Re: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite NY Botanical Gardens

Thanks Andrew. Eyes up! Paul Sweet | Collection Manager | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | 200 Central Park West | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On May 9, 2021, at 5:51 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote:  EXTERNAL SENDER I just tweeted your sighting @

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite NY Botanical Gardens

I just tweeted your sighting @ https://twitter.com/nyrarebirdalert/status/1391509849654050823?s=21 Good spotting and a great bird for the Bronx. Cheers, “Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran "I p

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite NY Botanical Gardens

Five minutes ago I saw a Mississippi Kite flying west out of the forested area at NYBG. Keep your eyes in the sky. Paul Sweet | Collection Manager | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | 200 Central Park West | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 -- NYSbir

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite flyover in Central Park (NYC)

Robert DeCandido noticed a MISSISSIPPI KITE flying over Tupelo Meadow in the Central Park Ramble and quickly disappearing off to the east at 9:13 a.m. today. Deborah Allen photographed it and I posted it to Manhattan Bird Alert (@BirdCentralPark on Twitter): https://twitter.com/BirdCentralPark/sta

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite On North Fork (Suffolk County)

About an hour ago (11:45 a.m.), as I was about to turn onto Sound Avenue from Hallock State Park, a Mississippi Kite flew south with purpose across Sound Avenue at about fifty feet in height. I turned right onto Sound Avenue, and then left onto Herricks Lane, and caught up with the bird again as

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi kite

Technically I’m in New Jersey, but I just photographed a Mississippi kite at the stateline lookout, between exits 2 and 3 on the palisades parkway north, about 10 miles north of the George Washington bridge. It headed south from here. May have been a young bird molting into adult because it look

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite Brooklyn

While doing a sky watch at Caesar’s Bay in Brooklyn I had an adult Mississippi Kite past east of me headed NNW. Bird was picked up by observers in Greenwood Cemetery as well as it passed SW of them still headed toward the river. Was hoping for Swallow-tailed but only my second in the county so I

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite, Hempstead Lake State Park, Nassau

I just had a Mississippi Kite circling low over the treetops near Schodack Pond at Hempstead Lake SP. It was a second year individual with a banded tail. I lost the bird as it kept looping once some kingbirds flew up to harass it, it was low enough that it became obscured by the foliage. I’m cur

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite, East Hampton

Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629  www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums From: Anthony Collerton To: nysbird...@list.cornell.edu Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2018 5:45 PM Subject: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite, East Hampton Just had a kite soaring over my yard in Northwest Harbor. 

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite, East Hampton

Just had a kite soaring over my yard in Northwest Harbor. Drifting North towards Cedar Point. Photos. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubsc

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite, Bronx Zoo

Just saw Mississippi Kite at Bronx Zoo's ParkingLot A, Westbound. Pointed wings, smooth dusky coloration and upper wing with pale ashy trailing edge. Gobsmacked. Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYS

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite at Doodletown Rd.

Carol Resch and I just spotted a Mississippi Kite flying above the beginning of the Doodletown Rd. (Rockland County) off Route 9W! John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULE

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite Staten Island

Amazingly for the second time in 3 years I just had an adult Mississippi Kite fly over my house. It was traveling north west so keep an eye to the sky if you are in Brooklyn. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.Nor

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite Highland Mills, Orange Co.

Yesterday evening (Tuesday) Tom Brown saw a Mississippi Kite at Highland Mills, Orange County. It flew over his brother in law's house at 5:58, banked a few times, then headed east. Shai Mitra Bay Shore Celebrate the World of Peptide Chemistry and Biology. Regi

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite Orange County

An adult Mississippi Kite just flew approximately south east over the power line cut at the end of Ironwood Drive in Sterling Forest (Orange County). All the best, Pete Morris Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBir

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi kite queens/Brooklyn now

A Mississippi Kite flew over big John's pond at Jamaica bay Wildlife refuge heading west about 5 minutes ago. Last reports from this on the west pond were that it turned north and was maybe somewhere in the vicinity if Spring Creek heading NNW. Keep lookin' up! -Doug Gochfeld. Brooklyn, NY. Se

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi kite Kings county

Rob Jett just reported a MIKI from greenwood cemetery in Brooklyn. He reported the bird was very low over the treetops heading north and was a similar plumage to the bird photographed yesterday in the same location. I've been standing vigil on prospect park south west and have not seen anything

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite/Staten Island YES

The long staying Mississippi Kite is showing well at the Cemetery of the Resurrection, soaring fairly high above the road leading to the overlook and feeding on the wing (cicadas of course). Seen with the original finder Anthony C. and Mike Vedder of Long Island. Shane Blodgett Brooklyn NY S

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite in SI

Hi All, I did not see any reports yet today so I thought I would just mention that the Mississippi Kite continued near the pond at Cemetery of the Resurrection around 230pm. An adult Bald Eagle also did a quick flyby, as well as a distant Black Vulture. Michael Lester Bayside On Jun 11, 2013 2:4

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite in SI

The previously reported MISSISSIPPI KITE is still present this afternoon at the west-unit of the Cemetery of the Resurrection hunting insects by the pond. John J. Collins Raritan NJ Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite Report 6-10-2013...

Good Evening, I am passing on a message from Patrick Baglee who reported that the Staten Island Mississippi Kite was actively feeding this morning between 07.50 and 08.20 to the south of the pond in the Cemetery, mainly over the area of equipment storage. That is before the rains came. For those

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite - Saugerties, Ulster County; King Rail continues

Rich Guthrie reports that a MISSISSIPPI KITE is present for a second day at the Asbury-Kaatsban Firehouse, which Google Maps says is at 1977 Old Kings Highway in Saugerties. The Kite has been seen perched in dead trees south of the firehouse and has apparently been present since yesterday morning.

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi kite continues on Staten Island....

Seen near the same area in the Cemetery of the Resurrection as described by Anthony. Observed with Anthony Ciancimino, Eric Miller, Jeff Ritter, Bobby Veltri and Tom Duluski. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Jun 8, 2013, at 7:

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite - YES

The previously reported MISSISSIPPI KITE continues as of 8:20AM at the Cemetery of the Resurrection near the town of Pleasant Plains on the south shore or Staten Island (Richmond Co.). If you are coming via Brooklyn, take the S.I. Expressway to the West Shore Expressway South (440) and get off

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi kite

For those who don't know, this cemetery is on Staten Island. It is the place that had all the cave swallows last fall. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer Begin forwarded message: > From: "Lake, Thomas R" > Date: June 6, 2013, 8:11:01 AM EDT > To: Isaac Grant > Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [SI

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite- Amagansett

While preparing to give a bird identification walk for Peconic Land Trust interns I had a Mississippi Kite adult fly over me on Town Lane, Amagansett , heading west. The time was 2pm. Keep an eye open, Joe Giunta -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http:/

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi kite yes sterling forest

One just here, flying over, soaring around. Appeared at 12:05 pm. Scott and Denise Stoner, Loudonville NY Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdin

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite update

I was thinking of going up for the Mississippi Kites at Sterling Forest on Saturday and was wondering if the birds were seen today? Also, if any other interesting species (such as Golden-winged Warbler and Black-billed Cuckoo) were seen today in the vicinity, and their exact locations. Thank yo

RE: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite Spot Dragonfly

waiting to be identified. Thanks, Steve From: bounce-61038502-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-61038502-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Steve Walter Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2012 7:58 PM To: 'NY Rare birds' Subject: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite Spot Dragonfly T

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite Spot Dragonfly

This is off topic, but for the benefit of some birders -- those that took interest in a dragonfly that I pointed out at the Mississippi Kite spot the day I was there (May 31). I had called it an Illinois River Cruiser, which made sense as that's the only River Cruiser so far recorded in New York St

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite-YES

Both Mississippi Kites put on quite a show this afternoon at Sterling Forest Nature Center. There was also a singing Cerulean Warbler a little down the road at the Laurel Pond (?) parking area. Bald Eagle and Raven were seen from the bridge at Narrowsburg in Sullivan Co early this AM. -Mik

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite-yes

Seen this AM, between 6:45- 7:15 in bare-branched favorite tree, flying to bare-branched tree, visible from left of visitor center building. Eileen Schwinn Dianne Taggart Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re:[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite on Friday?? Any sightings?

What I assume was the male was present at around 3:45pm today (Friday), perching on the dead tree across the road from the supposed nest area, soaring, and carrying nesting material. Lost sight of him when he entered the denser trees next to the parking lot. -Ania Subject: Re: Mississipp

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi kite- yes

Yesterday (Th. 5-31-12), the male did show up in the morning and in the afternoon. Apparently, the female has not been seen in the past couple of days and people suspect that she may be in the nest. BTW, the best time to see the bird (based on the behavior of the male Kite) is early in the morni

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi kite- yes

The male was present this AM. The female did not show while I was there from 8-9. She may be on a nest. Corey Finger Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbird

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite on Friday?? Any sightings?

Just wondering if anyone saw (or didn't see) the Mississippi Kites today at Sterling Forest. I'd guess some birders may try over the weekend. Thanks in advance Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NY

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite and Ironwood Drive warblers.

Sterling Forest and Ironwood Dr. 31 May Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) arrived at 8:30 to find a dozen cars in the parking lot and the MISSISSIPPI KITE clearly visible, by eye, in a large dead tree. As we approached the birding group, after a few quick nods,we were escorted to th

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite, Sterling Forest, Orange County

Mississippi Kite, Sterling Forest, Orange County I finally headed up to Sterling Forest after work to lookfor the Mississippi Kites. I arrived at 5:15 PM to a couple of birders but nokites. At 5:49 one soared in from the north and circled overhead for about 10minutes before coming down and land

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite Continues

Thanks to a prompt call from Ken McDermott, I was able to get down to Sterling Forest Visitor Center in Orange County this morning to see the continuing Mississippi Kite.  If anyone would like to see some pics of the bird, go to my blog at https://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com  John Haas -- NYS

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite, Staten Island

An adult Mississippi Kite just made two brief appearances over the royal oak section of Clove Lakes Park on Staten Island. Saw it once flying north and another time flying south so it may be sticking around. Also had a very late Hermit Thrush in the same general area. Howie Fischer and I o

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite over JBWR...

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 www.b

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite - Root NY - June 20th, 2010

After waiting for about one hour between 5 and 6 PM today (June 20th), I saw and photographed one of the MISSISSIPPI KITES perched on a dead ash on Mapletown Road in the Town of Root, Montgomery County. The bird remained for a long time and seemed unperturbed by my presence as I sat and photographe

[nysbirds-l] MISSISSIPPI KITE PAIR - Montgomery County, NY - 6/13/2010

After a few unsuccessful trips, I was able to see a pair of MISSISSIPPI KITES today on Mapletown Road in the Town of Root, Montgomery County. I arrived around 11:15AM and searched the area where the bird had been reported and, at 12:25PM, found a female kite perched in a dead tree across from m

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite back again in Town of Root, Montgomery County

Actual observation point; 42.827607,-74.519384 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailingli

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite back again in Town of Root, Montgomery County

I found the bird at the second corner of Donato as you come from Mapleton. It was perched in a dead tree. It flew after about one minute, disappearing over the tree line. It was about 11:30 am. Peter Schoenberger On May 31, 2010, at 4:33 PM, Jim Osterlund wrote: > For openers, then, the inters

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite back again in Town of Root, Montgomery County

For openers, then, the intersection of Donato and Mapleton; 42.830597,-74.521637 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite back again in Town of Root, Montgomery County

Greetings All, Just received a call from Peter Schoenberger that at least one of the kites had returned to the area in the Town of Root where a pair spent last breeding season. Peter observed the bird from Donato Road (DeLorme pg. 65 B 4-5) Good luck to those in pursuit, Mark DeDea -- NY

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite--look out for fledgling(s)

Folks-- We're at or near the time when young should be fledging from a Mississippi Kite nest in Montgomery Co., if the pair observed there all summer is in fact breeding. This will provide the best opportunity to confirm what would be the first known successful nesting of the species in NY St