[nysbirds-l] Fish Watching for Birders

-river-herring-survey/ -- Joseph O'Sullivan -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Fish Watching for Birders

-river-herring-survey/ -- Joseph O'Sullivan -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] American Golden-Plover declines - wind farms?

What paleoclimate study or studies come to the conclusion that the Arctic was 2-4c warmer 8000 years ago? I would like to read those reports. Could you provide a link? On Fri, Oct 23, 2020 at 7:59 PM David Nicosia wrote: > All, > > In Broome Co we have been fortunate to have had a great year

Re: [nysbirds-l] American Golden-Plover declines - wind farms?

What paleoclimate study or studies come to the conclusion that the Arctic was 2-4c warmer 8000 years ago? I would like to read those reports. Could you provide a link? On Fri, Oct 23, 2020 at 7:59 PM David Nicosia wrote: > All, > > In Broome Co we have been fortunate to have had a great year

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird Kissena Corridor In Queens

Right now I am viewing a very cooperative Western Kingbird in Kissena Corridor Park. It is in the eastern section of the park on the north side of the park. It’s viewable from Underhill Road. It’s about a half a block from 164th Street. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird Kissena Corridor In Queens

Right now I am viewing a very cooperative Western Kingbird in Kissena Corridor Park. It is in the eastern section of the park on the north side of the park. It’s viewable from Underhill Road. It’s about a half a block from 164th Street. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Very Active day in Northeastern Queens (70 Species)

, possibly because more people were coming to the park as the weather improved. I walked 7 miles and birded for 6 hours. I will post my list of sightings later today on ebird as I head to Jamaica Bay NWR. -- Joseph O'Sullivan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Very Active day in Northeastern Queens (70 Species)

, possibly because more people were coming to the park as the weather improved. I walked 7 miles and birded for 6 hours. I will post my list of sightings later today on ebird as I head to Jamaica Bay NWR. -- Joseph O'Sullivan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Common Gallinule at Massapequa Lake (Long Island, Nassau County)

back to the reservoir and the waterfowl had spread out more on that pond then they had earlier, particularly the geese. They were still skittish though, and the entire flock of geese flew away after a Cooper's Hawk passed by. -- Joseph O'Sullivan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Common Gallinule at Massapequa Lake (Long Island, Nassau County)

back to the reservoir and the waterfowl had spread out more on that pond then they had earlier, particularly the geese. They were still skittish though, and the entire flock of geese flew away after a Cooper's Hawk passed by. -- Joseph O'Sullivan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Tundra swan at Jamaica Bay NWR -NYC

I just saw a tundra swan on the south part of the East Pond. It’s easily visible from the path. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Tundra swan at Jamaica Bay NWR -NYC

I just saw a tundra swan on the south part of the East Pond. It’s easily visible from the path. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager in Crocheron Park Queens

I saw the western tanager across from the pond in the southeast corner of the park about 30 minutes ago. I also saw a late catbird. I didn’t see the wilson’s warbler but I left since it was getting dark. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager in Crocheron Park Queens

I saw the western tanager across from the pond in the southeast corner of the park about 30 minutes ago. I also saw a late catbird. I didn’t see the wilson’s warbler but I left since it was getting dark. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Pintails at Massapequa Lake

I spent yesterday at the Massapequa Preserve in Nassau County Long Island. The highlight was very large flock of pintail ducks. I counted 18 males in breeding plumage. At the distance they were at I could only positively identify the adult males. Also notable were 5 great blue herons and a late

[nysbirds-l] Pintails at Massapequa Lake

I spent yesterday at the Massapequa Preserve in Nassau County Long Island. The highlight was very large flock of pintail ducks. I counted 18 males in breeding plumage. At the distance they were at I could only positively identify the adult males. Also notable were 5 great blue herons and a late

[nysbirds-l] 3 common mergansers at kissena park queens

I'm currently viewing two males and a female. Also a ring neck duck and a pair of ravens at the park. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] 3 common mergansers at kissena park queens

I'm currently viewing two males and a female. Also a ring neck duck and a pair of ravens at the park. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Tern - swan River

I blame autocorrect. I tried to type "egret" and autocorrect kept changing it. On Friday, April 22, 2016, syschiff wrote: > I'll bite. You never know what these kids are smoking these days, > > - Original Message - From: "Rick" > To:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Tern - swan River

I blame autocorrect. I tried to type "egret" and autocorrect kept changing it. On Friday, April 22, 2016, syschiff wrote: > I'll bite. You never know what these kids are smoking these days, > > - Original Message - From: "Rick" > To: ; > Sent: Friday, April 22, 2016 8:13 PM > Subject:

[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike at Fort Tilden

I spotted a first winter Northern Shrike at the road between the Riis Park Golf Course and Fort Tilden, suoth of the fire house and north of the beach. I saw it last perched in a tree then flying west into Fort Tilden around 5:00 this afternoon. -- Joseph O'Sullivan -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike at Fort Tilden

I spotted a first winter Northern Shrike at the road between the Riis Park Golf Course and Fort Tilden, suoth of the fire house and north of the beach. I saw it last perched in a tree then flying west into Fort Tilden around 5:00 this afternoon. -- Joseph O'Sullivan -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Orange-crowned Warbler at Kissena Park

At Kissena Park in Queens, NYC I spotted an Orange-crowned Warbler and a Hermit Thrush along the dirt path between the velodrome and 164th Street. There was a lot of bird activity, 15 species in 30 minutes, centered on some puddles that the birds were using as a waterhole and some sumac trees.

[nysbirds-l] Orange-crowned Warbler at Kissena Park

At Kissena Park in Queens, NYC I spotted an Orange-crowned Warbler and a Hermit Thrush along the dirt path between the velodrome and 164th Street. There was a lot of bird activity, 15 species in 30 minutes, centered on some puddles that the birds were using as a waterhole and some sumac trees.

Re:[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Teal at the Massapequa Preserve

Oops! thanks for pointing that out. It was a wigeon not a teal. Sorry about that! On Sunday, December 6, 2015, wrote: > Wigeon or Teal? Title says Teal. Body of message says Wigeon. > > > -Original Message----- > From: Joseph O'Sullivan > > To: nysbirds-l > >

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Teal at the Massapequa Preserve

. The Eurasian Wigeon was in a secluded part of the stream accessible only by a spur off the greenbelt trail about halfway between Merrick Road and Sunrise Highway. -- Joseph O'Sullivan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re:[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Teal at the Massapequa Preserve

Oops! thanks for pointing that out. It was a wigeon not a teal. Sorry about that! On Sunday, December 6, 2015, <gochfeld...@aol.com> wrote: > Wigeon or Teal? Title says Teal. Body of message says Wigeon. > > > -Original Message----- > From: Joseph O'Sullivan &l

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Teal at the Massapequa Preserve

. The Eurasian Wigeon was in a secluded part of the stream accessible only by a spur off the greenbelt trail about halfway between Merrick Road and Sunrise Highway. -- Joseph O'Sullivan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

Have the reviewers at ebird accepted it yet? On Friday, August 14, 2015, Mike wrote: > Now we know what was clogging the valve > > Mike > Ridge NY > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 14, 2015, at 2:47 PM, Rob Jett > wrote: > > > Unfortunately, it is legal in several states to possess wild,

[nysbirds-l] Birders needed for a citizen science project

and orientation session 6:00pm May 4th at the NYC Audubon Office. Attendance is not required, but is recommended. RSVP as space is limited. -- Joseph O'Sullivan, Foraging Study Project Manager NYC Audubon 347-827-8163 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Birders needed for a citizen science project

and orientation session 6:00pm May 4th at the NYC Audubon Office. Attendance is not required, but is recommended. RSVP as space is limited. -- Joseph O'Sullivan, Foraging Study Project Manager NYC Audubon 347-827-8163 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Sparrows at Jamaica Bay NWR

, and egrets. I saw a total of 43 species for the trip. The full list is on ebird. I was there from about 9:00 am to 11:00 am and surprisingly I only saw two people on the trails. -- Joseph O'Sullivan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Sparrows at Jamaica Bay NWR

, and egrets. I saw a total of 43 species for the trip. The full list is on ebird. I was there from about 9:00 am to 11:00 am and surprisingly I only saw two people on the trails. -- Joseph O'Sullivan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] The NYC Audubon needs volunteer birders

or at 347-827-8163. If you would like to attend the orientation please RSVP at the same email or phone number. -- Joseph O'Sullivan Foraging Survey Project Coordinator NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] The NYC Audubon needs volunteer birders

or at 347-827-8163. If you would like to attend the orientation please RSVP at the same email or phone number. -- Joseph O'Sullivan Foraging Survey Project Coordinator NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull, Cackling Goose, and Ross Goose at Jamaica Bay NWR

laughed and agreed. -- Joseph O'Sullivan. -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull, Cackling Goose, and Ross Goose at Jamaica Bay NWR

laughed and agreed. -- Joseph O'Sullivan. -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve

, and my initial guess was it was just a victim of the harsh winter. I hope it wasn't killed by someone or their dog. -- Joseph O'Sullivan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve

, and my initial guess was it was just a victim of the harsh winter. I hope it wasn't killed by someone or their dog. -- Joseph O'Sullivan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Fort Tilden, maybe not

of the Peregrine Falcon. I forgot that when the Peregrines were re-introduced a mix of races was used, not just the tundra. The fact that a dark-colored Peregrine is a definite possibility in NYC makes my id uncertain. I'll have to scratch Gyrfalcon off my life list :P -- Joseph O'Sullivan

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon in Fort Tilden NYC - No

. -- Joseph O'Sullivan -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon in Fort Tilden NYC - No

. -- Joseph O'Sullivan -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Fort Tilden, maybe not

of the Peregrine Falcon. I forgot that when the Peregrines were re-introduced a mix of races was used, not just the tundra. The fact that a dark-colored Peregrine is a definite possibility in NYC makes my id uncertain. I'll have to scratch Gyrfalcon off my life list :P -- Joseph O'Sullivan

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon in Fort Tilden Queens NYC

, common eiders and a black scoter. -- Joseph O'Sullivan -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Red-Necked Grebe and Rusty Black Bird at Oakland Lake today.

I spotted both a red-necked grebe, close enough to clearly id without binoculars, and a rusty blackbird at Oakland lake in Queens NYC. Rusty blackbirds seem to be relatively common in northeastern Queens this winter. -- Joseph O'Sullivan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Goshawk and Thrasher at Kissena Park (Queens, NYC)

identified this as a Northern Goshawk. I spent some time at Kissena Corridor Park and the only birds I saw were pigeons, starlings, and house sparrows. -- Joseph O'Sullivan, Project Manager -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Goshawk and Thrasher at Kissena Park (Queens, NYC)

identified this as a Northern Goshawk. I spent some time at Kissena Corridor Park and the only birds I saw were pigeons, starlings, and house sparrows. -- Joseph O'Sullivan, Project Manager -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Rusty Blackbird and Ravens at Kissena Park along with a Red-Headed Woodpecker and a Turkey Vulture

species, and my list can be found on ebird. I didn't have the time to investigate, but a Cesar Castillo and a dog walker reported seeing the red-tailed hawks nesting and a great-horned owl in the park. -- Joseph O'Sullivan, Foraging Survey Project Manager -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Rusty Blackbird and Ravens at Kissena Park along with a Red-Headed Woodpecker and a Turkey Vulture

species, and my list can be found on ebird. I didn't have the time to investigate, but a Cesar Castillo and a dog walker reported seeing the red-tailed hawks nesting and a great-horned owl in the park. -- Joseph O'Sullivan, Foraging Survey Project Manager -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Ravens, Rusty Blackbirds and a Peregrine Falcon at Kissena Park

and I saw a pair of Common Ravens soaring over the center of the park. The rest of the total of twenty species I saw I entered on ebird. -- Joseph O'Sullivan, Foraging Survey Project Manager NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Ravens, Rusty Blackbirds and a Peregrine Falcon at Kissena Park

and I saw a pair of Common Ravens soaring over the center of the park. The rest of the total of twenty species I saw I entered on ebird. -- Joseph O'Sullivan, Foraging Survey Project Manager NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker at Kissena Corridor Park

warbler -- Joseph O'Sullivan, Foraging Survey Project Manager, NYC Audubon -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker at Kissena Corridor Park

warbler -- Joseph O'Sullivan, Foraging Survey Project Manager, NYC Audubon -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Volunteers needed to watch and count herons and egrets

The NYC Audubon is looking for volunteers for the Harbor Herons project. Volunteers will be assigned to a park in the NYC area. Twice a month from May to October a volunteer will visit their park and count wading birds. Volunteers will then submit their bird counts, and the NYC Audubon will

[nysbirds-l] Volunteers needed to watch and count herons and egrets

The NYC Audubon is looking for volunteers for the Harbor Herons project. Volunteers will be assigned to a park in the NYC area. Twice a month from May to October a volunteer will visit their park and count wading birds. Volunteers will then submit their bird counts, and the NYC Audubon will

[nysbirds-l] Harbor Heron volunteers

New York City Audubon along with New Jersey Audubon are looking for volunteers to participate in a heron and egret study. I have volunteered for the past three summers on this project and it is a lot of fun. It is called harbor herons. The object of the study is to find out how the birds are using

[nysbirds-l] Harbor Heron volunteers

New York City Audubon along with New Jersey Audubon are looking for volunteers to participate in a heron and egret study. I have volunteered for the past three summers on this project and it is a lot of fun. It is called harbor herons. The object of the study is to find out how the birds are using

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve, Long Island

I spent the day at the Massapequa Preserve. I saw 53 species, pretty good for a winter's day of birding. There were some early arrivals, like a pair of ospreys, a pair of great egrets, a hermit thrush and some tree sparrows. Somewhat rare according to ebird were three Eurasian wigeons. The most

[nysbirds-l] Today at Kissena Park Queens, NYC: a Common Redpoll, a Rough-legged hawk and a Great Horned Owl.

Today at Kissena Park Queens, NYC I spotted a Common Redpoll, a Rough-legged hawk and a Great Horned Owl in that order. I had a clear view of the adult female Common Redpoll. It was in the brush and small trees at the north-western corner of the pond. The Rough-legged Hawk was spotted after I

[nysbirds-l] Today at Kissena Park Queens, NYC: a Common Redpoll, a Rough-legged hawk and a Great Horned Owl.

Today at Kissena Park Queens, NYC I spotted a Common Redpoll, a Rough-legged hawk and a Great Horned Owl in that order. I had a clear view of the adult female Common Redpoll. It was in the brush and small trees at the north-western corner of the pond. The Rough-legged Hawk was spotted after I

[nysbirds-l] More on Kissena Park

I went to Kissena Park for the first time since Sandy. There are some trees damaged or down, but the park is for the most part OK. The attendance at the park was light. The birds were abundant in number of species (51) and number of each species. It was probably my best day of birding at the park.

[nysbirds-l] More on Kissena Park

I went to Kissena Park for the first time since Sandy. There are some trees damaged or down, but the park is for the most part OK. The attendance at the park was light. The birds were abundant in number of species (51) and number of each species. It was probably my best day of birding at the park.

[nysbirds-l] Active day at the Massapequa Preserve

I spent the day at the Massapequa Preserve walking up the paved walking/biking path and down the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt hiking trail. There were lots of land birds and waterfowl, including some late migrants. In particular there were five species of warblers in a park that usually doesn't have a

[nysbirds-l] American Bittern at the Jamaica Bay NWR

I spotted an American bittern at the West Pond of Jamaica Bay NWR. It was in the salt marshes south of the pond and west of the osprey platform. 24 species Brant 150 Canada Goose 29 Mute Swan 8 American Black Duck 3 Mallard 4 Ruddy Duck 100 Double-crested Cormorant 16 American Bittern 1

[nysbirds-l] American Bittern at the Jamaica Bay NWR

I spotted an American bittern at the West Pond of Jamaica Bay NWR. It was in the salt marshes south of the pond and west of the osprey platform. 24 species Brant 150 Canada Goose 29 Mute Swan 8 American Black Duck 3 Mallard 4 Ruddy Duck 100 Double-crested Cormorant 16 American Bittern 1

[nysbirds-l] Fort Totten Queens

I went to Fort Totten in northeastern Queens NYC for the first time since winter. A lot has changed. In the northeastern section of the park around the old Fort Totten fortifications the grounds have been re-landscaped. Now there are fenced off sections where saplings, shrubs and other plants

[nysbirds-l] Raptors at Kissena Park

Kissena park was active this morning. Most notable was a northern harrier and a broad-winged hawk. I spotted the harrier in the meadow between the velodrome and Kissena Blvd. I spotted the hawk flying over the wooded section of the park between the velodrome and 164th Street. Also notable was a

[nysbirds-l] American White Pelican not seen today at Jamaica Bay NWR and other Queens birds.

I did not see an American white pelican today at Jamaica Bay NWR. I last spotted it at the West Pond on Monday. Other birders saw it Monday and noted it in the parks birdlog. There was a late-season glossy ibis at the West Pond today. Today and Monday there was an unusually high number (~40) of

[nysbirds-l] American White Pelican not seen today at Jamaica Bay NWR and other Queens birds.

I did not see an American white pelican today at Jamaica Bay NWR. I last spotted it at the West Pond on Monday. Other birders saw it Monday and noted it in the parks birdlog. There was a late-season glossy ibis at the West Pond today. Today and Monday there was an unusually high number (~40) of

[nysbirds-l] American White Pelican at Jamaica Bay NWR

I saw an american white pelican at the West Pond in Jamaica Bay NWR, Queens, NYC. It circled the pond several times, landed and as of 3:00 pm today was resting next to some swans near the shoreline by the entrance of the old terrapin trail. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Watchhill Fire Island, Long Island

I went to Watchhill today because this weekend is the last ferry to there of the season. I was hoping to see raptors and late migrants. The highlight for me was a flock of double-crested cormorants so large it took several minutes for it to pass over. Mute Swan 11 Double-crested Cormorant 500+

[nysbirds-l] Watchhill Fire Island, Long Island

I went to Watchhill today because this weekend is the last ferry to there of the season. I was hoping to see raptors and late migrants. The highlight for me was a flock of double-crested cormorants so large it took several minutes for it to pass over. Mute Swan 11 Double-crested Cormorant 500+

[nysbirds-l] Blue-gray gnatcatcher at Kissena Park

In addition to the birds I listed in my previous email was a blue-gray gnatcatcher in the oaks behind the ball field next to the hill in the middle of the park. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Active morning at Kissena Park

There was lots of bird activity at Kissena Park this morning. Three species of vireo, nine species of warbler and five species of sparrow were present. The stand of oaks at the back of the baseball field next to the hill had so many small birds that it was hard to concentrate on any one bird.

[nysbirds-l] Correction Chat and Oriole

The chat and the oriole were seen at the far western end of the pond, not the eastern. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Chat and orchard oriole at Oakland Lake, Queens, NYC

Today I spotted a male yellow-breasted chat and a female orchard oriole at the far eastern end of Oakland Lake at Alley Pond Park. The park goers don't frequent this area because of the muddy and wet trail, but the water and mud is usually only about an inch deep. I had an extended look at the

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-bellied sapsucker in Kissena Park, Queens NYC

A quick walk through Kissena Park netted lots of fledgling robins, a mildly surprising wood thrush and a very surprising yellow-bellied sapsucker. I have seen sapsuckers in Kissena Park twice before, but never at this time of year. It was located in the wooded area in the south-east corner of the

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-bellied sapsucker in Kissena Park, Queens NYC

A quick walk through Kissena Park netted lots of fledgling robins, a mildly surprising wood thrush and a very surprising yellow-bellied sapsucker. I have seen sapsuckers in Kissena Park twice before, but never at this time of year. It was located in the wooded area in the south-east corner of the

[nysbirds-l] A chance to volunteer with the NYC Audubon: Harbor Herons Foraging Survey 2012

I'm forwarding this email I received today from the NYC Audubon. I have participated in the project the last three summers and had a lot of fun. It is watching wading birds in the NYC area to find out where they are feeding. -- Forwarded message -- From: John Rowden Date: Mon,

[nysbirds-l] A chance to volunteer with the NYC Audubon: Harbor Herons Foraging Survey 2012

I'm forwarding this email I received today from the NYC Audubon. I have participated in the project the last three summers and had a lot of fun. It is watching wading birds in the NYC area to find out where they are feeding. -- Forwarded message -- From: John Rowden

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park, Forest Park and Fort Tilden Queens, NYC

Monday at the Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC) in Queens, NYC I spotted a blue-winged teal and a first of the year for me great blue heron at the marsh restoration. There is a new walkway at APEC that leads into the marshes and it should be a good spot for birding. The old walkway was good.

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park, Forest Park and Fort Tilden Queens, NYC

Monday at the Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC) in Queens, NYC I spotted a blue-winged teal and a first of the year for me great blue heron at the marsh restoration. There is a new walkway at APEC that leads into the marshes and it should be a good spot for birding. The old walkway was good.

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian widgeon at Massapequa Preserve and Firsts of Season at Jamaica NWR

I spotted one Eurasian Widgeon at the Massapequa Reservoir (the pond next to the LIRR station) and fourteen American Widgeon at the first pond north of the reservoir, along with first of season Carolina Wren, Northern Cardinal, Great Egret and others. At the Massapequa Reservoir and the two ponds

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian widgeon at Massapequa Preserve and Firsts of Season at Jamaica NWR

I spotted one Eurasian Widgeon at the Massapequa Reservoir (the pond next to the LIRR station) and fourteen American Widgeon at the first pond north of the reservoir, along with first of season Carolina Wren, Northern Cardinal, Great Egret and others. At the Massapequa Reservoir and the two ponds

[nysbirds-l] Follow up to NYC Audubon's Winter Eco-cruise

I forgot to include the two species of duck that were seen, Greater Scaup and Common Goldeneye. I will also note that the list I posted was the list for everyone aboard, about 50 people, and not everyone saw all the species. If anyone saw anything that was or wasn't on the list I posted feel

[nysbirds-l] New York City Audubon Winter Eco-cruise

This past Sunday afternoon the NYC chapter of the Audubon Society sponsored a bird and seal watching cruise in lower New York Harbor. The group on board saw harbor seals and an interesting set of birds with six species of gulls being the highlight. The total list for the group: Brant Canada

[nysbirds-l] Follow up to NYC Audubon's Winter Eco-cruise

I forgot to include the two species of duck that were seen, Greater Scaup and Common Goldeneye. I will also note that the list I posted was the list for everyone aboard, about 50 people, and not everyone saw all the species. If anyone saw anything that was or wasn't on the list I posted feel

[nysbirds-l] American bittern at Jamaica Bay NWR, swallows at Flushing Meadows Park and other Queens sightings

This morning I spotted five swallow species (barn, tree, northern rough-wing, bank and cliff) at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. They were present in large numbers around Meadow Lake and in other parts of the park that I usually don't see them. They were perching on phragmites in such numbers that

[nysbirds-l] American bittern at Jamaica Bay NWR, swallows at Flushing Meadows Park and other Queens sightings

This morning I spotted five swallow species (barn, tree, northern rough-wing, bank and cliff) at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. They were present in large numbers around Meadow Lake and in other parts of the park that I usually don't see them. They were perching on phragmites in such numbers that

[nysbirds-l] Owls in Queens NYC; morning in Kissena Park

While looking out my window of my Fresh Meadows, Queens apartment last night I saw a great-horned owl. I’m not sure where the owl came from. I know from ebird owls are seen fairly regularly at Alley Pond Park, but that park is a few miles away from my apartment. From photos I was shown by another

[nysbirds-l] Owls in Queens NYC; morning in Kissena Park

While looking out my window of my Fresh Meadows, Queens apartment last night I saw a great-horned owl. I’m not sure where the owl came from. I know from ebird owls are seen fairly regularly at Alley Pond Park, but that park is a few miles away from my apartment. From photos I was shown by another

[nysbirds-l] Bluebird at Kissena Park Queens, NYC

I had a good look at a bluebird at Kissena Park this afternoon. It was in the patch of trees between the grassy hill and the phragmities marsh just south of Kissena Lake. As usual there were lots of sparrows at the park. There were also several first of the year species. Mallard 14 Northern

[nysbirds-l] Bluebird at Kissena Park Queens, NYC

I had a good look at a bluebird at Kissena Park this afternoon. It was in the patch of trees between the grassy hill and the phragmities marsh just south of Kissena Lake. As usual there were lots of sparrows at the park. There were also several first of the year species. Mallard 14 Northern

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park, Kissena Park, Flushing Meadow Corona Park and Fort Tilden

At Alley Pond Park in Queens NYC as Sy Schiff noted the kettle ponds were iced over, but Oakland Lake has been ice free. On Wednesday and Thursday There were a variety of ducks, including lesser scaup, ruddy, gadwall, shovelers, black and mallards. Also present were coots and my first of the year

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park, Kissena Park, Flushing Meadow Corona Park and Fort Tilden

At Alley Pond Park in Queens NYC as Sy Schiff noted the kettle ponds were iced over, but Oakland Lake has been ice free. On Wednesday and Thursday There were a variety of ducks, including lesser scaup, ruddy, gadwall, shovelers, black and mallards. Also present were coots and my first of the year

[nysbirds-l] Snow geese at JBNWR

A large flock of snow geese has arrived at the Jamaica Bay NWR. 200+ geese were in the salt marshes west of West Pond at 2:30pm. I entered 200 snow geese into e-bird, and e-bird considers this an unusual sighting, so I'm passing it on. Also at the refuge were a great cormorant and 1+ common

[nysbirds-l] Snow geese at JBNWR

A large flock of snow geese has arrived at the Jamaica Bay NWR. 200+ geese were in the salt marshes west of West Pond at 2:30pm. I entered 200 snow geese into e-bird, and e-bird considers this an unusual sighting, so I'm passing it on. Also at the refuge were a great cormorant and 1+ common