Re: [nysbirds-l] Bad behavior

2012-02-06 Thread Michael Zablocky
about the owls. It's weird already. This is New York City, if it gets to be to much for them they can always leave. To paraphrase George Thouroughgood, "I bird alone!" Michael Zablocky On Feb 6, 2012, at 7:31 PM, Isaac Grant wrote: > Here is my two cents based off of

[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Re: 'photographers' and disturbance

2012-02-06 Thread Michael Zablocky
Well, for me the way out of these annoyances was simple - I stopped chasing rarities. My father was a stamp collector, and I remember how strange and compulsive that 'hobby' became for him. When I began to develop that same weird behavior, I decided it was time for me to cultivate mental

[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Re: 'photographers' and disturbance

2012-02-06 Thread Michael Zablocky
Well, for me the way out of these annoyances was simple - I stopped chasing rarities. My father was a stamp collector, and I remember how strange and compulsive that 'hobby' became for him. When I began to develop that same weird behavior, I decided it was time for me to cultivate mental

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bad behavior

2012-02-06 Thread Michael Zablocky
about the owls. It's weird already. This is New York City, if it gets to be to much for them they can always leave. To paraphrase George Thouroughgood, I bird alone! Michael Zablocky On Feb 6, 2012, at 7:31 PM, Isaac Grant wrote: Here is my two cents based off of over 30 years

[nysbirds-l] American Coots in Greenwood Cemetery, Kings County

2011-10-15 Thread Michael Zablocky
It surprised me to see that the American Coots I saw this afternoon on Sylvan Water were my first Greenwood record in almost fifteen years of birding this spot! I had them at about 2 PM but they were gone about two hours later. Today made me wonder just how rare this species is at Greenwood.

[nysbirds-l] American Coots in Greenwood Cemetery, Kings County

2011-10-15 Thread Michael Zablocky
It surprised me to see that the American Coots I saw this afternoon on Sylvan Water were my first Greenwood record in almost fifteen years of birding this spot! I had them at about 2 PM but they were gone about two hours later. Today made me wonder just how rare this species is at Greenwood.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Hooded Crow - way off topic, but funny

2011-06-22 Thread Michael Zablocky
cGowan/CrowBehavior#5490829932431659490 > > Kevin > > -Original Message- > From: bounce-37733395-3714...@list.cornell.edu > [mailto:bounce-37733395-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Michael > Zablocky > Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 12:02 PM > To: NYSBIRDS-L; eBir

[nysbirds-l] Hooded Crow - way off topic, but funny

2011-06-22 Thread Michael Zablocky
I came across this photo while searching for images of Hooded Crows. I wonder if alcoholism is a trait common to most individuals of this species? http://www.birdphoto.fi/uutiset/C4_%20MVaresvuo_HoodedCrow.jpg Michael S. Zablocky Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Hooded Crow - way off topic, but funny

2011-06-22 Thread Michael Zablocky
/CrowBehavior#5490829932431659490 Kevin -Original Message- From: bounce-37733395-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-37733395-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Michael Zablocky Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 12:02 PM To: NYSBIRDS-L; eBirds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Hooded Crow - way

[nysbirds-l] Greenwood Cemetery, Kings County

2011-04-15 Thread Michael Zablocky
DATE: April 15, 2011 SITE: Greenwood Cemetery LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY Canada Goose Double-crested Cormorant Red-tailed Hawk American Kestrel Rock Pigeon Monk Parakeet Red-bellied Woodpecker Northern Flicker Blue Jay Black-capped Chickadee Red-breasted Nuthatch White-breasted Nuthatch Brown Creeper

[nysbirds-l] Greenwood Cemetery, Kings County

2011-04-15 Thread Michael Zablocky
DATE: April 15, 2011 SITE: Greenwood Cemetery LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY Canada Goose Double-crested Cormorant Red-tailed Hawk American Kestrel Rock Pigeon Monk Parakeet Red-bellied Woodpecker Northern Flicker Blue Jay Black-capped Chickadee Red-breasted Nuthatch White-breasted Nuthatch Brown Creeper

[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park, Kings County

2011-04-14 Thread Michael Zablocky
DATE: April 14, 2011 SITE: Prospect Park LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY The Yellow-throated Warbler was reported early this morning, but I missed it. Canada Goose Mute Swan Mallard Northern Shoveler Hooded Merganser Ruddy Duck Double-crested Cormorant Black-crowned Night-Heron Red-tailed Hawk American

[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park, Kings County

2011-04-14 Thread Michael Zablocky
DATE: April 14, 2011 SITE: Prospect Park LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY The Yellow-throated Warbler was reported early this morning, but I missed it. Canada Goose Mute Swan Mallard Northern Shoveler Hooded Merganser Ruddy Duck Double-crested Cormorant Black-crowned Night-Heron Red-tailed Hawk American

[nysbirds-l] Greenwood Cemetery, Kings County

2011-03-09 Thread Michael Zablocky
SITE: Greenwood Cemetery COUNTY: Kings TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Highlight of the walk was a small flock of Eastern Bluebirds, four drab individuals plus one breeding plumaged male. They were located along Cypress Avenue, directly across from the bronze, winged statue. Mallard Red-tailed Hawk

[nysbirds-l] Greenwood Cemetery, Kings County

2011-03-09 Thread Michael Zablocky
SITE: Greenwood Cemetery COUNTY: Kings TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Highlight of the walk was a small flock of Eastern Bluebirds, four drab individuals plus one breeding plumaged male. They were located along Cypress Avenue, directly across from the bronze, winged statue. Mallard Red-tailed Hawk

Re: [nysbirds-l] It's urgent, please respond

2011-02-18 Thread Michael Zablocky
Gee, ya think? But seriously, thanks for the warning. There are trusting souls who would fall for this. I live with one. I, on the other hand, am not so trusting! Birders, try to keep your feathers from being plucked. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 18, 2011, at 1:48 PM, Nadine Scarpa wrote: >

Re: [nysbirds-l] It's urgent, please respond

2011-02-18 Thread Michael Zablocky
Gee, ya think? But seriously, thanks for the warning. There are trusting souls who would fall for this. I live with one. I, on the other hand, am not so trusting! Birders, try to keep your feathers from being plucked. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 18, 2011, at 1:48 PM, Nadine Scarpa

[nysbirds-l] Greenwood Cemetery Report

2010-10-18 Thread Michael Zablocky
DATE:October 18, 2010 TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM SITE: Greenwood Cemetery COUNTY: Kings Mallard Double-crested Cormorant Sharp-shinned Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Ring-billed Gull Rock Pigeon Mourning Dove Monk Parakeet Red-bellied Woodpecker Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Eastern Phoebe Blue Jay American Crow

[nysbirds-l] Greenwood Cemetery Report

2010-10-18 Thread Michael Zablocky
DATE:October 18, 2010 TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM SITE: Greenwood Cemetery COUNTY: Kings Mallard Double-crested Cormorant Sharp-shinned Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Ring-billed Gull Rock Pigeon Mourning Dove Monk Parakeet Red-bellied Woodpecker Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Eastern Phoebe Blue Jay American Crow

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Mew Gull still present

2010-01-12 Thread Michael Zablocky
The Mew Gull was present at its usual location at the bottom of the Belt Parkway overpass at 17th Avenue http://tinyurl.com/yhsfdee. I watched the bird from about 12:00 noon to 12:30. The gull was still there when I left. Michael S. Zablocky Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: