[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt and Warblers at Forest Lawn Cemetery (Buffalo)
The Black-necked stilt was present at 3:45 pm today at South Feeder Marsh in the Tonawanda WMA. The bird was initially found by Celeste Morien at Kumpf Marsh (Iroquois NWR) and was re-found today by Greg Lawrence. This morning at Forest Lawn there were a few more warblers than I have seen lately - Alec picked out 2 Cape May, in addition there were Black-and-White, Blackburnian, Magnolia, Yellow, Yellow-rumped, Black-throated Blue, American Redstart, Bay-breasted, Black-throated Green, Northern Parula and Palm. Others had Northern Waterthrush - I did not. Warbler Ridge and Scajacquada Creek near Main St were both birdy areas in the cemetery. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt and Warblers at Forest Lawn Cemetery (Buffalo)
The Black-necked stilt was present at 3:45 pm today at South Feeder Marsh in the Tonawanda WMA. The bird was initially found by Celeste Morien at Kumpf Marsh (Iroquois NWR) and was re-found today by Greg Lawrence. This morning at Forest Lawn there were a few more warblers than I have seen lately - Alec picked out 2 Cape May, in addition there were Black-and-White, Blackburnian, Magnolia, Yellow, Yellow-rumped, Black-throated Blue, American Redstart, Bay-breasted, Black-throated Green, Northern Parula and Palm. Others had Northern Waterthrush - I did not. Warbler Ridge and Scajacquada Creek near Main St were both birdy areas in the cemetery. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Blue-gray Gnatcatcher - Hamburg, NY 4/13/17
Taking a break from my visit at the Hamburg Hawkwatch on Thursday, I took a walk through Lakeside Cemetery. I found a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. It was near, but did not appear to be associating with, Black-capped Chickadees and Golden-crowned Kinglets. The only warbler I encountered was 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler foraging alone. Joe Fell Buffalo, 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/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Blue-gray Gnatcatcher - Hamburg, NY 4/13/17
Taking a break from my visit at the Hamburg Hawkwatch on Thursday, I took a walk through Lakeside Cemetery. I found a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. It was near, but did not appear to be associating with, Black-capped Chickadees and Golden-crowned Kinglets. The only warbler I encountered was 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler foraging alone. Joe Fell Buffalo, 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/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] South Park Lake, Buffalo, NY
Hello all, Today I had 2 Northern Rough-winged Swallows at South Park. Also present were at least 53 Northern Shovelers (the only other waterfowl species with greater numbers was Canada Goose). A complete list of species can be seen here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35727938 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] South Park Lake, Buffalo, NY
Hello all, Today I had 2 Northern Rough-winged Swallows at South Park. Also present were at least 53 Northern Shovelers (the only other waterfowl species with greater numbers was Canada Goose). A complete list of species can be seen here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35727938 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Piping Plover - Black Vulture - Woodlawn Beach SP - Erie County
Sue Barth had a Piping Plover at Woodlawn Beach this morning. I was able to view the bird from 10-11:10- am. The bird was associating with a Semipalmated Plover. Both plovers were near the water's edge approximately 1/2 way between the boardwalk entrance to the beach and the the outlet of the creek (which may be Rush Creek). Sue did take photos - hopefully the band numbers will identify the origin of this bird. The Black Vulture was very close to the outlet of the creek and was associating with a group of Turkey Vultures.This bird and most of the TVs ultimately flew off. Feel free to contact me for details Joe Fell Buffalo NY (716) 239-1508 -- 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] Piping Plover - Black Vulture - Woodlawn Beach SP - Erie County
Sue Barth had a Piping Plover at Woodlawn Beach this morning. I was able to view the bird from 10-11:10- am. The bird was associating with a Semipalmated Plover. Both plovers were near the water's edge approximately 1/2 way between the boardwalk entrance to the beach and the the outlet of the creek (which may be Rush Creek). Sue did take photos - hopefully the band numbers will identify the origin of this bird. The Black Vulture was very close to the outlet of the creek and was associating with a group of Turkey Vultures.This bird and most of the TVs ultimately flew off. Feel free to contact me for details Joe Fell Buffalo NY (716) 239-1508 -- 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] Eurasian Collared-doves, Pine Siskins, Wilson, NY
I was able to see 2 Eurasian Collared-doves and 4 Pine Siskins today in Wilson (Niagara County). These birds have been reported by many observers, and all were seen on Harbor St in Wilson. The doves were on utility lines near the south end of the street on the west (i.e. Wilson Boathouse parking lot side), the siskins were in a dead tree at the north end of the street (also on the west side of the street). A complete list of birds can been seen on eBird: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S24108217 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Eurasian Collared-doves, Pine Siskins, Wilson, NY
I was able to see 2 Eurasian Collared-doves and 4 Pine Siskins today in Wilson (Niagara County). These birds have been reported by many observers, and all were seen on Harbor St in Wilson. The doves were on utility lines near the south end of the street on the west (i.e. Wilson Boathouse parking lot side), the siskins were in a dead tree at the north end of the street (also on the west side of the street). A complete list of birds can been seen on eBird: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S24108217 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Black-backed Woodpecker - Not Seen (Cheektowaga NY)
Just an update on the Black-backed Woodpecker seen at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in Depew, NY (a Buffalo suburb). Many people visited Reinstein Woods today in hope of relocating the bird photographed on Tuesday. It is my understanding that no one was able to find the bird today (Thursday, May 28). The photos were taken from the boardwalk near the visitor's center at preserve. Photos of the bird were posted to the Buffalo and WNY Wildlife Photography page, and then linked to the Buffalo-Niagara Rare Bird page on Facebook (photos by Kathleen Thomas). That being said, I suspect a lot of folks will continue to search for the bird over the next few days. Please share sighting info on the Genesee and NY listserves, eBird, BOS 1 Call, and WNY Text Alert. This is a great bird for Western New York, and likely a life bird for many local birders. In addition, please adhere to the ABA's birding ethics: be considerate of the bird (i.e. try not to approach too closely, consider not broadcasting calls), be considerate of other birders, stay on trails, etc. You can view the full code here: http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html A few final words. Better birders than I suspect the woodpecker may have been around for some time (and hopefully will reappear and stick around - earlier this year, a Black-backed Woodpeckerny was seen in Boston, MA for several months). Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve is located at 93 Honorine Dr, Depew, NY, 14043. Best of luck if you head out for the bird! Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Black-backed Woodpecker - Not Seen (Cheektowaga NY)
Just an update on the Black-backed Woodpecker seen at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in Depew, NY (a Buffalo suburb). Many people visited Reinstein Woods today in hope of relocating the bird photographed on Tuesday. It is my understanding that no one was able to find the bird today (Thursday, May 28). The photos were taken from the boardwalk near the visitor's center at preserve. Photos of the bird were posted to the Buffalo and WNY Wildlife Photography page, and then linked to the Buffalo-Niagara Rare Bird page on Facebook (photos by Kathleen Thomas). That being said, I suspect a lot of folks will continue to search for the bird over the next few days. Please share sighting info on the Genesee and NY listserves, eBird, BOS 1 Call, and WNY Text Alert. This is a great bird for Western New York, and likely a life bird for many local birders. In addition, please adhere to the ABA's birding ethics: be considerate of the bird (i.e. try not to approach too closely, consider not broadcasting calls), be considerate of other birders, stay on trails, etc. You can view the full code here: http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html A few final words. Better birders than I suspect the woodpecker may have been around for some time (and hopefully will reappear and stick around - earlier this year, a Black-backed Woodpeckerny was seen in Boston, MA for several months). Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve is located at 93 Honorine Dr, Depew, NY, 14043. Best of luck if you head out for the bird! Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Pelican, Whip-poor-wills, etc (Haldimand and Niagara Counties)
While working on the Buffalo Ornithological Society's annual May Bird Count, I was able to see the American White Pelican reported by Nathan Miller at the Mosaic Ponds in Port Maitland (corner of Rymer Rd and Feeder Canal Rd). Also at the Mosaic Ponds was 1 adult male Northern Harrier. In addition, at least 7 Whip-poor-wills were call from the Wainfleet Bog on Willson Rd. I also had 1 Vesper Sparrow just west of Long Beach on North Shore Dr. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Pelican, Whip-poor-wills, etc (Haldimand and Niagara Counties)
While working on the Buffalo Ornithological Society's annual May Bird Count, I was able to see the American White Pelican reported by Nathan Miller at the Mosaic Ponds in Port Maitland (corner of Rymer Rd and Feeder Canal Rd). Also at the Mosaic Ponds was 1 adult male Northern Harrier. In addition, at least 7 Whip-poor-wills were call from the Wainfleet Bog on Willson Rd. I also had 1 Vesper Sparrow just west of Long Beach on North Shore Dr. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Spotted Sandpiper - University at Buffalo
Yesterday morning I had a single Spotted Sandpiper at UB - Ellicott Creek at St Rita's Lane. Other species can be seen on eBird: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S22887634 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Spotted Sandpiper - University at Buffalo
Yesterday morning I had a single Spotted Sandpiper at UB - Ellicott Creek at St Rita's Lane. Other species can be seen on eBird: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S22887634 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Tifft NP, Buffalo 4/14/15
A walk through Tifft Nature Preserve this evening provided a nice view of an American Bittern (Sarah Morris mentioned the bittern as she and her class from Canisius were leaving Tifft - thanks for the heads up). The bird perhaps 15 yards from Heritage Boardwalk, that is until quarreling geese caused it to move 75 yards out into the marsh. The class also had a Yellow-rumped Warbler (I did not). Passerines included a Northern Mockingbird, a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, and nice selection of sparrows, with at least: 1 Eastern Towhee, 1 American Tree Sparrow, 2 Chipping Sparrows, 11 Song Sparrows, 2 Swamp Sparrows and 12 Dark-eyed Juncos. A variety of waterfowl were present, including 4 beautiful Double-crested Cormorants. The complete list can be viewed on eBird: http://ebird.org/ebird/edit/checklist?subID=S22871161 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Tifft NP, Buffalo 4/14/15
A walk through Tifft Nature Preserve this evening provided a nice view of an American Bittern (Sarah Morris mentioned the bittern as she and her class from Canisius were leaving Tifft - thanks for the heads up). The bird perhaps 15 yards from Heritage Boardwalk, that is until quarreling geese caused it to move 75 yards out into the marsh. The class also had a Yellow-rumped Warbler (I did not). Passerines included a Northern Mockingbird, a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, and nice selection of sparrows, with at least: 1 Eastern Towhee, 1 American Tree Sparrow, 2 Chipping Sparrows, 11 Song Sparrows, 2 Swamp Sparrows and 12 Dark-eyed Juncos. A variety of waterfowl were present, including 4 beautiful Double-crested Cormorants. The complete list can be viewed on eBird: http://ebird.org/ebird/edit/checklist?subID=S22871161 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Northern Shrike and Ross's Goose - Grand Island (Erie Co.)
A northern Shrike was present this afternoon on Alt Blvd at Love Rd (across from the airfield) on Grand Island this afternoon. The Ross's Goose (seen and reported by many) was also still at the swimming beach at Beaver Island SP. The bird was on the water about 5 yards from shore associating with a group of Mallards and Ring-billed Gulls. A complete list of birds cane be seen on eBird: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S21075540 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Northern Shrike and Ross's Goose - Grand Island (Erie Co.)
A northern Shrike was present this afternoon on Alt Blvd at Love Rd (across from the airfield) on Grand Island this afternoon. The Ross's Goose (seen and reported by many) was also still at the swimming beach at Beaver Island SP. The bird was on the water about 5 yards from shore associating with a group of Mallards and Ring-billed Gulls. A complete list of birds cane be seen on eBird: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S21075540 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Ross's Goose, Rusty Blackbird, Fox Sparrows 11/21/14
I was able to see the Ross's Goose found yesterday by Jim Pawlicki and Bill Watson at Beaver Island SP (Grand Island, NY). The bird was on the manicured swimming beach towards the marina. When I saw the bird it was in a group of gulls (mostly Ring-billed, but Herring and Boneparte's also present on the beach). The much larger deep-pink leg caught my eye, and then the bird was easy to pick out from the gulls with which the goose was associating. I was able to view 3 pipits at the park as well. A complete checklist can be viewed here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S20624246 A quick stop at the Erie Basin Marina (Buffalo, NY) yielded 1 Rusty Blackbird (previously reported?) and 2 Fox Sparrows. A complete checklist can be viewed here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S20624466 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Ross's Goose, Rusty Blackbird, Fox Sparrows 11/21/14
I was able to see the Ross's Goose found yesterday by Jim Pawlicki and Bill Watson at Beaver Island SP (Grand Island, NY). The bird was on the manicured swimming beach towards the marina. When I saw the bird it was in a group of gulls (mostly Ring-billed, but Herring and Boneparte's also present on the beach). The much larger deep-pink leg caught my eye, and then the bird was easy to pick out from the gulls with which the goose was associating. I was able to view 3 pipits at the park as well. A complete checklist can be viewed here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S20624246 A quick stop at the Erie Basin Marina (Buffalo, NY) yielded 1 Rusty Blackbird (previously reported?) and 2 Fox Sparrows. A complete checklist can be viewed here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S20624466 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Gulls - Goat Island - Niagara Falls 11/16/14
A trip to Goat Island in Niagara Falls yielded 1 juvenile Sabine's Gull (1 of 2 reported by many) and 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull - both just below the Horseshoe Falls. Very wet and somewhat cold, I did not check the Three Sisters or the wooded portions of the park. The complete list can be seen here on eBird: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S20578603 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Gulls - Goat Island - Niagara Falls 11/16/14
A trip to Goat Island in Niagara Falls yielded 1 juvenile Sabine's Gull (1 of 2 reported by many) and 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull - both just below the Horseshoe Falls. Very wet and somewhat cold, I did not check the Three Sisters or the wooded portions of the park. The complete list can be seen here on eBird: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S20578603 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Forster's Tern - Erie County 9/2/14
Yesterday I had a juvenile Forster's Tern at Hamburg Town Park, along with 38 Boneparte's, 122 Ring-Billed and 16 Herring Gulls. This past Sunday I observed a juvenile Cooper's Hawk fly low along the edge of the cattail marsh at Times Beach. The bird flushed 2 Spotted Sandpipers - one of which dove into the water to avoid capture! The bird popped up and flew away after being submerged for 2-4 seconds - I have never observed this sort of behavior in a Spotty of any other shorebird species. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Forster's Tern - Erie County 9/2/14
Yesterday I had a juvenile Forster's Tern at Hamburg Town Park, along with 38 Boneparte's, 122 Ring-Billed and 16 Herring Gulls. This past Sunday I observed a juvenile Cooper's Hawk fly low along the edge of the cattail marsh at Times Beach. The bird flushed 2 Spotted Sandpipers - one of which dove into the water to avoid capture! The bird popped up and flew away after being submerged for 2-4 seconds - I have never observed this sort of behavior in a Spotty of any other shorebird species. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Shorebirds at Woodlawn Beach SP
This time of year I try to head to Woodlawn Beach SP for shorebirds - often the numbers are low, but occasionally something interesting can be found. Shorebirds seem to prefer the area where the creeks enter Lake Erie. The wooded portions of Woodlawn are also good for small passerines from late August through early October - I suggest using insect repellent as the mosquitoes have been brutal as of late! This week I had the following shorebirds: Wed, Aug 20 2 Semipalmated Plover, 5 Killdeer, 1 Spotted sandpiper, 1 American Woodcock Fri, Aug 22 3 Killdeer, 1 Sanderling Sat, Aug 23 4 Semipalmated Plover, 16 Killdeer, 1 Semipalmated Sandpiper Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Shorebirds at Woodlawn Beach SP
This time of year I try to head to Woodlawn Beach SP for shorebirds - often the numbers are low, but occasionally something interesting can be found. Shorebirds seem to prefer the area where the creeks enter Lake Erie. The wooded portions of Woodlawn are also good for small passerines from late August through early October - I suggest using insect repellent as the mosquitoes have been brutal as of late! This week I had the following shorebirds: Wed, Aug 20 2 Semipalmated Plover, 5 Killdeer, 1 Spotted sandpiper, 1 American Woodcock Fri, Aug 22 3 Killdeer, 1 Sanderling Sat, Aug 23 4 Semipalmated Plover, 16 Killdeer, 1 Semipalmated Sandpiper Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Clay-colored Sparrow - Forest Lawn - Buffalo
I had a Clay-colored Sparrow at Forest Lawn Cemetery earlier this afternoon. The bird was seen briefly near Mirror Lake. There is a large weeping willow across the road from the Birge Memorial - on the lake side of the road (the Birge Memorial is the round structure of columns near the NE corner of Mirror Lake). There are many Chipping Sparrows, and at least one Field Sparrow in this area - you may have to look through a lot of other sparrows. This bird is more gray-brown, and the median stripe is very distinct. Dennis Gralak had many warblers earlier - I think I was able to re-find most, including: Yellow, Palm, Yellow-rumped, Black-and-white, Nashville, Black-throated Blue. I believe he had Blue-headed and Warbling Vireos as well. I may have heard Pine Siskins, but I am not positive, and I did not see any in the short time I was there. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Clay-colored Sparrow - Forest Lawn - Buffalo
I had a Clay-colored Sparrow at Forest Lawn Cemetery earlier this afternoon. The bird was seen briefly near Mirror Lake. There is a large weeping willow across the road from the Birge Memorial - on the lake side of the road (the Birge Memorial is the round structure of columns near the NE corner of Mirror Lake). There are many Chipping Sparrows, and at least one Field Sparrow in this area - you may have to look through a lot of other sparrows. This bird is more gray-brown, and the median stripe is very distinct. Dennis Gralak had many warblers earlier - I think I was able to re-find most, including: Yellow, Palm, Yellow-rumped, Black-and-white, Nashville, Black-throated Blue. I believe he had Blue-headed and Warbling Vireos as well. I may have heard Pine Siskins, but I am not positive, and I did not see any in the short time I was there. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY joetf1...@aol.com -- 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] Northern Pintail - Aqua Lane Park (Tonawanda)
This afternoon I had an adult male Northern Pintail at Aqua Lane Park in Tonawanda (the foot of Sheridan Dr). I don't see many Pintails around this area, particularly at this time of the year. The complete list can bee seen on the link below: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S16081577 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Northern Pintail - Aqua Lane Park (Tonawanda)
This afternoon I had an adult male Northern Pintail at Aqua Lane Park in Tonawanda (the foot of Sheridan Dr). I don't see many Pintails around this area, particularly at this time of the year. The complete list can bee seen on the link below: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S16081577 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] La Salle Park - Buffalo, NY 11/27
After work I took a quick detour through LaSalle Park - nothing unusual seen on the water, but I did have a large falcon pass through. It looked like it could possibly have been a Gyrfalcon (but as in the noted below, I was not confident in making that call). The first of season Snow Buntings were also nice to see. Good birding! Joe Fell Buffalo, NY large falcon sp. (Falco sp. (large falcon sp.)) 1 Not sure if this could have been a Gyrfalcon or Peregrine Falcon; seemed a lighter gray than I would expect for Peregrine. The bird came through shortly after I made the turn along the shore. It passed by relatively low, perhaps 2/3 the height of the pumping house - it flew from behind the pumping house on towards Rotary Park and then out of sight. It gained altitude as it got farther from me. I did not get a great view, and I have yet to see a Gyrfalcon, so I would not be confident making that call (however I do see Peregrine Falcons fairly often - this bird struck me as different). Total observation time was perhaps 30 seconds. Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) 4 View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15778250 This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (http://ebird.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-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] La Salle Park - Buffalo, NY 11/27
After work I took a quick detour through LaSalle Park - nothing unusual seen on the water, but I did have a large falcon pass through. It looked like it could possibly have been a Gyrfalcon (but as in the noted below, I was not confident in making that call). The first of season Snow Buntings were also nice to see. Good birding! Joe Fell Buffalo, NY large falcon sp. (Falco sp. (large falcon sp.)) 1 Not sure if this could have been a Gyrfalcon or Peregrine Falcon; seemed a lighter gray than I would expect for Peregrine. The bird came through shortly after I made the turn along the shore. It passed by relatively low, perhaps 2/3 the height of the pumping house - it flew from behind the pumping house on towards Rotary Park and then out of sight. It gained altitude as it got farther from me. I did not get a great view, and I have yet to see a Gyrfalcon, so I would not be confident making that call (however I do see Peregrine Falcons fairly often - this bird struck me as different). Total observation time was perhaps 30 seconds. Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) 4 View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15778250 This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (http://ebird.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-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] ELEGANT TERN - Buffalo, NY
NY and ON Birders, It appears that the ELEGANT TERN has been seen again this morning on the north end of Squaw Island (Buffalo, NY). Also seen recently in the area are Common Terns, Black-legged Kittiwake, Franklin's Gull and Little Gull. These birds are all associating with the large numbers of Boneparte's Gulls that are on the Upper Niagara River this time of year. For directions, use Google Maps and search for "Squaw Island, Buffalo, NY". Best of luck if you head out! Joe Fell Buffalo NY -Original Message- From: Gary Chapin To: Geneseebirds Cc: Cayuga Birds Sent: Sat, Nov 23, 2013 7:19 am Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Elegant Tern The ELEGANT TERN is at the north end of Squaw Island this morning. Gary Chapin Ticonderoga, NY ___ GeneseeBirds-L mailing list - geneseebird...@geneseo.edu https://mail.geneseo.edu/mailman/listinfo/geneseebirds-l -- 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] Franklin's Gulls - Squaw Island - Buffalo 11/11/13
I did not see Jim Pawlicki's message yesterday stating that there are 2 Franklin's Gulls at Squaw Island. Both birds were present earlier at the south end of the island (i.e. the foot of Ferry St). One appeared to be in a more advanced state of molting that the other (1 was darker with a more intact hood, the other bird had a white crown). Rick Bacher, Sue Barth, Tom Kerr and Joe Mitchell were also present. I did not see a Kittiwake or Little Gull (Rick had a Kittiwake at some point - both should be in the mix). Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Franklin's Gulls - Squaw Island - Buffalo 11/11/13
I did not see Jim Pawlicki's message yesterday stating that there are 2 Franklin's Gulls at Squaw Island. Both birds were present earlier at the south end of the island (i.e. the foot of Ferry St). One appeared to be in a more advanced state of molting that the other (1 was darker with a more intact hood, the other bird had a white crown). Rick Bacher, Sue Barth, Tom Kerr and Joe Mitchell were also present. I did not see a Kittiwake or Little Gull (Rick had a Kittiwake at some point - both should be in the mix). Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Tifft Nature Preserve, BUffalo, NY 3/31/13
Tifft Nature Preserve, Erie, US-NY Mar 31, 2013 8:50 AM - 10:55 AM Protocol: Traveling 1.25 mile(s) Comments: 46 F sun and clouds. Birding with HM Bateman and Jim Horn. We did not cover the south end - I am sure had we done so we likely would have picked up a few additional species. Canada Goose 114 Wood Duck 5 Gadwall 6 American Wigeon 2 Mallard 16 Northern Shoveler 6 Green-winged Teal 3 Redhead 2 Ring-necked Duck 14 Bufflehead 1 Hooded Merganser 14 Ruddy Duck 1 Pied-billed Grebe 1 Turkey Vulture 16 Northern Harrier 1 Cooper's Hawk 2 Red-tailed Hawk 1 Ring-billed Gull 18 Mourning Dove 2 Downy Woodpecker 16 Eastern Phoebe 1 American Crow 6 Tree Swallow 3 Black-capped Chickadee 11 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 Carolina Wren 1 Golden-crowned Kinglet 3 American Robin 40 conservative estimate - many moving through European Starling 12 American Tree Sparrow 4 Song Sparrow 25 conservative estimate - many moving through Northern Cardinal 5 Red-winged Blackbird 50 conservative estimate - seemed mostly like birds on territory Common Grackle 7 Brown-headed Cowbird 3 American Goldfinch 4 View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S13582985 This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (http://ebird.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-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] Tifft Nature Preserve, BUffalo, NY 3/31/13
Tifft Nature Preserve, Erie, US-NY Mar 31, 2013 8:50 AM - 10:55 AM Protocol: Traveling 1.25 mile(s) Comments: 46 F sun and clouds. Birding with HM Bateman and Jim Horn. We did not cover the south end - I am sure had we done so we likely would have picked up a few additional species. Canada Goose 114 Wood Duck 5 Gadwall 6 American Wigeon 2 Mallard 16 Northern Shoveler 6 Green-winged Teal 3 Redhead 2 Ring-necked Duck 14 Bufflehead 1 Hooded Merganser 14 Ruddy Duck 1 Pied-billed Grebe 1 Turkey Vulture 16 Northern Harrier 1 Cooper's Hawk 2 Red-tailed Hawk 1 Ring-billed Gull 18 Mourning Dove 2 Downy Woodpecker 16 Eastern Phoebe 1 American Crow 6 Tree Swallow 3 Black-capped Chickadee 11 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 Carolina Wren 1 Golden-crowned Kinglet 3 American Robin 40 conservative estimate - many moving through European Starling 12 American Tree Sparrow 4 Song Sparrow 25 conservative estimate - many moving through Northern Cardinal 5 Red-winged Blackbird 50 conservative estimate - seemed mostly like birds on territory Common Grackle 7 Brown-headed Cowbird 3 American Goldfinch 4 View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S13582985 This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (http://ebird.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-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] Buffalo, Saturday, 3/16/13
A nice assortment of waterfowl and a few other odds and ends seen today in Buffalo: Times Beach, Erie, US-NY Canada Goose 6, Gadwall 7, American Black Duck 3, Canvasback 13, Redhead 2, Greater Scaup 11, Long-tailed Duck 23, Bufflehead 17, Common Goldeneye 68, Hooded Merganser 2, Common Merganser 1, Red-breasted Merganser 3, Ring-billed Gull 350+, Herring Gull 7, American Crow 1, Black-capped Chickadee 2 Tifft Nature Preserve, Erie, US-NY Canada Goose 97, Wood Duck 2, Gadwall 2, American Wigeon 4, American Black Duck 1, Mallard 25, Northern Shoveler 3, Redhead 1, Ring-necked Duck 17, Hooded Merganser 14, Ruddy Duck 2, Ring-billed Gull 11, Herring Gull 2, Mourning Dove 3, Downy Woodpecker 3, American Crow 3, Black-capped Chickadee 5, Carolina Wren 1, European Starling 100+, American Tree Sparrow 5, Chipping Sparrow 1 , Song Sparrow 2, White-throated Sparrow 1, Northern Cardinal 4, Red-winged Blackbird 21, House Sparrow 1 Route 5 at Ohio St A Merlin was feasting on a Mourning Dove across from Dug's Dive - approximately 150 yards north a Kestrel was seen on the power lines along the roadside. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Buffalo, Saturday, 3/16/13
A nice assortment of waterfowl and a few other odds and ends seen today in Buffalo: Times Beach, Erie, US-NY Canada Goose 6, Gadwall 7, American Black Duck 3, Canvasback 13, Redhead 2, Greater Scaup 11, Long-tailed Duck 23, Bufflehead 17, Common Goldeneye 68, Hooded Merganser 2, Common Merganser 1, Red-breasted Merganser 3, Ring-billed Gull 350+, Herring Gull 7, American Crow 1, Black-capped Chickadee 2 Tifft Nature Preserve, Erie, US-NY Canada Goose 97, Wood Duck 2, Gadwall 2, American Wigeon 4, American Black Duck 1, Mallard 25, Northern Shoveler 3, Redhead 1, Ring-necked Duck 17, Hooded Merganser 14, Ruddy Duck 2, Ring-billed Gull 11, Herring Gull 2, Mourning Dove 3, Downy Woodpecker 3, American Crow 3, Black-capped Chickadee 5, Carolina Wren 1, European Starling 100+, American Tree Sparrow 5, Chipping Sparrow 1 , Song Sparrow 2, White-throated Sparrow 1, Northern Cardinal 4, Red-winged Blackbird 21, House Sparrow 1 Route 5 at Ohio St A Merlin was feasting on a Mourning Dove across from Dug's Dive - approximately 150 yards north a Kestrel was seen on the power lines along the roadside. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Irondequoit Bay - Rochester and Modern Created Wetlands - Lewiston
I left work early to catch up with the Western Grebe reported by Robert Spahn and others. Sal Salembier was heading in from the pier as I was heading out - nice to finally see one. Driving back along Rte 18 there were tens of thousands of Canada Geese and a couple dozen Tundra Swans (in addition to a few odd ducks and Mute Swans). A quick stop at Modern Disposal Created Wetlands in Lewiston yeilded 600+ Canda Geese, 1 Mallard, 2 Hooded Margansers, 3 Red-winged Blackbirds and 1 Tree Swallow. Quiet likely other birds (or more of the same) were present but thelight was fading. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hamburg Hawkwatch, Hamburg, NY 3/10/13
It was a nice day at the Hamburg Hawkwatch (Lakeside Memorial Park) - cool and cloudy to start eventaully becoming mostly sunny and fairly warm. Steve Brenner stopped by and helped tally (thanks again). Raptors seen: Turkey Vulture 7 Northern Harrier 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 Cooper's Hawk 2 Accipiter sp. 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 1 Red-tailed Hawk 28 Buteo sp. 1 diurnal raptor sp. 3 A few other odds and ends include: Canada Goose 100 (estimate) Tundra Swan 320 (estimate) Wood Duck 1 Mallard 60 (estimate) Killdeer 5 Horned Lark 19 Red-winged Blackbird 65 Common Grackle 44 A complete list can be seen one eBird: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/email?subID=S13354115 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY Canada Goose 100 (estimate) Tundra Swan 320 (estimate) Wood Duck 1 Mallard 60 (estimate) Killdeer 5 Horned Lark 19 Red-winged Blackbird 65 Common Grackle 44 A complete list can be seen one eBird: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/email?subID=S13354115 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hamburg Hawkwatch, Hamburg, NY 3/10/13
It was a nice day at the Hamburg Hawkwatch (Lakeside Memorial Park) - cool and cloudy to start eventaully becoming mostly sunny and fairly warm. Steve Brenner stopped by and helped tally (thanks again). Raptors seen: Turkey Vulture 7 Northern Harrier 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 Cooper's Hawk 2 Accipiter sp. 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 1 Red-tailed Hawk 28 Buteo sp. 1 diurnal raptor sp. 3 A few other odds and ends include: Canada Goose 100 (estimate) Tundra Swan 320 (estimate) Wood Duck 1 Mallard 60 (estimate) Killdeer 5 Horned Lark 19 Red-winged Blackbird 65 Common Grackle 44 A complete list can be seen one eBird: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/email?subID=S13354115 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY Canada Goose 100 (estimate) Tundra Swan 320 (estimate) Wood Duck 1 Mallard 60 (estimate) Killdeer 5 Horned Lark 19 Red-winged Blackbird 65 Common Grackle 44 A complete list can be seen one eBird: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/email?subID=S13354115 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Buckhorn Island SP, Grand Island 2/16/13
In addition to the expected waterfowl and other birds, a trip to Buckhorn Island SP today yeilded 2 Great Horned Owls (one called, another responded), 1 Common Redpoll and 1 White-winged Crossbill. The owls were not in the park proper, but somewhere to the south. Both finches were feeding on Alder cones on the ground at the concrete bridge crossing what I believe is Woods Creek. That being said, anyone heading to Buckhorn Island should keep in mind the trails were largely covered in ice and pretty slippery. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Buckhorn Island SP, Grand Island 2/16/13
In addition to the expected waterfowl and other birds, a trip to Buckhorn Island SP today yeilded 2 Great Horned Owls (one called, another responded), 1 Common Redpoll and 1 White-winged Crossbill. The owls were not in the park proper, but somewhere to the south. Both finches were feeding on Alder cones on the ground at the concrete bridge crossing what I believe is Woods Creek. That being said, anyone heading to Buckhorn Island should keep in mind the trails were largely covered in ice and pretty slippery. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Niagara Falls NY 1/24/13
While out and about today I made a couple quick stops in the the Falls. Griffon Park - in addition to Canada Geese and Mallards, there were 2 Wood Ducks - both adult males. Goat Island SP - Several duck species - Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Mallard, Black Duck and Gadwall - no Aythya sp. seen near Goat Island. Quite a few gulls - thousands of Ring-billed and Herring Gulls, 25+ Greater Black-backed Gulls, 1 each Iceland, Thayer's and Lesser Black-backed (the later 3 birds were seen in the rapids between Goat Island and Niagara Falls, NY). Many more gulls and ducks were in Canadian waters. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Niagara Falls NY 1/24/13
While out and about today I made a couple quick stops in the the Falls. Griffon Park - in addition to Canada Geese and Mallards, there were 2 Wood Ducks - both adult males. Goat Island SP - Several duck species - Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Mallard, Black Duck and Gadwall - no Aythya sp. seen near Goat Island. Quite a few gulls - thousands of Ring-billed and Herring Gulls, 25+ Greater Black-backed Gulls, 1 each Iceland, Thayer's and Lesser Black-backed (the later 3 birds were seen in the rapids between Goat Island and Niagara Falls, NY). Many more gulls and ducks were in Canadian waters. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Niagara County Sunday 1/6/13 and Tonawanda Raven 1/5
Sunday 1/6 was not great weather, but headed out with Jim Horn, HM bateman and Alec Humann for Bohemian Waxwings in Newfane (Lake Rd between the Christian Camp and the Water Treatment Plant - on the south side of the road). Alec had once upon arrival and Jim was able to find another among the 160+ Cedar Waxwings. Also seen were 9 Common Redpoll among other birds. Alec and I headed out to Golden Hill SP and then headed back west. The more interesting birds included 5 Northern Flickers on Hartland Rd near the power plant in Barker. 1 Iceland Gull at Wilson Harbor. Hulbert Rd yeilded 360 or so Snow Buntings. No pine Warbler on Dietz Rd (although we didn't look terribly long). Ft Niagara had 4 White-winged Scoters, 2 Mute Swans, 2 Golden-crowned Kinglets and at least 4 very uncooperative White-winged Crossbills. On Saturday, 1/5 I had a lone Common Raven on River Rd in Tonawanda. I heard the bird before I saw it - it was fairly close to the Grand Island Bridge. The bird landed briefly on the landfill mounds on the west (inland) side of River Rd, and then cross over and flew along the river side of the road on the east side of the trees before heading out of sight around the LaFarge Plant. That being said, I try to hit that area fairly regularly (several times per month), and this is the 2nd time I have been able to see a Raven in the vicinity. Happy New Year! Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Niagara County Sunday 1/6/13 and Tonawanda Raven 1/5
Sunday 1/6 was not great weather, but headed out with Jim Horn, HM bateman and Alec Humann for Bohemian Waxwings in Newfane (Lake Rd between the Christian Camp and the Water Treatment Plant - on the south side of the road). Alec had once upon arrival and Jim was able to find another among the 160+ Cedar Waxwings. Also seen were 9 Common Redpoll among other birds. Alec and I headed out to Golden Hill SP and then headed back west. The more interesting birds included 5 Northern Flickers on Hartland Rd near the power plant in Barker. 1 Iceland Gull at Wilson Harbor. Hulbert Rd yeilded 360 or so Snow Buntings. No pine Warbler on Dietz Rd (although we didn't look terribly long). Ft Niagara had 4 White-winged Scoters, 2 Mute Swans, 2 Golden-crowned Kinglets and at least 4 very uncooperative White-winged Crossbills. On Saturday, 1/5 I had a lone Common Raven on River Rd in Tonawanda. I heard the bird before I saw it - it was fairly close to the Grand Island Bridge. The bird landed briefly on the landfill mounds on the west (inland) side of River Rd, and then cross over and flew along the river side of the road on the east side of the trees before heading out of sight around the LaFarge Plant. That being said, I try to hit that area fairly regularly (several times per month), and this is the 2nd time I have been able to see a Raven in the vicinity. Happy New Year! Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Braddock Bay, Point Breeze and Lakeside Beach 10/30/12
I had hope to head to Hamlin Beach, but the park was closed due to the storm. Nice to see many Brant, and the Osprey was nice at this late date as well. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY Braddock Bay, Monroe, US-NY Oct 30, 2012 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Protocol: Traveling 2.0 mile(s) Comments: 50 F cloudy with light drizzle 21 species (+1 other taxa) Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) X Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) 21 Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) 2 Greater/Lesser Scaup (Aythya marila/affinis) 20 conservative estimate Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) 8 Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) X Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 2 Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) 1 Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 1 Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) 1 American Coot (Fulica americana) 210 conservative estimate Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) 16 Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) X Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 2 Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 1 Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 1 Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 1 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 40 conservative estimate European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 60 conservative estimate White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) 3 Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus) 30 conservative estimate House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) 20 conservative estimate Point Breeze, Orleans, US-NY Oct 30, 2012 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM Protocol: Stationary Comments: 50 F cloudy with light drizzle 10 species Brant (Branta bernicla) 450 conservative estimate - several flocks - one of over 100 birds, with several smaller flocks of 40 - 50 birds flying very low and heading east Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 127 Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) 5 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 6 White-winged Scoter (Melanitta fusca) 1 Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) 7 Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 67 Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 24 Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) 3 Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) 11 Lakeside Beach SP, Orleans, US-NY Oct 30, 2012 4:50 PM Protocol: Stationary Comments: 49 F cloudy. Kurt Fox was in the park and had seen quite a few Brant prior to my arrival. 7 species Brant (Branta bernicla) 40 conservative estimate Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) X Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 10 Conservative estimate - possibly more, but I think the same birds kept coming near shore and circling. - few more were oout on the lake Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 2 Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) 8 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 19 Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) 1 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo NY 9/30/12
Tifft Nature Preserve, Erie, US-NY Sep 30, 2012 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Protocol: Traveling 2.5 mile(s) Comments: 58 F Initially raining. Cleared up with sun and clouds. Birding with Alec Humann until 12:30 pm, then continued alone for a couple hours. Possible Connecticut Warbler on Old Tifft St near Service Rd. 52 species Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 18 Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 2 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 12 Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) 12 Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) 1 Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) 9 Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) 2 American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) 1 Spotted by Alec on Heritage Boardwalk - has an injured wing. Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 5 Great Egret (Ardea alba) 9 Green Heron (Butorides virescens) 3 Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) 7 Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) 1 American Coot (Fulica americana) 1 Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) 3 Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) 12 Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) 9 Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) 1 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) 7 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 9 Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 4 Philadelphia Vireo (Vireo philadelphicus) 1 Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) 2 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 9 Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 21 Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) 7 White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) 2 Winter Wren (Troglodytes hiemalis) 1 Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) 2 Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) 30 conservative estimate Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula) 10 conservative estimate Gray-cheeked Thrush (Catharus minimus) 1 Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus) 3 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 21 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 24 Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) 1 European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 5 Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) 1 Not terribly late for this species in this area - exhibiting typical behavior (creeping about like a Nuthatch along a the limb and trunk of a large Poplar). Nashville Warbler (Oreothlypis ruficapilla) 8 Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 3 American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) 1 Not terribly late for this species in this area - exhibiting typical behavior (fanning wings and tail). Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) 2 Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) 1 Late for this species. I did not get a great view and initially thought it was a Pine Warbler (I just saw the breast). Alec had good views od the bird as it foraged in a Catalpa. Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata) 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) 75 conservative estimate - many seen throughout the preserve Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) 4 Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 6 Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) 3 White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) 35 conservative estimate Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 6 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 4 -- 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] Woodlawn and Tifft Nature Preserve 9/20 & Forest Lawn 9/21
A few warblers on the move, but not so many good views. . . Joe Fell Buffalo, NY Woodlawn, Erie, US-NY Sep 20, 2012 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM Protocol: Traveling 1.0 mile(s) Comments: 71 F cloudy 7 species Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 3 Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 54 Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 16 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 2 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 1 European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 1 House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) 4 Tifft Nature Preserve, Erie, US-NY Sep 20, 2012 6:00 PM - 7:10 PM Protocol: Traveling 1.5 mile(s) Comments: 71 F cloudy 22 species (+2 other taxa) Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 19 Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 11 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 22 Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) 27 Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) 11 Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 2 Great Egret (Ardea alba) 9 Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) 7 Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) 1 first I have seen in since early August Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) 6 shorebird sp. (Charadriiformes sp.) 1 May have been another Spotted. Resting with 1 leg up and bill tucked under wing. Seemed slightly larger, but perhaps it was just puffing out it's feathers. Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 9 Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) 3 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 2 Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 1 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 2 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 19 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 6 European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 6 Nashville Warbler (Oreothlypis ruficapilla) 1 Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) 1 warbler sp. (Parulinae sp.) 6 at least half a dozen (and possibly more) warbler present near the path to the North Viewing Blind. Light was poor and getting on the tricky through the foliage. Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 1 Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 4 Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erie, US-NY Sep 21, 2012 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM Protocol: Traveling 1.25 mile(s) Comments: 68 F mostly sunny 19 species (+1 other taxa) Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 18 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 7 Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) 4 Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) 4 Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 3 Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) 1 Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) 1 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 2 Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) 1 Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 3 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 3 Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 8 Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) 3 likely several more White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) 1 European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 6 Nashville Warbler (Oreothlypis ruficapilla) 2 Blackburnian Warbler (Setophaga fusca) 1 warbler sp. (Parulinae sp.) 3 At least 3 more warblers (likely more) present. Foraging very high and not getting good views. Very active and rapidly moving from tree to tree. Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) 6 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 6 -- 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] Western Kingbird, Yates, Orleans County
I headed out of work early to try to catch up with the Western Kingbird reported this morning by Brett Ewald. Kayo Roy and Drew Campbell were the only other birders at the location while I was there (5:30 - 6:00 pm). We located the bird after about 5 minutes of looking - initially on Fire Lane 41B, and then on Lakeshore Rd (note that some of these Fire Lanes are marked private, some are not). Kayo took several photos of the bird. Thanks to Brett for quickly posting the sighting, and to all others adding updates. Good luck to anyone searching for it tomorrow! Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird, Yates, Orleans County
I headed out of work early to try to catch up with the Western Kingbird reported this morning by Brett Ewald. Kayo Roy and Drew Campbell were the only other birders at the location while I was there (5:30 - 6:00 pm). We located the bird after about 5 minutes of looking - initially on Fire Lane 41B, and then on Lakeshore Rd (note that some of these Fire Lanes are marked private, some are not). Kayo took several photos of the bird. Thanks to Brett for quickly posting the sighting, and to all others adding updates. Good luck to anyone searching for it tomorrow! Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 9/2 & 9/3
Tifft Nature Preserve, Erie, US-NY Sep 2, 2012 6:15 PM - 7:35 PM Protocol: Traveling 1.5 mile(s) Comments: 82 F sun with some clouds. 27 species Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 138 Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 9 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 8 Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) 16 Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) 35 Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) 1 Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 1 Great Egret (Ardea alba) 2 Green Heron (Butorides virescens) 9 Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) 19 Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) 5 Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) 6 Both species of Yellowlegs feeding in a small pool - one of the remnants of the Berm Pond. Greater Yellowlegs seemed not too much smaller than the green herons present. One Greater appeared to be eating a Bullfrog tadpole Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) 2 Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) 3 Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 1 Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 2 Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) 3 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 3 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 15 Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 2 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 22 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 3 European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 60 conservative estimate - heading into Phragmites stands along Lake Kirsty to roost Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) 4 Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 2 Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 1 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 5 Tifft Nature Preserve, Erie, US-NY Sep 3, 2012 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM Protocol: Traveling 1.5 mile(s) Comments: 80 F mostly sunny. Met Alec Humann to see the Olive-sided Flycatcher he had spotted. 32 species Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 168 Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 7 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 6 Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) 4 Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) 16 American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) 1 Excellent views - just out from the cattails at the north end of the boardwalk. Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 3 Great Egret (Ardea alba) 2 Green Heron (Butorides virescens) 5 Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) 1 Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) 6 Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) 8 Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) 1 Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) 2 Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) 1 Spotted by Alec while viewing the flycatcher Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 2 Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) 1 Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) 1 Spotted by Alec. It was up high in dead cottonwoods and offering really great views. Eventually flew off when a very low flying helicopter passed overhead. Hopefully others will get a look at this bird (lifer for me). Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens) 2 both very vocal near the southern boundary of the preserve Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus) 2 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 1 Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 5 Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) 2 White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) 2 Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) 2 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 7 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 9 European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 1 Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 4 Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 3 Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) 2 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 22 -- 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] Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 9/2 9/3
Tifft Nature Preserve, Erie, US-NY Sep 2, 2012 6:15 PM - 7:35 PM Protocol: Traveling 1.5 mile(s) Comments: 82 F sun with some clouds. 27 species Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 138 Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 9 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 8 Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) 16 Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) 35 Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) 1 Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 1 Great Egret (Ardea alba) 2 Green Heron (Butorides virescens) 9 Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) 19 Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) 5 Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) 6 Both species of Yellowlegs feeding in a small pool - one of the remnants of the Berm Pond. Greater Yellowlegs seemed not too much smaller than the green herons present. One Greater appeared to be eating a Bullfrog tadpole Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) 2 Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) 3 Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 1 Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 2 Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) 3 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 3 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 15 Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 2 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 22 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 3 European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 60 conservative estimate - heading into Phragmites stands along Lake Kirsty to roost Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) 4 Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 2 Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 1 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 5 Tifft Nature Preserve, Erie, US-NY Sep 3, 2012 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM Protocol: Traveling 1.5 mile(s) Comments: 80 F mostly sunny. Met Alec Humann to see the Olive-sided Flycatcher he had spotted. 32 species Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 168 Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 7 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 6 Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) 4 Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) 16 American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) 1 Excellent views - just out from the cattails at the north end of the boardwalk. Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 3 Great Egret (Ardea alba) 2 Green Heron (Butorides virescens) 5 Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) 1 Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) 6 Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) 8 Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) 1 Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) 2 Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) 1 Spotted by Alec while viewing the flycatcher Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 2 Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) 1 Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) 1 Spotted by Alec. It was up high in dead cottonwoods and offering really great views. Eventually flew off when a very low flying helicopter passed overhead. Hopefully others will get a look at this bird (lifer for me). Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens) 2 both very vocal near the southern boundary of the preserve Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus) 2 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 1 Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 5 Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) 2 White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) 2 Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) 2 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 7 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 9 European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 1 Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 4 Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 3 Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) 2 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 22 -- 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] Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 8/31/12
A very quick trip to Tifft yesterday - nothing new. Quite a few Black-crowned Night Herons - I suspect there may have been more at Lisa Pond, but I was unable to make it there as the light was fading. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY Tifft Nature Preserve, Erie, US-NY Aug 31, 2012 7:30 PM - 8:10 PM Protocol: Traveling 1.0 mile(s) Comments: 79 F sun and clouds 19 species (+1 other taxa) Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 80 Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 6 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 1 Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 3 Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 Green Heron (Butorides virescens) 10 Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) 22 Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) 6 Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) 1 peep sp. (Calidris sp. (peep sp.)) 11 Light was fading - probably a mix of Least and Semipalmated, but appeared to be mostly or all Semipalmated. The were seen just off th boardwalk, and it is quite possible there were more present. Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 1 Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) 2 Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens) 1 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 3 Wood Thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) 1 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 21 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 4 Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 1 Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) 2 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 1 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 8/31/12
A very quick trip to Tifft yesterday - nothing new. Quite a few Black-crowned Night Herons - I suspect there may have been more at Lisa Pond, but I was unable to make it there as the light was fading. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY Tifft Nature Preserve, Erie, US-NY Aug 31, 2012 7:30 PM - 8:10 PM Protocol: Traveling 1.0 mile(s) Comments: 79 F sun and clouds 19 species (+1 other taxa) Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 80 Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 6 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 1 Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 3 Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 Green Heron (Butorides virescens) 10 Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) 22 Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) 6 Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) 1 peep sp. (Calidris sp. (peep sp.)) 11 Light was fading - probably a mix of Least and Semipalmated, but appeared to be mostly or all Semipalmated. The were seen just off th boardwalk, and it is quite possible there were more present. Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 1 Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) 2 Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens) 1 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 3 Wood Thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) 1 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 21 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 4 Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 1 Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) 2 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 1 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo NY 8/30/12
Just a quick stop between work and school. The exposed mud at Tifft has been great for shorebirds - lots of peeps the past few weeks and some other interesting birds showing up [should anything interesting show up at Tifft, feel free to call or shoot me a text at (716) 239-1508]. As a side note, has anyone thought of using Twitter to get out local bird reports? I don't use it, but I think it would be a great way to get sightings out to a lot of people quickly. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY Tifft Nature Preserve, Erie, US-NY Aug 30, 2012 3:55 PM - 5:05 PM Protocol: Traveling 1.25 mile(s) Comments: 78 F mostly sunny. 28 species Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) X Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 1 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 1 Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) 2 Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 3 Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 Green Heron (Butorides virescens) 4 Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) 1 Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) 16 Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) 3 Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) 1 Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) 6 Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) X Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) X Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) 1 Sal Salembier was heading in just as I was heading out. This bird was seen on the exposed mud along Berm Pond near the corner of the Service Rd and Old Tifft St. A Merlin flushed this and other shorebirds - hopefully it will be around for a bit. Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 2 Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 1 Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) 2 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 2 Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1 Seen over Berm Pond. Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens) 2 Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 3 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 8 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 4 Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) 3 Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 2 Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 3 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 9 -- 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] Forest Lawn - Buffalo NY 8/27
Made a quick stop at Forest Lawn before work. Not a lot of activity, but I am pretty sure there were at least 2 additional warblers that I could not view well enough to ID. I also may have seen a Common Nighthawk - but I only saw it for a second and at a great distance. Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erie, US-NY Aug 27, 2012 8:55 AM - 9:15 AM Protocol: Traveling 0.5 mile(s) Comments: 74 F mostly cloudy 14 species Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 4 Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) 1 Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) 2 Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) 1 Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 1 Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) 1 Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 1 Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 3 Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) 1 European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 10 Cape May Warbler (Setophaga tigrina) 1 Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) 3 Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 2 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 3 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Forest Lawn - Buffalo NY 8/27
Made a quick stop at Forest Lawn before work. Not a lot of activity, but I am pretty sure there were at least 2 additional warblers that I could not view well enough to ID. I also may have seen a Common Nighthawk - but I only saw it for a second and at a great distance. Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erie, US-NY Aug 27, 2012 8:55 AM - 9:15 AM Protocol: Traveling 0.5 mile(s) Comments: 74 F mostly cloudy 14 species Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 4 Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) 1 Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) 2 Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) 1 Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 1 Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) 1 Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 1 Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 3 Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) 1 European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 10 Cape May Warbler (Setophaga tigrina) 1 Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) 3 Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 2 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 3 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Tifft Nature Preserve - Buffalo NY 8/24 & 8/25
Sorry about not sending this sooner. Lots of exposed mud at Tifft = lots of shorebirds. I was having trouble with some of the more distant birds - if you have a scope you might have better luck (some of the birds were very close, and much easier to ID). Tifft Nature Preserve, Erie, US-NY Aug 24, 2012 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Protocol: Traveling 1.25 mile(s) Comments: 76 F mostly sunny. 40+ peeps on the exposed mud at Lisa Pond. 36 species Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 98 Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 10 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 11 Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) 1 Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 5 Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 Green Heron (Butorides virescens) 11 Most seen around Lisa Pond and near the boardwalk. Most most common of heron species at Tifft. Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) 2 Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) 1 Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) 15 Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) 1 Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) X Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) X White-rumped Sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis) 1 Seen flying - no dark feathers on rump - fairly uniform color on the body. Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) 1 Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 16 Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) 1 Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 3 Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) 1 Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) 1 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 2 Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1 Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens) 1 Purple Martin (Progne subis) 2 Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 35 conservative estimate Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 2 White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) 1 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 14 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 7 European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 3 Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) 6 Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) 1 Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 2 Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) 2 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 8 Tifft Nature Preserve, Erie, US-NY Aug 25, 2012 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM Protocol: Traveling 1.5 mile(s) Comments: 76 F mostly sunny. Many peeps at Lisa Pond (60+) - I had excellent views of some of the relatively close birds. There were smaller numbers scattered throughout the marsh. 3 larger sandpipers were seen on the exposed mud from the boardwalk - I wasn't getting good enough views to comfortably ID. 37 species (+1 other taxa) Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 119 Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 13 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 32 Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) 2 Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) 11 Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 5 Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 Green Heron (Butorides virescens) 13 Many throughout - most around Lisa Pond and the boardwalk area. Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) 5 Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) 1 Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) 15 Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) 5 Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) 2 Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) X Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) X Calidris sp. (Calidris sp.) 3 I was not comfortable enough to give a positive ID - a scope would be helpful. Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 3 Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) 1 Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) 2 Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) 2 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 3 Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 4 Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus) 1 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 1 Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 45 conservative estimate Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 7 White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) 1 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 12 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 14 Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) 1 European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 48 Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) 9 Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 1 Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) 2 Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 4 House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) 3 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 9 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Tifft Nature Preserve - Buffalo NY 8/24 8/25
Sorry about not sending this sooner. Lots of exposed mud at Tifft = lots of shorebirds. I was having trouble with some of the more distant birds - if you have a scope you might have better luck (some of the birds were very close, and much easier to ID). Tifft Nature Preserve, Erie, US-NY Aug 24, 2012 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Protocol: Traveling 1.25 mile(s) Comments: 76 F mostly sunny. 40+ peeps on the exposed mud at Lisa Pond. 36 species Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 98 Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 10 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 11 Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) 1 Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 5 Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 Green Heron (Butorides virescens) 11 Most seen around Lisa Pond and near the boardwalk. Most most common of heron species at Tifft. Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) 2 Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) 1 Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) 15 Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) 1 Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) X Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) X White-rumped Sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis) 1 Seen flying - no dark feathers on rump - fairly uniform color on the body. Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) 1 Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 16 Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) 1 Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 3 Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) 1 Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) 1 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 2 Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1 Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens) 1 Purple Martin (Progne subis) 2 Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 35 conservative estimate Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 2 White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) 1 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 14 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 7 European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 3 Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) 6 Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) 1 Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 2 Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) 2 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 8 Tifft Nature Preserve, Erie, US-NY Aug 25, 2012 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM Protocol: Traveling 1.5 mile(s) Comments: 76 F mostly sunny. Many peeps at Lisa Pond (60+) - I had excellent views of some of the relatively close birds. There were smaller numbers scattered throughout the marsh. 3 larger sandpipers were seen on the exposed mud from the boardwalk - I wasn't getting good enough views to comfortably ID. 37 species (+1 other taxa) Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 119 Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 13 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 32 Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) 2 Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) 11 Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 5 Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 Green Heron (Butorides virescens) 13 Many throughout - most around Lisa Pond and the boardwalk area. Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) 5 Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) 1 Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) 15 Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) 5 Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) 2 Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) X Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) X Calidris sp. (Calidris sp.) 3 I was not comfortable enough to give a positive ID - a scope would be helpful. Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 3 Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) 1 Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) 2 Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) 2 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 3 Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 4 Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus) 1 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 1 Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 45 conservative estimate Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 7 White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) 1 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 12 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 14 Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) 1 European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 48 Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) 9 Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 1 Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) 2 Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 4 House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) 3 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 9 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Woodlawn 8/6/12
There were quite a few people on the beach (and quite a few dogs). I was hoping for some shorebirds, but my guess is with the activity and the weather they were headed elsewhere. . . Woodlawn, Erie, US-NY Aug 6, 2012 5:25 PM - 6:55 PM Protocol: Traveling 1.5 mile(s) Comments: 76 F sunny 21 species Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 8 Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 1 Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) 50 close estimate, may be off by 2-3 birds Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 Chasing gulls and being chased by gulls for just over five minutes. Rather dark gray-brown and very streaky underneath (perhaps a juvenile). Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) 1 Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) X Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) X Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 3 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 1 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 2 Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 5 Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 1 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 1 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 3 Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) 1 Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) 5 Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) 2 Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) 2 Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 3 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 11 House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) 2 Joe Fell Buffalo,NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Woodlawn 8/6/12
There were quite a few people on the beach (and quite a few dogs). I was hoping for some shorebirds, but my guess is with the activity and the weather they were headed elsewhere. . . Woodlawn, Erie, US-NY Aug 6, 2012 5:25 PM - 6:55 PM Protocol: Traveling 1.5 mile(s) Comments: 76 F sunny 21 species Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 8 Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 1 Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) 50 close estimate, may be off by 2-3 birds Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 Chasing gulls and being chased by gulls for just over five minutes. Rather dark gray-brown and very streaky underneath (perhaps a juvenile). Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) 1 Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) X Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) X Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 3 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 1 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 2 Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 5 Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 1 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 1 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 3 Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) 1 Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) 5 Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) 2 Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) 2 Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 3 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 11 House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) 2 Joe Fell Buffalo,NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Woodlawn and Times Beach (Erie Co.) 8/5/12
Just a quick trip out to Woodlawn and Times Beach for shorebirds. The best area for shorebirds at Woodlawn is between the area where the creeks feed into Lake Erie and the wind turbines. Woodlawn, Erie, US-NY Aug 5, 2012 5:10 PM - 5:55 PM Protocol: Traveling 1.0 mile(s) Comments: 78 F sun and clouds 13 species Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 6 Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) 11 Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) 4 Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) 1 Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) 5 Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 39 Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 7 Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 1 Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 5 Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 2 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 1 Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 2 House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) 8 Times Beach, Erie, US-NY Aug 5, 2012 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM Protocol: Traveling 0.75 mile(s) Comments: 78 F sun and clouds 10 species Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 18 Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) 1 Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) 2 Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 5 Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) 1 Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) 3 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 1 Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) 1 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 1 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 2 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Woodlawn and Times Beach (Erie Co.) 8/5/12
Just a quick trip out to Woodlawn and Times Beach for shorebirds. The best area for shorebirds at Woodlawn is between the area where the creeks feed into Lake Erie and the wind turbines. Woodlawn, Erie, US-NY Aug 5, 2012 5:10 PM - 5:55 PM Protocol: Traveling 1.0 mile(s) Comments: 78 F sun and clouds 13 species Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 6 Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) 11 Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) 4 Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) 1 Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) 5 Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 39 Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 7 Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 1 Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 5 Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 2 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 1 Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 2 House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) 8 Times Beach, Erie, US-NY Aug 5, 2012 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM Protocol: Traveling 0.75 mile(s) Comments: 78 F sun and clouds 10 species Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 18 Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) 1 Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) 2 Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 5 Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) 1 Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) 3 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 1 Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) 1 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 1 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 2 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Squaw Island 7/9/12 (Buffalo, NY)
Seeing David's report of Red-headed Woodpeckers on Squaw Island, I had to take a little detour on my way to Wegman's this evening. I did see the following in the few minutes I was there: Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 17 Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 5 Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) 1 Headed out specifically to see the Red-headed Woodpeckers reported by David Gordon. I was able to spot one in a dead Cottonwood. Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 1 Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx serripennis) 2 Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 9 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 1 Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) 1 European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 37 Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) 4 Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) 1 Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 3 Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) 12 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 7 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Squaw Island 7/9/12 (Buffalo, NY)
Seeing David's report of Red-headed Woodpeckers on Squaw Island, I had to take a little detour on my way to Wegman's this evening. I did see the following in the few minutes I was there: Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 17 Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 5 Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) 1 Headed out specifically to see the Red-headed Woodpeckers reported by David Gordon. I was able to spot one in a dead Cottonwood. Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 1 Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx serripennis) 2 Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 9 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 1 Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) 1 European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 37 Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) 4 Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) 1 Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 3 Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) 12 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 7 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Osprey - Buffalo
An Osprey flew over downtown Buffalo at 12:50 pm today clutching what I imagine was a fish. Nice yard bird for me (and Jim Horn). Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Osprey - Buffalo
An Osprey flew over downtown Buffalo at 12:50 pm today clutching what I imagine was a fish. Nice yard bird for me (and Jim Horn). Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER Forest Lawn Cemetery - Buffalo
Alec Human spotted a Yellow-throated Warbler this morning. The bird was later seen by John Barton, Kevin (I believe that's his name - I don't know his last name), and myself. John and I had views as close as 10 feet away (John took many photos). Alec also had a Canada Warbler which I believe all were able to see. I will submit a complete list of sightings later today. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER Forest Lawn Cemetery - Buffalo
Alec Human spotted a Yellow-throated Warbler this morning. The bird was later seen by John Barton, Kevin (I believe that's his name - I don't know his last name), and myself. John and I had views as close as 10 feet away (John took many photos). Alec also had a Canada Warbler which I believe all were able to see. I will submit a complete list of sightings later today. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Forest Lawn Take Two
Quite up on the ridge near the Letchworth Mausoleum - quite a bit more activity along Scajacquada Creek from where it emerges into the cemetery until the first bridge. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erie, US-NY May 7, 2012 5:25 PM - 7:55 PM Protocol: Traveling 0.75 mile(s) Comments: 64F intermittent showers. Brooke Genter and Brian Morse were there but left shortly after I arrived. 29 species Canada Goose X Mallard 1 Belted Kingfisher 1 Least Flycatcher 1 Warbling Vireo 1 Red-eyed Vireo 1 Given the "head's up" by Brian Barn Swallow 3 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3 American Robin 4 Gray Catbird 1 European Starling X Nashville Warbler 5 Magnolia Warbler 3 Chestnut-sided Warbler 1 Palm Warbler 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler 3 Black-throated Green Warbler 1 Eastern Towhee 1 Chipping Sparrow 2 Song Sparrow 2 White-throated Sparrow 1 White-crowned Sparrow 7 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 5 Indigo Bunting 1 FOY feeding on elm keys - first time I had seen one so high in a tree Red-winged Blackbird 4 Common Grackle 3 Brown-headed Cowbird 3 Baltimore Oriole 2 American Goldfinch 3 This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (http://ebird.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-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] Fwd: eBird Report - Forest Lawn Cemetery, May 7, 2012
Forest Lawn Cemetery did not disappoint this morning. Always nice to see fellow birders (and of course, birds). I was unable to locate Dennis's Wilson's Warbler - hopefully Corey, Jim and Tina had better luck! Joe Fell, Buffalo, NY Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erie, US-NY May 7, 2012 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM Protocol: Traveling 0.75 mile(s) Comments: 58F cloudy. Birding with Jim Horn and Tina. Also saw Corey and Dennis 47 species Canada Goose 12, Mallard 6 Great Blue Heron 1 Killdeer 1 Spotted Sandpiper 2 American Woodcock 1 Ring-billed Gull 5 Belted Kingfisher 2 Northern Flicker 1 Least Flycatcher 1 Great Crested Flycatcher 2 Yellow-throated Vireo 1 Blue-headed Vireo 1 Warbling Vireo 2 Blue Jay 2 Tree Swallow 1 Barn Swallow 7 Black-capped Chickadee 5 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3 Veery 1 Swainson's Thrush 1 Wood Thrush 1 American Robin 6 Gray Catbird 2 European Starling 7 Ovenbird 1 Black-and-white Warbler 2 American Redstart 1 Magnolia Warbler 1 Yellow Warbler 1 Palm Warbler 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler 7 Black-throated Green Warbler 4 Chipping Sparrow 3 Song Sparrow 4 White-throated Sparrow 14 White-crowned Sparrow 3 Scarlet Tanager 1 Northern Cardinal 2 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 9 Red-winged Blackbird 11 Common Grackle 2 Brown-headed Cowbird 11 Baltimore Oriole 3 House Finch 2 American Goldfinch 5 This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (http://ebird.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-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] Fwd: eBird Report - Forest Lawn Cemetery, May 7, 2012
Forest Lawn Cemetery did not disappoint this morning. Always nice to see fellow birders (and of course, birds). I was unable to locate Dennis's Wilson's Warbler - hopefully Corey, Jim and Tina had better luck! Joe Fell, Buffalo, NY Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erie, US-NY May 7, 2012 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM Protocol: Traveling 0.75 mile(s) Comments: 58F cloudy. Birding with Jim Horn and Tina. Also saw Corey and Dennis 47 species Canada Goose 12, Mallard 6 Great Blue Heron 1 Killdeer 1 Spotted Sandpiper 2 American Woodcock 1 Ring-billed Gull 5 Belted Kingfisher 2 Northern Flicker 1 Least Flycatcher 1 Great Crested Flycatcher 2 Yellow-throated Vireo 1 Blue-headed Vireo 1 Warbling Vireo 2 Blue Jay 2 Tree Swallow 1 Barn Swallow 7 Black-capped Chickadee 5 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3 Veery 1 Swainson's Thrush 1 Wood Thrush 1 American Robin 6 Gray Catbird 2 European Starling 7 Ovenbird 1 Black-and-white Warbler 2 American Redstart 1 Magnolia Warbler 1 Yellow Warbler 1 Palm Warbler 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler 7 Black-throated Green Warbler 4 Chipping Sparrow 3 Song Sparrow 4 White-throated Sparrow 14 White-crowned Sparrow 3 Scarlet Tanager 1 Northern Cardinal 2 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 9 Red-winged Blackbird 11 Common Grackle 2 Brown-headed Cowbird 11 Baltimore Oriole 3 House Finch 2 American Goldfinch 5 This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (http://ebird.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-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] Forest Lawn Take Two
Quite up on the ridge near the Letchworth Mausoleum - quite a bit more activity along Scajacquada Creek from where it emerges into the cemetery until the first bridge. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erie, US-NY May 7, 2012 5:25 PM - 7:55 PM Protocol: Traveling 0.75 mile(s) Comments: 64F intermittent showers. Brooke Genter and Brian Morse were there but left shortly after I arrived. 29 species Canada Goose X Mallard 1 Belted Kingfisher 1 Least Flycatcher 1 Warbling Vireo 1 Red-eyed Vireo 1 Given the head's up by Brian Barn Swallow 3 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3 American Robin 4 Gray Catbird 1 European Starling X Nashville Warbler 5 Magnolia Warbler 3 Chestnut-sided Warbler 1 Palm Warbler 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler 3 Black-throated Green Warbler 1 Eastern Towhee 1 Chipping Sparrow 2 Song Sparrow 2 White-throated Sparrow 1 White-crowned Sparrow 7 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 5 Indigo Bunting 1 FOY feeding on elm keys - first time I had seen one so high in a tree Red-winged Blackbird 4 Common Grackle 3 Brown-headed Cowbird 3 Baltimore Oriole 2 American Goldfinch 3 This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (http://ebird.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-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] Forest Lawn Warblers 5/1/12
Lots of warblers at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo this morning. Dozens of Yellow-Rumped, and also the following in smaller numbers: Black-throated Green, Pine, Palm, Black-throated Blue, Yellow, Blackburnian, Cape May, Nashville, Black-and-white and Blue-winged. Rose-breasted Grosbeaks and other newcomers were also present. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Forest Lawn Warblers 5/1/12
Lots of warblers at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo this morning. Dozens of Yellow-Rumped, and also the following in smaller numbers: Black-throated Green, Pine, Palm, Black-throated Blue, Yellow, Blackburnian, Cape May, Nashville, Black-and-white and Blue-winged. Rose-breasted Grosbeaks and other newcomers were also present. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Erie County 4/12/12
I did not post these sightings yesterday, but had some good birds while on the road yesterday. Highlights were: Squaw Island: Bald Eagle - adult flying out over the river. Rich Marine: 2 Common Terns Buckhorn Island SP: Marsh Wren - East Overlook area. Seems awfully early to me. Mid River Marina: American Kestrel Common Raven - I had been hoping to run into this bird for a few weeks now. Initially it was on one of the electric towers next door, but then flew over to the marina and landed on a utility pole. It was nice to see it in flight, and pretty close when on the pole (about 75 yards away). Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Erie County 4/12/12
I did not post these sightings yesterday, but had some good birds while on the road yesterday. Highlights were: Squaw Island: Bald Eagle - adult flying out over the river. Rich Marine: 2 Common Terns Buckhorn Island SP: Marsh Wren - East Overlook area. Seems awfully early to me. Mid River Marina: American Kestrel Common Raven - I had been hoping to run into this bird for a few weeks now. Initially it was on one of the electric towers next door, but then flew over to the marina and landed on a utility pole. It was nice to see it in flight, and pretty close when on the pole (about 75 yards away). Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Black Vultures, Bald Eagle 4/8/12
Heading home from Lewiston I saw 2 Black Vultures and 1 Turkey Vulture flying over the escarpment at Artpark (Lewiston) at 5:30 today. One adult Bald Eagle was seen at Buckhorn Island SP (Grand Island) 15 minutes later. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Black Vultures, Bald Eagle 4/8/12
Heading home from Lewiston I saw 2 Black Vultures and 1 Turkey Vulture flying over the escarpment at Artpark (Lewiston) at 5:30 today. One adult Bald Eagle was seen at Buckhorn Island SP (Grand Island) 15 minutes later. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler - Buffalo, NY
The Yellow-throated Warbler continues at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The bird was singing and offering excellent views in section 16. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Forest Lawn and Tifft Nature Preserve 3/23/12
Nice day to get out and about - I made two quick trips to Forest Lawn this morning and one trip to Tifft this evening. Forest Lawn 7:30 am Canada Goose - 11 Wood Duck - 2 Downy Woodpecker - 2 Northern Flicker - 1 Eastern Phoebe - 1 - very vocal - near the Letchworth Mausoleum American Crow - 1 White-breasted Nuthatch - 1 American Robin - 8 European Starling - 14 Song Sparrow - 3 Dark-eyed Junco - 1 Common Grackle - 2 Brown-headed Cowbird - 1 Forest Lawn 9:30 am Mostly the same as above as well as Turkey Vulture - 2 Black-capped Chickadee - 2 Golden-crowned Kinglet - 2 Northern Cardinal - 2 Red-winged Blackbird - 5 White-winged Crossbill - 1 (mentioned this morning) American Goldfinch - 1 Tifft Nature Preserve 6:30 pm Canada Goose - 89 Hooded Merganser - 9 Pied-billed Grebe - 1 Great Blue Heron - 3 Osprey - 2 (Thanks Bill W for the "heads up" with your report - looks like that bird has company) Red-tailed Hawk - 1 American Coot - 2 Ring-billed Gull - 19 Mourning Dove - 3 Downy Woodpecker - 7 Northern Flicker - 2 Eastern Phoebe - 1 American Crow - 5 Black-capped Chickadee - 4 White-breasted Nuthatch - 1 American Robin - 7 European Starling - 7 Song Sparrow - 4 Swamp Sparrow - 1 Northern Cardinal - 3 Red-winged Blackbird - 45 conservative estimate - surprising low numbers of blackbirds in general Common Grackle - 2 Brown-headed Cowbird - 1 House Finch - 2 American Goldfinch - 7 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Forest Lawn Cemetery WW Crossbill (Buffalo)
I had a female White-winged Crossbill at 9:45 am this morning at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The bird was feeding in a large Norway Spruce in what I believe is section 27 (If you are at the Chapel, head towards the gazebo, the hill that is kitty-corner from the gazebo has several large Norway Spruce - this is where I saw the bird). Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Forest Lawn Cemetery WW Crossbill (Buffalo)
I had a female White-winged Crossbill at 9:45 am this morning at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The bird was feeding in a large Norway Spruce in what I believe is section 27 (If you are at the Chapel, head towards the gazebo, the hill that is kitty-corner from the gazebo has several large Norway Spruce - this is where I saw the bird). Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Forest Lawn and Tifft Nature Preserve 3/23/12
Nice day to get out and about - I made two quick trips to Forest Lawn this morning and one trip to Tifft this evening. Forest Lawn 7:30 am Canada Goose - 11 Wood Duck - 2 Downy Woodpecker - 2 Northern Flicker - 1 Eastern Phoebe - 1 - very vocal - near the Letchworth Mausoleum American Crow - 1 White-breasted Nuthatch - 1 American Robin - 8 European Starling - 14 Song Sparrow - 3 Dark-eyed Junco - 1 Common Grackle - 2 Brown-headed Cowbird - 1 Forest Lawn 9:30 am Mostly the same as above as well as Turkey Vulture - 2 Black-capped Chickadee - 2 Golden-crowned Kinglet - 2 Northern Cardinal - 2 Red-winged Blackbird - 5 White-winged Crossbill - 1 (mentioned this morning) American Goldfinch - 1 Tifft Nature Preserve 6:30 pm Canada Goose - 89 Hooded Merganser - 9 Pied-billed Grebe - 1 Great Blue Heron - 3 Osprey - 2 (Thanks Bill W for the heads up with your report - looks like that bird has company) Red-tailed Hawk - 1 American Coot - 2 Ring-billed Gull - 19 Mourning Dove - 3 Downy Woodpecker - 7 Northern Flicker - 2 Eastern Phoebe - 1 American Crow - 5 Black-capped Chickadee - 4 White-breasted Nuthatch - 1 American Robin - 7 European Starling - 7 Song Sparrow - 4 Swamp Sparrow - 1 Northern Cardinal - 3 Red-winged Blackbird - 45 conservative estimate - surprising low numbers of blackbirds in general Common Grackle - 2 Brown-headed Cowbird - 1 House Finch - 2 American Goldfinch - 7 Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Forest Lawn Cemetery. Buffalo NY 3/18/12
Had to do some running around and made a little time to stop at Forest Lawn - many Golden-crowned Kinglets and more Juncos than I have seen together in a while Canada Goose - 41 Mallard - 15 Ring-necked Duck - 1 Ring-billed Gull - 1 Herring Gull - 1 Downy Woodpecker - 1 Eastern Phoebe - 1 - First of the year for me American Crow - 3 Black-capped Chickadee - 3 Golden-crowned Kinglet - 18 - literally crawling with them - actual count had to be more had to be more - I am only counting the birds I observed from Delaware Ave to and around Warbler Ridge American Robin - 3 European Starling - 9 Song Sparrow - 4 Dark-eyed Junco - 9 House Sparrow - 5 I also saw Golden-crowned Kinglets and Brown Creepers at home this evening. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Forest Lawn Cemetery. Buffalo NY 3/18/12
Had to do some running around and made a little time to stop at Forest Lawn - many Golden-crowned Kinglets and more Juncos than I have seen together in a while Canada Goose - 41 Mallard - 15 Ring-necked Duck - 1 Ring-billed Gull - 1 Herring Gull - 1 Downy Woodpecker - 1 Eastern Phoebe - 1 - First of the year for me American Crow - 3 Black-capped Chickadee - 3 Golden-crowned Kinglet - 18 - literally crawling with them - actual count had to be more had to be more - I am only counting the birds I observed from Delaware Ave to and around Warbler Ridge American Robin - 3 European Starling - 9 Song Sparrow - 4 Dark-eyed Junco - 9 House Sparrow - 5 I also saw Golden-crowned Kinglets and Brown Creepers at home this evening. Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Iroquois omission and more 3/17/12
I had forgotten to mention Alec spotted an Osprey in Ringneck Marsh - and also a single Snowy Owl at the airport in Niagara Falls. I headed out to Tifft this evening, and was directed to a Black-crowned Night Heron by a woman who I think works or volunteers at the preserve (I didn't catch her name, but thank you for the 1st of the year bird). Other birds were much the same as have been present over the past week or two - although the blackbirds seemed to be scattering into very small flocks or individuals. After leaving Tifft I decided to head to Beaver Island to see if I could hear any Woodcock, and I was able to catch up with two (and a possible third bird). Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Iroquois 3/17/12
Headed out to Iroquois today with Jim Horn, HM Bateman, and Alec Humann. Nice weather brought out a lot wildlife: muskrats, Painted Turtles, Garter Snakes, Commas (butterfly). I was really hoping to see the Eurasian Wigeon, but no luck. Highlights include: Numerous Northern Shovelers, American Wigeon, Ring-necked Ducks, and of course Canada Geese throughout. Pied-billed Grebe, American Coot, Lesser Scaup, Canvasback, Ruddy Duck, Bufflehead, Green-winged Teal, Northern Pintail were all present at the Cayuga Overlook (some of the aforementioned ducks were also seen elsewhere in Iroquois). Songbirds included many of the usual suspects as well as Northern Shrike, Purple Finch, and a Siskin (I missed that one but Alec had it near the Kanyoo Trail parking lot). These birds were seen in along the Feeder Rd. 2 Sandhill Cranes also flew from Kumpf Marsh over into Tonawanda WMA. They were very vocal, and gave up less than thrilling views, but were still great to see. Joe Fell Buffalo NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Iroquois 3/17/12
Headed out to Iroquois today with Jim Horn, HM Bateman, and Alec Humann. Nice weather brought out a lot wildlife: muskrats, Painted Turtles, Garter Snakes, Commas (butterfly). I was really hoping to see the Eurasian Wigeon, but no luck. Highlights include: Numerous Northern Shovelers, American Wigeon, Ring-necked Ducks, and of course Canada Geese throughout. Pied-billed Grebe, American Coot, Lesser Scaup, Canvasback, Ruddy Duck, Bufflehead, Green-winged Teal, Northern Pintail were all present at the Cayuga Overlook (some of the aforementioned ducks were also seen elsewhere in Iroquois). Songbirds included many of the usual suspects as well as Northern Shrike, Purple Finch, and a Siskin (I missed that one but Alec had it near the Kanyoo Trail parking lot). These birds were seen in along the Feeder Rd. 2 Sandhill Cranes also flew from Kumpf Marsh over into Tonawanda WMA. They were very vocal, and gave up less than thrilling views, but were still great to see. Joe Fell Buffalo NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Iroquois omission and more 3/17/12
I had forgotten to mention Alec spotted an Osprey in Ringneck Marsh - and also a single Snowy Owl at the airport in Niagara Falls. I headed out to Tifft this evening, and was directed to a Black-crowned Night Heron by a woman who I think works or volunteers at the preserve (I didn't catch her name, but thank you for the 1st of the year bird). Other birds were much the same as have been present over the past week or two - although the blackbirds seemed to be scattering into very small flocks or individuals. After leaving Tifft I decided to head to Beaver Island to see if I could hear any Woodcock, and I was able to catch up with two (and a possible third bird). Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Niagara County Birds 3/15/12
While on the road for work today I made a few detours. I had hoped to get out to Iroquois for the Eurasian Wigeon, but that will have to wait for the weekend. . . Lake Rd - Wilson 5 Killdeer 75+ Ring-billed Gulls - nothing unusual stood out form the pack 1 Horned Lark 6 European Starlings 1 American Robins Wilson Tuscarora SP 19 Canada Geese 2 Mute Swans 2 Mallards 3 Buffleheads 2 Common Goldeneye 2 Red-breasted Mergansers 14 Ring-billed Gulls 1 Northern Flicker 2 Blue Jays 9 American Crows 3 Black-capped Chickadees 13 American Robins 16 European Starlings 3 Song Sparrow 3 Northern Cardinals 2 House Finches Many Red-winged Blackbirds, Common Grackles, and a few Brown-headed Cowbirds on Dickersonville Rd 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk Modern Constructed Wetlands 29 Canada Geese 5 Mallards 4 Northern Shoveler 2 Green-winged Teal 2 Redhead - I have never seen them on such a small body of water 8 Ring-necked Ducks 1 Northern Harrier - nice male bird! 2 Mourning Doves 2 Song Sparrows 6 Red-winged Blackbirds Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Niagara County Birds 3/15/12
While on the road for work today I made a few detours. I had hoped to get out to Iroquois for the Eurasian Wigeon, but that will have to wait for the weekend. . . Lake Rd - Wilson 5 Killdeer 75+ Ring-billed Gulls - nothing unusual stood out form the pack 1 Horned Lark 6 European Starlings 1 American Robins Wilson Tuscarora SP 19 Canada Geese 2 Mute Swans 2 Mallards 3 Buffleheads 2 Common Goldeneye 2 Red-breasted Mergansers 14 Ring-billed Gulls 1 Northern Flicker 2 Blue Jays 9 American Crows 3 Black-capped Chickadees 13 American Robins 16 European Starlings 3 Song Sparrow 3 Northern Cardinals 2 House Finches Many Red-winged Blackbirds, Common Grackles, and a few Brown-headed Cowbirds on Dickersonville Rd 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk Modern Constructed Wetlands 29 Canada Geese 5 Mallards 4 Northern Shoveler 2 Green-winged Teal 2 Redhead - I have never seen them on such a small body of water 8 Ring-necked Ducks 1 Northern Harrier - nice male bird! 2 Mourning Doves 2 Song Sparrows 6 Red-winged Blackbirds Joe Fell Buffalo, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Tifft Nature Preserve 3/10/12
Tifft Nature Preserve, Erie, US-NY Mar 10, 2012 4:15 PM - 6:15 PM Protocol: Traveling 2.0 mile(s) Comments: 34 F mostly sunny 28 species Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 35 Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 3 American Wigeon (Anas americana) 5 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 7 Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) 11 Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) 1 heard from a distance sshortly after I had arrived Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) 5 Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 14 Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 3 Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) 1 Seen on Old Tifft - within 10 seconds was being mobbed by crows Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) 1 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 7 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 30 conservative estimate - most of these birds were mobbing the owl Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 8 White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) 1 Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) 1 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 7 Joe Fell Buffalo NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Tifft Nature Preserve 3/10/12
Tifft Nature Preserve, Erie, US-NY Mar 10, 2012 4:15 PM - 6:15 PM Protocol: Traveling 2.0 mile(s) Comments: 34 F mostly sunny 28 species Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 35 Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 3 American Wigeon (Anas americana) 5 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 7 Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) 11 Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) 1 heard from a distance sshortly after I had arrived Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) 5 Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 14 Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 3 Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) 1 Seen on Old Tifft - within 10 seconds was being mobbed by crows Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) 1 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 7 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 30 conservative estimate - most of these birds were mobbing the owl Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 8 White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) 1 Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) 1 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 7 Joe Fell Buffalo NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Erie an Niagara Counties 3/8/12
While on the road yesterday I made a few quick stops. . . Aqua Lane Park 1:10 pm Canada Goose 2 Mallard 2 Common Merganser 30 (conservative estimate) Great Blue Heron 30 (conservative estimate) Bald Eagle 1 Ring-billed Gull 20 (conservative estimate) Herring Gull 100 (conservative estimate) Glaucous Gull 1 Great Black-backed Gull 1 Beaver Island State Park 1:40 pm Gadwall 1 Bufflehead 24 Common Goldeneye Common Merganser 19 Red-breasted Merganser 1 Great Blue Heron 2 Ring-billed Gull 2 Herring Gull 1 American Robin 3 European Starling 20 - conservative estimate Griffon Park - Niagara Falls 2:30 pm No Night-heron for me, but the Golden-crowned Kinglet was nice to see. . . Mallard 4 Ring-billed Gull 2 Belted Kingfisher 1 Black-capped Chickadee 2 Golden-crowned Kinglet 1 American Robin 1 Red-winged Blackbird 3 Common Grackle 4 NCCC 3:45 pm Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 Ring-billed Gull 1 American Crow 3 -- 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/ --
