[nysbirds-l] Greenshank-no

[Andrew Block]

As of 11am there was no Common Greenshank when I left.
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[nysbirds-l] Greenshank-no

[Andrew Block]

As of 11am there was no Common Greenshank when I left.
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[nysbirds-l] Location at golf course of greenshank?

[Andrew Block]

I know it's where the wood was but for people who didn't see that one is the 
site near the parking lot?  Just in case it's not obvious by birders being 
there.  Thanks.
Andrew
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[nysbirds-l] Location at golf course of greenshank?

[Andrew Block]

I know it's where the wood was but for people who didn't see that one is the 
site near the parking lot?  Just in case it's not obvious by birders being 
there.  Thanks.
Andrew
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[nysbirds-l] Heckscher S.P. birds

[Andrew Block]

Heckscher S.P., East Islip, NY
40+ Brant6 Canada Geese2 Mallards1 Greater Yellowlegsseveral Ring-billed 
Gulls20+ Glossy Ibises2 White-faced Ibises (90% sure after reviewing Shai's 
photos)1 Peregrine Falcon (attacked ibises and knocked one into the puddle, 
which huddled under a picnic table until the falcon let.  The others flew 
away)several Fish Crows1 Common Raven1 Northern Mockingbird
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[nysbirds-l] Heckscher S.P. birds

[Andrew Block]

Heckscher S.P., East Islip, NY
40+ Brant6 Canada Geese2 Mallards1 Greater Yellowlegsseveral Ring-billed 
Gulls20+ Glossy Ibises2 White-faced Ibises (90% sure after reviewing Shai's 
photos)1 Peregrine Falcon (attacked ibises and knocked one into the puddle, 
which huddled under a picnic table until the falcon let.  The others flew 
away)several Fish Crows1 Common Raven1 Northern Mockingbird
Andrew  
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[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis still around?

[Andrew Block]

Does anyone know if the ibises seen by Shai and Pat are still around?  I'd love 
to see them.
Andrew
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[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis still around?

[Andrew Block]

Does anyone know if the ibises seen by Shai and Pat are still around?  I'd love 
to see them.
Andrew
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[nysbirds-l] Lido Beach Passive Nature Area

[Andrew Block]

Thanks to help from Pat Aiken I was able to see the stilt in the far left pool 
seen from the berm on the Lookout Trail.  Also seen were a couple of 
yellowlegs, a large flock of sandpipers flying in the distance, an 
oystercatcher, 2 Black-bellied Plovers, a male Indigo Bunting, and a 
Blue-headed and Warbling Vireo.
Andrew
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[nysbirds-l] Lido Beach Passive Nature Area

[Andrew Block]

Thanks to help from Pat Aiken I was able to see the stilt in the far left pool 
seen from the berm on the Lookout Trail.  Also seen were a couple of 
yellowlegs, a large flock of sandpipers flying in the distance, an 
oystercatcher, 2 Black-bellied Plovers, a male Indigo Bunting, and a 
Blue-headed and Warbling Vireo.
Andrew
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[nysbirds-l] Extralimital Black-headed Grosbeak in NJ

[Andrew Block]

Just in case anyone is interested I went to see an adult male Black-headed 
Grosbeak being seen at a feeder in Morristown, NJ.  A great bird that rarely is 
in our area.
Andrew
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[nysbirds-l] Extralimital Black-headed Grosbeak in NJ

[Andrew Block]

Just in case anyone is interested I went to see an adult male Black-headed 
Grosbeak being seen at a feeder in Morristown, NJ.  A great bird that rarely is 
in our area.
Andrew
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[nysbirds-l] Siskins in Scarsdale

[Andrew Block]

For the last two days I've had 3+ Pine Siskins with goldfinches in my friends 
yard in Scarsdale.  Also may have had a Pine Warbler there today but not 100% 
sure.
Andrew
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[nysbirds-l] Siskins in Scarsdale

[Andrew Block]

For the last two days I've had 3+ Pine Siskins with goldfinches in my friends 
yard in Scarsdale.  Also may have had a Pine Warbler there today but not 100% 
sure.
Andrew
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[nysbirds-l] Central Park birds

[Andrew Block]

Hallet Wildlife Sanctuary area, Central Park, Manhattan, NY
2 Eastern Phoebes1 Great Egret2 Black-crowned Night-Herons1 American Coot1 
Northern Shoveler1 very vocal Swamp Sparrowmany White-throated Sparrowsa few 
Dark-eyed Juncos7+ Northern Cardinalsseveral Mallards4+ Canada Geese2 Mourning 
Doves6+ Rock Pigeons1 Downy Woodpecker2 Northern Flickers5+ Blue Jays4+ Tufted 
Titmice1 Golden-crowned Kingletmany American Robinsmany European 
Starlingsseveral Song Sparrows3 Red-winged Blackbirdsseveral Common Grackles1 
House Finchmany House Sparrows
No sign of the Mardarin Duck.  Also had 20+ Red-eared Sliders, 1 Yellow-bellied 
Slider, and 1 Northern Red-bellied Cooter.
Andrew
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[nysbirds-l] Central Park birds

[Andrew Block]

Hallet Wildlife Sanctuary area, Central Park, Manhattan, NY
2 Eastern Phoebes1 Great Egret2 Black-crowned Night-Herons1 American Coot1 
Northern Shoveler1 very vocal Swamp Sparrowmany White-throated Sparrowsa few 
Dark-eyed Juncos7+ Northern Cardinalsseveral Mallards4+ Canada Geese2 Mourning 
Doves6+ Rock Pigeons1 Downy Woodpecker2 Northern Flickers5+ Blue Jays4+ Tufted 
Titmice1 Golden-crowned Kingletmany American Robinsmany European 
Starlingsseveral Song Sparrows3 Red-winged Blackbirdsseveral Common Grackles1 
House Finchmany House Sparrows
No sign of the Mardarin Duck.  Also had 20+ Red-eared Sliders, 1 Yellow-bellied 
Slider, and 1 Northern Red-bellied Cooter.
Andrew
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[nysbirds-l] NYBG birds

[Andrew Block]

Went to the NYBG to look for the ravens that are supposed to be there and for 
any early migrants.  No sign of ravens, couldn't find a nest anywhere on the 
building, or any visible anywhere.  I tend to think it was a false report.  Not 
a whole lot around except for many robins and grackles.  Did have the pair of 
Red-tailed Hawks mating near their nest site.  Also had 1 Great Blue Heron, 6 
Wood Ducks, 2 Northern Shovelers, 2 Canada Geese (one neck banded), and 8 
Mallards at Twin Lakes and the river.  Had a Hermit Thrush and a few 
Red-breasted Nuthatches in the Pinetum.  Otherwise mostly resident birds.  
Thought I might get a woodcock or two since they are showing in the area, but 
no luck.
Andrew
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[nysbirds-l] NYBG birds

[Andrew Block]

Went to the NYBG to look for the ravens that are supposed to be there and for 
any early migrants.  No sign of ravens, couldn't find a nest anywhere on the 
building, or any visible anywhere.  I tend to think it was a false report.  Not 
a whole lot around except for many robins and grackles.  Did have the pair of 
Red-tailed Hawks mating near their nest site.  Also had 1 Great Blue Heron, 6 
Wood Ducks, 2 Northern Shovelers, 2 Canada Geese (one neck banded), and 8 
Mallards at Twin Lakes and the river.  Had a Hermit Thrush and a few 
Red-breasted Nuthatches in the Pinetum.  Otherwise mostly resident birds.  
Thought I might get a woodcock or two since they are showing in the area, but 
no luck.
Andrew
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[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach area

[Andrew Block]

After taking a friend to the airport I decided to take a quick look in the 
Jones Beach area for stuff.  Not a lot around.  Had an adult Lesser 
Black-backed Gull, 6 Black Scoters, and 4 Pintails at the coast guard station.  
At Pt. Lookout there were many Red-throated Loons.  Other than that not much 
around.  At Cammans Pond I had 3 Black-crowned Night-Herons, several shovelers, 
and two hoodies.  At Merrick Rd. Park I had a large colony of 10 Monk Parakeet 
nests with more than 25+ birds present at the time.  I had never noticed those 
there before.  I also hadn't realized how much had changed since Sandy in this 
area.  I hadn't been down here since before then.
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[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach area

[Andrew Block]

After taking a friend to the airport I decided to take a quick look in the 
Jones Beach area for stuff.  Not a lot around.  Had an adult Lesser 
Black-backed Gull, 6 Black Scoters, and 4 Pintails at the coast guard station.  
At Pt. Lookout there were many Red-throated Loons.  Other than that not much 
around.  At Cammans Pond I had 3 Black-crowned Night-Herons, several shovelers, 
and two hoodies.  At Merrick Rd. Park I had a large colony of 10 Monk Parakeet 
nests with more than 25+ birds present at the time.  I had never noticed those 
there before.  I also hadn't realized how much had changed since Sandy in this 
area.  I hadn't been down here since before then.
Andrew 
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[nysbirds-l] another raven nest

[Andrew Block]

While observing the eagle nest at the Croton station I noticed a pair of ravens 
flying towards the St. Augustine Church on the other side of the Croton River 
in Crotonville.  As I watched I saw them in turn going in and out of the 
steeple of the church a few times and also sitting on top of the church.  As I 
figured there was a nest in there I decided to check it out and low and behold 
there it was in the belfry on top of the bell.  They really are nesting all 
over Westchester now.  Pretty cool.
I also had a pair with food flying low towards Rte. 1 from the beginning of 
North Ave. in New Rochelle most likely heading to a yet to be found nest.  I 
decided to take a quick check of where they nested on Rte. 1 in the center of 
town in 2012, but just remains of the nest were there.  Oh well someday I'll 
find it.
Andrew 
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[nysbirds-l] FDR Bald Eagles on eggs

[Andrew Block]

On my way to Walmart today I went past FDR park next to the Taconic in Yorktown 
and saw that the eagles nesting there were on eggs.  The female was on the nest 
and the male was in a tree nearby.  So nice to see them in such a visible place 
even if you can't really stop to look at them.  Such awesome birds. 
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[nysbirds-l] FDR Bald Eagles on eggs

[Andrew Block]

On my way to Walmart today I went past FDR park next to the Taconic in Yorktown 
and saw that the eagles nesting there were on eggs.  The female was on the nest 
and the male was in a tree nearby.  So nice to see them in such a visible place 
even if you can't really stop to look at them.  Such awesome birds. 
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[nysbirds-l] Extralimital Boreal Chickadee in NJ -yes

[Andrew Block]

As of 10am this morning the Boreal Chickadee at Merrill Creek Reservoir in NJ 
was still there giving good views around the visitor center but not great 
photos because of the weather.  An awesome bird to go for.  In the area were 
also 18 Tundra Swans and 4+ Lesser Black-backed Gulls at Spruce Run Reservoir 
and at Round Valley Reservoir there were 15+ Canvasbacks and two Lesser 
Black-backed Gulls with two probable hybrid adults.
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[nysbirds-l] Extralimital Boreal Chickadee in NJ -yes

[Andrew Block]

As of 10am this morning the Boreal Chickadee at Merrill Creek Reservoir in NJ 
was still there giving good views around the visitor center but not great 
photos because of the weather.  An awesome bird to go for.  In the area were 
also 18 Tundra Swans and 4+ Lesser Black-backed Gulls at Spruce Run Reservoir 
and at Round Valley Reservoir there were 15+ Canvasbacks and two Lesser 
Black-backed Gulls with two probable hybrid adults.
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[nysbirds-l] European Goldfinch sightings

[Andrew Block]

I was wondering if anyone knew if the European Goldfinches that were in 
Prospect Park are still there or not?  Also, does anyone know of any others 
around the NY, CT, NJ area?  Any information would be appreciated.
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[nysbirds-l] European Goldfinch sightings

[Andrew Block]

I was wondering if anyone knew if the European Goldfinches that were in 
Prospect Park are still there or not?  Also, does anyone know of any others 
around the NY, CT, NJ area?  Any information would be appreciated.
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[nysbirds-l] Ravens nesting at NYBG

[Andrew Block]

I just found out from my friend that instead of the owls or redtails nesting on 
the library building at NYBG there are ravens nesting for the first time there! 
 I will have to go check them out and get some photos.  Also, if anyone cares 
another friend told me the Mandarin Duck is still in Central Park but down in 
the pond at the southern end.
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[nysbirds-l] Ravens nesting at NYBG

[Andrew Block]

I just found out from my friend that instead of the owls or redtails nesting on 
the library building at NYBG there are ravens nesting for the first time there! 
 I will have to go check them out and get some photos.  Also, if anyone cares 
another friend told me the Mandarin Duck is still in Central Park but down in 
the pond at the southern end.
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[nysbirds-l] Golden-crowned Sparrow no, Solitaire yes-sorf of

[Andrew Block]

Went to look for the Golden-crowned sparrow in Downsville today with no luck.  
In fact there were no White-throated sparrows at all anywhere in the area the 
two hours I was there from about 10:15 to 12 noon or so.  There were the usual 
4 or 5 tree sparrows and a few juncos at the feeders, but other than that just 
a few other passerines.  Very surprising how little action there was from when 
we left home to the sparrow spot.  No eagles were seen on Airport Road either, 
just some crows.  On the way up on 17 we did see one Bald Eagle and my friends 
did see a Long-eared owl fly up from the side of the road and into the forest, 
but I missed it.  
After that we headed to Copake Falls to see the Townsend's Solitaire.  On the 
way there not much was seen other than some redtails, but we did see a couple 
of Red-shouldered Hawks briefly.  Once in Copake Falls we found the field where 
the solitaire was supposed to be, which is the first field with a parking lot 
on the left after coming up from Valley View and turning onto High Valley Rd. 
from Valley View.  It's basically the first large field on the left once on 
High View.  When we got to the field we had three turkeys and met a young man 
who said he had just heard the bird in the forest at the northeastern corner of 
the lower field.  No luck with the solitaire but did have a few other 
passerines and an immature Golden Eagle.  
On the way home we checked out a roadside pond at a farm just north of Rudd 
Pond Rd. on 22 that was supposed to have a Tundra Swan on it, but no luck there 
just some geese and Mallards.  We did have two adult Bald Eagles and two Mute 
Swans further down Rudd Pond Rd. on the left in a marshy pond where the road 
curves right.
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[nysbirds-l] Golden-crowned Sparrow no, Solitaire yes-sorf of

[Andrew Block]

Went to look for the Golden-crowned sparrow in Downsville today with no luck.  
In fact there were no White-throated sparrows at all anywhere in the area the 
two hours I was there from about 10:15 to 12 noon or so.  There were the usual 
4 or 5 tree sparrows and a few juncos at the feeders, but other than that just 
a few other passerines.  Very surprising how little action there was from when 
we left home to the sparrow spot.  No eagles were seen on Airport Road either, 
just some crows.  On the way up on 17 we did see one Bald Eagle and my friends 
did see a Long-eared owl fly up from the side of the road and into the forest, 
but I missed it.  
After that we headed to Copake Falls to see the Townsend's Solitaire.  On the 
way there not much was seen other than some redtails, but we did see a couple 
of Red-shouldered Hawks briefly.  Once in Copake Falls we found the field where 
the solitaire was supposed to be, which is the first field with a parking lot 
on the left after coming up from Valley View and turning onto High Valley Rd. 
from Valley View.  It's basically the first large field on the left once on 
High View.  When we got to the field we had three turkeys and met a young man 
who said he had just heard the bird in the forest at the northeastern corner of 
the lower field.  No luck with the solitaire but did have a few other 
passerines and an immature Golden Eagle.  
On the way home we checked out a roadside pond at a farm just north of Rudd 
Pond Rd. on 22 that was supposed to have a Tundra Swan on it, but no luck there 
just some geese and Mallards.  We did have two adult Bald Eagles and two Mute 
Swans further down Rudd Pond Rd. on the left in a marshy pond where the road 
curves right.
Andrew   Andrew v. F. Block
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[nysbirds-l] Verplank and Croton Pt. birds

[Andrew Block]

Went to Verplank this am to look for eagles and boy was I rewarded.  I had ca. 
40+ eagles of all ages flying, sitting on the ice, and in trees.  Such great 
birds.  So many winter around here now.  I love it!  Also seen there were a 
imm. Snow Goose and Peregrine Falcon as well as many Common Mergansers.
After seeing the eagles there I went to Croton Pt. Park.  Only had three eagles 
there, two adults and an immature, but the adults gave incredible close looks.  
Gorgeous.  Also seen were a Northern Harrier, Red-tailed Hawk, Northern 
Saw-whet Owl, and two Great Horned Owls dueting.  So cool.  As usual for me no 
Screech-Owl though:-(
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[nysbirds-l] Verplank and Croton Pt. birds

[Andrew Block]

Went to Verplank this am to look for eagles and boy was I rewarded.  I had ca. 
40+ eagles of all ages flying, sitting on the ice, and in trees.  Such great 
birds.  So many winter around here now.  I love it!  Also seen there were a 
imm. Snow Goose and Peregrine Falcon as well as many Common Mergansers.
After seeing the eagles there I went to Croton Pt. Park.  Only had three eagles 
there, two adults and an immature, but the adults gave incredible close looks.  
Gorgeous.  Also seen were a Northern Harrier, Red-tailed Hawk, Northern 
Saw-whet Owl, and two Great Horned Owls dueting.  So cool.  As usual for me no 
Screech-Owl though:-(
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[nysbirds-l] extralimital Townsend's Warbler in NJ

[Andrew Block]

Just wanted to let people know there is a male Townsend's Warbler being seen at 
the Trenton Sewage Plant in Trenton, NJ, just south of Rte. 29 and east of the 
Delaware River, as of 10am this morning.  I went to see it today and had to 
wait an hour or two but it was worth it.  Finally got my nemesis Townsend's in 
NJ, Yeah!  Also there are at least 2 Northern Rough-winged Swallows, 1 each 
Palm and Pine Warbler, many Yellow-rumped Warblers, an Eastern Phoebe, dozens 
of both kinglets, many Dark-eyed Juncos and White-throated Sparrows, a fly over 
Bald Eagle, and the usuals.  Also had a very sad looking Woodchuck trying to 
eat the frozen lawn.  Not looking long for this world:-(
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[nysbirds-l] extralimital Townsend's Warbler in NJ

[Andrew Block]

Just wanted to let people know there is a male Townsend's Warbler being seen at 
the Trenton Sewage Plant in Trenton, NJ, just south of Rte. 29 and east of the 
Delaware River, as of 10am this morning.  I went to see it today and had to 
wait an hour or two but it was worth it.  Finally got my nemesis Townsend's in 
NJ, Yeah!  Also there are at least 2 Northern Rough-winged Swallows, 1 each 
Palm and Pine Warbler, many Yellow-rumped Warblers, an Eastern Phoebe, dozens 
of both kinglets, many Dark-eyed Juncos and White-throated Sparrows, a fly over 
Bald Eagle, and the usuals.  Also had a very sad looking Woodchuck trying to 
eat the frozen lawn.  Not looking long for this world:-(
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[nysbirds-l] Shawangunk NWR birds

[Andrew Block]

Went to Shawangunk Grasslands N.W.R. this afternoon and it was worth the trip.  
Almost as soon as we got there around 2 pm or so the fields were a buzz with 
raptors.  Had at least 6 Short-eared Owls, 1 Rough-legged Hawk, 4+ Red-tailed 
Hawks, and 7+ Northern Harriers including one adult male.  The owls and 
harriers gave excellent views the whole time we were there.  And to top it off 
we had a Barred Owl in a tree next to the exit road just past the feeders as we 
left.  We also had 3 female Common Goldeneyes along Lippincott Rd. in Wallkill 
as well as 40+ Turkeys along the same road.  
Also seen today was a Barred Owl first thing this morning across from my 
friends home at The Springs along the edge of a field in Purchase.       
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[nysbirds-l] Shawangunk NWR birds

[Andrew Block]

Went to Shawangunk Grasslands N.W.R. this afternoon and it was worth the trip.  
Almost as soon as we got there around 2 pm or so the fields were a buzz with 
raptors.  Had at least 6 Short-eared Owls, 1 Rough-legged Hawk, 4+ Red-tailed 
Hawks, and 7+ Northern Harriers including one adult male.  The owls and 
harriers gave excellent views the whole time we were there.  And to top it off 
we had a Barred Owl in a tree next to the exit road just past the feeders as we 
left.  We also had 3 female Common Goldeneyes along Lippincott Rd. in Wallkill 
as well as 40+ Turkeys along the same road.  
Also seen today was a Barred Owl first thing this morning across from my 
friends home at The Springs along the edge of a field in Purchase.       
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[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagles back in Yorktown

[Andrew Block]

Love is in the air again at FDR Park in Yorktown.  I passed by the Bald Eagle 
nest along the Taconic and saw one adult fly off the nest and the other sitting 
in the nest.  I guess they're getting ready for another family if not already 
on eggs.  So cool to have them there.
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[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagles back in Yorktown

[Andrew Block]

Love is in the air again at FDR Park in Yorktown.  I passed by the Bald Eagle 
nest along the Taconic and saw one adult fly off the nest and the other sitting 
in the nest.  I guess they're getting ready for another family if not already 
on eggs.  So cool to have them there.
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[nysbirds-l] RBA's

[Andrew Block]

Hi all,
Does anyone know what happened to the ABA page on their site that had all the 
RBAs?  I've been using that for years and now all of a sudden the page isn't 
there.  I tried contacting therm but of course haven't heard anything.  
Thanks,
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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[nysbirds-l] RBA's

[Andrew Block]

Hi all,
Does anyone know what happened to the ABA page on their site that had all the 
RBAs?  I've been using that for years and now all of a sudden the page isn't 
there.  I tried contacting therm but of course haven't heard anything.  
Thanks,
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[nysbirds-l] Cool predator-prey action

[Andrew Block]

Today when I was leaving my doctors appointment at DOCS on Central Ave. in 
Yonkers I witnessed some cool predator-prey action.  I was sitting in my car 
and all of a sudden I saw this blur of a large bird go behind the car parked to 
the left of me about seven spaces over and an immature Red-tailed Hawk and 
European Starling came tumbling across the parking lot from behind one of the 
cars.  The hawk missed the starling but then both flew less than a foot above 
the ground and under the two cars at which point they popped out right to the 
side of my car and landed in front of my car.  I couldn't see them so slowly 
got out of my car to try to get a view.  At that point the redtail flew up in 
front of me about five feet away with the starling in its talons and up and 
over the fence and into the woods and out of view.  All this happened in less 
than a couple of minutes.  I've seen such behavior before but never so close 
and never with a starling.  Quite exciting!
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[nysbirds-l] Cool predator-prey action

[Andrew Block]

Today when I was leaving my doctors appointment at DOCS on Central Ave. in 
Yonkers I witnessed some cool predator-prey action.  I was sitting in my car 
and all of a sudden I saw this blur of a large bird go behind the car parked to 
the left of me about seven spaces over and an immature Red-tailed Hawk and 
European Starling came tumbling across the parking lot from behind one of the 
cars.  The hawk missed the starling but then both flew less than a foot above 
the ground and under the two cars at which point they popped out right to the 
side of my car and landed in front of my car.  I couldn't see them so slowly 
got out of my car to try to get a view.  At that point the redtail flew up in 
front of me about five feet away with the starling in its talons and up and 
over the fence and into the woods and out of view.  All this happened in less 
than a couple of minutes.  I've seen such behavior before but never so close 
and never with a starling.  Quite exciting!
Andrew      Andrew v. F. Block
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[nysbirds-l] extralimital Kamchatka Gull & local Gr. White-fronted Goose

[Andrew Block]

Hi all,
Went to see the Mew "Kamchatka" Gull again in Stamford, CT this am and it was 
still there at Gus Edson Park on Weed Ave.  Also had 13 Monk Parakeets and two 
Fox Sparrows at the feeders at Cove Island Park.  Then on the way home in Rye 
Brook we had a Greater White-fronted Goose in the frozen pond behind Rye 
Radiology off of Bowman Ave. along I-287.
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[nysbirds-l] extralimital Kamchatka Gull & local Gr. White-fronted Goose

[Andrew Block]

Hi all,
Went to see the Mew "Kamchatka" Gull again in Stamford, CT this am and it was 
still there at Gus Edson Park on Weed Ave.  Also had 13 Monk Parakeets and two 
Fox Sparrows at the feeders at Cove Island Park.  Then on the way home in Rye 
Brook we had a Greater White-fronted Goose in the frozen pond behind Rye 
Radiology off of Bowman Ave. along I-287.
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[nysbirds-l] Wallkill River birds and extralimital Black Phoebe

[Andrew Block]

Went to Liberty Loop Trail and Winding River Trail at Wallkill River NWR today 
to look for the Say's Phoebe.  No phoebe or many other birds because of the fog 
but did have several American Tree Sparrows, a male Kestrel, a possible 
Rough-legged Hawk and a few other birds.  
In the morning I was down in Hainesville, NJ, looking for the Black Phoebe seen 
there since last friday.  I missed it last sunday, but found it first thing 
this morning about 8:20 by the dam outflow and watched it vocalizing and moving 
low around the edge of the Hainesville WMA lake and then flying out onto the 
ice and then across to the far side where it disappeared until about 11:30 when 
it reappeared at the dam area again and then made its way across the street to 
the marsh where it stayed until I left about 12:30pm and gave constant great 
views.  A wonderful bird.  Only the 4 or 5th siting this far east and I believe 
the first away from Florida from what others said.
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[nysbirds-l] Wallkill River birds and extralimital Black Phoebe

[Andrew Block]

Went to Liberty Loop Trail and Winding River Trail at Wallkill River NWR today 
to look for the Say's Phoebe.  No phoebe or many other birds because of the fog 
but did have several American Tree Sparrows, a male Kestrel, a possible 
Rough-legged Hawk and a few other birds.  
In the morning I was down in Hainesville, NJ, looking for the Black Phoebe seen 
there since last friday.  I missed it last sunday, but found it first thing 
this morning about 8:20 by the dam outflow and watched it vocalizing and moving 
low around the edge of the Hainesville WMA lake and then flying out onto the 
ice and then across to the far side where it disappeared until about 11:30 when 
it reappeared at the dam area again and then made its way across the street to 
the marsh where it stayed until I left about 12:30pm and gave constant great 
views.  A wonderful bird.  Only the 4 or 5th siting this far east and I believe 
the first away from Florida from what others said.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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[nysbirds-l] Golden-crowned Sparrow and Say's Phoebe yes

[Andrew Block]

I know it's been posted by Isaac, but just wanted to say the Golden-crowned was 
seen where Isaac said and at the feeders shortly after sunrise at 22 Depot St.  
Also seen while waiting for the sparrow were 2 Bald Eagles, an imm. and adult 
as well as a Pileated Woodpecker.  Later nearby on Airport Rd. off of Rte. 30 I 
had at least 4 more eagles, 2 adults and 2 imm. plus 6+ Common Ravens, but no 
Golden Eagle.  On the way home I stopped at Wallkill River N.W.R. and saw the 
Say's Phoebe north of Oil City/State Line Rd. along the Winding River Trail.  
It was far out on the right past the picnic tables about 150-200feet or so.  
Many of the people who were at the sparrow were there too:-)
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[nysbirds-l] Golden-crowned Sparrow and Say's Phoebe yes

[Andrew Block]

I know it's been posted by Isaac, but just wanted to say the Golden-crowned was 
seen where Isaac said and at the feeders shortly after sunrise at 22 Depot St.  
Also seen while waiting for the sparrow were 2 Bald Eagles, an imm. and adult 
as well as a Pileated Woodpecker.  Later nearby on Airport Rd. off of Rte. 30 I 
had at least 4 more eagles, 2 adults and 2 imm. plus 6+ Common Ravens, but no 
Golden Eagle.  On the way home I stopped at Wallkill River N.W.R. and saw the 
Say's Phoebe north of Oil City/State Line Rd. along the Winding River Trail.  
It was far out on the right past the picnic tables about 150-200feet or so.  
Many of the people who were at the sparrow were there too:-)
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[nysbirds-l] Fw: Pelham Bay Park birds

[Andrew Block]

I don't know if this go through.  It didn't show on the list.
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- Forwarded Message -
 From: Andrew Block 
 To: NYSBIRDS-L  
 Sent: Monday, December 31, 2018 4:14 PM
 Subject: Pelham Bay Park birds
   
As Jack mentioned earlier the Barrow's Goldeneye was still around the island 
with the towers, hanging with a female Common.  Didn't see the Razorbill or 
Pileated Woodpecker, but did have the four Surf Scoters, a Cooper's Hawk, a 
Peregrine Falcon in the lot, and two Barred Owls.  Also had three raccoons 
sleeping in the trees, one just above the old electrical building by the pines. 
 I also had an American Kestrel fly over the Hutch just north of Sanford Blvd.  
On my way out to PBP I had a kestrel fly into the pine in my neighbors yard too.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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[nysbirds-l] Fw: Pelham Bay Park birds

[Andrew Block]

I don't know if this go through.  It didn't show on the list.
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- Forwarded Message -
 From: Andrew Block 
 To: NYSBIRDS-L  
 Sent: Monday, December 31, 2018 4:14 PM
 Subject: Pelham Bay Park birds
   
As Jack mentioned earlier the Barrow's Goldeneye was still around the island 
with the towers, hanging with a female Common.  Didn't see the Razorbill or 
Pileated Woodpecker, but did have the four Surf Scoters, a Cooper's Hawk, a 
Peregrine Falcon in the lot, and two Barred Owls.  Also had three raccoons 
sleeping in the trees, one just above the old electrical building by the pines. 
 I also had an American Kestrel fly over the Hutch just north of Sanford Blvd.  
On my way out to PBP I had a kestrel fly into the pine in my neighbors yard too.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park birds

[Andrew Block]

As Jack mentioned earlier the Barrow's Goldeneye was still around the island 
with the towers, hanging with a female Common.  Didn't see the Razorbill or 
Pileated Woodpecker, but did have the four Surf Scoters, a Cooper's Hawk, a 
Peregrine Falcon in the lot, and two Barred Owls.  Also had three raccoons 
sleeping in the trees, one just above the old electrical building by the pines. 
 I also had an American Kestrel fly over the Hutch just north of Sanford Blvd.  
On my way out to PBP I had a kestrel fly into the pine in my neighbors yard too.
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[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park birds

[Andrew Block]

As Jack mentioned earlier the Barrow's Goldeneye was still around the island 
with the towers, hanging with a female Common.  Didn't see the Razorbill or 
Pileated Woodpecker, but did have the four Surf Scoters, a Cooper's Hawk, a 
Peregrine Falcon in the lot, and two Barred Owls.  Also had three raccoons 
sleeping in the trees, one just above the old electrical building by the pines. 
 I also had an American Kestrel fly over the Hutch just north of Sanford Blvd.  
On my way out to PBP I had a kestrel fly into the pine in my neighbors yard too.
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[nysbirds-l] Barred Owl incursion and mergs

[Andrew Block]

As seen in NYC and CT there really does seem to be an incursion of Barred Owls 
in the northeast.  Unfortunately I'm not seeing any live ones.  Today on the 
Taconic Parkway south of Rte. 6 in a 2 or so mile stretch I had two dead Barred 
Owls on the roadside on the south bound lanes and one on the north bound side.  
Very sad to see, but not unexpected.  Also, the Common Mergansers are back in 
full force on the Grassy Sprain Reservoir on the Sprain Brook Parkway in 
Yonkers.  I always like seeing those big flocks there every winter, though I 
wish they stayed longer.
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[nysbirds-l] Barred Owl incursion and mergs

[Andrew Block]

As seen in NYC and CT there really does seem to be an incursion of Barred Owls 
in the northeast.  Unfortunately I'm not seeing any live ones.  Today on the 
Taconic Parkway south of Rte. 6 in a 2 or so mile stretch I had two dead Barred 
Owls on the roadside on the south bound lanes and one on the north bound side.  
Very sad to see, but not unexpected.  Also, the Common Mergansers are back in 
full force on the Grassy Sprain Reservoir on the Sprain Brook Parkway in 
Yonkers.  I always like seeing those big flocks there every winter, though I 
wish they stayed longer.
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[nysbirds-l] possible pale Gyrfalcon

[Andrew Block]

My friend was driving along the Sprain Brook Parkway in Yonkers a day or two 
ago and saw what she thought to be a possible pale Gyrfalcon sitting on the 
fence on the northbound side near the Jackson Ave. exit.  She said it seemed 
paler and bigger than a redtail and seemed to sit more upright.  So just a 
heads up to a possible Gyr in the area.
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[nysbirds-l] possible pale Gyrfalcon

[Andrew Block]

My friend was driving along the Sprain Brook Parkway in Yonkers a day or two 
ago and saw what she thought to be a possible pale Gyrfalcon sitting on the 
fence on the northbound side near the Jackson Ave. exit.  She said it seemed 
paler and bigger than a redtail and seemed to sit more upright.  So just a 
heads up to a possible Gyr in the area.
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[nysbirds-l] Mandarin Duck and siskins

[Andrew Block]

I just had some siskins over my house in Yonkers for a new yard bird.  Also, I 
was just informed of a Mandarin Duck in a pond on the Winged Foot C.C. in 
Mamaroneck.  Unfortunately it's not viewable except by members.  I was told it 
escaped from a guy who lives adjacent to the club and who has many exotic ducks 
on his property.  He also evidently releases a lot of pheasants in the area 
too.  I bet this is where these Mandarins are coming from in the area.
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[nysbirds-l] Mandarin Duck and siskins

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I just had some siskins over my house in Yonkers for a new yard bird.  Also, I 
was just informed of a Mandarin Duck in a pond on the Winged Foot C.C. in 
Mamaroneck.  Unfortunately it's not viewable except by members.  I was told it 
escaped from a guy who lives adjacent to the club and who has many exotic ducks 
on his property.  He also evidently releases a lot of pheasants in the area 
too.  I bet this is where these Mandarins are coming from in the area.
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[nysbirds-l] Scarsdale flight

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While at my friends home in Scarsdale this am I had a small movement of birds 
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several White-throated Sparrows, a Red-breasted Nuthatch, some Yellow-rumped 
Warblers, some Dark-eyed Juncos, a few Tufted Titmice, a couple of Downy 
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[nysbirds-l] Scarsdale flight

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several White-throated Sparrows, a Red-breasted Nuthatch, some Yellow-rumped 
Warblers, some Dark-eyed Juncos, a few Tufted Titmice, a couple of Downy 
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[nysbirds-l] extralimital spoonbill and whistling ducks in NJ

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Hi all,
Just to let people know I saw 10 Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks and an immature 
Roseate Spoonbill in NJ this morning.  I wonder if the ducks on LI are strays 
from this flock since these were only an hour or so away and have been there 
about a week or so.  The ducks were in Monroe Twp. and the spoonbill was at 
Brigantine NWR.  The ducks were seen as of about 5:30am and the spoonbill as of 
8:40am.  Also seen were several Clapper Rails, 3 Blue Grosbeaks, and 2 
Whimbrels along with the usuals.  Directions can be found on the NJ listserv or 
from me if interested.
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[nysbirds-l] extralimital spoonbill and whistling ducks in NJ

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Hi all,
Just to let people know I saw 10 Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks and an immature 
Roseate Spoonbill in NJ this morning.  I wonder if the ducks on LI are strays 
from this flock since these were only an hour or so away and have been there 
about a week or so.  The ducks were in Monroe Twp. and the spoonbill was at 
Brigantine NWR.  The ducks were seen as of about 5:30am and the spoonbill as of 
8:40am.  Also seen were several Clapper Rails, 3 Blue Grosbeaks, and 2 
Whimbrels along with the usuals.  Directions can be found on the NJ listserv or 
from me if interested.
Andrew
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling Ducks

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Very nice birds to get.  I had two with the redhsank in Brooklyn back in the 
'90's.  Wish they'd come into Westchester once in a while:-)
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On Sunday, June 24, 2018, 8:40:12 AM EDT, Mike Scheibel 
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 Continuing this morning at Nissequogue SP; Pond on left side of entrance road.
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling Ducks

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Very nice birds to get.  I had two with the redhsank in Brooklyn back in the 
'90's.  Wish they'd come into Westchester once in a while:-)
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[nysbirds-l] Liberty Loop Trail, Wallkill River NWR

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I spent the day today at Wallkill River NWR and started early at the Liberty 
Loop Trail.  I hadn't been there at this time of year in a long time, probably 
not since I was doing inventories there in the early 2000's.  I was pleased to 
see how many cool birds were now breeding there that I didn't find in the early 
2000's.  I had several Least Bitterns, at least 3 families of Pied-billed 
Grebes, several American Coots including one family, and at least three pairs 
of Common Gallinules including one family with 7 or 8 chicks.  Also some 
regular breeders with families: two or three Wood Duck females with their many 
ducklings and a Mute Swan pair with five cygnets.  There were also several 
Green Herons in the area which I assume were nesting too.  Very cool to see 
these rare and not so rare breeders with families at the refuge.  They really 
have done a wonderful job there.  I just hope the grassland birds that were 
nesting at LLT moved to other grasslands in the refuge since it's mostly 
wetland now.
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[nysbirds-l] Liberty Loop Trail, Wallkill River NWR

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I spent the day today at Wallkill River NWR and started early at the Liberty 
Loop Trail.  I hadn't been there at this time of year in a long time, probably 
not since I was doing inventories there in the early 2000's.  I was pleased to 
see how many cool birds were now breeding there that I didn't find in the early 
2000's.  I had several Least Bitterns, at least 3 families of Pied-billed 
Grebes, several American Coots including one family, and at least three pairs 
of Common Gallinules including one family with 7 or 8 chicks.  Also some 
regular breeders with families: two or three Wood Duck females with their many 
ducklings and a Mute Swan pair with five cygnets.  There were also several 
Green Herons in the area which I assume were nesting too.  Very cool to see 
these rare and not so rare breeders with families at the refuge.  They really 
have done a wonderful job there.  I just hope the grassland birds that were 
nesting at LLT moved to other grasslands in the refuge since it's mostly 
wetland now.
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[nysbirds-l] N. Rough-winged Swallow nest

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When I was at the TDBank on Central Ave. in Yonkers yesterday I was surprised 
to see a N. Rough-winged Swallow flying low around the parking lot and then go 
in and out of one of the drains on the wall of the back part of the property.  
Pretty cool.  Confirmed breeding:-)
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[nysbirds-l] N. Rough-winged Swallow nest

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When I was at the TDBank on Central Ave. in Yonkers yesterday I was surprised 
to see a N. Rough-winged Swallow flying low around the parking lot and then go 
in and out of one of the drains on the wall of the back part of the property.  
Pretty cool.  Confirmed breeding:-)
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[nysbirds-l] turkey on car in scasdale

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My friend who lives in Scarsdale just showed me photos of a turkey walking down 
her driveway and then sitting on the roof of her car!  An unusual site to see 
when going out to your car in the morning:-)
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[nysbirds-l] turkey on car in scasdale

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My friend who lives in Scarsdale just showed me photos of a turkey walking down 
her driveway and then sitting on the roof of her car!  An unusual site to see 
when going out to your car in the morning:-)
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[nysbirds-l] Kites everywhere!

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It's interesting the number of Mississippi Kites being reported in the last two 
days in NY, RI, and CT.  Yesterday two were in CT, two in RI, and one on LI 
reported all within an hour of each other and then the one now on LI.  
Hopefully they are going to be nesting.  It's a good sign that two of the 
reports were of pairs.  This is the greatest number I remember being reported 
so close together in the area.
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[nysbirds-l] Kites everywhere!

[Andrew Block]

It's interesting the number of Mississippi Kites being reported in the last two 
days in NY, RI, and CT.  Yesterday two were in CT, two in RI, and one on LI 
reported all within an hour of each other and then the one now on LI.  
Hopefully they are going to be nesting.  It's a good sign that two of the 
reports were of pairs.  This is the greatest number I remember being reported 
so close together in the area.
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite, East Hampton

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Nice bird Anthony.  That's the 5th kite seen within the last hour in NY, CT, 
and RI.  Two were just seen in CT, two in RI, and yours.  That's the most in 
one day I've heard of in our general area.
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  From: Anthony Collerton 
 To: nysbird...@list.cornell.edu 
 Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2018 5:45 PM
 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite, East Hampton
   
Just had a kite soaring over my yard in Northwest Harbor.  Drifting North 
towards Cedar Point.  Photos.

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite, East Hampton

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Nice bird Anthony.  That's the 5th kite seen within the last hour in NY, CT, 
and RI.  Two were just seen in CT, two in RI, and yours.  That's the most in 
one day I've heard of in our general area.
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  From: Anthony Collerton 
 To: nysbird...@list.cornell.edu 
 Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2018 5:45 PM
 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite, East Hampton
   
Just had a kite soaring over my yard in Northwest Harbor.  Drifting North 
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[nysbirds-l] Central Park birds

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I was in Central Park this am for the Japan Day festivities and to try for the 
continuing Kirtland's Warbler.  I got the warbler at 8:15am at the usual spot 
on West Drive just north of 91st. next to the reservoir.  It gave wonderful 
close views of course because I left my camera in the car.   While waiting for 
the warbler I also had some Eastern Pewees, a probable Least Flycatcher, a 
gorgeous male Bay-breasted Warbler, plus many of the usual warbler species 
being seen.  After the JD festivities I took a stroll around that area and the 
Ramble and had a wonderful male Cape May Warbler singing from a lone fir tree, 
several Canada Warblers, 2 Wilson's Warblers, a couple of Indigo Buntings, plus 
many of the warbler species being seen.  Even with the miserable weather it was 
a very good day bird wise.
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[nysbirds-l] Central Park birds

[Andrew Block]

I was in Central Park this am for the Japan Day festivities and to try for the 
continuing Kirtland's Warbler.  I got the warbler at 8:15am at the usual spot 
on West Drive just north of 91st. next to the reservoir.  It gave wonderful 
close views of course because I left my camera in the car.   While waiting for 
the warbler I also had some Eastern Pewees, a probable Least Flycatcher, a 
gorgeous male Bay-breasted Warbler, plus many of the usual warbler species 
being seen.  After the JD festivities I took a stroll around that area and the 
Ramble and had a wonderful male Cape May Warbler singing from a lone fir tree, 
several Canada Warblers, 2 Wilson's Warblers, a couple of Indigo Buntings, plus 
many of the warbler species being seen.  Even with the miserable weather it was 
a very good day bird wise.
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[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker at NYBG

[Andrew Block]

I got a second hand report that there is as of yesterday an adult  Red-headed 
Woodpecker at the bottom of Azalea Way hanging out in that area.  A good bird 
to get anywhere but very rare at the Garden.
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[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker at NYBG

[Andrew Block]

I got a second hand report that there is as of yesterday an adult  Red-headed 
Woodpecker at the bottom of Azalea Way hanging out in that area.  A good bird 
to get anywhere but very rare at the Garden.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 
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[nysbirds-l] Saxon Woods Co. Park birds

[Andrew Block]

5/5/18 - Saxon Woods Co. Park, Mamaroneck, Westchester Co., NY
1 Great Egret3 Canada Geese6 Wood Ducks1 GADWALL (Gedney Pond)1 American Black 
Duck4 Mallards3 Ospreys2 Killdeer1 Spotted Sandpiper2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers1 
Great Crested Flycatcher1 Eastern Phoebe2 Warbling Vireos5 Blue Jays2 Northern 
Rough-winged Swallows3 Tufted Titmice1 White-breasted Nuthatch2 Veerys3 Wood 
Thrushesseveral American Robinsseveral Gray Catbirds3 Northern Parulas2 
Magnolia Warblers1 Yellow Warbler7 Yellow-rumped Warblers2 Black-throated Green 
Warblers3 Black-and-white Warblers1 American Redstart2 Ovenbirds2 Northern 
Waterthrushes1 Common Yellowthroat2 Scarlet Tanagers1 Rose-breasted Grosbeak1 
Red-winged Blackbird2 Baltimore Orioles
Also had 7 Eastern Gartersnakes, 1 huge Snapping Turtle, 5 Eastern Painted 
Turtles, 4+ Green Frogs, and 3 Gray Treefrogs.
Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block
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[nysbirds-l] Saxon Woods Co. Park birds

[Andrew Block]

5/5/18 - Saxon Woods Co. Park, Mamaroneck, Westchester Co., NY
1 Great Egret3 Canada Geese6 Wood Ducks1 GADWALL (Gedney Pond)1 American Black 
Duck4 Mallards3 Ospreys2 Killdeer1 Spotted Sandpiper2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers1 
Great Crested Flycatcher1 Eastern Phoebe2 Warbling Vireos5 Blue Jays2 Northern 
Rough-winged Swallows3 Tufted Titmice1 White-breasted Nuthatch2 Veerys3 Wood 
Thrushesseveral American Robinsseveral Gray Catbirds3 Northern Parulas2 
Magnolia Warblers1 Yellow Warbler7 Yellow-rumped Warblers2 Black-throated Green 
Warblers3 Black-and-white Warblers1 American Redstart2 Ovenbirds2 Northern 
Waterthrushes1 Common Yellowthroat2 Scarlet Tanagers1 Rose-breasted Grosbeak1 
Red-winged Blackbird2 Baltimore Orioles
Also had 7 Eastern Gartersnakes, 1 huge Snapping Turtle, 5 Eastern Painted 
Turtles, 4+ Green Frogs, and 3 Gray Treefrogs.
Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block
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Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 
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[nysbirds-l] Pileated Woodpecker in Yonkers

[Andrew Block]

This morning I had a Pileated Woodpecker flying fairly high across Central Park 
Ave. from the Barnes and Noble side to the opposite side and land in a dead 
tree.  A first for that area.  Kind of an unusual place to see them.  Good to 
know they're around there.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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[nysbirds-l] Pileated Woodpecker in Yonkers

[Andrew Block]

This morning I had a Pileated Woodpecker flying fairly high across Central Park 
Ave. from the Barnes and Noble side to the opposite side and land in a dead 
tree.  A first for that area.  Kind of an unusual place to see them.  Good to 
know they're around there.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 
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[nysbirds-l] more owls in Scarsdale

[Andrew Block]

I forgot to post last week that my friend had another owl in her Scarsdale yard 
on Old Army Rd.  This time it was a Great Horned.  Very nice.
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[nysbirds-l] more owls in Scarsdale

[Andrew Block]

I forgot to post last week that my friend had another owl in her Scarsdale yard 
on Old Army Rd.  This time it was a Great Horned.  Very nice.
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[nysbirds-l] Whip-poor-will in my yard in Yonkers!

[Andrew Block]

I just had a Whip-poor-will calling in my yard or on my house!  I can't tell if 
it's sitting on the house or what since I'm hearing it so close and on all 
sides of the house.  That is a first for Westchester for me and quite a nice 
yard bird.  Never expected that!
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[nysbirds-l] Whip-poor-will in my yard in Yonkers!

[Andrew Block]

I just had a Whip-poor-will calling in my yard or on my house!  I can't tell if 
it's sitting on the house or what since I'm hearing it so close and on all 
sides of the house.  That is a first for Westchester for me and quite a nice 
yard bird.  Never expected that!
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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[nysbirds-l] extralimital Wilson's Plover

[Andrew Block]

For anyone interested there is a Wilson's Plover at Milford Pt. in Milford, CT 
as of now.  Went to see it this afternoon and it was giving great looks.  There 
were also some Piping Plovers, Black-bellied Plovers and some American 
Oystercatchers.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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[nysbirds-l] extralimital Wilson's Plover

[Andrew Block]

For anyone interested there is a Wilson's Plover at Milford Pt. in Milford, CT 
as of now.  Went to see it this afternoon and it was giving great looks.  There 
were also some Piping Plovers, Black-bellied Plovers and some American 
Oystercatchers.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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[nysbirds-l] Swifts in the chimney

[Andrew Block]

I was out in my yard caring for my plants and I heard some faint chittering 
coming from the unused chimney in my house.  I couldn't figure out where it was 
coming from at first but then realized it was in the chimney!  We've always had 
swifts flying around the house but it never occurred to me they were living in 
the chimney.  I'll have to keep an eye out at dusk to see if that is definitely 
what the noise is, but it sure sounds like that's what it is.
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[nysbirds-l] Swifts in the chimney

[Andrew Block]

I was out in my yard caring for my plants and I heard some faint chittering 
coming from the unused chimney in my house.  I couldn't figure out where it was 
coming from at first but then realized it was in the chimney!  We've always had 
swifts flying around the house but it never occurred to me they were living in 
the chimney.  I'll have to keep an eye out at dusk to see if that is definitely 
what the noise is, but it sure sounds like that's what it is.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 
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[nysbirds-l] Bronx River birds

[Andrew Block]

4/7/18 - Bronx River, Crestwood and Bronxville, NY
3 Canada Geese on nests6 Green-winged Teals6 Palm Warblers3 Yellow-rumped 
Warblers1 Osprey2 Turkey Vultures1 Eastern Phoebe2 Carolina Wrens3 Black Ducks
Plus usual birds for this time of year.  Also had some very frisky and active 
muskrats.  Lots of neat mating behavior and opportunities for photos.
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[nysbirds-l] Bronx River birds

[Andrew Block]

4/7/18 - Bronx River, Crestwood and Bronxville, NY
3 Canada Geese on nests6 Green-winged Teals6 Palm Warblers3 Yellow-rumped 
Warblers1 Osprey2 Turkey Vultures1 Eastern Phoebe2 Carolina Wrens3 Black Ducks
Plus usual birds for this time of year.  Also had some very frisky and active 
muskrats.  Lots of neat mating behavior and opportunities for photos.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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[nysbirds-l] Mourning Dove nest

[Andrew Block]

I had a Mourning Dove pair on their nest yesterday at my Dad's place in 
Bronxville.  I think that's the earliest I've seen one.  Poor things built the 
nest in a spruce right by one of those annoying very bright LED security lights 
beaming down on them all night.  Cool stuff.  I think that's also the earliest 
I've seen a passerine nest.
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[nysbirds-l] Mourning Dove nest

[Andrew Block]

I had a Mourning Dove pair on their nest yesterday at my Dad's place in 
Bronxville.  I think that's the earliest I've seen one.  Poor things built the 
nest in a spruce right by one of those annoying very bright LED security lights 
beaming down on them all night.  Cool stuff.  I think that's also the earliest 
I've seen a passerine nest.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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[nysbirds-l] Are the Golden Eagles still at Stissing Mtn?

[Andrew Block]

I was wondering if the Golden Eagles are still wintering around Stissing 
Mountain.  I haven't seen any reports in a long time from there so was 
wondering.  I was there on saturday and yesterday and had an adult and two 
juvenile bald eagles on and adjacent to Conklin Hill and there's a nest of 
theirs that's in the area so thought maybe they are keeping the goldens away 
now since they are more dominant and breeding in the area.
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[nysbirds-l] Are the Golden Eagles still at Stissing Mtn?

[Andrew Block]

I was wondering if the Golden Eagles are still wintering around Stissing 
Mountain.  I haven't seen any reports in a long time from there so was 
wondering.  I was there on saturday and yesterday and had an adult and two 
juvenile bald eagles on and adjacent to Conklin Hill and there's a nest of 
theirs that's in the area so thought maybe they are keeping the goldens away 
now since they are more dominant and breeding in the area.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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[nysbirds-l] Wallkill River & Shawangunk Grasslands NWR birds

[Andrew Block]

3/18/18 - Wallkill River & Shawangunk Grasslands NWRs, Orange & Ulster Co.s, NY
many of both vulturesmany Canada Geese4 Mute Swans3 American Wigeons (one may 
have been the male Eurasian that's been around but to far to see without scope, 
was hanging by itself)several Mallardsseveral Northern Pintailsseveral 
Ring-necked Ducks2 Hooded Mergansersseveral Common Mergansers3 Bald Eagles3 
Northern Harriersseveral Red-tailed Hawks1 Rough-legged Hawk (great views)5 
American Kestrels1 Killdeer5 Mourning Doves2 Downy Woodpeckers3 Northern 
Flickersseveral Blue Jaysmany American Crows2 Fish Crowsseveral Common Ravens3 
Tufted Titmice2 Carolina Wrens1 Golden-crowned Kinglet5 Eastern Bluebirdsmany 
European Starlings3 American Tree Sparrows2 Savannah Sparrowsmany Song 
Sparrows1 Swamp Sparrowseveral White-throated Sparrows2 Dark-eyed Juncos3 
Northern Cardinals
many Red-winged Blackbirds3+ Eastern Meadowlarks (singing away)several Rusty 
Blackbirds (mixed in with others)many Common Grackles4 House Finches3 American 
Goldfinchesseveral House Sparrows Andrew v. F. Block
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[nysbirds-l] Wallkill River & Shawangunk Grasslands NWR birds

[Andrew Block]

3/18/18 - Wallkill River & Shawangunk Grasslands NWRs, Orange & Ulster Co.s, NY
many of both vulturesmany Canada Geese4 Mute Swans3 American Wigeons (one may 
have been the male Eurasian that's been around but to far to see without scope, 
was hanging by itself)several Mallardsseveral Northern Pintailsseveral 
Ring-necked Ducks2 Hooded Mergansersseveral Common Mergansers3 Bald Eagles3 
Northern Harriersseveral Red-tailed Hawks1 Rough-legged Hawk (great views)5 
American Kestrels1 Killdeer5 Mourning Doves2 Downy Woodpeckers3 Northern 
Flickersseveral Blue Jaysmany American Crows2 Fish Crowsseveral Common Ravens3 
Tufted Titmice2 Carolina Wrens1 Golden-crowned Kinglet5 Eastern Bluebirdsmany 
European Starlings3 American Tree Sparrows2 Savannah Sparrowsmany Song 
Sparrows1 Swamp Sparrowseveral White-throated Sparrows2 Dark-eyed Juncos3 
Northern Cardinals
many Red-winged Blackbirds3+ Eastern Meadowlarks (singing away)several Rusty 
Blackbirds (mixed in with others)many Common Grackles4 House Finches3 American 
Goldfinchesseveral House Sparrows Andrew v. F. Block
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Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 
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[nysbirds-l] In memorium: The Carolina Parakeet

[Andrew Block]

This email is in memorial to the Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis) on 
the 100th anniversary, today 2/21/18, of its official extinction.  Since it 
doesn't get the acknowledgement it deserves as did the Passenger Pigeon on its 
anniversary, I wanted to at least say something in memorium.  
Not only is it my favorite bird, but it was an extraordinary species that was 
our only resident Psittacine and a unique and gorgeous animal.  What a wonder 
it must have been to have seen the huge flocks of thousands zipping through the 
trees of the great southern swamps back in the day.  Or to have them roosting 
under the eaves of your home, building, or shed for the evening.  I can only 
imagine how cool it was to see them at dusk flying to their roosts by the 
dozens into large cavities of sycamores, bald cypresses, and other giants of 
the time. 
Every time I see a remnant monstrous tree in the south I imagine how many 
parakeets might have been feeding on its fruits or roosting in one of its 
gnarled cavities.  When I see flocks of introduced Monk Parakeets in the 
northeast I pretend they are a flock of Carolina Parakeets, being around the 
same size and mostly the same color.  They occasionally appeared this far north 
as vagrants to the few who actually appreciated them for the wonderful birds 
they were.
When I go to a museum or see an article, photo, or book (the few that are out 
there), I snap it up to add to my collection of memorabilia of this parakeet.  
If only zoos back in the 19th century had tried to save them by breeding them 
in captivity, since they bred readily, we could most likely have had them 
coursing through our forests today.
May they rest in piece and nobody forget them,
Andrew        Andrew v. F. Block
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