[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve - Cedar Waxwings, Eurasian Wigeon

Hi everyone, This is my first post (thanks to Andrew Baksh for posting for me in the past)- I live in Massapequa and normally bird at the preserve and Jones Beach West end. I post pics on my blog http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com. I was at Massapequa Preserve from 9:30am-10:30am today -

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: Brant and Hermit Thrush

Hi Everyone, I was by the Coast Guard Station around 1pm checking for wintering ducks/ late shorebirds - not much going on with that - saw lots of Brant, (huge flock flying in), Canada Geese, Gulls and Comorants. (I noticed that the spit can be hopping one minute and be totally dead later on.)

[nysbirds-l] today at Massapequa, Jones Beach, Muttontown, Cold Spring Harbor, Caumsett State Park etc.

Hi Everyone, (I was all over the place today) - saw a total 59 species + heard a Great Horned Owl. Highlights were: Massapequa Preserve: Scaup sp, Ruddy Duck, Hooded Merganser, Pied Billed Grebe, Hermit Thrush (no sign of the Eurasian Wigeon) Jones Beach West End: 1 juvenile Black Skimmer,

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa ducks and Monk Parakeet

Hi everyone, I was at the lake by Merrick Road earlier - the winter ducks are moving in more: saw ~30 ruddy ducks, 5 hooded mergansers, and around a dozen shovelers and black ducks. Also saw a monk parakeet on Broadway by N Kings Ave (you'll see the nest) I will post pics of the ducks ASAP on

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach: FOS ducks

Hi Everyone, Got blustery before the drizzle, but was at the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station around 3:30pm today saw my FOS Long Tailed Duck, but couldn't get a good pic cause he was only up for a few seconds at a time before diving. Were about 50 Oystercatchers, around 6 Black Bellied Plover,

[nysbirds-l] Hybrid Wigeon: Massapequa Preserve

Hi Everyone, I was at Mill Pond, Wantagh, Massapequa Lake and Preserve today. Most notable sighting was a hybrid wigeon at the Massapequa Preserve at the pond by Pittsburgh Ave. (around 4pm) I believe this is the same one I saw there last year with 3 Eurasian Wigeon. The female Eurasian

[nysbirds-l] South Shore Nassau: ducks, brant, yellowlegs, goldfinches, hermit thrush

Hi Everyone, I spent the morning birding Massapequa Preserve and Lake, and around Jones Beach - my main goal was to find some cool ducks. At Massapequa Lake saw lots of Mallards and Hooded Mergansers. (around 9am) I stopped at the dock at the end of Alhambra Road, saw lots of Brant in the bay

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Point Lookout: ducks, horned grebe

Hi Everyone, I visited the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station this afternoon - besides Brant and double-crested comorants, saw about a dozen Red-Breasted Mergansers inside the sandbar area (my FOS) and a few small flocks of Long Tailed Ducks on the outside of the sandbar. (Also saw a seal by Field

[nysbirds-l] Backyard birding in Massapequa: Fox Sparrow, Yellow Bellied Sapsucker

Hi Everyone, Ideally I would've tried for the Northern Shrike and other things at Jones Beach today, but sadly couldn't make the 10 minute trip there (don't ask why). As a consolation, I decided to walk up and down my street for about 45 minutes. Within a 2 block distance I saw a Fox Sparrow,

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach, Jamaica Bay,Huntington etc. Snowy Owl, Snow Geese, Canvasbacks

Hi Everyone, Today I birded from sunrise to sunset: Jones Beach, Point Lookout, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, St John's Pond in Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington Harbor, Centerport, Lloyd Harbor, Caumsett St Park, Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge and a few other nearby locations. Although a lot

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve: nice looking drake Eurasian Wigeon

Hi Everyone, I successfully searched for a Eurasian Wigeon at the Massapequa Preserve - was at the pond between New Hampshire and Rhode Island Avenues (the pond is frozen but there's a stream around it with flowing water.) Was in the company of American Wigeons and a Northern Shoveler. I believe

[nysbirds-l] Great opportunity for duck pics at Heckscher Park, Huntington, Jones Beach Tree Swallows

Hi Everyone, Please note: I had limited time and wasn't able to walk much today (long story) Went to St John's Pond/ Cold Spring Harbor, Hecksher Park/ Huntington, Centerport Pond, and Jones Beach. Highlights were: Hecksher Park, Huntington: Hooded Mergansers, Ring Necked Duck*** great place

[nysbirds-l] clarification about the location of the Canvasbacks I reported in Centerport today

Hi Everyone, I apologize if I wasn't clear about my last post: I realize tomorrow is the Northern Nassau CBC so I wanted to clarify where I saw the Canvasback today in Centerport. (I don't want to cause any confusion in advance of the CBC) Derek Rogers and Brent Bomkamp had reported 44

[nysbirds-l] Waterfowl at Jones Beach Coast Guard Station, Point Lookout, and Massapequa Preserve today

Hi Everyone, I was at the Jones Beach Coast Guard area around 10:30 - 11:00 this morning. In the marina area, saw Long Tailed Ducks, Red Breasted Mergansers, Common Loons, and a Horned Grebe. At Point Lookout the surf was rough, but still saw a decent amount: saw a single Harlequin Duck and a

[nysbirds-l] Point Lookout - Harlequin Ducks and Snow Buntings

This afternoon before sunset I rushed to Point Lookout to get pics of the Harlequin Ducks recently seen there. Once I got on the beach I spotted a Horned Grebe, Sanderling and then a few Snow Buntings quickly flew by. As I walked from West to the Inlet, I saw a few Long Tailed Ducks, couple of

[nysbirds-l] North and South Shore Long Island today: Canvasbacks, Redhead, Harlequin Ducks, Bonaparte Gulls, Snow Buntings

Hi Everyone, I was all over the North and South shores today: Jones Beach, Point Lookout, Gilgo, Cedar Beach, Captree, Robert Moses SP, Lake Capri (West Islip), Sunken Meadow SP, Centerport, Huntington Harbor, Cold Spring Harbor, Oyster Bay, Bayville, East Beach (Glen Cove). I usually stay on

[nysbirds-l] Unidentified birds - please help

Hi Everyone, I was going through the pictures I took last Thursday from Point Lookout and Bayville,,,I'm asking for help identifying a few..the first are gulls from Point Lookout which I'm fairly certain are Bonaparte Gulls. For some reason the first one is throwing me off - it was behaving

[nysbirds-l] Connetquot State Park: Northern Pintail/ thanks for the recent feedback

Hi Everyone, Thanks for the recent feedback on my request to help ID a few birds (Bonaparte Gulls and Common Goldeneye) I was at Connetquot State Park today and saw a drake Northern Pintail on the main lake by the big house (was at the northern section of the lake). There were also a mixed

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve: Eurasian Wigeon and Hybrid

Hi Everyone, After meeting a fellow birder checking out Massapequa Preserve - I decided to check it out too - I live 2 blocks away but haven't been there in a while. At the pond by Pittsburgh Ave, I saw a Hybrid Eurasian Wigeon, and at the pond by New Hampshire, saw a Eurasian Wigeon with some

[nysbirds-l] North Shore Nassau Ducks: 11 Pintails, Eurasian Wigeon, ~100 Canvasbacks, White Wing Surf Scoters

Hi Everyone, Just got back from birding Nassau's North Shore - weather sucks, but good birding - highlights: Oyster Bay Mill Pond (9:30 am) 11 Drake Pintails with one Eurasian Wigeon Oyster Bay Sanctuary/ Oak Neck Creek (10:45am): at least 100 Canvasbacks (lots of other various ducks) Bayville

[nysbirds-l] Shinnecock Inlet, East Hampton: Glaucous Gull, Snowy Owl, Tundra Swans

Hi Everyone, I drove out east today - on the west end of Shinnecock Inlet saw all 3 Scoters, Common Eiders, and a Glacous Gull a few feet away from me- I could not find the King Eider's but I believe it's because of my inexperience (never saw one yet) and/ or bad weather conditions. On the east

[nysbirds-l] South Shore from Shinnecock Inlet to Jones Inlet: Redheads, Pintails, Pipit, Snow Buntings

Hi Everyone, I drove out east and birded back going west. Highlights were: On Ponquogue Ave, waiting for everyone to drive into the school lot, there was a large flock of 75+ Robins eating berries in the trees Shinnecock Inlet: was on the west side of the inlet and met a fellow birder - I

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach, Sands Point, Massapequa: Redheads, Muscovy Hybrid, Screech Owl and Red Tail Hawk feeding

Hi Everyone, Today I started out at Jones Beach West End - I saw about 10 Horned Larks on the road, at the Coast Guard Station there were Long Tailed Ducks, Black Ducks, Mallard, Common and Red Throated Loons, Brant, Horned Grebe and a female Common Goldeneye. I came back in the afternoon and

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook Parkway Sunday: Rough Legged Hawk, Blackbirds (not Rusty)

Hi Everyone, Thanks for everyone's help with the blackbird ID from yesterday - most are saying they were Boat Tailed Grackles and not Rusty Blackbirds. Speaking of blackbirds, at Jones Beach West End and by Meadowbrook Parkway I saw Red Wing Blackbirds and Boat Tailed Grackles. At the Coast

[nysbirds-l] Thank you: re: Meadowbrook Parkway Blackbirds

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who helped ID the birds I saw last Saturday off the Meadowbrook Parkway. (regarding Scott's post, I also considered female common grackles at one point) It's definitely been a good lesson on Icterids. Best regards, Rob in Massapequa --

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve: signs of Spring

Hi Everyone, I was at Massapequa Preserve today around the parking lot and pond by Pittsburgh Avenue. Song Sparrows, Cardinals and Red Wing Blackbirds were singing so hopefully that's a good sign that Spring is on the way. Also saw Common Grackles, Blue Jays, Chickadees, Downy Woodpecker,

[nysbirds-l] Tackapausha Nature Preserve, Seaford

Hi Everyone, My daughter wanted to go to Tackapausha to see her baby owl friend (actually a Screech Owl) in the exhibit building and then later decided she also wanted to explore the trails and see the ducks at the pond. (of course I didn't object) We didn't see much on the trails: just one or

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: ducks and Tree Swallow

Hi Everyone, I was at Jones Beach this morning - despite the flurries, saw a lot of birds. At the Coast Guard Marina, saw Red Breasted Mergansers, Scaup, Horned Grebes, Long Tailed Ducks, Brant, Red Throated and Common Loons. On the median saw about a dozen Robins, Flicker, Red Winged

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve: ducks and swans, signs of spring

Hi Everyone, I was at the Preserve today around 5pm by the pond at Pittsburgh Avenue and walked up a little passed Clark St.. Redwinged Blackbirds were out in full force singing, as were Cardinals and Song Sparrows. I saw some Skunk Cabbage along the stream so the first flowers are starting to

[nysbirds-l] Argyle Lake, Babylon: Red Necked Grebe still present

Hi Everyone, Following Peter Morris's report (I don't get tired of Red Necked Grebe sightings) I was at the lake today since I haven't seen any RN Grebes before - saw just one today but as Peter noted it was quite a stunner. It was my first time at this spot and it was really nice there...people

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve: Screech Owl update

saw the red one today and looked great... -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve: Red Necked Grebe continues

Hi Everyone, I saw the previously reported Red Necked Grebe at the pond by the LIRR tracks/ Brady Park. Was there right before sunset. Good birding, Rob in Massapequa http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve: Snipe, Red Neck Grebe, Hermit Thrush, Osprey, Screech Owls, etc

Hi Everyone, Long story short, I searched the Preserve for 12 hours from Southern State Parkway to Merrick Road and continued south to the bay finding 59 species. Red Winged Blackbirds, Robins and Common Grackles were found throughout the Preserve. On the pond by Brady Park was the continuing Red

[nysbirds-l] Kaler Park, Center Moriches, Connetquot and Belmont State Parks: usual suspects and crows

Hi Everyone, I stopped by Kaler Park in Center Moriches for a minute -just saw a Pekin Duck on the pond. Connetquot had the normal ducks on the main pond: Scaup, Gadwall, Ring Necked, Mallards. I figured I'd try walking around the grassy areas and look on the large trees to try for something

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve this evening: Grackles and Wilson's Snipe

Hi Everyone, I walked home from the LIRR station by going through the preserve around sunset - the pond parrellel to Doris Place was full with Common Grackles and Red-winged Blackbirds in the reeds. The noise was deafening (mostly from the Grackles). I found another Wilson's Snipe landing in

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Screech Owl: in today's Newsday

Hi Everyone, Just a FYI that a photo of one of the Screech Owls was in Newsday today - no article, just a Newsday reader photo. Good birding, Rob in Massapequa http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve: usual suspects, Green Winged Teal, Pied Billed Grebes

Hi Everyone, I was at Massapequa Preserve today early in the morning and again late afternoon - usual suspects mostly...Cardinals, Robins and Red-winged Blackbirds were very vocal. On the pond by Pittsburgh Avenue, I saw 2 Pied Billed Grebes and 2 Green Winged Teals. The GW Teals were getting a

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End, Massapequa: Phoebes, Cedar Waxwings, Horned Grebes

Hi Everyone, I stopped by the Jones Beach West End today - lots of Robins, Starlings, and Red-winged Blackbirds. There were a decent amount of Flickers and 4 Killdeer were in the median by the booth. Also saw 2 Phoebes. At the Coast Guard Station, there were at least 6 Horned Grebes - some

Re: [nysbirds-l] Massapeua

Yes Sy, I actually posted about the owl being in Newsday on March 31st...many of us Massapequa residents - birders and non-birders alike - are very aware of the owls and very protective of our local wildlife. Glad you enjoyed the preserve and beautiful day On Sat, Apr 5, 2014 at 6:21 PM,

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End, Massapequa Preserve Part 2

Hi Everyone, Went back to Jones Beach West End and Masspequa Preserve today- same as yesterday except there were ~10 Black Bellied Plovers and some Dunlin on the sandbar by the Coast Guard Station. There were ~ 20 female Brown Headed Cowbirds mixed in with a flock of Starlings on the median.

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park: Hermit Thrushes

Hi Everyone, With my friend Mike, who is good luck to have around when bird watching, we saw 2 Hermit Thrushes together in the Southeast corner of Bryant Park by the shed. Good birding, Rob in Massapequa http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] North Massapequa: Monk Parakeets

Hi Everyone, The Monk Parakeets are back at an old nest - by N. Kings Ave. on Broadway. Seaman's Neck Park is another reliable spot. Good Birding, Rob in Massapequa http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Great Day at North and South Shores: Warblers, Ducks, RH Woodpecker, Kestrels, etc

Hi Everyone, Yesterday I went to Massapequa Preserve early in the morning and then again in the late afternoon...highlights were a Kingfisher, Blue Gray Gnatcatchers and a Chipping Sparrow. I saw another Sparrow which I still have to ID...also saw a fox. Today I was out from sunrise to sunset

[nysbirds-l] Part 2 : Massapequa Preserve: new arrivals

Hi again, went back around 3:30pm + Northern Parula + Black and White Warbler + Common Yellowthroat On Sat, May 3, 2014 at 12:41 PM, Robert Taylor rmtaylo...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everyone, I went for a walk with my daughter around the pond by Pittsburgh Ave - spring has finally arrived here

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End: Ring Necked Pheasant

Hi Everyone, Normally I don't post multiple times during one day, but every time I was out it was an unplanned last minute thing...I drove through the West End with my family before sunset just for the sake of taking a leisurely drive - I just happened to bring my camera and binoculars in the

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach, Muttontown, Massapequa: Soliatary Sandpiper, Blue Winged Warbler etc, etc

Hi Everyone, I was out at Jones Beach West End, Shu Swamp, Bailey's Arborteum, Muttontown Preserve, Massapequa Preserve and again at Jones Beach all day today. Rough estimate is 75 species but will provide a more accurate count on my blog. Highlights were: Jones Beach was somewhat

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa: Black Throated Blue Warbler, Mockingbird

Hi Everyone, I stopped by Massapequa Preserve on the way home from work - by the pond around Pittsburgh Ave. There were a handful of Yellow Warblers singing and a Black Throated Blue Warbler catching flies - the Black Throated gave excellent views, but sadly I didn't have my good camera with me.

[nysbirds-l] yesterday at Massapequa Preserve: Flycatchers, Wood Thrush, Common Terns

Hi Everyone, Sorry for the late report - I was at Massapequa Preserve yesterday from 4:30-7:30pm, walked from Sunrise Highway North to about Jerusalem Ave. Catbirds...everywhere. Besides that, there were about 8 Common Terns at the lake by Brady Park...usually the preserve will have one or two

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach, Bethpage, Cold Spring Harbor, Lloyd Harbor: Unidentified Duck

Hi Everyone, I stopped by a few spots today - most had the usual suspects - highlights were: Jones Beach: flyover Glossy Ibis, 2 Black Skimmers on Coast Guard Sandbar Bethpage Stables - while horseback riding, saw 2 Red Tailed Hawks -one was unusually large Cold Spring Harbor - on the west side

Re:[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach, Bethpage, Cold Spring Harbor, Lloyd Harbor: Unidentified Duck

Apologies - sent too quick - meant to add the duck had a blue band on it's leg - any ideas what it might be? Thanks. Good birding, Rob in Massapequa http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 12:41 AM, Robert Taylor rmtaylo...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everyone, I stopped

[nysbirds-l] Shirley Marina Wilson's Pharalope: No

Was in the area about an hour ago but could not locate it in either pond. Unrelated I was driving to Orient Point yesterday afternoon (reluctantly stopping at a few wineries for tastings) and saw 7 turkey vultures circling the fields by north fork preserve Good birding Rob in Massapequa --

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve: Yellow Billed Cuckoo, Wood Thrush

Hi Everyone, I stopped by Jones Beach West End where there wasn't anything unusual except a a Glossy Ibis flying overhead - one landed at the pond west of the Teddy Roosevelt Sanctuary (area closed off) There were a lot of songbirds at Massapequa Preserve notably Cedar Waxwings, Eastern

[nysbirds-l] Sunrise to Sunset: Jamaica Bay to Dune Road, Hamptons

Hi Everyone, I was out all day starting at Jamaica Bay and went out east to Dune Road stopping at several spots along the way. Hghlights were: Jamaica Bay East Pond: Black and Yellow Crowned Night Herons, Glossy Ibis, Black Skimmers, Jamaica Bay West Pond: immature Little Blue Heron marsh west

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Coast Guard Marina this morning: Semi-Palmated Sandpipers etc.

Hi Everyone, Following Sy Schiff's report yesterday, I was at the Coast Guard area before sunrise to 6:30 this morning. There are numerous amounts of shorebirds all over the sandbar and surrounding shorelines - it was actually overwhelming. Today, most are Semi-Palmated Sandpipers - rest are

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Coast Guard Station: Black Scoters

Hi Everyone, After trying unsuccessfully for the Baird's Sandpiper this evening, I stopped at the Coast Guard area - saw the continuing 2 Common Loons (non breeding) and female Greater Scaup as well as 4 Black Scoters. Good birding, Rob in Massapequa http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com/ --

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Coast Guard* Clapper Rails

Was there from 600 to 645 at low tide- saw a Clapper Rail with at least 3 chicks- on east side of sandbar/ spit around the reeds. Also saw 3 Black Scoters. Good birding, Rob in Massapequa longislandbirding.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Avocet - yes

Hi Everyone, I saw the Avocet this morning on the East Pond- was feeding and was putting on a territorial show for a Snowy Egret. Also saw a Western Sandpiper. Overall bird numbers were on the lower side when I went but still enough for a great birding experience. Good birding, Rob in

[nysbirds-l] Info on the banded Semipalmted Sandpiper from Jones Beach Coast Guard area

Hi Everyone, I figured I would share the info I received back on this banded semipalmated sandpiper ( http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com/2014/07/jones-beach-coast-guard-area.html) From bandedbirds.org you this bird was banded January 29, 2013 at Coroa dos Ovos, Maranhao, Brazil: -1.447344

[nysbirds-l] Tagged Herring Gull - yesterday at Orient Point

Hi Everyone, Just a FYI that I found a tagged Herring Gull at Orient Point yesterday...green tag E85 metal tag 185 with small writing that I can't make out yet. Will report it and see what I can find out. Other than that, not much going on there from 6 - 8pm. Good birding, Rob in Massapequa

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Coast Guard Marina: Royal Terns

Hi Everyone, I was at the Coast Guard Marina from sunrise to 6:30am this morning - 2 Royal Terns were on the sandbar. (still present when I left) Also present were about 80 Oystercatchers, a dozen Black Bellied Plovers, the continuing female Greater Scaup, Common Loons, and Black Scoters. Good

Re:[nysbirds-l] Jones beach coast guard

Have now took off to the west On Monday, September 15, 2014, Robert Taylor rmtaylo...@gmail.com wrote: Godwit golden plovers red knots now -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re:[nysbirds-l] Jones beach coast guard

Godwit still present On Monday, September 15, 2014, Robert Taylor rmtaylo...@gmail.com wrote: Godwit golden plovers red knots now -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Correction: Jones Beach Coast Guard

Sorry for the multiple posts - I wanted to get the word out quickly but was hasty in my post - the ID of Golden Plover (American) was incorrect - was a Black Bellied, however I have a positive id on the godwits - were actually a Hudsonian and a Marbled. The mixed flock (mostly Oystercathers with

Re: [nysbirds-l] Marbled Godwit and Caspian Tern

Marbled godwit and 2 hudsonians on jones beach coast guard marina sandbar now On Wednesday, September 17, 2014, syschiff icte...@optonline.net wrote: Jones Beach West End 17 Sep At 8:00 this morning there was a large reddish brown shorebird across the inlet on the Long Beach Side,

[nysbirds-l] Greater Yellowlegs and ducks at Massapequa Preserve

Hi Everyone, I know it's not rare at all, but I saw a Greater Yellowlegs at Massapequa Preserve this morning - noteworthy because long time residents of the area have said that the preserve used to be a hotspot for them years ago - I don't know what drove them away, but hopefully today's sighting

[nysbirds-l] Jones beach coast guard 2 marbled godwit

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[nysbirds-l] Floyd Bennett Field, Jones Beach West End, Massapequa Preserve

Hi Everyone, I saw the Cassin's Kingbird at the previously reported spot on the north side of the community garden - was giving great photo ops - also saw a pheasant fly over one the fields near Flatbush Ave around the north side entrance to Floyd Bennett Field. ( I didn't make a decent attempt

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach gulls •Black Headed• yes

Black Headed still present around Field 10, Bonnie Gulls around Coast Guard Marina Happy New Year, Good Birding Rob in Massapequa www.longislandbirding.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach and recent ducks/geese sightings

Hi Everyone, At Jones Beach Field 10, I saw 2 Boat Tailed Grackles in the lot- west end 2 lot had a flock of ~200 Snow Buntings touching down. I also saw the Barrows Goldeneye that Robert reported today- I got a good view of it flying a little east (still west of Sands Point Preserve). (Thanks

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve Warblers- yes

Nashville and Orannge Crowned feeding together in the cat tails Good birding Rob in Massapequa Www.Longislandbirding.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] House Sparrow at my feeder

Hi Everyone, I know that sounds funny but it must be a hybrid with a Junco. Looks like a female House Sparrow with a Junco tail. Also had a Fox Sparrow. Both MIA now,,,I will post a photo later on my blog www.longislandbirding.blogspot.com. Not best quality since taken thru the window. Good

[nysbirds-l] Has anyone seen the Barrows Goldeneye at Sands Point today?

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Re: [nysbirds-l] St. Charles Cemetery. Suffolk County

Sounds like it was dead over there ,,, sorry I couldn't resist On Monday, January 5, 2015, Sean Sime s...@seansime.com wrote: A quick drive through the grounds looking for the Barnacle or White-fronted Geese yielded zero geese of any kind. A Peregrine was making half hearted passes at

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach: raptors, etc

Hi Everyone, Lots of hawks by Jones Beach- most of the ones I saw were off the Wantagh Pkwy. Most were Red Tailed Hawks- one was feeding on a Canada Goose, a few light morph Rough Legged Hawks- one chased away by Crows, Northern Harriers over the dunes as usual. By the coast guard lot was a

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park, NYC: Woodcocks

Hi Everyone, 2 American Woodcocks around 6:30pm today. One skittish one on south side, and a calm one catching worms NE corner by the bird bath. Good Spring birding, Rob in Massapequa www.longislandbirding.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Snow Geese, Raptors

Hi Everyone, Saw 2 Snow Geese with a flock of Canadas in the median north of the needle. Closer to the island I saw 2 dark morph rough legged hawks. There was also a Northern Harrier over the dunes. Lots of Song Sparrows, Yellow Rumped Warblers and Horned Larks around where the ground is

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve: Snow Goose, Wood Duck etc, signs of Spring

Hi Everyone, I stopped at Massapequa Preserve to check out the previously reported possible hybrid Ross/ Snow Goose. I don't see anything indicating a hybrid - looks like a Snow Goose to me - in any event it was very vocal with the Canada Geese - it was at the Pittsburgh Ave Pond and the stream

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park; Louisiana Waterthrush

Hi Everyone, Louisiana Waterthrush present in am and pm NW corner of park. Also saw Ovenbird, 2 Hermit Thrushes and a Swamp Sparrow. Looking forward to what the next few weeks brings. Good spring birding, Rob in Massapequa www.longislandbirding.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Correction: Bryant Park; Louisiana Waterthrush

SW corner, sorry On Friday, May 1, 2015, Robert Taylor rmtaylo...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everyone, Louisiana Waterthrush present in am and pm NW corner of park. Also saw Ovenbird, 2 Hermit Thrushes and a Swamp Sparrow. Looking forward to what the next few weeks brings. Good spring birding

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park: Wood Thrush

Hi Everyone, For local interest, activity is picking up on Bryant Park- Ovenbirds, Catbird, Hermit Trushes seen, as well as my FOS Wood Thrush by the shed at the SE corner Good birding, Rob in Massapequa www.longislandbirding.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret: Water Mill

Currently watching Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Coast Guard: Louisiana Waterthrush

East side of parking lot Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Coast Guard: grosbeak or bunting

Cant make pisitive id but believe its juv blue grosbeak Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Coast Guard: Black Skimmers

3 on sandbar- rest of sandbar covered with usual shorebirds but I am unable to look for rarities today Good birding, Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa: Turkey Vultures

Was in my yard-- saw 2 Turkey Vultures overhead (also an Osprey). I'm 2 blocks from the preserve Good birding, Rob -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Connetquot St Park: Yellow Throated Warbler

Hi Everyone, after striking out missing the Valley Stream warbler this morning- I headed over to Connetquot St Park where 2 other birders located one west of the feeders (thanks, sorry didnt catch names). Also seen were Pine and Yellow Rumped. Good birding, Rob in Massapequa

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve: GC Kinglets!!! American Woodcocks

Hi Everyone, After realizing that Jones Beach West End had zero visibility, I went to Massapequa Preserve starting at Linden Street heading south to the pond parellel to Doris Place and back. Saw 2 or 3 American Woodcocks right away. There were lots of Song Sparrows, Robins, a handful of

[nysbirds-l] Any recent reports of the Yellow Throated Warbler this afternoon?

Hi, wondering if anyone saw the warbler at valley stream since 1pm. Sorry for asking again...would like to try for it, but have to get the kids packed up if I head over there -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-necked Stilt Yes

Still present, distant views. Hides a lot- patience needed. Scope highly recommended Rob in Massapequa Ps. Thanks to Alexsia for using the scope On Sunday, June 7, 2015, Mike mike...@optonline.net wrote: The Black- necked Stilt continues in the marsh west of the Shirley Marina, Suffolk Co

Re:[nysbirds-l] White Face Ibis still at Captree?

Just took off south then east On Saturday, June 20, 2015, Robert Taylor rmtaylo...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks On Saturday, June 20, 2015, Arie Gilbert ariegilb...@optonline.net javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ariegilb...@optonline.net'); wrote: The bird is still present. Seen on 06/20/2015

Re:[nysbirds-l] White Face Ibis still at Captree?

From: Robert Taylor rmtaylo...@gmail.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rmtaylo...@gmail.com'); Date: 06/20/2015 10:53 AM (GMT-05:00) To: nysbirds-l NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu'); Subject: [nysbirds-l] White Face Ibis still at Captree? Just

[nysbirds-l] White Face Ibis still at Captree?

Just wondering if its still present Thanks -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] anyone see Black Terns at Nickerson today?

I was there from around 6-730 this morning but didn't spot any terns besides Common. If anyone sees the Black Tern here, can they please post? Thanks Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re:[nysbirds-l] any sightings of the Franklins Gull today?

(\__/) (= '.'=) () _ () Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On May 31, 2015, at 12:05 PM, Robert Taylor rmtaylo...@gmail.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rmtaylo...@gmail.com'); wrote: Thanks -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http

[nysbirds-l] any sightings of the Franklins Gull today?

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

[nysbirds-l] Turkey Vultures- Massapequa Preserve

Hi Everyone, While tending to my gardens at my house by Massapequa Preserve, I saw 2 Turkey Vultures fly over heading south. This is becoming a regular sighting. (around noon) Good birding, Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Plum Beach flagged Semipalmated Sandpipers etc.

I had one last July by the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station, also from Brazil...tag was UCH. Always cool to find out about tagged birds On Friday, May 29, 2015, Doug Gochfeld fresha2...@gmail.com wrote: Yesterday afternoon, while watching the Franklin's Gull at the eastern tip of Plum Beach, a

Re: [nysbirds-l] feral cat bill in Albany

I called voicing my opinion that I oppose this bill - cats should be treated same as dogs or any loose pet - makes no sense to release them back into the wild to harm native wildlife. Rob in Massapequa On Thursday, June 11, 2015, Glenn Wilson wil...@stny.rr.com wrote: Thank you for this email.

[nysbirds-l] Any Little Egret sightings?

Hi Everyone, I'm heading out soon to look for it,,,wondering if there's any sightings, positive or negative Thanks, Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Bairds Sandpiper- yes

Still present in reverse j pond with least sandpipers- stands out with that long tail. Got worried at first since a harrier was around but all good now. Good birding, Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

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