There is an American Avocet currently on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay. The bird
is on the west side, about a little more than 1/2 way up the pond.
Also of note were singles of Stilt Sandpiper, Pectoral Sandpiper and Piping
Plover, the latter only my second ever on the pond. It should be noted
I have not seen this posted as yet and I double checked my junk folder since
many reports seem to keep ending up in that folder.
I just picked up a voice message from Ann Lazarus, who indicated that she and
her crew (love saying that) had a Caspian Tern at the raunt this morning around
the
I have not seen this posted as yet and I double checked my junk folder since
many reports seem to keep ending up in that folder.
I just picked up a voice message from Ann Lazarus, who indicated that she and
her crew (love saying that) had a Caspian Tern at the raunt this morning around
the
Rich Kelly reports a Cattle Egret observed near the breach on the West Pond of
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens County.
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林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
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Rich Kelly reports a Cattle Egret observed near the breach on the West Pond of
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens County.
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火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu The Art of War
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This afternoon just before high tide, I ventured forth onto the East Pond,
first checking the north end. There are no flats on that end and water, is
still above the ankles--in some areas much higher. It was tricky navigating but
I made it up to Dead Man's Cove where I had 6 shorebirds.
Over
This afternoon just before high tide, I ventured forth onto the East Pond,
first checking the north end. There are no flats on that end and water, is
still above the ankles--in some areas much higher. It was tricky navigating but
I made it up to Dead Man's Cove where I had 6 shorebirds.
Over
Dear all,
As I indicated a few days ago, there is currently work being done on the north
end of the East Pond. Although, I had a fairly good idea of what was being
attempted. Yesterday evening, I had a conversation with NPS management in an
effort to clarify what exactly was being done.
Here
The Jones Beach Red Phalarope continues but not at any of the now dry areas
near the Teddy Roosevelt Nature Center.
This according to Steve Schellenger who just called to report that the bird was
seen at the eastern edge of the lagoon near the Coast Guard Station. Smart bird
that.
Cheers,
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The Jones Beach Red Phalarope continues but not at any of the now dry areas
near the Teddy Roosevelt Nature Center.
This according to Steve Schellenger who just called to report that the bird was
seen at the eastern edge of the lagoon near the Coast Guard Station. Smart bird
that.
Cheers,
風
Dear all,
As I indicated a few days ago, there is currently work being done on the north
end of the East Pond. Although, I had a fairly good idea of what was being
attempted. Yesterday evening, I had a conversation with NPS management in an
effort to clarify what exactly was being done.
Here
Anne Lazarus, just called to report that the Red Phalarope continues in the 3rd
(west most) vernal pool off the Teddy Roosevelt Nature Center parking lot.
Cheers,
風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu The Art of War
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Anne Lazarus, just called to report that the Red Phalarope continues in the 3rd
(west most) vernal pool off the Teddy Roosevelt Nature Center parking lot.
Cheers,
風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu The Art of War
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I have not verified this as yet but I just got a text from a source in NPS,
that the East Pond is draining quicker TODAY. Apparently, a "clog" was cleared.
More on that as I will head out there sometime soon to get a pond readout. I
just wanted to put this out there and thank everyone who took
Steve Schellenger, just called to report that the Red Phalarope was refound
after going missing for well over an hour.
It was last seen flying towards the right most pond/pool of the 3 near the
nature center.
風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the
Steve Schellenger, just called to report that the Red Phalarope was refound
after going missing for well over an hour.
It was last seen flying towards the right most pond/pool of the 3 near the
nature center.
風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the
A seawatch with Tom Burke and Gail Benson for about an hour and a half at
Robert Moses State Park Field 2, resulted in the following highlights.
Cory's Shearwater (5), Great Shearwaters (12) and Wilson's Storm Petrel (7).
The birds were milling around somewhat so these numbers are a rough
I have been here at Breezy Point for well over an hour and so far no Sabine's
Gull. Heydi Lopes, who is also here, came in from the East has not seen it
either.
Any reports positive or negative from the area through the day would be most
appreciated.
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林 Quiet as the forest
I have been here at Breezy Point for well over an hour and so far no Sabine's
Gull. Heydi Lopes, who is also here, came in from the East has not seen it
either.
Any reports positive or negative from the area through the day would be most
appreciated.
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林 Quiet as the forest
Realizing that this weekend was the last window for spring Shorebird surveys. I
birded Cupsogue LI working two tide cycles.
Beginning on the falling tide, I stayed on the flats throughout the day into
the rising afternoon tide. The highlights were two Arctic Terns, 1 adult and 1
first summer
Realizing that this weekend was the last window for spring Shorebird surveys. I
birded Cupsogue LI working two tide cycles.
Beginning on the falling tide, I stayed on the flats throughout the day into
the rising afternoon tide. The highlights were two Arctic Terns, 1 adult and 1
first summer
Sam Janazzo just reported that the Franklin's Gull continues at Plum Beach
Brooklyn.
Currently being viewed at the East end of the beach on the opposite shore.
Note, this area is near the bridge for those not familiar with the location.
Cheers,
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林 Quiet as the forest
火
Sam Janazzo just reported that the Franklin's Gull continues at Plum Beach
Brooklyn.
Currently being viewed at the East end of the beach on the opposite shore.
Note, this area is near the bridge for those not familiar with the location.
Cheers,
風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火
Sam Janazzo, just called to report a Summer Tanager just observed at the corner
just as you get off the parkway to take the service road into West End II.
Cheers,
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林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu The Art of War
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Reminder: we need volunteers for the Forest Park cleanup. So far the responses
to participate have been few.
The cleanup effort will occur on April 25th (no rain date). The tasks will
include light pruning (clippers and pruning saws) and garbage removal. The
project will focus mainly on the
Reminder: we need volunteers for the Forest Park cleanup. So far the responses
to participate have been few.
The cleanup effort will occur on April 25th (no rain date). The tasks will
include light pruning (clippers and pruning saws) and garbage removal. The
project will focus mainly on the
Sam Janazzo, just called to report a Summer Tanager just observed at the corner
just as you get off the parkway to take the service road into West End II.
Cheers,
風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu The Art of War
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Ed Becher, just called to pass on a report of a male Western Tanager found by
Bill Hanley at the Coast Guard at Jones Beach LI.
The bird flew into the median and Bill and others are trying to re-find it. I
will relay any updates as they come through the wire.
Cheers,
風 Swift as the wind
林
Ed Becher, just called to pass on a report of a male Western Tanager found by
Bill Hanley at the Coast Guard at Jones Beach LI.
The bird flew into the median and Bill and others are trying to re-find it. I
will relay any updates as they come through the wire.
Cheers,
風 Swift as the wind
林
The bird which had flown off for a bit just returned to the same area reported
earlier this AM.
I just spoke with the owner, a delightful gentleman who is quite welcoming. He
reiterated the need for parking in the proper location which is the lot near
the club house or the adjoining grass on
The bird which had flown off for a bit just returned to the same area reported
earlier this AM.
I just spoke with the owner, a delightful gentleman who is quite welcoming. He
reiterated the need for parking in the proper location which is the lot near
the club house or the adjoining grass on
Rich Kelly, just called in to report that the Yellow-throated Warbler continue
at Valley Stream State Park. Observed with Simon Taylor, about 50 feet south
of Hendrickson Avenue (sp).
Cheers,
風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu
Rich Kelly, just called in to report that the Yellow-throated Warbler continue
at Valley Stream State Park. Observed with Simon Taylor, about 50 feet south
of Hendrickson Avenue (sp).
Cheers,
風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu
Common Ground-Dove continues. No sign as yet of the Western Kingbird since it
was driven off by a Northern Mockingbird.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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Common Ground-Dove continues. No sign as yet of the Western Kingbird since it
was driven off by a Northern Mockingbird.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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Jean Loscalzo just called into Patricia Lindsay to report a Barnacle Goose at
Belmont Lake State Park. Good luck if you go!
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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Jean Loscalzo just called into Patricia Lindsay to report a Barnacle Goose at
Belmont Lake State Park. Good luck if you go!
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper @ Floyd Bennett Field in the same place where the
Baird's was reported(runway east of the cricket field). I am enjoying the view
with Isabelle Conte and Edith Goren. The Baird's is also here.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
Buff-breasted Sandpiper @ Floyd Bennett Field in the same place where the
Baird's was reported(runway east of the cricket field). I am enjoying the view
with Isabelle Conte and Edith Goren. The Baird's is also here.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
A Marbled Godwit is currently on the East Pond. Seen by several birders
(including Eric Miller, George Dadone and John Collins) from the South East and
Shane Blodgett and others from the North West flats. Last observed feeding
with the continuing Hudsonian Godwit South of Sanderling Point on
A Marbled Godwit is currently on the East Pond. Seen by several birders
(including Eric Miller, George Dadone and John Collins) from the South East and
Shane Blodgett and others from the North West flats. Last observed feeding
with the continuing Hudsonian Godwit South of Sanderling Point on
Black-bellied Whistling Duck on the West Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
across from bench 7. Good luck if you go.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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Heads up folks. Just ran into Rich Kelly who had a Mississippi Kite flying
over the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge North Marsh @ approximately 11:25 a.m.
Other observers included Fritz Brock from PA. The bird was heading towards
Brooklyn.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
Heads up folks. Just ran into Rich Kelly who had a Mississippi Kite flying
over the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge North Marsh @ approximately 11:25 a.m.
Other observers included Fritz Brock from PA. The bird was heading towards
Brooklyn.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
Black-bellied Whistling Duck on the West Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
across from bench 7. Good luck if you go.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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Wilson's Phalarope right at the North West entrance to the East Pond at Jamaica
Bay Wildlife Refuge.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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Wilson's Phalarope right at the North West entrance to the East Pond at Jamaica
Bay Wildlife Refuge.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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NYSbirds-L List Info:
Both the American White Pelican and Hudsonian Godwit continues at Jamaica Bay
Wildlife Refuge.
They are in the same location as previously reported. Please refer to earlier
reports for directions. Good luck if you go!
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
Both the American White Pelican and Hudsonian Godwit continues at Jamaica Bay
Wildlife Refuge.
They are in the same location as previously reported. Please refer to earlier
reports for directions. Good luck if you go!
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
Correction. Godwit was past Sanderling point which is on the North West and
not far from the North Island. Thanks to Doug Gochfield for pointing out that I
had posted 'raunt'.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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The American White Pelican continues. Please see previous e-mails for
directions.
Before the rain came, I found a Hudsonian Godwit just across the raunt from the
North End of the East Pond. I was able to see the bird from the North West end
from the East Pond as well as from the overlook
The American White Pelican continues. Please see previous e-mails for
directions.
Before the rain came, I found a Hudsonian Godwit just across the raunt from the
North End of the East Pond. I was able to see the bird from the North West end
from the East Pond as well as from the overlook
Correction. Godwit was past Sanderling point which is on the North West and
not far from the North Island. Thanks to Doug Gochfield for pointing out that I
had posted 'raunt'.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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The American White Pelican continues at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Several
birders were out at the North Channel Bridge observing the bird. Please refer
to previous postings for directions.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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The American White Pelican continues at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Several
birders were out at the North Channel Bridge observing the bird. Please refer
to previous postings for directions.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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Bobby Kurtz, and I are looking at a Hudsonian Godwit at the North East end of
the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. The bird was found by Tom Fiore.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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The American White Pelican is still here. I observed birders Corey Finger and
Danny Malloy watching the bird further down the beach from the parking lot.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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A. White Pelican is sitting on the beach side of the East Pond @ Jamaica. The
bird is visible from the parking lot at the North Channel Bridge. This bird
was found by NPS ranger Julia Clepsch. Good luck if you go.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
Looking @ 3 American Avocets on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.
The birds could be seen from the overlook accessed from Big John's Pond Trail.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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Looking @ 3 American Avocets on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.
The birds could be seen from the overlook accessed from Big John's Pond Trail.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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A. White Pelican is sitting on the beach side of the East Pond @ Jamaica. The
bird is visible from the parking lot at the North Channel Bridge. This bird
was found by NPS ranger Julia Clepsch. Good luck if you go.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
The Wilson's Phalarope found this afternoon by Steve Walter was still in the
same location between benches 11 and 12 on the West Pond @ Jamaica Bay Wildlife
Refuge (JBWR). Also seen today on the West Pond around bench 1 was the
White-faced Ibis. Good luck if you go.
Good and responsible
The Wilson's Phalarope found this afternoon by Steve Walter was still in the
same location between benches 11 and 12 on the West Pond @ Jamaica Bay Wildlife
Refuge (JBWR). Also seen today on the West Pond around bench 1 was the
White-faced Ibis. Good luck if you go.
Good and responsible
Western race fox sparrow relocated by Audrey Weintraub. The bird is on the
southeast lawn near the west drive closest to the Webster statue.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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Western race fox sparrow relocated by Audrey Weintraub. The bird is on the
southeast lawn near the west drive closest to the Webster statue.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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I found a Wilson's Plover this afternoon on the spit at the Coast Guard
Station. Subsequently, the bird took off with the flock of Semipalmated
Plovers it was in company with. Luckily, I was able to relocate it in front of
the concession stand by the swale. I'll have digiscopings shots posted
I found a Wilson's Plover this afternoon on the spit at the Coast Guard
Station. Subsequently, the bird took off with the flock of Semipalmated
Plovers it was in company with. Luckily, I was able to relocate it in front of
the concession stand by the swale. I'll have digiscopings shots posted
The Northern Hawk Owl in Champlain, Clinton County was again seen today @ 8:30
AM. In addition, we had a Northern Shrike west of the Hawk Owl location.
Both birds were seen by Joe Guinta, Sam Janazzo, Sy Schiff and I.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
The Northern Hawk Owl in Champlain, Clinton County was again seen today @ 8:30
AM. In addition, we had a Northern Shrike west of the Hawk Owl location.
Both birds were seen by Joe Guinta, Sam Janazzo, Sy Schiff and I.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
The Northern Hawk Owl in Champlain, Clinton County was seen today @ 2:30 PM by
Joe Guinta, Sam Janazzo, Sy Schiff and I. Please refer to Tom Johnson's e-mail
for further information on the location.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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I found a 1st Winter Iceland Gull hanging around with Herring Gulls by the
fisherman's parking lot at Fort Tilden.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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I found a 1st Winter Iceland Gull hanging around with Herring Gulls by the
fisherman's parking lot at Fort Tilden.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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Keith Michael and I observed the Ash-throated Flycatcher at the Cohancy street
location near trees by the subway exit sign. (see previous posts for more info
on location) around 9:05 a.m. this morning. Good luck if you go and Happy
Thanksgiving to all.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew
With all the excitement yesterday in getting the Ash-throated Flycatcher. I
neglected to post that Don Riepe and I found a Red-necked Grebe at Jamaica Bay
Wildlife Refuge Queens NY during a bird walk. It was observed in what is
called, Pumpkin Channel around bench 9.
Good and responsible
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