Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point
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[nysbirds-l] Montauk- Lark Sparrow
I observed the previously reported Lark Sparrow at 5:10pm, Sunday afternoon. -- 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] California Gull, 5,700 Snow Geese in Niagara/Orleans Co - 5 Feb
Late morning, an adult California Gull was present amongst a few hundred Herring and Ring-billed Gulls on the rocks below Devil's Hole State Park on the lower Niagara River. Sometime around noon it flew upstream presumably to forage amongst other gulls at the Robert Moses/Sir Adam Beck power plants. Also present were 3 adult "Kumlien's" Iceland Gulls and an adult "Nelson's" Gull (hybrid Herring x Glaucous Gull). Later in the afternoon, Bill Watson and I spent some time following a large roving flock of a few thousand Snow Geese around Route 18 and Lower Lake Rd. in the towns of Somerset, Yates, and Carlton near the Niagara-Orleans County line. After nearly an hour of flying in circles (the birds are clearly not familiar with the area), they finally joined an existing mass of Snow Geese already sitting out on Lake Ontario near Shadigee (terminus of Rt. 63). The total flock count came to 5,700 Snows (21 Blue) and 1 Cackling Goose. Several scans of the flock did not turn up any Ross's Geese, but not surprising since the flock appeared close to a mile out. As others reported, about a half dozen Red-throated Loons and a few dozen Horned Grebes were on the lake here as well. Around 4:00 the juv. male Snowy Owl was sitting on the barn at the cow farm along Marshall Rd. in the town of Yates. Photos: www.flickr.com/photos/jmpawli10 Jim Pawlicki Amherst, 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point
I have been birding the Long Island barrier beaches for over 20 years. It is clear that human activity of all types has increased dramatically in that time. This of course leads to more disturbance of wildlife. There are many more photographers and birders now then there were back then, and information rapidly gets out to all. Of course there are some bad actors in every group. While I have occasionally posted publicly about owl locations, I will no longer. I think it is wise for all of us to refrain entirely from such posting. We will probably not eliminate disturbance, but we should not in any way contribute to it. This may be inconvenient for those respectful photographers and birders who would like to see an owl, but I believe is the best course. Here, again is ABA's Principles of Birding Ethics: http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html On Feb 5, 2012, at 9:03 PM, Phil Jeffrey wrote: > The photographers shown in Rob's video were not the only instances. > This photographer: > http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BqOGEhoql4A/Ty8zKetR49I/BLo/NhfyRUrXTrE/s1600/BozoBirdPhotographer_W5G7596.jpg > was walking all over the dune area too in pursuit of the owls as of > 8:30am. One of the owls may have flushed as a result, although they > were also observed moving independently. I also have a photograph of > this guy's SUV and NY license plate. > > Birders need to understand that bird photographers are parasitic of > the sightings on this list (this particular photographer was aware of > the original NYSBirds-L post). > > Phil Jeffrey > > > On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 6:33 PM, Rob Jett wrote: >> I really hate to have to post this note, but ... >> >> Today at Breezy Point two photographers decided to ignore common sense, >> birding ethics and clearly posted NPS signs to get close to the reported >> owls. They had walked a long distance into the protected dune habitat and >> stationed themselves close to the bird to take photos. I've uploaded a video >> of the two geniuses here: > > -- > > 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/ > > -- > Seth Ausubel Forest Hills, 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point
I completely agree with Rob and Mardi. I just want to add what I witnessed today - there were several birders as far out as the second dune and a walker with a dog off of the leash within 50-75 meters of one of the owls (it appeared that the walker had no idea the owl was there). My trip to Breezy Point today was my first time being there and I did not notice the 'dunes closed' sign until I was on my way out. Perhaps the photographers did not know the dunes were closed? I find that statement hard to believe with the two time offender, but possibly the other two individuals were just not properly informed? I think that it is a bit unfair to single out photographers as problem individuals when both birders and other individuals in the field for other reasons are equally as problematic. If any of the photographers identified earlier are reading this thread - simply bird (and photograph) ethically and these issues won't come about. Also, thank you to the original poster of the Breezy Point owls as it was one of my most memorable sightings as a birder in NYC. Best, Matt On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 10:06 PM, Rob Jett wrote: > I concur with Mardi, my postings were never meant to imply that ALL > photographers are a problem. Like every endeavor, amateur or professional, > there are people who play by the rules and those whom think the rules don't > apply. Let's not condemn a whole group of people just because there are a > few bad apples out there. > > Rob > > > > > -- > > 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 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] Photographer problem at Breezy Point
I concur with Mardi, my postings were never meant to imply that ALL photographers are a problem. Like every endeavor, amateur or professional, there are people who play by the rules and those whom think the rules don't apply. Let's not condemn a whole group of people just because there are a few bad apples out there. Rob -- 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] Photographer problem at Breezy Point
Phil et al, Lets be VERY careful & clear NOT to put ALL Bird photographers or any photographers for that fact in this quote you made below please! > "Birders need to understand that bird photographers are parasitic of > the sightings on this list" I have been a pro photographer for 40 years and would NEVER do what the 2 time offender or more has done PERIOD! I would also be mindful of NOT posting exact locations of such birds. Lets all remember to think of the birds before posting questionable sightings. It is the right thing to do! Cheers, Mardi W. Dickinson Norwalk CT http://kymry.wordpress.com http://twitter.com/MardiWD On Feb 5, 2012, at 9:03 PM, Phil Jeffrey wrote: > The photographers shown in Rob's video were not the only instances. > This photographer: > http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BqOGEhoql4A/Ty8zKetR49I/BLo/NhfyRUrXTrE/s1600/BozoBirdPhotographer_W5G7596.jpg > was walking all over the dune area too in pursuit of the owls as of > 8:30am. One of the owls may have flushed as a result, although they > were also observed moving independently. I also have a photograph of > this guy's SUV and NY license plate. > > Birders need to understand that bird photographers are parasitic of > the sightings on this list (this particular photographer was aware of > the original NYSBirds-L post). > > Phil Jeffrey > > > On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 6:33 PM, Rob Jett wrote: >> I really hate to have to post this note, but ... >> >> Today at Breezy Point two photographers decided to ignore common sense, >> birding ethics and clearly posted NPS signs to get close to the reported >> owls. They had walked a long distance into the protected dune habitat and >> stationed themselves close to the bird to take photos. I've uploaded a video >> of the two geniuses here: > > -- > > 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 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] Photographer problem at Breezy Point
The photographers shown in Rob's video were not the only instances. This photographer: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BqOGEhoql4A/Ty8zKetR49I/BLo/NhfyRUrXTrE/s1600/BozoBirdPhotographer_W5G7596.jpg was walking all over the dune area too in pursuit of the owls as of 8:30am. One of the owls may have flushed as a result, although they were also observed moving independently. I also have a photograph of this guy's SUV and NY license plate. Birders need to understand that bird photographers are parasitic of the sightings on this list (this particular photographer was aware of the original NYSBirds-L post). Phil Jeffrey On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 6:33 PM, Rob Jett wrote: > I really hate to have to post this note, but ... > > Today at Breezy Point two photographers decided to ignore common sense, > birding ethics and clearly posted NPS signs to get close to the reported > owls. They had walked a long distance into the protected dune habitat and > stationed themselves close to the bird to take photos. I've uploaded a video > of the two geniuses here: -- 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] Brooklyn Pelagic 2-5-12
I led a small group out towards the Mud Hole and staying within NY waters to go
after pelagic species.
As expected we had numerous Razorbills and Gannets. The highlights of the trip
included Common Murre relatively close to shore and estimated to be in Queens
county, and an all white Snowy Owl on the way in, located on the Breezy Point
jetty {perhaps the Jones beach bird?}
After the trip, a number of us went to Floyd Bennett where we located the
Eurasian Wigeon at the Archery road in association with Am. Wigeon, near the
jetty to the north, and Red-necked Grebe at the Boat ramp area.
Arie Gilbert
No. Babylon NY
www.powerbirder.blogspot.com
www.qcbirdclub.org
if interested in future trips, please email me privately at
ariegilb...@optonline.net
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[nysbirds-l] Upper Niagara River - US side 2/5/12
Another nice day for birding so I traveled the Tonawandas and Buffalo for the following: Tonwanda Island/ Little River (North Tonawanda) 1:50 pm 29 Canada Geese 4 Mallards 8 Hooded Mergansers 62 Ring-billed Gulls Fisherman's Park (North Tonawanda) 2:10 pm 9 Mallards 26 Ring-billed Gulls 2 American Crows East Niagara St (Tonawanda) 22 Canada Geese 3 Mallards 2 Hooded Mergansers There were many more Canada Geese in spots along the creek - but there are only certain spots that have parking, and I only counted the geese at that stop (I didn't want to cause an accident on account of Canada Geese). Squaw Island (Buffalo) 3:30 pm 350+ Bonaparte's Gulls 1 Black-headed Gull 2 Bald Eagles (on Strawberry Island) 1 Peregrine Falcon and of course a few Great Black-backed, Herring, and Many Ring-billed Gulls) I initially started looking from Rich Marina (foot of Austin St), but the glare of the water was terrible. I noticed a couple on Squaw Island packing up their scope, so I headed over to see if they had any luck. The couple turned out to be Marcie Jacklin and her husband Tim (I apologize if that's not his name!). The falcon put up the gulls, and they headed well out into the river. They came back in dribs and drabs and finally Marcie and Tim were able to put me on the bird. Notable were the bright orange-red bill, smaller and more circular spot on the head, and longer leaner look of the bird. It tended to keep it's neck somewhat outstretched as if looking for fish while on the surface of the water. When in the air, the black on the underside of the primaries was noticeable. I would like to ad that the difference in size between this bird and the Boneparte's Gulls seemed minimal (at least to me, I think the size difference between a Little Gull and a Boneparte's Gull is more significant). I mention this only to help other novice birders such as myself. Finally, I would like to thank Marcie and Tim for their help! They were very kind and spent a considerable amount of time helping me find the bird. Joe Fell Buffalo, 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] Photographer problem at Breezy Point
I really hate to have to post this note, but ... Today at Breezy Point two photographers decided to ignore common sense, birding ethics and clearly posted NPS signs to get close to the reported owls. They had walked a long distance into the protected dune habitat and stationed themselves close to the bird to take photos. I've uploaded a video of the two geniuses here: http://youtu.be/Q-f8AzNn-F8 One of the guys was the same person that I posted about a couple months ago because he was walking around on the protected grassland at Floyd Bennett Field. If videos and photos aren't enough to shame these two into ethical behavior, perhaps posting their names might. In addition, I called the NPS and they said that they were dispatching the park police, however I don't know if they ever arrived. Several other people were present at the time and were able to easily view the birds from a respectable distance without stressing them or encroaching on the sensitive dune habitat. Good and ethical birding, Rob -- 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] Glaucous Gull in Brooklyn on Saturday, 4 Feb
While Holly Wilson and I were searching unsuccessfully for the Black-headed Gull near Owl's Head Park, Brooklyn, Holly detected a first winter Glaucous Gull on the rooftop of the wastewater treatment plant. The bird remained for about 15 minutes around 9:30 am, then disappeared, and we found neither it nor the Black-headed Gull when we returned around 4:00 pm. Today, 5 Feb, Shai Mitra and I observed a huge flock of Brant in Great South Bay, as viewed from the eastern end of the fishing piers at Captree SP, Suffolk County, LI. The two of us independently estimated the flock at about 8,500--by far the most we can recall seeing in Suffolk County. Patricia Lindsay Bay Shore -- 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] King Eider still in Glen Cover
A female King Eider I found on December 10 was still off the point at East Island, Glen Cove, Nassau County today. It can be viewed at a distance from Pryibil Beach, Glen Cove. East Island has several small parks providing access to the water near the point, but they are posted for residents only. Seth Ausubel Forest Hills, 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] LARK SPARROW IN MONTAUK -SUNDAY AFTERNOON
My sister Barbara, Vicki Bustamante and I went to see the previously reported *LARK SPARROW* on Sunday afternoon. The bird is with a flock of feeder birds at 51 Ditch Plains Road, across the street from Miller (a dirt road). We viewed the sparrow from across the street; the feeders are close to a private house and easily visible from the road. The house owner is friendly but it is probably best to stay across the street from which you can get an excellent view. The sparrow was seen as soon as we arrived, although it disappeared for a period of time while we were there. It returned after a 20 minute absence while there was activity around the house. At Lazy Point, we did not find the Snowy Owl. There was a good flock of shorebirds, including several *Black-bellied Plovers,* *Ruddy Turnstones*, *Sanderlings* and *Dunlin*. Larry ,the *Lesser Black-backed Gul*l was present. And, a flock of around 15* Snow Bunting*s were seen several times flying around Hicks Island. Ducks included: *Common Goldeneye. Bufflehead * and* Long-Tailed Duck*s. A* Northern Harrier *was also seen. Karen Rubinstein New York City and Springs -- 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] LARK SPARROW in Montauk
Jim Griswold and Connecticut Audubon had a LARK SPARROW at 51 Ditch Plains Rd in Montauk. The bird was at an active feeder this morning. Karen Sent from my iPhone. Please forgive any typos. -- 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] The New York Botanical Garden
There were 33 birders on the Saturday morning bird walk at NYBG. Junior, the Great Horned Owl who had his picture published in the New York Times (2/4/12) was found sitting alone in a tree. The female owl was a no show and we can only hope she is on a nest. Twin Lakes had 4 hooded mergansers,1 wood duck and 4 Mallards. A Phoebe was heard but not seen. Other sightings include two of the friendliest downy woodpeckers I have ever seen, 2 Red winged blackbirds, 7 Rusty blackbirds, Swamp Sparrow, White throated Sparrows, Song Sparrow, Mockingbird, Chickadees, Tufted titmice, American Robins, 35+ Goldfinch, Red bellied woodpecker, House finch, Blue jays, Cardinals and Juncos. The beavers are back and took down another tree. The downed limb was sitting on the bank of the Bronx River. It appears the beaver may have been startled and left the chewed limb behind. Good birding, Debbie Becker -- 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] Sullivan County
The White-winged Crossbills put on a nice show this morning for many observers. The males were singing and one did a Courtship Flight display. They were feeding right along the road. Many Pine Siskins were present as well. Before I arrived, Renee Davis found at least 2 Common Redpolls which a number of people got to see as well. Lance Verderame had the Northern Shrike this morning on Zylstra Road in Fosterdale. 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] Green Winged Teals, Moriches, LI
6 pairs of GreenWinged Teals at outflow south of pond at Barnes Rd and Montauk hwy, Moriches. Low tide. 7 Wilsons Snipe also foraging in background. Close views from curb side. Watching them now at 11:45am. Peter Priolo and Julia Hryvniak Center Moriches -- 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] Barrow's Goldeneye
The drake Barrow's Goldeneye was viewed from about 7:00am until 7:40am on the West pond at Jamaica Bay. The bird lifted off into the bay in a westerly direction and was lost to view. Bob Proniewych -- 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] Barrow's Goldeneye
The drake Barrow's Goldeneye was viewed from about 7:00am until 7:40am on the West pond at Jamaica Bay. The bird lifted off into the bay in a westerly direction and was lost to view. Bob Proniewych -- 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] Sullivan County
The White-winged Crossbills put on a nice show this morning for many observers. The males were singing and one did a Courtship Flight display. They were feeding right along the road. Many Pine Siskins were present as well. Before I arrived, Renee Davis found at least 2 Common Redpolls which a number of people got to see as well. Lance Verderame had the Northern Shrike this morning on Zylstra Road in Fosterdale. 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] LARK SPARROW IN MONTAUK -SUNDAY AFTERNOON
My sister Barbara, Vicki Bustamante and I went to see the previously reported *LARK SPARROW* on Sunday afternoon. The bird is with a flock of feeder birds at 51 Ditch Plains Road, across the street from Miller (a dirt road). We viewed the sparrow from across the street; the feeders are close to a private house and easily visible from the road. The house owner is friendly but it is probably best to stay across the street from which you can get an excellent view. The sparrow was seen as soon as we arrived, although it disappeared for a period of time while we were there. It returned after a 20 minute absence while there was activity around the house. At Lazy Point, we did not find the Snowy Owl. There was a good flock of shorebirds, including several *Black-bellied Plovers,* *Ruddy Turnstones*, *Sanderlings* and *Dunlin*. Larry ,the *Lesser Black-backed Gul*l was present. And, a flock of around 15* Snow Bunting*s were seen several times flying around Hicks Island. Ducks included: *Common Goldeneye. Bufflehead * and* Long-Tailed Duck*s. A* Northern Harrier *was also seen. Karen Rubinstein New York City and Springs -- 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] King Eider still in Glen Cover
A female King Eider I found on December 10 was still off the point at East Island, Glen Cove, Nassau County today. It can be viewed at a distance from Pryibil Beach, Glen Cove. East Island has several small parks providing access to the water near the point, but they are posted for residents only. Seth Ausubel Forest Hills, 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] Glaucous Gull in Brooklyn on Saturday, 4 Feb
While Holly Wilson and I were searching unsuccessfully for the Black-headed Gull near Owl's Head Park, Brooklyn, Holly detected a first winter Glaucous Gull on the rooftop of the wastewater treatment plant. The bird remained for about 15 minutes around 9:30 am, then disappeared, and we found neither it nor the Black-headed Gull when we returned around 4:00 pm. Today, 5 Feb, Shai Mitra and I observed a huge flock of Brant in Great South Bay, as viewed from the eastern end of the fishing piers at Captree SP, Suffolk County, LI. The two of us independently estimated the flock at about 8,500--by far the most we can recall seeing in Suffolk County. Patricia Lindsay Bay Shore -- 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] Photographer problem at Breezy Point
I really hate to have to post this note, but ... Today at Breezy Point two photographers decided to ignore common sense, birding ethics and clearly posted NPS signs to get close to the reported owls. They had walked a long distance into the protected dune habitat and stationed themselves close to the bird to take photos. I've uploaded a video of the two geniuses here: http://youtu.be/Q-f8AzNn-F8 One of the guys was the same person that I posted about a couple months ago because he was walking around on the protected grassland at Floyd Bennett Field. If videos and photos aren't enough to shame these two into ethical behavior, perhaps posting their names might. In addition, I called the NPS and they said that they were dispatching the park police, however I don't know if they ever arrived. Several other people were present at the time and were able to easily view the birds from a respectable distance without stressing them or encroaching on the sensitive dune habitat. Good and ethical birding, Rob -- 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] Upper Niagara River - US side 2/5/12
Another nice day for birding so I traveled the Tonawandas and Buffalo for the following: Tonwanda Island/ Little River (North Tonawanda) 1:50 pm 29 Canada Geese 4 Mallards 8 Hooded Mergansers 62 Ring-billed Gulls Fisherman's Park (North Tonawanda) 2:10 pm 9 Mallards 26 Ring-billed Gulls 2 American Crows East Niagara St (Tonawanda) 22 Canada Geese 3 Mallards 2 Hooded Mergansers There were many more Canada Geese in spots along the creek - but there are only certain spots that have parking, and I only counted the geese at that stop (I didn't want to cause an accident on account of Canada Geese). Squaw Island (Buffalo) 3:30 pm 350+ Bonaparte's Gulls 1 Black-headed Gull 2 Bald Eagles (on Strawberry Island) 1 Peregrine Falcon and of course a few Great Black-backed, Herring, and Many Ring-billed Gulls) I initially started looking from Rich Marina (foot of Austin St), but the glare of the water was terrible. I noticed a couple on Squaw Island packing up their scope, so I headed over to see if they had any luck. The couple turned out to be Marcie Jacklin and her husband Tim (I apologize if that's not his name!). The falcon put up the gulls, and they headed well out into the river. They came back in dribs and drabs and finally Marcie and Tim were able to put me on the bird. Notable were the bright orange-red bill, smaller and more circular spot on the head, and longer leaner look of the bird. It tended to keep it's neck somewhat outstretched as if looking for fish while on the surface of the water. When in the air, the black on the underside of the primaries was noticeable. I would like to ad that the difference in size between this bird and the Boneparte's Gulls seemed minimal (at least to me, I think the size difference between a Little Gull and a Boneparte's Gull is more significant). I mention this only to help other novice birders such as myself. Finally, I would like to thank Marcie and Tim for their help! They were very kind and spent a considerable amount of time helping me find the bird. Joe Fell Buffalo, 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] Brooklyn Pelagic 2-5-12
I led a small group out towards the Mud Hole and staying within NY waters to go
after pelagic species.
As expected we had numerous Razorbills and Gannets. The highlights of the trip
included Common Murre relatively close to shore and estimated to be in Queens
county, and an all white Snowy Owl on the way in, located on the Breezy Point
jetty {perhaps the Jones beach bird?}
After the trip, a number of us went to Floyd Bennett where we located the
Eurasian Wigeon at the Archery road in association with Am. Wigeon, near the
jetty to the north, and Red-necked Grebe at the Boat ramp area.
Arie Gilbert
No. Babylon NY
www.powerbirder.blogspot.com
www.qcbirdclub.org
if interested in future trips, please email me privately at
ariegilb...@optonline.net
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point
The photographers shown in Rob's video were not the only instances. This photographer: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BqOGEhoql4A/Ty8zKetR49I/BLo/NhfyRUrXTrE/s1600/BozoBirdPhotographer_W5G7596.jpg was walking all over the dune area too in pursuit of the owls as of 8:30am. One of the owls may have flushed as a result, although they were also observed moving independently. I also have a photograph of this guy's SUV and NY license plate. Birders need to understand that bird photographers are parasitic of the sightings on this list (this particular photographer was aware of the original NYSBirds-L post). Phil Jeffrey On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 6:33 PM, Rob Jett citybir...@earthlink.net wrote: I really hate to have to post this note, but ... Today at Breezy Point two photographers decided to ignore common sense, birding ethics and clearly posted NPS signs to get close to the reported owls. They had walked a long distance into the protected dune habitat and stationed themselves close to the bird to take photos. I've uploaded a video of the two geniuses here: -- 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] Photographer problem at Breezy Point
I concur with Mardi, my postings were never meant to imply that ALL photographers are a problem. Like every endeavor, amateur or professional, there are people who play by the rules and those whom think the rules don't apply. Let's not condemn a whole group of people just because there are a few bad apples out there. Rob -- 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] Photographer problem at Breezy Point
I completely agree with Rob and Mardi. I just want to add what I witnessed today - there were several birders as far out as the second dune and a walker with a dog off of the leash within 50-75 meters of one of the owls (it appeared that the walker had no idea the owl was there). My trip to Breezy Point today was my first time being there and I did not notice the 'dunes closed' sign until I was on my way out. Perhaps the photographers did not know the dunes were closed? I find that statement hard to believe with the two time offender, but possibly the other two individuals were just not properly informed? I think that it is a bit unfair to single out photographers as problem individuals when both birders and other individuals in the field for other reasons are equally as problematic. If any of the photographers identified earlier are reading this thread - simply bird (and photograph) ethically and these issues won't come about. Also, thank you to the original poster of the Breezy Point owls as it was one of my most memorable sightings as a birder in NYC. Best, Matt On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 10:06 PM, Rob Jett citybir...@earthlink.net wrote: I concur with Mardi, my postings were never meant to imply that ALL photographers are a problem. Like every endeavor, amateur or professional, there are people who play by the rules and those whom think the rules don't apply. Let's not condemn a whole group of people just because there are a few bad apples out there. Rob -- 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 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] Photographer problem at Breezy Point
I have been birding the Long Island barrier beaches for over 20 years. It is clear that human activity of all types has increased dramatically in that time. This of course leads to more disturbance of wildlife. There are many more photographers and birders now then there were back then, and information rapidly gets out to all. Of course there are some bad actors in every group. While I have occasionally posted publicly about owl locations, I will no longer. I think it is wise for all of us to refrain entirely from such posting. We will probably not eliminate disturbance, but we should not in any way contribute to it. This may be inconvenient for those respectful photographers and birders who would like to see an owl, but I believe is the best course. Here, again is ABA's Principles of Birding Ethics: http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html On Feb 5, 2012, at 9:03 PM, Phil Jeffrey wrote: The photographers shown in Rob's video were not the only instances. This photographer: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BqOGEhoql4A/Ty8zKetR49I/BLo/NhfyRUrXTrE/s1600/BozoBirdPhotographer_W5G7596.jpg was walking all over the dune area too in pursuit of the owls as of 8:30am. One of the owls may have flushed as a result, although they were also observed moving independently. I also have a photograph of this guy's SUV and NY license plate. Birders need to understand that bird photographers are parasitic of the sightings on this list (this particular photographer was aware of the original NYSBirds-L post). Phil Jeffrey On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 6:33 PM, Rob Jett citybir...@earthlink.net wrote: I really hate to have to post this note, but ... Today at Breezy Point two photographers decided to ignore common sense, birding ethics and clearly posted NPS signs to get close to the reported owls. They had walked a long distance into the protected dune habitat and stationed themselves close to the bird to take photos. I've uploaded a video of the two geniuses here: -- 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/ -- Seth Ausubel Forest Hills, 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] California Gull, 5,700 Snow Geese in Niagara/Orleans Co - 5 Feb
Late morning, an adult California Gull was present amongst a few hundred Herring and Ring-billed Gulls on the rocks below Devil's Hole State Park on the lower Niagara River. Sometime around noon it flew upstream presumably to forage amongst other gulls at the Robert Moses/Sir Adam Beck power plants. Also present were 3 adult Kumlien's Iceland Gulls and an adult Nelson's Gull (hybrid Herring x Glaucous Gull). Later in the afternoon, Bill Watson and I spent some time following a large roving flock of a few thousand Snow Geese around Route 18 and Lower Lake Rd. in the towns of Somerset, Yates, and Carlton near the Niagara-Orleans County line. After nearly an hour of flying in circles (the birds are clearly not familiar with the area), they finally joined an existing mass of Snow Geese already sitting out on Lake Ontario near Shadigee (terminus of Rt. 63). The total flock count came to 5,700 Snows (21 Blue) and 1 Cackling Goose. Several scans of the flock did not turn up any Ross's Geese, but not surprising since the flock appeared close to a mile out. As others reported, about a half dozen Red-throated Loons and a few dozen Horned Grebes were on the lake here as well. Around 4:00 the juv. male Snowy Owl was sitting on the barn at the cow farm along Marshall Rd. in the town of Yates. Photos: www.flickr.com/photos/jmpawli10 Jim Pawlicki Amherst, 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point
I wonder, then; what purpose does this list serve? -- 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/ --
