[nysbirds-l] Yellow headed blackbird at Croton point

Found this am by Stu L. Showing well now on grass just past entrance at foot of landfill Sent from my iPhone -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") NYSbirds-L List Info: NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsWELCOME_DOT_htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] MacGillivrays Warbler, W. 231 St., Bronx NYC Thursday 12/28

 Tom thanks for all the updates. This bird really shows the importance of helping out on a Christmas Bird Count. I am not a Bronx birder but since a “stakeout location” was added to ebird for it in a mixed commercial/residential street in Riverdale it seems quite likely that but for the CBC

[nysbirds-l] Westchester Red Headed Woodpecker bonanza. A few questions

There have been (at least) four RHWP in Westchester over the past two weeks — a pair staying now more than two weeks at croton point by model airplane field, one at least through yesterday for about a week at Marshlands, and one seen today Blue Mountain Reservation (Peekskill). All four are

[nysbirds-l] Wheatear Continues

Croton Point Park same location gully by east side landfill path refound by John Sarles Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] N. Wheatear CPP

I located a Northern Wheatear along the east side landfill path at Croton Point Park around 10 this am. Was w pipits so unfortunately I did not immediately ID until pics were posted (on Ebird) and others did. Stay on main paths if you try. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone --

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park American Golden plover

Found last evening by K. Moon and refound this am continues on swimming beach by wrack line just east of a red pole in water. Seen best behind metal fence on west side of beach or standing along sea wall. Despite large puddles from rains have not seen any other shorebirds as of 9 am L.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Northern Wheatear at Croton Point Landfill Westchester NY

I did two passes over landfill and along western edge w Kyle B, the second w a group. No luck w Wheatear but good looks at the Uppie Kyle picked out flying by. Nine raptor species including all three falcons and red shoulder, a bit surprisingly no broadwing. Also, still very strong bobolink

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] White-winged Tern @ Nickerson Beach Long Island, Nassau County.

I just saw an ebird post that a single use one day pass to park at this Nassau County Park (for non-Nassau County residents) is $37 after 9 am (seriously), but free before then. I have no idea if that is accurate or the cost for Nassau County residents, but be guided accordingly L.

[nysbirds-l] Cross listing. MISSISSIPPI KITE at Croton point park

seen and photographed (well done Michelle) heading east out of CPP at around 2 pm. Not refound to my knowledge (certainly not by me). Look up CT L. Trachtenberg Ossining. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Clay colored sparrow croton point

Around 400 pm today Karalyn Lamb found a clay colored sparrow at CPP. it was on the ball field by entrance in the NW corner near far bench; close to fence line associating with four adult white crowned sparrows and two savannah sparrows There was also a low flyover above the landfill of seven

Re: [nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Limpkin - Niagara County

Thank you for updates and your efforts in rescuing this bird. I know Limpkin is a rarity outside of FL but I still question the carbon footprint of driving 10 hours or so (RT) to see a single bird to add to a State list. (I did notice a few folks bussed up from NYC; very commendable.) Now if

Re: [nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Limpkin - Niagara County

Thank you for updates and your efforts in rescuing this bird. I know Limpkin is a rarity outside of FL but I still question the carbon footprint of driving 10 hours or so (RT) to see a single bird to add to a State list. (I did notice a few folks bussed up from NYC; very commendable.) Now if

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher at Wave Hill?

Some of us choose not to do Facebook or Twitter for innumerable reasons. NYSBIRDS is a State list accessible to any and all (even beyond its borders). It is free to join for free merely with an email address and as far as I know doesn’t track your “likes”. It has no political bent and you need

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher at Wave Hill?

Some of us choose not to do Facebook or Twitter for innumerable reasons. NYSBIRDS is a State list accessible to any and all (even beyond its borders). It is free to join for free merely with an email address and as far as I know doesn’t track your “likes”. It has no political bent and you need

[nysbirds-l] Black vulture behavior

On Saturday afternoon at Croton Point Park I had three black vultures two in and out of road picking at road kill; but the third was just sitting goose-like in the grass. It was not injured as gone by the time I left CPP. See photos in ebird link. I do not ever recall seeing such behavior of a

[nysbirds-l] Black vulture behavior

On Saturday afternoon at Croton Point Park I had three black vultures two in and out of road picking at road kill; but the third was just sitting goose-like in the grass. It was not injured as gone by the time I left CPP. See photos in ebird link. I do not ever recall seeing such behavior of a

Re: [nysbirds-l] Frank Melville Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

Great numbers. Finally had first two of the season tonight at my house in Ossining - thought I was going to have to go to the diner to see them L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 31, 2022, at 8:39 PM, Patrice Domeischel > wrote: > > The first night (August 27) at the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Frank Melville Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

Great numbers. Finally had first two of the season tonight at my house in Ossining - thought I was going to have to go to the diner to see them L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 31, 2022, at 8:39 PM, Patrice Domeischel > wrote: > > The first night (August 27) at the

[nysbirds-l] Loggerhead shrike

My fortune no NYC office this am so on am croton point park walk, i found (or perhaps refound) a Loggerhead Shrike on the landfill at about 755 am seen looking west from center path. Playing a bit of cat and mouse just left still being seen eating a large butterfly on a mullein stalk southwest

[nysbirds-l] Loggerhead shrike

My fortune no NYC office this am so on am croton point park walk, i found (or perhaps refound) a Loggerhead Shrike on the landfill at about 755 am seen looking west from center path. Playing a bit of cat and mouse just left still being seen eating a large butterfly on a mullein stalk southwest

[nysbirds-l] Black crowned night heron question

On June 14 along the Sing Sing Kill at Ossining waterfront I photographed an adult breeding plumaged BCNH w bright pink legs. Sibley app did not mention and only showed birds w typical sickly yellowish legs. I got home and looked at NatGeo field guide which mentioned legs can be pink during

[nysbirds-l] Black crowned night heron question

On June 14 along the Sing Sing Kill at Ossining waterfront I photographed an adult breeding plumaged BCNH w bright pink legs. Sibley app did not mention and only showed birds w typical sickly yellowish legs. I got home and looked at NatGeo field guide which mentioned legs can be pink during

[nysbirds-l] Hudson Canyon

I have noticed through the years in pelagic posts from Doug Gochfeld and others mention of the Hudson Canyon off NY waters. While I am neither boatsman nor fisherman (nor pelagic birder), this story from NPR seems quite encouraging for protecting the canyon

[nysbirds-l] Hudson Canyon

I have noticed through the years in pelagic posts from Doug Gochfeld and others mention of the Hudson Canyon off NY waters. While I am neither boatsman nor fisherman (nor pelagic birder), this story from NPR seems quite encouraging for protecting the canyon

[nysbirds-l] Yellow throated warbler Westchester County

In trying to keep up the cross posting Kevin McGrath found a Yellow Throated Warbler at Cranberry Lake Preserve in West Harrison. Quite a find for Westchester. Bird stayed cooperative giving good looks pretty high in trees on thicker branches by the lake for a bit mid afternoon not sure about

[nysbirds-l] Yellow throated warbler Westchester County

In trying to keep up the cross posting Kevin McGrath found a Yellow Throated Warbler at Cranberry Lake Preserve in West Harrison. Quite a find for Westchester. Bird stayed cooperative giving good looks pretty high in trees on thicker branches by the lake for a bit mid afternoon not sure about

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

In keeping w the spirit of cross posting. A Le Conte’s sparrow was found and photographed by K. Lamb on the main landfill this am. I believe last time one was seen there was approximately 3 months ago also on a foggy/misty morn. Hard to believe same bird made it unseen thru winter but who

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

In keeping w the spirit of cross posting. A Le Conte’s sparrow was found and photographed by K. Lamb on the main landfill this am. I believe last time one was seen there was approximately 3 months ago also on a foggy/misty morn. Hard to believe same bird made it unseen thru winter but who

Re: [nysbirds-l] Question re parking at Breezy Point, Queens

Or don’t bird where certain folks don’t want certain other folks and my guess is it’s not the birders they don’t want (primarily). L. Trachtenberg Ossining NY Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 3, 2022, at 5:27 PM, Anne Lazarus wrote: > >  > Gordon just got back to me. Yes, they changed the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Question re parking at Breezy Point, Queens

Or don’t bird where certain folks don’t want certain other folks and my guess is it’s not the birders they don’t want (primarily). L. Trachtenberg Ossining NY Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 3, 2022, at 5:27 PM, Anne Lazarus wrote: > >  > Gordon just got back to me. Yes, they changed the

[nysbirds-l] Black Vulture Attacks on Animals May Be Increasing - The New York Times

Interesting article on (possible) Black Vulture predation. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/06/science/vultures-animal-attacks.html Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Black Vulture Attacks on Animals May Be Increasing - The New York Times

Interesting article on (possible) Black Vulture predation. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/06/science/vultures-animal-attacks.html Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Progne

Well the second day after the martin houses went back up this season at Croton Point Park a purple martin has been photographed. Nice to have them back albeit not a Cuban / Caribbean / Sinaloan / or Grey-Breasted martin — but then we don’t have Doug G up here!! Good Spring (winter) birding

Re: [nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Progne

Well the second day after the martin houses went back up this season at Croton Point Park a purple martin has been photographed. Nice to have them back albeit not a Cuban / Caribbean / Sinaloan / or Grey-Breasted martin — but then we don’t have Doug G up here!! Good Spring (winter) birding

Re: [nysbirds-l] Tundra Bean Goose Saratoga Lake

Great find. I saw a post that’s it’s a first for NYS. Can’t let PA and Ontario have all the rare geese — not that I’ll likely try and go see it, although this one’s not too far and could head a bit further N and load up at Oscar’s Smokehouse. Best L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my

Re: [nysbirds-l] Tundra Bean Goose Saratoga Lake

Great find. I saw a post that’s it’s a first for NYS. Can’t let PA and Ontario have all the rare geese — not that I’ll likely try and go see it, although this one’s not too far and could head a bit further N and load up at Oscar’s Smokehouse. Best L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

I found a single hoary redpoll by itself at CPP on January 21. It was photographed by K. Lamb and two others and confirmed as such. This was before the influx of common redpolls. I understand one perhaps two were seen very early in February I did not see those. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

I found a single hoary redpoll by itself at CPP on January 21. It was photographed by K. Lamb and two others and confirmed as such. This was before the influx of common redpolls. I understand one perhaps two were seen very early in February I did not see those. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

If I may add as you drive into the park on the slope on right side of road there has been in addition to many white throated and song sparrows a beautiful red fox sparrow including this am. While in the area less than a mile away there is a large vulture roost both black and turkey in downtown

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

If I may add as you drive into the park on the slope on right side of road there has been in addition to many white throated and song sparrows a beautiful red fox sparrow including this am. While in the area less than a mile away there is a large vulture roost both black and turkey in downtown

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

The birding at CPP the last several days has been excellent. There has been a very cooperative flock of common redpolls that has reached 25 or so birds moving a relatively short distance between a tree near maintenance yard to the landfill center path, on polls, I have even seen photos of

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

The birding at CPP the last several days has been excellent. There has been a very cooperative flock of common redpolls that has reached 25 or so birds moving a relatively short distance between a tree near maintenance yard to the landfill center path, on polls, I have even seen photos of

[nysbirds-l] Likely; Possibly; Maybe; perhaps Hoary Redpoll at Croton Point

This morning at just before 8 am feeding on path just before center landfill (across from maintenance yard) I noticed a single redpoll (fairly light not a lot of streaking) but a bird to say the least, which I am not that familiar and do not see often. It then moved into the landfill to feed on

[nysbirds-l] Likely; Possibly; Maybe; perhaps Hoary Redpoll at Croton Point

This morning at just before 8 am feeding on path just before center landfill (across from maintenance yard) I noticed a single redpoll (fairly light not a lot of streaking) but a bird to say the least, which I am not that familiar and do not see often. It then moved into the landfill to feed on

Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Ferruginous Hawk Orange co.

I realize at least from what I have read (e.g. with a homeowner on the road w the “Camel Farm” (Rte 62) and Mission Land Road) that there have been issues between property owners in the black dirt region and birders. Obviously owners have a right in this Country to keep folks off their property

Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Ferruginous Hawk Orange co.

I realize at least from what I have read (e.g. with a homeowner on the road w the “Camel Farm” (Rte 62) and Mission Land Road) that there have been issues between property owners in the black dirt region and birders. Obviously owners have a right in this Country to keep folks off their property

[nysbirds-l] Le Conte’s sparrow croton point

Also grasshopper sparrow; meadowlark, snow bunting horned larks and a grey ghost. Le Conte’s is center path L. Tractenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re:[nysbirds-l] Croton Bay eagles

On the fish — the big die off is of Menhaden; teach me to endeavor into ichthyology. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 6, 2020, at 8:44 AM, Trachlar wrote: > > At 815 am from bay shore of croton point park looking east towards train > tracks (just S of croton harmon station) at

Re:[nysbirds-l] Croton Bay eagles

On the fish — the big die off is of Menhaden; teach me to endeavor into ichthyology. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 6, 2020, at 8:44 AM, Trachlar wrote: > > At 815 am from bay shore of croton point park looking east towards train > tracks (just S of croton harmon station) at

[nysbirds-l] Croton Bay eagles

At 815 am from bay shore of croton point park looking east towards train tracks (just S of croton harmon station) at an extremely low tide I counted 29 Bald Eagles sitting on spit/waters edge. So likely more. Some adults but mostly immature birds. Not much waterfowl yet — although 65 ruddy

[nysbirds-l] Croton Bay eagles

At 815 am from bay shore of croton point park looking east towards train tracks (just S of croton harmon station) at an extremely low tide I counted 29 Bald Eagles sitting on spit/waters edge. So likely more. Some adults but mostly immature birds. Not much waterfowl yet — although 65 ruddy

[nysbirds-l] Kingston Mew gull turned out to be a young ring billed gull

And that’s why chasing birds let alone gulls ... And it is another reminder of the prophetic words about gulls from Nell Zink’s “Wallcreeper” —- "the many eerie transformations they undergo on their way from being indistinguishable to being basically identical." Good gulling L.

[nysbirds-l] Kingston Mew gull turned out to be a young ring billed gull

And that’s why chasing birds let alone gulls ... And it is another reminder of the prophetic words about gulls from Nell Zink’s “Wallcreeper” —- "the many eerie transformations they undergo on their way from being indistinguishable to being basically identical." Good gulling L.

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

Perfect day on the landfill. Chilly but not cold or windy; damp and misty (but not rainy so tolerable level of fogginess on bins); everything camouflaged in various shades of brown, tan, yellow and green and some good birds. While yesterday’s two cattle egrets were one day wonders; center path

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

Perfect day on the landfill. Chilly but not cold or windy; damp and misty (but not rainy so tolerable level of fogginess on bins); everything camouflaged in various shades of brown, tan, yellow and green and some good birds. While yesterday’s two cattle egrets were one day wonders; center path

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

> Two cattle egrets were found this a.m. by C. Roberto and were still being > seen into the afternoon. Also on landfill reports of snow buntings today; > meadowlarks and horned larks have been seen recently as have quite large > numbers of American pipits. Nice mix of hawks and falcons are

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

> Two cattle egrets were found this a.m. by C. Roberto and were still being > seen into the afternoon. Also on landfill reports of snow buntings today; > meadowlarks and horned larks have been seen recently as have quite large > numbers of American pipits. Nice mix of hawks and falcons are

Re: [nysbirds-l] extralimital mega rarity

Do any birders think about the carbon footprint of driving 400 miles RT to (try and) see a single bird? How many have made 3-4 trips to Rhode Island by car in last four months or so alone for a single bird — Terek Sandpiper, Little Stint, Red Necked Stint, (perhaps a Ruff or a curlew

Re: [nysbirds-l] extralimital mega rarity

Do any birders think about the carbon footprint of driving 400 miles RT to (try and) see a single bird? How many have made 3-4 trips to Rhode Island by car in last four months or so alone for a single bird — Terek Sandpiper, Little Stint, Red Necked Stint, (perhaps a Ruff or a curlew

Re: [nysbirds-l] Kingbird latest

220 pm. Back in cove where originally found yesterday. In tree at present. Seen from The Landing condo just outside tennis court (Just S. of foot bridge Kingbird has spent some time on tennis court fence. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 28, 2020, at 1:05 PM, Richard

Re: [nysbirds-l] Kingbird latest

220 pm. Back in cove where originally found yesterday. In tree at present. Seen from The Landing condo just outside tennis court (Just S. of foot bridge Kingbird has spent some time on tennis court fence. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 28, 2020, at 1:05 PM, Richard

Re: [nysbirds-l] // probable Tropical Kingbird, Westchester Co., NY (found on Tues. 10/27)

Not being seen as of 1024 Best L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 28, 2020, at 9:14 AM, Brendan Fogarty wrote: > >  > Kingbird last seen about 45 mins ago. Many on site now. > > Brendan > >> On Wed, Oct 28, 2020 at 8:06 AM Anne Swaim wrote: >> Re access >> There’s

Re: [nysbirds-l] // probable Tropical Kingbird, Westchester Co., NY (found on Tues. 10/27)

Not being seen as of 1024 Best L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 28, 2020, at 9:14 AM, Brendan Fogarty wrote: > >  > Kingbird last seen about 45 mins ago. Many on site now. > > Brendan > >> On Wed, Oct 28, 2020 at 8:06 AM Anne Swaim wrote: >> Re access >> There’s