Some INTERESTING birding at Hempstead Lake SP this morning. WOOD DUCK in
Schodack Pond flying out in 3 groups with consensus from the birders for a
total of 80+ and probably more; a SOLITARY SANDPIPER; YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO, 3
COMMON RAVEN, 2 immature and an adult BALD EAGLE all 3 circling
Some INTERESTING birding at Hempstead Lake SP this morning. WOOD DUCK in
Schodack Pond flying out in 3 groups with consensus from the birders for a
total of 80+ and probably more; a SOLITARY SANDPIPER; YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO, 3
COMMON RAVEN, 2 immature and an adult BALD EAGLE all 3 circling
After a smattering of warblers and a female SUMMER TANGER in my yard (2 miles
east of the park) yesterday afternoon, I expected an exciting day today. Nope!.
Still struggling to get a wow day.
However, the PROTHOTARY WARBLER continues and a CERULIAN WARBLER showed up
early this morning along
After a smattering of warblers and a female SUMMER TANGER in my yard (2 miles
east of the park) yesterday afternoon, I expected an exciting day today. Nope!.
Still struggling to get a wow day.
However, the PROTHOTARY WARBLER continues and a CERULIAN WARBLER showed up
early this morning along
Near field #3, on a dreary morning before the drizzle, the Thursday mourning
group found an Eastern Phoebe and a very bright Pine Warbler. Both FOS. It’s a
start.
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Near field #3, on a dreary morning before the drizzle, the Thursday mourning
group found an Eastern Phoebe and a very bright Pine Warbler. Both FOS. It’s a
start.
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I went to HLSP early this morning- female Redstarts seemed to be
everywhere. Highlights included: at least 2 Yellow Throated Vireos,
Nashville Warbler, Chestnut Sided Warbler, and a likely Yellow Bellied
Flycatcher (was moving around a lot)
good birding,
Rob in Massapequa
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I went to HLSP early this morning- female Redstarts seemed to be
everywhere. Highlights included: at least 2 Yellow Throated Vireos,
Nashville Warbler, Chestnut Sided Warbler, and a likely Yellow Bellied
Flycatcher (was moving around a lot)
good birding,
Rob in Massapequa
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I was at HLSP early this morning- highlights: female Redstarts, Black and
White Warblers (10), Blue Winged Warblers (3), Canada Warbler (1), Worm
Eating Warbler, and Yellow Bellied Flycatcher (1).
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I was at HLSP early this morning- highlights: female Redstarts, Black and
White Warblers (10), Blue Winged Warblers (3), Canada Warbler (1), Worm
Eating Warbler, and Yellow Bellied Flycatcher (1).
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At 10:35 this morning an ADULT BALD EAGLE made a lazy loop over Parking Lot #3
followed a bit later by an ADULT RED-TAILED HAWK. Pleasant end to the the
morning's birding.
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At 10:35 this morning an ADULT BALD EAGLE made a lazy loop over Parking Lot #3
followed a bit later by an ADULT RED-TAILED HAWK. Pleasant end to the the
morning's birding.
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Joe Giunta and I birded Hempstead Lake SP. Still early in the season, but there
are a few early migrants and breeding birds; namely CHIMNEY SWIFT, EASTERN
KINGBIRD, WARBLING VIREO, HOUSE WREN, BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER, OVENBIRD,
NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH, OVENBIRD, BLUE-WINGED WARBLER, YELLOW, PALM
Joe Giunta and I birded Hempstead Lake SP. Still early in the season, but there
are a few early migrants and breeding birds; namely CHIMNEY SWIFT, EASTERN
KINGBIRD, WARBLING VIREO, HOUSE WREN, BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER, OVENBIRD,
NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH, OVENBIRD, BLUE-WINGED WARBLER, YELLOW, PALM
Hempstead lake SP 24 Mar
A COMMON RAVEN flew over chased by 2 Crows. The size difference usually not
noticed particularly was extremely apparent. Big difference. We were all taken
aback
Other raptors included Cooper's, Sharp-shinned, Osprey and a Great Horned
Owl. No new migrants,
Hempstead lake SP 24 Mar
A COMMON RAVEN flew over chased by 2 Crows. The size difference usually not
noticed particularly was extremely apparent. Big difference. We were all taken
aback
Other raptors included Cooper's, Sharp-shinned, Osprey and a Great Horned
Owl. No new migrants,
Hempstead Lake SP 17 Mar
First PINE WARBLER, a dingy drab bird.
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First PINE WARBLER, a dingy drab bird.
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An adult BALD EAGLE flew north over parking field #3 heading north in the
direction of Smith Pond.
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An adult BALD EAGLE flew north over parking field #3 heading north in the
direction of Smith Pond.
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Hempstead Lake SP 22 Oct.
After making the rounds, a group of us were talking in parking lot #3, when an
adult BROAD-WINGED HAWK circled over. Odd place and odd date.
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Hempstead Lake SP 22 Oct.
After making the rounds, a group of us were talking in parking lot #3, when an
adult BROAD-WINGED HAWK circled over. Odd place and odd date.
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A Yellow-throated Warbler continues at Hempstead Lake State Park. Mid-morning
it was seen along the northwestern edge of the open lawn area just north of the
pond (Macdonald Pond?), where people run their dogs. Other species of interest
were Bank and Rough-winged Swallows, Chimney Swift, Parula
A Yellow-throated Warbler continues at Hempstead Lake State Park. Mid-morning
it was seen along the northwestern edge of the open lawn area just north of the
pond (Macdonald Pond?), where people run their dogs. Other species of interest
were Bank and Rough-winged Swallows, Chimney Swift, Parula
Hempstead Lake SP 13 Apr
We finally had a small wave of warblers this morning consisting of PINE, PALM,
YELLOW-RUMPED and BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLERS. Other recent additions were
RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET and BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER. Surprising was the lack of any
sparrow movement. While the Tree
Hempstead Lake SP 13 Apr
We finally had a small wave of warblers this morning consisting of PINE, PALM,
YELLOW-RUMPED and BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLERS. Other recent additions were
RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET and BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER. Surprising was the lack of any
sparrow movement. While the Tree
Hempstead Lake sp 29 March
I stopped by before lunch on a sunny but cold day. Still, there must have been
a hatch as South Pond was covered with a dozen+ TREE SWALLOWS hawking along
with a number of EASTERN PHOEBES along side of them. Altogether, there must
have been at least 40-50 if not more
Hempstead Lake sp 29 March
I stopped by before lunch on a sunny but cold day. Still, there must have been
a hatch as South Pond was covered with a dozen+ TREE SWALLOWS hawking along
with a number of EASTERN PHOEBES along side of them. Altogether, there must
have been at least 40-50 if not more
23 March 2015
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded Hempstead Lake SP this cold, sunny morning.
Migrants included Osprey, Great Egret, Eastern Phoebe and the singing
blackbirds, But none of other anticipated early arrivals.
We then stopped by Mill River in Rockville Centre to look for the
23 March 2015
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded Hempstead Lake SP this cold, sunny morning.
Migrants included Osprey, Great Egret, Eastern Phoebe and the singing
blackbirds, But none of other anticipated early arrivals.
We then stopped by Mill River in Rockville Centre to look for the
Hempstead Lake SP.
Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) joined the South Shore Audubon
this morning in Hempstead. The walk produced several dozen species including
lingering Wood Duck, Pied-bill Grebe, 8 species of warbler, 4 species of
woodpecker, a Blue-headed Vireo, a few
Hempstead Lake SP.
Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) joined the South Shore Audubon
this morning in Hempstead. The walk produced several dozen species including
lingering Wood Duck, Pied-bill Grebe, 8 species of warbler, 4 species of
woodpecker, a Blue-headed Vireo, a few
Hempstead Lake SP 14 May
A slow birding morning with few migrants. There were singing White-eyed,
Warbling and Red-eyed Vireos, Gray Catbird, Northern Cardinal, Baltimore
Oriole, calling Great-crested Flycatcher and Red-bellied Woodpeckers. It seemed
more like early Summer than Mid May.
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Hempstead Lake SP 14 May
A slow birding morning with few migrants. There were singing White-eyed,
Warbling and Red-eyed Vireos, Gray Catbird, Northern Cardinal, Baltimore
Oriole, calling Great-crested Flycatcher and Red-bellied Woodpeckers. It seemed
more like early Summer than Mid May.
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Hempstead Lake SP progress report
Lots of construction going on. The entrance to the park from Peninsula Blvd is
closed. Exit 18 West on the Southern State Pkwy is being rebuilt and you may
or may not be able to exit there. The Exit East is OK. Eagle Ave through the
park is udder
Hempstead Lake SP progress report
Lots of construction going on. The entrance to the park from Peninsula Blvd is
closed. Exit 18 West on the Southern State Pkwy is being rebuilt and you may
or may not be able to exit there. The Exit East is OK. Eagle Ave through the
park is udder
Hempstead Lake SP 7 May
A slow day, but the CERULEAN WARBLER continues in the same place.
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A slow day, but the CERULEAN WARBLER continues in the same place.
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Hempstead Lake SP 27 Mar
Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) took leave of the birding group
at field #3 and drove to field #1, entering the lake shore at the entrance
across from the lot. Far to the north in trees at the north edge of the pond
was an imm. BALD EAGLE with a white
Hempstead Lake SP 27 Mar
Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) took leave of the birding group
at field #3 and drove to field #1, entering the lake shore at the entrance
across from the lot. Far to the north in trees at the north edge of the pond
was an imm. BALD EAGLE with a white
I observed a Red-throated Loon at Hempstead Lake SP today. Also, several
FOS Osprey, one appearing to carry nesting material.
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I observed a Red-throated Loon at Hempstead Lake SP today. Also, several
FOS Osprey, one appearing to carry nesting material.
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Hempstead Lake State Park 17 May
PLEASE BE ADVISED, the Boy Scouts are taking over the park starting this
afternoon through Sunday. Field #3 will be closed. With the noise, activities
and limited access, birding there this weekend will be nil .
Today was less successful than yesterday, but
Hempstead Lake State Park 17 May
PLEASE BE ADVISED, the Boy Scouts are taking over the park starting this
afternoon through Sunday. Field #3 will be closed. With the noise, activities
and limited access, birding there this weekend will be nil .
Today was less successful than yesterday, but
While the Yellow-Throated Warbler was a no-show this morning (at least
until around 1 pm), Hempstead Lake State Park did yield a few good birds.
Highlights included 1 Black Throated Green Warbler and 1 Blue Headed Vireo
among some of the more numerous:
Yellow Rumped Warbler
Black and White
While the Yellow-Throated Warbler was a no-show this morning (at least
until around 1 pm), Hempstead Lake State Park did yield a few good birds.
Highlights included 1 Black Throated Green Warbler and 1 Blue Headed Vireo
among some of the more numerous:
Yellow Rumped Warbler
Black and White
Hempstead Lake SP 20 April.
The Yellow-throated Warbler continues, now singing loudly. Also, Pine, Palm,
Yellow-rumped, Black-and-white and FOS Yellow Warbler. A nice start for the
migration season.
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Hempstead Lake SP 20 April.
The Yellow-throated Warbler continues, now singing loudly. Also, Pine, Palm,
Yellow-rumped, Black-and-white and FOS Yellow Warbler. A nice start for the
migration season.
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Derek Rogers just found a Cliff Swallow at the small pond (McDonald Pond?) at
the southern end of parking lot 3. On the larger pond adjacent to the parking
lot were Blue Winged Teal & Rusty Blackbirds
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Hempstead Lake SP 21 Feb
Cold partly sunny morning. A COMMON TEAL (North American subspecies, European
full species) was with 20 GREEN-WINGED TEAL on the pond by parking lot #3.
Other birds of interest; PIED-BILLED GREBE, BELTED KINGFISHER, 3 WINTER WREN,.
BROWN CREEPER, GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET
Hempstead Lake SP 21 Feb
Cold partly sunny morning. A COMMON TEAL (North American subspecies, European
full species) was with 20 GREEN-WINGED TEAL on the pond by parking lot #3.
Other birds of interest; PIED-BILLED GREBE, BELTED KINGFISHER, 3 WINTER WREN,.
BROWN CREEPER, GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo and I (Sy Schiff) continued our new year (3 Jan) with
a birding day that included Pelham Bay Park.. We met in Hempstead Lake SP,
joining the South Shore Audubon group. There we found NORTHERN SHOVELER, COMMON
MERGANSERS, AMERICAN COOT, PIED-BILLED GREBES, GREAT BLUE
Hempstead Lake State Park 24 May
I was with the South Shore Audubon today.. Overcast and, surprisingly, no
migrants. We did see a TURKEY VULTURE several times during the morning. In
contrast to the one seen here in late March, this one seems to be hanging out.
Interesting.
Sy Schiff
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Lots of birdsong this morning. Although I missed the highlights mentioned
yesterday by Ken Feustel, I had one of my own. A Kentucky Warbler was singing
at the northern edge of the picnic fields at field 2, just south of the houses,
in the wooded area. It sang from leaf litter on the ground
Lots of birdsong this morning. Although I missed the highlights mentioned
yesterday by Ken Feustel, I had one of my own. A Kentucky Warbler was singing
at the northern edge of the picnic fields at field 2, just south of the houses,
in the wooded area. It sang from leaf litter on the ground
Got out this afternoon for a bitHempstead Lake State Park 12:15 to 1:45Lots of
birdsong. Mostly expected warblers, 2 Solitary Sandpipers, Swainson's Thrush.
Doug Futuyma said he had a Blackburnian Warbler earlierJones Beach Coast Guard
Station, 2 -3:30.About 70 Black Skimmers on sandbar,
Got out this afternoon for a bitHempstead Lake State Park 12:15 to 1:45Lots of
birdsong. Mostly expected warblers, 2 Solitary Sandpipers, Swainson's Thrush.
Doug Futuyma said he had a Blackburnian Warbler earlierJones Beach Coast Guard
Station, 2 -3:30.About 70 Black Skimmers on sandbar,
Hempstead Lake SP and Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 18 April
Birding is slow; awaiting a wind change. However, we are seeing new arrivals.
At Hempstead, a Green Heron (found yesterday) was present this morning along
with a Black-crowned Night-Heron and continuing Blue-gray Gnatcatcher.
Hempstead Lake SP and Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 18 April
Birding is slow; awaiting a wind change. However, we are seeing new arrivals.
At Hempstead, a Green Heron (found yesterday) was present this morning along
with a Black-crowned Night-Heron and continuing Blue-gray Gnatcatcher.
Hempstead Lake State Park; 4 March
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to look for early arrivals with mixed
success. New this season were 3 PALM WARBLERS and a BROWN THRASHER. Continuing
warblers were PINE and YELLOW-RUMPED. No chat this morning.
Among a fair number of species were
Hempstead Lake State Park; 4 March
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to look for early arrivals with mixed
success. New this season were 3 PALM WARBLERS and a BROWN THRASHER. Continuing
warblers were PINE and YELLOW-RUMPED. No chat this morning.
Among a fair number of species were
Hempstead Lake SP. 30 March
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) spent a pleasant, but still cool morning finding
few migratory birds. However, 2 EASTERN PHOEBE were seen along with ten (10)
PINE WARBLERS, in groups of 2, 6 and 2. Most were very bright and singing
loudly, a number at the same time. A
Hempstead Lake SP. 30 March
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) spent a pleasant, but still cool morning finding
few migratory birds. However, 2 EASTERN PHOEBE were seen along with ten (10)
PINE WARBLERS, in groups of 2, 6 and 2. Most were very bright and singing
loudly, a number at the same time. A
Hempstead Lake SP 25 August
I joined the South Shore Audubon Thursday walk this morning. Land birding was
uneventful for the most part. At the north end of South Pond where the open
field constricts the expanse of the pond next to McDonald Pond, there was a
huge slick of floating debris,
Hempstead Lake SP; 18 Mar.
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went looking for early migrants. Till now, things
have been lackluster. Even the vegetation is late with red maples just stating
to bud. There was some migrant movement into the park in the last day or so
with 4 Wood Ducks, Tree Swallows,
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