[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Western Sandpiper (Nassau)

2015-08-23 Thread Pat Palladino
A group of us checked the dried up ponds between West End 2 and the nature center this afternoon. After a thorough search, no Baird's Sandpiper could be located. However in the middle pond, among the Semipalmated Sandpipers and Plovers, a Western Sandpiper was observed preening itself and then

[nysbirds-l] Now TWO north shore MARBLED GODWITS (Long Island)

2015-08-23 Thread John Gluth
I found the Marbled Godwit at the previously reported location in Cold Spring Harbor, feeding at the mouth of the creek flowing into harbor. It stayed there for most of the 40 minutes I was on site, but thanks to a low flying Osprey, the godwit flew over to the Suffolk side of the county line

RE: [nysbirds-l] Dickcissel Robert Moses (Suffolk)

2015-08-23 Thread Arie Gilbert
The bird was relocated near the concession stand.  Field 2.  With Bob Proniewych, Pat Palladino, Phil Uruburu Seen on 08/23/2015 @ 1:41 PM Arie Gilbert No. Babylon NY www.powerbirder.blogspot www.qcbirdclub.org Sent from "Loretta IV" in the field Original message From: d

[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel Robert Moses (Suffolk)

2015-08-23 Thread d Futuyma
Immature Dickcissel at volleyball court next to Field 2, with House Sparrows -- which it greatly resembles. Look carefully if you go. I do not find the Lark Sparrow that was here yesterday. Doug Futuyma Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills in the Adirondacks! & Boreal Chickadees

2015-08-23 Thread Joan Collins
8/22/15 Minerva (Essex Co.) After finding a pair of Red Crossbills on 7/22 in Newcomb, I wanted to go back to the Newcomb-Minerva area to check for more. Work and my younger son's wedding delayed me! I found at least 7 Red Crossbills in Minerva yesterday in two different areas (railroad bed

RE: [nysbirds-l] Dickcissel Robert Moses (Suffolk)

2015-08-23 Thread Arie Gilbert
The bird was relocated near the concession stand.  Field 2.  With Bob Proniewych, Pat Palladino, Phil Uruburu Seen on 08/23/2015 @ 1:41 PM Arie Gilbert No. Babylon NY www.powerbirder.blogspot www.qcbirdclub.org Sent from Loretta IV in the field Original message From: d

[nysbirds-l] Now TWO north shore MARBLED GODWITS (Long Island)

2015-08-23 Thread John Gluth
I found the Marbled Godwit at the previously reported location in Cold Spring Harbor, feeding at the mouth of the creek flowing into harbor. It stayed there for most of the 40 minutes I was on site, but thanks to a low flying Osprey, the godwit flew over to the Suffolk side of the county line

[nysbirds-l] Dickcissel Robert Moses (Suffolk)

2015-08-23 Thread d Futuyma
Immature Dickcissel at volleyball court next to Field 2, with House Sparrows -- which it greatly resembles. Look carefully if you go. I do not find the Lark Sparrow that was here yesterday. Doug Futuyma Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills in the Adirondacks! Boreal Chickadees

2015-08-23 Thread Joan Collins
8/22/15 Minerva (Essex Co.) After finding a pair of Red Crossbills on 7/22 in Newcomb, I wanted to go back to the Newcomb-Minerva area to check for more. Work and my younger son's wedding delayed me! I found at least 7 Red Crossbills in Minerva yesterday in two different areas (railroad bed

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Western Sandpiper (Nassau)

2015-08-23 Thread Pat Palladino
A group of us checked the dried up ponds between West End 2 and the nature center this afternoon. After a thorough search, no Baird's Sandpiper could be located. However in the middle pond, among the Semipalmated Sandpipers and Plovers, a Western Sandpiper was observed preening itself and then