Went to the NYBG to look for the ravens that are supposed to be there and for any early migrants. No sign of ravens, couldn't find a nest anywhere on the building, or any visible anywhere. I tend to think it was a false report. Not a whole lot around except for many robins and grackles. Did have the pair of Red-tailed Hawks mating near their nest site. Also had 1 Great Blue Heron, 6 Wood Ducks, 2 Northern Shovelers, 2 Canada Geese (one neck banded), and 8 Mallards at Twin Lakes and the river. Had a Hermit Thrush and a few Red-breasted Nuthatches in the Pinetum. Otherwise mostly resident birds. Thought I might get a woodcock or two since they are showing in the area, but no luck. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums --
NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
