[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow...finally !

[robert adamo]

Today, 7/9, after being sufficiently buoyed by Mike Britt's post of 7/7,
and Karen Fung's up to date information on the "Star(s) of Shawangunk",
Patrice Domeischel and I arrived at the Grasslands at 0740, whereupon
Patrice, while stepping out of the car, announced "I hear it" ! Before
hearing the Henslow's song again, we heard and saw Grasshopper Sparrows and
Bobolinks...what a wonderful welcome ! In fact, the handrails of the
boardwalk which leads you up to the platform, held a few Grasshoppers that
looked and acted like centuries as we approached, albeit, leaving their
posts when we got to close !

Once on the platform, we continued to hear the Henslow's vocalize, but did
not see it right away. As we scanned the "ridgeline" to the south for the
bird's favored perch (a small, but prominent shrub) we noticed a similar
described shrub, somewhat closer to the platform, but picked up in the same
"field" as you worked the "ridgeline". In short order, the Henslow's
appeared on it, and proceeded to sing. It was neat to be able to see it
vocalize through the scope, and hear it's song a millisecond afterward !
During our stay (till ~ noon time) the bird left and returned to sing from
this shrub at least 6-7 times !  Among these stays, it twice shared this
perch with a Savannah Sparrow.

In addition to the blessings of the bird, the fine weather, the number of
other species, we met some fine folks ! The highly respected, Ralph Tabor
visited us, and provided us with much appreciated information re: the
Grasslands ! Toward the end of our stay, a couple from Brooklyn (Linda &
Eric Ewing) arrived in pursuit of the Henslow's. Since they didn't have a
scope, we left ours with them, while we checked out the nearby waterhole,
in hopes of seeing/hearing a family of Virginia Rails Ralph had told us
about. Although we dipped on the rails, we did hear some unusual
vocalizations coming from the nearby, well occupied Purple Martin house !
Upon  returning to the platform, we were gladdened to hear of the Ewing's
success !

This specie was quite special for me - in addition to being my first in
Ulster Co. and first in N.Y.S., it is the very first I've ever seen/heard
anywhere ! The closest I've ever come to getting *Ammodramus henslowii,* was
a day late for the bird which stopped by Eric & Lorna Salzman's beautiful
woods/marsh property in E.Quogue a few years ago. Sadly, Eric is no longer
with us, but his memory is !

Cheers,
Bob

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[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow Continues at Shawangunk Grasslands NWR, Ulster Co.

[BOB WASHBURN]

Still styling and profiling in the spot Joe described. 

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> On May 31, 2018, at 12:26 AM, Joe DiCostanzo  wrote:
> 
> Here is a link to my eBird checklist 
> https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S46165624 that contains pictures and a 
> recording of the Henslow’s Sparrow found on Wednesday afternoon, May 30, at 
> the Shawangunk Grasslands NWR. It was down the Red Loop trail that starts at 
> the corner of the parking area and goes past the gazebo and platform. As you 
> go down the trail it crosses a dry channel. The bird was actively calling and 
> perching up about 50 feet or so past the dry channel, mainly on the right 
> side of the trail.
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[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow at Shawangunk Grasslands NWR: comparison of audiograms

[Karen Fung]

Hi, I looked at the audio files posted on eBird, comparing Joe's file from
yesterday with the many files that were posted a year ago.  The bird that
showed up yesterday sang a song with three descending notes.  Last year's
bird also sang a three part song, but the pitches were in the order of
high/low/medium.  I don't think this was obvious when listening to the
files, but the audiograms give visual proof.  All the songs from last year,
spanning several days, show the same pattern.
What are the chances that this is a different individual?  Or maybe he just
altered his song this year?

Here's a link to the audio files:

https://ebird.org/media/catalog?taxonCode=henspa&mediaType=a®ion=Ulster,%20New%20York,%20United%20States%20(US)®ionCode=US-NY-111&q=Henslow%27s%20Sparrow%20-%20Ammodramus%20henslowii

All input welcome, either here or privately.

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[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow at Shawangunk Grasslands NWR, Ulster Co. 05/30/2018

[Joe DiCostanzo]

Here is a link to my eBird checklist
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S46165624 that contains pictures and a
recording of the Henslow's Sparrow found on Wednesday afternoon, May 30, at
the Shawangunk Grasslands NWR. It was down the Red Loop trail that starts at
the corner of the parking area and goes past the gazebo and platform. As you
go down the trail it crosses a dry channel. The bird was actively calling
and perching up about 50 feet or so past the dry channel, mainly on the
right side of the trail.

 

Joseph DiCostanzo

 

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow - Shawangunk Grasslands NWR

[Andrew Block]

You'd be right Mike.  I used to work at the refuge when it was first formed and 
did the checklist for it and Wallkill.  They used to nest there many years ago, 
but have not been seen there until recently and definitely not on territory.  
Very nice bird.  Let's keep our fingers crossed.
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Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629
Phone: 914-963-3080; Cell: 914-319-9701 
www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums

  From: Michael Britt 
 To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu 
 Sent: Monday, June 26, 2017 8:37 PM
 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow - Shawangunk Grasslands NWR
   
I emailed my buddy Ralph Tabor to let him know that I'd be up Monday morning 
and also to ask him about the conditions of the trails, as I heard that they 
were overgrown. So what does Ralph do? He goes and mows the trails prior to my 
arrival! What a swell guy:-)
Anyway, the male HENSLOW'S SPARROW is still singing his little heart out. See 
attached eBird checklist with video. If I'm not mistaken, this post-restoration 
bird is the first in many years.
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37821260

P.S. It's always cool to hear a singing WINTER WREN, I heard one after 
breakfast at Mohonk, by the lake.
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[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow - Shawangunk Grasslands NWR

[Michael Britt]

I emailed my buddy Ralph Tabor to let him know that I'd be up Monday
morning and also to ask him about the conditions of the trails, as I heard
that they were overgrown. So what does Ralph do? He goes and mows the
trails prior to my arrival! What a swell guy:-)

Anyway, the male HENSLOW'S SPARROW is still singing his little heart out.
See attached eBird checklist with video. If I'm not mistaken, this
post-restoration bird is the first in many years.

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37821260

P.S. It's always cool to hear a singing WINTER WREN, I heard one after
breakfast at Mohonk, by the lake.

Mike Britt
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[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow and Dickcissel at Shawangunk Grasslands NWR-YES

[Rob Jett]

Both birds still showing well right now.

Good birding,

Rob

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[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow and Dickcissel at Shawangunk Grasslands NWR, Ulster County Continue, May 30th

[Donna Schulman]

Henslow's Sparrow and Dickcissel continue in area by the bird blind (take
Tabor Trace Red Loop from parking lot), Dickcissel doing a loop in front of
the blind, Henslow's on the left as you approach the blind. An Upland
Sandpiper also flew in and out, according to a group of NYC birders.

Donna Schulman

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On Mon, May 29, 2017 at 11:52 AM,  wrote:

> Yesterday morning Denise and I drove down to the Shawangunk Grasslands
> National Wildlife Refuge in Ulster County, arriving shortly after 8 in
> search of the Henslow's Sparrow and Dickcissel previously posted by Tom
> Williams on Facebook. With information from folks in the parking lot we
> headed for the south blind and the large gathering of birders along the
> trail about 100 years before the blind, all enjoying looks at the Henslow's
> Sparrow. After taking some photos of this life bird for Denise,  we
> continued to the blind and photographed the Dickcissel, unfortunately in
> poor light. A bit later, the Henslow's came much closer to the trail,in
> good light,and we finally got some better looks at the Dickcissel as well.
> There were also numerous grasshopper sparrows and bobolinks around, along
> with other species. Our ebird list is at the link below, and has photos of
> the Henslow's and Dickcissel. This is a great opportunity folks...
>
> The photos are also on my personal Facebook page and our Naturelogues
> Facebook page.- Scott Stoner and Denise Hackert-Stoner, Albany
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[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow and Dickcissel at Shawangunk Grasslands NWR in Ulster County yesterday

[scottjstoner]

Yesterday morning Denise and I drove down to the Shawangunk Grasslands National 
Wildlife Refuge in Ulster County, arriving shortly after 8 in search of the 
Henslow's Sparrow and Dickcissel previously posted by Tom Williams on Facebook. 
With information from folks in the parking lot we headed for the south blind 
and the large gathering of birders along the trail about 100 years before the 
blind, all enjoying looks at the Henslow's Sparrow. After taking some photos of 
this life bird for Denise,  we continued to the blind and photographed the 
Dickcissel, unfortunately in poor light. A bit later, the Henslow's came much 
closer to the trail,in good light,and we finally got some better looks at the 
Dickcissel as well. There were also numerous grasshopper sparrows and bobolinks 
around, along with other species. Our ebird list is at the link below, and has 
photos of the Henslow's and Dickcissel. This is a great opportunity folks...


The photos are also on my personal Facebook page and our Naturelogues Facebook 
page.- Scott Stoner and Denise Hackert-Stoner, Albany 


http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37206867




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Re: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow Gunks

[Mike]

Henslows Sparrow and Dickcissel have been putting on a non stop show all 
morning. 

Mike
Ridge, NY

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> On May 28, 2017, at 7:47 AM, Rick  wrote:
> 
> Google map in my posting from last may help.
>  
> Leave parking lot to the south (to the right when coming into the lot from 
> entrance road). Take a small path (not the path to the overlook). Follow this 
> nearly to the property edge and follow it around to the left (east).  After a 
> bit, there is  smaller trail off the to the left again (north), where there 
> is a bench on the right.  You can see the small, grayish blind ahead. That’s 
> where the Dickcissel was yesterday; Henslow’s is at a small turn in the path, 
> maybe 20 yards before  the blind. Also look for the birders.
>  
> Rick
>  
> From: bounce-121564959-3714...@list.cornell.edu 
> [mailto:bounce-121564959-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Lewis
> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2017 7:35 AM
> To: Carney, Martin ; NYSbirds-L@Cornell.edu
> Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow
>  
> Can someone specify exactly where this blind is?  I am not familiar with the 
> area.
> Bob Lewis
> Sleepy Hollow
>  
> From: "Carney, Martin" 
> To: "NYSbirds-L@Cornell.edu"  
> Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2017 4:26 PM
> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow
>  
> Still there, 50 yards before the blind, to the left as you approach blind.  
> Dickcissel near blind.
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RE: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow

[Rick]

Google map in my posting from last may help.

 

Leave parking lot to the south (to the right when coming into the lot from 
entrance road). Take a small path (not the path to the overlook). Follow this 
nearly to the property edge and follow it around to the left (east).  After a 
bit, there is  smaller trail off the to the left again (north), where there is 
a bench on the right.  You can see the small, grayish blind ahead. That’s where 
the Dickcissel was yesterday; Henslow’s is at a small turn in the path, maybe 
20 yards before  the blind. Also look for the birders.

 

Rick

 

From: bounce-121564959-3714...@list.cornell.edu 
[mailto:bounce-121564959-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Lewis
Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2017 7:35 AM
To: Carney, Martin ; NYSbirds-L@Cornell.edu
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow

 

Can someone specify exactly where this blind is?  I am not familiar with the 
area.

Bob Lewis

Sleepy Hollow

 

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Subject: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow

 

Still there, 50 yards before the blind, to the left as you approach blind.  
Dickcissel near blind.

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow

[Robert Lewis]

Can someone specify exactly where this blind is?  I am not familiar with the 
area.
Bob LewisSleepy Hollow

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[Carney, Martin]

Still there, 50 yards before the blind, to the left as you approach blind.
Dickcissel near blind.

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[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow, Dickcissel YES

[Pepaul]

Both are being seen very well at the shawangunk grasslands near the blind just 
south of the parking lot. 

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow

[Anders Peltomaa]

Brilliant photos of the Henslow's Sparrow at Shawangunk posted by Felipe
Pimentel to New York Birders Facebook page.
The photo album is public so it should be viewable on the web, without
Facebook account.

https://www.facebook.com/felipe.pimentel1

good birding,

Anders Peltomaa
Manhattan

On Wed, May 24, 2017 at 4:59 PM, syschiff  wrote:

> Henslow's Sparrow update
>
> This species was long a resident on the grass lands of the Saratoga
> Battlefields. The staff found that the birds needed to have the grass
> burned or cut for the habitat to be maintained and for them to continue to
> breed in the area.  So they cut the grass at the proper time of year all
> over. And the sparrows disappeared.  What subsequent research discovered
> was, the Henslow's Sparrows breed in second and third year growth. You
> can't cut the grass every year. You have to rotate your cutting.
>
> Attempts to reintroduce this species anywhere has been mostly a total
> failure. Hence, the sighting of a singing bird in the Shawangunk Grassland
>   is an *extraordinary event.*  They are doing every thing right.  It's a
> great place to visit and it's a paradise for birders looking for grassland
> birds. They have parking, viewing platforms and blinds.
>
> The bird song is unique. They sing loudly from a clump top but are can be
> hard to see. Lets not go playing songs and chasing the bird. Be patient and
> look. This is a new breeding area and we need them to be successful now and
> for the future.
>
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[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow

[syschiff]

Henslow's Sparrow update

This species was long a resident on the grass lands of the Saratoga 
Battlefields. The staff found that the birds needed to have the grass burned or 
cut for the habitat to be maintained and for them to continue to breed in the 
area.  So they cut the grass at the proper time of year all over. And the 
sparrows disappeared.  What subsequent research discovered was, the Henslow's 
Sparrows breed in second and third year growth. You can't cut the grass every 
year. You have to rotate your cutting.

Attempts to reintroduce this species anywhere has been mostly a total failure. 
Hence, the sighting of a singing bird in the Shawangunk Grassland  is an 
extraordinary event.  They are doing every thing right.  It's a great place to 
visit and it's a paradise for birders looking for grassland birds. They have 
parking, viewing platforms and blinds. 

The bird song is unique. They sing loudly from a clump top but are can be hard 
to see. Lets not go playing songs and chasing the bird. Be patient and look. 
This is a new breeding area and we need them to be successful now and for the 
future.

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Re:[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow

[Jean Loscalzo]

Riis Park, Queens
Monday 11/  /14

Following up on earlier posts, late afternoon had 6 birders looking in the 
southeastern field and edges next to the golf course.  The bird was finally 
located several times, and a few people had decent although quick looks.  
Deborah Martin and Steve Schellenger packed it in leaving Bobby Berlingeri, 
Bobby Kurtz, Eric Miller and me.  As per the tiny URL link Arie Gilbert posted, 
the bird was last in the upper left hand area.  As it got later (after 4:15) 
the bird became more active, moving around and feeding in the shorter brush 
along the field edge in front of the fence.  We were able to get extended close 
looks, and the bird was still active at 4:50pm when we finally left.

A big THANK YOU PAT for finding this bird!

ps a reminder to check on the bridge status before going for this bird, the 
Marine Pkwy Bridge was closed for the entire day today.

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Richmond Hill, NY

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Re:[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow location

[Arie Gilbert]

per Henslow's location requests:

this is my best approximation based upon what I was told

http://tinyurl.com/yhqsa6x


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[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow - Riis Park

[Deborah Martin]

The Henslow's Sparrow was seen at about 3:45 PM by 6 birders. All of the 
information in David Klauber's post is very helpful and was accurate for what 
we observed. The bird was flushed from short low grass in the center of the 
field when one birder stepped very close to it. It flew to the edge of the 
field on the north side bordering the golf course and remained low in the 
taller grass along the anchor fence in a sandy area left of where a Mylar 
balloon is caught in the grass. We never saw it fly out but did have brief 
views of it that area.  It may have flown through the fence to the scrub around 
the golf course.  Thanks to all who've posted descriptions today - both of the 
area and the bridge closure.  



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FW: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow

[David Klauber]

a little more info on this bird. Henslow's is a skulker normally, and in 
today's wind even more so, keeping low and scurrying between tufts of grass. It 
would be (and was) easy to miss even at close range as it ducks into the grass. 
When I saw it, and Bob and Ed saw it earlier, they nearly stepped on it, as it 
was hiding in the tufts of grass in the middle of this open wet area. I believe 
Jacob's group found it in the tall shrubs next to the golf course, and when we 
left around 2:30 it flew into the taller grass west of the field, opposite the 
golf course. The "field" where it's been seen is just southwest of the 
southwest corner of the golf course, almost at Fort Tilden. Bob stuck a large 
branch or stick in the middle of the field as a reference point. Today there 
were several wet patches, so the habitat probably approached that of Henslow's 
breeding territory. I have seen Henslow's before, but never as bright olive as 
this bird. The olive head contrasted strongly with the brown and buff marked 
back, and the eye ring was fairly prominent. Outstanding find by Pat, and for 
me the best of the good run of fall rarities. And special thanks to Bob and Ed 
for staying on the bird while I dealt with the traffic and bridge closing.
As noted by Arie, you have to use the bridge at Cross Bay Boulevard to get to 
Riis Park
 
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 12:26:24 -0500
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow
From: baobab...@gmail.com
To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu

The sparrow continues in Riis Park as posted yesterday.

Robert A. Proniewych

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow - TRAFFIC FYI -

[Arie Gilbert]

  
  
Jean Loscalzo called to alert others trying for the Henslow's 
be aware that the marine parkway bridge IS CLOSED FOR TODAY
and that those traveling to Jacob Riis park use 
the cross bay blvd bridge

Arie Gilbert
North Babylon, NY




  The sparrow continues in Riis Park as posted
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[Robert A. Proniewych]

The sparrow continues in Riis Park as posted yesterday.
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[nysbirds-l] Henslow's sparrow continues Jacob Riis Park, Queens

[AA Fawkes]

Jacob Drucker texted about half an hour ago that he, Nadir Souirgi, and
James Knox have refound the Henslows, in the same area that it was seen
yesterday at the south west corner of the golf course at Jacob Riis park.
It flushed out of the center of the field and then flew towards the fence
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[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow + @ Jacob Riis Park Queens Co.

[Andrew Baksh]

In a true Patagonia Picnic Table Effect, Pat "eagle eyed" Lindsay found a
Henslow's Sparrow near the south west corner at the Riis Park Golf course.
This is near a strip of vegetation that runs south towards the beach.

Several of us saw the bird as it moved but not the killer looks that
Lindsay got. While searching I literally almost stepped on an American
Bittern hiding in the vegetation that took off heading into the golf course.

Good luck if you go!

風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow, East Rd, Seneca Co.

[Arie Gilbert]

  
  

On 7/13/2013 8:16 PM, Kevin J. McGowan
  wrote:


  
  
  
  
One always hates to post something without
  100% certainty, but sometimes it just doesn’t work that way. 

  


I know what you mean.

BTW I know posting about this species is sensitive, but many of us
from downstate would appreciate updates if possible.


Arie Gilbert
North Babylon, NY

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I always want to hear about the
  possibilities quickly, rather than the certainties too late to
  do anything about them.  So here is a head’s-up for birders in
  the Montezuma area.
 
Today we were birding at Montezuma NWR, and
  had found most of the regular things that have already been
  reported.  We were scoping distant shore birds from East Rd
  (both yellowlegs, least and semipalmated sandpipers, 1 Stilt
  Sandpiper).  I heard something in the background noise around
  the road that made me take notice.  I have lots of common-bird
  filters in place, and when something out of the ordinary
  calls, I notice it.  It may have called twice, but I responded
  eventually and asked myself, “What just called that made me
  think of Henslow’s Sparrow?”  I focused my awareness on that
  possibility, and when it called again I was ready.  Henslow’s
  Sparrow!!
 
Jay heard it, but may not have been able to
  process the tiny, short call completely.  To me, it sounded
  not quite the way I remembered it, with more roundness to the
  tones than the dry tss-lik! I think of. But it matched
  perfectly the first New York recording of the Sibley app.
 
We walked the road and played the song
  without finding anything. But, this is a bird I know and have
  history with.  I cannot say with 100% certainty that I heard a
  Henslow’s Sparrow today.  But, I’m 90% sure I did.
 
So, head’s up Montezuma birders!  Please
  find this bird and prove me right.  Birding is such a head
  game that feedback, positive or negative, can have a huge
  effect on one’s confidence.
 
Kevin J.
McGowan
Freeville, NY
 
  
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[nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow - NO

[Richard Guthrie]

I stopped by the Ames site where Henslow's Sparrow had been reported.

 

Although likely an element of my timing (roughly 11 AM to noon), I did not
see the sparrow;

 

What I did see disturbed me. Is it here we go again?

 

I saw numerous trails that suggested that people were walking into the
grassy field from the roadside.

 

There were at least six separate lines of trampled grass plus one that was
heavily beaten down - suggesting that a group of people followed "single
file" into the field (as if to reduce the potential of stepping on a nest of
fledgling).

 

Maybe that's why I didn't see/hear the sparrows?

 

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New Baltimore

The Greene County

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow YES

[Arie Gilbert]

Today, Jean Loscalzo and I went in search of these species, particularly 
the Henslows Sparrow [HESP].  Construction delays on the GW bridge 
delayed our arrival, and the Henslows was not present when we got there 
ca. 11:30. We heard that others that were there earlier had had the bird.


There were numerous Bobolink in various states of plumage, and very 
obvious in the field.  We then went for the Uppies, got them and 
returned to no HESP, and then went for lunch and to try to find the Root 
Kites w/o success.


We went back and tried again at 6:30pm and heard and saw the bird in the 
field as described by Peter below.


Opposite the mailbox, is a small pullout from which we scanned the 
field. about 200 feet west,  out in the field is a stand of wild parsnip 
[ looks like a yellow queen anne's lace ] and it was upon them that the 
HESP sang/called. later on, it moved closer to the road and sang from 
parsnips much closer.


Curiously, before we found the HESP or it showed itself, Red-winged 
blackbirds were making call notes that sounded to both our ears just 
like the call of the HESP - though we were clearly able to tell that the 
sounds were coming from the RWBB. Anyone who can further illuminate us 
about this call note [ or mimicry ?] please do so


Arie Gilbert
North Babylon, NY


On 7/9/2011 7:14 PM, Peter Schoenberger wrote:
Susan Rogers and I went to Ames, Montgomery Co. to see Upland 
Sandpipers. We found 3 on the north side of West Ames Rd. (on the 
western end of the road)
Then we continued south on MacPhail Rd. At mail box 221 we stopped to 
listen for Grasshopper Sparrows, when we heard the wonderful-pitiful 
song of a Henslow's Sparrow! It was on the west side of the road. It 
sat up for wonderful views. It's a particularly scenic place.

Peter Schoenberger, Woodstock

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[Peter Schoenberger]

Susan Rogers and I went to Ames, Montgomery Co. to see Upland  
Sandpipers. We found 3 on the north side of West Ames Rd. (on the  
western end of the road)
Then we continued south on MacPhail Rd. At mail box 221 we stopped to  
listen for Grasshopper Sparrows, when we heard the wonderful-pitiful  
song of a Henslow's Sparrow! It was on the west side of the road. It  
sat up for wonderful views. It's a particularly scenic place.

Peter Schoenberger, Woodstock

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