[nysbirds-l] Starr's visit to Sterling Forest

2012-06-04 Thread David Barrett
Starr Saphir visited Sterling Forest on Sunday and wrote this recap of the trip, which I am relaying: Long Meadow Road has a variety of habitats, from ponds of various sizes to meadows to second-growth forests and more mature woodlands. Having heard about the pair of Mississippi Kites possibly

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Ramble, 29 Aug 2012

2012-08-29 Thread David Barrett
Starr Saphir's walk in the Central Park Ramble this morning had 45 species including 11 warblers, with these highlights: Osprey (flyover) Eastern Wood-Pewee (north of Hernshead) Yellow-bellied Flycatcher (Upper Lobe) Great Crested Flycatcher White-eyed Vireo (heard from Maintenance Meadow,

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Ramble, Monday, 24 Sep 2012

2012-09-24 Thread David Barrett
Starr Saphir and Lenore Swenson's morning walk in the Central Park Ramble had 55 total species with high individual counts for many of them -- a birdy morning in the Park. Chimney Swift Ruby-throated Hummingbird (5, feeding on jewel-weed at Oven and Lower Lobe) Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak, Central Park Maintenance Meadow

2012-10-08 Thread David Barrett
Lenore Swenson's group responded to a 10:36 AM text alert from Kellye Rosenheim, Pat Pollock, and others of a BLUE GROSBEAK perched in a tree just west of the Maintenance Meadow lawn. The cooperative bird remained there and gave good, close looks to all. Other highlights from the Ramble: Gadwall

[nysbirds-l] Central Park North End, 13 Oct 2012

2012-10-13 Thread David Barrett
Lenore Swenson's walk in the Central Park North End this morning had 57 total species including 9 warblers and 8 sparrows. A BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO was briefly heard (but not seen) just off the path exiting the east side of the Great Hill at west Park Drive, latitude 106th Street. An ORANGE-CROWNED

[nysbirds-l] Central Park North End, 16 Oct 2012

2012-10-16 Thread David Barrett
Lenore Swenson's walk in the Central Park North End had 54 species. Highlights: Gadwall, Northern Shoveler, and Ruddy Ducks on the Meer TURKEY VULTURE Sharp-shinned Hawk (2) BALD EAGLE (adult, flyover 9AM) Red-tailed Hawk (12) Blue-headed Vireo (Wildflower Meadow) WARBLING VIREO (east side of

[nysbirds-l] Share your memories of Starr Saphir

2013-02-24 Thread David Barrett
The Linnaean Society of New York, of which Starr was a longtime member, will publish an issue of its News-Letter containing long or short notes from those who knew Starr well and who would like to contribute their memories of her to this publication. These notes will also appear on Starr's

[nysbirds-l] Memorial birding walk for Starr Saphir, May 8 in Central Park

2013-04-24 Thread David Barrett
the opportunity to do so. There is no registration – just show up. David Barrett www.starrtrips.wordpress.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Starr Saphir Memorial Walk POSTPONED to Friday, May 10

2013-05-07 Thread David Barrett
There is a high chance of rain on Wednesday morning, so the walk is being moved to Friday, May 10. The time and location will be the same: 7:30 a.m. at Summit Rock in Central Park, New York City. Lenore Swenson will lead the walk, which is free and open to all. Summit Rock is just east of Central

[nysbirds-l] Nelson's Sparrow, Randall's Island (New York County)

2014-10-03 Thread David Barrett
to roughly the middle of the saltmarsh. This species, along with Saltmarsh Sparrow, which we did not see today, has become a regular visitor to this area of the island over the last few years in October. We also noted many Savannah Sparrows along the shore. David Barrett www.bigmanhattanyear.com

[nysbirds-l] Seaside Sparrow, Randall's Island, New York County

2014-10-14 Thread David Barrett
low. David Barrett www.bigmanhattanyear.com -- 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] Black-headed Gull, East River, Manhattan

2015-01-19 Thread David Barrett
At 3:40 pm today I saw a *Black-headed Gull* fishing on the East River, east of Icahn Stadium at latitude 116th Street. Perhaps this is the same gull that has been sighted in recent weeks passing over the 70th Street Pier on the Hudson River just before sundown. David Barrett

Re:[nysbirds-l] Virginia Rail in Central Park (Manhattan)

2015-04-23 Thread David Barrett
to see it. On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 10:14 PM, David Barrett mil...@gmail.com wrote: There is an apparently reliable (yet still unconfirmed) eBird report this evening (April 23) of a *Virginia Rail* in the Loch, which is the small stream in the North End of Central Park. The last Virginia Rail

[nysbirds-l] Virginia Rail in Central Park (Manhattan)

2015-04-23 Thread David Barrett
. Tonight's moderate NW winds would suggest an overnight stay is possible. So you may want check the Loch tomorrow, at various times of day. The last one was not seen again, despite extensive searching, until the following evening. David Barrett www.bigmanhattanyear.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Twitter-based alert system for Manhattan birders

2015-05-01 Thread David Barrett
are assumed to refer to well-known Central Park birding locations unless you indicate a different Manhattan park. You may refer to these directions online by visiting my website. David Barrett www.bigmanhattanyear.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Third Annual Starr Saphir Memorial Fall Migration Walk, Sunday, October 11th

2015-10-07 Thread David Barrett
Lenore Swenson will give a guided birding walk, free and open to all, in the Central Park North End this Sunday, October 11th. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Central Park West and 103rd. Contact Lenore with any questions at lenoreswen...@gmail.com. For more about Starr Saphir, see

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope, Inwood Hill Park

2015-10-01 Thread David Barrett
Just heard that the Red Phalarope has flown off toward the Harlem channel. Farnsworth attempting to refind. David Barrett On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 9:26 AM, Benjamin Van Doren <bmvando...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi All, > > Andrew Farnsworth has a Red Phalarope at Muscota Marsh in I

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Dickcissel

2015-09-29 Thread David Barrett
in the small weedy field directly adjacent to and northwest of the all-metal tool shed. It was seen perching on the fence that encloses the shed, on the nearby tree, and also feeding atop the weeds between 1:25 and 1:40 p.m. today. David Barrett www.bigmanhattanyear.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Starr Saphir Memorial Birding Walk, Central Park, 16 October (New York City)

2016-10-12 Thread David Barrett
On Sunday, 16 October 2016, Lenore Swenson will lead a birding walk through Central Park’s North End in memory of Starr Saphir. This walk is open to all and there is no need to register. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at 103rd Street and Central Park West. David Barrett Manhattan www.bigmanhattanyear.com

[nysbirds-l] Inwood Hill Park (New York City) empid

2016-12-09 Thread David Barrett
. This Google Maps link has pins at sighting locations: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jXpbow97iip_3WAlr9_bxiEpo-k=sharing David Barrett www.bigmanhattanyear.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Netiquette & Western Tanager report fatigue

2016-11-30 Thread David Barrett
be happy to work further on implementing such a list -- which is, to say, setting a geographical range for it, fine-tuning the posting rules, and requesting people to sign up for posting privileges. Send your feedback directly, if you wish. David Barrett Manhattan On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 3:53 PM

Re:[nysbirds-l] Starr Saphir Spring Migration Walk in Central Park, NYC on Friday, May 5, 2017

2017-05-04 Thread David Barrett
The Starr Saphir Memorial walk for Friday, May 5, has been canceled because rain is very likely all morning. David Barrett Manhattan On May 1, 2017 8:47 PM, "David Barrett" <mil...@gmail.com> wrote: The Fifth Annual Starr Saphir Spring Migration Walk, given by Lenore Swenson, w

[nysbirds-l] Starr Saphir Spring Migration Walk in Central Park, NYC on Friday, May 5, 2017

2017-05-01 Thread David Barrett
The Fifth Annual Starr Saphir Spring Migration Walk, given by Lenore Swenson, will meet at 7:30 a.m. this coming Friday, May 5, at Central Park West and 81st Street in Manhattan and will mostly go through the Central Park Ramble. This walk is free and open to everyone. David Barrett Manhattan

[nysbirds-l] Introducing Bronx Bird Alert

2017-11-28 Thread David Barrett
the fastest alert response and richest multimedia experience, you can both send and receive alerts simply as SMS (text) messages and never have to deal with Twitter again once you set up your account. If you have any questions, or if you need help setting up your account, email me. David Barrett Manhattan

Re: [nysbirds-l] V. Rails released in Central Park, NYC (11/21 etc.)

2017-11-24 Thread David Barrett
d for those who follow the ABA standards the above analysis is worth keeping in mind. Good birding, David Barrett Manhattan On Fri, Nov 24, 2017 at 8:54 AM, Tom Fiore <tom...@earthlink.net> wrote: > Regarding Virginia Rails seen recently in Central Park (Manhattan, N.Y. >

Re: [ebirdsnyc] Re: [nysbirds-l] Ramble Map with Named Locations

2017-12-01 Thread David Barrett
it: https://goo.gl/iCGK2L You also should follow the birding alerts from @BirdCentralPark on Twitter, as these are used in Central Park and the Hammond's Flycatcher will be tweeted there most frequently, if it is found. David Barrett Manhattan On Fri, Dec 1, 2017 at 10:28 PM, Robert Lewis rfer...

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

2017-12-19 Thread David Barrett
change any time soon. You need to manage your eBird list yourself. David Barrett Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVE

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

2017-12-19 Thread David Barrett
The proper way to enter escaped exotics on eBird lists is to select the domestic version. For example, if you search eBird for Budgerigar you will also get Budgerigar (Domestic). Choose the latter. David Barrett Manhattan On Dec 19, 2017 1:16 PM, <brian.whip...@gmail.com> wrote: > Th

[nysbirds-l] Kirtland's Warbler, Central Park (NYC) updates

2018-05-11 Thread David Barrett
on it and on other good birds to enjoy in Central Park while you are here. Tweet at us with what you find and we will pass it along. While you are here, you might find our searchable Google Maps of Central Park birding locations useful: https://bigmanhattanyear.com/central-park-birding-locations/ David

[nysbirds-l] Possible Swallow-tailed Kite, Brooklyn/Queens NYC

2018-04-26 Thread David Barrett
Swallow-tailed Kite is one possibility and the photo may suggest some other ones. The bird was flying east toward Jamaica Bay. David Barrett www.bigmanhattanyear.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Bird Alert

2018-01-11 Thread David Barrett
press.com/ Email me with any questions. David Barrett New York City -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-

[nysbirds-l] Report of Dovekie, Jamaica Bay (Queens, NYC)

2018-02-10 Thread David Barrett
t is still around, might also be scoped from Floyd Bennett Field. https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S42646580 David Barrett Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastB

Re: [nysbirds-l] Missing posts?

2017-12-21 Thread David Barrett
for eBird reviewers to verify the report. You can also, or alternatively, opt for Year Needs Alerts for your life-list needs. In particular, the Sandy Hill Road Townsend's Solitaire also was reported on eBird on the 20th. David Barrett Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay WR Tricolored Heron and Wilson's Phalarope, Queens County

2018-07-30 Thread David Barrett
a scope. We relay many reports throughout the day (eight yesterday) from Jamaica Bay, all Queens, and Long Island, so follow @birdqueens on Twitter or view our feed on the web https://twitter.com/birdqueens David Barrett www.bigmanhattanyear.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Hudsonian Godwit, Jamaica Bay WR East Pond (NYC)

2018-08-24 Thread David Barrett
We just relayed a report from finder Marc Passmann, with photo, of a HUDSONIAN GODWIT on the Jamaica Bay WR East Pond, "east side of pond, just north of Raunt:" https://twitter.com/BirdQueens/status/103312278985856 Something for Shorebird Festival-goers to seek tomorrow! Dav

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach Brown Pelicans

2018-07-11 Thread David Barrett
be around -- I don't know. One ROSEATE and two ROYAL TERNS also reported, along with Little Blue Heron and Clapper Rail with chicks. Just passing this along. David Barrett www.bigmanhattanyear.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warblers in New York City today

2018-04-13 Thread David Barrett
link. David Barrett www.bigmanhattanyear.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope, Pelham Bay Park (NYC)

2018-04-17 Thread David Barrett
updates. David Barrett www.bigmanhattanyear.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds

[nysbirds-l] Real-time bird alerts for Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens

2018-03-30 Thread David Barrett
er exposure and more participation. Good birding, David Barrett Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://

Re: [nysbirds-l] Real-time bird alerts for Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens

2018-03-30 Thread David Barrett
ng more here. I think we all would like to focus on enjoying the start of the season and on reading bird reports here. David Barrett Manhattan On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 8:36 PM, Sean Sime <s...@seansime.com> wrote: > There has been much discussion off-list regarding the Twi

[nysbirds-l] Unchaseable Varied Thrush, Manhattan, NYC yesterday

2018-11-05 Thread David Barrett
. Those interested should stay in touch with the Wild Bird Fund, and we will do the same. David Barrett @BirdCentralPark on Twitter www.bigmanhattanyear.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[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 http

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

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

2018-11-04 Thread David Barrett
, if it shows up again), @BirdCentralPark on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BirdCentralPark David Barrett Manhattan On Sun, Nov 4, 2018 at 3:34 PM David Barrett wrote: > More precisely: HARRIS'S SPARROW is north of 97th Street underpass, > mid-park. West of handball courts -- not

[nysbirds-l] Northern Goshawk, Pelham Bay Park (Bronx County, NYC)

2018-11-16 Thread David Barrett
Eastchester Bay on November 10. David Barrett -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

Re: [nysbirds-l] Thick-billed Murre in Brooklyn Now

2019-01-18 Thread David Barrett
Gus Keri reported the THICK-BILLED MURRE passing Gravesend Bay Middle Parking Lot at 2:30 p.m., heading toward the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. He just updated at 3:00 p.m. -- it is passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge into New York Harbor. David Barrett @BirdBrklyn on Twitter On Fri, Jan 18

[nysbirds-l] Video of Thick-billed Murre, Brooklyn (New York City)

2019-01-18 Thread David Barrett
/status/1086414223377338371 David Barrett @BirdBrklyn on Twitter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

Re: [nysbirds-l] Eastern Long Island Rarities Today

2019-01-15 Thread David Barrett
Relevant to the COMMON MURRE not being seen at Shinnecock Inlet, Joe Girgente today found and photographed a deceased COMMON MURRE to the west of the inlet at Triton Beach and reported it on the Queens and Long Island alerts: https://twitter.com/BirdQueens/status/1085255871377170441 David

Re: [nysbirds-l] Eastern Long Island Rarities Today

2019-01-15 Thread David Barrett
Following up -- this eBird report of COMMON MURRE at Shinnecock Inlet today just hit: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51720520 so it appears that at least one COMMON MURRE there lives on. David Barrett On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 7:25 PM Steve Walter wrote: > The *Thick-billed Mu

[nysbirds-l] Short-eared Owl, Randall's Island, Manhattan (NYC)

2018-11-22 Thread David Barrett
-heaven.html I also had a female BLACK SCOTER at the same location, rare for Manhattan and not reported every year despite being common in the winter in other NYC boroughs. David Barrett www.bigmanhattanyear.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

Re:[nysbirds-l] Possible WESTERN KINGBIRD, Alley Pond Park, Queens (NYC)

2018-09-15 Thread David Barrett
://twitter.com/BirdQueens/status/1041033520418828289 David Barrett @BirdQueens On Sat, Sep 15, 2018 at 2:12 PM David Barrett wrote: > Mary Beth Kooper found this kingbird and reported it on Queens Bird Alert > (@BirdQueens on Twitter), later with a photo by Gordon Lam: > > https://twitter.co

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park (Manhattan) SORA continues

2018-09-14 Thread David Barrett
The SORA has been seen occasionally since 2 p.m. today, in the fern garden just outside the southeast corner of the Bryant Park lawn. It has been seen by many in the last ten minutes. David Barrett @BirdCentralPark on Twitter (for more updates on this bird) -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Possible WESTERN KINGBIRD, Alley Pond Park, Queens (NYC)

2018-09-15 Thread David Barrett
as the Environmental Center, 22806 Northern Blvd, Little Neck, NY. Will update when I get more info from the field, but I want to get the word out now. David Barrett -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Purple Gallinule in Central Park (Manhattan)

2019-11-02 Thread David Barrett
A PURPLE GALLINULE immature is being seen now on Turtle Pond's northeast shore. David Barrett Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [ebirdsnyc] Re: [nysbirds-l] Purple Gallinule in Central Park and the marathon

2019-11-03 Thread David Barrett
. As for the Purple Gallinule, we do not yet have any public report on it today. Follow @birdcentralpark on Twitter for updates, and I will try to relay at least one of them here, too. David Barrett On Sun, Nov 3, 2019 at 7:06 AM Robert Lewis rfer...@yahoo.com [ebirdsnyc] < ebirdsnyc-nore...@yahoogroups.

[nysbirds-l] NO Purple Gallinule today, Central Park

2019-11-03 Thread David Barrett
not been re-found. David Barrett Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Sedge Wren in Pelham Bay Park (Bronx County)

2019-10-05 Thread David Barrett
2.7"W/ <https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B051'14.2%22N+73%C2%B049'12.7%22W/> David Barrett Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfig

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

2020-05-31 Thread David Barrett
/status/1267091630256984071?s=19 David Barrett Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com

[nysbirds-l] Greater White-fronted Goose, Randall's Island, New York County

2020-12-21 Thread David Barrett
/1341107965609320449?s=19 This seems to be the first-ever documented occurrence of this species in New York County. David Barrett Manhattan Bird Alert @BirdCentralPark on Twitter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Queens Bird Alert and Jamaica Bay shorebirding

2018-07-05 Thread David Barrett
/ I hope that being able to quickly share information through @BirdQueens and be in touch with other Queens birders will make your birding more productive and enjoyable. David Barrett Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach Brown Pelicans

2018-07-11 Thread David Barrett
be around -- I don't know. One ROSEATE and two ROYAL TERNS also reported, along with Little Blue Heron and Clapper Rail with chicks. Just passing this along. David Barrett www.bigmanhattanyear.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay WR Tricolored Heron and Wilson's Phalarope, Queens County

2018-07-30 Thread David Barrett
a scope. We relay many reports throughout the day (eight yesterday) from Jamaica Bay, all Queens, and Long Island, so follow @birdqueens on Twitter or view our feed on the web https://twitter.com/birdqueens David Barrett www.bigmanhattanyear.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret continues at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn (NYC)

2018-08-21 Thread David Barrett
. Note that access to the cemetery ends each day at 7 p.m. David Barrett @BirdBrklyn on Twitter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Hudsonian Godwit, Jamaica Bay WR East Pond (NYC)

2018-08-24 Thread David Barrett
We just relayed a report from finder Marc Passmann, with photo, of a HUDSONIAN GODWIT on the Jamaica Bay WR East Pond, "east side of pond, just north of Raunt:" https://twitter.com/BirdQueens/status/103312278985856 Something for Shorebird Festival-goers to seek tomorrow! Dav

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park (Manhattan) SORA continues

2018-09-14 Thread David Barrett
The SORA has been seen occasionally since 2 p.m. today, in the fern garden just outside the southeast corner of the Bryant Park lawn. It has been seen by many in the last ten minutes. David Barrett @BirdCentralPark on Twitter (for more updates on this bird) -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Possible WESTERN KINGBIRD, Alley Pond Park, Queens (NYC)

2018-09-15 Thread David Barrett
as the Environmental Center, 22806 Northern Blvd, Little Neck, NY. Will update when I get more info from the field, but I want to get the word out now. David Barrett -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

Re:[nysbirds-l] Possible WESTERN KINGBIRD, Alley Pond Park, Queens (NYC)

2018-09-15 Thread David Barrett
://twitter.com/BirdQueens/status/1041033520418828289 David Barrett @BirdQueens On Sat, Sep 15, 2018 at 2:12 PM David Barrett wrote: > Mary Beth Kooper found this kingbird and reported it on Queens Bird Alert > (@BirdQueens on Twitter), later with a photo by Gordon Lam: > > https://twitter.co

[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 http

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

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

2018-11-04 Thread David Barrett
, if it shows up again), @BirdCentralPark on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BirdCentralPark David Barrett Manhattan On Sun, Nov 4, 2018 at 3:34 PM David Barrett wrote: > More precisely: HARRIS'S SPARROW is north of 97th Street underpass, > mid-park. West of handball courts -- not

[nysbirds-l] Unchaseable Varied Thrush, Manhattan, NYC yesterday

2018-11-05 Thread David Barrett
. Those interested should stay in touch with the Wild Bird Fund, and we will do the same. David Barrett @BirdCentralPark on Twitter www.bigmanhattanyear.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Northern Goshawk, Pelham Bay Park (Bronx County, NYC)

2018-11-16 Thread David Barrett
Eastchester Bay on November 10. David Barrett -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Short-eared Owl, Randall's Island, Manhattan (NYC)

2018-11-22 Thread David Barrett
-heaven.html I also had a female BLACK SCOTER at the same location, rare for Manhattan and not reported every year despite being common in the winter in other NYC boroughs. David Barrett www.bigmanhattanyear.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Eastern Long Island Rarities Today

2019-01-15 Thread David Barrett
Relevant to the COMMON MURRE not being seen at Shinnecock Inlet, Joe Girgente today found and photographed a deceased COMMON MURRE to the west of the inlet at Triton Beach and reported it on the Queens and Long Island alerts: https://twitter.com/BirdQueens/status/1085255871377170441 David

Re: [nysbirds-l] Eastern Long Island Rarities Today

2019-01-15 Thread David Barrett
Following up -- this eBird report of COMMON MURRE at Shinnecock Inlet today just hit: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51720520 so it appears that at least one COMMON MURRE there lives on. David Barrett On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 7:25 PM Steve Walter wrote: > The *Thick-billed Mu

Re: [nysbirds-l] Thick-billed Murre in Brooklyn Now

2019-01-18 Thread David Barrett
Gus Keri reported the THICK-BILLED MURRE passing Gravesend Bay Middle Parking Lot at 2:30 p.m., heading toward the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. He just updated at 3:00 p.m. -- it is passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge into New York Harbor. David Barrett @BirdBrklyn on Twitter On Fri, Jan 18

[nysbirds-l] Video of Thick-billed Murre, Brooklyn (New York City)

2019-01-18 Thread David Barrett
/status/1086414223377338371 David Barrett @BirdBrklyn on Twitter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] Sedge Wren in Pelham Bay Park (Bronx County)

2019-10-05 Thread David Barrett
2.7"W/ <https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B051'14.2%22N+73%C2%B049'12.7%22W/> David Barrett Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfig

[nysbirds-l] Purple Gallinule in Central Park (Manhattan)

2019-11-02 Thread David Barrett
A PURPLE GALLINULE immature is being seen now on Turtle Pond's northeast shore. David Barrett Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [ebirdsnyc] Re: [nysbirds-l] Purple Gallinule in Central Park and the marathon

2019-11-03 Thread David Barrett
. As for the Purple Gallinule, we do not yet have any public report on it today. Follow @birdcentralpark on Twitter for updates, and I will try to relay at least one of them here, too. David Barrett On Sun, Nov 3, 2019 at 7:06 AM Robert Lewis rfer...@yahoo.com [ebirdsnyc] < ebirdsnyc-nore...@yahoogroups.

[nysbirds-l] NO Purple Gallinule today, Central Park

2019-11-03 Thread David Barrett
not been re-found. David Barrett Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

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

2020-05-31 Thread David Barrett
/status/1267091630256984071?s=19 David Barrett Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com

[nysbirds-l] Greater White-fronted Goose, Randall's Island, New York County

2020-12-21 Thread David Barrett
/1341107965609320449?s=19 This seems to be the first-ever documented occurrence of this species in New York County. David Barrett Manhattan Bird Alert @BirdCentralPark on Twitter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Starr Saphir Memorial Birding Walk, Central Park, 16 October (New York City)

2016-10-12 Thread David Barrett
On Sunday, 16 October 2016, Lenore Swenson will lead a birding walk through Central Park’s North End in memory of Starr Saphir. This walk is open to all and there is no need to register. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at 103rd Street and Central Park West. David Barrett Manhattan www.bigmanhattanyear.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Netiquette & Western Tanager report fatigue

2016-11-30 Thread David Barrett
be happy to work further on implementing such a list -- which is, to say, setting a geographical range for it, fine-tuning the posting rules, and requesting people to sign up for posting privileges. Send your feedback directly, if you wish. David Barrett Manhattan On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 3:53 PM

[nysbirds-l] Inwood Hill Park (New York City) empid

2016-12-09 Thread David Barrett
. This Google Maps link has pins at sighting locations: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jXpbow97iip_3WAlr9_bxiEpo-k=sharing David Barrett www.bigmanhattanyear.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Starr Saphir Spring Migration Walk in Central Park, NYC on Friday, May 5, 2017

2017-05-01 Thread David Barrett
The Fifth Annual Starr Saphir Spring Migration Walk, given by Lenore Swenson, will meet at 7:30 a.m. this coming Friday, May 5, at Central Park West and 81st Street in Manhattan and will mostly go through the Central Park Ramble. This walk is free and open to everyone. David Barrett Manhattan

Re:[nysbirds-l] Starr Saphir Spring Migration Walk in Central Park, NYC on Friday, May 5, 2017

2017-05-04 Thread David Barrett
The Starr Saphir Memorial walk for Friday, May 5, has been canceled because rain is very likely all morning. David Barrett Manhattan On May 1, 2017 8:47 PM, "David Barrett" wrote: The Fifth Annual Starr Saphir Spring Migration Walk, given by Lenore Swenson, will meet at 7:30 a.m. t

Re: [nysbirds-l] V. Rails released in Central Park, NYC (11/21 etc.)

2017-11-24 Thread David Barrett
d for those who follow the ABA standards the above analysis is worth keeping in mind. Good birding, David Barrett Manhattan On Fri, Nov 24, 2017 at 8:54 AM, Tom Fiore wrote: > Regarding Virginia Rails seen recently in Central Park (Manhattan, N.Y. > City), it has been confirmed (& wi

[nysbirds-l] Introducing Bronx Bird Alert

2017-11-28 Thread David Barrett
the fastest alert response and richest multimedia experience, you can both send and receive alerts simply as SMS (text) messages and never have to deal with Twitter again once you set up your account. If you have any questions, or if you need help setting up your account, email me. David Barrett Manhattan

Re: [ebirdsnyc] Re: [nysbirds-l] Ramble Map with Named Locations

2017-12-01 Thread David Barrett
it: https://goo.gl/iCGK2L You also should follow the birding alerts from @BirdCentralPark on Twitter, as these are used in Central Park and the Hammond's Flycatcher will be tweeted there most frequently, if it is found. David Barrett Manhattan On Fri, Dec 1, 2017 at 10:28 PM, Robert Lewis rfer...

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

2017-12-19 Thread David Barrett
The proper way to enter escaped exotics on eBird lists is to select the domestic version. For example, if you search eBird for Budgerigar you will also get Budgerigar (Domestic). Choose the latter. David Barrett Manhattan On Dec 19, 2017 1:16 PM, wrote: > The umpteen responses I’ve got

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

2017-12-19 Thread David Barrett
change any time soon. You need to manage your eBird list yourself. David Barrett Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVE

Re: [nysbirds-l] Missing posts?

2017-12-21 Thread David Barrett
for eBird reviewers to verify the report. You can also, or alternatively, opt for Year Needs Alerts for your life-list needs. In particular, the Sandy Hill Road Townsend's Solitaire also was reported on eBird on the 20th. David Barrett Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Bird Alert

2018-01-11 Thread David Barrett
press.com/ Email me with any questions. David Barrett New York City -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-

[nysbirds-l] Report of Dovekie, Jamaica Bay (Queens, NYC)

2018-02-10 Thread David Barrett
t is still around, might also be scoped from Floyd Bennett Field. https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S42646580 David Barrett Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Real-time bird alerts for Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens

2018-03-30 Thread David Barrett
er exposure and more participation. Good birding, David Barrett Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://

Re: [nysbirds-l] Real-time bird alerts for Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens

2018-03-30 Thread David Barrett
ng more here. I think we all would like to focus on enjoying the start of the season and on reading bird reports here. David Barrett Manhattan On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 8:36 PM, Sean Sime wrote: > There has been much discussion off-list regarding the Twitter alert > system

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warblers in New York City today

2018-04-13 Thread David Barrett
link. David Barrett www.bigmanhattanyear.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope, Pelham Bay Park (NYC)

2018-04-17 Thread David Barrett
updates. David Barrett www.bigmanhattanyear.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds

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