[nysbirds-l] Virginia Rail at Abingdon Square, W. Village, Manhattan

2019-09-29 Thread Todd Olson
. https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60202791 Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Virginia Rail at Abingdon Square, W. Village, Manhattan

2019-09-29 Thread Todd Olson
. https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60202791 Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Bronx Zoo Summer Tanager

2019-05-06 Thread Todd Olson
Center - outdoor Rhinoceros exhibit. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Bronx Zoo Summer Tanager

2019-05-06 Thread Todd Olson
Center - outdoor Rhinoceros exhibit. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC 3/25-28 (Eve. Grosbeak, expected migrants, etc.)

2019-03-29 Thread Todd Olson
Thanks h Todd Olson, Greater NYC On Fri, Mar 29, 2019, 10:30 AM Thomas Fiore wrote: > [mainly] Mon.-Thursday, 25 to 28 March, 2019 - Manhattan (& elsewhere in > N.Y. County), N.Y. City > > The male EVENING Grosbeak of Riverside Park’s sanctuary area (between > about the lat

Re: [nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC 3/25-28 (Eve. Grosbeak, expected migrants, etc.)

2019-03-29 Thread Todd Olson
Thanks h Todd Olson, Greater NYC On Fri, Mar 29, 2019, 10:30 AM Thomas Fiore wrote: > [mainly] Mon.-Thursday, 25 to 28 March, 2019 - Manhattan (& elsewhere in > N.Y. County), N.Y. City > > The male EVENING Grosbeak of Riverside Park’s sanctuary area (between > about the lat

[nysbirds-l] Ovenbird continuing at Bronx Zoo

2019-02-17 Thread Todd Olson
at Northern Ponds waterfowl exhibit (some singing birds today), and foraging Winter Wren showed well by Snow Leopards. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Ovenbird continuing at Bronx Zoo

2019-02-17 Thread Todd Olson
at Northern Ponds waterfowl exhibit (some singing birds today), and foraging Winter Wren showed well by Snow Leopards. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Ovenbird at Bronx Zoo

2019-02-15 Thread Todd Olson
/view/checklist/S52718601 Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Ovenbird at Bronx Zoo

2019-02-15 Thread Todd Olson
/view/checklist/S52718601 Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Black Swan

2018-09-06 Thread Todd Olson
This discussion prompted me to dig. I had a Black Swan at JBWR on 7/18/93. A write-in on the printed refuge checklist with notation, "escapee". Todd Olson, Greater NYC On Sep 6, 2018 8:32 AM, "Shaibal Mitra" wrote: Hi Jim and all, I have three records of Black Swan at

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Black Swan

2018-09-06 Thread Todd Olson
This discussion prompted me to dig. I had a Black Swan at JBWR on 7/18/93. A write-in on the printed refuge checklist with notation, "escapee". Todd Olson, Greater NYC On Sep 6, 2018 8:32 AM, "Shaibal Mitra" wrote: Hi Jim and all, I have three records of Black Swan at

[nysbirds-l] Tundra Swan movement detected in the Bronx

2018-02-26 Thread Todd Olson
A flyover flock of 6 Tundra Swan seen this morning high over Bronx Zoo. W bound flight. I credit this listserv for inspiring me to look up in hopes of this occurrence. eBird checklist here: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S43203339 -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Tundra Swan movement detected in the Bronx

2018-02-26 Thread Todd Olson
A flyover flock of 6 Tundra Swan seen this morning high over Bronx Zoo. W bound flight. I credit this listserv for inspiring me to look up in hopes of this occurrence. eBird checklist here: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S43203339 -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Bronx Zoo Kentucky Warbler

2017-04-18 Thread Todd Olson
record shot of the KeWa. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- 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] Bronx Zoo Kentucky Warbler

2017-04-18 Thread Todd Olson
record shot of the KeWa. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- 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] Lower Manhattan, also Bronx (Zoo) late winter notes

2017-02-28 Thread Todd Olson
ver near the Fordham Road entrance. Curiously the Zoo's conifer patches are devoid of Red-breasted Nuthatch which birders have been reliably finding just across Fordham Road in the New York Botanical Garden. Todd Olson, greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.

[nysbirds-l] Lower Manhattan, also Bronx (Zoo) late winter notes

2017-02-28 Thread Todd Olson
ver near the Fordham Road entrance. Curiously the Zoo's conifer patches are devoid of Red-breasted Nuthatch which birders have been reliably finding just across Fordham Road in the New York Botanical Garden. Todd Olson, greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.

[nysbirds-l] Reconfirming Cackling Goose at Bronx Zoo - Photographed

2016-11-07 Thread Todd Olson
East Fordham Road while looking in onto Zoo grounds about 30 meters East of the Zoo's Fordham Road entrance. Best, Todd Olson -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Reconfirming Cackling Goose at Bronx Zoo - Photographed

2016-11-07 Thread Todd Olson
East Fordham Road while looking in onto Zoo grounds about 30 meters East of the Zoo's Fordham Road entrance. Best, Todd Olson -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Cackling Goose Bronx River/Bronx Zoo

2016-11-07 Thread Todd Olson
A single Cackling Goose has joined flock of 30+/- Canada Geese on the upper section of Bronx River where it enters Zoo at East Fordham Road. Not an exhibit bird from Zoo collection so far as I know ( I'll be checking w/Orn collection curators and report back if otherwise) Todd Olson, Greater NYC

[nysbirds-l] Cackling Goose Bronx River/Bronx Zoo

2016-11-07 Thread Todd Olson
A single Cackling Goose has joined flock of 30+/- Canada Geese on the upper section of Bronx River where it enters Zoo at East Fordham Road. Not an exhibit bird from Zoo collection so far as I know ( I'll be checking w/Orn collection curators and report back if otherwise) Todd Olson, Greater NYC

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite, Bronx Zoo

2016-09-21 Thread Todd Olson
Just saw Mississippi Kite at Bronx Zoo's ParkingLot A, Westbound. Pointed wings, smooth dusky coloration and upper wing with pale ashy trailing edge. Gobsmacked. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Hooded Warbler, Bronx Zoo

2016-09-01 Thread Todd Olson
exhibit. Otherwise relatively few migrants of note. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- 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] Hooded Warbler, Bronx Zoo

2016-09-01 Thread Todd Olson
exhibit. Otherwise relatively few migrants of note. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- 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] Melanistic Kestrel, W Village - Lower Manhattan

2016-07-02 Thread Todd Olson
but until today not paying very close attention to individuals. This sighting about 2 blocks in from Hudson River Park at Bethune Street. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Melanistic Kestrel, W Village - Lower Manhattan

2016-07-02 Thread Todd Olson
but until today not paying very close attention to individuals. This sighting about 2 blocks in from Hudson River Park at Bethune Street. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, W Village: White-crowned Sparrow

2016-05-13 Thread Todd Olson
Nicely marked adult White-crowned Sparrow presently showing at Jane Street Garden, 8th Ave and Jane Street in Manhattan's West Village. Foraging on abundant elm seed drop. A pocket park surprise Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, W Village: White-crowned Sparrow

2016-05-13 Thread Todd Olson
Nicely marked adult White-crowned Sparrow presently showing at Jane Street Garden, 8th Ave and Jane Street in Manhattan's West Village. Foraging on abundant elm seed drop. A pocket park surprise Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Bronx: Sandhill Crane flyover

2016-05-09 Thread Todd Olson
the outstreched neck and legs, and for a nanosecond guessed maybe Glossy Ibis. Happily the bird continued West towards my stationary position allowing the finer details of form and shape to be seen. In view for about a full minute. Unexpected treat for a lunchtime skywatch! Todd Olson, Greater NYC

[nysbirds-l] Bronx: Sandhill Crane flyover

2016-05-09 Thread Todd Olson
the outstreched neck and legs, and for a nanosecond guessed maybe Glossy Ibis. Happily the bird continued West towards my stationary position allowing the finer details of form and shape to be seen. In view for about a full minute. Unexpected treat for a lunchtime skywatch! Todd Olson, Greater NYC

[nysbirds-l] Rusty Blackbirds (and other expected early arrivals) Bronx Zoo

2016-04-14 Thread Todd Olson
on Wednesdays, and the Mitsubishi River Walk also public access (outside admission gates) via the Bronx River parking lot. Membership to Wildlife Conservation Society confers free admission every day. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Bronx Zoo: Wilson's Warbler, Rusty Blackbirds

2016-01-20 Thread Todd Olson
between Bison and Fountain Circle parking lot. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- 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] Bronx Zoo: Wilson's Warbler, Rusty Blackbirds

2016-01-20 Thread Todd Olson
between Bison and Fountain Circle parking lot. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- 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] Wilson's Warbler, Bronx Zoo

2016-01-08 Thread Todd Olson
Presumably same individual seen week prior to Bronx/W'chester CBC? Foraging in dense bamboo by camel pen by Asia Gate entry. Almost mistook call for Winter Wren... Similar note, but delivered singly. Well marked bright male, though black crown somewhat reduced. Todd Olson, Greater NYC

[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Warbler, Bronx Zoo

2016-01-08 Thread Todd Olson
Presumably same individual seen week prior to Bronx/W'chester CBC? Foraging in dense bamboo by camel pen by Asia Gate entry. Almost mistook call for Winter Wren... Similar note, but delivered singly. Well marked bright male, though black crown somewhat reduced. Todd Olson, Greater NYC

[nysbirds-l] Bronx Zoo: Wilson's Warbler

2015-12-15 Thread Todd Olson
There's currently a male Wilson's Warbler flitting between bamboo clumps near the (closed for season) monorail entry at Wild Asia Plaza. Active and calling. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Bronx Zoo: Wilson's Warbler

2015-12-15 Thread Todd Olson
There's currently a male Wilson's Warbler flitting between bamboo clumps near the (closed for season) monorail entry at Wild Asia Plaza. Active and calling. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Yes: Painted Bunting, Prospect Pk, Kings Co. Dec 12th, 8:30 a.m.

2015-12-12 Thread Todd Olson
Painted Bunting continues in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. This morning at 8:30 in a roped off weedy patch between East Drive and LeFrak Ctr green-roof. Stake out with dozen+ lookers on. Skulky but seemingly unperturbed by observers who were quiet and respectful of landscape boundries. Todd Olson

[nysbirds-l] Yes: Painted Bunting, Prospect Pk, Kings Co. Dec 12th, 8:30 a.m.

2015-12-12 Thread Todd Olson
Painted Bunting continues in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. This morning at 8:30 in a roped off weedy patch between East Drive and LeFrak Ctr green-roof. Stake out with dozen+ lookers on. Skulky but seemingly unperturbed by observers who were quiet and respectful of landscape boundries. Todd Olson

[nysbirds-l] Bronx Zoo: Pine Siskin, Rusty Blackbird, Gray Catbird, Baltimore Oriole

2015-12-08 Thread Todd Olson
came in the form of a Baltimore Oriole (female/immature) - a flyover that landed briefly in bare tree crown - also near Zoo Center. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Bronx Zoo: Pine Siskin, Rusty Blackbird, Gray Catbird, Baltimore Oriole

2015-12-08 Thread Todd Olson
came in the form of a Baltimore Oriole (female/immature) - a flyover that landed briefly in bare tree crown - also near Zoo Center. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Bronx County: Mourning Warbler (Bx Zoo nr CGC Bldg)

2015-05-18 Thread Todd Olson
A Mourning Warbler was present this afternoon May 18th at the Bronx Zoo, singing from green brushy tangle between the Aitkin Seabird Aviary and the Center for Global Conservation (CGC) building. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Bronx County: Mourning Warbler (Bx Zoo nr CGC Bldg)

2015-05-18 Thread Todd Olson
A Mourning Warbler was present this afternoon May 18th at the Bronx Zoo, singing from green brushy tangle between the Aitkin Seabird Aviary and the Center for Global Conservation (CGC) building. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Announcement: May 9th ~ Bronx Zoo Birdathon

2015-04-12 Thread Todd Olson
. Additionally, the Bronx Zoo Animal Hospital receives, treats and rehabilitates injured wild birds from the region. Thanks for your interest! Todd Olson, Greater NYC Operations Manager Wildlife Conservation Society, Global Conservation Program Office Email: tolson [at] wcs [dot] org NYSBirds

[nysbirds-l] Announcement: May 9th ~ Bronx Zoo Birdathon

2015-04-12 Thread Todd Olson
. Additionally, the Bronx Zoo Animal Hospital receives, treats and rehabilitates injured wild birds from the region. Thanks for your interest! Todd Olson, Greater NYC Operations Manager Wildlife Conservation Society, Global Conservation Program Office Email: tolson [at] wcs [dot] org tol...@wcs.org

[nysbirds-l] Additional observations of the overwintering Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Bronx NY

2015-03-14 Thread Todd Olson
yet posted *publicly* on eBird, presumably awaiting a reviewer's follow-up? In any event, I am glad she has survived. No mean feat! Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Overwintering Bronx Rose-breasted Grosbeak

2015-03-14 Thread Todd Olson
20th, I saw the bird again at the zoo. eBird checklist here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S21986073 . Neither that nor the 12/18/14 sighting from Bx/Wchester CBC has posted *publicly* - presumably awaiting a reviewer's query. Glad she's survived! Todd Olson, Greater NYC

[nysbirds-l] Additional observations of the overwintering Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Bronx NY

2015-03-14 Thread Todd Olson
yet posted *publicly* on eBird, presumably awaiting a reviewer's follow-up? In any event, I am glad she has survived. No mean feat! Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird YES - Jane and Washington

2015-01-04 Thread Todd Olson
Yes: Couch's Kingbird... Jan 4th, 11:15 a.m... Seen momentarily on roofline vine arbor, Jane and Washington Streets, W Village. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird YES - Jane and Washington

2015-01-04 Thread Todd Olson
Yes: Couch's Kingbird... Jan 4th, 11:15 a.m... Seen momentarily on roofline vine arbor, Jane and Washington Streets, W Village. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Yes, Couch's kingbird. Bleecker St nr 11th St, Jan 3rd , 12;18 p.m.

2015-01-03 Thread Todd Olson
Huddled on fire escape close to building. Top fire escape balcony above storefront opposite playground/park divide Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Yes, Couch's kingbird. Bleecker St nr 11th St, Jan 3rd , 12;18 p.m.

2015-01-03 Thread Todd Olson
Huddled on fire escape close to building. Top fire escape balcony above storefront opposite playground/park divide Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com