Re: [nysbirds-l] Cassins/Couches survival chances?

2015-01-08 Thread Peter Colen
Good discussion, Here is a Dusky-capped Flycatcher eating fruit/vegetables in the warm climate of El Salvador, but I also suspect the 2 kingbirds could use some good bugs in this weather. Perhaps it would be good too make an arrangement with a rehabber in case of emergency. Birds get sick fast.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cassins/Couches survival chances?

2015-01-08 Thread Peter Colen
Good discussion, Here is a Dusky-capped Flycatcher eating fruit/vegetables in the warm climate of El Salvador, but I also suspect the 2 kingbirds could use some good bugs in this weather. Perhaps it would be good too make an arrangement with a rehabber in case of emergency. Birds get sick fast.

[nysbirds-l] Black skimmers..

2014-10-09 Thread Peter Colen
250 + skimmers roosting at Coney Island. Rob has told me about this for 2 years. Wonderful birds. Sent by mobile device -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Black skimmers..

2014-10-09 Thread Peter Colen
250 + skimmers roosting at Coney Island. Rob has told me about this for 2 years. Wonderful birds. Sent by mobile device -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Shorebird update

2014-07-25 Thread Peter Colen
People are destroying the horseshoe crab population. The fishermen and the medical industry are taking them. The medical industry takes a portion of their blood and uses it in bio-med testing. They put them back after but no one knows how they do in their weakened state. It's out of hand. No one

[nysbirds-l] Hawk migration,

2014-04-29 Thread Peter Colen
out every so often. Mimi first saw a Piping Plover that turned into a mating sequence. We saw a group of Turkey Vultures and I noticed that one was a Bald Eagle juvenile, seemingly just flying with them. It looked like it was playing with one in a non-agressive way. Cheers, Peter Colen

[nysbirds-l] Hawk migration,

2014-04-29 Thread Peter Colen
out every so often. Mimi first saw a Piping Plover that turned into a mating sequence. We saw a group of Turkey Vultures and I noticed that one was a Bald Eagle juvenile, seemingly just flying with them. It looked like it was playing with one in a non-agressive way. Cheers, Peter Colen

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle Hempstead lake

2014-01-12 Thread Peter Colen
Saw 1 of 3 eagles With Brant and Ming. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 12, 2014, at 2:10 PM, pmaxp wrote: > > For those interested in seeing this bird, it is currently with a flock of > several hundred Canadas in the eastern most field on the south side of > Daniel's Lane in > Sagaponack. >

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle Hempstead lake

2014-01-12 Thread Peter Colen
Saw 1 of 3 eagles With Brant and Ming. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 12, 2014, at 2:10 PM, pmaxp pm...@well.com wrote: For those interested in seeing this bird, it is currently with a flock of several hundred Canadas in the eastern most field on the south side of Daniel's Lane in

[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owl on runway almost gets walked on.

2013-12-09 Thread Peter Colen
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/Snowy-Owl-on-Runway/i-brpH4tJ -- petercolenphotography.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owl on runway almost gets walked on.

2013-12-09 Thread Peter Colen
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/Snowy-Owl-on-Runway/i-brpH4tJ -- petercolenphotography.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Pics from Coney Island yesterday, Snow Bunting, WW Scoter etc..

2013-11-24 Thread Peter Colen
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/Coney-IslandCreek20131123 Great day at Coney Island. Incredible amount of gull activity everywhere one looked. -- petercolenphotography.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Birds from Calvert Vox Park and Coney Island..

2013-11-09 Thread Peter Colen
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/ConeyIslandDrierOffermanNov820 These pics are from friday. The most surprising thing I saw was a Northern Harrier flying low over the waves past Breezy Point heading west, quite far from any shore. It was heading into a strong NW wind. What a bird. Peter

[nysbirds-l] Kestrel vs peregrine. Marine Park Birds.

2013-10-29 Thread Peter Colen
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/MarineParkOct28292013/i-V59cKSh Hello Fellow Birders, Yesterday and today at Marine Park. Not labeled but will be by tomorrow. Cheers, Peter Colen -- petercolenphotography.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Kestrel vs peregrine. Marine Park Birds.

2013-10-29 Thread Peter Colen
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/MarineParkOct28292013/i-V59cKSh Hello Fellow Birders, Yesterday and today at Marine Park. Not labeled but will be by tomorrow. Cheers, Peter Colen -- petercolenphotography.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Yesterday the 25th at Floyd..

2013-10-25 Thread Peter Colen
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/Floyd-BennettOct242013/i-KQcbkfZ I wanted to post these before it's really only news. Floyd was busy with sparrows and raptors including a Lincoln's. Also yellow-rumps and a few palms. -- petercolenphotography.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Yesterday the 25th at Floyd..

2013-10-25 Thread Peter Colen
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/Floyd-BennettOct242013/i-KQcbkfZ I wanted to post these before it's really only news. Floyd was busy with sparrows and raptors including a Lincoln's. Also yellow-rumps and a few palms. -- petercolenphotography.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Nelson's and other birds from Marine Park 10/5/2013

2013-10-06 Thread Peter Colen
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/WinterWrens/MarinePark20131005/32330736_4VkNL4#!i=2814016130=Qh6q9h8 Hello fellow birders, Had a great day birding at Marine Park with 11 species of Sparrows. A group effort with Kier Randall, Jerry Layton, Peter Dorosh, Heydi Lopes, Rob Jett and Tom Preston.

[nysbirds-l] Nelson's and other birds from Marine Park 10/5/2013

2013-10-06 Thread Peter Colen
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/WinterWrens/MarinePark20131005/32330736_4VkNL4#!i=2814016130k=Qh6q9h8 Hello fellow birders, Had a great day birding at Marine Park with 11 species of Sparrows. A group effort with Kier Randall, Jerry Layton, Peter Dorosh, Heydi Lopes, Rob Jett and Tom

[nysbirds-l] Marine Park_Cattle Egret plus..

2013-06-30 Thread Peter Colen
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/WinterWrens/MarinePark20130629/30260493_jGF4Dv#!i=2605076316=mJq7CZ3 Poor start but sometimes it pays to stay. Peter Colen Marine Park Brooklyn NY -- petercolenphotography.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Marine Park, a timeline..

2013-06-23 Thread Peter Colen
of the series 24 with Keifer Sutherland. Minute for minute birds live with more drama. Peter Colen Marine Park Brooklyn, NY -- petercolenphotography.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Marine Park, a timeline..

2013-06-23 Thread Peter Colen
of the series 24 with Keifer Sutherland. Minute for minute birds live with more drama. Peter Colen Marine Park Brooklyn, NY -- petercolenphotography.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Birds..

2013-05-30 Thread Peter Colen
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/WinterWrens/ProspectPark20130530/29715448_Pfcg6C#!i=2544787527=fWZtdNh A great day with flycatchers and a grand finale; a cuckoo. Peter Colen Prospect Park Brooklyn, NY -- petercolenphotography.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Birds..

2013-05-30 Thread Peter Colen
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/WinterWrens/ProspectPark20130530/29715448_Pfcg6C#!i=2544787527k=fWZtdNh A great day with flycatchers and a grand finale; a cuckoo. Peter Colen Prospect Park Brooklyn, NY -- petercolenphotography.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Doodletown Saturday May 19th..

2013-05-19 Thread Peter Colen
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/WinterWrens/Doodletown/29503536_vTBqFT#!i=2521318066=DsvPtsL I spent the day with a very hospitable Queens County Bird Club at Doodletown and nearby areas; some great birds. Peter Colen -- petercolenphotography.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Doodletown Saturday May 19th..

2013-05-19 Thread Peter Colen
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/WinterWrens/Doodletown/29503536_vTBqFT#!i=2521318066k=DsvPtsL I spent the day with a very hospitable Queens County Bird Club at Doodletown and nearby areas; some great birds. Peter Colen -- petercolenphotography.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Birds..

2013-05-13 Thread Peter Colen
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/WinterWrens/ProspectPark20130513/29409084_t3qx2q#!i=2510620811=3DFxT7P Some of the birds seen in Prospect Park today.. Peter Colen Prospect Park Brooklyn NY -- petercolenphotography.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Birds..

2013-05-13 Thread Peter Colen
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/WinterWrens/ProspectPark20130513/29409084_t3qx2q#!i=2510620811k=3DFxT7P Some of the birds seen in Prospect Park today.. Peter Colen Prospect Park Brooklyn NY -- petercolenphotography.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] C.P. Migrants + early Yellowthroat

2013-04-10 Thread Peter Colen
were called and they came, in back and front of Lookout Mt. The kids were still up on Lookout Hill yelling and making themselves obvious. They were busted. Not sure what happened to them next. There is quite a large police presence now in Prospect Park which is noticeable. I am very glad. Peter

Re: [nysbirds-l] C.P. Migrants + early Yellowthroat

2013-04-10 Thread Peter Colen
were called and they came, in back and front of Lookout Mt. The kids were still up on Lookout Hill yelling and making themselves obvious. They were busted. Not sure what happened to them next. There is quite a large police presence now in Prospect Park which is noticeable. I am very glad. Peter

Re: [nysbirds-l] White or Albino Hawk near Hudson

2013-03-29 Thread Peter Colen
Meadowgreens? On Mar 29, 2013 10:21 PM, "Elizabeth D Poole" wrote: > Location? I examined the aerial photos of Columbia County from one end of > Route 9H to the other and couldn't find a golf course. Which golf course? > Specific address? What kind of fence? > > > > -Original Message- >

Re: [nysbirds-l] White or Albino Hawk near Hudson

2013-03-29 Thread Peter Colen
Meadowgreens? On Mar 29, 2013 10:21 PM, Elizabeth D Poole acupres...@aol.com wrote: Location? I examined the aerial photos of Columbia County from one end of Route 9H to the other and couldn't find a golf course. Which golf course? Specific address? What kind of fence? -Original

[nysbirds-l] Raven Molt and a few other birds at Greenwood Cemetery..

2013-03-23 Thread Peter Colen
Woodcock that did not want it's picture taken. 5 Eastern Phoebes Did not find the Meadowlark. Peter Colen Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn NY -- petercolenphotography.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Raven Molt and a few other birds at Greenwood Cemetery..

2013-03-23 Thread Peter Colen
Woodcock that did not want it's picture taken. 5 Eastern Phoebes Did not find the Meadowlark. Peter Colen Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn NY -- petercolenphotography.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Turkey Vultures

2013-03-18 Thread Peter Colen
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/WinterWrens/South-Florida-1/27594871_f4hHTW#!i=2326570297=wrdBPXj I just came back from the Miami-Dade area in Florida. It was rare not to see Turkey Vultures in the sky at any time during the day. I was told that hundreds of them collected over the entrance

Re: [nysbirds-l] Turkey Vultures

2013-03-18 Thread Peter Colen
http://www.petercolenphotography.com/WinterWrens/South-Florida-1/27594871_f4hHTW#!i=2326570297k=wrdBPXj I just came back from the Miami-Dade area in Florida. It was rare not to see Turkey Vultures in the sky at any time during the day. I was told that hundreds of them collected over the entrance