[nysbirds-l] Piping Plover - Town of Somerset, Niagara County
This afternoon, my streak of good luck continued when I found a PIPING PLOVER in a flooded field on the north side of Lower Lake Road, at the end of Burgess Road in the Town of Somerset, Niagara County. There were a lot of other shorebirds there, mainly Semipalmated Sandpipers, Dunlin, and Semipalmated Plovers. Here is my checklist, with photos of the Piper: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37071724 This follows a breeding-plumaged HUDSONIAN GODWIT on Saturday in the Town of Wilson (seen only the one day) and a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT heard at Wilson-Tuscarora SP yesterday (not heard today). Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- 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] Piping Plover - Town of Somerset, Niagara County
This afternoon, my streak of good luck continued when I found a PIPING PLOVER in a flooded field on the north side of Lower Lake Road, at the end of Burgess Road in the Town of Somerset, Niagara County. There were a lot of other shorebirds there, mainly Semipalmated Sandpipers, Dunlin, and Semipalmated Plovers. Here is my checklist, with photos of the Piper: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37071724 This follows a breeding-plumaged HUDSONIAN GODWIT on Saturday in the Town of Wilson (seen only the one day) and a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT heard at Wilson-Tuscarora SP yesterday (not heard today). Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- 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] Elba and Montezuma Mucklands
Betsy and I went back to the Elba Mucklands (Genesee County) this morning and again, it was really nice. There are several flooded fields here that are holding many ducks and shorebirds. As Steve Taylor has pointed out, the drive in to the area on West Muck Road is a dirt road that is presently very muddy in several spots. Four-wheel or all-wheel drive is strongly recommended if you are going to drive in. Note that I am referring to driving in on the west side of Rt 98 and on the north side of the big drainage ditch, which crosses Rt 98. Alternatively, one could park at the beginning of the road, next to Rt 98, and walk in. It's roughly a half mile to the first flooded fields and well over a mile to where the road/trail ends. Today, both species of yellowlegs and snipe were mostly on the north side in the big field that is just before the "Dead End" sign. (The Dead End sign is about a mile from Rt 98.) The Pectorals and Dunlin were on the south side in the very flooded field that is just after the Dead End sign. Specifically, there was a small area of mud and corn stubble sticking above the water that was tucked up against the north side of that field and which was difficult to see - that's where the Pecs and Dunlin were. The EURASIAN WIGEON was in the very flooded field on the north side that is just after the Dead End sign. The ducks were using these same fields plus others. A scope is necessary to see most of these birds. We also had our first SPOTTED SANDPIPER of the year here. Here is our eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36164852 After checking the Elba Mucklands, we continued east to the Montezuma Mucklands (Seneca and Wayne Counties). Whereas the Elba Mucklands were really nice, the Montezuma Mucklands were a spectacle of nature, and well worth the trip! Thousands of ducks here and a great variety of other birds. The number of rarities that were found along a very short stretch of Rt 31, from Rt 89 on the west to the Seneca River on the east was amazing! Continuing birds today were two WHITE PELICANS, one BLACK-NECKED STILT, two adult LITTLE GULLS, and reported by others, two EURASIAN WIGEONS, a COMMON TEAL, and an AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER. To check out most of the area, park at the potatoes building on the north side of Rt 31. Look from there and also walk east along the road to check out other wetlands. A scope is essential. Here is our eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36172279 About eight miles south of the Montezuma Mucklands at the NY Chiropractic College, a CATTLE EGRET continues. Good birding! Willie ------ Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- 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] Elba and Montezuma Mucklands
Betsy and I went back to the Elba Mucklands (Genesee County) this morning and again, it was really nice. There are several flooded fields here that are holding many ducks and shorebirds. As Steve Taylor has pointed out, the drive in to the area on West Muck Road is a dirt road that is presently very muddy in several spots. Four-wheel or all-wheel drive is strongly recommended if you are going to drive in. Note that I am referring to driving in on the west side of Rt 98 and on the north side of the big drainage ditch, which crosses Rt 98. Alternatively, one could park at the beginning of the road, next to Rt 98, and walk in. It's roughly a half mile to the first flooded fields and well over a mile to where the road/trail ends. Today, both species of yellowlegs and snipe were mostly on the north side in the big field that is just before the "Dead End" sign. (The Dead End sign is about a mile from Rt 98.) The Pectorals and Dunlin were on the south side in the very flooded field that is just after the Dead End sign. Specifically, there was a small area of mud and corn stubble sticking above the water that was tucked up against the north side of that field and which was difficult to see - that's where the Pecs and Dunlin were. The EURASIAN WIGEON was in the very flooded field on the north side that is just after the Dead End sign. The ducks were using these same fields plus others. A scope is necessary to see most of these birds. We also had our first SPOTTED SANDPIPER of the year here. Here is our eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36164852 After checking the Elba Mucklands, we continued east to the Montezuma Mucklands (Seneca and Wayne Counties). Whereas the Elba Mucklands were really nice, the Montezuma Mucklands were a spectacle of nature, and well worth the trip! Thousands of ducks here and a great variety of other birds. The number of rarities that were found along a very short stretch of Rt 31, from Rt 89 on the west to the Seneca River on the east was amazing! Continuing birds today were two WHITE PELICANS, one BLACK-NECKED STILT, two adult LITTLE GULLS, and reported by others, two EURASIAN WIGEONS, a COMMON TEAL, and an AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER. To check out most of the area, park at the potatoes building on the north side of Rt 31. Look from there and also walk east along the road to check out other wetlands. A scope is essential. Here is our eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36172279 About eight miles south of the Montezuma Mucklands at the NY Chiropractic College, a CATTLE EGRET continues. Good birding! Willie ------ Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Black-headed - Ring-billed Gull hybrid at Goat Island
Kevin, your article is one of the references we used. I think the two birds look pretty similar aside from the hood. The Niagara bird seems a little larger and larger-billed and may have a bit less black in the primaries but otherwise, they seem comparable. Thanks for writing and posting your article. That and others on your web site are great references. Cheers, Willie From: Kevin J. McGowan [mailto:k...@cornell.edu] Sent: Friday, March 10, 2017 6:55 PM To: 'Geneseebirds'; geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 'David Suggs'; NYSBIRDS-L; Willie D'Anna Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Black-headed - Ring-billed Gull hybrid at Goat Island Wow. What an odd bird. And what on earth is it doing with a hood at this time of year? We had an experience with a bird of the same presumed parental origin in Sullivan County 15 years ago, but it didn't look much like this one. http://www.birds.cornell.edu/crows/woodburne_gull.htm Very cool. Kevin Kevin J. McGowan Project Manager Distance Learning in Bird Biology Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road Ithaca, NY 14850 k...@cornell.edu 607-254-2452 _ From: bounce-121321009-3714...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of Willie D'Anna Sent: Friday, March 10, 2017 5:43 PM To: 'Geneseebirds'; geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 'David Suggs'; NYSBIRDS-L Subject: [nysbirds-l] Black-headed - Ring-billed Gull hybrid at Goat Island For the second straight day, a very rare BLACK-HEADED GULL - RING-BILLED GULL hybrid was seen at Goat Island on the Niagara River. The bird was found yesterday by Derek Lovitch from Maine and another birder but tentatively identified as a Laughing Gull - Ring-billed Gull hybrid. Both of these hybrid forms have been recorded before. Derek told Chris Kundl about the bird and Chris was able to obtain photographs yesterday and today. It was Chris who initially and correctly, I believe, identified the bird as a Black-headed X Ring-billed. Although most birders will not chase a hybrid, you are unlikely to see this form ever again, as it is extremely rare. Yesterday, the bird was in the parking lot on the upriver (east) end of the island. This is the end away from the falls. Today, it was in the shallows just off of Goat Island, on the rock shelf above Three Sisters islands - the usual place where the gulls roost. It was very close to shore today and although Chris was able to show me the bird today, I was not prepared to photograph it, as this was just an impromptu stop. The bird is in alternate plumage with a hood that is not solidly black. The bill is orangy-red with a black band. The legs are dull orange. The primaries and primary coverts show a weak representation of the typical white wedge on the upperwing that is seen on Bonaparte's and Black-headed Gulls. However, there were also some black marks in the white. The undersides of the primaries are not dusky, as on a Black-headed Gull. The folded wingtips look similar to those of the Ring-billed Gulls - black with white apical spots on each primary. The structure of this bird seems closer to a Ring-billed Gull than a Black-headed Gull to me, though slightly smaller and smaller-billed. Note that this bird frequently buried itself among the many Ring-billed Gulls here and could be very hard to pick out, despite it's obvious hood. It was the only hooded gull at Goat Island. Photos of this bird can be seen in Chris's eBird checklist, here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35078460 There are still lots of other less common gulls around Goat Island, especially Lesser Black-backed and Iceland Gulls, with a few Thayer's Gulls as well. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com My photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ <https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/32691740236/> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/32691740236/> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/32608758241/> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/32608758241/> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/3129754/> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/3129754/> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/32732060095/> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/32732060095/> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/32732035265/> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/32732035265/> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/32691709466/> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/32691709466/> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/32732036405/> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/32732036405/> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/32608721701/> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/32608721701/> -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/N
[nysbirds-l] Black-headed - Ring-billed Gull hybrid at Goat Island
For the second straight day, a very rare BLACK-HEADED GULL - RING-BILLED GULL hybrid was seen at Goat Island on the Niagara River. The bird was found yesterday by Derek Lovitch from Maine and another birder but tentatively identified as a Laughing Gull - Ring-billed Gull hybrid. Both of these hybrid forms have been recorded before. Derek told Chris Kundl about the bird and Chris was able to obtain photographs yesterday and today. It was Chris who initially and correctly, I believe, identified the bird as a Black-headed X Ring-billed. Although most birders will not chase a hybrid, you are unlikely to see this form ever again, as it is extremely rare. Yesterday, the bird was in the parking lot on the upriver (east) end of the island. This is the end away from the falls. Today, it was in the shallows just off of Goat Island, on the rock shelf above Three Sisters islands - the usual place where the gulls roost. It was very close to shore today and although Chris was able to show me the bird today, I was not prepared to photograph it, as this was just an impromptu stop. The bird is in alternate plumage with a hood that is not solidly black. The bill is orangy-red with a black band. The legs are dull orange. The primaries and primary coverts show a weak representation of the typical white wedge on the upperwing that is seen on Bonaparte's and Black-headed Gulls. However, there were also some black marks in the white. The undersides of the primaries are not dusky, as on a Black-headed Gull. The folded wingtips look similar to those of the Ring-billed Gulls - black with white apical spots on each primary. The structure of this bird seems closer to a Ring-billed Gull than a Black-headed Gull to me, though slightly smaller and smaller-billed. Note that this bird frequently buried itself among the many Ring-billed Gulls here and could be very hard to pick out, despite it's obvious hood. It was the only hooded gull at Goat Island. Photos of this bird can be seen in Chris's eBird checklist, here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35078460 There are still lots of other less common gulls around Goat Island, especially Lesser Black-backed and Iceland Gulls, with a few Thayer's Gulls as well. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com My photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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 - Ring-billed Gull hybrid at Goat Island
For the second straight day, a very rare BLACK-HEADED GULL - RING-BILLED GULL hybrid was seen at Goat Island on the Niagara River. The bird was found yesterday by Derek Lovitch from Maine and another birder but tentatively identified as a Laughing Gull - Ring-billed Gull hybrid. Both of these hybrid forms have been recorded before. Derek told Chris Kundl about the bird and Chris was able to obtain photographs yesterday and today. It was Chris who initially and correctly, I believe, identified the bird as a Black-headed X Ring-billed. Although most birders will not chase a hybrid, you are unlikely to see this form ever again, as it is extremely rare. Yesterday, the bird was in the parking lot on the upriver (east) end of the island. This is the end away from the falls. Today, it was in the shallows just off of Goat Island, on the rock shelf above Three Sisters islands - the usual place where the gulls roost. It was very close to shore today and although Chris was able to show me the bird today, I was not prepared to photograph it, as this was just an impromptu stop. The bird is in alternate plumage with a hood that is not solidly black. The bill is orangy-red with a black band. The legs are dull orange. The primaries and primary coverts show a weak representation of the typical white wedge on the upperwing that is seen on Bonaparte's and Black-headed Gulls. However, there were also some black marks in the white. The undersides of the primaries are not dusky, as on a Black-headed Gull. The folded wingtips look similar to those of the Ring-billed Gulls - black with white apical spots on each primary. The structure of this bird seems closer to a Ring-billed Gull than a Black-headed Gull to me, though slightly smaller and smaller-billed. Note that this bird frequently buried itself among the many Ring-billed Gulls here and could be very hard to pick out, despite it's obvious hood. It was the only hooded gull at Goat Island. Photos of this bird can be seen in Chris's eBird checklist, here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35078460 There are still lots of other less common gulls around Goat Island, especially Lesser Black-backed and Iceland Gulls, with a few Thayer's Gulls as well. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com My photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Ross's Gull - Tupper Lake, NY
After not showing at the usual spot on Lake Simond Road this morning, the first-winter Ross's Gull was relocated at the Tupper Lake boat launch. Here is Larry Master's post: Subject: Re: NNYBirds: Latest eBird info from Ross's Gull area Date: Sat Jan 28 2017 11:38 am From: Northern_NY_Birds AT yahoogroups.com The bird was found again late this morning - at the boat launch in Tupper Lake. It may move around and the edge of open water areas are likely the best places to look based on past records south of the Arctic. But it also may go back to the house where fish parts have been put out on the ice for the bird's nourishment. Larry Master Sent from my iPhone Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com My photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Ross's Gull - Tupper Lake, NY
After not showing at the usual spot on Lake Simond Road this morning, the first-winter Ross's Gull was relocated at the Tupper Lake boat launch. Here is Larry Master's post: Subject: Re: NNYBirds: Latest eBird info from Ross's Gull area Date: Sat Jan 28 2017 11:38 am From: Northern_NY_Birds AT yahoogroups.com The bird was found again late this morning - at the boat launch in Tupper Lake. It may move around and the edge of open water areas are likely the best places to look based on past records south of the Arctic. But it also may go back to the house where fish parts have been put out on the ice for the bird's nourishment. Larry Master Sent from my iPhone Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com My photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE:[nysbirds-l] Ross's Gull - Tupper Lake, NY
Just a brief addendum to my earlier post. I wanted to give a shout-out to Larry Master and Alan Belford for recognizing the bird in the original photo as a Ross's Gull and for getting the word out. Also, I don't have all the particulars but I ask that birders please be respectful of the private property. There may be concerns with construction going on there or there could be any number of reasons why the homeowner wants the crowds to be minimized. I realize that the bird may not stay long enough for this to become a problem but, if it does, please try to keep your visit short and the numbers down. Good luck if you go for it! Willie From: Willie D'Anna [mailto:dannapot...@roadrunner.com] Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 1:12 PM To: 'nysbirds-l'; 'Geneseebirds'; 'geneseebird...@geneseo.edu' Subject: Ross's Gull - Tupper Lake, NY A first basic ROSS'S GULL has been found and photographed in Tupper Lake, NY. Birders have been viewing and photographing it today, Jan 26. I have seen the photos and certainly agree that it is a Ross's Gull!!! Thanks to Joan Collins for texting me some photos. The bird was discovered when it was found feeding on discarded fish eggs left on the ice of Lake Simond Pond by the construction workers on the property. It has been observed repeatedly returning to the eggs to feed, then disappearing for periods of time. I believe the bird was originally photographed by the homeowner, Jack Delehanty, son of well-known birders, Charlcie and Jack. The address is 363 Lake Simond Pond Road in the Town of Tupper Lake. This is 1.8 miles from NY Rt 30. This is the first house on the left that is after the second road on the left. PLEASE NOTE: NO MORE THAN 12 BIRDERS AT A TIME ARE PERMITTED ON THE PROPERTY SO, IF YOU HAVE SEEN THE BIRD, PLEASE MOVE ON AND GIVE OTHERS A CHANCE. Note that it may be a bit of a walk down the driveway to see the pond. The pond can also be seen from adjacent state land just beyond the house. Because this bird is attracted to fish eggs and there is no open water in the area, it will likely leave once its food source runs out. So, consider bringing fish eggs or another possible food source. I know that Ivory Gulls will eat meat but I have my doubts that will work for this bird. Still, it might be worth a shot. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com My photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE:[nysbirds-l] Ross's Gull - Tupper Lake, NY
Just a brief addendum to my earlier post. I wanted to give a shout-out to Larry Master and Alan Belford for recognizing the bird in the original photo as a Ross's Gull and for getting the word out. Also, I don't have all the particulars but I ask that birders please be respectful of the private property. There may be concerns with construction going on there or there could be any number of reasons why the homeowner wants the crowds to be minimized. I realize that the bird may not stay long enough for this to become a problem but, if it does, please try to keep your visit short and the numbers down. Good luck if you go for it! Willie From: Willie D'Anna [mailto:dannapot...@roadrunner.com] Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 1:12 PM To: 'nysbirds-l'; 'Geneseebirds'; 'geneseebird...@geneseo.edu' Subject: Ross's Gull - Tupper Lake, NY A first basic ROSS'S GULL has been found and photographed in Tupper Lake, NY. Birders have been viewing and photographing it today, Jan 26. I have seen the photos and certainly agree that it is a Ross's Gull!!! Thanks to Joan Collins for texting me some photos. The bird was discovered when it was found feeding on discarded fish eggs left on the ice of Lake Simond Pond by the construction workers on the property. It has been observed repeatedly returning to the eggs to feed, then disappearing for periods of time. I believe the bird was originally photographed by the homeowner, Jack Delehanty, son of well-known birders, Charlcie and Jack. The address is 363 Lake Simond Pond Road in the Town of Tupper Lake. This is 1.8 miles from NY Rt 30. This is the first house on the left that is after the second road on the left. PLEASE NOTE: NO MORE THAN 12 BIRDERS AT A TIME ARE PERMITTED ON THE PROPERTY SO, IF YOU HAVE SEEN THE BIRD, PLEASE MOVE ON AND GIVE OTHERS A CHANCE. Note that it may be a bit of a walk down the driveway to see the pond. The pond can also be seen from adjacent state land just beyond the house. Because this bird is attracted to fish eggs and there is no open water in the area, it will likely leave once its food source runs out. So, consider bringing fish eggs or another possible food source. I know that Ivory Gulls will eat meat but I have my doubts that will work for this bird. Still, it might be worth a shot. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com My photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Ross's Gull - Tupper Lake, NY
A first basic ROSS'S GULL has been found and photographed in Tupper Lake, NY. Birders have been viewing and photographing it today, Jan 26. I have seen the photos and certainly agree that it is a Ross's Gull!!! Thanks to Joan Collins for texting me some photos. The bird was discovered when it was found feeding on discarded fish eggs left on the ice of Lake Simond Pond by the construction workers on the property. It has been observed repeatedly returning to the eggs to feed, then disappearing for periods of time. I believe the bird was originally photographed by the homeowner, Jack Delehanty, son of well-known birders, Charlcie and Jack. The address is 363 Lake Simond Pond Road in the Town of Tupper Lake. This is 1.8 miles from NY Rt 30. This is the first house on the left that is after the second road on the left. PLEASE NOTE: NO MORE THAN 12 BIRDERS AT A TIME ARE PERMITTED ON THE PROPERTY SO, IF YOU HAVE SEEN THE BIRD, PLEASE MOVE ON AND GIVE OTHERS A CHANCE. Note that it may be a bit of a walk down the driveway to see the pond. The pond can also be seen from adjacent state land just beyond the house. Because this bird is attracted to fish eggs and there is no open water in the area, it will likely leave once its food source runs out. So, consider bringing fish eggs or another possible food source. I know that Ivory Gulls will eat meat but I have my doubts that will work for this bird. Still, it might be worth a shot. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com My photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Ross's Gull - Tupper Lake, NY
A first basic ROSS'S GULL has been found and photographed in Tupper Lake, NY. Birders have been viewing and photographing it today, Jan 26. I have seen the photos and certainly agree that it is a Ross's Gull!!! Thanks to Joan Collins for texting me some photos. The bird was discovered when it was found feeding on discarded fish eggs left on the ice of Lake Simond Pond by the construction workers on the property. It has been observed repeatedly returning to the eggs to feed, then disappearing for periods of time. I believe the bird was originally photographed by the homeowner, Jack Delehanty, son of well-known birders, Charlcie and Jack. The address is 363 Lake Simond Pond Road in the Town of Tupper Lake. This is 1.8 miles from NY Rt 30. This is the first house on the left that is after the second road on the left. PLEASE NOTE: NO MORE THAN 12 BIRDERS AT A TIME ARE PERMITTED ON THE PROPERTY SO, IF YOU HAVE SEEN THE BIRD, PLEASE MOVE ON AND GIVE OTHERS A CHANCE. Note that it may be a bit of a walk down the driveway to see the pond. The pond can also be seen from adjacent state land just beyond the house. Because this bird is attracted to fish eggs and there is no open water in the area, it will likely leave once its food source runs out. So, consider bringing fish eggs or another possible food source. I know that Ivory Gulls will eat meat but I have my doubts that will work for this bird. Still, it might be worth a shot. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com My photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Slaty-backed Gull - above Niagara Falls
Late this afternoon, Garth Riley refound the SLATY-BACKED GULL on the rocks a little ways above the falls on the Niagara River. Several of us made it to Garth's location opposite the barge on the Canadian side and looked downriver at the bird. Eventually it woke up, stretched a wing, and then flapped a couple of times, revealing the nice "string of pearls", which along with other features (broad tertial crescent, pink legs, mantle shade close to a Lesser Black-backed Gull, slightly stockier than Herring Gull) allowed us to identify it with confidence. This bird would likely have been visible from Goat Island, if one walked down toward the falls and found a good opening in the trees. Unfortunately, fog ruined our Important Bird Area survey for the entire river today. And, wouldn't you know it, after it was cancelled, the sun came out in the afternoon! We made the most of the morning by going to the Dufferin Islands Nature Area in Niagara Falls, Ontario and seeing the continuing male and very drab female PINE WARBLERS that have been reported there for several weeks. They both came to different piles of seed thrown onto the ground by birders and photographers. Most of the IBA counters also enjoyed a nice pizza lunch together. Good birding! Willie D'Anna of Wilson, NY and Jean Iron of Toronto, Ontario ------ Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com My photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Slaty-backed Gull - above Niagara Falls
Late this afternoon, Garth Riley refound the SLATY-BACKED GULL on the rocks a little ways above the falls on the Niagara River. Several of us made it to Garth's location opposite the barge on the Canadian side and looked downriver at the bird. Eventually it woke up, stretched a wing, and then flapped a couple of times, revealing the nice "string of pearls", which along with other features (broad tertial crescent, pink legs, mantle shade close to a Lesser Black-backed Gull, slightly stockier than Herring Gull) allowed us to identify it with confidence. This bird would likely have been visible from Goat Island, if one walked down toward the falls and found a good opening in the trees. Unfortunately, fog ruined our Important Bird Area survey for the entire river today. And, wouldn't you know it, after it was cancelled, the sun came out in the afternoon! We made the most of the morning by going to the Dufferin Islands Nature Area in Niagara Falls, Ontario and seeing the continuing male and very drab female PINE WARBLERS that have been reported there for several weeks. They both came to different piles of seed thrown onto the ground by birders and photographers. Most of the IBA counters also enjoyed a nice pizza lunch together. Good birding! Willie D'Anna of Wilson, NY and Jean Iron of Toronto, Ontario ------ Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com My photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Slaty-backed and Black-headed Gulls - Niagara River
Eleven species of gulls were found along the Niagara River today, from the power plants to the control gates. The highlight was an adult SLATY-BACKED GULL, found by Chris Kundl in the shallows off of Goat Island, just above Three Sisters Islands. Some of us are lucky (my hand is up) but Chris works this patch hard and deserves all the great birds that he has found there. Way to go, Chris! The bird was well-studied and some of us managed to get the very important spread wing photos (which helps to rule out possible hybrids). This bird shows a very broad tertial crescent, a nice string of pearls but no mirror on p9, and a mantle shade just slightly darker than that of a Lesser Black-backed Gull. This gull stayed at Goat Island most of the day, enjoyed by many birders, but was never seen to feed as far as I am aware. It would not surprise me if it is not found during the week, when it probably heads for the dumps to feed. After seeing it at Goat Island, several of us returned to the Canadian side and tried to spot it across the river, looking from the control gates and from above the Ontario hydro building, but could only find one obscured dark-mantled gull, which could have been the bird or a Lesser Black-backed Gull. Distance and other gulls in the way makes identifying this bird from the other side an extreme challenge. The adult BLACK-HEADED GULL was seen for over half an hour this morning as it foraged continuously at the Whirlpool. When in the sunlight, this bird was a tough challenge to pick out, but it occasionally went into shaded areas where we had a better chance to find it. Jean Iron found an adult LITTLE GULL a little above Niagara Falls, nearer the Canadian shore. Other gulls today were Iceland, Thayer's, Glaucous, Lesser Black-backed, Great Black-backed, Bonaparte's, Ring-billed, and Herring. We also had the four adult male HARLEQUIN DUCKS out from the Ontario Hydro building above the falls, probably not visible from the American side. These birds seem to be a tight-knit group, usually staying right together, and they looked just gorgeous in the bright sun. Our group consisted of Betsy Potter, Jean Iron, Celeste Morien, Dominic Sherony, Bev Seyler, Marcie Jacklin, Linda Goodridge, Kayo Roy, Blayne and Jean Farnan, and myself. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Slaty-backed and Black-headed Gulls - Niagara River
Eleven species of gulls were found along the Niagara River today, from the power plants to the control gates. The highlight was an adult SLATY-BACKED GULL, found by Chris Kundl in the shallows off of Goat Island, just above Three Sisters Islands. Some of us are lucky (my hand is up) but Chris works this patch hard and deserves all the great birds that he has found there. Way to go, Chris! The bird was well-studied and some of us managed to get the very important spread wing photos (which helps to rule out possible hybrids). This bird shows a very broad tertial crescent, a nice string of pearls but no mirror on p9, and a mantle shade just slightly darker than that of a Lesser Black-backed Gull. This gull stayed at Goat Island most of the day, enjoyed by many birders, but was never seen to feed as far as I am aware. It would not surprise me if it is not found during the week, when it probably heads for the dumps to feed. After seeing it at Goat Island, several of us returned to the Canadian side and tried to spot it across the river, looking from the control gates and from above the Ontario hydro building, but could only find one obscured dark-mantled gull, which could have been the bird or a Lesser Black-backed Gull. Distance and other gulls in the way makes identifying this bird from the other side an extreme challenge. The adult BLACK-HEADED GULL was seen for over half an hour this morning as it foraged continuously at the Whirlpool. When in the sunlight, this bird was a tough challenge to pick out, but it occasionally went into shaded areas where we had a better chance to find it. Jean Iron found an adult LITTLE GULL a little above Niagara Falls, nearer the Canadian shore. Other gulls today were Iceland, Thayer's, Glaucous, Lesser Black-backed, Great Black-backed, Bonaparte's, Ring-billed, and Herring. We also had the four adult male HARLEQUIN DUCKS out from the Ontario Hydro building above the falls, probably not visible from the American side. These birds seem to be a tight-knit group, usually staying right together, and they looked just gorgeous in the bright sun. Our group consisted of Betsy Potter, Jean Iron, Celeste Morien, Dominic Sherony, Bev Seyler, Marcie Jacklin, Linda Goodridge, Kayo Roy, Blayne and Jean Farnan, and myself. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Niagara River - Wednesday
A group of eight ardent gull-watchers found ten species of gulls along the Niagara River today, viewing from the Canadian side. Finally, the LITTLE GULLS are in! We had seven - two from the Queenston boat ramp (look downriver, although one briefly came right in front of us), four (!) just above the falls, with great views from opposite the "greenhouse", and one more from the control gates in Chippewa. We had an adult THAYER'S GULL sitting and flying below the falls. ICELAND GULLS were seen across from the greenhouse, below the falls, and at the Adam Beck overlook (the power plants). One adult GLAUCOUS GULL was on the "island" out from the control gates. LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS were out from the control gates and at Adam Beck. We did not check the roosting rocks above the power plants today. Numbers of large gulls were unimpressive today but that's not too surprising for a weekday when the dumps are open. The adult BLACK-HEADED GULL was seen briefly on the water at the Whirlpool (Spanish Aero Car). However, it and the many Bonaparte's Gulls resting on the water were then repeatedly flushed by the Niagara Jet Adventures boats, driving the boats directly through the raft of birds. Despite spending a considerable amount of time looking, we were unable to find the bird again and we are convinced that it moved to another area to rest. We only found one HARLEQUIN DUCK today, a female feeding in the rapids near the stranded barge (between the Ontario hydro building and the gatehouse). A HORNED GREBE was in the gorge below the falls, along with several CANVASBACK, AMERICAN WIGEON, COMMON MERGANSERS, and a smattering of other ducks. Our group consisted of Jean Iron, Ron Pittaway, Kevin McLaughlin, Declan Troy, Ross Harris, Marcie Jacklin, Betsy Potter, and myself. Good birding! Willie ------ Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Niagara River - Wednesday
A group of eight ardent gull-watchers found ten species of gulls along the Niagara River today, viewing from the Canadian side. Finally, the LITTLE GULLS are in! We had seven - two from the Queenston boat ramp (look downriver, although one briefly came right in front of us), four (!) just above the falls, with great views from opposite the "greenhouse", and one more from the control gates in Chippewa. We had an adult THAYER'S GULL sitting and flying below the falls. ICELAND GULLS were seen across from the greenhouse, below the falls, and at the Adam Beck overlook (the power plants). One adult GLAUCOUS GULL was on the "island" out from the control gates. LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS were out from the control gates and at Adam Beck. We did not check the roosting rocks above the power plants today. Numbers of large gulls were unimpressive today but that's not too surprising for a weekday when the dumps are open. The adult BLACK-HEADED GULL was seen briefly on the water at the Whirlpool (Spanish Aero Car). However, it and the many Bonaparte's Gulls resting on the water were then repeatedly flushed by the Niagara Jet Adventures boats, driving the boats directly through the raft of birds. Despite spending a considerable amount of time looking, we were unable to find the bird again and we are convinced that it moved to another area to rest. We only found one HARLEQUIN DUCK today, a female feeding in the rapids near the stranded barge (between the Ontario hydro building and the gatehouse). A HORNED GREBE was in the gorge below the falls, along with several CANVASBACK, AMERICAN WIGEON, COMMON MERGANSERS, and a smattering of other ducks. Our group consisted of Jean Iron, Ron Pittaway, Kevin McLaughlin, Declan Troy, Ross Harris, Marcie Jacklin, Betsy Potter, and myself. Good birding! Willie ------ Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] White-crowned Sparrows; Lapland Longspurs
While driving home yesterday, I noticed a flock of juncos and sparrows that flushed from the opposite side of the road. I turned around and waited and they soon returned. With the juncos were 15 WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS. This was on Youngstown-Wilson Road in the Town of Porter, Niagara County, close to the Niagara Frontier Country Club. Along the middle of Hulbert Road in the Town of Wilson, there was a pure flock of seven LAPLAND LONGSPURS, also feeding on the road shoulder. Earlier I had what appeared to be a HERRING X GLAUCOUS GULL hybrid on the roosting rocks, visible from Devils Hole State Park. It was larger than the Herring Gulls with a vaguely paler mantle, slightly paler wingtips, and larger white primary apical spots. It slept for the entire time that I observed it. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] White-crowned Sparrows; Lapland Longspurs
While driving home yesterday, I noticed a flock of juncos and sparrows that flushed from the opposite side of the road. I turned around and waited and they soon returned. With the juncos were 15 WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS. This was on Youngstown-Wilson Road in the Town of Porter, Niagara County, close to the Niagara Frontier Country Club. Along the middle of Hulbert Road in the Town of Wilson, there was a pure flock of seven LAPLAND LONGSPURS, also feeding on the road shoulder. Earlier I had what appeared to be a HERRING X GLAUCOUS GULL hybrid on the roosting rocks, visible from Devils Hole State Park. It was larger than the Herring Gulls with a vaguely paler mantle, slightly paler wingtips, and larger white primary apical spots. It slept for the entire time that I observed it. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] 2016 Lake Ontario Piping Plover video
This past summer Piping Plovers nested on Lake Ontario east of Toronto, Ontario, representing the first successful nesting of the species along the Canadian shoreline of this lake in over 80 years. Winnie Poon made an interesting documentary about this, which can be viewed on your computer, iPad, or iPhone. Links below. Good birding! Willie D’Anna Wilson, NY dannapotter roadrunner.com From: winnie poon [mailto:winniep...@sympatico.ca] Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 11:26 AM To: ONTBIRDS Subject: [Ontbirds] Ipad Iphone Link to 2016 Lake Ontario Piping Plover video I uploaded a version more suitable for viewing on ipad iPhone etc., as it would be more convenient for some. Link for using ipad iPhone: https://vimeo.com/195578986/651820942f Link for using computer: https://vimeo.com/195213709/757b118f92 Winnie Poon Richmond Hill, Ontario -- 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] 2016 Lake Ontario Piping Plover video
This past summer Piping Plovers nested on Lake Ontario east of Toronto, Ontario, representing the first successful nesting of the species along the Canadian shoreline of this lake in over 80 years. Winnie Poon made an interesting documentary about this, which can be viewed on your computer, iPad, or iPhone. Links below. Good birding! Willie D’Anna Wilson, NY dannapotter roadrunner.com From: winnie poon [mailto:winniep...@sympatico.ca] Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 11:26 AM To: ONTBIRDS Subject: [Ontbirds] Ipad Iphone Link to 2016 Lake Ontario Piping Plover video I uploaded a version more suitable for viewing on ipad iPhone etc., as it would be more convenient for some. Link for using ipad iPhone: https://vimeo.com/195578986/651820942f Link for using computer: https://vimeo.com/195213709/757b118f92 Winnie Poon Richmond Hill, Ontario -- 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] Niagara River - Saturday
Tons of gulls on the river today - 12 species were reported. Also two HARLEQUIN DUCKS at the usual spot above the barge. A possible PACIFIC LOON was reported at the mouth of the river by experienced observers, viewed from Niagara-on-the-Lake but only seen relatively briefly. SABINE'S GULL - viewed at the roosting rocks (upriver from the power plants) around noon by a few observers on the American side. BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE - Seen at the power plants in the afternoon. BLACK-HEADED GULL - Seen at the Whirlpool, where it has been found since last Sunday. LITTLE GULL - a first-winter bird at the Whirlpool. GLAUCOUS GULL - a juvenile on the breakwall on the upriver side of control gates. Others: Thayer's, Iceland, Lesser Black-backed, Great Black-backed, Herring, Ring-billed, Bonaparte's. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Niagara River - Saturday
Tons of gulls on the river today - 12 species were reported. Also two HARLEQUIN DUCKS at the usual spot above the barge. A possible PACIFIC LOON was reported at the mouth of the river by experienced observers, viewed from Niagara-on-the-Lake but only seen relatively briefly. SABINE'S GULL - viewed at the roosting rocks (upriver from the power plants) around noon by a few observers on the American side. BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE - Seen at the power plants in the afternoon. BLACK-HEADED GULL - Seen at the Whirlpool, where it has been found since last Sunday. LITTLE GULL - a first-winter bird at the Whirlpool. GLAUCOUS GULL - a juvenile on the breakwall on the upriver side of control gates. Others: Thayer's, Iceland, Lesser Black-backed, Great Black-backed, Herring, Ring-billed, Bonaparte's. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Niagara River Report
Several people were birding the Niagara River from last Thursday through Sunday. The number of birders was well over 100 today. In fact there were nearly that many people just at the Adam Beck overlook on the Canadian side around 9:00 a.m. for the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) field trip, led by Jean Iron and Ron Tozer. Although numbers of gulls were decent these four days, they were especially good Sunday, presumably because the dumps do not operate on this day. In spite of the large numbers, the less common species have been difficult to come by. Even Iceland Gulls, which are typically rather easy to find by this time of year, were few and far between. However, despite this, birders turned up 11 species of gulls along the river. In addition there have been four adult male HARLEQUIN DUCKS at the usual spot slightly upriver from the stranded barge, which is above Niagara Falls. A male and a female have also been seen at the source of the Niagara River above the Peace Bridge in Buffalo recently. Also, in that same area was a juvenile BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE last Thursday (Shelley Seidman), which moved downriver to the foot of Hertel Avenue on Friday (Peter Yoerg). An adult BLACK-HEADED GULL was seen by Alex Wiebe Saturday afternoon at 3:45 as it flew downriver past the power plants with Bonaparte's Gulls. It was then spotted about 20 minutes later by Ed Poropat and Jim Hopkins as the gulls flew out the mouth of the river onto Lake Ontario to roost for the night. Figuring that this bird might be hanging out at the Whirlpool (where the Spanish Aero Car is) during the day, Jay McGowan and his group from Ithaca, NY went there Sunday morning and found the bird. With patience and group effort, most of the birders on the Niagara River were able to see this bird, despite the difficulties of distance and height above the water that birding at this location presents. An adult LITTLE GULL was seen by a couple of groups in the lower Lewiston, NY-Queenston, Ontario area. This species had not been reported on the river since November 19th. Other gulls: Herring, Ring-billed, Bonaparte's, Great Black-backed (low numbers only), Lesser Black-backed (at least a dozen seen today), Iceland (about five seen today after only two the past few days), Thayer's (two today), Glaucous Gull (have been two above the falls but only seen by a few people today). A PINE WARBLER, picked up by its call note by Betsy Potter and identified by Dean DiTommaso, who then found it, was in the pines in the median of the Niagara River Parkway in front of the Greenhouse (above the falls). Purple Sandpipers still have not appeared on the Niagara River yet this season. However, BLACK VULTURES continue to be seen in the lower Lewiston, NY - Queenston, Ontario area. They are often observed roosting on a church in the Village of Lewiston and can even be viewed at a distance from the Queenston overlook, part way down the escarpment. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Niagara River Report
Several people were birding the Niagara River from last Thursday through Sunday. The number of birders was well over 100 today. In fact there were nearly that many people just at the Adam Beck overlook on the Canadian side around 9:00 a.m. for the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) field trip, led by Jean Iron and Ron Tozer. Although numbers of gulls were decent these four days, they were especially good Sunday, presumably because the dumps do not operate on this day. In spite of the large numbers, the less common species have been difficult to come by. Even Iceland Gulls, which are typically rather easy to find by this time of year, were few and far between. However, despite this, birders turned up 11 species of gulls along the river. In addition there have been four adult male HARLEQUIN DUCKS at the usual spot slightly upriver from the stranded barge, which is above Niagara Falls. A male and a female have also been seen at the source of the Niagara River above the Peace Bridge in Buffalo recently. Also, in that same area was a juvenile BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE last Thursday (Shelley Seidman), which moved downriver to the foot of Hertel Avenue on Friday (Peter Yoerg). An adult BLACK-HEADED GULL was seen by Alex Wiebe Saturday afternoon at 3:45 as it flew downriver past the power plants with Bonaparte's Gulls. It was then spotted about 20 minutes later by Ed Poropat and Jim Hopkins as the gulls flew out the mouth of the river onto Lake Ontario to roost for the night. Figuring that this bird might be hanging out at the Whirlpool (where the Spanish Aero Car is) during the day, Jay McGowan and his group from Ithaca, NY went there Sunday morning and found the bird. With patience and group effort, most of the birders on the Niagara River were able to see this bird, despite the difficulties of distance and height above the water that birding at this location presents. An adult LITTLE GULL was seen by a couple of groups in the lower Lewiston, NY-Queenston, Ontario area. This species had not been reported on the river since November 19th. Other gulls: Herring, Ring-billed, Bonaparte's, Great Black-backed (low numbers only), Lesser Black-backed (at least a dozen seen today), Iceland (about five seen today after only two the past few days), Thayer's (two today), Glaucous Gull (have been two above the falls but only seen by a few people today). A PINE WARBLER, picked up by its call note by Betsy Potter and identified by Dean DiTommaso, who then found it, was in the pines in the median of the Niagara River Parkway in front of the Greenhouse (above the falls). Purple Sandpipers still have not appeared on the Niagara River yet this season. However, BLACK VULTURES continue to be seen in the lower Lewiston, NY - Queenston, Ontario area. They are often observed roosting on a church in the Village of Lewiston and can even be viewed at a distance from the Queenston overlook, part way down the escarpment. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Pink-sided Junco - Hamlin Beach SP - Thursday
The Pink-sided Junco at Hamlin Beach SP, originally found by Andy Guthrie on November 24th, was seen again this Thursday morning at 11:15. I had it just off the westbound park road in the median, just before the first turnaround west of Parking Lot #2 (the lot with the gravel piles). It was with about a dozen Slate-colored Juncos, which flew up from just off the road as I drove up to them. I pulled over and waited for the juncos to return, which they did shortly. It has been seen at this spot several times previously. However, I did not see the bird from 8:30 until then, despite extensive searching, and I was actually leaving when I found it. This was my second attempt to see this junco. Photos of the junco can be seen in my eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32807558 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Pink-sided Junco - Hamlin Beach SP - Thursday
The Pink-sided Junco at Hamlin Beach SP, originally found by Andy Guthrie on November 24th, was seen again this Thursday morning at 11:15. I had it just off the westbound park road in the median, just before the first turnaround west of Parking Lot #2 (the lot with the gravel piles). It was with about a dozen Slate-colored Juncos, which flew up from just off the road as I drove up to them. I pulled over and waited for the juncos to return, which they did shortly. It has been seen at this spot several times previously. However, I did not see the bird from 8:30 until then, despite extensive searching, and I was actually leaving when I found it. This was my second attempt to see this junco. Photos of the junco can be seen in my eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32807558 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Wood Stork - Eden
A WOOD STORK was photographed on private property in the Town of Eden, Erie County on Friday. The bird, apparently, roosted overnight in a pine tree but disappeared Saturday morning before 9:00 a.m. and has not been seen since. The only location information that I have received is that it was on East Church Road. I would suggest that birders check ponds in the vicinity. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Wood Stork - Eden
A WOOD STORK was photographed on private property in the Town of Eden, Erie County on Friday. The bird, apparently, roosted overnight in a pine tree but disappeared Saturday morning before 9:00 a.m. and has not been seen since. The only location information that I have received is that it was on East Church Road. I would suggest that birders check ponds in the vicinity. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Piping Plover - Woodlawn Beach SP
Sue Barth just texted that the Piping Plover is still present this morning at Woodlawn Beach SP. This is on Lake Erie in the Town of Hamburg, Erie County. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Piping Plover - Woodlawn Beach SP
Sue Barth just texted that the Piping Plover is still present this morning at Woodlawn Beach SP. This is on Lake Erie in the Town of Hamburg, Erie County. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Piping Plover - Woodlawn Beach S.P.
Sue Barth just found and photographed a PIPING PLOVER at Woodlawn Beach S.P. This park is on Lake Erie in the Town of Hamburg, Erie County. She wrote that it was hanging with a Semipalmated Plover and was between the main entrance and the creek that flows into the lake to the north. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Piping Plover - Woodlawn Beach S.P.
Sue Barth just found and photographed a PIPING PLOVER at Woodlawn Beach S.P. This park is on Lake Erie in the Town of Hamburg, Erie County. She wrote that it was hanging with a Semipalmated Plover and was between the main entrance and the creek that flows into the lake to the north. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Female Common Eider continues - Buffalo Harbor
I arrived atop the tower at Erie Basin Marina on Buffalo Harbor at 8:40 this morning (Friday). I searched in the area of the spit at the end of Donnelly's pier for about 30 minutes without finding the eider. I looked elsewhere, then looked back again at the spit about 15 minutes later, and there she was near the north end. It is possible that she was in the area all along and perhaps underwater when I looked in her direction but I scanned the water near the spit so many times that I wonder if she came in from elsewhere. In any case, patience may be required to see this bird. It was a bit breezy on the tower this morning making my scope less stable than desirable. DIRECTIONS: Erie Basin Marina is on the east end of Lake Erie along Buffalo's waterfront, labeled as such on Google Maps. The tower is at the end of the road. There is no elevator so you have to climb several flights of stairs. Look toward the obvious sand/gravel spit at the end of Donnelly's pier (labeled Horseshoe Reef on Google Maps). The eider has been seen resting on the sand/gravel spit and swimming in the vicinity. A scope is necessary to see the bird, as it is over a half mile from the spit to the tower. As Alec Humann has pointed out, optimal lighting is in the morning with the sun at your back. Note that Peter Yoerg looked for the eider for 1.5 hours before sunset last night and did not see it, noting that there were a lot of boats around, perhaps pushing it further out into the lake. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Female Common Eider continues - Buffalo Harbor
I arrived atop the tower at Erie Basin Marina on Buffalo Harbor at 8:40 this morning (Friday). I searched in the area of the spit at the end of Donnelly's pier for about 30 minutes without finding the eider. I looked elsewhere, then looked back again at the spit about 15 minutes later, and there she was near the north end. It is possible that she was in the area all along and perhaps underwater when I looked in her direction but I scanned the water near the spit so many times that I wonder if she came in from elsewhere. In any case, patience may be required to see this bird. It was a bit breezy on the tower this morning making my scope less stable than desirable. DIRECTIONS: Erie Basin Marina is on the east end of Lake Erie along Buffalo's waterfront, labeled as such on Google Maps. The tower is at the end of the road. There is no elevator so you have to climb several flights of stairs. Look toward the obvious sand/gravel spit at the end of Donnelly's pier (labeled Horseshoe Reef on Google Maps). The eider has been seen resting on the sand/gravel spit and swimming in the vicinity. A scope is necessary to see the bird, as it is over a half mile from the spit to the tower. As Alec Humann has pointed out, optimal lighting is in the morning with the sun at your back. Note that Peter Yoerg looked for the eider for 1.5 hours before sunset last night and did not see it, noting that there were a lot of boats around, perhaps pushing it further out into the lake. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] [geneseebirds-googlegroup] Common Eider - Buffalo Harbor
The female Common Eider was seen in the same spot this morning and also seen swimming nearby, reported by Joe Mitchell. Good birding! Willie From: Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter [mailto:dannapot...@roadrunner.com] Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 8:05 AM To: 'Geneseebirds'; geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 'nysbirds-l'; 'David Suggs' Subject: [geneseebirds-googlegroup] Common Eider - Buffalo Harbor While performing checks on the colonial nesting birds in Buffalo harbor, Connie Adams and Jackie Walters found and photographed a female COMMON EIDER yesterday (Wednesday). I saw the photographs and it is clearly a Common Eider. The duck was on the spit at the north end of Donnelly’s pier with Herring Gulls. The spit is called Horseshoe Reef on Google Maps. Other than by boat, the spit is best observed from the top of the tower at the north end of Erie Basin Marina with a spotting scope (could also be scoped less advantageously from ground level). This is the same location where birders viewed the Brown Booby from a few years ago. Instead of swimming away from the observers, the eider flew off of the spit, over the breakwall, and out toward the lake. Other places to check for it would be accessible from Fuhrman Blvd, to the south of this location, and LaSalle Park and the West Side Rowing Club, to the north. Good luck to anyone who tries for it and please post about your success or lack thereof. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Geneseebirds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to geneseebirds-googlegroup+unsubscr...@geneseo.edu. To post to this group, send email to geneseebirds-googlegr...@geneseo.edu. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/geneseo.edu/d/msgid/geneseebirds-googlegroup/001d01d1ee48%245c217e90%2414647bb0%24%40com <https://groups.google.com/a/geneseo.edu/d/msgid/geneseebirds-googlegroup/001d01d1ee48%245c217e90%2414647bb0%24%40com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> . -- 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] [geneseebirds-googlegroup] Common Eider - Buffalo Harbor
The female Common Eider was seen in the same spot this morning and also seen swimming nearby, reported by Joe Mitchell. Good birding! Willie From: Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter [mailto:dannapot...@roadrunner.com] Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 8:05 AM To: 'Geneseebirds'; geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 'nysbirds-l'; 'David Suggs' Subject: [geneseebirds-googlegroup] Common Eider - Buffalo Harbor While performing checks on the colonial nesting birds in Buffalo harbor, Connie Adams and Jackie Walters found and photographed a female COMMON EIDER yesterday (Wednesday). I saw the photographs and it is clearly a Common Eider. The duck was on the spit at the north end of Donnelly’s pier with Herring Gulls. The spit is called Horseshoe Reef on Google Maps. Other than by boat, the spit is best observed from the top of the tower at the north end of Erie Basin Marina with a spotting scope (could also be scoped less advantageously from ground level). This is the same location where birders viewed the Brown Booby from a few years ago. Instead of swimming away from the observers, the eider flew off of the spit, over the breakwall, and out toward the lake. Other places to check for it would be accessible from Fuhrman Blvd, to the south of this location, and LaSalle Park and the West Side Rowing Club, to the north. Good luck to anyone who tries for it and please post about your success or lack thereof. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Geneseebirds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to geneseebirds-googlegroup+unsubscr...@geneseo.edu. To post to this group, send email to geneseebirds-googlegr...@geneseo.edu. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/geneseo.edu/d/msgid/geneseebirds-googlegroup/001d01d1ee48%245c217e90%2414647bb0%24%40com <https://groups.google.com/a/geneseo.edu/d/msgid/geneseebirds-googlegroup/001d01d1ee48%245c217e90%2414647bb0%24%40com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> . -- 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] Common Eider - Buffalo Harbor
While performing checks on the colonial nesting birds in Buffalo harbor, Connie Adams and Jackie Walters found and photographed a female COMMON EIDER yesterday (Wednesday). I saw the photographs and it is clearly a Common Eider. The duck was on the spit at the north end of Donnelly's pier with Herring Gulls. The spit is called Horseshoe Reef on Google Maps. Other than by boat, the spit is best observed from the top of the tower at the north end of Erie Basin Marina with a spotting scope (could also be scoped less advantageously from ground level). This is the same location where birders viewed the Brown Booby from a few years ago. Instead of swimming away from the observers, the eider flew off of the spit, over the breakwall, and out toward the lake. Other places to check for it would be accessible from Fuhrman Blvd, to the south of this location, and LaSalle Park and the West Side Rowing Club, to the north. Good luck to anyone who tries for it and please post about your success or lack thereof. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Common Eider - Buffalo Harbor
While performing checks on the colonial nesting birds in Buffalo harbor, Connie Adams and Jackie Walters found and photographed a female COMMON EIDER yesterday (Wednesday). I saw the photographs and it is clearly a Common Eider. The duck was on the spit at the north end of Donnelly's pier with Herring Gulls. The spit is called Horseshoe Reef on Google Maps. Other than by boat, the spit is best observed from the top of the tower at the north end of Erie Basin Marina with a spotting scope (could also be scoped less advantageously from ground level). This is the same location where birders viewed the Brown Booby from a few years ago. Instead of swimming away from the observers, the eider flew off of the spit, over the breakwall, and out toward the lake. Other places to check for it would be accessible from Fuhrman Blvd, to the south of this location, and LaSalle Park and the West Side Rowing Club, to the north. Good luck to anyone who tries for it and please post about your success or lack thereof. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] White Ibis - Evangola State Park
The adult White Ibis at Evangola SP was reported earlier this afternoon but has not been seen in at least two hours. From what I can recall of this park, there are not any large wetlands there, just a couple of small ponds. So, it may have continued on in search of something better. If I hear of any later reports, I will post an update. Good birding! Willie From: Robert Taylor [mailto:rmtaylo...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 12:42 PM To: Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter Cc: Geneseebirds; geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; nysbirds-l Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] White Ibis - Evangola State Park Hi, was posted on ebird today On Friday, July 15, 2016, Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter <dannapot...@roadrunner.com> wrote: Tom Kerr texted to the WNY Bird Alert a report from Matt Nusstein and the Buffalo-Niagara Facebook Group of a White Ibis at Evangola State Park (on Lake Erie). I have no details on the age or even the date. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> Please submit your observations to <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] White Ibis - Evangola State Park
The adult White Ibis at Evangola SP was reported earlier this afternoon but has not been seen in at least two hours. From what I can recall of this park, there are not any large wetlands there, just a couple of small ponds. So, it may have continued on in search of something better. If I hear of any later reports, I will post an update. Good birding! Willie From: Robert Taylor [mailto:rmtaylo...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 12:42 PM To: Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter Cc: Geneseebirds; geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; nysbirds-l Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] White Ibis - Evangola State Park Hi, was posted on ebird today On Friday, July 15, 2016, Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter wrote: Tom Kerr texted to the WNY Bird Alert a report from Matt Nusstein and the Buffalo-Niagara Facebook Group of a White Ibis at Evangola State Park (on Lake Erie). I have no details on the age or even the date. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> Please submit your observations to <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] White Ibis - Evangola State Park
Tom Kerr texted to the WNY Bird Alert a report from Matt Nusstein and the Buffalo-Niagara Facebook Group of a White Ibis at Evangola State Park (on Lake Erie). I have no details on the age or even the date. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] White Ibis - Evangola State Park
Tom Kerr texted to the WNY Bird Alert a report from Matt Nusstein and the Buffalo-Niagara Facebook Group of a White Ibis at Evangola State Park (on Lake Erie). I have no details on the age or even the date. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Garganey at Montezuma NWR - Tuesday
As reported by others, the Garganey, originally found by Jay McGowan on Sunday, was seen again by many on Tuesday evening in the southwest corner of Know-Marcellus Marsh. It was viewed from East Road. Since this can be a difficult bird to find, due mainly to challenging viewing conditions (long distance, obstructing vegetation, wind shaking your spotting scope), I thought I would make some suggestions for those who are still hoping to see it. Knox-Marcellus Marsh is a huge impoundment on the north side of Montezuma NWR. Since access to the refuge is prohibited, except in designated areas, birders are confined to looking for the Garganey from either East Road, which is a gravel road on the west side of the marsh, or Towpath Road, which is a dirt road in very poor condition on the south side of the marsh. A high clearance vehicle is recommended if you are going to attempt to drive down Towpath Road. There is a risk of bottoming out, which we did once - fortunately, no damage. Viewing from East Road generally allows one to see more of the birds in the marsh because you are more elevated than on Towpath Road. However, since the bird can sometimes be seen from one spot but not from another a few feet away due to obstructing vegetation, sometimes looking from a different angle can make the difference. In addition, Towpath Road allows closer viewing of some of the birds. The Garganey was originally found by Jay fairly close to Towpath Road, in the southeast corner of the marsh. Lighting in the morning is probably more favorable from Towpath Road, in the evening it is better from East Road. The Garganey seems to show a preference for the southwest corner of Knox-Marcellus Marsh, where it has been seen multiple times now, especially in the evening. If in that corner, it might be very difficult, perhaps impossible, to see from Towpath Road. There are lots of other interesting birds being found at Knox-Marcellus: Sandhill Cranes, Least Bittern (southeast corner), Common Gallinules, Snow Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Black-bellied Plovers and other shorebirds, a variety of other ducks, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Cerulean Warbler, and Orchard Oriole to name some. Good luck to all who try for this bird and congratulations to Jay on a fabulous discovery! Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Garganey at Montezuma NWR - Tuesday
As reported by others, the Garganey, originally found by Jay McGowan on Sunday, was seen again by many on Tuesday evening in the southwest corner of Know-Marcellus Marsh. It was viewed from East Road. Since this can be a difficult bird to find, due mainly to challenging viewing conditions (long distance, obstructing vegetation, wind shaking your spotting scope), I thought I would make some suggestions for those who are still hoping to see it. Knox-Marcellus Marsh is a huge impoundment on the north side of Montezuma NWR. Since access to the refuge is prohibited, except in designated areas, birders are confined to looking for the Garganey from either East Road, which is a gravel road on the west side of the marsh, or Towpath Road, which is a dirt road in very poor condition on the south side of the marsh. A high clearance vehicle is recommended if you are going to attempt to drive down Towpath Road. There is a risk of bottoming out, which we did once - fortunately, no damage. Viewing from East Road generally allows one to see more of the birds in the marsh because you are more elevated than on Towpath Road. However, since the bird can sometimes be seen from one spot but not from another a few feet away due to obstructing vegetation, sometimes looking from a different angle can make the difference. In addition, Towpath Road allows closer viewing of some of the birds. The Garganey was originally found by Jay fairly close to Towpath Road, in the southeast corner of the marsh. Lighting in the morning is probably more favorable from Towpath Road, in the evening it is better from East Road. The Garganey seems to show a preference for the southwest corner of Knox-Marcellus Marsh, where it has been seen multiple times now, especially in the evening. If in that corner, it might be very difficult, perhaps impossible, to see from Towpath Road. There are lots of other interesting birds being found at Knox-Marcellus: Sandhill Cranes, Least Bittern (southeast corner), Common Gallinules, Snow Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Black-bellied Plovers and other shorebirds, a variety of other ducks, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Cerulean Warbler, and Orchard Oriole to name some. Good luck to all who try for this bird and congratulations to Jay on a fabulous discovery! Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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 Tanager - Williamsville, Erie County.
On Saturday morning, Alan Baczkiewicz found a male WESTERN TANAGER in his yard on Howard Ave in Williamsville, which is just east of Buffalo. A few birders made it to his yard to see the bird but it was observed flying off to the northeast, in the direction of nearby Amherst State Park. About two hours later, it was refound by Peter Yoerg in the southern part of the park, where more birders were able to see it. The bird was last reported to the WNY text alert at 1:30 but may still be around. DIRECTIONS: Park in the parking lot on Glen Ave on the east side of the creek. Note that there are no signs that I am aware of indicating the this is the State Park. There is a nature center, which will confirm that you are in the right location. Walk northwest across the mowed area to a path that goes into the woods. Walk north along the creek until you get to the south end of a large building, known as the tennis building. The bird was seen here, right along the creek, usually on the east side. We had eight species of warblers in the southern part of the park. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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 Tanager - Williamsville, Erie County.
On Saturday morning, Alan Baczkiewicz found a male WESTERN TANAGER in his yard on Howard Ave in Williamsville, which is just east of Buffalo. A few birders made it to his yard to see the bird but it was observed flying off to the northeast, in the direction of nearby Amherst State Park. About two hours later, it was refound by Peter Yoerg in the southern part of the park, where more birders were able to see it. The bird was last reported to the WNY text alert at 1:30 but may still be around. DIRECTIONS: Park in the parking lot on Glen Ave on the east side of the creek. Note that there are no signs that I am aware of indicating the this is the State Park. There is a nature center, which will confirm that you are in the right location. Walk northwest across the mowed area to a path that goes into the woods. Walk north along the creek until you get to the south end of a large building, known as the tennis building. The bird was seen here, right along the creek, usually on the east side. We had eight species of warblers in the southern part of the park. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Harlequin Ducks, migrants - Goat Island, Niagara Falls
This morning at Goat Island, I saw six HARLEQUIN DUCKS out at the usual rock in mid river. One to five individuals have been reported here all winter and that number grew to seven a couple of days ago. I saw four males and two females today. Surprisingly, seven Harlequin Ducks only ties the record for our region, set in Buffalo on Feb 28, 1997, reported by the late Robert Brock. Migrants at Goat Island today included four HERMIT THRUSHES, a dozen WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS, two BLUE-HEADED VIREOS, five YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS, two RUBY-CROWNED KINGLETS, and a couple hundred swallows flying out over the river. Most of the swallows were TREES and ROUGH-WINGEDS, with a handful of BARNS, and a CLIFF. It looks like the population of Double-crested Cormorants nesting on the islands above the falls has exploded, which could have a detrimental effect upon the Black-crowned Night-Herons that have been nesting there for decades. Betsy and I recently returned from a week of birding on and around Sanibel Island in Florida, where the birds were awesome and cooperative as always. I have made an album of photos on my Flickr site, mostly birds of course, but with lots of other wildlife that happened to cross my lens. Direct link to Florida photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/albums/72157667541330745 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Harlequin Ducks, migrants - Goat Island, Niagara Falls
This morning at Goat Island, I saw six HARLEQUIN DUCKS out at the usual rock in mid river. One to five individuals have been reported here all winter and that number grew to seven a couple of days ago. I saw four males and two females today. Surprisingly, seven Harlequin Ducks only ties the record for our region, set in Buffalo on Feb 28, 1997, reported by the late Robert Brock. Migrants at Goat Island today included four HERMIT THRUSHES, a dozen WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS, two BLUE-HEADED VIREOS, five YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS, two RUBY-CROWNED KINGLETS, and a couple hundred swallows flying out over the river. Most of the swallows were TREES and ROUGH-WINGEDS, with a handful of BARNS, and a CLIFF. It looks like the population of Double-crested Cormorants nesting on the islands above the falls has exploded, which could have a detrimental effect upon the Black-crowned Night-Herons that have been nesting there for decades. Betsy and I recently returned from a week of birding on and around Sanibel Island in Florida, where the birds were awesome and cooperative as always. I have made an album of photos on my Flickr site, mostly birds of course, but with lots of other wildlife that happened to cross my lens. Direct link to Florida photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/albums/72157667541330745 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Lake-watching in Wilson, Niagara County
I watched the lake from the end of Rt 425 in Wilson this morning. There was a very nice waterbird flight. I recorded 43 species plus one unidentified shorebird species. Highlights were: 1 Tundra Swan 4 Surf Scoters 1 adult male Black Scoter 861 Long-tailed Ducks 552 Red-breasted Mergansers 12 other species of ducks 345 Red-throated Loons 54 Common Loons 17 Horned Grebes 7 Red-necked Grebes 4 Double-crested Cormorants 141 Bonaparte's Gulls I also had what was likely a Fish Crow calling but I wanted it a little closer to be certain. Very unusual was a beaver swimming in the lake, a rather rare sighting in the county. My checklist is here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S28675025 When I got home, there were two Turkey Vultures posing for photos at the end of our driveway and a PINE WARBLER was singing in the yard. Betsy had a FOX SPARROW earlier. Photos of the beaver and the Vultures can be seen on my Flickr site: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Lake Ontario Plain Field Trip
Today, I led the Buffalo Ornithological Society Lake Ontario Plain field trip to eastern Niagara and western Orleans Counties. This trip hits several spots near Lake Ontario, many along rural roads. The day was mostly sunny but a northeast breeze off of Lake Ontario kept us quite cool when we were anywhere near the lake. Twenty-one attendees tallied at least 60 species. Highlights were four SANDHILL CRANES, an immature male KING EIDER, and a great hawk flight. One of our first stops was at our usual Meadowlark spot, on Hosmer Road, just south of Townline Road. This was where Rachel Wilson found Sandhill Cranes and a Snowy Owl on Thursday. These birds were not where Rachel had found them on the west side of Hosmer Road but Garner Light found four SANDHILL CRANES in a field on the east side of the road. What a great start to the trip! There were also 25 TUNDRA SWANS, 20 GREEN-WINGED TEAL, and a handful of NORTHERN PINTAIL here. And yes, many saw their first EASTERN MEADOWLARK of the season when Betsy found two here. Just getting to the lake at Hartland and Lower Lake Roads, we spotted some EASTERN BLUEBIRDS. While everyone was trying to see them, hawks were spotted, including NORTHERN HARRIER, AMERICAN KESTREL (one of over a dozen on the day), a ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK seen only by Joe Mitchell, and a kettle of TURKEY VULTURES. By the time we finally made it to Barker Bicentennial Park, it was well after 9:00 and it seemed like there were not a lot of birds flying over the lake. Closer scrutiny, however, revealed a modest flight of RED-THROATED LOONS, extremely distant. On the water were 135 RED-NECKED GREBES, a handful of HORNED GREBES, and a male SURF SCOTER. Unfortunately, I only got a few people on the scoter before we lost it after it dove. It was probably over ten minutes later, when trying to refind the scoter, I came across two WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS, and another duck with orange on its bill. I was hopeful it was the scoter again but it didn't look right. It was far out but eventually it lifted its head up higher and I had a good view of an immature male KING EIDER! With some effort, everyone on the trip who wanted to was able to get a look at this bird. The field trip was declared a success already but only being 10:00, we had a lot more time to look around. Just as we were about to leave the park, a MERLIN flew by, spotted by Mitch or Garner Light. At Lower Lake Road and Burgess Roads, the large puddle on the north side of the road had only geese but one of them was a CACKLING GOOSE, found by the person with 79 years of birding experience, Gerry Rising. There have been so few geese lately, due to their impressively early migration this year, that I thought we would not get this species. We actually wound up getting two more on Johnson Creek Road near Seaman Road. From Lower Lake Road, it was impossible not to notice the impressive hawk flight that was developing. We moved to a safer place on Burgess Road, where we watched in awe as hundreds of TURKEY VULTURES, with RED-TAILED HAWKS, RED-SHOULDERED HAWKS, NORTHERN HARRIERS, COOPER'S HAWKS, and AMERICAN KESTRELS glided by. After a while, with the coffee that many of us had earlier, urging us on, we made our way to the restroom at Golden Hill State Park. Here we had great views of gorgeous breeding plumaged RED-NECKED GREBES, much closer than the birds seen earlier in the morning. A BONAPARTE'S GULL here was one of two on the day. Behind schedule, at 12:30, we finally made it inland to Johnson Creek Road and Townline Road, affectionately known as "my favorite field". Here we looked over the impressive puddle but were unimpressed by the variety of birds - only Ring-billed Gulls plus a lone Bonaparte's Gull and a pair of NORTHERN PINTAIL in flight. Later in the afternoon, viewing this field from Townline Road, found many more Pintail, several GREEN-WINGED TEAL, and two AMERICAN BLACK DUCKS. On Countyline Road, a NORTHERN PINTAIL and two AMERICAN WIGEON were at the flooded pond near Yates Center Road. Back up near the lake, we found that the northeast breeze had freshened but there were still lots of TURKEY VULTURES on the move, as well as a group of 20 or so in a field, waiting their turn at some delicious dead thing. We also started seeing several AMERICAN KESTRELS and watched a male land on a pole with its mouse meal, only to have it stolen by an aggressive female. We tried for Rough-legged Hawk at a grassy field but had to settle for a few NORTHERN HARRIERS and RED-TAILED HAWKS. Back inland to our last official stop at the Lyndonville pond, the group found a pair of HOODED MERGANSERS, a PIED-BILLED GREBE, and a BLUE-WINGED TEAL. Other birds of note seen today were WOOD DUCK, RING-NECKED DUCK, COMMON LOON, GREAT BLUE HERON, BALD EAGLE, SHARP-SHINNED HAWKS, and a PILEATED WOODPECKER. It was a great birding day and an excellent and fun group. Good birding! Willie ------ Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter
[nysbirds-l] Lake Ontario Plain Field Trip
Today, I led the Buffalo Ornithological Society Lake Ontario Plain field trip to eastern Niagara and western Orleans Counties. This trip hits several spots near Lake Ontario, many along rural roads. The day was mostly sunny but a northeast breeze off of Lake Ontario kept us quite cool when we were anywhere near the lake. Twenty-one attendees tallied at least 60 species. Highlights were four SANDHILL CRANES, an immature male KING EIDER, and a great hawk flight. One of our first stops was at our usual Meadowlark spot, on Hosmer Road, just south of Townline Road. This was where Rachel Wilson found Sandhill Cranes and a Snowy Owl on Thursday. These birds were not where Rachel had found them on the west side of Hosmer Road but Garner Light found four SANDHILL CRANES in a field on the east side of the road. What a great start to the trip! There were also 25 TUNDRA SWANS, 20 GREEN-WINGED TEAL, and a handful of NORTHERN PINTAIL here. And yes, many saw their first EASTERN MEADOWLARK of the season when Betsy found two here. Just getting to the lake at Hartland and Lower Lake Roads, we spotted some EASTERN BLUEBIRDS. While everyone was trying to see them, hawks were spotted, including NORTHERN HARRIER, AMERICAN KESTREL (one of over a dozen on the day), a ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK seen only by Joe Mitchell, and a kettle of TURKEY VULTURES. By the time we finally made it to Barker Bicentennial Park, it was well after 9:00 and it seemed like there were not a lot of birds flying over the lake. Closer scrutiny, however, revealed a modest flight of RED-THROATED LOONS, extremely distant. On the water were 135 RED-NECKED GREBES, a handful of HORNED GREBES, and a male SURF SCOTER. Unfortunately, I only got a few people on the scoter before we lost it after it dove. It was probably over ten minutes later, when trying to refind the scoter, I came across two WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS, and another duck with orange on its bill. I was hopeful it was the scoter again but it didn't look right. It was far out but eventually it lifted its head up higher and I had a good view of an immature male KING EIDER! With some effort, everyone on the trip who wanted to was able to get a look at this bird. The field trip was declared a success already but only being 10:00, we had a lot more time to look around. Just as we were about to leave the park, a MERLIN flew by, spotted by Mitch or Garner Light. At Lower Lake Road and Burgess Roads, the large puddle on the north side of the road had only geese but one of them was a CACKLING GOOSE, found by the person with 79 years of birding experience, Gerry Rising. There have been so few geese lately, due to their impressively early migration this year, that I thought we would not get this species. We actually wound up getting two more on Johnson Creek Road near Seaman Road. From Lower Lake Road, it was impossible not to notice the impressive hawk flight that was developing. We moved to a safer place on Burgess Road, where we watched in awe as hundreds of TURKEY VULTURES, with RED-TAILED HAWKS, RED-SHOULDERED HAWKS, NORTHERN HARRIERS, COOPER'S HAWKS, and AMERICAN KESTRELS glided by. After a while, with the coffee that many of us had earlier, urging us on, we made our way to the restroom at Golden Hill State Park. Here we had great views of gorgeous breeding plumaged RED-NECKED GREBES, much closer than the birds seen earlier in the morning. A BONAPARTE'S GULL here was one of two on the day. Behind schedule, at 12:30, we finally made it inland to Johnson Creek Road and Townline Road, affectionately known as "my favorite field". Here we looked over the impressive puddle but were unimpressed by the variety of birds - only Ring-billed Gulls plus a lone Bonaparte's Gull and a pair of NORTHERN PINTAIL in flight. Later in the afternoon, viewing this field from Townline Road, found many more Pintail, several GREEN-WINGED TEAL, and two AMERICAN BLACK DUCKS. On Countyline Road, a NORTHERN PINTAIL and two AMERICAN WIGEON were at the flooded pond near Yates Center Road. Back up near the lake, we found that the northeast breeze had freshened but there were still lots of TURKEY VULTURES on the move, as well as a group of 20 or so in a field, waiting their turn at some delicious dead thing. We also started seeing several AMERICAN KESTRELS and watched a male land on a pole with its mouse meal, only to have it stolen by an aggressive female. We tried for Rough-legged Hawk at a grassy field but had to settle for a few NORTHERN HARRIERS and RED-TAILED HAWKS. Back inland to our last official stop at the Lyndonville pond, the group found a pair of HOODED MERGANSERS, a PIED-BILLED GREBE, and a BLUE-WINGED TEAL. Other birds of note seen today were WOOD DUCK, RING-NECKED DUCK, COMMON LOON, GREAT BLUE HERON, BALD EAGLE, SHARP-SHINNED HAWKS, and a PILEATED WOODPECKER. It was a great birding day and an excellent and fun group. Good birding! Willie ------ Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter
[nysbirds-l] Record-early Common Tern - Lake Ontario, Niagara County
This morning at the end of the west pier in Wilson, Niagara County, I had an extremely early COMMON TERN. One photo can be seen here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S28137165 The earliest record in the Buffalo study area is April 3rd and the earliest in NY that I found was March 23rd (eBird). There is a March 5th record near Long Point, Ontario, the only March eBird record in Ontario. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Record-early Common Tern - Lake Ontario, Niagara County
This morning at the end of the west pier in Wilson, Niagara County, I had an extremely early COMMON TERN. One photo can be seen here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S28137165 The earliest record in the Buffalo study area is April 3rd and the earliest in NY that I found was March 23rd (eBird). There is a March 5th record near Long Point, Ontario, the only March eBird record in Ontario. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] [GeneseeBirds-L] Tufted Duck Canandaigua Lake
Thanks to Celeste Morien for getting the word out while we were in the field but especially for refinding the bird after I lost it. After initially finding it and trying to get Sue Barth and Celeste on it, I lost sight of it, whereupon many of the assembled ducks took flight. We looked hard for the next 20 minutes or so and I was feeling like it was probably gone and that I would have to walk home. That's when Celeste saved the day and she quickly got Sue on the bird. This was from the end of Vine Valley Road. We tried to digiscope this distant bird but the chop made it impossible. So, we drove up the dead-end road, South Lake Road, to try to get closer. And we were successful, spotting the bird between houses! Photos of this beautiful male can be seen here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S28098320 Another nice sighting was a tight group of AMERICAN COOTS just north of the Woodville Boat Launch on the southwest corner of the lake. This was a very tight group that moved around a lot. My count in the field was a "slightly" conservative 60 birds, at least that's what I thought at the time. It was humbling to count the birds in my photos on the computer when I got home. I counted 122! http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S28099835 Good birding! Willie -Original Message- From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations from western New York Sent: Friday, March 11, 2016 2:01 PM To: Genesee Birds Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Tufted Duck Canandaigua Lake Hello all, Brooke Morse's Tufted Duck was found again today by Willie D'Anna at An eBird hotspot called find Canandaigua Lake-Vine Valley in the Town of Middlesex. We viewed the duck on South Lake Road from 1:15-1:45 where the flock of Redheads, Lesser Scaup, a Canvasback and a few Common Goldeneye was fairly close to the east shore. The Tufted Duck was staying close to the Lesser Scaup. Good luck if you go! Celeste Medina NY celeste.mor...@gmail.com nyspurplemart...@gmail.com ___ GeneseeBirds-L mailing list - geneseebird...@geneseo.edu https://mail.geneseo.edu/mailman/listinfo/geneseebirds-l -- 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] [GeneseeBirds-L] Tufted Duck Canandaigua Lake
Thanks to Celeste Morien for getting the word out while we were in the field but especially for refinding the bird after I lost it. After initially finding it and trying to get Sue Barth and Celeste on it, I lost sight of it, whereupon many of the assembled ducks took flight. We looked hard for the next 20 minutes or so and I was feeling like it was probably gone and that I would have to walk home. That's when Celeste saved the day and she quickly got Sue on the bird. This was from the end of Vine Valley Road. We tried to digiscope this distant bird but the chop made it impossible. So, we drove up the dead-end road, South Lake Road, to try to get closer. And we were successful, spotting the bird between houses! Photos of this beautiful male can be seen here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S28098320 Another nice sighting was a tight group of AMERICAN COOTS just north of the Woodville Boat Launch on the southwest corner of the lake. This was a very tight group that moved around a lot. My count in the field was a "slightly" conservative 60 birds, at least that's what I thought at the time. It was humbling to count the birds in my photos on the computer when I got home. I counted 122! http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S28099835 Good birding! Willie -Original Message- From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations from western New York Sent: Friday, March 11, 2016 2:01 PM To: Genesee Birds Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Tufted Duck Canandaigua Lake Hello all, Brooke Morse's Tufted Duck was found again today by Willie D'Anna at An eBird hotspot called find Canandaigua Lake-Vine Valley in the Town of Middlesex. We viewed the duck on South Lake Road from 1:15-1:45 where the flock of Redheads, Lesser Scaup, a Canvasback and a few Common Goldeneye was fairly close to the east shore. The Tufted Duck was staying close to the Lesser Scaup. Good luck if you go! Celeste Medina NY celeste.mor...@gmail.com nyspurplemart...@gmail.com ___ GeneseeBirds-L mailing list - geneseebird...@geneseo.edu https://mail.geneseo.edu/mailman/listinfo/geneseebirds-l -- 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] Migration
This weekend I noticed a spate of Turkey Vulture reports in western NY and southern Ontario. Today, in our yard on Lake Ontario, I had 38 TUNDRA SWANS calling as they flew over, heading east. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] Migration
This weekend I noticed a spate of Turkey Vulture reports in western NY and southern Ontario. Today, in our yard on Lake Ontario, I had 38 TUNDRA SWANS calling as they flew over, heading east. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] [GeneseeBirds-L] Yellow-headed Blackbirds in Rush, southern Monroe County
Two Yellow-headed Blackbirds (one beautiful adult male and one subadult male with black on the crown and nape) were seen today at the usual spot, near the intersection of Honeoye Falls Rd (CR 6) and Works Rd. When we were there, the birds seemed to forage the most in the corn stubble field on the southeast quadrant of that intersection. They also spent time perching in the trees in the area. This is a huge mixed flock of Cowbirds, Grackles, and Red-wingeds with what appears to me to be over 1000 of each species, possibly much more. The birds were not always present when we were there but left for chunks of time (20-30 minutes). They are fun to watch and it's a thrill to pick out the Yellow-headeds in the group, which takes patience. Good birding! Willie -Original Message- From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations from western New York Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2016 6:58 PM To: Geneseebirds Listserver Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] YHBB Was anyone able to locate the Yellow Headed BB in Rush/ Honeoye Falls today? I drove the whole area with no luck but then while I was walking my dogs in the field on the northeast corner of Five Pts Rd and # 6 Rd a huge flock of Icterids flew right over my head traveling north. It was at 4:40. Moving too fast to see what they were. Martha Zettel ___ GeneseeBirds-L mailing list - geneseebird...@geneseo.edu https://mail.geneseo.edu/mailman/listinfo/geneseebirds-l -- 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] [GeneseeBirds-L] Yellow-headed Blackbirds in Rush, southern Monroe County
Two Yellow-headed Blackbirds (one beautiful adult male and one subadult male with black on the crown and nape) were seen today at the usual spot, near the intersection of Honeoye Falls Rd (CR 6) and Works Rd. When we were there, the birds seemed to forage the most in the corn stubble field on the southeast quadrant of that intersection. They also spent time perching in the trees in the area. This is a huge mixed flock of Cowbirds, Grackles, and Red-wingeds with what appears to me to be over 1000 of each species, possibly much more. The birds were not always present when we were there but left for chunks of time (20-30 minutes). They are fun to watch and it's a thrill to pick out the Yellow-headeds in the group, which takes patience. Good birding! Willie -Original Message- From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations from western New York Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2016 6:58 PM To: Geneseebirds Listserver Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] YHBB Was anyone able to locate the Yellow Headed BB in Rush/ Honeoye Falls today? I drove the whole area with no luck but then while I was walking my dogs in the field on the northeast corner of Five Pts Rd and # 6 Rd a huge flock of Icterids flew right over my head traveling north. It was at 4:40. Moving too fast to see what they were. Martha Zettel ___ GeneseeBirds-L mailing list - geneseebird...@geneseo.edu https://mail.geneseo.edu/mailman/listinfo/geneseebirds-l -- 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] 2015 Photos
Hi everyone, This past March, I bought a DSLR camera (Canon 7D Mark II with a Canon EOS 100-400 zoom lens). I finally was able to capture some of the great images that I was lucky enough to witness. I have put my best photos of 2015 in an album on Flickr. Most of the images are of birds, including some rarities, but there are some insect and amphibian shots as well. Almost all were taken in New York or Ontario. I hope you enjoy them. This should be the direct link to the album, simply entitled "2015": https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/albums/72157661354472163 If that doesn't work, go to my Photostream: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ Then, click on "Albums", then on "2015". Good birding! Willie ----- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] 2015 Photos
Hi everyone, This past March, I bought a DSLR camera (Canon 7D Mark II with a Canon EOS 100-400 zoom lens). I finally was able to capture some of the great images that I was lucky enough to witness. I have put my best photos of 2015 in an album on Flickr. Most of the images are of birds, including some rarities, but there are some insect and amphibian shots as well. Almost all were taken in New York or Ontario. I hope you enjoy them. This should be the direct link to the album, simply entitled "2015": https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/albums/72157661354472163 If that doesn't work, go to my Photostream: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ Then, click on "Albums", then on "2015". Good birding! Willie ----- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com Betsy's website: http://www.betsypottersart.com/ Willie's photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ -- 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] [GeneseeBirds-L] Cave Swallows - Golden Hill State Park
Sorry, I forgot to say that the swallows were flying slowly east. Willie From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations from western New York Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2015 3:06 PM To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 'nysbirds-l'; 'David Suggs' Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Cave Swallows - Golden Hill State Park A little before 10:30 this morning, Celeste Morien and I had three swallows flying right along the lakeshore at Golden Hill State Park in Niagara County. I was able to get two in the scope and confirm that they were CAVE SWALLOWS, noting the square tail tip, buffy throat, and pale rump. The third swallow was likely the same species but we were unable to confirm that. Our complete checklist follows. Golden Hill SP, Niagara, New York, US Nov 12, 2015 8:43 AM - 1:43 PM Protocol: Traveling 0.1 mile(s) Comments: With Celeste Morien. Submitted from eBird for iOS, version 1.1.3 Build 30 33 species (+2 other taxa) Canada Goose 400 American Wigeon 1 Northern Pintail 3 Ring-necked Duck 1 Greater Scaup 4 White-winged Scoter 38 Surf/Black Scoter 1 Long-tailed Duck 134 Bufflehead 2 Common Goldeneye 21 Common Merganser 1 Red-breasted Merganser 403 Red-throated Loon 144 Common Loon 24 Horned Grebe 10 Red-necked Grebe 32 About 12 on the water and the rest in flight. Double-crested Cormorant 1 Bonaparte's Gull 229 Ring-billed Gull 69 Herring Gull 91 Great Black-backed Gull 9 Blue Jay 4 American Crow 3 Cave Swallow 2 I noticed a swallow right in front of and above us and got Celeste on it. It had a pale buffy throat, was darkish above, and had a square tail. After it was past us I got it in the scope and could see that it had a pale rump. Celeste noted another swallow with it and I got it in the scope, eventually seeing a pale throat and rump, as well as similar size and shape to the first swallow. Celeste then noted a third swallow with the first two but I never saw that one. swallow sp. 1 Celeste saw this bird in binoculars and said that it looked similar to the Cave Swallows it was with but she could not see color details. Black-capped Chickadee 3 American Robin 2 European Starling 6 Cedar Waxwing 75 Snow Bunting 1 American Tree Sparrow 1 Dark-eyed Junco 14 White-crowned Sparrow 1 Northern Cardinal 1 American Goldfinch 1 View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25804719 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] Cave Swallows - Golden Hill State Park
A little before 10:30 this morning, Celeste Morien and I had three swallows flying right along the lakeshore at Golden Hill State Park in Niagara County. I was able to get two in the scope and confirm that they were CAVE SWALLOWS, noting the square tail tip, buffy throat, and pale rump. The third swallow was likely the same species but we were unable to confirm that. Our complete checklist follows. Golden Hill SP, Niagara, New York, US Nov 12, 2015 8:43 AM - 1:43 PM Protocol: Traveling 0.1 mile(s) Comments: With Celeste Morien. Submitted from eBird for iOS, version 1.1.3 Build 30 33 species (+2 other taxa) Canada Goose 400 American Wigeon 1 Northern Pintail 3 Ring-necked Duck 1 Greater Scaup 4 White-winged Scoter 38 Surf/Black Scoter 1 Long-tailed Duck 134 Bufflehead 2 Common Goldeneye 21 Common Merganser 1 Red-breasted Merganser 403 Red-throated Loon 144 Common Loon 24 Horned Grebe 10 Red-necked Grebe 32 About 12 on the water and the rest in flight. Double-crested Cormorant 1 Bonaparte's Gull 229 Ring-billed Gull 69 Herring Gull 91 Great Black-backed Gull 9 Blue Jay 4 American Crow 3 Cave Swallow 2 I noticed a swallow right in front of and above us and got Celeste on it. It had a pale buffy throat, was darkish above, and had a square tail. After it was past us I got it in the scope and could see that it had a pale rump. Celeste noted another swallow with it and I got it in the scope, eventually seeing a pale throat and rump, as well as similar size and shape to the first swallow. Celeste then noted a third swallow with the first two but I never saw that one. swallow sp. 1 Celeste saw this bird in binoculars and said that it looked similar to the Cave Swallows it was with but she could not see color details. Black-capped Chickadee 3 American Robin 2 European Starling 6 Cedar Waxwing 75 Snow Bunting 1 American Tree Sparrow 1 Dark-eyed Junco 14 White-crowned Sparrow 1 Northern Cardinal 1 American Goldfinch 1 View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25804719 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] Cave Swallows - Golden Hill State Park
A little before 10:30 this morning, Celeste Morien and I had three swallows flying right along the lakeshore at Golden Hill State Park in Niagara County. I was able to get two in the scope and confirm that they were CAVE SWALLOWS, noting the square tail tip, buffy throat, and pale rump. The third swallow was likely the same species but we were unable to confirm that. Our complete checklist follows. Golden Hill SP, Niagara, New York, US Nov 12, 2015 8:43 AM - 1:43 PM Protocol: Traveling 0.1 mile(s) Comments: With Celeste Morien. Submitted from eBird for iOS, version 1.1.3 Build 30 33 species (+2 other taxa) Canada Goose 400 American Wigeon 1 Northern Pintail 3 Ring-necked Duck 1 Greater Scaup 4 White-winged Scoter 38 Surf/Black Scoter 1 Long-tailed Duck 134 Bufflehead 2 Common Goldeneye 21 Common Merganser 1 Red-breasted Merganser 403 Red-throated Loon 144 Common Loon 24 Horned Grebe 10 Red-necked Grebe 32 About 12 on the water and the rest in flight. Double-crested Cormorant 1 Bonaparte's Gull 229 Ring-billed Gull 69 Herring Gull 91 Great Black-backed Gull 9 Blue Jay 4 American Crow 3 Cave Swallow 2 I noticed a swallow right in front of and above us and got Celeste on it. It had a pale buffy throat, was darkish above, and had a square tail. After it was past us I got it in the scope and could see that it had a pale rump. Celeste noted another swallow with it and I got it in the scope, eventually seeing a pale throat and rump, as well as similar size and shape to the first swallow. Celeste then noted a third swallow with the first two but I never saw that one. swallow sp. 1 Celeste saw this bird in binoculars and said that it looked similar to the Cave Swallows it was with but she could not see color details. Black-capped Chickadee 3 American Robin 2 European Starling 6 Cedar Waxwing 75 Snow Bunting 1 American Tree Sparrow 1 Dark-eyed Junco 14 White-crowned Sparrow 1 Northern Cardinal 1 American Goldfinch 1 View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25804719 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] [GeneseeBirds-L] Cave Swallows - Golden Hill State Park
Sorry, I forgot to say that the swallows were flying slowly east. Willie From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations from western New York Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2015 3:06 PM To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 'nysbirds-l'; 'David Suggs' Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Cave Swallows - Golden Hill State Park A little before 10:30 this morning, Celeste Morien and I had three swallows flying right along the lakeshore at Golden Hill State Park in Niagara County. I was able to get two in the scope and confirm that they were CAVE SWALLOWS, noting the square tail tip, buffy throat, and pale rump. The third swallow was likely the same species but we were unable to confirm that. Our complete checklist follows. Golden Hill SP, Niagara, New York, US Nov 12, 2015 8:43 AM - 1:43 PM Protocol: Traveling 0.1 mile(s) Comments: With Celeste Morien. Submitted from eBird for iOS, version 1.1.3 Build 30 33 species (+2 other taxa) Canada Goose 400 American Wigeon 1 Northern Pintail 3 Ring-necked Duck 1 Greater Scaup 4 White-winged Scoter 38 Surf/Black Scoter 1 Long-tailed Duck 134 Bufflehead 2 Common Goldeneye 21 Common Merganser 1 Red-breasted Merganser 403 Red-throated Loon 144 Common Loon 24 Horned Grebe 10 Red-necked Grebe 32 About 12 on the water and the rest in flight. Double-crested Cormorant 1 Bonaparte's Gull 229 Ring-billed Gull 69 Herring Gull 91 Great Black-backed Gull 9 Blue Jay 4 American Crow 3 Cave Swallow 2 I noticed a swallow right in front of and above us and got Celeste on it. It had a pale buffy throat, was darkish above, and had a square tail. After it was past us I got it in the scope and could see that it had a pale rump. Celeste noted another swallow with it and I got it in the scope, eventually seeing a pale throat and rump, as well as similar size and shape to the first swallow. Celeste then noted a third swallow with the first two but I never saw that one. swallow sp. 1 Celeste saw this bird in binoculars and said that it looked similar to the Cave Swallows it was with but she could not see color details. Black-capped Chickadee 3 American Robin 2 European Starling 6 Cedar Waxwing 75 Snow Bunting 1 American Tree Sparrow 1 Dark-eyed Junco 14 White-crowned Sparrow 1 Northern Cardinal 1 American Goldfinch 1 View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25804719 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] Montezuma teal
I have posted some digiscoped photos of the possible Cinnamon Teal at Montezuma NWR to my Flickr site. They were taken Monday afternoon. https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ The teal was seen again today. ID comments on the teal (Cinnamon or Blue-winged X Cinnamon hybrid) are welcomed. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] Montezuma teal
I have posted some digiscoped photos of the possible Cinnamon Teal at Montezuma NWR to my Flickr site. They were taken Monday afternoon. https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/ The teal was seen again today. ID comments on the teal (Cinnamon or Blue-winged X Cinnamon hybrid) are welcomed. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] Cinnamon Teal at Montezuma NWR
ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25665827 - Media: 5 Photos - Comments: "Very rare, found earlier today by James Osborn. Transitional male in back of Larue's, only visible from Seneca Trail looking north." Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) (1) - Reported Nov 01, 2015 12:32 by J Gary Kohlenberg - Montezuma NWR--Wildlife Drive, Seneca, New York - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8=p=13=42.9817483,-76.7353284=42.9817 483,-76.7353284 - Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25662994 - Comments: "***Mega. Found by Jim Osborn, reported by Bob McGuire and Lang Elliot at LaRue's Lagoon. Jay and Livia picked it out from the Seneca Trail. Associating regularly with female Blue-winged Teal. Several times interacting in what seemed like courtship behavior. It spent the hour we observed it swimming and feeding in the SE corner of the lagoon best visible from the Seneca Trail. Many times view was blocked by a small grass clump or the cattails. Looked like transitional plumage male, rich cinnamon colored, but not as deeply uniform or smooth as full breeding plumage. Deep black bill looked slightly larger than BWTE but may have been misleading due to contrast. Blue over white wing patch with green speculum. A small light hip patch led to some discussion of a possible hybrid, but transition plumage made other areas of the sides look light in places. Smooth plain cinnamon face looked good for CITE. At about 2:30 it flew with others across the wildlife drive to the main pool near the road. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vBQgtDEcA8WeXpYBRzfwzp7zsaTmuBgy rll9pd5_zCE?featembedwebsite">https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UdzjgCh2qMY/VjaeJ2tdSmI/Bqs/ 9Yqc0eQAQ5A/s640-Ic42/IMG_2744.JPG" /> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Nj5vfc1IwTXzjatXZ1B-WZ7zsaTmuBgy rll9pd5_zCE?featembedwebsite">https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lCjSnqla5Vw/VjaeTJ9V7VI/Bq8/ kiS6CGIFExU/s640-Ic42/IMG_2749.JPG" /> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NgGi__2GXEoLzLW3L7yHyp7zsaTmuBgy rll9pd5_zCE?featembedwebsite">https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S7HYQsqu9C0/VjaeC31u_ZI/Bqc/ fam2U8xgCPY/s640-Ic42/IMG_2752.JPG" /> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/92T8RakJLAh2DO3A99LN6p7zsaTmuBgy rll9pd5_zCE?featembedwebsite">https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4RifyES7okw/VjaeF3zZzpI/Bqk/ JulyayVqxNo/s640-Ic42/IMG_2741.JPG" />" -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] Cinnamon Teal at Montezuma NWR
ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25665827 - Media: 5 Photos - Comments: "Very rare, found earlier today by James Osborn. Transitional male in back of Larue's, only visible from Seneca Trail looking north." Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) (1) - Reported Nov 01, 2015 12:32 by J Gary Kohlenberg - Montezuma NWR--Wildlife Drive, Seneca, New York - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8=p=13=42.9817483,-76.7353284=42.9817 483,-76.7353284 - Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25662994 - Comments: "***Mega. Found by Jim Osborn, reported by Bob McGuire and Lang Elliot at LaRue's Lagoon. Jay and Livia picked it out from the Seneca Trail. Associating regularly with female Blue-winged Teal. Several times interacting in what seemed like courtship behavior. It spent the hour we observed it swimming and feeding in the SE corner of the lagoon best visible from the Seneca Trail. Many times view was blocked by a small grass clump or the cattails. Looked like transitional plumage male, rich cinnamon colored, but not as deeply uniform or smooth as full breeding plumage. Deep black bill looked slightly larger than BWTE but may have been misleading due to contrast. Blue over white wing patch with green speculum. A small light hip patch led to some discussion of a possible hybrid, but transition plumage made other areas of the sides look light in places. Smooth plain cinnamon face looked good for CITE. At about 2:30 it flew with others across the wildlife drive to the main pool near the road. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vBQgtDEcA8WeXpYBRzfwzp7zsaTmuBgy rll9pd5_zCE?featembedwebsite">https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UdzjgCh2qMY/VjaeJ2tdSmI/Bqs/ 9Yqc0eQAQ5A/s640-Ic42/IMG_2744.JPG" /> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Nj5vfc1IwTXzjatXZ1B-WZ7zsaTmuBgy rll9pd5_zCE?featembedwebsite">https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lCjSnqla5Vw/VjaeTJ9V7VI/Bq8/ kiS6CGIFExU/s640-Ic42/IMG_2749.JPG" /> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NgGi__2GXEoLzLW3L7yHyp7zsaTmuBgy rll9pd5_zCE?featembedwebsite">https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S7HYQsqu9C0/VjaeC31u_ZI/Bqc/ fam2U8xgCPY/s640-Ic42/IMG_2752.JPG" /> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/92T8RakJLAh2DO3A99LN6p7zsaTmuBgy rll9pd5_zCE?featembedwebsite">https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4RifyES7okw/VjaeF3zZzpI/Bqk/ JulyayVqxNo/s640-Ic42/IMG_2741.JPG" />" -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] Purple Sandpiper - Wilson
While lake-watching in Wilson, Niagara County, this morning, a PURPLE SANDPIPER landed on the pier. Unfortunately, it did not stay long enough for a photo though I had a good look. This is the earliest Purple Sandpiper I have ever seen in the region, and amazingly, the first I have ever seen on Lake Ontario. A SNOW BUNTING also stopped on the pier and spent a while feeding there. It was a decent flight today, with Red-breasted Mergansers reaching 693 individuals, my highest count by far this fall. Common Goldeneye, Bufflehead, and Bonaparte's Gulls also reached seasonal highs for this lake-watch site. Here's my eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25629274 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] Purple Sandpiper - Wilson
While lake-watching in Wilson, Niagara County, this morning, a PURPLE SANDPIPER landed on the pier. Unfortunately, it did not stay long enough for a photo though I had a good look. This is the earliest Purple Sandpiper I have ever seen in the region, and amazingly, the first I have ever seen on Lake Ontario. A SNOW BUNTING also stopped on the pier and spent a while feeding there. It was a decent flight today, with Red-breasted Mergansers reaching 693 individuals, my highest count by far this fall. Common Goldeneye, Bufflehead, and Bonaparte's Gulls also reached seasonal highs for this lake-watch site. Here's my eBird checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25629274 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] Wind Birds on the Niagara River
With strong SW winds forecast to blow today, several birders made their way to the beginning of the Niagara River in Buffalo-Fort Erie. Lots of nice birds today. Following are what I heard about in addition to what we saw in the area: 2+ Red Phalaropes, found by Rick Bacher(?), at the Black Rock Canal at the north end of Squaw Island 1 Sabine's Gull, found by Jim Pawlicki, which wound up at the Black Rock Canal at the north end of Squaw Island 2+ Little Gulls 4+ jaegers (the three we saw were all Parasitics, spotted by Jim) 2+ Common Terns A few thousand diving ducks of several common species Further downriver, below Niagara Falls, Betsy and I had a juvenile SABINE'S GULL. It was across from the American Falls. At the roosting rocks at Devil's Hole State Park, there were one or two LITTLE GULLS. At Artpark (between the Lewiston-Queenston bridge and the Queenston boat ramp), there were at least two LITTLE GULLS. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] Wind Birds on the Niagara River
With strong SW winds forecast to blow today, several birders made their way to the beginning of the Niagara River in Buffalo-Fort Erie. Lots of nice birds today. Following are what I heard about in addition to what we saw in the area: 2+ Red Phalaropes, found by Rick Bacher(?), at the Black Rock Canal at the north end of Squaw Island 1 Sabine's Gull, found by Jim Pawlicki, which wound up at the Black Rock Canal at the north end of Squaw Island 2+ Little Gulls 4+ jaegers (the three we saw were all Parasitics, spotted by Jim) 2+ Common Terns A few thousand diving ducks of several common species Further downriver, below Niagara Falls, Betsy and I had a juvenile SABINE'S GULL. It was across from the American Falls. At the roosting rocks at Devil's Hole State Park, there were one or two LITTLE GULLS. At Artpark (between the Lewiston-Queenston bridge and the Queenston boat ramp), there were at least two LITTLE GULLS. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] BOS Lake Ontario Plain Field Trip - Oct 24th
Betsy Potter and I led the BOS field trip today in eastern Niagara and western Orleans counties. It was a fun group that started with 19 people. Our first stop was Barker Bicentennial Park where we watched the lake for an hour and a half. Part of that time was also spent along the road, watching flocks of PINE SISKINS fly by. Our rough tally was 800(!!!) in several large flocks. Among the many Canada Geese on the lake were three SNOW GEESE (spotted by Kevin Rybczynski as they flew in) and two CACKLING GEESE. Movement on the lake, however, was pretty light. A BUFFLEHEAD, three COMMON GOLDENEYE, a RED-THROATED LOON, two RED-NECKED GREBES, and an adult BALD EAGLE were among the less common species seen. At Golden Hill State Park, our walk did not produce the hoped-for Fox Sparrow, mostly just WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS and some skulking HERMIT THRUSHES. Another look on the lake here produced some new species of dabbling ducks - Northern Pintail, Gadwall, and American Wigeon. It also produced the rarest bird of the day which, unfortunately, was only seen by the spotter, Dean DiTommaso, myself, and one or two others. It was a female KING EIDER, which flew by with White-winged Scoters. A stop next to a brushy area along Marshall Road in the Town of Yates was quite birdy, with House Sparrow and House Finch, Chipping, White-throated, White-crowned, two AMERICAN TREE and one FOX sparrows, and Dark-eyed Juncos, as well as Cedar Waxwings. Another try looking over the lake at Shadigee produced a nice mixed raft of dabblers with many Mallards, two Black Ducks, two Pintail, two Gadwall, and 10 Wigeon. We counted a very conservative 50 COMMON LOONS sitting on the water here with the chop preventing us from attaining a higher total. Many of these were out where there was a large feeding frenzy of gulls (over 100) and we were hopeful that this might attract a jaeger. That wish went unfulfilled, however. Our last stop, with just a few stragglers still braving the rain, was at the Lyndonville Pond [called Johnson Creek (Lyndonville) in eBird]. There, we had two SNOW GEESE, one BLUE GOOSE, and one intermediate type Snow Goose. Also here were four BUFFLEHEAD, three HOODED MERGANSERS, and two WOOD DUCKS. Although the day was shortened somewhat by the rain, it felt full and satisfying. Good birding! Willie P.S. Thanks to Kimberly Sucy for the report of a NORTHERN SHRIKE near Iroquois NWR. Several of our group were headed home in that direction so they made a try for it and I heard that at least some were successful. -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] BOS Lake Ontario Plain Field Trip - Oct 24th
Betsy Potter and I led the BOS field trip today in eastern Niagara and western Orleans counties. It was a fun group that started with 19 people. Our first stop was Barker Bicentennial Park where we watched the lake for an hour and a half. Part of that time was also spent along the road, watching flocks of PINE SISKINS fly by. Our rough tally was 800(!!!) in several large flocks. Among the many Canada Geese on the lake were three SNOW GEESE (spotted by Kevin Rybczynski as they flew in) and two CACKLING GEESE. Movement on the lake, however, was pretty light. A BUFFLEHEAD, three COMMON GOLDENEYE, a RED-THROATED LOON, two RED-NECKED GREBES, and an adult BALD EAGLE were among the less common species seen. At Golden Hill State Park, our walk did not produce the hoped-for Fox Sparrow, mostly just WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS and some skulking HERMIT THRUSHES. Another look on the lake here produced some new species of dabbling ducks - Northern Pintail, Gadwall, and American Wigeon. It also produced the rarest bird of the day which, unfortunately, was only seen by the spotter, Dean DiTommaso, myself, and one or two others. It was a female KING EIDER, which flew by with White-winged Scoters. A stop next to a brushy area along Marshall Road in the Town of Yates was quite birdy, with House Sparrow and House Finch, Chipping, White-throated, White-crowned, two AMERICAN TREE and one FOX sparrows, and Dark-eyed Juncos, as well as Cedar Waxwings. Another try looking over the lake at Shadigee produced a nice mixed raft of dabblers with many Mallards, two Black Ducks, two Pintail, two Gadwall, and 10 Wigeon. We counted a very conservative 50 COMMON LOONS sitting on the water here with the chop preventing us from attaining a higher total. Many of these were out where there was a large feeding frenzy of gulls (over 100) and we were hopeful that this might attract a jaeger. That wish went unfulfilled, however. Our last stop, with just a few stragglers still braving the rain, was at the Lyndonville Pond [called Johnson Creek (Lyndonville) in eBird]. There, we had two SNOW GEESE, one BLUE GOOSE, and one intermediate type Snow Goose. Also here were four BUFFLEHEAD, three HOODED MERGANSERS, and two WOOD DUCKS. Although the day was shortened somewhat by the rain, it felt full and satisfying. Good birding! Willie P.S. Thanks to Kimberly Sucy for the report of a NORTHERN SHRIKE near Iroquois NWR. Several of our group were headed home in that direction so they made a try for it and I heard that at least some were successful. -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] Fort Niagara SP - Niagara County
I birded Fort Niagara at the mouth of the Niagara River this morning and was happy to see that some BONAPARTE'S GULLS have returned. There were also numerous COMMON TERNS and one FORSTER'S TERN. A few Common Loons, White-winged Scoters, Red-breasted Mergs, and a Red-necked Grebe were flying by over the lake. Looking well upriver from the coast guard station, I found a CANVASBACK sitting on a log with some Mallards. While trying for a closer view of the Cannie, I came across a small flock of songbird migrants, which included the standard fare. My eBird checklist, with photos, is here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25331297 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] Fort Niagara SP - Niagara County
I birded Fort Niagara at the mouth of the Niagara River this morning and was happy to see that some BONAPARTE'S GULLS have returned. There were also numerous COMMON TERNS and one FORSTER'S TERN. A few Common Loons, White-winged Scoters, Red-breasted Mergs, and a Red-necked Grebe were flying by over the lake. Looking well upriver from the coast guard station, I found a CANVASBACK sitting on a log with some Mallards. While trying for a closer view of the Cannie, I came across a small flock of songbird migrants, which included the standard fare. My eBird checklist, with photos, is here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25331297 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] In and around our yard in Wilson, Niagara County
Today was the best day in our yard this fall. A battalion of White-throated Sparrows arrived this morning and brought with them one WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW, one SWAMP SPARROW, and three LINCOLN'S SPARROWS. There were ten species of warblers, highlighted by a rather late YELLOW WARBLER. Other species were both kinglets, Gray-cheeked and Swainson's Thrushes, a hummingbird, a BROWN CREEPER, and a YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER. Many posed for photographs, which I embedded into my checklist, here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25161067 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] In and around our yard in Wilson, Niagara County
Today was the best day in our yard this fall. A battalion of White-throated Sparrows arrived this morning and brought with them one WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW, one SWAMP SPARROW, and three LINCOLN'S SPARROWS. There were ten species of warblers, highlighted by a rather late YELLOW WARBLER. Other species were both kinglets, Gray-cheeked and Swainson's Thrushes, a hummingbird, a BROWN CREEPER, and a YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER. Many posed for photographs, which I embedded into my checklist, here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25161067 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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 - Greece, Monroe County, NY; Hamlin Beach Lake Watch
This morning Dave Tetlow found a LARK SPARROW with a big flock of Chipping Sparrows in Greece, Monroe County. A group of five birders saw the bird in the early afternoon in the same area, again with several Chipping Sparrows. This is at the intersection of Hincher Road and Hogan Point Road. We saw it along Hincher Road about 100 yards east of Hogan Point Road, then it flew to Hogan Point Road, where we saw it briefly before losing it. This is all private property so birders should stick to the roads. As far as I am aware, the bird has only been seen close to the roads so this should not pose a problem for finding the bird. Hamlin Beach State Park off parking lot #4 had some nice birds flying by this morning but the two best were before I arrived - a SABINE'S GULL (an adult, I think) and an adult LONG-TAILED JAEGER. A FORSTER'S TERN came by with a loose flock of 30+ Common Terns. RED-NECKED GREBES moved in surprising numbers for mid September - around 40, I think. There were also numbers of GREATER SCAUP, WHITE-WINGED SCOTER, NORTHERN PINTAIL, and GREEN-WINGED TEAL. Lots of other species as well. A few that I saw were MERLIN, RED-HEADED WOODPECKER, HORNED GREBE, and GADWALL. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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 - Greece, Monroe County, NY; Hamlin Beach Lake Watch
This morning Dave Tetlow found a LARK SPARROW with a big flock of Chipping Sparrows in Greece, Monroe County. A group of five birders saw the bird in the early afternoon in the same area, again with several Chipping Sparrows. This is at the intersection of Hincher Road and Hogan Point Road. We saw it along Hincher Road about 100 yards east of Hogan Point Road, then it flew to Hogan Point Road, where we saw it briefly before losing it. This is all private property so birders should stick to the roads. As far as I am aware, the bird has only been seen close to the roads so this should not pose a problem for finding the bird. Hamlin Beach State Park off parking lot #4 had some nice birds flying by this morning but the two best were before I arrived - a SABINE'S GULL (an adult, I think) and an adult LONG-TAILED JAEGER. A FORSTER'S TERN came by with a loose flock of 30+ Common Terns. RED-NECKED GREBES moved in surprising numbers for mid September - around 40, I think. There were also numbers of GREATER SCAUP, WHITE-WINGED SCOTER, NORTHERN PINTAIL, and GREEN-WINGED TEAL. Lots of other species as well. A few that I saw were MERLIN, RED-HEADED WOODPECKER, HORNED GREBE, and GADWALL. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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 Sandpiper - Tonawanda WMA, Niagara County
Joe Mitchell has just found a WESTERN SANDPIPER at West Wood Marsh, Tonawanda WMA. West Wood Marsh and the dikes surrounding it are clearly visible on Google Maps Earth view. There are two ways to access the marsh: 1) From Griswold/Ditch Road, about 2/3 mile north of Owen/Bartel Road, there is a parking area on the east side of the road. Walk the dike east about 1/3 mile to the dike that heads south along the west side of West Wood Marsh. 2) From Owen/Bartel Road, about 0.4 mile east of Griswold/Ditch Road, there is space to park along the north side of the road. Walk north from here on a small path about 100 yards onto the dike that runs along the south side of West Wood Marsh. Good luck! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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 Sandpiper - Tonawanda WMA, Niagara County
Joe Mitchell has just found a WESTERN SANDPIPER at West Wood Marsh, Tonawanda WMA. West Wood Marsh and the dikes surrounding it are clearly visible on Google Maps Earth view. There are two ways to access the marsh: 1) From Griswold/Ditch Road, about 2/3 mile north of Owen/Bartel Road, there is a parking area on the east side of the road. Walk the dike east about 1/3 mile to the dike that heads south along the west side of West Wood Marsh. 2) From Owen/Bartel Road, about 0.4 mile east of Griswold/Ditch Road, there is space to park along the north side of the road. Walk north from here on a small path about 100 yards onto the dike that runs along the south side of West Wood Marsh. Good luck! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odonates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] Osprey in New York
The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State by McGowan and Corwin has a map that shows Osprey breeding in every county, although in many of those counties it is only shown as "possible". That was in 2008 and they are still increasing. Cheers, Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotter roadrunner.com Subject: Ospreys in NY From: Rob Bierregaard Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2015 07:18:14 -0400 X-Message-Number: 1 Greetings NY Birders, I’m working on revising the range map for Ospreys for the Birds of North America project. I’ve found that checking in to state birding listservs has been a productive way of gathering information for the project. Based on information from the state, my working map for NY has a breeding range from the Adirondacks down to the Finger Lakes, another in the west in Chautaugua and Cattaraugus Cos., another cluster in Sullivan Co., and finally just the very lowermost reaches of the Hudson Valley, and, of course, all of Long Island. Given how much Ospreys have expanded their range in the past decade, I thought some of you might be aware of new pairs in the state. I was a little surprised not to see any records up the Hudson Valley. Please let me know if you are aware of breeding pairs outside the areas described above. If you’d like, contact me off the list and I can send you a copy of my current version of the map. Many thanks, Rob Bierregaard 421 Cotswold Ln Wynnewood, PA 19096 rbier...@gmail.com http://www.ospreytrax.com/ 704 516 4615 (c) -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE:[nysbirds-l] Osprey in New York
The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State by McGowan and Corwin has a map that shows Osprey breeding in every county, although in many of those counties it is only shown as possible. That was in 2008 and they are still increasing. Cheers, Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotter AT roadrunner.com Subject: Ospreys in NY From: Rob Bierregaard rbier...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2015 07:18:14 -0400 X-Message-Number: 1 Greetings NY Birders, I’m working on revising the range map for Ospreys for the Birds of North America project. I’ve found that checking in to state birding listservs has been a productive way of gathering information for the project. Based on information from the state, my working map for NY has a breeding range from the Adirondacks down to the Finger Lakes, another in the west in Chautaugua and Cattaraugus Cos., another cluster in Sullivan Co., and finally just the very lowermost reaches of the Hudson Valley, and, of course, all of Long Island. Given how much Ospreys have expanded their range in the past decade, I thought some of you might be aware of new pairs in the state. I was a little surprised not to see any records up the Hudson Valley. Please let me know if you are aware of breeding pairs outside the areas described above. If you’d like, contact me off the list and I can send you a copy of my current version of the map. Many thanks, Rob Bierregaard 421 Cotswold Ln Wynnewood, PA 19096 rbier...@gmail.com http://www.ospreytrax.com/ 704 516 4615 (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] Black-bellied Whistling-Duck - Wilson, Niagara County
I saw the Whistling-Duck around 2:30 this afternoon (Thursday). For the first time that I know of, he was on the east side of the creek, on top of a picnic table that was submerged in water up to the benches. Lake Ontario's water level is high now and the spit of land that the duck likes to rest on is under water. The duck was quite close and noticed me first, stretched its neck out and made a few quiet whistles. I raised my camera for a shot through a hole in the vegetation - it was going to be a frame-filler! Of course, my battery chose that moment to die. By the time I went back to the car for the spare and returned, he was on the water, across the creek where the spit would be. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odenates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] Black-bellied Whistling-Duck - Wilson, Niagara County
I saw the Whistling-Duck around 2:30 this afternoon (Thursday). For the first time that I know of, he was on the east side of the creek, on top of a picnic table that was submerged in water up to the benches. Lake Ontario's water level is high now and the spit of land that the duck likes to rest on is under water. The duck was quite close and noticed me first, stretched its neck out and made a few quiet whistles. I raised my camera for a shot through a hole in the vegetation - it was going to be a frame-filler! Of course, my battery chose that moment to die. By the time I went back to the car for the spare and returned, he was on the water, across the creek where the spit would be. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odenates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] [GeneseeBirds-L] Eurasion Collared-Doves and Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks - Wilson, Niagara County
A recent report of the Black-bellied Whistling Duck - it was seen by Karen Lewis on Thursday, June 18th. Good birding! Willie From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations from western New York Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 3:57 PM To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 'David Suggs'; 'nysbirds-l' Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Eurasion Collared-Doves and Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks - Wilson, Niagara County There are now two EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVES in Wilson, the second individual discovered by Michael McBrien on Tuesday. Vicki Rothman and I were able to see both of them today. Their activities are centered around the large parking lot for the Boathouse Restaurant. In addition, opposite the entrance to the parking lot, there were five PINE SISKINS at a tube feeder. We stopped at the mouth of Twelve Mile Creek to look for the Whistling-Duck but only saw Mallards and a Mute Swan. It was about 1:30. The BBWD has not been reported since Sunday but could still be in the area. I received a second-hand report that a kayaker has seen the duck at various places well up the creek, where it would be very difficult to see from shore. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odenates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] Eurasion Collared-Doves and Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks - Wilson, Niagara County
There are now two EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVES in Wilson, the second individual discovered by Michael McBrien on Tuesday. Vicki Rothman and I were able to see both of them today. Their activities are centered around the large parking lot for the Boathouse Restaurant. In addition, opposite the entrance to the parking lot, there were five PINE SISKINS at a tube feeder. We stopped at the mouth of Twelve Mile Creek to look for the Whistling-Duck but only saw Mallards and a Mute Swan. It was about 1:30. The BBWD has not been reported since Sunday but could still be in the area. I received a second-hand report that a kayaker has seen the duck at various places well up the creek, where it would be very difficult to see from shore. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odenates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] [GeneseeBirds-L] Eurasion Collared-Doves and Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks - Wilson, Niagara County
A recent report of the Black-bellied Whistling Duck - it was seen by Karen Lewis on Thursday, June 18th. Good birding! Willie From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of Bird observations from western New York Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 3:57 PM To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 'David Suggs'; 'nysbirds-l' Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Eurasion Collared-Doves and Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks - Wilson, Niagara County There are now two EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVES in Wilson, the second individual discovered by Michael McBrien on Tuesday. Vicki Rothman and I were able to see both of them today. Their activities are centered around the large parking lot for the Boathouse Restaurant. In addition, opposite the entrance to the parking lot, there were five PINE SISKINS at a tube feeder. We stopped at the mouth of Twelve Mile Creek to look for the Whistling-Duck but only saw Mallards and a Mute Swan. It was about 1:30. The BBWD has not been reported since Sunday but could still be in the area. I received a second-hand report that a kayaker has seen the duck at various places well up the creek, where it would be very difficult to see from shore. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odenates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] Eurasion Collared-Doves and Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks - Wilson, Niagara County
There are now two EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVES in Wilson, the second individual discovered by Michael McBrien on Tuesday. Vicki Rothman and I were able to see both of them today. Their activities are centered around the large parking lot for the Boathouse Restaurant. In addition, opposite the entrance to the parking lot, there were five PINE SISKINS at a tube feeder. We stopped at the mouth of Twelve Mile Creek to look for the Whistling-Duck but only saw Mallards and a Mute Swan. It was about 1:30. The BBWD has not been reported since Sunday but could still be in the area. I received a second-hand report that a kayaker has seen the duck at various places well up the creek, where it would be very difficult to see from shore. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odenates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] Collared-Dove, Whistling-Duck - Wilson, Niagara County
The EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE was found easily this morning around 10:15. It was on the edge of the large parking lot for the Boathouse Restaurant. Today, it stayed close to the restaurant and even perched on someone's balcony railing close to eye-level. As usual, it sang several times as well. There are several Mourning Doves in the area and I still don't know what species, if any, it is mated with. It has been seen chasing and possibly courting a Mourning Dove but today it showed no interest in the other doves while I was there. The BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK was also easy to find at its usual haunt on the west branch of Twelve Mile Creek. It seems to hang out in a relatively small area between the dock with the banner and the spit of land just before Lake Ontario - these areas are on the west half of the creek. Today I watched from Wilson-Tuscarora State Park, directly across the creek from the duck. It would have been visible but more distant from the town boat ramp, accessed from the west side of the creek, as well. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odenates: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107683885@N07/sets/72157653377711578 -- 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] Black-bellied Whistling-Duck and Eurasian Collared-Dove - Wilson, Niagara County, Thursday
Both birds are present this morning in locations as recently posted. The COLLARED-DOVE had not been reported in nearly a month when it was seen yesterday in essentially the same area it had been seen before. Today it was on the picnic shelter and a lamp post near the swimming pool (adjacent to the large parking lot) as well as on wires and a large horse chestnut tree just across Harbor Street from the picnic shelter. The WHISTLING-DUCK flew in from the south about 8:30 (first spotted by Tom Kerr) and sat on a dock on the west side of the creek. We had good light at only a modest distance looking from across the creek. Collared-Dove directions as previously posted: On the corner of Ontario St and Harbor St in the Village of Wilson, is a large parking lot for the Wilson Boathouse Restaurant and the Wilson Harbor Front (a few shops). You can park in this lot. The bird was singing from atop the large picnic shelter with several picnic tables stacked up under it on the south side of the parking lot. According to Google Maps, this is at 57 Harbor Street, coordinates are 43.316830, -78.833611 Whistling-Duck directions as previously posted: The location is the west branch of Twelve Mile Creek just before it empties into Lake Ontario in the Town of Wilson, Niagara County. You can view the bird from the Town boat docks on Riverview Drive (west side of the creek) or from the northwest corner of Wilson-Tuscarora State Park (east side of the creek). There is also a pair of Mute Swans with cygnets in the area and various herons (Green, Great Blue, Black-crowned Night-Heron). The bird was in a cove of sorts on the west side of the creek just before Lake Ontario. In the late afternoon, the lighting is better from the boat docks though the bird is more distant than it would be from the park. Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odenates: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/dragonflies -- 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] Black-bellied Whistling Duck - Wilson, Niagara County
A photo posted to Facebook was seen by Brett Ewald, who called us about it. I called the photographer, Charlie Horton, who lives in Wilson and found out the location from him. Betsy and I went over immediately and found the bird within a couple of minutes. It turns out this bird has been here since last Thursday, only four miles from our home! The location is the west branch of Twelve Mile Creek just before it empties into Lake Ontario in the Town of Wilson, Niagara County. You can view the bird from the Town boat docks on Riverview Drive (west side of the creek) or from the northwest corner of Wilson-Tuscarora State Park (east side of the creek). There was a Mallard nearby but I don't know how closely they are associating. There is also a pair of Mute Swans with cygnets in the area and various herons (Green, Great Blue, Black-crowned Night-Heron). The bird was in a cove of sorts on the west side of the creek just before Lake Ontario. In the late afternoon, the lighting is better from the boat docks though the bird is more distant than it would be from the park. Good luck to all who try for this bird! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odenates: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/dragonflies -- 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] Black-bellied Whistling Duck - Wilson, Niagara County
A photo posted to Facebook was seen by Brett Ewald, who called us about it. I called the photographer, Charlie Horton, who lives in Wilson and found out the location from him. Betsy and I went over immediately and found the bird within a couple of minutes. It turns out this bird has been here since last Thursday, only four miles from our home! The location is the west branch of Twelve Mile Creek just before it empties into Lake Ontario in the Town of Wilson, Niagara County. You can view the bird from the Town boat docks on Riverview Drive (west side of the creek) or from the northwest corner of Wilson-Tuscarora State Park (east side of the creek). There was a Mallard nearby but I don't know how closely they are associating. There is also a pair of Mute Swans with cygnets in the area and various herons (Green, Great Blue, Black-crowned Night-Heron). The bird was in a cove of sorts on the west side of the creek just before Lake Ontario. In the late afternoon, the lighting is better from the boat docks though the bird is more distant than it would be from the park. Good luck to all who try for this bird! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odenates: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/dragonflies -- 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 Collared-Dove - Wilson, Niagara County
The EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE continues at the Wilson Boathouse Restaurant. This is an easy bird to get. I arrived at 2:00, got out of the car, immediately heard the bird singing, followed the song, then easily saw the bird, which sat as I took a couple of photos. DIRECTIONS: On the corner of Ontario St and Harbor St in the Village of Wilson, is a large parking lot for the Wilson Boathouse Restaurant and the Wilson Harbor Front (a few shops). You can park in this lot. The bird was singing from atop the large picnic shelter with several picnic tables stacked up under it on the south side of the parking lot. It also sings from the adjacent property to the southwest. According to Google Maps, this is at 57 Harbor Street, coordinates are 43.316830, -78.833611 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com <http://www.betsypottersart.com/> 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odenates: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/dragonflies -- 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 Collared-Dove - Wilson, Niagara County
The EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE continues at the Wilson Boathouse Restaurant. This is an easy bird to get. I arrived at 2:00, got out of the car, immediately heard the bird singing, followed the song, then easily saw the bird, which sat as I took a couple of photos. DIRECTIONS: On the corner of Ontario St and Harbor St in the Village of Wilson, is a large parking lot for the Wilson Boathouse Restaurant and the Wilson Harbor Front (a few shops). You can park in this lot. The bird was singing from atop the large picnic shelter with several picnic tables stacked up under it on the south side of the parking lot. It also sings from the adjacent property to the southwest. According to Google Maps, this is at 57 Harbor Street, coordinates are 43.316830, -78.833611 Good birding! Willie -- Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com http://www.betsypottersart.com/ 2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/ Odenates: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/dragonflies -- 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/ --
