[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow At Croton Pt.

 Encouraged by Carena Pooth's recent sighting and her directions this afternoon well known artist Lisa O'Gormon and I made the swift trip down to Croton Pt. Park to check in on the Lark Sparrow so often reported recently.  Passing by the "toll booth" at the park office we quickly spotted several

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow At Croton Pt.

 Encouraged by Carena Pooth's recent sighting and her directions this afternoon well known artist Lisa O'Gormon and I made the swift trip down to Croton Pt. Park to check in on the Lark Sparrow so often reported recently.  Passing by the "toll booth" at the park office we quickly spotted several

[nysbirds-l] Osprey in NY

nesting in Highland Falls in 1890 and now we know of five nesting sites within the county. We'll keep looking! Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives

[nysbirds-l] Montgomery Caracara

for those who were not able to get here during the week and were counting on a weekend trip. If any good reports come in we will let all know.Best wishes and GOOD BIRDING, Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information

[nysbirds-l] Montgomery Caracara

for those who were not able to get here during the week and were counting on a weekend trip. If any good reports come in we will let all know.Best wishes and GOOD BIRDING,Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information

[nysbirds-l] gyrfalcon _ _ _ YES!

 hI fOLKS, That outstanding  GYRFALCON is being seen right now on Old Fort Road, Shawangunk Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail

[nysbirds-l] gyrfalcon _ _ _ YES!

hI fOLKS,That outstanding GYRFALCON is being seen right now on Old Fort Road, ShawangunkKen McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive

[nysbirds-l] LALOs in Orange County

he was out there today and he had about a dozen.  Joe Cullen got out there in mid-afternoon and was able to enjoy three of the Longspurs. If the weather stays reabarsonable, NOW is the time to be SLOWLY driving Missionland Road for its' rewards. Good luck and GOOD BIRDING,   Ken McDermott -- NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] LALOs in Orange County

here today and he had about a dozen. Joe Cullen got out there in mid-afternoon and was able to enjoy three of the Longspurs.If the weather stays reabarsonable, NOW is the time to be SLOWLY driving Missionland Road for its' rewards.Good luck and GOOD BIRDING,Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Galeville Nighthawks

hat I have ever had!  Three No. Harriers, three Red-tailed Hawks(one of them very pale in color) and a lovely male American Kestrel, an Eatern Phoebe and a lingering Catbird completed the picture.  A place worth checking out any day of the year. Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Galeville Nighthawks

I stopped by at "Galeville" (now know as the Shawangunk Grasslands NWR) late this afternoon just because I enjoy the peace, solitude and beauty of the place. At 5:10pm a flight of COMMON NIGHTHAWKS passed through and by actual count there was sixteen(16) of them. The biggest number that I have

[nysbirds-l] Ed Treacy

Dear Friends, It is sad to report that the Edgar A. MearnsBird Club's last founding member, Ed Treacy, passed away peacefully on Friday evening 9/5.    Arrangements will be posted when they are known.   Ed was the Region 9 compiler of THE KINGBIRD for at least 10 years back in the 80's.  Ken

[nysbirds-l] Ed Treacy

Dear Friends,It is sad to reportthat theEdgar A. MearnsBird Club's last founding member, Ed Treacy, passed away peacefully on Friday evening 9/5. Arrangements will be posted when they are known. Ed was the Region 9 compiler of THE KINGBIRD for at least 10 years back in the 80's.Ken McDermott --

[nysbirds-l] Fire News

will be reopened.  So be sure to bring your lunch when you're out that way. Best wishes, Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive

[nysbirds-l] Fire News

will be reopened. So be sure to bring your lunch when you're out that way.Best wishes,Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive

[nysbirds-l] RBA today

 From: Ken McDermott Date: Apr 1, 2014 10:52:00 PMSubject: RBA today  Hi Folks, The report of a "Blue Morph Snowy Owl" in Orange County caused quit a stir in birding circles today.  Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and I

[nysbirds-l] Snowy Conditions

t has been a VERY special season! Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Ple

[nysbirds-l] Snowy Conditions

een a VERY special season!Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please s

[nysbirds-l] Snowy continues and when does winter become boring!

tion of female and it was feeding on a recent kill. It sure is winter but it is far from boring! GOOD BIRDING, Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The

[nysbirds-l] Snowy continues and when does winter become boring!

and it was feeding on a recent kill.It sure is winter but it is far from boring!GOOD BIRDING,Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive

[nysbirds-l] Roaming Orange County

-air snatch and then feed atop a telephone pole.  A fun afternoon with gifts found only in winter. Good Birding, Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives

[nysbirds-l] Roaming Orange County

snatch and then feed atop a telephone pole. A fun afternoon with gifts found only in winter.Good Birding,Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives

[nysbirds-l] 3,000 Gulls on the Hudson in Newburgh

HEADS, all drakes.  Today the rewards were an estimated 3,000 assorted gulls of the Greater Black-backed, Herring and Ring-billed variety and a single immature ICELAND GULL of that warm cafe-au-lait color that I love so much. Great things have been found here before and so we keep looking. Good bi

[nysbirds-l] 3,000 Gulls on the Hudson in Newburgh

HEADS, all drakes. Today the rewards were an estimated 3,000 assorted gulls of the Greater Black-backed, Herring and Ring-billed variety and a singleimmature ICELAND GULL of that warm cafe-au-lait color that I love so much.Great things have been found here before and so we keep looking.Good b

[nysbirds-l] REDHEADS

 From: Ken McDermott Date: Jan 7, 2014 8:25:13 PMSubject: REDHEADS   NO, not Lucille Ball!   But at 2:30pm today I stopped by Torches parking lot on the Hudson in Newburgh and 50 yards out I had a small flotilla of 11 Redhead ducks, ALL of them drakes!   That beats my old all-time high count of 6

[nysbirds-l] REDHEADS

From: Ken McDermott <terrei...@verizon.net>Date: Jan 7, 2014 8:25:13 PMSubject: REDHEADSNO, not Lucille Ball! But at 2:30pm today I stopped by Torches parking lot on the Hudson in Newburgh and 50 yards out I had a small flotilla of 11 Redhead ducks, ALL of them drakes! That beatsmy old al

[nysbirds-l] Galeville

o the east.  Later I found the  Geese crowding the Wallkill River along Lippincott Road outside the Village of Wallkill.  Special "THANKS" again to Ralph Tabor, "The Mayor of Galeville", for plowing so that all could get in and enjoy that refuge. Best wishes and GOOD BIRDING, Ken

[nysbirds-l] Galeville

o the east. Later I found the Geesecrowding the Wallkill River along Lippincott Roadoutside the Village of Wallkill. Special "THANKS"againto Ralph Tabor, "The Mayor of Galeville", for plowing so that all could get in and enjoy that refuge.Best wishes and GOOD BIRDING,Ken McDermott -

[nysbirds-l] Galeville late Afternoon

ot;Santa Clause Dave" joined me for a short time.  Ralph and I both felt that there were actually more than eight of the Owls but that was the maximum that we got to vouch for.  It's always beneficial to make a stop here. Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Galeville late Afternoon

Got to "Galeville", now called Shawangunk Grasslands Wildlife Refuge, in Ulster Co. about 3:00pm and IMMEDIATELY had a Short-eared Owl in flight in good light. Over the next 1 3/4 hrs I found EIGHT Short-ears, 4 No. Harriers and 2 Red Tails. The unofficial Mayor, Ralph Tabor, and "Santa Clause

[nysbirds-l] Orange Co. Yellow-headed Blackbird

t's well worth the effort.   Good Birding, Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net

[nysbirds-l] Orange Co. Yellow-headed Blackbird

e and Jeff. John showed up about 3:45pm but the birds had gone silent and not a single one could be found in the trees where there had been thousands. Both John and Rob say they will be there in the morning hoping that the bird can be refound. Best wishes to all who go. It's well worth the effort. Good B

[nysbirds-l] The HUDSON - - - always rewarding!

check it out and if you are not, find a reason to stop by and see what rewards await you. Best wishes and GREAT birding,   Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave

[nysbirds-l] The HUDSON - - - always rewarding!

pby and see what rewards await you.Best wishes and GREAT birding,Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surf

[nysbirds-l] Owling

r of Great-horned Owls were duetting from two houses away.  I hope they have a successful nesting season later in the winter. Any Owl day is a GREAT day! Regards, Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information

[nysbirds-l] Owling

orned Owls were duetting from two houses away. I hope they have a successful nesting season later in the winter.Any Owl day is a GREAT day!Regards,Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Con

[nysbirds-l] Orange Co. Black Dirt

not hit on any shorebirds there other than Killdeer. Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds

[nysbirds-l] Orange Co. Black Dirt

Today Mearns member Steve Schuyler came down from Woodstock and we covered some of the black dirt area to see what was around. He was specifically hoping for Golden Plovers. When we made a pass through Skinners Lane and all the way out through the old Warren Sod Farm we found nothing of interest

[nysbirds-l] Labor Day in the Black Dirt, Orange Co.

kinner Lane we found an even dozen(12) Golden Plovers, 1 Gtr. Yellowlegs, 1 Pectoral Sandpiper, more Killdeer, a handful(6-8) of Bobolink, hundreds of Cowbirds on the wires and a single Grt. Blue Heron. All in all a fun time for a few hours. Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Labor Day in the Black Dirt, Orange Co.

Urged on by Rob Stone's call of a BLACK TERN being seen at the "Camel Farm", Lisa O'Gorman and I made a trip out to it this afternnon. Immediately upon arrival the tern was obvious as it made passes back and form over the small pond. A grand "lifer" for Lisa.We next went the short distance to the

[nysbirds-l] Purple Martins

  Hi John, We have a thriving Purple Martin colony in the Town of Montgomery, Orange Co. and have had for a goodly number of years. Ask and you shall receive!  Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information

[nysbirds-l] OOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPSSSSSSSSS, I was WRONG!

ll, I'm glad that we continue to learn.  It keeps us looking, comparing, talking, studying, reading, learning, laughing and gathering and I hope it never ends. Now I will wipe the egg off my face, pick up my binocs and go looking for the NEXT challenge.  I look forward to meeting you along the way doing

[nysbirds-l] OOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPSSSSSSSSS, I was WRONG!

e to learn. It keeps us looking, comparing, talking, studying, reading, learning, laughing and gathering and I hope it never ends.Now I will wipe the egg off my face, pick up my binocs and go looking for the NEXT challenge. I look forward to meeting you along the way doing the same thing.Best wishes

[nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull remains

.  The location is on the waterfront where the restaurants are located and specifically it is IMMEDIATLY south of the "Torches: restaurant parking lot and "chummed" for from the wooden pier on the river side of the UNICO Christopher Columbus statue.   Good luck and Good Birdin

[nysbirds-l] And AGAIN! (Orange County)

hat it had a metal band on it's left leg and on the right leg there was a blue band with white letters that read   "3HJ". Best wishes and good birding all, Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subs

[nysbirds-l] And AGAIN! (Orange County)

ad a metal band on it's left leg and on the right leg there was a blue band with white letters that read "3HJ".Best wishes and good birding all,Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Con

[nysbirds-l] On the Hudson

, form.  As Curt rightly pointed out it is not every day that you get to find THREE Icelands together! GOOD BIRDING all, Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives

[nysbirds-l] On the Hudson

, form. As Curt rightly pointed out it is not every day that you get to find THREE Icelands together!GOOD BIRDING all,Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives

[nysbirds-l] No. Shrike in Orange Co.

will feel comfortable that wide opened.  Especially when there are multiple Harriers working the trenches.  Today I had four of them! GOOD BIRDING,  Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration

[nysbirds-l] No. Shrike in Orange Co.

comfortable that wide opened. Especially when there are multiple Harriers working the trenches. Today I had four of them!GOOD BIRDING,Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow

of Wheeler Road that is sizeable and can be good also, plus it borders Seminole Ranch. The Birding Route does take you through some excellent wetlands that held high numbers of water birds today. Bob StalnakerLongwood, FL Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basic

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow

The 1st winter Harris's Sparrow in Canastota, NY continues as has been reported on the RBAs and on E-Bird today. Danny Messina and I made the trip up this morning arriving at 10:18am and the target bird, a "lifer" for him, mades it appearance from 10:45am -11:10am. Thanks to Ruth Kuryla, the

[nysbirds-l] Orange Co. sightings

Park lake on Sunday afternoon, outside Montgomery, 2 Ruddy Ducks were joined by 7 Lesser Scaup and 2 Ring-necked Ducks. Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave

[nysbirds-l] Orange Co. sightings

At a home feeder west of Orange Lake, Orange Co., a female COMMON(!) REDPOLL, discovered on Sunday continues as the lone one of her species. She is in company with 12 Pine Siskins, 4 Purple Finch, 6 House Finch, several Amer. Goldfinches and other "usual suspects".On Winding Hills Park lake on

[nysbirds-l] Request from Blue Chip Farm

. We all know just how many wonderful experiences we have had with outstanding sightings. Regards,   Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail

[nysbirds-l] Request from Blue Chip Farm

just how many wonderful experiences we have had with outstanding sightings.Regards,Ken McDermott -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive

[nysbirds-l] Sandhill Cranes - Early Date

 From: "K9_Judge" Date: Mar 19, 2012 9:27:02 PMSubject: [Mearnsbirdclub] Sandhill Cranes - Early DateTo: Mearnsbirdclub@yahoogroups.com   Hi Folks,Today Danny Messina and I went to Oil City Road, Orange County, to look into the posting of Cinnamon Teal on the sightings list by "Darnell & Barb

[nysbirds-l] Sandhill Cranes - Early Date

From: "K9_Judge" Date: Mar 19, 2012 9:27:02 PMSubject: [Mearnsbirdclub] Sandhill Cranes - Early DateTo: Mearnsbirdclub@yahoogroups.com Hi Folks,Today Danny Messina and I went to Oil City Road, Orange County,to look into the posting of Cinnamon Teal on the sightings list by

[nysbirds-l] Black Dirt Area, Orange Co.

 I took a brief tour about the black dirt area and the highlights were;  -    Indiana Road  had 75 Horned Lark and 2 Savannah Sparrows-    The "Camel Farm" outside Johnson hosted   a dozen Green-winged Teal, 8 Mallards,  +/-4000 Canada Geese and 41 Amer. Golden Plovers(getting late) -  

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Shrike

Just saw the discussion on the Jones Beach Shrike and, in line with Shaibal's comment on late season Loggerheads I have records of having Loggerheads at the old "Galeville Airport" in Ulster County. At that time we were allowed to drive on the tarmac and I had many up close observations of

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Shrike

Just saw the discussion on the Jones Beach Shrike and, in line with Shaibal's comment on late season Loggerheads I have records of having Loggerheads at the old Galeville Airport in Ulster County. At that time we were allowed to drive on the tarmac and I had many up close observations of

[nysbirds-l] Bye Bye Brant

Tonight at 7:25pm I saw the first wave of migrating BRANT from the Town of Newburgh as a "wavy" assembly of about 35 birds flew north over the Hudson River. This is the earliest date that I have ever had them moving north in the spring though I have seen them do so over many, many years.

[nysbirds-l] Bye Bye Brant

Tonight at 7:25pm I saw the first wave of migrating BRANT from the Town of Newburgh as a wavy assembly of about 35 birds flew north over the Hudson River. This is the earliest date that I have ever had them moving north in the spring though I have seen them do so over many, many years.

[nysbirds-l] Subscription FRAUD!!!

Dear Fellow Birders, Having just returned from 10 days away and leaving again in the A.M. I was in the midst of catching up with any bills that I had to get paid. One was for my subscription to BIRDERS WORLD. I am receipt of a statement saying that I could continue my subscription at the

[nysbirds-l] Subscription FRAUD!!!

Dear Fellow Birders, Having just returned from 10 days away and leaving again in the A.M. I was in the midst of catching up with any bills that I had to get paid. One was for my subscription to BIRDERS WORLD. I am receipt of a statement saying that I could continue my subscription at the