[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP
Some INTERESTING birding at Hempstead Lake SP this morning. WOOD DUCK in Schodack Pond flying out in 3 groups with consensus from the birders for a total of 80+ and probably more; a SOLITARY SANDPIPER; YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO, 3 COMMON RAVEN, 2 immature and an adult BALD EAGLE all 3 circling above Trees still leafed out in Summer green. No fall color yet. Except for the Ravens all of the above posed for pictures for them that had cameras, Sy Schiff Sent from Mail for Windows 10 -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP
After a smattering of warblers and a female SUMMER TANGER in my yard (2 miles east of the park) yesterday afternoon, I expected an exciting day today. Nope!. Still struggling to get a wow day. However, the PROTHOTARY WARBLER continues and a CERULIAN WARBLER showed up early this morning along the stream and later moved over to the NW corner of the dog run. Still there when I left at 11:00, sporadically singing loudly. Sy Schiff Sent from Mail for Windows 10 -- 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] Hempstead Lake State Park
Arriving at Hempstead Lake in late morning seemed to have been the right time, as there was a moderate break from the rain. It was surprisingly birdy around Schodack pond with lots of yellow rumps, good numbers of palm and pine warblers, rublets, gnatcatchers and both waterthrushes, which at one point seemed to be singing to one another. But the highlight was the summer tanager, initially found by Bill Belford on Tuesday, still making the rounds of the southeast section. Here’s a link to a video: https://vimeo.com/265635157 Wishing you good birds, Peter Sent from who knows where -- 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] Hempstead lake SP
Near field #3, on a dreary morning before the drizzle, the Thursday mourning group found an Eastern Phoebe and a very bright Pine Warbler. Both FOS. It’s a start. Sy Sent from Mail for Windows 10 -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP, Nassau Co. Yellow Throated Vireos
I went to HLSP early this morning- female Redstarts seemed to be everywhere. Highlights included: at least 2 Yellow Throated Vireos, Nashville Warbler, Chestnut Sided Warbler, and a likely Yellow Bellied Flycatcher (was moving around a lot) good birding, Rob in Massapequa -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP, Nassau Co
I was at HLSP early this morning- highlights: female Redstarts, Black and White Warblers (10), Blue Winged Warblers (3), Canada Warbler (1), Worm Eating Warbler, and Yellow Bellied Flycatcher (1). Rob in Massapequa -- 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] Hempstead Lake state park Nassau county Cape May, Bay-breasted, Blackburnian warblers
In just over an hour at Hempstead Lake State park, by the northern end north of the picnic area, there was a nice variety of warblers, including Cape May, Bay-breasted (2 found by Pat Palladino), Blackburnian, Nashville(2), BT Green, Blackpoll, Black&White & Parula. Seen by others in the park were Canada Warbler and Red-headed Woodpecker. At Jones beach west end the mosquitoes got progessively worse as it warmed up this morning, but there was also a nice variety of birds - Baltimore Oriole, RB Grosbeak, Scarlet Tanager, Pewee(heard only), Wood Thrush, Canada, Wilson's, Magnolia, Parula, Ovenbird, N Waterthrush, Black & White and surpisingly a Green Heron that was flushed by crows in the scrub north of the CG station parking lot -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP
At 10:35 this morning an ADULT BALD EAGLE made a lazy loop over Parking Lot #3 followed a bit later by an ADULT RED-TAILED HAWK. Pleasant end to the the morning's birding. Sy Schiff -- 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] Hempstead Lake report
The mixed flock of warblers working the dry stream bed at Hempstead Lake since Thursday continued throughout the day, but it definitely seems to be a dynamic and fluid assemblage of birds. Today, Parula, Yellow-rump, Redstart, Palm, and Black-throated Blue were abundant and confiding, and were intermittently joined by Nashville, Black-throated Green, Yellowthroat, and Black-and-white. Ovenbird, Blackpoll, and Magnolia were seen on the fringes or away from the flock. Birders on site this morning twice glimpsed a stout, yellowish warbler with dingy plumage on the head, but we could not confirm its identity as the previously-sighted Mourning before it disappeared from view heading far back the stream bed. Some saw a potential Tennessee candidate, but unfortunately this tricky species was not definitively sighted today either. The flock is moving more or less constantly, and my morning and afternoon visits turned up different numbers and species whenever I connected with them. The Rusty Blackbird continues and was seen by several observers. Raptors put on a show today as well, including battling Cooper's Hawks, a lone Sharp-shin, a soaring Peregrine pair, and a flyby Great Horned Owl. Cheers! -Tim H -- 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] Hempstead Lake State Park
I birded HLSP briefly today. I had at least 5 Northern Waterthrushes (could not locate any Louisiana), 2 solitary sandpipers, and at least 2 spotted sandpipers. Also saw a few American Redstarts. The mosquitoes were really bad! Mike Z. -- 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] Hempstead Lake - lingering migrants
A thorough sweep of Hempstead Lake this morning turned up several good birds reported for the past week. Previously Cliff and Bank Swallows remain, feeding among their commoner cousins. I tallied 11 warbler species, including a continuing Orange-crowned, Redstart, Nashville, Blue-winged, Parula, Black-throated Green, Black-and-white, Yellow, Yellow-rumped, N. Waterthrush, and Ovenbird. Solitary Sandpiper, Yellow-throated, Blue-headed, and Warbling Vireos, Eastern Kingbird, and Great Crested Flycatcher were also present. Tomorrow could be a big day for new arrivals. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S29459409 Cheers! -Tim H Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP (Nass Co) and Alley Pond Park (Queens Co)
Joe Giunta and I birded Hempstead Lake SP. Still early in the season, but there are a few early migrants and breeding birds; namely CHIMNEY SWIFT, EASTERN KINGBIRD, WARBLING VIREO, HOUSE WREN, BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER, OVENBIRD, NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH, OVENBIRD, BLUE-WINGED WARBLER, YELLOW, PALM and YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER. We then moved to Alley Pond Park. The usually more prolific (closer to the west) local was a disappointment. Birding was no where as good as at Hempstead. Here we found a BLUE-HEADED VIREO, HOUSE WREN, BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER, , 5 YELLOW WARBLERS, YELLOW-RUMPED and our first BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER.. Sy -- 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] Hempstead Lake this evening
Highlights of a delightful evening stroll at Hempstead Lake include a singing Rusty Blackbird, a pair of Wood Ducks who flushed from the swampy area and were later found perched in a tree right above the path, some local raptors, many gnatcatchers, and a young Great Blue Heron resting at the lily pond. Winds are supposed to blow north tonight through till after midnight on Friday night, might bring some travelers with them. Keep an eye out! http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S29106952 Cheers! -Tim H -- 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] Hempstead Lake and Jamaica Bay
I started the day at Hempstead Lake State Park, where I found early migrants were quite active. Barn and Northern Rough-winged Swallows were seen over the south lake within the large Tree Swallow flock. Also spotted both kinglets, a male gnatcatcher, several bright Pine Warblers, and singing Yellow-rumps. Jamaica Bay was very quiet for landbirds in the afternoon, but I managed to find an adult Little Blue Heron, one Great and several Snowy Egrets, and my first New York Laughing Gull of the year. Great Horned and Barn Owl at Hempstead and Jamaica were welcome highlights. Can't wait for some real migration movement! HLSP: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S28853846 JBWR: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S28864057 Cheers! -Tim H -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP + jones Beach
Hempstead lake SP 24 Mar A COMMON RAVEN flew over chased by 2 Crows. The size difference usually not noticed particularly was extremely apparent. Big difference. We were all taken aback Other raptors included Cooper's, Sharp-shinned, Osprey and a Great Horned Owl. No new migrants, Jones Beach West End 24 Mar PIPING PLOVER in the swale Sy Schiff -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP--Pine Warbler
Hempstead Lake SP 17 Mar First PINE WARBLER, a dingy drab bird. Sy Schiff -- 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] Hempstead Lake tennis tournament, May 7-15
Imagine the traffic on the Southern State! I believe this is something they plan on doing every year, it seems counterproductive since there are plans to restore Hempstead Lake State Park - http://www.newsday.com/long-island/hempstead-lake-park-plan-worth-125m-aims-to-restore-region-hit-by-sandy-1.11308924 Mike Z. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 5, 2016, at 11:37 AM, John Gluth wrote: > > Seriously? Hmmm. Where would be a better venue for this event? Oh, how about > the National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadow, site of the U.S Open?! Which, > according to its event calendar -https://www.usta.com/events/summary/ - is > completely available for the entire month of May. Even the long-ago site of > the US Open, the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills would be a much better > facility. Both locations have the necessary infrastructure already in place, > no need for construction in or disruption of a state park. > > John Gluth > > Sent from my iPhone > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > BirdingOnThe.Net > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake tennis tournament, May 7-15
Seriously? Hmmm. Where would be a better venue for this event? Oh, how about the National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadow, site of the U.S Open?! Which, according to its event calendar -https://www.usta.com/events/summary/ - is completely available for the entire month of May. Even the long-ago site of the US Open, the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills would be a much better facility. Both locations have the necessary infrastructure already in place, no need for construction in or disruption of a state park. John Gluth Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake tennis tournament, May 7-15
The Empire State Open tennis tournament is to be held at Hempstead Lake State Park May 7-15, during the peak of spring migration. Temporary bleachers and other structures will be installed for an anticipated 60,000 spectators. According to State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey, the tournament will have "minimal environmental impact to the park and any disruptions will be mitigated." This is questionable. The construction, noise, and traffic of the tournament will disrupt crucial habitat for the migrants and, as access to the park during this period may be restricted, may hinder birders' access to observation sites as well. Please write Governor Cuomo to protest this disruption of a necessary staging and nesting area for many sensitive species, and urge him to relocate the tournament: The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo Governor of New York State NYS State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 In addition, the South Shore Audubon Society is asking birders to photograph the site before and during construction, and during and after the tournament, in order to document any damage to the park. Photos may be sent to ssas...@optonline.net Thank you for your help. Brien Weiner -- 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] Hempstead Lake and Smith Pond
Though the extensive snow kept me busy shoveling and prevented me from traveling too far, I did swing by Hempstead Lake and Smith Pond to see what was around. Both locations featured good numbers of Common Mergansers in the patches of open water, as well as Hooded Mergansers, Canada Geese, Mute Swans, Mallards, and the expected gulls. There was a young Peregrine on the ice at Hempstead but little else around. Smith Pond has far less ice coverage, hosting Gadwall, Wigeon, Ring-necked Duck, Green-winged Teal, Shoveler, Black Duck, coots, a Pied-billed Grebe, a female Wood Duck, and a pair of Pintail. I heard a kingfisher, as well as a few songbirds like Carolina Wren, White-throated Sparrow, robin, cardinal, and goldfinch. Cheers! -Tim H -- 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] Hempstead Lake Eagle
Driving past Hempstead Lake State Park I was graced with the presence of a low-flying adult Bald Eagle passing tight along the road in the other direction. I still can't believe that this is no longer an unheard of sight so close to my home. Cheers! -Tim H -- 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] Hempstead Lake
Between errands this morning I briefly stopped at Hempstead Lake to search for some year birds I missed on yesterday's CBC. There's at least one Rusty Blackbird in the area between around the trails by the southernmost lake: I might've heard some calls in response to her vocalizations. Also saw four pairs of Wigeons (south lake), five Shovelers (north lake), a female Wood Duck (north lake, with Canadas), many Ruddy Ducks (south lake), and a few Black Ducks among the many Mallards. Large flocks of both Fish and American crowd are moving through the area as well. Plenty of other typical woodland birds around as well. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S26640638 Cheers, and Happy New Year! -Tim H Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP this morning 12/24
An adult BALD EAGLE flew north over parking field #3 heading north in the direction of Smith Pond. Sy Schiff -- 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] Hempstead Lake - The Eagles
Adult Bald Eagle perched in the trees right on Peninsula Blvd at Hempstead Lake SP. Briefly glimpsed another large raptor flying through the trees: either young eagle or late Osprey. Cheers! -Tim H -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP
Hempstead Lake SP 22 Oct. After making the rounds, a group of us were talking in parking lot #3, when an adult BROAD-WINGED HAWK circled over. Odd place and odd date. Sy Schiff -- 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] Hempstead Lake - 16(+?) Warblers
Bay-breasted, Black-throated Blue, Black-throated Green, Canada, Prairie, Chestnut-Sided, Magnolia, Blackpoll, Black-and-white, Yellow, Yellow-rumped, Yellowthroat, Redstart, Parula, Ovenbird, and N. Waterthrush. All seen very well except BTBW, NOWA, COYE, and OVEN, all singing apart from female YRWA, most showing multiple individuals. I was on a strict time limit, so I had to cut exploration short even though the activity was still strong. Couldn't find the Blackburnians or Wilson's from the past few days, but they might still be around. My spring's first Alder Flycatcher was also heard. Bear in mind that Lots 2&3 are closed for the Boy Scouts Camporee. This isn't too bad since the walk from Lot 1 is quite birdy and active. -Tim H -- 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] Hempstead Lake New Arrivals
I heard a few flight calls late last night despite the unfavorable winds, so I decided to check out Hempstead Lake this morning. Apparently lots of others had the same idea, as I ran into and had the pleasure to bird with a number of listserv regulars. Notable spring firsts included SWAINSON'S THRUSH, SOLITARY SANDPIPER, and EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE. We also managed to break into the double digits on warbler diversity, counting 10 species: BLACKBURNIAN, WILSON'S, REDSTART, CANADA, BLACKPOLL, MAGNOLIA, PARULA, BLACK-AND-WHITE, YELLOW, and YELLOW-RUMPED. Others also saw a N. WATERTHRUSH that I failed to relocate. Multiple BALTIMORE ORIOLES were joined by a first-year male ORCHARD. My final total was 55 species, with plenty of quality birds included. Migration isn't over yet, folks! Full checklist below. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S23423366 -Tim H -- 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] Hempstead Lake - Light on Warblers, Heavy on Waterbirds, Quality for both
Hempstead Lake State Park had an interesting variety of critters out and about today. Frogs and turtles were sunning themselves in abundance, and there were three large SNAPPING TURTLES seen. Chipmunks are out, and about joining the local squirrels. Plenty of vireos (Warbling and Red-eyed), swallows, orioles, blackbirds, flycatchers (Great Crested and Kingbird), and gnatcatchers were present. Lots of territorial defense and males chasing each other. Warbler diversity was low: a few Yellows, an unseen CHESTNUT-SIDED who was heard singing only once, and a very active and conspicuous BLACKPOLL WARBLER. As I walked the grassy area between the south lake and the small pond, I was surprised to see a tern gracefully floating south, vaguely along Peninsula Blvd. I was more surprised to see that it was fairly large and stocky, very pale, with a short, streamer-less tail. I realized it was something a bit out of the ordinary and glimpsed a dark bill as the bird veered away: GULL-BILLED TERN. It was quickly lost from sight as it flew over the tree tops, no doubt headed back to the coast. I walked to the road and scanned the usual flock of gulls, finding Herring, Great Black-backed, Ring-billed, and a single LAUGHING GULL. There was a handful of FORSTER'S TERNS flying over the water beyond them, so I took the eastern lake edge trail and got some closer views of them and several Ospreys. Also witnessed a scuffle between some Tree Swallows and a Hairy Woodpecker who attempted to enter their nest hole. I checked out the hidden, vegetation-choked pond as a final stop and found a handsome male WOOD DUCK before heading home. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S23386429 -Tim Healy -- 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] Hempstead Lake State Park
Nice variety of warblers so far this morning at Hempstead: Prairie, Magnolia, Black Throated Green, two Northern Waterthrushes the usual suspects, and still counting. Looks like some nice birding here this morning Jonathan Green Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP Nassau County- Yellow-throated Warbler
A Yellow-throated Warbler continues at Hempstead Lake State Park. Mid-morning it was seen along the northwestern edge of the open lawn area just north of the pond (Macdonald Pond?), where people run their dogs. Other species of interest were Bank and Rough-winged Swallows, Chimney Swift, Parula and many Pine Warblers, and a silent Warbling Vireo. Reported by others were Black-and-White and Palm Warblers, and White-eyed Vireo. I could not find the Cape May warbler that was reported yesterday in the Jones Beach median. -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP.
Hempstead Lake SP 13 Apr We finally had a small wave of warblers this morning consisting of PINE, PALM, YELLOW-RUMPED and BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLERS. Other recent additions were RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET and BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER. Surprising was the lack of any sparrow movement. While the Tree Swallows came down over South Pond, for he most part, they were foraging way up in the air. A RED-SHOULDERED HAWK posed in the woods close to the stream path until driven off by the Blue Jays, then settling not far off. It seems everyone has a camera these days. Before the jays got too rambunctious, there was a great photo-op going. Not to be overlooked, a pair of brilliant male WOOD DUCKS livened the parking lot pond. Sy Schiff -- 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] Hempstead Lake--Winter Wren
I observed what I am almost positive was a Winter Wren in the woods just southeast of parking lot #3 today at Hempstead Lake. Very tiny, generally smooth brown wren with some barring foraging in some fallen logs. -- Good Birding, Avery Scott Williston Park, NY http://thebirdysite.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP
Hempstead Lake sp 29 March I stopped by before lunch on a sunny but cold day. Still, there must have been a hatch as South Pond was covered with a dozen+ TREE SWALLOWS hawking along with a number of EASTERN PHOEBES along side of them. Altogether, there must have been at least 40-50 if not more PHOEBES in the limited area I covered. They were everywhere, 8 in one spot, 4 in another and pairs all over, in addition to the singles. . PINE WARBLERS have returned. I saw 1 bright spring and a dull and bright pair. The pair were with a bright colored CAROLINA WREN. Nice contrast. Sy Schiff -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP
23 March 2015 Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded Hempstead Lake SP this cold, sunny morning. Migrants included Osprey, Great Egret, Eastern Phoebe and the singing blackbirds, But none of other anticipated early arrivals. We then stopped by Mill River in Rockville Centre to look for the Cackling Goose seen yesterday, but not found this morning. March is still a lion. Where's the lamb? Sy -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP and Kissena Park, Queens
Hempstead Lake SP. Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) joined the South Shore Audubon this morning in Hempstead. The walk produced several dozen species including lingering Wood Duck, Pied-bill Grebe, 8 species of warbler, 4 species of woodpecker, a Blue-headed Vireo, a few sparrows plus other usual common birds. Not necessarily a migration, but a pleasant increase from recent days. Kissena Park. After our tour of Hempstead, we went to Queens and birded the Kissena Community Garden. The garden was lush with late vegetables and bursting with planted flowers. There were lots of working gardeners who didn't seem to bother us or the few sparrows and half dozen Palm Warblers.. We went next door to he corridor where we found a pair of circling Red-tail Hawks, Red-eyed Vireo, another Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, 3 species of warbler and 5 species of sparrows. The birding here was a bit disappointing after the early morning at Hempstead, but the overall day was a lovely Fall experience, Sy -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP
Hempstead Lake SP 14 May A slow birding morning with few migrants. There were singing White-eyed, Warbling and Red-eyed Vireos, Gray Catbird, Northern Cardinal, Baltimore Oriole, calling Great-crested Flycatcher and Red-bellied Woodpeckers. It seemed more like early Summer than Mid May. NEWS ALERT: The Boy Scouts will arrive this afternoon and stay the weekend for their annual Jamboree. Not going to be a birding weekend. On a better note, refurbishing work within the park, depending on the weather, should be complete by mid week. At that point, all parking fields will be open. Repaving of Eagle Ave will take a bit longer. The entrance from Peninsula Blvd is still closed. Go to Southern State Exit 18. Sy Schiff -- 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] Hempstead lake SP construction.
Hempstead Lake SP progress report Lots of construction going on. The entrance to the park from Peninsula Blvd is closed. Exit 18 West on the Southern State Pkwy is being rebuilt and you may or may not be able to exit there. The Exit East is OK. Eagle Ave through the park is udder construction and will be repaved starting with completion of the repaving within the park. The paths are mostly complete and Field #2 should be completed today. Just some inner roadways and finishing touches. I entered Eagle Ave through the city streets and drove south to field #1, not being sure if I could get there from the parkway going west.. I live to the east; there was no problem going east from exit 18.. Lovely day although the birding was a bit slow. It's going to take a bit before things straighten out---but, we'll be all set for the fall migration. Sy Schiff -- 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] Hempstead Lake Wilson's Warbler
As a supplement to Steve's post, in addition to his findings, in the late afternoon, a male Wilson's Warbler was present among a tremendous flock of warblers. Also notable was a brightly plumaged male Blackburnian Warbler. Patrick F. Palladino > On May 9, 2014, at 5:57 PM, "Steve Williams" wrote: > > Stopped by on my lunch break this afternoon. There was a swarm of warblers > at the north west corner of the south pond. > I saw dozens of Black and Whites, several chestnut sided and a few oven > birds. Also many Magnolia, Northern Parula, Black Throated Blue and > Blackpolls and of course the Yellow Rumps abound. Highlight for me was a > Nashville Warbler who came down low to give great views. Other birds > included Ruby Throated Hummingbird and Scarlet Tananger. No sign of the > Cerulian I saw there on Wednesday. Also had a Turkey Vulture Flighing low > and getting chased away by crows. Only spent half an hour there today so > there so I probably missed a few gems. > > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > BirdingOnThe.Net > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake Park Warblers
Stopped by on my lunch break this afternoon. There was a swarm of warblers at the north west corner of the south pond. I saw dozens of Black and Whites, several chestnut sided and a few oven birds. Also many Magnolia, Northern Parula, Black Throated Blue and Blackpolls and of course the Yellow Rumps abound. Highlight for me was a Nashville Warbler who came down low to give great views. Other birds included Ruby Throated Hummingbird and Scarlet Tananger. No sign of the Cerulian I saw there on Wednesday. Also had a Turkey Vulture Flighing low and getting chased away by crows. Only spent half an hour there today so there so I probably missed a few gems. -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP- Cerulean Warbler
Hempstead Lake SP 7 May A slow day, but the CERULEAN WARBLER continues in the same place. Sy Schiff -- 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] Hempstead Lake & Oceanside
Hempstead Lake SP 13 Apr A visit this morning (they are now charging on weekends to enter) was mostly a continuation of the last few days. Warblers included PINE, PALM and YELLOW-RUMPED. A BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER made an appearance along with multiple TREE and BARN SWALLOWS and a lone CHIMNEY SWIFT. Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 13 Apr Birding is slowly beginning to pick up (now open on Sundays till late Fall). No Night-Herons seen today, but plenty of GREAT and SNOWY EGRETS with an adult LITTLE BLUE HERON. A CLAPPER RAIL was in a cut. A LEAST SANDPIPER and lots of GREATER YELLOWLEGS made up the shorebird contingent. In the channel a FOS FORSTER'S TERN flew by. Sy Schiff -- 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] Hempstead Lake State Park
Late afternoon (2:00pm) walk at Hempstead Lake State Park today produced a first of season Blue gray gnatcatcher for me near the South pond. Above the South Pond was a swirling flock of Tree Swallows, as well as 6 Barn Swallows and 2 Northern Roughed-winged Swallows. Bob Proniewych -- 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] Hempstead Lake State Park
Date: April 6, 2014 A very nice day to be out birding. At Hempstead I had: 3 warblers (Louisiana, Pine, Yellow-rumped) 4 Woodpeckers (Yel. Bellied Sapsucker. Downy, Hairy, Red-bellied) 2 Swallows ( Tree, Cliff) plus Hermit Thrush, many Br. Creepers, Golden-crowned Kinglets, Phoebes, Ospreys, Fish Crows Good Birding, Joe Giunta -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP
Hempstead Lake SP 27 Mar Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) took leave of the birding group at field #3 and drove to field #1, entering the lake shore at the entrance across from the lot. Far to the north in trees at the north edge of the pond was an imm. BALD EAGLE with a white tail and mostly white head. Walking north along the edge, we encountered 3 EASTERN PHOEBES. In the pond slightly to our south were a RED-NECKED GREBE and a RED-THROATED LOON. OSPREY have returned as evidence of one carrying a fish. Also, a GREAT EGRET was at the south end of South Pond. Sy -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP
I observed a Red-throated Loon at Hempstead Lake SP today. Also, several FOS Osprey, one appearing to carry nesting material. -- *Yours, * * Avery* "The assumption that animals are without rights, and the illusion that our treatment of them has no moral significance, is a positively outrageous example of Western crudity and barbarity. Universal compassion in the only guarantee of morality." --Arthur Shopenhauer -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP weekenf Boy Scout Jamboree
Hempstead Lake State Park 17 May PLEASE BE ADVISED, the Boy Scouts are taking over the park starting this afternoon through Sunday. Field #3 will be closed. With the noise, activities and limited access, birding there this weekend will be nil . Today was less successful than yesterday, but produced the FOS EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE. Other birds included WOOD DUCK, YELLOW-THROATED, WARBLING, BLUE-HEADED AND RED-EYED VIREOS , GREAT-CRESTED FLYCATCHER, CEDAR WAXWING, a mix of warblers including a WILSON'S, LINCOLN SPARROW and BALTIMORE ORIOLE. Yesterday's Red-headed Woodpecker not found. Sy Schiff -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP 4/21
While the Yellow-Throated Warbler was a no-show this morning (at least until around 1 pm), Hempstead Lake State Park did yield a few good birds. Highlights included 1 Black Throated Green Warbler and 1 Blue Headed Vireo among some of the more numerous: Yellow Rumped Warbler Black and White Warbler Palm Warbler Pine Warbler Blue Gray Gnatcatcher Both Kinglets N Rough Winged Swallow Barn Swallow Tree Swallow Brown Thrasher Something else of interest was 1 Blue Jay with no tail feathers to speak of. It seemed to be doing quite well but I found it rather odd. full report: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S13831744 Good Spring Birding, Taylor John Sturm -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP-Yellow-throated Warbleer
Hempstead Lake SP 20 April. The Yellow-throated Warbler continues, now singing loudly. Also, Pine, Palm, Yellow-rumped, Black-and-white and FOS Yellow Warbler. A nice start for the migration season. Sy Schiff -- 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] Hempstead Lake State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)
We spent a few hours birding at Hempstead Lake State Park this morning. Highlights of the trip included our first of season Ruby- crowned Kinglet and Black & White Warbler. Present in good numbers were Yellow-rumped Warblers (41), Palm Warblers (20), and Golden- crowned Kinglets (18).In contrast, Southard's Pond in southwestern Suffolk County was very quiet, with no warblers observed and only a few Golden-crowned Kinglets seen. Good Birding to all, Ken & Sue Feustel -- 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] Hempstead Lake LI Yellow-throated Warbler Observations...
I thought of sharing a few of my observations on the YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER that was seen yesterday at Hempstead Lake LI. Initially, I thought this bird had white lores, but was missing the white chin for *albilora* + the bill appeared too big for that race. After obtaining closer views, I was able to detect yellow in the lores, which would indicate *Dendroica dominica dominica??* I hope to look at my photos later today for further analysis. I also heard the bird sing very softly a few times. Hopefully, it stuck around for others to get today. "Blistering Barnacles! Just what we need...another reality show" Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com * * On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 4:19 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > Still here being observed with Bobby Berlingeri and others. Look for the > sign stating, "Please deposit hot coals here" on your right, as you enter > into the field 3 parking lot and look in the trees north of the sign. > > Thanks to Steve Walter and Deborah Martin who kept me in the loop on the > birds whereabouts. > > Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! > > Andrew Baksh > www.birdingdude.blogspot.com > > On Apr 8, 2013, at 1:47 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > > Still being seen at the same location at Hempstead Lake LI. Many thanks > to Bobby Kurtz for the latest update. I am sure some folks may try after > work, so these updates are welcome. Good luck if you go! > > Andrew Baksh > Queens, NY > www.birdingdude.blogspot.com > > > On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 11:54 AM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > >> I just received two phone calls from Joan Quinlan and Sam Janazzo, who >> reported a Yellow-throated Warbler, is being seen near the parking lot and >> picnic area at Hempstead Lake LI. >> >> Good luck if you go! >> >> Andrew Baksh >> Queens, NY >> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com >> > > -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)
Warm weather and southerly winds finally arrived and with it a nice collection of early spring migrants. Pine and Palm Warblers were in attendance, along with good numbers of Golden-crowned Kinglets. The previous swallow influx over the South Pond seems to have disappeared, with a small number of Tree Swallows still flying high overhead. Rusty Blackbirds were in good numbers, mixed in with the Red-winged Blackbirds along the creek. The pair of Blue-winged Teal were still present on Lily Pond. After birding HLSP for a few hours this morning, we were at home when Andrew Baksh's timely post (courtesy of Sam Janazzo and Joan Quinlan) about a Yellow-throated Warbler in the picnic area west of the parking lot sent us scurrying back to the park. Upon arrival at HLSP, there were a good number of birders watching the warbler, which obligingly flitted about in a small tree ten feet in front of us. A photograph of the Yellow-throated Warbler and a few other birds observed this morning can be found on my flickr site. Good Birding To All, Ken & Sue Feustel http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP Nassau County -Cliff Swallow, Blue winged teal
Derek Rogers just found a Cliff Swallow at the small pond (McDonald Pond?) at the southern end of parking lot 3. On the larger pond adjacent to the parking lot were Blue Winged Teal & Rusty Blackbirds -- 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] Hempstead Lake - Blue-winged Teal, Tree Swallows, Rusty Blackbirds
I birded Hempstead Lake State Park for three hours (10-1) today. Highlights were a pair of BLUE-WINGED TEALS, 6 TREE SWALLOWS (over McDonald Pond), and 5 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS. Some other early Spring migrants seen included Fox Sparrow (2), Brown Creeper (2), Osprey (1, with trout), and Yellow-rumped Warblers (4). Other notables were Green-winged Teal (3), singing Winter Wrens (3), and a singing Dark-eyed Junco. Full eBird species list with photos of the B-w Teal are at http://ebird.org/ebird/ny/view/checklist?subID=S13559248 -- 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] Hempstead Lake State Park
During the SSAS thursday morning bird survey at Hempstead Lake State Park, by McDonald pond we had a fly over Osprey, 5 Tree Swallows and 1 bright Pine Warbler. Steve Schellenger -- 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] Hempstead Lake State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)
Despite the chilly weather, there was a nice assortment of early spring migrants and winter resident species at Hempstead Lake State Park (HLSP) this morning. Upon arriving at the HLSP parking lot, I heard a Common Raven calling, and discovered a pair in the roadway east of the parking lot sampling a road kill. They subsequently flew off north through the picnic area. Other birds of note included Wood Duck (2), Eastern Phoebe (1), Tree Swallow (6), and Rusty Blackbird (2). Additional birds observed were Pied-billed Grebe, Brown Creeper, Golden-crowned Kinglet, and Fox Sparrow (singing). I also recorded my first Yellow-rumped Warblers (3) away from the beach. The Red-necked Grebe continues at Captree State Park, and is starting to acquire a tinge of red on the breast. Good Birding Ken Feustel -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP "Common Teal"
Hempstead Lake SP 21 Feb Cold partly sunny morning. A COMMON TEAL (North American subspecies, European full species) was with 20 GREEN-WINGED TEAL on the pond by parking lot #3. Other birds of interest; PIED-BILLED GREBE, BELTED KINGFISHER, 3 WINTER WREN,. BROWN CREEPER, GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET AND 2 FOX SPARROWS. Sy Schiff -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP & Pelham Bay Park
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo and I (Sy Schiff) continued our new year (3 Jan) with a birding day that included Pelham Bay Park.. We met in Hempstead Lake SP, joining the South Shore Audubon group. There we found NORTHERN SHOVELER, COMMON MERGANSERS, AMERICAN COOT, PIED-BILLED GREBES, GREAT BLUE HERONS, BELTED KINGFISHER, BROWN CREEPER, WINTER WREN, a HERMIT THRUSH and RUSTY BLACKBIRDS, >From there we went to Pelham with part of the Audubon contingent. Sitting out >in the open was the BARRED OWL, a lifer for a few of our companions. We then >went over to the Manor. Nothing new; both areas being a bit calm, but we got >our target bird. Returning to our meeting place at Hempstead, Joe and I stopped by Smith Pond. There in the flock of GREEN-WINGED TEAL was the previously found COMMON TEAL (still considered a subspecies on this side of the pond--we await the AOU Record Committee to join the rest of the world.This bird has been split in Europe, so get it while awaiting the eventual split here.) Other birds OF NOTE included more GREAT BLUE HERON and PIED-BILLED GREBES and RING-NECKED DUCKS. Sy -- 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] Hempstead Lake State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)
We stopped by HLSP this morning in hopes of seeing a Mourning Warbler (there had been one reported at HLSP on Saturday from the South Pond area) with no luck. However, we did observe a calling Acadian Flycatcher along the stream opposite the restrooms. Eastern Wood Pewees were present in fair numbers and later in the morning there were a number of Willow Flycatchers calling at West End. Ken & Sue Feustel -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP
Hempstead Lake State Park 24 May I was with the South Shore Audubon today.. Overcast and, surprisingly, no migrants. We did see a TURKEY VULTURE several times during the morning. In contrast to the one seen here in late March, this one seems to be hanging out. Interesting. Sy Schiff -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP - Nassau County - Kentucky Warbler
Lots of birdsong this morning. Although I missed the highlights mentioned yesterday by Ken Feustel, I had one of my own. A Kentucky Warbler was singing at the northern edge of the picnic fields at field 2, just south of the houses, in the wooded area. It sang from leaf litter on the ground and 30 feet high in the trees. Other notables were 2 Solitary Sandpipers and a Blackburnian warbler. Northern Waterthrushes and Canada Warblers were numerousNote this area will be closed May 18-May 20 due to a Boy Scout Jamboree -- 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] Hempstead Lake State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)
We spent four hours birding Hempstead Lake State Park this morning, finding nineteen species of warblers. Our best find was a Bay-breasted Warbler and a late Yellow-throated Vireo. We were unable to relocate the Prothonotary Warbler found Thursday morning at the stream outlet to the South Pond. A stop at Connetquot River State Park in early afternoon yielded a good number of butterflies (twelve species), but few birds. Two warbler species were added to the days list, however (Pine and Blue-winged) giving us a total of twenty-one species for the day. Ken & Sue Feustel -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP & Jones Beach Nassau County
Got out this afternoon for a bitHempstead Lake State Park 12:15 to 1:45Lots of birdsong. Mostly expected warblers, 2 Solitary Sandpipers, Swainson's Thrush. Doug Futuyma said he had a Blackburnian Warbler earlierJones Beach Coast Guard Station, 2 -3:30.About 70 Black Skimmers on sandbar, Least Flycatcher, Great Crested, a pair of Orchard Orioles, most opposite and west of the bathroom building. Also a flyby hummer and a Spotted Sandpiper -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP and Marine Nature Study Area
Hempstead Lake SP and Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 18 April Birding is slow; awaiting a wind change. However, we are seeing new arrivals. At Hempstead, a Green Heron (found yesterday) was present this morning along with a Black-crowned Night-Heron and continuing Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. At Oceanside, Clapper Rail(s), Greater Yellowlegs, 6 Forster Terns, a pair resting on each of three different buoys off the end of the property, and Savannah Sparrows continue. Today saw the first Willets. I took Bob Adamo over to the Yellow-crowned Night-Heron colony north of Waukena Ave (Gifford and Woodward Ave.). There was a bird sitting on a nest with an accompanying adult nearby. A single has been seen in the preserve for the past week. Sy -- 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] Hempstead Lake stpk 4-14-12
The previously reported Blue-winged Teal was seen in the creek, as well as Palm, Pine, Yellow-rumped Warblers, and Blue-grey Gnatcatcher Arie Gilbert North Babylon, NY WWW.Powerbirder.blogspot.com WWW.qcbirdclub.org -- 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] Hempstead Lake S.P., Nassau
Chase Cammarota and I did some early morning birding at Hempstead Lake. Highlights Include: BLUE-WINGED TEAL - 1 pair 3 Green-winged Teal 1 SHARP-SHINNED HAWK 12 RUSTY BLACKBIRD 15+ Palm Warbler 2 Pine Warbler 3 Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER 1 YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT 1 HOUSE WREN 3 SWAMP SPARROW 1 white throated sparrow 7 Golden-crowned Kinglet 2 RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET 1 NORTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW 2 BARN SWALLOW 4 Tree Swallow 3 HERMIT THRUSH Best, Derek Rogers Sayville -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP
Hempstead Lake State Park; 4 March Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to look for early arrivals with mixed success. New this season were 3 PALM WARBLERS and a BROWN THRASHER. Continuing warblers were PINE and YELLOW-RUMPED. No chat this morning. Among a fair number of species were PIED-BILLED GREBE, AMERICAN COOT, WOOD DUCK, GREAT BLUE HERON, BELTED KINGFISHER, 2 OSPREY, SHARP-SHINNED HAWK, 5 species of Woodpecker, both Kinglets, WHITE-BREASTED NUTHATCH, all the blackbirds, but no Rusty and AMERICAN GOLDFINCH; 37 species in all. The vegetation is on time; the birds are slow in coming.Sy -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP: Chat plus Pine Warblers
Hempstead Lake SP. 30 March Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) spent a pleasant, but still cool morning finding few migratory birds. However, 2 EASTERN PHOEBE were seen along with ten (10) PINE WARBLERS, in groups of 2, 6 and 2. Most were very bright and singing loudly, a number at the same time. A single YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER joined the larger group. The lingering YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT feeding on bittersweet berries by the west side of McDonald Pond offered a scant inadequate sighting before dropping down and disappearing. We waited silently, walked into the path at the SW corner, waited and looked some more. Gradually we detected movement in the dense vegetation, A bird slowly moved about while completely hidden. Frustrating. Then, it flew up into the center of a a small tree 15 ft. away and posed for us.. WOW! The bright yellow under parts were dazzling in the morning sun. Other birds included an OSPREY over McDonald Pond and 2 GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLETS. Sy -- 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] Hempstead Lake SP-BLACK TERN
Hempstead Lake SP 25 August I joined the South Shore Audubon Thursday walk this morning. Land birding was uneventful for the most part. At the north end of South Pond where the open field constricts the expanse of the pond next to McDonald Pond, there was a huge slick of floating debris, sticks and leaves. Around the periphery and occasionally in the center was a flitting bird (reminiscent of a Storm-Petrol). The flight was very un-tern like when first seen. It turned out to be an adult BLACK TERN molting from Summer to Winter plumage. A totally unexpected bird in that location. Sy Schiff -- 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] Hempstead Lake State Park; West End/JBSP; Connetquot River State Park Birds (Nassau/Suffolk Counties)
The Gull-billed Tern at Jones Beach West End found by Joan Quinlan was also independently discovered by John Gluth and was present on the bar east of the Coast Guard station when Pat and I came by around 2:30. John and we also enjoyed great looks at an SY Iceland Gull in the Field 2 parking lot and four Semipalmated Plovers in the swale to the south of the field 2 pavilion. Shai Mitra, Bay Shore From: bounce-21353434-11143...@list.cornell.edu [bounce-21353434-11143...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of ken feustel [feus...@optonline.net] Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 6:40 PM To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park; West End/JBSP; Connetquot River State Park Birds (Nassau/Suffolk Counties) I drove to Hempstead Lake State Park (HLSP) this morning by way of the barrier beach, which was fogged in with very few birds to boot. At HLSP there were Yellow-rumped, Black & White, Parula, Black-throated Green, Palm, Prairie, and Yellow Warblers. Sparrows included Swamp, Chipping and the regular White-throats and Song Sparrows. A few Blue-headed Vireos were present as well as Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Gnatcatchers. Observed by Others at HLSP: Yellow-throated Vireo, Chimney Swift by Joe Viglietta and mob. At West End later that morning the fog had lifted but things were relatively quiet. A few Yellow-rumps and Ruby-crowned Kinglets were in the median. The highlight was a flyby Eastern Kingbird. Merlins have been present in small numbers along the beach for the past few days. Observed by Others at West End: Gull-billed Tern in the early afternoon by Joan Quinlan. At Connetquot River State Park (CRSP) in the afternoon I missed the Yellow-throated Warbler seen in the late morning. Pine Warblers (18) and Gnatcatchers (10) were present in good numbers and another Eastern Kingbird was "singing" on the west side of Deep Water Pond. Besides Pine Warblers, the only other warblers observed were Yellow and Black & White. All three warblers (not YTWA) breed at CRSP. Ken Feustel Think green before you print this email. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park; West End/JBSP; Connetquot River State Park Birds (Nassau/Suffolk Counties)
I drove to Hempstead Lake State Park (HLSP) this morning by way of the barrier beach, which was fogged in with very few birds to boot. At HLSP there were Yellow-rumped, Black & White, Parula, Black-throated Green, Palm, Prairie, and Yellow Warblers. Sparrows included Swamp, Chipping and the regular White-throats and Song Sparrows. A few Blue-headed Vireos were present as well as Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Gnatcatchers. Observed by Others at HLSP: Yellow-throated Vireo, Chimney Swift by Joe Viglietta and mob. At West End later that morning the fog had lifted but things were relatively quiet. A few Yellow-rumps and Ruby-crowned Kinglets were in the median. The highlight was a flyby Eastern Kingbird. Merlins have been present in small numbers along the beach for the past few days. Observed by Others at West End: Gull-billed Tern in the early afternoon by Joan Quinlan. At Connetquot River State Park (CRSP) in the afternoon I missed the Yellow-throated Warbler seen in the late morning. Pine Warblers (18) and Gnatcatchers (10) were present in good numbers and another Eastern Kingbird was "singing" on the west side of Deep Water Pond. Besides Pine Warblers, the only other warblers observed were Yellow and Black & White. All three warblers (not YTWA) breed at CRSP. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park & Oceanside MNSA Birds (Nassau Co.)
It was a disappointing morning of birding at most locales we visited this morning. Robert Moses State Park was very quiet, as was WestEnd/Jones Beach. We stopped at Hempstead Lake State Park in mid-morning but no one we talked to had seen the previously reported Yellow-throated Warbler. We did observe Palm and Yellow-rumped Warblers, in addition to Barn, Tree and Rough-winged Swallows over the South Pond. At a windy Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area there were Greater (8) and One Lesser Yellowlegs, two Glossy Ibis, a single Laughing Gull, and five Forster's Terns. A photo of the Yellow-throated Warbler and a few spring migrants can be viewed at http://www.flickr.com.photos/kfeustel/5620221066/in/photostream Ken & Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park (HLSP) Birds
Cool weather did not seem to inhibit the number of birds at HLSP this morning, although the species observed seemed similar to what was reported from the same location yesterday. Highlights were four species of swallow on South Pond, including an early Cliff Swallow, as well as Tree, Barn, and Rough-winged Swallows. Warblers included good numbers of Pine Warblers, A few Palm Warblers, and a Black & White Warbler. Other species present included Wood Duck, Pied-billed Grebe, Eastern Phoebe, Blue-grey Gnatcatcher, Golden-crowned Kinglet, and Rusty Blackbird. Reported Today by Others from HLSP : Black-throated Green Warbler and Blue-headed Vireo. I am not sure if the Orange-crowned Warbler observed at HLSP this past Sunday by Joe Viglietta was present today or was a sighting from yesterday. At West End/ Jones Beach later in the morning, there were three Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, Eastern Phoebe, Fox Sparrow, Field Sparrow, and two late Tree Sparrows. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park, Jones Beach and Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge...
As Ken Feustel noted in his earlier post of today; birding this morning at Hempstead Lake Park was slow, but as it got warmer the birding picked up albeit the variety was slim. Species of note included both Ruby and Golden-crowned Kinglets, Brown Creeper and an *Orange-crowned Warbler* all observed by Joan Quinlan, Gurta Fritz, Bobby Kurtz and I. Over at Jones Beach, Joan, Gurta and I found the Pine Warbler, that was seen and reported earlier in the day by Ken and Sue Feustel. Additional birds of note were 2 immature White-crowned Sparrows, a Field Sparrow (seen around the Coast Guard Station) and a plethora of Eastern Phoebes. I stopped counting after 30, but I'm confident that we had well over 50 Phoebes around the areas we covered. My last stop was at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge where I noted a few new spring arrivals, Tricolored Heron (1), Little Blue Heron (1) and Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (2). All were seen in the marshes across from the West Pond Trail before bench 1. The North and South gardens had both Golden and Ruby-crowned Kinglets. Good Spring Birding! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park & West End/Jones Beach (Nassau Co.)
Birding was slow at HLSP early this morning, where there were more birders than birds. Other than Golden-crowned Kinglets there were few migrants. However, later in the morning the birding picked up (after we left). At West End there were good numbers of Eastern Phoebe's (approx. 25), a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and our FOS Pine Warbler. Seen by Others at HLSP: Orange-crowned Warbler, Ruby-crowned Kinglet Red-headed Woodpecker Update: The previously reported RHW at Caumsett State Park was not seen last Saturday by birders, but was observed on Sunday by another group of birders in the woods west of Fresh Pond. Ken & Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)
At HLSP this morning the birding highlights were an Orange-crowned Warbler in company with a singing Ruby-crowned Kinglet, both observed in the woods south of the main parking area. The date suggests that the birds may have successfully overwintered in our area or points immediately south. Other birds present at HLSP were Wood Duck (6) and Golden-crowned Kinglet (2). At West End, Jones Beach there were Tree Swallow (3), Am. Oystercatcher (2), White-crowned Sparrow (1), and Field Sparrow(2). The sparrows have been present all winter. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake SP
Hempstead Lake SP; 18 Mar. Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went looking for early migrants. Till now, things have been lackluster. Even the vegetation is late with red maples just stating to bud. There was some migrant movement into the park in the last day or so with 4 Wood Ducks, Tree Swallows, single members of both Kinglets, a dozen Yellow-rumped Warblers (not usually found here in winter) and a pair of Eastern Towhees. It's a start. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
