7/18/13 Minerva (Western Essex Co.)
I found an extremely late Black-backed Woodpecker nest today. I initially
found this nest hole on May 4, 2013, when the male was observed excavating
it, but there was never any evidence of subsequent nesting. Today, there
are very young birds in the nest
7/18/13 Minerva (Western Essex Co.)
I found an extremely late Black-backed Woodpecker nest today. I initially
found this nest hole on May 4, 2013, when the male was observed excavating
it, but there was never any evidence of subsequent nesting. Today, there
are very young birds in the nest
I conducted the Mountain Birdwatch survey of Whiteface Mountain on June 20,
2013. The sky was clear with calm winds and the temperature ranged from 39
to 44 degrees (chilly!). Here are the 6 point count tallies for each
species:
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher - 6 (2, 1, 1, 0, 0, 2)
Black-capped
I conducted the Mountain Birdwatch survey of Whiteface Mountain on June 20,
2013. The sky was clear with calm winds and the temperature ranged from 39
to 44 degrees (chilly!). Here are the 6 point count tallies for each
species:
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher - 6 (2, 1, 1, 0, 0, 2)
Black-capped
On dawn tours up Whiteface Mountain followed by lowland boreal birding on
June 13, 14, and 15, 75 species were found. Highlights included: wonderful
views of Bicknell's Thrush on Whiteface Mountain all 3 days, Red Crossbills
on 6/15, 10 Gray Jays found (2 family groups of at least 5 birds) in
On dawn tours up Whiteface Mountain followed by lowland boreal birding on
June 13, 14, and 15, 75 species were found. Highlights included: wonderful
views of Bicknell's Thrush on Whiteface Mountain all 3 days, Red Crossbills
on 6/15, 10 Gray Jays found (2 family groups of at least 5 birds) in
6/10/13 Roosevelt Truck Trail (Minerva in Essex Co.)
I took a late day hike on the beginning of the Roosevelt Truck Trail and
found a male Black-backed Woodpecker, a pair of Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers
carrying food, a vocal Boreal Chickadee, a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, and a
SwainsonÂ’s Thrush
6/10/13 Roosevelt Truck Trail (Minerva in Essex Co.)
I took a late day hike on the beginning of the Roosevelt Truck Trail and
found a male Black-backed Woodpecker, a pair of Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers
carrying food, a vocal Boreal Chickadee, a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, and a
SwainsonÂ’s Thrush
6/1/13 Whiteface Mountain, Essex County, NY
On a dawn tour of Whiteface Mountain with birders from NYC on Saturday, we
found at least 15 Bicknell's Thrushes between 3900 and 4400'. After the
extreme weather event with 3 feet of new snow between 5/25 and 5/26, I was
curious to see what we
6/1/13 Whiteface Mountain, Essex County, NY
On a dawn tour of Whiteface Mountain with birders from NYC on Saturday, we
found at least 15 Bicknell's Thrushes between 3900 and 4400'. After the
extreme weather event with 3 feet of new snow between 5/25 and 5/26, I was
curious to see what we
I have had a number of inquiries by phone and email regarding the heavy,
late snowfall that took place in the Adirondack Mountains over Memorial Day
weekend and its implications for Bicknell's Thrush and other neotropical
migrants that recently returned. I wrote a blog post with thoughts on this
I have had a number of inquiries by phone and email regarding the heavy,
late snowfall that took place in the Adirondack Mountains over Memorial Day
weekend and its implications for Bicknell's Thrush and other neotropical
migrants that recently returned. I wrote a blog post with thoughts on this
5/22/13 Long Lake (Hamilton Co.)
*Eastern Wood-Pewee arrived outside our house today. A migrant *Tennessee
Warbler was singing at dawn outside our home.
I had a lovely view of one of the breeding Mourning Warblers on our property
this morning.
5/21/13 Tupper Lake Marsh (Franklin Co.)
5/22/13 Long Lake (Hamilton Co.)
*Eastern Wood-Pewee arrived outside our house today. A migrant *Tennessee
Warbler was singing at dawn outside our home.
I had a lovely view of one of the breeding Mourning Warblers on our property
this morning.
5/21/13 Tupper Lake Marsh (Franklin Co.)
*: First-of-the-season
5/19/13 Tupper Lake Marsh (Franklin Co.) & Whiteface Mountain (Essex Co.)
At 3:30 a.m. this morning, I stopped at Tupper Lake Marsh (there is a
platform here that overlooks a huge marsh). It was spectacular - no cars,
calm winds, brilliant star-lit sky. Swamp and
*: First-of-the-season
5/19/13 Tupper Lake Marsh (Franklin Co.) Whiteface Mountain (Essex Co.)
At 3:30 a.m. this morning, I stopped at Tupper Lake Marsh (there is a
platform here that overlooks a huge marsh). It was spectacular - no cars,
calm winds, brilliant star-lit sky. Swamp and
The 9th Annual Adirondack Birding Festival will be held on June 7, 8, and 9
(the second weekend in June). For a complete description of events, visit:
http://www.adirondackexperience.com/outdoor-recreation/birding-trails/hamilt
on-county-birding-festival.html
Joan Collins
Long Lake, NY
The 9th Annual Adirondack Birding Festival will be held on June 7, 8, and 9
(the second weekend in June). For a complete description of events, visit:
http://www.adirondackexperience.com/outdoor-recreation/birding-trails/hamilt
on-county-birding-festival.html
Joan Collins
Long Lake, NY
5/4/13 Minerva (Essex County), Roosevelt Truck Trail, Railroad Bed,
Vanderwhacker Mountain Trail, & Hewitt Eddy Trail (* first-of-the-season)
I hiked ~9 miles on 4 different trails in western Essex County today. I
found a Black-backed Woodpecker nest location, and as usual, the male was
doing
5/4/13 Minerva (Essex County), Roosevelt Truck Trail, Railroad Bed,
Vanderwhacker Mountain Trail, Hewitt Eddy Trail (* first-of-the-season)
I hiked ~9 miles on 4 different trails in western Essex County today. I
found a Black-backed Woodpecker nest location, and as usual, the male was
doing
4/27/13 to 4/28/13 Plumley's Point lean-to at the north end of Long Lake &
hikes on the Northville-Placid Trail, Hamilton County
This is the time of year when folks with boat-access-only camps at the north
end of Long Lake share a great deal with Common Loons and other waterfowl,
eagerly
4/17/13 Massawepie Mire (southeastern St. Lawrence Co.) & Long Lake
(Hamilton Co.) 8:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
David Buckley joined me once again for the "thrilling" adventure of driving
into Massawepie Mire in mid-April! It was so thrilling this year (snow,
ice, and deep mud), that we decided if
4/17/13 Massawepie Mire (southeastern St. Lawrence Co.) Long Lake
(Hamilton Co.) 8:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
David Buckley joined me once again for the thrilling adventure of driving
into Massawepie Mire in mid-April! It was so thrilling this year (snow,
ice, and deep mud), that we decided if we
4/11/13 Long Lake (northern Hamilton Co.)
A Hermit Thrush arrived today outside our house - the earliest arrival date
for this location. (This may also be a new early record for Hamilton Co.)
A Fox Sparrow could be heard singing all morning. Hundreds of Dark-eyed
Juncos continue to surround
4/11/13 Long Lake (northern Hamilton Co.)
A Hermit Thrush arrived today outside our house - the earliest arrival date
for this location. (This may also be a new early record for Hamilton Co.)
A Fox Sparrow could be heard singing all morning. Hundreds of Dark-eyed
Juncos continue to surround
4/10/13 Long Lake (northern Hamilton Co.)
Winter Wrens arrived overnight. One began singing outside our window at 6
a.m. and I could hear two more wrens farther down the mountain we live on.
Another species that also arrived outside our home is the Mourning Dove -
not a species we tend to
4/10/13 Long Lake (northern Hamilton Co.)
Winter Wrens arrived overnight. One began singing outside our window at 6
a.m. and I could hear two more wrens farther down the mountain we live on.
Another species that also arrived outside our home is the Mourning Dove -
not a species we tend to
4/9/13 Long Lake, NY (Northern Hamilton Co.)
There were very few Golden-crowned Kinglets that stayed north this winter.
It appears they have returned! One was singing outside our house this
morning and I found quite a few while out birding midday. It was the same
situation for Evening
4/9/13 Long Lake, NY (Northern Hamilton Co.)
There were very few Golden-crowned Kinglets that stayed north this winter.
It appears they have returned! One was singing outside our house this
morning and I found quite a few while out birding midday. It was the same
situation for Evening
3/30/13 Hamilton, Franklin, Essex, Clinton Counties
Two Barred Owls are hooting back and forth outside our Long Lake house
tonight as I write this post! It looks like we'll have nesting Barred Owls
in our yard again this year.
While returning to Long Lake after an all day birding tour, a
3/30/13 Hamilton, Franklin, Essex, Clinton Counties
Two Barred Owls are hooting back and forth outside our Long Lake house
tonight as I write this post! It looks like we'll have nesting Barred Owls
in our yard again this year.
While returning to Long Lake after an all day birding tour, a
Hi Greg/All,
Very observant! It is not 50-50, at least for White-winged Crossbill. Info
from the Birds of North America White-winged Crossbill account:
"Lower mandible crosses to right approximately 3 times more often than to
left (Benkman 1988c
Hi Greg/All,
Very observant! It is not 50-50, at least for White-winged Crossbill. Info
from the Birds of North America White-winged Crossbill account:
Lower mandible crosses to right approximately 3 times more often than to
left (Benkman 1988c
I have been absent from email for several weeks due to 5 different family
emergencies. Someone on NYS Birds asked about a Hoary Redpoll location. We
continue to have large numbers of redpolls - hundreds of Commons and at
least 4 Hoary Redpolls (1 male and 3 females) at our Long Lake feeders.
I have been absent from email for several weeks due to 5 different family
emergencies. Someone on NYS Birds asked about a Hoary Redpoll location. We
continue to have large numbers of redpolls - hundreds of Commons and at
least 4 Hoary Redpolls (1 male and 3 females) at our Long Lake feeders.
1/19/13 Long Lake (Hamilton Co.)
This morning, a group of 12 people, 10 from Saw Mill River Audubon and 2
from the Audubon Society of the Capital Region, visited our feeders for an
hour (trip organized by Christine McCluskey). They planned to arrive
between 8 and 8:30 a.m. I went outside a
1/19/13 Long Lake (Hamilton Co.)
This morning, a group of 12 people, 10 from Saw Mill River Audubon and 2
from the Audubon Society of the Capital Region, visited our feeders for an
hour (trip organized by Christine McCluskey). They planned to arrive
between 8 and 8:30 a.m. I went outside a
Redpolls have been daily visitors to our Long Lake (Hamilton Co.) feeders
since December 29 (before that date we had intermittent small flocks). I
have regularly observed one female Hoary Redpoll, and on Saturday (1/12/13),
I observed 2 female Hoary Redpolls among a flock of over 200 Common
1/13/13 St. Lawrence County locations (7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
On Sunday, eighteen people attended the NYS Ornithological Association's
field trip held in the St. Lawrence Valley to view winter bird visitors.
St. Lawrence County had record-breaking warm temperatures on Saturday and
came close to
1/13/13 St. Lawrence County locations (7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
On Sunday, eighteen people attended the NYS Ornithological Association's
field trip held in the St. Lawrence Valley to view winter bird visitors.
St. Lawrence County had record-breaking warm temperatures on Saturday and
came close to
Redpolls have been daily visitors to our Long Lake (Hamilton Co.) feeders
since December 29 (before that date we had intermittent small flocks). I
have regularly observed one female Hoary Redpoll, and on Saturday (1/12/13),
I observed 2 female Hoary Redpolls among a flock of over 200 Common
Here is an update on the Common Pochard from Larry Master (& some
photographs).
Joan Collins
Long Lake, NY
From: Larry Master [mailto:lawrencemas...@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 7:30 AM
To: joan.coll...@frontier.com
Subject: FW: Common Pochard images
From: Larry
Here is an update on the Common Pochard from Larry Master ( some
photographs).
Joan Collins
Long Lake, NY
From: Larry Master [mailto:lawrencemas...@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 7:30 AM
To: joan.coll...@frontier.com
Subject: FW: Common Pochard images
From: Larry
Some of the birds observed around Northern New York over the past week (most
recent dates first):
12/16/12 I've been seeing flocks of redpolls all over Northern NY - at
feeders, and feeding in birch trees and fields. Several large flocks have
been observed in the village of Long Lake, and
Some of the birds observed around Northern New York over the past week (most
recent dates first):
12/16/12 I've been seeing flocks of redpolls all over Northern NY - at
feeders, and feeding in birch trees and fields. Several large flocks have
been observed in the village of Long Lake, and
11/17/12 - Charlotte Demers (the person with the Harris's Sparrow in her
yard) just emailed to say a Pine Grosbeak just showed up outside her Newcomb
house! (She also has Bohemian Waxwings and Evening Grosbeaks.)
Yesterday, 11/16/12, I found 2 Pine Grosbeaks while driving to the Long Lake
11/17/12 Newcomb (western Essex Co.)
Charlotte Demers just emailed a photo of a Harris's Sparrow at her feeders
in Newcomb. It is a first winter bird. She doesn't know how long it has
been around since she has been gone all week. The bird was discovered as
she was doing Project Feederwatch
11/17/12 Newcomb (western Essex Co.)
Charlotte Demers just emailed a photo of a Harris's Sparrow at her feeders
in Newcomb. It is a first winter bird. She doesn't know how long it has
been around since she has been gone all week. The bird was discovered as
she was doing Project Feederwatch
11/17/12 - Charlotte Demers (the person with the Harris's Sparrow in her
yard) just emailed to say a Pine Grosbeak just showed up outside her Newcomb
house! (She also has Bohemian Waxwings and Evening Grosbeaks.)
Yesterday, 11/16/12, I found 2 Pine Grosbeaks while driving to the Long Lake
11/15/12 St. Lawrence Co. locations
(Potsdam-Madrid-Waddington-Louisville-Massena)
I traveled to Potsdam for a morning car appointment, and afterwards, had 4
hours of light left for birding:
Bohemian Waxwing: ~45; 5 at Brookview Dr. in Waddington (with the Pine
Grosbeaks), and a flock of
11/15/12 St. Lawrence Co. locations
(Potsdam-Madrid-Waddington-Louisville-Massena)
I traveled to Potsdam for a morning car appointment, and afterwards, had 4
hours of light left for birding:
Bohemian Waxwing: ~45; 5 at Brookview Dr. in Waddington (with the Pine
Grosbeaks), and a flock of
11/6/12 Southeastern St. Lawrence Co. (Piercefield and Massawepie Mire)
Clear, cold (18 to 32 degrees), calm winds
David Buckley and I hiked about 5.5 miles round trip at Massawepie Mire
today. On the drive from David's home in Piercefield, we found a flock of
~10 Common Redpolls feeding on
11/6/12 Southeastern St. Lawrence Co. (Piercefield and Massawepie Mire)
Clear, cold (18 to 32 degrees), calm winds
David Buckley and I hiked about 5.5 miles round trip at Massawepie Mire
today. On the drive from David's home in Piercefield, we found a flock of
~10 Common Redpolls feeding on
11/2/12 Roosevelt Truck Trail (Minerva in Essex Co.) 36 degrees,
overcast/drizzling/a few snowflakes!
Janet Allison and I hiked about 4 miles round trip on the Roosevelt Truck
Trail this morning. The most abundant species was White-winged Crossbill -
even outnumbering the Pine Siskins!
11/2/12 Roosevelt Truck Trail (Minerva in Essex Co.) 36 degrees,
overcast/drizzling/a few snowflakes!
Janet Allison and I hiked about 4 miles round trip on the Roosevelt Truck
Trail this morning. The most abundant species was White-winged Crossbill -
even outnumbering the Pine Siskins!
Today (10/27/12) was the fifth day in a row that I've found White-winged
Crossbills. (Mary Beth Warburton mentioned she found a flock of over 20 in
Potsdam (St. Lawrence Co.) this past Tuesday.) All 5 locations are areas
where White-winged Crossbills nested this past winter. I did continue to
10/20/12 Long Lake (northern Hamilton Co.)
Our feeders went up a little over a week ago, and the number of birds
visiting continues to increase each day (9 species as of today). Evening
Grosbeaks began visiting the feeders on Thursday (10/18) - a flock of 25 to
30, and stayed the entire day.
10/20/12 Long Lake (northern Hamilton Co.)
Our feeders went up a little over a week ago, and the number of birds
visiting continues to increase each day (9 species as of today). Evening
Grosbeaks began visiting the feeders on Thursday (10/18) - a flock of 25 to
30, and stayed the entire day.
9/6/12 Long Lake (northern Hamilton County)
This morning, at about 8:45 a.m., 8 Red Crossbills flew directly over me
heading southwest (I was on our lawn having just returned from hiking with
our dogs). They were moving fast and calling - the vocalizations sounded
closest to Type 3. (Thanks
9/6/12 Long Lake (northern Hamilton County)
This morning, at about 8:45 a.m., 8 Red Crossbills flew directly over me
heading southwest (I was on our lawn having just returned from hiking with
our dogs). They were moving fast and calling - the vocalizations sounded
closest to Type 3. (Thanks
8/8/12 Massawepie Mire, southeastern St. Lawrence Co.
On Wednesday, I was out birding with Marnie Mitchell, from Tennessee, at
Massawepie Mire (we also drove Sabattis Circle Road twice and birded at
Tupper Lake Marsh). Marnie was interested in photographing birds, so we
frequently stopped on
8/8/12 Massawepie Mire, southeastern St. Lawrence Co.
On Wednesday, I was out birding with Marnie Mitchell, from Tennessee, at
Massawepie Mire (we also drove Sabattis Circle Road twice and birded at
Tupper Lake Marsh). Marnie was interested in photographing birds, so we
frequently stopped on
I posted this to our Mountain Birdwatch list serve, but thought it might be
of interest to NYS Birds and Northern NY Birds also.
6/23/12 Whiteface Mountain, 4,865', clear, calm winds, temp 52 to 58
degrees.
After the past decade climbing mountains in the dark, and/or carrying a
camping
I posted this to our Mountain Birdwatch list serve, but thought it might be
of interest to NYS Birds and Northern NY Birds also.
6/23/12 Whiteface Mountain, 4,865', clear, calm winds, temp 52 to 58
degrees.
After the past decade climbing mountains in the dark, and/or carrying a
camping
6/15 & 6/16/12 Whiteface Mountain, Essex Co.
The Fox Sparrow was found singing again on Friday and Saturday up on
Whiteface Mountain. So, you have to wonder if any females are listening
(other than me that is.)? It is a long way to Maine and Canada from
Whiteface Mountain! The bird is
6/15 6/16/12 Whiteface Mountain, Essex Co.
The Fox Sparrow was found singing again on Friday and Saturday up on
Whiteface Mountain. So, you have to wonder if any females are listening
(other than me that is.)? It is a long way to Maine and Canada from
Whiteface Mountain! The bird is
6/14/12 Whiteface Mountain, Essex County
I was on Whiteface Mountain earlier today with Cheryl Harner and Jan Auburn,
from Ohio, and a Fox Sparrow was singing midway between the "Lake Placid
Turn" and the "Wilmington Turn" across the road from a picnic table
pull-off. We spent time on the
6/14/12 Whiteface Mountain, Essex County
I was on Whiteface Mountain earlier today with Cheryl Harner and Jan Auburn,
from Ohio, and a Fox Sparrow was singing midway between the Lake Placid
Turn and the Wilmington Turn across the road from a picnic table
pull-off. We spent time on the summit
Hi Tom/All,
I always enjoy your reports!
I wanted to comment on your Swainson's Thrush observation. Swainson's
Thrushes found nesting in Bicknell's Thrush habitat is no longer "uncommon"
or an "anomaly"! A decade ago, it was uncommon, but no longer - and now
expected. One of the most
Hi Tom/All,
It is great to read about the migrants on their way through NYC! Wanda &
Mike Moccio and I found Palm Warblers singing on territory in Massawepie
Mire on Friday, April 13. (I posted the past four day's observations to
Northern NY Birds.) I was at Massawepie on Wednesday, April
Hi Tom/All,
It is great to read about the migrants on their way through NYC! Wanda
Mike Moccio and I found Palm Warblers singing on territory in Massawepie
Mire on Friday, April 13. (I posted the past four day's observations to
Northern NY Birds.) I was at Massawepie on Wednesday, April 11
Hamilton & St. Lawrence Counties
I returned to Long Lake on April 2nd after being away for nearly 3 weeks.
There was 2 feet of snow when I left on March 14th. Currently, there are
just a few isolated patches of snow left in sheltered areas of the woods and
virtually no mud at all. My husband
Hamilton St. Lawrence Counties
I returned to Long Lake on April 2nd after being away for nearly 3 weeks.
There was 2 feet of snow when I left on March 14th. Currently, there are
just a few isolated patches of snow left in sheltered areas of the woods and
virtually no mud at all. My husband
3/12/12 Ferd's Bog (Hamilton Co.) 10:30 - 1:30 p.m.
It was a bit scary driving Uncas Rd. today, and I suspect the town will
close it soon given the snowy slush and mud (as they did last year). I
almost turned around.but I kept going. I used snowshoes so I could leave
the trail and circle the
3/12/12 Ferd's Bog (Hamilton Co.) 10:30 - 1:30 p.m.
It was a bit scary driving Uncas Rd. today, and I suspect the town will
close it soon given the snowy slush and mud (as they did last year). I
almost turned around.but I kept going. I used snowshoes so I could leave
the trail and circle the
Positive news from Nancy Loomis is below!
Joan Collins
Long Lake, NY
From: Nancy Loomis [mailto:loomis.na...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 6:51 AM
To: Joan E. Collins
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch images
Joan can you get it out there that the Rosy
Positive news from Nancy Loomis is below!
Joan Collins
Long Lake, NY
From: Nancy Loomis [mailto:loomis.na...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 6:51 AM
To: Joan E. Collins
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch images
Joan can you get it out there that the Rosy
3/6/12
Janet Akin, sister of Nancy Loomis (homeowner), reported that the
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch showed up at 6:26 a.m. this morning. Nancy sent me
a message that a TV crew from Channel 7 out of Watertown is on the way to
her house! Little does the rosy finch know how famous it is becoming!
3/6/12
Janet Akin, sister of Nancy Loomis (homeowner), reported that the
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch showed up at 6:26 a.m. this morning. Nancy sent me
a message that a TV crew from Channel 7 out of Watertown is on the way to
her house! Little does the rosy finch know how famous it is becoming!
February 17-20, 2012 St. Lawrence Valley & Adirondacks (St. Lawrence,
Hamilton, Franklin, and Essex Counties)
The record warm winter this year is truly alarming. Some of the unusual
results in northern NY: a lot of open water; lack of snow; intermittent rain
nearly every week, springtails
February 17-20, 2012 St. Lawrence Valley Adirondacks (St. Lawrence,
Hamilton, Franklin, and Essex Counties)
The record warm winter this year is truly alarming. Some of the unusual
results in northern NY: a lot of open water; lack of snow; intermittent rain
nearly every week, springtails
1/22/12 Afternoon trip to St. Lawrence Co.
I found 2 different flocks of Bohemian Waxwings in St. Lawrence Co. today.
One flock of 22 was observed along Route 56 just north of the village of
South Colton at noon (Town of Colton). Another flock of 20 birds was found
along Route 11 just
1/22/12 Afternoon trip to St. Lawrence Co.
I found 2 different flocks of Bohemian Waxwings in St. Lawrence Co. today.
One flock of 22 was observed along Route 56 just north of the village of
South Colton at noon (Town of Colton). Another flock of 20 birds was found
along Route 11 just
12/14/11 Minerva & Newcomb (Essex County)
I hiked the Roosevelt Truck Trail today because I lost my favorite water
bottle on the trail on Monday! (I came out too late on Monday to re-hike
it.) With the new reality of our warmer climate, I am often asked what
Black Bears do when there is
12/14/11 Minerva Newcomb (Essex County)
I hiked the Roosevelt Truck Trail today because I lost my favorite water
bottle on the trail on Monday! (I came out too late on Monday to re-hike
it.) With the new reality of our warmer climate, I am often asked what
Black Bears do when there is
11/16/11 Roosevelt Truck Trail (Minerva, Essex Co.)
I had a beautiful walk on the Roosevelt Truck Trail today. I don't recall
ever finding as many Boreal Chickadees on one walk before. Views of the
Boreal Chickadees were terrific throughout the hike. Winds were calm all
day (not as
11/16/11 Roosevelt Truck Trail (Minerva, Essex Co.)
I had a beautiful walk on the Roosevelt Truck Trail today. I don't recall
ever finding as many Boreal Chickadees on one walk before. Views of the
Boreal Chickadees were terrific throughout the hike. Winds were calm all
day (not as
11-9-11 (Submitted most locations to eBird, but I'll do a quick summary)
Pine Siskins continue to be remarkably abundant in the Adirondacks. There
are so many, that it feels like the entire population must currently be in
the Adirondacks! Everywhere you stop, you hear them. This morning,
11-9-11 (Submitted most locations to eBird, but I'll do a quick summary)
Pine Siskins continue to be remarkably abundant in the Adirondacks. There
are so many, that it feels like the entire population must currently be in
the Adirondacks! Everywhere you stop, you hear them. This morning,
10/27/11 Long Lake (northern Hamilton Co.), 34 degrees, calm winds, low
cloud ceiling, snow covered landscape! (Last night's snow was the first of
the season in Long Lake.)
Pine Siskin continues to be the most abundant species encountered on outings
(& outside our house, but none at the
10/27/11 Long Lake (northern Hamilton Co.), 34 degrees, calm winds, low
cloud ceiling, snow covered landscape! (Last night's snow was the first of
the season in Long Lake.)
Pine Siskin continues to be the most abundant species encountered on outings
( outside our house, but none at the
Hi Bill/All,
I was out last night from about midnight to 1 a.m. and it was remarkable! I
liked your image of awestruck birders wandering around in darkness! I've
given up the notion of a good night's sleep at this time of year - I don't
have any recording equipment.yet, but I've spent years
Hi Bill/All,
I was out last night from about midnight to 1 a.m. and it was remarkable! I
liked your image of awestruck birders wandering around in darkness! I've
given up the notion of a good night's sleep at this time of year - I don't
have any recording equipment.yet, but I've spent years
Hamilton and Essex Counties
I just wanted to clarify one of the Red Crossbill locations: I joined Matt
and Julie on Friday, August 12th, 2011. Red Crossbills have been found
along Vanderwhacker Brook on an old railroad bed in the town of Minerva.
(The Vanderwhacker Mountain Trail is 4 miles
Hamilton, St. Lawrence, Franklin, Essex, and Clinton Counties
I wanted to post a few highlights from my birding trips over the past month.
I apologize for the lateness of some of my sightings (as I mentioned in mid
July, I suffered a close loss in June, and energy for email has been
Hamilton, St. Lawrence, Franklin, Essex, and Clinton Counties
I wanted to post a few highlights from my birding trips over the past month.
I apologize for the lateness of some of my sightings (as I mentioned in mid
July, I suffered a close loss in June, and energy for email has been
Hi Angus/All,
I am planning to do a "highlights" of my late spring/early summer sightings
- late due to grieving over a close loss in June - this report will include
Henslow's Sparrows sightings.
I took clients from California to see Henslow's Sparrows in St. Lawrence
County - in Hammond
Hi Angus/All,
I am planning to do a highlights of my late spring/early summer sightings
- late due to grieving over a close loss in June - this report will include
Henslow's Sparrows sightings.
I took clients from California to see Henslow's Sparrows in St. Lawrence
County - in Hammond on
Massawepie Mire, Southeastern St. Lawrence Co., overcast with occasional
brief showers
Ten people took part in the NYS Ornithological Association's field trip to
Massawepie Mire on Saturday. (Sorry for the delayed post, but I am with a
family member in the hospital in Albany.) With all the
I forgot to mention that on 3/24/11, I observed a Fisher cross Oregon Plains
Rd. at 7:30 a.m. (Bloomingdale area). The Fisher crossed north of the
Bigelow - Oregon Plains intersection, and not far from the Muzzy - Oregon
Plains intersection. Exciting!
Joan Collins
Long Lake, NY
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