[nysbirds-l] 3 Sandhill Cranes on Staten Island

Just had 3 cranes fly over my house heading south. Anyone south of the northern tip of the island (St. George) get out and look up. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Corn crake - yes!

Same spot as yesterday! Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake parking suggestion

So is the bird between overlook Beach and sore thumb? Get Outlook for Android From: bounce-122029022-77129...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of David Klauber Sent: Tuesday,

[nysbirds-l] PSA for Corn Crake twitchers

I just received word that police cleared the median and the bird is only viewable via drive by. Not sure if this will change once the crowd subsides. LI, birder Dave Klauber also posted suggested parking options to the NYS list serve, which I have posted below. "Parking is technically illegal

[nysbirds-l] Say's Phoebe NO

Not seen again but there is so much habitat here. I looked briefly at Field 4 on the other side of the big marsh with no luck. By the way, the original location was outside and east of Field 8, not 7, where the small cedars are. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] RFI Corn Crake situation

Have been here for40 min. Birders are enjoying great looks at the bird from the median. Carena Pooth > On Nov 8, 2017, at 11:13 AM, Nick Bonomo wrote: > > Hi all, > > Just wanted to clarify something based on words of caution posted here and on > other listservs. > >

Re: [nysbirds-l] RFI Corn Crake situation

When I was there this morning state troopers were moving birders from the median. Just so everyone understands the situation, there is a 2 lane highway with cars moving very quickly between the median and the crake. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History |

[nysbirds-l] Say's Phoebe Heckscher SP Suffolk Co.

Seen flitting among bushtops of small cedars just outside of and east of Field 7 but just flew toward marsh and out of sight . Will try to re locate it. One healthy juv Hudsonian Godwit and the LB Dowitcher are feeding in the renewed puddles. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Corn Crake in Cedar Beach info

Some info: This remarkable find has been made more remarkable by its sticking to its original location much to the delight of additional birders. Still being reported as of this am.  Great Find by Ken & Sue Feustel. NOTE:  there is NO PARKING on the

[nysbirds-l] RFI Corn Crake situation

Hi all, Just wanted to clarify something based on words of caution posted here and on other listservs. Though cops are clearing parked cars from the highway, are birders allowed to stand nearby to observe the bird? I’m considering an attempt today but wouldn’t bother if my only shot is a

Re: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake question: field guide?

Hi Brian, It is in all Europe/Western paleartic bird guides I know, including the excellent book you mention by Lars Svensson, Killian Mullarney, Dan Zetterström and Peter J. Grant. Matthieu On 11/08/2017 11:36 AM, brian.whip...@gmail.com wrote: > What field guide is this bird in? I lugged

[nysbirds-l] Corn Crake question: field guide?

What field guide is this bird in? I lugged my Svennson Birds of Europe guide with me to work and there’s no sign of Crex crex in it. Did its common and scientific names change recently? -- BTW -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake question: field guide?

Thanks, all, for the answers! Had no idea it was in Nat Geo NA guides. The “corncrake” vs “crake, corn” in the index was where I was hung up. Should have tried looking up scientific name in the index. Thanks again! On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 11:54 AM Robert Paxton wrote: > One

Re: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake question: field guide?

The guide book I looked in had it listed as Corncrake -one word - not under crake. Fwiw. Ardith NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 8, 2017, at 11:36 AM, brian.whip...@gmail.com wrote: > > What field guide is this bird in? I lugged my Svennson Birds of Europe guide > with

RE: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake question: field guide?

I keep an old Peterson in office c. 1980. In it Corn Crake is shown on same page (114-115) listed with "short-billed rails" including Sora, black rail, and yellow rail. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Lawrence B. Trachtenberg | trachtenb...@amsllp.com Aronson Mayefsky & Sloan, LLP 12 E. 49th

[nysbirds-l] age of Corn Crake

Does anyone agree with me when I say this bird looks to be a juvenile?  It doesn't seem to have the gray typical of adults on the breast, throat, and face.  I'm also glad it's not being as secretive as they are supposed to be.  What a great bird. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist

RE: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake question: field guide?

Hi Brian and all, Corn Crake is in fact depicted in that book, but on page 110-111, with Quail and Button-quail, confusingly a few pages prior to the Rallids. It is also depicted in the National Geo Guide, and, interestingly, in the old Peterson guide (and very nicely at that). Its presence in

Re: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake question: field guide?

I looked at my guides this morning and noticed that the bird is listed in Accidentals section (back of guide) in my Peterson's Field Guide, Eastern Birds... Reference: https://www.amazon.com/Peterson-Field-Guides-Eastern-Birds/dp/039526619X On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 11:36 AM,

Re: [nysbirds-l] RFI Corn Crake situation

It is illegal to park, walk or stand on any part of the parkway. That being said many people are doing just that to see the bird. The police only come by every so often and clear out the people and the cars. If this bird continues in the area police presence may increase. Steve S. On Wed, Nov 8,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake question: field guide?

One problem is that it does not appear under "crake" in the index of most European field guides - it's indexed as Corncrake. But Crex crex should work. Bob Paxton On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 11:36 AM, wrote: > What field guide is this bird in? I lugged my Svennson Birds of

[nysbirds-l] CORN CRAKE YES

Continues at previously described location at cedar beach, LI, NY, as of 615am, seen well, very cooperative. Askildsen Sent from my iPhone John Askildsen -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] RFI Corn Crake situation

I drove down today at 2pm. Some folks had really nice lenses and undoubtedly captured some great shots. For a quick glimpse, I shot with my iPod Touch through my Leica Televid Scope. https://www.instagram.com/p/BbP3eUtBIEs/?taken-by=jimcookphoto On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 12:06 PM, Steven

[nysbirds-l] crake video

While I saw a lot of photos posted on ebirds, I didn’t see any video. So if anyone is interested, here is a video of the newest Long Island avian celebrity. Kudos to the Feustels for the discovery. https://vimeo.com/241949564 Wishing you good birds, Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

A quick walk around the periphery from about 1:30 to 2:00 revealed, amid the hordes of tourists at the food and other booths, at least two male Yellowthroats (one on the western edge and one amid the ivy opposite the rest rooms) and one Hermit Thrush (also on the western periphery.) None seemed

[nysbirds-l] Ocean Parkway, Corncrake (today)

Just left the Corncrake, still there. I recommend parking at Overlook Beach instead of the median especially if you have a brand new car like mine. Tyler Goldstein Jericho, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] crake video

I also had some videos of Crakie from the past two days for those interested! Thank you again to the Feustels for finding and reporting the bird. https://youtu.be/KEGUIx5Mz3c https://youtu.be/xfnlzhRcsVI Mike Zito On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 4:15 PM, Peter Reisfeld drpi...@yahoo.com [ebirdsnyc]

Re: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake question: field guide?

Try corncrake ;) Even the ABA has been misspelling it. What a great find. Did u go for it yet? On Wed, 8 Nov 2017 at 16:37, wrote: > What field guide is this bird in? I lugged my Svennson Birds of Europe > guide with me to work and there’s no sign of Crex crex in it. >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake in Cedar Beach

Showed very well indeed 1:30 to 2:30. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 8, 2017, at 11:03 AM, Arie Gilbert wrote: > > Some info: > > This remarkable find has been made more remarkable by its sticking to its > original location much to the delight of additional

Re:[nysbirds-l] RFI Corn Crake situation

Thanks to all who responded publicly and privately to my earlier request. Made it down there mid-afternoon, and there were no issues with any law enforcement whatsoever. Legal parking is very, very close to where the bird is hanging out, as previously described, so there is no need to park along

[nysbirds-l] Corn crake - yes!

Same spot as yesterday! Sent from my iPhone -- 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] CORN CRAKE YES

Continues at previously described location at cedar beach, LI, NY, as of 615am, seen well, very cooperative. Askildsen Sent from my iPhone John Askildsen -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] 3 Sandhill Cranes on Staten Island

Just had 3 cranes fly over my house heading south. Anyone south of the northern tip of the island (St. George) get out and look up. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake parking suggestion

So is the bird between overlook Beach and sore thumb? Get Outlook for Android From: bounce-122029022-77129...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of David Klauber Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 7:25:43 PM To: NY Birds Subject: [nysbirds-l]

[nysbirds-l] FW: [ebirdsnyc] Virginia Rail, Manhattan 11/08/2017

Cross posting from ebirdnyc. The VA Rail was still on the car at about 8:40 a.m. when Annie Novak who I met there and I arrived. She had a large cloth bag and was kind enough to catch the bird (which was skittish but did not look visibly injured; perhaps stunned) and head up to Wild Bird

[nysbirds-l] Say's Phoebe Heckscher SP Suffolk Co.

Seen flitting among bushtops of small cedars just outside of and east of Field 7 but just flew toward marsh and out of sight . Will try to re locate it. One healthy juv Hudsonian Godwit and the LB Dowitcher are feeding in the renewed puddles. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] PSA for Corn Crake twitchers

I just received word that police cleared the median and the bird is only viewable via drive by. Not sure if this will change once the crowd subsides. LI, birder Dave Klauber also posted suggested parking options to the NYS list serve, which I have posted below. "Parking is technically illegal

[nysbirds-l] Say's Phoebe NO

Not seen again but there is so much habitat here. I looked briefly at Field 4 on the other side of the big marsh with no luck. By the way, the original location was outside and east of Field 8, not 7, where the small cedars are. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Corn Crake in Cedar Beach info

Some info: This remarkable find has been made more remarkable by its sticking to its original location much to the delight of additional birders. Still being reported as of this am.  Great Find by Ken & Sue Feustel. NOTE:  there is NO PARKING on the

[nysbirds-l] RFI Corn Crake situation

Hi all, Just wanted to clarify something based on words of caution posted here and on other listservs. Though cops are clearing parked cars from the highway, are birders allowed to stand nearby to observe the bird? I’m considering an attempt today but wouldn’t bother if my only shot is a

Re: [nysbirds-l] RFI Corn Crake situation

Have been here for40 min. Birders are enjoying great looks at the bird from the median. Carena Pooth > On Nov 8, 2017, at 11:13 AM, Nick Bonomo wrote: > > Hi all, > > Just wanted to clarify something based on words of caution posted here and on > other listservs. > > Though cops are

Re: [nysbirds-l] RFI Corn Crake situation

When I was there this morning state troopers were moving birders from the median. Just so everyone understands the situation, there is a 2 lane highway with cars moving very quickly between the median and the crake. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History |

[nysbirds-l] Corn Crake question: field guide?

What field guide is this bird in? I lugged my Svennson Birds of Europe guide with me to work and there’s no sign of Crex crex in it. Did its common and scientific names change recently? -- BTW -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake question: field guide?

I looked at my guides this morning and noticed that the bird is listed in Accidentals section (back of guide) in my Peterson's Field Guide, Eastern Birds... Reference: https://www.amazon.com/Peterson-Field-Guides-Eastern-Birds/dp/039526619X On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 11:36 AM, wrote: > What field

RE: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake question: field guide?

Hi Brian and all, Corn Crake is in fact depicted in that book, but on page 110-111, with Quail and Button-quail, confusingly a few pages prior to the Rallids. It is also depicted in the National Geo Guide, and, interestingly, in the old Peterson guide (and very nicely at that). Its presence in

Re: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake question: field guide?

Hi Brian, It is in all Europe/Western paleartic bird guides I know, including the excellent book you mention by Lars Svensson, Killian Mullarney, Dan Zetterström and Peter J. Grant. Matthieu On 11/08/2017 11:36 AM, brian.whip...@gmail.com wrote: > What field guide is this bird in? I lugged

Re: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake question: field guide?

One problem is that it does not appear under "crake" in the index of most European field guides - it's indexed as Corncrake. But Crex crex should work. Bob Paxton On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 11:36 AM, wrote: > What field guide is this bird in? I lugged my Svennson Birds of Europe > guide with me

RE: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake question: field guide?

I keep an old Peterson in office c. 1980. In it Corn Crake is shown on same page (114-115) listed with "short-billed rails" including Sora, black rail, and yellow rail. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Lawrence B. Trachtenberg | trachtenb...@amsllp.com Aronson Mayefsky & Sloan, LLP 12 E. 49th

[nysbirds-l] age of Corn Crake

Does anyone agree with me when I say this bird looks to be a juvenile?  It doesn't seem to have the gray typical of adults on the breast, throat, and face.  I'm also glad it's not being as secretive as they are supposed to be.  What a great bird. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist

Re: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake question: field guide?

Thanks, all, for the answers! Had no idea it was in Nat Geo NA guides. The “corncrake” vs “crake, corn” in the index was where I was hung up. Should have tried looking up scientific name in the index. Thanks again! On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 11:54 AM Robert Paxton wrote: > One problem is that it

Re: [nysbirds-l] RFI Corn Crake situation

It is illegal to park, walk or stand on any part of the parkway. That being said many people are doing just that to see the bird. The police only come by every so often and clear out the people and the cars. If this bird continues in the area police presence may increase. Steve S. On Wed, Nov 8,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake question: field guide?

The guide book I looked in had it listed as Corncrake -one word - not under crake. Fwiw. Ardith NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 8, 2017, at 11:36 AM, brian.whip...@gmail.com wrote: > > What field guide is this bird in? I lugged my Svennson Birds of Europe guide > with

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

A quick walk around the periphery from about 1:30 to 2:00 revealed, amid the hordes of tourists at the food and other booths, at least two male Yellowthroats (one on the western edge and one amid the ivy opposite the rest rooms) and one Hermit Thrush (also on the western periphery.) None seemed

Re: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake in Cedar Beach

Showed very well indeed 1:30 to 2:30. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 8, 2017, at 11:03 AM, Arie Gilbert wrote: > > Some info: > > This remarkable find has been made more remarkable by its sticking to its > original location much to the delight of additional birders. Still being > reported

[nysbirds-l] Ocean Parkway, Corncrake (today)

Just left the Corncrake, still there. I recommend parking at Overlook Beach instead of the median especially if you have a brand new car like mine. Tyler Goldstein Jericho, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake question: field guide?

Try corncrake ;) Even the ABA has been misspelling it. What a great find. Did u go for it yet? On Wed, 8 Nov 2017 at 16:37, wrote: > What field guide is this bird in? I lugged my Svennson Birds of Europe > guide with me to work and there’s no sign of Crex crex in it. > > Did its common and

[nysbirds-l] crake video

While I saw a lot of photos posted on ebirds, I didn’t see any video. So if anyone is interested, here is a video of the newest Long Island avian celebrity. Kudos to the Feustels for the discovery. https://vimeo.com/241949564 Wishing you good birds, Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] RFI Corn Crake situation

I drove down today at 2pm. Some folks had really nice lenses and undoubtedly captured some great shots. For a quick glimpse, I shot with my iPod Touch through my Leica Televid Scope. https://www.instagram.com/p/BbP3eUtBIEs/?taken-by=jimcookphoto On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 12:06 PM, Steven

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] crake video

I also had some videos of Crakie from the past two days for those interested! Thank you again to the Feustels for finding and reporting the bird. https://youtu.be/KEGUIx5Mz3c https://youtu.be/xfnlzhRcsVI Mike Zito On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 4:15 PM, Peter Reisfeld drpi...@yahoo.com [ebirdsnyc]

Re:[nysbirds-l] RFI Corn Crake situation

Thanks to all who responded publicly and privately to my earlier request. Made it down there mid-afternoon, and there were no issues with any law enforcement whatsoever. Legal parking is very, very close to where the bird is hanging out, as previously described, so there is no need to park along