[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 2/20 - 2 W. Tanagers, warblers, waterfowl, etc.

though perhaps partly due to so many observers out & about in general. At least 80 species of birds were seen in N.Y. County on Feb. 20th. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.Nort

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Tues. & Wed., 2/22 & 2/23 - W. Tanager, warblers, waterfowl, etc.

re birds of prey were roosting), and Common Ravens. Blue Jays have been vocal with the many kinds of sounds they are able to emit, at times. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBir

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC 2/27-28 - 2 W. Tanagers, & many other wintering spp. plus a few migrants

going a.m. movements of blackbirds, most being Red-winged Blackbird and Common Grackle but with a few Rusty Blackbirds also again in the flocks. Small numbers of Turkey Vultures and Bald Eagles have been on the move through Monday, with yet more sure to come through, along with, of course -

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - March 1st & 2nd - ongoing birds, & the hints of migration

or some locations. Migration was on for this start of March with more birds on the wing, and in the wind. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Thurs./Fri./Sat., March 3rd, 4th, and 5th - W. Tanager & various other spp.

further reports after the mild air’s passage. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Sunday, 3/6 - E. Phoebe arrivals, etc.

the nearly-ubiquitous E. Gray Squirrel (all of these also seen prior to 3/6.) By far the most abundant on the warming day were the mammal of the genus Homo. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 3/7 & 3/8 - W. Tanager; various migrators, winterers, etc.

ecent surge in warmth (to 70+ [F.] degrees in the area). good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigura

re:[nysbirds-l] Tundra Bean-Goose (Seneca Lake State Park) Seneca County, NY -3/9 & 3/10

one relocate this bird at any site in the state, it would be good to see reports here, as well as in all locally-relevant forums. Good birding, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRU

[nysbirds-l] late-in-day Thursday (3/10) Tundra Bean-Goose reports on the move, Seneca / Wayne Co's., NY

seeking what can be found (or re-found)… good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- 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] N.Y. County, 3/10 - 3/12 - W. Tanager, warblers; lingerers & some early migrants, etc.

(a yellow-flowered dogwood species planted widely in N.Y. City) have been out, adding color to the local scene. Good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.Nor

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 3/12 & 3/13 - W. Tanager, Glaucous Gull, & more - incl. Am. Pipits at Central Park, etc.

S) and the Linnaean Society of New York, each of which continue to have many local walks and field trips. Both are not-for-profit organizations and are well known for their efforts on conservation and other related issues. Good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- N

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Mon., 3/14 - Thurs., 3/17 - Two W. Tanagers, various other lingerers and some migration-movement

y other blooms and buds ‘popping' as each mild or sunny day shows up and the equinox is so near. good and ethically-minded birding, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.Northeast

[nysbirds-l] whereabouts of "the" Slaty-backed Gull - to coastal Connecticut, 3/18

.) https://ebird.org/alert/summary?sid=SN35614 Acting as messenger on this latest, I was not present for the CT sighting on 3/18; multiple other CT-birders were, however. good birds, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] corrected checklist link for Slaty-backed Gull report - in Connecticut on 3/18

ist/S105078522> Slaty-backed Gull (any Slaty-backed Gull in U.S. or Canada, etc.) makes the “N. American” RBA as well. good birds, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.ht

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Saturday 3/19 - W. Tanagers, & migrants incl. multi. Great Egrets & Ospreys, Tree Swallows; & Warblers, etc.

as is obvious on the ten-thousand social-media & many eBird posts that have shown in just a few most-recent days; mentioned here only after these thousands of reports have been all thru the interweb.) good -and ethical- birding to all, and Happy & Healthy SPRING! Tom Fiore manha

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Sunday, 3/20 - Vernal Equinox birds; some migration & lingerers

, but still on the low side of ’normal’) Still more flowers showing as well as buds on various trees, shrubs, and other plants, and with those also some active insect-life. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsW

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Mon.-Thurs., 3/21 thru 3/24 - W. Tanager, Iceland Gull, E. Bluebirds, etc.

rly native flowers have begun, such as Bloodroot and some others. Good - and ethical - birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 3/25 & 3/26: American Oystercatcher! & other waders & multi-migrators; W. Tanager, etc.

to 3 nights won’t be a big problem for too many plants, insects, and by association any birds under added stress. More-temperate weather is hoped for just at the very tail-end of the month. Good spring birding to all, with thanks to all of the many ethically-minded observers

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Sunday, 3/27: W. Tanager, L.-t. Ducks; more swallows incl. N. R.-w. Swallows

species, including (at least) some Pine and [Myrtle] Yellow-rumped among Warbler species there. More on other and additional sightings after some of the deep-freeze pushes in over the next couple of nights & days. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L Lis

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, Manhattan, NYC Thurs., 3/31- Am. Bittern, plus other arrivals in the county

of Wood Duck occurred, most seeming to move on in flight and not necessarily tied to other big waterfowl movement for (at least) N.Y. County. Red-breasted Nuthatch is also showing, after a quiet season so far for them. good -and ethical- birding to all; next up: April, Tom Fiore manhattan --

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 3/29 thru 3/31 - W. Tanager, Palm Warblers, and various other recent birds

ed, and many native plants are still a bit dormant-looking… all of that will change this month. Good birding to all, welcome to April... Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - April 1st - 5 warbler spp. incl. YELLOW-THROATED, Lou. Waterthrush; B.-g. Gnatcatchers, etc. + W. Tanager

l around the region... good April birds, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archiv

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Saturday, 4/2 - Yellow-throated Warbler continues

. Good -and quietly listening, and watching- birds to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 4/1 & 4/2 - W. Tanager, 6 Warbler spp., 8 Sparrow spp., E. Meadowlarks, 16 waterfowl spp., etc.

scant) House Finch American Goldfinch & likely some others: 100+ species, in the 2 days of this report; a few also intentionally not-listed. An Iceland Gull was confirmed (in eBird) for Central Park’s reservoir back on 3/30. Good -and ethical- birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Sunday April 3rd - Yellow-throated Warbler, & Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, etc.

County) NY, all excellent sightings. Good birding to all, straight thru the drizzles & few April-showers, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Sat., 4/2 thru Tuesday, 4/5: W. Tanager, Yellow-thr. Warbler, Vesper Sparrow, etc.

some additional species. . Many more plants showing off some color and/or beginning to green-up; correspondingly, insect & arthropd life also is increasing, most-evidently in observing some of the floral displays around the county. And in closely watching the feeding-behaviors of our increasin

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Friday, 4/8 - Yellow-throated Warbler & 4 more warbler spp., etc.

] This comes after a couple of stake-out-type watches at the Carl Schurz feeder-array area, from Thurs. & Fri. More reporting on all of the county, to come later. Good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.h

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County (NYC), Wed., 4/6 thru Friday, 4/8 - N. Gannet, & standard migrants; ongoing Yellow-thr. Warbler as a highlight

s very *possible* a few flocks traveled right up past Manhattan, in the past few days. And various other laridae have been showing in the state & region, such as Forster’s Tern, & Caspian Tern, not to add that Little Gull is ‘around', in the midst of at least some Bonaparte’s flocks as is

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Sat., 4/9 - Yellow-throated & 5 add'l. Warbler spp. for N.Y. County, B.-g. Gnatcatchers, & notes from 2 more islands

ing! (It looks like Nassau County, NY has added the species to the spring-arrival list, too, at least by Saturday.) Thanks to all of the many quietly-observing, ethically-minded observers out and about - and also reporting many sightings, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L Lis

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler, Central Park, NYC (Sat.-p.m., 4/9)

that day for Central Park. Also, as already noted the species had been making appearances elsewhere, notably in Queens County, N.Y. City and might well show in some other locations. good birds - quietly-observed, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - 4/10 - Yellow-throated & other Warblers lingering; & other migrants

l of the many quiet observers, many also offering reports of their sightings from Central Park & elsewhere. Good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Monday, 4/11 - Yellow-throated and Blue-winged Warbler[s], Loui. Waterthrush, etc.

onday, 4/11, with counts into the low-hundreds for even the eastern edges of Bronx County, NY - and far more, perhaps over 500 in total, reported in Westchester County, NY waters & vicinity, also 4/11. good -and ethical- birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Tues., 4/12 - Yellow-throated & 6 other Warbler spp., 2 Vireo spp., & fresh arrivals of other migrants

) have added to all of that, and with good rains also have given a boost to insect and other arthropod emergences, so much of which provides food for very-hungry migrants and other birds at this season onwards. Good -and ethical- birding to all, with thanks to the many hundreds out and observi

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Wed.-Thurs. 4/13 & 4/14 - Bonaparte's Gull, ten spp. of American Warblers, Wild Turkey, etc.

bserving also a good and peaceful Passover, and for all the holy days for all observing-of, also peace, and good ongoing spring birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NY

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler & more, Central Park, NYC - Sat., 4/16

ter Saturday. Thanks to the many quiet and courteous observers who are finding a good number of migrants and to K. Fung for the heads-up on this list, on this county’s Protho.- always a crowd-pleaser. Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELC

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County (NYC), Fri., 4/15 to Sun., 4/17 - arrivals & a few rarer migrants: Prothonotary W. continues, etc.

Turkey turned out to be at least 2 individuals, in the shade of Inwood Hill Park’s large wooded expanses, seen at least to 4/15. (The species is not always easy to spot there.) Some additional updates for later, good - and ethical - birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Sunday, 4/17: Prothonotary & ten other Warbler spp., lingering sparrows, waterfowl, etc.

there on Sat. 4/16. That species had however been found again onward into Sunday 4/17 in Kings County (Brooklyn, N.Y. City). good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.Northeas

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Mon., 4/18 - P. Martin & 4 Swallow spp., Prothonotary, Hooded, Worm-eating, & at least 8 add'l. warbler spp., etc.

n a less-than stellar migratory-movement day. The male Prothonotary Warbler was still giving joy to many observers at the Central Park Loch, thru the end of the day, with some of the other bright &/or boldly-marked warblers also still active. Good, quietly-observed birding to all, Tom Fior

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: Tues., 4/19 - Prothonotary W. at "The Pool" and etc.

was American Coot, Buffleheads, and some other birds on the reservoir. And at least 3 drake Wood Ducks are continuing in the park as well, as are some N. Shovelers, and etc. A different weather-bag for Tuesday, and rather changeable through the day. Good birding to all, Tom Fiore manha

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC - 4/20-21 - Prothonotary & many other Warbler spp., R.-thr. Hummingbird, Orchard Oriole, etc.

cations all around the county, but no further sightings of purple martin or bank swallow, each of which (as well as Cliff) should be watched-for in the coming weeks. Good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County (NYC), Fri., 4/22 - Prothonotary (same area) and multi. other Warblers, & other migrants, etc.

all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC - Summer Tanager to 4/22; Prothonotary Warbler continuing Sat., 4/23

with many observers.   Good birding to all,   Tom Fiore  N.Y. City -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Sat., 4/23 - Gr. Cr. Flyc., W.-e. Vireo, B. Oriole, 14+ Warbler spp., etc.

ortheast region. And as with so many spring birds, also good to listen-out for in distinguishing various less-common species along with all the other vocalizing birds now.   Good birding to all,   Tom Fiore N.Y. City                                     -- NYSbirds-L List In

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 4/24: Willet, 4 Vireo spp., 18+ warbler incl. Prothonotary, Y.-b. Cuckoo, E. Kingbird, many more migrants

tion magic that was occurring through Sunday, 4/24.   Good birding to all,   Tom Fiore N.Y. City                           -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Mon., 4/25 - 20 spp. of Warblers, many other migrants

OriolePurple FinchHouse FinchAmerican GoldfinchHouse Sparrow And likely some additional species.   Good birding to all,   Tom Fiore Manhattan             -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Thurs., 4/28: 21 spp. of American Warblers, Least Flycatcher, etc.

Tues., 4/26, and one of the same species was reported from Governors Island on Wed., 4/27.   Many, many other migrants have been noted all around the county. Thanks to the many finders and observers of some of the above-noted.   Good birding to all,   Tom Fiore N.Y. City

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Friday, 4/29 - 16 Warbler spp. including Or.-crowned; notes on released or escaped doves

been other releases & escapes of various doves over the years at Central Park.   Thanks as always to the many serious and keen observers adding reports of sightings from all of the county in which Manhattan is found.   Good birding to all,   Tom Fiore N.Y. City -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC - 5/1 - Prothonotary Warbler, etc.

been arrivals of sparrows including White-crowned as well as Lincoln’s Sparrows, in the county.     Thanks to many keen observers again out for this May-day.   Good May birds to all,   Tom Fiore N.Y. City -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC - 5/1 to 5/5: Chuck-wills-widow, 28+ Warbler spp., and many other arrivals

ants also had arrived for 5/5 with a good morning flight in addition to all of the prior night’s nocturnal passage.  There will be more to report on.   Good birding to all,   Tom Fiore N.Y. City                                       -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - addendum 5/5: Bonaparte’s Gull, Philadelphia Vireo, 25 American Warbler spp.

May birds to all,   Tom Fiore N.Y. City       -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbir

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - May 6-7-8, Fri., Sat., Sunday - Kentucky & Mourning Warblers, Red-h. Woodpecker; 5/6 E. Whip-poor-will; 5/5 to 5/8 Seaside Sparrow, 31+ Warbler spp. incl. Yellow-throa

re in insect / arthropod life into view for those observant of these very abundant and extremely diverse groups of life-forms. good & peaceful birding to all - and to mothers all over the land a huge thanks and wishes for the best, as well as in memory of all moms who are no long

[nysbirds-l] Central & Riverside Parks, NYC - Mon., May 9th: C.P./N. end Y.-br. CHAT, R-h.WP, Mourning W., & tally: 28+ Warbler spp., including Riv. Park Cerulean W. @117th St.

in the several hrs. or so of mid-morning birding & a good diversity of other mostly-expected migrants in modest overall no’s. - some birds also had clearly moved on from the past several days. Good birds to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.Northeas

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Mon. 5/9 addendum for 'rarities' - refound (Seaside Sparrow) & not, re: (Cerulean W.)

s of birds were found over the weekend into Monday on the island; there will be yet more to see from that location in coming weeks. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRUL

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Tues., 5/10 - ongoing Y-br. CHAT, RHWP, 25+ Warbler spp., etc.

/ actual nester, some in less-visited areas of each county. good ongoing May-migrations to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubsc

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC - Wed.-Thurs., May 11-12 - Cerulean Warblers, E. Meadowlark, and sonsgters of the forest

unty & site, and uncommon in general for this county) was seen by some who were in that area of the park, along with so many other migrants. Additions to come. Good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.ht

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - May 11-12 - Bicknell's Thrush to May 13th; Summer Tanager V. Rail, many warblers - and various many other highlights

ll of those 150+ species, again that was a collective effort by a large group of experienced observers). At least 85 ("and counting!”) species of birds were seen by many in Central Park (Manhattan) alone for Friday morning, the 13th of May, and far more species for all of N.Y. County on t

[nysbirds-l] ARCTIC Tern INLAND-invasion, for the larger region (and seen in N.Y. County) - Friday, 5/13

, Canada). Good terns to all, and super-mid-May birding over all this region, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurat

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Saturday, May 14th - BICKNELL'S Thrush; 25+ Warbler spp., + Manhattan-viewed Surf Scoter, Bank Swallows, Pileated WP, & etc.

n and to the north & east of New Jersey, & N.Y. City areas - which does not at all diminish these new finds of the species in parts of this region… the next phase of their incursions of note, and to be watched, is how many pairs form, and attempt to breed for the region. good May bi

nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

The tallies and further notes, of and for a lot of sightings for Sunday/15th may be given in a future report, and not (at all likely) by this Sunday-night! The above are only a ’sampler’ of some of vastly more sightings. B.B.B. - betterBbirding… with my thanks to an inspirational, and ou

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 5/15 Sunday addendum & corrigendum etc.

t and arthropod emergences - all to the good for migrant and all other birds. Spring is quite fully-sprung. and, many many more migrant birds are moving for the Monday-watchers. Eyes-to-the skies as well for unexpected possibilities. ongoing good birds to all - and thanks to

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan (&) N.Y. County, Mon. 5/16 - BICKNELL'S still in town (Central Park) & signal-birds among the passerine movement

eference to just the “Red” form, ‘iliaca’ as the sub-taxon is currently known, as distinct from various more-western-breeding forms or taxons. happy latter half of May, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.Northeas

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Monday 5/16: 24 Warbler species - & Summer Tanager in the E. Village/Manhattan, +river-watch notes

very few at least were also photo-documented by Monday, 5/16. And of course, all manner of other typical mid-May migrants & resident or visitant species. good birds to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm ht

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Tues., 5/17 - migrants-galore, in all their (songbird, at least) glory & diversity

the night-time. As also for a lot of other sightngs for a good migration, still in-progress… thanks to the hundreds of quiet and careful observers finding so many migrants, in all parts of N.Y. County. - and great birds to all - Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBir

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC - 5/17 Tues. addendum: Summer Tanager, Com.Nighthawks, Mourning Warblers, etc.

tic Terns showing in numbers a top highlight, while also adding a lot of other very-uncommonly found species to the year-list for the county - it’s tough to say when another such Sterna-fest with that species in particular will (if ever, in living future for some of us) be noted again,

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC - Wed. 5/18 - SummerTanager, all the vireos (6 spp., that is) and ongoing high songbird activities

g as well. (More local reports for the ‘morrow.) Shout-outs to all of the “Joes” and Josephs for this morning (& really everyone out in the watching, bird-walk leading, & enjoying the migrations.) good birds to all observers, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.No

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Wed., 5/18 - p.m.: big Brant-flyouts, C.Nighthawks, Night-Heronorama, freshflux of 'waders', etc.-etc.

o winter solely within South America, as is so of all known populations of Gray-cheeked Thrush. It is only Bicknell’s, among the 2 sister-species, which winters almost-exclusively on the Greater Antilles, esp. Hispaniola). Good May migrations to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, & Manhattan, & N.Y. County NYC / 5/19 - Bicknell's Thrushes, SummerTan., & THE LITTLE GREEN BIRD at the [C.P.] Pool, & etc.

ed* in eBird’s historical database, and some (only?) in rather old journals - not mine! - and perhaps in the other literature on file in museums, org’s. & etc.] Many memories of so many great birders come forth, in thinking on some of those sightings of 'before-20

[nysbirds-l] 5/21 (Sat.) TOWNSEND'S Warbler (Kings-Brooklyn NYC), & Manhattan, NYC - 5/21 Grasshopper Sparrow sighting at Highbridge Park; 100++ species of birds for Central Park, & much more

g might be more-rapidly made public, assuming there is a way of doing so and that any observer[s] have a strong sense of the possible ‘rarity' involved.] good -and quietly-observed- birds to all, with thanks to so many fine observers-reporters, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List I

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Sat, 5/21 - Blk. Skimmers, Blk.-b. Plover, R. Turnstone, Sum.Tanagers, & multi.-migrants, etc.

Sat., May 21, and that number includes some of the skipper species. All manner of other insects and arthropods are showing in various foms (adult or other) lately, and yet-more will be in the current warmth and hunidity here. Good -and quiet- observations to all (and thanks to the many many hundr

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC (incl. Central Park), Sunday 5/22 - 24 Warbler spp. incl. late Pine Warbler, etc.

ourse. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan (NYC) Mississippi Kite[s] - with sightings from Saturday, 5/21, and from Mon., 5/23 over Central Park

by many very fine and energetic observers. Thanks to all of them &, good 'late-May' birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC - Tues., 5/24 - hybrid swallow; spring migration ongoing

a hopeful signal for what we can hope will be a successful season ahead for that migratory species, as well as for many native insects and for so many other creatures. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.ht

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Sat., May 28th - n.Manhattan Barn-Cliff hybrid Swallow; Philly Vireo Central Park w/21+Warbler spp., more migrants + nesters etc.

n near the S.I. and Governors Island ferry terminals & adjacent waterfront, as well as sought in any parts of the county’s waterfront in quieter times of the day, including daybreak, or evenings. Numbers of insect species were continuing to grow as spring moves-towards summer, a

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Memorial Day Monday 5/30 - Red-h. Woodpecker, 18 Warbler spp., & many other migrants

More to be reported, for other areas besides ever-busy Central Park. Good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeCo

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan/N.Y. County, NYC - end of May migration, etc. (& a note on "local-patches")

port to this list, again on May 30. Many other notes can be added for the last few days in May and of course, poss. for this last. good birding and fine feather-analyses to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - June 1st, & some prior days w/ migrants & others

w York County. Rather stormy (-and some wild!-) weather came thru the region, esp. for the southern parts of the county and for some of southeast NY state, overnight from Wed.-Thurs. June 1st into 2nd. Good June birds (and other nature-observing) to all, Tom Fiore manhattan

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 6/2 - Cliff & other Swallows; 16 Warbler species lingering, etc.

tlying isles besides just most-watched Manhattan and also besides the most-visited portions of most-popular parks. ... Thanks to all who are continuing to observe even as migrations have wound down; there are of course also courting/nesting birds all around us. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manh

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Sat., 6/4 - 14 Warbler spp., and various migration notes

ch butterflies (and an increasing diversity of other butterflies) have been coming through, with some of those Monarchs observed laying eggs on milkweed plants even though most of the plants are yet to bloom. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://ww

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Caspian Tern, Cliff Swallows; 100+ additional spp., etc.

y-patterned flies (also known as "hover-flies" and esp. as flower-flies), in recent weeks, and it’s still possible that more can be added. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: ht

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Sat., 6/11 - Am. Oystercatchers, Cliff Swallows, Acadian & other Empidonax Flycatchers, etc.

mer weeks. Listen to the birds singing; good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Sun. 6/12 thru Thurs., 6/16 - uncommon visitors, nesting spp., etc.

er. A very few [Atlantic] Brant were still here, too; it’s possible these could stay on, not headed off to the north to try nesting in this season. Many, many additional species were present and also many nesting - some further notes, as the summer arrives and gets in gear. have a cool Friday all

[nysbirds-l] avian influenza in Scotland, the U.S.A. (NYS), and beyond, into June '22

r non-profits. respectfully, Tom Fiore manhattan [New York] -- 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

Re:[nysbirds-l] [re] avian influenza in Scotland, the U.S.A. (NYS), and beyond, into June '22

flu, etc. may be present, and take care to try and recognize any poss.-presumed tubenoses from such more-common spp. as gulls or others if any are found washed-up in poor condition on shores. (Note - P.R.S. asked about birds in decent condition in his note.) Tom Fiore manhattan - - - - - - - -

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - to Thurs., 6/23 - many nesting spp. & some visitants & lingerers for summer

se as the summer continues. Some further reports as summer moves along; thanks to multiple observers still watching all around the county. My own recent efforts have been mostly from the northern half of Manhattan, with just a few shorter forays on Randall’s Island as well as lower & mid-Manha

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - late June, incl. ongoing Summer Tanager, Black Skimmers, 8 Warbler spp., & much more

thanks to the very many observers who have been out and giving support and kindness in these times. Good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBird

[nysbirds-l] Red-breasted Nuthatches in N.Y. County (& in Central Park), NYC (from JUNE 21st onward to July 3rd...)

June 26th - Union Square Park, City Hall Park, and 2 for Central Park, at Ramble area and Pinetum area same-time) <<< Those (above) reports in the >> brackets << are mine, with multiple additional sightings of Red-breasted Nuthatches, by more than 25 in

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - July sightings thru 7/7 (incl. a Horned Lark on 7/2)

e locations here. Plants in bloom now are many, with also many types of arthropods living in and among those. A quite high diversity of those species are also up-high in trees, some of which are old, quite tall. Good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L L

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 7/8 thru 7/16 - some migrants and lingerers, and many breeding birds

n-profit org. there is a great bit of news for the Piping Plover: http://www.conservewildlifenj.org/blog/2022/07/08/holgate-record-breaking-site-for-piping-plovers/ <http://www.conservewildlifenj.org/blog/2022/07/08/holgate-record-breaking-site-for-piping-plovers/> Good July birding to

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 7/18 thru 7/22 -shorebirds & warblers returning, and some other sightings

en ongoing. A wide variety of arthropod life has been observed, with butterflies of numerous species among those, again including adult & larvae of Monarchs. Good birding to all - and stay-safe in the heat, Tom Fiore New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBi

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC 7/23-28 - fresh migrants / *elsewhere* rare waders; 'Great White' Heron notes-online

ight of Thurs.-Friday (to today); all of the above just a sampler and including some but not all sightings of migrant species that have been noted in the report’s period. Thanks to the many observers out and about on all the recent days in N.Y. County - quite the week of weather.

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 7/29 thru Sunday, 7/31 - shorebirds, warblers, Icterid flights, etc.

f smiles to their legions of fans around the globe - or through the galaxy - Nichelle Nichols, Bill Russell. good August birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.Northe

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 8/3 & 8/4: more shorebirds, warblers, etc.

typically breeds in the northeastern part of the continent, or one from much farther-west, a question that (at the least) would wish for very crisp and detailed photos & perhaps very-detailed notes if any observations had been extensive. Good birding, and be safe in heat & humidity, Tom F

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Sat. thru Mon., Aug. 6-7-8 [Forter's Tern on Monday; other migrants etc. of 3 days]

‘other’ islands of the county (Governors, and Randall’s) in addition to Manhattan, and some who’ve ventured across N.Y. Harbor on various ferry rides, for sightings. good birding to all, Tom Fiore, N.Y. City - and points-north. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County (NYC) Forster's Tern, continued - Tues., 8/9

also gave reports of this uncommon-in-county bird. Again there were also numerous Ring-billed Gulls in the same area, and a few of Herring & Great Black-backed Gulls. The tern was present into later-in-day. More reports, on the next fresh-migrations. good birding to all, Tom Fiore N.Y.

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County (NYC), 8/10-11 - migrants incl. (at least) 12 warbler spp.; also, rarity-notes.

to others in short succession after long periods not doing-so there. Many (or even all) of White-throated Sparrows that summered are still doing so in Manhattan, and this includes a few in Central Park, although far more have been and still are in some of the smaller parks and urban green-spaces

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 20 Warbler spp.+1 hybrid-form [Brewster's] and other Friday 8/12 migrants

o many quiet observers out & about in nicer / cooler weather. good birding to all, Tom Fiore N.Y. City, & points-north. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.c

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County (NYC) - Saturday, 8/13 - 22 or more warbler spp., Com. Nighthawk, B.-w. Teal, shorebirds, multi. add'l. migrants

few additions may be added for the day, with further reports. Peaceful birding to all, Tom Fiore N.Y. City & points-north -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/N

[nysbirds-l] extralimital (from Fri., 8/12) blog-entry w/photos: Cape Verde Shearwater off Cape Cod, Mass.

posted in the Mass-Birds list. https://www.shorebirder.com/2022/08/cape-verde-shearwater-off-cape-cod-ma.html <https://www.shorebirder.com/2022/08/cape-verde-shearwater-off-cape-cod-ma.html> good birding everywhere, Tom Fiore [N.Y. City] -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirdi

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Sun.-Mon., 8/14-15 - ongoing migrations

nday & Monday, there were still at least 20 species for all of the county; about half or slightly more being at all numerous. Peaceful birding to all, Tom Fiore [N.Y. City] -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.North

[nysbirds-l] Little Blue Heron, Manhattan NYC - Tues., 8/16

sible it may still be in the vicinity. Good diversity was otherwise again noted, from any number of areas of the same county for Tuesday bird findings. A female-plumaged Blue-winged Teal was reported again, from “The Pool” in Central Park on Tuesday, 8/16, in the p.m. hours. Peaceful birding

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