[nysbirds-l] Mecox Bay re-visited
Early this morning, I had time for a quick ride out for a short visit, dreaming of results like those experienced by Hugh & Andy later in the day. This mindset was encouraged by the covey of (7) "tame" N. Bobwhite, that were on the road within 100' of the western entrance to the bay-they even stayed long enough to have their picture taken! Once on the flats, it was obvious that the #'s of species and individuals were down from yesterday. I saw nothing new, and in fact, could not attest to the godwits still being there, because of the Sun's position/rays "washing out" their previous location. Cheers, Bob -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Mecox Bay
Tonight at Mecox, with water rushing in the inlet, the flat at the cut abounded with birds. I ran into Andy Baldelli there and below are the highlights of our composite list. White-rumped Sandpiper 12 Western Sandpiper 1 juv Red Knot15 Marbled Godwit 1 Black Skimmer 2 Least Tern 40 Roseate Tern3 Forster's Tern 25 Common Tern 225 Black Tern 5 SANDWICH TERN 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull6 Hugh Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 hmcguinn...@ross.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay WR: 2 Wilson's Phalaropes, American Avocet, and A. Golden-Plover Present
A two hour walk around the North end of the East Pond at Jamaica Bay this morning revealed rewarding birds with the highlights being 2 Wilson's Phalaropes, the American Avocet, and an American Golden-Plover amongst the 50+Black-bellied Plover flock. Other good birds included a single Pectoral sandpiper, approx. 12 White-rumped sandpipers, 7 Stilt sandpipers, and a Little Blue Heron. A total of 16 shorebird species was recorded. All the birds seen were once again at the North end with a few other birders around 10:30am. At around 11:15am, a Peregrine falcon swooped in and scared the hundreds of shorebirds sending them in all directions. Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY "It just doesn't get any better than this" -Jeff Corwin -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] @JBWR Golden Plover (YES), American Avocet (YES), Wilson's Phalarope...
I joined Karlo Mirth this morning after his call about the 3 Wilson's Phalaropes on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Together, we observed about 19 species of shorebirds with highlights being: American Avocet (1) Wilson's Phalarope (3) American Golden Plover (1) Pectoral Sandpiper (1...possibly 2) I have yet to cycle through the photos I took. Nevertheless, I have uploaded one photo with the three Wilson's Phalaropes and one photo of the American Avocet that I photograped last evening. Note: Today's Avocet, seemed to be the same one that was reported earlier yesterday. http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdingdude/3843625950/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdingdude/3843625936/ Jamaica Bay is great for birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican in the Adirondacks
Barb, I hope you (or others) can read the band. It will be fascinating to know where this bird originates from and whether it has been seen elsewhere in the northeast before ending up in the Adirondacks. Maybe others who scan the listserves recall other sightings of a banded bird? Readers may remember that in the summer of 2002 there was an incursion of Brown Pelicans into the Northeast involving at least 8 individuals in the Great Lakes region with at least 3 separate birds in NYS. The pelicans wandered widely and although none were banded (as far as I recall) one individual was tracked by a distinctive hole in the web of one foot! Other features such as the extent of white on the head can sometimes also be used to say whether two birds are different or possibly the same. These are good reasons to carefully document (in writing or photographs) unusual birds so that we learn more about their origins and movements. Cheers, Angus Wilson New York City & The Springs, NY, USA -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] JBWR 3 Wilson's Phalaropes now reported on the East Pond...
I just got received a call from Karlo Mirth who was looking at 3 Wilson's Pahalropes at the NE of the East Pond. No word yet, on any Avocet sightings, but I will post if I hear any updates. Good luck if you go. Jamaica Bay is good birding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay 8/20
I was also at Jamaica Bay yesterday and saw the Avocet and Wilson's Phalarope. Follow the link below for photos of these birds (and a few others.) http://clarenceholmesphotography.blogspot.com/2009/08/jamaica-bay-wildlife-r efuge_20.html Clarence Holmes West Harrison, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay 8/20
American Avocet, Marbled Godwit and Wilson's Phalarope all by the first and second spits on the north end of the east pond as of 6 PM on Thursday 8/20. Rob Bate -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay 8/20
American Avocet, Marbled Godwit and Wilson's Phalarope all by the first and second spits on the north end of the east pond as of 6 PM on Thursday 8/20. Rob Bate -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay WR: 2 Wilson's Phalaropes, American Avocet, and A. Golden-Plover Present
A two hour walk around the North end of the East Pond at Jamaica Bay this morning revealed rewarding birds with the highlights being 2 Wilson's Phalaropes, the American Avocet, and an American Golden-Plover amongst the 50+Black-bellied Plover flock. Other good birds included a single Pectoral sandpiper, approx. 12 White-rumped sandpipers, 7 Stilt sandpipers, and a Little Blue Heron. A total of 16 shorebird species was recorded. All the birds seen were once again at the North end with a few other birders around 10:30am. At around 11:15am, a Peregrine falcon swooped in and scared the hundreds of shorebirds sending them in all directions. Vinny Pellegrino www.flickr.com/pellegrinov East Northport, NY It just doesn't get any better than this -Jeff Corwin -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Mecox Bay
Tonight at Mecox, with water rushing in the inlet, the flat at the cut abounded with birds. I ran into Andy Baldelli there and below are the highlights of our composite list. White-rumped Sandpiper 12 Western Sandpiper 1 juv Red Knot15 Marbled Godwit 1 Black Skimmer 2 Least Tern 40 Roseate Tern3 Forster's Tern 25 Common Tern 225 Black Tern 5 SANDWICH TERN 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull6 Hugh Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 hmcguinn...@ross.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
