[nysbirds-l] Croton point birds

[Andrew Block]

At croton point park in croton the two basically adult red-headed woodpeckers 
are still there.  Also had two broad-winged hawks fly over and several savanna 
sparrows and five yellow-rumped and one palm warblers along with two blue-gray 
gnatcatchers.
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[nysbirds-l] Croton point birds

[Andrew Block]

The two red headed woodpeckers are still up atthe airplane field picnic 
grounds.  The first swallows of the year were two tree swallows.  No sign of 
the yellow headed blackbird in the flock of starlings and cowbirds this pm.
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[nysbirds-l] Croton point park American Golden plover

[Trachlar]

Found last evening by K.  Moon and refound this am continues on swimming beach 
by wrack line just east of a red pole in water. Seen best behind metal fence on 
west side of beach or standing along sea wall. Despite large puddles from rains 
have not seen any other shorebirds as of 9 am

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point No Wheatear not yet refound

[Anne Swaim]

No refound yet this am despite several birders covering the area since
dawn.  Lots of habitat though.

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park warblers

[Shaibal Mitra]

One might expect that the Canadian wildfires would be likely to displace birds 
and other wildlife, and observations like these are potentially very valuable. 
Many readers of this list are intimately familiar with their local sites and in 
position to detect similar kinds of unusual occurrences involving forest birds 
this summer. The Kingbird Regional Editors would appreciate reports of this 
kind from thoughtful observers willing to provide some context from their local 
perspectives.

Shai Mitra
Bay Shore

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This park has become quite a magnet for unexpected warbler species the last 
couple of weeks, especially singing males in lovely plumage. So far I've seen 
Magnolia, Northern Parula, Black-and-White, and Ovenbird...and though they 
don't all flag as rare, I bird this park a lot, and this seems very unusual 
here in this season. (They don't look or act like early migrants--is the 
consensus that these are birds displaced by the Canadian wildfires, or some 
other cause?) Seems worth keeping an eye out in the park for others as well
--Joe Wallace
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Father's Day essay I wrote for Saw Mill River Audubon--and posted here--a few 
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park warblers

[Joseph Wallace]

This park has become quite a magnet for unexpected warbler species the last
couple of weeks, especially singing males in lovely plumage. So far I've
seen Magnolia, Northern Parula, Black-and-White, and Ovenbird...and though
they don't all flag as rare, I bird this park a lot, and this seems very
unusual here in this season. (They don't look or act like early
migrants--is the consensus that these are birds displaced by the Canadian
wildfires, or some other cause?) Seems worth keeping an eye out in the park
for others as well
--Joe Wallace
P.S. Andrew Baksh's heartening report from Jamaica Bay reminded me of the
Father's Day essay I wrote for Saw Mill River Audubon--and posted here--a
few years back, about my Dad and that wonderful preserve. As it happens, he
and it also appear in my latest piece, which is more about the
places--landscapes--that speak most deeply to us. Dad had his, I have mine,
and I always wonder if you all have one, too. Apologies if this is too o/t,
but if you're interested:
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point: YH Blackbird, Lapland Longspur (2)

[Anne Swaim]

Female Yellow-headed Blackbird relocated from last night near Croton Point
Park  park office. Highly mobile. Last seen heading toward mobile airplane
field.

Two different Lapland Longspurs seen late yesterday aft —in/entering
breeding plumage — seen and photographed in same area closer to entrance
and also atop grassland landfill hill. Not yet relocated this am.

(Also an American Pipit on road down from model airplane field to
Ballfield.)

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

[Trachlar]

In keeping w the spirit of cross posting. A Le Conte’s sparrow was found and 
photographed by K. Lamb on the main landfill this am. I believe last time one 
was seen there was approximately 3 months ago also on a foggy/misty morn. Hard 
to believe same bird made it unseen thru winter but who knows.  PLEASE IN THE 
LIGHT OF THE MEADOW RESTORATION STAY ON MAIN TRAIL ONLY AND NO PLAYBACK FOR 
THIS SENSITIVE/SECRETIVE SPECIES

Thanks, 

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park in transition

[Joseph Wallace]

This week at the park has shown how even the doldrums of March can be
filled with motion...and preparation. Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, and
American Pipits have all stopped by in the past few days, and today I
watched three Red Fox Sparrows (the most I've ever seen at one time)
kicking up leaf litter in a tight group, presumably getting ready for their
own journey. At the same time, a flock of newly arrived Tree Swallows was
wheeling above Croton Bay; my first Eastern Phoebe of the season made an
appearance; and many resident birds are already on territory. It's a
fascinatingly changeable time in the park right now, matching the weather.

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[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

[Larry Trachtenberg]

The Le Conte’s Sparrow found by M. Adam 11/6 was refound this a.m. by K Lamb. 
(Assuming it’s same bird.)   Off the Center Path. Pipits and meadowlarks have 
been around. Savannah sparrow numbers are wicked high. 

There are only three paths you may walk at CPP landfill - the center path, the 
path on the east side (by phragmites), and the path around the circumference. 
Please do not walk on any side swales/side drainage areas or the landfill 
itself.  A lot of people have gone to great effort and NYS has spent 
considerable funds to create what is a great spot for birds. Please keep it 
that way. Thank you. 

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[nysbirds-l] Croton point birds

[Andrew Block]

As of noon the cattle egret is not around the landfill.  Hasn't been for 
atleast an hour.  Did have a flock of pipits and a Kestrel as well as savanna 
sparrows. 
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

[Larry Trachtenberg]

While I did not have a lot of time, the landfill was pretty active this morning 
reaffirming the meadow restoration. Highlights were a blue grosbeak, Nelson’s 
sparrow, and a dickcissel (although I dipped on the latter).  Good numbers of 
swamp and savannah sparrow; up to 6 marsh wrens seen; as well as 30-40 
bobolinks still staging in phrags on east side of landfill. My kestrel count 
was up to 7. Some other fall migrants around as well. Despite the rains, I 
encountered no shore birds either in ball field area or on landfill. 

Stay on the main paths. Thanks. 

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

[Larry Trachtenberg]

> The dickcissel show continues; seemingly at least three adult F (different 
> birds seen well often perched up sometimes carrying food) and at least a few 
> young birds. Also not less than 40 bobolinks flocking up, a Savannah sparrow 
> on landfill, and one unidentifiable (to me) flyover peep this a.m., which got 
> me to put on Nanci Griffith’s record Flyer, another great one to be missed. 
> 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Joe T]

 Are these redpolls still being seen ?
On Sunday, February 14, 2021, 06:26:38 PM EST, Dawn Hannay 
 wrote:  
 
 I was there today and the number of redpolls was down slightly (12-13), and I 
definitely did not see a Hoary. In other news, I was told that the brazen 
meadowlark was taken by a Red-tailed Hawk this morning. I know there were more 
than one, but didn’t see any others.Dawn

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There's one unconfirmed eBird report of a Hoary there today.  Not from me; 
I've never seen one there, and haven't gone this weekend (yet).
Karen FungNYC
On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 3:04 PM Trachlar  wrote:

I found a single hoary redpoll by itself at CPP on January 21. It was 
photographed by K. Lamb and two others and confirmed as such. This was before 
the influx of common redpolls.  I understand one perhaps two were seen very 
early in February I did not see those. 

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Approximately 2 weeks ago. I was there last Sunday, I had 32 common redpolls 
but no hoary.
Ari Weiss
On Sun, Feb 14, 2021, 2:40 PM Joshua Malbin  wrote:

When was the last day anyone picked out a Hoary?
On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 11:38 AM Carney, Martin  wrote:

Really wanted to see an Hoary Redpoll, which would be a life bird!  Still 
glorious!
On Sun, Feb 14, 2021, 10:03 AM Robert Lewis  wrote:

This amazing display has been going on since at least February 2, with minor 
variations.   Two Hoary Redpolls were documented February 4, but they are 
elusive recently.  The Meadowlark started becoming regular and easy to see a 
few days ago.  There has also been a very reliable Ipswitch Sparrow, sometimes 
joined by a second.

Bob Lewis




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We were there on Friday the 12th with the same great birdy array

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> birds I most wanted to see: Common Redpolls! They were all feeding in close 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Dawn Hannay]

I was there today and the number of redpolls was down slightly (12-13), and I 
definitely did not see a Hoary. 
In other news, I was told that the brazen meadowlark was taken by a Red-tailed 
Hawk this morning. I know there were more than one, but didn’t see any others.
Dawn

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> There's one unconfirmed eBird report of a Hoary there today.  Not from me; 
> I've never seen one there, and haven't gone this weekend (yet).
> 
> Karen Fung
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>> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 3:04 PM Trachlar  wrote:
>> I found a single hoary redpoll by itself at CPP on January 21. It was 
>> photographed by K. Lamb and two others and confirmed as such. This was 
>> before the influx of common redpolls.  I understand one perhaps two were 
>> seen very early in February I did not see those. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
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>>> 
>>> Approximately 2 weeks ago. 
>>> I was there last Sunday, I had 32 common redpolls but no hoary.
>>> 
>>> Ari Weiss
>>> 
 On Sun, Feb 14, 2021, 2:40 PM Joshua Malbin  wrote:
 When was the last day anyone picked out a Hoary?
 
> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 11:38 AM Carney, Martin  
> wrote:
> Really wanted to see an Hoary Redpoll, which would be a life bird!  Still 
> glorious!
> 
>>> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021, 10:03 AM Robert Lewis  wrote:
>>> This amazing display has been going on since at least February 2, with 
>>> minor variations.   Two Hoary Redpolls were documented February 4, but 
>>> they are elusive recently.  The Meadowlark started becoming regular and 
>>> easy to see a few days ago.  There has also been a very reliable 
>>> Ipswitch Sparrow, sometimes joined by a second.
>>> 
>>> Bob Lewis
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Sunday, February 14, 2021, 9:10:38 AM EST, Jennifer Wilson-Pines 
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>> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 8:33 AM Carney, Martin  
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>> > from the Maintenance building up the main path on the landfill, there 
>> > was a birding bonanza!  Gathered together were Snow Buntings, Horned 
>> > Larks, Savannah Sparrows, Song Sparrows, an American Tree Sparrow, a 
>> > Meadowlark, and the birds I most wanted to see: Common Redpolls! They 
>> > were all feeding in close proximity, and not afraid of the 7 or 8 of 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Robert Lewis]

Besides the two on Feb 4 mentioned below, I posted photos of one on Feb 11.

Bob Lewis






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 wrote: 





There's one unconfirmed eBird report of a Hoary there today.  Not from me; I've 
never seen one there, and haven't gone this weekend (yet).

Karen Fung
NYC

On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 3:04 PM Trachlar  wrote:
> I found a single hoary redpoll by itself at CPP on January 21. It was 
> photographed by K. Lamb and two others and confirmed as such. This was before 
> the influx of common redpolls.  I understand one perhaps two were seen very 
> early in February I did not see those. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 14, 2021, at 2:59 PM, Isaac Weiss  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Approximately 2 weeks ago. 
>> I was there last Sunday, I had 32 common redpolls but no hoary.
>> 
>> Ari Weiss
>> 
>> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021, 2:40 PM Joshua Malbin  wrote:
>>> When was the last day anyone picked out a Hoary?
>>> 
>>> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 11:38 AM Carney, Martin  
>>> wrote:
 Really wanted to see an Hoary Redpoll, which would be a life bird!  Still 
 glorious!
 
 On Sun, Feb 14, 2021, 10:03 AM Robert Lewis  wrote:
> This amazing display has been going on since at least February 2, with 
> minor variations.   Two Hoary Redpolls were documented February 4, but 
> they are elusive recently.  The Meadowlark started becoming regular and 
> easy to see a few days ago.  There has also been a very reliable Ipswitch 
> Sparrow, sometimes joined by a second.
> 
> Bob Lewis
> 
> 
> 
> On Sunday, February 14, 2021, 9:10:38 AM EST, Jennifer Wilson-Pines 
>  wrote: 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> We were there on Friday the 12th with the same great birdy array
> 
> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 8:33 AM Carney, Martin  
> wrote:
>> Sorry for the late post, but yesterday (Feb. 13th), about 70 yards from 
>> the Maintenance building up the main path on the landfill, there was a 
>> birding bonanza!  Gathered together were Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, 
>> Savannah Sparrows, Song Sparrows, an American Tree Sparrow, a 
>> Meadowlark, and the birds I most wanted to see: Common Redpolls! They 
>> were all feeding in close proximity, and not afraid of the 7 or 8 of us 
>> birders/photographers enjoying the view.  This was about 2 pm.  Quite a 
>> thrill!  Happy Birding!
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Karen Fung]

There's one unconfirmed eBird report of a Hoary there today.  Not from me;
I've never seen one there, and haven't gone this weekend (yet).

Karen Fung
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On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 3:04 PM Trachlar  wrote:

> I found a single hoary redpoll by itself at CPP on January 21. It was
> photographed by K. Lamb and two others and confirmed as such. This was
> before the influx of common redpolls.  I understand one perhaps two were
> seen very early in February I did not see those.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 14, 2021, at 2:59 PM, Isaac Weiss  wrote:
>
> 
> Approximately 2 weeks ago.
> I was there last Sunday, I had 32 common redpolls but no hoary.
>
> Ari Weiss
>
> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021, 2:40 PM Joshua Malbin 
> wrote:
>
>> When was the last day anyone picked out a Hoary?
>>
>> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 11:38 AM Carney, Martin 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Really wanted to see an Hoary Redpoll, which would be a life bird!
>>> Still glorious!
>>>
>>> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021, 10:03 AM Robert Lewis  wrote:
>>>
 This amazing display has been going on since at least February 2, with
 minor variations.   Two Hoary Redpolls were documented February 4, but they
 are elusive recently.  The Meadowlark started becoming regular and easy to
 see a few days ago.  There has also been a very reliable Ipswitch Sparrow,
 sometimes joined by a second.

 Bob Lewis
>>>
>>>


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 We were there on Friday the 12th with the same great birdy array

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 wrote:
 > Sorry for the late post, but yesterday (Feb. 13th), about 70 yards
 from the Maintenance building up the main path on the landfill, there was a
 birding bonanza!  Gathered together were Snow Buntings, Horned Larks,
 Savannah Sparrows, Song Sparrows, an American Tree Sparrow, a Meadowlark,
 and the birds I most wanted to see: Common Redpolls! They were all feeding
 in close proximity, and not afraid of the 7 or 8 of us
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

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I found a single hoary redpoll by itself at CPP on January 21. It was 
photographed by K. Lamb and two others and confirmed as such. This was before 
the influx of common redpolls.  I understand one perhaps two were seen very 
early in February I did not see those. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 14, 2021, at 2:59 PM, Isaac Weiss  wrote:
> 
> 
> Approximately 2 weeks ago. 
> I was there last Sunday, I had 32 common redpolls but no hoary.
> 
> Ari Weiss
> 
>> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021, 2:40 PM Joshua Malbin  wrote:
>> When was the last day anyone picked out a Hoary?
>> 
>>> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 11:38 AM Carney, Martin  
>>> wrote:
>>> Really wanted to see an Hoary Redpoll, which would be a life bird!  Still 
>>> glorious!
>>> 
> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021, 10:03 AM Robert Lewis  wrote:
> This amazing display has been going on since at least February 2, with 
> minor variations.   Two Hoary Redpolls were documented February 4, but 
> they are elusive recently.  The Meadowlark started becoming regular and 
> easy to see a few days ago.  There has also been a very reliable Ipswitch 
> Sparrow, sometimes joined by a second.
> 
> Bob Lewis
 
 
 
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 > the Maintenance building up the main path on the landfill, there was a 
 > birding bonanza!  Gathered together were Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, 
 > Savannah Sparrows, Song Sparrows, an American Tree Sparrow, a 
 > Meadowlark, and the birds I most wanted to see: Common Redpolls! They 
 > were all feeding in close proximity, and not afraid of the 7 or 8 of us 
 > birders/photographers enjoying the view.  This was about 2 pm.  Quite a 
 > thrill!  Happy Birding!
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Isaac Weiss]

Approximately 2 weeks ago.
I was there last Sunday, I had 32 common redpolls but no hoary.

Ari Weiss

On Sun, Feb 14, 2021, 2:40 PM Joshua Malbin  wrote:

> When was the last day anyone picked out a Hoary?
>
> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 11:38 AM Carney, Martin 
> wrote:
>
>> Really wanted to see an Hoary Redpoll, which would be a life bird!  Still
>> glorious!
>>
>> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021, 10:03 AM Robert Lewis  wrote:
>>
>>> This amazing display has been going on since at least February 2, with
>>> minor variations.   Two Hoary Redpolls were documented February 4, but they
>>> are elusive recently.  The Meadowlark started becoming regular and easy to
>>> see a few days ago.  There has also been a very reliable Ipswitch Sparrow,
>>> sometimes joined by a second.
>>>
>>> Bob Lewis
>>
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sunday, February 14, 2021, 9:10:38 AM EST, Jennifer Wilson-Pines <
>>> jwpi...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> We were there on Friday the 12th with the same great birdy array
>>>
>>> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 8:33 AM Carney, Martin 
>>> wrote:
>>> > Sorry for the late post, but yesterday (Feb. 13th), about 70 yards
>>> from the Maintenance building up the main path on the landfill, there was a
>>> birding bonanza!  Gathered together were Snow Buntings, Horned Larks,
>>> Savannah Sparrows, Song Sparrows, an American Tree Sparrow, a Meadowlark,
>>> and the birds I most wanted to see: Common Redpolls! They were all feeding
>>> in close proximity, and not afraid of the 7 or 8 of us
>>> birders/photographers enjoying the view.  This was about 2 pm.  Quite a
>>> thrill!  Happy Birding!
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Andrew Block]

I had it last weekend.  At the time I thought it was a pale Common since I 
didn't know the one there was a exilipes ssp.  I was thinking hornemanni ssp. 
since that it was I've seen here in the northeast.
Andrew
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On Sunday, February 14, 2021, 02:40:48 PM EST, Joshua Malbin 
 wrote:  
 
 When was the last day anyone picked out a Hoary?
On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 11:38 AM Carney, Martin  wrote:

Really wanted to see an Hoary Redpoll, which would be a life bird!  Still 
glorious!
On Sun, Feb 14, 2021, 10:03 AM Robert Lewis  wrote:

This amazing display has been going on since at least February 2, with minor 
variations.   Two Hoary Redpolls were documented February 4, but they are 
elusive recently.  The Meadowlark started becoming regular and easy to see a 
few days ago.  There has also been a very reliable Ipswitch Sparrow, sometimes 
joined by a second.

Bob Lewis




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 wrote: 





We were there on Friday the 12th with the same great birdy array

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> Sorry for the late post, but yesterday (Feb. 13th), about 70 yards from the 
> Maintenance building up the main path on the landfill, there was a birding 
> bonanza!  Gathered together were Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, Savannah 
> Sparrows, Song Sparrows, an American Tree Sparrow, a Meadowlark, and the 
> birds I most wanted to see: Common Redpolls! They were all feeding in close 
> proximity, and not afraid of the 7 or 8 of us birders/photographers enjoying 
> the view.  This was about 2 pm.  Quite a thrill!  Happy Birding!
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Joshua Malbin]

When was the last day anyone picked out a Hoary?

On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 11:38 AM Carney, Martin 
wrote:

> Really wanted to see an Hoary Redpoll, which would be a life bird!  Still
> glorious!
>
> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021, 10:03 AM Robert Lewis  wrote:
>
>> This amazing display has been going on since at least February 2, with
>> minor variations.   Two Hoary Redpolls were documented February 4, but they
>> are elusive recently.  The Meadowlark started becoming regular and easy to
>> see a few days ago.  There has also been a very reliable Ipswitch Sparrow,
>> sometimes joined by a second.
>>
>> Bob Lewis
>
>
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, February 14, 2021, 9:10:38 AM EST, Jennifer Wilson-Pines <
>> jwpi...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> We were there on Friday the 12th with the same great birdy array
>>
>> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 8:33 AM Carney, Martin 
>> wrote:
>> > Sorry for the late post, but yesterday (Feb. 13th), about 70 yards from
>> the Maintenance building up the main path on the landfill, there was a
>> birding bonanza!  Gathered together were Snow Buntings, Horned Larks,
>> Savannah Sparrows, Song Sparrows, an American Tree Sparrow, a Meadowlark,
>> and the birds I most wanted to see: Common Redpolls! They were all feeding
>> in close proximity, and not afraid of the 7 or 8 of us
>> birders/photographers enjoying the view.  This was about 2 pm.  Quite a
>> thrill!  Happy Birding!
>> >
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RE: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Petrov, Ivan Georgiev]

Hello!

This discussion made me look at one of my old pictures, taken in Urbana, 
Illinois, which I considered to be a common redpoll.
Is there a chance that it is Hoary?

https://ivanp.smugmug.com/Birds/Opening-Gallery/i-3gxg2TP/A

Thank you in advance for your advice.

Ivan
617 717 4731

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Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2021 11:38 AM
To: Robert Lewis 
Cc: Jennifer Wilson-Pines ; NYSbirds-L@Cornell.edu
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

Really wanted to see an Hoary Redpoll, which would be a life bird!  Still 
glorious!

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mailto:rfer...@yahoo.com>> wrote:
This amazing display has been going on since at least February 2, with minor 
variations.   Two Hoary Redpolls were documented February 4, but they are 
elusive recently.  The Meadowlark started becoming regular and easy to see a 
few days ago.  There has also been a very reliable Ipswitch Sparrow, sometimes 
joined by a second.

Bob Lewis


On Sunday, February 14, 2021, 9:10:38 AM EST, Jennifer Wilson-Pines 
mailto:jwpi...@gmail.com>> wrote:





We were there on Friday the 12th with the same great birdy array

On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 8:33 AM Carney, Martin 
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> Sorry for the late post, but yesterday (Feb. 13th), about 70 yards from the 
> Maintenance building up the main path on the landfill, there was a birding 
> bonanza!  Gathered together were Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, Savannah 
> Sparrows, Song Sparrows, an American Tree Sparrow, a Meadowlark, and the 
> birds I most wanted to see: Common Redpolls! They were all feeding in close 
> proximity, and not afraid of the 7 or 8 of us birders/photographers enjoying 
> the view.  This was about 2 pm.  Quite a thrill!  Happy Birding!
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Carney, Martin]

Really wanted to see an Hoary Redpoll, which would be a life bird!  Still
glorious!

On Sun, Feb 14, 2021, 10:03 AM Robert Lewis  wrote:

> This amazing display has been going on since at least February 2, with
> minor variations.   Two Hoary Redpolls were documented February 4, but they
> are elusive recently.  The Meadowlark started becoming regular and easy to
> see a few days ago.  There has also been a very reliable Ipswitch Sparrow,
> sometimes joined by a second.
>
> Bob Lewis
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> On Sunday, February 14, 2021, 9:10:38 AM EST, Jennifer Wilson-Pines <
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> We were there on Friday the 12th with the same great birdy array
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> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 8:33 AM Carney, Martin 
> wrote:
> > Sorry for the late post, but yesterday (Feb. 13th), about 70 yards from
> the Maintenance building up the main path on the landfill, there was a
> birding bonanza!  Gathered together were Snow Buntings, Horned Larks,
> Savannah Sparrows, Song Sparrows, an American Tree Sparrow, a Meadowlark,
> and the birds I most wanted to see: Common Redpolls! They were all feeding
> in close proximity, and not afraid of the 7 or 8 of us
> birders/photographers enjoying the view.  This was about 2 pm.  Quite a
> thrill!  Happy Birding!
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Robert Lewis]

This amazing display has been going on since at least February 2, with minor 
variations.   Two Hoary Redpolls were documented February 4, but they are 
elusive recently.  The Meadowlark started becoming regular and easy to see a 
few days ago.  There has also been a very reliable Ipswitch Sparrow, sometimes 
joined by a second.

Bob Lewis


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We were there on Friday the 12th with the same great birdy array

On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 8:33 AM Carney, Martin  wrote:
> Sorry for the late post, but yesterday (Feb. 13th), about 70 yards from the 
> Maintenance building up the main path on the landfill, there was a birding 
> bonanza!  Gathered together were Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, Savannah 
> Sparrows, Song Sparrows, an American Tree Sparrow, a Meadowlark, and the 
> birds I most wanted to see: Common Redpolls! They were all feeding in close 
> proximity, and not afraid of the 7 or 8 of us birders/photographers enjoying 
> the view.  This was about 2 pm.  Quite a thrill!  Happy Birding!
> 
> Martin Carney
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Jennifer Wilson-Pines]

Forgot to mention, Nature Center and RV parking lot both have feeders that
attract a nice crowd. Keep an eye peeled for eagles too

On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 9:06 AM Trachlar  wrote:

> If I may add as you drive into the park on the slope on right side of road
> there has been in addition to many white throated and song sparrows a
> beautiful red fox sparrow including this am. While in the area less than a
> mile away there is a large vulture roost both black and turkey in downtown
> Croton (corner of Grand and Old Post road). Often over 100 birds and stop
> in for a coffee, latte or espresso or treat etc at The Black Cow Coffee
> company on Old post road
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> Sorry for the late post, but yesterday (Feb. 13th), about 70 yards from
> the Maintenance building up the main path on the landfill, there was a
> birding bonanza!  Gathered together were Snow Buntings, Horned Larks,
> Savannah Sparrows, Song Sparrows, an American Tree Sparrow, a Meadowlark,
> and the birds I most wanted to see: Common Redpolls! They were all feeding
> in close proximity, and not afraid of the 7 or 8 of us
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> thrill!  Happy Birding!
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Jennifer Wilson-Pines]

We were there on Friday the 12th with the same great birdy array

On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 8:33 AM Carney, Martin 
wrote:

> Sorry for the late post, but yesterday (Feb. 13th), about 70 yards from
> the Maintenance building up the main path on the landfill, there was a
> birding bonanza!  Gathered together were Snow Buntings, Horned Larks,
> Savannah Sparrows, Song Sparrows, an American Tree Sparrow, a Meadowlark,
> and the birds I most wanted to see: Common Redpolls! They were all feeding
> in close proximity, and not afraid of the 7 or 8 of us
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> thrill!  Happy Birding!
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

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If I may add as you drive into the park on the slope on right side of road 
there has been in addition to many white throated and song sparrows a beautiful 
red fox sparrow including this am. While in the area less than a mile away 
there is a large vulture roost both black and turkey in downtown Croton (corner 
of Grand and Old Post road). Often over 100 birds and stop in for a coffee, 
latte or espresso or treat etc at The Black Cow Coffee company on Old post road 

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> On Feb 14, 2021, at 8:33 AM, Carney, Martin  wrote:
> 
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> Sorry for the late post, but yesterday (Feb. 13th), about 70 yards from the 
> Maintenance building up the main path on the landfill, there was a birding 
> bonanza!  Gathered together were Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, Savannah 
> Sparrows, Song Sparrows, an American Tree Sparrow, a Meadowlark, and the 
> birds I most wanted to see: Common Redpolls! They were all feeding in close 
> proximity, and not afraid of the 7 or 8 of us birders/photographers enjoying 
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Carney, Martin]

Sorry for the late post, but yesterday (Feb. 13th), about 70 yards from the
Maintenance building up the main path on the landfill, there was a birding
bonanza!  Gathered together were Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, Savannah
Sparrows, Song Sparrows, an American Tree Sparrow, a Meadowlark, and the
birds I most wanted to see: Common Redpolls! They were all feeding in close
proximity, and not afraid of the 7 or 8 of us birders/photographers
enjoying the view.  This was about 2 pm.  Quite a thrill!  Happy Birding!

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Trachlar]

The birding at CPP the last several days has been excellent. There has been a 
very cooperative flock of common redpolls that has reached 25 or so birds 
moving a relatively short distance between a tree near maintenance yard to the 
landfill center path, on polls, I have even seen photos of redpolls landing on 
a scope.  
Also present are (at least) two Eastern Meadowlark and sporadic flocks of snow 
buntings and horned larks. Strong numbers of both Savannah and American Tree 
sparrows are also present. A few rough legged hawks and N. Harriers have been 
seen (briefly) joining resident red tails as well as cooper’s, red shoulder, 
several eagles and occasional falcon. 

If you come please stay on center and east side landfill paths and OFF of any 
side paths.  Stated otherwise read the signs.  

L. Trachtenberg 
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point YB Cuckoo and Blackpoll

[Dawn Hannay]

Highlights near the croton point landfill today included a Yellow-billed 
Cuckoo, flushed from  the path below the landfill on the southeast side. It 
flew into the vines nearby and was vocalizing. I got some good photos. Also 
seen was a late Blackpoll Warbler foraging low in mugwort and grasses on the 
south slope of the landfill. Horned Larks, American Tree Sparrows and a large 
(33 low estimate) flock of pipits. We did not see any Snow Buntings or Longspur.
Happy Birding,
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Trachlar]

Perfect day on the landfill. Chilly but not cold or windy; damp and misty (but 
not rainy so tolerable level of fogginess on bins); everything camouflaged in 
various shades of brown, tan, yellow and green and some good birds. While 
yesterday’s two cattle egrets were one day wonders; center path held 2 horned 
lark, 8 snow buntings, 3 meadowlarks flew several times just west of main path, 
single merlin (on ground), single N. Harrier, 50 or so pipits, no unusual 
sparrows but several savannah, chipping and a few swamp, and the real surprise 
in bushes near east side path a Yellow billed cuckoo. If you bird the landfill 
please stay on two main paths. The restoration project thanks you. 

Stay safe out there 

L. Trachtenberg 
Ossining 

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Trachlar]

> Two cattle egrets were found this a.m. by C. Roberto and were still being 
> seen into the afternoon. Also on landfill reports of snow buntings today; 
> meadowlarks and horned larks have been seen recently as have quite large 
> numbers of American pipits. Nice mix of hawks and falcons are regulars but 
> nothing particularly unusual but perhaps we’ll be transitioning into 
> something good as Winter descends. 
> 
> L. Trachtenberg
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[nysbirds-l] Croton point Park

[Larry Trachtenberg]

A lapland longspur has been seen and heard this am. (the third straight day) 
from the center road of landfill. STAY ON two main roads only — center and east 
side of landfill. There has been a major effort by a lot of folks on the 
restoration of this important and unique southern NY tier grassland for 
breeding and migrating birds. Try not to mess it up for that slightly better 
view or photo. The pipit flock seems to be growing 40 birds perhaps more; 
landfill also inundated w Palm Warblers this am. A few bobolinks still around. 
Savannah's too and hopefully Yom Kippur as it usually does brings some more 
sparrow species to the landfill.  Good raptors too 10+ kestrel, coopers, N.  
Harrier, Bald Eagle, many osprey.  

Best

L. Trachtenberg
Ossining. 

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RE:[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Larry Trachtenberg]

Sorry for second post - but one other thing.  The landfill grassland has 
undergone a major restoration project; so if you do visit CPP and want to walk 
the landfill stay on the two main "roads" only; the one over the center of the 
landfill and the one on the east (Phragmites) side of the landfill.  Signs to 
that effect are prominent.  (This includes photographers.)   Thank you.


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Kestrels have returned to the posts on the landfill at Croton Point (I saw 
three this a.m.) - seems early, since as far as I know they do not breed in 
Westchester County.  Also the Purple Martin colony has done pretty well; many 
adults and young birds scouring the landfill this am.  It does appear 
grasshopper sparrow has bred and likely bobolink.  No rarities yet this summer 
in the park, although Caspian Tern (2) was seen at the train station yesterday 
for several hours until tide turned; a short tome visit from a yellow crowned 
night heron earlier this summer is pretty un-common on this side of the County. 
 Caspian is marked rare on e-bird but they are a regular visitor often both 
spring and fall migration.  We are mid-July so not sure what this visit was.

On a lepidopterist note, I "helped" out (using that word generously) on the 
Northern Westchester Butterfly County yesterday and in the Teatown area we had 
23 species (list below), although a few more skipper photos are being 
circulated for ID.  Skippers, seriously, ... if you thought fall warblers are 
tough to ID.

Good socially distanced birding,

L. Trachtenberg
Ossining

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Black Swallowtail
Spicebush Swallowtail
Cabbage White
Clouded Sulphur
Gray Hairstreak
Eastern Tailed Blue
Great Spangled Fritillary
Pearl Crescent
Red Admiral
Red-spotted Purple
Monarch
Appalachian Brown
Little Wood Satyr

SKIPPERS
Silver Spotted
Wild Indigo Duskywing
Northern Broken Dash
Black dash
Little Glassywing
Dun
Delaware
Mulberry wing
Broadwing


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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Larry Trachtenberg]

Kestrels have returned to the posts on the landfill at Croton Point (I saw 
three this a.m.) - seems early, since as far as I know they do not breed in 
Westchester County.  Also the Purple Martin colony has done pretty well; many 
adults and young birds scouring the landfill this am.  It does appear 
grasshopper sparrow has bred and likely bobolink.  No rarities yet this summer 
in the park, although Caspian Tern (2) was seen at the train station yesterday 
for several hours until tide turned; a short tome visit from a yellow crowned 
night heron earlier this summer is pretty un-common on this side of the County. 
 Caspian is marked rare on e-bird but they are a regular visitor often both 
spring and fall migration.  We are mid-July so not sure what this visit was.

On a lepidopterist note, I "helped" out (using that word generously) on the 
Northern Westchester Butterfly County yesterday and in the Teatown area we had 
23 species (list below), although a few more skipper photos are being 
circulated for ID.  Skippers, seriously, ... if you thought fall warblers are 
tough to ID.

Good socially distanced birding,

L. Trachtenberg
Ossining

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Black Swallowtail
Spicebush Swallowtail
Cabbage White
Clouded Sulphur
Gray Hairstreak
Eastern Tailed Blue
Great Spangled Fritillary
Pearl Crescent
Red Admiral
Red-spotted Purple
Monarch
Appalachian Brown
Little Wood Satyr

SKIPPERS
Silver Spotted
Wild Indigo Duskywing
Northern Broken Dash
Black dash
Little Glassywing
Dun
Delaware
Mulberry wing
Broadwing


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[nysbirds-l] Croton point park - late migration today

[Larry Trachtenberg]

Because of early morning fog, a heads up on the radar from C. Roberto, and the 
delay in migration I’ve been hearing about, I headed to the CPP nature center 
early this morning.  It‘s just off the river with a good mix of trees including 
many oaks and in the past fog has yielded some nice drop-ins.  Joined by K Lamb 
we were treated (distanced) to 14 species of wood warblers (many migrants) 
including multiples of Bay Breasted, Canada, Magnolia, Blackpoll, Chestnut 
sided, BTGW, and Black and white. Also a Blackburnian and a BTBW.  Also a good 
mix of other species. 

There are also bobolinks on the main and secondary landfills (less it seems 
than when they first arrived earlier this month because injudicious and 
indiscriminate mowing practices), and grasshopper sparrow has been seen and 
heard. Finally, I was lucky enough a few days ago to have the first reported 
sighting at CPP of yellow crowned night heron in 20+ years (and the first 
recorded on ebird from the park).  

L. Trachtenberg 
Ossining, NY 

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Larry Trachtenberg]

Good again this morning between 9-1015 on landfill:  one red shoulder(adult) 
soaring w one Red tailed, and one sharpie (also seen a second sharpie and a 
coop); 3 meadowlarks, 3 snow buntings, 7 pipit. Some native grasses remain but 
most of landfill mowed plowed and re-seeded in cooperative project among NYS, 
the County, and some dedicated local birders-planters(?) to replace invasives 
with natives. Stay on the gravel paths really no walking on the dirt anywhere — 
yes photographers you.  And dog owners on leash (the dogs anyway); please. 
Sparrows in short supply w lack of cover. No harriers or kestrels, the former 
may be affected by lack of cover for mice/voles but I’m not sure.  A brief walk 
along edge of model airplane field yielded two savannah and one field sparrow 
among white throats and song sparrows.

L. Trachtenberg
Ossining

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At the same location I had 1 snow bunting in addition to the below yesterday.



Please excuse my brevity.  Sent from my iPhone

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A quick late-afternoon walk across the grassland revealed at least seven 
Eastern Meadowlarks; a tight-knit group of five Horned Larks foraging on the 
newly turned earth (one step in a major restoration project to eradicate 
invasives and re-plant native grasses); and a restless flock of perhaps 20 
American Pipits. Winter is most definitely coming. --Joe Wallace
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[Jonathan Perez]

At the same location I had 1 snow bunting in addition to the below yesterday.



Please excuse my brevity.  Sent from my iPhone

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> 
> A quick late-afternoon walk across the grassland revealed at least seven 
> Eastern Meadowlarks; a tight-knit group of five Horned Larks foraging on the 
> newly turned earth (one step in a major restoration project to eradicate 
> invasives and re-plant native grasses); and a restless flock of perhaps 20 
> American Pipits. Winter is most definitely coming. --Joe Wallace
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Joseph Wallace]

A quick late-afternoon walk across the grassland revealed at least seven
Eastern Meadowlarks; a tight-knit group of five Horned Larks foraging on
the newly turned earth (one step in a major restoration project to
eradicate invasives and re-plant native grasses); and a restless flock of
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park sightings, Westchester County

[Anne Swaim]

Some notable birds were seen on Saw Mill River Audubon's regular 4th Monday
bird walk at Croton Point Park this morning.

*Seen on the grassland landfill were*
Wilson Snipe (2)
American Pipit (40+)
Horned Lark (2)
Vesper Sparrow (12+)


*eBird summary here of this morning's Saw Mill River Audubon field trip:*
*https://ebird.org/checklist/S60996136
*

Also noted: last evening just at dusk, three Eastern Meadowlarks were seen
atop the landfill.

*Additional Notes on Croton Point Grassland Restoration *
Much of the landfill has now been disked with turned up soil, as part of
the two-year restoration project, and it will be interesting to see how the
usual migrant and overwintering birds respond to these altered conditions.
There are refugia of standing native grasses on both the west and east
sides of the landfill that will remain undisturbed during the restoration
project.

All bird views above were from the main paths.

A reminder, please, for visiting birders/photographers not to walk on any
of the side gravel berms or across the landfill itself, as is posted on
park signs.

Anne Swaim
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park this morning

[Larry Trachtenberg]

There are several people who have been instrumental in aiding in the 
restoration of the Croton Point Park landfill, working with the County and the 
meadow landscaper, etc. They have put in countless hours over the last few 
years of volunteer time (I am not one of them). I won’t shout them out by name 
since I don’t know if they want to be named but anyone who has or will bird at 
Croton Point thanks you. Hopefully when the project is completed the CPP 
grassland, a unique birding spot in Westchester, will be even better.

L. Trachtenberg
Ossining

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In case helpful to pass along, this week's planned mowing of the Croton Point 
Park capped landfill grasslands is part of a two-year restoration plan designed 
by Larry Weaner Landscape Associates. (Vegetation has not been removed from the 
site.)

Quick overview of project (from local media story last spring before project 
start)
https://patch.com/new-york/ossining/croton-point-grasslands-restoration-project-timeline-talk
 
[patch.com]

Further details from Westchester County Soil & Water Conservation District's 
2019 Work Plan
Croton Point Park Grassland Restoration Project: The restoration of nearly 100 
acres of grassland covering the former Croton Landfill at Croton Point Park in 
Croton-on-Hudson was designed in late 2018. Construction will begin in 2019.The 
grassland, or meadow, is currently characterized as a mosaic of plant 
populations and communities with most dominated by ecologically undesirable 
vegetation, such as non-native cool season grasses and invasive and non-native 
mugwort. The goal is to transform the meadow into an ecologically diverse 
community of plants, which will encourage overall biological diversity, 
especially of beneficial insects and birds.The restoration of each patch of 
vegetation will have to be handled differently in order to achieve the best 
overall results. For example, some patches will need to be frequently mowed on 
a temporary basis while others will need to be treated with herbicide to 
eradicate dominant plants. Most patches will need to be re-seeded with mixes of 
desirable grasses and forbs. The grassland is viewed by naturalists as 
critically important to many species of birds using the Atlantic Flyway, the 
migratory route for birds traveling up and down the East Coast. Many other 
birds, including the bald eagle, also use Croton Point Park, the largest 
peninsula in the Hudson River. The project is funded by a $500,000 state grant 
to the District,which will be used for construction. The District is using 
additional state funding and other revenue to finance project planning, design 
and construction management.A Planning Department staff person will manage the 
project on behalf of the District and Westchester County

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org 
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On Fri, Aug 30, 2019 at 11:18 AM Robert Lewis 
mailto:rfer...@yahoo.com>> wrote:
Very few birds around this lovely morning.  There was a cooperative adult 
Red-tail, apparently a new individual, very worn looking.  Four Osprey, two 
Bald Eagles, one Raven.  Very very few land birds.

The big news is that in the last few days most of the cap has been clearcut.  I 
didn't walk it all but I would guess at least 80% is clearcut.  Only small 
swaths between some of the gravel paths remain.  The area that the Western 
Kingbird had frequented is stubble about two inches high, if that.  All of that 
vegetation has been cut and removed.

What will be the impact on the rodent population?

Bob Lewis
Sleepy Hollow NY






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[Anne Swaim]

In case helpful to pass along, this week's planned mowing of the Croton
Point Park capped landfill grasslands is part of a two-year restoration
plan designed by Larry Weaner Landscape Associates. (Vegetation has not
been removed from the site.)

*Quick overview of project* (from local media story last spring before
project start)
https://patch.com/new-york/ossining/croton-point-grasslands-restoration-project-timeline-talk

*Further details from Westchester County Soil & Water Conservation
District's 2019 Work Plan*
*Croton Point Park Grassland Restoration Project: The restoration of nearly
100 acres of grassland covering the former Croton Landfill at Croton Point
Park in Croton-on-Hudson was designed in late 2018. Construction will begin
in 2019.The grassland, or meadow, is currently characterized as a mosaic of
plant populations and communities with most dominated by ecologically
undesirable vegetation, such as non-native cool season grasses and invasive
and non-native mugwort. The goal is to transform the meadow into an
ecologically diverse community of plants, which will encourage overall
biological diversity, especially of beneficial insects and birds.The
restoration of each patch of vegetation will have to be handled differently
in order to achieve the best overall results. For example, some patches
will need to be frequently mowed on a temporary basis while others will
need to be treated with herbicide to eradicate dominant plants. Most
patches will need to be re-seeded with mixes of desirable grasses and
forbs. The grassland is viewed by naturalists as critically important to
many species of birds using the Atlantic Flyway, the migratory route for
birds traveling up and down the East Coast. Many other birds, including the
bald eagle, also use Croton Point Park, the largest peninsula in the Hudson
River. The project is funded by a $500,000 state grant to the
District,which will be used for construction. The District is using
additional state funding and other revenue to finance project planning,
design and construction management.A Planning Department staff person will
manage the project on behalf of the District and Westchester County*

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org


On Fri, Aug 30, 2019 at 11:18 AM Robert Lewis  wrote:

> Very few birds around this lovely morning.  There was a cooperative adult
> Red-tail, apparently a new individual, very worn looking.  Four Osprey, two
> Bald Eagles, one Raven.  Very very few land birds.
>
> The big news is that in the last few days most of the cap has been
> clearcut.  I didn't walk it all but I would guess at least 80% is
> clearcut.  Only small swaths between some of the gravel paths remain.  The
> area that the Western Kingbird had frequented is stubble about two inches
> high, if that.  All of that vegetation has been cut and removed.
>
> What will be the impact on the rodent population?
>
> Bob Lewis
> Sleepy Hollow NY
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: Re:[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park Western Kingbird and Upland Sandpiper

[Robert Lewis]

 The last time the bird was seen yesterday was roughly 5:30.  Six or seven 
birders saw it on one of the secondary paths on the north side, around 
41.186110, -73.891340.
Bob Lewis 
Sleepy Hollow NY

On Sunday, August 18, 2019, 8:09:53 PM EDT, Adrian Burke 
 wrote:  
 
 Correction: Western Kingbird was at northeast side of landfill, not northwest. 
Was no longer present there around 5pm when I and others checked again but 
apparently was also missing there at that time yesterday, so may still be 
around. (Meant to update from field but phone died.)
Good luck to anyone who may be trying tomorrow or beyond.
Adrian BurkeManhattan, NYC
On Sun, Aug 18, 2019, 4:19 PM Adrian Burke  wrote:

Western Kingbird was present (may very well still be) when I and others were 
last looking (maybe 2:45?) at northwest end of landfill west of ballfields. It 
repeatedly returned to bare snags on north side of the road there. 
At the landfill, a skittish Upland Sandpiper continues, occasionally flying 
around giving good looks and listens to flight calls, but hard to see on the 
ground. It's been ranging over most of the area of the landfill, seemingly not 
faithful to any particular spot. Generally the western/southern part of the 
landfill.
Good birding,
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Re:[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park Western Kingbird and Upland Sandpiper

[Adrian Burke]

Correction: Western Kingbird was at northeast side of landfill, not
northwest. Was no longer present there around 5pm when I and others checked
again but apparently was also missing there at that time yesterday, so may
still be around. (Meant to update from field but phone died.)

Good luck to anyone who may be trying tomorrow or beyond.

Adrian Burke
Manhattan, NYC

On Sun, Aug 18, 2019, 4:19 PM Adrian Burke  wrote:

> Western Kingbird was present (may very well still be) when I and others
> were last looking (maybe 2:45?) at northwest end of landfill west of
> ballfields. It repeatedly returned to bare snags on north side of the road
> there.
>
> At the landfill, a skittish Upland Sandpiper continues, occasionally
> flying around giving good looks and listens to flight calls, but hard to
> see on the ground. It's been ranging over most of the area of the landfill,
> seemingly not faithful to any particular spot. Generally the
> western/southern part of the landfill.
>
> Good birding,
>
> Adrian Burke
> Manhattan, NYC
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park Western Kingbird and Upland Sandpiper

[Adrian Burke]

Western Kingbird was present (may very well still be) when I and others
were last looking (maybe 2:45?) at northwest end of landfill west of
ballfields. It repeatedly returned to bare snags on north side of the road
there.

At the landfill, a skittish Upland Sandpiper continues, occasionally flying
around giving good looks and listens to flight calls, but hard to see on
the ground. It's been ranging over most of the area of the landfill,
seemingly not faithful to any particular spot. Generally the
western/southern part of the landfill.

Good birding,

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park (Westchester County) Western Kingbird still present

[Max Epstein]

Still present in dead snags directly above fire hydrant described above
when I left about 4:25pm.

On Sat, Aug 17, 2019 at 2:56 PM Gail Benson  wrote:

> The Western Kingbird is on dead snags on the north side of the road before
> the entrance kiosk. You can park in a ballfield parking lot to avoid a fee
> and walk along the road/edge of the landfill.  It flies off and returns.
> There is a fire hydrant and two green posts on the road side marking the
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park (Westchester County) Western Kingbird still present

[Gail Benson]

The Western Kingbird is on dead snags on the north side of the road before
the entrance kiosk. You can park in a ballfield parking lot to avoid a fee
and walk along the road/edge of the landfill.  It flies off and returns.
There is a fire hydrant and two green posts on the road side marking the
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

[Larry Trachtenberg]

I assume most places had some movement last night. In 45 minutes at the Nature 
Center this a.m. (630-715) Kyle Bardwell and I must have had a dozen warbler 
species including male bay breasted, blackburnian and cape may.  Ball field 
puddle still had five shorebird species and purple martin house occupancy is 
increasing before Memorial Day price increase. Work intervened before other 
areas of the park including the land fill could be checked.  

And Spring came too!

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

[Dave Medd]

Bonaparte Gull next to train station
Purple Martin on gourd 

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[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

[Larry Trachtenberg]

First orchard oriole of season singing away.  CPP is a breeding spot for this 
beautiful songbird. 

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Sightings & Landfill Grassland Project Begun

[Anne Swaim]

Surprisingly still relatively quiet today: only warbler was ongoing Pine
Warbler singing/seen in pines between RV Campground and Croton Bay. Big
influx of House Wrens this morning singing in every corner and uptick of
singing Blue-Gray Gnatcatchers and Eastern Towhee.  Small kettle (11)
Broad-winged Hawks seen mid-day.  Two American Kestrels seen hunting the
native grass areas of the landfill. (A Northern Harrier, a grey ghost, was
seen by other birders yesterday on the grassland.)

Two male Purple Martins arrived today, singing and entering gourds on
nesting structure by park entrance booth. (Third year for this project;
here's hoping for another successful nesting year.)

Of note: a 2nd martin nesting structure was added this spring, at Rockwood
Hall State Park, ~4.5 mi S, in hopes of establishing a 2nd Westchester
County Purple Martin colony.

Also as a heads up to regional birders: the Croton Point Park landfill
grassland restoration project has now begun with most of the landfill
grassland mown this spring with exception of flagged areas of native
grasses. The main path was closed temporarily today while targeted spraying
for smooth bromegrass was done. This is the start of a two-year project.
Saw Mill River Audubon is encouraging signage on site -- to be added soon
-- to explain the project. More info below, if of interest.

Brief project overview: Using state funding to its Soil and Water
Conservation District, the County of Westchester is restoring grassland
atop the former landfill at Croton Point Park. Larry Weaner Landscape
Associates has designed this project and will be overseeing its
implementation. The project is intended to curb less desirable, invasive
plants in favor of more ecologically friendly native plants to improve
wildlife habitat, especially for grassland birds.

Thursday, May 23, 7:00pm at the Croton Free Library, Saw Mill River Audubon
is hosting a public program to overview this project including a Q&A with
presenters Larry Weaner and Jenna Webster, of Larry Weaner Landscape
Associates.

Ongoing, Saw Mill River Audubon is glad to field questions or comments
about this project and pass along any concerns, as may be helpful.  We have
been closely following the project plans and were invited to offer input,
including referencing eBird records of grassland bird use of the project
site, with ongoing thanks to all who eBird their visits to Croton Point
Park.

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[nysbirds-l] Croton point

[Larry Trachtenberg]

One Snipe and 1,000 plus tree swallows. 

Also 4 Gw teal at train station

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Ross's Goose (Westchester County)

[Anne Swaim]

7:22am Ross’s Goose just flew S down Hudson towards Ossining waterfront. 

> On Feb 10, 2019, at 6:35 AM, Anne Swaim  wrote:
> 
> Ross’s Goose described below still present at same location first light. 
> 
> Thanks Tom and Gail!
> 
> Also noting that many geese from night flocks in this location have been seen 
> shifting over to lawns in and adjacent waters to Croton Point Park after 
> early morning. 
> 
> So here’s hoping this bird does same and is visible in those locations if not 
> still at boat ramp for others to see later this am. 
> 
> Anne Swaim
> Saw Mill River Audubon
> 
> 
> 
>> On Feb 9, 2019, at 6:29 PM, Gail Benson  wrote:
>> 
>> An adult Ross's Goose we found late this afternoon at the boat launch at the 
>> Croton Railroad Station was visible until dark in a Canada Goose flock.
>> It could possibly stay the night. 
>> (We had just come from seeing the immature Snow Goose at Verplank, still 
>> present.).  Tom Burke & Gail Benson
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Ross's Goose (Westchester County)

[Anne Swaim]

Ross’s Goose described below still present at same location first light. 

Thanks Tom and Gail!

Also noting that many geese from night flocks in this location have been seen 
shifting over to lawns in and adjacent waters to Croton Point Park after early 
morning. 

So here’s hoping this bird does same and is visible in those locations if not 
still at boat ramp for others to see later this am. 

Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon



> On Feb 9, 2019, at 6:29 PM, Gail Benson  wrote:
> 
> An adult Ross's Goose we found late this afternoon at the boat launch at the 
> Croton Railroad Station was visible until dark in a Canada Goose flock.It 
> could possibly stay the night. 
> (We had just come from seeing the immature Snow Goose at Verplank, still 
> present.).  Tom Burke & Gail Benson
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Ross's Goose (Westchester County)

[Gail Benson]

An adult Ross's Goose we found late this afternoon at the boat launch at
the Croton Railroad Station was visible until dark in a Canada Goose
flock.It could possibly stay the night.
(We had just come from seeing the immature Snow Goose at Verplank, still
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park Today: Sparrows and More

[Anne Swaim]

Sparrows galore on 4th Monday Saw Mill River Audubon bird walk at Croton
Point today with 10 sparrow species seen on main walk:
Chipping (2),
Field (1),
White crowned (5),
White-throated (21),
Vesper (6),
Savannah (12),
Song (92),
Lincoln's (2 total, 1 on main walk and 1 by another observer),
and Swamp (at least 11),
as well as a few Dark-eyed Juncos now.

Separate observers reported a Clay-Colored Sparrow as well in grasslands
between landfill and Croton Bay.

Two Eastern Meadowlarks seen twice flying together over landfill
grasslands.

Small flock of Pipits (7), many Palm and Yellow-rumped Warblers, a couple
of American Kestrels and a Northern Harrier also on landfill grasslands.

At the end of our walk, we observed an interesting territorial-like display
by pair of adult Bald Eagles vocalizing and flying together and interacting
with a third adult, perhaps a passing migrant (?). A pair of adult Bald
Eagles has been consistently seen around Croton Point this year through
spring and summer.  A fourth adult and a subadult Bald Eagle were also seen
earlier in the walk.

Two Pectoral Sandpipers with one lingering Semipalmated Sandpiper
continuing in the wetland area by ballfield.  [High count of each observed
of over past week has been 10 Pectoral Sandpipers and 3 Semipalms.]
Greater Yellowlegs in puddle in fenced parking lot behind ballfield parking
at end of the walk.

Other sightings on walk eBird list here:
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

[Larry Trachtenberg]

It is sparrow season at the Point.  Reliable reports from the landfill of clay 
colored, dickcissel, and a photographed vesper in the last 2 days.  I have seen 
none, but as a consolation did hear two screech owls in separate parts of the 
park whinnying yesterday morning.

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

[Larry Trachtenberg]

Walking east side of landfill now. There seem to be at least 20 kestrels. On 
every post, as well as on ground, tree branches, kiting. No idea how many on 
entire landfill. Two harriers too. 

L. Trachtenberg 
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

[Larry Trachtenberg]

2 red breasted mergansers at train station. Otherwise an uneventful lengthy 
walk through the park on a beautiful morning. 1 RB nuthatch, 1 Bald eagle, 1 
American kestrel, 9 semipalmated and 1 least sandpiper, 1 lesser yellowlegs, 
only 3 warbler species (redstart, blue wing, yellowthroat); lots of orioles 
both flavors, and a few warbling vireo. 

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Purple Martin Colony

[Larry Trachtenberg]

Reliable photos and regular monitoring seem to indicate the purple martin 
colony at Croton Point Park now exceeds 20 birds with many juveniles.
"If you build it they will come."

L. Trachtenberg
Ossining


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[nysbirds-l] Croton point

[Larry Trachtenberg]

Adult and young forester’s tern at Croton Train station now at Jetty. (uncommon 
on river side.)

Thanks to K. Lamb

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

[Larry Trachtenberg]

On a brief landfill walk this morning I saw two grasshopper sparrows (one 
singing, the other nicely perched up), saw several bobolinks - heard more. No 
meadowlark(s) and do not know if they are present this spring. There are (at 
least) 5 Purple Martins using the martin house by the park office and 3 Cliff 
Swallows were pulling mud at the ball field puddle at the park entrance.  And 
to boot, of course, finally a beautiful spring morning. 

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

[Larry Trachtenberg]

Charlie Roberto and I had a pretty good morning at the Point. Best bird was an 
adult little blue heron quite uncommon on the river side (usually those that 
show up are young birds in fall). It landed briefly in maintenance yard by ball 
field and took off up river. We tried chasing it a bit up north without 
success. Another highlight was 28 bonaparte’s gulls in croton bay. Migrants 
included towhees, rc kinglets, yellow, palm, black and white and parula 
warblers, marsh wren, blue headed vireo, about 30 savannah sparrows and a 
spotted sandpiper. 

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park birds and a butterfly

[Bruce Horwith]

Spring "arrivals" from the East End of Long Island include oystercatchers,
tree swallows and osprey -- and the bat which appeared last winter in my
yard about this time, tentatively identified as a northern long-eared bat
by Kevin Jennings of DEC.

(and pretty tune by Jon Dee Graham)



*Bruce Horwith*
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On Sun, Apr 1, 2018 at 12:36 PM, Larry Trachtenberg  wrote:

> Some new arrivals at least for me the past few mornings in a walk up the
> landfill and out to Teller’s Point, included Eastern Phoebe (2), a singing
> Eastern Towhee (on the wine cellar low road), a seemingly serious uplift
> too in the numbers of flickers, common grackles, cowbirds and red wing
> blackbirds, also saw a few of the meadowlarks that have been up on the land
> fill.  Raptors were around as well, two harriers (including a grey ghost),
> at least two American kestrel, 2 red shouldered hawks flying north, one
> coop, one merlin, the resident red tails, one lingering eagle (or more
> likely a local bird), and a few blue heron flyovers, -- osprey are on the
> light stanchion in the train station parking lot where they have nested the
> past several years.  I struck out hoping to see some waterfowl moving up
> river; virtually nothing either on the river side or the bay side.
>
>
>
> The highlight (maybe because spring seems so slow in coming) was my first
> butterflies of the season – a lady (not sure which), and a beautiful
> morning cloak.  And they of course got me to a song, and in turn the myriad
> of incredible singer/songwriters Texas has spawned – the more popular e.g.
> Willie Nelson, Townes van Zandt, Nanci Griffith, Steve Earle,  Lyle Lovett,
> Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Lee Ann Womack, Delbert McClinton, the
> less so, e.g. Doug Sahm, Freddie Fender, Lyle Lovett, Joe Ely, Guy Clark,
> Susanna Clark, Billy Joe Shaver, Alejandro Escovedo, Butch Hancock, Jimmie
> Dale Gilmore, Rodney Crowell, Robert Earl Keen, Kasey Musgraves, Hayes
> Carll,  and the more obscure, Roky Erickson, James McMurtry, Ray Wylie
> Hubbard, Tish Hinojosa, Adam Carroll, Carrie Rodriguez, Bruce Robison, and
> Terri Hendrix  -  and the many, many I have certainly left out.
>
>
>
> What came to mind particularly upon seeing the morning cloak was the
> beautiful song perhaps more apt for a swallowtail, “Butterfly Wing” by one
> of the more obscure Mr. Jon Dee Graham --- the way he uses a single common
> word “that” as a thread to hold a song together; great writing.  So Happy
> Spring, Happy Easter, Happy April Fool’s Day, Happy baseball season, and
> here’s to my old friends and you lepidopterists out there:
> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tNFOPc5g3QE
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park birds and a butterfly

[Larry Trachtenberg]

Some new arrivals at least for me the past few mornings in a walk up the 
landfill and out to Teller's Point, included Eastern Phoebe (2), a singing 
Eastern Towhee (on the wine cellar low road), a seemingly serious uplift too in 
the numbers of flickers, common grackles, cowbirds and red wing blackbirds, 
also saw a few of the meadowlarks that have been up on the land fill.  Raptors 
were around as well, two harriers (including a grey ghost), at least two 
American kestrel, 2 red shouldered hawks flying north, one coop, one merlin, 
the resident red tails, one lingering eagle (or more likely a local bird), and 
a few blue heron flyovers, -- osprey are on the light stanchion in the train 
station parking lot where they have nested the past several years.  I struck 
out hoping to see some waterfowl moving up river; virtually nothing either on 
the river side or the bay side.

The highlight (maybe because spring seems so slow in coming) was my first 
butterflies of the season - a lady (not sure which), and a beautiful morning 
cloak.  And they of course got me to a song, and in turn the myriad of 
incredible singer/songwriters Texas has spawned - the more popular e.g. Willie 
Nelson, Townes van Zandt, Nanci Griffith, Steve Earle,  Lyle Lovett, Waylon 
Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Lee Ann Womack, Delbert McClinton, the less so, 
e.g. Doug Sahm, Freddie Fender, Lyle Lovett, Joe Ely, Guy Clark, Susanna Clark, 
Billy Joe Shaver, Alejandro Escovedo, Butch Hancock, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, 
Rodney Crowell, Robert Earl Keen, Kasey Musgraves, Hayes Carll,  and the more 
obscure, Roky Erickson, James McMurtry, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Tish Hinojosa, Adam 
Carroll, Carrie Rodriguez, Bruce Robison, and Terri Hendrix  -  and the many, 
many I have certainly left out.

What came to mind particularly upon seeing the morning cloak was the beautiful 
song perhaps more apt for a swallowtail, "Butterfly Wing" by one of the more 
obscure Mr. Jon Dee Graham --- the way he uses a single common word "that" as a 
thread to hold a song together; great writing.  So Happy Spring, Happy Easter, 
Happy April Fool's Day, Happy baseball season, and here's to my old friends and 
you lepidopterists out there:  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tNFOPc5g3QE

L.  Trachtenberg
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park, Westchester, Spring Advancing

[Anne Swaim]

 Saw Mill River Audubon's Woodcock Walk last night at Croton Point Park,
led by Charlie Roberto, heard and saw at least five American Woodcock in
their display flights. First peent was around 7:20pm.

Another highlight was a big movement of Tree Swallows seen at dusk coming
into Croton Bay, estimated at ~1,000.  Likely headed for night roost in the
nearby phragmites stands.

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Saw Mill River Audubon Monday bird walk this morning at Croton Point Park
observed a group of six Eastern Meadowlarks atop the landfill grasslands.

We also saw a perched Merlin and a pair of adult Bald Eagles flying
together over Croton Bay. Four other subadult Bald Eagles also seen: 2
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

[Larry Trachtenberg]

A walk out to Teller’s Point (southern tip of Croton Point Park yielded a very 
cooperative Female Black Scoter (a really good bird for the point; I believe my 
first), also one M adult sharp shinned hawk, and at least a dozen bald eagles 
(six circling together just above the camp ground) 

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[nysbirds-l] Croton point

[Larry Trachtenberg]

There is presently a dark morph rough legged hawk perched in the trees on the 
southeast side of landfill. Also seen on /above landfill  1 Harrier, 1 horned 
lark on path, 2 bald eagle; heard 2 pipit and by train station 20+ tree swallow 
(my first this year) up high with a BE and a TV. 

L. Trachtenberg 
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park Lark etc

[Joseph Wallace]

Inspired by the raptors at Shawangunk NWR last weekend and last night's
snowfall, we spent a couple of mid-afternoon hours today at Croton P.P. It
was quiet, the grassland featuring a lone Horned Lark flying around calling
and then feeding on the snowy path. In the absence of ice, a single adult
Bald Eagle perched on a piece of wood sticking out from the bay near the
railroad bridge; it was buzzed by gulls and buzzed them in turn when it
lifted off. Harbingers of season's change included two Grackles at the
entrance feeder and a pair of Red-tailed Hawks mating, with the female
subsequently tugging at some twigs near her perch. --Joe Wallace and Sharon
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[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

[Larry Trachtenberg]

Male long tailed duck below Nature Center. Showing really well as water calm 
surrounded by chunks of ice.  The walk (and please ONLY half way) down is 
tricky. Feeding amongst 10 common goldeneye, 20 bufflehead and some common 
mergs. 

On landfill by maintenance yard a flock of 40+ snow buntings keeps 
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L. Trachtenberg
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Rough-legged Hawk, etc

[Anne Swaim]

A light morph Rough-legged Hawk was seen hunting Croton Point Park landfill
grasslands this afternoon, viewed from entrance road by the park office.

A Snowy Owl made a brief stopover at Croton Point on Christmas Day, seen by
birders on Saw Mill River Audubon's Monday walk. First spotted by Karalyn
Lamb who was also birding in the park that morning.  Observed for several
minutes at a distance and then left undisturbed, it apparently moved on
within the hour -- perhaps with the high winds of the approaching cold
front -- since it was not re-found.

Big increase in waterfowl noted on edges of Croton Reservoir this morning
especially along Route 100 with larger numbers of Ring-necked Ducks, Hooded
and Common Mergansers seen.  Smaller water areas and reservoir bays iced up.

However, a drive today from George's Island down to Croton Point resulted
in only two Bald Eagle sightings along the Hudson.  Hopefully more to come.

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[nysbirds-l] Croton point clay colored sparrow

[Larry Trachtenberg]

In mugwort right before main landfill path; park at ball field 

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[nysbirds-l] Croton point

[Larry Trachtenberg]

There was a red throated loon - first of fall for me - in the (very high) water 
behind Croton train station this a.m. 

L. Trachtenberg 
Ossining

Go Sox. 

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Black Skimmer reappeared (Westchester)

[Paul E. Hagen]

There were 30+ Black Skimmers resting near Dune Road in Hampton Bays today -   
late in the day at high tide along the bay side just East of Tiana beach.  
Resting with a good mix of the usual shore birds.


Paul H.


On Jun 1, 2017, at 8:52 PM, Sean Camillieri 
mailto:scamilli...@gmail.com>> wrote:

After striking out during high tide today around 2:30, the skimmer is now on 
the exposed rocks. No sign of the Caspian Tern or previously reported 
shorebirds. I saw the Red- throated Loon earlier today as well.

Sean Camillieri

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mailto:gbenso...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Nice for Westchester, the Black Skimmer reappeared (and the Caspian Tern, as 
just reported, was present too.  This is at the Croton Point RR station.
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Black Skimmer reappeared (Westchester)

[Sean Camillieri]

After striking out during high tide today around 2:30, the skimmer is now
on the exposed rocks. No sign of the Caspian Tern or previously reported
shorebirds. I saw the Red- throated Loon earlier today as well.

Sean Camillieri

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> Nice for Westchester, the Black Skimmer reappeared (and the Caspian Tern,
> as just reported, was present too.  This is at the Croton Point RR station.
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Black Skimmer reappeared (Westchester)

[Gail Benson]

Nice for Westchester, the Black Skimmer reappeared (and the Caspian Tern,
as just reported, was present too.  This is at the Croton Point RR station.

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point (Westchester) Caspian Tern

[Gail Benson]

Tom Burke and I stopped in at the Croton Point Railroad station. No Black
Skimmer as had been reported earlier but there is (still) a Caspian Tern
flying about.

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Black Skimmer continuing

[Anne Swaim]

For those interested in this unusually-located Black Skimmer: present again 
this morning on rock bar within Croton River inlet alongside Croton Harmon RR 
Station parking. Joined by two semi-palmated plovers this morning. 

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park, Westchester: Purple Martin, Grasshopper Sparrow, Meadowlark, Bobolinks

[Anne Swaim]

Saw Mill River Audubon's regular 4th Monday morning walk at Croton Point
Park in Westchester observed a lone, first-year male Purple Martin actively
vocalizing and flying around the tall emergency siren cluster by the main
parking area. It kept perching on the siren tower & appeared to be trying
to enter the various siren cones.

Here's hoping this bird might attract more savvy Purple Martins who will
recognize the brand new Purple Martin structure nearby, erected this spring
on the landfill edge by the park office. (With thanks for financial support
to Feed the Birds store in Croton and Westchester Parks Foundation and
additional thanks to the SMRA volunteers who have been playing Purple
Martin dawn songs this spring.)

On the landfill grasslands this morning: one Grasshopper Sparrow seen
perched up singing, one fly-by Eastern Meadowlark and unknown number of
Bobolinks (at least three) heard singing but not seen.

Willow Flycatchers here and there singing in park shrub edges this morning.
Marsh Wren briefly heard in the marsh edge along the low/river road below
the RV campground. Two Bald Eagles -- full adult and subadult IV -- perched
in dead trees along Croton Bay shoreline in this area as well.

Anne Swaim, Saw Mill River Audubon
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RE: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Larry Trachtenberg]

I have a very reliable report of a common nighthawk as of 2:30 p.m. perched in 
a willow on way up to nature center at Croton Point

L.  Trachtenberg
Ossining


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[mailto:bounce-121535880-10490...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Joseph Wallace
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 12:02 AM
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Subject: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

An early morning visit to the Model Airplane Field revealed a burst of activity 
to celebrate the (finally) changing weather. The highlight was 14 species of 
warbler, led by Chestnut-sided and Wilson's. Others species, mostly in good 
numbers and voice, included Magnolia, Black-throated Blue, Black-throated 
Green, Black and White, Ovenbird, Common Yellowthroat, American Redstart, 
Parula, Myrtle, Blue-winged, and Blackpoll.

Others species seen included Red-eyed and Warbling Vireo, Least Flycatcher, 
Orchard and Baltimore Oriole, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, a pair of White-breasted 
Nuthatches tending to young in a nest cavity, and a Great Blue Heron winging 
overhead to remind us that there was a lot of water nearby.

Our quick excursion was capped by a sighting from Route 9 of an adult Osprey 
perched on the cell tower at the train station while a pair of Bald Eagles 
soared nearby.

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Joseph Wallace]

An early morning visit to the Model Airplane Field revealed a burst of
activity to celebrate the (finally) changing weather. The highlight was 14
species of warbler, led by Chestnut-sided and Wilson's. Others species,
mostly in good numbers and voice, included Magnolia, Black-throated Blue,
Black-throated Green, Black and White, Ovenbird, Common Yellowthroat,
American Redstart, Parula, Myrtle, Blue-winged, and Blackpoll.

Others species seen included Red-eyed and Warbling Vireo, Least Flycatcher,
Orchard and Baltimore Oriole, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, a pair of
White-breasted Nuthatches tending to young in a nest cavity, and a Great
Blue Heron winging overhead to remind us that there was a lot of water
nearby.

Our quick excursion was capped by a sighting from Route 9 of an adult
Osprey perched on the cell tower at the train station while a pair of Bald
Eagles soared nearby.

--Joe Wallace and Sharon AvRutick, Pleasantville

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point

[Larry Trachtenberg]

I'm advised Eastern tent caterpillar webs (not gypsy moth) for the Cuckoo food 
source at Croton Point.  (birds are hard enough for me; too much to learn too 
little time). 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 10, 2017, at 7:57 AM, Larry Trachtenberg  
> wrote:
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> During a brief 30 min walk on the low road (bay side/wine cellars) I was 
> treated to a wide open YB Cuckoo maybe 15' off ground feeding on gypsy moth 
> cocoon.  Also warblers: black throated green, pine (late?), red start, and 
> ubiquitous yellow; plus towhees, b. oriole, catbirds, red eye and warbling 
> vireo. 
> 
> I understand bobolinks are back on landfill have not seen/heard them yet. 
> 
> Ran into a DEC Naturalist unsuccessfully trying to see if bittern and/or sora 
> are in marsh.  
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

[Larry Trachtenberg]

During a brief 30 min walk on the low road (bay side/wine cellars) I was 
treated to a wide open YB Cuckoo maybe 15' off ground feeding on gypsy moth 
cocoon.  Also warblers: black throated green, pine (late?), red start, and 
ubiquitous yellow; plus towhees, b. oriole, catbirds, red eye and warbling 
vireo. 

I understand bobolinks are back on landfill have not seen/heard them yet. 

Ran into a DEC Naturalist unsuccessfully trying to see if bittern and/or sora 
are in marsh.  

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park arrivals, Westchester County

[Anne Swaim]

Thanks to Larry Trachtenberg's early morning alert about of a good movement
of birds, I walked around Croton Point this morning.

Sunshine and more migrants, at last!  Especially enjoyed these sightings:

-- Solitary Sandpiper (3): feeding in wetland puddle in ballfield;
-- Ruby-throated Hummingbird (1): low fly-by over landfill hill.
-- Least Flycatcher: actively feeding and perching nicely in view, Teller's
Point;
-- Great Crested Flycatcher: seen & calling on hillside below model
airplane field;
-- Eastern Kingbird (2): in woods between landfill and Croton Bay;
-- Blue-headed Vireo (4): seen in various corners and singing;
-- Ovenbird (2): singing from woods along Haverstraw Bay behind cabins;
-- Nashville Warbler (3); singing & feeding in shrubs edges on Teller's
Point; and
-- Baltimore Oriole (4): all males in one tree on Teller's Point.

Previously seen Warbling Vireo and Orchard Oriole were both in view singing
in woods between ballfield and landfill.

Earlier arrivals with more individuals present: big uptick in Gray Catbirds
plus increased numbers of Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher and Yellow Warbler
throughout the park.

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[Larry Trachtenberg]

Plaintive song of the eastern meadowlark heard this morning on the landfill.  

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park- Vesper Sparrow

[Larry Trachtenberg]

Vesper sparrow still present 615 main path over landfill just before hitting 
maintenance yard. Also 2 savannah (and I'd guess 10+ kestrel)

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I came across a Vesper Sparrow on the South side middle path that splits the 
landfill.

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I came across a Vesper Sparrow on the South side middle path that splits
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[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

[Larry Trachtenberg]

Last Saturday was fox sparrow fest at the Point. today it was Wilson's Snipe 
day  -- I personally saw six (a high count was 9) easily seen and photographed 
from your car window
without, as some w very large lensed cameras did, flushing the birds. Just 
saying. Birds are in mud / puddles on left side of road, between beach and main 
parking area. I also saw of note FOY phoebe, kestrel (M+F), merlin, peregrine 
(adult), bald eagle (2), coop, resident owls, killdeer (12 minimum), flock of 
waxwings, common goldeneye and common  mergs. Unfortunately I missed two horned 
grebe one in breeding plumage seen in hudson river and red breasted merg (far 
less common on this side of the County). osprey reported back on light 
stanchion at train station parking lot. A really cool and unexpected highlight 
was seeing the planes of the French aerobatic aviation team, in the US on tour, 
flying pretty low right past CPP on the way to Statute of Liberty.

http://www.nycaviation.com/2017/03/patrouille-de-france-soars-new-york-launching-us-tour/

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

[Larry Trachtenberg]

A quick stop for some 2017 birds yielded

2 perched peregrines same tree (both adult) airplane field 
1 American kestrel (landfill)
1 E. Screech (red morph)
1 Raven 
2 bald eagle

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[nysbirds-l] Croton point

[Larry Trachtenberg]

The gate was up so I drove out to Teller's Point at first light; the large 
Canvasback raft is visible in the bay. It was a beautiful first  morning of 
winter with the alpenglow (even if not the correct word, I like it) hitting the 
Palisades; very calm at the confluence of the Hudson River and Croton Bay, you 
could feel the silence. A decent number of other ducks, nothing unusual that I 
could pick out but a scope would certainly help. 

I saw an ebird report this a.m. with photo posted on 12/20 of a Northern Shrike 
seen 12/19 at an Onatru Town Park appears to be in Pound Ridge near CT border. 
In my very limited experience with that bird in Westchester (2x lifetime) seems 
to be one and done; but if you try and have any luck (or not) would appreciate 
a timely heads-up posted here. 

Happy winter

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[Larry Trachtenberg]

It seems as if the osprey finally cleared out of Croton Bay; at least I did not 
see one the mid afternoon of 11/20. There were some raptors though singles of 
harrier, kestrel and coopers hawk and at least 4 red tails.  Pipits made 
themselves quite visible for a change in the grass by mud/puddle left hand side 
of road just before main parking lot; also saw a few Am. Tree Sparrow in short 
supply in recent years  
No ash throated fly catchers up this way far as I could see but it was good to 
be cold during autumn's first real crisp windy day. That November chill where 
you can't really get warm but want to stay out; the smell of decay, the 
susurrus of the leaves---even if the birds were tucked in; inevitably a song

"The seeds that were silent all burst into bloom and decay. And night comes so 
quiet, it's close on the heels of the day."  

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point

[Larry Trachtenberg]

There were a lot of doves at CPP this a.m. -- having read about a white winged 
dove in Sandy Hook yesterday I gave careful look. Counted 81 in three locations 
all were (in) mourning doves, though none were crying, as far as I could tell.  

Nothing else of note although a red tail hawk was bathing in a large puddle by 
ball field. 

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[nysbirds-l] Croton point

[Larry Trachtenberg]

Kyle Bardwell and I spent about 90 minutes out at CPP this morning; highlights 
included 2 common loon in the river -- at least one calling (we were surprised 
to hear this time of year), RT loon (bay side), kingfisher, at least 2 osprey, 
bald eagle, harrier, cooper's hawk, merlin (perched), RC kinglet, YR warbler, 2 
tree sparrow (FOS),field sparrow and best was flock of 31 snow buntings puddle 
drinking in dirt road near airplane field

The insanity begins. Climate change denier Myron Ebell to head environmental 
and climate policy under new administration; J. Mengele to head Health and 
Human Services? 

Good birding

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> K. T. Bardwell and I spent some time at Croton Point this a.m. With NW winds 
> we had hoped for a better raptor flight (any would have been good). But some 
> good stuff:  large red wing blackbird and cedar waxwing flocks the former 
> clearly moving through; some discernible rusty blackbirds, a few pipits and 
> horned larks and one snow bunting; all above landfill. A "murder" (does 
> 80-100 qualify) of crows. Lots of Savannah; song; white throat, swamp, junco 
> but no unusual sparrows; 5 osprey on low road (bay side). Great look at N. 
> Harrier on ground of landfill. Several yellow rumped and one palm warbler. 
> Highlight was probably a common loon -- first of season - out in croton bay.
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Larry Trachtenberg]

K. T. Bardwell and I spent some time at Croton Point this a.m. With NW winds we 
had hoped for a better raptor flight (any would have been good). But some good 
stuff:  large red wing blackbird and cedar waxwing flocks the former clearly 
moving through; some discernible rusty blackbirds, a few pipits and horned 
larks and one snow bunting; all above landfill. A "murder" (does 80-100 
qualify) of crows. Lots of Savannah; song; white throat, swamp, junco but no 
unusual sparrows; 5 osprey on low road (bay side). Great look at N. Harrier on 
ground of landfill. Several yellow rumped and one palm warbler. Highlight was 
probably a common loon -- first of season - out in croton bay. 

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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point brief am stop

[Larry Trachtenberg]

Raptor filled 30 minutes at CPP between 7:15 and 7:45 this a.m., not to mention 
a beautiful and fleeting sunrise over the landfill
4 harriers on landfill in one binocular view
1 sharp shinned hawk
1 cooper’s hawk
1bald eagle
2 osprey
1 red shouldered hawk (perched low road)
2 black vulture

Then it was time for the ride down the Hudson to work; listening to shuffle on 
the iPhone, coincidently passing Tarrytown, on is Sharon off 1972’s Demon in 
Disguise, by Tarrytown’s own David Bromberg (with a little help from Garcia).  
I get this epiphany listening to the lyrics that what we really have is a 
carnival barker running for President, who avoided the fairgrounds by being 
born with a silver spoon.
“I was at this carnival, just a few years ago
No big deal, Ferris wheel, the same ol' stuff you know
And I wandered around the grounds until I found this little tent
- man outside made a speech, and this is how it went
"she walks, she talks
She crawls on her belly like a reptile"
It was the same ole line 
Alas, “there is no new thing under the sun.” Ecclesiastes: 1:9
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[Larry Trachtenberg]

Raptor filled 30 minutes at CPP between 7:15 and 7:45 this a.m., not to mention 
a beautiful and fleeting sunrise over the landfill
4 harriers on landfill in one binocular view
1 sharp shinned hawk
1 cooper's hawk
1bald eagle
2 osprey
1 red shouldered hawk (perched low road)
2 black vulture

Then it was time for the ride down the Hudson to work; listening to shuffle on 
the iPhone, coincidently passing Tarrytown, on is Sharon off 1972's Demon in 
Disguise, by Tarrytown's own David Bromberg (with a little help from Garcia).  
I get this epiphany listening to the lyrics that what we really have is a 
carnival barker running for President, who avoided the fairgrounds by being 
born with a silver spoon.
"I was at this carnival, just a few years ago
No big deal, Ferris wheel, the same ol' stuff you know
And I wandered around the grounds until I found this little tent
- man outside made a speech, and this is how it went
"she walks, she talks
She crawls on her belly like a reptile"
It was the same ole line .."
Alas, "there is no new thing under the sun." Ecclesiastes: 1:9
L. Trachtenberg
Ossining


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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park Vespers (Westchester County) 10/23

[Karen Fung]

At least two Vesper Sparrows along the stone-lined gully of the landfill across 
from the RV parking lot. Patience necessary; very windy, and they don't stay 
out in the open for long. Bold eye ring easy to spot. 11:25am. 



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Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park (Saturday)

[Karen Fung]

I birded the landfill Saturday afternoon and had at least four Vesper
Sparrow along the drainage ditch in the SW portion while walking east
between the main parking lot and RV parking lot.  The exact number was hard
to say, since the birds were skittish and rarely out in the open.  Some
were flushed, simply because I couldn't see them, but a few record shots
were submitted with my eBird report:

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32055721

The birds were not present when I left that area, and I did not encounter
them anywhere else during my two hour walk on the landfill.  Savannah
Sparrows and Palm Warblers were the most abundant migrating passerines.

Croton is hosting the Thunderbird Games this weekend (a Boy Scouts event)
so access to some parts of the park may be difficult, but there were a few
parking spaces left in the main lot when I arrived.

Karen Fung
NYC



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> First, what a beautiful fall morning. The very tip (Teller's Point) had a
> really good flight of chickadees. I must have seen at least 30. Would
> ascend pretty high and then alight seemingly repeatedly so hard to estimate
> numbers but a lot. Not familiar with such a chickadee migration. Also blue
> headed vireo, ruby and golden crowned kinglet, YR (many), blackpoll (a few)
> and one Nashville warblers.  A perched first year banded (green band but no
> scope so could not read) peregrine at Nature Center, also a yellow bellied
> sapsucker.  The landfill looked hopping but Saturday errands and Ossining
> Farmer's Market beckoned.
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[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park

[Larry Trachtenberg]

First, what a beautiful fall morning. The very tip (Teller's Point) had a 
really good flight of chickadees. I must have seen at least 30. Would ascend 
pretty high and then alight seemingly repeatedly so hard to estimate numbers 
but a lot. Not familiar with such a chickadee migration. Also blue headed 
vireo, ruby and golden crowned kinglet, YR (many), blackpoll (a few) and one 
Nashville warblers.  A perched first year banded (green band but no scope so 
could not read) peregrine at Nature Center, also a yellow bellied sapsucker.  
The landfill looked hopping but Saturday errands and Ossining Farmer's Market 
beckoned.  

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1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html
2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html

Please submit your observations to eBird:
http://ebird.org/content/ebird/

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