[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow at Shawangunk Grasslands NWR, Ulster Co. 05/30/2018

2018-05-30 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
Here is a link to my eBird checklist https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S46165624 that contains pictures and a recording of the Henslow's Sparrow found on Wednesday afternoon, May 30, at the Shawangunk Grasslands NWR. It was down the Red Loop trail that starts at the corner of the parking area and

[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow at Shawangunk Grasslands NWR, Ulster Co. 05/30/2018

2018-05-30 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
Here is a link to my eBird checklist https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S46165624 that contains pictures and a recording of the Henslow's Sparrow found on Wednesday afternoon, May 30, at the Shawangunk Grasslands NWR. It was down the Red Loop trail that starts at the corner of the parking area and

[nysbirds-l] Chandler S. Robbins: 1918-2017

2017-03-22 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
Ornithologist and birding legend Chandler S. Robbins died yesterday at the age of 98. Birders are probably most familiar with Chandler Robbins as the author (with Bertel Bruun and Herbert Zim) of the groundbreaking Birds of North America: A Guide to Field Identification, illustrated by Arthur

[nysbirds-l] Chandler S. Robbins: 1918-2017

2017-03-22 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
Ornithologist and birding legend Chandler S. Robbins died yesterday at the age of 98. Birders are probably most familiar with Chandler Robbins as the author (with Bertel Bruun and Herbert Zim) of the groundbreaking Birds of North America: A Guide to Field Identification, illustrated by Arthur

[nysbirds-l] Inwood Hill Park, NYC - Grasshopper Sparrow

2016-04-27 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
-inwood-hill-park-grasshopper.html I have looked for the bird since Saturday with no luck. Joe DiCostanzo -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Inwood Hill Park, NYC - Grasshopper Sparrow

2016-04-27 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
-inwood-hill-park-grasshopper.html I have looked for the bird since Saturday with no luck. Joe DiCostanzo -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Flushing Meadows Park - sparrows and geese continue

2016-01-12 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
Cackling Geese were also feeding on the ground with the large flock of Canada Geese; nearby was a lone Snow Goose. Also seen was a Pine Warbler and two adult Bald Eagles soaring overhead. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org <http://www.greatgullisland.org/> www.inwoodbirder.blogsp

[nysbirds-l] Flushing Meadows Park - sparrows and geese continue

2016-01-12 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
Cackling Geese were also feeding on the ground with the large flock of Canada Geese; nearby was a lone Snow Goose. Also seen was a Pine Warbler and two adult Bald Eagles soaring overhead. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org <http://www.greatgullisland.org/> www.inwoodbirder.blogsp

[nysbirds-l] More Cave Swallows (Jamaica Bay & Fort Tilden)

2015-11-14 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
south over the West Pond at the Refuge - I have no further details. We kept scanning the skies, but never saw it. By the fisherman's parking lot in Fort Tilden (just east of the Silver Gull Club) we had 2 more Cave Swallows. Later at Riis Park we had a group of 8 Snow Buntings go over. Joe

[nysbirds-l] More Cave Swallows (Jamaica Bay & Fort Tilden)

2015-11-14 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
south over the West Pond at the Refuge - I have no further details. We kept scanning the skies, but never saw it. By the fisherman's parking lot in Fort Tilden (just east of the Silver Gull Club) we had 2 more Cave Swallows. Later at Riis Park we had a group of 8 Snow Buntings go over. Joe

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler at Valley Stream Park

2015-04-06 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
rries the stream south under Hendrickson Avenue." Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org <http://www.greatgullisland.org/> www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NY

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler at Valley Stream Park

2015-04-06 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
the stream south under Hendrickson Avenue. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org http://www.greatgullisland.org/ www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

RE: [nysbirds-l] Female Rose Breasted Grosbeak

2015-03-13 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
managed the feat in the at times brutally cold and snowy winter we have just gone through! Joe DiCostanzo <http://www.greatgullisland.org/> www.greatgullisland.org <http://www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com> www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com From: bounce-118934956-3714...@list

RE: [nysbirds-l] Female Rose Breasted Grosbeak

2015-03-13 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
managed the feat in the at times brutally cold and snowy winter we have just gone through! Joe DiCostanzo http://www.greatgullisland.org/ www.greatgullisland.org http://www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com From: bounce-118934956-3714...@list.cornell.edu

RE: [nysbirds-l] Thayer's Gull at Inwood Hill Park, northern Manhattan, NYC - NO

2014-12-16 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
I stayed at the Dyckman St pier on the Hudson River until a little after noon. There was no sign of the Thayer’s Gull. James Knox was still there when I left. Joe DiCostanzo <http://www.greatgullisland.org/> www.greatgullisland.org <http://www.inwoodbirder.blo

RE: [nysbirds-l] Thayer's Gull at Inwood Hill Park, northern Manhattan, NYC - NO

2014-12-16 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
I stayed at the Dyckman St pier on the Hudson River until a little after noon. There was no sign of the Thayer’s Gull. James Knox was still there when I left. Joe DiCostanzo http://www.greatgullisland.org/ www.greatgullisland.org http://www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com

[nysbirds-l] Possible Thayer's Gull at Inwood Hill Park, northern Manhattan, NYC

2014-12-15 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
Yesterday on the Inwood Hill park part of the Lower Hudson CBC, Alan Messer found and photographed an immature gull on the pier at the end of Dyckman Street on the Hudson River in upper Manhattan. The bird intrigued Alan and after consulting some references last night he sent me some photos

[nysbirds-l] Possible Thayer's Gull at Inwood Hill Park, northern Manhattan, NYC

2014-12-15 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
Yesterday on the Inwood Hill park part of the Lower Hudson CBC, Alan Messer found and photographed an immature gull on the pier at the end of Dyckman Street on the Hudson River in upper Manhattan. The bird intrigued Alan and after consulting some references last night he sent me some photos

[nysbirds-l] New Empidonax identification tip

2014-12-10 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
n Flycatcher", the first for the complex for Illinois! Distinguishing a Yellow-bellied Fly from a "Western Fly" has not come up yet in New York, but hey, you never know. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org <http://www.greatgullisland.org/> www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com

[nysbirds-l] Hybrid sparrow - more photos

2014-10-27 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
stream at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/goggla/14959105284/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/goggla/14959103104/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/goggla/15556137416/ Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org <http://www.greatgullisland.org/> www.inwoodbirder.blogsp

[nysbirds-l] Hybrid sparrow - more photos

2014-10-27 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
stream at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/goggla/14959105284/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/goggla/14959103104/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/goggla/15556137416/ Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org http://www.greatgullisland.org/ www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Junco x White-throated Sparrow hybird, Central Park, New York City

2014-10-10 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
er. Photos of this interesting form can be seen on my blog <http://www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com/> . Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org <http://www.greatgullisland.org/> www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://ww

[nysbirds-l] Junco x White-throated Sparrow hybird, Central Park, New York City

2014-10-10 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
form can be seen on my blog http://www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com/ . Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org http://www.greatgullisland.org/ www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Northern Wheatear still at Plumb Beach

2014-10-06 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
Dale Dancis just called me to say that Jen Kepler, Lenore Swenson, Anne Lazurus and she have the Northern Wheatear about 70 feet south of the "graffiti boat" at Plumb Beach, along the beach edge in some goldenrod. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org <http://www.greatg

[nysbirds-l] Northern Wheatear still at Plumb Beach

2014-10-06 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
Dale Dancis just called me to say that Jen Kepler, Lenore Swenson, Anne Lazurus and she have the Northern Wheatear about 70 feet south of the graffiti boat at Plumb Beach, along the beach edge in some goldenrod. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org http://www.greatgullisland.org

[nysbirds-l] White-rumped Sandpiper at Inwood Hill Park, NYC

2014-10-04 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107802877@N03/15255579699/in/photostream/ Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org <http://www.greatgullisland.org/> www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirdi

[nysbirds-l] White-rumped Sandpiper at Inwood Hill Park, NYC

2014-10-04 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107802877@N03/15255579699/in/photostream/ Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org http://www.greatgullisland.org/ www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Inwood Hill Park, New York Co., May 10

2014-05-10 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
an Olive-sided Flycatcher and 2 Black-billed Cuckoos raising the list to 80 for the day. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org <http://www.greatgullisland.org/> www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOM

[nysbirds-l] Inwood Hill Park, New York Co., May 10

2014-05-10 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
an Olive-sided Flycatcher and 2 Black-billed Cuckoos raising the list to 80 for the day. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org http://www.greatgullisland.org/ www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan - Apr 11

2014-04-11 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
first of year here Palm Warbler - ten A more complete list will be on my Inwood Birder blog (link below) Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org <http://www.greatgullisland.org/> www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsW

[nysbirds-l] Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan - Apr 11

2014-04-11 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
first of year here Palm Warbler - ten A more complete list will be on my Inwood Birder blog (link below) Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org http://www.greatgullisland.org/ www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

RE: [nysbirds-l] (not much) Bronx Co. 3/22

2014-03-22 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
the "vault", I encountered a single male Eastern Bluebird. On the top of the hill I found one Mourning Cloak about where Tom had encountered one earlier. In the morning, I had birded Inwood Hill Park in northern Manhattan and found it also very quiet. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgull

RE: [nysbirds-l] (not much) Bronx Co. 3/22

2014-03-22 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
the vault, I encountered a single male Eastern Bluebird. On the top of the hill I found one Mourning Cloak about where Tom had encountered one earlier. In the morning, I had birded Inwood Hill Park in northern Manhattan and found it also very quiet. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org

[nysbirds-l] Inwood Hill Park, W-w Scoter still here; March 8, 2014

2014-03-08 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
state" (aka northern Manhattan). I may get some additional photos on my blog (www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com) later today. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org <http://www.greatgullisland.org/> www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.Nort

[nysbirds-l] Inwood Hill Park, W-w Scoter still here; March 8, 2014

2014-03-08 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
northern Manhattan). I may get some additional photos on my blog (www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com) later today. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org http://www.greatgullisland.org/ www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

RE: [EXTERNAL] [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook Parkway Sunday: Rough Legged Hawk, Blackbirds (not Rusty) (UNCLASSIFIED)

2014-02-24 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
ong Island in winter and is all wrong for Rusty Blackbird and the number of birds you report might well be unprecedented for Long Island in midwinter. Joe DiCostanzo <http://www.greatgullisland.org> www.greatgullisland.org From: bounce-112709789-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounc

RE: [EXTERNAL] [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook Parkway Sunday: Rough Legged Hawk, Blackbirds (not Rusty) (UNCLASSIFIED)

2014-02-24 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
and is all wrong for Rusty Blackbird and the number of birds you report might well be unprecedented for Long Island in midwinter. Joe DiCostanzo http://www.greatgullisland.org www.greatgullisland.org From: bounce-112709789-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-112709789-3714

[nysbirds-l] Common Gull in Brooklyn (YES)

2014-01-25 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
Sean Sime asked me to repost his message with a new title that the Common Gull is there. "The common gull is currently being seen on the break wall 150ft north of pier! Sean Sime" Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot in Sea Cliff

2013-12-23 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
into a fog bank. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot in Sea Cliff

2013-12-23 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
into a fog bank. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- 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

[nysbirds-l] [PMX:##] [PMX:##] Inwood Hill Park, upper Manhattan, Nov 8, including funny goose

2013-11-08 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
of the fenced-in weedy area on the north side of the soccer fields in from 218th Street. A Belted Kingfisher was heard calling over the bay Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] [PMX:##] [PMX:##] Inwood Hill Park, upper Manhattan, Nov 8, including funny goose

2013-11-08 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
of the fenced-in weedy area on the north side of the soccer fields in from 218th Street. A Belted Kingfisher was heard calling over the bay Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] [PMX:##] [PMX:##] Weird Goose at Inwood Hill Park, northern Manhattan.

2013-11-07 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
ank Nathan and Lynne for sharing their photos with me. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES

[nysbirds-l] [PMX:##] [PMX:##] Late report on Inwood Hill Park Cackling Goose

2013-11-06 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
It appears to match the subspecies minima in the field guides. Obviously, last year's individual would have done gone through a molt since then, but it was not as dark as this bird. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWE

[nysbirds-l] [PMX:##] [PMX:##] Inwood Hill Park, northern Manhattan, Nov 3, 2013

2013-11-03 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
northward) mixed flocks of Common Grackles and Red-winged Blackbirds going south Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] [PMX:##] [PMX:##] Inwood Hill Park, northern Manhattan, Nov 3, 2013

2013-11-03 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
northward) mixed flocks of Common Grackles and Red-winged Blackbirds going south Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] [PMX:##] [PMX:##] Inwood Hill Park, NY Co.,Oct 20, 2013

2013-10-20 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
Yellow-rumped Warbler (at least 40; everywhere) Savannah Sparrow (northern soccer fields) Song Sparrow Swamp Sparrow (5) White-throated Sparrow Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] [PMX:##] [PMX:##] Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan, Oct 19, 2013

2013-10-19 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
good numbers here) Song Sparrow Swamp Sparrow White-throated Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco (soccer fields) Red-winged Blackbird (1 adult male, the species has mostly left the park by now) American Goldfinch (flyover) Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Inwood Hill Park, no. Manhattan, Sunday, September 15, 2013

2013-09-15 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
in evidence, some even perched in the park carrying fish. Single Ovenbird and Northern Waterthrush brought my two day warbler count to 16 species for the park over the weekend. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Inwood Hill Park, no. Manhattan, Sunday, September 15, 2013

2013-09-15 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
in evidence, some even perched in the park carrying fish. Single Ovenbird and Northern Waterthrush brought my two day warbler count to 16 species for the park over the weekend. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Inwood Hill Park, Saturday, September 14, 2013

2013-09-14 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
on the west side of the Clove, north of Indian Caves in the morning) Wilson's Warbler (1 in pine grove in center of ridge) Canada Warbler (2) Scarlet Tanager (2 - 3) American Goldfinch (flyovers) Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Inwood Hill Park, Saturday, September 14, 2013

2013-09-14 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
on the west side of the Clove, north of Indian Caves in the morning) Wilson's Warbler (1 in pine grove in center of ridge) Canada Warbler (2) Scarlet Tanager (2 - 3) American Goldfinch (flyovers) Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Inwood Hill Park, NYC, May 20

2013-05-20 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
(males and females) Bird song seemed to be picking up as the fog lifted when I had to leave around 9 am. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Inwood Hill Park, NYC, May 20

2013-05-20 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
(males and females) Bird song seemed to be picking up as the fog lifted when I had to leave around 9 am. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Inwood Hill Park, NYC, Sunday 04/28

2013-04-28 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
singing around the bay at the north end of the soccer fields. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Inwood Hill Park, NYC, Sunday 04/28

2013-04-28 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
singing around the bay at the north end of the soccer fields. Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Eastern Towhee, NOT Spotted Towhee in Central Park, NYC

2013-04-16 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
Those of you who subscribe to eBird Alerts may have gotten one this morning about a Spotted Towhee reported by me in Central Park yesterday. My apologies. This was a data entry error on my part. The bird was meant to be the expected, and common, Eastern Towhee. Joe DiCostanzo

[nysbirds-l] Eastern Towhee, NOT Spotted Towhee in Central Park, NYC

2013-04-16 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
Those of you who subscribe to eBird Alerts may have gotten one this morning about a Spotted Towhee reported by me in Central Park yesterday. My apologies. This was a data entry error on my part. The bird was meant to be the expected, and common, Eastern Towhee. Joe DiCostanzo

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, New York City, Wed., April 10, 2013

2013-04-10 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
places) Eastern Towhee (by weather station and Tanner's Spring - singing) Chpping Sparrow (west of Great Lawn and at Sparrow Rock) Field Sparrow (west of Great Lawn) Rusty Blackbird (Upper Lobe) Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, New York City, Wed., April 10, 2013

2013-04-10 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
places) Eastern Towhee (by weather station and Tanner's Spring - singing) Chpping Sparrow (west of Great Lawn and at Sparrow Rock) Field Sparrow (west of Great Lawn) Rusty Blackbird (Upper Lobe) Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Warning: be careful.

2013-01-29 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
since she is probably unaware of the message even being sent out under her email address. Joe DiCostanzo -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Warning: be careful.

2013-01-29 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
since she is probably unaware of the message even being sent out under her email address. Joe DiCostanzo -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Start of fall migration

2012-06-27 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
Gull. This morning there were also two Tree Swallows and one Bank Swallow headed west over the sland, plus an American Robin in our tiny pine grove. Joe DiCostanzo greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] New York City, Central Park, May 23, 2012

2012-05-23 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
) Canada Warbler (males and females seem to be well distributed) Scarlet Tanager (two females by Balcony Bridge) Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] New York City, Central Park, May 23, 2012

2012-05-23 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
) Canada Warbler (males and females seem to be well distributed) Scarlet Tanager (two females by Balcony Bridge) Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] New York City, Central Park, May 2, 2012

2012-05-02 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
Lobe) Ovenbird Common Yellowthroat Scarlet Tanager (2 males north of Azalea Pond) Chipping Sparrow Rose-breasted Grosbeak (pair east of Tupelo Meadow) Baltimore Oriole Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] New York City, Central Park, May 2, 2012

2012-05-02 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
Lobe) Ovenbird Common Yellowthroat Scarlet Tanager (2 males north of Azalea Pond) Chipping Sparrow Rose-breasted Grosbeak (pair east of Tupelo Meadow) Baltimore Oriole Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] New York City, Central Park, Thursday, 4/26/12

2012-04-26 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
) Palm Warbler (scattered individuals) Black-and-white Warbler (scattered individuals) Northern Waterthrush (Upper Lobe) Eastern Towhee (calling birds all over Ramble) Chipping Sparrow (Maintenance Meadow) Swamp Sparrow (Azalea Pond) Brown-headed Cowbird (various places) Joe DiCostanzo

[nysbirds-l] New York City, Central Park, Thursday, 4/26/12

2012-04-26 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
) Palm Warbler (scattered individuals) Black-and-white Warbler (scattered individuals) Northern Waterthrush (Upper Lobe) Eastern Towhee (calling birds all over Ramble) Chipping Sparrow (Maintenance Meadow) Swamp Sparrow (Azalea Pond) Brown-headed Cowbird (various places) Joe DiCostanzo

[nysbirds-l] New York City, Central Park, Wednesday, 4/25/12

2012-04-25 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
) Eastern Towhee (several, males and females) Swamp Sparrow (Turtle Pond) House Finch (feeders) American Goldfinch (scattered singing birds) Joe DiCostanzo www.greatgullisland.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel at Inwood Hill Park, Rufous Hummingbird at AMNH

2012-01-03 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
es on West 81st Street at the main entrance to the Rose Center, just off Central Park West. Happy New Year. Joe DiCostanzo -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel at Inwood Hill Park, Rufous Hummingbird at AMNH

2012-01-03 Thread Joe DiCostanzo
Street at the main entrance to the Rose Center, just off Central Park West. Happy New Year. Joe DiCostanzo -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com