[nysbirds-l] Tri-Colored Heron
A Tri-colored Heron is present at Pussy's Pond in Springs in East Hampton, NY Tremendous work has been done on and around the pond including removal of many of the phragmites. Karen Rubinstein Springs & NYC Karen 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] Black-headed Gull in Montauk still preset
Vicki Bustamante reports that the Black-headed Gull is still present at Little Reed Pond in Montauk. Karen Rubinstein NYC/Springs 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] Black headed Gull in Montauk
Vicki Bustamante just called to say she is watching a black headed Gull at Little Reed Pond in Montauk. To reach it drive down East Lake Drive Little Reed Is a marshy pond on the east side of the street. The Gull is quite cooperative, sitting and feeding. Karen Rubinstein NYC and East Hampton 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] Sandhill Crane in Wainscot
The Sandhill Crane in Wainscot New York continues.It is being seen at the edge of the pond from Wainscot Main road across from the chapel. It is often obscured by the grasses at the pond's edge so be patient and wait for the crane to raise its head Karen 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] Ash-Throated Flycather --Montauk
My sister Barbara and I were in Montauk today. We arrived around 11:00 AM. There were 2 birders (Noel and his friend) there who had briefly viewed the Ash-Throated prior to our arrival and stayed for better views. At around 2:30 the bird was sighted again, low in the bushes that run parallel to Edgemere/Flamingo perpendicular to the hedgerow parallel to Montauk Manor. It disappeared again for about 15 minutes and reappeared a few times. Despite being very low in a bushy area, excellent views of the bird were obtained over the next 20-30 minutes or so. If you plan on trying for the bird, and do not readily see it, patience and searching low in bushes may be called for. Thanks to Noel and his friend for great spotting. Karen Rubinstein Springs, NY and New York City -- 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 Hugh, I hope all is well. I hope you do decide to come...Does that mean there is also a question about the Sagg Count? We usually mention it in our letters, but I don't want to mention it if it is not going to happen. Karen On Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 7:13 PM, Hugh McGuinness wrote: > 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] Save the Date --December 19 --for the Montauk CBC
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: 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: Lawrences Warbler
Vicki Bustamante saw a Lawrence's Warbler, today, on the trail near the Andy Warhol estate in Montauk. It was on the Loop Trail singing Blue-Winged Song. She saw it around 12:00 Noon. My sister Barbara and I were birding the Stony Hill trail which was birdy. ;although not so easy to pull out the birds. 13 Warbler species: Common Yellowthroat Yellow Warbler Black-throated Blue Black-throated Green Ovenbird Blackpoll Magnolia Northern Parula Black and White Chestnut-sided Bay-Breasted Blue-winged Magnolia Also, many Baltimore Orioles, and Gray Catbirds a pair Rose- Breasted Grosbeak Chipping Sparrow Hairy Woodpecker Turkey Vulture Woodthrush ( numerous) American Robine (very numerous) Red-eyed Vireo And other resident birds. Karen Rubinstein Springs and New York City -- 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 EAGLES AT MILL POND, WATERMILL, LONG ISLAND, NY
On a drive westward from East Hampton, my sister and I decided to try to get in a bit of birding before the rains started. As we emerged from the car at Mill Pond in Watermill, NY at around 10:45 a large raptor immediately captured my attention: An adult Bald Eagle. We watched it as it hovered above the pond, fly up and return. A few minutes later I saw a Ruddy Duck alone in the middle of the pond. The eagle came over and the duck dove. Over the next several minutes we watched as the eagle followed the duck underwater. Occasionally there would be a splash as the RUDU came up for a breath of air. After about 5 minutes, the eagle made its final pounce and came up with the ruddy in its talons. We watched as the eagle flew off with the duck. As we packed up to go, an immature Bald Eagle flew over the pond; however it either left or went off to a section of the pond not visible from our location. Two Bald Eagles and a breathtaking display of life and death in nature. Karen Rubinstein Springs, East Hampton and Manhattan, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Christmas Bird Count
Dear Fellow Birders, The Montauk Christmas Bird Count is taking place on *SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20th*. The Montauk Count extends from Montauk Point westward to the hamlets of Springs and Amagansett in East Hampton Township. The territory includes a variety of habitats, and shelters a great many wintering seabird populations The Montauk Count precedes the Sagaponack Count and you can enjoy a great weekend of birding to usher in the winter season. If you interested in participating please let me, Karen Rubinstein, know. ( For out-of-towners -- some overnight accommodations may be available.) Karen Rubinstein, Angus Wilson, and Peter Polshek karr...@gmail.com . -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Accabonac Harbor today.
We visited Accabonac Harbor by kayak in Springs today. Highlights were: 6 Whimbrel 2 Saltmarsh Sparrows 1 Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (immature) There were least 15 Oystercatchers; 40 Purple Martins, 2 Greater Yellowlegs, 10-15 Least Sandpiper, Willets (12), Great Egrets (10). Karen Rubinstein East Hampton, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Napeague Harbor
My sister Barbara and I birded Napeague Harbor in Amagansett, NY by kayak today. Every summer there are numbers of terns that lounge by the shellfish hatchery floats and that was our destination. We counted around 200 terns in the area, the majority being Common Terns, including at least 25-30 Black Terns. A few were adults in breeding plumage with others being young and adults in various stages of molt. There were around 30 Least Terns on the beach. We saw around 40 shorebirds in the area, a majority being Ruddy Turnstones, around 10 Semi-Palmated Plovers, at least 2 Piping Plovers, 5 Black-bellied Plovers and 1 Oystercatcher. The bird of the day was a WHIMBREL -- a species we had not seen there before. Karen Rubinstein East Hampton, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull
GLAUCOUS GULL in Napeague Harbor, Amagansett In the areaof the Art Barge. Seen around 2:45 PM Thanks to the couple who said they saw a large, pale gull. We looked for you to confirm the identity. Karen Rubinstein NYC and Springs 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] East Hampton Gulls (Glaucous and Lesser Black-backed)
There was a juvenile GLAUCOUS GULL and a second winter LESSER BLACKED BACKED GULL among the 200+ gulls lounging on the northern shore (grassy areas) at the more eastern end of Hook Pond in East Hampton Village, Suffolk County. The area is best viewed from Dunemere Road, where you can park on the side of the road adjacent to the gold course. Karen Rubinstein Springs, NY/New York City -- 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] Ross goose
Watching the Ross' Goose in south field across the road from Deep Hollow Ranch. Also Cackling Goose Karen Rubinstein Springs/NYC052-864-6780 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] BLUE GROSBEAK - a late posting
For anyone heading to or in Eastern LI, there was an immature Blue Grosbeak in a field along Town Lane in East Hampton. The bird was observed by me on Sunday in the late morning, and re-found later that day. The field where it was seen is on the south side of Town Lane; the western-most portion of the field is close to the corner of Town Lane and Windmill Lane in Amagansett, NY. The fields are farmed by Quail Hill and extend south to the railroad track. I have had Blue Grosbeak in these fields in the fall for the last three years Karen Rubinstein East Hampton and New York City -- 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
Yesterday morning, Saturday April 6, my sister and I observed two RAVENS building their nest at the water tower (as in previous years) in Hampton Bays on Long Island. Karen Rubinstein Manhattan and East Hampton, New York -- 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] Sunday in Amagansett and Springs, East Hampton Township
My sister and I visited a few spots around Amagansett and Springs. Highlights were: 1 AMERICAN PIPIT Balsam Farm Field north of Town Lane 5 EASTERN TOWHEES (Stony Hill Trail) At Accabonac Harbor: 1 OSPREY 1 PIPING PLOVER (FOS) 3 AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS (FOS) 2 Greater Yellowlegs At least 5 Horned Grebes in the Harbor and at least 4 more out in the vicinity in Gardiners Bay 2 Red-Throated Loons 7 Common Loons 2 Black-bellied Plover 1 Ruddy Turnstone Flocks of Robins (some with Cedar Waxwings) were seen all around. A flock of around 100 near our home in the Clearwater section of Springs. Karen Rubinstein Springs and New York City -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] a few highlights in Montauk, Monday, October 8
On Tuesday morning the influx of birds had certainly slowed, although migrating birds were still very much in evidence in the morning hours. Birding with my sister and Vicki Bustamante, the highlights were: *Theodore Roosevelt County Park* *Lark Sparrow *(first found by Peter Polshek) *Clay-colored Sparrow* *White-Crowned Sparrows* (3-4) *Dickcissel* Bobolinks (20) and Indigo Buntings still present, several a late *Yellow Warbler*, as well as Palm, Common Yellowthroats and Yellow-rumped Warblers All of these birds were seen in the completely very dry, upper pond. *Camp Hero (Brush Pile)* *2 Bald Eagles (*soaring high overhead) *3 Lincoln's Sparrows * Also Indigo Buntings (5); several Swamp Sparrows, many White-throated Sparrows, and Song Sparrows Karen Rubinstein New York City and East Hampton -- 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] Amagansett, NY -- BLUE GROSBEAK. DICKCISSEL, BOBLINKS
Walked the fields on the southern side of Town Lane in Amagansett, NY with Jim Ash, Jane Ross and my sister Barbara. The notable birds of the day were a *Blue Grosbeak* found in the southernmost field, a few *Bobolinks*in the fenced field abutting the road, and a *Dickcissel.* * * Also noteworthy were the large numbers of *Palm Warblers* (at least 25 - 30) and* Indigo Buntings* (at least 20-25). Karen Rubinstein East Hampton/New York City -- 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 Phalaropes -- exercise care
For those planning to go to Mecox Bay for the Phalaropes tomorrow...The birds are visible from the eastern side of Mecox atop the dunes adjacent to the northern part of the parking lot. To get there you can take Mecox Road to Jobs Lane to Dune Road and go all the way to the parking lot at the end. Because it is the summer season, you must leave the parking area by 9 AM. In addition, please note that on the western side there is a Least Tern nest with two eggs It is not protected in any way, so if you are out there you should exercise care, or better perhaps to view the Phalaropes from the eastern side. Karen Rubinstein Springs and NYC -- 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 at Mecox--yes
3 Wilsons and 1 Red-necked Phalarope present at Mecox in Watermill NY at 8 AM Karen Rubinstein East Hampton and NYC 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] Montauk; Napeague - Lark Sparrow -- NO; Snowy Owl -- YES
A short stop at Ditch Plain, Rd in Montauk: NO Lark Sparrow seen At Lazy Point in Montauk, the SNOWY OWL was in the open on a dark log, "Larry" the Lesser Black Backed Gull was also present. Both stops were during the late morning snow. Karen Rubinstein NYC and Springs -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] LARK SPARROW IN MONTAUK -SUNDAY AFTERNOON
My sister Barbara, Vicki Bustamante and I went to see the previously reported *LARK SPARROW* on Sunday afternoon. The bird is with a flock of feeder birds at 51 Ditch Plains Road, across the street from Miller (a dirt road). We viewed the sparrow from across the street; the feeders are close to a private house and easily visible from the road. The house owner is friendly but it is probably best to stay across the street from which you can get an excellent view. The sparrow was seen as soon as we arrived, although it disappeared for a period of time while we were there. It returned after a 20 minute absence while there was activity around the house. At Lazy Point, we did not find the Snowy Owl. There was a good flock of shorebirds, including several *Black-bellied Plovers,* *Ruddy Turnstones*, *Sanderlings* and *Dunlin*. Larry ,the *Lesser Black-backed Gul*l was present. And, a flock of around 15* Snow Bunting*s were seen several times flying around Hicks Island. Ducks included: *Common Goldeneye. Bufflehead * and* Long-Tailed Duck*s. A* Northern Harrier *was also seen. Karen Rubinstein New York City and Springs -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] LARK SPARROW in Montauk
Jim Griswold and Connecticut Audubon had a LARK SPARROW at 51 Ditch Plains Rd in Montauk. The bird was at an active feeder this morning. Karen Sent from my iPhone. Please forgive any typos. -- 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] SNOWY OWL --Hampton Bays
My sister Barbara and I found a SNOWY OWL on Dune Road in Hampton Bays. We first saw the owl from the parking lot under the Pongogue Bridge in the dunes on the ocean side, somewhat east of the bridge. We then moved to the top of a dune in the parking lot across the street and had an even better look. It seemed to be a first year bird with heavy barring on its wings, and had a pure white face. Karen Rubinstein New York City and Springs, EH -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Red-Necked Grebe
A Red-Necked Grebe was feeding close to shore this morning in Gardiner's Bay in East Hampton. The grebe was near a weir in the bay at the beach close to Fresh Pond in Amagansett. Karen Rubinstein NYC and Springs -- 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
Adding to the other reports of Yellow-throated Warbler -- one was seen Sunday morning at the Grace Estate in East Hampton, Suffolk County. It was rather confiding, often giving long views as it picked insets off tree bark. Karen Rubinstein Springs and New York,NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush--Central Park
The Varied Thrush was seem this morning (1/17) at around 7:30 AM in its usual place --near the east side of the men's room in the Maintenance Field area. It was scratching around in the leaves near the padlocked, green box by the men's room. Approaching the area at around 7:15 from the east, the first bird I saw was a Cooper's Hawk perched in one of the tall trees. When we were about the leave the Cooper's swooped down, scattered many sparrows, but did not succeed in capturing one. It was a dramatic conusion to An attempt to find the Red Headed Woodpecker near the Sheep Meadow was not successful. Karen Rubinstein. -- 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] American Pipits in Amagansett, LI
For anyone birding eastern Suffolk, there was a large flock of American Pipits at Fresh Pond in Amagansett yesterday afternoon. We had run into a couple further west who told us there were Pipits in the parking lot at Fresh Pond. When we arrived -- no Pipits-- only a flock of Juncos. After scoping the water we prepared to leave, and suddenly noticed a loose flock of birds in the sky..Pipits! I counted 42. They landed in the detritus of phragmites and other materials piled up in the storm near the inflow into Fresh Pond. Montauk Point had thousands of all three scoters, Common Eiders, and a few Red-throated loons. I Kittiwake and a Bonaparte's Gull were also seen. No Razorbills found. Karen Rubinstein New York/East Hampton -- 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 Remains in Southampton, NY
The Trumpeter Swan, found by Bob Wilson and reported by Angus Wilson, remains on Lake Agawam in Southampton, Suffolk Cty. My sister and I saw the Trumpeter (wing-tagged A60) this afternoon on western side of the lake, towards the south end. It was alone, but not far from several Mute Swans and a single Snow Goose. Karen Rubinstein New York and East Hampton, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck in East Hampton, Suffolk Cty
I visited Clearwater Beach in the hamlet of Springs in East Hampton, Suffolk Cty with my sister late this afternoon (12/25) and found a female Harlequin Duck associating with a female Long Tailed Duck *very* close to the shore. The ducks were first found near some pilings at the mouth of of the entrance into Hog Creek. About 20 minutes later they were entering the inlet. As we left, 10 (perhaps more) Eastern Bluebirds flew in and were feeding in the conifers in and around the grassy area. Here's the lat/long where the ducks were first seen. 41° 3'1.39"N 72°10'6.00"W Karen Rubinstein New York City/Springs, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush continues
My sister and I viewed the Varied Thrush this morning around 7:30 AM. It was in the same area, scratching around in the leaves and dirt right next to the restrooms (east of them). Karen Rubinstein New York, NY and East Hampton, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Birding
Vicki Bustamante, my sister Barbara and I birded in Montauk,NY (at the
point, Third House Nature Center, and the horse farm ("Ash-throated
flycatcher trail). While the numbers of species were low, we got superb
views of almost everything we saw:
the highlights
At The Point
3 Common Eider
11 Laughing Gulls (all first-year birds) below the concession stand
1 Coopers Hawk
1 Baltimore Oriole
3 Eastern Kingbirds
1 House Wren
1 Common Yellowthroat
several Eastern Towhees
2 Red-Breasted Nuthatches (heard)
Rusty's Pond
3 Green Herons
3 Spotted Sandpipers
3-5 Least Sandpipers
1 Belted Kingfisher
2 Eastern Kingbirds
Rusty's eastern trail
1 Red- Breasted Nuthatch
1 WHTIE-EYED VIREO (1-2 others heard)
1 NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH
1 WILSONS' WARBLER
several Common Yellowthroats
1 empid flycatcher (not IDed to species). Also one Red Fox stalking the
geese.
Karen Rubinstein
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[nysbirds-l] Highlights East Hampton Waterfowl Count
Vicki Bustamante, my sister Barbara and I participated today in the NYS waterfowl count. Frozen ponds and hunters depressed the numbers of ducks. Among the highlights were: 10 TUNDRA SWANS (Sagg Pond and Fairfield Pond Rd) 7 CACKLING GEESE --Further Lane 6,675 CANADA GEESE 5 GREATER WHITE FRONTED GEESE -- Further Lane 1 SNOW GOOSE 99 GREATER SCAUP -- Ocean near Sagg Pond 8 COOTS In the non-waterfowl category: 4 KILLDEER 14-16 SNIPE 48 PURPLE SANDPIPERS (GEORGICA BEACH JETTY) 1 BELTED KINGFISHER 3 GREAT BLUE HERONS 1 DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT Karen Rubinstein New York City and East Hampton -- 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] Five Greater White- Fronted Geese in East Hampton, NY
Searching for the 2 Greater White-Fronted Geese reported yesterday by Angus Wilson, my sister Barbara and I went to the Further Lane field in East Hampton around 11:00 AM Sunday. First one, then a second goose revealed its orange legs. Wanting better views, we waited and searched for the CACKLING GEESE. As the flock began to move around after about an hour, we found 4 GWFG together and shortly afterward a 5th GWFG a, a bit further away. The 6 SNOW GEESE were also still present. We did not find the CACKLING GEESE, but around 20 minutes after we left, Angus and Doug Futuyma, who had joined us by then along Further Lane, did see them. Karen Rubinstein NYC/East Hampton, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
