[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Marbled Godwit Nassau County

Haven't seen this posted but a Marbled Godwit was found this morning on the spit opposite the gazebo, in the middle of a large flock of Oystercatchers. 2 Western Willets were also present. The previously reported Clay-colored and Vesper Sparrows could not be found, but there was a White-crowned

[nysbirds-l] Mourning warbler Jones beach

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[nysbirds-l] Vesper Sparrow Jones beach

In median west of large deciduous trees.also several purple finches Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurat

[nysbirds-l] Pink footed goose still at Hendrickson lake Valley stream state park

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Fw: Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Virginia's Warbler: eBird Range Map (Marshlands Conservancy)

How reassuring. Had my doubts about the credibility of the finders From: bounce-120957140-3714...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of Andrew Baksh Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 11:30 PM To: Ben Cacace Cc: NYSBIRDS-L; eBirds NYC Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc]

Re: [ebirdsnyc] Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Ash-throated Flycatcher

Paul, You raise a good point. There is one site which historically has been THE site for reporting rare birds state wide, and that is the Cornell listserve NYS birds. While this is not only a rare bird alert, as its scope is broader, it still is the best place to get the word out on a rare bi

Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose present at St. Charles Cemetery

please post photos of these knuckleheads From: bounce-121164135-3714...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of Anthony Collerton Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2017 6:12 PM To: John Mora Cc: Trista Nealon; NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose pres

[nysbirds-l] Ross gull roosting east side of causeway next to open water. Found by Bob proniewych

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[nysbirds-l] Ross' Gull update - Tupper Lake Franklin County

Had some technology problems in the field so sent a brief message to get the word out quickly. The Ross' Gull was found around 10:30 by Bob Proniewych flying east (north?) of the causeway bridge that feeds into the town of Tupper Lake. This is a short distance past the town boat launch, near a

[nysbirds-l] Tufted duck Suffolk County swan lake

Found by Bobby Rosetti in Southeast corner opposite parking lot. Female?brownish black back. Small tuft Get Outlook for Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.North

[nysbirds-l] Tufted duck Suffolk correction

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[nysbirds-l] Tufted duck suffolk

Bird still here. The nearby road is Montauk highway and town is patchogue Get Outlook for Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscri

Re: re:[nysbirds-l] Massena Great Gray Owl Sighting

I would add maybe typically, but not necessarily crepuscular. I also had the good fortune to get my lifer in Minnesota some years back, and it was fairly active mid-morning. From what I heard from locals this was fairly typical, at least that winter From: bounc

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk County birds- Sandhill Crane, Greater WF & Barnacle Goose

The Sandhill Crane in Wainscott was easily found thanks to an e bird report - east side of Wainscott Hollow Road, north of cemetery in front of farm equipment around 8 this morning. Montauk Point had low numbers of birds, and fog made distant birds hard to identify. There were a few small groups

[nysbirds-l] Long Island barrier beach birds - Pipit & Longspurs

This afternoon I drove along the Ocean Parkway, Robt. Moses, Oak Beach, Captree and Gilgo. Surprisingly the only raptors found were a couple of Northern Harriers. Most of the ground is snow covered, and there were few birds, but this should improve tomorrow. At the Jones Beach west end Coast Gu

[nysbirds-l] Great gray owls Massena

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[nysbirds-l] Great gray owl Keene bohemian waxwings lake placid

Great gray owl started moving around 5 pm Lime kiln road Keene. Also a beaver moving over the snow. Lake placid had flock of about 40 Bohemian Waxwings by Clark's funeral home around 3 pm. Get Outlook for Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Timber point suffolk county interesting loon

Looking at a transitional loon in the bay that may be a Pacific. Some large white marks on back. Thicker bill than red throat Get Outlook for Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULE

[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon and Reeve Timber Point Suffolk County

After my original post we had a better look at the loon. Doug Futuyma arrived later and confirmed it was a Pacific. The bird was mostly in winter adult plumage, but with a few large white marks more visible from one side (Right? not sure) which were probably the beginnings of the white bars that

[nysbirds-l] Reeve - NOT

Sorry for the error, but upon examination of photos what I called Reeve appears to be an oddly darker plumaged Willet. Sorry for the confusion. The Pacific Loon is a Pacific though - nicely spoteed by Bobby Rosetti -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm ht

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake state park Nassau county Cape May, Bay-breasted, Blackburnian warblers

In just over an hour at Hempstead Lake State park, by the northern end north of the picnic area, there was a nice variety of warblers, including Cape May, Bay-breasted (2 found by Pat Palladino), Blackburnian, Nashville(2), BT Green, Blackpoll, Black&White & Parula. Seen by others in the park we

[nysbirds-l] Cliff Swallow Gardiner's Park Suffolk County

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[nysbirds-l] Alder flycatcher heck sher state park suffolk county

Along parkway along field 8. Moving west. Found by Feustels. Get Outlook for Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurati

[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager Planting Fields Arboretum Nassau County

Yawn, another Summer Tanager. This one a fully red male singing on the Oak Trail in the woods, a bit past (west?) where there is a trail fork (I think the Beech Trail) by an area of fallen down trees. This has been some year for Summer Tanagers and Blue Grosbeaks here on Long island. -- NYSbir

[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt Suffolk County

Just got this message from Willy Becker can you let folks know a Black Necked Stilt is now at Mecox Bay, Water Mill. Thanks -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSub

[nysbirds-l] Seabird flight now Jones beach jetty. 4 shearwater species.mostly great

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[nysbirds-l] Shearwater Jones beach jetty

Constant flight east. Mostly great a few corys 1 manx 1 sooty. Been going on over an hour probably longer. Sorry if this is a duplicate post for Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRU

[nysbirds-l] Franklin's Gull update - not seen - Suffolk County

Just an update about Taylor's excellent find of an adult Franklin's Gull at Crab Meadow beach, Northport, Suffolk County. Taylor found it around 8 AM this morning. Others arrived around 11 and did not see it, and several of us checked from about 4-7 and it was not seen. Taylor has been checking

[nysbirds-l] White ibis no

People were at Wickham lake after dawn but no luck. Searching in the area was not productive. They may be out feeding and could return to their roost at Wickham lake. Or not Get Outlook for Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Fw: [nysbirds-l] Shorebird Report - Hempstead Lake 8/16 (Nassau Co.), Ravens in Bethpage

Following up on Brendan's report we checked out this area, a location I had never birded. Follow Brendan's directions for access. Many shorebirds were on the eastern side of the pond,and hard to identify. However in the northwest corner there was the juvenile Stilt and possibly as many as 3 West

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay update -Hudsonian Godwit, Avocet not seen

The north end of the east pond was virtually shorebird-less, and the strong winds and a Peregrine didn't help. Just 2 Greater Yellowlegs in the NE corner, and a Least along the phrags. There were 2 Caspian Terns with the gulls by the cove. The south end was better, with 3 juvenile Stilt Sandpip

Re:[nysbirds-l] Long Island Rarity - Pileated Woodpecker (second-hand report)

Pat and all, Bobby Rosetti and I saw the report and spent a couple of hours there this morning but no luck . Of course it could still be there as there is a lot of habitat. Dave From: bounce-121908423-3714...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of Pat Palladino S

[nysbirds-l] Corn Crake parking suggestion

Parking is technically illegal along the Ocean Parkway, and in the morning there are many cars traveling to work along it. Many parked cars are bound to eventually cause the police to chase people away, especially during rush hour. A close suggested parking spot is nearby Overlook Beach, just ea

Re: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake at Cedar Beach (Suffolk Co.)

Someone should contact Paul Sweet at the Museum of Natural History to collect and analyze the bird From: bounce-122034542-3714...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of Scott Gilbert Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2017 6:29 AM To: suefeus...@optonline.net Cc: NYSBIRDS-L@

[nysbirds-l] Black-billed Cuckoo? Caumsett State Park Suffolk County

Late this morning around noon Bobby Rosetti and I found a cuckoo which I am fairly sure was an immature Black-billed. It was moving west along the edge of the shrubline of the horse riding area that is for equestrians only, northeast of the main entrance, and west of the manure fields. We lost i

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow Western Kingbird & YT Warbler

Several of us looked for Vinnie's Yellow-throated warbler without any success. However Norm Klein and I found a skittish Western Kingbird in the "dump area", which is at the northeastern end of the large closed parking lot, referred to as parking lot 2 on my map. This is just to the left as you

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP - rarities not seen

There were several birders looking for the Western Kingbird and Yellow-throated Warblers that were seen yesterday. As of 11 AM neither had been found. There were some birds around, with a Philadelphia Vireo being the highlight. This was seen east of the main parking lot, first in the trees on t

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Park - Suffolk County

No Mitra-like luck for me. It seems the Godwits have left. I did not see any terns at first, then on the rising tide a few Royal Terns flew by. Near the inlet to the west were a distant group of medium sized terns, probably Commons. Shorebirds were few in numbers and diversity. Only 2 SB Dowitc

[nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeet nest Massapequa, Nassau County

Finally - I've been hearing and occasionally seeing Monk Parakeets in my backyard in Massapequa, favoring the tall oaks in the area, and occasionally hearing them on route 107. I just found a nest on route 107 in Massapequa, on a telephone pole. Route 107 is exit 29 from the Southern State Park

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret - Robt Moses SP, Suffolk County

Bobby Rosetti just called to say there's a Cattle Egret at Robt Moses field 5, in the eastern half of the parking lot, using cars for shelter against the winds -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.Northeas

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret continues, Robt Moses SP Suffolk County

The Cattle Egret found by Bobby Rosetti yesterday afternoon was present again along the northern edge of the Robert Moses field 5 parking lot, between the toll booths and the exit. It was not present for the first few hours this morning, then was found around 9 AM. While walking along the board

[nysbirds-l] Robt Moses SP Suffolk County Mourning Warbler

Around 11:30 this morning Bobby Rosetti and I saw a female type Mourning Warbler at Robt Moses Field 2. It was near the northwest corner, west of the blocked exit, in the bushes near the maintenance building. Otherwise things were slow, with the only other warblers seen being Myrtle, 1 Palm, 1

[nysbirds-l] Fort Tilden, Queens

A perfect fall day, and lots of birds. Warblers were few - we only saw 1 Prairie, along with the expected Palms, Myrtles, and a couple of Yellowthroats. A Snipe flew westward out of the community gardens. 8 species of sparrow included a couple of Lincoln's and White-crowned, and one Nelson's Sp

[nysbirds-l] Franklin's Gull not seen this morning

I was told by a friend that the Frankin's Gulls could not be found this morning between 6:30 and 10 AM, and that most gulls were out to sea. People will be checking again this afternoon, which is when they were found yesterday -- NYSbirds-L List Info: ht

[nysbirds-l] common Ground-dove

The Common-Ground-Dove found by Pat Lindsay and Shai Mitra is giving excellent views along the north end of the eastern-most parking lot at Captree State park in Suffolk County, through at least 3 PM when I left. This will be a state record if accepted. Nice find guys.

[nysbirds-l] Common Ground-Dove continues at Captree

I just received a call from Shai Mitra who said the Common-Ground-Dove just flew in (7:40 AM) and is in the same place as yesterday. This is the northern edge of the eastern-most parking lot at captree, a bit east of the boat basin. Captree State Park in Suffolk County is at the eastern terminus

[nysbirds-l] Common Ground-Dove continues at captree State Park

I just received a call from Shane Blodgett who says the dove is now near the spot where it was originally found, which is the eastern most parking lot in Captree. Apparently it's been elusive and disappears for long periods -- NYSbirds-L List Info: ht

[nysbirds-l] Common Ground-dove and Lark Sparrow

Bobby Rosetti and I found the Common Ground-Dove (around 1PM?) along the northern edge of the southern-most parking lot of Captree. This is the parking lot near the bridge reached by turning right at the turnaround after the toll booths. Unlike our previous sightings, the dove was feeding in th

[nysbirds-l] Scott Weiman

Whoever Scott Weiman is could he please remove the Rye Country day school address from this listserve and enter a correct one. Every post I have put up for the last couple of months results in this error message from Gateway: Sorry. Your message could not be delivered to: scott wieman,Rye C

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egrets Suffolk County - Eastport

I just received a call from Shai Mitra who says there are 2 Cattle Egets on the south side of Sunrise Highway between exits 61 and 62, which I believe is Eastport -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.Northeas

[nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull Pt Lookout, Common Ground-Dove Captree

Bobby Rosetti and Eric Reubel found a 1st winter Black-headed Gull at Point Lookout this morning, around 9AM. First it was on the spit by the firemen's area, after which it flew south. It was located shortly afterward frequenting the eastern-most jetty and the area around, often leaving but qui

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve Nassau County - 2 OC Warblers

This morning I found 2 Orange-crowned Warblers at Massapequa Preserve. The first was opposite Ontario street, seen around 11 AM. Park by the school at Pittsbugh Avenue, on the western side of the preserve. As you enter the preserve go left (north) along the wide dirt path that parallels Parksi

[nysbirds-l] Hermit Warbler Sunken Meadow State Park - Suffolk County

This morning Vinnie Pellegrino found a Hermit Warbler, probably a young female(?) at Sunken Meadow State Park. Originally he found it along the northwestern edge of the bushes north of the closed parking lot (this is west as you drive over the bridge). When we arrived around 11 AM or so it had m

[nysbirds-l] Hermit warbler continues at Sunken Meadow State Park (7:30 AM Sunday)

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FW: [nysbirds-l] Closure of Ocean Parkway (Nassau & Suffolk Counties)

To add to Ken's post, I just saw on TV that this closure will remain through the weekend, between the hours of 9-3 > Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:57:08 -0500 > From: feus...@optonline.net > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Closure of Ocean Parkway (Nassau & Suffolk Counties) > To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu > >

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve - Orange-crowned Warbler

Around noon I had a bright Orange-crowned Warbler along the stream about 100 yards or so north of the Pittsburg Avenue pond. Besides the usual suspects, I had a Winter Wren, 4 Fox Sparrows - one missing most of its tail -, and 2 Snow Geese on the lawn of the school at Pittsburgh

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck update

The Tufted Duck found by Gary Strauss on the eastern side of Cold Spring harbor was still there around 3:30, associating with a small (10-15) flock of Greater Scaup and a couple of Bufflehead, a bit north of the town dock. This flock flew directly west to the opposite (west) side of the harbor,

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk County - Calverton & Orient

A good day birding with only 1 major miss and a surpise. Bob May, Bobby Rosetti and I (Dave Klauber) saw the Leconte's and Lark Sparrows at Calverton, as well as some Meadowlarks. I think those responsible photographers should take pictures of the boneheads - photographer and birder alike - who

[nysbirds-l] Wild Turkeys, Wantagh Parkway, Nassau County

Around 12:30 while driving south on the Wantagh Parkway from Hempstead Turnpike I was very surpised to see a small group, maybe 4, of Wild Turkeys feeding on the west shoulder. This was a little before the green sign saying Southern State 1 mile. I also noticed a school to the right through the

[nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeets SE Nassau County

Last fall I reported a Monk Parakeet nest on route 107, Hicksville Road. They survived the winter and a second nest is being built about 2 miles to the north. The first nest is about 1 mile south of the route 107 exit, exit 29, of the Southern State Parkway, just before a Gulf station on the rig

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Dove Jones Beach Coast Guard Station

It looks like this hasn't been posted yet. Doug Futuyma and Andrew Baksh found a White-winged Dove this afternoon at the Jones Beach West end Coast Guard Station, at the eastern edge of the parking lot near a fire hydrant. From what I was told the bird later walked away into the bushes but was

[nysbirds-l] Off topic - horseshoe crabs

Does anyone know if it's legal to catch horseshoe crabs in NYS? There was a guy this afternoon around 2:30 at the Jones Beach CG Station spit collecting them in a large orange basket. I asked what he was doing and he said working. Please reply to me privately so as not to start a discussion thre

[nysbirds-l] Hooded Crow continues - Staten island Great Kills Park

The Hooded Crow was seen by many this morning in the vicinity of the previously mentioned fisherman's parking lot. Although it flies both east and west of this area, the best strategy is probably to wait in the parking lot, especially near the dead / dying pine tree on the right side, as the

FW: [nysbirds-l] Least Bittern(s)? in Massapequa Preserve

Thanks to John's post I sat at the bench at the south end from 6:30 to 7:30 AM this morning, July 18. At 7:30 a Least Bittern flew briefly from the east side in a "C" pattern disappearing in an indented section on the east, about 1/2 - 2/3 way to the north. I then tried walking around the pond,

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk County - ST Flycatcher, YH Blackbird, +

I was at Sunken Meadow Park around 9:45 when I heard about the Prothonotory warbler, but could not find it after an hour of searching. Better luck at Captree. The accommodating Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher was still visible when I left around noon, in the open area just north of the overlook pa

[nysbirds-l] Stillwell woods - Cattle Egret NOT seen

>From about 10-10:30 I (Dave Klauber) walked around the field previously >mentioned in Stillwell Woods and did not see the Cattle Egret. I also briefly >checked the athletic fields to the west, east of the main parking lot. If the >egret is still in the area there are many fields at nearby s

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk County - Eurasian Widgeon

Bobby Rosetti and I birded Dune Road this morning from around 8:30 to 10:30. Although the marshes were flooded with very high water levels, surprisingly we did not see any sparrows along the road, or much else other a few Harriers and a Kingfisher. On the roof of the buildings / restaurants

[nysbirds-l] troupial update

The Troupial - looks like Venezuelan Troupial, since the other two (Campo and Orange-backed) have orange backs - can be very elusive. Although there were several people looking all day it was only seen for a relatively short while while it was sunny, before it became overcast. Previous post

[nysbirds-l] Troupial not seen today

I received a call from Jerry Lazarcyk who said the Troupial in Roslyn was not seen today as far he knows . there were up to 15 people looking for the bird through about 3:30-4 PM. I don't think the Baltimore Oriole was seen either -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Mountain Bluebird - no

As far as I know the Mountain Bluebird could not be found today in Suffolk County. People were there from 8 to 12 with no sightings -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ht

[nysbirds-l] extralimital - New Jersey Chaffinch

The Chaffinch in Union New Jersey was seen well by all this morning, making appearances about every 20 minutes on the ground at the base of the left-most feeder, as viewed from the porch (from 8-9 at least). Details are given on the New Jersey RBA found at birdingonthe.net. Please note th

[nysbirds-l] FW: Hunting Season Update

apologies to those north of the city who can delete it. This may be of interest to Long island birders regarding hunting season Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 11:35:58 -0500 From: ligreenb...@verizon.net To: davehawk...@msn.com Subject: Hunting Season Update

[nysbirds-l] Mountain Bluebird, Iceland Gull - Yes, Sedge Wren - NO

This morning Bobby Rosetti and I saw the adult Kumlien's Iceland gull sitting at the end of the pier in Northville at the end of Pier Road. This bird has dark wingtips and could be passed over, although it's more obvious in flight. We spent about 30-45 minutes at the marsh at Orient Point me

[nysbirds-l] Does anyone know if the Chat and Rufous hummer in Manhattan survived the cold spell? Please reply privately

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[nysbirds-l] chat(s) and hummer still there

Thank you for the many quick replies. I was told that the Chat in Bryant Park was seen today as well as 1 in Union Square, and also the Rufous Hummer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach - Razorbill, Purple sandpipers, +

Around noon the beautiful white Snowy Owl was seen by several at Jones Beach, the whitest owl I have ever seen. The few photographers were fairly close but kept their distance and did not spook the bird during the hour or so we were there. One photographer pointed out a white mouse that was

[nysbirds-l] Caumsett State Park, Suffolk County - Vesper Sparrow

This morning around 11:00 AM there was a Vesper Sparrow at the edge of the field just north of the manure piles. It flew back towards the manure piles after a few minutes. Not much else of note - many geese, all canadas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://

[nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeets continue in Massapequa / Seaford, Nassau County

I hadn't seen the parakeets for a while, but around 11:30 this morning there were 5 Monk Parakeets at the large stick nest. This is on the west side of Hicksville Road / Route 107, about 1/2 mile south of the Southern State Parkway exit, on the west side of the road just before a Gulf statio

[nysbirds-l] Raven - Jericho, Nassau County

Thanks to a call from Kevin O'Leary I was able to finally connect with a Raven in Nassau County around 2 PM. It was on a water tower on Jericho Turnpike just southeast of the intersection with routes 106/107 on a water tower. It had been in the area including office buildings on the north si

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler Jones Beach West end

Thanks to Ken's timely post I went to the beach and quickly found the Yellow-throated Warbler feeding on the north side of the hedgerow next to the Coast Guard Station around 2:15. Little else was seen. Yesterday morning a lone male Purple Martin flew west past the turnaround. Nice find Sam

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach, Nassau County - Blue Grosbeak, Cattle Egret

A cold brisk morning made birding difficult, but there were a couple of good birds. A Cattle Egret was along the Coast Guard Station entrance road around 9:45. A photographer told me it had been seen a little earlier closer to the CG Station. However when I left 10 minutes later it was goneA

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler Connetquot State Park, Suffolk County

The Yellow-throated warbler previously reported near the hatchery apparently has not been there the last couple of days, however either it or another one is near the toll booths. Thanks to Derek Rogers for the heads up. Although not posted here, a couple of people saw it yesterday just north

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP & Jones Beach Nassau County

Got out this afternoon for a bitHempstead Lake State Park 12:15 to 1:45Lots of birdsong. Mostly expected warblers, 2 Solitary Sandpipers, Swainson's Thrush. Doug Futuyma said he had a Blackburnian Warbler earlierJones Beach Coast Guard Station, 2 -3:30.About 70 Black Skimmers on sandbar, Lea

[nysbirds-l] Doodletown & Mine Road

Spent this morning birding the above with Derek Rogers. There were not many migrants at Doodletown except a Blackburnian and 2 uncooperative Tennesees. Ceruleans were everywhere and seemed to outnumber the Hoodeds, and there were 2 White-crowned Sparrows as well as several Worm-eating Warble

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP - Nassau County - Kentucky Warbler

Lots of birdsong this morning. Although I missed the highlights mentioned yesterday by Ken Feustel, I had one of my own. A Kentucky Warbler was singing at the northern edge of the picnic fields at field 2, just south of the houses, in the wooded area. It sang from leaf litter on the ground a

[nysbirds-l] FW: Hempstead Lake SP - Nassau County - Kentucky Warbler - Correction on directions

Apparently I gave the wrong parking lot number. I'm told it's lot 3. Taking exit 18, Eagle Ave, south from the Southern State, it's the entrance just before the road curves sharply left. Go left just after the toll booth, not right towards the tennis courts. Sorry for any confusion From: daveh

FW: [nysbirds-l] Rochester Area: Loggerhead Shrike today

any updates on the shrike would be appreciated. Also, does hamlin-Parma Road have a local route number? Didn't see it on my DeLorme Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:29:36 -0400 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Rochester Area: Loggerhead Shrike today From: oceanwander...@gmail.com To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Excit

FW: [nysbirds-l] Galeville Park development proposal

I would also add, for those who plan to submit something but have not yet done so, to mention that we spend money at the local gas stations and eateries - probably a more convincing economic argument to some who make these decisions. Address below Joseph R Murray NYSDEC Region 3 Headquarters

[nysbirds-l] Bell's? Vireo

Adding to the confusion -I was one of the people who saw the vireo this morning when it first appeared around 9 AM. It was seen by a small group of us off and on for about 10-15 minutes before it disappeared. There is lots of dense shrubbery for it or any bird to disappear in. When I saw

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills Heckscher state park

This morning around 8:45 AM there was a fllock of about 30 Red Crossbills a bit east of field 8 at Heckscher State Park. I did not see or hear them during my first drive past, but on the second pass they took flight and landed very close to the road. I could see them well enough to see at le

[nysbirds-l] Queensbury Pine Grosbeaks, Common Pochard - NO

Bobby Rosetti and I looked for the previously reported Pine Grosbeaks at the Queensbury Schools.All the crabapples there seem to have been eaten and we didn't see any birds except a Pileated Woodpecker behind the school. Following Jesse Jaycox' post we looked around the residential areas off

[nysbirds-l] Heckscher State Park - Suffolk County - WW Crossbill

I had looked with Vinnie Pellegrino on Tuesday afternoon for the crossbill flock but we came up empty, staying from about 3 PM till dark. This afternoon I tried again from about 2:45 to 3:45 and had 1 female type WW Crossbill only. There were also a pair of Tufted Titmouse with the chickade

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck info

I found the Tufted Duck on the pond next to St. John's Church in the extreme ne corner of Nassau County about 11:30 this morning. This is adjacent to the fish hatchery for those unfamiliar with the area on 25A. It was with a group of Ring necked ducks very close to the fence behind the churc

FW: [nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck, Cold Spring Harbor, NY?

I was told that the pond is freezing over and it was not there Thursday Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2013 13:10:06 + From: tahoe...@optonline.net Subject: [nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck, Cold Spring Harbor, NY? To: nysbirds-l@Cornell.edu Hello Fellow Birder's and Photographer's, Has anyone seen the Tufted

RE: [nysbirds-l] FW: NNYBirds: Great Gray Owl-Massena

That's Robt. Moses SP in Massena, not Suffolk County. There are 2 Robt. Moses SP in NY state > From: jjcb...@verizon.net > To: hoaryredp...@hotmail.com; nysbirds-l@cornell.edu > Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] FW: NNYBirds: Great Gray Owl-Massena > Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:19:30 -0500 > > I thought

[nysbirds-l] Pelagic trip Freeport Long Island March 2

Hello all I just found out about this pelagic trip planned for March 2 from Freeport and thought the list might like to know. I believe all logistics, etc are being handled through the Captain Lou staff rather than Paul Guris of Sealife Paulagics (contact info below). I have found Melissa

[nysbirds-l] FW: Pelagic trip Freeport Long Island March 2

Some additional info per Melissa of the Capt. Lou fleetThe boat will be going out 40-50 miles, and stay in NY waters. Sites to be visited are the Mud Hole, Glory Hole, and Party Wreck (I think I got it right)For info on target birds and preparation, check out the Sealife Paulagics website for w

FW: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe: Captree Boat Basin--yes

sleeping between the boats, west of the Taryn Ann around 3. Note the dock area is fenced off No Gyrfalcon as of 4 PM, despite many people looking > From: jjann...@tnc.org > To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe: Captree Boat Basin--yes > Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2013 18:09:

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach & no Gyrfalcon

This afternoon there were 3 immature White-crowned Sparrows along the entrance to the Coast Guard Station parking lot. The Lapland Longspur was on the lawn near the gazebo and is now coming into breeding plumage - probably an adult female or imm male,with a nice chestnut collar and crisply d

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve - 3 Eurasian Widgeons

This morning there were 3, 1 possibly a hybrid, male Eurasian Widgeons on the grass next to the pond near Pittsburgh Ave. There were at least 7 Winter Wrens in various locations, and a few were singing -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding

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