[nysbirds-l] Barrow's Goldeneye at Bayville (Nassau Co.)
The Barrow's Goldeneye was present at 8:30AM this morning in Bayville on Long Island Sound opposite Centre Island Town Park. The Barrow's was not with the Common Goldeneye flocks that were further to the east near the rocks (on my Hagstrom's Atlas called Centre Island Reef), but was accompanied by an unidentified female goldeneye. The "pair" were further to the west and closer to shore. At Shu Swamp (Mill Neck Preserve) there were fifteen Rusty Blackbirds among many Robins feeding in the unfrozen portion of the freshwater marsh. Ken Feustel -- 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 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Mew
Present today from 1:53 - 1:58 and again 2:22 - 2:56 P.M., on the grassy area and walkway around the foot bridge. I also heard that it was seen sometime around 10:30. Steve Walter Bayside, NY -- 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 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Bird Banding Lab sent a response to my band report!
Just under a month ago, I saw several Canada Geese with neck bands and reported them both to this list as well as to the Bird Banding Lab. I subsequently found more banded CAGO, as well as a lone Ring-billed Gull with a wing band, all of which I reported. Well, earlier today I opened my mailbox and found a letter from the USGS and in it a certificate of appreciation for the RBGU report. Following is what I learned: Ring-billed Gull, wing band number 308, hatched in 2006 or earlier and banded on 10/29/2009 in Leominster, Massachusetts at these coordinates: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=42.53111,+-71.74167&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=%2B42%C2%B0+31%27+52.00%22,+-71%C2%B0+44%27+30.01%22&gl=us&ei=hvxIS6aRC4uXlAfThaUJ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CAkQ8gEwAA I resighted the bird at Stehli Beach in Bayville on 12/18/2009 So the RBGU was banded between a shopping mall and the Nashua River, about 170 miles away 2 months ago. It would be pretty neat to get future reports about the bird, but USGS doesn't do that (maybe a good place for eBird to build a future partnership). Good birding and report those bands! Jason Pietrzak Bayville, NY -- 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 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Mew Gull--4 P.M. this afternoon
I found the Mew Gull actively feeding in the water further south than reported earlier, just south of 19th Avenue. The bird was almost directly opposite the Exit 5 sign on the Belt Parkway. This spot is where the rock jetty ends. One thing I noticed is its feeding behavior. The bird was actively plucking at the water for food, in a way similar to what I've seen Bonaparte's Gulls do. Richard ZainEldeen Brooklyn, NY -- 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 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Montauk area birds
Montauk Point was especially beautiful today with blue skies, crisp cold air and a coating of snow left from last week's storm. At Montauk Inlet, 2 *KUMLEIN'S ICELAND GULLS* (1st-basic and 2nd basic) were feeding with other gulls along the small beach immediately west of inlet and both visited the melt water pools in the empty Gosmans parking lot. Increasingly scarce on eastern LI, four *CANVASBACK* were using an opening in the ice on Fort Pond. Out at Montauk Point, another 1st winter *KUMLEIN'S ICELAND GULL* and 2 adult *BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE* were among the cloud of gulls following the 'Hellcat' party boat as it came in from an offshore fishing trip. At least 4 adult *BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKES* were milling around off the point with 30 or so *BONAPARTE'S GULLS*. Interestingly, Hugh McGuinness and party found a 150++ Bonaparte's here earlier in the morning, again with some kittiwakes mixed in. Where did they go and could there be something better mixed in amongst them? After some scanning, I picked up 4 *RAZORBILLS* flying over the more distant rips. Considering the excellent visibility, the number seems low. Certainly the numbers of loons and gannets have dropped significantly. The field on the north side of Further Lane in Amagansett held a large flock of Canada Geese. By phone, Hugh McGuinness alerted me to the presence 3 *CACKLING GEESE* and 6 *SNOW GEESE*, the latter almost certainly the birds seen earlier by Karen and Barbara Rubinstein on a corn field behind Mary's Marvelous Cafe in Amagansett. When I arrived shortly before dusk, the Snow Geese were still there and quickly I found 2 *GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE*that moved around as a pair. Hugh had seen these early in the morning on Hook Pond. Allowing for the late afternoon sun both white-fronts seemed orange rather than pink billed (a topic I want to discuss in another post). After a bit of searching I found a Cackling Goose that quickly morphed into a flock of *7 CACKLING GEESE*, again moving through the Canadas as a cohesive group. This is the largest flock of (Richardson's) Cackling Geese (nominate subspecies hutchinsii) that I've witnessed on Long Island. Small flocks are more typical of western NY which is significantly closer to the Central flyway. -- Angus Wilson New York City & The Springs, NY, USA http://birdingtotheend.blogspot.com/ -- 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 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Delaware-Otsego Audubon Soc. Eagle Trip results
The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Soc. field trip along the East and West Branches of the Delaware R., and Cannonsville Reservoir in Delaware Co. today turned up nine Bald Eagles, down from recent years. Eighteen participants also spotted Red-tailed Hawks, Am. Kestrel, accipiters; a variety of waterfowl, including Common and Hooded Mergansers, Common Goldeneyes and Buffleheads; Wild Turkeys, and a few Snow Buntings. Best sight of the day was a close view of two immature eagles scrapping over a fish. Andy Mason Andrew Mason 1039 Peck St. Jefferson, NY 12093 (607) 652-2162 andyma...@earthling.net -- 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 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] 1/9 Mew Gull (Photos)- Yes, 10:45 am
Amy and I observed and digiscoped the Mew Gull this morning from 10:45 to 11 am on the grass very near the Foot-path (first on West side and then briefly on the East side) that crosses over the Parkway. Our photos are at the link below. regards, jeff Downingtown, PA Checkout our bird photos at the link below: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffamy/ "Birding Like I Have Six Months To Live" -- 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 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck question
I was just wondering if anyone could tell me where I could find Harlequin Ducks at Point Lookout on Long Island. I have never been there before, so any info would be helpful. Thanks James Randall -- 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 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sorry another question
Sorry, forgot to add this in. I know it hasn't been seen recently, but where was the Black-headed Gull at Owls head Waste water treatment plant? Thanks James Randall -- 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 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck question
James, When you arrive at Point Lookout at the end of the Loop Parkway, continue across the intersection into the parking field. You'll wind around a little, but find your way to near the southeast corner of the lot. There's a walkway to the beach. Just east of the where you reach the beach is the westernmost of three jetties. This is one of their favored spots. (Also, look for Puprle Sandpipers and there have been up 80 Common Eiders recently). If they're not here, walk east and check the next two jetties. Most likely, if not at the westernmost jetty, they'll be inside the inlet. You'll have to make your way onto the easternmost street. Past the house on the east side of the street is an undeveloped area that you can make your way into. The Harlequins may be right here or up to a few hundred yards to the north. If they're not sitting on the rocks, they should be easy enough to see. Steve Walter - Original Message - From: eyefligh...@optonline.net To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 9:22 PM Subject: [nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck question I was just wondering if anyone could tell me where I could find Harlequin Ducks at Point Lookout on Long Island. I have never been there before, so any info would be helpful. Thanks James Randall -- 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 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
