[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird thoughts (Manhattan NYC)

[Thomas Fiore]

Dec. 30, 2014

In looking at reports and hearing from various observers of the  
Couch's Kingbird, & somewhat from my own observations of several days  
ago, I (and others) have wondered where the Couch's Kingbird  
frequenting the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan all this month  
(and perhaps back in Nov. as well, according to our initial  
informants) has been roosting, as well as where it may spend time when  
not being noticed along the various streets (fire escapes, balconies,  
trees, and other perches) it has been tracked from. It also seems, and  
please correct this if not accurate, that this bird is being seen  
primarily (only?) in the hours between roughly 8:30 a.m., and more  
often later in the morning, thru about 3:30 p.m. and more often  
earlier in the afternoon. So, there may be a few daylight hours each  
day when it isn't being found, and it seems somewhat more reliable  
from about 10 thru about 2 or 3... but then, no one so far has  
proposed what the largest circle this bird is feeding & exploring in  
may be. And of course, as noted by many, there are rooftops & likely  
some courtyards & areas that may hold feeding, roosting, and stop-off  
areas for the kingbird, which easily can remain hidden to general view  
by most, or all of the many seekers.


It will be interesting to see if the bird seems to adjust its behavior  
at all in response to the winter, as colder weather continues. Some  
are already reporting it finding fruits and one wonders if it would  
resort to foraging on other edibles, such as all the potentialy  
caloric detritus that we humans leave around in any crowded urban  
space.  It seems likely there could be a renewed burst of observers  
seeking as we transit into a new year & some wish to add it to a list  
of 2015 sightings. Hoping all who show up are able to see it while  
it's around; as is apparent, patience (and a certain amount of free  
time) may be very useful in seeking this, & as already pointed out by  
Hugh McGuinness & others, local "networking" among those with the  
technologies, is a great way to keep tabs on the bird and give more  
seekers a good chance of seeing this. It would also be very useful if  
folks get views of this bird in any "new" locations, to report those,  
even if they happen to be just a half-block from one already known,  
more so if farther out, as well as any observations that are in the  
first hour of daylight, &/or in the last hour. And certainly, with a  
bird this rare for the region (and many, many more birders still  
interested in traveling a ways to try for it), a report to this easily- 
accessible list is a good idea each a.m., if no one else has reported  
for the day, as well as any late-day reports, as some folks may come  
seeking quite late.


good luck, and thanks,

Tom Fiore
Manhattan

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[nysbirds-l] Ulster/Dutchess (NYUD) Christmas Bird Count results

[forsythnature]

  Greetings,




  The fourth annualUlster/Dutchess (NYUD) Christmas Bird Count was held on 
Saturday, December 272014.  This year’s count was conductedunder a favorable 
setting with temperatures ranging from a low of 31 degrees atour 4:00 AM start 
time to an afternoon high of 54 degrees. There was absolutelyno snow cover and 
all bodies of water were free of any measurable ice in thecount circle.  Clear 
skies and a completelack of wind made nocturnal efforts quite hospitable.  
These moderate conditions made for a moreenjoyable day in the field but did not 
exactly translate into big numbers.  


  Our species total of 86 was slightly above our three year average of 84 but 
our individual total droppedfor the fourth consecutive year to 14,233 birds 
reported.  An inexplicable late hunting season keptseveral attractive waterfowl 
locations atypically void of ducks or withextremely anxious birds.  Shots 
wereheard all morning along the Hudson River.  One field party witnessed 
“nuisance control” ata golf course and another noted only five of the 49 ducks 
observed were on thewater with the others hurriedly flying about Tivoli Bays.  
Surprisingly low numbers of American Robinsand blackbird species also adversely 
affected our totals.  Mother Nature likely had a hand in this aswell without 
any sense of urgency to move or even congregate species that mightgenerally pad 
our numbers remained dispersed.


  The lack of ice didallow for one Common Loon and six Horned Grebes (new 
species to the NYUDcomposite) to remain on the far eastern portion of the 
Ashokan Reservoir.  In the Town of Saugerties another three newspecies were 
added to the NYUD composite with a Northern Goshawk, 5 NorthernPintails, and an 
Eastern Phoebe (presumably partially sustained by an insecthatch that was 
observed in more than one sector).  An Evening Grosbeak in the Town of 
Rhinebeckand a Ring-necked Duck in the Town of Red Hook also joined the NYUD 
compositethis year.  The most unusual addition wasa Snowy Owl, not that it was 
completely unexpected but the manner in which itcame to be part of this count; 
a nonparticipant discovered the bird, a secondhand e-bird report was generated, 
and then a conversation and cell phone image viaFacebook the following day to 
confirm.  Withamendments this year the NYUD composite now stands at 113 species 
in it’s briefhistory.


  Other interesting orunusual species included Fish Crows in Columbia County, a 
Wood Duck in WestHurley, a woodcock/snipe species briefly observed in the Town 
of Ulster, anOrange-crowned Warbler (associating with a lingering Ruby-crowned 
Kinglet) inSleightsburg, and winter finches were represented by PineSiskins in 
two sectors and two Purple Finches in Saugerties.  With conditions as they 
were, field partiesanticipated good sparrow results and although total numbers 
were not impressivediversity was better than any previous count, with towhee, 
Field, Chipping, andWhite-crowned tallied along with the regulars. Owling was 
rewarding in all sectors that conducted a nocturnal effortincluding a “sweep” 
of the three regulars in the Town of Rhinebeck and fiveEastern Screech Owls in 
the greater Tivoli Bays area alone.  A few trends seem to be developing as 
ourcount matures.  A burgeoning winter roostof Black Vultures on the Bard 
College Campus swelled to 100 birds this year andMerlin has become our 
“reliable” falcon species.   Countweek species this year were Long-tailed Duck, 
Iceland Gull (who has been inthis role before and yet to make count day), and a 
late addition on the lastday of the count week by John Haas who briefly 
observed, at close range, a maleBlack and White Warbler he found while visiting 
Sleightsburg Spit in search ofthe aforementioned Orange-crowned Warbler.


   Thank You to the 46 field observers and threefeeder-watchers who thoroughly 
and productively covered our circle andespecially to Steve Chorvas who 
continues to steward this fledgling count (andcorrect all my mistakes).   Our 
well attended post count compilation wasmanaged by my beautiful wife Kyla Haber 
who again did most of the “heavylifting” and handled days of cooking and 
baking, blown fuses, a clogged sink,and a 3:00 a.m. alarm with a smile. Thanks 
also to all those who brought additional food and drink and addedto this 
festive gathering. 


Respectively submitted,
Mark DeDea
Co-compiler Ulster/Dutchess (NYUD) CBC
Save the date: 5th annual NYUD CBC Saturday,December 26th 2015 





SECTOR “A” WEST SAUGERTIESBob Miller, Vanessa Lane, George Moxham, Mary Moxham, 
Wes Finger (fw)


SECTOR “B”SAUGERTIES Steve Chorvas, Alan Beebe, Eileen Cunningham, Deb 
Ferguson, Frank Murphy,Doreen Beebe (fw)


SECTOR “C”CHEVIOTGregory Esch, George Rodenhausen


SECTOR “D”KERLEY'S CORNERS PeterSchoenberger, Susan Fox Rogers, Christina Baal, 
Erin Kelly


SECTOR “E”WOODSTOCKSteve Schuyler, Peter Schuyler, Bruce Nott, Dixon Onderdonk, 
Ryan Nerp, GlenVan Gorden, Jeff Nerp


SECTOR 

[nysbirds-l] Couch's YES

[Dawn Hannay]

Just flew from W.4 and 11th west towards Perry.
Dawn Hannay

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird YES

[Ryan Candee]

Now on 11th street north of w 4 on west side # 247

> On Dec 30, 2014, at 12:04 PM, Rob Meyer  wrote:
> 
> Just head south side on w4...
> 
> 
>> On Dec 30, 2014, at 10:52 AM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:
>> 
>> I just received a msg from Holly Wilson that the Couch's Kingbird was just 
>> seen at 11th and West 4th Streets.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 風　Swift as the wind
>> 林　Quiet as the forest
>> 火　Conquer like the fire
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>> Sun Tzu  The Art of War
>> 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird YES

[Rob Meyer]

Just head south side on w4...


> On Dec 30, 2014, at 10:52 AM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:
> 
> I just received a msg from Holly Wilson that the Couch's Kingbird was just 
> seen at 11th and West 4th Streets.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 風　Swift as the wind
> 林　Quiet as the forest
> 火　Conquer like the fire
> 山　Steady as the mountain
> Sun Tzu  The Art of War
> 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird YES

[Rob Meyer]

We see it! Perry west of W4!


> On Dec 30, 2014, at 10:52 AM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:
> 
> I just received a msg from Holly Wilson that the Couch's Kingbird was just 
> seen at 11th and West 4th Streets.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 風　Swift as the wind
> 林　Quiet as the forest
> 火　Conquer like the fire
> 山　Steady as the mountain
> Sun Tzu  The Art of War
> 
>> (\__/)
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird, NYC

[Derek Rogers]

Correction to Mike's post: The Couch's appeared around 10:45 AM at 11th and 
4th. The bird is still being seen well sallying for insects along the various 
fire escapes. 

Best,
Derek Rogers



> On Dec 30, 2014, at 10:53 AM,   
> wrote:
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> Re-found by Derek Rogers and  Bob Kurtz 9:45 am , @ #247 11th Av, near W 4th 
> St; being seen now by mob
> Mike Scheibel
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[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird, NYC

[mscheibel49]

Re-found by Derek Rogers and  Bob Kurtz 9:45 am , @ #247 11th Av, near W 4th 
St; being seen now by mob
Mike Scheibel
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[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird YES

[Andrew Baksh]

I just received a msg from Holly Wilson that the Couch's Kingbird was just
seen at 11th and West 4th Streets.





風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu   *The Art of War*


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[nysbirds-l] Couche's yes

[Jack Rothman]

Currently on w11&4th at

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[nysbirds-l] Couche's No

[Jack Rothman]

So far a no show. All locations are being covered.
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[nysbirds-l] County & State Listing - A Friendly Birders' Competition

[Carena Pooth]

The NYSOA (New York State Ornithological Association) County and State
Listing Project is now accepting data for 2014. If you'd like to get your
numbers into the 2014 report, don't miss the 3/1/15 deadline. Data may be
submitted online or via fax, email, or USPS. 

 

If you're new to this and it sounds interesting, read on.

 

Participation in this fun, friendly competition is open to anyone who is a
2015 member of NYSOA or one of NYSOA's member clubs, or who is a 2015 Youth
Member of NYSOA's NYS Young Birders Club (NYSYBC).

 

Started in 1992 by Berna Lincoln, the project continues to engage many
participants across the state, some of whom have not missed a single year
since the beginning. The ultimate objective of the project is to encourage
birders of all levels to get out and bird the many varied habitats of New
York State and report their sightings throughout the year to local clubs,
NYSOA's regional editors, and eBird. 

 

After the close of each calendar year, participants send in their life list
totals for the entire state, the 10 Kingbird regions, and/or the 62
counties. You can send in just one number or as many as 74, or anywhere in
between - it's your choice depending on where you've birded and what records
you've kept. A compilation is produced annually and published in NYSOA's
newsletter and now also on the NYSOA website at
http://nybirds.org/ProjCountyLists.html. Online & printable forms, plus a
map of the ten Kingbird regions of the state, are available on that web page
also.

 

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submitted in previous years are NOT automatically carried forward. If you
want to be listed, you must submit your report, even if your numbers haven't
changed since the last one you sent in.

 

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compilations since the project started is now available! Check it out at
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Carena Pooth

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NYSOA

 


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[nysbirds-l] County State Listing - A Friendly Birders' Competition

[Carena Pooth]

The NYSOA (New York State Ornithological Association) County and State
Listing Project is now accepting data for 2014. If you'd like to get your
numbers into the 2014 report, don't miss the 3/1/15 deadline. Data may be
submitted online or via fax, email, or USPS. 

 

If you're new to this and it sounds interesting, read on.

 

Participation in this fun, friendly competition is open to anyone who is a
2015 member of NYSOA or one of NYSOA's member clubs, or who is a 2015 Youth
Member of NYSOA's NYS Young Birders Club (NYSYBC).

 

Started in 1992 by Berna Lincoln, the project continues to engage many
participants across the state, some of whom have not missed a single year
since the beginning. The ultimate objective of the project is to encourage
birders of all levels to get out and bird the many varied habitats of New
York State and report their sightings throughout the year to local clubs,
NYSOA's regional editors, and eBird. 

 

After the close of each calendar year, participants send in their life list
totals for the entire state, the 10 Kingbird regions, and/or the 62
counties. You can send in just one number or as many as 74, or anywhere in
between - it's your choice depending on where you've birded and what records
you've kept. A compilation is produced annually and published in NYSOA's
newsletter and now also on the NYSOA website at
http://nybirds.org/ProjCountyLists.html. Online  printable forms, plus a
map of the ten Kingbird regions of the state, are available on that web page
also.

 

Join in on the fun - but don't miss the deadline! And remember, reports
submitted in previous years are NOT automatically carried forward. If you
want to be listed, you must submit your report, even if your numbers haven't
changed since the last one you sent in.

 

By the way, a complete archive of all County  State Listing Report
compilations since the project started is now available! Check it out at
http://nybirds.org/ProjCountyLists.html.

 

Carena Pooth

(hooked on county listingand waiting for your report)

NYSOA

 


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[nysbirds-l] Couche's No

[Jack Rothman]

So far a no show. All locations are being covered.
Jack Rothman

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[nysbirds-l] Couche's yes

[Jack Rothman]

Currently on w114th at

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[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird YES

[Andrew Baksh]

I just received a msg from Holly Wilson that the Couch's Kingbird was just
seen at 11th and West 4th Streets.





風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu http://refspace.com/quotes/Sun_Tzu  *The Art of War*
http://refspace.com/quotes/The_Art_of_War

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[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird, NYC

[mscheibel49]

Re-found by Derek Rogers and  Bob Kurtz 9:45 am , @ #247 11th Av, near W 4th 
St; being seen now by mob
Mike Scheibel
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird, NYC

[Derek Rogers]

Correction to Mike's post: The Couch's appeared around 10:45 AM at 11th and 
4th. The bird is still being seen well sallying for insects along the various 
fire escapes. 

Best,
Derek Rogers



 On Dec 30, 2014, at 10:53 AM, mscheibe...@gmail.com mscheibe...@gmail.com 
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 Re-found by Derek Rogers and  Bob Kurtz 9:45 am , @ #247 11th Av, near W 4th 
 St; being seen now by mob
 Mike Scheibel
 Brookhaven
 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird YES

[Rob Meyer]

We see it! Perry west of W4!


 On Dec 30, 2014, at 10:52 AM, Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 I just received a msg from Holly Wilson that the Couch's Kingbird was just 
 seen at 11th and West 4th Streets.
 
 
 
 
 
 風　Swift as the wind
 林　Quiet as the forest
 火　Conquer like the fire
 山　Steady as the mountain
 Sun Tzu  The Art of War
 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird YES

[Rob Meyer]

Just head south side on w4...


 On Dec 30, 2014, at 10:52 AM, Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 I just received a msg from Holly Wilson that the Couch's Kingbird was just 
 seen at 11th and West 4th Streets.
 
 
 
 
 
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 林　Quiet as the forest
 火　Conquer like the fire
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[nysbirds-l] Ulster/Dutchess (NYUD) Christmas Bird Count results

[forsythnature]

  Greetings,




  The fourth annualUlster/Dutchess (NYUD) Christmas Bird Count was held on 
Saturday, December 272014.  This year’s count was conductedunder a favorable 
setting with temperatures ranging from a low of 31 degrees atour 4:00 AM start 
time to an afternoon high of 54 degrees. There was absolutelyno snow cover and 
all bodies of water were free of any measurable ice in thecount circle.  Clear 
skies and a completelack of wind made nocturnal efforts quite hospitable.  
These moderate conditions made for a moreenjoyable day in the field but did not 
exactly translate into big numbers.  


  Our species total of 86 was slightly above our three year average of 84 but 
our individual total droppedfor the fourth consecutive year to 14,233 birds 
reported.  An inexplicable late hunting season keptseveral attractive waterfowl 
locations atypically void of ducks or withextremely anxious birds.  Shots 
wereheard all morning along the Hudson River.  One field party witnessed 
“nuisance control” ata golf course and another noted only five of the 49 ducks 
observed were on thewater with the others hurriedly flying about Tivoli Bays.  
Surprisingly low numbers of American Robinsand blackbird species also adversely 
affected our totals.  Mother Nature likely had a hand in this aswell without 
any sense of urgency to move or even congregate species that mightgenerally pad 
our numbers remained dispersed.


  The lack of ice didallow for one Common Loon and six Horned Grebes (new 
species to the NYUDcomposite) to remain on the far eastern portion of the 
Ashokan Reservoir.  In the Town of Saugerties another three newspecies were 
added to the NYUD composite with a Northern Goshawk, 5 NorthernPintails, and an 
Eastern Phoebe (presumably partially sustained by an insecthatch that was 
observed in more than one sector).  An Evening Grosbeak in the Town of 
Rhinebeckand a Ring-necked Duck in the Town of Red Hook also joined the NYUD 
compositethis year.  The most unusual addition wasa Snowy Owl, not that it was 
completely unexpected but the manner in which itcame to be part of this count; 
a nonparticipant discovered the bird, a secondhand e-bird report was generated, 
and then a conversation and cell phone image viaFacebook the following day to 
confirm.  Withamendments this year the NYUD composite now stands at 113 species 
in it’s briefhistory.


  Other interesting orunusual species included Fish Crows in Columbia County, a 
Wood Duck in WestHurley, a woodcock/snipe species briefly observed in the Town 
of Ulster, anOrange-crowned Warbler (associating with a lingering Ruby-crowned 
Kinglet) inSleightsburg, and winter finches were represented by PineSiskins in 
two sectors and two Purple Finches in Saugerties.  With conditions as they 
were, field partiesanticipated good sparrow results and although total numbers 
were not impressivediversity was better than any previous count, with towhee, 
Field, Chipping, andWhite-crowned tallied along with the regulars. Owling was 
rewarding in all sectors that conducted a nocturnal effortincluding a “sweep” 
of the three regulars in the Town of Rhinebeck and fiveEastern Screech Owls in 
the greater Tivoli Bays area alone.  A few trends seem to be developing as 
ourcount matures.  A burgeoning winter roostof Black Vultures on the Bard 
College Campus swelled to 100 birds this year andMerlin has become our 
“reliable” falcon species.   Countweek species this year were Long-tailed Duck, 
Iceland Gull (who has been inthis role before and yet to make count day), and a 
late addition on the lastday of the count week by John Haas who briefly 
observed, at close range, a maleBlack and White Warbler he found while visiting 
Sleightsburg Spit in search ofthe aforementioned Orange-crowned Warbler.


   Thank You to the 46 field observers and threefeeder-watchers who thoroughly 
and productively covered our circle andespecially to Steve Chorvas who 
continues to steward this fledgling count (andcorrect all my mistakes).   Our 
well attended post count compilation wasmanaged by my beautiful wife Kyla Haber 
who again did most of the “heavylifting” and handled days of cooking and 
baking, blown fuses, a clogged sink,and a 3:00 a.m. alarm with a smile. Thanks 
also to all those who brought additional food and drink and addedto this 
festive gathering. 


Respectively submitted,
Mark DeDea
Co-compiler Ulster/Dutchess (NYUD) CBC
Save the date: 5th annual NYUD CBC Saturday,December 26th 2015 





SECTOR “A” WEST SAUGERTIESBob Miller, Vanessa Lane, George Moxham, Mary Moxham, 
Wes Finger (fw)


SECTOR “B”SAUGERTIES Steve Chorvas, Alan Beebe, Eileen Cunningham, Deb 
Ferguson, Frank Murphy,Doreen Beebe (fw)


SECTOR “C”CHEVIOTGregory Esch, George Rodenhausen


SECTOR “D”KERLEY'S CORNERS PeterSchoenberger, Susan Fox Rogers, Christina Baal, 
Erin Kelly


SECTOR “E”WOODSTOCKSteve Schuyler, Peter Schuyler, Bruce Nott, Dixon Onderdonk, 
Ryan Nerp, GlenVan Gorden, Jeff Nerp


SECTOR 

[nysbirds-l] Couch's Kingbird thoughts (Manhattan NYC)

[Thomas Fiore]

Dec. 30, 2014

In looking at reports and hearing from various observers of the  
Couch's Kingbird,  somewhat from my own observations of several days  
ago, I (and others) have wondered where the Couch's Kingbird  
frequenting the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan all this month  
(and perhaps back in Nov. as well, according to our initial  
informants) has been roosting, as well as where it may spend time when  
not being noticed along the various streets (fire escapes, balconies,  
trees, and other perches) it has been tracked from. It also seems, and  
please correct this if not accurate, that this bird is being seen  
primarily (only?) in the hours between roughly 8:30 a.m., and more  
often later in the morning, thru about 3:30 p.m. and more often  
earlier in the afternoon. So, there may be a few daylight hours each  
day when it isn't being found, and it seems somewhat more reliable  
from about 10 thru about 2 or 3... but then, no one so far has  
proposed what the largest circle this bird is feeding  exploring in  
may be. And of course, as noted by many, there are rooftops  likely  
some courtyards  areas that may hold feeding, roosting, and stop-off  
areas for the kingbird, which easily can remain hidden to general view  
by most, or all of the many seekers.


It will be interesting to see if the bird seems to adjust its behavior  
at all in response to the winter, as colder weather continues. Some  
are already reporting it finding fruits and one wonders if it would  
resort to foraging on other edibles, such as all the potentialy  
caloric detritus that we humans leave around in any crowded urban  
space.  It seems likely there could be a renewed burst of observers  
seeking as we transit into a new year  some wish to add it to a list  
of 2015 sightings. Hoping all who show up are able to see it while  
it's around; as is apparent, patience (and a certain amount of free  
time) may be very useful in seeking this,  as already pointed out by  
Hugh McGuinness  others, local networking among those with the  
technologies, is a great way to keep tabs on the bird and give more  
seekers a good chance of seeing this. It would also be very useful if  
folks get views of this bird in any new locations, to report those,  
even if they happen to be just a half-block from one already known,  
more so if farther out, as well as any observations that are in the  
first hour of daylight, /or in the last hour. And certainly, with a  
bird this rare for the region (and many, many more birders still  
interested in traveling a ways to try for it), a report to this easily- 
accessible list is a good idea each a.m., if no one else has reported  
for the day, as well as any late-day reports, as some folks may come  
seeking quite late.


good luck, and thanks,

Tom Fiore
Manhattan

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