[nysbirds-l] Peregrine Falcons, Ridgewood, Queens
There are 2 Peregrine Falcons - one on each steeple - on top of St. Aloysius Church on Onderdonk Ave and Stockholm Street in Ridgewood, Queens, right now. A few minutes ago, they copulated. -- 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] Peregrine Falcons, Ridgewood, Queens
There are 2 Peregrine Falcons - one on each steeple - on top of St. Aloysius Church on Onderdonk Ave and Stockholm Street in Ridgewood, Queens, right now. A few minutes ago, they copulated. -- 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] Central Park Rape Suspect Apprehended By Police
FYI http://awalkintheparknyc.blogspot.com/2012/09/central-park-rape-suspect-apprehended.html -- 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] Central Park Rape Suspect Apprehended By Police
FYI http://awalkintheparknyc.blogspot.com/2012/09/central-park-rape-suspect-apprehended.html -- 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/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] Injured red-tailed hawk - Flushing, Queens
Update: Bobby got back to me and is sending someone to check it out. Christina - Original Message - From: "Christina M. Wilkinson" To: "NYSBIRDS-L" Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 8:07 PM Subject: Injured red-tailed hawk - Flushing, Queens I got this message a few minutes ago. I called Bobby Horvath but he hasn't gotten back to me yet. Can anyone else help? Here are the photo and video: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nutrichris/sets/72157630611737494 Christina -- Forwarded message -- From: Reuben James Date: Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 7:33 PM Subject: Hawk Hi, today at 6:51 PM my son just came out of the KFC at 153 street and Northern Blvd and in the parking lot there is a hawk that apparently can't fly, I called 311 but they told me that the only city agency that can take care of wildlife is the Animal Care & Control Center and they are closed, they only help wildlife during working hours and they don't provide their phone, they can only be contacted thru 311. Can you find someone to help this creature before someone hurts it if that hasn't already happened? Thanks in advance. Reuben -- 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] Injured red-tailed hawk - Flushing, Queens
I got this message a few minutes ago. I called Bobby Horvath but he hasn't gotten back to me yet. Can anyone else help? Here are the photo and video: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nutrichris/sets/72157630611737494 Christina -- Forwarded message -- From: Reuben James Date: Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 7:33 PM Subject: Hawk Hi, today at 6:51 PM my son just came out of the KFC at 153 street and Northern Blvd and in the parking lot there is a hawk that apparently can't fly, I called 311 but they told me that the only city agency that can take care of wildlife is the Animal Care & Control Center and they are closed, they only help wildlife during working hours and they don't provide their phone, they can only be contacted thru 311. Can you find someone to help this creature before someone hurts it if that hasn't already happened? Thanks in advance. Reuben -- 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] Injured red-tailed hawk - Flushing, Queens
I got this message a few minutes ago. I called Bobby Horvath but he hasn't gotten back to me yet. Can anyone else help? Here are the photo and video: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nutrichris/sets/72157630611737494 Christina -- Forwarded message -- From: Reuben James amreubenja...@hotmail.com Date: Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 7:33 PM Subject: Hawk Hi, today at 6:51 PM my son just came out of the KFC at 153 street and Northern Blvd and in the parking lot there is a hawk that apparently can't fly, I called 311 but they told me that the only city agency that can take care of wildlife is the Animal Care Control Center and they are closed, they only help wildlife during working hours and they don't provide their phone, they can only be contacted thru 311. Can you find someone to help this creature before someone hurts it if that hasn't already happened? Thanks in advance. Reuben -- 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/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] Injured red-tailed hawk - Flushing, Queens
Update: Bobby got back to me and is sending someone to check it out. Christina - Original Message - From: Christina M. Wilkinson nutrich...@rcn.com To: NYSBIRDS-L nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 8:07 PM Subject: Injured red-tailed hawk - Flushing, Queens I got this message a few minutes ago. I called Bobby Horvath but he hasn't gotten back to me yet. Can anyone else help? Here are the photo and video: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nutrichris/sets/72157630611737494 Christina -- Forwarded message -- From: Reuben James amreubenja...@hotmail.com Date: Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 7:33 PM Subject: Hawk Hi, today at 6:51 PM my son just came out of the KFC at 153 street and Northern Blvd and in the parking lot there is a hawk that apparently can't fly, I called 311 but they told me that the only city agency that can take care of wildlife is the Animal Care Control Center and they are closed, they only help wildlife during working hours and they don't provide their phone, they can only be contacted thru 311. Can you find someone to help this creature before someone hurts it if that hasn't already happened? Thanks in advance. Reuben -- 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] Little Blue Heron - Jamaica Bay
I saw my FOS Little Blue Heron in Jamaica Bay this afternoon just north of Rockaway and east of the A train tracks. There also are a number of Glossy Ibis in the Bay now. Christina Wilkinson Queens, 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] Little Blue Heron - Jamaica Bay
I saw my FOS Little Blue Heron in Jamaica Bay this afternoon just north of Rockaway and east of the A train tracks. There also are a number of Glossy Ibis in the Bay now. Christina Wilkinson Queens, 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] Yellow-Throated Warbler at Alley Pond
Just left the bird. It flew into the yard of 76-04 Cloverdale Blvd and that was the last we saw of it. Before that, it had been in the usual location along the path at 76 Ave and Cloverdale Blvd. Christina Wilkinson -- 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] Yellow-Throated Warbler at Alley Pond
Just left the bird. It flew into the yard of 76-04 Cloverdale Blvd and that was the last we saw of it. Before that, it had been in the usual location along the path at 76 Ave and Cloverdale Blvd. Christina Wilkinson -- 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 birding by train
I take the A train across Jamaica Bay twice a day now on my way to an from work. This past week, I noticed an influx of dozens of egrets, and have also seen both species of Night Heron. I've also seen at least one Lesser Black-Backed Gull and an Iceland Gull. These birds seem to congregate on what is known as "Subway Island" and cannot be seen from the usual spots in or near the refuge. I also saw a male Ring-Necked Pheasant next to the tracks just south of the Howard Beach-JFK station last week. There were several species of duck present up until last week. Now I only see a Bufflehead or two and some Mallards during my commute. Christina Wilkinson -- 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 birding by train
I take the A train across Jamaica Bay twice a day now on my way to an from work. This past week, I noticed an influx of dozens of egrets, and have also seen both species of Night Heron. I've also seen at least one Lesser Black-Backed Gull and an Iceland Gull. These birds seem to congregate on what is known as Subway Island and cannot be seen from the usual spots in or near the refuge. I also saw a male Ring-Necked Pheasant next to the tracks just south of the Howard Beach-JFK station last week. There were several species of duck present up until last week. Now I only see a Bufflehead or two and some Mallards during my commute. Christina Wilkinson -- 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] Razorbills at Coney Island - No
I tried for the razorbills earlier today but did not see them. It is possible they were off the shore of Sea Gate. It seems most of the birds were favoring that area today, but unfortunately I didn't have a scope or a friend living in Sea Gate. I did see many Red-breasted mergansers, the previously mentioned Red-necked Grebe, and had a nice close look at a Long-tailed Duck. The grebe and duck were at the westernmost jetty today. Christina - Original Message - From: "Rob Jett" To: "NYSBirds" Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 5:42 PM Subject: [nysbirds-l] Razorbills at Coney Island The two Razorbills reported yesterday by Shane Blodgett were still present at Coney Island this afternoon. At around noon I observed the two birds diving frequently very close to the western-most jetty (West 37th Street). Another bird of possible interest at Coney Island was a Red-necked Grebe seen on the eastern side of the Steeplechase Pier, which is nearest to West 19th Street. Good birding, Rob -- 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 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] Razorbills at Coney Island - No
I tried for the razorbills earlier today but did not see them. It is possible they were off the shore of Sea Gate. It seems most of the birds were favoring that area today, but unfortunately I didn't have a scope or a friend living in Sea Gate. I did see many Red-breasted mergansers, the previously mentioned Red-necked Grebe, and had a nice close look at a Long-tailed Duck. The grebe and duck were at the westernmost jetty today. Christina - Original Message - From: Rob Jett citybir...@earthlink.net To: NYSBirds NYSBirds-L@cornell.edu Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 5:42 PM Subject: [nysbirds-l] Razorbills at Coney Island The two Razorbills reported yesterday by Shane Blodgett were still present at Coney Island this afternoon. At around noon I observed the two birds diving frequently very close to the western-most jetty (West 37th Street). Another bird of possible interest at Coney Island was a Red-necked Grebe seen on the eastern side of the Steeplechase Pier, which is nearest to West 19th Street. Good birding, Rob -- 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 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] Greater White-fronted Goose, Roslyn - yes
Looking at him right now from parking lot inside park on the west side of pond in direction of clock tower. -- 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] Greater White-fronted Goose, Roslyn - yes
Looking at him right now from parking lot inside park on the west side of pond in direction of clock tower. -- 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] January 18th meeting re: Four Sparrow Marsh, Brooklyn
Received this via e-mail and thought people should know: ***IMPORTANT MEETING - PLEASE DISTRIBUTE! Wednesday January 18 @ 8 PM*** Community Board 18 will present the NEW PLANS for the Four Sparrow Marsh area - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 @ 8 PM, Kings Plaza Community Room (enter near the garage on Flatbush Ave., the community room is to your right) "Hi folks, Four Sparrow Marsh is located on southbound Flatbush Ave, just past Toys R Us but before Floyd Bennet Field. It bears the NYC Parks Dept's "Forever Wild" logo. The NYC Parks Dept. website says: "Named by naturalists Ron and Jean Bourque, Four Sparrow Marsh Preserve is home to four native species which require undisturbed marshland for nesting: Sharptailed, Seaside, Swamp, and Song Sparrows. Because of its relative isolation from residential areas in Brooklyn, Four Sparrow Marsh Preserve has been allowed to remain in a fairly natural condition. This makes it ideal for many permanently nesting species, including several types of ducks, gulls, and wading and woodland birds, as well as for the common seashore mollusks and crustaceans which feed those birds. It is an important part of the Jamaica Bay estuary system. " Note the final sentence: "It is an important part of the Jamaica Bay estuary system". Last winter, the NYC Economic Development Corp. announced plans to turn a sizable portion of the marsh into a shopping mall. Although the site was marked by Parks Dept. signs, it turned out that the land had never been officially turned over to the Parks Dept.!!! A number of us went to the Feb. 2011 Scoping Meeting. We've been to a lot of these meetings, but there was something really off kilter about this one. I remember turning to my colleagues & saying "something isn't right here". Several weeks later, we learned that State Senator Carl Kruger had been indicted, for among other things, being in cahoots with the developer. That was why things didn't feel right. In the fall of 2011, the plan for the retail center was withdrawn. However, there are still plans in the works which may impact a small portion of the area that everyone thought was pakland. The new plans for development on the Toys R Us site are similar to what was previously announced (a car dealership & renovation/expansion of the existing marina). This will be built on the existing parking lot, etc. of Toys R Us. But there is an additional strip of land south of Toys R Us that is also included in the development. We need to see if this will intrude on the parkland of Four Sparrow Marsh. We also need to insist that the remaining 60+ acres of land is OFFICIALLY turned over to the Parks Dept. Otherwise, there is a good possibility that sooner or later this site will be turned over to developers. We lost the Vandalia Dunes to the Gateway Mall. Let's make sure that Four Sparrow Marsh does not suffer the same fate." -- 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] January 18th meeting re: Four Sparrow Marsh, Brooklyn
Received this via e-mail and thought people should know: ***IMPORTANT MEETING - PLEASE DISTRIBUTE! Wednesday January 18 @ 8 PM*** Community Board 18 will present the NEW PLANS for the Four Sparrow Marsh area - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 @ 8 PM, Kings Plaza Community Room (enter near the garage on Flatbush Ave., the community room is to your right) Hi folks, Four Sparrow Marsh is located on southbound Flatbush Ave, just past Toys R Us but before Floyd Bennet Field. It bears the NYC Parks Dept's Forever Wild logo. The NYC Parks Dept. website says: Named by naturalists Ron and Jean Bourque, Four Sparrow Marsh Preserve is home to four native species which require undisturbed marshland for nesting: Sharptailed, Seaside, Swamp, and Song Sparrows. Because of its relative isolation from residential areas in Brooklyn, Four Sparrow Marsh Preserve has been allowed to remain in a fairly natural condition. This makes it ideal for many permanently nesting species, including several types of ducks, gulls, and wading and woodland birds, as well as for the common seashore mollusks and crustaceans which feed those birds. It is an important part of the Jamaica Bay estuary system. Note the final sentence: It is an important part of the Jamaica Bay estuary system. Last winter, the NYC Economic Development Corp. announced plans to turn a sizable portion of the marsh into a shopping mall. Although the site was marked by Parks Dept. signs, it turned out that the land had never been officially turned over to the Parks Dept.!!! A number of us went to the Feb. 2011 Scoping Meeting. We've been to a lot of these meetings, but there was something really off kilter about this one. I remember turning to my colleagues saying something isn't right here. Several weeks later, we learned that State Senator Carl Kruger had been indicted, for among other things, being in cahoots with the developer. That was why things didn't feel right. In the fall of 2011, the plan for the retail center was withdrawn. However, there are still plans in the works which may impact a small portion of the area that everyone thought was pakland. The new plans for development on the Toys R Us site are similar to what was previously announced (a car dealership renovation/expansion of the existing marina). This will be built on the existing parking lot, etc. of Toys R Us. But there is an additional strip of land south of Toys R Us that is also included in the development. We need to see if this will intrude on the parkland of Four Sparrow Marsh. We also need to insist that the remaining 60+ acres of land is OFFICIALLY turned over to the Parks Dept. Otherwise, there is a good possibility that sooner or later this site will be turned over to developers. We lost the Vandalia Dunes to the Gateway Mall. Let's make sure that Four Sparrow Marsh does not suffer the same fate. -- 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] Dickcissel & Nashville - Yes
Both birds seen on and off at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan. By first ballfield. -- 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] Dickcissel Nashville - Yes
Both birds seen on and off at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan. By first ballfield. -- 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] Nashville Warbler (not Tenn.) at Inwood Hill Park
I meant to say Nashville Warbler in my previous post. Sorry for the mistake! Very clearly a Nashville. (I was close geographically, at least.) - Reply message - From: "Christina M. Wilkinson" Date: Fri, Jan 6, 2012 2:16 pm Subject: [nysbirds-l] Tennessee Warbler at Inwood Hill Park To: Two birders and I just identified a Tennessee Warbler at the Dickcissel location in the shrubs by the Amtrak tracks near Dyckman Street. - Reply message - From: "Taylor Sturm" Date: Fri, Jan 6, 2012 1:08 pm Subject: [nysbirds-l] Dickcissel - YES To: Dickcissel presently being seen foraging with a rather large flock of house sparrows in its usual location (most south west area of Inwood Hill Park (past the overpass near the river)) Rufous Hummingbird is also at its usual location. Good luck if you go Taylor Sturm -- 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 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 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] Tennessee Warbler at Inwood Hill Park
Two birders and I just identified a Tennessee Warbler at the Dickcissel location in the shrubs by the Amtrak tracks near Dyckman Street. - Reply message - From: "Taylor Sturm" Date: Fri, Jan 6, 2012 1:08 pm Subject: [nysbirds-l] Dickcissel - YES To: Dickcissel presently being seen foraging with a rather large flock of house sparrows in its usual location (most south west area of Inwood Hill Park (past the overpass near the river)) Rufous Hummingbird is also at its usual location. Good luck if you go Taylor Sturm -- 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 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] Tennessee Warbler at Inwood Hill Park
Two birders and I just identified a Tennessee Warbler at the Dickcissel location in the shrubs by the Amtrak tracks near Dyckman Street. - Reply message - From: Taylor Sturm tjst...@gmail.com Date: Fri, Jan 6, 2012 1:08 pm Subject: [nysbirds-l] Dickcissel - YES To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Dickcissel presently being seen foraging with a rather large flock of house sparrows in its usual location (most south west area of Inwood Hill Park (past the overpass near the river)) Rufous Hummingbird is also at its usual location. Good luck if you go Taylor Sturm -- 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 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] Nashville Warbler (not Tenn.) at Inwood Hill Park
I meant to say Nashville Warbler in my previous post. Sorry for the mistake! Very clearly a Nashville. (I was close geographically, at least.) - Reply message - From: Christina M. Wilkinson nutrich...@rcn.com Date: Fri, Jan 6, 2012 2:16 pm Subject: [nysbirds-l] Tennessee Warbler at Inwood Hill Park To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Two birders and I just identified a Tennessee Warbler at the Dickcissel location in the shrubs by the Amtrak tracks near Dyckman Street. - Reply message - From: Taylor Sturm tjst...@gmail.com Date: Fri, Jan 6, 2012 1:08 pm Subject: [nysbirds-l] Dickcissel - YES To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Dickcissel presently being seen foraging with a rather large flock of house sparrows in its usual location (most south west area of Inwood Hill Park (past the overpass near the river)) Rufous Hummingbird is also at its usual location. Good luck if you go Taylor Sturm -- 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 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 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] Grace's Warbler still present
At Point Lookout now. Grace's Warbler seen currently. - Reply message - From: "Steve Walter" Date: Mon, Jan 2, 2012 12:59 pm Subject: [nysbirds-l] Grace's Warbler photos etc. To: The Grace's Warbler was seen just before noon, after disappearing following my 11:00 post. I've since left. Hopefully, someone else can keep the updates coming, as I hear various people are on their way. From: bounce-39089674-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-39089674-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of swalte...@verizon.net Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 11:01 AM To: fresha2...@aol.com; NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Grace's Warbler photos etc. Being seen more frequently now. Close range for a while. Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless -Original message- From: "swalte...@verizon.net" To: fresha2...@aol.com, NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Sent: Mon, Jan 2, 2012 15:08:57 GMT+00:00 Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Grace's Warbler photos etc. Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless -Original message- From: "swalte...@verizon.net" To: fresha2...@aol.com, NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Sent: Mon, Jan 2, 2012 13:18:47 GMT+00:00 Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Grace's Warbler photos etc. Warbler sized bird seen so far today. About all I can say at this point. Steve Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless -Original message- From: fresha2...@aol.com To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Sent: Mon, Jan 2, 2012 04:29:06 GMT+00:00 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Grace's Warbler photos etc. I've posted a few shots I took of the Grace's Warbler we found this morning at Point Lookout (during the Southern Nassau CBC), including one of what a representative view for many people who came later was, here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29840397@N08/?saved=1 -- 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] Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: Mountain Bluebird YES 9:50 am (Monday, Jan 2nd)
I am here with them and can verify good looks at bluebird and good photo ops. Worth the trip, but dress warmly because the wind is brutal. If you observe from Hulse Landing rather than 25a, the wind will be at your back. - Reply message - From: "Karen Fung" Date: Mon, Jan 2, 2012 10:02 am Subject: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: Mountain Bluebird YES 9:50 am (Monday, Jan 2nd) To: , "eBirdsNYC" Posting at their request. It is at its usual location on the snow fence on Route 25A, just east of Hulse Landing Road in Calverton, Long Island. Several observers present. Good luck if you go! Karen -- Forwarded message -- From: Irene Grysman Date: Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 9:57 AM Subject: mt bluebird YES 9:50 am To: Karen Fung the Mountain Bluebird giving very good looks on rte 25a Saul and Irene Grysman -- 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 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] Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: Mountain Bluebird YES 9:50 am (Monday, Jan 2nd)
I am here with them and can verify good looks at bluebird and good photo ops. Worth the trip, but dress warmly because the wind is brutal. If you observe from Hulse Landing rather than 25a, the wind will be at your back. - Reply message - From: Karen Fung easternblueb...@gmail.com Date: Mon, Jan 2, 2012 10:02 am Subject: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: Mountain Bluebird YES 9:50 am (Monday, Jan 2nd) To: nysbirds-L@cornell.edu, eBirdsNYC ebirds...@yahoogroups.com Posting at their request. It is at its usual location on the snow fence on Route 25A, just east of Hulse Landing Road in Calverton, Long Island. Several observers present. Good luck if you go! Karen -- Forwarded message -- From: Irene Grysman Date: Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 9:57 AM Subject: mt bluebird YES 9:50 am To: Karen Fung the Mountain Bluebird giving very good looks on rte 25a Saul and Irene Grysman -- 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 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] Grace's Warbler still present
At Point Lookout now. Grace's Warbler seen currently. - Reply message - From: Steve Walter swalte...@verizon.net Date: Mon, Jan 2, 2012 12:59 pm Subject: [nysbirds-l] Grace's Warbler photos etc. To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu The Grace's Warbler was seen just before noon, after disappearing following my 11:00 post. I've since left. Hopefully, someone else can keep the updates coming, as I hear various people are on their way. From: bounce-39089674-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-39089674-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of swalte...@verizon.net Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 11:01 AM To: fresha2...@aol.com; NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Grace's Warbler photos etc. Being seen more frequently now. Close range for a while. Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless -Original message- From: swalte...@verizon.net swalte...@verizon.net To: fresha2...@aol.com, NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Sent: Mon, Jan 2, 2012 15:08:57 GMT+00:00 Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Grace's Warbler photos etc. Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless -Original message- From: swalte...@verizon.net swalte...@verizon.net To: fresha2...@aol.com, NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Sent: Mon, Jan 2, 2012 13:18:47 GMT+00:00 Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Grace's Warbler photos etc. Warbler sized bird seen so far today. About all I can say at this point. Steve Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless -Original message- From: fresha2...@aol.com To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Sent: Mon, Jan 2, 2012 04:29:06 GMT+00:00 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Grace's Warbler photos etc. I've posted a few shots I took of the Grace's Warbler we found this morning at Point Lookout (during the Southern Nassau CBC), including one of what a representative view for many people who came later was, here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29840397@N08/?saved=1 -- 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] Turkey Vulture above Queens
Had an unmistakable Turkey Vulture fly above my house today on the Ridgewood- Bushwick border around 1:30pm today. Christina Wilkinson Ridgewood, Queens -- 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] Turkey Vulture above Queens
Had an unmistakable Turkey Vulture fly above my house today on the Ridgewood- Bushwick border around 1:30pm today. Christina Wilkinson Ridgewood, Queens -- 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 on Hoffman Island
An immature Snowy Owl was reported at Hoffman Island on the blog, Sheepshead Bites: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2011/11/amazing-winged-wonder-spotted-near-the-narrows/ Christina Wilkinson Ridgewood, 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] Snowy Owl on Hoffman Island
An immature Snowy Owl was reported at Hoffman Island on the blog, Sheepshead Bites: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2011/11/amazing-winged-wonder-spotted-near-the-narrows/ Christina Wilkinson Ridgewood, 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/ --
