[nysbirds-l] Rocky Point NRMA - Indigo Bumting - 6/28/13
While out doing some survey work this AM (0700) I came across a Indigo Bunting calling in the tree tops in the Mac Namarras field complex. Still calling when I left. -- 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] Rocky Point NRMA - Indigo Bumting - 6/28/13
While out doing some survey work this AM (0700) I came across a Indigo Bunting calling in the tree tops in the Mac Namarras field complex. Still calling when I left. -- 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] Otis Pike, Fresh Pond Area, Indigo Bunting, Scarlet Tanager
Early survey work lead to a spotting of an Indigo Bunting. While referring to the field guide to double check that I didn't miss ID it (there has been a Blue Grosbeak in the area) I was buzzed by a Scarlet Tanager both male and female. It was a nice end to a long morning. Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- 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] Otis Pike, Fresh Pond Area, Indigo Bunting, Scarlet Tanager
Early survey work lead to a spotting of an Indigo Bunting. While referring to the field guide to double check that I didn't miss ID it (there has been a Blue Grosbeak in the area) I was buzzed by a Scarlet Tanager both male and female. It was a nice end to a long morning. Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- 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] Kentucky Warber , Rocky Point - continues
While out conducting a calling BobWhite Quail survey this morning I heard the Kentucky Warber calling just south of spot 26 @ 0630. I swung back into the area to get a visual of the bird @ 0800, it was calling and seen from the first bike trail on the left just south of the parking lot. The bird was still calling @ 0830 when I left. Good luck! Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- 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] Kentucky Warber , Rocky Point - continues
While out conducting a calling BobWhite Quail survey this morning I heard the Kentucky Warber calling just south of spot 26 @ 0630. I swung back into the area to get a visual of the bird @ 0800, it was calling and seen from the first bike trail on the left just south of the parking lot. The bird was still calling @ 0830 when I left. Good luck! Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- 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] Eastern Wild Turkey- Miller Place, NY
Seeing 6 Eastern Wild Turkeys in the Miller Place area isnt all that uncommon. What drew me to post this was that one of the toms was in full strut. I dont think that I have ever seen one displaying with such vigor this early in the year. Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- 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] Eastern Wild Turkey- Miller Place, NY
Seeing 6 Eastern Wild Turkeys in the Miller Place area isnt all that uncommon. What drew me to post this was that one of the toms was in full strut. I dont think that I have ever seen one displaying with such vigor this early in the year. Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- 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] Banded Ring-billed Gull, Long Island
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/watersupply/watershed/study/index.htm Chip Hamilton Senior Wildlife Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308>>> Peter Priolo 2/27/2012 10:38 PM >>> I am wondering if anyone knows what studies/research that this gull may be part of. My friend Nick saw a banded Ring-billed Gull today in Southaven County Park, Suffolk County, NY (Carmans River). Leg bands: right leg had one blue band ~1.5 cm tall with white letters reading A1L vertically with an aluminum USFWS aluminum band on left leg. Peter Priolo Center Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics ( http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME ) Rules and Information ( http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ) Subscribe, Configuration and Leave ( http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ) Archives: The Mail Archive ( http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html ) Surfbirds ( http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L ) BirdingOnThe.Net ( 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Banded Ring-billed Gull, Long Island
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/watersupply/watershed/study/index.htm Chip Hamilton Senior Wildlife Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 Peter Priolo priolope...@hotmail.com 2/27/2012 10:38 PM I am wondering if anyone knows what studies/research that this gull may be part of. My friend Nick saw a banded Ring-billed Gull today in Southaven County Park, Suffolk County, NY (Carmans River). Leg bands: right leg had one blue band ~1.5 cm tall with white letters reading A1L vertically with an aluminum USFWS aluminum band on left leg. Peter Priolo Center Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics ( http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME ) Rules and Information ( http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ) Subscribe, Configuration and Leave ( http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ) Archives: The Mail Archive ( http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html ) Surfbirds ( http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L ) BirdingOnThe.Net ( 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] Hempstead Bay 11/10- Golden Eagle
During a Brant survey on the morning of the 10th myself and staff saw a Golden Eagle out over the Hempstead Marsh area just to the West of Broad Channel. It was being harassed by a adult Black Back gull. The bird stayed in the area for about 10mins before we lost it in the sun. Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Bay 11/10- Golden Eagle
During a Brant survey on the morning of the 10th myself and staff saw a Golden Eagle out over the Hempstead Marsh area just to the West of Broad Channel. It was being harassed by a adult Black Back gull. The bird stayed in the area for about 10mins before we lost it in the sun. Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Lost Hawk - Farmigdale Area
I just a call from a person who has found a lost Coopers hawk in the Farmingdale area. If you know of someone who has lost a bird please have them contact me for more information. If someone can post this on some falconry website's it would be greatly appreciated. Thank You Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Lost Hawk - Farmigdale Area
I just a call from a person who has found a lost Coopers hawk in the Farmingdale area. If you know of someone who has lost a bird please have them contact me for more information. If someone can post this on some falconry website's it would be greatly appreciated. Thank You Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Request for Help with ID (Long Beach )
Hello Fellow Birders, Im reaching out for help with identifying a nesting bird on the beach in the area of the Long Beach train station. I received a phone call from a person who was insisting that its a ROYAL TERN. After trying to help ID the bird over the phone with the person, who was no longer on site. He was still convinced that it was a ROYAL TERN We have never had a report of breeding ROYAL TERN's in our area (Long Island). I have a call into the town but if someone could check that area out and send me photos of the bird nesting. It would be truly appreciated. I also have a call back into the original person to get a better location description. Thank you all in advance !!! Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Request for Help with ID (Long Beach )
Hello Fellow Birders, Im reaching out for help with identifying a nesting bird on the beach in the area of the Long Beach train station. I received a phone call from a person who was insisting that its a ROYAL TERN. After trying to help ID the bird over the phone with the person, who was no longer on site. He was still convinced that it was a ROYAL TERN We have never had a report of breeding ROYAL TERN's in our area (Long Island). I have a call into the town but if someone could check that area out and send me photos of the bird nesting. It would be truly appreciated. I also have a call back into the original person to get a better location description. Thank you all in advance !!! Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hawk Eating Pigeon outside Bldg. 400 - April 15th @
>From a College ... These pictures were taken at BNL yesterday morning. The falcon, has jesses, so it is likely an escaped bird from a local falconer. http://picasaweb.google.com/tixbirdz/BrookhavenFalcon# (Thank you Shai for hosting these pictures) Video of a Hawk Eating a Pigeon outside Office Bldg. @ BNL (Bldg. 400) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5ay0-JNwOU If you know who's bird this is please have them contact me for more information .. Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hawk Eating Pigeon outside Bldg. 400 - April 15th @
From a College ... These pictures were taken at BNL yesterday morning. The falcon, has jesses, so it is likely an escaped bird from a local falconer. http://picasaweb.google.com/tixbirdz/BrookhavenFalcon# (Thank you Shai for hosting these pictures) Video of a Hawk Eating a Pigeon outside Office Bldg. @ BNL (Bldg. 400) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5ay0-JNwOU If you know who's bird this is please have them contact me for more information .. Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Farmingdale Hawk
Hello All, Im asking for some ones help on this as I do not have the staff or time to send someone out there. I need confirmation of a suspected nesting pair of Red Tailed hawks in the Ells Worth Allen Park/Ballfields in Farmigdale NY. The nest is located in the athletic lights above the first base side of the western field according to the park staff. Thank you all so much. Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Farmingdale Hawk
Hello All, Im asking for some ones help on this as I do not have the staff or time to send someone out there. I need confirmation of a suspected nesting pair of Red Tailed hawks in the Ells Worth Allen Park/Ballfields in Farmigdale NY. The nest is located in the athletic lights above the first base side of the western field according to the park staff. Thank you all so much. Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses - Pair Peregrine Falcons
3/5/2010, 10:45AM During a morning site inspection / meeting I observed with two others a pair of Adult Peregrine Falcons on the Fire Island Inlet Bridge (southern most bridge). Female adult was perched on the edge of the nest box on the substructure of the south bound lane, and the male was on the top of the main span structure on the southern side of the northern roadway. I observed both birds in those locations for about 10 mins before the female flew south to the top of the RM water tower, the male followed soon after perching on the radio tower located at the USCG station. Viewed from the pier at the State Parks Police Office on the south west of RM state park. Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Dovekie's on Long Island NY
In light of the buzz going around about the Dovekie out at Timber Point I though I would share information with the group. This was sent to me and folks in our LE office from one of our ENCON officers that had a run in with an injured Dovekie. "a bunch of calls have come in from all over the island about Dovekies. They are small, black and white birds related to the Puffin, and have a stubby black bill and black webbed feet. I got called to one in Bayshore, but they are popping up everywhere including Miller Place, Sayville, Medford, Patchogue, and the Hamptons. They are small enough to sit in the palm of your hand and people describe them as looking like a tiny penguin. They are usually way offshore; there is a large population in Greenland and once in a while they end up in New England. It is rare for them to be this far south, especially this late in the year. One theory out there is that they were blown off course following the storm and heavy winds a few days ago. Supposedly the last time they popped up on Long Island in these numbers was in the 1950s. If you find one, that is injured please call the Selden Animal Hospital on the southeast corner of Rt 25 and North Ocean Ave (631-698-2225). A rehabilitator is taking them from there. Avoid handling them, but if you must please use rubber gloves if possible as their feathers are very sensitive to human oils and at least one has died already" Thank you all and good birding ! Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Dovekie's on Long Island NY
In light of the buzz going around about the Dovekie out at Timber Point I though I would share information with the group. This was sent to me and folks in our LE office from one of our ENCON officers that had a run in with an injured Dovekie. a bunch of calls have come in from all over the island about Dovekies. They are small, black and white birds related to the Puffin, and have a stubby black bill and black webbed feet. I got called to one in Bayshore, but they are popping up everywhere including Miller Place, Sayville, Medford, Patchogue, and the Hamptons. They are small enough to sit in the palm of your hand and people describe them as looking like a tiny penguin. They are usually way offshore; there is a large population in Greenland and once in a while they end up in New England. It is rare for them to be this far south, especially this late in the year. One theory out there is that they were blown off course following the storm and heavy winds a few days ago. Supposedly the last time they popped up on Long Island in these numbers was in the 1950s. If you find one, that is injured please call the Selden Animal Hospital on the southeast corner of Rt 25 and North Ocean Ave (631-698-2225). A rehabilitator is taking them from there. Avoid handling them, but if you must please use rubber gloves if possible as their feathers are very sensitive to human oils and at least one has died already Thank you all and good birding ! Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: 1/12/2010 Harlequin, Old Squaw, Surf Scoter, Purple Sandpiper
A short break this morning at Montauk Harbor inlet proved to be worth the drive. Just to the West of the jetty there was a Harlequin Duck no more then a 30 - 50 feet from shore working the rocks of the jetty. In the general area there was a pair of Surf Scoters and pair of Old Squaw. Also along the shore there was 5 Common Eider, with one very nice male floating in the current in the inlet. A flock of Purple Sandpipers flew in and landed in the rocky area to the West of the small beach at the inlet. I can also infer a possible sighting of a flock of 8 Razorbills based on size, color and flight pattern. Not bad for about 45 mins of birding while drinking a cup of coffee : ) Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: 1/11/2010 Canvasbacks, Loon, etc.
Well a short lunch break seawatch out at the inlet to Montauk Harbor yielded some good birds very close to shore. Both common and King Eiders were seen as well as a fair amount of Common Loons. After looking for the Harlequin Duck at lake Mountauk (with no luck) I took my first trip to Fort Pond. I was amazed at the number of Mallards. Then I was informed that they are feed there. A quick look over the open water of the pond proved to provide a look at a pair of Northern Shovelers as well as 4 Canvasbacks. I hope to head out again at lunch today to try and locate the Harlequin duck. Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 >>> Angus Wilson 01/11/10 5:34 PM >>> Douglas Futuyma and Karen Rubinstein provided excellent accounts of the uncommon geese frequenting the one remaining field on Further Lane in East Hampton (Suffolk Co., NY). Yesterday we watched 4 first-winter GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE (little or no barring on bellies) and a single well-marked adult. Interestingly, the two Greater White-fronts that were here on Saturday were both adults! Thus, there must be at least 6, perhaps even 7, white-fronts in the area. I wonder how many are on Long Island at the moment? Just before sundown, the 4 youngsters were on the Oceanview Farm field just east of the village of Amagansett. This is just beyond the IGA supermarket on the north side of Route 27. Although there are sometimes a few Canada Geese or gulls here, this is the first time I've ever seen anything newsworthy. Whilst I watched, the geese were spooked by the LIRR train that runs along the back of the field and they flew back to Further Lane, landing on the partly obscured field between the lane and the ocean. I spent much of the morning looking at waterfowl elsewhere. For the most part, the fields were gooseless due to hunting pressure but there were some 3,000+ on the ocean off Sagaponack. I spent a good deal of time going through these but could not come up with anything different. Shorts Pond on Scuttlehole Lane (Bridgehampton) was disappointing with less than a hundred geese, 11 SNOW GEESE and one Ruddy Duck. I noted that the Snow Geese here and off Further Lane are all adults. Does this mean that Greater Snow Geese had a poor nesting season this year? Does anyone have a sense of the adult to first-year ratio at Jamaica Bay? After hearing about Doug Futuyma's many good finds out at Montauk Point, I zipped off in the that direction before the light gave out. A beautiful 1st winter KUMLEIN'S ICELAND GULL was at Lazy Point in Napeague and an adult male KING EIDER was floating with a small group of Common Eiders at Ditch Plains, where I also noted an adult BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE and 26 PURPLE SANDPIPERS. At Montauk Inlet, I stumbled on a 1st basic NELSON'S GULL (Herring x Glaucous hybrid), likely the bird found by Shai Mitra on Fort Pond during in the Christmas Bird Count. Doug, Mike Cooper and Vicki Bustamante all saw the 2nd winter Kumlein's Iceland Gull around the mouth of the inlet (seems to prefer the west side) and have commented on its unusually dark tail band. Critical study of other features still place this striking bird within the Kumlein's spectrum. -- Angus Wilson New York City & The Springs, NY, USA http://birdingtotheend.blogspot.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: 1/12/2010 Harlequin, Old Squaw, Surf Scoter, Purple Sandpiper
A short break this morning at Montauk Harbor inlet proved to be worth the drive. Just to the West of the jetty there was a Harlequin Duck no more then a 30 - 50 feet from shore working the rocks of the jetty. In the general area there was a pair of Surf Scoters and pair of Old Squaw. Also along the shore there was 5 Common Eider, with one very nice male floating in the current in the inlet. A flock of Purple Sandpipers flew in and landed in the rocky area to the West of the small beach at the inlet. I can also infer a possible sighting of a flock of 8 Razorbills based on size, color and flight pattern. Not bad for about 45 mins of birding while drinking a cup of coffee : ) Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Fresh loon carcass Tobay Beach, Suffolk County, possible Arctic
631-444-0250 NYSDEC Region One Law enforcement 1-877-457-5680 NYSDEC 24hour Dispatch Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 >>> "Richard Guthrie" 11/13/2009 9:42 AM >>> So what we need now is a list of eligible institutions around the state and a contact phone number (preferably a 24 hour number) so we don’t lose valuable, legitimate scientific or educational specimens that can be legally salvaged. NYSOA step up to the plate?> Rich Guthrie From:bounce-4571932-8863...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-4571932-8863...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Frederick Hamilton Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 9:14 AM To: Nick (CDC/CCID/NCZVED) Komar; steve_p...@fws.gov Cc: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Fresh loon carcass Tobay Beach, Suffolk County, possible Arctic If an individual is going to transport the carcass to an institution that has the proper permits the transporter should get verbal permission from the recipient before moving the carcass. Since this may be a bird that was shot, I would highly recommend the individual to contact the local ECO in the area. Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 >>> "Komar, Nick (CDC/CCID/NCZVED)" 11/13/2009 8:21 AM >>> Thanks Steve for the appropriate guidance. Would you be able to collect the carcass? I have now posted photos at www.pbase.com/quetzal/loon11122009. I understood that persons transporting carcasses to an institution holding a salvage permit are considered agents of that permit holder. Please advise if this interpretation is correct. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO From: steve_p...@fws.gov To: Komar, Nick (CDC/CCID/NCZVED) Cc: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Sent: Fri Nov 13 07:52:05 2009 Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Fresh loon carcass Tobay Beach, Suffolk County, possible Arctic Please be advised that private individuals are not permitted to collect migratory bird species. A permit is required from the FWS. Thanks. Steve Papa USFWS Brookhaven, NY 11719 631-776-1401 steve_p...@fws.gov apologize for submitting this post to the entire list, but I could not reach any local birders directly. This afternoon I found a very fresh loon carcass in excellent condition, apparently dead from a recent bullet wound to the chest. My photos (I will post these once I return home to Colorado later tonight) suggest a possible adult Arctic Loon still exhibiting some breeding plumage feathers on the throat, wings and back. The bill seems appropriately sized. The vent strap is incomplete as described by Sibley and BNA. The mass seemed too heavy but consistent with a fattened up adult male. I hope a local birder could run down there tonight and double bag it for donation to an appropriate institution/collection. It is located about 50 yards west of the fishing pier/restaurant on the beach. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Fresh loon carcass Tobay Beach, Suffolk County, possible Arctic
If an individual is going to transport the carcass to an institution that has the proper permits the transporter should get verbal permission from the recipient before moving the carcass. Since this may be a bird that was shot, I would highly recommend the individual to contact the local ECO in the area. Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 >>> "Komar, Nick (CDC/CCID/NCZVED)" 11/13/2009 8:21 AM >>> Thanks Steve for the appropriate guidance. Would you be able to collect the carcass? I have now posted photos at www.pbase.com/quetzal/loon11122009. I understood that persons transporting carcasses to an institution holding a salvage permit are considered agents of that permit holder. Please advise if this interpretation is correct. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO From: steve_p...@fws.gov To: Komar, Nick (CDC/CCID/NCZVED) Cc: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Sent: Fri Nov 13 07:52:05 2009 Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Fresh loon carcass Tobay Beach, Suffolk County, possible Arctic Please be advised that private individuals are not permitted to collect migratory bird species. A permit is required from the FWS. Thanks. Steve Papa USFWS Brookhaven, NY 11719 631-776-1401 steve_p...@fws.gov apologize for submitting this post to the entire list, but I could not reach any local birders directly. This afternoon I found a very fresh loon carcass in excellent condition, apparently dead from a recent bullet wound to the chest. My photos (I will post these once I return home to Colorado later tonight) suggest a possible adult Arctic Loon still exhibiting some breeding plumage feathers on the throat, wings and back. The bill seems appropriately sized. The vent strap is incomplete as described by Sibley and BNA. The mass seemed too heavy but consistent with a fattened up adult male. I hope a local birder could run down there tonight and double bag it for donation to an appropriate institution/collection. It is located about 50 yards west of the fishing pier/restaurant on the beach. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Fresh loon carcass Tobay Beach, Suffolk County, possible Arctic
631-444-0250 NYSDEC Region One Law enforcement 1-877-457-5680 NYSDEC 24hour Dispatch Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 Richard Guthrie gael...@capital.net 11/13/2009 9:42 AM So what we need now is a list of eligible institutions around the state and a contact phone number (preferably a 24 hour number) so we don’t lose valuable, legitimate scientific or educational specimens that can be legally salvaged. NYSOA step up to the plate? Rich Guthrie From:bounce-4571932-8863...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-4571932-8863...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Frederick Hamilton Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 9:14 AM To: Nick (CDC/CCID/NCZVED) Komar; steve_p...@fws.gov Cc: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Fresh loon carcass Tobay Beach, Suffolk County, possible Arctic If an individual is going to transport the carcass to an institution that has the proper permits the transporter should get verbal permission from the recipient before moving the carcass. Since this may be a bird that was shot, I would highly recommend the individual to contact the local ECO in the area. Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 Komar, Nick (CDC/CCID/NCZVED) n...@cdc.gov 11/13/2009 8:21 AM Thanks Steve for the appropriate guidance. Would you be able to collect the carcass? I have now posted photos at www.pbase.com/quetzal/loon11122009. I understood that persons transporting carcasses to an institution holding a salvage permit are considered agents of that permit holder. Please advise if this interpretation is correct. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO From: steve_p...@fws.gov steve_p...@fws.gov To: Komar, Nick (CDC/CCID/NCZVED) Cc: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Sent: Fri Nov 13 07:52:05 2009 Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Fresh loon carcass Tobay Beach, Suffolk County, possible Arctic Please be advised that private individuals are not permitted to collect migratory bird species. A permit is required from the FWS. Thanks. Steve Papa USFWS Brookhaven, NY 11719 631-776-1401 steve_p...@fws.gov apologize for submitting this post to the entire list, but I could not reach any local birders directly. This afternoon I found a very fresh loon carcass in excellent condition, apparently dead from a recent bullet wound to the chest. My photos (I will post these once I return home to Colorado later tonight) suggest a possible adult Arctic Loon still exhibiting some breeding plumage feathers on the throat, wings and back. The bill seems appropriately sized. The vent strap is incomplete as described by Sibley and BNA. The mass seemed too heavy but consistent with a fattened up adult male. I hope a local birder could run down there tonight and double bag it for donation to an appropriate institution/collection. It is located about 50 yards west of the fishing pier/restaurant on the beach. Nick Komar Fort Collins CO -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Any Reports from EPCAL?
Hello all, I hope everyone is having a great fall. I just wanted to see if anyone has heard of any short eared owl or upland sandpiper reports from the Enterprise Park at Calverton, Riverhead NY. I have been to busy myself to get out birding much this fall. Thanks Y'all Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Fw: more on temminck's stint - eastern long island
I too have not seen any photos of this suspect Stint. I would like to venture a comment, I wonder if the poor breeding habit up North would have any effect on migration of birds already into there winter plumage. Or if this will lead to a premature migrate off of the breeding grounds... just my thoughts on the issue. Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 >>> 8/24/2009 3:16 PM >>> I didn't see yesterday's Dune Road calidrid sandpiper, nor have I yet seen any photos or heard any extensive description so I can't add anything at all to the discussion of that particular bird. However, a couple of photos I took on August 4 of this year on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge may be pertinent here. The first thought that entered my mind when this roosting individual materialized in my scope was indeed Temminck's Stint, but after some closer observation, analysis, and conversations with those more knowledgeable about this identification it became clear that this bird didn't quite fit that species, and was a much better fit for basic plumaged Least Sandpiper (which despite it's scarceness on the East Coast would still be much more expected than Temminck's Stint I'd assume). One field mark that happened to help in this particular case was that it was tiny, seemingly even smaller than most Least Sandpipers which essentially eliminates all peeps other t! han Least Sandpiper. All field marks were seemingly well within the range of Least Sandpiper. Certainly a plumage that I don't believe I've ever seen in NY before, especially not in the East Pond in early August. This probably contributed to some features, notably the eye-ring, seeming more prominent than I've ever seen on alternate, transitional or juvenile Least Sandpipers. The photos are here: http://picasaweb.google.com/fresha2411/2009#5366152772244715730 http://picasaweb.google.com/fresha2411/2009#5366152749523046466 Good shorebirding -Doug Gochfeld. Brooklyn, NY. -Original Message- From: Lloyd Spitalnik To: NYSBirds Sent: Mon, Aug 24, 2009 2:10 pm Subject: [nysbirds-l] Fw: more on temminck's stint - eastern long island ? - Original Message - From: Lloyd Spitalnik To: NYSBirds Cc: Kevin Karlson Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 2:08 PM Subject: more on temminck's stint - eastern long island Hi all, I just had a long conversation with Kevin Karlson regarding?stints in general. Besides for things he's already written on BirdWG01 (see http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/FRID.html#1251058413?and http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/FRID.html#1251056798) he wanted to point out that the plumage in question on the Long Island bird is addressed in his book "The Shorebird Guide" on both page 160, plate 12 and page 289, plate 5 inset. I hope this helps?bring?more understanding. Lloyd ? Lloyd Spitalnik's Wildlife Galleries www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com www.blog.lloydspitalnikphotos.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: 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 Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Flamingo - Westchester County
Escapee from the local zoo Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 >>> "Richard Guthrie" 8/16/2009 9:47 PM >>> Yeah, yeah, but there it was.photographed at Croton Point Park last week. (It was reported to have a leg band) So be on the lookout if you want to add a species to your questionable state or county list. Hey it will look good on your eBird list (but only to you). The next question is: How long can a large pink bird escape the eyes of the rest of the active birders in SE New York? This is not like a Little Stint or Timberline Sparrow you know! Makes you wonder what else is out there! Rich Guthrie New Baltimore The Greener County gael...@capital.net -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: 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 Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Flamingo - Westchester County
Escapee from the local zoo Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 Richard Guthrie gael...@capital.net 8/16/2009 9:47 PM Yeah, yeah, but there it was.photographed at Croton Point Park last week. (It was reported to have a leg band) So be on the lookout if you want to add a species to your questionable state or county list. Hey it will look good on your eBird list (but only to you). The next question is: How long can a large pink bird escape the eyes of the rest of the active birders in SE New York? This is not like a Little Stint or Timberline Sparrow you know! Makes you wonder what else is out there! Rich Guthrie New Baltimore The Greener County gael...@capital.net -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: 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 Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] American Bittern, Nassau County
Spotted an American Bittern today (7/29) @ est. 1230 and again @ 1345 on a newly acquired NYSDEC parcel just off of 106/107 north of the LIE (495). This is the first one I have seen on Long Island. Good Birding All Chip Hamilton Bird Conservation Biologist NYS DEC Region 1 50 Circle Road SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11790 631) 444-0308 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
