Re:[nysbirds-l] HARRIS'S SPARROW, Central Park North Meadow, New York City

2018-11-04 Thread David Barrett
At least several dozen birders got to see the HARRIS'S SPARROW at the south end of the Central Park North Meadow, just west of the handball courts, this afternoon. The finder was Elizabeth Paredes, who quickly passed on the info to her husband John Anturi (@jhonny_2003 on Twitter), a frequent

Re:[nysbirds-l] HARRIS'S SPARROW, Central Park North Meadow, New York City

2018-11-04 Thread David Barrett
At least several dozen birders got to see the HARRIS'S SPARROW at the south end of the Central Park North Meadow, just west of the handball courts, this afternoon. The finder was Elizabeth Paredes, who quickly passed on the info to her husband John Anturi (@jhonny_2003 on Twitter), a frequent

Re:[nysbirds-l] HARRIS'S SPARROW, Central Park North Meadow, New York City

2018-11-04 Thread David Barrett
More precisely: HARRIS'S SPARROW is north of 97th Street underpass, mid-park. West of handball courts -- not tennis courts. See tweet for map: https://twitter.com/BirdCentralPark/status/1059181291260833797?s=19 On Sun, Nov 4, 2018, 3:14 PM David Barrett Enter from 96th Street and CPW. It is on

Re:[nysbirds-l] HARRIS'S SPARROW, Central Park North Meadow, New York City

2018-11-04 Thread David Barrett
More precisely: HARRIS'S SPARROW is north of 97th Street underpass, mid-park. West of handball courts -- not tennis courts. See tweet for map: https://twitter.com/BirdCentralPark/status/1059181291260833797?s=19 On Sun, Nov 4, 2018, 3:14 PM David Barrett Enter from 96th Street and CPW. It is on

[nysbirds-l] HARRIS'S SPARROW, Central Park North Meadow, New York City

2018-11-04 Thread David Barrett
Enter from 96th Street and CPW. It is on west side of Tennis Courts, at south end of the North Meadow. David Barrett @birdcentralpark on Twitter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] HARRIS'S SPARROW, Central Park North Meadow, New York City

2018-11-04 Thread David Barrett
Enter from 96th Street and CPW. It is on west side of Tennis Courts, at south end of the North Meadow. David Barrett @birdcentralpark on Twitter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Altamont, NY - Yes

2018-02-28 Thread James Coe
Got a brief glimpse of the Harris's Sparrow at 2:30pm this afternoon, confirming that it still is present in the yard at 579 Meadowdale Road, Altamont, NY. The Harris' popped out into the open for just a moment on the edge of the small fenced-in garden beyond the driveway on the south side of

RE: [nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Altamont, NY - Yes

2018-02-21 Thread Long Island Birding .
gt; bounce-122311546-75443...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Will Raup > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 21, 2018 4:05 PM > *To:* Long Island Birding . > *Cc:* NYSBIRDS-L > *Subject:* Re: [nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Altamont, NY - Yes > > > > > > Details on that Long-E

RE: [nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Altamont, NY - Yes

2018-02-21 Thread Long Island Birding .
ll.edu] *On Behalf Of *Will Raup > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 21, 2018 4:05 PM > *To:* Long Island Birding . > *Cc:* NYSBIRDS-L > *Subject:* Re: [nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Altamont, NY - Yes > > > > > > Details on that Long-Eared Owl? That's a very rare bird for

RE: [nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Altamont, NY - Yes

2018-02-21 Thread Weiskotten, Kurt
, 2018 4:05 PM To: Long Island Birding . Cc: NYSBIRDS-L Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Altamont, NY - Yes Details on that Long-Eared Owl? That's a very rare bird for Albany County. Will Raup Glenmont, NY Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S(r)6 active, an AT 4G LTE smartphone

RE: [nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Altamont, NY - Yes

2018-02-21 Thread Weiskotten, Kurt
, 2018 4:05 PM To: Long Island Birding . Cc: NYSBIRDS-L Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Altamont, NY - Yes Details on that Long-Eared Owl? That's a very rare bird for Albany County. Will Raup Glenmont, NY Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S(r)6 active, an AT 4G LTE smartphone

Re: [nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Altamont, NY - Yes

2018-02-21 Thread Will Raup
57 PM (GMT-05:00) To: birds <nysbirds-l@cornell.edu> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Altamont, NY - Yes Just showed up around feeders at previously reported location next to red garage/barn. Also had an Eastern Phoebe, Long-eared Owl and Black Vulture. Mike Z. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: W

Re: [nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Altamont, NY - Yes

2018-02-21 Thread Will Raup
[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Altamont, NY - Yes Just showed up around feeders at previously reported location next to red garage/barn. Also had an Eastern Phoebe, Long-eared Owl and Black Vulture. Mike Z. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbir

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Altamont, NY - Yes

2018-02-21 Thread Long Island Birding .
Just showed up around feeders at previously reported location next to red garage/barn. Also had an Eastern Phoebe, Long-eared Owl and Black Vulture. Mike Z. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Altamont, NY - Yes

2018-02-21 Thread Long Island Birding .
Just showed up around feeders at previously reported location next to red garage/barn. Also had an Eastern Phoebe, Long-eared Owl and Black Vulture. Mike Z. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow YES 8:45 am Sun 2/18

2018-02-18 Thread Matthew Rymkiewicz
The HASP continues at the same location in Altamont. Seen at 8:45 am from the road in the area of the thicket immediately to the left of the driveway. The homeowners are very nice, and are cool with birders viewing from top of driveway near the feeders. Per the previous post, park down the

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow YES 8:45 am Sun 2/18

2018-02-18 Thread Matthew Rymkiewicz
The HASP continues at the same location in Altamont. Seen at 8:45 am from the road in the area of the thicket immediately to the left of the driveway. The homeowners are very nice, and are cool with birders viewing from top of driveway near the feeders. Per the previous post, park down the

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow in Altamont: yes

2018-02-17 Thread Joshua Malbin
A Harris's Sparrow found yesterday in Altamont, Albany County by Larry Alden reappeared briefly this afternoon after a two-hour wait. The bird was seen near feeders at 579 Meadowdale Road today, and was originally seen in the brushy hedgerow just to the south. I spoke to the homeowner and he is

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow in Altamont: yes

2018-02-17 Thread Joshua Malbin
A Harris's Sparrow found yesterday in Altamont, Albany County by Larry Alden reappeared briefly this afternoon after a two-hour wait. The bird was seen near feeders at 579 Meadowdale Road today, and was originally seen in the brushy hedgerow just to the south. I spoke to the homeowner and he is

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow Time Out

2015-11-23 Thread Richard Guthrie
Greetings, all. The kind and generous homeowners hosting the Harris's Sparrow and visiting birders have requested a little break in birder activity. They ask that they regain a little privacy Thanksgiving Day and Friday...They will be having family and friends coming and going those days. >From

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow (YES) Albany NY

2015-11-23 Thread Andrew Baksh
Joe Giunta and I just saw the Harris's Sparrow after putting in a 2 hour wait. The bird came for all about 2 mins. Many thanks again to Rich Guthrie for organizing permissible visits. Best, 風 Swift as the wind 林 Quiet as the forest 火 Conquer like the fire 山 Steady as the mountain Sun Tzu The

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow Time Out

2015-11-23 Thread Richard Guthrie
Greetings, all. The kind and generous homeowners hosting the Harris's Sparrow and visiting birders have requested a little break in birder activity. They ask that they regain a little privacy Thanksgiving Day and Friday...They will be having family and friends coming and going those days. >From

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Update

2015-11-17 Thread Will Raup
I have not seen any reports positive or negative today. I also want to alert people who use e-bird that a new Hotspot has temporarily been created called - Stakeout Harris's Sparrow and I ask that people please merge their checklists into this one, so we can keep things a bit more organized

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Update

2015-11-17 Thread Will Raup
I have not seen any reports positive or negative today. I also want to alert people who use e-bird that a new Hotspot has temporarily been created called - Stakeout Harris's Sparrow and I ask that people please merge their checklists into this one, so we can keep things a bit more organized

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow -yes- 11/15

2015-11-15 Thread Holly Sweeney
Bird seen well by Sue Barth, Celeste Morien & myself a little before 4 PM- homeowner very kind- when he found out we came from Buffalo area he watched from inside and came out to point out the bird that we were not on yet-life is good :) Holly Sweeney Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Thank-you from the homeowner

2015-11-15 Thread Richard Guthrie
Here's a reply to my recent inquiry to the homeowner regarding continued visits at the Harris's Sparrow backyard near Albany, NY: It’s fine for people to come Rich. They’ve have been very considerate. Scott Stoner sent me some great pictures. If you can, please convey our thanks for the

[nysbirds-l] Re: [nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - YES

2015-11-15 Thread Arie Gilbert
The bird showed this morning at 8:15 initually in the area behind the house before moving to the area under the deck. It fed briefly then returned to the area behind the barn.   Seen on 11/15/2015 Arie Gilbert No. Babylon NY www.powerbirder.blogspot www.qcbirdclub.org -- Sent from

[nysbirds-l] Re: [nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - YES

2015-11-15 Thread Arie Gilbert
The bird showed this morning at 8:15 initually in the area behind the house before moving to the area under the deck. It fed briefly then returned to the area behind the barn.   Seen on 11/15/2015 Arie Gilbert No. Babylon NY www.powerbirder.blogspot www.qcbirdclub.org -- Sent from

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Thank-you from the homeowner

2015-11-15 Thread Richard Guthrie
Here's a reply to my recent inquiry to the homeowner regarding continued visits at the Harris's Sparrow backyard near Albany, NY: It’s fine for people to come Rich. They’ve have been very considerate. Scott Stoner sent me some great pictures. If you can, please convey our thanks for the

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow -yes- 11/15

2015-11-15 Thread Holly Sweeney
Bird seen well by Sue Barth, Celeste Morien & myself a little before 4 PM- homeowner very kind- when he found out we came from Buffalo area he watched from inside and came out to point out the bird that we were not on yet-life is good :) Holly Sweeney Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow, Loudonville, Albany County NY

2015-11-14 Thread scottjstoner
With great appreciation to the kind homeowners who have allowed birders access to view this bird, and to Rich Guthrie for making the arrangements, Denise and I saw the Harris's Sparrow with many other birders this morning, several times between 10 AM and 11:15 AM. We, along with others, were

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - OK again !!

2015-11-14 Thread Richard Guthrie
I spoke with the homeowner this morning and all is forgiven (that's their nature). So birders are again welcome to come and visit the yard to watch for the Harris's Sparrow (and Bohemian Waxwing?). Today and tomorrow (Sunday) are now OK. Please - do not park in the driveway (apparently that's

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - OK again !!

2015-11-14 Thread Richard Guthrie
I spoke with the homeowner this morning and all is forgiven (that's their nature). So birders are again welcome to come and visit the yard to watch for the Harris's Sparrow (and Bohemian Waxwing?). Today and tomorrow (Sunday) are now OK. Please - do not park in the driveway (apparently that's

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - No more visitors

2015-11-13 Thread Richard Guthrie
I'm not sure what happened, but the homeowner asked for their privacy back. After the 10 o'clock group, I had to take care of some other business and wasn't there. All i know for now is that there was an exchange between an unknown birder (unscheduled visitor) and this is the result. Bottom

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow Yes - but

2015-11-13 Thread Richard Guthrie
In the hour that a group has been watching thus far this morning, the bird showed twice. Once for about 3 seconds and again for less time. Not everyone got to see it. While waiting a BOHEMIAN WAXWING showed nicely. !!! Rich Guthrie Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow access - YES

2015-11-13 Thread Richard Guthrie
I spoke with the homeowner this morning and received permission to allow limited access to his backyard by invitation. So here's the deal. The address is 12 Bacon Lane, Loudonville, NY. Bacon Lane is just north of Osborne Road. On the corner there's a Genoa Imports deli/grocery (I'm told they

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow Yes - but

2015-11-13 Thread Richard Guthrie
In the hour that a group has been watching thus far this morning, the bird showed twice. Once for about 3 seconds and again for less time. Not everyone got to see it. While waiting a BOHEMIAN WAXWING showed nicely. !!! Rich Guthrie Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - No more visitors

2015-11-13 Thread Richard Guthrie
I'm not sure what happened, but the homeowner asked for their privacy back. After the 10 o'clock group, I had to take care of some other business and wasn't there. All i know for now is that there was an exchange between an unknown birder (unscheduled visitor) and this is the result. Bottom

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow access - YES

2015-11-13 Thread Richard Guthrie
I spoke with the homeowner this morning and received permission to allow limited access to his backyard by invitation. So here's the deal. The address is 12 Bacon Lane, Loudonville, NY. Bacon Lane is just north of Osborne Road. On the corner there's a Genoa Imports deli/grocery (I'm told they

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow in Newcomb (Essex Co.)

2012-11-17 Thread Joan E. Collins
11/17/12 Newcomb (western Essex Co.) Charlotte Demers just emailed a photo of a Harris's Sparrow at her feeders in Newcomb. It is a first winter bird. She doesn't know how long it has been around since she has been gone all week. The bird was discovered as she was doing Project Feederwatch

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow in Newcomb (Essex Co.)

2012-11-17 Thread Joan E. Collins
11/17/12 Newcomb (western Essex Co.) Charlotte Demers just emailed a photo of a Harris's Sparrow at her feeders in Newcomb. It is a first winter bird. She doesn't know how long it has been around since she has been gone all week. The bird was discovered as she was doing Project Feederwatch

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow

2012-11-09 Thread Ken McDermott
 The 1st winter Harris's Sparrow in Canastota, NY continues as has been reported on the RBAs and on E-Bird today.  Danny Messina and I made the trip up this morning arriving at 10:18am and the target bird, a "lifer" for him, mades it appearance from 10:45am -11:10am.  Thanks to Ruth Kuryla, the

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow

2012-11-09 Thread Ken McDermott
The 1st winter Harris's Sparrow in Canastota, NY continues as has been reported on the RBAs and on E-Bird today. Danny Messina and I made the trip up this morning arriving at 10:18am and the target bird, a "lifer" for him, mades it appearance from 10:45am -11:10am. Thanks to Ruth Kuryla, the