[nysbirds-l] A Blast From the Past

Nice surprise Hugh. Last time I saw Andy we were knee deep in the quickening tide at Cupsogue. He once told me he'd moved back from Florida because there were too few sparrows. Go Andy Go! Oh yes, some fine writing there Ned.Carl,Niwot, Colorado -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.Northe

[nysbirds-l] Pikes Beach ,Westhampton Dunes, L.I. Birds, July 30th

Hello All, Sally Swain and I had 14 Royal Terns and 21 Red Knots this morning at the flats in front of the Overlook parking area just east of Pikes Beach. There were also several dozen Ruddy Turnstones, Shortbilled Dowitcher and increasing numbers of Semip. Sands and Sanderlings. Rich Kaskan

[nysbirds-l] Pikes Beach, Westhampton Dunes, L.I., August 4th

, Carl Starace. -- 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/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Marsh, Westhampton, Birds, . August 7th

good numbers of Yellowlegs. Also found were Forster's and Black Tern and a Clapper Rail. The Semipalmated Sandpipers were really scarce today. Guess their all down at JB. .Dowitchers and Ruddy Turnstones were the two most common species. Good August Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue and Pikes Beach, L.I. Birds, August 13th

st Birding, Carl Starace -- 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/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.sur

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue and Pikes Beach, L.I. , Augusy15th

it in scopes. This bird also headed for the long sandbar and was soon in pursuit of a peep in a series of swoops, all while two Common Terns stayed close on its tail. .Good August Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Pikes Beach, L.I., August16th

Hi All, As of 11 am today at least 5 of yesterday's 6 Marbled Godwits were in view at Pikes Beach. Good August Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Flats, Westhampton Dunes,L.I. ,Tuesday, August 31st

Birding, Carl Starace -- 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/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http

[nysbirds-l] Buff ,Breasted Sandpipers in Manorville, Long Island, Sept. 1st

fields both before Building and beyond it. I later had 47 Killdeer and 4 Black Bellied Plover in the large sod field at corner of Osborn Ave. and Sound Ave. in Riverhead. Good September Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Buff Breasted's at Manorville/ Riverhead and American Golden Plovers at Riverhead, Long Island, Sept. 2nd

olden Plover's along with 4 Black Bellied Plover , 45 Killdeer and a Turkey Vulture. Good September Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach, Westhampton Dunes, L.I., Sept 4th

Manorville Sod field earlier we found just 50 or so Black Bellied Plover. Good September Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@c

[nysbirds-l] Buff Breasted Sandpiper - Riverhead, L.I., Sept. 5th

Good September Birding, Carl Starace -- 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/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3)

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point Snow Geese +, Oct 24th

Multitude of YR Warblers, 16 Slate colored Junco, 12 White Throated Sparrow, 2 White Crowned Sparrow, 2 Swamp Sparrow and in the late afternoon a flock of 46 SNOW GEESE passed over the Ranger Station. Good October Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Busy Morning at Smith Point ,Long Island, Oct. 29th

Birding Tomorrow,Carl Starace. -- 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/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point L.I., CLAY COLORED SPARROW +

John Sprague of Sprague's Pipit fame. Late in the day I checked Violet Cove Marina across the bay in Mastic Beach and found 7 Royal Terns atop the pilings. Tomorrow morning looks promising. Good November Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point, L.I. Birds, Nov. 1st

, Carl Starace -- 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/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point, Long Island - Harlequins plus

west close to shore. Good November Birding, Carl Starace -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point, L.I. Rough Legged Hawk

ating that he saw 4 Horned Larks flush up from the traffic circle as he was leaving the park at 1pm.Rich Kaskan also had his, FOS Short Eared Owl this morning at Cupsogue. Good November Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Purple Sandpiper at Shinnecock Inlet,L.I.

Hi All, Forgot to add the Purple Sandpiper that Rich Kaskan had seen this morning on the east side jetty at the Inlet .Good Nov. Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point/ Shinnecock/Dune Road L.I. Birds,

Purple Sandpiper working the east side rocks there. At Tiana Beach a flock of 16 Snow Bunting were startled by a passing N. Harrier. Good November Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point , L.I. Birds/ Calveerton Grasslands News ,Nov. 13th

would have included a towering indoor Ski Mountain and 90 acre manmade lake. The Calverton Grassland habitat survives for the time being. Good November Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Northern Goshawk +, Shinnecock Inlet/ Dune Road, Nov. 21st

the bridge.Loons were sparse, Northern Gannets were not. An American Bittern arched itself skyward on the marsh just west of the beach clubs. Good November Birding and Happy Turkey Day, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point, L.I. Roughlegged Hawk plus, Dec. 10th

Grebe and 17 Red Throated Loon. Good December Birding, Carl Starace -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow + Common Raven at EpCal ,Calverton, Bald Eagle in Watermill L.I. Dec. 19th

me up with 76 species including an immature Bald Eagle and light morph Rough legged Hawk. Happy Holidays and Good December Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www

[nysbirds-l] Townsend's Solitaire on New Years Day Orient Christmas Bird Count

Island], a Yellowbreasted Chat,[ Shelter Island] a Razorbill and 3 Purple Sandpiper. Happy New Year Everyone , Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow continues at EPCAL in Calverton and Route 51, Eastport Birds Today, Jan. 5th

Harrier, 2 Light Morph Rough legged Hawks and a few Horned Larks. At the uppermost field along Route 51's west side in Eastport there were 2 Redtails, 2 Northern Harrier, one a Grey Ghost, and 9 Eastern Bluebirds. Good January Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Shinnecock Inlet and Dune Road Birds, Jan. 8th

e bay side boardwalk. A bird not seen often along Dune Rd. No sign of the SE Owl today ,just the usual N. Harriers. Good January Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-a

[nysbirds-l] " A Close Encounter" with the Leconte's Sparrow at Epcal, Calverton N.Y., Jan. 9th

nd back towards the group landing on the runway within 2 ft. of an astonished Dick Belanger. His first Leconte"s, literally at his feet. Then the bird returned to its favorite juniper by the fenced enclosure leaving us staring into that icy wind. Good January Birding,Carl Star

[nysbirds-l] Shinnecock Inlet to Moriches Inlet Birds, Jan. 11th

d bittern and a Clapper Rail in the vicinity of pole 403. Good Birding after the Storm, Carl Starace -- 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/mailli

[nysbirds-l] Black Headed Gull at EastHampton, L.I. , Feb. 19th

Hello All, There was a Black Headed Gull among a flock of 10 Bonaparte Gulls near shore at Main Beach, Easthampton this afternoon. Hook Pond had 31 Common Merganser and a pair of Northern Pintail. Good February Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls at Cupsogue today

Grebe at the Inlet. Good February Birding, Carl Starace -- 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/mailinglists

[nysbirds-l] Early PIPING PLOVER and other Goods at Montauk/Amagansett/Bridgehampton

sett and nailed our original target right out front, Eared Grebe. Good March Birding, Carl Starace -- 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/mailli

[nysbirds-l] Terrell River County Park, Center Moriches/ Cupsogue Beach, Westhampton Dunes

erzer, Sally Swain and Dick Belanger had 25 Common Redpolls, an Eastern Meadowlark, 3 Horned Grebes, several of both Loons, 30 BB Plover, 12 Dunlin and 150+ Common Eider down at Moriches Inlet,Cupsogue. How about a brand new to science seabird species. Check link below. Good March Birding,

[nysbirds-l] Eared Grebe in East Hampton - Osprey in Watermill

he pond by Montauk Highway .While Lazy Point was a bust, even for shorebirds, Hook Pond still had 8 Common Mergansers. Driving home as we past the Mill Pond in Watermill we spotted a FOS Osprey. Good March Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWE

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue/ Moriches Inlet and Eastport Pond

Cormorant, 2 Northern Gannet and 60 Common Eider. We could'nt find the Ospreys but got a pair on our way home at Eastport Pond. Good March Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIV

[nysbirds-l] FOS Gray Catbird at Terrell River County Park, Center Moriches, LI, March 26th

Shovelers, and 75 plus Green winged Teal. A number I have not seen before in the county. Good March Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] RED NECKED STINT at CUPSOGUE BEACH , Wednesday, July 20th

several times and returned for nice scope views before heading across to the long sandbar just inside the inlet. We also saw the Black Tern and one Royal. Short Billed Dowitchers were numerous and we had a dozen Red Knots. Good luck to all who go, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Pikes Beach and Cupsogue this afternoon, Aug. 2nd

, Greater Yellowlegs and a few Red Knots. Good August Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach, L.I. Update, Aug. 17th

o sign of the Black Terns. Good August Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.c

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue, L.I. Update, Saturday, August 20th

eventually crossed to the main flat and found the other 2 Marbled's and a Whimbrel ,[spotted by Billy Hanley], at the far bay edge. The 30 Red Knots we have seen here regularly were also present. Good August Birding, Carl Starace p.s. for Curlew lovers out there may I suggest going to the youtube we

[nysbirds-l] Whimbrel/ Godwits continue at Cupsogue Beach, L.I., August 23rd

Watermill. Good August Birding,[especially post IRENE], Carl Starace p.s. go to youtube, search for "curlew capers",Long Live Curlews. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http:/

[nysbirds-l] Tracked Whimbrel passes through Hurricane Irene

Hello All, Try this Google search- " bird survives rough ride through Hurricane Irene" . STAY SAFE EVERYONE. Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach, L.I. Update, August 30th

leave we all got nice looks at a Northern Harrier and a challenging Peregrine overhead. Good September Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach, L.I. Update for Friday ,Sept. 2nd

ted 7 juvenile Black Skimmers. The Red Knots,[20+] continue they're extended stay but I did not come up with any Black Terns today. I did have a total of 4 Stilt Sandpipers feeding alongside the Marbled Godwits and Western Willets,[5]. Good September Birding to all, Carl Starace -- NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach, L.I., Labor Day Weekend Update, Sept. 3rd

eriod], 1 Caspian,[non Br.], 1 Adult Gull-billed and 1 Adult, non Br.] Black Tern. Good Labor Day Weekend Birding to all, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdin

[nysbirds-l] Eastport, L.I Sodfields Update, Sept, 9th ,2011.

rous Black Bellies and Killdeers. Over west at the smaller field by Eastport Manorville Road there was zilch. Good September Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Terrell River Park, East Moriches, L.I., Sept 10th

stern Peewee, a Yellow billed Cuckoo, Belted Kingfisher, Merlin and a Peregrine. Participants included Cornell Alumni from the far reaches of the realm - Anchorage ,Alaska, Port Angeles, Washington and the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Good September Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Eastport Sod Fields Update for Sunday, Sept. 11th

Hello All, This morning at around 9am Dick Belanger had close up views of 3 Buff Breasted Sandpipers in the smaller field off Eastport Manorville Road,[west of County Road 51]. Good September Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point, L.I. Migrant Update for Sept. 16th

. Good Autumn Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point, L.I. Horned Grebe, other Birds, Oct. 21st

. A flock of 8 Greater Yellowlegs passed by just before we left. Good October Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point, L.I. Birds Today, Sunday, Oct. 23rd

en spent 2 hours watching the first steady run of Northern Gannets, both Common and Red Throated Loons and Scoter ducks from the upper deck of the Ranger Station. Tuesday morning could be interesting. Good October Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point Snow Buntings,other Long Island Birds, Friday, Oct. 28th

, Kinglets, several Eastern Phoebe and 3 dozen Slate Colored Junco. Good October Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Cornell Cooperative/Suffolk Parks Bird Walk, Smith Point County Park, L.I., Saturday

flocks erupted from the hedgerows. Field and Chippings were with them.Early on we watched 20 Snow Buntings skim the primary dune,3 Horned Larks were also found in the big lot.No sign of the 7 Royal Terns I saw on Thursday.Good Autumn Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican at Montauk, L.I., Monday, Nov. 7th

, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

[nysbirds-l] Additional Species at Smith Point Park, Long Island, Nov. 12th

Hello All, Other species seen this morning before and after Rich's "Shrike" hunt were 50 Great Tailed Grackles spotted by Dick Belanger and 35 Snow Buntings in the p. lot around 11am. Good Autumn Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.North

[nysbirds-l] Addendum to Additional SP Birds

Whoops, that would be Boat Tailed Grackles seen by Dick Belanger at Smith Point. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point, Long Island , Birds, Friday, Nov.18th

Hawk and Northern Harrier. There was a steady run of mostly Red Throated Loon and lots of Gannets along the ocean.There are currently Snowy Owl sightings in Mass., Connecticut and New Jersey. Good Autumn Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Shinecock/ Dune Road Birds, Cornell/Suffolk Parks Walk, Sat., Dec. 3rd

on the way to Triton Lane. This was my second in 2 days,[Smith Point marina]. The abundant Bufflehead and Red Breasted Merganser flocks along this stretch were a pleasure to see. Good December Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Watermill, L.I. Birds, Tues., Dec. 13th

ecember Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/mailli

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road/ Eastport Pond, Long Island Birds Yesterday Afternoon.

whole stretch.. Down towards East Quogue Kevin Nolan and I also found 2 Great Egrets close to bayside in the ditch along the dirt road by Triton Lane. Eastport Pond is loaded with waterfowl. Of note were 3 Redheads. Happy Holidays to everyone, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Saturday's Highlights From Orient Point CBC - Territory of Orient/Plum Island

9 Fox Sparrow, a Field Sparrow and 8 Swamp Sparrow. Good January Birding to everyone and Happy New Year, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdin

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road L.I. Birds Today, Jan. 5th

American Bittern was about, just east of Dolphin Lane. Good January Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach, Long Island Birds, + DICKSISSEL, Sunday, Jan. 22nd

e Dicksissel at our feeding station. This bird was seen with our resident White Throats, single Fox Sparrow and House Sparrows off and on for the rest of the afternoon. Good January Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.North

[nysbirds-l] Birds at Hook Pond, East Hampton, Jan. 25th

Hello, Birds at the pond this afternoon included 10 Common Merganser, a White Fronted Goose, pair of Northern Pintail Duck, and 4 Pied billed Grebe. Good January Birding,Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Shinnecock Inlet and Points East, Feb. 15th

along the northern end.We also had Belted Kingfisher's at four different locales.Good mid February Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Peninsula/Lazy Point/Hook Pond, Sat. Feb. 18th

Birding,Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2

[nysbirds-l] NO PFGoose, Birds further East, Feb. 23rd

at the Inlet but as we neared Triton Lane further west we had superb looks at the Iceland Gull standing in a roadside ditch. Good Balmy February Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Orange Crowned and Pine Warbler, YESSSS , Patchogue Lake, Long Island, Tuesday, Feb. 28th

Road in East Patchogue. Good Feb. Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] Eastern Long Island Oystercatchers, Friday, March 2nd

American Oystercatcher on the island closest to Ponquogue Bridge. A third Great Egret was seen near Triton Lane. At Eastport Pond , the immensity of Scaup flock, just a beautiful thing to behold. Good March Birding All,Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] East Hampton, L.I. Birds Today and late additions, Sat. March 10th

nger and I counted 10 Eastern Bluebirds at Epcal in Calverton. Good March Birding to All, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] St. Patricks Day Glossy Ibis Trio and a Peregrine Kill, Terrell River County Park, East Moriches, L.I.

ing Necked Pheasant. Good March Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/

[nysbirds-l] PALM WARBLER/Other FOS Birds Today in Eastern Suffolk County

, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

[nysbirds-l] EARTH DAY PROTHONOTARY, TERRELL RIVER, EAST MORICHES, L.I., April 21st

dirt parking lot.Walk about 100 yards looking for the first trail on the left that meanders towards the river. Good April Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdin

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park, Westhampton, Thurs. August 16th

ening over on the barrier island at Smith Point was staggering.Good August Birding to all, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeav

[nysbirds-l] Pectoral Show Along Sound Avenue, Riverhead, Sept. 7th

where we had 2 American Golden Plovers amongst a group of 38 Black Bellied Plover. Good September Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.North

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue and Pikes Beach Birds, Westhampton Dunes, Sept. 11th

he sand track to the inlet, 2 Northern Harrier and several American Kestrals. The bar at Pikes held 37 Royal Terns , one Caspian Tern and a single Ruddy Turnstone. Good September Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point, L.I. Yellow Headed Blackbird this AM

Brown Creeper, a male Northern Harrier, multitudes of GC Kinglets and an exquisite looking Bobolink by the parking field that Derek Rogers had spotted . Very birdy morning this. Good October Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point L.I. Birds, Oct. 13th

trailer park we had a juvenile Red Headed Woodpecker working the pines, 2 Hermit Thrush and 2 more Dickcissel. There were also several flocks of Brant along the bay.Good October Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point, Long Island Birds, Oct. 16th

then locked talons briefly, one hanging below the other. Good October Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] PACIFIC LOON, East Moriches, Long Island, Monday, November 26th

Steve Biasetti came up with a Pacific Loon along this same stretch of shoreline and it stuck around quite a few days. Good Luck and Good November Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Shinnecock Inlet and Tiana Beach, Thursday, Nov. 29th

main building- 2 Pine Siskin, 4 Whitewinged Crossbill, and on ocean- several hundred mainly Black Scoter and a lone Grey Seal. Good Weekend Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Shinnecock Inlet, Friday, Nov. 30th

bly 2 Ruddy Turnstones spotted by Aaron Virgin. Lots of Northern Gannets about. Eleven Blackbellied Plover landed on the beach to the west just as I was leaving. The island on Ponqugue Bridge's far side had ten resting GB Herons. Good Birding All, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Shinnecock and Tiana Beach, Dune Rd., Sunday, Dec. 2nd

checking the pines and within 5 minutes had a swirl of Crossbills over our heads. There were well over a hundred and this flock contained both species. Good December Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road, L.I. Birds and Eurasian Wigeon, Dec. 11th

Heron and an American Bittern were spotted near Triton Lane. David Means found a Eurasian Wigeon among a group of Gadwall this morning at Southaven Park,north of Sunrise Highway in Shirley. Good Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] TUFTED DUCK PAIR, Huntington Harbor, Dec. 18th, 2012

to fly off towards the Sound. He said the female's head was rich brown and there was just the hint of white by the base of bill. Wish now I had gone with him when he had called early this morning. Good December Birding , Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Calverton, Long Island, Grassland Birds, Dec. 20th

Meadowlark there. Along the tree line at the northern boundary of that Hulse Landing field were over a dozen White Crowned Sparrow. There were 6 Redtailed Hawk, 2 Harrier and an American Kestral at large. Good December Birding,Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] SHINNECOCK INLET/ DUNE ROAD, L.I. BIRDS, DEC. 24th

all the best in the New Year,Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road- Shinnecock Inlet to Post Lane Bridge, Quogue, Jan. 20th, 2012

about mid span of Ponquogue Bridge, an American Bittern,[in ditch between Triton and Dolphin Lanes and 2 Great Egrets in same stretch. Good January Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Accabonac Harbor, East Hampton, Feb. 2nd, 2013

Hi, Birding the East Hampton area today we happened upon 8 Ruddy Turnstones amongst a flock of Sanderling and Dunlin at Accabonac Harbor, Springs. Hook Pond held few birds due to its being mostly iced over. Good February Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Point/ Hook Pond Birds, Monday , Feb. 26th, 2013

r the Snowy. At Hook Pond in East Hampton we noticed the Common Mergansers had returned. There were 21 birds, eighteen of them males. Nice day out east.Good Late February Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

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

earth next to a Falconer who had been hidden from our view. This morning there were 14 American Oystercatchers in the vicinity of Ponquogue Bridge,Hampton Bays. Good March Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Maple Swamp CROSSBILLS, Flanders, L.I., Monday, April, 15th

, a Hermit Thrush, Eastern Phoebe and Brown Creeper. This area is especially bad for ticks in season and I did pick up several today. Good April Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] The North Fork Preserve, Northville, Long Island, Monday, April 29th

Catbird, several Chipping Sparrow, 3 Wild Turkeys, 2 Ringnecked Pheasant, 2 American Woodcock, 2 Turkey Vultures, a Coopers Hawk, 2 Red tailed Hawk, 2 Osprey, and a pair of Wood Duck. Good April Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] An Osprey Sighting, Riverhead, Long Island

Hello Everyone, My cousin Deb Robertaccio of Hampton Bays has phoned to tell of seeing her first Osprey yesterday at 4:45 pm. She was crossing the overpass of the Peconic River just south of Indian Island Golf Course when the bird flew by. Good March Birding to All,Carl Starace

[nysbirds-l] A note on Peter Matthiessen of Sagaponack, L.I.

he elusive Snow Leopard in ,"The Snow Leopard" and of the Arctic Skua in ,"End of the Earth, A Voyage to Antarctica", and the world's Cranes in," The Birds of Heaven, Travels with Cranes". His writings have been an life long inspiration to me and I'm sure many ot

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Point, L.I. Birds, Monday, Oct. 5th

fair numbers of Northern Flickers and a few Cedar Waxwings.Also about were 3 Merlins and 2 Am. Kestrals and our summer resident 11 Killdeer.Across the bay on the mainland I found 13 Royal Terns on the pilings at Violet Cove Marina in Mastic Beach.Good October Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Point, L.I. Birds, Tues. Oct 6th

species between 7:30 and 9:30, a pair of Merlins.Good October Birding, Carl Starace -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Point,L.I. Birds, Sat. Oct 10th

wlark, 1 House Wren, 2 White Crowned Sparrow, 3 Chipping Sparrow, 12 Redwinged Blackbird, 4 Catbird and 1000+ Tree Swallow.Winds look really good for another ,"wave'" tomorrow. Good October Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Point,L.I., Nov. 7th, SNOW BUNTINGS

Hello All, Kevin Nolan and I found an adult Northern Gannet carcass that the tide had brought up just west of the Ranger Station this morning.A flock of 21 Snow Buntings made two passes within the hour.Good November birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Point and Wading River, L.I. Tundras, Dec. 16th

Swans out in the big field,eastside], about 1/4 mile south of the LIE,[exit 69].Good Weekend Birding Counters, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds

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