[nysbirds-l] Lake Champlain Bonaparte’s Gulls
Greetings, Historically, beginning in late July/early August, the Adirondack’s Lake Champlain region begins its steady trickle of arriving Bonaparte’s Gulls. Our first arrivals are always full-hooded adults, followed by juveniles a couple of weeks later. I believe this age/arrival association is the complete opposite of what birders in western NY experience based on my recollection of an intriguing thread and post last year by Willie D’Anna, but my memory could be fuzzy. Numbers here usually max at some point in August or early September and it’s not unusual to find numbers upwards of 300-400 individuals, and occasionally more. Surely a full lake survey would yield several thousand. Here in Region 7, birds begin staging at the rich deltas and sandbars that form at the major river mouths such as the Boquet and Ausable Rivers. Little Gull is typically annual here every summer in low numbers as they associate with the Bonaparte’s Gulls. When birds aren’t staging and loafing on the sandy deltas they are out foraging in the middle of the lake and it’s not unusual to see several hundred birds with multiple large feeding flocks. Alarmingly, Bonaparte’s Gulls have been almost completely absent this summer, save for a couple of days in mid August when low numbers were recorded. Our max this year was 19 individuals, otherwise all single digit encounters and we keep thinking they’ll show up on the next cold front, but that is not happening. Routine trips to known staging areas over the past couple of weeks have consistently turned up zero individuals, which is astonishing. We’re not even seeing any foraging in the middle of the lake during our lakewatches. They are often the dominant gull species in our checklists throughout August and September. I checked eBird data going back to 2001 and this is the first time we’ve ever seen this happen. I’m curious what others are observing in terms of summer Bonaparte’s Gulls in other regions of the state? What happened to our Lake Champlain bonies? Are they just incredibly late? At this point, I believe the answer is no. Did the breeding population that frequents Lake Champlain have different plans this summer? I know the historic movements of Bonaparte’s Gulls have been very unpredictable and puzzling. The dearth of Bonaparte’s Gulls this season on Lake Champlain breaks a very long trend that Region 7 birders have enjoyed observing for decades. Best, Derek Rogers Willsboro Point, NY -- 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] Barnacle Goose - Riverhead (Suffolk)
Just briefly picked out a single Barnacle Goose among a very large flock of roughly 6-7000 Canada Geese. The birds were feeding in the large farm field along the west side of CR-105, south of Northville Turnpike. Also present were 2 Cackling Geese. Unfortunately a pick up truck drove out onto the field and kicked up the flock before I could get a full detail. The flock scattered in several directions but the majority appeared to head to the SW toward Merritts Pond. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull - Sagg Main Beach (Suffolk)
At around noon, there was an immature Black-headed Gull roosting on the pond flats at Sagg Main Beach in Southampton. I viewed the bird for about 30 minutes as it preened and fed within a tight flock of Ring-billed Gulls. The bird took to the north circling at an extremely high altitude to the point where it was a mere speck in the sky only to reappear on the flats moments later. Also of note were 3 gorgeous adult Lesser Black-backed Gulls. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- 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] Fwd: A Mystery of Seabirds, Blown Off Course and Starving - The New York Times
An important piece of information to consider when recalling the 18 June shearwater flight is food availability within offshore LI waters. Many birds were already here prior to the 18 June flight and the moderate coastal depression is what likely drove a significant number of these individuals into the beaches. I suspect the same would likely happen now if we were to experience another weather event with moderate to strong southeast winds because the huge numbers of shearwaters continue to feed off Long Island out to 30 nautical miles and beyond. Casual observations from before and after the large inshore shearwater flight on 18 June indicate improved abundance and quality of food relative to recent years. I've spoken with a handful of offshore fishermen who, without being provoked and unaware of the 18 June flight, referenced "a lot more birds than usual." This coincided with "a lot more bait than usual," mostly sand eels. There have also been lots of baleen whales, presumably attracted to this food. Some personal shearwater observations from three combined combined offshore outings on 4 June, 22 June, and 5 July include the following. -463 Cory's Shearwater -703 Great Shearwater -535 Cory's/Great Shearwater -142 Sooty Shearwater -8 Manx Shearwater These Cory's and Great Shearwater totals seem larger than normal and of course provide only a narrow snapshot of what offshore NY looks like. On all 3 outings, rafts of Cory's, Great and Sooty Shearwaters were found feeding and sitting on the surface as close as 2.5 nm from the beach, which is why I wouldn't have been surprised if another moderate wind/weather event produced big seawatch numbers of large shearwaters. Along with these bird sightings, we've been detecting masses of bait from 8 nm out to approx. 30 nm and further south at the continental shelf break. And I'm still getting text messages from offshore fishermen finding huge numbers of birds out to 30 nm. Just like our terrestrial migrants, seabirds are also faced with rapidly changing environmental conditions along their migratory pathway, it's just more difficult for land-based observers to monitor. So perhaps several hundred (probably more like thousand) dead Great Shearwaters, isn't so significant in an area where they regularly pass through and are currently congregating in mass. After all, their estimated population is in the millions. The fact that Cory's are also present in large numbers but to my knowledge few, if any, Cory's specimens were recovered is interesting. One possibility, as suggested by others, is that Great Shearwaters have had a tougher time finding food near their departure grounds in the South Atlantic and were thus weaker (or more prone to disease) when they arrived in our waters. Cory's Shearwaters have a different point of origin and shorter migration. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville > On Jul 16, 2017, at 10:56 AM, Hugh McGuinness wrote: > > To play Devil's Advocate for a second: Great Shearwater is regular from > mid-May to late August off Suffolk County, so their occurrence in Nassau is > not really that surprising, and might be explained by something like the > improved quality of feeding offshore from Nassau, for which there is some > recent evidence. I agree that the shearwater kill requires an explanation, > but I remain unconvinced that the birds were significantly off course. > > Hugh > >> On Sun, Jul 16, 2017 at 8:24 AM, Shaibal Mitra >> wrote: >> Hi Dick and all, >> >> I think it's fair to say that the multi-hundreds of Great Shearwaters >> observed from the Nassau County shoreline on 18 June were off course. The >> species is entirely absent from this area for years at a time (I'd never >> previously seen even one from shore in Nassau in over twenty years), and the >> sum total of records over all time is vastly lower the numbers seen in just >> a few hours. Thus, their extreme concentration in a small area where they >> are ordinarily completely absent requires explanation. The fact that they >> were starving explains why many birds died, but alone it doesn't account for >> why they were bunched up in the New York Bight, rather than dispersing over >> a broader area of nearby waters they typically inhabit. All else equal, in >> the absence of food, one would expect widely foraging pelagic birds either >> to spread out randomly, or possibly to orient directly for traditionally >> productive areas, such as Block Canyon, Georges Bank, etc.--if they could. >> Food shortage alone doesn't account for the unprecedented densities inshore >> in the New York Bight, unless they were actively seeking food in this >> unusual area, with seem
[nysbirds-l] Brown Booby - Lake Montauk (Suffolk)
Frank Quevedo just texted me a distant photograph, not taken by him, of a Brown Booby (appears to be an adult) perched on the mast of sailboat in Lake Montauk. The photo was sent to Frank and there is no additional information other than that the photo was taken at the south end of Lake Montauk at some point earlier today. Perhaps the bird will stay put for a bit. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- 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] AUDUBON’S WARBLER - Napeague SP (Suffolk)
I took advantage of today’s beautiful weather and decided to do some CBC scouting, focusing my efforts in the Napeague area. I began the day at Walking Dunes, Goff Point and Hicks Island where I spent several hours and encountered a good variety of birds which was highlighted by a late BALTIMORE ORIOLE. An Orange-crowned Warbler was among a flock of Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warblers. Additional nice, yet expected, species were three Eastern Meadowlarks, a single Razorbill and my first of season Horned Grebes. Snow Bunting and Horned Lark numbers were surprisingly low with one and two, respectively. Next, I headed to Napeague Meadow Road and parked at the foot of North Road where I hiked east slowly detailing the pitch pines and bayberry groves with hopes of digging up some lingering, warmer season migrants. No such luck but three Pine Warblers associating with a flock of chickadees and kinglets were a nice addition to the day. I was near the end of my hike, very close to where the marsh meets Napeague Harbor, and began to focus my attention on an upland “Island” patch of vegetation (41.0038, -72.0634) where I encountered an adult male YELLOW-RUMPED (AUDUBON’S) WARBLER. Unfortunately my cell phone battery had expired so I could not get the location specifics out as timely as I would’ve liked to. I spent the next 1.5 hours trying to relocate the bird and in that timeframe only saw it for a cumulative 10 seconds. It would be great to relocate this bird during the Montauk CBC on 16 December. Folks interested in trying to refind this bird may also want to try the east end of Crassen Boulevard which is just north of the above coordinates and is holding nice numbers of Myrtles. An additional species of interest, this far east on the south fork, was a Common Raven calling from the distant cell tower to the south. Record photos of the Audubon’s Warbler can be viewed here in my eBird checklist. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40870838 Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- 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] Ross's Geese - East Hampton (Suffolk)
Passing along a message from Paul D'Andrea who discovered two Ross's Geese feeding in the farm fields with a large flock of Canada Geese on Long Lane in East Hampton. The flock shuffles around in this area but they're currently favoring the fields along the south side Long Lane, just east of the intersection with Stephen Hands Path. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- 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] Harlequin Duck Band Report from Shinnecock Inlet (Suffolk Co.)
, I thought this resight information would be of statewide interest, and beyond. On 6 January, I managed to photograph a banded immature male Harlequin Duck in the icy waters at Shinnecock Inlet. The bird was sporting a blue band on its left leg with white characters “CI.” I was extraordinarily lucky to capture a legible photo of the leg band and didn’t even notice it until I was processing photos later that evening. Out of the dozens of photos I captured I had one opportunity where the bird rolled to its right while preening, briefly exposing its left leg and ultimately the band. There are several researchers in North America (both East and West Coast) who band Harlequins within their respective, isolated breeding territories. What makes this resight particularly remarkable is the fact that "CI" was banded at Glacier National Park in Montana this past summer (2017). Harlequin Ducks have historically been divided into two separate and distinct ranges; the Pacific coast and the Atlantic coast. Early nomenclature actually delineated two subspecies;* H. h. histrionicus* (Atlantic) and *H. h. pacificus* (Pacific) but this distinction is no longer recognized. Based on past and current research, it has always been understood that western breeding populations winter along the Pacific coast and eastern populations along the Atlantic, as one would expect. According to the research, the 6 January 2018 Shinnecock resight constitutes the first ever documented record of a "Pacific coast" Harlequin Duck migrating to the Atlantic coast. There is a previous record of a juvenile, first-fall Harlequin Duck, also with Montana origins, taken by a duck hunter on Lake Erie a few years ago. I’m still working to track down the details of that record (location, date, etc.) but other than that, there is no existing evidence that West Coast breeding populations make the long journey east across the continent to winter along the Atlantic coast. Needless to say, this new evidence raises many questions and will keep the research teams scratching their heads for some time. Hopefully continued related studies will shed more light on the complex life history of this declining species. Photos of the bird can be viewed in my eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S41702140 Big thanks to Lucas Savoy from BRI (Biodiversity Research Institute) for helping me track down the band origins. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- 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] Barnacle Geese - Gerry Park. Roslyn (Nassau Co.) - Not Yet This Morning
Some folks may recall the “one day wonder” duo that appeared on Mill Pond in Sayville back in late November 2017. These birds were apparently only made public by a Facebook post and thankfully Angus Wilson forwarded one of the photos to me. I carefully reviewed images of the Sayville and Roslyn birds and they’re a nice match. One of the two individuals shows a distinctive patch of pale feathering jutting in directly in front of its right eye. Reiterates the importance of photo documentation as well as looking for these subtle, yet distinctive characteristics among individuals. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville > On Feb 22, 2018, at 7:16 AM, matt klein wrote: > > Most interesting birds are a pair of gadwall. > > ... to be continued. > > On Feb 21, 2018, at 5:14 PM, Brent Bomkamp wrote: > >> Liz DiNapoli reported to the New York Birders Facebook Group that Gary >> Strauss found two Barnacle Geese at Gerry Park in Roslyn today. This park >> can be accessed from Papermill Road in the village of Roslyn. >> >> Brent Bomkamp >> Eatons Neck >> -- >> NYSbirds-L List Info: >> Welcome and Basics >> Rules and Information >> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave >> Archives: >> The Mail Archive >> Surfbirds >> ABA >> Please submit your observations to eBird! >> -- > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > ABA > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- 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] Eastern Long Island Rarities Today
It’s worth noting that a close look at the recent photographs taken of Common Murre at Shinnecock suggest more than one individual was involved. Aside from the photo evidence, it’s conceivable that several birds have been venturing inshore given the abundance and quality of available food along the coast. This is also evidenced by the historic numbers of Razorbills currently being reported. Hopefully the report of a deceased Common Murre at Triton Lane isn’t indicative of a more troubling event and it would be worthwhile to keep an eye out along the beaches and associated wrack lines. Regarding the live birds, subtle plumage markings on the head as well as the configuration, definition and length of the dark post ocular stripe on the Shinnecock Common Murres show a range of variation (at least 2 or 3 birds photographed). This exemplifies the importance of thoroughly documenting birds (written descriptions, photos, etc.) within eBird checklists rather than simply writing “continuing bird,” which in this case didn’t always apply. Yet another example of where photography has yielded an interesting discovery. Best, Derek Rogers East Quogue > On Jan 15, 2019, at 9:43 PM, JOHN TURNER wrote: > > It would be worthwhile to know if it had been shot. > > > On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 09:15 PM, Paul R Sweet wrote: > > If anyone picks this bird up we would like to have the specimen. > > Thanks, Paul > > Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | > Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 > > On Jan 15, 2019, at 7:38 PM, David Barrett wrote: > >> Relevant to the COMMON MURRE not being seen at Shinnecock Inlet, Joe >> Girgente today found and photographed a deceased COMMON MURRE to the west of >> the inlet at Triton Beach and reported it on the Queens and Long Island >> alerts: >> >> https://twitter.com/BirdQueens/status/1085255871377170441 >> >> David Barrett >> @BirdQueens on Twitter >> >>> On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 7:25 PM Steve Walter wrote: >>> The Thick-billed Murre at Shinnecock Inlet was in sight from about 8:00 to >>> 9:30 this morning and then again briefly just after 1:30. At least one >>> Razorbill was in the inlet in the morning, providing closer looks than the >>> Murre. To my knowledge, the Common Murre was not seen. 2 or 3 Red-necked >>> Grebes were reported at the mouth of the inlet and further out. A bit odd >>> was a Ruddy Duck with Common Eiders (where the inlet meets the bay). >>> >>> >>> >>> The American White Pelican was present for a while in Mecox Bay’s Hayground >>> Cove, before flying out around 11:20. I t was best viewed when someone came >>> out to feed the swans. It was the only big white bird that stayed put. >>> Without such intervention, it can easily be hidden by the many swans, >>> especially if sleeping with head and bill tucked in. >>> >>> >>> >>> With the prospects of better Alcid pictures not looking good as the >>> afternoon progressed (none in sight and dimming sun), I decided to do the >>> wild goose chase thing. None were visible as I arrived at Doctor’s Path >>> (Riverhead). I went over to Northville Turnpike (Rt. 105), where I found a >>> small flock (by standards of that area) in the field to the east. The >>> Barnacle Goose was a quick find. Within a few minutes, flock after flock >>> and overall huge numbers of geese began coming in from a southwest >>> direction, and landing in the large field on the west side of 105. A few >>> minutes after that, small groups from the east side of 105 (and eventually >>> all of them) joined the larger group. I was hoping to photograph the >>> Barnacle flying by. I photographed one random flock to test the lighting. >>> Never got the Barnacle, but looking at the pictures when I got home >>> revealed a Greater White-fronted Goose (pure dump luck there). Possibly, >>> this is the one I saw in the west field and reported to the What’s App a >>> few minutes later. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Steve Walter >>> >>> Bayside, NY >>> >>> -- >>> NYSbirds-L List Info: >>> Welcome and Basics >>> Rules and Information >>> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave >>> Archives: >>> The Mail Archive >>> Surfbirds >>> ABA >>> Please submit your observations to eBird! >>> -- >> >> -- >> NYSbirds-L List Info: >> Welcome and Basics
[nysbirds-l] EPCAL LASP
I haven't seen any recent posts on the EPCAL LASP so I figured I'd let folks know that I observed the sparrow on Saturday, 1/1/11 foraging with a dozen plus field sparrows in the same general area that it's been seen. Derek -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach -8.13.11
I visited Cupsogue today from 12:30 -2:30 PM. There was good shorebird diversity but the highlights were: 5 Marbled Godwit2 Black Tern The godwits were actively foraging and vocalizing which made for some excellent viewing. -Derek Rogers -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hecksher S.P. - Suffolk
A quick drive through Hecksher this evening turned up 1 American Golden-Plover among a large group of Black-bellied. The group was located in the field just east of the lot at Field #6. Several dunlin were also in the mix. -Derek Rogers -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Lapland Longspur - Democrat Point, Suffolk
Joined by friends Chase Cammarota and John Dunican, we decided to take a walk down to Democrat Point from RM Field 2. The first bird of interest was a PURPLE SANDPIPER hanging out on the jetty at Democrat. We then made our way down toward the peninsula when we discovered a single LAPLAND LONGSPUR foraging along the inside of a vehicle tire track. The bird presented excellent views and eventually took flight to toward the north side of the pensinsula and over the dunes. The bird was seemingly unsettled, given the number of falcons that were consistently working the entire peninsula. 2 peregrine, several merlin and norther harrier were present and quite active. Chae was able to locate a Savannah Sparrow of the "ipswich"population. The last birds of note were a single AMERICAN PIPIT flyover and a 2nd winter LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL. A good day on the pensinsula. -Derek Rogers Sayville, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hecksher S.P. - Suffolk
A drive through Hecksher turned up 2 Wilson's snipe probing within the median just north of entrance to field 5. The birds were hunkered down and camoflouged in the dark substrate when I left the park around 11. Nice close viewing. Worth a look if you're nearby. -Derek Rogers Sayville Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Smith Point C.P. - Suffolk
A fairly slow day today at Smith Point with the exception of hundreds of northern gannets plunge diving in close proximity to the shore. Red-throated loons were also of note. The 15 ruddy ducks were in their usual location near the new fishing pier. On the terrestrial side, we found 1 VESPER SPARROW perched on the fence near the handball courts. I managed to get great digiscope photos of the bird. Other notables include: snow bunting peregrine falcon savannah sparrow -Derek, Chris and Elizabeth Rogers -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk 12/10/11
A fairly gusty wind from the NW made for a crisp morning of birding yesterday. Here are some of the highlights: 2 ICELAND GULL - both gulls were seen around the Montauk Harbor/inlet area near Gosman's. One of the gulls was a 3rd winter bird and the other was younger, possibly a 2nd winter. Hearing previous reports of an adult means that there are most likely 3 Iceland gulls in this area. The GREAT CORMORANT was seen on the east jetty at inlet perched on the light tower. 19 RAZORBILL - in about one half hour at the point. GREATER WHITE FRONTED GOOSE was at its usual location across from Deep Hollow Ranch. I ran into a group from Philadelphia who reported a DOVEKIE off the Point. -Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Greater White Fronted Goose - St. Johns Pond, Suffolk
The reported goose continues along the east side (Suffolk County side) of St. Johns Pond. It was among 70 CAGO's, all were in the water. Best viewed from the church which is behind the fish hatchery on the west side of the pond. Scope preferred but not necessary to pick out the goose among the flock. -Derek Rogers -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] St. John's GWFG Update
I returned to the site with Joe Jannsen rougly 20 minutes after I photographed the goose. Initially seen at 8:15 AM. Unfortunately the entire flock, including the greater white-fronted goose, was no longer on St. John's Pond, as of 8:40 AM. We did not have time to search the surrounding area in an attempt to relocate. A good find by Gary. Good luck if you decide to search area! -Derek Rogers -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: (Metro Birding Briefs) Mountain Bluebird
I happened to be in the area and tried to test my luck around 4:00 PM. A group of 3 birders informed me that the mountain bluebird flew toward the distant east up and over the large tree line toward the State managed grassland. They mentioned that the bird was a mere distant "speck" before it was out of eye sight. It sounds like the bird was in great viewing proximity, perching along the snow fence on 25, right where Jim Osterlund's coordinates are located. Hopefully the bird favors this location and returns. I am somewhat doubtful given the amount of suitable habitat in this area. -Derek Rogers Sayville, NY Begin forwarded message: > From: Jim Osterlund > Date: December 26, 2011 4:18:23 PM EST > To: > Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: (Metro Birding Briefs) Mountain Bluebird > Reply-To: Jim Osterlund > > The intersection; > > 40.936024,-72.800635 - Google Maps > > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > BirdingOnThe.Net > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Fw: (Metro Birding Briefs) Mountain Bluebird continues
Better luck today(for me at least)as the bird provided great views for several borders. As of 10:35 AM, the bird, again, took to a high altitude distant flight toward the east. Good luck if you go! Derek Rogers Sayville Begin forwarded message: > From: Lloyd Spitalnik > Date: December 27, 2011 10:16:52 AM EST > To: NYSBirds > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Fw: (Metro Birding Briefs) Mountain Bluebird continues > Reply-To: Lloyd Spitalnik > > > > From: Lloyd Spitalnik > Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 10:15 AM > To: btb...@yahoogroups.com > Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Mountain Bluebird continues > > Shai Mitra just called with news that the Mountain Bluebird continues to be > seen nicely on Rt. 25 just east of Hulse Landing Rd. It’s on the north side > of 25 along the storm fence. > Lloyd > Lloyd Spitalnik Photography > www.lloydspitalnikpotos.com > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > __._,_.___ > Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic > Messages in this topic (1) > RECENT ACTIVITY: > Visit Your Group > MARKETPLACE > Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get > the Yahoo! Toolbar now. > > > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use > . > > __,_._,___ > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > BirdingOnThe.Net > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Greater Scaup Influx - Cold Spring Harbor, Suffolk
I was viewing a group of 30 Common Goldeneye from the parking area across from CSH State Park at around 0915. All of a sudden, the far background in my scope turned dark and started moving. A huge flock of Greater Scaup landed along the far shoreline. The general area is marked below in the dropped waypoint. I just returned to the area and placed myself more directly across from the enormous group. This number is most likely very conservative but I estimated well over 5,000 individuals as the vast majority of the shoreline was stacked with birds. It was an incredible sight. Name: Dropped Waypoint Coordinates: 40.87171° -73.47654° Elevation: 0 ft Link: View in Google Maps Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck - Fort Salonga, Suffolk
I took a very brief detour to Callahan's Beach on 25A in Fort Salonga. Callahan's Beach is a Town of Smithtown Park with great views of the Long Island Sound as much of viewing can be done from high bluffs. At around 4:00 PM, I was working my way through roughly 85 common goldeneye when a stunning drake HARLEQUIN DUCK popped into my scope view. The group was located directly off of the beach access staircase adjacent to the turnaround area. Scope would be preferred and most likely necessary. Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Pine Warbler - 25a & Hulse Landing Rd
I found it very strange to see a PIWA associating with 4 EABL in that same field where the mountain bluebird was discovered. The bird was working the snow fence, following the lead of the EABL's. Not only is the time of year strange, but so is the habitat. Given all of the recent finds, I made sure to gather all of the pertinent field marks of the PIWA. It sure feels like spring but I was not expecting to see that today. The bird was last seen toward the east end of the field near the yellow farm equipment. Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Potential Barnacle Goose - Eastport Lake, Suffolk
At 3:30 PM, I received a pix message from friend Peter Priolo. It was a decent digiscope photograph of what appeared to be a BARNACLE GOOSE. He viewed the goose on Eastport Lake in Eastport, NY. It was, as always, associating with CAGO's, about 150 of them. Coordinates below. I arrived on the scene at 4:10 PM. The flock was toward the far north end of the lake and I decided to post up along Montauk Highway to take advantage of the full lake view. As soon as I opened my tripod the flock lifted and flew toward the far NW. It was disheartening. I searched the northern sod and farm fields until dark and turned up nothing. Peter was able to take a few non-digiscope photos of which I have not yet seen. As stated, the bird was in water and unfortunately was not revealing its legs and feet. He is going to send me a link to share with List, so stay tuned and be on the lookout for this bird. Name: Barnacle Goose Coordinates: 40.82857° -72.72739° Elevation: 0 ft Link: View in Google Maps Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose - Eastport Lake, Suffolk
Here is a link to Peter Priolo's BARNACLE GOOSE photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/73827493@N07/ It appears as if the goose flock was much closer to Montauk Highway when Peter viewed them around 3:00PM. When I arrived the flock was toward the north end of the Lake. Hopefully the bird can be relocated and allow for further study(leg bands, etc.). Peter will be checking the lake tomorrow and will relay updates accordingly. Please do the same if you happen to see the goose. -- Forwarded message -- From: Derek Rogers Date: Sat, Jan 7, 2012 at 5:11 PM Subject: Potential Barnacle Goose - Eastport Lake, Suffolk To: NY Bird List At 3:30 PM, I received a pix message from friend Peter Priolo. It was a decent digiscope photograph of what appeared to be a BARNACLE GOOSE. He viewed the goose on Eastport Lake in Eastport, NY. It was, as always, associating with CAGO's, about 150 of them. Coordinates below. I arrived on the scene at 4:10 PM. The flock was toward the far north end of the lake and I decided to post up along Montauk Highway to take advantage of the full lake view. As soon as I opened my tripod the flock lifted and flew toward the far NW. It was disheartening. I searched the northern sod and farm fields until dark and turned up nothing. Peter was able to take a few non-digiscope photos of which I have not yet seen. As stated, the bird was in water and unfortunately was not revealing its legs and feet. He is going to send me a link to share with List, so stay tuned and be on the lookout for this bird. Name: Barnacle Goose Coordinates: 40.82857° -72.72739° Elevation: 0 ft Link: View in Google Maps<http://maps.google.com/maps?q=loc:40.828569,-72.727389> Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Eastport Barnacle Goose- yes
Still being seen. I am viewing from Montauk highway. Begin forwarded message: > From: Eileen Schwinn > Date: January 8, 2012 10:52:13 AM EST > To: NY Rare birds > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Eastport Barnacle Goose- yes > Reply-To: Eileen Schwinn > > In a flock of 200+ Canada geese, which flew in from the north west at 10:30, > a Barnacle goose is currently being seen from Montauk Hwy, looking north, > into Eastport Pond. > Also, Redhead and Canvasback, among other ducks. > Eileen Schwinn and Mike Higgiston > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > > NYSbirds-L List Info: > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm > > ARCHIVES: > 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html > 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L > 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html > > Please submit your observations to eBird: > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ > > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Eastport Barnacle Goose
Peter Priolo followed the goose flock to a sod field just North of the Sunrise Highway service road just west off of CR-51. The bird has no leg bands and all toes appear to be intact. This is most likely one of many preferred foraging areas. I checked this site on Saturday night, after I saw the flock lift and fly toward the NW, and there were no geese in sight. A good alternative site to check if the goose is not on Eastport Pond. Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose - Eastport
See field location below: Name: Barnacle Field Coordinates: 40.83805° -72.74744° Elevation: 0 ft Link: View in Google Maps Powered By GPS Kit. The ultimate app for getting outdoors. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Barrow's
Myself, Mike and Lynne Scheibel, along with others, are currently viewing the drake Barrow's Goldeneye in West Pond. American Woodcock were also of note prior to sunrise. -Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose - Holtsville, Suffolk
At 4:45 PM I observed a Pink-footed Goose foraging in a large soccer field in Holtsville. The field is located along the North service road of the Long Island Expressway, just west of Blue Point Road. You can't miss it. The goose was still present at 5:30 PM when I left the site. It was among approximately 500 Canada Geese. I managed some decent digiscope photos and got some video footage as well. I will post the photos in my Flickr page later this evening and will share. Hopefully this field is part of the birds daily foraging pattern. What drew my attention was not only the number of geese present in the field but also the groups I observed landing in as a drove past the field heading west on the expressway. This prompted my interest in turning around for a closer look. I'm glad I did! -Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Pink-footed Goose - Holtsville, Suffolk
I have included a link to my Flickr site which contain some digiscope photographs of the Pink-footed Goose in Holtsville. http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/sets/72157629424681587/ The coordinates for the soccer field are: 40.82390, -73.04073 Good luck if you go! Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- Forwarded message -- From: Derek Rogers Date: Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 5:45 PM Subject: Pink-footed Goose - Holtsville, Suffolk To: NY Bird List At 4:45 PM I observed a Pink-footed Goose foraging in a large soccer field in Holtsville. The field is located along the North service road of the Long Island Expressway, just west of Blue Point Road. You can't miss it. The goose was still present at 5:30 PM when I left the site. It was among approximately 500 Canada Geese. I managed some decent digiscope photos and got some video footage as well. I will post the photos in my Flickr page later this evening and will share. Hopefully this field is part of the birds daily foraging pattern. What drew my attention was not only the number of geese present in the field but also the groups I observed landing in as a drove past the field heading west on the expressway. This prompted my interest in turning around for a closer look. I'm glad I did! -Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose Update
As of 7:40 AM, the Pink-footed Goose was NOT present in the Holtsville soccer field. I decided I'd try for it in my way into work. When I arrived, Rob Bate and Rich Fried were already on the scene working there way through a small flock of Canada Geese. Hopefully more recon and routine site checks will turn up the goose. There were several groups landing in the field last night. Last night, the Pink-footed Goose seemed to be on high alert of my presence and would shy away with the sub group in which it was foraging. I kept a good distance and recommend the same for any potential future viewing opportunities. Good luck if you go, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose - YES
In Holtsville field right now. It landed in at 4:49 PM. Far end of the field. Spotted in flight from afar by Michael Scheibel. Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Eastport Lake Scaup
In addition: 1 ruddy duck 1 juvenile bald eagle Derek Rogers Sayville Begin forwarded message: > From: Michael Scheibel > Date: February 24, 2012 4:56:11 PM EST > To: > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Eastport Lake Scaup > Reply-To: Michael Scheibel > > Large raft of Greater Scaup 5-8000 est., also Lessers, Redhead 2, American > Coot > > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > BirdingOnThe.Net > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Rufous Hummingbird - AMNH
The Rufous Hummingbird continues, perched in plain view along west side of entrance. Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Floyd Bennett Northern Shrike
At 6:50 AM the Northern Shrike literally called to my attention through a series of vocalizations. It presented itself for a solid 5 minutes where it was perched on top of some medium sized shrubs along the south west edge of the model airplane runway. Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Rosy Finch?
Today seems to be the first day that the Rosy Finch missed its 6:30 AM feeding routine. Mike Scheibel and I were on site at 6:10 AM and watched the feeders until 8:00 AM. The action peaked at 7:30 AM with large numbers of American Goldfinch. In the mix were American Tree Sparrow, Pine Siskin, Purple Finch and others. The Sugar River Northern Shrike also continued. After I left, I phoned Bobby Kurtz around 9:00 AM who was also on site but reported NO Rosy. Given Arie's Thursday report and today's results I'd say it's not looking good for a weekend showing. Best of luck to anyone that follows up and thanks again to Nancy Loomis for her kind hospitality. Derek Rogers Sayville Begin forwarded message: > From: Jim Clinton > Date: March 9, 2012 5:05:53 PM EST > To: nysbirds-L > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Rosy Finch? > Reply-To: Jim Clinton > > Has the Rosy Finch been seen today, Friday March 9th? Wanting to know if it > is worth the trip to chase it down. > Jim Clinton Jr > > -- > > NYSbirds-L List Info: > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm > > ARCHIVES: > 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html > 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L > 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html > > Please submit your observations to eBird: > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ > > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Eastern Phoebes-Sayville
Right on cue with ebird's Birdcast Migration Report. It was great to hear 2 Eastern Phoebes singing this morning as I left my house for work. Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Rusty Blackbirds - Sayville, NY, Suffolk
I took a quick stroll around the north end of the Brown's River at around 6:00 PM. I was delighted and surprised to find 5 Rusty Blackbirds. Equal to the excitement of seeing the Rusty's was the fact that 3 of the 5 birds were singing. This is the first time that I have heard Rusty Blackbirds belt out their song on Long Island. They presented great, long views until they dropped beneath the tangles and into an ephemeral area. All that remained were quick glimpses through the catbriar. The Rusty's seemed to be uninterested by the hundreds of flocking Red-Winged Blackbirds and Common Grackles that noisily flew back and forth along the river. Derek Rogers Sayville http://dereksnest.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Northern Gannet-David Weld Sanctuary, Nissequogue - Suffolk
There is a Northern Gannet associating with a mixed flock of gulls off the main bluff at the David Weld Sanctuary about 200 yards off the beach. While this may not be highly unusual I found it personally interesting. I spend quite a bit of time here and this is the first gannet I've noted at this location. On a nice Spring note, there was a patch of Wood Anenome with a single flower in bloom. One of my favorite Spring ephemerals. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville Http://dereksnest.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] WE Jones Beach, Suffolk - NY
A fun day of birding at West End, Jones. While I didn't note anything unusual, varieties of species were seen in fairly decent numbers. I started at the inlet and walked south toward the tip of the jetty. NORTHERN GANNETS continued in large groups in and out of the inlet. RED-THROATED LOONS were also present in good numbers. Near the tip of the jetty, along the inlet side, I counted 19 PURPLE SANDPIPER. It was difficult to obtain an accurate count due to restricted visibility. My guess is that there were likely more as I noticed the flock from a distance pick up and regroup in a successful effort to escape the pounding ESE swell. The distant flock appeared to be more in the 30-40 range as far as individual birds. Feel free to check out some video footage by clicking on my blog link. PIPING PLOVERS seemed to be pairing up and claiming their breeding territories. Several birds performed their typical, lower the head and charge, further firming their grounds. 2 HORNED LARK were seen and heard singing just inside the dune. Several hundred DUNLIN were roosting along the beach just south of the swale area. In the mix were Black-bellied Plover, Sanderling and a couple of Piping Plover. A lone FIELD SPARROW presented nice views as I crossed the median and returned to my vehicle. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville, NY Http://dereksnest.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Calverton Ponds Preserve - Suffolk
Some good birds in a brief amount of time at Calverton Ponds Preserve this morning. Sandy Pond quickly yielded singing WINTER WREN and RUSTY BLACKBIRD. I proceeded to the Block Pond loop where there is a small, elevated sand clearing on the NW side that is good for scoping the pond. Across the way, foraging tight along the west shoreline were 5 WOOD DUCK. I observed them for several minutes in hopes to see some activity in a recently installed nest box. As it turns out, a pair of EASTERN BLUEBIRDS seemed to have taken up residence. To my surprise, a hen BLUE-WINGED TEAL appeared from out the dense huckleberry. There were 7 mallard on site but the hen teal preferred to associate with the wood duck. The teal stuck tight to the shoreline and periodically disappeared within the dense shoreline vegetation. Other notables: Turkey Vulture Osprey Hermit Thrush Tree Swallow Pine Warbler Eastern Phoebe Hairy Woodpecker The Spring Azures led me throughout my walk. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Smith Point C.P. Outer Beach - Suffolk
Tough viewing conditions and an overall slow morning but Mike Scheibel and I were excited to see a fos BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER. The rather dull lighting conditions really made this bird "pop." A real beauty. It was rapidly moving about the bayberry searching for insects. An immature BALD EAGLE was getting harassed by a team of gulls and crows just east of Great Gun. The ocean and inlet were both quiet with the primary species being RED-THROATED LOON. A few distant, loose scoter flocks were seen along the stretch. Groups of SANDERLINGS worked much of the shoreline. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville Http://dereksnest.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Black and White Warbler - Franklin Pond Preserve, Cold Spring Harbor- Suffolk
In the spirit of the 2012 Spring migration I thought id share that I had a lone BLACK & WHITE WARBLER along the edge of Franklin Pond at around noon. I pulled in real quick to scan the pond when my eye caught a warbler flying in from the north. Lucky for me it decided to land right next to me at eye level. The bird presented excellent views and eventually continued south. Not much else of note of other than a transitioning Yellow-rumped Warbler, an Osprey, Great-blue Heron, Eastern Phoebe and 5 Ring-necked Ducks. Just a note for the record that Franklin Pond's perimeter is all Private Road. Part of the Greenbelt skirts the wetland that located at the ponds south end. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Uplands Farm Sanctuary, Cold Spring Harbor,- Suffolk
It was a lively day at Uplands Farm. A flock of about* 40 CEDAR WAXWINGS*were roosting within some black locust that hangs above the small pond. A pair of *WOOD DUCK* foraged beneath them. During that time my ears picked up several singing *FIELD SPARROWS.* The east meadow quickly turned up* 7 PALM WARBLERS*, which is a fos for me. Several more palms were seen throughout the day at various locations on the preserve. My biggest surprise was* 1 EASTERN MEADOWLARK*, a bird that used to be seen here more frequently. An *EASTERN BLUEBIRD* pair began selecting their nest box. I filmed the female stripping fibers off of some exposed tree bark as a use for nesting material. I have not seen this before. Video footage can be seen on my Flickr page at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/ There has also been an *AMERICAN KESTREL* on site fairly consistently. Yesterday, two male Red-Winged Blackbirds mugged the kestrel and forced it out of the meadow. I guess the blackbirds weren't fierce enough for the kestrel as it was back again today causing quite a commotion. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville Http://dereksnest.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake S.P., Nassau
Chase Cammarota and I did some early morning birding at Hempstead Lake. Highlights Include: BLUE-WINGED TEAL - 1 pair 3 Green-winged Teal 1 SHARP-SHINNED HAWK 12 RUSTY BLACKBIRD 15+ Palm Warbler 2 Pine Warbler 3 Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER 1 YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT 1 HOUSE WREN 3 SWAMP SPARROW 1 white throated sparrow 7 Golden-crowned Kinglet 2 RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET 1 NORTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW 2 BARN SWALLOW 4 Tree Swallow 3 HERMIT THRUSH Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler - Connetquot River S.P.
Thanks to the eyes and ears of Annie McIntyre, I enjoyed great views of a YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER near the Hatchery at Connetquot. I arrived on site at 11:45 and the bird was singing loudly, as Annie described. During my observation the bird seemed to favor the oaks and evergreens that are located on either side of the restroom facility. The bird was primarily gleaning for insects but at times would hawk aerial prey. It would target small pockets of insects and hover within their cloud for several seconds, snapping what it could catch before returning to it's favored tree locations. The bird has been on site since Thursday, 4/19. Perhaps this is the same visitor from last year? A singing YELLOW WARBLER caught my attention on my return trip. It was just west of the large pond in the hedgerow. This is the same individual noted by Ken Thompson and his group. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Indigo Buntings - Sayville, Suffolk
Didn't have to go very far to view some good birds. I had 2 male INDIGO BUNTINGS literally at my doorstep this morning. They were walking up the stems of some recently seeded dandelion and picking the remaining seeds off the heads. My first RUBY THROATED HUMMINGBIRD of the season was at my feeder as well. A great morning already. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler-Connetquot S.P., Suffolk
A note from Annie: The Yellow-throated warbler is singing again this morning. It's favoring the same trees - evergreens and oaks by the comfort stations at the hatchery. New additions this morning included BG gnatcatcher, Black & white and blue-winged warblers. Nice birds on a gray morning. If you're going, aim for the morning - it hasn't been seen/heard after mid-day. Good luck! annie mac -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Yellow-throated Warbler-Connetquot S.P., Suffolk
For those interested, the Yellow-throated Warbler continues. Annie reported that the bird could be heard singing in the same general area. Begin forwarded message: > From: Derek Rogers > Date: April 22, 2012 10:07:46 AM EDT > To: NY Bird List > Subject: Yellow-throated Warbler-Connetquot S.P., Suffolk > > A note from Annie: > > The Yellow-throated warbler is singing again this morning. It's favoring the > same trees - evergreens and oaks by the comfort stations at the hatchery. New > additions this morning included BG gnatcatcher, Black & white and blue-winged > warblers. Nice birds on a gray morning. > > If you're going, aim for the morning - it hasn't been seen/heard after > mid-day. > > Good luck! > annie mac > > -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Yellow-throated Warbler-Connetquot S.P., Suffolk
An important note, that I just found out, is that the park is closed on Monday and Tuesday. -- Forwarded message -- From: Derek Rogers Date: Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 8:36 AM Subject: Fwd: Yellow-throated Warbler-Connetquot S.P., Suffolk To: NY Bird List For those interested, the Yellow-throated Warbler continues. Annie reported that the bird could be heard singing in the same general area. Begin forwarded message: *From:* Derek Rogers *Date:* April 22, 2012 10:07:46 AM EDT *To:* NY Bird List *Subject:* *Yellow-throated Warbler-Connetquot S.P., Suffolk* A note from Annie: The Yellow-throated warbler is singing again this morning. It's favoring the same trees - evergreens and oaks by the comfort stations at the hatchery. New additions this morning included BG gnatcatcher, Black & white and blue-winged warblers. Nice birds on a gray morning. If you're going, aim for the morning - it hasn't been seen/heard after mid-day. Good luck! annie mac -- Derek Rogers Sayville http://dereksnest.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak @ Gilgo Beach, Suffolk
Excited about the news of the bunting and grosbeak arrivals I decided to head out on a late evening mission to Gilgo Beach. It seemed like a good bet given Pat and Shai's Indigo Bunting counts. At about 6:15 I located 11 INDIGO BUNTINGS spanning the roadway east of the main parking area. Only 1 individual was a female. I decided to check along the edges of the rest of the main parking area. At 6:45 I noticed a BLUE GROSBEAK foraging along the ground just west of the main entrance to GILGO. It was located along the south side of the lot just east (about 10 ft) of the restroom facility. Some digiscope photos can be viewed at my Flickr page. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] 4/25/12 - Gilgo Beach/Robert Moses S.P., Suffolk
Another successful barrier beach run this evening: I started out at Gilgo Beach and worked my way east. I did not see the previously reported Gull-billed Tern. I ran into Bob Anderson who had the bird around the same time that Pat had reported it. The Blue Grosbeak was not in the area that I had previously located it. A nice surprise was a fos *RED-EYED VIREO*. The bird was gleaning and hawking within the shrubs along the south side of the east roadway. It was located just past the "No Parking" sign. Also present were the same groups of INDIGO BUNTINGS, roughly 10 individuals, this time all male. A drive by at Oak Beach turned up a single female INDIGO BUNTING. The highlight of my evening was a male *ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK* at Robert Moses State Park. It was a 1st-year individual almost fully transitioned into its adult plumage. It was foraging on the ground with 3 American Robins roughly 200 yards west of the entrance to Field #4. Other than that, the rest of the park seemed quiet. Some decent iPhone digiscope images of the Rose-breasted can be seen at my Flickr site. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] David Weld Sanctuary, Nissequogue - Suffolk
Some new arrivals noted today at Weld: A WHITE-EYED VIREO was heard and seen near the north end of the mid-successional field. Yellow Warblers were seen in good numbers. A single COMMON YELLOWTHROAT was working the shrubbery along the east side of the kiosk area. A single BLACK & WHITE WARBLER was found along the glacial erratic trail. The usual 10-15 Sanderlings were feeding along beach front, below the bluff. A lone SPOTTED SANDPIPER was working the group of algae covered erratics just off the beach. This is usually a good, go-to area for spotteds. 2 breeding plumage common loons still remain off the beach. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Fos Bobolink @ Uplands Farm Sanctuary, Suffolk
I ran into a birder in the parking area, Greg (last name escapes me), who spotted a male BOBOLINK at Uplands Farm. I searched breifly but came up empty handed. A couple of hours later, while out in the back lot, heard a singing Bobolink near the east meadow, just at the entrance to the Daniel P. Davison trail. A nice looking fos male BOBOLINK presented great views just inside the entrance to the trail, behind the kiosk. I see Bobos annually at Uplands but can't remember noting a lone individual. Some other birds in a brief scan of the area include NASHVILLE WARBLER, BLUE-WINGED WARBLER, BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER,YELLOW WARBLER, BLACK & WHITE WARBLER, SAVANNAH SPARROW and SWAMP SPARROW. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses S.P., YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT, WILSON"S WARBLER and others...
I spent 3 hours at RMSP this morning beginning at 7:00 AM. While I did not note a huge abundance of any one species, diversity was certainly present. I hit my first pocket of birds just west of the Field #2 toll booths. Nashville, Black-throated Green, Yellow, Black & White Warblers, Common Yellowthroat and Northern Parula all worked the same area. While focusing on a parula, within the middle of an autumn olive, a *YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT*hopped into view. I stayed on the bird for a brief 5-10 seconds until it dropped and disappeared never to be seen again. Typical. It did however remain within the immediate area blasting off it's blurry/nasally "cheeewb" call. I remained tight within the shrubs for a few more minutes and was closely inspected by Red-eyed and Blue-headed Vireos. I continued down toward Field #3 and, somewhere in between there and Field #2, I flushed up an out-of-habitat *NORTHERN WATERTHUSH*. This was particularly exciting and interesting for me as I've never seen a Northern Waterthrush very far from a source of freshwater. Other birds along the way were several EASTERN KINGBIRDS, Ovenbird, and Baltimore Oriole. I walked as far as the entrance to Field #3, staying on the south side of the roadway. Just before the entrance road, I heard a *WILSON'S WARBLER*singing within the lower swale (the area that drops off a bit and has some open viewing). I waited for a bit and was eventually able to get some really nice views of the bird. Other birds seen while walking towards Field #3 were single WHITE-EYED and WARBLING VIREO (heard first). I made my way back and stopped near the chat area and ran into Dave Klauber. We tried to relocate the chat, only for about 10 mintues, knowing that we didn't want to spend the whole day trying to find this thing. We were unsuccessful but both of us may have likely heard it rattle off a single "cheewb" call in the same area. Dave noted some movement and a small bird drop within shrubs in the area we heard the call. Together we saw ORCHARD ORIOLE and WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW. Dave also reported a female SCARLET TANAGER near the Golf Maintenance area. On my way out I had a male Indigo Bunting. I did not spend any time on the ocean or bay but I did have 5 COMMON TERNS fly overhead crossing from bay to ocean. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Sooty Shearwaters @ RMSP (Suffolk)
Finally got in on a piece of the action. Did a sea watch at Field 3 from 11:30-12:30. Had a total of 4 Sooty Shearwaters, 2 of which were in fairly close to shore. I think the fact that the wind turned onshore was a big help. A single Black Scoter bobbed in the surf. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Westhampton Dunes Seawatch, Suffolk
Michael Scheibel and I did a quick, 25 minute seawatch this afternoon across from the parking area at Westhampton Dunes Overlook County Park. In the 25 minutes of birding we had at least 30 Sooty Shearwaters and around 50 Northern Gannets. It was rare that I'd make a pass with my scope and not see either species. At times, Sootys were pretty darn close to shore, close enough where you could make out bill structure. 2 Laughing Gull, many Least and Common Terns were the other birds in the mix. No jaegers but I can add one to Shai's listed numbers from Robert Moses as I had 1 chasing gulls during a sea watch on Sunday evening at RMSP Field 3. Plenty of good shorebirds on the flats at the overlook. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper, Westhampton Dunes - Yes
Currently on sand spit right off of WH Dunes Overlook Parking Area. Begin forwarded message: > From: Sara Burch > Date: June 17, 2012 2:03:01 PM EDT > To: "nysbirds-l@cornell.edu" > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper, Westhampton Dunes - Yes > Reply-To: Sara Burch > > The Curlew Sandpiper has returned to the Pikes Beach area and has been on the > small island opposite the Westhampton Dunes Overlook for the past couple of > hours. Getting good looks from the overlook park. > > Sara > > Sent from my iPhone > -- > > NYSbirds-L List Info: > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm > > ARCHIVES: > 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html > 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L > 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html > > Please submit your observations to eBird: > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ > > -- > -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Ruff - JBWR YES
Joe Jannsen and I are currently viewing the Ruff. It is located along the east side of the Pond, considerably far south to where the "footprints" end. It is associating with a few yellowlegs. Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Brown Booby - Cupsogue Beach, Westhampton - Suffolk
At 2:15, while birding the bayside flats, a sub-adult BROWN BOOBY flew low, directly across from and over mine and Arie Gilbert's head. The bird exhibited solid brown above. There was slight, but not solid contrast where the birds belly met its breast. Arie managed to snap a few quick photos to further firm the I.D. I will get them up on my Flickr site later this evening and share with the list. Stay alert for this bird. Scan the tops of buoys in and around the inlets as well as on Moriches and Shinnecock Bay. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Brown Booby - Cupsogue Beach, Westhampton - Suffolk
I should have mentioned that the Brown Booby was heading east. Best, Derek Rogers Begin forwarded message: > From: Derek Rogers > Date: July 5, 2012 3:25:24 PM EDT > To: NY Bird List > Subject: Brown Booby - Cupsogue Beach, Westhampton - Suffolk > > At 2:15, while birding the bayside flats, a sub-adult BROWN BOOBY flew low, > directly across from and over mine and Arie Gilbert's head. > > The bird exhibited solid brown above. There was slight, but not solid > contrast where the birds belly met its breast. > > Arie managed to snap a few quick photos to further firm the I.D. I will get > them up on my Flickr site later this evening and share with the list. > > Stay alert for this bird. Scan the tops of buoys in and around the inlets as > well as on Moriches and Shinnecock Bay. > > Best, > > Derek Rogers > Sayville > > > -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Brown Booby - Cupsogue Beach, Westhampton - Suffolk
More on today's Brown Booby: Needless to say, this bird really struck us by surprise. It was a good reminder to always be prepared for just about anything. In the solid 30 seconds of viewing, as the booby flew toward us, past us and to the distance, there were several physical characteristics that stood out. First, was the birds overall, dark brown upperside which contained no mottling or white upper-tail coverts. While not entirely visible on Arie's photos, the bird exhibited a yellowish bill and legs. The bill color is one of the main features that lead me to believe this bird was a little further along than its 1st year. The lighting was variable as the bird flew from west to east. The underparts apeared to be a bit lighter than that of a juvenile, which I know can variable. There was a noticeable contrast between the dark throat/chest area and it's lighter, one-toned belly. I also thought it was interesting to see the bird where we did, flying relatively low over the flats, which were well exposed. The bird banked a couple of quick, low turns and had me hoping it would land a couple of times. We watched it disappear in the distant east. I have to thank Arie for being quick with the camera and obtaining these identifiable photographs. http://dereksnest.blogspot.com Some other birds of interest out on the flats were: 1 Whimbrel 1 Marbled Godwit 7 White-rumped Sandpiper 3 Black Tern (1 of which retained full breeding plumage) Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- Forwarded message ------ From: Derek Rogers Date: Thu, Jul 5, 2012 at 3:25 PM Subject: Brown Booby - Cupsogue Beach, Westhampton - Suffolk To: NY Bird List At 2:15, while birding the bayside flats, a sub-adult BROWN BOOBY flew low, directly across from and over mine and Arie Gilbert's head. The bird exhibited solid brown above. There was slight, but not solid contrast where the birds belly met its breast. Arie managed to snap a few quick photos to further firm the I.D. I will get them up on my Flickr site later this evening and share with the list. Stay alert for this bird. Scan the tops of buoys in and around the inlets as well as on Moriches and Shinnecock Bay. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- Derek Rogers Sayville http://dereksnest.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Nappeague Harbor, Suffolk - Black Terns
Overall, fairly slow but for those interested there were 3 Black Terns loafing on the aquaculture area at 0830 this morning with roughly 40 Common Tern and a small handful of Forster's. One of the Black Terns sported its full breeding plumage aside from a few tiny flecks of white on its head. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Horned Grebe - Reeves Bay, Flanders, NY
I thought this was noteworthy. Friend Tom Haskell just sent me photos, that he took today, of a Horned Grebe in Reeves Bay. The bird sported its beautiful, full on breeding plumage. On a separate note, the flats at Cupsogue produced a single Pectoral Sandpiper this afternoon. There was also a Solitary Sandpiper stalking insect prey on the sandy beach area located just west of the flats. Other than that, its been the usual, expected mix of shorebirds and terns. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Horned Grebe - Reeves Bay, Flanders, NY
Anyone that had high hopes in seeing a Solitary Sandpiper away from freshwater can continue that dream. I didn't beat the extremely slim odds. As most may have assumed, the bird mentioned below was a juvie Spotted, not a rare Tringa. It was hot out today... Maybe tonight's rain will drop some interesting birds on the flats. Begin forwarded message: > From: Derek Rogers > Date: July 18, 2012 3:28:29 PM EDT > To: NY Bird List > Subject: Horned Grebe - Reeves Bay, Flanders, NY > > I thought this was noteworthy. Friend Tom Haskell just sent me photos, that > he took today, of a Horned Grebe in Reeves Bay. The bird sported its > beautiful, full on breeding plumage. > > On a separate note, the flats at Cupsogue produced a single Pectoral > Sandpiper this afternoon. There was also a Solitary Sandpiper stalking insect > prey on the sandy beach area located just west of the flats. Other than that, > its been the usual, expected mix of shorebirds and terns. > > Best, > > Derek Rogers > Sayville > > -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Horned Grebe/Alternate Plumage//Flanders
Hi Folks, Bob Adamo requested that I post a few of his Horned Grebe photos on my Flickr page. They are quite nice and so is the bird. Enjoy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/ Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- Forwarded message -- From: ROBERT ADAMO Date: Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 8:07 PM Subject: [nysbirds-l] Horned Grebe/Alternate Plumage//Flanders To: NY BIRDS This afternoon, thanks to yesterdays post by Derek Rodgers, plus his subsequent answer to my query re: general location, I found this gorgeous individual in the creek that ends at Dam Trail, ~ 50' w/o Peconic Trail (which runs n/o Rt. 24) in Flanders. The bird swam, sometimes with some mallards, but did nothing else (albeit, move it's head and stretch it's neck) in the 1/2 hour, or so, that I photographed it. It didn't dive, etc., but did look healthy. I also had occasion to pass the 2, historically successful Osprey nests located near the Peconic Estuary, in Flanders. The 1st, at the intersectioon of Routes 24 and 105, the 2nd, on a small island in the P/E, just e/o the Rt. 105 bridge over the Peconic River. These nests are only about 200 yards apart, as the Osprey flies.! The 1st nest held an adult and 2 young -who, by the way they were flapping their wings, should be airborne shortly ! This nest (which, I think has fledged young for at least the past 4 years) defies logic. It sits atop a pole/platform, situated at one of the most heavily traffic-ed and noisy crossroads on the "east-end". The Osprey must be quite a hearty specie to be able to thrive in the face of the amount of pollutants that are emitted from car/truck exhausts on a daily basis. Because of the time, I was only able to view the island nest as I slowly crossed over the bridge, seeing only a single bird (which I took to be an adult) and therefore, don't know it's status this year. I do know this nest predates nest #1 by quite a few years, and believe it has produced young many years running. Cheers, Bob -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- Derek Rogers Sayville http://dereksnest.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Horned Grebe in Flanders, NY
Still present and putting on quite a show inside of the creek that dead ends on Dam Trail. The bird has been working in and out of the creek so its worth checking several of the dead end streets within Reeves Bay. What a great looking bird. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville Begin forwarded message: > From: Mike > Date: July 21, 2012 10:14:26 AM EDT > To: > Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Horned Grebe in Flanders, NY > Reply-To: Mike > > The previously reported Horned Grebe was still present at about 9:15 this > morning left of the dead end of Peconic Trail in Flanders, NY > > Mike Cooper > Ridge, LI, NY > > > - Original Message - From: "Bob Anderson" > To: > Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 3:08 PM > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Horned Grebe in Flanders, NY > > >> Bird was visible this morning at 11:00 am about 120 yds SE of the dead end >> of Peconic Trail in Flanders, NY >> >> Bob Anderson >> >> -- >> >> NYSbirds-L List Info: >> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME >> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES >> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm >> >> ARCHIVES: >> 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html >> 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L >> 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html >> >> Please submit your observations to eBird: >> http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ >> >> -- >> >> >> - >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 2012.0.2196 / Virus Database: 2437/5142 - Release Date: 07/19/12 > > > -- > > NYSbirds-L List Info: > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm > > ARCHIVES: > 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html > 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L > 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html > > Please submit your observations to eBird: > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ > > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] 7/27 - Smith Point County Park, Suffolk
Had a quick surf last night and noticed good shorebird movement along the ocean. At around 7:00 PM I decided to browse the main lot. Despite the large volume of vehicles, the lot held 2 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS. One was an adult and the other a 3rd cycle. The previously reported GLAUCOUS GULL still remains on site as well. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Dune Road, Suffolk - Inlet to Inlet
Some good birds out today. I started at Cupsogue which had the standard mix of shorebirds. *RED KNOT* numbers were up with near 100 individuals. The highlight on the flats was 1 adult basic *BONAPARTE'S GULL*. The boney was loafing among Royal and Common Terns. I counted 19 *ROYAL TERNS*. I then decided to follow up on John Turner's Road K observations from yesterday. There were several great birders in the vicinity and we collectively located 1 *MARBLED GODWIT* and 1 *WHIMBREL*. The Godwit seems to be favoring the west side of the island that is located across from Road K. The Whimbrel was feeding within the mussel beds between Road K and the Ponquogue Bridge. Both birds seemed to intermittently disappear behind the Spartina grass. By far, my most exciting bird of the day was a *MANX SHEARWATER* located well inside the mouth of Shinnecock Inlet. This is hands down the best land views I've ever gotten of a Manx. The bird entered the inlet, put on a brief show, circled back, rounded the east jetty and out of sight. Talk about being in the right place at the right time. Finally, I briefly scouted out Mecox which was very slow by way of shorebirds. However, there was a mix of approximately *150 SWALLOWS*roosting on the sand behind one of the dozer mounds. Tree and Bank dominated the group with Barn Swallow numbers in the single digits. The cut has recently been reopened providing for some good tidal exchange. Some photos of yesterdays gulls and today's Bonaparte's can be seen on my Flickr page. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] American Avocet, Jamaica Bay - YES
North End of east pond, west side. Best, Derek Rogers -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] JBWR Reeve - East Pond
There was a Reeve, presumably the previously reported bird, located at the north end of East Pond as I made my exit. The Avocet also continues just outside of Dead Man's Cove. Earlier, A single Red Knot was hanging with the dows on the exposed mud just north of Dead Mans. Several suspects but one "clean" looking Western Sandpiper was also in the mix. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Ruff at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge (Queens Co.)
Looks like Ken's photographed bird has a pronounced white ring around the base of its bill. Andrew's and my photos (Andrew's are much better) are not showing such a pronounced ring. Perhaps my eyes are decieving me, lighting is always a factor out on the East Pond, but are these two different birds? Just posing the question... -- Forwarded message -- From: ken feustel Date: Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 4:03 PM Subject: [nysbirds-l] Ruff at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge (Queens Co.) To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Sue and I birded the East Pond at JBWR this morning, starting at the south end and working our way along the east side of the pond. We found the birding to be better at the north end of the pond, where we quickly saw the *American Avocet.* An immature Peregrine Falcon kept us company for much of the walk up the pond, scattering the shorebirds in all directions. We had reached North Island when we noticed a *Ruff/Reeve* on the east side of the pond a little north of the island. We watched the bird for a while and I obtained some poor pictures before something scared the birds and we could not relocate the Ruff. There has been some speculation that this bird might be the same Reeve that was present earlier on the East Pond. Sexual dimorphism in Ruffs is well known, and over the years I have observed many (relative term) more Ruffs than Reeves. So size differences in Reeves is not something I have had much experience with. What struck us (and Andrew Baksh as well) was that this bird appeared larger than the Short-billed Dowitchers (11") around it. If this was a Reeve (10") you would expect it to be smaller than the dowitchers, although Paulson in "Shorebirds of North America" indicates that a female "is of dowitcher size" while a Ruff is similar in size to a Greater Yellowlegs (14"). I had observed the Reeve at the south end of the East Pond a few weeks ago in the company of Lesser Yellowlegs (10.5") and the birds appeared fairly similar in size. A Ruff (12") would seem to be a better fit for today's bird, at least in terms of size. My photograph of today's bird shows white feathering around the base of the bill, a feature that is largely missing from last week's Reeve. I have posted a poor photograph of the Ruff on my Flickr site. Compare the size of the Ruff to the sleeping dowitcher on the extreme left of the photo. A photo of the Reeve that was observed in July is also on the site at http://flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ There is likely better photos of the Ruff/Reeve floating around, so stay tuned. Good Birding! Ken & Sue Feustel -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> *Archives:* The Mail Archive<http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> *Please submit your observations to **eBird*<http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> *!* -- -- Derek Rogers Sayville http://dereksnest.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Yesterday's Reeve/Ruff at Jamaica Bay
All, Based on yesterdays photographs and subsequent descriptions, I am posing the question and possibility that there are two new Ruffs at Jamaica Bay's East Pond. The bird photographed by Andrew Baksh (also the one I photographed and observed) seems to be different from the bird photographed and studied by Ken and Sue Fuestel. Ken's photo shows a bird with an obvious white feathered base at it's bill. So crisp and clear that it suggests a ring, apparent in many studied photos of male Ruffs. Second, Ken's bird also appears to have darker individual breast/chest feathers. The bird I reported (Andrew's photographs) did not at all suggest a larger size, to me at least. I actually thought it seemed quite comparable to the surrounding dows. I fully understand that size is all relative and is probably not the best way to firm an ID. The bird that I studied seemed lighter chested with sparse splotches of black in comparison to Ken's photographed, darker chested individual. Rather than trying to decipher whether or not this/these birds are male or female, I'm most interested in whether or not there are 2 birds out there. Many birders have chimed in agreeing that both photographed birds look like separate individuals. The links for Ken and Andrews photos are here: http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/kfeustel/7699635862/in/photostream/ http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2012/08/4th-ruff-at-jamaica-bay-wildlife-refuge.html?m=1 Thanks to Ken and Andrew for these good photos. Keep a keen, cautious eye out for 2 Ruffs if you are birding the East Pond. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] WHIMBRELS - Cedar Beach C.P., Southold, NY (Suffolk)
I decided to have lunch at Cedar Beach County Park today and I'm glad I did. At least 6 WHIMBRELS were feeding during low tide on the inside flats as well as along the edges of the marsh. The birds were evenly spread out within the complex. Some of the birds were often concealed behind patches of Spartina alterniflora but would sporadically come into view. There was one individual that put on a nice, close-viewing show. As I mentioned, I counted a definitive 6 during one of my last scope sweeps. The birds were mobile, flying from one foraging area to the next. Given the movement and hidden viewing conditions, I wouldn't have been very surprised if there were a couple more out there. Time constraints forced me to move on before I could confirm my suspicions of more than 6 individuals. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] American Golden-Plovers, Riverhead (Suffolk)
I'm currently viewing 37 AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVERS in the sod field that runs along the west side of CR-105, located between Sound Ave. and Northville Turnpike. 5 Black-bellied Plovers just landed in to join the group. Other than this, the surrounding area was relatively quiet. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Riverhead Golden-Plover Update
After a 2-hour hiatus the large flock of American Golden-Plovers landed back into the 105 sod field. Tom Burke, Gail Benson and I sorted through the group and tallied 99 GOLDEN-PLOVERS. I left the area around 12:30 and the birds were still on site. Despite a detailed search by several teams of birders, we were unable to relocate Shai and Pat's Buff-breasted Sandpiper that they reported yesterday. There were several folks still in the area when I left so perhaps they will have better luck. Merlin, Cooper's Hawk, and Peregrine Falcon were all noted in the general vicinity. Best, Derek Rogers -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Buff-breasted Sandpiper - CR-111, Eastport (Suffolk)
Currently being viewed in the "Stargazer" (big red deer statue) sod field about 40 yards off the road. This is the field located toward the east end of County Road 111 in Eastport on the north side of the road. Several Least and a Pectoral also on site. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] West End Jones Beach Birds (Suffolk)
Huge swallow flight taking place this AM at Jones West End. Observed hundreds of Barn and Tree Swallows flying west from the Field 2 lot. Martins and Bank Swallows were present in lower numbers. After about 20 minutes of detailing a group of about a dozen CLIFF SWALLOWS flew low and across the lot. Due to time restrictions I could not stay and obtain a full, accurate count. Land birds had a good showing today in the median. 2 MOURNING WARBLERS put on a nice show and at least 5 ORCHARD ORIOLES were seen along the median stretch. Other common warblers were evident in good numbers. Started out early at Coast Guard Station at high tide. No Hudwits but good shorebird diversity continues. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Baird's Sandpiper- Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn-YES
Arrived at 3:30 PM to find no Baird's. After a long wait, the bird showed up at 5:20 PM with a Semipalmated Sandpiper. Now being seen by itself as of 5:42 PM in the larger puddle of the 3. At least 8 BOBOLINKS in the field east of the puddles. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville Begin forwarded message: > From: Michael Yuan > Date: September 1, 2012 1:14:24 PM EDT > To: "NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu" > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Baird's Sandpiper- Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn > Reply-To: Michael Yuan > > Chris Eliot and I are looking at a Baird's Sandpiper feeding around the > puddles at the end of runway 6-24, across from the Cricket Field. > > Michael Yuan > Brooklyn,NY > > -- > > NYSbirds-L List Info: > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm > > ARCHIVES: > 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html > 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L > 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html > > Please submit your observations to eBird: > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ > > -- > -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] 16 Buff-breasted Sandpipers, 2 Baird's ++, Riverhead, Sound Ave.
As of 9:40 AM: >From Sound Avenue, just west of CR-105 looking south I noticed a large group >of shorebirds in the sod field. 1 Buffy led to the next where I tallied at least 16. There were also 2 definitive BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS and a handful of Pectorals. Other common peeps were in the mix as well. It would be great if birders can follow up here as I had very limited time to further detail the area. There were plenty more birds sparsely located throughout this field in the distance. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville Http://dereksnest.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Fwd: 16 Buff-breasted Sandpipers, 2 Baird's ++, Riverhead, Sound Ave.
Update: A brief scan on my way back west. At 11:30 the group was still in the same general vicinity but more spread out. 1 Baird's was feeding close to the road. Just a caution, if you're looking for Baird's, that a few White-rumped are also now in the mix. Good luck if you go. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville Http://dereksnest.blogspot.com Begin forwarded message: > From: Derek Rogers > Date: September 6, 2012 9:52:16 AM EDT > To: NY Bird List > Subject: 16 Buff-breasted Sandpipers, 2 Baird's ++, Riverhead, Sound Ave. > > As of 9:40 AM: > > From Sound Avenue, just west of CR-105 looking south I noticed a large group > of shorebirds in the sod field. > > 1 Buffy led to the next where I tallied at least 16. There were also 2 > definitive BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS and a handful of Pectorals. Other common peeps > were in the mix as well. > > It would be great if birders can follow up here as I had very limited time to > further detail the area. There were plenty more birds sparsely located > throughout this field in the distance. > > Best, > Derek Rogers > Sayville > Http://dereksnest.blogspot.com > > -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Fwd: 16 Buff-breasted Sandpipers, 2 Baird's ++, Riverhead, Sound Ave.
Just an update on numbers from my earlier post: I spoke with Anthony Collerton and Mike Scheibel, both of which were in the vicinity and either following up on my earlier report or Aaron's freaky looking sandpiper. They both tallied up to 20 BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS at my previously described location. See email thread below for location details. Verbal reports also indicate that the 2 BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS continued to provide views for several groups of birders. Apparently the grasspipers were quite mobile, taking flight and eventually returning to their original location. Sometimes flushed by large tractor trailers. Reports of Buff-breasted Sandpipers along 105 and Sound Avenue lead me to believe that there could have easily been more than 20 in the vicinity. Good grasspiper action in Riverhead. Hopefully some photos of Aaron's wild looking bird will be posted. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville Http://dereksnest.blogspot.com Begin forwarded message: > From: Derek Rogers > Date: September 6, 2012 11:51:51 AM EDT > To: NY Bird List > Subject: Fwd: 16 Buff-breasted Sandpipers, 2 Baird's ++, Riverhead, Sound Ave. > > Update: A brief scan on my way back west. At 11:30 the group was still in the > same general vicinity but more spread out. 1 Baird's was feeding close to the > road. Just a caution, if you're looking for Baird's, that a few White-rumped > are also now in the mix. > > Good luck if you go. > > Best, > > Derek Rogers > Sayville > Http://dereksnest.blogspot.com > > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Derek Rogers >> Date: September 6, 2012 9:52:16 AM EDT >> To: NY Bird List >> Subject: 16 Buff-breasted Sandpipers, 2 Baird's ++, Riverhead, Sound Ave. >> >> As of 9:40 AM: >> >> From Sound Avenue, just west of CR-105 looking south I noticed a large group >> of shorebirds in the sod field. >> >> 1 Buffy led to the next where I tallied at least 16. There were also 2 >> definitive BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS and a handful of Pectorals. Other common peeps >> were in the mix as well. >> >> It would be great if birders can follow up here as I had very limited time >> to further detail the area. There were plenty more birds sparsely located >> throughout this field in the distance. >> >> Best, >> Derek Rogers >> Sayville >> Http://dereksnest.blogspot.com >> >> -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawks - Sayville (Suffolk)
Viewing from Middle Road, 2 groups of Common Nighthawks passed south along the Brown's River corridor this evening. I tallied 21 individuals. I've been checking this area fairly routinely and this is the first evening of notable nighthawk movement. Michael Scheibel also reports some nighthawk activity near his home in Brookhaven. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Purple Finches - Wading River (Suffolk)
At about 2:00 PM, there were 7 Purple Finches resting and bathing along a small, brackish ephemeral area on the West Loop Trail at the Edward J. & Dorothy C. Kempf Preserve in Wading River. The preserve is owned by The Nature Conservancy and is located along the west side of Sound Rd. Lots of good common warbler activity also noted in the vicinity of the Purples. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] RMSP Birds - Suffolk
I birded Robert Moses S.P. for a couple of hours this morning, where I met up with Dave Klauber. Thankfully the wind died and things warmed up a bit. Not a whole lot of birds but a highlight was my first Fall Clay-colored Sparrow. It was found in the scrub area west of the picnic tables at Field 2. Two Palm Warblers were also noted in the vicinity. Dave reports a Blue-grey Gnatcatcher earlier this morning. Lots of low flying raptors are undoubtedly keeping the songbirds hidden within the dense trees and shrubs. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] JBWR Hudsonian - Has it been seen today, 9/16/12?
I'm curious if anyone has seen yesterday's reported Hudsonian today, 9/16/12? Any updates would be appreciated. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow, Captree S.P. (Suffolk)
Mike Scheibel and I just spent about 45 minutes in the upper lot at Captree. Other than several active Savannah and Song Sparrows, we had nice viewing of a LARK SPARROW. The bird was seen in the NE section of the lot, just beside the large gray shipping canister. It was working the grassy edge along the roadway sometimes flying into the adjacent scrub area. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Uplands Farm Sanctuary, Cold Spring Harbor, Suffolk
Some good activity at Uplands this morning but the highlight was a single LINCOLN'S SPARROW seen in the meadow along the preserve's entrance driveway. The bird was near the southern set of bluebird boxes and only 20 yards off the driveway. Good viewing and it figures I didn't have my usual photo set up with me. I know there are some folks looking to see this species so hopefully it sticks around for folks to see. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/39025168@N07/8029695163/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Pine Neck Sanctuary, East Quogue, Suffolk
I birded Pine Neck Sanctuary this morning. The overcast, wet conditions were ideal as I worked the edges of the pine-oak forest, saltmarsh and mosquito ditches. There has been a recent adult Bald Eagle seen perching on the various snags and abandoned Osprey platforms. I did not find the eagle but did locate a NELSON'S SPARROW working the edge of a large mosquito ditch toward the center of the marsh and managed some decent iScope images. Although this piece of marsh is not by any means considered large, it seems to hold a high concentration of Saltmarsh Sparrows throughout the breeding season. Good to see another Ammodramus species using this site to fuel up. I exited the marsh through the north where there is a trail that leads through more coastal forest. The flight call of a Pine Siskin immediately caught my attention. I counted at least 2 dozen PINE SISKINS as they methodically worked a group of pitch pines and cedars. Pine Neck is a 66-acre preserve co-owned by The Nature Conservancy and Town of Southampton. Parking for the preserve is along the south side of Head of Lots Road just west of the EQ Fire Dept. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/39025168@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon - Lotus Lake, Sayville (Suffolk)
There is currently an adult male Eurasian Wigeon on Lotus Lake in Sayville. The bird is transitioning out of eclipse plumage and into breeding. Bright rufous head, patchy rufous on sides blending into a pale grey wash. Considerable grey above. Some decent iScope images are available below on my Flickr link. Other than the wigeon, there were mostly the usual migrants that we'd expect. 2 Green-winged Teals were the other new arrivals for Lotus. Best access for Lotus Lake is toward the dead end of Lotus Road on the east side of the lake. Walk in toward the dam and you'll find a nice, open area to glass over the pond. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Vesper Sparrows @ Uplands Farm, Cold Spring Harbor (Suffolk)
To supplement Ken and Sue Fuestel's 10/18 Caumsett report, there are currently 3 Vesper Sparrows at Uplands Farm Sanctuary (only about 4 linear miles from Caumsett S.P.). The small group was first seen feeding along the west side of the main driveway beside a small dirt road, near the blue tractor. Vehicle traffic eventually forced the group to disperse but they are still lingering around, perching on the post and rail fence, trees and shrubs on either side of the main drive. A good bet if you're nearby and looking to view some Vespers. This was the most interesting species seen but there were plenty of other good birds to keep one busy. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike at Heckscher S.P.
Despite some decent search efforts by several birders, including myself, the shrike was not relocated. I stopped searching somewhere around 3:30 PM. The word is that the bird took flight heading west and was last seen near Field 7. Search parties canvassed scrub areas near Fields 6,7 & 8 but unfortunately came out shrikeless. Hopefully the bird turns up again. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville Begin forwarded message: > From: Shaibal Mitra > Date: October 27, 2012, 5:24:17 PM EDT > To: nysbirds-l > Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike at Heckscher S.P. > Reply-To: Shaibal Mitra > > The bird was found by Joan Quinlan around 11:00. It fed actively on crickets > in the moorland between field 8 and the model airplane field for two hours, > then got up and flew east to the area between fields 7 and 8. It was hunting > in this area when we left it. > > Some record shots are posted at the end of this album: > > https://picasaweb.google.com/109808209543611018404/LongIsland2012# > > Shai Mitra > Bay Shore > From: bounce-69406499-11143...@list.cornell.edu > [bounce-69406499-11143...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Anthony Collerton > [icoller...@gmail.com] > Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 1:40 PM > To: nysbirds-l > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike at Heckscher S.P. > > I'm sure others will post details soon but there's also a Northern Shrike in > the area of the model airplane field at Heckscher. > > > Washington Monthly magazine ranks the College of Staten Island as one of > “America’s Best-Bang-for-the-Buck Colleges” > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > BirdingOnThe.Net > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Golden Eagle, Westhampton (Suffolk)
Eastern birders be on the lookout. I just had a Golden Eagle soaring parallel, but north, of Sunrise Highway at the CR 31 Junction. The bird was struggling a bit in the wind. I had enough time to pull off and perch on the over pass, put my scope on my window mount and confirm the ID as I watched the bird soar and flap toward the WNW. I was confident this bird was a Golden with my naked eye view but the scope helped clinch the ID. If I had to judge I'd say I lost sight of the bird near the Sarnoff Preserve as my vision was eventually obstructed by some nearby pitch pines. Good bird for the Island. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Greater White-fronted Geese, East Hampton (Suffolk)
I'm sure there are several birders on the East End today so I figured I'd let folks know that there are 5 Greater White-fronted Geese on Further Lane in EH, just east of Hook Pond. There are 3 adults and 2 juveniles. Best, Derek Rogers Sayville http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] East End Birds, Suffolk
Spent a bit more time on the East End this morning with nothing new to report other than some updates. I first stopped along Further Lane to locate Angus' reported Cackling Goose. The flock was reduced since yesterday with fewer Canada's, zero Greater White-fronted Geese and no Cackling, at least not that I noticed. After scoping the pasture south of Deep Hollow I did pick up the previously reported Cackling Goose while Anthony Collerton simultaneously refound the suspect Dusky Goose. We also both picked up on a flyover Red Crossbill that rattled off some call notes. The 2 NORTHERN LAPWINGS continued as of about 3:00 PM in the north end of Deep Hollow. They were actively plucking earthworms out of the ground. I managed some fun iScope videos of the feeding and can be viewed on my Flickr site, link pasted below. On another note, John Sepenoski, who's been on a role lately, has reported a BARNACLE GOOSE along with a Cackling on Maratooka Lake in Mattituck. When and where will a Pink-footed show up? Best, Derek & Elizabeth Rogers Sayville, NY http://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler YES
Just seen in the kettle then flew south toward the nutmeg meadow, as Peter Polshek referenced in yesterday's post. I alerted a group of 3 birders from Pennsylvania who quickly followed up and enjoyed nice views. Best, Derek Rogers & Mike Scheibel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Crossbills at Heckscher
At lead On Nov 17, 2012, at 9:29 AM, David La Magna wrote: > As per the post yesterday the red crossbills remain in the pines next to > field 7 and now include a flock of at least 10 ww crossbills as well > > Sent from my iPhone > -- > > NYSbirds-L List Info: > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm > > ARCHIVES: > 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html > 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L > 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html > > Please submit your observations to eBird: > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ > > -- > -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills - Hecksher S.P. (Suffolk)
Mike Scheibel and have at least 60 Red Crossbills near the model airplane field at Hecksher. There are also good numbers of White-winged at least in the 20 range. Derek Rogers Sayville -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
