[nysbirds-l] Bronx Botanical Garden, Sun. 14-Feb-2010 incl. Wood Duck
Date: Sunday, 14 February 2010 (12:50p-5:00p) Location: Bronx Botanical Garden Observers: Eve Levine, Ben Cacace Reported by: Ben Cacace Snow is pretty much cleared from all the paved paths. The trails still have a thick layer of snow. The ponds towards the north end are almost entirely frozen over and the Bronx River is clear of ice. Bird activity was quiet overall. Red-tailed Hawk sightings were numerous and could be boiled down to at least 3 individuals including 1 juvenile and 2 adults. Two other raptors were seen but too briefly to ID. One was an accipiter and the other a small falcon. A pair of Wood Ducks were on the Bronx River feeding with a small group of Mallards. Weather for 14-Feb in New York, NY (12:51p-4:51p) < http://tinyurl.com/ylzxr8q >: - Conditions: mostly cloudy - Temperature: 37.0 to 29.9 F (+3 to +4 C) - Wind direction: WNW - Wind speed: 13-17 mph (gusts to 30 mph) ** Total species - 23 ** 'Scarce' seen in habitat, but not daily [1 spp]: - Wood Duck - 2 incl. 1 male & 1 female on the Bronx River 'Uncommon' seen in small numbers; 1-3 per day in habitat [2 spp]: - Red-bellied Woodpecker - 5+ heard &/or seen - American Robin - 25+ 'Fairly Common' usually seen; 3-12 per day in habitat [8 spp]: - Hooded Merganser - 5 incl. 3 male + 2 female on the Bronx River - Red-tailed Hawk - 3+ incl. at least 1 sub-adult - Downy Woodpecker - 2+ - Black-capped Chickadee - 6+ - Tufted Titmouse - 4+ - White-breasted Nuthatch - 1+ - Northern Mockingbird - 1+ - Northern Cardinal - 15+ 'Common' seen easily; more than 12 per day in habitat [12 spp]: - Canada Goose - 11+ on the Bronx River - Mallard - 14+ (7m/7f) on the Bronx River - Ring-billed Gull - 4+ - Herring Gull - 2+ - Rock Pigeon - 1 - Blue Jay - 6+ - American Crow - 19+ - European Starling - 10+ - Song Sparrow - 1 - White-throated Sparrow - 20+ - Dark-eyed Junco - 30+ - House Sparrow - 15+ Abundance categories from 'The New York City Audubon Society Guide to Finding Birds in the Metropolitan Area' published 2001. Abundance season is 'Winter', December - February, and applies to all of New York City. Taxonomic order: - Canada Goose - 11+ on the Bronx River - Wood Duck - 2 incl. 1 male & 1 female on the Bronx River - Mallard - 14+ (7m/7f) on the Bronx River - Hooded Merganser - 5 incl. 3 male + 2 female on the Bronx River - Red-tailed Hawk - 3+ incl. at least 1 sub-adult - Ring-billed Gull - 4+ - Herring Gull - 2+ - Rock Pigeon - 1 - Red-bellied Woodpecker - 5+ heard &/or seen - Downy Woodpecker - 2+ - Blue Jay - 6+ - American Crow - 19+ - Black-capped Chickadee - 6+ - Tufted Titmouse - 4+ - White-breasted Nuthatch - 1+ - American Robin - 25+ - Northern Mockingbird - 1+ - European Starling - 10+ - Song Sparrow - 1 - White-throated Sparrow - 20+ - Dark-eyed Junco - 30+ - Northern Cardinal - 15+ - House Sparrow - 15+ -- 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach/West End/Twin Lakes/Massapequa
We went today (early afternoon) to Jones Bech and we saw the Longspur (about 1-2PM) with the group of Horned Larks in the area next to the parking to the right before the main entrance to the Cost Guard Station. There were several birders and a bird photographer. I took some pictures too: http://www.pbase.com/fpimentel/image/121967995 On Feb 14, 2010, at 11:13 AM, PETER BOOKALAM wrote: > My Brother and I decided to head out to JB. > > Stopped at the CG station where we saw 20-30 Horned larks on the "Longspur" > field adjacent to the parking lot. Didn't see any Longspurs this time though. > The group of BH cowbirds was still there also. > > WE field 2 was closed so we headed to the TR sanctuary where we were rewarded > with 2 "Ipswich" Savannah's hanging out in some small shrubs just past the > Mens Room. They were very cooperative and we watched them for a good while. > There were lots of sparrows foraging near the building. All along the > parkways there were sparrows on or just off the road; the small areas that > had no snow cover. > > We made our obligatory trip to Tobay, which was open (JFK was not) and saw > little more than Buffleheads, RB mergansers, C. geese and brandt. > > Headed to Twin Lakes Preserve where we saw the usual fare but there were > about 8 commom Mergansers which I had not seen there this winter. >Usual Fare: Ring necked ducks, Northern Shoveler, Ruddy Ducks, Pie-billed > Grebe, Hooded Merganser,GB Heron. > > Last stop Massapequa Preserve; Still 2 Tundra Swans among the 4-5 Mute swans. > Also saw a pie-billed grebe which I haven't seen there this year. > > All in all, not a bad outing > > Peter Bookalam > Farmingdale, 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 > 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L > > Please submit your observations to eBird: > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ > > -- -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Black-headed Gull and King Eider off Ditch Plains nr Montauk
The combination of a brisk and chilly wind and bright sunshine made for less than idea ocean viewing off Montauk Point (Suffolk Co.) this morning. Shortly after 8 am, I scoped from the restaurant overlook for a half hour but only managed 8 *RAZORBILLS* and a couple of *BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKES*. The only other birds of note were four American Wigeon and a lone Brant that nudged around the rocks below the overlook. Things were a better off Ditch Plains (east of Montauk Village) with at least 22 Black-legged Kittiwakes and 60 or more Bonaparte's Gulls. The behavior of the gulls suggested they were feeding over Razorbills and after watching for while, I saw three of the alcids pick up and fly a few yards before flopping down into the choppy sea. An adult *BLACK-HEADED GULL*flying west long the surf line with a Bonaparte's made for a pleasant surprise, as did a female *KING EIDER* in Cavett's Cove - this requires a half mile hike east along the beach. A few *PURPLE SANDPIPERS* were on the weed covered rocks. Small numbers of Razorbills and kittiwakes were evident from a number of vantages along the south shore between Montauk and Amagansett and I suspect there are good numbers some distance offshore. Oddly, this was a day for Horned Grebe to stretch their wings - I saw at least 12 individuals in flight. As a nocturnal migrant, it is only once in a while that one sees Horned Grebe fly and more than once I've been momentarily baffled by the white secondaries and long foot projection of such birds. Unfortunately, there was no repeat of the afternoon alcid flight from yesterday. A 45 min watch from Amagansett turned up a paltry four birds. Late in the afternoon, Hugh McGuinness and I counted 9 *COMMON MERGANSERS*in the patches of open water on Hook Pond in East Hampton as we looked through the roosting geese. A young male Northern Harrier made several circuits of the pond. -- 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 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Western Grebe/Riis Park/Queens
> I'm curious how many Western grebes are actually in the area. Aside from the > one off Coney Island on the 18th of January, there have been reports in each > of the last 3 weeks from Deal, Elberon, and Long Branch NJ and before that > one was present from late November through most of December off South Amboy > (for the 5th year in a row. Do we have one Western Grebe with a severe case > of wanderlust or are there multiple? > > Regards, > Shane B. > Brooklyn NY Good question. I've had this same conversation last winter with Scott Barnes, who keeps close tabs on the northern NJ scene. From the pattern of sightings, he seemed quite confident that the South Amboy and Long Branch/Deal birds were most likely NOT the same. I've always assumed that the South Amboy and Staten Island (Lemon Creek Pier, Wolfe's Pond Park) sightings (4-5 miles apart) relate to one returning bird. I've never seen reports from both sides of the state line on the same day and suspect that the bird spends periods at each of these locations. This winters sightings from Coney Island and Riis/Fort Tilden are harder to evaluate. They are both almost within sight of the areas frequented by the Staten Island grebe (13-14 miles) and not so far as the grebe swims from Long Branch etc (16-18 miles). However, the conditions that keep one grebe returning year after year might suit other individuals. Keeping tabs on the dates of all these Western Grebe sightings may shed some light on these intriguing questions. Same day sightings would be especially valuable. Andy Guthrie and I observed a Western Grebe off Riis Park on 23 Mar 2003 and I believe this was after the Staten Island bird has vanished (or at least was no longer being reported). It's worth reminding everyone that Western Grebe is a review species in both states and I'm confident that the NYSARC and NJBRC would appreciate reports and/or photographs. -- 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 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Western Grebe/Riis Park/Queens
With apologies for the belated report, I observed a WESTERN GREBE from about 10:15 to 10:45 this morning ~400 yards off of Riis Park in Queens, NY. The bird was amongst a large flock of RB Mergansers and Long-tailed Duck. With the wind and choppy water I had a hard time staying on the bird and lost it for good about 5 minutes before Seth Ausabel showed up. We spent a good hour scouring the ocean but it could not be re-found. I thought I had sent out a message via my cellphone when I first saw the bird this morning, but checking my computer just awhile ago I saw that it didn't go through. I'm curious how many Western grebes are actually in the area. Aside from the one off Coney Island on the 18th of January, there have been reports in each of the last 3 weeks from Deal, Elberon, and Long Branch NJ and before that one was present from late November through most of December off South Amboy (for the 5th year in a row. Do we have one Western Grebe with a severe case of wanderlust or are there multiple? Regards, Shane B. 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 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Croton Point County Park- Eagles,Ducks
Feb. 13, 2010 Our group of 32 birders from NYC Audubon visited Croton Pt. County Park. The Eagle show was fantastic. We saw at least 7 Bald Eagles from the Croton RR station parking lot. They were in the trees, they flying over us, they on Croton Bay, and they seemed to be displaying to each other while in flight. On the bay was an excellent collection of duck species; Canvasback, Redhead, Common Merganser, Ring-necked, and Common Goldeneye. Also seen was a Red-headed Woodpecker as it continues at the upper parking lot just past the entrance booth. No owls were seen. -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach/West End/Twin Lakes/Massapequa
My Brother and I decided to head out to JB. Stopped at the CG station where we saw 20-30 Horned larks on the "Longspur" field adjacent to the parking lot. Didn't see any Longspurs this time though. The group of BH cowbirds was still there also. WE field 2 was closed so we headed to the TR sanctuary where we were rewarded with 2 "Ipswich" Savannah's hanging out in some small shrubs just past the Mens Room. They were very cooperative and we watched them for a good while. There were lots of sparrows foraging near the building. All along the parkways there were sparrows on or just off the road; the small areas that had no snow cover. We made our obligatory trip to Tobay, which was open (JFK was not) and saw little more than Buffleheads, RB mergansers, C. geese and brandt. Headed to Twin Lakes Preserve where we saw the usual fare but there were about 8 commom Mergansers which I had not seen there this winter. Usual Fare: Ring necked ducks, Northern Shoveler, Ruddy Ducks, Pie-billed Grebe, Hooded Merganser,GB Heron. Last stop Massapequa Preserve; Still 2 Tundra Swans among the 4-5 Mute swans. Also saw a pie-billed grebe which I haven't seen there this year. All in all, not a bad outing Peter Bookalam Farmingdale, 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 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Fw: Calverton Grasslands, Suffolk, Co.
There's nothing to wonder about; EPCAL has made a forward step. The gate at the north end of the middle taxiway is now kept open, so now traffic from Route 25 can go directly to the center of the cluster of businesses by going straight through the grassland. Soon enough, they'll be able to advance their projects at the site, claiming — this time correctly — that there is no impact on the species that used to be there. -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Croton Point County Park- Eagles,Ducks
Feb. 13, 2010 Our group of 32 birders from NYC Audubon visited Croton Pt. County Park. The Eagle show was fantastic. We saw at least 7 Bald Eagles from the Croton RR station parking lot. They were in the trees, they flying over us, they on Croton Bay, and they seemed to be displaying to each other while in flight. On the bay was an excellent collection of duck species; Canvasback, Redhead, Common Merganser, Ring-necked, and Common Goldeneye. Also seen was a Red-headed Woodpecker as it continues at the upper parking lot just past the entrance booth. No owls were seen. -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Western Grebe/Riis Park/Queens
With apologies for the belated report, I observed a WESTERN GREBE from about 10:15 to 10:45 this morning ~400 yards off of Riis Park in Queens, NY. The bird was amongst a large flock of RB Mergansers and Long-tailed Duck. With the wind and choppy water I had a hard time staying on the bird and lost it for good about 5 minutes before Seth Ausabel showed up. We spent a good hour scouring the ocean but it could not be re-found. I thought I had sent out a message via my cellphone when I first saw the bird this morning, but checking my computer just awhile ago I saw that it didn't go through. I'm curious how many Western grebes are actually in the area. Aside from the one off Coney Island on the 18th of January, there have been reports in each of the last 3 weeks from Deal, Elberon, and Long Branch NJ and before that one was present from late November through most of December off South Amboy (for the 5th year in a row. Do we have one Western Grebe with a severe case of wanderlust or are there multiple? Regards, Shane B. 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 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Western Grebe/Riis Park/Queens
I'm curious how many Western grebes are actually in the area. Aside from the one off Coney Island on the 18th of January, there have been reports in each of the last 3 weeks from Deal, Elberon, and Long Branch NJ and before that one was present from late November through most of December off South Amboy (for the 5th year in a row. Do we have one Western Grebe with a severe case of wanderlust or are there multiple? Regards, Shane B. Brooklyn NY Good question. I've had this same conversation last winter with Scott Barnes, who keeps close tabs on the northern NJ scene. From the pattern of sightings, he seemed quite confident that the South Amboy and Long Branch/Deal birds were most likely NOT the same. I've always assumed that the South Amboy and Staten Island (Lemon Creek Pier, Wolfe's Pond Park) sightings (4-5 miles apart) relate to one returning bird. I've never seen reports from both sides of the state line on the same day and suspect that the bird spends periods at each of these locations. This winters sightings from Coney Island and Riis/Fort Tilden are harder to evaluate. They are both almost within sight of the areas frequented by the Staten Island grebe (13-14 miles) and not so far as the grebe swims from Long Branch etc (16-18 miles). However, the conditions that keep one grebe returning year after year might suit other individuals. Keeping tabs on the dates of all these Western Grebe sightings may shed some light on these intriguing questions. Same day sightings would be especially valuable. Andy Guthrie and I observed a Western Grebe off Riis Park on 23 Mar 2003 and I believe this was after the Staten Island bird has vanished (or at least was no longer being reported). It's worth reminding everyone that Western Grebe is a review species in both states and I'm confident that the NYSARC and NJBRC would appreciate reports and/or photographs. -- 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 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Black-headed Gull and King Eider off Ditch Plains nr Montauk
The combination of a brisk and chilly wind and bright sunshine made for less than idea ocean viewing off Montauk Point (Suffolk Co.) this morning. Shortly after 8 am, I scoped from the restaurant overlook for a half hour but only managed 8 *RAZORBILLS* and a couple of *BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKES*. The only other birds of note were four American Wigeon and a lone Brant that nudged around the rocks below the overlook. Things were a better off Ditch Plains (east of Montauk Village) with at least 22 Black-legged Kittiwakes and 60 or more Bonaparte's Gulls. The behavior of the gulls suggested they were feeding over Razorbills and after watching for while, I saw three of the alcids pick up and fly a few yards before flopping down into the choppy sea. An adult *BLACK-HEADED GULL*flying west long the surf line with a Bonaparte's made for a pleasant surprise, as did a female *KING EIDER* in Cavett's Cove - this requires a half mile hike east along the beach. A few *PURPLE SANDPIPERS* were on the weed covered rocks. Small numbers of Razorbills and kittiwakes were evident from a number of vantages along the south shore between Montauk and Amagansett and I suspect there are good numbers some distance offshore. Oddly, this was a day for Horned Grebe to stretch their wings - I saw at least 12 individuals in flight. As a nocturnal migrant, it is only once in a while that one sees Horned Grebe fly and more than once I've been momentarily baffled by the white secondaries and long foot projection of such birds. Unfortunately, there was no repeat of the afternoon alcid flight from yesterday. A 45 min watch from Amagansett turned up a paltry four birds. Late in the afternoon, Hugh McGuinness and I counted 9 *COMMON MERGANSERS*in the patches of open water on Hook Pond in East Hampton as we looked through the roosting geese. A young male Northern Harrier made several circuits of the pond. -- 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 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach/West End/Twin Lakes/Massapequa
We went today (early afternoon) to Jones Bech and we saw the Longspur (about 1-2PM) with the group of Horned Larks in the area next to the parking to the right before the main entrance to the Cost Guard Station. There were several birders and a bird photographer. I took some pictures too: http://www.pbase.com/fpimentel/image/121967995 On Feb 14, 2010, at 11:13 AM, PETER BOOKALAM wrote: My Brother and I decided to head out to JB. Stopped at the CG station where we saw 20-30 Horned larks on the Longspur field adjacent to the parking lot. Didn't see any Longspurs this time though. The group of BH cowbirds was still there also. WE field 2 was closed so we headed to the TR sanctuary where we were rewarded with 2 Ipswich Savannah's hanging out in some small shrubs just past the Mens Room. They were very cooperative and we watched them for a good while. There were lots of sparrows foraging near the building. All along the parkways there were sparrows on or just off the road; the small areas that had no snow cover. We made our obligatory trip to Tobay, which was open (JFK was not) and saw little more than Buffleheads, RB mergansers, C. geese and brandt. Headed to Twin Lakes Preserve where we saw the usual fare but there were about 8 commom Mergansers which I had not seen there this winter. Usual Fare: Ring necked ducks, Northern Shoveler, Ruddy Ducks, Pie-billed Grebe, Hooded Merganser,GB Heron. Last stop Massapequa Preserve; Still 2 Tundra Swans among the 4-5 Mute swans. Also saw a pie-billed grebe which I haven't seen there this year. All in all, not a bad outing Peter Bookalam Farmingdale, 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 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] Bronx Botanical Garden, Sun. 14-Feb-2010 incl. Wood Duck
Date: Sunday, 14 February 2010 (12:50p-5:00p) Location: Bronx Botanical Garden Observers: Eve Levine, Ben Cacace Reported by: Ben Cacace Snow is pretty much cleared from all the paved paths. The trails still have a thick layer of snow. The ponds towards the north end are almost entirely frozen over and the Bronx River is clear of ice. Bird activity was quiet overall. Red-tailed Hawk sightings were numerous and could be boiled down to at least 3 individuals including 1 juvenile and 2 adults. Two other raptors were seen but too briefly to ID. One was an accipiter and the other a small falcon. A pair of Wood Ducks were on the Bronx River feeding with a small group of Mallards. Weather for 14-Feb in New York, NY (12:51p-4:51p) http://tinyurl.com/ylzxr8q : - Conditions: mostly cloudy - Temperature: 37.0 to 29.9 F (+3 to +4 C) - Wind direction: WNW - Wind speed: 13-17 mph (gusts to 30 mph) ** Total species - 23 ** 'Scarce' seen in habitat, but not daily [1 spp]: - Wood Duck - 2 incl. 1 male 1 female on the Bronx River 'Uncommon' seen in small numbers; 1-3 per day in habitat [2 spp]: - Red-bellied Woodpecker - 5+ heard /or seen - American Robin - 25+ 'Fairly Common' usually seen; 3-12 per day in habitat [8 spp]: - Hooded Merganser - 5 incl. 3 male + 2 female on the Bronx River - Red-tailed Hawk - 3+ incl. at least 1 sub-adult - Downy Woodpecker - 2+ - Black-capped Chickadee - 6+ - Tufted Titmouse - 4+ - White-breasted Nuthatch - 1+ - Northern Mockingbird - 1+ - Northern Cardinal - 15+ 'Common' seen easily; more than 12 per day in habitat [12 spp]: - Canada Goose - 11+ on the Bronx River - Mallard - 14+ (7m/7f) on the Bronx River - Ring-billed Gull - 4+ - Herring Gull - 2+ - Rock Pigeon - 1 - Blue Jay - 6+ - American Crow - 19+ - European Starling - 10+ - Song Sparrow - 1 - White-throated Sparrow - 20+ - Dark-eyed Junco - 30+ - House Sparrow - 15+ Abundance categories from 'The New York City Audubon Society Guide to Finding Birds in the Metropolitan Area' published 2001. Abundance season is 'Winter', December - February, and applies to all of New York City. Taxonomic order: - Canada Goose - 11+ on the Bronx River - Wood Duck - 2 incl. 1 male 1 female on the Bronx River - Mallard - 14+ (7m/7f) on the Bronx River - Hooded Merganser - 5 incl. 3 male + 2 female on the Bronx River - Red-tailed Hawk - 3+ incl. at least 1 sub-adult - Ring-billed Gull - 4+ - Herring Gull - 2+ - Rock Pigeon - 1 - Red-bellied Woodpecker - 5+ heard /or seen - Downy Woodpecker - 2+ - Blue Jay - 6+ - American Crow - 19+ - Black-capped Chickadee - 6+ - Tufted Titmouse - 4+ - White-breasted Nuthatch - 1+ - American Robin - 25+ - Northern Mockingbird - 1+ - European Starling - 10+ - Song Sparrow - 1 - White-throated Sparrow - 20+ - Dark-eyed Junco - 30+ - Northern Cardinal - 15+ - House Sparrow - 15+ -- 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/ --
