RE: [nysbirds-l] Central Park Snow Geese
After sending this email I saw an iceland gull, also at the north end of the reservoir in central park. It flew to the middle of the reservoir and I lost track of it. Ring necked duck at the southern end. From: kai_sheffi...@hotmail.com To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Central Park Snow Geese Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2016 09:07:57 -0800 There are two snow geese on at the north end of the reservoir, Central Park NYC. Pretty unusual for the park. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Central Park Snow Geese
There are two snow geese on at the north end of the reservoir, Central Park NYC. Pretty unusual for the park. -- 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] Central Park Snow Geese
There are two snow geese on at the north end of the reservoir, Central Park NYC. Pretty unusual for the park. -- 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] Central Park Snow Geese
After sending this email I saw an iceland gull, also at the north end of the reservoir in central park. It flew to the middle of the reservoir and I lost track of it. Ring necked duck at the southern end. From: kai_sheffi...@hotmail.com To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Central Park Snow Geese Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2016 09:07:57 -0800 There are two snow geese on at the north end of the reservoir, Central Park NYC. Pretty unusual for the park. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park, Brooklyn - Black-headed Gull - No
I scanned the lake in Prospect Park from about 830 to 900 a.m. this morning with no sign of the gull. Most of the gulls were on the water near the center of the lake, so it's entirely possible the bird is still there somewhere. -- 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] Prospect Park, Brooklyn - Black-headed Gull - No
I scanned the lake in Prospect Park from about 830 to 900 a.m. this morning with no sign of the gull. Most of the gulls were on the water near the center of the lake, so it's entirely possible the bird is still there somewhere. -- 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] [nysbirds] yellow-throated warbler - Prospect Park, Brooklyn details
Re-sending in case my first email shows up as a reply to Andrews message. There is a yellow throated warbler in Prospect Park in Brooklyn at the point. It was first reported by Ryan candee yesterday on Facebook. I searched for it starting at 7 AM and finally found it at 9:45 AM. I observed it for about five minutes before it was chased off by another bird. It was at the eastern most protrusion of the point. Got a few very poor pictures-it was moving around a lot. Good birding, Kai -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] yellow-throated warbler - prospect park, bklyn YES
Relocated On the point 5 minutes ago.
Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2015 00:09:36 -0400
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 8-8-2015
From: birdingd...@gmail.com
To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu; ebirds...@yahoogroups.com
A pleasant morning and afternoon was enjoyed on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay
Wildlife Refuge. Made so, by the weather, birds and company. Birding with Tom
Burke, Gail Benson, Shai Mitra, Patricia Lindsay, Steve Walter, Rex and Renee
Recker and Bob Shriber, we worked both south and north end of the ponds.
An estimated 1500 Semipalmated Sandpipers were the dominant shorebird species
with the remaining species of shorebirds making up another 300 or so birds. The
juvenile numbers are building, especially among the Semipalmated and Leasts. In
total, there were 14 species of shorebirds that most in our group observed. The
list includes:
American OystercatcherBlack-bellied PloverSemipalmated PloverKilldeerSpotted
SandpiperGreater YellowlegsLesser YellowlegsWHIMBRELRuddy TurnstoneLeast
SandpiperWhite-rumped SandpiperPectoral Sandpiper (2 birds)Semipalmated
SandpiperShort-billed Dowitcher
The Pectoral Sandpipers were seen on the bayside off the north dyke late this
afternoon and a calling Whimbrel was a flyover coming in from the bayside
heading south over the pond.
We did not see the Red-necked Phalarope that was reported by Isaac Grant
earlier in the day. The 1 Stilt Sandpiper that I had as recently as Thursday
was also not seen today by anyone in our group. I have been checking on the
arrival and departure of birds all week and based on my observation it seems
that the turnover on the pond is happening quite frequently (favorable winds I
suppose). Tomorrow, could be quite a different day with more or less birds on
the pond.
The non shorebird sightings are nothing much to write about. The usual
waterfowl assortment for this time of the year were present. Isaac, also
reported having Blue-winged Teals this morning but unfortunately no one in my
group were able to connect with any. A good number of Great Blue Herons were on
the pond and nice mix of juvenile Little Blue Herons and Snowy Egrets make a
good study in separating them. The juvenile Peregrine Falcons, now up to three
were their usual nuisance selves, with one female observed buzzing a Glossy
Ibis which received a ding on the forehead.
A couple of notes on shorebirding on the pond this season. The Algae, is making
shorebirding quite the task in terms of counting and observing the birds. Under
normal circumstances, shorebirds could be observed feeding on the exposed
shoreline. The Algal mat has provided additional areas where the smaller
birds--your Semipalamted and Least Sandpipers are seen feeding on. This means,
the birds are quite scattered throughout the pond and are not concentrated
along the shoreline.
Regarding navigating around the pond. The water level, is where it needs to be
finally and the valve is shut. This is right in line with the expected water
level draw down and now nature takes its course in drying out the exposed
mudflats. I want to remind birders and visitors not to bird the East Pond
casually. There are some tricky areas around the pond on both ends. Please
exercise extra caution when navigating around the deep cut on the south end;
last year a photographer went down in that area with all his gear and today
someone else took a dip. Some smaller cuts on that end are covered with the
Algal mat and looks quite deceptive. If unsure, look for previous tracks to
help with your decision making.
I have done all that I could to work with NPS in getting the pond ready as best
as it could be. Now, let's hope for birds and lots of them to make up for all
the shorebirding we missed. When you stop in at the refuge, please take a
moment to convey your thanks to NPS for the efforts made or write to those
folks we went to when action was needed to lower the water.
Good Shorebirding!
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[nysbirds-l] yellow-throated warbler - prospect park, bklyn YES
Relocated On the point 5 minutes ago. Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2015 00:09:36 -0400 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 8-8-2015 From: birdingd...@gmail.com To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu; ebirds...@yahoogroups.com A pleasant morning and afternoon was enjoyed on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Made so, by the weather, birds and company. Birding with Tom Burke, Gail Benson, Shai Mitra, Patricia Lindsay, Steve Walter, Rex and Renee Recker and Bob Shriber, we worked both south and north end of the ponds. An estimated 1500 Semipalmated Sandpipers were the dominant shorebird species with the remaining species of shorebirds making up another 300 or so birds. The juvenile numbers are building, especially among the Semipalmated and Leasts. In total, there were 14 species of shorebirds that most in our group observed. The list includes: American OystercatcherBlack-bellied PloverSemipalmated PloverKilldeerSpotted SandpiperGreater YellowlegsLesser YellowlegsWHIMBRELRuddy TurnstoneLeast SandpiperWhite-rumped SandpiperPectoral Sandpiper (2 birds)Semipalmated SandpiperShort-billed Dowitcher The Pectoral Sandpipers were seen on the bayside off the north dyke late this afternoon and a calling Whimbrel was a flyover coming in from the bayside heading south over the pond. We did not see the Red-necked Phalarope that was reported by Isaac Grant earlier in the day. The 1 Stilt Sandpiper that I had as recently as Thursday was also not seen today by anyone in our group. I have been checking on the arrival and departure of birds all week and based on my observation it seems that the turnover on the pond is happening quite frequently (favorable winds I suppose). Tomorrow, could be quite a different day with more or less birds on the pond. The non shorebird sightings are nothing much to write about. The usual waterfowl assortment for this time of the year were present. Isaac, also reported having Blue-winged Teals this morning but unfortunately no one in my group were able to connect with any. A good number of Great Blue Herons were on the pond and nice mix of juvenile Little Blue Herons and Snowy Egrets make a good study in separating them. The juvenile Peregrine Falcons, now up to three were their usual nuisance selves, with one female observed buzzing a Glossy Ibis which received a ding on the forehead. A couple of notes on shorebirding on the pond this season. The Algae, is making shorebirding quite the task in terms of counting and observing the birds. Under normal circumstances, shorebirds could be observed feeding on the exposed shoreline. The Algal mat has provided additional areas where the smaller birds--your Semipalamted and Least Sandpipers are seen feeding on. This means, the birds are quite scattered throughout the pond and are not concentrated along the shoreline. Regarding navigating around the pond. The water level, is where it needs to be finally and the valve is shut. This is right in line with the expected water level draw down and now nature takes its course in drying out the exposed mudflats. I want to remind birders and visitors not to bird the East Pond casually. There are some tricky areas around the pond on both ends. Please exercise extra caution when navigating around the deep cut on the south end; last year a photographer went down in that area with all his gear and today someone else took a dip. Some smaller cuts on that end are covered with the Algal mat and looks quite deceptive. If unsure, look for previous tracks to help with your decision making. I have done all that I could to work with NPS in getting the pond ready as best as it could be. Now, let's hope for birds and lots of them to make up for all the shorebirding we missed. When you stop in at the refuge, please take a moment to convey your thanks to NPS for the efforts made or write to those folks we went to when action was needed to lower the water. Good Shorebirding! -- 風 Swift as the wind林 Quiet as the forest 火 Conquer like the fire山 Steady as the mountainSun Tzu The Art of War (\__/) (= '.'=)() _ () Andrew Bakshwww.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to
[nysbirds-l] [nysbirds] yellow-throated warbler - Prospect Park, Brooklyn details
Re-sending in case my first email shows up as a reply to Andrews message. There is a yellow throated warbler in Prospect Park in Brooklyn at the point. It was first reported by Ryan candee yesterday on Facebook. I searched for it starting at 7 AM and finally found it at 9:45 AM. I observed it for about five minutes before it was chased off by another bird. It was at the eastern most protrusion of the point. Got a few very poor pictures-it was moving around a lot. Good birding, Kai -- 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 Thayer's Gull on Central Park Reservoir
Photos of the gull are here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/123166253@N05/sets/72157650700330615/ One of the photos shows the bird with wings outstretched, showing a Thayer's-like wingtip pattern above (black on the outer webs of primaries) and below (small amount of black visible around edges). The other two photos show the bird sitting - one with a Herring Gull in the foreground for comparison. The legs were a deep pink and the head had a fair amount of streaking (although some of the Herring Gulls present showed these characteristics as well). The rounded head and relatively small-looking bill, combined with the pattern on the wingtips, seem like the best reasons to call this a Thayer's. Would be great to hear what others think. Brian Whipple, Drew Haluska and I spent over an hour trying to relocate the gull this afternoon, with no luck. This bird was seen at the southwestern end of the reservoir, where a patch of open water was drawing a lot of gulls closer to the edge of the reservoir than they normally would be. Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2015 16:17:37 -0500 Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] POSSIBLE Thayer's Gull on Central Park Reservoir From: brian.whip...@gmail.com To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu; ebirds...@yahoogroups.com Sorry, the suspect is an ADULT gull. On Feb 7, 2015 3:54 PM, "Brian Whipple" wrote: Kai Sheffield and I are looking at gulls on the CP Reservoir, searching for one that Kai spotted earlier and thinks may have been a possible Thayer's Gull. He has photos, but we can't attach because they're on a point-and-click camera. We know weird Herring Gulls can look like Thayer's. We are NOT calling this a Thayer's, but if anyone nearby has a scope and wants to come look, please do, and let us know. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] POSSIBLE Thayer's Gull on Central Park Reservoir
Photos of the gull are here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/123166253@N05/sets/72157650700330615/ One of the photos shows the bird with wings outstretched, showing a Thayer's-like wingtip pattern above (black on the outer webs of primaries) and below (small amount of black visible around edges). The other two photos show the bird sitting - one with a Herring Gull in the foreground for comparison. The legs were a deep pink and the head had a fair amount of streaking (although some of the Herring Gulls present showed these characteristics as well). The rounded head and relatively small-looking bill, combined with the pattern on the wingtips, seem like the best reasons to call this a Thayer's. Would be great to hear what others think. Brian Whipple, Drew Haluska and I spent over an hour trying to relocate the gull this afternoon, with no luck. This bird was seen at the southwestern end of the reservoir, where a patch of open water was drawing a lot of gulls closer to the edge of the reservoir than they normally would be. Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2015 16:17:37 -0500 Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] POSSIBLE Thayer's Gull on Central Park Reservoir From: brian.whip...@gmail.com To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu; ebirds...@yahoogroups.com Sorry, the suspect is an ADULT gull. On Feb 7, 2015 3:54 PM, Brian Whipple brian.whip...@gmail.com wrote: Kai Sheffield and I are looking at gulls on the CP Reservoir, searching for one that Kai spotted earlier and thinks may have been a possible Thayer's Gull. He has photos, but we can't attach because they're on a point-and-click camera. We know weird Herring Gulls can look like Thayer's. We are NOT calling this a Thayer's, but if anyone nearby has a scope and wants to come look, please do, and let us know. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
