Re:[nysbirds-l] Rufous and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds continue at Lenoir
During my visit to Lenoir Preserve on Saturday (after a 3.5 hour vigil for the Painted Bunting at Cove Island--missed it by less than 30 minutes!), I observed the immature male Ruby-throated hummingbird perform a flight display -- a series of 6 "U"-shaped swoops -- over the butterfly garden. I've heard immature males of a few passerine species practice their singing in the fall and winter. As hummingbirds don't really sing, such a visual display now would be the Trochilidae equivalent of warming up for spring. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [Ontbirds] American White Pelican google map correction
From: dav...@gmail.com Reply-to: d...@shepherdboats.com To: birdal...@ontbirds.ca Sent: 11/27/2011 6:35:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time Subj: [Ontbirds] American White Pelican google map correction sorry about that link I originally provided regarding the location of Jack Custers Bird Sanctuary. It appears a few people went to 1210 Line 1 instead of the Bird Sanctuary which is located on Concession 7 South of Niagara Stone Rd it appears my link showed the sanctuary and also a street view of 1210 Line 1 For anyone who does visit the sanctuary there is also a trailer near the parking lot which has stuffed birds and some bird wood carvings. I have been going to this location for a few years and I never even knew it was open to the public this is a better link http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=niagara-on-the-lake=en=43.196721,-79.1 46988=0.002687,0.004823=53.800651,-4.064941=17.885114,39.506836 =6=Niagara-on-the-Lake,+Niagara+Regional+Municipality,+Ontario,+ Canada=h=18 > ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdal...@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Ross Goose - Yes
The ROSS' GOOSE was present at the edge of the driving range's lawn at Brooklyn Golf Center, just across the street from Floyd Bennett Field this afternoon through 5pm in the fading light. It was hanging out with 17 Canadas. I pulled into the golf center's parking lot, parked and walked down to the last bench on the range to see the birds; they were not visible from the street. Honestly, I thought the bird would be a little smaller, but this being my first Ross', I'm nowhere near an expert on the ID. Bill and head shape distinctive, and sticks out like a sore thumb with the big, brown and black canadas. Good luck to all who go, JT -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] American White Pelican Ontario Canada Niagara-on-the-Lake
November 27 - My wife and I observed the American White Pelican was observed by me at Jack Custers Bird Sanctuary from 11:00 to 11:31 AM today. (Near the mouth of the Niagara River in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake SSW of Virgil.) Although the bird seemed tame, I could rule out possible exotics such as Dalmatian Pelican (which I have observed in Turkey) and Pink-backed Pelican. Since the American White Pelican was being chased by the local Golden Retriever named "Billy", I saw it take a few short flights. The gray on the lower head, neck and dorsal wings and its location suggest this bird is a confused juvenile. If you want to meet the pelican and Billy look at the map and directions below. Jack Custers Bird Sanctuary on Concession Road 7 might be north instead of south of Niagara Stone Road, but there is a nice sign in front of the house. Pull in the dive way and then follow the dirt road to the parking lot and then walk the path to the elevated blind. Best Wishes for Great Birding, Bill Watson Buffalo Ornithological Society * there is an American White Pelican at Jack Custers Bird Sanctuary in Niagara-on-the-Lake The Pelican has been at the pond for the last two days and was still there at 4:30 pm when I left. I asked permission from the owner to post this message but since it's only a small pond please be careful and try not to scare the bird. I am sure he would love seeing it swim in his pond for as long as possible Jack Custers Bird Sanctuary is located on Concession 7 just South of Niagara Stone Rd this is a link from Google Maps http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=1210+line+1+niagara+on+the+lake=en=43. 19672,-79.147536=0.001343,0.002411=53.800651,-4.064941=17.88511 4,39.506836=6=1210+Line+1+Rd,+Niagara-on-the-Lake,+Niagara+Regio nal+Municipality,+Ontario+L0S+1T0,+Canada=h=19 In a message dated 11/26/2011 5:50:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, dav...@gmail.com writes: I stopped by Jack Custers Bird Sanctuary at 5pm tonight and the American White Pelicank was still swimming in the pond. I talked to Jack Custer and he said over 200 people visited his sanctuary today. to visit the sanctuary here is a google maps link http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=1210+line+1+niagara+on+the+lake=en=43. 19672,-79.147536=0.001343,0.002411=53.800651,-4.064941=17.88511 4,39.506836=6=1210+Line+1+Rd,+Niagara-on-the-Lake,+Niagara+Regio nal+Municipality,+Ontario+L0S+1T0,+Canada=h=19 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdal...@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Rufous and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds continue at Lenoir
The immature female Rufous Hummingbird and the immature male Ruby-throated Hummingbird continue at Lenoir Nature Preserve, Westchester County. The Rufous preferred the south feeders and the Ruby-throat liked the feeder next to the Pine-apple Sage. They did fight occasionally with each other as well as other birds like chickadees in the garden. The Rufous seems to be developing two gorget feathers, no iridescence yet. Michael Bochnik -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting near Stamford CT
All, My wife and I drove over this afternoon and did NOT see the bird. We were there from around 2:30 - 3:45pm. We ran into a knowledgeable fellow who said the bird has not been seen since Saturday morning. This is Cove Point Park Wildlife Area. The park is easy to find, but not so the Wildlife Area. There are no signs for it until you are right there. It is here: 41.044894, -73.505225 Bob LewisSleepy Hollow NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park Raptors
A CityIslandBirds walk to the southern zone of Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx this morning yielded three very close Northern Harriers, a Red-tailed Hawk and a cooperative and nearby American Kestrel. These raptors frequent the landfill regularly this time of the year. We watched for an hour as they soared overhead and nearby. Another notable species was a single Blue-grey Gnatcatcher. Horned Grebe, Bufflehead, Scaup, Brant and Mallards were in the bay. Jack Rothman www.cityislandbirds.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Ross' Goose and Harlequin Duck, plus Lenoir Preserve Hummingbirds
On Sat, Nov 26, 2011 at 4:56 PM, Seth Ausubel wrote: > The Ross' Goose was still on the lawn at the Brooklyn Golf Center across from > the Aviator Sports entrance to Floyd Bennett Field late this afternoon. An > immature male Harlequin Duck was off the fisherman's parking lot at Fort > Tilden. There were about 500 Bonaparte's Gulls feeding offshore. The Rufous > Hummingbird continues at Lenoir Preserve in Yonkers. The second hummingbird > there is a Ruby-throated. > Has it been definitively established that this individual is a Rufous and not an Allen's? Did someone manage a photo of the tail feathers spread out? -- Elliotte Rusty Harold elh...@ibiblio.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican in Montauk
An immature bird roosting on the dock at Duryea's Lobsters (near Ice House Pond). Present at 9:45am. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Geese
Alan et al., The birds in your photo are hybrids of barnyard x Canada Geese. Note the large size (larger than Canada) and heavy build of the birds. The Canada Goose face pattern is distinct. Pink-footed Geese are smaller than a Canada Goose. Further, there has been a group (4-6 ind.) of hybrid barnyard x Canada Geese that have been summer residents at the Rondout Reservoir in Sullivan/Ulster counties for the past five years. They have departed every winter and no one (that I am aware of) knew where they wintered until this past winter when I found the same birds wintering on on Albany Post Road and the Wallkill River at Lippencott Road (Orange/Ulster Co.) I observed them there at least half a dozen times through the winter. Though I can't say with absolute certainty, the birds you photographed are dead ringers for the birds I've become familiar with and Middletown is not far as a goose flies. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Rockaways, Queens, NYC 11/26 (8 Gull spp., waterfowl, gannet show, O.-c. Warbler, Grasshopper Sparrow, etc.)
Prefacing Saturday's NY sightings with a "cautionary" note, via Massachusetts reports: a flycatcher initially believed to be a Western Kingbird was revealed to be a (presumed) Cassin's Kingbird, instead - pointing out that with flycatchers & a lot of other groups, the first and perhaps most-likely species may well be the correct impression and ID, but any bird deserves a closer look (case in point, NY's first record of Calliope Hummingbird.. the 2 individuals at Fort Tryon in northern Manhattan...) - from large or small grebes thru odd sparrows and just about anything in between on the list, if it might be other than what it seems, or even when it does initially appear to be what's assumed, it's worth a good close 2nd, 3rd, etc. look & an analysis... - - - - Saturday, 26 November, 2011 - Rockaway peniinsula, incl. Riis Park, Fort Tilden, & Breezy Point, Queens Co. 6:15 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. - east to west, and return. Standout birds included 2 Red-necked Grebes, Little Gull, Black-headed Gull, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull, and 5 more typicallyl-seen gull species, 5 Royal Terns, 35+ Common Eider, thousands of all 3 scoters, primarily White-winged with Surf and Black still in the low 100's, as well as more distant dark-winged "scoter spp." in flight, a small number of Long-tailed Duck, Red-breasted Merganser, & Greater Scaup, The Red-necked Grebes were fly-bys seen from east of Riis Park and I did not re-find them on my tour of the peninsula; the 1st-year Little Gull was sitting briefly on the beach, then on the water, at Breezy Pt. about 1/4 mile east of the tip (the jetty) & was flushed up by a runner, along with 150+ Bonaparte's Gull which were among the first of a larger gull flock to move at the runner's approach. (I actually tried to come out and ask the runner to divert around but it was too late anyhow... and I suspect nothing would have been accomplished but for a stare or perhaps a few words.) The Black-headed Gull (adult- winter) was in among more Ring-billed & larger gulls than Bonaparte's although there were at least 15+ Bonaparte's nearby, at the beach near about 95 St., which is not too far from the bridge to Broad Channel (ie, the bridge that takes one up Cross Bay Blvd.) and this is a wider area of beach which includes a few low dunes, & also, just east, many many rock jetties. I scanned here seeking Purple Sandpiper as these are sometimes present in that area, but saw none. (At Breezy's jetty, the swarms of fisher-folk - yes, a few women were also with the dozens of guys, likely prevented shorebirds from wanting to use the jetty at that time.) The Royal Terns were off about 115 St., which is near the western terminus of the subway line on the peninsula, and is also near a main shopping street. The Common Eider were all flying west but a few stopped offshore in the area of the east end of Riis Park early on; I did not find them again many hours later... & much of the flight over the water seemed to be a bit farther out as I went west, as well as being later in the morning by then. Bonaparte's Gulls were in the hundreds over the inlet, viewed from the bay side of Breezy Point and it was obvious that many could be seen from various points in Brooklyn including Coney Island, etc. The 2 Lesser-blacked Gulls noted (one adult/winter and one first-year) were respectively (with Laughing, Ring-billed & larger gulls) near 100 St. and at the west end of Riis Park beaches, & simply loafing, with some interest when a few (non- birders) brought out snacks which were not really meant as gull-food, but crumbs might have been tossed their way. Some highlights were a nice flight over the water, from first light onward thru the morning, tending to farther & farther from shore as the day went on, and featuring multi-thousands of N. Gannets, with a few coming nearly over the beach early on, most - as with the tens of thousands of larids - feeding over fish from 100 yards to a half-mile or so offshore, and moving generally east-west initially, later in both directions... the Gannets joined by tremendous numbers of Ring- billed & Herring Gulls, with Bonaparte's Gulls numbering in the 800+ range, many offshore, but also good numbers roosting on the beach at both Riis & along Breezy Point in a few places. All of the gulls roosting were, at various times, flushed up by running dogs with their owners, although many did re-settle, sometimes on the waters, sometimes back on the beach. I'd actually began watching from well east on the peninsula, not far from the city line in view of Atlantic beach, with a concentration of gannets & other birds offshore east of 65 St., & moved steadily to be at Riis Park beach by about sunrise, also having a look for landbirds in the scrub at the Neponsit area, and later in Fort Tilden's wooded section as well as farther west to Breezy Point's
[nysbirds-l] Rockaways, Queens, NYC 11/26 (8 Gull spp., waterfowl, gannet show, O.-c. Warbler, Grasshopper Sparrow, etc.)
Prefacing Saturday's NY sightings with a cautionary note, via Massachusetts reports: a flycatcher initially believed to be a Western Kingbird was revealed to be a (presumed) Cassin's Kingbird, instead - pointing out that with flycatchers a lot of other groups, the first and perhaps most-likely species may well be the correct impression and ID, but any bird deserves a closer look (case in point, NY's first record of Calliope Hummingbird.. the 2 individuals at Fort Tryon in northern Manhattan...) - from large or small grebes thru odd sparrows and just about anything in between on the list, if it might be other than what it seems, or even when it does initially appear to be what's assumed, it's worth a good close 2nd, 3rd, etc. look an analysis... - - - - Saturday, 26 November, 2011 - Rockaway peniinsula, incl. Riis Park, Fort Tilden, Breezy Point, Queens Co. 6:15 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. - east to west, and return. Standout birds included 2 Red-necked Grebes, Little Gull, Black-headed Gull, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull, and 5 more typicallyl-seen gull species, 5 Royal Terns, 35+ Common Eider, thousands of all 3 scoters, primarily White-winged with Surf and Black still in the low 100's, as well as more distant dark-winged scoter spp. in flight, a small number of Long-tailed Duck, Red-breasted Merganser, Greater Scaup, The Red-necked Grebes were fly-bys seen from east of Riis Park and I did not re-find them on my tour of the peninsula; the 1st-year Little Gull was sitting briefly on the beach, then on the water, at Breezy Pt. about 1/4 mile east of the tip (the jetty) was flushed up by a runner, along with 150+ Bonaparte's Gull which were among the first of a larger gull flock to move at the runner's approach. (I actually tried to come out and ask the runner to divert around but it was too late anyhow... and I suspect nothing would have been accomplished but for a stare or perhaps a few words.) The Black-headed Gull (adult- winter) was in among more Ring-billed larger gulls than Bonaparte's although there were at least 15+ Bonaparte's nearby, at the beach near about 95 St., which is not too far from the bridge to Broad Channel (ie, the bridge that takes one up Cross Bay Blvd.) and this is a wider area of beach which includes a few low dunes, also, just east, many many rock jetties. I scanned here seeking Purple Sandpiper as these are sometimes present in that area, but saw none. (At Breezy's jetty, the swarms of fisher-folk - yes, a few women were also with the dozens of guys, likely prevented shorebirds from wanting to use the jetty at that time.) The Royal Terns were off about 115 St., which is near the western terminus of the subway line on the peninsula, and is also near a main shopping street. The Common Eider were all flying west but a few stopped offshore in the area of the east end of Riis Park early on; I did not find them again many hours later... much of the flight over the water seemed to be a bit farther out as I went west, as well as being later in the morning by then. Bonaparte's Gulls were in the hundreds over the inlet, viewed from the bay side of Breezy Point and it was obvious that many could be seen from various points in Brooklyn including Coney Island, etc. The 2 Lesser-blacked Gulls noted (one adult/winter and one first-year) were respectively (with Laughing, Ring-billed larger gulls) near 100 St. and at the west end of Riis Park beaches, simply loafing, with some interest when a few (non- birders) brought out snacks which were not really meant as gull-food, but crumbs might have been tossed their way. Some highlights were a nice flight over the water, from first light onward thru the morning, tending to farther farther from shore as the day went on, and featuring multi-thousands of N. Gannets, with a few coming nearly over the beach early on, most - as with the tens of thousands of larids - feeding over fish from 100 yards to a half-mile or so offshore, and moving generally east-west initially, later in both directions... the Gannets joined by tremendous numbers of Ring- billed Herring Gulls, with Bonaparte's Gulls numbering in the 800+ range, many offshore, but also good numbers roosting on the beach at both Riis along Breezy Point in a few places. All of the gulls roosting were, at various times, flushed up by running dogs with their owners, although many did re-settle, sometimes on the waters, sometimes back on the beach. I'd actually began watching from well east on the peninsula, not far from the city line in view of Atlantic beach, with a concentration of gannets other birds offshore east of 65 St., moved steadily to be at Riis Park beach by about sunrise, also having a look for landbirds in the scrub at the Neponsit area, and later in Fort Tilden's wooded section as well as farther west to Breezy Point's tip. A fairly good
[nysbirds-l] Geese
Alan et al., The birds in your photo are hybrids of barnyard x Canada Geese. Note the large size (larger than Canada) and heavy build of the birds. The Canada Goose face pattern is distinct. Pink-footed Geese are smaller than a Canada Goose. Further, there has been a group (4-6 ind.) of hybrid barnyard x Canada Geese that have been summer residents at the Rondout Reservoir in Sullivan/Ulster counties for the past five years. They have departed every winter and no one (that I am aware of) knew where they wintered until this past winter when I found the same birds wintering on on Albany Post Road and the Wallkill River at Lippencott Road (Orange/Ulster Co.) I observed them there at least half a dozen times through the winter. Though I can't say with absolute certainty, the birds you photographed are dead ringers for the birds I've become familiar with and Middletown is not far as a goose flies. John Haas -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican in Montauk
An immature bird roosting on the dock at Duryea's Lobsters (near Ice House Pond). Present at 9:45am. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park Raptors
A CityIslandBirds walk to the southern zone of Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx this morning yielded three very close Northern Harriers, a Red-tailed Hawk and a cooperative and nearby American Kestrel. These raptors frequent the landfill regularly this time of the year. We watched for an hour as they soared overhead and nearby. Another notable species was a single Blue-grey Gnatcatcher. Horned Grebe, Bufflehead, Scaup, Brant and Mallards were in the bay. Jack Rothman www.cityislandbirds.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting near Stamford CT
All, My wife and I drove over this afternoon and did NOT see the bird. We were there from around 2:30 - 3:45pm. We ran into a knowledgeable fellow who said the bird has not been seen since Saturday morning. This is Cove Point Park Wildlife Area. The park is easy to find, but not so the Wildlife Area. There are no signs for it until you are right there. It is here: 41.044894, -73.505225 Bob LewisSleepy Hollow NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Rufous and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds continue at Lenoir
The immature female Rufous Hummingbird and the immature male Ruby-throated Hummingbird continue at Lenoir Nature Preserve, Westchester County. The Rufous preferred the south feeders and the Ruby-throat liked the feeder next to the Pine-apple Sage. They did fight occasionally with each other as well as other birds like chickadees in the garden. The Rufous seems to be developing two gorget feathers, no iridescence yet. Michael Bochnik -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] American White Pelican Ontario Canada Niagara-on-the-Lake
November 27 - My wife and I observed the American White Pelican was observed by me at Jack Custers Bird Sanctuary from 11:00 to 11:31 AM today. (Near the mouth of the Niagara River in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake SSW of Virgil.) Although the bird seemed tame, I could rule out possible exotics such as Dalmatian Pelican (which I have observed in Turkey) and Pink-backed Pelican. Since the American White Pelican was being chased by the local Golden Retriever named Billy, I saw it take a few short flights. The gray on the lower head, neck and dorsal wings and its location suggest this bird is a confused juvenile. If you want to meet the pelican and Billy look at the map and directions below. Jack Custers Bird Sanctuary on Concession Road 7 might be north instead of south of Niagara Stone Road, but there is a nice sign in front of the house. Pull in the dive way and then follow the dirt road to the parking lot and then walk the path to the elevated blind. Best Wishes for Great Birding, Bill Watson Buffalo Ornithological Society * there is an American White Pelican at Jack Custers Bird Sanctuary in Niagara-on-the-Lake The Pelican has been at the pond for the last two days and was still there at 4:30 pm when I left. I asked permission from the owner to post this message but since it's only a small pond please be careful and try not to scare the bird. I am sure he would love seeing it swim in his pond for as long as possible Jack Custers Bird Sanctuary is located on Concession 7 just South of Niagara Stone Rd this is a link from Google Maps http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=1210+line+1+niagara+on+the+lakehl=enll=43. 19672,-79.147536spn=0.001343,0.002411sll=53.800651,-4.064941sspn=17.88511 4,39.506836vpsrc=6hnear=1210+Line+1+Rd,+Niagara-on-the-Lake,+Niagara+Regio nal+Municipality,+Ontario+L0S+1T0,+Canadat=hz=19 In a message dated 11/26/2011 5:50:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, dav...@gmail.com writes: I stopped by Jack Custers Bird Sanctuary at 5pm tonight and the American White Pelicank was still swimming in the pond. I talked to Jack Custer and he said over 200 people visited his sanctuary today. to visit the sanctuary here is a google maps link http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=1210+line+1+niagara+on+the+lakehl=enll=43. 19672,-79.147536spn=0.001343,0.002411sll=53.800651,-4.064941sspn=17.88511 4,39.506836vpsrc=6hnear=1210+Line+1+Rd,+Niagara-on-the-Lake,+Niagara+Regio nal+Municipality,+Ontario+L0S+1T0,+Canadat=hz=19 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdal...@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Ross Goose - Yes
The ROSS' GOOSE was present at the edge of the driving range's lawn at Brooklyn Golf Center, just across the street from Floyd Bennett Field this afternoon through 5pm in the fading light. It was hanging out with 17 Canadas. I pulled into the golf center's parking lot, parked and walked down to the last bench on the range to see the birds; they were not visible from the street. Honestly, I thought the bird would be a little smaller, but this being my first Ross', I'm nowhere near an expert on the ID. Bill and head shape distinctive, and sticks out like a sore thumb with the big, brown and black canadas. Good luck to all who go, JT -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [Ontbirds] American White Pelican google map correction
From: dav...@gmail.com Reply-to: d...@shepherdboats.com To: birdal...@ontbirds.ca Sent: 11/27/2011 6:35:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time Subj: [Ontbirds] American White Pelican google map correction sorry about that link I originally provided regarding the location of Jack Custers Bird Sanctuary. It appears a few people went to 1210 Line 1 instead of the Bird Sanctuary which is located on Concession 7 South of Niagara Stone Rd it appears my link showed the sanctuary and also a street view of 1210 Line 1 For anyone who does visit the sanctuary there is also a trailer near the parking lot which has stuffed birds and some bird wood carvings. I have been going to this location for a few years and I never even knew it was open to the public this is a better link http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=niagara-on-the-lakehl=enll=43.196721,-79.1 46988spn=0.002687,0.004823sll=53.800651,-4.064941sspn=17.885114,39.506836 vpsrc=6hnear=Niagara-on-the-Lake,+Niagara+Regional+Municipality,+Ontario,+ Canadat=hz=18 ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdal...@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] Rufous and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds continue at Lenoir
During my visit to Lenoir Preserve on Saturday (after a 3.5 hour vigil for the Painted Bunting at Cove Island--missed it by less than 30 minutes!), I observed the immature male Ruby-throated hummingbird perform a flight display -- a series of 6 U-shaped swoops -- over the butterfly garden. I've heard immature males of a few passerine species practice their singing in the fall and winter. As hummingbirds don't really sing, such a visual display now would be the Trochilidae equivalent of warming up for spring. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
