[nysbirds-l] addendum to previouspost

2024-04-22 Thread Andrew Block
The bunting is actually in Flanders, but the GPS makes you put Riverhead.  Don't know why.  Another reason to hate those things:-) Andrew Andrew BlockConsulting Naturalist Yonkers, New York www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a

[nysbirds-l] Riverhead Lazuli Bunting

2024-04-22 Thread Andrew Block
The adult male Lazuli Bunting being seen at 27 Royal Ave in Riverhead, NY, was still there as of about 1230pm.  It appeared for about three minutes before being scared off by the cars and loud truck going by and flying around to the back of the home.  It evidentily comes about every hour or so

[nysbirds-l] Croton point birds

2024-04-21 Thread Andrew Block
At croton point park in croton the two basically adult red-headed woodpeckers are still there.  Also had two broad-winged hawks fly over and several savanna sparrows and five yellow-rumped and one palm warblers along with two blue-gray gnatcatchers. Andrew Block Yonkers new York  Yahoo Mail

[nysbirds-l] Croton birds

2024-04-16 Thread Andrew Block
The now adult and mostly adult red-headed woodpeckers are still in the upper picnic area at croton point park in croton.  Also there is atleast one purple Martin back at the Martin houses here. Andrew Block Yonkers new York  Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer -- (copy & paste any URL b

[nysbirds-l] Ring-necked Ducks everywhere

2024-03-08 Thread Andrew Block
Today while driving along the New Croton Reservoir I saw a huge flock of Ring-necked Ducks.  The location was in the cove south of the intersection of Croton Ave. and Baptist Church Rd.   There must have been well over 5 or 600, probably many more.  I've never seen such a huge flock.  Very

[nysbirds-l] Croton point birds

2024-03-08 Thread Andrew Block
The two red headed woodpeckers are still up atthe airplane field picnic grounds.  The first swallows of the year were two tree swallows.  No sign of the yellow headed blackbird in the flock of starlings and cowbirds this pm. Andrew Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer -- (copy & paste

[nysbirds-l] Glaucoma winged gull yes

2024-01-22 Thread Andrew Block
The gull is being seen now where the gulls are roosting by thr train station.  It's next to seeger Park in beacon. Andrew Block Yonkers new York  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period "."

[nysbirds-l] Black Vulture behavior

2024-01-18 Thread Andrew Block
Saw interesting Black Vulture behavior just now.  Four were sitting on the chimneys of a house across from mine warming up in this cold.  I had never seen animals of any kind doing this.  Just shows how smart they are.  They were only on ones with smoke coming out.  Cool stuff. Andrew Andrew

[nysbirds-l] Carmel barnacle goose no

2024-01-08 Thread Andrew Block
No sign of the lake Gleneida barnacle goose.   Andrew Block Yonkers new York  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") NYSbirds-L List Info: NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsWELCOME_DOT_htm

[nysbirds-l] Mt. Vernon Ash-throated Flycatcher no

2023-12-31 Thread Andrew Block
Forgot to mention yesterday that after finding the Townsend's Warbler and seeing the MacGillivray's Warbler a little later we headed over to look for the Ash-throated Flycatcher that has been in Mt. Vernon for awhile.  Even though a few people had looked that day and had nothing we took a look

[nysbirds-l] Bronx Townsend's Warbler possible hybrid

2023-12-30 Thread Andrew Block
After looking at my poor photos of the Townsend's Warbler I posted earlier on here, it looks like it may be a hybrid.  I just assumed it was a Townsend's/Hermit hybrid, but someone on iNaturalist suggested it looked more like a Black-throated Green Warbler/Townsend's hybrid since it had a white

[nysbirds-l] Mcgillivrays warbler yes

2023-12-30 Thread Andrew Block
Seen an heard briefly at corner 231sr and the side road where the fenced in small field is across from number 725.  It flew into the conifer where the Townsend was last seen. Andrew Block Yonkers ny Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text &q

[nysbirds-l] Townsend warbler in riverdale

2023-12-30 Thread Andrew Block
While looking for the mscgillivrays warbler we just had a Townsend warbler on the north side of 231 between number 725 and 723 241st.  No sign of the macgillivrays though. Andrew Block Yonkers ny Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text &q

[nysbirds-l] Is the Pelham Bay Ash-throated Still around

2023-12-29 Thread Andrew Block
Does anyone know if the Ash-throated Flycatcher at the landfill in Pelham Bay Park is still there? Thanks, Andrew Andrew BlockConsulting Naturalist Yonkers, New York www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] MacGillivray's Warbler yes

2023-12-25 Thread Andrew Block
I don't know if this went through earlier today.  The previously reported female MacGillivray's Warbler that was found behind 720 W. 231st St. in the Bronx was still there early this afternoon and was being seen when I left around 230pm.  Parking is best on 231st. St. and walking up the drive

[nysbirds-l] Mcgillivrays warbler yes

2023-12-25 Thread Andrew Block
Being seen at previous spot now.  Next to number 720.  Where the barbie  cars are. Andrew Block Yonkers new york Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") NYSbirds-L List Info: NortheastBirding_DOT_com

[nysbirds-l] any sign of the McGillivray's today?

2023-12-25 Thread Andrew Block
Has anyone had any reports of the McGillivray's Warbler in the Bronx today?   Andrew Andrew BlockConsulting Naturalist Yonkers, New York www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Croton Pt. birds

2023-12-15 Thread Andrew Block
Spent about four hours at Croton Pt. Park today.  The two Red-headed Woodpeckers are still in the upper picnic area where the airplane field is.  They gave lots of great photo ops.  Just so cool watching them.  Also had a Field Sparrow and two American Tree Sparrows up there to with the juncos. 

[nysbirds-l] Rockland Lake Hammond's Flycatcher

2023-11-29 Thread Andrew Block
I have not seen it posted here, but the Hammond's Flycatcher first seen at Rockland Lake S.P. just north of Nyack a few days ago was still at the parking lot 6 area as of yesterday morning.  I was told by a friend it had been seen there again. Andrew   Andrew BlockConsulting Naturalist Yonkers,

[nysbirds-l] Marshlands Red-headed Woodpecker still there

2023-11-22 Thread Andrew Block
The immature Red-headed Woodpecker that's been at Marshlands Conservancy in Rye is still there.  It on the path to the left of the center right by where the three mini bridges are. Andrew Andrew BlockConsulting Naturalist Yonkers, New York www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums -- (copy &

[nysbirds-l] Randall's Island black chinned hummer yes

2023-11-18 Thread Andrew Block
Still there as of now. Andrew Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") NYSbirds-L List Info: NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsWELCOME_DOT_htm NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsRULES_DOT_htm

[nysbirds-l] Rockland Lake Purple Gallinule no

2023-10-28 Thread Andrew Block
No sign of the immature Purple Gallinule as of 1130am that was seen earlier in the week at the north end of Rockland Lake S.P.  There were some American Coots, a Pied-billed Grebe, a Ruddy Duck, a few Palm Warblers, and a few Swamp Sparrows. Andrew Andrew BlockConsulting Naturalist Yonkers, New

[nysbirds-l] very late nesting goldfinches

2023-09-26 Thread Andrew Block
In case anyone needed American Goldfinch as a confirmed breeder in southern Westchester Co. for the atlas, I have a pair with fairly large young nesting at my father's place in Bronxville.  Never had them nesting anywhere this late.  Was surprised to see them.  Pretty cool. Andrew Andrew

[nysbirds-l] Golden plover at croton no

2023-09-26 Thread Andrew Block
Not seen since atleast 2pm or so. Andrew Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Say's Phoebe no

2023-09-13 Thread Andrew Block
Didn't go through before. No sign of the Say's Phoebe at the landfill at Pelham Bay Park.  Just lots of Kestrels, Ravens and Lanternflies.  Was there from 11:30am to 2:30pm. Andrew Andrew BlockConsulting Naturalist Yonkers, New York www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Another Neotropic Cormorant

2023-07-03 Thread Andrew Block
Just saw that the Neotropic Cormorant that was in Newburgh last spring and summer is back at the same locaition between the Newburgh Ferry Terminal and the Global Oil terminal south on River Rd.  Seems to be the third in the NYC area.  Pretty neat. Andrew Andrew BlockConsulting Naturalist

[nysbirds-l] grosbeak location in Rockland county?

2023-06-20 Thread Andrew Block
Anyone know where you enter at the dump for the Blue Grosbeaks that are supposably there just east of the thruway in Rockland County?  I was told there's a trail next to a dump and some power lines.  Not sure since they weren't posted here and getting this from second hand report. Andrew Andrew

[nysbirds-l] New Rochelle Black-bellied W.-D. no

2023-06-19 Thread Andrew Block
The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck that was not reported here of course, but was reported on ebird, was not seen this am as of 730 at the ponds in front of the New Rochelle H.S. on North Ave.   Andrew Andrew BlockConsulting Naturalist Yonkers, New York www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums --

[nysbirds-l] Central Park birds

2023-05-07 Thread Andrew Block
5/7/23 - Central Park, Manhattan, NY 5 Canada Geese1 Wood Duck7 Mallards3 Double-crested Cormorants1 Black-crowned NIght-Heron2 Red-tailed Hawks1 VIRGINIA RAIL1 Solitary Sandpiper3 Herring Gulls8+ Mourning Dovesmany Rock Pigeons2 Yellow-bellied Cuckoos1 EURASIAN EAGLE-OWL5 Chimney Swifts4

Re: [nysbirds-l] 22 (yes, twenty-two) Anhingas - Rome NY

2023-04-23 Thread Andrew Block
I figured they'd show up in NY soon.  A large flock of around 40 or I think it was was seen in MD heading north yesterday.  Nice. Andrew  Andrew BlockConsulting Naturalist Yonkers, New York www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 08:01:10 PM EDT, Ryan Zucker

[nysbirds-l] Caspian tern

2023-04-14 Thread Andrew Block
Just had a Caspian tern fly by at steamboat dock park in montrose. Andrew BlockYorkers ny Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Monks at Trinity School and others

2023-04-02 Thread Andrew Block
While out shopping we stopped by for a short visit to the Monk Parakeet colony at Trinity School on Church St. in New Rochelle.  There are nests in all the light fictures but only had birds in three of them with a  total of about 4 visible.  Also had an American Kestrel and an Osprey on top of

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay possible Glaucous-winged gull no

2023-04-02 Thread Andrew Block
No sign of the gull as of 2pm.  Lots of gulls in lot of Orchard Beach but only Ring-billeds and a few Herrings.  Not much on the beach either. Andrew Andrew BlockConsulting Naturalist Yonkers, New York www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Larchmont Reservoir and Saxon Woods birds

2023-03-27 Thread Andrew Block
3/27/23 - Larchmont Reservoir, New Rochelle, NY several Canada Geese2 Wood Ducks (seen by friend)several Mallards1 Green-winged Tealseveral Ring-necked Ducks7+ Common Mergansersmany Ruddy Ducks2 Killdeer1 Double-crested Cormorant1 Red-bellied woodpecker2 Northern Flickers1 Eastern Phoebe2 Blue

[nysbirds-l] woodcock on Park Ave. and 53rd. st., Manhattan

2023-03-17 Thread Andrew Block
Saw a dazed but alive Woodcock plop down in front of a building on the northeast corner of Park Ave. and 53rd. st. this early afternoon.  Poor thing was stunned after hitting the building I guess and then plopped down on the sidewalk across the street in front of us.   Before I could get to it

[nysbirds-l] Wallkill River and Shawangunk Grasslands NWRs birds

2023-03-12 Thread Andrew Block
3/12/23 - Liberty Loop Trail and Wandering Waters Trail, Wallkill River NWR, NY/NJ hundreds of Canada Geese4 Mute Swans4 Wood Ducksseveral Northern Shovelers6 Gadwalls7 American Widgeonsseveral Mallards200+ Northern Pintailsmany Green-winged Tealsmany Ring-necked Ducks1 Bufflehead5 Hooded

Fw: [nysbirds-l] Thompson pond Golden Eagle

2023-03-09 Thread Andrew Block
Sorry.  Pine plains is the town. Andrew Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android - Forwarded Message - From: "Andrew Block" To: "Larry Trachtenberg" Cc: Sent: Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 4:25 PM Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Thompson pond Golden Eagle Oops.  Sorry.  Pine pla

[nysbirds-l] Thompson pond Golden Eagle

2023-03-09 Thread Andrew Block
Observing now an adult Golden Eagle at Thompson pond preserve sitting in a tree as viewed from lake road by the culvert looking towards the mountain west.  Finally saw one here after over 40 years of birding.  Didn't know if they were still wintering here.  Guess so. Andrew  Sent from Yahoo

[nysbirds-l] Thanks to everyone

2023-03-01 Thread Andrew Block
Just wanted to thank everyone who helped me with directions and parking for the hawk and meadowlark. Andrew Andrew BlockConsulting Naturalist Yonkers, New York www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Western Meadowlark & Swainson's Hawk yes

2023-03-01 Thread Andrew Block
Both the Western Meadowlark and Swainson's Hawk were at the Bush Terminal Piers Park at the end of 43rd. and the Sims Municipal Recycling Center at the end of 29th. this morning between 11am and 1230pm.  Also seen was a Common Raven. Andrew  Andrew BlockConsulting Naturalist Yonkers, New York 

[nysbirds-l] parking for the Bush Terminal Park?

2023-02-28 Thread Andrew Block
I was thinking of heading down to look for the Western Meadowlark at Bush Terminal Park but not sure where to park.  I see on google there is a small parking lot at the western end of 43rd off of 1st at the entrance to the park.  The road curves around the back of the buildings.  Is this where

[nysbirds-l] passing of John S. Moyle

2023-02-20 Thread Andrew Block
Just wanted to post that my mentor and best friend Dr. John S. Moyle, formally of Scarsdale, died on February 7 at the age of 84 in Kingsport, TN.  He was known to many in southern NYS through the birding circles and parcticipated in the Bronx Westchester Xmas Counts for many years.  We had

[nysbirds-l] escaped Eurasian Eagle-Owl still in Central Park

2023-02-13 Thread Andrew Block
Just heard the escaped Eurasian Eagle-Owl is still in Central Park and is eating on it's own.  Don't know why there was ever a question about if it would do that,  but what the hey.  I know it's an escape but still a wonderful bird to see.  I wonder what will happen when the Great Horneds in

[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike at Glynnwood Farm/Topfield Center

2023-01-28 Thread Andrew Block
Just heard a Northern Shrike is being seen somewhere in the farm fields between Glynnwood Farm and Topfield Center next to Fahnestock S.P. in Cold Spring off NY-301.  Was seen by at least two people in a tree. Andrew Andrew BlockConsulting Naturalist Yonkers, New York 

[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike at Glynnwood Farm/Topfield Center

2023-01-28 Thread Andrew Block
Just heard a Northern Shrike is being seen somewhere in the farm fields between Glynnwood Farm and Topfield Center next to Fahnestock S.P. in Cold Spring off NY-301.  Was seen by at least two people in a tree. Andrew Andrew BlockConsulting Naturalist Yonkers, New York 

[nysbirds-l] Eagle at Hmart in WhitePLains!

2023-01-28 Thread Andrew Block
I was driving down Central Ave. in White Plains about an hour ago passing Hmart when I was quite surprised to see a juvenile Bald Eagle flying in circles about 100 feet or so above the road.  It was being semi-harassed by a bunch of crows.  It was also seen around 10am this morning by my father

[nysbirds-l] Eagle at Hmart in WhitePLains!

2023-01-28 Thread Andrew Block
I was driving down Central Ave. in White Plains about an hour ago passing Hmart when I was quite surprised to see a juvenile Bald Eagle flying in circles about 100 feet or so above the road.  It was being semi-harassed by a bunch of crows.  It was also seen around 10am this morning by my father

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Juncos

2023-01-04 Thread Andrew Block
Hi all, Does anyone know how common Slate-colored Juncos with white wing bars are?  Over the years I've seen a few in NY that have them but otherwise look like Slate-coloreds.  Today I had another I observered for awhile at Ward Acres Park in New Rochelle that sure looked good for White-winged

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Juncos

2023-01-04 Thread Andrew Block
Hi all, Does anyone know how common Slate-colored Juncos with white wing bars are?  Over the years I've seen a few in NY that have them but otherwise look like Slate-coloreds.  Today I had another I observered for awhile at Ward Acres Park in New Rochelle that sure looked good for White-winged

[nysbirds-l] Tarrytown Lakes Park birds1

2022-12-21 Thread Andrew Block
12/21/22 - Tarrytown Lakes Park, Tarrytown, NY Time:  2pm to darkObservers:  Andrew Block 370+ Canada Geese3 Mute Swans1 Wood Duck4 Gadwalls7 Mallards25+ Ring-necked Ducks2 Greater Scaups15+ Buffleheads7 Hooded Mergansers10 Common Mergansers35+ Ruddy Ducks1 Ring-billed Gull1 Great Blue Heron1

[nysbirds-l] Tarrytown Lakes Park birds1

2022-12-21 Thread Andrew Block
12/21/22 - Tarrytown Lakes Park, Tarrytown, NY Time:  2pm to darkObservers:  Andrew Block 370+ Canada Geese3 Mute Swans1 Wood Duck4 Gadwalls7 Mallards25+ Ring-necked Ducks2 Greater Scaups15+ Buffleheads7 Hooded Mergansers10 Common Mergansers35+ Ruddy Ducks1 Ring-billed Gull1 Great Blue Heron1

[nysbirds-l] Townsend's Warbler in Saratoga SPrings

2022-12-19 Thread Andrew Block
Just saw on the NYSRBA FB group that a Towsend's Warbler was seen on a homes bird cam at a feeder briefly yesterday.  Was not seen today.  A great shot.  What a great find by happenstance. Andrew Andrew BlockConsulting Naturalist Yonkers, New York www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums --

[nysbirds-l] Townsend's Warbler in Saratoga SPrings

2022-12-19 Thread Andrew Block
Just saw on the NYSRBA FB group that a Towsend's Warbler was seen on a homes bird cam at a feeder briefly yesterday.  Was not seen today.  A great shot.  What a great find by happenstance. Andrew Andrew BlockConsulting Naturalist Yonkers, New York www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums --

[nysbirds-l] Shirley Chisholm S.P. question

2022-12-01 Thread Andrew Block
if they are interested in a list of birds/wildlife seen there for that period.  I have a large list with some goodies on it. Thanks, Andrew Andrew Block Yonkers, N.Y. www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Shirley Chisholm S.P. question

2022-12-01 Thread Andrew Block
if they are interested in a list of birds/wildlife seen there for that period.  I have a large list with some goodies on it. Thanks, Andrew Andrew Block Yonkers, N.Y. www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Woodcock

2022-11-26 Thread Andrew Block
Driving home on I-684 south just at dusk and just past the Bedford rest area I had a woodcock flying east to west just above eye level.  Guess they're still around:-) Andrew -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Woodcock

2022-11-26 Thread Andrew Block
Driving home on I-684 south just at dusk and just past the Bedford rest area I had a woodcock flying east to west just above eye level.  Guess they're still around:-) Andrew -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher at Wave Hill?

2022-10-09 Thread Andrew Block
Just got back from Wave Hill in the bronx and the woman at the gate who was closing up said it wasn't seen since this am.  A shame it was never posted here.  Only saw it posted to the FB group and that was hours later.  Shame shame on these people who don't post here and don't post on the FB

[nysbirds-l] Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher at Wave Hill?

2022-10-09 Thread Andrew Block
Just got back from Wave Hill in the bronx and the woman at the gate who was closing up said it wasn't seen since this am.  A shame it was never posted here.  Only saw it posted to the FB group and that was hours later.  Shame shame on these people who don't post here and don't post on the FB

[nysbirds-l] Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher at Wave Hill!

2022-10-09 Thread Andrew Block
Just saw a report on the NY Rare Bird Alert FB group that a Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher was seen a few hours ago at Wave Hill in the Bronx!  Amazing.  Don't know anymore details. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York

[nysbirds-l] Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher at Wave Hill!

2022-10-09 Thread Andrew Block
Just saw a report on the NY Rare Bird Alert FB group that a Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher was seen a few hours ago at Wave Hill in the Bronx!  Amazing.  Don't know anymore details. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York

[nysbirds-l] Scarsdale birds

2022-09-29 Thread Andrew Block
9/29/22 - seen in back yard of 167 Old Army Rd., Scarsdale, NY 1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird7+ Mourning Doves2 Turkey Vultures2 Red-tailed Hawks2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers2-3 Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers1 Downy Woodpecker1 Eastern Phoebe1 Red-eyed Vireoseveral Blue Jays3 Black-capped Chickadees2

[nysbirds-l] Scarsdale birds

2022-09-29 Thread Andrew Block
9/29/22 - seen in back yard of 167 Old Army Rd., Scarsdale, NY 1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird7+ Mourning Doves2 Turkey Vultures2 Red-tailed Hawks2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers2-3 Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers1 Downy Woodpecker1 Eastern Phoebe1 Red-eyed Vireoseveral Blue Jays3 Black-capped Chickadees2

[nysbirds-l] Croton pt. Park snow goose headed blackbirds

2022-09-16 Thread Andrew Block
There is currently an adult snow goose with Canada geese on left side of road after you pass pay booth.  Also, no sign of the yellow-headed blackbirds reported yesterday on the new York  rare bird alert fb group along the left side of the landfill. Andrew  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android --

[nysbirds-l] Croton pt. Park snow goose headed blackbirds

2022-09-16 Thread Andrew Block
There is currently an adult snow goose with Canada geese on left side of road after you pass pay booth.  Also, no sign of the yellow-headed blackbirds reported yesterday on the new York  rare bird alert fb group along the left side of the landfill. Andrew  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android --

[nysbirds-l] Lake Tappan birds

2022-08-18 Thread Andrew Block
8/18/22 - Lake Tappan, b/w Convent and Blauvelt Rds., Orangeburgh, NY Time:  2:30 to 3pmObservers:  Andrew Block, Doug Bloom, Violet Brill 8+ Canada Geese6+ Mute Swansseveral Wood Ducksseveral Mallards (incl. 6 ducklings)3 Mourning Doves1 Spotted Sandpiper10+ Ring-billed Gulls1 Herring Gull10

[nysbirds-l] Lake Tappan birds

2022-08-18 Thread Andrew Block
8/18/22 - Lake Tappan, b/w Convent and Blauvelt Rds., Orangeburgh, NY Time:  2:30 to 3pmObservers:  Andrew Block, Doug Bloom, Violet Brill 8+ Canada Geese6+ Mute Swansseveral Wood Ducksseveral Mallards (incl. 6 ducklings)3 Mourning Doves1 Spotted Sandpiper10+ Ring-billed Gulls1 Herring Gull10

[nysbirds-l] Clements checklist updates?

2022-08-07 Thread Andrew Block
Hi all, I was trying to find the Clements Checklist updates for 2021 and wasn't able to.  Usually there's a place to click and get the updates on the Cornell site but now all there is is just a place to get the whole list which I don't want.  Anytime I found a place that I could click on that

[nysbirds-l] Clements checklist updates?

2022-08-07 Thread Andrew Block
Hi all, I was trying to find the Clements Checklist updates for 2021 and wasn't able to.  Usually there's a place to click and get the updates on the Cornell site but now all there is is just a place to get the whole list which I don't want.  Anytime I found a place that I could click on that

[nysbirds-l] Croton loggerhead shrike no

2022-08-03 Thread Andrew Block
No sign of the shrike at croton pt. Park from 1100 to 1240 today. Andrew  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Croton loggerhead shrike no

2022-08-03 Thread Andrew Block
No sign of the shrike at croton pt. Park from 1100 to 1240 today. Andrew  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] teal at Veteran's Park in Verplanck

2022-07-27 Thread Andrew Block
While fishing at Veteran's Park in Verplanck today I had a female Green-winged teal hanging aout with all the Mallards that move back and forth along the water there.  Saw it go back and forth a few times. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers,

[nysbirds-l] teal at Veteran's Park in Verplanck

2022-07-27 Thread Andrew Block
While fishing at Veteran's Park in Verplanck today I had a female Green-winged teal hanging aout with all the Mallards that move back and forth along the water there.  Saw it go back and forth a few times. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers,

[nysbirds-l] precise directions to Anhinga in Orangeburgh, NY

2022-07-21 Thread Andrew Block
I don't know if the Anhinga is still there but as seen on my previous original posts I had it where Tim had it earlier today on the south part of the reservoir between Convent Rd. and Veterans Memorial Dr. and east of Blue Hill Rd.  I saw it from the fishing parking lot on the north shore of

[nysbirds-l] precise directions to Anhinga in Orangeburgh, NY

2022-07-21 Thread Andrew Block
I don't know if the Anhinga is still there but as seen on my previous original posts I had it where Tim had it earlier today on the south part of the reservoir between Convent Rd. and Veterans Memorial Dr. and east of Blue Hill Rd.  I saw it from the fishing parking lot on the north shore of

Re:[nysbirds-l] [JERSEYBI] Anhinga yes

2022-07-21 Thread Andrew Block
Sorry no pin buteasy to find by my directions.  In dead tree on south side of lake as seenfrom fishing lot on convent rd. Onnorth side of lake..Andrew Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Jul 21, 2022 at 1:08 PM, Andrew Block wrote: Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

Re:[nysbirds-l] [JERSEYBI] Anhinga yes

2022-07-21 Thread Andrew Block
Sorry no pin buteasy to find by my directions.  In dead tree on south side of lake as seenfrom fishing lot on convent rd. Onnorth side of lake..Andrew Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Jul 21, 2022 at 1:08 PM, Andrew Block wrote: Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

[nysbirds-l] Correction

2022-07-21 Thread Andrew Block
Anhinga is on south side of Lake, lot is on north side Andrew  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Correction

2022-07-21 Thread Andrew Block
Anhinga is on south side of Lake, lot is on north side Andrew  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Fw: [JERSEYBI] Anhinga yes

2022-07-21 Thread Andrew Block
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android - Forwarded Message - From: "Andrew Baksh" To: "Andrew Block" Cc: Sent: Thu, Jul 21, 2022 at 1:01 PM Subject: Re: [JERSEYBI] Anhinga yes Hi Andrew, Do you have a pin? “Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none

[nysbirds-l] Fw: [JERSEYBI] Anhinga yes

2022-07-21 Thread Andrew Block
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android - Forwarded Message - From: "Andrew Baksh" To: "Andrew Block" Cc: Sent: Thu, Jul 21, 2022 at 1:01 PM Subject: Re: [JERSEYBI] Anhinga yes Hi Andrew, Do you have a pin? “Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none

[nysbirds-l] Extralimital Curlew Sandpiper male in Stratford, CT

2022-07-18 Thread Andrew Block
Just posting for anyone who wants to see a gorgeous sandpiper at Short Beach Golf Course on Short Beach Rd. in Stratford, CT.  A gorgeous male Curlew Sandpiper is in the little cattail pond as seen from Short Beach Rd.  The pond is on the left after turning right onto Short Beach Rd. from Dorne

[nysbirds-l] Extralimital Curlew Sandpiper male in Stratford, CT

2022-07-18 Thread Andrew Block
Just posting for anyone who wants to see a gorgeous sandpiper at Short Beach Golf Course on Short Beach Rd. in Stratford, CT.  A gorgeous male Curlew Sandpiper is in the little cattail pond as seen from Short Beach Rd.  The pond is on the left after turning right onto Short Beach Rd. from Dorne

[nysbirds-l] vulture nest nomore

2022-07-11 Thread Andrew Block
Well, just saw today that the confirmed black vulture nest in Scarsdale is no more.  They started tearing the home down today.  Only seen the adults receently so think the chick didn't make it.  Seems a little early for fledging.  Maybe not but you'd think it would be with the adults still if

[nysbirds-l] vulture nest nomore

2022-07-11 Thread Andrew Block
Well, just saw today that the confirmed black vulture nest in Scarsdale is no more.  They started tearing the home down today.  Only seen the adults receently so think the chick didn't make it.  Seems a little early for fledging.  Maybe not but you'd think it would be with the adults still if

[nysbirds-l] Cormorant

2022-06-11 Thread Andrew Block
Best seen from front street ferry terminal  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Cormorant

2022-06-11 Thread Andrew Block
Best seen from front street ferry terminal  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Newburgh Neotropic cormorant

2022-06-11 Thread Andrew Block
Still at Waterfront park off Washington St. Andrew  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Newburgh Neotropic cormorant

2022-06-11 Thread Andrew Block
Still at Waterfront park off Washington St. Andrew  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Neotropic cormorant no

2022-05-31 Thread Andrew Block
No sign of the Neotropic cormorant in Newburgh from noon to 3pm on either side of the river. Andrew Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Neotropic cormorant no

2022-05-31 Thread Andrew Block
No sign of the Neotropic cormorant in Newburgh from noon to 3pm on either side of the river. Andrew Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] confirmed for sure Black Vulture nesting

2022-05-26 Thread Andrew Block
Just wanted to update that the Black Vultures in the abandoned home on Seely Place in Scarsdale do indeed have at least one chick.  I was informed by the tree crew cutting down trees on around the house that their boss photographed at least one chick.  I was inquiring what they were doing and

[nysbirds-l] confirmed for sure Black Vulture nesting

2022-05-26 Thread Andrew Block
Just wanted to update that the Black Vultures in the abandoned home on Seely Place in Scarsdale do indeed have at least one chick.  I was informed by the tree crew cutting down trees on around the house that their boss photographed at least one chick.  I was inquiring what they were doing and

[nysbirds-l] osprey/raven nests

2022-05-16 Thread Andrew Block
Found and interesting nesting situation today.  Saw a ravens nest in the center of a cell tower platform and a osprey nest on the side top of the tower.  Never seen both nesting with each other:-)  Cool.  It was in Scarsdale off Central Ave. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20

[nysbirds-l] osprey/raven nests

2022-05-16 Thread Andrew Block
Found and interesting nesting situation today.  Saw a ravens nest in the center of a cell tower platform and a osprey nest on the side top of the tower.  Never seen both nesting with each other:-)  Cool.  It was in Scarsdale off Central Ave. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20

[nysbirds-l] Nature Study Woods C.P. birds

2022-05-12 Thread Andrew Block
5/12/22 - Nature Study Woods C.P., New Rochelle, NY 3 Wood Ducks5 Mourning Doves4 Chimney Swifts1 Black Vulture1 Red-tailed Hawk1 bird I can't report here:-(3 Red-bellied Woodpeckers1 Hairy Woodpecker3 Northern Flickers1 Pileated Woodpecker1 Great Crested Flycatcher1 Warbling Vireo1 Red-eyed

[nysbirds-l] Nature Study Woods C.P. birds

2022-05-12 Thread Andrew Block
5/12/22 - Nature Study Woods C.P., New Rochelle, NY 3 Wood Ducks5 Mourning Doves4 Chimney Swifts1 Black Vulture1 Red-tailed Hawk1 bird I can't report here:-(3 Red-bellied Woodpeckers1 Hairy Woodpecker3 Northern Flickers1 Pileated Woodpecker1 Great Crested Flycatcher1 Warbling Vireo1 Red-eyed

[nysbirds-l] Tibbetts Brook Park birds 2

2022-05-10 Thread Andrew Block
5/10/22 - Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers, NY Time:  Noon to 4pmObservors:  Andrew Block several Canada Geese1 Mute Swan6 Wood Ducks1 American Black Duck5 Mallards4 Rock Pigeons5 Mourning Doves2 Chimney Swifts1 Spotted Sandpiper2 Solitary Sandpipers7 Double-crested Cormorants2 Red-tailed Hawks3

[nysbirds-l] Tibbetts Brook Park birds 2

2022-05-10 Thread Andrew Block
5/10/22 - Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers, NY Time:  Noon to 4pmObservors:  Andrew Block several Canada Geese1 Mute Swan6 Wood Ducks1 American Black Duck5 Mallards4 Rock Pigeons5 Mourning Doves2 Chimney Swifts1 Spotted Sandpiper2 Solitary Sandpipers7 Double-crested Cormorants2 Red-tailed Hawks3

[nysbirds-l] Tibbets Brook Park birds

2022-05-05 Thread Andrew Block
5/5/22 - Tibbets Brook Park, Yonkers, NY Time: 11am to 4:30pmObserver:  Andrew Block many Canada Geese (incl. one on nest)1 Mute Swan (on nest)4 Wood Ducksseveral Mallardsseveral Rock Pigeons3 Mourning Doves1 Chimney Swift3 Spotted Sandpipers1 Solitary Sandpiper8 Double-crested Cormorants1 Great

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