date:20140115

[nysbirds-l] Correction of my last post

2014-01-15 Thread robert adamo

I really would have been surprised if I had seen *Asio otus, *although seeing
*Asio flammeus* still was a nice surprise for me !  I, once again, probably
started to write that post too late...and that's the long & short of it !

With thanks to Tom Fiore for very gently making me aware of my mistake, so
I could correct it "befiore" you all first saw it !

Cheers,
Bob

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[nysbirds-l] Surprised by Asio otus

2014-01-15 Thread robert adamo

With the weather forecast for today being grand, I thought "grand", and
headed for  Montauk, with it's "winter specials", many having
been seen quite recently. I left with a realistic list of 11 target
species, and returned with only 2 of these seen, plus one addition, that
made me quickly forget all the misses !

I started in Sagaponack, but couldn't find the Graylag Goose. The field on
Further Lane held only Canadas. Deep hole Ranch held only
horses. Montauk Point was fairly quiet, with all 3 scoters and C. Eider
accounting for most of the birds. I did get one Razorbill feeding just off
the n/s of the point. Six other stops in the Montauk area were also left
wanting.

Although getting a N. Harrier on the way into Lazy Point, after missing on
the Hicks Island "snowy", and even on Larry, the long standing, LBBG,
Napeauge was fast becoming a disappointment. As I was leaving Lazy Point
proper on L.P. Rd., I saw a bird hunting over the marsh, just s/o the water
that holds the many rows of flotation devices (?). At first I thought it
was the harrier again, but in short order, even before I got the binoculars
up, recognized it to be the first Short-eared Owl I've had in a number of
years. I watched it work it's way to the east, and tried catching up to it
by heading east on Napeauge Meadow Rd., without success. *Asio otus* sure
made my day !

On the way home, I looked for the graylag on Daniels, Hedges and Parsonage
Lanes in Sagaponack and missed again. There were sizable flocks of Canadas
on both Hedges & Parsonage, and was rewarded for my effort by finding a
Greater White-fronted Goose in the Hedges grouping. This bird appears to be
an adult "Greenland", a very dark brown individual, with a sizable white
"front", a very bright yellow/orange bill, a large amount of black on the
belly, and bright orange legs..

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Re: [nysbirds-l] About Iceland Gulls

2014-01-15 Thread Phil Jeffrey

As far as the literature goes, K.M. Olsen and H. Larrson "Gulls of North
America, Europe and Asia" show an adult Kumlein's "Iceland" Gull with
extensive black in the primaries in photo 275 on page 223 and over the page
on 224 photo 276 shows an adult with pale eyes.

Now the whole thing just comes down to just how much thayeri we consider
being present in a Kumlein's Gull with that much black in the wingtips, but
that's probably about as fruitful as debating the length of a piece of
string.

Phil Jeffrey


On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 9:29 PM, Mike  wrote:

> Coincidentally, on the same day that I photographed the classic Kumliens
> Gull at Iron Pier Beach, I also photo'd an adult with black in the
> wingtips. That bird was on Artist Lake in Middle Island, also in Suffolk
> County. Photo at
> http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/35575873@N02/11913883496/sizes/m/
> In addition, that bird had pale yellow eyes, a characteristic I've never
> noticed on an adult Kumliens.
> http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/35575873@N02/11973681755/sizes/m/
>
> For comparison purposes, here is the Iron Pier Beach bird.
> http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/35575873@N02/11913257573/sizes/m/
>
> Mike Cooper
> Ridge, LI NY
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 15, 2014, at 7:04 PM, Steve Walter  wrote:
>
> Pictures relating to the following are at
> http://www.stevewalternature.com/
>
> It was good to hear Mike Cooper's January 12 report that the presumably
> same
> Iceland Gull is back and doing well at Iron Pier Beach. I photographed this
> bird on January 7, 2012 (lower left) and as an immature February 16, 2009,
> making it over 5 years old now. Mike's report was timely in that I consider
> this to be the prototypical Kumlien's Gull, with gray in the wingtips, and
> I
> referred to it for comparison to a surprising looking individual at Jones
> Beach West End Sunday (wing, upper right). The markings in its wings were
> black and a bit more extensive than the Iron Pier bird, and its head a bit
> more angular than might be expected. I discussed this with Shai Mitra, who
> indicated that a bird matching my description has been seen there
> sporadically over the years. In fact, he produced a picture he took January
> 2, 2006 (top left). If indeed the same bird, it would be at least 11 years
> old now. But on top of that, he mentioned seeing a black marked individual
> in Suffolk county. The next day, Sean Sime reported a black marked bird in
> Brooklyn. What's up with that? I haven't seen literature mentioning the
> existence of Iceland Gulls with black in the wingtips. The absence of
> markings is, however, mentioned for a tiny percentage, as seen in the bird
> photographed at Point Lookout February 24, 2013 (bottom right).
> Appreciating
> a variability in Kumlien's Gulls that they may not get enough credit for.
>
>
> Steve Walter
> Bayside, NY
>
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[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills!/Boreal Chickadees/Black-backed Woodpeckers/Northern Hawk Owl, etc.

2014-01-15 Thread Joan Collins

1/15/14 Southwestern Essex Co. - Newcomb and Minerva

 

I found Red Crossbills in three different locations in Minerva this morning.
They were singing, calling, gritting, preening, and the males acted a bit
aggressive toward one another.  Most of the birds appeared to be paired, but
they joined together in a larger group for gritting.  I observed two males
and a female gritting.  The female stayed close to one of the males and kept
moving away from the other male.  Two years ago, Red Crossbills (&
White-winged Crossbills) nested in a corridor from Minerva-Newcomb-Long
Lake-Raquette Lake-Inlet.  It appears they may be nesting in the same areas
once again.  I will visit many of the prior nesting locations in the next
week or two.  Up until today, I only heard one Red Crossbill calling outside
our Long Lake house in early December this fall/winter season.  I heard what
sounded like Type 10 and Type 2 Red Crossbills at the same location today.
I spent about 2 hours at one location where there were at least 6 (which I
saw all at once) - and I suspect there are many more.  I posted a few photos
on my Facebook page below.  I was ecstatic today!!!

 

While I was observing the Red Crossbills, a Black-backed Woodpecker
rattle-called behind me.  I ignored it to keep watching the crossbills!  Two
Pileated Woodpeckers called, drummed, and flew around also.  I hiked part of
the Roosevelt Truck Trail and found at least 8 Boreal Chickadees (one flock
of at least 5, at least 2 at another location, and at least one a good
distance from the trail).  A Black-backed Woodpecker called from the forest
along the trail.  There were 10 Snow Buntings at the Newcomb golf course.  A
female Common Raven was giving the knocking call (my favorite vocalization
by this species!) along Route 28N just before the Newcomb/Minerva town line.
She finally flew off and continued to give the knocking call as she flew!
At least 15 Common Ravens were gathered at the Long Lake deer-dump location
along Route 28N at the edge of town around 3 p.m.

 

1/13/14 Long Lake (Hamilton Co.) to the Lake Champlain Valley (Essex Co.)
and on to Vermont

 

I had a very nice day out with two birders from Staten Island on Monday.
Some of the species found:

 

Amer. Black Duck

Redhead - one male with Common Goldeneye at Westport

Lesser Scaup

Bufflehead

Common Goldeneye

Common Merganser

Horned Grebe

Bald Eagle - several

Red-shouldered Hawk - 1!  This is a new late date for Essex Co. and quite a
surprise!  (I took several bad photos if anyone is interested!)  The
location was in the town of Moriah along Route 22 just north of Port Henry.
The hawk was sitting above an open-water stream.

Rough-legged Hawk - several

Iceland Gull - 1

Glaucous Gull - 1

Great Black-backed Gull

Snowy Owl - the Magic Triangle bird and one in Addison VT (we decided to
drive to the Northern Hawk Owl location, so we didn't spend any time driving
around Addison)

Northern Hawk Owl - we observed the Waterbury, VT owl across its small
hunting field, but it was a bit too far to photograph.  Just as were about
to leave, it flew right toward me and landed in a dead snag about 20 feet
away at eye level!  I took 250 photos - a few are posted on my Facebook page
below.  Tractor trailers roared by and photographers talked and snapped
photos, but the owl appeared oblivious to all this noise and was intently
listening for voles below its perch - remarkable!  We left to make the last
ferry of the day (Charlotte-Essex Ferry) with the bird still 20' away at eye
level - that was hard to walk away from!

Black-backed Woodpecker - 2 (a pair);  We stopped on the Blue Ridge Road at
a place that I often find Boreal Chickadees, and instead, we found a pair of
Black-backed Woodpeckers - our first birds of the day!

Tufted Titmouse - a feeder on Middle Rd. in Essex

Eastern Bluebird - a flock on Middle Rd. in Essex

Cedar Waxwing - two flocks - ~30 and ~10 - we checked every one for
Bohemians! (Clark Rd. and Whallons Bay Rd. in Essex)

 

In my post of 1/7/14, I forgot to mention that the Northern Hawk Owl
vocalized quite a bit that day (late morning).  It was wonderful to hear it!
I didn't hear any vocalizations from the owl on 1/13/14 (late afternoon).

 

Joan Collins

Long Lake, NY

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Re: [nysbirds-l] About Iceland Gulls

2014-01-15 Thread Mike

Coincidentally, on the same day that I photographed the classic Kumliens Gull 
at Iron Pier Beach, I also photo'd an adult with black in the wingtips. That 
bird was on Artist Lake in Middle Island, also in Suffolk County. Photo at
http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/35575873@N02/11913883496/sizes/m/
In addition, that bird had pale yellow eyes, a characteristic I've never 
noticed on an adult Kumliens. 
http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/35575873@N02/11973681755/sizes/m/

For comparison purposes, here is the Iron Pier Beach bird.
http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/35575873@N02/11913257573/sizes/m/

Mike Cooper
Ridge, LI NY

Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 15, 2014, at 7:04 PM, Steve Walter  wrote:

> Pictures relating to the following are at http://www.stevewalternature.com/ 
> 
> It was good to hear Mike Cooper's January 12 report that the presumably same
> Iceland Gull is back and doing well at Iron Pier Beach. I photographed this
> bird on January 7, 2012 (lower left) and as an immature February 16, 2009,
> making it over 5 years old now. Mike's report was timely in that I consider
> this to be the prototypical Kumlien's Gull, with gray in the wingtips, and I
> referred to it for comparison to a surprising looking individual at Jones
> Beach West End Sunday (wing, upper right). The markings in its wings were
> black and a bit more extensive than the Iron Pier bird, and its head a bit
> more angular than might be expected. I discussed this with Shai Mitra, who
> indicated that a bird matching my description has been seen there
> sporadically over the years. In fact, he produced a picture he took January
> 2, 2006 (top left). If indeed the same bird, it would be at least 11 years
> old now. But on top of that, he mentioned seeing a black marked individual
> in Suffolk county. The next day, Sean Sime reported a black marked bird in
> Brooklyn. What's up with that? I haven't seen literature mentioning the
> existence of Iceland Gulls with black in the wingtips. The absence of
> markings is, however, mentioned for a tiny percentage, as seen in the bird
> photographed at Point Lookout February 24, 2013 (bottom right). Appreciating
> a variability in Kumlien's Gulls that they may not get enough credit for.
> 
> 
> Steve Walter
> Bayside, NY  
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[nysbirds-l] some east end birds

2014-01-15 Thread gary straus

1-15-14   2 tundra swans   common mergansers  hook pond 1 short-eared
owl napeaque  gary straus


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[nysbirds-l] About Iceland Gulls

2014-01-15 Thread Steve Walter

Pictures relating to the following are at http://www.stevewalternature.com/ 

It was good to hear Mike Cooper's January 12 report that the presumably same
Iceland Gull is back and doing well at Iron Pier Beach. I photographed this
bird on January 7, 2012 (lower left) and as an immature February 16, 2009,
making it over 5 years old now. Mike's report was timely in that I consider
this to be the prototypical Kumlien's Gull, with gray in the wingtips, and I
referred to it for comparison to a surprising looking individual at Jones
Beach West End Sunday (wing, upper right). The markings in its wings were
black and a bit more extensive than the Iron Pier bird, and its head a bit
more angular than might be expected. I discussed this with Shai Mitra, who
indicated that a bird matching my description has been seen there
sporadically over the years. In fact, he produced a picture he took January
2, 2006 (top left). If indeed the same bird, it would be at least 11 years
old now. But on top of that, he mentioned seeing a black marked individual
in Suffolk county. The next day, Sean Sime reported a black marked bird in
Brooklyn. What's up with that? I haven't seen literature mentioning the
existence of Iceland Gulls with black in the wingtips. The absence of
markings is, however, mentioned for a tiny percentage, as seen in the bird
photographed at Point Lookout February 24, 2013 (bottom right). Appreciating
a variability in Kumlien's Gulls that they may not get enough credit for.


Steve Walter
Bayside, NY  


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[nysbirds-l] About Iceland Gulls

2014-01-15 Thread Steve Walter

Pictures relating to the following are at http://www.stevewalternature.com/ 

It was good to hear Mike Cooper's January 12 report that the presumably same
Iceland Gull is back and doing well at Iron Pier Beach. I photographed this
bird on January 7, 2012 (lower left) and as an immature February 16, 2009,
making it over 5 years old now. Mike's report was timely in that I consider
this to be the prototypical Kumlien's Gull, with gray in the wingtips, and I
referred to it for comparison to a surprising looking individual at Jones
Beach West End Sunday (wing, upper right). The markings in its wings were
black and a bit more extensive than the Iron Pier bird, and its head a bit
more angular than might be expected. I discussed this with Shai Mitra, who
indicated that a bird matching my description has been seen there
sporadically over the years. In fact, he produced a picture he took January
2, 2006 (top left). If indeed the same bird, it would be at least 11 years
old now. But on top of that, he mentioned seeing a black marked individual
in Suffolk county. The next day, Sean Sime reported a black marked bird in
Brooklyn. What's up with that? I haven't seen literature mentioning the
existence of Iceland Gulls with black in the wingtips. The absence of
markings is, however, mentioned for a tiny percentage, as seen in the bird
photographed at Point Lookout February 24, 2013 (bottom right). Appreciating
a variability in Kumlien's Gulls that they may not get enough credit for.


Steve Walter
Bayside, NY  


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[nysbirds-l] some east end birds

2014-01-15 Thread gary straus

1-15-14   2 tundra swans   common mergansers  hook pond 1 short-eared
owl napeaque  gary straus


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Re: [nysbirds-l] About Iceland Gulls

2014-01-15 Thread Mike

Coincidentally, on the same day that I photographed the classic Kumliens Gull 
at Iron Pier Beach, I also photo'd an adult with black in the wingtips. That 
bird was on Artist Lake in Middle Island, also in Suffolk County. Photo at
http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/35575873@N02/11913883496/sizes/m/
In addition, that bird had pale yellow eyes, a characteristic I've never 
noticed on an adult Kumliens. 
http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/35575873@N02/11973681755/sizes/m/

For comparison purposes, here is the Iron Pier Beach bird.
http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/35575873@N02/11913257573/sizes/m/

Mike Cooper
Ridge, LI NY

Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 15, 2014, at 7:04 PM, Steve Walter swalte...@verizon.net wrote:

 Pictures relating to the following are at http://www.stevewalternature.com/ 
 
 It was good to hear Mike Cooper's January 12 report that the presumably same
 Iceland Gull is back and doing well at Iron Pier Beach. I photographed this
 bird on January 7, 2012 (lower left) and as an immature February 16, 2009,
 making it over 5 years old now. Mike's report was timely in that I consider
 this to be the prototypical Kumlien's Gull, with gray in the wingtips, and I
 referred to it for comparison to a surprising looking individual at Jones
 Beach West End Sunday (wing, upper right). The markings in its wings were
 black and a bit more extensive than the Iron Pier bird, and its head a bit
 more angular than might be expected. I discussed this with Shai Mitra, who
 indicated that a bird matching my description has been seen there
 sporadically over the years. In fact, he produced a picture he took January
 2, 2006 (top left). If indeed the same bird, it would be at least 11 years
 old now. But on top of that, he mentioned seeing a black marked individual
 in Suffolk county. The next day, Sean Sime reported a black marked bird in
 Brooklyn. What's up with that? I haven't seen literature mentioning the
 existence of Iceland Gulls with black in the wingtips. The absence of
 markings is, however, mentioned for a tiny percentage, as seen in the bird
 photographed at Point Lookout February 24, 2013 (bottom right). Appreciating
 a variability in Kumlien's Gulls that they may not get enough credit for.
 
 
 Steve Walter
 Bayside, NY  
 
 
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[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills!/Boreal Chickadees/Black-backed Woodpeckers/Northern Hawk Owl, etc.

2014-01-15 Thread Joan Collins

1/15/14 Southwestern Essex Co. - Newcomb and Minerva

 

I found Red Crossbills in three different locations in Minerva this morning.
They were singing, calling, gritting, preening, and the males acted a bit
aggressive toward one another.  Most of the birds appeared to be paired, but
they joined together in a larger group for gritting.  I observed two males
and a female gritting.  The female stayed close to one of the males and kept
moving away from the other male.  Two years ago, Red Crossbills (
White-winged Crossbills) nested in a corridor from Minerva-Newcomb-Long
Lake-Raquette Lake-Inlet.  It appears they may be nesting in the same areas
once again.  I will visit many of the prior nesting locations in the next
week or two.  Up until today, I only heard one Red Crossbill calling outside
our Long Lake house in early December this fall/winter season.  I heard what
sounded like Type 10 and Type 2 Red Crossbills at the same location today.
I spent about 2 hours at one location where there were at least 6 (which I
saw all at once) - and I suspect there are many more.  I posted a few photos
on my Facebook page below.  I was ecstatic today!!!

 

While I was observing the Red Crossbills, a Black-backed Woodpecker
rattle-called behind me.  I ignored it to keep watching the crossbills!  Two
Pileated Woodpeckers called, drummed, and flew around also.  I hiked part of
the Roosevelt Truck Trail and found at least 8 Boreal Chickadees (one flock
of at least 5, at least 2 at another location, and at least one a good
distance from the trail).  A Black-backed Woodpecker called from the forest
along the trail.  There were 10 Snow Buntings at the Newcomb golf course.  A
female Common Raven was giving the knocking call (my favorite vocalization
by this species!) along Route 28N just before the Newcomb/Minerva town line.
She finally flew off and continued to give the knocking call as she flew!
At least 15 Common Ravens were gathered at the Long Lake deer-dump location
along Route 28N at the edge of town around 3 p.m.

 

1/13/14 Long Lake (Hamilton Co.) to the Lake Champlain Valley (Essex Co.)
and on to Vermont

 

I had a very nice day out with two birders from Staten Island on Monday.
Some of the species found:

 

Amer. Black Duck

Redhead - one male with Common Goldeneye at Westport

Lesser Scaup

Bufflehead

Common Goldeneye

Common Merganser

Horned Grebe

Bald Eagle - several

Red-shouldered Hawk - 1!  This is a new late date for Essex Co. and quite a
surprise!  (I took several bad photos if anyone is interested!)  The
location was in the town of Moriah along Route 22 just north of Port Henry.
The hawk was sitting above an open-water stream.

Rough-legged Hawk - several

Iceland Gull - 1

Glaucous Gull - 1

Great Black-backed Gull

Snowy Owl - the Magic Triangle bird and one in Addison VT (we decided to
drive to the Northern Hawk Owl location, so we didn't spend any time driving
around Addison)

Northern Hawk Owl - we observed the Waterbury, VT owl across its small
hunting field, but it was a bit too far to photograph.  Just as were about
to leave, it flew right toward me and landed in a dead snag about 20 feet
away at eye level!  I took 250 photos - a few are posted on my Facebook page
below.  Tractor trailers roared by and photographers talked and snapped
photos, but the owl appeared oblivious to all this noise and was intently
listening for voles below its perch - remarkable!  We left to make the last
ferry of the day (Charlotte-Essex Ferry) with the bird still 20' away at eye
level - that was hard to walk away from!

Black-backed Woodpecker - 2 (a pair);  We stopped on the Blue Ridge Road at
a place that I often find Boreal Chickadees, and instead, we found a pair of
Black-backed Woodpeckers - our first birds of the day!

Tufted Titmouse - a feeder on Middle Rd. in Essex

Eastern Bluebird - a flock on Middle Rd. in Essex

Cedar Waxwing - two flocks - ~30 and ~10 - we checked every one for
Bohemians! (Clark Rd. and Whallons Bay Rd. in Essex)

 

In my post of 1/7/14, I forgot to mention that the Northern Hawk Owl
vocalized quite a bit that day (late morning).  It was wonderful to hear it!
I didn't hear any vocalizations from the owl on 1/13/14 (late afternoon).

 

Joan Collins

Long Lake, NY

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Re: [nysbirds-l] About Iceland Gulls

2014-01-15 Thread Phil Jeffrey

As far as the literature goes, K.M. Olsen and H. Larrson Gulls of North
America, Europe and Asia show an adult Kumlein's Iceland Gull with
extensive black in the primaries in photo 275 on page 223 and over the page
on 224 photo 276 shows an adult with pale eyes.

Now the whole thing just comes down to just how much thayeri we consider
being present in a Kumlein's Gull with that much black in the wingtips, but
that's probably about as fruitful as debating the length of a piece of
string.

Phil Jeffrey


On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 9:29 PM, Mike mike...@optonline.net wrote:

 Coincidentally, on the same day that I photographed the classic Kumliens
 Gull at Iron Pier Beach, I also photo'd an adult with black in the
 wingtips. That bird was on Artist Lake in Middle Island, also in Suffolk
 County. Photo at
 http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/35575873@N02/11913883496/sizes/m/
 In addition, that bird had pale yellow eyes, a characteristic I've never
 noticed on an adult Kumliens.
 http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/35575873@N02/11973681755/sizes/m/

 For comparison purposes, here is the Iron Pier Beach bird.
 http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/35575873@N02/11913257573/sizes/m/

 Mike Cooper
 Ridge, LI NY

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Jan 15, 2014, at 7:04 PM, Steve Walter swalte...@verizon.net wrote:

 Pictures relating to the following are at
 http://www.stevewalternature.com/

 It was good to hear Mike Cooper's January 12 report that the presumably
 same
 Iceland Gull is back and doing well at Iron Pier Beach. I photographed this
 bird on January 7, 2012 (lower left) and as an immature February 16, 2009,
 making it over 5 years old now. Mike's report was timely in that I consider
 this to be the prototypical Kumlien's Gull, with gray in the wingtips, and
 I
 referred to it for comparison to a surprising looking individual at Jones
 Beach West End Sunday (wing, upper right). The markings in its wings were
 black and a bit more extensive than the Iron Pier bird, and its head a bit
 more angular than might be expected. I discussed this with Shai Mitra, who
 indicated that a bird matching my description has been seen there
 sporadically over the years. In fact, he produced a picture he took January
 2, 2006 (top left). If indeed the same bird, it would be at least 11 years
 old now. But on top of that, he mentioned seeing a black marked individual
 in Suffolk county. The next day, Sean Sime reported a black marked bird in
 Brooklyn. What's up with that? I haven't seen literature mentioning the
 existence of Iceland Gulls with black in the wingtips. The absence of
 markings is, however, mentioned for a tiny percentage, as seen in the bird
 photographed at Point Lookout February 24, 2013 (bottom right).
 Appreciating
 a variability in Kumlien's Gulls that they may not get enough credit for.


 Steve Walter
 Bayside, NY


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[nysbirds-l] Surprised by Asio otus

2014-01-15 Thread robert adamo

With the weather forecast for today being grand, I thought grand, and
headed for  Montauk, with it's winter specials, many having
been seen quite recently. I left with a realistic list of 11 target
species, and returned with only 2 of these seen, plus one addition, that
made me quickly forget all the misses !

I started in Sagaponack, but couldn't find the Graylag Goose. The field on
Further Lane held only Canadas. Deep hole Ranch held only
horses. Montauk Point was fairly quiet, with all 3 scoters and C. Eider
accounting for most of the birds. I did get one Razorbill feeding just off
the n/s of the point. Six other stops in the Montauk area were also left
wanting.

Although getting a N. Harrier on the way into Lazy Point, after missing on
the Hicks Island snowy, and even on Larry, the long standing, LBBG,
Napeauge was fast becoming a disappointment. As I was leaving Lazy Point
proper on L.P. Rd., I saw a bird hunting over the marsh, just s/o the water
that holds the many rows of flotation devices (?). At first I thought it
was the harrier again, but in short order, even before I got the binoculars
up, recognized it to be the first Short-eared Owl I've had in a number of
years. I watched it work it's way to the east, and tried catching up to it
by heading east on Napeauge Meadow Rd., without success. *Asio otus* sure
made my day !

On the way home, I looked for the graylag on Daniels, Hedges and Parsonage
Lanes in Sagaponack and missed again. There were sizable flocks of Canadas
on both Hedges  Parsonage, and was rewarded for my effort by finding a
Greater White-fronted Goose in the Hedges grouping. This bird appears to be
an adult Greenland, a very dark brown individual, with a sizable white
front, a very bright yellow/orange bill, a large amount of black on the
belly, and bright orange legs..

Cheers,
Bob

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[nysbirds-l] Correction of my last post

2014-01-15 Thread robert adamo

I really would have been surprised if I had seen *Asio otus, *although seeing
*Asio flammeus* still was a nice surprise for me !  I, once again, probably
started to write that post too late...and that's the long  short of it !

With thanks to Tom Fiore for very gently making me aware of my mistake, so
I could correct it befiore you all first saw it !

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[nysbirds-l] Correction of my last post

[nysbirds-l] Surprised by Asio otus

Re: [nysbirds-l] About Iceland Gulls

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills!/Boreal Chickadees/Black-backed Woodpeckers/Northern Hawk Owl, etc.

Re: [nysbirds-l] About Iceland Gulls

[nysbirds-l] some east end birds

[nysbirds-l] About Iceland Gulls

[nysbirds-l] About Iceland Gulls

[nysbirds-l] some east end birds

Re: [nysbirds-l] About Iceland Gulls

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills!/Boreal Chickadees/Black-backed Woodpeckers/Northern Hawk Owl, etc.

Re: [nysbirds-l] About Iceland Gulls

[nysbirds-l] Surprised by Asio otus

[nysbirds-l] Correction of my last post

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