[nysbirds-l] 5/8 Wilson's Plover @ Jones Beach update...
First, my apologies for the typo in my earlier post that was sent from the field. It was difficult typing up the message while holding on to hat and gear making sure they were not blown away in the fierce winds. The Wilson's Plover was seen by many birders this afternoon who made it out to Jones Beach. At 5:15 p.m.; when I left, it was settling in by the South End of the Swale (end facing the the ocean). I have uploaded several digiscoped photos of the bird on my blog. Good luck if you try for it tomorrow. Best, Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.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] Central Park, NYC 5/8
Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City Saturday, 8 May 2010 A (non-singing) Kentucky Warbler was found by Tom Perlman at the Loch in the north end of Central, shortly before 1 p.m. & at least 8 observers were lucky enough to see it, including myself. Barrie Raik was able to get some photos without putting herself in a position of disturbing the bird, unlike another photographer (using a similar or larger hand-held long lens) who was quite inconsiderate of the bird (mainly) as well as of the gathering birders hoping for further (or first, for those arriving later) views of the warbler. The offending photographer was politely told that he was interfering, but he did not really back off & out of the habitat (he was well off the path, in the Loch itself, and advanced on the shy warbler multiple times. After his furthest advance the bird was no longer being seen. His wife or lady friend was present as well, holding a leashed dog and not intruding on the bird to such extent.) Anyhow, we can hope that all others will behave in a better manner, especially in simply allowing a ground- feeding bird some space in which to feed & move about unharrased. Shame!) There was plenty of migrant activity thru the morning, including some nice flocks seen during the arrival of mid-a.m. showers (& some thunder rolling off to the park's north), seemingly less activity later (as could be expected, also with winds howling by late afternoon)... It was very apparent that a lot of new migrants had come in from Friday night. Chimney Swifts were a slightly more evident than previously. Other birds today included sightings of Olive-sided Flycatcher in the north end, each time atop tall bare snags, and unfortunately not heard giving the characteristic "pip-pip-pip" calls or the mnemonic "quick, three beers" song. The other flycatchers seen included a number of singing E. Wood-Pewees, E. Kingbird, Great Crested Flycatchers, and Empidonax species, perhaps of more than one species but not heard nor seen well enough to make positive ID beyond genus. Among the at least 5 thrush species, Ken Chaya & I found a Gray-cheeked Thrush in the far north woods north of the Blockhouse which allowed a few good views. It did not vocalize for us. More commonly seen were Wood & Swainson's Thrushes (also heard) as well as Veery, & a Hermit Thrush or 2 still around. In the vireo category, all 5 regularly-occurring and more usual species were seen, with a 1st-year White-eyed Vireo singing at the Great Hill (Rebekah Creshkoff noting the dark iris, sign of a 1st- year bird) along with a couple of Yellow-throated Vireos and the more- common 3, Blue-headed (still a number in the park), Warbling, & (a noticeable increase of) Red-eyed, Vireos. The sparrow numbers & diversity were not great but at least a few White-crowned & skulking Lincoln's were found, with Chipping, Swamp, & White-throated also still there, plus breeding Song Sparrow. For tanagers, it looked like as many or more female Scarlet Tanagers were about, and also in a majority were female Rose-breasted Grosbeaks (over the males). There were a fair number of Indigo Buntings and a very good number of Baltimore Orioles in various age & sex plumages... along with reported Orchard Orioles. Cedar Waxwing flocks are increasing in their number. Also more than a couple of Ruby-crowned Kinglets were seen in the north end by several of us there. At least these warblers (list below) were seen collectively in the park, virtually all in the north end as well as many in the Ramble & elsewhere. I birded at times with Tom Perlman, Malcolm Morris, Ken Chaya, and others. There were far more birders in the southern half of the park, & perhaps more birds sighted in that area - I heard that the Common Moorhen was again seen in the Lake's eastern end. A further story on that bird was that it had been found in the street near Central Park on Friday, brought into Central to be released at the lake that day & perhaps looked over by a licensed bird rehabilitator. Nashville Warbler (several) Northern Parula (common) Yellow Warbler (multiple) Chestnut-sided Warbler (increased somewhat) Magnolia Warbler (more than before; still more to come) Cape May Warbler (Ramble & elsewhere) Black-throated Blue Warbler (common) Yellow-rumped Warbler (not all that many; females) Black-throated Green Warbler (multiple) Blackburnian Warbler (multiple) Prairie Warbler (Great Hill, B. Raik & E. Rockmuller) Bay-breasted Warbler (several sightings) Blackpoll Warbler (males & a few females) Black-and-white Warbler (common) American Redstart (slightly increased) Worm-eating Warbler (north woods, a.m.) Ovenbird (common) Northern Waterthrush (multiple) Common Yellowthroat (multiple) Hooded Warbler (male & female in Blockouse area and to east, in the north end, a.m.) Wilson's Warbler (more than a few) Canada Warbler (more than a few) Kentucky
[nysbirds-l] Chat, Orange-crowned W., Wilson's Phalarope, Orchard Orioles - Northern Niagara County
It was a very good day along the lake, despite the wild weather (perhaps because of it). Betsy and I tallied 20 species of warblers with lots of individuals, including 14 species in our yard. The Chat was at Wilson-Tuscarora SP. To try for this bird, take the main entrance road to the parking lots near the boat ramp at the end. Take the trail that leads south. Continue straight ahead (i.e. stay to the right) at the first fork, which comes up shortly. Ignore the next trail on the right and the next trail on the left - continue straight ahead. About 50 yards after that trail on the left, the path is completely covered with water and mud. The YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT was here, in the thick stuff on the right side. It sang several times but despite much effort, we never saw it. Note that there is a Catbird here as well, which may sound superficially similar. We also looked again for the SNOWY EGRET but could not find it (see my post from yesterday for directions). The ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER was on the east side of Four Mile Creek SP. The WILSON'S PHALAROPE was a female with three LESSER YELLOWLEGS. It was on the south side of Somerset-Hartland Townline Rd, a little west of Johnson Creek Rd, in the Town of Hartland. This is the same field that has had Barnacle Goose, White-fronted Goose, American Golden-Plover, and a very early White-rumped Sandpiper, all in this spring. Be sure to look from both roads - there are several puddles. Two male ORCHARD ORIOLES were in the apple tree over our deck! Our warbler list: Tennessee 2 ORANGE-CROWNED 1 Nashville 7 No. Parula 3 Yellow many Chestnut-sided 3 Magnolia 2 CAPE MAY 5(!) Black-throated Blue 5 Yellow-rumped many Black-throated Green 3 Blackburnian 3 Pine 1 Palm 4 Black-and-white 4 Am. Redstart 2 Ovenbird 1 No. Waterthrush 1 Common Yellowthroat 5 YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT 1 Good birding! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.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] Moose River Plains
Thanks for this information Dorothy. Here is a link to an Adirondack Explorer piece on the Moose River Plains closure to vehicle traffic: http://adirondackexplorer.org/out-takes/2010/05/06/moose-river-plains-closed -to-vehicles/ I am scheduled to lead the car-birding trip through Moose River Plains for the Adirondack Birding Festival on June 19th - guess we'll have to come up with a different trip. I led this trip last year and it is a fantastic place to go birding. There are some birders who will be able to hike or bike into the plains (almost 20 miles round trip from the Inlet side), but it leaves out birders with physical challenges and those that are not able to hike great distances, which is very sad. Joan Collins Potsdam & Long Lake -Original Message- From: bounce-5753923-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-5753923-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Dorothy Crumb Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 3:24 PM To: NYSBirds; Oneidabirds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Moose River Plains The NYSDEC has announced that the all roads into the Moose River Plains Recreation Area in the Adirondacks will be closed indefinitely. This is a blow for birders who have often used this wonderful birding area. Gary Lee has led many birding and butterfly trips there and we did work on the Atlas in some sections. The four towns that rely on the Plains for tourism in the summer are fighting the decision. Dorothy Crumb -- 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] Sandhill Cranes - Ulster County
Saturday, 08 May 2010 Town of Saugerties, Ulster County Two SANDHILL CRANES are resting in the rain this morning (9:00 a.m.) in a mowed hay field off the southwest intersection of Fish Creek Road and Wrolsen Drive in the Town of Saugerties. Steve M. Chorvas Saugerties, 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] NYBG birds incl. 15 spp. of warblers
5/8/10 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY Time: 10am to 4pm Observers: Andrew Block 1 Double-crested Cormorant 1 Great Egret 1 Green Heron 1 Turkey Vulture 4 Canada Geese 21 Wood Ducks (3 ad., 18 ducklings) 7 Mallards 2 Red-tailed Hawks 1 Osprey 2 Herring Gulls 1 Rock Pigeon 3 Mourning Doves 3 Chimney Swifts 2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers 2 Downy Woodpeckers 2 Northern Flickers 2 Eastern Kingbirds 1 Great Crested Flycatcher 1 Blue-headed Vireo many Warbling vireos 3 Blue Jays 4 Northern Rough-winged Swallows 1 Hermit Thrush 1 Veery many American Robins many Gray Catbirds 2 Northern Mockingbirds many Europea Starlings 25+ Cedar Waxwings 2 Nashville Warblers 7+ Northern Parulas 5+ Yellow Warblers 2 Magnolia Warblers 5+ Black-throated Blue warblers many Yellow-rumped Warblers 1 Black-throated Green Warblers 1 Prairie Warbler several Blackpoll Warblers 4 Black & white Warblers 3 American Redstarts 3 Ovenbirds 3 Northern Waterthrushes 4 Common yellowthroats 1 Canada Warbler 1 Scarlet Tanager many Chipping Sparrows 4 Song Sparrows several Northern Cardinals 3 Rose-breasted Grosbeaks 5 Red-winged Blackbirds many Common Grackles 5 Brown-headed Cowbirds 1 Orchard Oriole many Baltimore Orioles 2 House Finches 7 American Goldfinches many House Sparrows Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Field Biologist & Eco-tour Leader 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: (914) 337-1229; Cell: (914) 886-5124; Fax: (914) 771-8036 "When the last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be again..." - William Beebe, first Curator of Birds, Bronx Zoo "Crikey! Have a look at that!" - Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter "Just like the white winged dove sings a song, sounds like she's singing whoo, baby...whoo...said whoo" - Stephanie L. Nicks, Edge of 17, Bella Donna -- 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] Alley Pond Park - Mourning Warbler
I got a good look at a singing Mourning Warbler early this morning. The bird was just west of the Kaplan Trail near the junction with the Blue blazed trail where it heads east to Lily Pad Pond. The Mourning was seen by others later in the morning but was not heard or seen when a number of us checked for it at mid-day. Thanks to Ken Feustel for reporting this bird yesterday. Other highlights in Alley this morning include Worm-eating and Hooded Warblers. Jeff Ritter Little Neck, NY __ This e-mail transmission contains confidential information that is the property of the sender. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any retention, disclosure, reproduction or distribution of the contents of this e-mail transmission, or the taking of any action in reliance thereon or pursuant thereto, is strictly prohibited. No warranty is given by NYSIF that this e-mail is free of viruses, interception or interference. NYSIF disclaims liability for any unauthorized opinion, representation, statement, offer or contract made by the sender on behalf of NYSIF. NYSIF's delegation of authorities, setting out who may make representations or contract on behalf of NYSIF, is available by contacting NYSIF at mail...@nysif.com. Jurisdiction for all actions arising out of dealings with NYSIF shall lie only in a court of competent jurisdiction of the State of New York. -- 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] Moose River Plains
Why? This is an important butterfly habitat also! Rick Cech -Original Message- From: bounce-5753923-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-5753923-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Dorothy Crumb Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 3:24 PM To: NYSBirds; Oneidabirds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Moose River Plains The NYSDEC has announced that the all roads into the Moose River Plains Recreation Area in the Adirondacks will be closed indefinitely. This is a blow for birders who have often used this wonderful birding area. Gary Lee has led many birding and butterfly trips there and we did work on the Atlas in some sections. The four towns that rely on the Plains for tourism in the summer are fighting the decision. Dorothy Crumb -- 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] Moose River Plains
The NYSDEC has announced that the all roads into the Moose River Plains Recreation Area in the Adirondacks will be closed indefinitely. This is a blow for birders who have often used this wonderful birding area. Gary Lee has led many birding and butterfly trips there and we did work on the Atlas in some sections. The four towns that rely on the Plains for tourism in the summer are fighting the decision. Dorothy Crumb -- 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] Wilson's Plover @Jones Beach West End...
I found a Wilson's Plover this afternoon on the spit at the Coast Guard
Station. Subsequently, the bird took off with the flock of Semipalmated
Plovers it was in company with. Luckily, I was able to relocate it in front of
the concession stand by the swale. I'll have digiscopings shots posted on my
blog later. Good luck if ypu go.
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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[nysbirds-l] Sullivan County
Following a night of heavy rain, which continued through mid-morning, we had another great day of birding in the county. Many birders were out today, some of which were working on "Big Days" or "weekends". The combined list of birds reported to me managed to just eek out 100! Highlights included three White-winged Scoters on the Neversink Reservoir, Twenty species of warbler (including 2 Cerulean, 3 Hooded, 4 Canada, 1 Gold-winged, 3 Wilson's and 1 Nashville, among the abundant Redstarts, Magnolias, Yellows, Yellowthroats etc.) At least for our group, FOS White-crowned Sparrow. Lance Verderame had the FOS Common Nighthawks during an early lull in the rain. Yellow-billed Cuckoo continued to be seen in many spots, including a mating pair at the Nature Trail. Bobolink were seen in several areas. Nice morning of birding. John Haas -- 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] Central Park - Saturday 5/8
Despite the drizzle that started later in the morning, Bill Kezer (visiting from the Bay Area of California) and I had a fine morning in the vicinity of Belvedere Castle and The Ramble from 7AM to 10AM. A full annotated list is below: Double-crested Cormorant Canada Goose Mallard Mourning Dove Rock Pigeon Chimney Swift - 3 overhead Red-bellied Woodpecker - 1 Downy Woodpecker - 1 Great-crested Flycatcher -1: heard calling down slope from weather station Blue-headed Vireo - 2 Red-eyed Vireo - 5 American Crow House Wren - 2 Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 1: very late, seen well in Shakespeare Garden amongst warbler feeding flock Veery - 6 Swainson’s Thrush - 1: Azalea Pond Wood Thrush - 3 American Robin Gray Catbird European Starling Nashville Warbler - 2: Shakespeare Garden, Azalea Pond Northern Parula - 9: throughout Yellow Warbler - 4: Castle, Point Chestnut-sided Warbler - 1: Point Magnolia Warbler - 6: Shakespeare Garden, Castle, Point, Azalea Pond Black-throated Blue Warbler - 4: throughout ramble Yellow-rumped Warbler - 6: throughout Black-throated Green Warbler - 1: Captain's Bench Blackburnian Warbler - 2 males: Shakespeare Garden, Evodia Field Prairie Warbler - 1: Shakespeare Garden Bay-breasted Warbler - 1 male: Point, providing excellent eye-level views in a steady downpour around 9:30 Blackpoll Warbler - 8: throughout, at least 2 females Black-and-White Warbler - 6: throughout American Redstart - 5: throughout Ovenbird - 6: throughout Northern Waterthrush - 1: Azalea Pond Common Yellowthroat - 4: 2 separate male/female pairs at Maintenance Meadow and Azalea Pond Scarlet Tanager - 2 males: Shakespeare Garden, Captains Bench Swamp Sparrow - 1 White-throated Sparrow - 6 Northern Cardinal Rose-breasted Grosbeak - 3 Common Grackle Baltimore Oriole - 5 American Goldfinch* House Sparrow Best, Scott Haber -- Scott Haber Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History 79th St. at Central Park West New York, NY 10024 (212)-769-5788 Email: scotthab...@gmail.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] Central Park - Saturday 5/8
Despite the drizzle that started later in the morning, Bill Kezer (visiting from the Bay Area of California) and I had a fine morning in the vicinity of Belvedere Castle and The Ramble from 7AM to 10AM. A full annotated list is below: Double-crested Cormorant Canada Goose Mallard Mourning Dove Rock Pigeon Chimney Swift - 3 overhead Red-bellied Woodpecker - 1 Downy Woodpecker - 1 Great-crested Flycatcher -1: heard calling down slope from weather station Blue-headed Vireo - 2 Red-eyed Vireo - 5 American Crow House Wren - 2 Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 1: very late, seen well in Shakespeare Garden amongst warbler feeding flock Veery - 6 Swainson’s Thrush - 1: Azalea Pond Wood Thrush - 3 American Robin Gray Catbird European Starling Nashville Warbler - 2: Shakespeare Garden, Azalea Pond Northern Parula - 9: throughout Yellow Warbler - 4: Castle, Point Chestnut-sided Warbler - 1: Point Magnolia Warbler - 6: Shakespeare Garden, Castle, Point, Azalea Pond Black-throated Blue Warbler - 4: throughout ramble Yellow-rumped Warbler - 6: throughout Black-throated Green Warbler - 1: Captain's Bench Blackburnian Warbler - 2 males: Shakespeare Garden, Evodia Field Prairie Warbler - 1: Shakespeare Garden Bay-breasted Warbler - 1 male: Point, providing excellent eye-level views in a steady downpour around 9:30 Blackpoll Warbler - 8: throughout, at least 2 females Black-and-White Warbler - 6: throughout American Redstart - 5: throughout Ovenbird - 6: throughout Northern Waterthrush - 1: Azalea Pond Common Yellowthroat - 4: 2 separate male/female pairs at Maintenance Meadow and Azalea Pond Scarlet Tanager - 2 males: Shakespeare Garden, Captains Bench Swamp Sparrow - 1 White-throated Sparrow - 6 Northern Cardinal Rose-breasted Grosbeak - 3 Common Grackle Baltimore Oriole - 5 American Goldfinch* House Sparrow Best, Scott Haber -- Scott Haber Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History 79th St. at Central Park West New York, NY 10024 (212)-769-5788 Email: scotthab...@gmail.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] Sullivan County
Following a night of heavy rain, which continued through mid-morning, we had another great day of birding in the county. Many birders were out today, some of which were working on Big Days or weekends. The combined list of birds reported to me managed to just eek out 100! Highlights included three White-winged Scoters on the Neversink Reservoir, Twenty species of warbler (including 2 Cerulean, 3 Hooded, 4 Canada, 1 Gold-winged, 3 Wilson's and 1 Nashville, among the abundant Redstarts, Magnolias, Yellows, Yellowthroats etc.) At least for our group, FOS White-crowned Sparrow. Lance Verderame had the FOS Common Nighthawks during an early lull in the rain. Yellow-billed Cuckoo continued to be seen in many spots, including a mating pair at the Nature Trail. Bobolink were seen in several areas. Nice morning of birding. John Haas -- 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] Wilson's Plover @Jones Beach West End...
I found a Wilson's Plover this afternoon on the spit at the Coast Guard Station. Subsequently, the bird took off with the flock of Semipalmated Plovers it was in company with. Luckily, I was able to relocate it in front of the concession stand by the swale. I'll have digiscopings shots posted on my blog later. Good luck if ypu go. Good and responsible birding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com (\__/) (= '.'=) sent from somewhere in the field via my mobile device. () _ () -- 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] Moose River Plains
The NYSDEC has announced that the all roads into the Moose River Plains Recreation Area in the Adirondacks will be closed indefinitely. This is a blow for birders who have often used this wonderful birding area. Gary Lee has led many birding and butterfly trips there and we did work on the Atlas in some sections. The four towns that rely on the Plains for tourism in the summer are fighting the decision. Dorothy Crumb -- 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] Moose River Plains
Why? This is an important butterfly habitat also! Rick Cech -Original Message- From: bounce-5753923-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-5753923-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Dorothy Crumb Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 3:24 PM To: NYSBirds; Oneidabirds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Moose River Plains The NYSDEC has announced that the all roads into the Moose River Plains Recreation Area in the Adirondacks will be closed indefinitely. This is a blow for birders who have often used this wonderful birding area. Gary Lee has led many birding and butterfly trips there and we did work on the Atlas in some sections. The four towns that rely on the Plains for tourism in the summer are fighting the decision. Dorothy Crumb -- 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] Alley Pond Park - Mourning Warbler
I got a good look at a singing Mourning Warbler early this morning. The bird was just west of the Kaplan Trail near the junction with the Blue blazed trail where it heads east to Lily Pad Pond. The Mourning was seen by others later in the morning but was not heard or seen when a number of us checked for it at mid-day. Thanks to Ken Feustel for reporting this bird yesterday. Other highlights in Alley this morning include Worm-eating and Hooded Warblers. Jeff Ritter Little Neck, NY __ This e-mail transmission contains confidential information that is the property of the sender. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any retention, disclosure, reproduction or distribution of the contents of this e-mail transmission, or the taking of any action in reliance thereon or pursuant thereto, is strictly prohibited. No warranty is given by NYSIF that this e-mail is free of viruses, interception or interference. NYSIF disclaims liability for any unauthorized opinion, representation, statement, offer or contract made by the sender on behalf of NYSIF. NYSIF's delegation of authorities, setting out who may make representations or contract on behalf of NYSIF, is available by contacting NYSIF at mail...@nysif.com. Jurisdiction for all actions arising out of dealings with NYSIF shall lie only in a court of competent jurisdiction of the State of New York. -- 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] NYBG birds incl. 15 spp. of warblers
5/8/10 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY Time: 10am to 4pm Observers: Andrew Block 1 Double-crested Cormorant 1 Great Egret 1 Green Heron 1 Turkey Vulture 4 Canada Geese 21 Wood Ducks (3 ad., 18 ducklings) 7 Mallards 2 Red-tailed Hawks 1 Osprey 2 Herring Gulls 1 Rock Pigeon 3 Mourning Doves 3 Chimney Swifts 2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers 2 Downy Woodpeckers 2 Northern Flickers 2 Eastern Kingbirds 1 Great Crested Flycatcher 1 Blue-headed Vireo many Warbling vireos 3 Blue Jays 4 Northern Rough-winged Swallows 1 Hermit Thrush 1 Veery many American Robins many Gray Catbirds 2 Northern Mockingbirds many Europea Starlings 25+ Cedar Waxwings 2 Nashville Warblers 7+ Northern Parulas 5+ Yellow Warblers 2 Magnolia Warblers 5+ Black-throated Blue warblers many Yellow-rumped Warblers 1 Black-throated Green Warblers 1 Prairie Warbler several Blackpoll Warblers 4 Black white Warblers 3 American Redstarts 3 Ovenbirds 3 Northern Waterthrushes 4 Common yellowthroats 1 Canada Warbler 1 Scarlet Tanager many Chipping Sparrows 4 Song Sparrows several Northern Cardinals 3 Rose-breasted Grosbeaks 5 Red-winged Blackbirds many Common Grackles 5 Brown-headed Cowbirds 1 Orchard Oriole many Baltimore Orioles 2 House Finches 7 American Goldfinches many House Sparrows Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Field Biologist Eco-tour Leader 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: (914) 337-1229; Cell: (914) 886-5124; Fax: (914) 771-8036 When the last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be again... - William Beebe, first Curator of Birds, Bronx Zoo Crikey! Have a look at that! - Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter Just like the white winged dove sings a song, sounds like she's singing whoo, baby...whoo...said whoo - Stephanie L. Nicks, Edge of 17, Bella Donna -- 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] Moose River Plains
Thanks for this information Dorothy. Here is a link to an Adirondack Explorer piece on the Moose River Plains closure to vehicle traffic: http://adirondackexplorer.org/out-takes/2010/05/06/moose-river-plains-closed -to-vehicles/ I am scheduled to lead the car-birding trip through Moose River Plains for the Adirondack Birding Festival on June 19th - guess we'll have to come up with a different trip. I led this trip last year and it is a fantastic place to go birding. There are some birders who will be able to hike or bike into the plains (almost 20 miles round trip from the Inlet side), but it leaves out birders with physical challenges and those that are not able to hike great distances, which is very sad. Joan Collins Potsdam Long Lake -Original Message- From: bounce-5753923-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-5753923-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Dorothy Crumb Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 3:24 PM To: NYSBirds; Oneidabirds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Moose River Plains The NYSDEC has announced that the all roads into the Moose River Plains Recreation Area in the Adirondacks will be closed indefinitely. This is a blow for birders who have often used this wonderful birding area. Gary Lee has led many birding and butterfly trips there and we did work on the Atlas in some sections. The four towns that rely on the Plains for tourism in the summer are fighting the decision. Dorothy Crumb -- 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] Chat, Orange-crowned W., Wilson's Phalarope, Orchard Orioles - Northern Niagara County
It was a very good day along the lake, despite the wild weather (perhaps because of it). Betsy and I tallied 20 species of warblers with lots of individuals, including 14 species in our yard. The Chat was at Wilson-Tuscarora SP. To try for this bird, take the main entrance road to the parking lots near the boat ramp at the end. Take the trail that leads south. Continue straight ahead (i.e. stay to the right) at the first fork, which comes up shortly. Ignore the next trail on the right and the next trail on the left - continue straight ahead. About 50 yards after that trail on the left, the path is completely covered with water and mud. The YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT was here, in the thick stuff on the right side. It sang several times but despite much effort, we never saw it. Note that there is a Catbird here as well, which may sound superficially similar. We also looked again for the SNOWY EGRET but could not find it (see my post from yesterday for directions). The ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER was on the east side of Four Mile Creek SP. The WILSON'S PHALAROPE was a female with three LESSER YELLOWLEGS. It was on the south side of Somerset-Hartland Townline Rd, a little west of Johnson Creek Rd, in the Town of Hartland. This is the same field that has had Barnacle Goose, White-fronted Goose, American Golden-Plover, and a very early White-rumped Sandpiper, all in this spring. Be sure to look from both roads - there are several puddles. Two male ORCHARD ORIOLES were in the apple tree over our deck! Our warbler list: Tennessee 2 ORANGE-CROWNED 1 Nashville 7 No. Parula 3 Yellow many Chestnut-sided 3 Magnolia 2 CAPE MAY 5(!) Black-throated Blue 5 Yellow-rumped many Black-throated Green 3 Blackburnian 3 Pine 1 Palm 4 Black-and-white 4 Am. Redstart 2 Ovenbird 1 No. Waterthrush 1 Common Yellowthroat 5 YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT 1 Good birding! Willie Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.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] Central Park, NYC 5/8
Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City Saturday, 8 May 2010 A (non-singing) Kentucky Warbler was found by Tom Perlman at the Loch in the north end of Central, shortly before 1 p.m. at least 8 observers were lucky enough to see it, including myself. Barrie Raik was able to get some photos without putting herself in a position of disturbing the bird, unlike another photographer (using a similar or larger hand-held long lens) who was quite inconsiderate of the bird (mainly) as well as of the gathering birders hoping for further (or first, for those arriving later) views of the warbler. The offending photographer was politely told that he was interfering, but he did not really back off out of the habitat (he was well off the path, in the Loch itself, and advanced on the shy warbler multiple times. After his furthest advance the bird was no longer being seen. His wife or lady friend was present as well, holding a leashed dog and not intruding on the bird to such extent.) Anyhow, we can hope that all others will behave in a better manner, especially in simply allowing a ground- feeding bird some space in which to feed move about unharrased. Shame!) There was plenty of migrant activity thru the morning, including some nice flocks seen during the arrival of mid-a.m. showers ( some thunder rolling off to the park's north), seemingly less activity later (as could be expected, also with winds howling by late afternoon)... It was very apparent that a lot of new migrants had come in from Friday night. Chimney Swifts were a slightly more evident than previously. Other birds today included sightings of Olive-sided Flycatcher in the north end, each time atop tall bare snags, and unfortunately not heard giving the characteristic pip-pip-pip calls or the mnemonic quick, three beers song. The other flycatchers seen included a number of singing E. Wood-Pewees, E. Kingbird, Great Crested Flycatchers, and Empidonax species, perhaps of more than one species but not heard nor seen well enough to make positive ID beyond genus. Among the at least 5 thrush species, Ken Chaya I found a Gray-cheeked Thrush in the far north woods north of the Blockhouse which allowed a few good views. It did not vocalize for us. More commonly seen were Wood Swainson's Thrushes (also heard) as well as Veery, a Hermit Thrush or 2 still around. In the vireo category, all 5 regularly-occurring and more usual species were seen, with a 1st-year White-eyed Vireo singing at the Great Hill (Rebekah Creshkoff noting the dark iris, sign of a 1st- year bird) along with a couple of Yellow-throated Vireos and the more- common 3, Blue-headed (still a number in the park), Warbling, (a noticeable increase of) Red-eyed, Vireos. The sparrow numbers diversity were not great but at least a few White-crowned skulking Lincoln's were found, with Chipping, Swamp, White-throated also still there, plus breeding Song Sparrow. For tanagers, it looked like as many or more female Scarlet Tanagers were about, and also in a majority were female Rose-breasted Grosbeaks (over the males). There were a fair number of Indigo Buntings and a very good number of Baltimore Orioles in various age sex plumages... along with reported Orchard Orioles. Cedar Waxwing flocks are increasing in their number. Also more than a couple of Ruby-crowned Kinglets were seen in the north end by several of us there. At least these warblers (list below) were seen collectively in the park, virtually all in the north end as well as many in the Ramble elsewhere. I birded at times with Tom Perlman, Malcolm Morris, Ken Chaya, and others. There were far more birders in the southern half of the park, perhaps more birds sighted in that area - I heard that the Common Moorhen was again seen in the Lake's eastern end. A further story on that bird was that it had been found in the street near Central Park on Friday, brought into Central to be released at the lake that day perhaps looked over by a licensed bird rehabilitator. Nashville Warbler (several) Northern Parula (common) Yellow Warbler (multiple) Chestnut-sided Warbler (increased somewhat) Magnolia Warbler (more than before; still more to come) Cape May Warbler (Ramble elsewhere) Black-throated Blue Warbler (common) Yellow-rumped Warbler (not all that many; females) Black-throated Green Warbler (multiple) Blackburnian Warbler (multiple) Prairie Warbler (Great Hill, B. Raik E. Rockmuller) Bay-breasted Warbler (several sightings) Blackpoll Warbler (males a few females) Black-and-white Warbler (common) American Redstart (slightly increased) Worm-eating Warbler (north woods, a.m.) Ovenbird (common) Northern Waterthrush (multiple) Common Yellowthroat (multiple) Hooded Warbler (male female in Blockouse area and to east, in the north end, a.m.) Wilson's Warbler (more than a few) Canada Warbler (more than a few) Kentucky Warbler (Loch, 1-2
[nysbirds-l] 5/8 Wilson's Plover @ Jones Beach update...
First, my apologies for the typo in my earlier post that was sent from the field. It was difficult typing up the message while holding on to hat and gear making sure they were not blown away in the fierce winds. The Wilson's Plover was seen by many birders this afternoon who made it out to Jones Beach. At 5:15 p.m.; when I left, it was settling in by the South End of the Swale (end facing the the ocean). I have uploaded several digiscoped photos of the bird on my blog. Good luck if you try for it tomorrow. Best, Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.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/ --
