[nysbirds-l] Osprey - East Patchogue - swan river

Observed an osprey north side of swezey bridge, south of Swan River preserve in East Patchogue on the swan river. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfi

[nysbirds-l] Red-shouldered hawks - Ridge

A vocal pair of Red-Shouldered hawks was being harassed by Blue Jays in the Lake Panamoka area. Also seen was a raven feeding on road kill. Ravens were also observed flying in manorville and a lone kestrel was perched off of Wading River Rd along a farm -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.Nor

[nysbirds-l] Glossy ibis flock - robinsons pond - east Patchogue

A flock of 15 glossy ibis were feeding on a lawn on the east side of Robinsons Pond on the north side of S Country Road in East Patchogue around 6:30 this morning -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Ruddy duck - Shirley

A lone ruddy duck is among a flock of geese in the eastern lobe of the pond at “tri-hamlet park” off of William Floyd Parkway in shirley. The park is soon to be open to the public -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbir

Re: [nysbirds-l] American Flamingos in New York State

The Long Island Advance 16 November 1978nyshistoricnewspapers.orgHere is a link to a LI Advance article regarding the Bellport flamingo, complete with a photo. On Jun 3, 2024, at 8:34 AM, Shaibal Mitra wrote: Thanks to Zach for reminding me of this more recent report. Please add to the

[nysbirds-l] Hooded merganser - East Patchogue

This morning around 7:15 I observed a male hooded merganser in Robinsons pond just not the if south country road in East Patchogue. -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") NYSbirds-L List Info: NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsWELCOME_DOT_htm NortheastBird

[nysbirds-l] Razorbills - shinnecock inlet

Hampton bays - shinnecock inlet. West side of the inlet near the ocean there are good numbers of razorbills mixed in with common eiders. Razorbills are feeding on silversides. Also seen are usuals, black scoters, long-tailed ducks, DC cormorants and a variety of gulls and seals. No sign of m

[nysbirds-l] Swan river east patchogue

Late afternoon there was a flock of northern shovelers on swan river between Swezey ave bridge and the LIRR. At swan river preserve (north of LIRR) there were 6 green winged teal in the northern pond. The river held several hooded mergansers, swans (appropriately) and mallards. A belted kingfisher

[nysbirds-l] Common mergansers - E Patchogue

Robinson’s pond on S Country Rd in E Patchogue has a good variety of waterfowl including: Common Mergansers Mallards Northern Pintails PB grebes - Luke -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.Nor

[nysbirds-l] Bald eagles - Carmans River

Around noon i had 2 adult bald eagles north of beaver dam creek road ending. There was also a norther harrier patrolling the marshes -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYS

[nysbirds-l] Robinsons pond and carmans river

2 bald eagles were soaring high over the mouth of the carmans this afternoon as seen from beaver dam creek road. Robinsons pond held pintails, common mergansers, mallards, scaup, swans and a great blue heron. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://

[nysbirds-l] Where do ravens go - brookhaven

Yesterday (4-18-19) John Turner and I took a tour of the Brookhaven landfill including a drive to the top. Much to our surprise we observed at least 6 ravens (they all appeared paired up). Ravens were observed feeding and being chased by various gull species. I’m not aware of any raven nests i

[nysbirds-l] Osprey and bald eagle - e Patchogue

This afternoon I had the good fortune of watching an osprey fly overhead with a fish in its talons. Moments later an adult bald eagle followed lazily chasing a meal. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm ht

[nysbirds-l] two adult bald eagles - medford

This afternoon I observed two (2) adult bald eagles atop the high-tension power lines in Medford along Horseblock Road, just WEST of the Town of Brookhaven's Medford Athletic Fields. This is just north of Lowes / 7/11 off of Route 112 for those familiar with the location. The birds were still the

[nysbirds-l] Bald eagle - East Patchogue

This morning when I left the house i was greeted by an adult Bald Eagle in the pine tree across the street. The Eagle stayed for several minutes before flying off into the fog heading east. Interestingly, this is the second Eagle siting at my house in the past week -- NYSbirds-L List Info: htt

[nysbirds-l] Robinson’s pond, e Patchogue

Robinson’s pond (north side of south country) has had a recent influx of winter waterfowl including: Gadwall Hooded merganser Pintail -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Adult bald eagle - Medford

I saw an adult bald eagle circling near Horseblock road and the LIE in Medford - this is just east of Rt 112 and only a half mile from where I observed two adults perched a couple weeks ago. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Paid of eagles - Patchogue village

This morning I observed a pair of eagles fly in from the east landing on the osprey best at shorefront park in Patchogue Village. The best is atop a light stanchion on the baseball fields. They flew off after a short time and were later observed at the cemetery along the eastern bank of Patchogu

[nysbirds-l] Patchogue to Brookhaven hamlet

The following birds were seen today: - Common raven being chased by crows over my house in East Patchogue - pair of red-tailed hawks perched on the black and white smokestack on the north side of south country road, East Patchogue - merlin, bellport village along south country road - pair of

[nysbirds-l] EPCAL and downtown Riverhead

I had a few minutes to drive through EPCAL and was disappointed to miss all species of raptor. On my way out I had a half dozen or so bluebirds hanging in the trees along the entrance way, just north of the lake. Spending the afternoon in the Hyatt’s ballroom overlooking the river I watched a

[nysbirds-l] Dune road, quogue wildlife refuge

10:30 Dune road was very quiet - no raptors and very little waterfowl. 11:30 Quogue Wildlife Refuge had a pair of eagles lurking around who not long after took off toward dune road. On the way home another pair of eagles was spotted above sunrise highway just to the southeast of the Brookhave

[nysbirds-l] Banded herring gull - blue point NY

A photo of a banded ring-billed gull taken atop someone’s car at the Town’s dock in Blue Point (just west of Corey Beach) was recently posted on a Facebook group. After entering the data on the USGS site, i received notification (remarkably in just 12 hours) that the bird was banded in Varenne

[nysbirds-l] Subadult bald eagle - e moriches

I had a subadult bald eagle soaring above in the strong winds this morning in East Moriches. The bird was headed west to the Terrell River -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.co

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sands Point Preserve waving entrance fee

Before this turns into a whole chain let’s just all agree that something in that email could have been left out and let’s stick to birds. Please. > On Mar 20, 2020, at 2:25 PM, Larry Trachtenberg > wrote: > >  > Really “Chinese” > > > Lawrence B. Trachtenberg | trachtenb...@amsllp.com >

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle: Swan river and great South Bay - Patchogue

This morning I ran to the Town Dock at the end of Pine Neck Ave in E Patchogue. This is where the swan river enters the Great South Bay. There is an osprey tower with a pair of osprey (first year for a pair). A subadult (probably 2nd year) bald eagle flew above and was chased off by an Osprey.

[nysbirds-l] Raven on roadkill - wertheim NWR

Driving past north end of Wertheim just over the carmans River was a raven on a roadkill turkey -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Swans at mouth of swan river Patchogue

A train of 35 swans currently swimming past the mouth of Swan River in E Patchogue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Middle island and e Patchogue

An afternoon walk in a small open patch of woods near Pine Lake off Church lane yielded a number of black throated warblers, Baltimore Orioles courting and cardinals fighting for territory. A 2nd year bald eagle was seen flying near whiskey road roundabout where it caught the attention of a red

[nysbirds-l] Eastport Meadows, Eastport NY

Late this morning I made a stop along the southwest side of “Eastport Meadows” a large Town of Brookhaven open space parcel south of Sunrise Highway, North of Montauk Highway. The Eastport Athletic Complex is in the northeast corner for reference. In a section of open woods I found a black and

[nysbirds-l] Mill road - Yaphank

I walked some town and county open space properties on either side of Mill Rd in Yaphank today. The northern side Is a successional cedar forest and aside from ticks didn’t seem to hold much activity other than chipping sparrows and a surprise flyover by a glossy ibis. There was at least one in

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked grebe, Shirley NY

A red necked grebe in breeding plumage is hanging off the Towns Shirley Beach this morning. This is west of William Floyd Parkway in Bellport Bay - Luke -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.Nort

[nysbirds-l] CORRECTION: HORNED grebe, Shirley

Correction - it is a HORNED grebe not red necked. Apologies, winter bird IDs is not something I brushed up on during quarantine -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbird

[nysbirds-l] Pair of common raven - holtsville NY

A pie of Common Ravens were seen atop a communications tower just south of Island 16 movie complex South of LIE, West of Nicolls Rd -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] Bald eagle nest - Mt. Sinai area, Long Island

Today I stumbled upon an Eagle nest with at least one chick in the “Mt Sinai” area near the LI Sound. If anyone is aware of a nest in this area, please contact me with details. Any additional details / observations people have will be helpful for a Town of Brookhaven development review project.

[nysbirds-l] Osprey e Patchogue

Unexpectedly had an osprey fly over my yard, East toward mud creek in East Patchogue just now -- 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] East Patchogue and mastic beach

This morning I had a Turkey vulture in East Patchogue near Swan Lake and around mid day a bald eagle was moving lazily from west to east along S Country Rd. Mastic Beach late morning had a red tailed hawk flushed by a northern harrier. Another harrier was seen near WF estate. -- NYSbirds-L Li

[nysbirds-l] Eastern bluebird - yaphank

I was surprised to see an Eastern Bluebird in Yaphank along Grucci lane today. Several ravens also in the area. There is significant bluebird habitat in the area but have not seen them on many previous visits. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://w

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian wigeon, wood ducks. Pepperidge Lake, Eastport

Pepperidge Lake on the border of E Moriches and Eastport (E Moriches Blvd) held a Eurasian wigeon which flew in and landed midway in the pond then headed north this morning. Also observed was a pair of wood ducks flying in, a courting pair of belted kingfishers (with a confirmed nest location) a

[nysbirds-l] Patchogue and Bellport

A pair of eagles was recently seen on a nest in Patchogue village atop a communications tower. Osprey had been harassing the eagles since their return and today the osprey pair were tending to the nest. A similar series of events happened last year atop a communications tower in Sayville. I woul

[nysbirds-l] Rudy duck, mastic NY

2 Rudy ducks were observed on the Forge River, north of Montauk Highway in Mastic NY Sunday and again today. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurati

Re: [nysbirds-l] Wood Stork - a Possibility in South Shore, Central Suffolk

A friend of mine had text me on Sunday (May 2nd) that they observed a wood stork in this general location as well. I didn’t make much of it at the time as they did not offer a photo or any follow up. - Luke Ormand > On May 5, 2021, at 5:10 PM, beachmed wrote: > >  >> >> A report and photo

[nysbirds-l] Swan river preserve

Quick trip to swan river preserve in east patchogue produced a greater yellow legs and wilsons snipe. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm A

[nysbirds-l] swan river preserve - east patchogue

I spent some time at Swan River Preserve in East Patchogue this afternoon. It was very quiet - however there were two (2) pairs of green-winged teal duck and I was happily surprised to find and watch a Wilson's Snipe feeding away on the south side. Additionally, yesterday (1/21/17) I observed a me

[nysbirds-l] Dune road - Hampton bays

1 snowy owl on Dune road 1 horned grebe at Tiana Many Northern Harriers along the marshes and several Loons in the Inlet -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscri

[nysbirds-l] Killdeer - brookhaven town hall

There was a killdeer in the parking lot this morning at brookhaven town hall -- 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] Signs of spring - brookhaven town

Killdeer are pairing up at brookhaven town hall parking lot. A FOS osprey was spotted in patchogue on the radio tower behind 7-11 just south of Route 112 and Montauk highway -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRUL

[nysbirds-l] Riverhead and EPCAL

A stop in riverhead at noon produced an Adult Bald Eagle over the County center and an Osprey over the River. I walked the southwestern portion of EPCAL and had a large flock of robins, many eastern bluebirds, a half dozen kestrels, a few eastern meadowlarks, red tailed Hawks and a variety of

[nysbirds-l] Swan River Preserve - East Patchogue

I Stopped at Swan River Preserve after work today around 5 - the Parks Department recently trimmed all of the old herbaceous growth which allows great views of the pond even from the car. Without getting out I spotted a few (continuing) teal and the continuing wilson's snipe. Easiest snipe I've e

[nysbirds-l] Swan river - east patchogue

This morning there were no less than 50 mute swans on the spry named Swan River in east patchogue at the southern end of the river. Additionally, I observed a glossy ibis flyover. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] Swan river preserve - east patchogue

This afternoon (5-6) at swan river preserve I observed the following birds in the pond: 3 spotted sandpipers 1 greater yellowlegs 1 male green-winged teal in full plumage Along the banks of the river on the east side of the preserve were: Common grackles collecting nesting material 1 black and

[nysbirds-l] Swan river preserve - east patchogue

>From 5-6 this evening the following birds were observed in the pond and along >the banks of the river: Bank / Tree / and Rough-winged Swallow Yellow Warbler Baltimore oriole Song sparrow Common Grackle Grey Carbird Northern Cardinal Black-crowned Night Heron (in river) Great Egret (hunting in po

[nysbirds-l] Eastport meadows

I visited Eastport Meadows around noon today. Despite it being mid-day, there were many vocal and active birds including: prairie warbler, blue-winged warblers, yellow warbler, catbirds and mockingbirds This is a very large former farm field / red cedar forest on the south side of Sunrise high

[nysbirds-l] Montauk - dead shearwaters

On a 1.5 mile walk between Essex Ave and Ditch Plains I observed at least 15 deceased shearwaters - almost all of which were entangled in seaweed. Additionally, there was a long-tailed duck on the beach at Ditch Plains. A dog chased it into the ocean where it swam for a bit before coming back t

[nysbirds-l] cupsogue beach - westhampton

A high noon walk down Cupsogue beach turned up a piping plover loosely associating with a flock of Sanderlings. There was also a semi-palmated plover with this group. Two loon flyovers between ocean and beach was the only other thing of interest. -- - Luke Instagram: @JrookPhotos

[nysbirds-l] Large mixed duck flock - Patchogue village

There was a large raft of ducks (mostly scaup and buffleheads) just east of mascot dock in the village of Patchogue. The location is next to Lombardi’s on the bay, just south of shore front dock. Birds often times feeding feet from the boardwalk but also spooked easily. They were there at 10:30

[nysbirds-l] dune road

This afternoon I drove the length of Dune road and spent a little time at the inlet. It was dead low tide at the inlet and there were a lot of ducks feeding and getting out of the wind on the western side. Most appeared to be red-breasted mergansers, but there were also surf scoters, black scoter

[nysbirds-l] Swan river - great (frozen) South Bay

On my morning run I went down to pine neck dock at the mouth of swan river in East Patchogue. The bay is still frozen over and the mouth of the river had one small pocket of open water remaining. A number of mute swans were loafing on the ice and a few dozen ducks were swimming in the opening (I

[nysbirds-l] Patchogue to Brookhaven hamlet

Late afternoon I stopped at swan river preserve and observed 10 green teal ducks in the southern pond along with a good number of mallards A stop at bellport yacht club only yielded some small bufflehead flocks. At carmans river (end of beaver dam road) there were 2 harriers hunting over the m

[nysbirds-l] Swan river preserve - East Patchogue

This afternoon there were 4 male green-winged teal in the north pond at swan river preserve. A great blue heron was seen in the southern pond. - Luke -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.Northe

[nysbirds-l] EPCAL, Dune Road

At EPCAL around noon it was quiet, but there were a number of red tailed hawks and a harrier on the western runway. Dune Road has a peregrine, snowy owl and Brant. Inlet was quiet, but another birder said there was a large raft of eider that has been spooked by a coast guard boat. On the way

[nysbirds-l] EPCAL and Dune Road

A brief visit to EPCAL produced few birds. A pair of bluebirds bear the nesting boxes, a couple red-tailed hawks and one kestrel were the only things noteworthy. On the way to the south shore I observed an adult bald eagle near Pleasure Drive and Sunrise Highway flying very high. Dune road w

[nysbirds-l] EPCAL and e Patchogue

I was able to take a quick trip to EPCAL at mid-day and observed the following: Rough-legged hawk “Grey Ghost” harrier Flock of bluebirds (male and female) Several red-tailed hawks A stop at Pine Neck Dock in East Patchogue this evening turned up an osprey on a newly built platform. -- NYSbir

[nysbirds-l] Sub adult bald eagle - forge river - mastic

I just observed an osprey chasing a subadult bald eagle along the forge river at the Montauk Highway spillway. The eagle perched on the west side of the river and the osprey retreated back to its nest on the south side of the river. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSb

[nysbirds-l] South shore - Suffolk + EPCAL

Dune road was quiet - no sign of owls or harriers. Shinnecock bay held some oyster catchers, brant, long-tailed ducks, black scorers and common eiders and the occasional loon. Along the roadside ditches were a large number of great egrets. I visited EPCAL briefly and barely got out of the car

[nysbirds-l] Pine neck dock - east Patchogue

This morning I had least terns, a great egret and a little blue heron at Pine Neck Dock in East Patchogue. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfiguratio

[nysbirds-l] Peregrine falcon - Patchogue

A peregrine was perched high above a communications tower in Patchogue village viewed from the VFW (south of Montauk Highway). This is the tower that ravens have nested on in years past. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.co

[nysbirds-l] Dune Rd. Snowy Owl

This morning I found a Snowy Owl near the old Ponquogue Bridge on the N. side of the bay. It was no longer there when I stopped by in the afternoon. Only other thing worth a mention was a single Northern Gannet at L road flying East to West. Photos of the bird owl can be seen here: http://birdso

[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owl - Shinnecock East

This morning I drove through EPCAL - both runways and came up with nothing. Didn't see any hawks, let alone Snowy Owls. I did see a couple Meadowlarks but that was it, I even checked the radar station to the north. In the mid-afternoon, I went to Dune Road and spied a Snowy Owl across the inlet.

[nysbirds-l] EPCAL / Dune Rd.

EPCAL had two (2) snow bunting along with a small flock of horned larks. No raptors were seen Dune Rd. was extremely quiet (no thanks to the thick fog). No birds whatsoever other than gulls and I didn't spend any time trying to pick out gulls of interest -- - Luke www.birdsoflongisland.blogsp

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue

Cupsogue was very quiet birdwise - though there was a Snowy Owl in the vicinity. An additional bird was picked up near the other end of Dune Rd. There were several long-tailed ducks at the Ponqogue bridge, visible from the southern fishing pier and Shinnecock Inlet had quite a few Loons. Photos

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach WE2

Late this morning I went to Jones Beach WE2. Found the Northern Shrike on a tree directly south of the parking lot (just west of the large swath of un-vegetated beach) without even trying. After I took one photo it was gone. A few large flocks of Snowy Bunting were moving about the beach - and a

[nysbirds-l] Westhampton / Dune Rd

This morning I went to Dune Rd. Via Westhampton Beach. In the Village of Westhampton Beach near Aspatuck Creek (on Aspatuck Rd) I noticed several crows, however one individual had white bars on its wings when it flew. I got some (not so great) photos showing this off, which can be seen on my blog

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dune Rd Snowy Owl - Yes

To all of those who look (and find) Snowy Owls along Dune road, PLEASE do not park your vehicle in the middle of the road and get out to look at the bird with your scope. You're creating a hazard for yourself and others (aside from it being illegal and frankly, rude). There was a red car in parti

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road / Shinnecock Inlet

This afternoon I took a ride to Dune Road / Shinnecock Inlet. The inlet held a nice raft which consisted of various scoter species and Common Eiders as well as some fringe red-breasted mergansers. The highlight was an immature male King Eider that I photographed (accidentally). The rest of Dune

[nysbirds-l] Smiths Point

This afternoon my wife and I found a Snowy Owl @ Smith's point. No other birds of note - though there was a large collection of gulls on the small sandbars/islands @ the new old inlet. Gullheads would probably turn something up. Photos of the owl can be seen here: http://birdsoflongisland.blogsp

[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls in the Netherlands

As has been previously reported through this listserv and a Canadian blog - some snowy owls made it onto a freighter that left NY and hugged the coast near Canada before heading to Europe. At least two of these birds are in the Netherlands and are being regularly photographed - here is a link to a

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road

This afternoon along Dune Road I spotted 1 Snowy Owl on a duck blind between Tiana and Dockers Other birds seen here Black Crowned Night Herons and Great Blue Herons. The Inlet was quiet - a raft of birds off one of the jetties but nothing in close. A few red-breasted mergansers in the open (very

[nysbirds-l] hecksher State Park

I drove the Hecksher state park loop this afternoon. Only things I saw were a Merlin and a Peregrine - both perched on trees. -- - Luke www.birdsoflongisland.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES htt

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road - Saturday, March 22

I forgot to mention this, but I did a trip down Dune Road yesterday (From Ponquogue Bridge to the first Bridge in Westhampton) and basically saw nothing. It was very quiet and very drab - though things should turn around shortly, starting with Red-winged black birds. What I did notice, however, w

[nysbirds-l] EPCAL - calverton

EPCAL was very quiet birdwise but there were a lot of Kestrels around on the Western runway. I checked the old radar station on the north side of 25 and found even more Kestrels - there were probably 10 utilizing that site. There are very few perches at the radar site due to a recent mowing which

[nysbirds-l] Patchogue

In a rather unusual sighting this afternoon, I was in the parking lot between the YMCA and Briarcliff College (just south of Patchogue Lake) and saw a breeding plumage Laughing Gull tempting fate by getting within a foot of a Canada Goose that is nesting in the parking lot median. An Osprey has be

[nysbirds-l] Forge River Headwaters - Center Moriches

This afternoon I spent some time at the headwaters of the Forge River - there's a beautiful hiking trail on the south side which is accessible from the sunrise highway service road - though there's no true place to "park" (the opposite side of the river is private property). The start of the river

[nysbirds-l] prairie warblers - hampton bays

This afternoon my wife and I were paddle boarding past the old girl scouts camp in Hampton Bays (off Red Creek Road) and heard several prairie warblers calling out from the edges of the cliff. We also saw a pair of goldfinches feeding at the water's edge. -- - Luke www.birdsoflongisland.blogspo

[nysbirds-l] Black Scoter raft off Davis Park

Was able to review the photos I took earlier this week - it appears that there was a raft of 100+ Black Scoter hanging around off the Casino Restaurant/Bar at Davis Park, Fire Island. -- - Luke www.birdsoflongisland.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] osprey - east patchogue

Seems a bit late in the season so thought I would put it out there. There was an Osprey an hour ago on a branch overlooking the Swan River in East Patchogue, viewed from the Swezey Street bridge (just south of the RR tracks and the new Town of Brookhaven "Swan River Preserve" next to Friendlys).

[nysbirds-l] snowy owl - northern harriers

Snowy Owl this afternoon on Fire Island along with two Northern Harriers (at least one was a juvenile). Snowy Owl and Northern Harrier didn't seem to mind each other as the harrier passed right overhead with neither bird flinching. -- - Luke www.birdsoflongisland.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L Li

[nysbirds-l] bufflehead - swan river preserve - east patchogue

While a bufflehead on long island in winter is not exactly notable - I'm making this post to make birders aware of the new park in East Patchogue called 'Swan River Preserve' which is on the southside of Montauk Highway, next to friendlys (directly across the street from Swan Lake). The new park h

[nysbirds-l] osprey continues - east patchogue - no sighting of ravens

Does anyone have a late date for osprey in Suffolk County? Seen from Swezey Street around 4:00 PM. Checked for the Ravens and saw nothing Also the Bufflehead continues at Swan Pond Preserve. Any photographers out there interested in getting great shots should give it a try - there's really not

[nysbirds-l] turkey vulture

Saw a Turkey vulture around noon today in East Patchogue near the Swan River -- - Luke www.birdsoflongisland.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConf

Re: [nysbirds-l] Seaford Crested Caracara Photos

It's my understanding that Falconer's DO NOT keep this species. Also, there is a distinct Florida population - much shorter trip for the bird than coming from Texas. On Thu, Jan 29, 2015 at 6:03 AM, John Askildsen wrote: > thanks for posting, steve. well, it is certainly a crested caracara. th

[nysbirds-l] TV in E. Patchogue

Saw a Turkey Vulture flying in East Patchogue near the Swan River this morning. Also had a N. Shoveler on the river by the Swezey St. Bridge -- - Luke www.birdsoflongisland.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NY

[nysbirds-l] dune road - EPCAL

Dune road was very quiet today. Large portions of Tiana Bay are frozen over with black ducks and gulls everywhere. Only saw one Northern Harrier that we spooked from the shoulder of the road. Plenty of Scoters near the inlet (on the west side of the jetty) but didn't spend the time to see if any

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagles - Riverhead

This morning in Riverhead I had an adult bald eagle behind the aquarium - and apparently there was a subadult that had been there as well not too long before I arrived. About 30 minutes later, further west along the River were two sub-adults soaring high in the sky. I've heard there is at least o

[nysbirds-l] Bayard Cutting Arboretum - Great River

Spent some time on a beautiful but chilly afternoon at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum where we had wood ducks fly by, a Cooper's hawk circling above as well as several osprey (including one eating a flounder on a tree at the parking lot entrance - much to the enjoyment of everyone leaving the concert

[nysbirds-l] Squassax Landing - Carmans River

I went down to the mouth of the Carmans River right before sunset. Plenty of ducks (including 1 pied-billed grebe) a Great Blue Heron and distant Osprey. No eagles, but what was interesting was the presence of at least 5 Northern Harriers (no adult males). -- - Luke www.birdsoflongisland.blog

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle (nesting pair) Long Island

All; An Adult Bald Eagle (which is part of an actively nesting pair) spent a good amount of time perched near the nest today along the South Shore of Long Island (location undisclosed for now). After awhile it moved to a perch a bit further from the nest - only for some Osprey to show which then

[nysbirds-l] Nest Bald Eagles - South Shore

Around 11 AM this morning I checked out another reported Bald Eagle Nest and found the "adult" in a tree near the nest (which was an old osprey nest apparently). The other bird in the pair is not in full adult plumage - which at the very least makes it easy to tell them apart. I watched the "adul

[nysbirds-l] Nesting Bald Eagles - Great South Bay

Yesterday (4/3) I went down to check on the Eagle nest. I saw 3 other birders in the parking lot with Scopes. With one eagle on the nest I spent a bit of time trying to find the other one, scanning trees and looking at far off gulls soaring. After a bit I found the "adult" - it was perched on a

[nysbirds-l] Swan River Preserve - East Patchogue - Ducks

Swan River Preserve's pond had the following: Mallards Canda Goose Green-winged Teal American Wigeon Gadwall -- - Luke www.birdsoflongisland.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.Northeas

[nysbirds-l] EPCAL Kestrels - no snowy owl

My wife and I looked (without much effort) along dune road for the Snowy Owl and did not find it. EPCAL (calverton grasslands) had a minimum of 30 Kestrel on the western runway - with probably an equal amount on the easter (potentially a bit less due to the operation of the skydive outfit today).

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