[nysbirds-l] Dune Road - Saturday, March 22

[leormand .]

I forgot to mention this, but I did a trip down Dune Road yesterday (From
Ponquogue Bridge to the first Bridge in Westhampton) and basically saw
nothing.  It was very quiet and very drab - though things should turn
around shortly, starting with Red-winged black birds.

What I did notice, however, were two ospreys occupying one nest platform,
just to the west of the Bridge in Westhampton (in the marshlands).  I was
surprised to see two, assuming it's a male and a female as usually the
females come a bit after the males.

For anyone interested in seeing photos of the grey morph and red morph
screech owls from Massapequa Preserve - you can see them here:
http://birdsoflongisland.blogspot.com/2014/03/nassau-screech-owls.html

-- 
- Luke

www.birdsoflongisland.blogspot.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] Emanuel Levine

[Shaibal Mitra]

A memorial service will be held on Sunday 30 March at Gutterman's funeral home 
in Rockville Center. People will be gathering between 2:00 and 3:00, followed 
by a non-denominational remembrance of Manny.

Manny's commitment to the New York State Ornithological Association (formerly 
Federation of New York State Bird Clubs) and the Linnaean Society of New York 
was evident in his many years of service. Contributions to either of these, or 
to a conservation organization of your choice, would be a fitting honor to 
Manny's legacy.

Gutterman's (516-764-9400) is located at 175 North Long Beach Rd in Rockville 
Center, Nassau County, Long Island. The precise location is on the east side of 
North Long Beach Rd., just north of where Oceanside Rd splits off to the south.

Shai Mitra & Patricia Lindsay
Bay Shore


From: Shaibal Mitra
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2014 5:49 PM
To: 
Subject: Emanuel Levine

With a heavy heart  I relate the passing of Emanuel Levine this morning. A 
stalwart of Long Island birding for more than seven decades, Manny bridged 
generations of birders and connected us 21st Century birders to the famous 
names of the pre-War era. His impacts as mentor, editor, compiler, pioneer of 
world birding, and unforgettable personality will come easily to mind to all 
who knew him.

Pat tells me that Mickey sounds strong, but then again, she always does.

I believe that a service will be held next Sunday, 30 March, and will post more 
information tomorrow.

Shai Mitra
Bay Shore



The Campaign for CSI: For College and 
Community

--

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] Dune Road, East Long Island.

[Matthew Clements]

Signs of spring, family of 5 Ospreys circling and carrying nesting material.
Never thought I'd say a "flock" of Ospreys.

Grasses pretty matted, not much of note, a lone Black Crown Night Heron
standing in the grasses.  Point east of coast guard station still littered
with Scoters.

Enjoy 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] FOS Rough-winged Swallow Suffolk Co

[Mike]

This morning at least one Rough-winged Swallow in a group of about 40 Trees at 
Lower Lake in Yaphank. Also present were 4 Wood Ducks, a female Common 
Merganser along with the usual suspects. A male Common Merg was on nearby 
Artist Lake in Middle Island.  Gadwall seemed to be the duck of the day- good 
numbers everywhere. 

Mike Cooper
Ridge, LI

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] Sullivan County Cackling Geese

[vanh...@citlink.net]

For details see http://bashakillbirder.wordpress.com/  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/

--

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton some good birds addendum

[Larry Trachtenberg]

And the highlight I forgot two eastern meadowlark (pairing up?) on the landfill 
at croton point 

L. Trachtenberg 
Ossining

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 23, 2014, at 12:18 PM, "Larry Trachtenberg"  
> wrote:
> 
> At croton point park this weekend 2 snipe within ten feet of the road, grey 
> catbird, green winged teal, amer. wigeon, Merlin, kestrel, continuing RH 
> woodpecker, and for me first of year osprey (perhaps will nest on light tower 
> in train parking lot), double crested cormorant, and at Mayo's landing 
> (croton) pair yellow rumped warbler and first phoebe -- finally, many thanks 
> to the organizers and all who helped on Saturday w the major vine and 
> invasive cutting project at croton point park
> 
> L. Trachtenberg
> Ossining 
> 
> 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 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] Croton some good birds

[Larry Trachtenberg]

At croton point park this weekend 2 snipe within ten feet of the road, grey 
catbird, green winged teal, amer. wigeon, Merlin, kestrel, continuing RH 
woodpecker, and for me first of year osprey (perhaps will nest on light tower 
in train parking lot), double crested cormorant, and at Mayo's landing (croton) 
pair yellow rumped warbler and first phoebe -- finally, many thanks to the 
organizers and all who helped on Saturday w the major vine and invasive cutting 
project at croton point park

L. Trachtenberg
Ossining 

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] Central Park, NYC 3/23

[Thomas Fiore]

Sunday, 23 March, 2014 - Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City

[it was good to see the report by D. Becker from the N.Y. Botanical  
Garden (the Bronx) yesterday- good place, good birds, good regular  
reporting. and for a select few, all-importantly this site is west of  
the Bronx river parkway: W. Bronx RULES].

At Central Park's reservoir this Sun., the transitional-plumaged RED- 
NECKED GREBE continued, seen mostly off the n. side buildings & a few  
times more towards the central area. (The entire reservoir, as with  
almost all the rest of the park's waterbodies, is ice-free. The  
exception being one part of the Pond, where some ice lingers.)  Worth  
checking any grebe that is seen, as there is a chance a different  
individual could show up. The one presently being seen is the 2nd of  
the year at the reservoir.

Additionally at the reservoir, again a drake American Wigeon, joined  
by 4 Ring-necked Ducks (2 hens & 2 drakes) were all seen (&  
photographed together) near the NE corner; also present in that  
section of the reservoir were over 120 N. Shovelers, several Hooded  
Mergansers, Buffleheads, and other ducks. A Red-breasted Merganser  
drake was still present, and some Wood Ducks were noticed near the se  
shore. There are a few Double-crested Cormorants & lingering American  
Coots, and perhaps 6 or 7 Ruddy Ducks at the reservoir. The number of  
gulls in the early a.m. hour when I scanned were paltry, but more may  
arrive, & depart again, at all hours.

The Pond at the southeast end of the park had a Great Blue Heron & an  
adult Black-crowned Night-Heron, both resting in the SE edges of  
Hallett Sanctuary, as viewed from the se shore of the Pond.  At the  
Meer, in the park's ne quadrant, I noticed a continuing drake Wood  
Duck (often at the east edges), Hooded Mergansers, & Ruddy Ducks (few)  
along with more N. Shovelers.  Additional N. Shovelers (40+) were on  
the Lake, as was at least one more drake Wood Duck.

"red" Fox Sparrows are still about in modest numbers, some singing as  
have been a good many Song Sparrows. I just learned of yet another  
Brown Thrasher that successfully overwintered, in a somewhat secluded  
part of the park, bringing their no. to at least 3 that made it thru  
the winter. E. Towhees did likewise in several locations, & at least  
one Gray Catbird hung in, likely with some help from scraps of food &  
other non-wild food sources.

The drab-plumaged PINE WARBLER remains, often visiting the feeders in  
the Ramble, as well as at Cedar Hill, across the E. Drive from the  
eastern Ramble (i.e., not more than 100 yds. or so from the feeding  
station) & 2 Baltimore Orioles, one a bright male, continue as well in  
same areas. There are a couple of genuine "spring" arrivals as well  
some of which were present well before the first day of spring. A few  
American Woodcocks are still being seen; the way I have run into them  
has been due to their being flushed all too often, not intentionally,  
but with 10,000 off-leasg dogs & their unleashed owners, kids & adults  
running thru mucky or wet areas, etc., etc. this is inevitable in an  
urban park used by tens or hundreds of thousands of people, & dogs,  
per day.

good birding,

Tom Fiore
Manhattan
--

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/

--