[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler at Connetquot River SP

Observed on south end of Main Pond east of grist mill but before USGS gauging station. Look for small section of snow fence bordering north side of trail. Not singing and shy. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.Northeast

[nysbirds-l] Northern Wheatear Now on Bay Pkwy., Jones Beach State Park

On south side of Bay Pkwy.. Viewed from East bound lane west of Field 10. Feeding in burnt grass on shoulder. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbird

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Field Trip Report (Suffolk Co.)

We spent the morning birding Montauk Pt. and environs. Without a doubt, the highlight was the presence of large numbers of Razorbills flying around the point. In two hours of observation we recorded some five hundred forty Razorbills. The movement was widespread, with good numbers of Razorbills

[nysbirds-l] South Fork, LI Field Trip Report (Suffolk Co.)

The highlight of birding at Montauk Pt. Thursday morning was the large, continuing flight of Razorbills. In 2.5 hours of birding at the Point and Camp Hero State Park we recorded 9,015 Razorbills, the number once again exceeding the total count of the three scoters and Common Eider at this locat

[nysbirds-l] Thick-billed Murre At Shinnecock Inlet-Yes (Suffolk County)

Near end of West jetty with Common Eider. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archi

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose/White-fronted Geese-Yes(Suffolk Co.)

The Barnacle Goose and two White-fronted Geese were present late this morning in a large flock (approx. 1500) of Canada Geese in the farm field south of Sound Ave., and east of Rt. 105, across from Briermere Farms. Barnacle Goose flew out about fifteen minutes ago and headed west. Sent from my

[nysbirds-l] Tundra Swans, Hook Pond, Suffolk County

Two Tundra Swans seen at 1:30PM today on north side of pond against shore line surrounded by many CAGO. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSub

[nysbirds-l] Wilson’s Plover and Roseate Tern at Cupsogue Co. Park

Wilson’s Plover continues in previous location at Cupsogue. Roseate Tern on bar with Common Terns in Moriches Inlet. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling Ducks Continue at Cow Meadow (Nassau Co.)

In previous location, south side of easternmost pond. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://ww

[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

A breeding-plumaged Pacific Loon is now being seen in the water off RMSP Field 2. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeav

[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon Continues at RMSP

Four birders enjoying good looks at PALO at RMSP Field 2. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http:

[nysbirds-l] Marbled Godwits at Cupsogue Co. Park (Suffolk Co.)

Three Marbled Godwits, two in marsh east of Moriches Inlet, one on sandbar in inlet. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationL

[nysbirds-l] Marbled/Hudsonian Godwits at Old Inlet, FINS (Suffolk Co.)

One Hudsonian, one Marbled Godwit feeding together on incoming tide on sandbar inside Old Inlet. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeCo

[nysbirds-l] Five Marbled Godwits at Cupsogue Co. Park (Suffolk Co.)

On flats east of Inlet. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@

[nysbirds-l] Avocet continues at Mecox Cut (Suffolk Co.)

Observed at 8:00AM this morning on west side of cut (which is currently closed to ocean) with Greater Yellowlegs and a few gulls. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.North

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican Continues at Lake Montauk Inlet

Seen this morning at various locations within the Inlet, ranging from CG Station north to jetties. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscrib

[nysbirds-l] King Eider in RMSP Field 5 Parking Lot (Suffolk Co.)

A female King Eider is sitting in the grass with Canada Geese at Robert Moses SP Field 5 traffic circle this morning. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.c

[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike at Caumsett SP (Suffolk Co.)

Adult bird now being observed at Lloyd Pt. Being harassed by Mockingbird. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm AR

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Riverhead Farm Fields (Suffolk Co.)

Seen in Field with many CAGO on east side of Doctor’s Path just south of Sound Ave. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLe

[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike At Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.)

Adult bird now chasing birds in Field east of Field 8. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://w

[nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting - Yes (Suffolk Co.)

Refound by Brenda Bull. Up gated trail to Fresh Pond. Take the trail and make first left. You will approach a snow fence. Bird is feeding on right side of trail just beyond snow fence. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.N

[nysbirds-l] Correct on PABU location

Fresh Pond should read Big Reed Pond. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.c

[nysbirds-l] Dovekie at Shinnecock Inlet (East Side)

Seen in vicinity of red buoy # 4, both in flight and in water. Also continuing female King Eider and Harlequin Duck. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Hook Pond Tundra Swans and White-fronted Goose (Suffolk Co.)

Two Tundra Swans and one GWFG Standing on the ice with some 1400 Canada Geese. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.ht

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler continues at Hempstead Lake State Park (Nassau Co.)

Relocated this morning by birders along the bridal path opposite the basketball courts south of Field 1. Observed on both sides of trail, some patience may be required as this bird will sometimes skulk. No vocalizations were heard. Other birds present in good numbers were Ruby-crowned Kinglet, a

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis at Captree Island (Suffolk Co.)

Feeding with Glossy Ibis and egrets. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.co

[nysbirds-l] Sandwich Tern at Cupsogue Co. Park (Suffolk Co.)

On flats with other terns. Stayed for ten minutes then flew towards the ocean. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.ht

[nysbirds-l] Brown Booby at Robert Moses SP (Suffolk Co.)

At 7:20AM an immature Brown Booby was observed flying west to East close inshore at RMSP Field 2. The bird has not been seen again. Ken & Sue Feustel Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.h

[nysbirds-l] South Polar Skua at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk County)

At 9:35AM a near shore dark morph South Polar Skua was observed from RMSP Field 2. The bird was observed harassing an Osprey (about 2/3 the size of Osprey) that was carrying a fish before heading East. Decent numbers of Great Shearwaters as well. Observers: Ken & Sue Feustel, Doug Futuyma Sen

[nysbirds-l] Wilson’s Phalarope on East Pond, JBWR (Queens Co

Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.h

[nysbirds-l] Wilson’s Phalarope on East Pond, JBWR (Queens Co.)

Observed with Yellowlegs on east side of Pond, as viewed from south end. Flew off north up the Pond, have not relocated. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbill at West End, JBSP (Nassau Co.)

Male observed and heard calling (Jip! Jip!) in median with Pine Siskins. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm AR

[nysbirds-l] Sage Thrasher continues in Columbia County

Showing well this Sunday morning along the south shore of Sutherland Pond in Buckthorn shrub and on ground. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Common Murre at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

The Common Murre we reported swimming in the ocean Sunday at RMSP was refound today by Brent Bomkamp. The bird had died and was lying on the beach being eaten by a Peregrine Falcon. This is the second Murre that we are aware of (there may be others) that was observed in a weakened condition and

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope at South End - East Pond JBWR

Spinning along western shoreline with ducks in cove at south end of East Pond. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.ht

[nysbirds-l] Correction - Wilson’ Phalarope at South End of East Pond

Better scope views indicate this bird is a WIPH. Apologies to all. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES:

[nysbirds-l] Baird’s Sandpipers at Oregon and Depot Roads Cutchogue (Suffolk Co.)

Three individuals with Semi Plovers in SE corner of Oregon & Depot Roads. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm AR

[nysbirds-l] Say’s Phoebe at Caumsett State Park (Suffolk Co.)

Observing now on field just north of the old offices and old bathroom. Favoring split rail fences at the North end of overflow grass parking area. Seen in same field as Eastern Phoebe for comparison. Not a particularly well marked individual. Look for orange tinge on undertail coverts. Sent fr

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret at Hook Pond, Easthampton (Suffolk Co.)

Observed standing on dock on north side of Pond in front of a home with extensive lawn area. Likely flushed off lawn by landscapers. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.Nort

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose in Bridgehampton (Suffolk County)

Now observed in large flock of Canada Geese in farm field on s/s of Montauk Highway opposite PSEG office (1000 Montauk Highway). Seen on west side of field. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsR

[nysbirds-l] Drake Barrow’s Goldeneye at Crab Meadow Beach (Suffolk Co.)

Seen early this morning with twenty-five Common Goldeneye floating west. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARC

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

the raptor activity subsided. Warblers numbers are declining quickly (except Yellow-rumped) - I observed only Black-throated Blue(1), Black-throated Green(1), and Palm(2). Ken Feustel P.S. The annual Breast Cancer walk is at Zach’s Bay tomorrow (Sunday). -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Fire/Jones Barrier Beach Birds (Suffolk/Nassau Counties)

We started the morning sea watching from RMSP. While nothing rare was observed, we were impressed with the movement of American Pipits (122) flying west down the beach, and the large numbers of Gannets (+1200) feeding/migrating offshore. Hearing rumors of Lapland Longspur at West End we proceed

[nysbirds-l] East End Bird Report (Suffolk Co.)

We headed out to Montauk Pt. yesterday morning, hoping that Montauk’s history of November rarities might still hold true. There was a good number of gulls at the point, dominated by Laughing Gulls, with Bonaparte’s Gulls mixed in. Despite extensive searching we could only find a single Parasitic

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Pt. to East Hampton Birds (Suffolk Co.)

We started the morning birding the north side of the Point from the restaurant. There were low numbers of scoters and eiders on the north side but good numbers of Red-throated Loons and Bonaparte’s Gulls. The highlight of the mornings birding at Montauk Pt. was a first winter Little Gull feeding

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose Continues at Belmont Lake State Park (Suffolk Co.)

Observed at 9:30AM, between snow squalls, sleeping with Canada Geese at north end of the lake. Ken & Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigu

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road & Eastport Pond Birds (Suffolk Co.)

Sue and I spent the morning birding Dune Road in misty and overcast conditions. We combined our Dune Road trip with a late morning stop at Eastport Pond. There was not much on the ocean beside flyby Common Eider and scoters. The bays were virtually devoid of ducks. At Shinnecock the jetty’s were

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck at Swan Lake, Patchogue (Suffolk Co.)

A female or immature male ( a relatively long tuft if seen from a good angle) Tufted Duck was sleeping with a large (900+) mixed scaup flock on Swan Lake in Patchogue around 12:00PM. Also present were a pair of Wood Duck. This flock was by far the largest flock of scaup we have seen on any fresh

[nysbirds-l] East End Birding (Suffolk Co.)

We headed out east today to bird the Montauk area. We began the day at dawn at Montauk Pt. where Sue quickly spotted a female King Eider with two Common Eider in front of the restaurant. Birds were scarce at the Point, with many of the eider and scoter well offshore. A dismal Razorbill flight (6

[nysbirds-l] Oak Brush Plains Preserve Birds (Suffolk Co.)

Sue and I went in search of the previously reported Red Crossbills at the OBPP in Commack. It was quickly apparent that we were not the only birders that had this idea. The birds had been reported on the east side of the preserve earlier but we did a loop of the overgrown field they had been see

[nysbirds-l] Ruff at Timber Pt. East Marina, Great River (Suffolk Co.)

. The bird in question is a breeding male with a black ruff. The white underwings were prominently displayed in flight. Good luck if you go - Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Southern Nassau Birds

It was a relatively quiet morning at Hempstead Lake State Park this morning, with a meager ten species of warblers. Highlights were our FOY Magnolia Warbler and a singing Worm-eating Warbler on the horse trail. Two Solitary Sandpipers were along the north end of the creek. Two Yellow-billed Cuck

[nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilts at West End, Jones Beach State Park (Nassau Co.)

the active Osprey nest (listen for the racket) on the east side of the main entrance road. The bird moved frequently, working his way north along the east side of the road toward the toll booth, finally crossing the road to the west side. Cheers, Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] South Fork Birds (Suffolk Co.)

flying up and scattering before setting down. Terns observed were Common, Least, Forster’s, Roseate (1), and Royal (2, on sandbar in the inlet). Cheers, Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

We spent five hours on the flats at Cupsogue yesterday morning, covering both outgoing and incoming tides. Highlights were seventeen species of shorebirds including a single Whimbrel and four Pectoral Sandpipers. Terns of interest were Royal Terns(11), Black Tern (1), Roseate Tern (1) and Forst

[nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawks at Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.)

This evening at about 7:40 PM we observed, from the Field 7 parking lot, seven Common Nighthawks flying high over the marsh heading in a northeast direction. Also present in the small puddle in the Field 7 lot were a Pectoral Sandpiper, Lesser Yellowlegs (3), and Least Sandpiper (1). Ken & Sue

[nysbirds-l] Marbled Godwit at West End, Jones Beach State Park (Nassau Co.)

Pectoral, Stllt, and White-rumped Sandpipers as well as the regularly occurring species. Small numbers of Bobolinks and Eastern Kingbirds flew by while looking at the shorebirds. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay NWR East Pond Field Trip Report (Queens Co.)

Sue and I spent a pleasant morning birding the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge today. Highlights included continuing American Avocet, Caspian Tern, and Bald Eagle. Other species of note were American Golden Plover(2), Eurasian Wigeon(1) and American Pipit (5). The presence of the Bald

[nysbirds-l] Heckscher State Park (HSP) Shorebirds (Suffolk Co.)

Sue and I has a productive few hours shorebirding at HSP this morning, recording twelve species of shorebirds at the flooded Field 7 parking lot. Prior to birding Field 7, we observed a Wilson’s Snipe feeding in the puddles in the Field 6 picnic area with a large contingent of waterfowl that con

[nysbirds-l] Hudsonian Godwits at Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.)

enile Semipalmated Sandpiper. I will post a few photos of the godwits later on my flick site. Cheers, Ken Feustel http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Corn Crake Photos

I have posted four Corn Crake photos to my flickr site. Sue and I were very pleased that so many birders got to see this bird. The rarity of this species is such that, according to Bull’s Birds of New York State (1998), the last record was a bird that was shot in a rye field in Orient in 1963. T

[nysbirds-l] Good Seabird Flight at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

Four birders enjoyed a good seabird flight at RMSP this morning on a southeast wind, featuring a close-in dark morph Northern Fulmar (which I did not get on), four adult Black-legged Kittiwakes, three Parasitic Jaegers, twelve Razorbills, and the expected loon and sea duck species. Halfway thro

[nysbirds-l] West End, Jones Beach State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

. More expected species were my first Fall Horned Grebe, and a good late morning flight of Red-throated Loons and Black Scoter. Passerines were in low numbers or missing entirely. Cheers, Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Townsend’s Solitaire -Yes (Nassau Co.)

Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.ht

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Gulls at Swan Lake, Patchogue (Suffolk Co.)

First winter Glaucous and second winter Iceland on mostly frozen Swan Lake, as viewed from Swan Lake Civic Assoc. parking lot. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Eared Grebe continues At Oak Beach (Suffolk Co.)

Observed this morning from small Senior Citizen parking lot, actively feeding off east side of Sore Thumb about halfway up the Sore Thumb shoreline. Diving frequently-patience required. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.

[nysbirds-l] Sandhill Crane at Suffolk County Farm , Yaphank

Observed feeding in cornfield west of Visitors parking lot. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) htt

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler at Bayard Cutting Arboretum (Suffolk Co.)

Silent bird observed in pines east of main entrance near Montauk Highway. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm AR

[nysbirds-l] Pileated Woodpecker at Caumsett State Park (Suffolk Co.)

Seen and heard in woods west of Fresh Pond. A Long Island first for us! Ken & Sue Feustel Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigur

[nysbirds-l] Arctic Tern at Nickerson Beach (Nassau Co.)

An adult observed at 10:15AM with Common Terns at dried-up puddle on west side of beach. Ken Feustel Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses Sea Watch (Suffolk Co.)

Sea watch this morning at RMSP Field 2 yielded Brown Pelican (1), Wilson’s Storm Petrel (1), Whimbrel (3), and Royal Tern (1). Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Marbled Godwit At Cupsogue Co. Park (Suffolk Co.)

Observed at 8:00AM on flats east of inlet-still present at 9:00AM. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES:

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow at RMSP Field 2 Volleyball Courts (Suffolk Co.)

Seen at 9:15AM with House Sparrows. Still present at 9:45AM. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) ht

[nysbirds-l] Hudsonian Godwit continues at East Pond (Queens Co.)

West side of East Pond just north of Dead Mans Cove. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk County Shorebird Search

Sue and I had been away for three weeks so we embarked on a trip to try to find the various shorebird species that we have missed so far this year. Out trip started at Heckscher State Park, where our first molting adult American Golden Plover was in the puddles at the Field 7 parking lot. A seco

[nysbirds-l] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher continues at Deep Hollow Ranch (South) (Suffolk Co.)

Currently viewing Flycatcher on middle fence at Deep Hollow Ranch south of Montauk Highway. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigu

[nysbirds-l] Wheatear continues at Heckscher State Park(Suffolk Co.)

Being seen now in median on east side of park across from new cabin rentals. Perching on small evergreen shrubs and wooden posts. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.Northea

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Ash-throated Flycatcher at Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.)

> Begin forwarded message: > > From: Ken Feustel > Subject: Ash-throated Flycatcher at Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.) > Date: October 31, 2018 at 4:36:35 PM EDT > To: Jonathan Crain > > Shai Mitra called me and said he is now looking at an Ash-throated Flycatch

[nysbirds-l] Ash-throated Flycatcher-No

Despite extensive searching by a number of birders the previously reported Ash-throated Flycatcher was not seen early this morning at Heckscher SP. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egrets Continue at Timber Pt. GC (Suffolk Co.)

The two previously reported Cattle Egrets were observed this morning at Timber Pt. Golf Course. Specifically, on the west side of the entrance road near a house with a large fence around it. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http:

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park (RMSP) Sea Watch (Suffolk Co.)

A sea watch from RMSP Field 2 from 7:30AM to 8:30AM this morning yielded five Cory's Shearwaters and two Wilson's Storm-Petrels. One of the Cory's Shearwaters was fifty yards from shore, feeding with a group of terns. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.North

[nysbirds-l] West End 2/Jones Beach (Nassau County)

well within the arrival dates for Baird's Sandpiper and they should be looked for in the grassy areas of the swale. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nys

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.) and West End/Jones Beach (Nassau Co.)

arking lot. I observed the swale in front of the WE2 concession building from the car which appeared birdless (and waterless), but did not cover the area thoroughly. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYS

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay WR and Oceanside MNSA (Queens & Nassau Counties)

We spent a disappointing morning at JBWR this morning, where the water levels were up in both the East and West Ponds, providing scant habitat for shorebirds. At the South end of the East Pond there was a young Common Moorhen, as well as distant views of a Black Tern and the White Pelican at th

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach This Morning (Nassau County)

. The most common warbler was American Redstart (14) while Red-breasted Nuthatch (13) numbers at WE2 continue to increase. No shorebirds of note were found in the swale, but American Oystercatcher numbers (475) were impressive as well as Western Willet (32) on the sandbar in the WE2 Marina. Ken

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach This Morning (Nassau Co.)

We spent the better part of the morning at WE2 anticipating a good movement on northwest winds. Upon arriving at WE2 at 6:45AM we noticed the winds appeared to be W/NW. Nevertheless, birds were moving down the beach, mostly Cedar Waxwings and Robins. In less than a half hour the winds were comin

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach This Morning (Nassau Co.)

of warbler were observed all morning at WE2, today was a bonanza. At Heckscher State Park, Sue Feustel found a single Buff-breasted Sandpiper feeding in the median east of the pool accompanied by ten Killdeer. Warblers observed were Parula, Magnolia, Chestnut-sided, and Am. Redstart. K

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk County Bird Updates

Heckscher State Park the Buff-breasted Sandpiper was observed with Killdeer at about 9:30AM, feeding in the median of the parkway road system in the vicinity of Parking Field 8. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach This Morning (Nassau County)

flyby Bobolinks, a Cape May Warbler, a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, and three American Golden Plovers in the swale. The plovers flew in about 12:15PM and stayed about a half hour before flying north. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

Chat, as well as a Lincoln's Sparrow, a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, a Wilson's Warbler, and a calling flyby Dickcissel. Overall activity was low, with only five species of warblers recorded. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWE

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

f the dirt road leading to the volleyball courts. Ken Feustel -- 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/mailing

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park This Morning (Suffolk Co.)

acked Gulls. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbird

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park to West End/Jones Beach Today (Suffolk/Nassau Counties)

mber I have not observed in many years. On Monday at RMSP there were two Lesser Black-backed Gulls, one each in the Field 2 and 5 parking lots. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] South Shore Barrier Beach Birds (Suffolk/Nassau Counties)

We birded the barrier beach this morning , observing a fair movement of birds dominated by Yellow-rumped Warblers, Golden-crowned Kinglets, and White-throated and Song Sparrows. We had a Lincoln's Sparrow at the northwest corner of Robert Moses State Park Field 2, a flyby Pine Siskin, and a Blue

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park to West End/Jones Beach (Suffolk/Nassau Counties)

direction. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park Today (Suffolk County)

This morning at RMSP Field 2 a diverse group of migrants were moving down the barrier beach. Highlights included sixty-five Purple Finch and twenty eight Pine Siskin. Decent numbers of American Robin (350), Red-winged Blackbird (125), and Yellow-rumped Warbler (750-1000, difficult to estimate) w

[nysbirds-l] Caumsett State Park Today (Suffolk Co.)

With a new roof being put on our home, today was a perfect day to spend outdoors, and we abandoned our usual south shore birding destinations and headed for the north shore of Long Island to Caumsett State Park. Once we left our car it was apparent that we had made a good decision - the fields w

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach Birds (Nassau Co.)

At WE this morning there was an American Golden Plover on the sandbar in the WE2 Marina along with three Western Willets and twenty-five Red Knots. On the ocean south of the swale the calm winds resulted in excellent viewing conditions. We observed a single Parasitic Jaeger harassing Laughing Gu

[nysbirds-l] Caumsett State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

ds-up! Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbird

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park & West End/Jones Beach (Suffolk/Nassau Counties)

As Shai Mitra indicated in an earlier post, there was a good movement of passerines down the beach this morning. We counted birds from the west end of parking field 2 from 7:45AM to 9:00AM. Birds continued to migrate down the beach after we stopped counting and were still moving by late in the m

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