[nysbirds-l] Hooded merganser - East Patchogue

This morning around 7:15 I observed a male hooded merganser in Robinsons pond just not the if south country road in East Patchogue. -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") NYSbirds-L List Info: NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsWELCOME_DOT_htm NortheastBird

Re: [nysbirds-l] American Flamingos in New York State

The Long Island Advance 16 November 1978nyshistoricnewspapers.orgHere is a link to a LI Advance article regarding the Bellport flamingo, complete with a photo. On Jun 3, 2024, at 8:34 AM, Shaibal Mitra wrote: Thanks to Zach for reminding me of this more recent report. Please add to the

[nysbirds-l] Ruddy duck - Shirley

A lone ruddy duck is among a flock of geese in the eastern lobe of the pond at “tri-hamlet park” off of William Floyd Parkway in shirley. The park is soon to be open to the public -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbir

[nysbirds-l] Glossy ibis flock - robinsons pond - east Patchogue

A flock of 15 glossy ibis were feeding on a lawn on the east side of Robinsons Pond on the north side of S Country Road in East Patchogue around 6:30 this morning -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Red-shouldered hawks - Ridge

A vocal pair of Red-Shouldered hawks was being harassed by Blue Jays in the Lake Panamoka area. Also seen was a raven feeding on road kill. Ravens were also observed flying in manorville and a lone kestrel was perched off of Wading River Rd along a farm -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.Nor

[nysbirds-l] Osprey - East Patchogue - swan river

Observed an osprey north side of swezey bridge, south of Swan River preserve in East Patchogue on the swan river. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfi

Re: [nysbirds-l] Wood Stork - a Possibility in South Shore, Central Suffolk

A friend of mine had text me on Sunday (May 2nd) that they observed a wood stork in this general location as well. I didn’t make much of it at the time as they did not offer a photo or any follow up. - Luke Ormand > On May 5, 2021, at 5:10 PM, beachmed wrote: > >  >> >> A report and photo

[nysbirds-l] Rudy duck, mastic NY

2 Rudy ducks were observed on the Forge River, north of Montauk Highway in Mastic NY Sunday and again today. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurati

[nysbirds-l] Patchogue and Bellport

A pair of eagles was recently seen on a nest in Patchogue village atop a communications tower. Osprey had been harassing the eagles since their return and today the osprey pair were tending to the nest. A similar series of events happened last year atop a communications tower in Sayville. I woul

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian wigeon, wood ducks. Pepperidge Lake, Eastport

Pepperidge Lake on the border of E Moriches and Eastport (E Moriches Blvd) held a Eurasian wigeon which flew in and landed midway in the pond then headed north this morning. Also observed was a pair of wood ducks flying in, a courting pair of belted kingfishers (with a confirmed nest location) a

[nysbirds-l] Eastern bluebird - yaphank

I was surprised to see an Eastern Bluebird in Yaphank along Grucci lane today. Several ravens also in the area. There is significant bluebird habitat in the area but have not seen them on many previous visits. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://w

[nysbirds-l] East Patchogue and mastic beach

This morning I had a Turkey vulture in East Patchogue near Swan Lake and around mid day a bald eagle was moving lazily from west to east along S Country Rd. Mastic Beach late morning had a red tailed hawk flushed by a northern harrier. Another harrier was seen near WF estate. -- NYSbirds-L Li

[nysbirds-l] Osprey e Patchogue

Unexpectedly had an osprey fly over my yard, East toward mud creek in East Patchogue just now -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm AR

[nysbirds-l] Bald eagle nest - Mt. Sinai area, Long Island

Today I stumbled upon an Eagle nest with at least one chick in the “Mt Sinai” area near the LI Sound. If anyone is aware of a nest in this area, please contact me with details. Any additional details / observations people have will be helpful for a Town of Brookhaven development review project.

[nysbirds-l] Pair of common raven - holtsville NY

A pie of Common Ravens were seen atop a communications tower just south of Island 16 movie complex South of LIE, West of Nicolls Rd -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] CORRECTION: HORNED grebe, Shirley

Correction - it is a HORNED grebe not red necked. Apologies, winter bird IDs is not something I brushed up on during quarantine -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbird

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked grebe, Shirley NY

A red necked grebe in breeding plumage is hanging off the Towns Shirley Beach this morning. This is west of William Floyd Parkway in Bellport Bay - Luke -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.Nort

[nysbirds-l] Mill road - Yaphank

I walked some town and county open space properties on either side of Mill Rd in Yaphank today. The northern side Is a successional cedar forest and aside from ticks didn’t seem to hold much activity other than chipping sparrows and a surprise flyover by a glossy ibis. There was at least one in

[nysbirds-l] Eastport Meadows, Eastport NY

Late this morning I made a stop along the southwest side of “Eastport Meadows” a large Town of Brookhaven open space parcel south of Sunrise Highway, North of Montauk Highway. The Eastport Athletic Complex is in the northeast corner for reference. In a section of open woods I found a black and

[nysbirds-l] Middle island and e Patchogue

An afternoon walk in a small open patch of woods near Pine Lake off Church lane yielded a number of black throated warblers, Baltimore Orioles courting and cardinals fighting for territory. A 2nd year bald eagle was seen flying near whiskey road roundabout where it caught the attention of a red

[nysbirds-l] Swans at mouth of swan river Patchogue

A train of 35 swans currently swimming past the mouth of Swan River in E Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Raven on roadkill - wertheim NWR

Driving past north end of Wertheim just over the carmans River was a raven on a roadkill turkey -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle: Swan river and great South Bay - Patchogue

This morning I ran to the Town Dock at the end of Pine Neck Ave in E Patchogue. This is where the swan river enters the Great South Bay. There is an osprey tower with a pair of osprey (first year for a pair). A subadult (probably 2nd year) bald eagle flew above and was chased off by an Osprey.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sands Point Preserve waving entrance fee

Before this turns into a whole chain let’s just all agree that something in that email could have been left out and let’s stick to birds. Please. > On Mar 20, 2020, at 2:25 PM, Larry Trachtenberg > wrote: > >  > Really “Chinese” > > > Lawrence B. Trachtenberg | trachtenb...@amsllp.com >

[nysbirds-l] Subadult bald eagle - e moriches

I had a subadult bald eagle soaring above in the strong winds this morning in East Moriches. The bird was headed west to the Terrell River -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.co

[nysbirds-l] Banded herring gull - blue point NY

A photo of a banded ring-billed gull taken atop someone’s car at the Town’s dock in Blue Point (just west of Corey Beach) was recently posted on a Facebook group. After entering the data on the USGS site, i received notification (remarkably in just 12 hours) that the bird was banded in Varenne

[nysbirds-l] Dune road, quogue wildlife refuge

10:30 Dune road was very quiet - no raptors and very little waterfowl. 11:30 Quogue Wildlife Refuge had a pair of eagles lurking around who not long after took off toward dune road. On the way home another pair of eagles was spotted above sunrise highway just to the southeast of the Brookhave

[nysbirds-l] EPCAL and downtown Riverhead

I had a few minutes to drive through EPCAL and was disappointed to miss all species of raptor. On my way out I had a half dozen or so bluebirds hanging in the trees along the entrance way, just north of the lake. Spending the afternoon in the Hyatt’s ballroom overlooking the river I watched a

[nysbirds-l] Patchogue to Brookhaven hamlet

The following birds were seen today: - Common raven being chased by crows over my house in East Patchogue - pair of red-tailed hawks perched on the black and white smokestack on the north side of south country road, East Patchogue - merlin, bellport village along south country road - pair of

[nysbirds-l] Paid of eagles - Patchogue village

This morning I observed a pair of eagles fly in from the east landing on the osprey best at shorefront park in Patchogue Village. The best is atop a light stanchion on the baseball fields. They flew off after a short time and were later observed at the cemetery along the eastern bank of Patchogu

[nysbirds-l] Adult bald eagle - Medford

I saw an adult bald eagle circling near Horseblock road and the LIE in Medford - this is just east of Rt 112 and only a half mile from where I observed two adults perched a couple weeks ago. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Robinson’s pond, e Patchogue

Robinson’s pond (north side of south country) has had a recent influx of winter waterfowl including: Gadwall Hooded merganser Pintail -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Bald eagle - East Patchogue

This morning when I left the house i was greeted by an adult Bald Eagle in the pine tree across the street. The Eagle stayed for several minutes before flying off into the fog heading east. Interestingly, this is the second Eagle siting at my house in the past week -- NYSbirds-L List Info: htt

[nysbirds-l] two adult bald eagles - medford

This afternoon I observed two (2) adult bald eagles atop the high-tension power lines in Medford along Horseblock Road, just WEST of the Town of Brookhaven's Medford Athletic Fields. This is just north of Lowes / 7/11 off of Route 112 for those familiar with the location. The birds were still the

[nysbirds-l] Osprey and bald eagle - e Patchogue

This afternoon I had the good fortune of watching an osprey fly overhead with a fish in its talons. Moments later an adult bald eagle followed lazily chasing a meal. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm ht

[nysbirds-l] Where do ravens go - brookhaven

Yesterday (4-18-19) John Turner and I took a tour of the Brookhaven landfill including a drive to the top. Much to our surprise we observed at least 6 ravens (they all appeared paired up). Ravens were observed feeding and being chased by various gull species. I’m not aware of any raven nests i

[nysbirds-l] Robinsons pond and carmans river

2 bald eagles were soaring high over the mouth of the carmans this afternoon as seen from beaver dam creek road. Robinsons pond held pintails, common mergansers, mallards, scaup, swans and a great blue heron. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://

[nysbirds-l] Bald eagles - Carmans River

Around noon i had 2 adult bald eagles north of beaver dam creek road ending. There was also a norther harrier patrolling the marshes -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYS

[nysbirds-l] Common mergansers - E Patchogue

Robinson’s pond on S Country Rd in E Patchogue has a good variety of waterfowl including: Common Mergansers Mallards Northern Pintails PB grebes - Luke -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.Nor

[nysbirds-l] Swan river east patchogue

Late afternoon there was a flock of northern shovelers on swan river between Swezey ave bridge and the LIRR. At swan river preserve (north of LIRR) there were 6 green winged teal in the northern pond. The river held several hooded mergansers, swans (appropriately) and mallards. A belted kingfisher

[nysbirds-l] Razorbills - shinnecock inlet

Hampton bays - shinnecock inlet. West side of the inlet near the ocean there are good numbers of razorbills mixed in with common eiders. Razorbills are feeding on silversides. Also seen are usuals, black scoters, long-tailed ducks, DC cormorants and a variety of gulls and seals. No sign of m

[nysbirds-l] Peregrine falcon - Patchogue

A peregrine was perched high above a communications tower in Patchogue village viewed from the VFW (south of Montauk Highway). This is the tower that ravens have nested on in years past. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.co

[nysbirds-l] Pine neck dock - east Patchogue

This morning I had least terns, a great egret and a little blue heron at Pine Neck Dock in East Patchogue. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfiguratio

[nysbirds-l] South shore - Suffolk + EPCAL

Dune road was quiet - no sign of owls or harriers. Shinnecock bay held some oyster catchers, brant, long-tailed ducks, black scorers and common eiders and the occasional loon. Along the roadside ditches were a large number of great egrets. I visited EPCAL briefly and barely got out of the car

[nysbirds-l] Sub adult bald eagle - forge river - mastic

I just observed an osprey chasing a subadult bald eagle along the forge river at the Montauk Highway spillway. The eagle perched on the west side of the river and the osprey retreated back to its nest on the south side of the river. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSb

[nysbirds-l] EPCAL and e Patchogue

I was able to take a quick trip to EPCAL at mid-day and observed the following: Rough-legged hawk “Grey Ghost” harrier Flock of bluebirds (male and female) Several red-tailed hawks A stop at Pine Neck Dock in East Patchogue this evening turned up an osprey on a newly built platform. -- NYSbir

[nysbirds-l] EPCAL and Dune Road

A brief visit to EPCAL produced few birds. A pair of bluebirds bear the nesting boxes, a couple red-tailed hawks and one kestrel were the only things noteworthy. On the way to the south shore I observed an adult bald eagle near Pleasure Drive and Sunrise Highway flying very high. Dune road w

[nysbirds-l] EPCAL, Dune Road

At EPCAL around noon it was quiet, but there were a number of red tailed hawks and a harrier on the western runway. Dune Road has a peregrine, snowy owl and Brant. Inlet was quiet, but another birder said there was a large raft of eider that has been spooked by a coast guard boat. On the way

[nysbirds-l] Swan river preserve - East Patchogue

This afternoon there were 4 male green-winged teal in the north pond at swan river preserve. A great blue heron was seen in the southern pond. - Luke -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.Northe

[nysbirds-l] Patchogue to Brookhaven hamlet

Late afternoon I stopped at swan river preserve and observed 10 green teal ducks in the southern pond along with a good number of mallards A stop at bellport yacht club only yielded some small bufflehead flocks. At carmans river (end of beaver dam road) there were 2 harriers hunting over the m

[nysbirds-l] Swan river - great (frozen) South Bay

On my morning run I went down to pine neck dock at the mouth of swan river in East Patchogue. The bay is still frozen over and the mouth of the river had one small pocket of open water remaining. A number of mute swans were loafing on the ice and a few dozen ducks were swimming in the opening (I

[nysbirds-l] dune road

This afternoon I drove the length of Dune road and spent a little time at the inlet. It was dead low tide at the inlet and there were a lot of ducks feeding and getting out of the wind on the western side. Most appeared to be red-breasted mergansers, but there were also surf scoters, black scoter

[nysbirds-l] Large mixed duck flock - Patchogue village

There was a large raft of ducks (mostly scaup and buffleheads) just east of mascot dock in the village of Patchogue. The location is next to Lombardi’s on the bay, just south of shore front dock. Birds often times feeding feet from the boardwalk but also spooked easily. They were there at 10:30

[nysbirds-l] cupsogue beach - westhampton

A high noon walk down Cupsogue beach turned up a piping plover loosely associating with a flock of Sanderlings. There was also a semi-palmated plover with this group. Two loon flyovers between ocean and beach was the only other thing of interest. -- - Luke Instagram: @JrookPhotos

[nysbirds-l] Montauk - dead shearwaters

On a 1.5 mile walk between Essex Ave and Ditch Plains I observed at least 15 deceased shearwaters - almost all of which were entangled in seaweed. Additionally, there was a long-tailed duck on the beach at Ditch Plains. A dog chased it into the ocean where it swam for a bit before coming back t

[nysbirds-l] Eastport meadows

I visited Eastport Meadows around noon today. Despite it being mid-day, there were many vocal and active birds including: prairie warbler, blue-winged warblers, yellow warbler, catbirds and mockingbirds This is a very large former farm field / red cedar forest on the south side of Sunrise high

[nysbirds-l] Swan river preserve - east patchogue

>From 5-6 this evening the following birds were observed in the pond and along >the banks of the river: Bank / Tree / and Rough-winged Swallow Yellow Warbler Baltimore oriole Song sparrow Common Grackle Grey Carbird Northern Cardinal Black-crowned Night Heron (in river) Great Egret (hunting in po

[nysbirds-l] Swan river preserve - east patchogue

This afternoon (5-6) at swan river preserve I observed the following birds in the pond: 3 spotted sandpipers 1 greater yellowlegs 1 male green-winged teal in full plumage Along the banks of the river on the east side of the preserve were: Common grackles collecting nesting material 1 black and

[nysbirds-l] Swan river - east patchogue

This morning there were no less than 50 mute swans on the spry named Swan River in east patchogue at the southern end of the river. Additionally, I observed a glossy ibis flyover. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] Swan River Preserve - East Patchogue

I Stopped at Swan River Preserve after work today around 5 - the Parks Department recently trimmed all of the old herbaceous growth which allows great views of the pond even from the car. Without getting out I spotted a few (continuing) teal and the continuing wilson's snipe. Easiest snipe I've e

[nysbirds-l] Riverhead and EPCAL

A stop in riverhead at noon produced an Adult Bald Eagle over the County center and an Osprey over the River. I walked the southwestern portion of EPCAL and had a large flock of robins, many eastern bluebirds, a half dozen kestrels, a few eastern meadowlarks, red tailed Hawks and a variety of

[nysbirds-l] Signs of spring - brookhaven town

Killdeer are pairing up at brookhaven town hall parking lot. A FOS osprey was spotted in patchogue on the radio tower behind 7-11 just south of Route 112 and Montauk highway -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRUL

[nysbirds-l] Killdeer - brookhaven town hall

There was a killdeer in the parking lot this morning at brookhaven town hall -- 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:/

[nysbirds-l] Dune road - Hampton bays

1 snowy owl on Dune road 1 horned grebe at Tiana Many Northern Harriers along the marshes and several Loons in the Inlet -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscri

[nysbirds-l] swan river preserve - east patchogue

I spent some time at Swan River Preserve in East Patchogue this afternoon. It was very quiet - however there were two (2) pairs of green-winged teal duck and I was happily surprised to find and watch a Wilson's Snipe feeding away on the south side. Additionally, yesterday (1/21/17) I observed a me

[nysbirds-l] Swan river preserve

Quick trip to swan river preserve in east patchogue produced a greater yellow legs and wilsons snipe. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm A

[nysbirds-l] Swan River Preserve - East Patchogue

About an hour spent this evening at Swan River Preserve in East Patchogue - most of the time was spent on the east side sitting along the bank of the river observing birds. Also I was happy to see a Great Egret catching a variety of prey inside the pond. great blue heron - actively hunting great

Re: [nysbirds-l] Calverton Grasslands - Developer wins bid...

I'll try and check some tax maps On Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 12:39 PM Mike wrote: > My understanding was that the area north of Rt 25 was part of the > Calverton National Cemetary and that was just a matter of time before the > Cemetary expanded into those fields. Hopefully your info is correct. > >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Calverton Grasslands - Developer wins bid...

Here is the link to the subdivision map: http://www.townofriverheadny.gov/docview.aspx?docid=44620 Here is the link to "all the documents" which is certainly overwhelming to those unfamiliar with the Ins and outs of these type of projects: http://www.townofriverheadny.gov/pview.aspx?id=32339 A

Re: [nysbirds-l] Calverton Grasslands - Developer wins bid...

It is my understanding that it goes in line with the recently approved subdivision. The subdivision preserves nearly all existing grasslands though it carves out some lots along the entrance/25A. I seem to recall that the runways will be ripped up and planted with grasslands - the hope is for

[nysbirds-l] Swan river preserve - east Patchogue

Around 7 PM I walked around the swan River preserve in east Patchogue. Small birds were absent aside from chirping cardinals and the always present song birds. A bit of pond watching turned up some mallards, the resident swan (still with a fishing hook / line attached) and great blue heron. S

[nysbirds-l] sandpiper correction

In looking at my photos - I realize the "Spotted Sandpiper" is a Solitary sandpiper that was observed along the banks of the Swan River in E. Patchogue -- - Luke Instagram: @JrookPhotos Website: Luke Ormand and & JRookPhotos

[nysbirds-l] Swan River Preserve - East Patchogue

Around 5:30 PM I visited Swan River Preserve in East Patchogue and spent a good amount of time sitting adjacent to the spillway that enters the river on the south side. I observed the following birds there: Baltime Oriole Grey Catbird Cardinal Song Sparrow Common Grackle Black and White Warbler Y

[nysbirds-l] Swan River Preserve - East Patchogue

Today at work I received a call from someone who, while raving about what a great facility the Town's Swan Pond Preserve has become, complained of the stagnant water, algal blooms and "lack of waterfowl to feed". I explained to him how the pond system works, that it's been a very dry summer, and t

[nysbirds-l] Hot and Birdy

While doing some site inspections I observed the following birds: 6 glossy ibis flying over S Country Rd in E. Patchogue, fledgling wrens (unknown species) in Brookhaven hamlet, a fledgling Cooper's hawk was flying around and vocalizing at the post morrow nature preserve in Brookhaven hamlet and

Re: [nysbirds-l] Any updates on EPCAL access?

Thank you. Glad we are having a group discussion so we can make sure everyone is on the same page. It's detrimental to the cause if everyone has different talking points. I suggest, in writing the council persons, to also include a specific memory from one of your visits. Seeing a new species for

Re: [nysbirds-l] Any updates on EPCAL access?

Michael, Thanks for raising the issue again. I had hoped to make progress, but sadly Sean Walters won re-election and continues his absurd (and silly) stance. The good news is, from what I understand, Supervisor Walters and Councilwoman Giglio are getting along well lately and Councilwoman Gig

[nysbirds-l] Tern species correction

As Derek Rogers points out - the Terns I photographed at Robinsons pond are FORSTER's terns, not common terns. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLea

[nysbirds-l] Common terns and laughing gulls - East Patchogue

On Saturday and Sunday I observed common terns and laughing gulls foraging over Robinsons Pond on south country road in east Patchogue. Interesting observations included adult terns feeding juveniles, laughing gulls harassing terns and making them drop their catch, laughing gulls catching their

[nysbirds-l] Carmans River

I paddleboarded down the carmans River and back today between Montauk highway and little neck run. Plenty of osprey and other expected birds. Highlights include many calling marsh wrens and one adult bald eagle near the known nest location. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Ravens nest - Patchogue village

I have not actually confirmed this - but an 90% certain there is a Ravens nest atop a cell tower structure in Patchogue village. The best spot to view the nest is from the front of the Knights of Columbus building at the intersection of Edwards St and Bailey Ave (south of Montauk highway). I h

[nysbirds-l] East Patchogue and Bellport Village Birds

On my morning run I noticed three (3) species of swallows hawking insects over Robinsons pond (north side of S. Country Road) - Northern Rough-winged, Tree and Barn. Additionally, there was a lone Glossy Ibis on the east side of the pond mixed among several species of gulls including a few breedin

[nysbirds-l] Adult Bald Eagle - Yaphank

For at least two (2) days there has been an Adult Bald Eagle at the Suffolk County Department of Health Services facility in Yaphank, just south of the LIE (next to the SC Farm for those familiar). The bird can at least fly short distances, however it is allowing close approach and may have an i

[nysbirds-l] Tern - swan River

I just observed a species of teen flying south along the swan River toward the great South Bay. Looked like a common term based on size but can't be certain. - Luke, east Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Glossy Ibis - bluebirds - EPCAL

On my way to EPCAL I spied 6 glossy ibis feeding in the mulch piles on the east side of wading river road, just north of the LIE. I have seen these birds here over the past several years, must be good eating. Also, I caution anyone against stopping for more than a quick glance as the property ow

[nysbirds-l] Common Ravens - Brookhaven

The Raven at Brookhaven town hall continues to be a regular visitor seen throughout the day over the last few weeks. I spotted another Raven loafing on the cell tower in Patchogue village, south of Montauk highway and WEST of the big radio tower that houses an osprey nest. Also there were at

[nysbirds-l] Common Raven - farmingville

This afternoon I observed a common Raven being chased off by a goose at Brookhaven Town Hall. The goose was defending its nest and I'm assuming the Raven was trying to steal an egg. With quite a few geese nests around the building and seeing a Raven for a second time in a month it will be intere

[nysbirds-l] Corey pond - ridge

A late morning walk around Corey Pond in ridge yielded 3 pairs of wood ducks and 1 turkey vulture. On Wednesday evening I had 1 Short-eared owl at EPCAL but virtually nothing else -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsR

[nysbirds-l] raven - calverton

After attending the LINH conference at BNL I headed to EPCAL to see if the owls wanted to come out early. No sign of SEO's by 5:30 (and Riverhead PD showed up to tell people they CAN'T walk on the concrete runway) but there was a Raven being harassed by crows by Calverton Cemetery. Coincidentally,

[nysbirds-l] Ravens - farmingville

Two Ravens are eating a squirrel at Brookhaven town hall in farmingville -- 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-ar

[nysbirds-l] Glossy ibis

Two glossy ibis at robinsons pond in east patchogue this morning. The pond is on the north side of south country road. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfig

[nysbirds-l] East Patchogue

I saw a Glossy Ibis on the eastern shoreline of Robinson's Pond in East Patchogue around noon (the pond is on the north side of south country road) . At Swan River Preserve from 5-6 I observed the following: Hair woodpeckers Cedar Waxwings Yellow Warblers Baltimore Orioles Red-winged Blackbirds Gr

[nysbirds-l] swan river preserve - east patchogue

An evening visit to the Swan River Preserve in East Patchogue (just south of Swan Lake, Montauk Highway) yielded a continuing Glossy Ibis, a noisy flock of Cedar Waxwings (largely feeding in the center island and hanging on adjacent trees), an osprey being harassed by red-winged black birds, a kill

[nysbirds-l] Glossy Ibis - east Patchogue

On my morning run along Roe avenue I saw a glossy ibis flying. This evening while biking around Swan River Preserve (just south of Swan Lake - about 1.5 miles north of where I saw the glossy this morning) I observed a glossy ibis feeding in the ponds. There were also several geese family and a l

[nysbirds-l] common raven - east patchogue

While on my morning run, just west of the Swan River (and south of Montauk Highway) I observed several crows and an Osprey above some trees - I then heard the unmistakeable call of a Common Raven. The Osprey seemed to disappear while the crows mobbed the crown of a tree. I never saw the raven - m

[nysbirds-l] swan river preserve

The other day there were two (2) blue-winged teal on the pond. This morning, during a cleanup, I observed two (2) killdeer feeding on the mudflats. On a non-bird note, there are some rainbow trout in the river adjacent to the ponds. -- - Luke www.birdsoflongisland.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] south shore bald eagles - lots of osprey

Yesterday my wife and I visited the Eagle nest and observed the "adult" on the nest with the sub-adult in a nearby tree. After awhile it took off and went hunting and was harassed periodically by other osprey that have established territory. We also observed a pair of osprey breeding and saw some

[nysbirds-l] Letter to Riverhead Town Board RE- EPCAL

All: I have drafted and sent a letter to the Riverhead Town Board regarding runway access to EPCAL and have included some of my favorite images. The letter and images can be seen by viewing the link below. I encourage all of you who have visited EPCAL over the years to contact the Board. If our

[nysbirds-l] Eagle and some Warblers - Snowy Owl report

According to a post on facebook the Snowy Owl is still present along Dune Road. The Bald Eagle nest I've been frequenting was business as usual sub-adult on the nest, adult about 1/4 mile out on the marsh. After a while the bird took off and circled high above the bay. An Osprey also passed

[nysbirds-l] EPCAL Kestrels - no snowy owl

My wife and I looked (without much effort) along dune road for the Snowy Owl and did not find it. EPCAL (calverton grasslands) had a minimum of 30 Kestrel on the western runway - with probably an equal amount on the easter (potentially a bit less due to the operation of the skydive outfit today).

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