My Ruby-throated Hummer pair and the male and a juv. Baltimore Oriole are still
coming to the feeders.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Cell: 914-319-9701; Fax: 914-268-0
Yesterday I had two Broad-winged Hawks circling and calling over my friends
house on Spalding Rd. in Yorktown Heights.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Cell: 914-319-970
On friday I had an adult Bald Eagle in a tree along the Susquehanna River just
befor the Morris exit on I-88 in Oneonta. Quite a beautiful bird.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-
Had a peregrine falcon chasing pigeons above the Kohls on Central Ave in
Yonkers today. I was pretty low and went over a few times before
disappearing. First time I've seen one on CA.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westche
I observed the Brown Booby yesterday at the White Lake WMA in Hardwick Twsp.,
NJ on Rte. 521/Stillwater Rd.. It was far away on the dock but did fly a
little towards us into a tree to roost for the night. I was there from about
7pm to 8pm and it was still there when I left. A scope is needed.
Still having my Ruby-throated Hummer pair at the feeders though the male left
for several weeks but is back regularly now. He seems to come mostly in the
late evening while she comes anytime during the day light hours. And for the
first time I just had both of them interacting together at the
As I write this I have a Great Horned Owl calling outside across the street
from my house. Only the third in 40 years.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Cell: 914-319-97
6/7/12 - 10 Commerce Dr., New Rochelle, Westchester Co., NY
1 Black Swallowtail
6+ Cabbage Whites
1 Orange Sulphur
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Cell: 914-319-9701; F
Forgot to mention last thursday and friday I had four ravens flying around the
Shoprite and over 10 Commerce Dr. which I presume are the parents and two young
from the nest on Main St. in New Rochelle. Pretty amazing. I guess they're
the start of a colony:-)
Andrew
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6/3/12 - Sterling Forest S.P., Sterling Forest, NY
Time: 1pm to 2:30pm
Observers: Andrew Block, Scott Perry
Had both Mississippi Kites giving a great display in the previously reported
spot. They mated several times, flew around catching dragonflies sometimes
coming very close to the
Finally had a female Ruby-throated Hummingbird back at my feeders two days ago
and every one since. Then just a minute ago had a male at the feeder. I don't
know if the female was the one from last year but hoping it is and that it
brought a mate! Either way it's so cool to have them back, ju
Had a pair of ravens yesterday flying over I-87 at exit 12 which is the
Palisades Mall exit. They flew directly over the mall heading southeast.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-
5/20/12 - Doodletown Rd./Mine Rd., Bear Mtn. S.P./West Pt. M.R., NY
3 Canada Geese
2 Mallards
many Turkey Vultures
6+ Black Vultures
3 Red-tailed Hawks
2 Yellow-billed Cuckoos (nice looks at one)
4+ Ruby-thoated Hummingbirds
2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers
1 Downy Woodpecker
1 Pileated Woodpecker
1 Eas
The baltimore orioles finally showed up today at my birdbath. For some reason
they were more than a month late. Still no action at the feeders but atleast
they're back. They normally show up in Bronxville in mid April but for some
reason none were hear untill now. Go figure. Also had a cana
The peregrine pair at the Trump Plaza was very active yesterday calling and
flying around with each other once again giving nice displays. Evidentily they
did try to nest but the eggs failed according to the article in the Journal
News yesterday. They evidentily are debating on puting a nest b
Had an albino African Collard-Dove at work today in New Rochelle. It flew low
over the building and landed across the street from 10 Commerce Dr. on the
electrical wires along the train tracks and sat there for 10 or 15 minutes
before flying off towards the Trump Plaza. I walked right to where
5/7/12 - Northeast Woods, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY
Time: 7:30 to 11:30am
Observers: Andrew Block
3 Mallards
3 Red-bellied Woodpeckers
1 Hairy Woodpecker
2 Northern Flickers
2 Great Crested Flycatchers
1 Warbling Vireo
1 Red-eyed Vireo
2 Blue Jays
1 Fish Crow
2 Tufted Titmice
2 White
5/6/12 - The Ramble, Central Park, Manhattan, NY
Time: 7:45 to 11:30am
Observers: Andrew Block
2 Double-crested Cormorants
2 Black-crowned Night-Herons
6 Canada Geese
8 Mallards
3 Herring Gulls
5 Mourning Doves
3 Rock Pigeons
2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers
1 Downy Woodpecker
1 Northern Flicker
3
The New Rochelle peregrines were noisy again today. They were calling to each
other and at one point flew off slowly next to each other towards the coast.
One also went after a pigeon in a half hardy attack but totally missed it and
then slowly flew low over me back the the plaza. Quite cool.
Went to see the raven nest on the bank facade on Main St. in New Rochelle today
and was pleased to see the chicks moving around. No adults were present. They
look to be near fledging. Also had the house wren back in the yard today,
always a treat.
Andrew
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Went to look for the raven nest on the bank building crevice on Main in New
Rochelle today that John reported the other day. Found the nest but no birds.
It's in an unusual place for a ravens nest but it sure appears to be one albeit
a small cramped one. Will check this week on a nicer day fo
4/16/12 - Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River, NY
Time: 10:30am to 3:30pm
Observers: Andrew Block
5 Turkey Vultures
2 Mallards
1 Osprey
2 Red-tailed Hawks
2 Cooper's Hawks
2+ Wild Turkeys
1 Belted Kingfisher (at nest)
1 Red-bellied Woodpecker
1 Pileated Woodpecker
3 Eastern Phoe
The Red-necked Grebe was still at Van Cortlandt park on the lake as of about
1:30pm today. It was swimming with a female Gadwall.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Cell:
I've noticed the peregrine pair on the Trump Plaza in New Rochelle have been
hanging out on one corner of the building where there is a large flat area and
saw one of them walk back from the edge towards the rear of the ledge. Could
be a nest area. We shall see.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Co
Had a Common Raven in the parking lot of of the new Hmart across from the TD
bank in Hartsdale on Central Ave. It got chased off by the ubiquitous Fish
Crows and flew north with them in hot pursuit. It was most likely one of the
pair from White Plains. It's amazing how tiny the crows are comp
Had my FOS Ospreys yesterday circling over the Trump Plaza in New Rochelle.
There were 3 of them. Also, the two Peregrines were very vocal and active
again flying around and at one point copulating on the building. Looks like
they might be getting ready to nest there or somewhere close.
And
Wanted to correct the id of the geese previously reported by me from a second
hand report as Orinoco Geese. Today around 4:15pm I saw them at Harbor Island
Park in Mamaroneck, but to my surprise they were Egyptian Geese not Orinocos, a
male and a female. I got a quick look at them on land befo
Just sending out a report for Doug Bloom who called me this morning to let me
know he had what appeared to be two Orinoco Geese with Canadas at Harbor Island
Park in Mamaroneck. They were scared away eventually by a dog walker. They
sure traveled a long way:-) They were not there in the late
3/19/12 - Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River, NY
Time: 1:30 to 6pm
Observers: Andrew Block
2 Pileated Woodpeckers
4 Hairy Woodpeckers
1 Downy Woodpecker
1 Red-bellied Woodpecker
7+ Eastern Bluebirds
5 Eastern Phoebes
10+ American Robins
2 Great Horned Owls
4 Turkey Vultures
5 Tree
3/12/12 - Rockwood Hall section, Rockefeller S.P.P., Pocantico Hills, NY
1 Merlin
1 Cooper's Hawk
1 American Tree Sparrow
1 Brown-headed Cowbird
2 Eastern Meadowlarks
1 Pileated Woodpecker
plus the usuals
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
My friend Mark Schwartz reported he saw a flock of 4 Monk Parakeets in
Freeport, NY yesterday afternoon. I went to Shawangunk Grasslands NWR with my
friend Scott Perry yesterday late afternoon and saw some good stuff but no
owls. We had 3+ Rough-legged Hawks, 3 Red-tailed Hawks, 8+ Northern Ha
The peregrine pair on the Trump Plaza in New Rochelle were at it again. One of
them was chirping as it flew up and down in front of the other as it sat on the
ledge. The third falcon came back and joined in for awhile. One of them,
probably the female, made a stoop from the building over the
Had the raven pair again flying due north both yesterday and today about
8:15am, most likely coming from the Bronx. Also had the peregrine pair dive
bombing a redtail that was flying to close to the Trump Plaza. Nice action by
the falcons, at times almost hitting the hawk.
Andrew
Andrew v.
Had a fish crow today fly over 10 Commerce Dr. giving me all three corvids for
the area. Never thought I'd be doing that in this area 10 years ago:-)
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone:
Just as I was leaving work today at 3:55pm one of the ravens flew over low
calling and then circled the Trump Plaza and headed south. I'm thinking more
and more my ravens are definately the Co-op City ravens. A coworker lives
there and has always wanted to see bald eagles and ravens so I told
Hey, thanks for your wishes!
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After going to Pelham Bay Park today and viewing the Trump Plaza and Co-op City
from there I'm tending to agree with Richard that the Bronx ravens and the New
Rochelle ravens may be one in the same. I didn't realize how close the two
areas were to each other especially as the raven flies. I'm
2/19/12 - Pelham Bay Park North, Bronx, NY
Time: 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Observers: Andrew Block
several Canada Geese
several Gadwalls
12+ American Wigeons
several American Black Ducks
several Mallards
2 Northern Shovelers
50+ scaup sp.
many Buffleheads
several Common Goldeneyes
2 Hooded Mergansers
No ravens yesterday but the pair of Peregrine Falcons on the Trump Plaza in
New Rochelle was giving a nice display flying around again. Quite
spectacular. Also, had the Hermit Thrush back at the bath and a grackle at the
feeders today. Spring is almost here!!
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Co
Had one of the ravens back again today this time around 10:30am flying east.
Then at noon one was flying around and calling over the train tracks and landed
on the huge billboard across from Commerce Drive. It called and hopped around
on the sign going down behind it for about five minutes, th
Had two of the Common Ravens I've been seeing at 10 Commerce Dr. in New
Rochelle again yesterday flying in a northeast direction. They are always
coming back and coming from more or less the south so are definately in the
immediate area when roosting because I see them usually in the early to m
Two of the Common Ravens were back flying low around 10 Commerce Drive again
eventually flying more or less NW. I was just telling my friend Doug yesterday
I hadn't seen them in awhile.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westch
The peregrines were back flying around swooping at each other and calling over
the Trump Plaza. They were joined by a third smaller one. They were making
chirping sounds which I had never heard before. Quite cool.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglew
The previously reported Slaty-backed Gull in Beacon of course wasn't there
while I was there from 2:30 to 4:30pm, but did see a nice adult Lesser
Black-backed Gull and juvenile Iceland Gull. Also missed the three eagles that
were there before I got there.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting
The Common Ravens at 10 Commerce Dr. in New Rochelle were back but farther away
and this time frolicking in a more or less north direction.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-12
The birds sure keep popping up in the area I work in New Rochelle. At 4pm
today I had three Common Ravens cavorting about 150 feet above the building I
work at heading more or less west to east. Once again the location is 10
Commerce Dr. I wonder what next will show up!
Andrew
Andrew v. F.
Had a flock of about 12 Monk Parakeets flying low over the parking lot at 10
Commerce Drive today struggling to fly during the strong windy/rainy weather.
Also had another Cooper's Hawk.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westc
1/9/12 - 6 Fawn Way, Union Township, NJ
1 COMMON CHAFFINCH (seen 3 times briefly for about 2 minutes at 8:30am, also
possibly heard calling; nice bird, hope it's not a bird from the European
finches being released in the Chicago/Wisconsin area)
1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet (feeding on suet, unusual)
Had a Bald Eagle flying over where I work at 10 Commerce Rd. yesterday. That
seems to be a popular area for raptors. Since I started working there in
November I've had a redtail, two cooper's hawks, two peregrines, and the
eagle. Go figure. Also had the Hermit Thrush back at the birdbath tod
Just a reminder for those of you thinking of trying for the chaffinch in NJ
this weekend.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Cell: 914-319-9701; Fax: 914-771-8036
1/2/12 - Pt. Lookout beach lot Japanese Black Pine grove, Pt. Lookout, Nassau
Co., NY
1 GRACE'S WARBLER
1 Bonaparte's Gull
- Cammons Pond, Merrick, Nassau Co., NY
50+ Canada Geese
200+ Brant
many American Black Ducks
many Mallards
7+ Northern Shovelers
many Hooded Mergansers
1 Ruddy Duck
24+
I was at the Pt. Lookout beach parking lot looking for the Grace's Warbler in
the Japanese Pines to the left of the boulder field from about 1:30 to 4:30pm
without any luck. As far as I know nobody saw it during the time I was there.
Did see an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull in the lot though.
Had the pair of Peregrines all day today sitting on and flying around the Trump
building again. One even flew low over me. Beautiful creatures.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914
While working at Somnia, Inc. on Commerce Rd. in New Rochelle I saw a pair of
Peregrine Falcons calling and flying around the tallest building in the city
which is easily seen from where I was. One bird was carrying a dead pigeon and
both were circling and landing on the building for about a ha
Sure is a Troupial and a gorgeous one at that. I guess it escaped from
someone's house.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036
Let me clarify my previous email. It's in the Cove Island Wildlife Sanctuary
in Cove Island Park. That's on Cove Road.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-80
For you NYers who don't get the Connecticut list there is a gorgeous male
Painted Bunting being seen at the Cove Island Park in Stamford. The park is
adjacent to where a White-winged Dove is also being seen at a private
residence. I've saw both, quite exciting.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Co
Had an American Woodcock fly up from the median across from the main entrance
at the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights tonite at around 9:30pm. It
headed out towards the perimeter road and into a swampy area.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tangle
Went to Read Sanctuary this am from 8am to 8:30 with no pelican in sight. The
usual wintering waterfowl were around plus a couple of male Cooper's Hawks at
close range but no Brown Pelican. Oh well.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bron
Hi all,
I guess I need to get up earlier on sundays. Does anyone know if the pelican
is still in Rye as of now? Thanks.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771
Had the Greater White-fronted Goose at the lake in Van Cortlandt Park this
afternoon around 2pm. Also had a Ruddy Duck and American Kestrel. A few
Red-eared Sliders were basking too.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westches
Does anyone know if the pelican in Rye is still there?
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036
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11/8/11 - Bronx River Pathway, Bronx River Parkway, Scarsdale to Bronxville, NY
Time: 2:30pm to 5pm
Observers: Andrew Block
1 Great Blue Heron
1 Great Egret
12+ Wood Ducks
10 Green-winged Teals
5 American Black Ducks
2 Hooded Mergansers
9 Killdeer
3 Mourning Doves
1 Red-bellied Woodpecker
1
10/26/11 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY
Time: 2:30pm to 6pm
Observers: Andrew Block
1 Northern Parula
6 Yellow-rumped Warblers
20+ Golden-crowned Kinglets
5 Ruby-crowned Kinglets
15+ Chipping Sparrows
1 Northern Flicker
2 Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers
1 Hairy Woodpecker
2 Red-bellied
Had a juvenile blue form Snow Goose with a flock of Canada Geese at Huegonot
Lake in front of the New Rochelle High School on Main St. this afternoon around
3pm.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708
10/21/11 - Captree S.P., Long Island, NY
Time: 3:10pm to 4pm
Observers: Andrew Block
1 Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
1 Yellow-headed Blackbird (w/ cowbird flock in triangle at RMC southbound exit
ramp)
5 Boat-tailed Grackles
2 Savannah Sparrows
1 Killdeer
- Ocean Parkway, L.I., NY
4 Merlins
While working out in the garden this afternoon I had a nice male yellowthroat
pop up next to me and also saw a bay-breasted warbler at the birdbath. Also,
forgot to report yesterday I had a couple more swifts flying over the house.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biol
10/17/11 - Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Pocantico Hills, NY
Time: 2 to 6pm
Observers: Andrew Block
6 Canada Geese
1 Sharp-shinned Hawk
3 Red-tailed Hawks
1 American Kestrel
7 Mourning Doves
3 Red-bellied Woodpeckers
1 Downy Woodpecker
2 Hairy Woodpeckers
2 Pileated Woodpeckers
3 Northern
10/5/11 - Caumsett S.P., Lloyd Neck, Suffolk Co., NY
Time: 9:30am to 11:45am
Observers: Andrew Block, Mark Schwartz
1 Merlin
2 Red-tailed Hawks
several Northern Flickers
5+ Red-bellied Woodpeckers
6+ Eastern Phoebes
1 SAY'S PHOEBE
1 Eastern Bluebird
many Yellow-rumped Warblers
1 Pine Wa
As I speak there are two Swamp Sparrows, one adult, one juvenile, feeding
around the bird bath on grass/weed seeds. New yard bird, #115. Cool.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-3
Just had a Tennessee Warbler in my bird bath. I seem to get them every now
and again in the fall. Nice bird.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036
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Had a nice selection of migrants at the bird bath today. They included a
Swainson's Thrush (possible new yard bird), m & f American Redstarts, female
Common Yellowthroat, female Magnolia Warbler, plus the usual birds.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tan
9/17/11 - New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY
Time: 10am to 2:30pm
Observers: Andrew Block
2 Double-crested Cormorants
12 Wood Ducks
6 Mallards
1 Osprey
1 Red-tailed hawk
1 Cooper's Hawk
2 Wild Turkeys
3 Herring Gulls
6 Mourning Doves
1 Chimney Swift
4+ Ruby-throated Hummingbirds
1 B
Had a first year juvenile Bald Eagle flying over the marsh/pond that is south
of Franklinton Vlaie in Franklinton on Rte. 145. Probably one of the young
from Franklinton? Possibly.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westcheste
The juvenile White Ibis in Park Ridge, just south of the NY border in Bergen
Co., was still at the Silver Lake off of Mill Rd. as of about 9am this
morning. It was on the north end where the river comes out by the sand bar and
was feeding along the far shore and on the land. Quite nice views.
Just got this from John Votta in NJ who wanted to me to send it to the NY
listserv. I couldn't see any photo but maybe someone else can. If it's true
then it would be an awesome bird.
Andrew
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Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westche
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Hi all,
I can't believe I missed out on all those awesome birds today! That's what
happens when your power goes out and you can't check email and you don't think
of going out looking for pelagics. I was thinking of going out tomorrow
morning but does anyone think things will be gone by then?
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Dannie Heider and David Ross lost their Yellow Amazon Parrott right after the
earthquake yesterday. Despite the name - this is a green parrott. The b
Went on a brief frip to the south part of Pelham Bay park and had a small
influx of migrant warblers. Most notable were a pair of Hooded Warblers but
the flock included Black & white, American Redstart, Chestnut-sided, Blackpoll,
and a few other species. I also noticed unfortunately that none
The Gray-hooded Gull was seen by myself, Doug Bloom and Orlando Hidalgo from
around 8am to 9am at the same spot across from the ferris wheel where it has
been seen regularly. A juvenile Lesser Black-backed Gull was farther down the
beach.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildli
I took a look a the Gray-headed Gull photo and do agree with Doug's id. I am
familiar with them having seen them in their native habitat several times and
it
does look 100% like a Gray-headed. Great find. Hope it's refound.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
7/17/11 - Wallkill River NWR, Sussex, NJ
Time: 7:15am to 3pm
Observers: Andrew Block
25+ Great Blue Herons
3 Great Egrets
1 Green Heron
1 WHITE IBIS (juv. seen well after scared up by idiot in very low flying Cessna)
2 Turkey Vultures
several Canada Geese
several Wood Ducks
several Mallards
1
I just had the two male Baltimore Orioles and juvenile oriole at my feeders
together. It just occurred to me that maybe the other "male" just might be a
female with male colors. I know some females can look similar to males but are
usually obviously female but this one is identical to the male
For the second time in three days I had a female Ruby-throated Hummingbird join
the male Baltimore Oriole and catbirds at the feeders. I was very surprised
since they don't breed around where I live and they should've been through by
now. I guess it's just a late migrant north. Pretty neat.
They are closed until further notice so I hope it was seen from the road.
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036
From: "li_bir
Was able to see the 5 Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks at Wallkill River NWR's
Liberty Loop Trail at 8am today. They were actually north of Oil City Rd. in
the second impoundment on the left where all the mallards and pipers are. Had
nice looks as they flew around and fed. Observed them til 8:30
Just wondering if anyone out there lost a Canon camera eyepiece at Doodletown
recently? I found one yesterday there. If you did let me know and I'll mail
it
to you.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New Yo
Well I haven't gotten any birds at my fruit feeder yet, but amazingly did get a
fresh Question Mark who is still there. That's the first butterfly I've ever
had at a feeder whether intentionally or unintentionally. Pretty cool, hope
more come. I do hope the oriole and catbirds don't pick it o
4/29/11 - Bronx River Pathway, Scarsdale to Bronxville, NY
Time: 3 to 6pm
Observers: Andrew Block
2 Great Egrets
2 Turkey Vultures
several Canada Geese
7 Wood Ducks
8 Green-winged Teals
severall Mallards
1 Killdeer
1 Solitary Sandpiper
3 Rock Pigeons
4 Mourning Doves
3 Red-bellied Woodpeckers
4/18/11 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY
Time: 2pm to 2:40pm
Observers: Andrew Block, Margaret Falk
All seen from one spot down by lake below science lab:
5 Wood Ducks
1 Red-tailed Hawk
3 Northern Flickers
1 Red-bellied Woodpecker
1 Blue-headed Vireo
3 Blue Jays
2 Tree Swallows
2 Northern
d the
birds should be there within a couple of days!
Seth Ausubel
Forest Hills, NY
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3/9/11 - Washington Lake & Cedar Park Cemetery, Washington Twp. & Saddle River
Park, Ridgewood, NJ
Time: 9:45am to 4:30pm
Observers: Andrew Block
- Washington Lake/Cedar Park Cemetery
1 Great Blue Heron
4 Turkey Vultures
many Canada Geese
1 PINK-FOOTED GOOSE (4:20pm, cemetery, v
I know have two gorgeous Fox Sparrows at my feeding stations. They are such
beautiful birds. The Hermit Thrush is still putting in appearences aswell.
Spring must be close cause all the birds are more vocal and the grackles have
arrived back at the feeders and nesting trees.
Andrew
Andrew
Here, Here. I'm glad so many people responded to the unbelievable actions of
this person. As I've said before not all but many if not most so called
photographers have no scruples and will do anything to get close to their
quarry. You would think that when this guy found the end of the trail
Just had two Common Redpolls at my feeding station. This is only the second
time in 39 years we've had them, go figure.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
37 Tanglewylde Avenue
Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-803
2/16/11 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY
Time: 1pm to 2:30pm
Observers: Andrew Block
8 Rusty Blackbirds
1 Great Horned Owl (on guard, gorgeous)
3+ Red-breasted Nuthatches
2 White-breasted Nuthatches
1 American Robin
1 Northern Mockingbird
3 American Goldfinches
7+ Dark-eyed Juncos
5+ White
2/13/11 - Montauk Pt. S.P. & vicinity, Suffolk Co., NY
3 Red-throated Loons
4 Common Loons
5 Horned Grebes
many Canada Geese
12+ Brants
20+ Mute Swans
100+ American Black Ducks
3 Greater Scaup
many Common Eiders
thousands of Black Scoters
thousands of White-winged Scoters
thousands of Surf Scoters
Does anyone know if the Clements checklist updates have been posted somewhere
yet? It says on the cornell site that they'd be posted in early january. Well
it's early february and they're still not up as far as I can see. Just
wondering.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist/Wildl
My Hermit Thrush was back again today feeding on the window feeder. I'm
surprised it's eating the mix b/c I think of them as fruit and insect eaters.
I
put out a window feeder filled with dried meal worms and it's not even touching
them. Does anyone out there have the same problem? If so an
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