[nysbirds-l] Turkey Vulture Heckscher S.P., E. Islip

Observed at around 1 P.M. foraging in a wooded area. Flew up into the trees when disturbed by my presence. Unusual for this site and habitat. Joel Horman, Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Boat-tailed Grackles

over 100 on the fishing pier At smiths point parking lot. Also six or so horned lark’s at the traffic circle grassy plot. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscr

[nysbirds-l] Killdeer, Suffolk Co.

8 Killdeer today at 1 PM on grassy verge along entrance rd, Smith Pt County Park. FOS at this location for us. Peggy & Joel Horman, Ridge -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Lesser Black-backed Gulls Smith Pt

Black-bellied Plovers. Peggy & Joel Horman Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/n

[nysbirds-l] Horned Larks, etc Smith Pt Park, Suffolk Co.

The grassy island at the roundabout hosted approximately 30 foraging Horned Larks at 12 PM today. On the ocean a Red-throated Loon was seen. Peggy & Joel Horman Ridge -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Gannets, etc, orient pt

. Peggy & Joel Horman Sent from the field -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbir

[nysbirds-l] Bluebird nesting, Suffolk

Bluebird seen entering nest box Wertheim national wildlife refuge at 1:30 pm Peggy & Joel Horman Sent from the field -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Tree Swallows, & Phoebe, Suffolk County

Two flyover Tree Swallows earlier this afternoon at Smith Pt. County Park parking lot. One Eastern Phoebe Southaven County Park. Signs of Spring? Peggy & Joel Horman, Ridge -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagles Suffolk Co.

Two adult Bald Eagles circling, 12:15 PM, Sound Ave & Baiting Hollow Rd, Riverhead. Peggy & Joel Horman Ridge Sent from the field -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBir

[nysbirds-l] Hermit Thrush Breeding Status Long Island

To add a data point to this recent topic, a singing Hermit Thrush was present Sunday in Brookhaven State Park, Wading River, where they had been documented during the second BBA. Joel Horman Ridge -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Common Eider, Orient Pt. S.P., Suffolk

A small flock of about a dozen Common Eider (females and immature males) were present and actively diving along the shoreline of Orient Pt. State Park Wednesday. Peggy & Joel Horman, Ridge -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Purple Finch pair, Suffolk County

A male & female Purple Finch have been visiting our feeders for the past week. Peggy & Joel Horman Ridge -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBir

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbirds, LI North Fork

still around. Peggy & Joel Horman -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak Feeder Visit

A male Blue Grosbeak visited our feeder in Ridge this AM,  a first for us and number 114 on our yard list. A rather early date but I don't know if it might be a record. Photos were taken. Peggy & Joel Horman Ridge, Suffolk County, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBi

[nysbirds-l] Pikes Beach

Red Knots. Also Common and Least Terns. Several Black-bellied Plovers. One Laughing Gull. Peggy & Joel Horman Ridge -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Juvenile Razorbill, Cedar Beach, Mt Sinai

osted to eBird. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S26422738 Joel Horman, Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIV

[nysbirds-l] European Goldfinch at L.I. Feeder

A European Goldfinch made a brief visit (long enough to be photographed) to our feeders in Ridge, Suffolk County, this morning, in the company of Goldfinches. Should it return for a predictable pattern, we will post that to the list. Peggy & Joel Horman -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Purple Finches, Suffolk Co

& Joel Horman Ridge -- 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)

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak, Smith Pt Park

At noon today two female Blue Grosbeaks were present on the grassy area to the left, just past the bridge, and in near proximity to an active fox den: a female and five gamboling cubs. Peggy & Joel Horman Ridge -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Purple Finches, Suffolk Co

Several Purple Finches, male and female, have been visiting our feeders for the past two days. Peggy & Joel Horman Ridge, LI -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding

Re: [nysbirds-l] Blue-winged Warbler, Suffolk Co.

as not clearly seen. I believe however that all the other characteristics rule out any other species. A report will be submitted to NYSARC. Joel Horman, Ridge, LI On 4/3/15 5:51 PM, Will Raup wrote: > > That's very early for a Blue-winged Warbler and I've never heard of &g

[nysbirds-l] Blue-winged Warbler, Suffolk Co.

A very early Blue-winged Warbler made a brief investigation of our feeders early this afternoon, but failed to linger for a photo-op. Another welcome visitor was a Golden-crowned Kinglet. Joel Horman Ridge, LI -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Pine Warbler, Ridge

A very bright-plumaged male Pine Warbler made a brief visit to our feeders early this afternoon, a very welcome early pre-Spring appearance. Peggy & Joel Horman -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull, Middle Island

A 2nd year Glaucous Gull was present at 3 PM today on frozen Artist's Lake, mingling with the Herring and Ringed-bills. Joel Horman, Ridge -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdin

[nysbirds-l] Shoreham Killdeer

At dusk yesterday a pair of Killdeer appeared on the frozen Shoreham sod fields at Cooper St. Hopefully, harbingers of an early Spring. Peggy & Joel Horman, Ridge -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Raptors, Dune Rd

Horned Grebes. Dune Rd itself was a bit of a slog, snow covered and icy in spots. Peggy & Joel Horman, Ridge -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave

[nysbirds-l] Pine Siskins, Ridge

Presently two Pine Siskins are visiting our feeders- first this season. Peggy & Joel Horman Ridge, Suffolk County -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Epcal area birds including N. Parula

The highlight came during a walk in Veteran's Memorial Park, which adjoins Epcal on the west. Here we encountered some very early arrivals: a pair of Northern Parulas loosely associated with a feeding party of Chickadees and Downy Woodpecker in the Pitch Pines. Peggy & Joel Horman Ridge

[nysbirds-l] Wertheim NWR

sunrise to sunset, a welcome change from their usual banker's hours of 8AM-4PM. Peggy & Joel Horman, Ridge -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfiguration

[nysbirds-l] North Fork Birds

Sound Ave just east of 105. A Rough-legged Hawk, Sound Ave, Mattituck. One Piping Plover, on a jetty in Orient Pt SP. Red-necked Grebe, Orient Harbor. Happy New Year Birding, Peggy & Joel Horman, Ridge -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.Northea

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle, Southaven CP

An adult Bald Eagle was seen this afternoon at about 12:30 PM, winging its way northward along the Carman's River, perhaps the same scoped individual reported on 11-21 a few miles south, from Beaver Dam Rd. No other birds of note among the flotillas of Canada Geese and Mute Swans. Joel H

[nysbirds-l] Connecticut Warbler, Rocky Pt

A feeding party of about a dozen common species of warblers that passed through the Rocky Pt Preserve in mid-afternoon today included a Philadelphia Vireo and one adult male Connecticut Warbler in splendid plumage. Joel Horman Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak, Calverton

. Joel Horman Ridge -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Vireo, etc, Rocky Pt

& Joel Horman Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.ht

[nysbirds-l] Frigate Bird, Suffolk county

Suffolk county, with the majority of records from May to September. We will report to NYSARC. Peggy & Joel Horman -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Yellow Warbler, Wertheim NWR

& Whitethroats, but with a few Chipping and Tree Sparrows. Tree Swallows were squabbling over nest boxes. One Palm Warbler provided a welcome spot of color. Joel Horman, Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Redpolls at Feeder

Welcome birds at our feeder this morning were 2 Fox Sparrows and 5 Common Redpolls, one a male in bright breeding plumage. Peggy & Joel Horman, Ridge, Suffolk Co. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Rusty Blackbirds, Calverton Ponds

Five Rusty Blackbirds were seen gleaning the edges of the third (unnamed) pond south of Grumman Blvd at about 1 PM this afternoon, accompanied by one Killdeer. Peggy & Joel Horman -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unusual Cormorant at Rye Beach, Westchester County

in seeing them.) Joel Horman, Ridge, NY On 1/4/13 9:28 PM, vanh...@citlink.net wrote: > Today I birded Westchester County. While scanning the beach and rocks > at Rye Town Park I spotted an unusual cormorant on the rocks. The > bird had an entirely white belly, throat, and chin.

[nysbirds-l] Mt. Sinai Harbor, Suffolk County

In early afternoon, the northern part of the harbor, viewed from Cedar Town Park, hosted a small flock (about 5) of male Common Mergansers while an adult Red-shouldered Hawk roosted in the nearby cedars adjoining the boat ramp before being rousted by Fish Crows. Peggy & Joel Horman Ridge

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpoll, Feeder, Suffolk Co.

A Common Redpoll made a very brief visit to our feeders this morning. Only the second such in 7 years. Nice holiday ornament. Peggy & Joel Horman, Ridge, L.I., NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Turkey Vulture feeding, Ridge, Long Island

At noon today a Turkey Vulture was on the ground, dining on squirrel al fresco, on a street in Ridge. A rare sight on Long Island, and only the 2nd time we have seen a vulture here other than in flight. Some poor iPod photos were obtained. Peggy & Joel Horman -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Turkey Vultures Suffolk County

Early this afternoon 2 Turkey Vultures were seen soaring over Southaven County Park, Brookhaven, tending in a northerly direction. Rather early, as multiples usually not seen here by us until March. Peggy & Joel Horman Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Another L.I. Raven

. Considering the distance, it is likely not one of the birds being seen in Hampton Bays. Joel Horman, Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Ruby-throated Hummingbird

This morning a Ruby-throated Hummingbird appeared briefly near our feeders, investigating our red Geranium. A somewhat early arrival for these parts. Peggy & Joel Horman, Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls, Smith Pt., Suffolk County

Shortly after 2 PM today, a flock of approximately 100 Common Redpolls alighted briefly in the pines at the entrance to the campground, then lifted up and departed to the east. Otherwise, things were very slow, both land and sea. Joel Horman Ridge -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull, Stony Brook,LI

Early yesterday afternoon a single adult Glaucous Gull flyover was seen at West Meadow Beach, heading west. Peggy & Joel Horman Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.

[nysbirds-l] Common Raven Pair Rocky Pt

Late this morning a pair of Common Ravens were seen flying across Whiskey Rd., Middle Island at the southern end of the Rocky Pt Preserve. They landed on a telephone pole where they interacted by mutual grooming, perhaps a sign of potential breeding. Joel Horman, Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Feeder birds, N. Central Suffolk

the feeders and are present in nearby forests, where small groups of Palms and Myrt's are moving through. Shoreham sod fields are today bare of shorebirds. Peggy & Joel Horman, Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBi

[nysbirds-l] Buffies, etc at Shoreham

A feeding group of 5 Buff-breasted, 3 Pectorals, and 4 Leasts were present on the Shoreham sod fields very close to Cooper St at 8:30 AM this morning. They could not be relocated at 9 AM, when I returned with my camera, but may still be present. Joel Horman, Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Shoreham Sod Fields

), Semi-palmated Plover (about a dozen), and a couple of dozen Leasts. However, several Baird's and one Buff-breasted were also present. Joel Horman Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Some Fire Island Migrants

several Brown Creepers and a Red-breasted Nuthatch. The foliage north of the volleyball courts held a White-crowned and a Swamp Sparrow. Joel Horman, Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) h

[nysbirds-l] Red-shouldered Hawk, Shoreham

along the beach. Joel Horman Ridge, NY -- 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