[nysbirds-l] Any reports of Ross's Gull seen today?

2017-02-05 Thread John J. Collins
Have there been any sightings of the Ross's Gull in Tupper Lake today? John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net "God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be injured. The earth should not be destroyed." (St. Hildegard of Bingen) "I will sing

[nysbirds-l] Any reports of Ross's Gull seen today?

2017-02-05 Thread John J. Collins
Have there been any sightings of the Ross's Gull in Tupper Lake today? John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net "God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be injured. The earth should not be destroyed." (St. Hildegard of Bingen) "I will sing

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite at Doodletown Rd.

2016-05-10 Thread John J. Collins
Carol Resch and I just spotted a Mississippi Kite flying above the beginning of the Doodletown Rd. (Rockland County) off Route 9W! John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite at Doodletown Rd.

2016-05-10 Thread John J. Collins
Carol Resch and I just spotted a Mississippi Kite flying above the beginning of the Doodletown Rd. (Rockland County) off Route 9W! John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Is the Say's Phoebe still being seen today in Staten Island?

2015-09-29 Thread John J. Collins
Does anyone know if the Say's Phoebe is still being seen today in Staten Island? John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net "God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be injured. The earth should not be destroyed." (St. Hildegard of Bingen) &q

[nysbirds-l] Is the Say's Phoebe still being seen today in Staten Island?

2015-09-29 Thread John J. Collins
Does anyone know if the Say's Phoebe is still being seen today in Staten Island? John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net "God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be injured. The earth should not be destroyed." (St. Hildegard of Bingen) &q

[nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope yes!

2015-07-13 Thread John J. Collins
The previously reported Red Phalarope is still present as of this writing at the blind west of the parking lot at the Roosevelt Nature Center at Jones Beach. A lifer for my friend Carol! John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope yes!

2015-07-13 Thread John J. Collins
The previously reported Red Phalarope is still present as of this writing at the blind west of the parking lot at the Roosevelt Nature Center at Jones Beach. A lifer for my friend Carol! John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Crested Caracara YES

2015-04-12 Thread John J. Collins
The Caracara is being seen right now )3:44 PM) at 2289 SR 208 in Montgomery (a private residence but you can see it clearly from 208). John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Crested Caracara YES

2015-04-12 Thread John J. Collins
The Caracara is being seen right now )3:44 PM) at 2289 SR 208 in Montgomery (a private residence but you can see it clearly from 208). John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird here NOW

2014-12-29 Thread John J. Collins
Present now at W11th & W4th Streets in Manhattan! Yippee! John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Collared Dove at Chelsea Piers, NYC

2014-07-11 Thread John J. Collins
The EURASIAN COLLARED DOVE is still present today at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan. I just saw it in a small picnic area next to kids playground at 23rd St. & 11th Ave. It then flew to sycamores on south side of park. John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Collared Dove at Chelsea Piers, NYC

2014-07-11 Thread John J. Collins
The EURASIAN COLLARED DOVE is still present today at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan. I just saw it in a small picnic area next to kids playground at 23rd St. 11th Ave. It then flew to sycamores on south side of park. John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

RE: [nysbirds-l] Bald eagle sighting?

2014-07-09 Thread John J. Collins
the same day. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net "God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be injured. The earth should not be destroyed." (St. Hildegard of Bingen) "I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God whi

RE: [nysbirds-l] Bald eagle sighting?

2014-07-09 Thread John J. Collins
the same day. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be injured. The earth should not be destroyed. (St. Hildegard of Bingen) I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I live. (Ps. 104

[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt in Staten Island

2014-05-07 Thread John J. Collins
The previously reported Black-necked Stilt is still present at the Goethals Pond in Staten Is. It appeared at 4:10 PM but more toward the back center of the pond and walked east. I'm so glad I saw it as this has been a nemesis bird for me for NYS since I started birding! John J. Collins

[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt in Staten Island

2014-05-07 Thread John J. Collins
The previously reported Black-necked Stilt is still present at the Goethals Pond in Staten Is. It appeared at 4:10 PM but more toward the back center of the pond and walked east. I'm so glad I saw it as this has been a nemesis bird for me for NYS since I started birding! John J. Collins

RE: [nysbirds-l] Crow Shoot scheduled in Greene County

2014-03-18 Thread John J. Collins
to sing” (something you would be hard-pressed to hear a Rook do!!!) and fly away (something nestling Rooks would not be able to do either) to the amazement of the King. See the very nice Wikipedia entry on this subject at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sing_a_Song_of_Sixpence. John J. Collins

RE: [nysbirds-l] Crow Shoot scheduled in Greene County

2014-03-18 Thread John J. Collins
to sing” (something you would be hard-pressed to hear a Rook do!!!) and fly away (something nestling Rooks would not be able to do either) to the amazement of the King. See the very nice Wikipedia entry on this subject at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sing_a_Song_of_Sixpence. John J. Collins

[nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot at Sea Cliff - NO

2013-12-30 Thread John J. Collins
flying about) an and adult BALD EAGLE flew over and circled a bit before flying off. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net "God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be injured. The earth should not be destroyed." (St. Hildegard of Bingen) &q

[nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot at Sea Cliff - NO

2013-12-30 Thread John J. Collins
flying about) an and adult BALD EAGLE flew over and circled a bit before flying off. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be injured. The earth should not be destroyed. (St. Hildegard of Bingen) I will sing

RE: [nysbirds-l] Sparrow ID help needed

2013-10-14 Thread John J. Collins
I vote for Chipping Sparrow in non-breeding plumage - the black eye-line is very strong unlike in Clay-colored giving it dark lores unlike Clay-colored. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net "God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be in

[nysbirds-l] American White Pelican at Montezuma NWR

2013-08-14 Thread John J. Collins
There's an American White Pelican at the Knox-Marsellus Marsh right now at Montezuma NWR. You need a scope to see it. It is standing on the mud on the opposite shore preening itself. John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] American White Pelican at Montezuma NWR

2013-08-14 Thread John J. Collins
There's an American White Pelican at the Knox-Marsellus Marsh right now at Montezuma NWR. You need a scope to see it. It is standing on the mud on the opposite shore preening itself. John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

RE: [nysbirds-l] "Don't cry for me Argentina" 2 - RFI Red-necked Stint

2013-07-02 Thread John J. Collins
So what time should one get there to see the Stint? John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net "God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be injured. The earth should not be destroyed." (St. Hildegard of Bingen) "I will sing to the Lord

RE: [nysbirds-l] Don't cry for me Argentina 2 - RFI Red-necked Stint

2013-07-02 Thread John J. Collins
So what time should one get there to see the Stint? John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be injured. The earth should not be destroyed. (St. Hildegard of Bingen) I will sing to the Lord all my life; I

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite in SI

2013-06-11 Thread John J. Collins
The previously reported MISSISSIPPI KITE is still present this afternoon at the west-unit of the Cemetery of the Resurrection hunting insects by the pond. John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite in SI

2013-06-11 Thread John J. Collins
The previously reported MISSISSIPPI KITE is still present this afternoon at the west-unit of the Cemetery of the Resurrection hunting insects by the pond. John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Longspur YES

2013-04-30 Thread John J. Collins
The SMITH'S LONGSPUR is present right now about 150 ft. north of the three boulders northeast of the parking lot at Shawangunk Grasslands NWR near Wallkill NY. John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Longspur YES

2013-04-30 Thread John J. Collins
The SMITH'S LONGSPUR is present right now about 150 ft. north of the three boulders northeast of the parking lot at Shawangunk Grasslands NWR near Wallkill NY. John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

RE: [nysbirds-l] FW: NNYBirds: Great Gray Owl-Massena

2013-01-27 Thread John J. Collins
I thought Robert Moses State Park was closed? John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net "God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be injured. The earth should not be destroyed." (St. Hildegard of Bingen) "I will sing to the Lord all my li

RE: [nysbirds-l] FW: NNYBirds: Great Gray Owl-Massena

2013-01-27 Thread John J. Collins
I thought Robert Moses State Park was closed? John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be injured. The earth should not be destroyed. (St. Hildegard of Bingen) I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise

RE: [nysbirds-l] Help with ID Thanks

2012-08-09 Thread John J. Collins
I believe this to be a juvenile Foster's Tern already molting into the first basic plumage. See http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/forsters_tern/id for more info about Forster's Tern. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net "God desires that all the world be pure in his

RE: [nysbirds-l] Help with ID Thanks

2012-08-09 Thread John J. Collins
I believe this to be a juvenile Foster's Tern already molting into the first basic plumage. See http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/forsters_tern/id for more info about Forster's Tern. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net God desires that all the world be pure in his sight

[nysbirds-l] Ruff at Jamaica Bay YES!

2012-07-14 Thread John J. Collins
Hooray! I finally got Ruff in N. America (my no. 1 nemeses bird for same). The rufous Ruff is present right now on the north east side of the East Pond as reported yesterday. John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Ruff at Jamaica Bay YES!

2012-07-14 Thread John J. Collins
Hooray! I finally got Ruff in N. America (my no. 1 nemeses bird for same). The rufous Ruff is present right now on the north east side of the East Pond as reported yesterday. John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] FW: [NJBIRDS] Common Chaffinch visitation reminder, Hunterdon County- NO WEEKEND VISITS

2012-01-04 Thread John J. Collins
FYI re the Common Chaffinch currently present in Hunterdon County, NJ. The property owner has graciously opened his yard to visitors BUT that is ONLY DURING THE WEEK - NO WEEKEND VISITORS. See below for further details. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net "God desires tha

[nysbirds-l] FW: [NJBIRDS] Common Chaffinch visitation reminder, Hunterdon County- NO WEEKEND VISITS

2012-01-04 Thread John J. Collins
FYI - re. the Chaffinch being seen currently in Hunterdon County, NJ. The homeowner has gracioiusly allowed visits but specifically states that this be DURING THE WEEK ONLY! NO WEEKEND VISITS! See below for further info. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net "God desires tha

[nysbirds-l] FW: [NJBIRDS] Common Chaffinch visitation reminder, Hunterdon County- NO WEEKEND VISITS

2012-01-04 Thread John J. Collins
FYI re the Common Chaffinch currently present in Hunterdon County, NJ. The property owner has graciously opened his yard to visitors BUT that is ONLY DURING THE WEEK - NO WEEKEND VISITORS. See below for further details. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net God desires that all

RE: [nysbirds-l] Troupial at Roslyn NY...

2011-11-28 Thread John J. Collins
Yes, this is a Troupial (Icterus icterus). It is the national bird of Venezuela and is (as stated by Steve Hilty in his "Birds of Venezuela" - 2nd edition) a commonly kept cage bird prized for its beauty and rich song. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net "God d

RE: [nysbirds-l] Troupial at Roslyn NY...

2011-11-28 Thread John J. Collins
Yes, this is a Troupial (Icterus icterus). It is the national bird of Venezuela and is (as stated by Steve Hilty in his Birds of Venezuela - 2nd edition) a commonly kept cage bird prized for its beauty and rich song. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net God desires that all

RE: [nysbirds-l] Juncos

2011-10-25 Thread John J. Collins
Yes, and quite some time ago at that. My first of the season for New York was at the Ruth Oliva Preserve in East Marion, Long Island on Sept. 17th. Then my first of the season here in New Jersey was on Oct. 6th at Troy Meadows. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net "God de

RE: [nysbirds-l] Juncos

2011-10-25 Thread John J. Collins
Yes, and quite some time ago at that. My first of the season for New York was at the Ruth Oliva Preserve in East Marion, Long Island on Sept. 17th. Then my first of the season here in New Jersey was on Oct. 6th at Troy Meadows. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net God desires

RE: [nysbirds-l] Hooded Crow continues - 6/26/11 - NOT

2011-06-26 Thread John J. Collins
was singing in this habitat as well. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net "God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be injured. The earth should not be destroyed." (Hildegard von Bingen) From: bounce-37740390-3714...@list.c

RE: [nysbirds-l] Hooded Crow continues - 6/26/11 - NOT

2011-06-26 Thread John J. Collins
was singing in this habitat as well. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be injured. The earth should not be destroyed. (Hildegard von Bingen) From: bounce-37740390-3714...@list.cornell.edu

RE: [nysbirds-l] Cannot ID a Bird

2010-09-12 Thread John J. Collins
It's an American Redstart. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ <mailto:jjcb...@verizon.net> jjcb...@verizon.net "God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be injured. The earth should not be destroyed." (Hildegard von Bingen) From: bou

RE: [nysbirds-l] Cannot ID a Bird

2010-09-12 Thread John J. Collins
It's an American Redstart. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ mailto:jjcb...@verizon.net jjcb...@verizon.net God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be injured. The earth should not be destroyed. (Hildegard von Bingen) From: bounce-6285617-3714

RE: [nysbirds-l] off topic/ AviSys

2010-03-16 Thread John J. Collins
? I’ve also never had a problem with that. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ <mailto:jjcb...@verizon.net> jjcb...@verizon.net "God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be injured. The earth should not be destroyed." (Hildegard von Bingen) From

RE: [nysbirds-l] N.J...Barnacle goose

2010-02-11 Thread John J. Collins
I saw it there last Sunday afternoon around 4:00 PM in the usual place in the Raritan River across from the church on River Road. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ <mailto:jjcb...@verizon.net> jjcb...@verizon.net "God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not

RE: [nysbirds-l] N.J...Barnacle goose

2010-02-11 Thread John J. Collins
I saw it there last Sunday afternoon around 4:00 PM in the usual place in the Raritan River across from the church on River Road. John J. Collins Raritan, NJ mailto:jjcb...@verizon.net jjcb...@verizon.net God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should not be injured

RE: [nysbirds-l] Sun, Jan 17 Freeport Pelagic 8-Hour Pelagic

2010-01-15 Thread John J. Collins
Wow. Without these notices I would not know about these trips which I like to know about so I can see great birds in our local area! Please don't chase Paul off this list!! John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net "God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth s

RE: [nysbirds-l] Sun, Jan 17 Freeport Pelagic 8-Hour Pelagic

2010-01-15 Thread John J. Collins
Wow. Without these notices I would not know about these trips which I like to know about so I can see great birds in our local area! Please don't chase Paul off this list!! John J. Collins Raritan, NJ jjcb...@verizon.net God desires that all the world be pure in his sight. The earth should