Arlene Borko and I birded the county in the morning on Christmas Day. We had continued good luck with a number of birds. On Hanofee Road in Neversink, the Common Redpoll* flock had grown to over 80 birds, and one flyover flock was seen at the Rondout Reservoir. A dark-phase Rough-legged Hawk was present on Radio Tower Road in Delaware Township. Evening Grosbeaks* were seen at several spots totaling about 40 birds. Common Ravens were seen in a couple of locations and Bald Eagles were easily found as well. Both Common and Hooded Mergansers were on the Rondout Reservoir. ** please note that both Common Redpolls and Evening Grosbeaks are being seen at Sue Rayono's Home on the corner of Smith and Cooley Mt. Roads on the Liberty/Neversink town lines. Sue is very happy to have birders come to her home and see the birds. The list in the window has not been updated, but birds are being seen daily. As far as I know, with a little patience, no one has missed the Grosbeaks there. It is unfortunate, but birders are NOT WELCOME at the home on Blue Hill Road. Please respect their wishes. It is their home and they have their reasons. Thank you, John Haas
-- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
