Re: [nysbirds-l] Status of Pileated Woodpecker on Long Island.
I could try to explain, but a Google image search of "Pileated woodpecker damage" will show you many photos of characteristic Pileated feeding holes. Hugh On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 11:28 AM Francisco Rodríguez < franciscojrodrig...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > How can we differentiate the tree damage created by a Pileated from any > other Woodpecker? What are the special characteristics? > > Thanks, > Regards, > Fran > > On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 11:14 AM John Turner wrote: > >> Hi All: The Seatuck Environmental Association is trying to gain a better >> understanding of the presence and distribution of the Pileated Woodpecker >> on LI. We have seen tree damage evidence strongly suggesting this enigmatic >> species in a north shore estate where we're doing some ecological work. >> >> If you have any information regarding bird sightings or other evidence >> (e.g. damaged trees) of this species on LI would you be so kind to let me >> know at jtur...@seatuck.org? >> >> Thank you! >> >> John Turner >> >> >> -- >> *NYSbirds-L List Info:* >> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> >> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> >> 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> >> ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> >> *Please submit your observations to **eBird* >> <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* >> -- >> > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> > 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> > ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Upland Sandpiper on the move
An Upland sandpaper just flew over my house in Sag Harbor (Suffolk county) heading west giving the diagnostic flight call. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] BBSA at sagaponack inlet flat now
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[nysbirds-l] Marbled Godwit at Mecox inlet
Also Red Knot and Whimbrel Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] membership?
It would be good if the list administrator could send out a message stating whether we need to email lyris with the unhold command. On Tue, Dec 15, 2020 at 9:48 AM Carlotta Shearson < li...@shearsoneditorial.com> wrote: > There was a Gmail outage for an hour or two yesterday morning, so probably > lots of people with Gmail addresses had this same issue. > > Carlotta Shearson > > Shearson Editorial Services > Website: http://www.shearsoneditorial.com > Alternative email address: cshear...@gmail.com > > > > > On 12/15/2020 8:41 AM, vicki seabrook wrote: > > To whom it may concern, > > I received an email from ly...@list.cornell.edu stating that my > membership is on hold because of bouncing emails. I did not respond to that > email because I am receiving the bird lists. I have not had a problem on my > end, so I am not sure if the email was legitimate. Please let me know if it > is ok to respond to the email. Thank you. > > > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> > 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> > ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Re: [nysbirds-l] Re: [nysbirds-l] Wilson’s Plover at Sagg Pond
You have to have a town of Southampton beach permit Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 30, 2020, at 9:47 AM, Nancy Shamban wrote: > > Does anyone know if you have to be a Suffolk resident to park there? > >> On Sun, Aug 30, 2020 at 8:33 AM Anthony Collerton >> wrote: >> Found by Joel Milton earlier, just redound. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> -- >> >> NYSbirds-L List Info: >> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm >> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm >> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm >> >> ARCHIVES: >> 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html >> 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L >> 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 >> >> Please submit your observations to eBird: >> http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ >> >> -- > > -- > NYSbirds-L 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/ --
[nysbirds-l] A blast from the past
In case you missed this Ned Brinkley blog post, which is about the joy of migration, it features NY birders, especially one in particular whom many of you may have lost track of. https://birdcast.info/scientific-discussion/migration-story-23-may-2020-magic-on-the-eastern-shore-of-virginia/ Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Montauk CBC
I don't get to NY very often these days but I was back for the Montauk CBC (90th). As usual I worked Accabonac, so I thought I'd report my highlights. Owls: the still of predawn meant that we heard Screech Owl at every location. I think our team had 20 Screech, 4 Great Horneds and a Saw Whet. Landing Lane in Accabonac was productive as usual with 4 Virginia Rails, 1 Clapper Rail, and 4 Marsh Wrens. A drake Harlequinn Duck was found east of the Hog Creek Inlet, as were Purple Sandpipers. Quail Hill Farm produced a Palm Warbler, an American Tree Sparrow, a flock of 44 Chipping Sparrows and a Yellow-breasted Chat (on the western end of the western field) Stony Hill had 4 Pine Warblers and a Palm Warbler We found different first year Iceland Gulls at Atlantic Avenue in Amagansett and the north end of Accabonac Harbor. Snow Buntings were also at Atlantic Ave. A Bald Eagle was frequenting Accabonac harbor, and one was seen both Friday & Saturday on the south end of Cartwright Shoal and flying out over the water.. The count totals were pretty impressive, but we'll have to wait for Brent or Angus fill us in on the details. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Sanderlings and their ID contenders
I, too, was curious as to what the bird in question looked like, so I went
through e-bird to find the photos. I have pasted links to three checklists
that show photos below.
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S57966695
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S57973583
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S57984581
Judging by the fact that most (all?) of the checklists still list the bird
in question as a "Baird's Sandpiper," I gather many people are reluctant to
accept that the bird in question is indeed a Sanderling.
Hugh
On Tue, Jul 9, 2019 at 3:25 AM Andrew Baksh wrote:
> Inspired and intrigued by Angus’ comments earlier in the week and Shai’s
> well crafted e-mail, I went in search for any checklists with images and or
> descriptions of the bird that caused some confusion as to its
> identification.
>
> One checklist in particular had decent enough images that no doubt to me
> showed a Sanderling. Shorebirds can be tricky there is always going to be
> that one bird that might be quite difficult to identify.
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the
> ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own
> abhorrence." ~ Frederick Douglass
>
> 風 Swift as the wind
> 林 Quiet as the forest
> 火 Conquer like the fire
> 山 Steady as the mountain
> Sun Tzu <http://refspace.com/quotes/Sun_Tzu> *The Art of War*
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>
> (\__/)
> (= '.'=)
>
> (") _ (")
>
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
>
>
> Andrew Baksh
> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
>
> On Jul 8, 2019, at 10:03 PM, Shaibal Mitra
> wrote:
>
> It seems that in this age of hyper-connectivity, false information travels
> more easily than true. Whereas the good-news story of a Baird's Sandpiper
> at Nickerson Beach, Nassau County, Long Island, propagated quickly and
> decisively, the uncomfortable awareness that the bird in question was
> actually a Sanderling is spreading too slowly.
>
> Conflicting descriptions aside, photos in the various checklists show an
> adult Calidris sandpiper with a robust bill, boldly patterned back feathers
> with extensive rufous color in the interior of each feather, warm color on
> the face and bib, and boldly pale-edged coverts and tertials. All of these
> are characteristic of Sanderlings, which furthermore also have long wings
> that extend beyond the tertials when folded.
>
> Note that this is early July and that juveniles of Arctic-breeding
> shorebirds will not reach us for several weeks. Thus, a Baird's Sandpiper
> at this date would be an adult (very rare), not a scaly-backed juvenile.
>
> Lone shorebirds are difficult to identify, and the grassy habitat chosen
> by this individual was admittedly atypical for a Sanderling, so an error is
> understandable. But it has been two days, so I would have thought that the
> gears of the social media mill would have mulled this grist by now.
>
> Distinguishing rare birds requires thorough familiarity with the common
> species. An identification article in the most recent Birding magazine
> emphasizes this point but unfortunately features a photo that confuses two
> of the most common species (yes, one is Sanderling)! I've pointed this out
> to about a dozen active birders, none of whom was aware of the gaffe. Is it
> only good news that goes viral nowadays?
>
> Shai Mitra
> Bay Shore
>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull, Conscience Bay, Old Field
It must be at least ten years ago that Doug Futuyma (I think), Peter Scully (I think) and I first found what must be the same individual on the Smithtown Christmas Bird Count. My earliest record in e-bird was from 27 Dec 2008, but I have only submitted but small fraction of my records to e-bird, so I am not sure that was the earliest date. When first found, the bird was already in adult plumage, so if my assumption is correct, this individual is at least 12 years old. Mt memory also says we first found it in nearby Flax Pond. Hugh On Mon, Nov 19, 2018 at 10:53 AM Michael Schrimpf < michael.schri...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, > > This morning I found a Black-headed Gull on Conscience Bay, in Old Field > (Setauket). It's a non-breeding adult, and was sticking close to the west > side of the bay, occasionally flying among the groups of ducks. I was > observing from my yard, and unfortunately there isn't anywhere for the > public to park along that part of Old Field Road, though you can park at > Kaltenborn Commons (here > <https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B057'04.5%22N+73%C2%B007'35.7%22W/@40.951244,-73.1271345,159m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.951243!4d-73.126586>) > and walk north along the road. The bay is visible at several points from > the road. Given that the bird seemed willing to move around, it might be > worth keeping an eye on Old Field Point and Frank Melville Park, if it > can't be found on the bay. I wonder if this might be one of the same birds > that was found along that stretch of the North Shore last winter as well...? > > Here is my eBird checklist, with fairly distant photo of the bird: > https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S50049343 > > The remnants of the Bobwhite flock that I had reported on eBird several > times earlier in the summer was there as well, pretending to be rocks :-) > > Michael Schrimpf > Suffolk County > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> > 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> > ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Possible Hammond's Flycatcher, Sunken Meadow SP
Are the photos posted anywhere? On Sat, Nov 17, 2018 at 7:15 PM Jose Ramirez-Garofalo < jose.ramirez.garof...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hmm. Quantitative analysis on those pictures? Who conducted it? > > Curious as to what NYSARC committee members think. Any comments? > > On Sat, Nov 17, 2018 at 6:22 PM Joshua Malbin > wrote: > >> Rounded, blunt primary tips as opposed to Hammond's generally pointed >> ones. Projection not long enough for Hammond's. Molt fits better with Least >> (which molts on winter grounds, whereas Hammond's molts on summer grounds). >> Quantitative analysis of the primary spacing using measurements with imageJ >> (whatever that is) fits Least better than Hammond's (or Dusky, for that >> matter). >> >> On Sat, Nov 17, 2018 at 6:01 PM Jose Ramirez-Garofalo < >> jose.ramirez.garof...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Out of curiosity, what made them so certain it was a Least Flycatcher? >>> >>> On Sat, Nov 17, 2018 at 5:20 PM Joshua Malbin >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I ran it by the boffins on the Facebook Advanced Bird ID forum and they >>>> came down firmly on the side of Least Flycatcher. >>>> >>>> On Fri, Nov 16, 2018 at 11:24 PM Peter Reisfeld >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Just wondering if there has been any expert opinions obtained on the >>>>> identity of the Sunken Meadow empid. Also curious how strongly the >>>>> notched >>>>> tail visible in some photos argues for Hammonds? >>>>> >>>>> Peter >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> 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 List Info:* >>>> Welcome and Basics >>>> <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> >>>> Rules and Information >>>> <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> >>>> 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> >>>> ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> >>>> *Please submit your observations to **eBird* >>>> <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* >>>> -- >>>> >>> -- >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >> -- > Sent from my iPhone > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm> > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm> > 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> > ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Red-necked Phalaropes North Fork LI
I haven't seen this posted on NYSBIRDS. From Rick Kedenburg: There have been at least 3 Red-necked Phalaropes, (Not Red) have been seen all this morning and currently just off the beach between Kenny’s Beach in Southold and as far west as Peconic Dunes Camp. You can access the beach from Kenny’s or from Soundview Dunes County Park just west of their location. Soundview Dunes , known as Bittner’s to us locals, is located along Soundview Ave about half way between Kenny’s and Goldsmith’s Inlet. These birds are not shy as you can get within ten feet of them as you walk along the shore. -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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
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 seems very unlikely. I > think they were starving, tried to keep moving, and wound up following a > path of least resistance that brought them to where we encountered them. > > Shai Mitra > Bay Shore > > From: bounce-121659418-3714...@list.cornell.edu [bounce-121659418-3714944@ > list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Richard Veit [rrvei...@gmail.com] > Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2017 3:31 PM > To: Ardith Bondi > Cc: NYSBIRDS; eBirdsnyc > Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: A Mystery of Seabirds, Blown Off Course and > Starving - The New York Times > > i don't see any evidence of birds being "blown off course". Starving, > yes, and this seems likely due to shortage or lack of food, perhaps related > to changing climate. But wrecks of great shearwaters of roughly similar > magnitude have been occurring episodically for years, perhaps moreso in > Massachusetts than on long island > > On Sat, Jul 15, 2017 at 12:12 PM, Ardith Bondi <mailto:ard...@earthlink.net>> wrote: > -- > > 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/ > > -- > > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Fwd: [NFBirds Report 2930] Townsend's Solitaire (North Fork, LI)
This report was posted this afternoon on North Fork Birds, but it hasn't been posted to NYSBIRDS yet. The sighting was confirmed by Steve Biasetti and John Sep. Good luck if you go! Hugh -- Forwarded message -- From: Aaron Virgin Date: Fri, Jan 6, 2017 at 2:35 PM Subject: [NFBirds Report 2930] Townsend's Solitaire (North Fork, LI) To: North Fork Birds , nysbirds-l@cornell.edu I had the great fortune to encounter a TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE while birding this afternoon (1/6/17). At approximately 2:00 the bird flew in front of my car and dove into a cedar tree along North Sea Road, Southold, NY. It was observed gleaning snow and cedar berries on both sides of the road, but mainly stuck around *1625 North Sea Road *(bright blue house). The Solitaire was very inconspicuous feeding atop the cedars and perching on nearby utility lines. A quick call to Steve Biasetti and he was also able to view the bird as well. Precise location: 41.075570, -72.451931 Good winter birding! Aaron Virgin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "North Fork Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to north-fork-birds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Glaucous gull at shinnecock
On bar north of inlet. Hugh Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Any news on the Pink-footed Goose
Has anybody looked for the Nassau Pink-footed Goose recently? Any recent word on its status? I'll be driving through Nassau tomorrow and would be interested in looking for it. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Manhattan Empidonax - Inwood Hill Park
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Re: [nysbirds-l] CP Reservoir Cackling Goose - Yes
Are there two different birds in Central Park? Peter Post posted pictures earlier today that show a Lesser Canada Goose from Central Park. Hugh On Sun, Feb 14, 2016 at 4:08 PM, Alan Drogin wrote: > Cackling Goose was in Central Park Reservoir this afternoon hanging out > with most of the waterfowl at the north end catching some rays. > > Happy Birding > Alan Drogin > -- > > 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/ > > -- > > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Franklin's Gulls
Just as an FYI, The appearance of FRANKLIN'S GULLS seems to be a widespread occurrence. We have already had two FRANKLIN'S GULLS in Washington DC this morning (the first in 5 or more years), and 4 at Ocean City, MD. Can Cave Swallows be far behind? Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Save the Date --December 19 --for the Montauk CBC
Hi Karen, Right now it is looking 50-50 on me coming to the count. I drive to Florida on Tuesday after the counts and am not sure I want to do 1000 miles of driving the weekend before. Hugh On Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 2:18 PM, Karen Rubinstein wrote: > With the leaves already turning it's not too early to start thinking about > Christmas Counts in December. > > The Montauk Count, one of the oldest and most productive counts in New > York State, will be taking place on Saturday, *December 19th*. In > addition to some exciting finds and high count numbers, counters can look > forward to a tasty and fun compilation dinner at the Ashawagh Hall in > Springs. > > If you are interested in participating or have questions, please mark your > calendar and let one of the compilers know. Also if the drive out or back > is a concern, we might be able to help with overnight accommodation. > > Karen Rubinstein karr...@gmail.com > Angus Wilson oceanwander...@gmail.com > > -- > *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/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Pelagic Trip Results?
Has anyone posted a trip list from the recent pelagic trip yet? Did I miss it? If not, could someone do so, please? Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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: [ebirdsnyc] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Nightjar in Bryant Park NYC
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Female Rose Breasted Grosbeak
To further support the over-wintering hypothesis, we would predict that if this were a migrant, there would currently be a spate of records along the Gulf Coast. Checking e-bird, there are exactly two March 2015 records for the species, with none in the Caribbean. Hugh On Sat, Mar 14, 2015 at 12:41 AM, Joe DiCostanzo wrote: > As Gabriel Willow and Tom Fiore have already pointed out, given the > proximity of the New York Botanical Garden to the Bronx Zoo where a female > Rose-breasted Grosbeak was reported on December 28 and February 17, this is > far more likely to be that same individual than an early arrival from the > species’ Neotropical wintering area. Though extremely rare in winter > locally, the species is not unprecedented at that season. I found an > immature male Rose-breasted in the southern part of the Botanical Garden, > across the road from the Bronx Zoo on the CBC 32 years ago on December 26, > 1982. In the species account in *Bull’s Birds of New York State* (1998), > Bob McKinney reports : “… there are many CBC reports and many other records > of individuals persisting for several weeks or longer with food available > at feeders.” In his earlier *Birds of New York State* (1974), John Bull > says the species has been recorded during the winter months, but that he > wondered about the possibility of confusion with Black-headed Grosbeak. > However, he does cite two mid-winter undoubted occurrences: 1) a bird at a > feeder in Dunkirk, December 1965 to late January 1966, seen by many, and 2) > a male filmed at a feeder in Poughkeepsie December 25, 1966 to January 12, > 1967. In some neighboring states, Dick Veit and Wayne Peterson in Birds of > Massachusetts (1993) record a handful of winter records and a few early > March records [also likely to be over-wintering birds]; and Joan Walsh, et > al. in *Birds of New Jersey* (1999) after reporting four CBC records > state: “There are also a few mid-winter reports, mainly of birds appearing > at feeders.” > > > > While the above records show that the species has overwintered in the > Northeast on rare occasions, it is truly remarkable that this individual > apparently managed the feat in the at times brutally cold and snowy winter > we have just gone through! > > > > Joe DiCostanzo > > www.greatgullisland.org > > www.inwoodbirder.blogspot.com > > > > *From:* bounce-118934956-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto: > bounce-118934956-3714...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Sharron Crocker > *Sent:* Friday, March 13, 2015 6:37 PM > *To:* Birds - nysbirds-l@cornell.edu > *Subject:* [nysbirds-l] Female Rose Breasted Grosbeak > > > > > I've been told that this is an early sighting. New York Botanical Garden, > Bronx, NY, Thursday 3/12/15 around 2:00 at the swamp (Mitsubishi Wetlands) > ... > > Sharron Crocker > > NYC > > -- > > Sharron Lee Crocker > > *Visit my website a*t: UntamedNewYork.com > > -- > > *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/>*!* > > -- > -- > *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/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Cassins/Couches survival chances?
My memory of Tyrannus biology is that all members of the genus become mostly or partly frugivorous during winter, and simply supplement their diet with insects when available. So, their survival in NYC may depend more on the availability of small fruits, for which they are competing with the many Robins and Starlings, than on the availability of insects. Hugh On Wed, Jan 7, 2015 at 10:40 PM, Orhan Birol wrote: > On Sunday I observed both. > The Cassins was flycatching nonstop for the 10 minutes I was there. > I think the row of low evergreens(boxwood?) on the west side of the > community gardens and plenty of shelter in the gardens, may protect it from > the cold. > The Couches also has enough shelter in enclosed gardens, structures etc. > The 10 minutes I was there, it called nonstop but never fed. > I have no idea if the insects both feed on will survive tonight. > Any thoughts? > Orhan Birol > Shelter Island > -- > *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/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Couch's Kingbird in AM Today
For the record, the COUCH'S KINGBIRD was not seen until it appeared at the corner of Jane St and Washington St at 9:52 this morning. It flew in from the southeast and then remained along Washington Street until 10:33. It left in the same direction from which it flew in. Before we located the bird, many of us who were there exchanged cell phone numbers, and then went out on patrols of the neighborhood. Most birders remained along the east side of Washington. The bird was found by me when I wandered away from the group. At that point, there were several parties scouting the neighborhood. I personally texted 6 people when the bird appeared, all of whom got to see it. I guess the point is that it worked well to have everybody networked while waiting for the bird, so don't be afraid to organize the group. There were at least 2 COMMON RAVENS flying about the neighborhood as well and they were seen at least three times between about 9 and 10:30 from about 4 blocks south of the Jane to perhaps 6 blocks north, each time flying towards the river. Aside from seeing the bird, it was great to see many NY birders I hadn't seen since I moved to Washington including Pete Dorosh, Rich Guthrie, Dave LaMagna and Mickey Cashman. I also met many young birders, all of whom have agreed to participate in the Montauk and Sagaponack Christmas Bird Counts next year.[?] Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] CAKI continues
The Cassin's Kingbird appeared suddenly from the north at 11:25 in the community gardens. It is currently in the picnic area. -- 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] Wilson's Warbler in Queens
I noticed on ebird that a Wilson's Warbler was reported from Queens this past weekend as the eastern race. I'm wondering how that determination was made, and suggest that if it was merely presumed to be the eastern race, then the observers or the editors might want to list it as a Wilson's Warbler unassigned to race. My hunch is that many, and perhaps all, of the late fall/early winter Wilson's Warblers in the east may be of western provenance. Nevertheless, it is a wonderful find. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Monk Parakeets in the Bronx
HI Michael & NY Birders, There have been a few reports from that area in 2014, but it would be great if you e-birded it, as there are only 11 e-bird reports for Monk Parakeet in the Bronx this year, and I don't think any are recent. Hugh On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 8:19 PM, Michael Britt wrote: > I apologize, if this is already well-known. I had a few stops in Yonkers > and the Bronx today...at 3:36PM, three Monk Parakeets zoomed over the Cross > Bronx Expressway, near Exit 4B (Rosedale Ave.). Makes sense with the NJ > stronghold directly across the Hudson... > > Mike Britt > Bayonne, NJ > -- > *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/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Prospect Park Empid
If the images are true to what the bird displayed bird in the field, then the thin, tiny, mostly dark bill, the slight crest and the long primary projection are all supportive of Hammond's and would seem to not support Least. Were other photos taken? Did the bird vocalize? I'm looking forward to hearing more about this bird, even if I myself will not get to see it. Hugh On Sun, Nov 2, 2014 at 8:26 PM, Sean Sime wrote: > I received a text mid afternoon from Rob Jett about an Empidonax > flycatcher on Lookout Hill in Prospect Park. As soon as the text came > through another came saying the bird was no longer in view. After 4pm the > bird was refound and I stopped by and was able to get some marginal > photographs in the 10-15 minutes or so before it was too dark to > photograph. > > The images can be seen at this link; > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/103866258@N08/sets/72157649094397622/ > > In the field the bird seemed kinglet like and small. The bill appeared > almost completely dark and very short and thin. The eyering was broader > behind the eye, but not incredibly so. > In certain light the head was quite gray and offset against a more > greenish back. In other light the bird seemed monotone. The breast seemed > "dirty" on the sides of the chest with yellow tones beneath. > > The discussion between Least and possible Hammond's came into play as well > as another western empid. The ID was left at empid sp. I will try to add > some images to the album, but unfortunately, they will all be at this > distance and of this (lack of) quality. > > Good birding, > > Sean Sime > Brooklyn, NY > > > -- > *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/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Other summering Little Gulls
Hooray. This is very exciting. Wish I were going to be there. Now If I can just get NPS to become similarly enlightened, I might be able to find Semi Plover in DC and bring my shorebird list to 7! ;) Hugh On Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 7:48 AM, Grover, Bob wrote: > Hi Hugh, > > Actually, there are plans to do just that this fall at Smith Point County > Park as part of the Fire Island to Moriches Inlet (FIMI) project. There > was a collaborative design effort between the Corps of Engineers, US Fish > and Wildlife, the DEC, and Suffolk County to design into the project > significant areas of shorebird habitat. I am pretty excited to see the > finished product.. > > Bob > > > > > > > > *From:* Hugh McGuinness [mailto:hdmcguinn...@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Tuesday, August 12, 2014 7:41 AM > *To:* Grover, Bob > *Cc:* syschiff; NYSBIRDS_L > *Subject:* Re: [nysbirds-l] Other summering Little Gulls > > > > Bob et al, > > Do you think this kind of habitat can be manufactured with heavy > equipment? I remember many years ago a prospective homeowner bulldozed the > back-dune along Dune Road in Quogue. That first summer that shallow scrape > filled with fresh water and it was the only time I have ever seen Baird's > Sandpiper at Shinnecock. THere were many other uncommon species as well. As > the scrape slowly filled in with Spartina, it became less used by > sandpipers over the years, but still good birds were to be found for > several years--a spring Stilt Sandpiper comes to mind. Ever since this > experience, I have often thought that a bird-minded, government-sponsored, > environmental conservation organization could create great bird habitat if > it chose to do so because, of say, people pressuring them to do so. > > Hugh > > > > On Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 7:26 AM, Grover, Bob wrote: > > Sy, et al., > > I don’t believe that is entirely accurate. First, there was no breach. > There was a large bypass shoal that had been forming offshore for many > months. As is often the case, it had a crescent shape. During a minor > coastal storm, the entire shoal migrated onshore as a swash bar and welded > itself to the beach, enclosing a large coastal pond. This is a common > event around tidal inlets and the process through which sediment is > bypassed, but the magnitude of this bar was unusual. As Sy noted, the > shorebirding was outstanding, and not just shorebirds, as it afforded me my > lifer Yellow Rail (the habitat and birds it attracted were all nicely > chronicled by Ken Feustel in *The Kingbird*). Anyway, overtime, the bar > continued naturally to migrate shoreward, slowly shrinking the pond, until > it disappeared altogether. There was no interference by park or other > personnel. Rather, it was a wonderful opportunity to study the ephemeral > nature of coastal sedimentary features. There is plenty of blame to go > around in the destruction of habitat, but this is not one of those cases. > > Bob Grover > > > > > > *From:* bounce-117712640-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto: > bounce-117712640-3714...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *syschiff > > > *Sent:* Monday, August 11, 2014 2:02 PM > *To:* NYSBIRDS_L > *Subject:* [nysbirds-l] Other summering Little Gulls > > > > Little Gulls in the summer on Long Island. > > > > In the early 90's storms had breached Cedar Beach leaving large pools > between the sand beach and the dunes. In late July 1990, 8 summering > Bonaparte's Gulls were joined for an extended period by a Little Gull in > plumage similar to the current bird. > > > > The easy access birding there produced Godwits, Whimbrel, Stints and loads > of the more common shorebirds. Until the park personnel closed the breach > because of water flowing through the widening gap and the rip currents that > were produced, this was the best shore birding location on Long Island. > > > > Sy Schiff > > > > -- > > *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/>*!* > > -- > > > -- > >
Re: [nysbirds-l] Other summering Little Gulls
Bob et al, Do you think this kind of habitat can be manufactured with heavy equipment? I remember many years ago a prospective homeowner bulldozed the back-dune along Dune Road in Quogue. That first summer that shallow scrape filled with fresh water and it was the only time I have ever seen Baird's Sandpiper at Shinnecock. THere were many other uncommon species as well. As the scrape slowly filled in with Spartina, it became less used by sandpipers over the years, but still good birds were to be found for several years--a spring Stilt Sandpiper comes to mind. Ever since this experience, I have often thought that a bird-minded, government-sponsored, environmental conservation organization could create great bird habitat if it chose to do so because, of say, people pressuring them to do so. Hugh On Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 7:26 AM, Grover, Bob wrote: > Sy, et al., > > I don’t believe that is entirely accurate. First, there was no breach. > There was a large bypass shoal that had been forming offshore for many > months. As is often the case, it had a crescent shape. During a minor > coastal storm, the entire shoal migrated onshore as a swash bar and welded > itself to the beach, enclosing a large coastal pond. This is a common > event around tidal inlets and the process through which sediment is > bypassed, but the magnitude of this bar was unusual. As Sy noted, the > shorebirding was outstanding, and not just shorebirds, as it afforded me my > lifer Yellow Rail (the habitat and birds it attracted were all nicely > chronicled by Ken Feustel in *The Kingbird*). Anyway, overtime, the bar > continued naturally to migrate shoreward, slowly shrinking the pond, until > it disappeared altogether. There was no interference by park or other > personnel. Rather, it was a wonderful opportunity to study the ephemeral > nature of coastal sedimentary features. There is plenty of blame to go > around in the destruction of habitat, but this is not one of those cases. > > Bob Grover > > > > > > *From:* bounce-117712640-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto: > bounce-117712640-3714...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *syschiff > > *Sent:* Monday, August 11, 2014 2:02 PM > *To:* NYSBIRDS_L > *Subject:* [nysbirds-l] Other summering Little Gulls > > > > Little Gulls in the summer on Long Island. > > > > In the early 90's storms had breached Cedar Beach leaving large pools > between the sand beach and the dunes. In late July 1990, 8 summering > Bonaparte's Gulls were joined for an extended period by a Little Gull in > plumage similar to the current bird. > > > > The easy access birding there produced Godwits, Whimbrel, Stints and loads > of the more common shorebirds. Until the park personnel closed the breach > because of water flowing through the widening gap and the rip currents that > were produced, this was the best shore birding location on Long Island. > > > > Sy Schiff > > > > -- > > *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/>*!* > > -- > > -- > This communication and any attachments are intended only for the use of > the individual or entity named as the addressee. It may contain information > which is privileged and/or confidential under applicable law. If you are > not the intended recipient or such recipient's employee or agent, you are > hereby notified that any dissemination, copy or disclosure of this > communication is strictly prohibited and to notify the sender immediately. > -- > *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
Re: [nysbirds-l] Shorebird hot spots
Argh! Say it ain't so. I didn't know about this sad story, I had just assumed nobody went in there anymore. That place was fantastic. Hugh On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 10:09 AM, wrote: > One superb shorebird spot that disappeared in one day was Oak Beach > Marsh. This was technically-speaking a "seche," a very shallow pan of > rainwater of maybe an acre in extent that gradually dried and was > replenished only when it rained again (or perhaps in a very high > tide). The bottom was a thin film of mud that was evidently full of > good things to eat, and is was insulated from all but the very highest > storm tides. At high tide in the right season it was covered with > shorebirds. I had over 30 species of shorebirds there over several > years In the 1970s, including Ruff, Curlew Sandpiper, Marbled Godwit > etc. > This shallow pool was located on the salt marsh on the bay side > of the Ocean Parkway opposite what is now called Overlook Beach (on > the Jones Beach-to-Captree strip on Long Island). > It all came to an end one afternoon in the 1980s when the > mosquito control people, in their wisdom, ditched it and opened it to > the tides. Now it is just an ordinary stretch of salt march with a > Least Sandpiper and a Pectoral or two. > Bob Paxton > > > -- > > 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/ > > -- > > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Mecox Inlet (Suffolk County), August 3rd
The Red-necked Grebe was still present on Aug 1. Hugh On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 11:14 PM, Donna Schulman wrote: > I spent 2.5 hours birding Mecox Inlet (Suffolk County) this gray, drizzly > morning, and, as Hugh said earlier this week, shorebird numbers have > increased. I also saw more terns, both in species and numbers than I have > all summer: Common, Forster's, Least, and one BLACK TERN. > > The 11 shorebird species viewed included about 150 Sanderlings, 20 Black > Skimmers, including one with a silver band (numbers not legible in > photographs unfortunately), and at least 8 immature Piping Plovers (pretty > good considering I only saw 2 pairs of adults earlier in the summer; I was > told by the shorebird monitors that there was an additional breeding pair > further down the beach). > > I did not see the Red-Necked Grebe, which does not mean it was not there. > One good thing about gray, drizzly mornings--less people taking their boats > across the bay and parking on the flats. One not so good thing--more people > walking their dogs off leash, despite the 'no dogs after 9am' sign. > > Donna > *---* > > > > > *Donna L. SchulmanForest Hills, NY queensgir...@gmail.com > * > > > * <http://www.flickr.com/photos/queensgirl>* > > > On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 12:44 PM, Hugh McGuinness > wrote: > >> The cut at Mecox Bay (Suffolk Co.) was opened recently, and even though >> it has closed again, there is an extensive flat. Shorebird and tern numbers >> are building. On Monday I saw a WHIMBREL. Today there were two BLACK TERNS. >> The best find of the day today was a RED-NECKED GREBE sleeping in the >> middle of the bay a little east of north from the mud flat. >> >> For those wishing to visit, hassles will be minimized by leaving before >> 8:30 am and arriving after 6 pm. >> >> BTW, dolphins have been close to shore at this spot all week. >> >> Hugh >> >> >> -- >> Hugh McGuinness >> Washington, D.C. >> -- >> *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/>*!* >> -- >> > > -- > *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/>*!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Great July Bird--Mecox
The cut at Mecox Bay (Suffolk Co.) was opened recently, and even though it has closed again, there is an extensive flat. Shorebird and tern numbers are building. On Monday I saw a WHIMBREL. Today there were two BLACK TERNS. The best find of the day today was a RED-NECKED GREBE sleeping in the middle of the bay a little east of north from the mud flat. For those wishing to visit, hassles will be minimized by leaving before 8:30 am and arriving after 6 pm. BTW, dolphins have been close to shore at this spot all week. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] SATE gone
The Sandwich Tern left -- 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] Sandwich Tern
@ Mecox inlet flats now. Adult. -- 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] interesting woodpecker
The phenomenon is called xanthochromism. Not much seems to be known about it, except that it is fairly commonly observed. There are some hypotheses that suggest that the cause is often environmental and perhaps dietary in birds. Hugh On Tue, May 6, 2014 at 11:48 AM, Bruce Horwith wrote: > David Sagman sent me a photo of an interesting yellow-tinted hairy > woodpecker. If anyone knows about this phenomenon, info would be much > appreciated. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/39025168@N07/13936633598/ > -- > *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/> > *!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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: [EXTERNAL] RE: [nysbirds-l] Press release (UNCLASSIFIED)
bany, NY > > > > > > > > > > Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 07:11:02 -0700 > > From: stella.mille...@yahoo.com > > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Press release > > To: NYSBirds-L@cornell.edu > > > > > > Attached is the press release regarding the legislation. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Stella > > > > > > > > > > "Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything > > cold, as holding > > whooping cranes in higher esteem than people. It is up to > > science to spread > > the understanding that the choice is not between wild places or > > people, it > > is between a rich or an impoverished existence for Man." Thomas > > Lovejoy-- > > 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: > > Welcome and Basics > > Rules and Information > > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > > > > Archives: > > The Mail Archive > > > > Surfbirds > > BirdingOnThe.Net > > Please submit your observations to eBird > > ! > > -- > > > > Classification: UNCLASSIFIED > > Caveats: NONE > > > > > > > > -- > > > > 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: > 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/> > ! > -- > > Classification: UNCLASSIFIED > Caveats: NONE > > > > -- > > 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/ > > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --<<347.gif>>
[nysbirds-l] Keep your eyes to the sky
I received a photo from a friend of a SWALLOW-TAILED KITE that was found dead today (20 March) in Quogue (Suffolk Co.). Argh! Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Long Island Gooses
Dear Shai (& NY Birders), Despite the lousy quality of the photo, I'd say that bird looks really good for Ross' based on the steepness of the forehead. The base of the bill also look blue-gray. DC had its first Ross' this winter, which I got a look at, and it was much more ambiguous than this bird, and yet all the west coast people called ours a Ross'. Hugh On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 7:06 PM, Shaibal Mitra wrote: > There are currently a lot of geese on eastern Long Island. > > > > Patricia Lindsay and I were able to re-find Ken's Barnacle Goose along > Daniel's Lane in Sagaponack, as well as two Greater White-fronts there (we > picked up one of these by voice, as it got up and flew out of the field). > > > > Two Tundra Swans continue at Hook Pond, where a first-winter Lesser > Black-backed Gull constituted a somewhat unusual age-date combo for Long > Island (most winter birds here are adults). > > > > Heading to Riverhead, we quickly found one Pink-foot east of Roanoke Ave. > and helped several other birders get distant views. As we were about to > continue our quest for additional goose species, Glenn Quinn spied a white > goose in the flock. Given date and context (a lone white goose in a > prodigious, newly arrived flock of Canadas), we suspected Ross's. It took a > long time to get decent looks at this actively feeding, often obscured, > very distant bird, but we concluded it was, in fact, a Ross's. Head and > bill structure looked excellent, and our only concerns involved the poor > quality of the views (e.g., to rule out a hybrid) and the fact that the > bird's overall body size didn't seem quite as small as usual for this > species. We also managed to see and photograph (distantly) both Pink-footed > Geese together. > > > > A photo of the Ross's Goose is posted here: > > > > > https://picasaweb.google.com/109808209543611018404/LongIslandMiscellany2014#5985973033597786418 > > > > We never did connect with a Cackling Goose, our original target species > today, despite looking through an estimated 11,000 geese today! > > > > Shai Mitra > > Bay Shore > > -- > > The Campaign for CSI: *For College and > Community*<http://www.csi.cuny.edu/foundation/> > -- > *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/> > *!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Re: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook Parkway Sunday: Rough Legged Hawk, Blackbirds (not Rusty)
Yes, there is a very good reason they cannot be juvenile Common Grackles: Common Grackles do not even retain their dull brown juvenal plumage into the first fall. Here is a good rule: if you are in or near a salt marsh and you see a mixed flock of Common Grackles and Rusty Blackbirds, you have made a misidentification. [?] Hugh On Mon, Feb 24, 2014 at 7:30 PM, scottvarney1...@yahoo.com < scottvarney1...@yahoo.com> wrote: > Is there a particular reason that these can't be Common Grackle juveniles? > The tails are far too short for Boat Tailed and they even have a slight > yellow tinge on the throat like the Common Crackle. > > Scott Varney > Moreau, NY > > Sent from my HTC One on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network > > - Reply message - > From: "Robert Taylor" > To: "nysbirds-l" > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook Parkway Sunday: > Rough Legged Hawk, Blackbirds (not Rusty) > Date: Mon, Feb 24, 2014 12:25 AM > > Hi Everyone, > > Thanks for everyone's help with the blackbird ID from yesterday - most are > saying they were Boat Tailed Grackles and not Rusty Blackbirds. > > Speaking of blackbirds, at Jones Beach West End and by Meadowbrook Parkway > I saw Red Wing Blackbirds and Boat Tailed Grackles. > > At the Coast Guard Marina I saw the same waterfowl as Saturday - a female > bufflehead and 2 Horned Grebes as well as 2 Common Loons and Brant. There > were more birds on the median today: Killdeer, Juncos, Mockingbirds. > > I met a very pleasant couple looking for a light phase/ghost Northern > Harrier, but we found a typical one over the dunes. A crowd was gathered > observing a Snowy Owl. > > Along the Meadowbrook, I saw the previously reported Rough Legged Hawk and > also 3 Red Tailed Hawks. > > Good birding, > Rob in Massapequa > > pic of the Rough Legged Hawk etc on my blog > http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com/ > -- > *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/> > *!* > -- > -- > *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/> > *!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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/ --<<360.gif>>
[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls
Dear NY Birders, I thought some people might enjoy Bryan Pfeiffer's essay on the significance of this winter's Snowy Owl irruption: http://aeon.co/magazine/nature-and-cosmos/the-snowy-owl-is-a-messenger-from-the-arctic/ Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Kumlien's/Thayer's Gull on CP Resevoir Sunday
Anya, I agree that this is a good candidate for Thayer's b/c of the strong crescents on the primary tips, the strong tail band and the overall color. I would love to be able to see the bill, head shape and size in comparison to Herring Gull to be sure. Hugh On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 10:38 PM, AA Fawkes wrote: > Apologies for posting late. An immature white-winged gull, possibly a > Thayer's, was on the reservoir Sunday, along with several hundred other > gulls and a definite Kumlien's. There has been quite a bit of debate on > various facebook groups, and I would welcome more opinions. I'm going to > try to re-find the bird tomorrow to get better pictures, as the ones I've > got are distant and overexposed. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/elwingflight/sets/72157640157804394/ > > Anya Auerbach > -- > *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/> > *!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Myrtle Warbler?
That's what they are! They winter commonly on LI, especially where there is bayberry. Hugh On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 5:35 PM, wrote: > I took a brief trip to the Jones Beach coast guard station early Saturday > (2/1) and saw what I believe to be several (5+) Yellow-rumper Myrtle > Warblers. I've seen these guys late into the Fall but is it unusual to see > them at this time of year? From what i've read they generally overwinter > further south and this would be above the northern limit of their range in > early February. I've posted a photo below as I may be incorrect with the > ID. Any comments would be helpful. Thanks > > -David M > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/116320340@N03/12295198453/ > -- > *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/> > *!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Bald Eagle in Sag Harbor.
Ken Dorph has just sent me a photo of an adult BALD EAGLE hanging out at Round Pond in Sag Harbor. Round Pond can be viewed from the end of Middle Line Highway. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Birds on the East End
This morning Peter Polshek and I birded from Montauk to Hook Pond, Easthampton. The ROSS' GOOSE and a lame Cackling Goose were found at Deep Hollow ranch in the field south of the highway. At the Point itself, there were 12000+ seaducks plus 60 Razorbills. At Startop Estate along East Lake Drive we found an immature NORTHERN SHRIKE. At the Lake Montauk Inlet, we saw a Red-necked Grebe and a SNOWY OWL. Another SNOWY OWL was at Lazy Point in Napeague, along with the amazing "Larry" (an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull). At Hook Pond, 2 Tundra Swans continue, and all three Mergansers were present I heard from Angus Wilson that an adult BLACK-HEADED GULL was present at Sagaponack Pond, both yesterday and today. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Birding in Britain
I'm not sure it has made the birding better, but it has certainly made the camaraderie better. Hugh On Sun, Dec 15, 2013 at 4:04 PM, Peter Morris wrote: > Hi all, > > Having recently moved to NY from Britain, I am quite familiar with the > British birding scene. Aside from a few imfamous incidents and chartacters > (such as those featured), twitching in Britain can be a largely sedate > and enjoyable affair. Having said that, there are some large egos amongst > the "top twitchers" and a lot of self-publicising goes on. > > Hugh's point that the digital age has improved birding here is > interesting. It is the opinion of some that the accessibility of up to the > minute rare bird news and general affordability of digital cameras is in > danger of making British birders lazy in their observations. > > All the best, > > Pete > > > > On Sunday, December 15, 2013 8:14 AM, Hugh McGuinness < > hdmcguinn...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear NY Birders, > > This is a tremendously funny story. It does remind me of the > un-pleasantries of birdwatching when I was a kid, when there were so many > rivalries. The digital age has had the effect of changing the tenor of > birding watching in NY for the better. > > Hugh > > > On Sat, Dec 14, 2013 at 10:54 PM, wrote: > > If you thought birding was competitive in the "States"take a look in Great > Britain: > > > http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/in-britain-bird-watching-gone-wild/2013/12/14/87d5766a-61a3-11e3-a7b4-4a75ebc432ab_story.html?hpid=z1 > -- > *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/> > *!* > -- > > > > > -- > Hugh McGuinness > Washington, D.C. > -- > *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/> > *!* > -- > > > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Birding in Britain
Dear NY Birders, This is a tremendously funny story. It does remind me of the un-pleasantries of birdwatching when I was a kid, when there were so many rivalries. The digital age has had the effect of changing the tenor of birding watching in NY for the better. Hugh On Sat, Dec 14, 2013 at 10:54 PM, wrote: > If you thought birding was competitive in the "States"take a look in Great > Britain: > > > http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/in-britain-bird-watching-gone-wild/2013/12/14/87d5766a-61a3-11e3-a7b4-4a75ebc432ab_story.html?hpid=z1 > -- > *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/> > *!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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 in Bridgehampton
This morning I heard a singing male BLUE GROSBEAK behind the South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton, (Suffolk Co.). The bird was singing from the large spruce stand directly behind the museum and then later along the south-eastern edge of the park. There are also several singing male Indigo Buntings and a small colony of Purple Martins in the field. I heard from Jim Ash that his search for the Elegant Tern at Shinnecock was unsuccessful today, however there was a MARBLED GODWIT on the Tiana flats, and a WHIMBREL at Triton Lane. -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Elegant Tern @ Shinnecock
I haven't seen a post, but the ELEGANT TERN has been seen (not by me) on and off over the last hour on the bars north of Dune Road between Triton Lane and the bar east of Tiana Beach, where I believe it is currently being seen. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Elegant Tern
I haven't seen a post but the -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Possible Elegant Tern @ Cupsogue LI...
Have you ruled out Cayenne Tern or orange-billed form of the Sandwich Tern? Hugh On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 4:40 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > Quick update, the Elegant Tern was last seen heading out to the Ocean > minutes ago as we left the flats in very high tide. > > At this point, we feel very good about the ID after getting better > looks and discussing the field marks amongst ourselves. I'll post > photos later. > > Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! > > Andrew Baksh > www.birdingdude.blogspot.com > > On Jul 3, 2013, at 3:47 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > > > Andy Guthrie, Michael Scheibel and I just observed and documented what > > looked like an Elegant Tern on the Cupsogue Flats. Thought I would > > put it out there even for anyone in the area. Tide is near high, so > > be aware of that if you head over. > > > > Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! > > > > Andrew Baksh > > www.birdingdude.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/ > > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Cupsogue
I saw four ARCTIC TERNS on the flat at Cupsogue this morning at low tide, and I believe that the assembled crowd observed 1-2 others before I arrived. The birds I saw were adults (2) and 2nd cal yr (2). In addition there were two BLACK TERNS, on in full bredding plumage, and at least 14 ROSEATE TERNS. -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Staten Island Mississippi Kite News?
Hi All, I'll be driving through Staten Island tomorrow and am interested in knowing if the Kite is still being seen. Thanks, Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Fwd: [MDBirding] Re: Bad News--Disturbance of Long-eared Owls AND eBird corporate" stance & related future eBird changes
t; lot >> >> to do >> >> with the increased attention these Long-eared Owls have received. >> >> Balancing transparency and sensitivity is going to remain a challenge, >> >> and self-policing what is shared, when, and how needs to be further >> >> considered. >> >> >> >> >> >> This list-serve just yesterday amended its guidelines to explicitly >> >> state that locations for Long-eared Owls are not allowed. I am a >> >> Maryland eBird reviewer and I personally lean toward hiding all >> specific >> >> locations for LEOW there as well. However, I must discus that opinion >> >> as part of a team and with input from corporate eBird. This is far >> from a >> >> black-and-white issue. The "we can't protect it if we don't know it's >> >> there" argument is sound. But how do you balance that with "we know >> >> we're not protecting them when we're sawing @#$#*% branches off their >> >> roost trees"? So as a reviewer, I assure you we will revisit this >> topic. >> >> In the mean time, remember that eBird is a >> >> public communication tool like this list-serve. You can make decisions >> >> to use the "hide" functionality, to report such species at the county >> >> level, and so on. More importantly, you can encourage others to do the >> >> same. Whatever suggestions you make, please do so politely. There have >> >> been some barbs thrown recently that were unwarranted. This list-serve >> >> wants productive discussion of such topics, but will cut off any >> threads >> >> that turn into flame wars. >> >> >> >> >> >> Our growth as a nature study community only matters if we find ways to >> >> harness it for good things. Let's find ways to do so. >> >> >> >> Bill >> >> >> >> Bill Hubick >> >> Pasadena, Maryland >> >> bill_...@yahoo.com >> >> http://www.billhubick.com >> >> http://www.marylandbiodiversity.com >> > >> > >> > This is truly annoying Bill! However, are you sure it was a photographer >> > that did this? It might and does make sense, but pinning that on a >> > photographer unless knowing this for sure might be jumping the gun a >> bit. No >> > matter who the culprit was he or she needs to be educated as to the >> > sensitivity of this species. >> > >> > My concern for your diagnoses is that there is already enough animosity >> > between birders and photographers as it is. I say this with concern as >> I am >> > both a birder and an avian photographer and I have witnessed rudeness >> and >> > bad behavior by both birders and photographers more than I care to >> admit. >> > >> > I remember several occasions last year sitting in my car on a little but >> > well known road in western Maryland with a camera and 800mm lens on a >> bean >> > bag in my window while a few large groups of birders were stomping down >> the >> > breeding habitat of Golden-winged Warblers. I was so angry you could >> have >> > fried an egg with my breath. >> > >> > But I will say that I'm sorry that someone wanted a look or a >> photograph of >> > this species without any concern for it. There is no excuse for that! We >> > needd to better police our fellow birders and photographers. >> > >> > JIm >> > >> > -- >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Group >> > 'Maryland & DC Birding'. >> > To view group guidelines or change email preferences, visit this group >> on >> > the web at http://www.mdbirding.com >> > Posts can be sent to the group by sending an email to >> > mdbird...@googlegroups.com >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > -- > > > > Marshall J. Iliff > miliff AT aol.com > West Roxbury, MA > > eBird/AKN Project Leader > www.ebird.org > www.avianknowledge.net > > Cornell Lab of Ornithology > Ithaca, NY > > > > > -- > > > > Marshall J. Iliff > miliff AT aol.com > West Roxbury, MA > > eBird/AKN Project Leader > www.ebird.org > www.avianknowledge.net > Cornell Lab of Ornithology > Ithaca, NY > > > -- > *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/> > *!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Starr Saphir
I hadn't seen this posted and I thought that NY birders would want to know that Starr Saphir has recently died. Here is the information that is posted on her website: http://starrtrips.wordpress.com/ Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Napeague Snowy Owl - 1-10-13 NO - Here's Why
Arie, That is terrible news. At first I didn't believe you were looking at the right place b/c Hick's Island has always been, well, an island with an inlet at the eastern end. A quick check of Google Maps shows that the inlet is now a sand bar. (I wonder if this filled in as a result of Sandy.) This is probably not good news for the Least Terns. Napeague is NY State land, and so the NYS Park police or NYSDEC should be contacted. Hugh On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 10:53 AM, Arie Gilbert wrote: > I spent the day birding in the Montauk area yesterday. Enticed by novel > reports of Western Grebe and Glaucous gull, and Bob Hayes' desire to see > the goodies as well, we started at Hook pond and further Lane where we got > Glaucous Gull and GWF Goose respectively. > > Next we went to Kirk beach where there were no xbills, and no W Grebe of > shore. We birded several vantage points moving east but no better luck. > > South lake drive had the BH Gull in the same location and the Barrows > Goldeneye w/ the flock was out in the center of the bay, best viewed from > the east lake drive. > > Rita's had 8 Snow Geese, and 'Larry' the LBB Gull was at Napeague, but at > the western most beach, next over from the ramp, > > We scanned for quite some time hoping for the Snowy Owl, but saw people > walking on the shore and someone had driven their 4x4 almost all the way > down! Gee - the signs say no boats, but it doesnt say no cars. F^=&! > > * anyone local to that area who can contact the proper persons in > authority would be appreciated by me and no doubt other birders, and > perhaps the Owl. > > Arie Gilbert > No. Babylon, NY > > www.Powerbirder.blogspot.com > www.qcbirdclub.org > > > > > > > -- > *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/> > *!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Dovekies
We have had 9 sightings of an estimated 6 individual Dovekies at montauk pt this morning. -- 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] Sad News
Yesterday I learned that Paul Gillen of Southold, Long Island, died last week. Many of you will remember Paul as the fellow who found the Black-tailed Godwit in Eastport many years ago. Before that Paul was one of the the first birders in the modern era to find a bona fide Franklin's Gull, a first-year bird that spent several weeks cadging handouts in the parking lot of the Riverhead McDonald's. For many of us, that was the first Franklin's Gull we had seen in New York. Paul was a regular contributor throughout the years that I compiled East End Birds. Even as his abilities diminished in recent years, he remained active in the field and was often the first to report the rare waterfowl of Lake Marratooka. I, for one, am very saddened to learn of his demise even though I did not know him well. -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Orchard Oriole imm male Chappaqua
Very straight culmen, uniform olive green: looks like an Orchard to me. Hugh On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 2:41 PM, Anne Swaim wrote: > Photos uploaded here > http://www.flickr.com/photos/nykestrel/ > > We welcome all input given side messages suggesting other possibilities. > > Anne Swaim > Chappaqua, NY > > > > On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 12:56 PM, Anne Swaim wrote: > >> A first yr male orchard oriole is >> Hanging out behind New Castle Town Hall, 200 S Greeley Ave, Chappaqua. >> >> Viewed last 2 hrs by Saw Mill River Audubon group during out annual seed >> sale >> >> Bird is feeding on and in porcelain berries along stream bank by parking >> lot. >> >> Pictures taken to be posted later. > > > -- > *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/> > *!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Orchard Oriole imm male Chappaqua
Have you ruled out Hooded Oriole? Hugh On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 12:56 PM, Anne Swaim wrote: > A first yr male orchard oriole is > Hanging out behind New Castle Town Hall, 200 S Greeley Ave, Chappaqua. > > Viewed last 2 hrs by Saw Mill River Audubon group during out annual seed > sale > > Bird is feeding on and in porcelain berries along stream bank by parking > lot. > > Pictures taken to be posted later. > -- > > 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/ > > -- > > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Bird interrupts Yankees game
The bird looks like a Song Sparrow to me. Hugh On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 9:43 AM, noah burg wrote: > Hi All, > > A sparrow interrupted the Yankees vs. Red Sox game late last night in > extra innings in the Bronx. Camera angle isn't great. Perhaps Savannah > Sparrow? > > You can watch here at the 19 second mark: > > > http://sports.yahoo.com/video/news-207399/bird-interrupts-red-sox-yankees-game-30758094.html > > and for an uninformative view (from an ID perspective): > > > http://www.nesn.com/2012/10/small-bird-evades-multiple-attempts-at-capture-after-interrupting-red-sox-yankees-game-animation.html<https://exchange.amnh.org/OWA/redir.aspx?C=275ada6846db4f559f00cacd860407da&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.nesn.com%2f2012%2f10%2fsmall-bird-evades-multiple-attempts-at-capture-after-interrupting-red-sox-yankees-game-animation.html> > > > Any thoughts on the ID? > > Cheers, > > Noah > -- > *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/> > *!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Bells Vireo--Second Thoughts
I'm a bit confused by the current discussion, so here is what I am wondering. Were there two birds present, a putative Bell's and a mischievous immature White-eyed? Or was there only one bird, a difficult to ID, immature White-eyed? Dick said he got some poor photos of the original bird. Have those been posted? Hugh On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 5:39 AM, Shaibal Mitra wrote: > I now think the bird I saw around mid-day yesterday was the same as the > bird seen and photographed earlier by Corey and Anthony and others, and I > think this bird is a White-eyed Vireo. Deb Allen obtained photos from the > mid-day observation, and these show a loral pattern more in line with WEVI > than Bell's--despite my and others' contrary impressions in the field. > > In retrospect, all but one of my pro-Bell's impressions (copied below) > involved subtle and quantitative distinctions assessed very briefly on a > small, active bird--factors conducive to error. The exception involves the > appearance of a dark trans-ocular, extending beyond the eye, which is > evident in the various photos, and which I still think is quite odd on a > WEVI. But even on this point, I should have known better. Way back in April > 1994, on the Dry Tortugas, I encountered a group of birders who had > identified a small vireo with a broken eye-ring as a Thick-billed Vireo. I > thought it looked like a White-eyed Vireo apart from its dark eye and > broken eye-ring, and my photos were important in correcting the > identification (in a process that played out over months, via US mail!). > > Anyway, my current thought is that there is a WEVI at Mt Loretto capable > of misleading even relatively experienced and wary observers. > > Shai Mitra > Bay Shore > > > > > From: bounce-64477220-3714...@list.cornell.edu [ > bounce-64477220-3714...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Shaibal Mitra [ > shaibal.mi...@csi.cuny.edu] > Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 2:24 PM > To: NYSBIRDS-L > Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Bells Vireo - yes 12:45 > > Hi Will and all, > > I saw the bird reported at 12:45 today and feel confident that it was a > Bell's Vireo. The face pattern was quite plain, recalling Warbling Vireo or > Orange-crowned Warbler; the supercilium was thin and vague; a dark > transocular continued beyond the eye; and thin pale crescents were present > above and below the eye. Contrary to the condition in White-eyed Vireo, the > front part of the supercilium was narrow and the area directly behind the > eye was dark. Furthermore, the bird appeared long-tailed and very small > (even smaller bodied than White-eyed), and it lacked bright, discrete > patches of yellow on the flanks (it showed a pale and ill-defined yellowish > wash there). I don't know if photos of this individual were obtained. > > Dick Veit noted an immature White-eyed Vireo at this site yesterday, but > we did not see that bird today (to our knowledge). Most disconcertingly, > there was a House Wren present today that seemed able, to both my ear and > Sean Sime's, to reproduce a shockingly faithful version of Bell's Vireo > song (it sometimes sang more typical House Wren songs also). Perhaps this > bird has received some audio-training in Bell's Vireo vocalizations over > the past two days? > > I just looked at Anthony's photos and am very puzzled. The face pattern, > particularly the broad pale area between the bill and the eye, appears very > different from that of the bird I just saw. On the other hand, there are > aspects of these photos that seem at odds for White-eyed Vireo, too. > Without closer study (I have to go to class now), I'm just not sure of how > to interpret these photos. > > Shai Mitra > Bay Shore > > > > Out of respect for others and the environment, the College of Staten > Island is a 100% Tobacco-Free Campus. > > -- > > 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/ > > -- > > -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Royal Tern at Piermont Pier
Evan, Although it is difficult to know for sure from the video, the bird looks much more like a Caspian Tern than a Royal Tern b/c of the shape of the head and the dark under the primaries. Hugh On Sun, Jun 10, 2012 at 9:27 AM, Evan Mark wrote: > A Royal Tern made a few passes of Piermont Pier at low tide 8:00am this > morning. > Brief video at http://youtu.be/FcZSb2fuajE > Evan > -- > *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/> > *!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Phalaropes @ Mecox
Earlier today Angus Wilson found a RED-NECKED PHALAROPE at the Mecox Bay inlet in eastern Suffolk Co. The bird was still present this afternoon at 4pm as were two WILSON'S PHALAROPES. No sign of the Arctic Tern found there yesterday by John Shemilt. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Wilson's Phalarope continues at Mecox
Scoy Pond vantage 41.0242N, 72.2292W Mecox: view from end of Flying Point Rd to Dune Rd on east side of inlet H On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 2:22 PM, wrote: > Could you help me out a little, please? I am trying to figure out from > the map where the vantage points for viewing Scoy Pond and also the area > where the Wilson's Phalaropes have been seen are? I can't exactly tell > from Google Maps where there is access that I could park and view these > areas. > Thanks for any advice you can give me. > Debbie Martin > > > - Original Message - > From: Anthony Collerton ** > Date: Monday, May 28, 2012 3:08 pm > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope continues at Mecox > To: New York Bird List ** > > > At least one still there at 3pm (with many beach goers and > > paddle boarders). > > > > 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:* > 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/> > *!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Mecox yesterday
Last night, 21 May, the flats at Mecox Bay (eastern Suffolk Co.) held more than 1000 sandpipers, mostly Sanderlings. Highlights were 19 Red Knot 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull (2nd & 3rd yr) 1 Bonaparte's Gull In addition, the CATTLE EGRET was still present along Mecox Rd at the Mecox Dairy in Watermill on Saturday. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Lat Post: Saturday eastern Suffolk
Peter Polshek, Brian Kane and I spent Saturday birding from Mecox to Montauk. Our highlights were meagre considering it is May. Migrants were almost non-existant and many species that had been present in the previous 24 hours had disappeared. Here are the interesting sightings Green-winged Teal: a pair at 2 different locations in Napeague American Wigeon: Short's Pond, Bridgehampton Common Eider: 40 @ Montauk. Sooty Shearwater: 8 off Mecox MANX SHEARWATER: 2 off Mecox Glossy Ibis: Scoy Pond and Napeague Roseate Tern: 4 at Montauk Point Black Skimmer: 5 @ Mecox Hermit Thrush: 2 males singing at Chatfield's Hole, East Hampton PROTHONOTARY WARBLER: south end of Long Pond, Sag Harbor (seen by Kane only). Bobolink: 4 in Wainscott Veery, Black and White Warbler, Scarlet Tanager seemed noticeably scarce. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] White-faced Ibis in East Hampton
Thus morning Shai Mitra and Pat Lindsay found a White-faced Ibis in Scoy Pond on the Grace Estate in East Hampton (Suffolk Co.). The bird was still present when I left it at about 8:50. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Chat in Montauk
Vicki Bustamante called with news that she discovered a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT today along the north side of Montauk Highway at Caswell Avenue, east of Montauk Village (Suffolk Co.). Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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 @ AMNH
Hi All, The AMNH Rufous Hummingbird (Manhattan) was still present yesterday afternoon at about 2:45. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Belated East End Birds
Dear NY Birders, This e-mail is mostly for the record since the reports are a week old or are not chase-able. It appears that the GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE may have left the vicinity of Hook Pond (East Hampton, Suffolk Co). At least last weekend, none could be found there, but a single bird was found along Daniel's Lane in Sagaponack and two were found at Short's Pond in Watermill. In addition there was a CACKLING GOOSE at Short's. Of course the White-fronts may return to Hook, but these sightings offer suggestions as to where to look if the birds are not at Hook. Elsewhere on the East End, a female RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD is wintering at a private residence in East Hampton and was still present this afternoon offering the incongruous sight of a hummingbird feeding in the snow. At a feeder in Napeague there is male BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER that was present through at least last Sunday having first been noted on Dec 17, 2011. Along with a report of Yellow Warbler I received this week, Region 10 has recorded 14 species of warbler since Dec 1 (15 if you split Audubon's Warbler). Neither of these two birds may be visited, but I thought NY birders would want to hear about them. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Gyr Location update
Here is what Carl Safina had to say about where he saw the Gyr yesterday at Jones Beach (Nassau Co.), I suspect that before we saw it, it went from Zach’s, where I suspect it was the cause of the mass uprising of Brant that we saw (but did not see a raptor then) up the parkway, where we first saw it less than five minutes after the Brant settled back in Zack’s. At our first sighting the Gyr was flying north at the north end of the southernmost of the Wantagh bridges, on the west side of the parkway. We followed as it went north for maybe another mile, then we lost it behind some trees on the west side of the parkway, still along the water. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Gyrfalcon
I just received photos from Carl Safina of a gray Gyrfalcon he found this afternoon around 1pm along the Wantagh Parkway. Although I do not have an exact location (and am trying to get one), he reports that the bird was along the water, so it must have been along the south end of the Wantagh just north of Jones Beach. I will post more info if it becomes available. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Saturday Birds eastern Suffolk
Yesterday a group I was leading found 3 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE and a CACKLING GOOSE along Further Lane in East Hampton. At least a dozen PURPLE SANDPIPERS were on the jetties at nearby Georgica Pond. RAZORBILLS were seen in good numbers at Montauk (at least 40 seen at Montauk Point, and 12 at Lake Montauk Inlet). Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Swainson's thrush & Winter Kingbird Reports
Hello NY Birders, Leslie's e-mail gives me a good opportunity to let everyone know that I am once again writing the winter season Kingbird report for Region 10. The winter season extends from Dec 1 through Feb 28. While I monitor all the major NYC area list serves for reports, I really appreciate anyone who summarizes their bird finds or provides commentary about significant bird events at the end of the season. My goal in writing the Seasonal Summary is to document the rarities and the population trends in birds in Region 10, which covers Long Island and New York City. Leslie's report is also significant because it is an example of a species that a regional compiler just cannot accept without strong supporting evidence, in this case preferably a photograph. So I welcome supporting evidence for rare species, especially photographs, and I hope someone might return to the area with a camera to document this potentially very exciting record. For those who do not know about The Kingbird, check out http://www.nybirds.org/. Sincerely, Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 1:11 PM, Meredith, Leslie < leslie.mered...@simonandschuster.com> wrote: > 50th st betw 6th and 7th aves, nearer 6th ave, in planters on south > side, across from Indian food truck, definitely a swainson’s thrush and I > think a golden-crowned warbler. Left them some daal. > -- > *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/> > *!* > -- > -- -- 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] Barrow's Goldeneye
I just received a photo from Paul Stoutenburgh of the East Marion (Suffolk Co.) BARROW'S GOLDENEYE, which appeared yesterday. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Two Selasphorus
Dear NY Birders, For the record: As of last Wednesday there were two Selasphorus Hummingbirds on the South Fork (Suffolk Co.). Both are on private property and cannot be visited by birders. I am looking for a bander who might want to come out to the East End and band these birds. The bird in Southampton has been present for nearly a month and the East Hampton bird for about a week. One appears to be an immature male and the other an adult female. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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 Birding
Peter Polshek and I went birding with my ornithology students today from Georgica Pond to Mecox Bay (eastern Suffolk Co.) for about 2.5 hrs. We did not see anything particularly rare but did find 2 Horned Grebes and 7 ROYAL TERNS @ Mecox. In addition, we counted 4260 Double-crested Cormorants moving west. -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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 Birding
A quick trip Teddy Roosevelt County Pk (eastern Suffolk Co.) with my students this morning turned up an adult LARK SPARROW at the first pond on the right near the entrance. Also seen in the area were a Peregrine Falcon, 3 Turkey Vultures, 2 Solitary Sandpipers & 1 Pectoral Sandpiper. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Mecox & Sagg
Tonight at Mecox (eastern Suffolk Co.) there were 2 Caspian Terns, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 96 Black Skimmers and 4 Peregrine Falcons. At nearby Sagaponack, two American Golden Plovers and a juvie BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER were on the sand flats near the inlet. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Sag and Mecox
Hey NY Birders, I took my Ornithology class to Sagaponack Pond and Mecox Bay (eastern Suffolk Co.) today. Once again I dipped on the two Marbled Godwits that everyone else has been seeing at Mecox. At Sagaponack there was one AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER, 2 Pectoral Sandpipers and a fly-by STILT SANDPIPER. At Mecox, there were 104 BLACK SKIMMERS, 2 Piping Plovers, 3 CASPIAN TERNS -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Wheatear
Karen Rubinstein has just found a NORTHERN WHEATEAR at Theodore Roosevelt County Park in Montauk, eastern Suffolk County. Take Rt 27 through the village of Montauk and look for the park on the left (north) about a half mile after East Lake Drive. Turn into the park and park near the buildings. Walk east toward the barn to a gate and notice a wide path that lead to the barn. The Wheatear has been foraging to the left (north) of the path among the small plants (goldenrods) on the slope above the west side of the pond that lies north of the barn. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Mecox Bay, Suffolk Co.
Anya Auerbach and I birded at Mecox Bay this morning. Highlights were 1 BAIRD'S SANDPIPER and 1 SANDWICH TERN. In addition we saw, 3 Western Sandpipers, 1 Stilt Sandpiper, 5 White-rumped Sandpipers and 7 Black Terns. Earlier Richard Kaskan had seen 3 BROWN PELICANS flying east along the ocean beach at Sagaponack. The White Ibis has not been reported since Saturday afternoon. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] WHITE IBIS @ Sagaponack
One clarification: the Ibis is in the plowed field south of Bridge Lane. Hugh On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Hugh McGuinness wrote: > Jim Ash found an immature WHITE IBIS at Sagaponack Pond (eastern Suffolk > Co.) this morning. It was still present as of 10:45am. > > The bird was seen in a farm field south of Bridge Lane just east of the > pond. To reach this spot take Rt 27 east through Bridgehampton. Turn right > at the eastern end of town (at the light) onto Ocean Rd, and follow this > road about 1.5-2 miles to Bridge Lane on the left. Take Bridge Lane over the > pond and park immediately. The bird was feeding in a deep swale in the > southwest corner of the farm field that borders the pond, so patience was > required to allow the bird to come into view. This field is private, so > please look for the bird from the road. My guess is that early morning and > perhaps late afternoon will be the best time to look for it. > > Hugh > > -- > Hugh McGuinness > The Ross School > 18 Goodfriend Drive > East Hampton, NY 11937 > -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] WHITE IBIS @ Sagaponack
Jim Ash found an immature WHITE IBIS at Sagaponack Pond (eastern Suffolk Co.) this morning. It was still present as of 10:45am. The bird was seen in a farm field south of Bridge Lane just east of the pond. To reach this spot take Rt 27 east through Bridgehampton. Turn right at the eastern end of town (at the light) onto Ocean Rd, and follow this road about 1.5-2 miles to Bridge Lane on the left. Take Bridge Lane over the pond and park immediately. The bird was feeding in a deep swale in the southwest corner of the farm field that borders the pond, so patience was required to allow the bird to come into view. This field is private, so please look for the bird from the road. My guess is that early morning and perhaps late afternoon will be the best time to look for it. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Two Species of Pelicans
Hey NY Birders, Vicki Bustamante called this morning to say that the Lake Montauk BROWN PELICAN was sitting on the west side of the east jetty. In addition, Willy Becker called about noon to say that he had just seen an AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN flying over Two Mile Hollow Beach in East Hampton. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Blue Grosbeak in Southampton
I saw the BLUE GROSBEAK again this evening at the SYS facility along Major's Path in Southampton (Suffolk Co.). The only thing I would like to mention about the directions is that the signpost on the road for the facility is called something like "Andreassi Way" and not Elkgrove. Also this evening I noticed thta the Grosbeak favors some seeding grasses on the dirt mounds north of the chain link fence at the skateboard area, and also the fenced in impoundment just west of the skateboard area. The skateboard area can be found just north of the baseball parking area. Hugh On Thu, Jul 14, 2011 at 10:52 PM, Jim Osterlund wrote: > Parking; > 40.927692,-72.396566 - Google > Maps<http://maps.google.com/maps?q=40.927692,-72.396566&ll=40.927813,-72.396641&spn=0.00338,0.006968&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=23.875,57.630033&num=1&t=h&z=18> > > > <http://maps.google.com/maps?q=40.927692,-72.396566&ll=40.927813,-72.396641&spn=0.00338,0.006968&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=23.875,57.630033&num=1&t=h&z=18>Where > the bird was sighted; > 40.9287, -72.3972 - Google > Maps<http://maps.google.com/maps?q=40.9287,+-72.3972&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=57.249013,114.169922&t=h&z=17> > > If coming from the west, be sure to take Hugh's directions exactly as > written. Don't take the fork in Tuckahoe that mentions North Sea Road; it > will take you to North Sea Road, but at a point north of the connection to > Major's Path. Take the connection in Southhampton, as he advises. If you > happen to have made the mistake I mentioned, continue north on North Sea > Road until you meet Mary's Lane: turn right there; Major's Path is a > country block east. > -- > *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/> > *!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Blue Grosbeak in Southampton
Actually better coordinates are 40.9287, -72.3972 Hugh On Thu, Jul 14, 2011 at 10:22 PM, Jim Osterlund wrote: > 40.927692,-72.396566 - Google > Maps<http://maps.google.com/maps?q=40.927692,-72.396566&ll=40.927813,-72.396641&spn=0.00338,0.006968&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=23.875,57.630033&num=1&t=h&z=18> > > -- > *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/> > *!* > -- > -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Ravens in Hampton Bays
Dear NY Birders, A pair of Ravens has apparently brought off a clutch in Hampton Bays (Suffolk Co.). This afternoon, while running errands, I stopped by the Hampton Bays water tower (in the center of town, just south of the railroad tracks) and saw two birds perched on the towers. My first for Suffolk Co--heck, for Long Island. Two points seem worth mentioning: 1. An employee of the water district came out and made sure that I was not taking photos of the birds on the tower. He claimed that taking photos of the tower was illegal. I have no idea whether that is true, but it might be nice not to aggravate the water authority employees. 2. One can view the birds from a road that runs just south of the tracks and west from Ponquogue Ave in the center of town. There is no need to venture on to the water authority property itself, and there is plenty of parking along the water authority fence. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Late Report
On Sunday (Apr 3) the 3rd cal yr GLAUCOUS GULL was at the ferry terminal in Orient (Suffolk Co.). Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Eared Grebe at Amagansett (Suffolk Co.)
Dear NY Birders, With regards to the EARED GREBES recently found on Eastern Long Island, I have little doubt that there are actually two different individuals: the one at Ditch Plains, Montauk and the other at Amagansett. The location where Carl Starace found the Amagansett bird was the same place I found an apparent Eared Grebe on the waterfowl count in January. This bird dived within about 3 seconds of me finding it and I was unable to locate it again, but at the time I felt certain it was an Eared Grebe. (I did not put it on my waterfowl count list, however, b/c of the quick view.) Further, this location is only a few miles from where my party found an Eared Grebe on the CBC in December, so I suspect that there has been a single wandering individual that has wintered off East Hampton and Amagansett. I wonder if someone got a photo of the Montauk bird that could be compared by those of us who have seen the Amagansett bird so that we may evaluate the two-bird hypothesis. Hugh On Fri, Mar 4, 2011 at 5:53 AM, ken feustel wrote: > An *Eared Grebe *was observed Thursday afternoon with three Horned Grebes > from the end of Indian Wells Plain Highway in Amagansett. This individual is > perhaps the same bird seen by birders further east off Atlantic Avenue the > day before. This particular bird is not a well-marked individual, lacking > dark auriculars and a prominent bump over the forehead (perhaps a function > of posture). However, the bird was clearly smaller in direct comparison to > Horned Grebes, with a thinner neck and bill. We reviewed a series of photos > of Eared Grebe from Cornell University and noted photos of a number of > individuals with similar features to the bird observed yesterday afternoon. > > Ken & Sue Feustel > -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] PUFI Report
On Sunday (Feb 27), there were 11 PURPLE FINCHES at my feeder in Sag Harbor (Suffolk Co.). Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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 Kingbird Report
Hello NY Birders, As today is the last day of the winter season for the Kingbird regional reports, I thought I would remind Region 10 birders that I am writing the winter season report (giving iron-man Seth Ausubel a break). I will of course pick up all posted records from this listserve and also from others such as ebirds-nyc, however, if you have not been posting and would like to send me a season summary (records from Dec 1 thru Feb 28) I would very much appreciate it. In addition, if you would just like to send me comments about any avian trends you have observed this winter season, I will take your input under advisement. Finally, if there is anyone with a penchant for summarizing the region's weather during the period, I would be most indebted. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Mea culpa re Montauk Tanager
OK, I had a feeling I was making an ass of myself this morning when I posted about the Montauk WESTERN TANAGER and now I have received the information to prove it. It turns out that the person with license plate"CHSER" was invited on to the property by the owner. I am now mortified that I maligned the reputation of this person and I will try to be more careful to get all the facts when posting in the future Apologetically, Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Montauk Western Tanager
Dear NY Birders, Please remember that when looking for the accommodating WESTERN TANAGER in Montauk birders do not have permission to walk onto the property where it feeds. (This is the property on the right at the top of the hill.) The bird can be easily seen from the road, although a little patience may be required. Yesterday birders with license plate "CHSER" walked down the driveway nearly to the front door of the people who host the feeder that the bird frequents. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Major Razorbill flight off northern NJ
Dear Fellow Birders, I was talking with Tom Burke a little while who had been to Montauk Point earlier in the day. He commented on the paucity of RAZORBILL at the point--I believe his count was 8. So now we know where they went, and my guess is the reason is a search for food. In other news, the WESTERN TANAGER was still present along East Lake Drive today, but the Napeague Shrike and Snowy Owl have so far not been found. Yesterday at Shinnecock, I found an obliging adult PEREGRINE at the bridge and 3 SEASIDE SPARROWS and 1 SALTMARSH SPARROW near Dolphin Lane. Five AMERICAN PIPITS flew over the inlet, otherwise Dune Road was pretty uneventful. Hugh On Sun, Feb 6, 2011 at 4:54 PM, Angus Wilson wrote: > I'm curious to know if birders along the south shores of Long Island > (Breezy Pt eastwards) and Staten Island have seen above or below normal > numbers of Razorbills today? > > This morning, a spectacular flight of RAZORBILLS occurred along the coast > of northern New Jersey. Bill Boyle and Hank Burk tallied 2,000+ flying south > past the mouth of the Manasquan Inlet between 8:30-9:45 AM. All were in > flight and in flocks of up to 50 birds. From Deal, which is a few miles to > the north, Harvey Tomlinson and Ted Young observed several hundred at > roughly the same time in the morning. Events like this always raise lots of > interesting questions. Does this mean that birds have drained out of areas > to the north or is a very localized effect? Where will these birds end up? > The rocky seabed along the north NJ shore can attract reasonable numbers of > Razorbills but this is unprecedented. > > -- > Angus Wilson > New York City & The Springs, NY, USA > http://birdingtotheend.blogspot.com/ > -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] East End Birding
Today I finished my section of the waterfowl count in the Napeague area (Suffolk Co.) The waterfowl was incredibly uneventful. I found the immature NORTHERN SHRIKE along Lazy Point Rd, sitting on the Osprey nest. At Hither Hills State Park campground I found 1 American Pipit, 3 White-crowned Sparrows & 5 Am. Tree Sparrows. The ocean was very quiet with very few birds of any sort. Red-throated Loons were especially scarce and last weekend's count at Montauk Point and vicinity was a mere 6 individuals. Today's count was even lower until I arrived at Napeague Lane in the "Beachampton" section of Amagansett where I observed a most interesting event. A feeding flock of gulls developed and from nowhere there were at least 75 Red-throated Loons arriving from the southwest. It is common knowledge in these parts that when the extreme cold periods of winter arrive, Red-throated Loons disappear. I had always assumed that they head farther south, but today's event made me wonder if they don't move farther offshore The most frustrating moment of the day occurred at Atlantic Avenue in Amagansett. I was scanning the ocean and came upon a small grebe; my immediate identification was "Eared." However, it dove within a few second, and I never found it again. So, while I won't claim the species in my report, this location is only a few miles from where I found an Eared Grebe on the Christmas Bird Count about a month ago. It might be worth scanning the ocean between East Hampton and Amagansett in case the Eared Grebe is still around. Finally there were 2 adult GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE along Further Lane in the gi-normous hedged estate across from the big lawn where they have spent much of the winter. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Eastern Long Island
Hey NY Birders This morning Angus Wilson and I made our way to EPCAL in Calverton where at 8:45am the LE CONTE'S SPARROW poked its head out of same cedar tree where it was last seen yesterday afternoon. Despite being flushed by at least two people who ventured out to the tree, it returned to the same tree later. Mike Cooper found the LARK SPARROW at the southwest corner of McKay's Pond, from which it subsequently flew west along Grumman Blvd with a flock of Dark-eyed Juncos. Also seen at EPCAL were a light-morph ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK, 1 AMERICAN KESTREL, 4 Turkey Vulture, 2 Eastern Meadowlark & 2 Snow Bunting. Along Dune Road at Shinnecock Bay we found 9 SEASIDE SPARROWS (but no Sharp-tails), a first year ICELAND GULL in the Ponquogue Beach parking lot, 200+ Common Eider and 10 BUFF-BELLIED (American) PIPITS. We then ventured to the Southampton Ponds. There were 43 CANVASBACK at Halsey Neck Pond. Cooper"s Neck Pond held 18 REDHEAD and 29 Ring-necked Duck, but we could not find the previously reported Eurasian Wigeon. Lake Agawam had an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL and 75 Northern Shoveler. Late this afternoon I found a MERLIN at Poxabogue Pond. Good Birding to All Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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] Trumpeter Swan NO!
Once again I managed to dip on finding a Trumpeter Swan on Long Island; this time I failed to find the previously reported individual at Lake Agawam in Southampton (Suffolk Co.) today. There were however 85 NORTHERN SHOVELERS & and adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL at the north end of the Lake. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness The Ross School 18 Goodfriend Drive East Hampton, NY 11937 -- 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/ --
