Re: [nysbirds-l] Northern Wheatear in CT- YES

2009-09-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
An improved position from a report for today, September 6th. The satellite photo is old — on the order of two years so — and currently the group of parking areas is occupied with a good deal of construction material and equipment; 41.163368, -73.130480 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List

Re: [nysbirds-l] (New Jersey) a N. Wheatear continues, 9/16

2009-09-16 Thread Jim Osterlund
Note that the park map is almost upside down with respect to the compass; DeKorte Park - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] ***WHITE IBIS*** - Tonawanda WMA, Niagara County (small corr...

2009-09-25 Thread Jim Osterlund
43.11621,-78.481908 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please

Re: [nysbirds-l] FW: [Ontbirds] White Ibis- Whitby, Ontario

2009-10-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
A bridge near Whitby, Ontario, Canada; 43.856336,-78.932039 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon- Centerport (Suffolk Co.)

2009-10-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
The pond in question. Inexplicably, Google has labeled it with the name of the larger pond to the east. The Tung Ting appellation stems from the name of a restaurant once situated there. Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Swainson's Hawk - New Baltimore, Greene County

2009-10-07 Thread Jim Osterlund
Until Google resolves its most recent improvement, I'm stuck with some awkwardness; click the link, and then, when the map appears, click, Search Maps. The Sunoco station on 9W, at exit 21B of Route 87; 42.395319,-73.829241 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Swainson's Hawk - Thursday evening - YES forecast

2009-10-08 Thread Jim Osterlund
Combining recent location information data; Greene Hawk - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Juvenile Ivory Gull at Cape May - Extralimital

2009-11-28 Thread Jim Osterlund
Entrance to the Bree-Zee-Lee Yacht Basin in Cape May; 38.956893,-74.884577 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager west of Rochester

2009-12-11 Thread Jim Osterlund
How Google responds to the given address; 516 Colby Street Spencerport NY - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dunkirk Avocet 12/12/09

2009-12-12 Thread Jim Osterlund
Suggested observation location; 42.487177,-79.34537 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

[nysbirds-l] Manorville Tundra Swans

2009-12-17 Thread Jim Osterlund
The 4 Tundra Swans mentioned by Carl Starace yesterday were present at the same location today at 1400. It appears to be a small family; two adults and two juveniles. 40.857152,-72.816111 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swans, Upper Lake, Yaphank, Suffolk County

2010-01-17 Thread Jim Osterlund
It does indeed appear that our pair of Trumpeter Swans have returned; they were visible today at around 1000 hours, resting on the edge of the ice. Their position was such as to provide decent view from the parking lot of Millhouse Inn on the southwest corner of the lake and even a

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dovekie at Great River NY

2010-01-26 Thread Jim Osterlund
With able assistance from David Klauber, I mark the location thus; 40.713733,-73.147469 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Yaphank Trumpeter Swans

2010-02-12 Thread Jim Osterlund
In keeping with the notion of continuity, I note the pair of Trumpeter Swan are still present on the ice of Upper Yaphank Lake, much to the displeasure of the resident Mute cob. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Northern Hawk Owl - Clinton County (14 Feb 2010)

2010-02-15 Thread Jim Osterlund
With excellent guidance from Tom Johnson, I mark the tree he mentioned (the green arrow); 44.99426,-73.422377 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: Ivory Gull in Toronto, Ontario

2010-02-15 Thread Jim Osterlund
Curiously, while it's called Cherry Beach, the park is called Clarke Baech Park; 43.63679,-79.344764 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Continuing MA Barnacle Goose

2010-03-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
The pond specified; 42.160536,-73.411422 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sandhill Cranes Suffolk Co

2010-03-20 Thread Jim Osterlund
In hopes they stay around; 40.90669,-72.38014 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Prothonotory Warbler - Northport, Suffolk County

2010-04-15 Thread Jim Osterlund
Parking near Fuch's Pond; 40.916971,-73.332163 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] HOODED WARBLER. Suffolk Greenbelt trail

2010-05-03 Thread Jim Osterlund
The south side of Veteran's Highway has a very accommodating shoulder, and, in deference to the Long Island Greenbelt Trail, there's a crosswalk marked. Even so, follow John's advice; traffic is fast, so be careful! -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Kentucky Warbler at Rockerfeller State Park Westchester

2010-05-29 Thread Jim Osterlund
Not easy to see the connecting trail in all the cover, but the area is marked (green arrow); 41.106798,-73.841933 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

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

2010-05-31 Thread Jim Osterlund
For openers, then, the intersection of Donato and Mapleton; 42.830597,-74.521637 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html

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

2010-05-31 Thread Jim Osterlund
Actual observation point; 42.827607,-74.519384 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] EQuogue Chuck-will's-widow -Yes, WHBeach Whip-poor-will,Yes

2010-06-02 Thread Jim Osterlund
Chuck-wills-widow; 40.844607,-72.591919 - Google Maps Whip-poor-will; 40.843207,-72.65137 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Nissaquogue Bank Swallows

2010-06-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
The little colony in the bluffs of the David Weld Preserve has doubled in number from last season, at least to this unskilled census-taker; 12 today, 6 last year. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Common Ground Dove

2010-11-05 Thread Jim Osterlund
In an effort to aid those from up there, who are on their way down here; Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Common Ground Dove -Continues

2010-11-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Echoing Will Raup's call for patience; I'd underdressed, and by 1115 was uncomfortable, so I resolved to drive off for a while and return later. I chose to exit via the launching ramp complex. I turned into it, and there was the Dove! I stopped my van on the shoulder, and stepped back

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fork-tailed Flycatcher

2010-11-18 Thread Jim Osterlund
Hoping a map will help somebody; Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html

Re: [nysbirds-l] Northern Lapwing Storrs Connecticut

2010-11-28 Thread Jim Osterlund
Directions given so far assume a lot of familiarity; as near as I can make out, observation is from here; 41.818772,-72.256471 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fw: [cayugabirds-l] Fw: [OneidaBirds] Townsend's Solitaire on Point Peninsula

2010-12-21 Thread Jim Osterlund
Correction; 44.020873,-76.242049 - Google Maps Thanks to both Bill Purcell and Joseph Brin for catching my error and providing guidance to correct it. I've never been much good at following directions, and even worse at giving them. hence my preference for maps. -- NYSbirds-L List

Re: [nysbirds-l] Am. White Pelican, East Setauket, LI

2010-12-29 Thread Jim Osterlund
The Marina Pier on Shore Road in Setauket; 40.948028,-73.102551 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swan- Yes

2011-01-01 Thread Jim Osterlund
Anyone coming east to look for this bird would do well to check first whether the Shirley gas leak has been taken care of. Travel through the area today was quite difficult, what with the closure of Sunrise Highway between exits 57 and 59 and many of the surrounding routes. -- NYSbirds-L

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

2011-01-02 Thread Jim Osterlund
Even though the bird might be gone already and the point moot, I mark for reference the first field one encounters going north from Route 25 along Albertson Lane in Greenport; 41.086933,-72.396035 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck Cold Spring Harbor - north shore Long Island

2011-01-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
The dock mentioned; 40.867737,-73.462604 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] REPORT! of: [W. Mass.] European Redwing

2011-01-07 Thread Jim Osterlund
The stables cited; 42.422411,-73.348814 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Le Conte's Sparrow at Calverton Grasslands

2011-01-08 Thread Jim Osterlund
With thanks for the able field-spotting of John Gluth, I submit a correction; 40.922037,-72.801394 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Orange County Goose Chase

2011-03-05 Thread Jim Osterlund
Pine Island Turf Nursery; 41.310179,-74.498076 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Blue Morph Ross's Goose

2011-03-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Missionland Road begins on Pine Island Turnpike (County Road 1) thus; 41.301217,-74.482756 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler still at Connetquot

2011-04-24 Thread Jim Osterlund
John Turner's find was present today at around 1100, pretty much where he described; Connetquot State Park, Oakdale, Suffolk County; seen along the park's red trail, just south of the trout hatchery, foraging high in the trees that line the river. I would add as a refinement that the

Re: [nysbirds-l] LEAST BITTERN Clapper Rails (Dune Road); Vesper Grasshopper sparrows (Gabreskie Airport)

2011-05-21 Thread Jim Osterlund
The multi-home driveway John mentions; 40.82121,-72.553164 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bank Swallows - Farmingville

2011-06-08 Thread Jim Osterlund
A busy little colony, right where Luke said. I'm amazed, but primarily at my own lack of thought. I'd always assumed . . . but we all know where that leads. It would seem the swallows choose a bank without regard to what may have formed it. The fact that all the banks I've noted were

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bank swallow colony - Farmingville

2011-06-08 Thread Jim Osterlund
Part of the bank shows significant use by ATV's. Stringent enforcement of the code banning them would seem appropriate here. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Nesting Ospreys - Athens, The Greene County

2011-06-11 Thread Jim Osterlund
In the light of recent discussions, could there be a post more timely, more appropriate, more interesting than this one by Rich? -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak in Southampton

2011-07-14 Thread Jim Osterlund
40.927692,-72.396566 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak in Southampton

2011-07-14 Thread Jim Osterlund
Parking; 40.927692,-72.396566 - Google Maps Where the bird was sighted; 40.9287, -72.3972 - Google Maps If coming from the west, be sure to take Hugh's directions exactly as written. Don't take the fork in Tuckahoe that mentions North Sea Road; it will take you to North Sea Road, but at a

Re: [nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak in Southampton

2011-07-16 Thread Jim Osterlund
Scheduling constraints brought me to the SYS site at mid-morning. Hot, sunny, humid, and Little League baseball combined to make for poor birding there. No Grosbeak; hardly surprising. It's to be noted that both of Hugh's sightings were later in the day. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Least Bittern Continues at Massapequa Preserve (Nassau Co.)

2011-07-19 Thread Jim Osterlund
40.690431,-73.455138 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling-ducks

2011-07-31 Thread Jim Osterlund
The tower mentioned; 39.469496,-74.445545 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Gray-Hooded Gull

2011-08-01 Thread Jim Osterlund
Hedging against the faint possibility that there is someone I might still help, I note that the Wonder Wheel is a landmark visible for miles, but I might add that the Palm Tree Sprinkler is here; 40.572898,-73.979347 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [JerseyBirds] Hooded Crow on LBI

2011-08-03 Thread Jim Osterlund
The end of Leeward Avenue in Beach Haven, Long Beach Island, New Jersey; 39.553988,-74.255658 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Grey-Hood Gull - subway access

2011-08-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
Taking Bob's and Johns points together points up something else we outsiders need. I live in Suffolk County; I'd take the LIRR to Penn Station, but then be at a loss how to proceed further, and, in fact, not even be sure Penn Station was the best choice. Can we get some input from you

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [JerseyBirds] Hooded Crow on LBI

2011-08-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
My previous post marks the wrong end of the named street. Correcting; 39.548924,-74.249048 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: gull (or no gull) today

2011-08-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
Second sprinkler, at the east edge of the pier, just east of the parachute drop; 40.572399,-73.983377 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Extralimital: Brown Booby in Dennis, Mass

2011-08-22 Thread Jim Osterlund
Parking lot at Corporation Beach; 41.751416,-70.188357 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Further Pelican Update

2011-08-30 Thread Jim Osterlund
The damage seems to be focused on the outer end of the Sandspit Marina, so they've opened it out to the Marina Master's tower. One gets a good view of the now-empty tower at the tip of the west jetty. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Whimbrel

2011-09-02 Thread Jim Osterlund
Does NYS DEC know of this infestation of Water Chestnut? -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] eastport sod fields locations

2011-09-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
40.8381,-72.747345 - Google Maps 40.849024,-72.731488 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Sod Fields

2011-09-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
At this time of year there's quite a bit of interest in birding the sod farms of Suffolk County. An aid to the location of some of them is here; Birding Sod - Google Maps I would appreciate comments, corrections and additions. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope directions

2011-09-08 Thread Jim Osterlund
41.320518,-74.435302 - Google Maps will get you the Skinner Lane entrance off County Road 6. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Hamlin Beach (Monroe County) - Sabine's Gulls (9/12), Little Gull (9/11), other recent sightings

2011-09-12 Thread Jim Osterlund
Hamlin Beach State Park; 43.365687,-77.962847 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: (Metro Birding Briefs) Another Say's Phoebe

2011-10-07 Thread Jim Osterlund
Don't know if this will help Dan, but; 40.622129,-73.282553 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Orange County Northern Wheatear

2011-10-07 Thread Jim Osterlund
Still looking to zero in, but here is the dirt road mentioned; it's called Liberty Lane: 41.283769,-74.5261 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret at Stillwell Woods Preserve

2011-11-15 Thread Jim Osterlund
Back field at Stillwell Woods; 40.832564,-73.473215 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] FW: (Metro Birding Briefs) pink-footed goose

2011-11-21 Thread Jim Osterlund
Combining recent location information; Curt's Suggestions - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-throated Gray Warbler- central park

2011-11-23 Thread Jim Osterlund
Embarrassed to say I don't know Central Park well enough. The only qualifying object I can pick up in satellite view is marked; can someone comment? 40.775713,-73.968099 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-throated Gray Warbler- central park

2011-11-23 Thread Jim Osterlund
With most able assistance from Phil Jeffrey, the correct position; 40.778372,-73.967907 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] PAINTED BUNTING at Cove Island + photos!

2011-11-25 Thread Jim Osterlund
Path to the sanctuary; 41.045078,-73.504946 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Troupial at Roslyn NY...

2011-11-28 Thread Jim Osterlund
Google seemed unaware of the correct name of the park, but; 40.79812,-73.647881 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] troupial update

2011-11-30 Thread Jim Osterlund
Refinement, based on David Klauber's post; 40.797766,-73.646266 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] troupial update

2011-11-30 Thread Jim Osterlund
Further refinement, courtesy of Steven Schellenger; 40.796743,-73.645944 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn avocet follow-up

2011-12-03 Thread Jim Osterlund
The coordinates in links; just click: 40°34'52.32N 73°59'29.68W - Google Maps 40°34'52.83N 73°59'52.09W - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn avocet follow-up

2011-12-03 Thread Jim Osterlund
Mixed units scrambled the links! They should have been; 40.581175,-73.991563 - Google Maps 40.5814,-73.997925 - Google Maps Sorry about that! -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] more Rosy-Finch info

2011-12-23 Thread Jim Osterlund
Piecing together sundry references yields; Rosy-Finch! - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: (Metro Birding Briefs) Mountain Bluebird

2011-12-26 Thread Jim Osterlund
The intersection; 40.936024,-72.800635 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Grace's Warbler location

2012-01-01 Thread Jim Osterlund
Bob's coordinates as a link; 40.59, -73.589 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] North south, little big, Sedge Snowy...oh happy day!

2012-01-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
The point of entry along the Orient Beach State Park causeway is here; 41.148434,-72.24642 - Google Maps The causeway is posted against parking, but the season and the state of construction may mean they're not enforcing, but it might be prudent to park near the entrance and walk in, or

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mt. Bluebird Continues at Hulse Landing Road (Suffolk Co.)

2012-01-10 Thread Jim Osterlund
Woodpecker search parking spot; 40.957803,-72.769023 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [nysbirds-l] WESTERN GREBE - Cayuga Lake, Myers Point, Lansing, NY

2012-01-10 Thread Jim Osterlund
This is a lower-resolution for Google Maps, so details such as a lighthouse are hard to discern, but Myers Point is here; 42.537303,-76.546597 - Google Maps -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Common Raven in the Rocky Point Preserve

2012-02-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
In the west part of the preserve, west of Rocky Point Road, a Common Raven loudly proclaimed his presence from the top of a pine. Apparently just the one, though; he got no replies. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

2012-02-05 Thread Jim Osterlund
I wonder, then; what purpose does this list serve? -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

2012-02-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Sent to me directly, by mistake; Begin forwarded message: From: scotty...@aol.com scotty...@aol.com Date: February 6, 2012 7:12:36 AM EST To: Jim Osterlund james...@optonline.net Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point It serves the ignorant, the lazy

Re: [nysbirds-l] ethics, photographers, knee-jerks, op-eds

2012-02-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Fred speaks well, and, indeed, we need to gather all these thoughts, and, if nothing else, state clearly and succinctly what the problem is. To contribute to this, thinking there might be significant legal aspects to consider, I've placed inquiry with NYSDEC, thinking them the most likely

Re: [nysbirds-l] ethics, photographers, knee-jerks, op-eds

2012-02-07 Thread Jim Osterlund
Response I got from NYSDEC echos that given to another who's posted here. It was basically advise to contact the appropriate ECO, but it included a discouraging addition; Yes harassing wildlife is a violation of the ECL. Proving it and prosecuting it is another issue. So, we've heard

[nysbirds-l] Medford Pink-footed Goose

2012-02-22 Thread Jim Osterlund
WAS present at a bit after 1100 today, at the Medford Athletic Center, but soccer activities were picking up, and, at around 1130, the whole contingent took wing, heading west. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] NO White-faced Ibis at Scoy Pond

2012-05-27 Thread Jim Osterlund
A late morning visit and an early afternoon recheck produced only the two Glossy Ibis. Take note that others successful with this bird reported their sighting having taken place no later than 0900 or so. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Hooded Warbler at Muttontown Preserve

2012-06-03 Thread Jim Osterlund
2 males in the same general area, singing it up and in general acting as if on territory. Follow trail 5 as it passes west of the old walled garden. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Yes-Kentucky Warbler- Rocky Point

2012-06-16 Thread Jim Osterlund
Still singing and offering brief glimpses at around noon. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Hidden Pond Northern Waterthrush

2012-08-11 Thread Jim Osterlund
3 of them, working the edges of the pond, accompanied by a single. lonely-looking Least Sandpiper. Hidden Pond is in Hidden Pond Park, in Hauppauge, Suffolk County. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting @ Alley Pond Park Queens County

2012-11-26 Thread Jim Osterlund
When among friends, I like to advise; Go to Creedmore Psychiatric Center, where most of us birders belong anyway, and head uphill!. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Snowy owl diurnal

2013-12-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
Beautiful episode of the PBS series Nature is available on line. I don't know enough to comment on its accuracy, but it is definitely entertaining! Watch Magic of the Snowy Owl Online | Full Episode | Nature | PBS -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Crow Shoot scheduled in Greene County

2014-03-16 Thread Jim Osterlund
There aren't usually organized shoots, but you can hunt Corvids in Suffolk County 4 days a week for half the year — September through March. They make no distinction of species, so I suppose our feeble return of Corvus corax only adds targets. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Hope springs eternal

2014-03-21 Thread Jim Osterlund
Herpetology, not ornithology, but relevant to the season; Spring Peepers and Green Frogs are singing it up in Manorville Hills County Park, bringing hope of other song soon to follow. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] New Arrivals

2014-04-07 Thread Jim Osterlund
A Pine Warbler, our FOS, sang as he foraged over a trail-maintenance operation in the Turtle Rock Preserve in Middle Island, Suffolk County, today. They're coming! -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Shadmoor Bank Swallows

2014-06-15 Thread Jim Osterlund
There's a fairly busy colony of Bank Swallows in the bluffs of Shadmoor State Park, just east of Montauk village, Suffolk County. Entrance is directly off Montauk Highway, and although a New York State Park, there's no fee for entry or parking. Once parked there, follow the main trail briefly

Re: [nysbirds-l] Kentucky Warbler

2015-05-25 Thread Jim Osterlund
Clearly audible, but couldn’t catch more than a glimpse, this along the green trail — the loop trail in the East Farm Preserve, the first parking area south of Route 25A along Shep Jones. Take the loop clockwise, and stop to listen near the large stone. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Snowy Egrets

2016-04-06 Thread Jim Osterlund
Always pleased at what I regard a sign of Spring really beginning, I found 8 Snowy Egret in the Terrell River Preserve, Center Moriches, Suffolk County. Admittedly, they were huddled on a leeward shoreline to escape the rather cool breeze, but they were there, as were a pair of Osprey; they,

[nysbirds-l] Wertheim Bald Eagle Pair

2016-04-25 Thread Jim Osterlund
Much to the displeasure of the Osprey at the Wertheim Preserve, Shirley, Suffolk County, the pair of adult Bald Eagles are much in evidence along Carman’s River there. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-15 Thread Jim Osterlund
I can’t say what’s “best”. I check weather at NWS - National Mosaic Enhanced Radar Image: Full Resolution Loop anyway, so an occasional bird event is just a plus. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-14 Thread Jim Osterlund
Thank you sir! For reference, should anyone come out to investigate, the thin, red lines on the radar display, where the image faded, are local main north-south routes; reading east-to-west; William Floyd Parkway Route 46LIE Exit 68 Medford Avenue Route 112

[nysbirds-l] Radar

2016-05-14 Thread Jim Osterlund
Are there any radar watchers out there tonight? If so, can you characterize the image over central Suffolk at around 2330> -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

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