[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge & Breezy Point Report
I did a complete hike of the East Pond this morning just at high tide. Overall,
the numbers of shorebirds were low. My survey from the south to the north end
of the pond and back recorded the following notables before the birds were
scattered by two Peregrine Falcons.
Short-billed Dowitcher (69), Stilt Sandpiper (18), Spotted Sandpiper (two an
adult and a juvenile), Greater Yellowlegs (9), Lesser Yellowlegs (14), Killdeer
(2), American Oystercatcher (27), Semipalmated Plover (4), Semipalmated
Sandpiper (18), Least Sandpiper (7). 1 Black Skimmer put in a brief appearance
as well.
The duckage on the East Pond did not hold any new surprises. 2 Green-winged
Teals continue.
On the West Pond, there were some shorebirds feeding in the marshy area just
off the south garden. They included Short-billed Dowitchers, Stilt Sandpipers
and both Yellowlegs.
If Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is in your plans for the near future. Bring
mosquito repellent. They were in great numbers today and quite fierce.
At Breezy Point on the 22nd. The highlights (some observed with Tom Preston and
Joshua Malbin), were 5 Wilson’s Storm-Petrel, 2 Purple Martins, 3 Lesser
Black-backed Gulls, 1 White-winged Scoter and 7 Red Knots (1 flagged).
Today, Lisa Scheppke found a tired Great Shearwater in the fisherman’s parking
lot at Breezy Point. The bird was examined for injuries and released on the
bayside. It was last seen heading towards Brooklyn.
Cheers,
"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick
Douglass
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
> (\__/)
> (= '.'=)
> (") _ (")
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
Andrew Baksh
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge & Breezy Point Report
I did a complete hike of the East Pond this morning just at high tide. Overall,
the numbers of shorebirds were low. My survey from the south to the north end
of the pond and back recorded the following notables before the birds were
scattered by two Peregrine Falcons.
Short-billed Dowitcher (69), Stilt Sandpiper (18), Spotted Sandpiper (two an
adult and a juvenile), Greater Yellowlegs (9), Lesser Yellowlegs (14), Killdeer
(2), American Oystercatcher (27), Semipalmated Plover (4), Semipalmated
Sandpiper (18), Least Sandpiper (7). 1 Black Skimmer put in a brief appearance
as well.
The duckage on the East Pond did not hold any new surprises. 2 Green-winged
Teals continue.
On the West Pond, there were some shorebirds feeding in the marshy area just
off the south garden. They included Short-billed Dowitchers, Stilt Sandpipers
and both Yellowlegs.
If Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is in your plans for the near future. Bring
mosquito repellent. They were in great numbers today and quite fierce.
At Breezy Point on the 22nd. The highlights (some observed with Tom Preston and
Joshua Malbin), were 5 Wilson’s Storm-Petrel, 2 Purple Martins, 3 Lesser
Black-backed Gulls, 1 White-winged Scoter and 7 Red Knots (1 flagged).
Today, Lisa Scheppke found a tired Great Shearwater in the fisherman’s parking
lot at Breezy Point. The bird was examined for injuries and released on the
bayside. It was last seen heading towards Brooklyn.
Cheers,
"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick
Douglass
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
> (\__/)
> (= '.'=)
> (") _ (")
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
Andrew Baksh
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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[nysbirds-l] Shearwaters from Great Gull Island
I received a text message from Joan Walsh who is out on Great Gull Island. She reports that this afternoon there were hundreds of Cory’s Shearwaters, many Great Shearwaters (she didn’t give me a number) and at least one Sooty Shearwater with many Common and Roseate terns south of the island, visible from the south side of the island. Looks like I chose the wrong week to be off the island. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from Mail for Windows 10 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm 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://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Shearwaters from Great Gull Island
I received a text message from Joan Walsh who is out on Great Gull Island. She reports that this afternoon there were hundreds of Cory’s Shearwaters, many Great Shearwaters (she didn’t give me a number) and at least one Sooty Shearwater with many Common and Roseate terns south of the island, visible from the south side of the island. Looks like I chose the wrong week to be off the island. Joe DiCostanzo Sent from Mail for Windows 10 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm 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://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] Roseate Spoonbill (Barely Extralimital), Liberty Marsh, Sussex NJ/Orange NY
The same could be said for the Anhinga up in Sullivan County yesterday, despite that bird staying around for only a few hours. John Gluth, sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm 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://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] Roseate Spoonbill (Barely Extralimital), Liberty Marsh, Sussex NJ/Orange NY
The same could be said for the Anhinga up in Sullivan County yesterday, despite that bird staying around for only a few hours. John Gluth, sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm 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://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Roseate Spoonbill (Barely Extralimital), Liberty Marsh, Sussex NJ/Orange NY
A juvenile Roseate Spoonbill is currently visible at Wallkill River NWR’s Liberty Marsh off Oil City Road, where it has been reported for several days. The New York/New Jersey border runs directly through the wetlands. So far it seems that the bird has remained on, and is only visible from, the Jersey side of the loop trail. I’m guessing that the perceived “noncountability” of this individual for NY state listers is a contributing factor in its absence from the listserv. All the same, I’m sure there are plenty of people who might be interested in chasing a local occurrence of this species. It may yet decide to check out the northern portion of the marsh, too. Cheers! -Tim H -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm 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://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Roseate Spoonbill (Barely Extralimital), Liberty Marsh, Sussex NJ/Orange NY
A juvenile Roseate Spoonbill is currently visible at Wallkill River NWR’s Liberty Marsh off Oil City Road, where it has been reported for several days. The New York/New Jersey border runs directly through the wetlands. So far it seems that the bird has remained on, and is only visible from, the Jersey side of the loop trail. I’m guessing that the perceived “noncountability” of this individual for NY state listers is a contributing factor in its absence from the listserv. All the same, I’m sure there are plenty of people who might be interested in chasing a local occurrence of this species. It may yet decide to check out the northern portion of the marsh, too. Cheers! -Tim H -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm 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://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
