Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Inwood Hill Park Yellow-throated Warbler
The Yellow-throated Warbler is still here in Inwood foraging just uphill from where Nadir described. Seems to be making a 20-30min loop of the hillside. So hangout and watch the trees to see him as he's no longer singing. Thanks, Sam Stuart On Apr 27, 2013, at 10:22 AM, "Nadir Souirgi" wrote: > I just found and am currently listening to a Yellow-throated Warbler in > Inwood Hill Park. The bird is currently foraging on east facing slope of the > ridge. Walk to the south east corner of the soccer field to enter the woods. > Take the path to your right, or the north paved path that overlooks the field > and the lagoon. Do not take the path that takes you into the Clove and Bird > Alley. Walk up the paved path about 150 paces or until you can look down on a > triangular patch of tangle where the hill, the Lagoon, and the edge of the > soccer field meet. Start looking and listening both up and down slope from > there. I first had coming up from the water and watched it slowly work it's > way up the hill, moving north and west. Un believably, I obtained digi- > binned image with my phone as I was scrambling up the fairly steep hill face > while it flitted and creeped from trunk to low hanging branch. I will forward > a link to my pic later. > Directions: Inwood Hill Park is the Northern most park on Manhattan Island, > NYC. You may enter the park at 211th St. or 218th St. walking west from > Broadway. Take the 1 to 215th or the A to the last uptown stop, 207th. > > Good Luck, > > Nadir Souirgi > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > __._,_.___ > Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New > Topic Messages in this topic (1) > RECENT ACTIVITY: New Members 9 > Visit Your Group > ebirdsnyc: bird sightings from the NYC area > MARKETPLACE > > > > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use • Send us > Feedback > . > > __,_._,___ -- 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] Tufted Duck still present in Smithtown LI
All The male Tufted Duck is still on Stump Pond in Blydenburg County Park, Smithtown Long Island. Enjoy Sam -- 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] Selasphorus Hummingbird in Manhattan
All, This afternoon there was a Selasphorus hummingbird in the Heather Gardens at Fort Tryon, Washington Heights. It wasn't flying much, mostly stayed perched high up in a tree. Based on what I could see of the bird, I'd guess it's an immature male. Judging from the amount of green on the back, i'd bet on it being a Rufous. Here's a couple of pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/8176633896/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/8176633320/ - Sam StuartManhattan @surfbird917http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/ -- 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] Selasphorus Hummingbird in Manhattan
All, This afternoon there was a Selasphorus hummingbird in the Heather Gardens at Fort Tryon, Washington Heights. It wasn't flying much, mostly stayed perched high up in a tree. Based on what I could see of the bird, I'd guess it's an immature male. Judging from the amount of green on the back, i'd bet on it being a Rufous. Here's a couple of pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/8176633896/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/8176633320/ - Sam StuartManhattan @surfbird917http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/ -- 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] Western Kingbird - Midtown Manhattan
All, A Western Kingbird flew over the intersection of 34th and 3rd in Murray Hill, Manhattan today at 1:30pm today. The bird was moving North up 3rd avenue and perched on a few rooftops. I managed to get one horrible picture of the bird which you can see here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/8158629792/ Seems like there are a lot of good birds around! ThanksSam StuartManhattan -- 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] Western Kingbird - Midtown Manhattan
All, A Western Kingbird flew over the intersection of 34th and 3rd in Murray Hill, Manhattan today at 1:30pm today. The bird was moving North up 3rd avenue and perched on a few rooftops. I managed to get one horrible picture of the bird which you can see here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/8158629792/ Seems like there are a lot of good birds around! ThanksSam StuartManhattan -- 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] Evening Grosbeak & WW Crossbill at Central Park
All - Areas around the Harlem Meer and Great Hill in the North end of Central Park were very productive today. Highlights included: White-winged Crossbill - 1 red male type see flying overhead by Harlem Meer 9amRed-shouldered Hawk - adults and young seen from several locationsAmerican Pipit - Flying overhead and calling at the Grass KnollEvening Grosbeak - 2 seen in the Blow Down meadow by the SE corner of the Great Hill. Pictures of the birds here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/8155245537/andhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/8155241797/in/photostream/ In all, 5 finch species and a good sparrow showing (Fox, Song, White-throated, Swamp, Chipping, Field, Savannah and Junco) Sam StuartManhattan @surfbird917http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/ -- 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] Evening Grosbeak WW Crossbill at Central Park
All - Areas around the Harlem Meer and Great Hill in the North end of Central Park were very productive today. Highlights included: White-winged Crossbill - 1 red male type see flying overhead by Harlem Meer 9amRed-shouldered Hawk - adults and young seen from several locationsAmerican Pipit - Flying overhead and calling at the Grass KnollEvening Grosbeak - 2 seen in the Blow Down meadow by the SE corner of the Great Hill. Pictures of the birds here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/8155245537/andhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/8155241797/in/photostream/ In all, 5 finch species and a good sparrow showing (Fox, Song, White-throated, Swamp, Chipping, Field, Savannah and Junco) Sam StuartManhattan @surfbird917http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/ -- 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] Knee jerk reaction to 2 guys that just didn't get it
All, We are responsible for the sightings we make and the people we share those with. It is important to balance the need for documenting rare and irregular species vs. our desire to share these excellent sightings with others. This is especially true when dealing with sightings of territorial and sedentary species that are more susceptible to disturbances. These species should probably be documented on eBird (www.eBird.org<http://www.ebird.org/>) and the NY State Avian Records Committee ( http://nybirds.org/NYSARC/nysarcform2.htm) rather than the list serve. Thanks, Sam Stuart On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:08 AM, david speiser wrote: > I too agree with Cindy's summation. > The birding community as a whole should not turn into insular cliques that > make it easy > not to report when you know you will hear about the bird anyway. > Do we want this board to only report Herring Gull's except of course when > a Ross' Gull shows up! > That would need to be kept secret. > > Good birding, > > David Speiser > www.lilibirds.com > > -- > Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 06:14:22 -0800 > From: catbird...@yahoo.com > Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Knee jerk reaction to 2 guys that just didn't > get it > To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu > > To echo Janet's post and in response to Stella's - I too have seen > photographers being insensitive to snowy owls, on other ocassions. I > remember one time there was a fantastic photo op for one particular owl at > Jones Beach a few years ago I even took one of my kids out of school so > he could see this beautiful bird. (there were actually TWO owls at the > beach that day! We saw both of them!). The first, "poster bird" was sitting > on a dune, with at least a half dozen photographers snapping away at a > distance of about 15 feet. Maybe not even that. Unbelievable but true. The > second bird was more skittish and was sitting by itself, closer to the > beach. However, as my son and I were watching it, a jogger running along > the beach passed it too closely (not seeing the bird) and the owl flushed, > flying overhead and away. You just can't win! > > I disagree, however, that owls should not be mentioned on these birding > listservs. I would think that's just the beginning of a slippery > slopefirst owls are kept secret, then perhaps a first-of-state nesting, > or other rare bird who's to say an inconsiderate photographer, or > birder (yes, those exist as well, I had the experience of one in my own > back yard!), will get close enough to ANY noteworthy bird to shoo it off > and ruin the experience for everyone else (not to mention stressing the > bird!)? > > Keeping sightings limited to "word of mouth" severely restricts who sees > what, turning birding (or the viewing of certain species) into a private > club of sorts - with only the elite "inner circle" allowed to participate. > I for one don't go birding regularly in winter, preferring to just go out > for rarities, and am not in anyone's cell phone contact list. I usually > don't like birding in a crowd. I know a few "key" people but nobody really > well. Word of mouth wouldn't work for me and wouldn't work for many other > respectable, but more casual birders who might come from out of the area > just to see an owl, or any other noteworthy bird. > > There's no way to completely eliminate the problem. There will be clueless > joggers, dogs and their owners, and kids flushing the birds in addition to > the photographers and selfish birders who show up. You can't put a fence > around these birds. I believe that by posting photos or names (or even > license plates) of the perpetrators, they will eventually learn that it's > not worth their while to do what they're doing. Or they won't care and the > occasional bird may suffer an uncomfortable moment or two. I still think > that's better than a whole lot of decent, good folks losing out on > something really special. > > have a great day! > Cindy Wodinsky > -- > *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%40cornell.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 <
Re: [nysbirds-l] Knee jerk reaction to 2 guys that just didn't get it
All, We are responsible for the sightings we make and the people we share those with. It is important to balance the need for documenting rare and irregular species vs. our desire to share these excellent sightings with others. This is especially true when dealing with sightings of territorial and sedentary species that are more susceptible to disturbances. These species should probably be documented on eBird (www.eBird.orghttp://www.ebird.org/) and the NY State Avian Records Committee ( http://nybirds.org/NYSARC/nysarcform2.htm) rather than the list serve. Thanks, Sam Stuart On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:08 AM, david speiser david_spei...@hotmail.comwrote: I too agree with Cindy's summation. The birding community as a whole should not turn into insular cliques that make it easy not to report when you know you will hear about the bird anyway. Do we want this board to only report Herring Gull's except of course when a Ross' Gull shows up! That would need to be kept secret. Good birding, David Speiser www.lilibirds.com -- Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 06:14:22 -0800 From: catbird...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Knee jerk reaction to 2 guys that just didn't get it To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu To echo Janet's post and in response to Stella's - I too have seen photographers being insensitive to snowy owls, on other ocassions. I remember one time there was a fantastic photo op for one particular owl at Jones Beach a few years ago I even took one of my kids out of school so he could see this beautiful bird. (there were actually TWO owls at the beach that day! We saw both of them!). The first, poster bird was sitting on a dune, with at least a half dozen photographers snapping away at a distance of about 15 feet. Maybe not even that. Unbelievable but true. The second bird was more skittish and was sitting by itself, closer to the beach. However, as my son and I were watching it, a jogger running along the beach passed it too closely (not seeing the bird) and the owl flushed, flying overhead and away. You just can't win! I disagree, however, that owls should not be mentioned on these birding listservs. I would think that's just the beginning of a slippery slopefirst owls are kept secret, then perhaps a first-of-state nesting, or other rare bird who's to say an inconsiderate photographer, or birder (yes, those exist as well, I had the experience of one in my own back yard!), will get close enough to ANY noteworthy bird to shoo it off and ruin the experience for everyone else (not to mention stressing the bird!)? Keeping sightings limited to word of mouth severely restricts who sees what, turning birding (or the viewing of certain species) into a private club of sorts - with only the elite inner circle allowed to participate. I for one don't go birding regularly in winter, preferring to just go out for rarities, and am not in anyone's cell phone contact list. I usually don't like birding in a crowd. I know a few key people but nobody really well. Word of mouth wouldn't work for me and wouldn't work for many other respectable, but more casual birders who might come from out of the area just to see an owl, or any other noteworthy bird. There's no way to completely eliminate the problem. There will be clueless joggers, dogs and their owners, and kids flushing the birds in addition to the photographers and selfish birders who show up. You can't put a fence around these birds. I believe that by posting photos or names (or even license plates) of the perpetrators, they will eventually learn that it's not worth their while to do what they're doing. Or they won't care and the occasional bird may suffer an uncomfortable moment or two. I still think that's better than a whole lot of decent, good folks losing out on something really special. have a great day! Cindy Wodinsky -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l%40cornell.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 Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Net http
[nysbirds-l] White-fronted Goose & Rusty Blackbirds & Small Canada Geese - Van Cortlandt Park
All, The Van Cortlandt Park, Greater White-fronted Goose was present today on the pond. Most of the pond was iced over but the GWFG was in an open patch with several Canada Geese. Photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/6710591163/ It actually flew in as I approached and called, a very distinct call compared with the Canada's own call. At the very north end of the Pond, where there is more reeds and brush I came across a flock of 10 Rusty Blackbirds. Here's a shot of two of them: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/6710572855/ They were hanging around an area that someone had dropped seed at, although I'm unsure if they ate it. From what I understand these birds are an early migrant and i wonder if mid January may be too early to be considered migrants (despite the unseasonably warm weather that ended this week)? A large flock of Canada Geese grazed on the main fields North of the Nature center. It was a rather diverse flock of Canada's that showed several subspecies. There were Large billed birds: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/6710522281/ and some oddly discolored birds along with some smaller billed Canada's that may be Lesser Canada Geese: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/6710520401/in/photostream/ Unfortunately, there were no Cackling Geese among the large flock. All in all a very nice afternoon at Van Cortlandt Park! -Sam Stuart Manhattan @surfbird917 http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/ -- 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-fronted Goose Rusty Blackbirds Small Canada Geese - Van Cortlandt Park
All, The Van Cortlandt Park, Greater White-fronted Goose was present today on the pond. Most of the pond was iced over but the GWFG was in an open patch with several Canada Geese. Photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/6710591163/ It actually flew in as I approached and called, a very distinct call compared with the Canada's own call. At the very north end of the Pond, where there is more reeds and brush I came across a flock of 10 Rusty Blackbirds. Here's a shot of two of them: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/6710572855/ They were hanging around an area that someone had dropped seed at, although I'm unsure if they ate it. From what I understand these birds are an early migrant and i wonder if mid January may be too early to be considered migrants (despite the unseasonably warm weather that ended this week)? A large flock of Canada Geese grazed on the main fields North of the Nature center. It was a rather diverse flock of Canada's that showed several subspecies. There were Large billed birds: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/6710522281/ and some oddly discolored birds along with some smaller billed Canada's that may be Lesser Canada Geese: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/6710520401/in/photostream/ Unfortunately, there were no Cackling Geese among the large flock. All in all a very nice afternoon at Van Cortlandt Park! -Sam Stuart Manhattan @surfbird917 http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon & Eared Grebe today at Jamaica Bay
All, Today i visited Jamaica Bay with Rhys Marsh. Despite the chilly wind, we found the Eared Grebe from the end of 10th St in Broad Channel (south of park visitor's center). It was diving frequently and easy to miss in the waves. We had no luck looking for a Barrow's from the West Pond trail. The only Goldeneyes we found were two female Commons in the bay. The Eurasian Wigeon was at the southern end of the East Pond. Here's a digi-scoped picture of the drake: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/6696942377/ It was in the company of two Canvasbacks and a few American Wigeon best viewed from the trail that follows the southern perimeter of the East Pond. Sam Stuart, Manhattan @surfbird917 http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/ -- 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 - 80 species including Blue Grosbeak & possible Golden Eagle
All, Birding the park today with Rhys Marsh was consistently good and we found new species in many places. We began at Strawberry field and finished up in the North Woods, finding new species at every stop. Highlights included a young Blue Grosbeak on the Great Hill, a Black-billed Cuckoo at the Butterfly Meadow, a male Hooded Warbler at the 103rd St Sparrow Rock. While visiting the Reservoir we saw a dark eagle circle and gain altitude before gliding over the water and down the East side. It had a very long tail, was all dark without white in the head or under wing. I believe it was a Golden Eagle, here's a picture of it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/5044947637/ The early morning Strawberry field was especially good with big numbers of Northern Flicker, Golden-Crowned Kinglet and several good warblers. Tupelo Field was also very good in the morning, the sun hit some of the big trees which seemed to attract many warblers including a pair of Nashville Warblers that were flitting around together. The trees around the Harlem Meer were very productive with several Warbler species along with at least one White-crowned Sparrow. All in all we had 16 species of Warbler (missing Ovenbird!), 3 wrens, 8 raptor species, 7 sparrows (including Junco and Towhee). There were a lot of other birds too! Hopefully Sunday is just as good with all new birds! Good Birding, Sam Manhattan, 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] Central Park - 80 species including Blue Grosbeak possible Golden Eagle
All, Birding the park today with Rhys Marsh was consistently good and we found new species in many places. We began at Strawberry field and finished up in the North Woods, finding new species at every stop. Highlights included a young Blue Grosbeak on the Great Hill, a Black-billed Cuckoo at the Butterfly Meadow, a male Hooded Warbler at the 103rd St Sparrow Rock. While visiting the Reservoir we saw a dark eagle circle and gain altitude before gliding over the water and down the East side. It had a very long tail, was all dark without white in the head or under wing. I believe it was a Golden Eagle, here's a picture of it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/5044947637/ The early morning Strawberry field was especially good with big numbers of Northern Flicker, Golden-Crowned Kinglet and several good warblers. Tupelo Field was also very good in the morning, the sun hit some of the big trees which seemed to attract many warblers including a pair of Nashville Warblers that were flitting around together. The trees around the Harlem Meer were very productive with several Warbler species along with at least one White-crowned Sparrow. All in all we had 16 species of Warbler (missing Ovenbird!), 3 wrens, 8 raptor species, 7 sparrows (including Junco and Towhee). There were a lot of other birds too! Hopefully Sunday is just as good with all new birds! Good Birding, Sam Manhattan, 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] Central Park - Migrants & Japanese Quail 8/28
All, It was a very interesting day in the park punctuated by one very unexpected exotic species. This morning a Japanese Quail was foraging in dead leaves on the upper Point, near the Boathouse. Most of the exotic species I've seen in the CP, including common pet store birds or fancy doves are very good fliers. But a Quail really surprised me I wish I knew how it got there! Here's a picture of the bird: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/4935609869/ Real migrants were in short supply with the exception of Empids which seemed to be everywhere. Most remained silent for me, I only heard one call the entire day (a Willow) and outside of a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher the majority had to be left unidentified. Warblers were present, I found 12 species after several hours of looking. Wilson's Warblers were on the Great Hill and Oven, a Tennessee Warbler was in the Butterfly field, a very dingy Cape May Warbler was at Strawberry Field. Redstarts, Black-and-whites, Magnolia, Canada and Ovenbirds were around in good (for the day) numbers and a I had low numbers Waterthrush, Chestnut-sided, Black-throated Blue and Yellowthroats. One of the 1st birds I heard for the day was a Red-breasted Nuthatch and I continued to see / hear several of them around the North Woods. There was probably 6 in total which seems like a lot for this time of year. Regardless it's a bird I always enjoy seeing and was just one of around 52 species I had for the day. Sam Stuart NYC -- -- 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] Central Park - Migrants Japanese Quail 8/28
All, It was a very interesting day in the park punctuated by one very unexpected exotic species. This morning a Japanese Quail was foraging in dead leaves on the upper Point, near the Boathouse. Most of the exotic species I've seen in the CP, including common pet store birds or fancy doves are very good fliers. But a Quail really surprised me I wish I knew how it got there! Here's a picture of the bird: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasurfbird/4935609869/ Real migrants were in short supply with the exception of Empids which seemed to be everywhere. Most remained silent for me, I only heard one call the entire day (a Willow) and outside of a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher the majority had to be left unidentified. Warblers were present, I found 12 species after several hours of looking. Wilson's Warblers were on the Great Hill and Oven, a Tennessee Warbler was in the Butterfly field, a very dingy Cape May Warbler was at Strawberry Field. Redstarts, Black-and-whites, Magnolia, Canada and Ovenbirds were around in good (for the day) numbers and a I had low numbers Waterthrush, Chestnut-sided, Black-throated Blue and Yellowthroats. One of the 1st birds I heard for the day was a Red-breasted Nuthatch and I continued to see / hear several of them around the North Woods. There was probably 6 in total which seems like a lot for this time of year. Regardless it's a bird I always enjoy seeing and was just one of around 52 species I had for the day. Sam Stuart NYC -- -- 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] Central Park / Strawberry Field Warblers 14+ Spc this AM
All - Strawberry Field in Central Park was very active this morning, at times literally humming with the *zipps, chips* and *tiks* of warbler calls. The weather last night was apparently superb for a fallout and I'm sure that many other people are continuing to find other species throughout the park today. I was only able to spend an hour in Strawberry Field this morning before work and enjoyed several mixed species flocks which included 14+ species of warbler. Along with Ardith Bondi and Alice Deutch we found the following species and had terrific looks at most: Tennessee Warbler Cape May Warbler Blackburnian Warbler Prairie Warbler Chestnut-sided Warbler Canada Warbler Blue-winged Warbler Black-throated Blue Warbler Northern Waterthrush Ovenbird Northern Parula Black-and-white Warbler American Redstart Common Yellowthroat Nashville Warbler - I got a brief look at what I only assume was a Nash. Also around were good numbers of Red-eyed Vireos, some Swainson's Thrush, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Pewees, Yellow-bellied Fly, Orioles and perhaps much more. I can think of a couple obvious misses from this list of Warblers that other people will probably see today, which could make for a pretty good day for today! Sam Stuart NYC *Tweet your New York *City bird sightings* using the tag #birdnyc *Tweet your New York *State Rarities* using the tag #nysrba -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Central Park / Strawberry Field Warblers 14+ Spc this AM
All - Strawberry Field in Central Park was very active this morning, at times literally humming with the *zipps, chips* and *tiks* of warbler calls. The weather last night was apparently superb for a fallout and I'm sure that many other people are continuing to find other species throughout the park today. I was only able to spend an hour in Strawberry Field this morning before work and enjoyed several mixed species flocks which included 14+ species of warbler. Along with Ardith Bondi and Alice Deutch we found the following species and had terrific looks at most: Tennessee Warbler Cape May Warbler Blackburnian Warbler Prairie Warbler Chestnut-sided Warbler Canada Warbler Blue-winged Warbler Black-throated Blue Warbler Northern Waterthrush Ovenbird Northern Parula Black-and-white Warbler American Redstart Common Yellowthroat Nashville Warbler - I got a brief look at what I only assume was a Nash. Also around were good numbers of Red-eyed Vireos, some Swainson's Thrush, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Pewees, Yellow-bellied Fly, Orioles and perhaps much more. I can think of a couple obvious misses from this list of Warblers that other people will probably see today, which could make for a pretty good day for today! Sam Stuart NYC *Tweet your New York *City bird sightings* using the tag #birdnyc *Tweet your New York *State Rarities* using the tag #nysrba -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Central Park birds, including Hooded Warbler
All - This afternoon was fairly productive Central Park. From the top of Belvedere Castle I saw 5 Kestrels, 1 Merlin an Osprey and a young Bald Eagle during a hour's watch. With the gusty north winds I expected a bit more than the numbers I actually saw. Many swifts were active, perhaps indicating some southward movement on their part. In the Ramble we were able to find several species of warbler fairly easily but the highlight was a basic plumaged Hooded Warbler in the west side of Tupelo Field found by Rhys Marsh. Redstarts dominated the warbler mix today and flocks of young Robins were omnipresent. In the North Woods, we found many more Redstarts along with good looks at a Wilson's Warbler and Chestnut-sided Warbler. The wildflower meadow was thick with Common Yellowthroats and I wonder how many breed there or if they are all just passing through? On the Reservoir we found a Laughing Gull in with the Ringers, Herring and Great Black-backs. Two Common Nighthawks also flew south across the Reservoir while we watched. There seems to be a great variety and number of Dragonflies currently in the park. I noticed at least 7+ species in passing and from the Castle while looking for hawks I got to see great numbers of them, one of which was eaten by a passing Merlin. Should be a good weekend for birding! Sam Stuart NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Central Park birds, including Hooded Warbler
All - This afternoon was fairly productive Central Park. From the top of Belvedere Castle I saw 5 Kestrels, 1 Merlin an Osprey and a young Bald Eagle during a hour's watch. With the gusty north winds I expected a bit more than the numbers I actually saw. Many swifts were active, perhaps indicating some southward movement on their part. In the Ramble we were able to find several species of warbler fairly easily but the highlight was a basic plumaged Hooded Warbler in the west side of Tupelo Field found by Rhys Marsh. Redstarts dominated the warbler mix today and flocks of young Robins were omnipresent. In the North Woods, we found many more Redstarts along with good looks at a Wilson's Warbler and Chestnut-sided Warbler. The wildflower meadow was thick with Common Yellowthroats and I wonder how many breed there or if they are all just passing through? On the Reservoir we found a Laughing Gull in with the Ringers, Herring and Great Black-backs. Two Common Nighthawks also flew south across the Reservoir while we watched. There seems to be a great variety and number of Dragonflies currently in the park. I noticed at least 7+ species in passing and from the Castle while looking for hawks I got to see great numbers of them, one of which was eaten by a passing Merlin. Should be a good weekend for birding! Sam Stuart NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Central Park birds, including Hooded Warbler
All - This afternoon was fairly productive Central Park. From the top of Belvedere Castle I saw 5 Kestrels, 1 Merlin an Osprey and a young Bald Eagle during a hour's watch. With the gusty north winds I expected a bit more than the numbers I actually saw. Many swifts were active, perhaps indicating some southward movement on their part. In the Ramble we were able to find several species of warbler fairly easily but the highlight was a basic plumaged Hooded Warbler in the west side of Tupelo Field found by Rhys Marsh. Redstarts dominated the warbler mix today and flocks of young Robins were omnipresent. In the North Woods, we found many more Redstarts along with good looks at a Wilson's Warbler and Chestnut-sided Warbler. The wildflower meadow was thick with Common Yellowthroats and I wonder how many breed there or if they are all just passing through? On the Reservoir we found a Laughing Gull in with the Ringers, Herring and Great Black-backs. Two Common Nighthawks also flew south across the Reservoir while we watched. There seems to be a great variety and number of Dragonflies currently in the park. I noticed at least 7+ species in passing and from the Castle while looking for hawks I got to see great numbers of them, one of which was eaten by a passing Merlin. Should be a good weekend for birding! Sam Stuart NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
