[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls/Hoary Redpoll/River Otters/Ermine/Gray Jays, etc.

2014-12-03 Thread Joan Collins
12/3/14 Long Lake (Hamilton Co.) & Tupper Lake (Franklin Co.) & Colton (St. Lawrence Co.) I found two Gray Jays at Sabattis Bog today and heard a calling Black-backed Woodpecker. I hiked the Leonard Pond Trail (in the rain) to check for Red Crossbills. I did not hear any, but I saw cones on

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls/Hoary Redpoll/River Otters/Ermine/Gray Jays, etc.

2014-12-03 Thread Joan Collins
12/3/14 Long Lake (Hamilton Co.) Tupper Lake (Franklin Co.) Colton (St. Lawrence Co.) I found two Gray Jays at Sabattis Bog today and heard a calling Black-backed Woodpecker. I hiked the Leonard Pond Trail (in the rain) to check for Red Crossbills. I did not hear any, but I saw cones on

[nysbirds-l] COMMON REDPOLLS, CALVERTON, L.I., March 28th

2013-03-28 Thread Carl Starace
Hello All,Kevin Nolan, Larry Migliore and I found the flock of 35+ Common Redpolls this morning in the large field,[north side of road], along 25a, a short distance west of Hulse Landing Road,[where the Mountain Bluebird had been seen winters ago]. Yesterday Kevin Nolan had watched this

[nysbirds-l] COMMON REDPOLLS, CALVERTON, L.I., March 28th

2013-03-28 Thread Carl Starace
Hello All,Kevin Nolan, Larry Migliore and I found the flock of 35+ Common Redpolls this morning in the large field,[north side of road], along 25a, a short distance west of Hulse Landing Road,[where the Mountain Bluebird had been seen winters ago]. Yesterday Kevin Nolan had watched this

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls - Parker Road, Wading River (Suffolk)

2013-03-22 Thread Derek Rogers
At 8:50 AM, while glassing the flooded portion of a farm field along the north side of Parker Rd., a flock of 33 COMMON REDPOLLS flew by and perched along a nearby hedgerow. I viewed the flock for about 5 minutes and eventually had to get on my way. They remained in the hedgerow when I left

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls - Parker Road, Wading River (Suffolk)

2013-03-22 Thread Derek Rogers
At 8:50 AM, while glassing the flooded portion of a farm field along the north side of Parker Rd., a flock of 33 COMMON REDPOLLS flew by and perched along a nearby hedgerow. I viewed the flock for about 5 minutes and eventually had to get on my way. They remained in the hedgerow when I left

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls - Bronx & Common Ravens Queens....

2013-01-27 Thread Andrew Baksh
Other highlights from the Bronx yesterday were COMMON REDPOLLS at Rodman's Neck near the parking lot. At least 9 in a mixed flock that included American Goldfinches. Very likely the same flock that Eric Miller, Arie Gilbert, Bob Hayes and I found last week. Many thanks to Rob Jett who clued

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls - Bronx Common Ravens Queens....

2013-01-27 Thread Andrew Baksh
Other highlights from the Bronx yesterday were COMMON REDPOLLS at Rodman's Neck near the parking lot. At least 9 in a mixed flock that included American Goldfinches. Very likely the same flock that Eric Miller, Arie Gilbert, Bob Hayes and I found last week. Many thanks to Rob Jett who clued

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls

2013-01-05 Thread Robert A. Proniewych
Had a flock of 24+ Common Redpolls at West End II, Jones Beach State Park this afternoon. They were located in the center median across from the coast guard station, and allowed close approach while they fed on the pine seeds. One male was in full breeding plumage. Robert Proniewych --

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls

2013-01-05 Thread Robert A. Proniewych
Had a flock of 24+ Common Redpolls at West End II, Jones Beach State Park this afternoon. They were located in the center median across from the coast guard station, and allowed close approach while they fed on the pine seeds. One male was in full breeding plumage. Robert Proniewych --

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls - Stephentown 12/27/12

2012-12-27 Thread Jesse Jaycox
Common redpolls continue at a friend's bird feeder in Stephentown, Rensselaer County, NY. Two or three birds showed up a week or so ago and have increased in number since then. Normally, the redpolls leave after their morning visit, but during today's snowstorm, we counted at least 42 that

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls - Stephentown 12/27/12

2012-12-27 Thread Jesse Jaycox
Common redpolls continue at a friend's bird feeder in Stephentown, Rensselaer County, NY. Two or three birds showed up a week or so ago and have increased in number since then. Normally, the redpolls leave after their morning visit, but during today's snowstorm, we counted at least 42 that

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls

2012-12-03 Thread Mickey Scilingo
Two Common Redpolls are currently visiting my feeders. Mickey Scilingo Constantia Oswego County, NY mickey.scili...@gte.net 315-679-6299 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls

2012-12-03 Thread Mickey Scilingo
Two Common Redpolls are currently visiting my feeders. Mickey Scilingo Constantia Oswego County, NY mickey.scili...@gte.net 315-679-6299 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls/White-winged Crossbills/Finch movements, etc.

2012-11-06 Thread Joan E. Collins
11/6/12 Southeastern St. Lawrence Co. (Piercefield and Massawepie Mire) Clear, cold (18 to 32 degrees), calm winds David Buckley and I hiked about 5.5 miles round trip at Massawepie Mire today. On the drive from David's home in Piercefield, we found a flock of ~10 Common Redpolls feeding on

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls - Setauket (Suffolk Co)

2012-11-06 Thread Peter
Had a pair of COMMON REDPOLLS on an early morning walk around Flax Pond this morning. On Sunday morning I had three flyover WW CROSBILLS at the same location. -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls - Setauket (Suffolk Co)

2012-11-06 Thread Peter
Had a pair of COMMON REDPOLLS on an early morning walk around Flax Pond this morning. On Sunday morning I had three flyover WW CROSBILLS at the same location. -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls/White-winged Crossbills/Finch movements, etc.

2012-11-06 Thread Joan E. Collins
11/6/12 Southeastern St. Lawrence Co. (Piercefield and Massawepie Mire) Clear, cold (18 to 32 degrees), calm winds David Buckley and I hiked about 5.5 miles round trip at Massawepie Mire today. On the drive from David's home in Piercefield, we found a flock of ~10 Common Redpolls feeding on

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls at Jones Beach

2011-03-04 Thread Ardith Bondi
Barb Saunders and I (Ardith Bondi) found about a dozen Common Redpolls foraging in the median across from the entrance to the Coast Guard Station. They were accompanied by several Red-breasted Nuthatches. Otherwise, a scarcity of birds. Someone reported having seen American Pipit, but we did

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls at Jones Beach

2011-03-04 Thread Ardith Bondi
Barb Saunders and I (Ardith Bondi) found about a dozen Common Redpolls foraging in the median across from the entrance to the Coast Guard Station. They were accompanied by several Red-breasted Nuthatches. Otherwise, a scarcity of birds. Someone reported having seen American Pipit, but we did

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls, Smith Pt., Suffolk County

2011-02-24 Thread Joel Horman
Shortly after 2 PM today, a flock of approximately 100 Common Redpolls alighted briefly in the pines at the entrance to the campground, then lifted up and departed to the east. Otherwise, things were very slow, both land and sea. Joel Horman Ridge -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls, Smith Pt., Suffolk County

2011-02-24 Thread Joel Horman
Shortly after 2 PM today, a flock of approximately 100 Common Redpolls alighted briefly in the pines at the entrance to the campground, then lifted up and departed to the east. Otherwise, things were very slow, both land and sea. Joel Horman Ridge -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls at Cupsogue today

2011-02-23 Thread Carl Starace
Hello All, While driving along the access road to Moriches Inlet this morning Dick Belanger and I found a flock of 19 Common Redpoll. They swirled around us, then set down in a line on some snow fence just 15 yards from his jeep. Got to love them. We also had an American Pipit and 5 Horned

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls at Cupsogue today

2011-02-23 Thread Carl Starace
Hello All, While driving along the access road to Moriches Inlet this morning Dick Belanger and I found a flock of 19 Common Redpoll. They swirled around us, then set down in a line on some snow fence just 15 yards from his jeep. Got to love them. We also had an American Pipit and 5 Horned

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls+

2011-02-21 Thread peterbilt.birder
Montgomery, NY. 2/21/11.+27f heavy overcast. Negligible wind. 420 Canada goose, high fliers. 2 Common redpolls. 6 Fish crow, at a truck stop dumpster in Maybrook, NY. Dan Furbish.

[nysbirds-l] Common redpolls

2011-02-21 Thread prelich
This morning's new snow brought an Eastern Towhee and three Common Redpolls to my nyjer feeder. Not a bad trade-off for having to shovel again. First time I've ever had redpolls at my feeder. Greg Prelich New Rochelle NY http://steelhead.aecom.yu.edu/birdwebphotos/birds/index.html --

[nysbirds-l] Common redpolls

2011-02-21 Thread prelich
This morning's new snow brought an Eastern Towhee and three Common Redpolls to my nyjer feeder. Not a bad trade-off for having to shovel again. First time I've ever had redpolls at my feeder. Greg Prelich New Rochelle NY http://steelhead.aecom.yu.edu/birdwebphotos/birds/index.html --

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls+

2011-02-21 Thread peterbilt.birder
Montgomery, NY. 2/21/11.+27f heavy overcast. Negligible wind. 420 Canada goose, high fliers. 2 Common redpolls. 6 Fish crow, at a truck stop dumpster in Maybrook, NY. Dan Furbish.

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls in yard

2011-02-20 Thread Andrew Block
Just had two Common Redpolls at my feeding station.  This is only the second time in 39 years we've had them, go figure. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax:

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls in yard

2011-02-20 Thread Andrew Block
Just had two Common Redpolls at my feeding station.  This is only the second time in 39 years we've had them, go figure. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax:

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls at Bayard Cutting Arboretum (Suffolk Co.)

2011-01-15 Thread John Gluth
While covering my area for the NYSOA January Waterfowl count this morning, I encountered 4 COMMON REDPOLLS feeding among 10-12 American Goldfinches at Bayard Cutting Arboretum. The flock was feeding on the "cones" in alders down near the Connetquot River, at the far end of the lawn downhill from

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls at Bayard Cutting Arboretum (Suffolk Co.)

2011-01-15 Thread John Gluth
While covering my area for the NYSOA January Waterfowl count this morning, I encountered 4 COMMON REDPOLLS feeding among 10-12 American Goldfinches at Bayard Cutting Arboretum. The flock was feeding on the cones in alders down near the Connetquot River, at the far end of the lawn downhill from the

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls, Oak Beach, LI

2011-01-11 Thread Shaibal Mitra
Ken Thompson just called with news of two Common Redpolls feeding along the Oak Beach Rd., in the vicinity of the parking pull-off overlooking Fire Island Inlet. Shai Mitra Bay Shore Think green before you print this email. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls, Oak Beach, LI

2011-01-11 Thread Shaibal Mitra
Ken Thompson just called with news of two Common Redpolls feeding along the Oak Beach Rd., in the vicinity of the parking pull-off overlooking Fire Island Inlet. Shai Mitra Bay Shore Think green before you print this email. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls

2011-01-02 Thread Byrdhaus
A flock of 10 Common Redpolls arrived at our feeder at 12 Noon today (1/2/11). in Livingston County. Located approximately 10 miles northeast of Stony Brook State Park & 3 miles southeast of Conesus, NY. (which is South of Rochester, NY) Happy Birding! Kelly Close Conesus, NY 14435

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls

2011-01-02 Thread Byrdhaus
A flock of 10 Common Redpolls arrived at our feeder at 12 Noon today (1/2/11). in Livingston County. Located approximately 10 miles northeast of Stony Brook State Park 3 miles southeast of Conesus, NY. (which is South of Rochester, NY) Happy Birding! Kelly Close Conesus, NY 14435

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls & Evening Grosbeaks

2010-12-27 Thread Joan E. Collins
12/27/10 Long Lake (northern Hamilton Co.) Ten Common Redpolls arrived at our feeders this morning. Late December-early January is the typical arrival time during irruptive years in Long Lake. (During our winters in Potsdam, in the St. Lawrence Valley, the arrival dates were earlier.)

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls Evening Grosbeaks

2010-12-27 Thread Joan E. Collins
12/27/10 Long Lake (northern Hamilton Co.) Ten Common Redpolls arrived at our feeders this morning. Late December-early January is the typical arrival time during irruptive years in Long Lake. (During our winters in Potsdam, in the St. Lawrence Valley, the arrival dates were earlier.)

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls

2010-12-25 Thread Lance Verderame
This morning while driving through DeBruce (Sullivan County) I found a flock of 90+ Common Redpolls feeding in birch trees. Hopefully I will see some at my feeders soon! -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls

2010-12-25 Thread Lance Verderame
This morning while driving through DeBruce (Sullivan County) I found a flock of 90+ Common Redpolls feeding in birch trees. Hopefully I will see some at my feeders soon! -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls in Millbrook, NY

2010-12-23 Thread John Askildsen
15 Common Redpolls arrived at my feeders just moments ago. There is also one Pine Siskin hanging out, and i heard Purple Finches overhead earlier in the day. JPAJohn AskildsenMillbrook, New York

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls in Millbrook, NY

2010-12-23 Thread John Askildsen
15 Common Redpolls arrived at my feeders just moments ago. There is also one Pine Siskin hanging out, and i heard Purple Finches overhead earlier in the day. JPAJohn AskildsenMillbrook, New York