[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeaks continue Line Road
While doing an informal breeding bird survey, Lenore Swenson and I saw the Blue Grosbeaks. We surveyed the DEC properties, EPCAL, Hulse Landing Road and Calverton Ponds Preserve. Besides the usual suspects, surprising us in the line up were Black Billed Cuckoo and Scarlet Tanager at EPCAL, Black and White Warbler at Calverton Ponds and a Black Vulture in the T.V. kettle over the farm field on Hulse Landing Road. Eastern Box Turtle and about 15 species of dragon flies added to the sightings of the day. Diana Teta Long Island, 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] Acadian Flycatcher 6/13
Down the rabbit hole like Alice to confirm ID of this flycatcher in Connetquot River St Park. Flew across the dirt road of the blue trail. perched on tree branch and sang note(s) then flew into another tree farther back. So: Appeared relatively large and long billed Appeared grayish above. (oh dear) Olive green tinge not evident in the overcast light and mist Was that a pale breast? Was the throat white/ whitish? Two wing bars buff or was that pale buffy whitish? Of course the evident eye ring. ;>) Ahhh the song, the key to ID: Was that a loud rising spit-a-KEET or an emphatic 2-note flee-see ? Was that a loud flat and strong squeaky pweest ? Or a sharp emphatic whut-ur-see ? Dare I grin like the Cheshire Cat? Diana Teta Long Island,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] Night in Amagansett, LI II
The Napeague/Lazy Point area as posted by pmaxp proved to be a stellar repeat performance by the Chuck-Will's Widows and the Eastern Whip-poor-wills. "In the calm, still, summer nights when under the light of the summer moon the dark plumes of the pines stand motionless against the sky, the loud sweet notes of the Whip-poor will ring through the forest shades and." (Forbush and May 1939 Natural History of the Birds of Eastern and Central North America). A perfect description. And of course the characteristic notes of the Chuck's first heard last night were like a loud bold whistle. A rendering "Twixt-hell and white-oak" is given by A. T. Wayne according to Forbush (1927). Not sure I "heard " that nemonic. Diana Teta Long Island, 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] Nickerson Beach 6:15am-7:30am
Bustling activity with accompanying sound track: Skimmers, Oystercatchers and chicks, Common Terns, gulls, a Piping Plover, fishermen, photographers, staff in green shirts. Then like a rabbit pulled from a Magician's hat, suddenly among many preening and roosting terns in the wrack line a Gull-Billed Tern. Applause, exit stage left. Diana Teta Long Island, 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] Birding Cuspsogue CP, Galbrieski, Epcal with the Linnaean Society
During this hot day, the walk on the beach produced some of the following: Black Terns, a Roseate Tern, Common Terns, Seaside and Saltmarsh Sparrows, a hunting Peregrine (Yipes), but NO Artic Terns. Galbreski Airport yielded several Grasshopper Sparrows on the fence, A Bluebird, Field Sparrows, but NO Vesper Sparrow. EPCAL late in the afternoon was highlighted by at least a dozen Grasshopper Sparrows many singing away, a couple of Meadowlarks and Horned larks, but Blue Grosbeaks seen on Wednesday did not make an appearance. Diana Teta Long Island, 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] Sea watch: Cupsogue CP 6:15am -7:00am
Seen were 4 Wilson's Storm- Petrels, 1 Sooty Shearwater, 2 Corey's and one possible Greater Shearwater plus assortment of terns, a few scoters and a couple of Red -throated loons. On the extensive flats from Westhampton Beach overlook to Pike's Beach a rough estimate of half a "gazillion" shorebirds more or less. ;>) A thought occurred with so many a rarity could be lurking and hiding in plain sight but their frenetic movement soon exhausted my search motivation. Posted on the Eternal Scoreboard: Peeps 1Birder 0 Diana Teta Long Island, 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] Yellow throated warbler, Connetquot Pk 7:35am
What a sight high up in the tree singing so boldly in the gray morning mist and the umbrella seemingly acting like an echo chamber for his song. In the trees by the green garage. Diana Teta Long Island, 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] OMG a MALE Rose-breasted Grosbeak
At the feeder today. The female had appeared 3 days in a row and now this awesome male. I have made them a couple and hope the pair will nest on the forest parkland that surrounds my property. Diana Teta, Long Ilsland. 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] Potato-bug bird or Rose-breasted Grosbeak
What a surprise to find a female eating at the feeder with an air of nonchalance and quiet charm. A first. Diana Teta Long island -- 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] Adult Male Eurasian Widgeon Sayville Country Club today
While conducting the annual waterfowl count, stopped and scanned pond and grass. The Eurasian Widgeon was there from 12:10 to 2:15 and still there when I left. The widgeon for no discernible reason to me would fly from pond to grassy knoll, feeding fast and furious, sometimes lying on their bellies, and then fly off to the pond. Sometimes they would land out of sight or mix in with the geese also feeding on the knoll. Overall maybe about 25 widgeon. The wind was bitter cold and sharp enough seeming to cut through my winter gear. How to the ducks tolerate such cold Diana Teta Long island. Ny P.S. Suffolk Police did ask me what was I doing there, and readily accept answer of counting du;cks. -- 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] Am. Pipits, King Eiders continue at Shinnecock
After birding Montauk Point where there was an amazing number of black scoters (15,000 to 20,000) and Camp Hero again where there was an amazing flight of Razorbills. Sorry to use amazing twice but it was ;>) Continued on to Shinnecock Inlet and the American Pipits were in the parking lot by the bridge as reported by the Scheibels yesterday and the King Eiders continue close to the jetty mixed in with scoters and common eiders. A big thank you for reporting the birds. Diana Teta Long island, 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] Out East Tundra Swans, West End N. Shrike
Two Tundra Swans continue at Hook Pond eventually snoozing in the light rain. Then a mad dash. At West End 2 around 12:30 saw the N. Shrike hovering (kiting?) over the trees north end of parking lot to then perch conspicuously on a tree top.a bold and handsome bird but undoubtedly the terror of small birds and rodents . The N. Shrike did sing a series of repeated short phrases almost sounding thrasher like. (Steve W., Tony T. Pat L. Shai M. also there) diana teta long island,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] breakfast at Mac Feeder
A sharp shinned hawk perusing the take out bar.chickadee, titmouse, house sparrows, hysterical blue jays, a totally oblivious wild turkey (yep) like a scene from a film noir as the hawk dives pass flying off. Diana teta Long island -- 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] Screech Owl calling
Woken at 2am something by the screech owl sounding so near the open window, then followed soon afterwards by the train whistle Ahhh night time sounds Diana teta -- 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] Shorebirding the ponds at West End 2
This morning with Eric Miller , in addition to the cast of usual suspects of shorebirds( including white-rumped, stilt, pectoral), Eric spotted a black tern, great looks, A wilson's phalarope that did that spinning thing in the water, the Baird's sandpiper that stayed on the grass like a grasspiper. All these were seen by one of the farthest ponds. Thanks to Eric;) Diana Teta Long island -- 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] 1 Cattle Egret and 10 Brown Swiss cows (ID?)
Same location at 2pm Amazing, in 50 years the cattle egret successfully colonized North and South America and the Brown Swiss is one of the oldest breeds in existence. The bird and cow are a great pairing linked by parasitic blood sucking flies and other invertebrates. The cows didn't have to flush prey as this cattle egret feasted off flies on the cow's face. Oh yea, my reward..homemade strawberry rhubarb pie, yum Diana teta Long Island,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] Wood Ducks alias Acorn Duck, Tree Duck, Wood Wigeon, Summer Duck
One of the loveliest of the waterfowl. A pair on a pond by The Gateway Theater in Bellport, NY The male floating proudly as his plumes seem to flash with metallic luster when the sun's rays intercept his course while she is clothed in modest hues as she glides alongside. (Natural History of the Birds of Eastern and Central North America by Forbush and May 1939 for other names of the Wood Duck and parts of the narrative) Diana Teta p.s. Unfortunately unable to relocate Blue -winged Teal -- 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 Blackbird, Sayville
A stunning Rusty Blackbird glistening on its sunlit perch along Greene Creek, West lane. Saturday 10am No others around. Diana Teta Long Island, 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] female Black- and- white Warbler OMG
Sunday, went to feed the birds and there in the cedar on a barren branch perched was the Black-and-white Warbler. I gasped. She flew off deeper into the woods. Ran for the camera, waited and searched for at least an hour. No luck. Still looking as of today. It's like Ripley's believe it or not. Diana Teta Long Island,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] Red Crossbills amd White- winged Crossbills at Heckscher St. Pk.
Just missed the Crossbills at field 7 when I first arrived around 8:30 am according to the photographers that were there. Then around 9am 8 Red Crossbills returned predominately males. Drove towards model airplane field only to see on the pines before that field on the tallest pine spire a White- winged Crossbill almost like a Star on a Xmas tree. Got out of the car for a better look only to discover a female White-winged Crossbill below him. A good morning. Diana Teta Long Island, 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] curlew sandpiper yes
The curlew sandpiper was on the vanishing sand spit off the Westhampton Dunes access. The bird was there from about 7:15am to 7:29am and abruptly flew off with the other shore birds towards Pikes Beach and only the oyster catchers and willets remained. Thanks to Derek for his timely post. Diana teta, L.I., 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] Big Day Loop, Doodletown. Bashakill,Linear Park, Blue Chip, Shawagunk
Diana Teta and I enjoyed a long day of birding yesterday-May 11,2012 -Since many are doing "big days", I thought a few highlights might be helpful: Doodletown-6:00-8:00 am-Piliated Woodpecker pair seen at beginning of the trail Black-billed cuckoo heard Tennessee Warbler heard and seen as we were climbing up trail Cerulean Warbler nesting (male and female) by schoolhouse-visable -others singing Hooded Warbler Olive Sided Flycatcher IONA- Bald Eagle Mine Road NO CLIFF SWALLOWS Bash a kill 10:30-12 pm Windy and cold-Wilsons, Canada, and Yellow Warbler Linnear Park 1:30 pm PROTHONOTARY WARBLER (trail past houses) Solitary Sandpiper (Beware-3 -4 barking Pit Bulls on chains) Blue Chip Farm- 3:00UPLAND SANDPIPER-in same location as Reported by Ken and Sue- Shawangunk 4:00 Northern Harrier, Eastern Meadowlark (Scanning essential) Good Luck if you go! Dale Dancis and Diana Teta -- 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] a reality check
In any profession, sport, hobby, occupation business, or whatever, there are people who do "bad" things at the expense of others. Some are good people who should know better and some are just bad people. The assumption that may be in error is people learn from their mistakes or from feedback on their behavior. How long has this debate/conflict about bad behavior on birders or photographers part been occurring? Literally years and years. The learning curve appears to be flat. Many cry foul when rules, conditions, limits are established yet will not take accountability for the lack of change in an issue. Diana Teta \Long Island, 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] Lewis woodpecker an apology
Sorry I wrote in the wrong woodpecker, but the sentiments remain the same. Thanks for the correction sent to me. Diana Teta\ Long Island, 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] a moral compass isn't in the purchase price
The buying of photographic equipment for picture taking or the buying of optics for birding does not include a code of ethics or an insertable moral compass for the buyer. Equipment does not make a great photographer or binoculars make an excellent birder. I have seen motivation lead to inexcusable behavior in both.a birder who climbed a tree next to a boreal owl in order to get "a better look" and a photographer who entered private property to a "better picture" of the Great Grey Owl. In each instance there were birders and photographers that stayed on the road or a reasonable distance. In my opinion there is an increase in rudeness and irresponsibility in many people of all ages. If you take the opportunity to point out their negative behavior or attitude, many get incensed and attack back as if you are the wrong doer. I do not believe certain birds like owls should be posted or certain rarities unless they are in a much protected place like the Williamson's Sapsucker upstate. The presence of Owls seem to bring out the worst in some people. Yes, it restricts the list serve and the possibility for some to see certain birds, but isn't it our moral responsibility to protect the welfare of the birds as there are many indications of a decline in total numbers as well as potential extinction of some in certain areas of the world such as the red knot. We can not control others, but we can control what we do on behalf of the birds. Diana Teta Long Island, 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] FW:pictures of a raven snow sledding
A While back someone posted a youtube video of a crow snow sledding. I mailed it to a friend in England and he responded with Ravens sliding in t he snow pictures Diana teta Long Island, NY -Original Message- From: David Fisher [mailto:d.j.fis...@ntlworld.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:19 AM To: Diana Teta Subject: FW: Video of a crow snow sledding Dear Diana, I forwarded the clip of the Hooded Crow to a few people and one of them had dug out the note on the snow-sliding Ravens. See attached note from BB re Ravens sliding in snow, with photos - it's the last note. Best wishes, David David Fisher 56 Western Way, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1DU, United Kingdom. Tel: 01767-220468 Fax: 01767-262916 -- 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/ -- V77_N07_P315-322_N086.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document
[nysbirds-l] Hooded crow-yes
Today we saw the hooded crow around 9am. There were at least a half dozen birders already there when we arrived who had been observing the hooded crow. We watched it land near the bathroom, and then take off to the woods. It had not returned by the time we left at 10am though a diligent search was made of the beaches. A theory proposed was: since the garbage had been collected from the cans and the beaches cleaned, there was little food freely available for the hooded crow to scavenge and hang around. He had been seen perched on the rim of one of cans and peering into it. Did the crow follow some line of reasoning? Diana Teta Long Island, 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/ --
FW: [nysbirds-l] Shawangunk Sandhill Crane
He states it was from the Hoagerburgh road entrance Diana teta. _ From: bounce-35405925-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-35405925-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of LARRY FEDERMAN Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2011 10:17 PM To: Andrew Block; li_bir...@yahoo.com Cc: NYS Birds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Shawangunk Sandhill Crane One can view the Refuge from the Town of Shawangunk Park on Long Lane. The main areas of the Refuge (usually accessed from the Hoagerburgh Road entrance) are indeed closed for restoration. Larry Federman Education Coordinator Audubon New York Rheinstrom Hill, Buttercup Farm, RamsHorn-Livingston Audubon Centers and Sanctuaries - Original Message - From: Andrew Block <mailto:ablock22...@yahoo.com> To: li_bir...@yahoo.com Cc: NYS Birds <mailto:NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu> Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2011 10:04 PM Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Sandhill Crane They are closed until further notice so I hope it was seen from the road. Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036 _ From: "li_bir...@yahoo.com" To: Peter Schoenberger Cc: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Sent: Sun, June 5, 2011 3:39:13 PM Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Sandhill Crane I thought The Grasslands was closed for restoration? Have they re-opened? Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless -Original message- From: Peter Schoenberger To: Peter Schoenberger Cc: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Sent: Sun, Jun 5, 2011 18:47:17 GMT+00:00 Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Sandhill Crane Pics at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterschoenberger/ On Jun 5, 2011, at 1:19 PM, Peter Schoenberger wrote: > This morning, at 9:45 am, I found a Sandhill Crane at the Shawangunk > Grasslands (Hoagerburgh entrance), Ulster County. The bird was > feeding. It flew after a few minutes. It headed north. I could see > it 1/2 mile away, flying over Ralph Tabor at the town park, still > vocalizing. I'll post photos later today. > Peter Schoenberger, Woodstock > > -- > > 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 List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> Please submit your observations to <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> Mail Archive <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> Please submit your observations to <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> Mail Archive <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.ne
[nysbirds-l] rained Robins today..harbingers of spring not far?
Seems as if the flock of Robins (75-100 plus?) just dropped from the sky into the trees, cedars, exposed grass and leaves, dirt driveway (and for a few a dip in the bird baths and puddles) on my property to glean whatever meal there was. I think the Common Crackles, Red-winged Blackbirds already here by a couple of weeks and the atrocious Starlings who remind me of piranhas in their ferocious eating have already stripped the place of forgeable food. But Robins are so resourceful. I' ve seen large flocks of Robins in past years in February on the edges of the Southern Parkway when snow was still present. Haven't they figured it out yet as I don't think all such large numbered flocks over-wintered. p.s. the Cardinals have started to sing. I freely admit that the best of my fun I owe it to birds. Diana Teta Long Island -- 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] Fox Sparrow ..handsomest of the American sparrows
There the "Foxy" sparrow perched on the pine branch ready to drop into the melee at the base of the feeder.White-throated sparrows, Song Sparrows, Titmice, Chickadees, a male Cardinal ( don't they impress as a "scared cat" ready to flee at the slightest) an Eastern Towhee (yipes still surviving). ' While modestly garbed, the rich tawny coloring (like that of a fox in his summer pelage)' and the large size make identification some what easy; though this is a highly variable sparrow with 18 races recognized. One can see the impression that the streaking would lend this bird to a name: "Ferruginous Finch" (Birds of America,. T. Gilbert Pearson, Ed., pp 55, Part II, 1917. The Louis Agassiz Fuertes color plates are spectacular.) With a sly smile I must admit I was somewhat envious of those who nonchalantly mentioned having Fox sparrow(s) at their feeder or in their yard. Well this is my very first Fox Sparrow for the yard list. It warms the cockles of my heart...a bit excessive ..no ? Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- 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] winter wonderland-prey tell
Wow, first on my property a Great Horned Owl calling the other night early around 8:30pm with his deep hoots and caught briefly in my flashlight as he fly across the yard to another wooded section. Then two days ago a Sharp-shinned Hawk doing a fantastic swoop past the feeder.more successful in driving off the starlings than my banging had been earlier in the morning but unsuccessful in nailing down a late breakfast and now today a juvenile Red-tailed hawk flew across my driveway from a perch (?) to the woods seeming to appear just over my head. Did I hear wing beats to look up? What can be better than this ? Beats out snow angels, sledding and shoveling. Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- 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] Eureka redheads Citation
Weller, M. W. (1964b). "Distribution and migration of the redhead." Journal of Wildlife Management, 28:64-103. diana teta Long island, ny -- 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] eureka..Redhead..Aythya americana
After searching daily and sometimes twice a day during the annual waterfowl count, there on Swan Lake in Patchogue were finally 2 redheads. This species of duck have been on this lake during the last twenty years of the count in my section, but with dropping numbers.a miss will happen soon I fear. Interesting is the description that in terms of long-distance movements as analyzed by Weller (1964), as compared to the canvasback that predominantly moves to the Atlantic coast or the pacific coast for wintering, the vast majority of redheads undertake the relatively long flight over dry country to the Gulf coast. Seems one 5% of the population approximately occurs in other minor wintering areas. Soo, how do these redheads over generations arrive consistently in Patchogue,NY. Do they "know" there's no heavy wave action? That the lake is shallow? That they "prospect" from year to year and "remember" this area? Or that I have to be able to count them yearly? Grappling with understanding can be formidable. Diana teta Long Island, NY -- 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] NYS DEC Policy on windfarms
The proposed draft was sorely inadequate and many groups and individuals submitted comments . I included in my appendix a copy of the policy and procedures for wind farms from California b/c the requirements for bird surveys was thorough. NYS DEC is understaffed and funded in adequately. I believe as in the oil industry there are problems with design, maintenance, research, and oversight by appropriate government agencies. I try and not forget that many of these companies are driven by profit and not environmental concerns. Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- 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] Cerulean singing Hooded song in doddletown
Yesterday we were captivated by a Cerulean Warbler singing what closely resembled a Hooded Warbler's song. Rob J. recorded this warbler's usual song. Wonder what plausible theory explains this phenomenon. Other observations of note in a long day of birding Doddletown are: A Ruby-throated Hummingbird on the top most spire of a dead tree flashing its brilliant red gorget.a show stopper A female Redstart sitting on the nest, Rob J. spotting a Warbling Vireo on a nest (What eyes) and a Baltimore Oriole on a nest (oh so traditional) A drumming Pileated Woodpecker .ohh to have seen it. No Tennessee warbler for me seen or heard. Is their status changing here as a nesting bird or is it just serendipitous timing on my part? Past memory of a Kentucky Warbler when we walked the path where one was seen a year ago or was it two years ago (How time flies) A Scarlet Tanager out in the open with the sunlight creating the appearance of iridescent illumination of the bright red. (Hollywood glamour of its own) Good Birding to all Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- 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] Saturday Doddletown and Mine Road
Caeruleun, Latin for sky or heavens. Well as we were slowly coming down the road, back to our cars, we caught sight of a female and a male Cerulean warblers in a bush near the edge (a nesting site?) and with view looking down on these two birds the colors were crisp and a visual spectacle. That blue is surely the best shade of blue ever. Side shows were a Black Rat Snake, butterflies and dusky wings, a pink Lady Slipper and a Fowler toad that Hog Nose Snakes likes to eat. as it seems Nature certainly likes to entertain us. The deafening silence on Mine Road for Golden-winged Warblers tells the story there. Wait, There seems to be a pattern emerging: Birds seen but not singing, Birds heard singing, but not seen, Singing Birds seen, and finally no Birds Heard or Seen. I just love this process called birding. Diana Teta Long Island,NY -- 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] Friday in Central Park with Starr
Eastern Wood Pewee singing and seen, Indigo Buntings, female warblers strutting their stuff, a termite hatch with a Robin vying for the Guinness Book of World Records for the most termites consumed in 30' (amazing.) and crippling views of a Bay- breasted warbler. What could be better than this ? Ahh yes, a whiter than white sun bather in a blue thong in the maintenance meadow. Yipes. Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- 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] Warblers in my yard today
My property is surrounded by a Suffolk County preserve of about 30 plus acres. I heard Blue winged warbler briefly, a former breeder in these woods; a persistent Yellow Warbler who has not tired all these last four days of singing; an American Redstart, a usual visitor during migration as well a Black and White; and finally the " piece d' resistance" a Bay-Breasted Warbler.a first for my yard. And the returning Catbird continues to serenade from my Mock Orange bush daily, especially late in the afternoon. He will not be outdone. Oh yes, the Spring Peepers were doing their thing last night. Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- 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] Sunday morning in Central Park
While the atmosphere was not the "break out " day of Saturday, there was enough to see and entertain oneself.Rose-breasted Grosbeak sitting pretty as a picture out in the open, Wilson's warbler and Canada warbler on the point and a very busy tulip tree that was a food feast for such warblers as Cape May (both male and female). As I was leaving, word was that a Morning warbler had just been found. Diana Teta, Long Island, NY -- 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] bashakill and linear park
Not to sure who first found the morning warbler but the warbler stayed around that area and occasionally flew back and forth across the road. ( It was found in the left hand corner as you turn down the road that leads to the parking lot). A sulky bird that occasionally sings and was present from about 7:30 am to about 1:00 pm Thanks for the great find. Other delightful warblers were Wilson's, Hooded and Cerulean as well as the usual suspects. All in all a good day. Also Linear Park held a Willow, an Olive-sided and an Alder flycatcher all in the same area past the houses. They were singing. Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- 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] blue grosbeak continues RMSP
Thanks to the good work and spotting of another birder (so sorry name eludes me) was able to see blue grosbeak. Around 7:30 am Hung out and bird appeared again. Seems to move between bushes west of toll booth to the center meridian inside. Diana teta Long Island,ny -- 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] Red-shouldered Hawk , Patchogue,LI
A Red-shouldered Hawk was just seen perched in a tree in my backyard. I looked out the bay window while the computer was starting up and there the hawk was, ever so beautiful and elegant if I must say so. After a few minutes in flew off towards the open field. Diana Teta Long Island, NY -- 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/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Timber Point Dovekie - NO - Sunday, 31 January
The bird was not taken by this wildlife biologist . she was there today around 3pm looking for the bird and we spoke to her. She said people wanted to take pictures of the bird and insisted the bird was doing ok. She made references to its compulsive preening and swimming in circles and what food she did surface with was not much. I forgot what she called the possible marine life the dovekie might have been eating. There were signs to her that it was a distressed. bird. Today she regretted not rescuing the bird and feared it had died somewhere in the cold night. Others had hope that on a northwest wind it had decided to head for the ocean but someone mentioned that the dovekie migrates to warmer waters temperatures in the 45 degree range and that the water was just too cold for it to survive. diana teta Long island,ny I would like to think that nature took it's course and that we didn't meddle. Ken Thompson Sayville NY _ Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Timber Point Doveke - NO - Sunday, 31 January From: fpimen...@verizon.net Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:25:23 -0500 CC: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu To: davehawk...@msn.com Yesterday (early afternoon) there was a woman claiming that the bird was in distress and needed help. We told her that the Dovekie was pretty active the entire morning (swimming and diving constantly) and that it was just taking a break. She insisted that the bird was not OK, mentioned a net in her car and that she was going to "rescue" it (whatever than means). Some birders tried to discourage her and I left about 2PM (Saturday) after being there for 2 hours (more or less). Apparently, this morning the bird was not there and someone said that the water at the marine was partially frozen. Maybe the bird left or it was taken bey this "rescuer." I would love know if the bird was "removed" from the marine by someone who may have good intentions or it just left the place because it was time to continue its journey. FP On Jan 31, 2010, at 3:59 PM, David Klauber wrote: Following up on Andy's post, I was told that yesterday afternoon around 12-1 there was a woman present who said she was a wildlife biologist or rehabilitator, and she had a crab net to try and catch the bird. Since I saw reports of sightings late in the afternoon I assumed she was unsuccessful. Maybe she returned later and did catch it. What I don't understand is why she was there in the first place, more so given scarce resources and budget cuts. The recent newspaper article by a rehabilitation facility said most Dovekies don't do well in rehab and 80% die. So why bother trying to catch a seemingly actively feeding bird, admittedly in an unusual location, when doing so would increase its probability of death? Isn't that time spent more productively rescuing beached animals or clearly injured inviduals? The Dovekie only had to swim out a hundred yards or so to the bay, which in turn connects to the ocean. What's going on here? _ Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:39:30 -0500 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Timber Point Doveke - NO - Sunday, 31 January From: guthr...@gmail.com To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Just got off the phone with my Dad (Rich Guthrie) who was at Timber Point in hopes of seeing the long-staying Dovekie. He did not see it, and according to others on the scene the Dovekie has not been seen all day. There were also second-hand rumors that the Dovekie was taken in, perhaps to a rehabilitator. Anyone have more details on this? Assuming it's true, it would have been useful for word to get out to the listserve to save people the trip over. Cheers, Andy Guthrie Hamlin, NY _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft's powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft's powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. <http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/> -- 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/ --
FW: [nysbirds-l] about SGNWR regs/he was a volunteer
_ From: Diana Teta [mailto:dt...@suffolk.lib.ny.us] Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 3:13 PM To: 'Andrew Block' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] about SGNWR regs/he was a volunteer The person was a volunteer at the grasslands as I spoke to him as he was leaving the grasslands. He showed me his identification and id numbers that indicated he was a volunteer. He stated he used his own vehicle b/c his truck was large enough for all his photography equipment. I said the vehicle should have an identifiying seal even if was a magnetic one. However he had the id on him plus a USFW hat. I said he could cause ill will among birders by him just driving around without identifying himself or other volunteers. He said his role was to monitor the grasslands and the wildlife as well as the people on the grasslands. If I recall the conversation he said birders and others gave him a hard time when he suggested not flushing the owls or approaching too closely. He did say "something or someone did flush the owls early on Saturday. Diana teta Long island, ny _ From: bounce-5007418-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-5007418-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Andrew Block Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 10:56 AM To: NY Birds List Subject: [nysbirds-l] about SGNWR regs I worked for two summers for Wallkill River NWR which oversees the Shawangunk Grasslands NWR and several times I saw illegal activity happening while doing work up at SG. Unless rules have changed there are no vehicles allowed in the refuge except for refuge vehicles. They do not give keys to the public unless they are volunteers, which i highly doubt this person was. Unfortunately they are not able to patrol the refuge as much as they'd like because of the distance between the two. What i would recommend doing is for birders to take down license plate numbers and to contact the refuge manager with the plate number and hopefully they can do something about it. This is what I do anytime I see something illegal. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Field Biologist & Eco-tour Leader 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: (914) 337-1229; Cell: (914) 886-5124; Fax: (914) 771-8036 "When the last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be again..." - William Beebe, first Curator of Birds, Bronx Zoo "Crikey! Have a look at that!" - Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter "Just like the white winged dove sings a song, sounds like she's singing whoo, baby...whoo...said whoo" - Stephanie L. Nicks, Edge of 17, Bella Donna -- 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/ --
