[nysbirds-l] Montauk Point - Trip Report 1/15/24
I visited Montauk Point today which was un-characteristically quiet likely due to the light Northerly winds. All the usual and expected denizens stopped by: All three Scoter sp., Long-tailed Ducks, Loons galore, Mergs, etc. Extremely light RAZO flight (about a dozen). After an hour of not observing a single Northern Gannet nor any "Top-shelf MTK Specials", ie no Red-necked Grebes, no Dovekies/Murres, not even a KIEI and no Kittiwakes as far as the scope and untrained eye could see...I tried to be creative. I tried to turn every Loon, whatever the species COLO/RTLO into a PALO. Exercise in futility. Finally, I had a candidate. Instead of doing the smart thing and studying field marks while on lockdown, I foolishly walked down to shore to get closer to photograph the bird. Gone. Probably just a Common Loon. While on the shoreline a Phalarope flew in from the East for about 10 minutes, spun around, gave a few short flights before heading West. Having very limited experience with RNPH and zero experience with REPH, I studied the bird as long as I could without reaching for the camera. At first the bill seemed thin, it didn't seem very stout or thick per se, but the bill was heavier than RNPH. The back of the bird/mantle was pale gray with no stripes and no streaking. Since it decided to stick around for a few more minutes, I managed a couple of photos. Decided to consult my field guides after driving home to better study what I recalled seeing and reconcile vs. a printed guide, especially since an Adult Non-breeding Phalarope of the aforementioned species are superficially similar especially from an untrained eye. When I got home, a close review of one of the photos showed a yellowish/pale base to the bill. This along with the other field marks observed clinched Red Phalarope. I'll file a report on the electronicBird interwebs shortly. For your consideration, Keith J Klein -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") NYSbirds-L List Info: NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsWELCOME_DOT_htm NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsRULES_DOT_htm NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave_DOT_htm ARCHIVES: 1) mail-archive_DOT_com/nysbirds-l@cornell_DOT_edu/maillist_DOT_html 2) surfbirds_DOT_com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) birding_DOT_aba_DOT_org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: ebird_DOT_org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk CBC Results (Suffolk Co.)
The 94th Montauk Christmas Bird Count was conducted on Saturday, December 16th. This year marks the 103rd anniversary of the first Montauk Count, which took place in 1920. Forty-six participants in five areas counted *134 species* on the count day. This represents our highest total over the last ten years. Conditions were relatively mild for this count, with temperatures ranging up to 55 F and maximum winds at around 15 kts. Species highlights included the first count records of *Rufous Hummingbird *in Napeague (visiting an inaccessible feeder), *Black-throated Blue Warbler *on Gardiners Island, and *Tufted Duck *(continuing) in Lake West. Though a count-week only bird, the first count record of *Magnificent Frigatebird* was seen at Camp Hero during Monday's storm. Other interesting species included *King Eider* (Point South), *Dovekie* (Point North, Point South), *American Bittern* (Point North), *Clay-colored Sparrow* (Point South, Napeague), *Yellow-breasted Chat* (Point South, Lake West), and *Northern Parula* (Lake West). Many new high counts were set. The most notable was likely *Razorbill *for the second year in a row, with an astonishing *3,060*. Others include *Wood Duck* (13), *Virginia Rail* (14), *Sanderling *(781), *Dunlin *(359), *Greater Yellowlegs* (16), *Double-crested Cormorant* (156), *Yellow-bellied Sapsucker* (41),* Hairy Woodpecker* (25), *Common Raven* (19), *Ruby-crowned Kinglet* (20), *Carolina Wren* (377), *Hermit Thrush* (94), *American Robin* (4083), *Swamp Sparrow* (69) and *Orange-crowned Warbler* (10). It seems that most of these highs are attributable to the mild weather preceding the count. Though not a high count, 2,915 Bonaparte's Gull continued a recent rebound in numbers for the species. Misses were few, but included Common Merganser (likely absent due to ample open water to the north) and Red-breasted Nuthatch (a very poor year region-wide). Only a single Brown Creeper was seen. Our deepest thanks to Frank Quevedo and the South Fork Natural History Museum for hosting the compilation and providing dinner and to all participants for joining us and to the area leaders for organizing coverage. For those interested, the 2024 count will take place on *Saturday, December 14, 2023*. Co-Compilers Brent Bomkamp Angus Wilson -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") NYSbirds-L List Info: NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsWELCOME_DOT_htm NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsRULES_DOT_htm NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave_DOT_htm ARCHIVES: 1) mail-archive_DOT_com/nysbirds-l@cornell_DOT_edu/maillist_DOT_html 2) surfbirds_DOT_com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) birding_DOT_aba_DOT_org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: ebird_DOT_org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk shearwaters
While fishing in the ocean a few miles south of Napeague, we encountered close to a thousand shearwaters working the bait-filled water. Most were great shearwater, but there were 50 or more Cory's and a few Wilson's storm-petrels, as well as the expected terns and gulls. The biggest treat may have been the whales (pretty sure one was a humpback and one a fin), which hung out with us for several hours. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040 cell phone* -- 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] Montauk (Suffolk Co) alcids
The Thick-billed Murre and Common Murres continue from yesterday in the inlet at Montauk Harbour. Drifting out with the current then swimming back in Both diving occasionally. Lots of Razorbills as well including one 1st year up on the west jetty. Long Island Sound mirror calm. Surprising number of Double-crested Cormorants (for dat ) joining the Greats at the inlet mouth. Angus Wilson -- 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] Montauk, Suffolk Co - 21 Jan: multiple inshore Common Murres, continuing high BLKI numbers, etc
Encouraged by recent reports from the Montauk area (many including Pat & Shai's Thursday encounters https://ebird.org/checklist/S126535539), my Dad and I visited the area today, 21 Jan. The clear highlight was two separate Common Murres - a transitioning bird on the ocean below the Camp Hero bluffs, and a basic bird on the sound off Culloden. While this species is regular just a bit farther offshore, it is a true novel rarity in the inshore waters! These birds (as well as the well-documented bird at Breezy Pt earlier this month and one on the Thames River, CT this week) furnish interesting records this winter, and are quite possibly the rarest birds in context in those respective regions so far this month. In addition to the unseasonably high counts of certain species (RTLO, NOGA, RAZO), Black-legged Kittiwake numbers continue around the Point. We had over 80 at the point proper (a high tally, but not as many as recently), and later arrived to an incredible scene during the mid-ebb tide at the Montauk Inlet. We observed flocks of kittiwakes feeding IN the inlet and the north end of Lake Montauk. Observing kittiwakes feeding just feet away, calling in the gull frenzies, and circling low over our cars in the Gosmans Inlet lot was simply surreal - and something I never expected to experience from land in NYS. Other highlights included:Pacific Loon - Lake MontaukThick-billed Murres - Lake Montauk Inlet & Montauk PtDovekie - multiples on both sides of the point& many others I am still submitting and updating eBird checklists from the day, but preliminary lists can be temporarily found at: https://ebird.org/tripreport/102982 Best regards,Mike McBrien -- 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] Montauk CBC Results (Suffolk Co.) - 12/18/21
The 92nd Montauk Christmas Bird Count was conducted on Saturday, December 18. Forty-seven participants in five territories counted 125 species on count day, with three more in the count week. Temperatures on count day ranged from 39 to 45°F with periods of light showers. Lakes and streams were free of ice and there was no snow cover. Winds were ENE from 10-15 kts, which built up a decent swell on the ocean and bays but left sheltered inland areas pleasant. Like last year, a fully remote yet enjoyable Zoom compilation was conducted the Tuesday after the count. Though the species total was above our ten-year average, highlights were modest compared to past years: - WESTERN KINGBIRD, 7th count record and second in two years. Found by Mike McBrien across West Lake Drive from Star Island in Montauk. Enjoyed by many participants both Saturday and Sunday. - BLACK-HEADED GULL, 13th count record. Found by Angus Wilson on Cartwright Shoal south of Gardiners Island. - Turkey Vulture, 3rd count record. Spotted by two teams in Montauk. - Great Egret, 7th count record. Spotted by three team in Montauk. Other notable species include an American Kestrel, a House Wren, and three Tree Swallows on Gardiners Island; five Lesser Black-backed Gulls and a possible Common Murre in Lake West; Wood Duck, American Woodcock, Wilson’s Snipe, and Eastern Phoebe in Napeague; and Pine Warbler in Point North. King Eider, Laughing Gull, and Iceland Gull were recorded in the count week. Nine Black-crowned Night-Herons, recorded on Gardiners Island and in Accabonac, was just the second species record in ten years. Species that are unusual elsewhere on Long Island in winter but expected on the Montauk CBC include Rough-legged Hawk (one on Gardiners Island) and Yellow-breasted Chat (singles in Accabonac and Lake West). All-time high counts were recorded for seven species—a good result. These were: - Bald Eagle, 37 - Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, 30 - Red-bellied Woodpecker, 96 - Carolina Wren, 324 - Gray Catbird, 117 - Fox Sparrow, 62 - White-throated Sparrow, 1164 The Bald Eagle count, most of which were recorded on Gardiners Island, is simply unprecedented for Long Island and is a testament to the burgeoning local breeding population. The all-time high count for Common Raven (8) was tied; the species was first recorded in 2016. Seven Snowy Owls was the second-highest total, only surpassed by 11 in the invasion year of 2013. Ninety-one Canvasback was the highest total since 1998 for this declining species. Low counts included the second-ever miss of Bonaparte’s Gull, a single Great Cormorant, and a marked lack of sea-ducks off Montauk. Counters noted that the sea-duck numbers were among the poorest ever seen, with a mere 232 Surf Scoter and 39 Common Eider recorded. The total for Common Eider is shocking given the species’ major increases on Long Island for the past several years. The 93rd Montauk CBC will take place on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Brent Bomkamp and Angus Wilson, co-compilers. -- 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] Montauk yellow breasted chat
anyone coming to see the Montauk TBMU, we just found and photographed a yellow-breasted chat just by the south road near the camp hero exit. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Point Thick-billed Muure
A Thick-billed Murre is at the restaurant (Montauk Point). Just offshore now at 11:50 am. -- 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] Montauk CBC
I don't get to NY very often these days but I was back for the Montauk CBC (90th). As usual I worked Accabonac, so I thought I'd report my highlights. Owls: the still of predawn meant that we heard Screech Owl at every location. I think our team had 20 Screech, 4 Great Horneds and a Saw Whet. Landing Lane in Accabonac was productive as usual with 4 Virginia Rails, 1 Clapper Rail, and 4 Marsh Wrens. A drake Harlequinn Duck was found east of the Hog Creek Inlet, as were Purple Sandpipers. Quail Hill Farm produced a Palm Warbler, an American Tree Sparrow, a flock of 44 Chipping Sparrows and a Yellow-breasted Chat (on the western end of the western field) Stony Hill had 4 Pine Warblers and a Palm Warbler We found different first year Iceland Gulls at Atlantic Avenue in Amagansett and the north end of Accabonac Harbor. Snow Buntings were also at Atlantic Ave. A Bald Eagle was frequenting Accabonac harbor, and one was seen both Friday & Saturday on the south end of Cartwright Shoal and flying out over the water.. The count totals were pretty impressive, but we'll have to wait for Brent or Angus fill us in on the details. Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- 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] Montauk CBC -- Saturday, December 21
The 2019 Montauk Christmas Bird Count will be held on Saturday, December 21. Teams of birders will roam the six territories in the count circle from dawn (or before) to dusk, tallying as many individuals of as many species as possible. We are writing to invite you to join us on that day and to be part of one of the oldest ongoing CBCs. *Count Compilation: * We are pleased to announce that thanks to the continued generosity of the South Fork Natural History Museum, under the stewardship of Frank Quevedo, the compilation dinner will be free of charge and conveniently located in Bridgehampton for those heading west after birding. In addition, we will be streamlining the compilation process to allow more time for travel after the compilation. *If you are a returning participant, please report to your usual Territory Leader for information on your count day itinerary, but please CC the Compilers on your email to the Territory Leader so we can allocate participants appropriately.* If you are new to the count, please email the Compilers for a territory assignment, indicating your first and second choice of territory. Additionally, let us know of any relevant considerations for your assignment (limited walking, a wish to bird with other named individuals, time constraints, a morbid fear of counting scoters, a morbid fear of other birders, etc.). We’d also appreciate it if you can provide a mobile phone number in case we, or a territory leader, need to get in touch with news of a rarity, weather issues, and so on. In addition, please let us know: * If you know additional birders who you think would be appropriate to invite to the count. Feel free to instruct such individuals to contact the Compilers for more information. * If you know someone who would be interested in doing a “feeder watch” within the count circle. * If you know of an active feeder or other active “hot spot” that you believe should be checked on count day. * If you plan on searching for owls, woodcock and other crepuscular species. We look forward to hearing from you soon and have our fingers crossed for great weather and many fabulous birds on December 21st. Angus Wilson oceanwander...@gmail.com Brent Bomkamp bbomk...@gmail.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] Montauk Brown Pelican - Yes
Brown Pelican previously reported here in Montauk, currently being see with Gulls along the western jetty of Montauk Inlet(N end of Lake Montauk) Eileen Schwinn Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Field Trip Report (Suffolk Co.)
We spent the morning birding Montauk Pt. and environs. Without a doubt, the highlight was the presence of large numbers of Razorbills flying around the point. In two hours of observation we recorded some five hundred forty Razorbills. The movement was widespread, with good numbers of Razorbills being observed at all oceanfront sites. In contrast to the Razorbills, the absence of scoters at the Point was striking. We recorded more Razorbills at the Point then all three scoter species combined. Common Eider numbers were also down, but not as severely as the scoters. Our most interesting bird was a late Common Tern working the shoreline at the north end of Lake Montauk. Good birding! Ken & Sue Feustel -- 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] Montauk LI Seawatch Report
Gary Strauss called in to report the following:
Yesterday during a sea watch from 3:30 - 7:30 pm at Camp Hero Montauk. The
following notable observations.
2 Manx Shearwater
27 Cory’s Shearwater
4 Great Shearwater
Many Shearwater sp. too far offshore to identify.
Many thanks to Gary for his report.
Cheers,
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in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist." ~ James Baldwin
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others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick
Douglass
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林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
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[nysbirds-l] Montauk pink footed and snow geese
This morning 9:00 am there was a pink footed goose (presumably the same reported over the past few weeks) and two snow geese in a flock of about 300 Canada geese in the field on the south side of Rte 27 opposite the riding stable Jane F. Ross 1112 Park Ave. New York, NY 10128 mobile: 917-992-6708 -- 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] Montauk
The Point had the usual suspects: thousands of scoter (all 3 species); lots of common eider, and several common and red-throated loon, horned grebe, great cormorant, and 5-6 razorbills. Also, 4 brant, which I don't think I've ever encountered there. There were no geese present at Deep Hollow, but I did have the unusual sighting for this time of year of 1 killdeer -- any thoughts on whether this is a late straggler or an early arrival? *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- 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] Montauk to Shinnecock Field Trip Report (Suffolk Co.)
We spent the day birding on the east end, starting our day at Montauk Pt. The point had numerous Common Eider and scoters but very few other species. We missed Razorbill entirely and had only one Red-throated Loon. Hoping it would get better we worked our way back west stopping briefly at Ditch Plains, where the only bird of interest was a single Purple Sandpiper. As we headed down West Lake Drive an American Bittern flew overhead from the Lake Montauk marshes. This species is rare in winter on the Montauk peninsula - we haven’t seen one in the Montauk area for many years. At Lake Montauk (west) jetty we found four Iceland Gulls, one adult and three immatures. WE took a short ride to Montauk Downs State Park in hopes of seeing if the Pink-footed Goose found on the Montauk CBC was still present. We quickly located the bird among numerous Canada Geese and three Snow Geese. A walk to Hook Pond was taken without really expecting to see anything given the frozen conditions. Much to our surprise we found six Tundra Swans on a small area of open water with Canada Geese, Mute Swans and various ducks. On the way west we received a timely e-mail from Derek Rogers concerning two Ross’s Geese in a farm field on Long Lane just east of Stephen Hands Path. A stop by the farm field quickly yielded the Ross’s among an estimated three thousand Canada Geese. The trip concluded on a down note with nothing of interest on the frozen tundra of Dune Road. Good Birding, Ken & Sue Feustel -- 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] Montauk CBC Results
The 2017 Montauk CBC (the 88th since the first count in 1920) took place on Saturday 16 Dec and was yet again accompanied by a winter weather advisory, ugh! The snowfall ended around midnight on the 15th leaving 1-4 inches on the ground. Temperatures rose during the day from a crisp predawn 25F to a more comfortable 39F at dusk. Not surprisingly most bodies of freshwater within the count circle were either partially or entirely frozen. For the human counters the wind provided the biggest challenge, blowing across Long Island Sound from the WNW for much of the day, sometimes gusting to more than 20 mph. Not surprisingly there were lots of red cheeks and watery eyes at the compilation. Luckily the wind had dropped sufficiently by mid day for a party to make the bumpy crossing to Gardiner’s Island allowing an abbreviated survey of this important territory, although as it turned out the freshwater ponds were also frozen and essentially devoid of the needed waterfowl. Nonetheless the forty-one participants tallied a very respectable total of 122 species plus two distinctive subspecies, with at least one additional species (Common Merganser) recorded during count week. A total of 27,137 individual birds were logged. Highlights included a PINK-FOOTED GOOSE at Montauk Downs golf course (2nd record for count), 2 KING EIDER, 1 RING-NECKED PHEASANT, 1 RED-NECKED GREBE, 2 GREAT EGRET, 3 BALD EAGLE, 3 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK, 2 VIRGINIA RAIL, 4 WILSON’S SNIPE, 4 AMERICAN WOODCOCK, 2 ICELAND GULL, 1 GLAUCOUS GULL, 1 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, 1 BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE, 15 EASTERN SCREECH OWL, 2 GREAT HORNED OWL, 4 SNOWY OWL, 1 NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL, 3 FISH CROW, 1 COMMON RAVEN (2nd for count), 1 TREE SWALLOW (1st since 2005), 33 GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET, 1 ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER, 6 PALM WARBLER, 1 NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH (Lake Montauk shore, 3rd for count), 1 COMMON YELLOWTHROAT, 1 YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT (Kirk Park), 4 CHIPPING SPARROW, 1 GRASSHOPPER SPARROW (Hither Hills SP Camp Ground, 4th for count), 1 LAPLAND LONGSPUR (1st since 2007), and 31 EASTERN MEADOWLARK. We also added one new taxon to the already lengthy list, with a winter adult male AUDUBON’S (YELLOW-RUMPED) WARBLER in a stand of pines within the main Napeague marsh. This regional rarity was discovered by Derek Rogers on 2 Dec and refound by Derek and Pete Morris on count day. Painful misses included several species of freshwater ducks (wigeon, anybody?), Short-eared Owl, American Pipit, Brown Creeper and Purple Finch. Our warmest thanks to the brave participants for being out in the field with us, the Suffolk County Park, Gardiner’s Island and Nature Conservancy staff who enabled us to survey important areas and to Frank Quevedo and the South Fork Museum of Natural History (SoFo) for hosting a splendid compilation dinner. Next year’s count will be held on Saturday 15 Dec 2018, please mark your calendars. As Uncle Sam might say - THE MONTAUK COUNT NEEDS YOU! Angus Wilson and Karen Rubenstein, Co-compilers -- 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] Montauk area birding notes, Pacific Loon and more
After arriving in Montauk yesterday afternoon, I set about exploring the shores of the Lake in search of the Brown Booby. I found no sign of the long-lingering rarity: hopefully she moved south ahead of the cold weather. A pipit and some Purple Sandpipers were observed at the Gin Beach area, and I set up for an evening seawatch from the restaurant at the Point. Several hundred Bonaparte’s Gulls were mixed in with Laughers and other species, the highest numbers I’ve seen around the island in some time. There were also two Great Shearwaters associating with the fishing boats just beyond the breakers. I started another seawatch from Camp Hero before sunrise this morning. Anthony Collerton joined me, and shortly after doing so he spotted a Pacific Loon flying west to east and out beyond the Point. He also picked out two early Razorbills, and I relocated one of yesterday’s shearwaters. Duck numbers are increasing but not yet peaked, though five Green-winged Teal rafting with the scoters were interesting. Non-avian highlights included a Gray Seal, as well as a Minke Whale and a Humpback observed feeding in very close association: the alternating appearance of different dorsal fins confused us at first. We explored a few more sites around the area, turning up a Parasitic Jaeger and some Snow Buntings on the west side of Montauk Inlet, and a surprising pod of Short-beaked Common Dolphins feeding north of Culloden Point. -- 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] Montauk - Brown Booby-Yes
Currently, The Montauk Brown Booby is still being seen , on the red channel marker (#12). This market is to the east of the Maui. Eileen Schwinn Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Booby continues
Complete with beating heart and the capacity for flight. Coming back periodically to the Maui, seen from Star Island Rd. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk-Brown booby -Lake Montauk
Success! Continuing bird perched on Maui's mast as reported earlier - With those birders independent of a car- check Jitney to Montauk and a local taxi! Dale Dancis Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk- Brown Booby-Yes
Still atop the mast of the Maui - very good views from Star Island Rd, across from Snug Harbor Marina. Eileen Schwinn Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk BROWN BOOBY - YES!
Perched atop mast of sailboat "Maui". Closest vantage point is from the Star Island causeway, but lighting is terrible here. It was just barely visible from South Lake Drive earlier. John Gluth, Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Shearwaters
Following up on Nick Bonomo's message regarding shearwaters in Montauk I was able to see about 40 shearwaters. I would say that most were Greater but at least one was a Cory's. Even with a good scope they were a little far out. Best viewing was from the concession stand area and not from Camp Hero. Thanks for the tip Joe Giunta -- 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] Montauk shearwaters
Many shearwaters feeding just off Montauk PT this morning as we turn the corner to fish offshore. Would be visible from shore, I would think. FYI. Nick Bonomo Wallingford, CT www.shorebirder.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk pelagic birds on CRESLI whale watching trip 7/9/17
I did an impromptu trip yesterday and was very pleased with the results . We cruised east of Montauk and south of Block Island to where the whales and other sea life was feeding. The Fin whale show was exceptional. Short nosed dolphins were in the hundreds. Cory's and Great Shearwaters were present in large numbers, offering study at close range both on the wing and sitting on the surface. Large numbers of Wilson's Storm-petrels were present as well. No less than 10 Sooty Shearwaters were seen, as well as one Manx Shearwater seen well. For those unfamiliar, the very large vessel used is part of the "Viking Fleet" and is **very stable**, so more suited for those who despair of mal de mer. The trips are also very reasonably priced, and you are back at the dock by 3:30pm the same day. We did not have a rarity as had been reported recently, but the trip's results were excellent nevertheless. One thing is for certain, each trip is unique so one never knows what will show up when... Arie Gilbert North Babylon, NY WWW.Powerbirder.blogspot.com WWW.qcbirdclub.org --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.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] Montauk - dead shearwaters
On a 1.5 mile walk between Essex Ave and Ditch Plains I observed at least 15 deceased shearwaters - almost all of which were entangled in seaweed. Additionally, there was a long-tailed duck on the beach at Ditch Plains. A dog chased it into the ocean where it swam for a bit before coming back to shore. It allowed for extremely close approach though I did not see any clear injuries. It's obviously healthy enough to run/walk and swim but seemed to prefer the beach where it was preening itself. Also observed were several colonies of bank swallows in the hoodoos. -- 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] Montauk area birding notes
I spent the day exploring the Montauk area, and managed to turn up some birds of note. Nearly 200 Black Scoters were present in the surf south of the cliffs at Shadmoor State Park: a surprising congregation at this time of year. Plenty of Bank Swallows around, and a number of other expected breeders. A lone female Wild Turkey and a Red Fox both crossed our path on one of the Hither Hills State Park access roads. We stumbled upon a Virginia Rail at Big Reed Pond late in the afternoon, strutting through the undergrowth near a wet spot along the trail, vocalizing loudly. I'm betting that it was trying to distract from its nest or young based on its behavior. We didn't linger too long. Unfortunately, a stop in Quogue on the way home didn't provide any nightjars, even though we stopped to listen in several recently and historically reliable spots. It was quite some time after sunset, so perhaps the birds were busy foraging after the initial chorus of the night. Cheers! -Tim -- 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] Montauk update
Black Guillemot continues off dock east side of Star Island. Park at Coastguard station Iceland Gull in flock at west beach Montauk Inlet Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 -- 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] Montauk Inlet: Black Guillemot continues
On the water just of the Coast Guard Station. Anders Peltomaa -- 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] Montauk King Eider continues at restaurant
Female King Eider is just east of the restaurant at Montauk Point. Sitting with 2 Common Eiders. Tom Burke & Gail Benson -- 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] Montauk Point - King Eider
There is a hen King Eider that can be viewed from below the lighthouse. It's not associating with any other ducks. Aside from 1 Razorbill, nothing else unusual to report. Sean Camillieri & Melissa Murgittroyd -- 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] Montauk birding: Dovekie, Thick-billed Murre, King Eider, kittiwake
All, Shawn Billerman and I had an awesome seawatch from Montauk Point this morning, highlighted by a nice RAZORBILL flight which included three DOVEKIES and two THICK-BILLED MURRES. A male KING EIDER flew in and landed near the biggest scoter and eider flocks, and we finally got on an adult BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE flying out in the distance. All three scoters, Common Eiders, Common and Red-throated loons, and Northern Gannets were all in abundance. Essentially all the Razorbills, loons, and scoters that were moving were headed south or southwest around the end of the point. Full eBird list with our best estimates at numbers is here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S33269618 Once the rain started we checked a few other spots. Montauk Inlet had an immature GREAT CORMORANT and a 1st cycle ICELAND GULL. At Hook Pond we did not find any swans, but another 1st cycle ICELAND GULL was in the gull flock loafing at the edge of the golf course. Shinnecock Inlet hosted a SNOWY OWL and two HARLEQUIN DUCKS, a female and an immature male, foraging and inexplicably diving in the shallow surf near the base of the jetty. Dune Road was fairly quiet but we did spot a nice CLAPPER RAIL in a ditch right along the road. Yesterday I stopped at a few locations on my way over from checking out the obliging Rock Wren in New Jersey. At least two BLACK SKIMMERS continue on Coney Island Beach. The adult is banded and I have been informed that it was banded this summer in Goshen, NJ. The Hendrickson Park PINK-FOOTED GOOSE was still there on the lake yesterday afternoon around 3:30. I was not able to find the Cammanns Pond Black-headed Gull just before dusk, but an immature ICELAND GULL was there in the small flock of gulls at the parking lot. Good birding! Jay -- Jay McGowan Macaulay Library Cornell Lab of Ornithology jw...@cornell.edu -- 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] Montauk CBC Results Summary
The Montauk CBC took place on Saturday (17 Dec 2016). Early counters faced difficult conditions with low temperatures and a couple of inches of snow. This switched to heavy rain around daybreak that continued through the morning. Teams working on foot were first frozen then drenched. Ugh! Fortunately, the weather improved considerably during the afternoon becoming much warmer and drier, although some places remained shrouded in mist. In the late afternoon shafts of sunlight broke through the dark clouds and bathed the landscape in gold. All told, the count tallied a very respectable 118 species, with two additional (count week) species, Short-eared Owl and Greater White-fronted Goose found on Friday and Sunday, respectively. Highlights on count day included 34 Razorbills (scarce so far this winter), single Snowy and Saw-whet owls, American Kestrel, Eastern Phoebe, Common Yellowthroat, Yellow-breasted Chat and Rusty Blackbird. One new species was added, a Common Raven on Gardiner's Island, bringing the count list to 229 species. In light of the remarkable expansion of ravens throughout New York State, this only seemed a matter of time. We also scored a new high count for American Bittern of two, with lone individuals skulking in marshes along the edges of Accabonac and Napeague Harbors. Three Virginia Rails were located, two at Big Reed Pond in Montauk and one off Landing Lane in Accabonac. Misses included a number of ducks. King Eider and Harlequin Duck were not found despite good numbers of eider and scoter in the waters surrounding Montauk Point and freshwater species were mostly displaced onto the ocean by the freeze. A small party managed to visit Gardiner's Island in the late afternoon but found the main freshwater pond entirely frozen. The pond normally hosts a variety of waterfowl, often species not found elsewhere, but on count day the pond was essentially birdless. Winter finches were largely absent with no sightings of crossbills, redpolls or siskins but a handful of Purple Finch were found. So much for the Evening Grosbeaks many of us had been dreaming of. Less fanciful possibilities, Black-legged Kittiwake, Great Yellowlegs, Eastern Bluebird and White-crowned Sparrow also went unseen. An unusual number of Baltimore Orioles have lingered on Long Island this fall, some into December, but none were found during the count, perhaps also victims of the vicious cold snap in the week leading up to the count. Our thanks to everyone who joined us in the field regardless of the grim conditions. It was also gratifying that so many counters were able to stop in at Felicia's Restaurant in Amagansett after dark to share news of the day and enjoy a warming meal. Requests to restore the end of day compilation were duly noted and we will try to make this happen next year. Speaking of which, the next year’s Montauk CBC will take place on Saturday 16 December 2017. We have an abundance of wonderful territory and welcome eager counters. Additional reminders will go out closer to the date. Karen Rubinstein & Angus Wilson Co-Compilers, Montauk CBC -- 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] Montauk Pt. to East Hampton Birds (Suffolk Co.)
We started the morning birding the north side of the Point from the restaurant. There were low numbers of scoters and eiders on the north side but good numbers of Red-throated Loons and Bonaparte’s Gulls. The highlight of the mornings birding at Montauk Pt. was a first winter Little Gull feeding fairly close inshore off the restaurant with Bonaparte’s Gulls. When we birded the south side of the Point we came upon a flock of some seven thousand scoters with some Common Eider mixed in. We did not observe a single Razorbill anywhere. At Fort Pond we came upon our FOS Red-necked Grebe. There was a nice mix of birds at Hither Hills State Park, including five species of raptors. The only birds of note were two Pine Warblers feeding on the lawn in the east picnic area. 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] Montauk - Thick-billed Murre - Yes
The previously reported Thick-billed Murre is currently being seen, just west, at the very end of the east Montauk Jetty. It is visible from both sides of the jetty. Eileen Schwinn Erin King Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk LI
Highlights from a full day of birding out east in Montauk Long Island with Tom
Burke and Gail Benson.
Starting at the point with an early morning seawatch. Many Razorbills were
present providing nice views both sitting and in flight. All 3 Scoter species
were present in the thousands. Decent number of Bonaparte Gulls were seen early
but thinned quickly out as the morning wore on. Northern Gannets were quite
sparse and between Tom, Gail and myself, we might have seen a grand total of
"4" over an hour of sea watching. As far as land birds, there was a movement of
American Robins, sprinkled with Redwing Blackbirds in the area. Earlier, I had
put in a search for the previously reported Yellow-breasted Chat with no luck
but did coax out of the dense undergrowth 4 Eastern Towhees.
After receiving a report from Ken and Sue Feustel about the Thick-billed Murre.
Tom, Gail and I put in a search along with Shai Mitra, Pat Lindsay, Phil and
Holly Cambhi to no avail. After giving the Murre chase a break, 3 of us birded
the bluff at Camp Hero where after a long search, we picked up the continuing
drake King Eider. Our Eider search was interrupted by a message from the
Feustels who saved us "the blushes" by re-finding the Murre near the East Side
jetty of Montauk inlet.
After enjoying views of the Thick-billed Murre we went back to Camp Hero where
after a long search, we finally got views of the drake King Eider. This bird
was very difficult to pick out in the surf and distance.
A search for Red-necked Grebe did not pan out despite covering several areas.
Nevertheless, we did manage to pick up 1 adult and 1 sub adult Iceland Gulls
both seen near the inlet.
Another look at the inlet in the afternoon provided nice looks at the
Thick-billed Murre which we enjoyed with Gary Strauss. The Murre, was being
eyed by a few Great Black-backed Gulls. No doubt, thinking about adding a tick
to "their rare bird kill list."
A stop at Napeague was not productive with no sign of Larry the Lesser
Black-back or any "Owlthingie."
One last note, Karlo and Alison Mirth who we ran into. Reported a dark looking
Red-tailed Hawk. We kept an eye out for it but did not see anything suspicious.
Birders in the Montauk area might want to keep an eye out.
Cheers,
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Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Montauk Point Harlequin & Razorbills
> > Sure. Close in to beach maybe 30 meters off shore, about 100 meters west of > the closed snack bar. > > Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | > Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10023 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 > >> On Feb 13, 2016, at 2:55 PM, "redk...@optonline.net" >> wrote: >> >> Paul: Can you describe in a little more detail where at the Point you saw >> the Harlequin? >> >> Thanks. >> >> John T. >> >> - Original Message ----- >> From: Paul R Sweet >> Date: Saturday, February 13, 2016 2:48 pm >> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Montauk Point Harlequin & Razorbills >> To: "nysbirds-l@cornell.edu" >> >>> Among the many scoters and Common Eiders at Montauk Point today >>> was a single drake Harlequin and a few Razorbills in singles and >>> twos. Black appeared to be most abundant scoter followed by Surf >>> and White-winged. Huge duck flocks were beyond identification >>> range. Also present a few Gannets, Long-tailed Duck, Red- >>> breasted Merganser, Boneparte's Gull, Common Loon, Red-throated >>> Loon and a single Greater Scaup. >>> >>> Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of >>> Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10023 | Tel >>> 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 >>> -- >>> >>> 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 List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Point Harlequin & Razorbills
Among the many scoters and Common Eiders at Montauk Point today was a single drake Harlequin and a few Razorbills in singles and twos. Black appeared to be most abundant scoter followed by Surf and White-winged. Huge duck flocks were beyond identification range. Also present a few Gannets, Long-tailed Duck, Red-breasted Merganser, Boneparte's Gull, Common Loon, Red-throated Loon and a single Greater Scaup. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10023 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk
The King Eider was seen after an unsuccessful effort to see the Chat that Eileen Schwinn reported. I suspect morning would afford a better chance. Doug Futuyma Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk
I birded Montauk today with Rich Kelly and Doug Futuyma. At Montauk Point there were about 25 Razorbills. An immature male Harlequin Duck was off the lighthouse, and the continuing drake King Eider was in the Turtle Cove area but fairly far offshore, seen from the Camp Hero bluffs. An adult Iceland Gull was on the West Harbor Jetty, and an immature Glaucous Gull was roosting on the rocky beach on the east side of the harbor entrance. There were three Red-necked Grebes at Culloden Point. The two Tundra Swans continue at the west side of Hook Pond along with two Common Mergansers. Seth Ausubel Forest Hills, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Point 1/9/16
After a successful wild goose chase in Smithtown, I continued to have a great day out at Montauk Point. I crossed paths and teamed up with lots of birders throughout the day, and almost everyone had a spread of excellent sightings to share. My personal highlights included the stunning views of the continuing drake King Eider between the lighthouse and Camp Hero, a young Glaucous Gull along with adult and subadult Iceland Gulls at the inlet to Lake Montauk, a Red-necked Grebe at Culloden Point, and several Virginia Rails at Big Reed Pond. The biggest surprise was a flyby Black Guillemot heading east, again between the lighthouse and the CH bluffs. It appeared a bit duskier than the photos of the bird from January 1st, with more pepper than salt in the plumage of its upperside. I only saw it briefly before losing it in the swells, but the chunky body, low, buzzy flight, and white wing patches were distinctive. There were plenty of the expected sea ducks and loons off the point. Other birds of note included Razorbills, goldeneye, scaup, Bufflehead, both cormorants, Purple Sandpiper, Snow Geese, harrier, and Sharp-shin. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S26801108 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] Montauk Ash-throated Flycatcher - no
Yesterday and today, birders on the NYC Audubon winter weekend trip to Montauk searched for the Ash-throated Flycatcher at Fort Hill Cemetery without success. A groundskeeper who was familiar with the bird said he last saw it 4 days ago. We did see a Peregrine Falcon fly over the cemetery this morning, however. There also were thousands of sea ducks, mostly eiders, mergansers and scoters, seen from the Camp Hero bluffs and 5 Long-tailed ducks at the seal haulout site. Christina Wilkinson Queens, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk red necked grebe plus
This afternoon around 3 pm there were many birds at Montauk, mostly the usual suspects. Of interest was a red necked grebe and 2 harlequin ducks seen from the restaurant. Following a fishing boat west was a large flock of gulls and some Gannett s. There was also an intriguing bird that looked longer winged and was flying differently from the Gannett s. It had a dark collar on the side of the neck and mottled dark underwings. Couldn't make out the bill size or color unfortunately but definitely an interesting bird. Also some razor bills including a probable young bird looking like a common murre. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Ash Throated Flycatcher, yes
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[nysbirds-l] Montauk- Ash Throated Flycatcher- yes
Currently being seen northwest corner of Fort Hill Cemetery. Park in circle and head to right trail to top of hill, between boulders. Bird is in the thicket on right on path. Eileen Schwinn Mike Higgiston Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk CBC – Provisional results
The forty-four participants on the 2015 Montauk CBC battled strong W to NW winds all day yesterday (Saturday 19 Dec 2015). Winds were such that the Gardiner’s Island party was unable to make the bay crossing due to safety concerns, thereby eliminating one of the six count territories. Despite the challenges, the provisional species total came to 111 species, with at least 4 additional species for count week. Highlights included the ASH-THROATED FLYCATCHER discovered by John Gluth in the Fort Hill Cemetery above Montauk Village (one prior from 2007), a GREEN HERON found in the Napeague strip by Chase Cammerota (only one prior from 1973), 3 DOVEKIE, CLAPPER RAIL, 3 VIRGINIA’S RAIL, a drake KING EIDER off the Camp Hero bluffs, SHORT-EARED and SNOWY OWLS in Napeague and COMMON REDPOLL in Montauk. Numbers were generally low to middling with a handful of painful misses, not least because nobody could survey Gardiner's Island. The compilation dinner was held in the Ashawagh Hall in Springs, a new and comfortable venue. Our thanks to Naoko Tanese for preparing the dinner. Unfortunately, the Western Kingbirf that had lingered at Montauk Point for couple of weeks was not found on count day and the last reports we are aware of were from Tuesday 15 Dec, just before count week period. Our sincere thanks to the territory captains (Doug Futuyma, Vicki Bustamante, Tom Burke, Shai Mitra, Patricia Lindsay, Derek Rogers and Frank Quevedo) for their leadership in the field and of course to all the participants who braved the weather to help us cover this unique count circle. Angus Wilson and Karen Rubinstein, Co-compilers -- 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/ --
FW: [nysbirds-l] Montauk - King Eider, Cave Swallows, Western Kingbird, etc.
What Taylor said about Montauk point - nice find, Taylor, on the Cave Swallows. Also Bobby Rosetti picked out 2 good gull species today. The first was the adult Kumlien's Iceland Gull on the western jetty of Montauk harbor, not that conspicuous as it was roosting with its head hidden. In the same area he kicked up a Pipit in the grasses by the parking lot, and from the western side 2 Purple Sandpipers were seen at the tip of the western jetty. There were a couple of Razorbills here as well as the point, and the ones by the jetty gave great looks in excellent light and mirror-like waters. Culloden point is blocked off now. The other good find was a 1st winter Black-legged Kittiwake at the southern end of Agwam Lake in the middle of Herring Gulls and a couple of Greater Black-backs. After about 30 minutes, just after 1 birder got to see it, the gull flock flew south towards the ocean. Not much on Dune Road. > From: tjst...@gmail.com > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Montauk - King Eider, Cave Swallows, Western Kingbird, > etc. > Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2015 16:07:52 -0500 > To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu > > Hello everyone > This morning Tim Dunn and I (Taylor Sturm) met in Montauk this warm December > day for some good ol' fashioned birding. > In addition to the previously reported WESTERN KINGBIRD, as reported this > morning by Angus Wilson, the following highlights were observed: > At 7:10 am, an absolutely spectacular looking adult male KING EIDER flew in > the company of 4 surf scoter just past the breakers as viewed from the > restaurant. > At 9:30 am, while sea watching, 6 CAVE SWALLOWS graced us (as well as B > Grover, K Thompson, D Klauber, GSB Audubon, et al.) with their presence. They > came from the direction of the lighthouse and continued right to left across > the restaurant down the beach. The 6 CASW were seen nearly a half hour later > heading South towards the parking lots as Tim and I walked down the 4x4 path > to the beach west of the restaurant. > An immature ICELAND GULL was also spied during the sea watch. (also an adult > ICELAND GULL was picked out on the western jetty of Lake Montauk- by a birder > who's name I do not know) :( > Numbers of RAZORBILLS were pretty dang good. I can't attest to other people's > numbers but I observed close to 50 individuals throughout my time in Montauk > (Point, Camp Hero, Gin Beach) with the greatest group being a line of 13. > A MARSH WREN was present at Big Reed Pond, from which a VIRGINIA RAIL was > also heard calling. > The geese at Deep Hollow Ranch were seemingly homogeneously Canada. > > Good April (uh I mean December) birding, > Taylor 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 List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk - King Eider, Cave Swallows, Western Kingbird, etc.
Hello everyone This morning Tim Dunn and I (Taylor Sturm) met in Montauk this warm December day for some good ol' fashioned birding. In addition to the previously reported WESTERN KINGBIRD, as reported this morning by Angus Wilson, the following highlights were observed: At 7:10 am, an absolutely spectacular looking adult male KING EIDER flew in the company of 4 surf scoter just past the breakers as viewed from the restaurant. At 9:30 am, while sea watching, 6 CAVE SWALLOWS graced us (as well as B Grover, K Thompson, D Klauber, GSB Audubon, et al.) with their presence. They came from the direction of the lighthouse and continued right to left across the restaurant down the beach. The 6 CASW were seen nearly a half hour later heading South towards the parking lots as Tim and I walked down the 4x4 path to the beach west of the restaurant. An immature ICELAND GULL was also spied during the sea watch. (also an adult ICELAND GULL was picked out on the western jetty of Lake Montauk- by a birder who's name I do not know) :( Numbers of RAZORBILLS were pretty dang good. I can't attest to other people's numbers but I observed close to 50 individuals throughout my time in Montauk (Point, Camp Hero, Gin Beach) with the greatest group being a line of 13. A MARSH WREN was present at Big Reed Pond, from which a VIRGINIA RAIL was also heard calling. The geese at Deep Hollow Ranch were seemingly homogeneously Canada. Good April (uh I mean December) birding, Taylor 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] Montauk and west
This morning, I did a sea watch from the Montauk Point restaurant from 7:30 to 8:30 and then for about 40 minutes from Camp Hero. Numbers of SCOTERS may have increased since Brent Bomkamp's report about a week ago: there were at least 2000, perhaps closer to 3,000, among which WHITE-WINGED SCOTER seemed to constitute a higher fraction (perhaps 30 to 40%) than in the last few years. Both RED-THROATED and COMMON LOONS were abundant. The best sighting was an immature ICELAND GULL spotted by Ken and Sue Feustel on the water, close by, at Camp Hero. Ken also saw several fly-by RaZORBILLS, which I didn't get on. I stopped at many of the usual sites to the west. The only notable sightings were the 4 continuing TUNDRA SWANS on Hook Pond and a GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE on Short's Pond, north of Water Mill. Doug Futuyma Stony Brook, NY dfutu...@gmail.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk snow geese and glaucus gull
Quick trip to Montauk on a rainy, snotty day, but was fortunate to find 26 snow geese and a few killdeer at Deep Hollow, and a glaucus gull and FOS gannet at Camp Hero. *Bruce Horwith* *16 Salt Marsh Path* *East Hampton, NY 11937* *(631) 599-0040* -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk CBC Preliminary Results
The Montauk CBC was held on Saturday (20 Dec 2014) and enjoyed both good weather and an excellent turnout of energetic counters from far and near. Scouting efforts before the count produced almost no stakeout rarities and in fact indicated low numbers of birds across the circle, however things came together nicely on the day. A total of 127 species (not final) were tallied, with highlights and saves in every territory. These included Eurasian Wigeon (2), King Eider (4), Harlequin Duck (2), Red-necked Grebe (10), Bald Eagle (8), Northern Goshawk (1), Rough-legged Hawk (2), Razorbill (293), Barn Owl (1), Snowy Owl (2), Saw-whet Owl (1), Fish Crow (3), Hermit Thrush (67), Orange-crowned Warbler (1), Clay-colored Sparrow (1), Saltmarsh Sparrow (1), Nelson's Sparrow (1), Lincoln's Sparrow (2), Purple Finch (11), Common Redpoll (2), and Pine Siskin (1). Notable misses, though not without determined efforts to find each of them, were Snow Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose, American Kestrel, Wilson's Snipe, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Black-legged Kittiwake, and Eastern Meadowlark. Sadly, 'Larry' the Lesser Black-backed Gull that has wintered at Lazy Point for the past 10 years or more has not been seen this season. Faithful Larry often provided a save for the species on this count. Hopefully he/she was simply delayed in customs on route from Greenland. Likewise, a Short-eared Owl that showed well over the Napeague Marshes on Friday evening decided to sleep late on the important day and was missed. Great work everyone! The next Montauk CBC will be held on Saturday 19th December 2015. Mark your calendars and drop us a line if you want to be added to our mailing list. We have plenty of room for more counters. Angus Wilson and Karen Rubinstein -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Pt., Suffolk County
Joe DiCostanzo just called from the pavilion at Montauk Point where he is viewing a female King Eider among the hundreds of Common Eider. All three scoter species are present and 4 Razorbill have flown past. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Christmas Bird Count
Dear Fellow Birders, The Montauk Christmas Bird Count is taking place on *SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20th*. The Montauk Count extends from Montauk Point westward to the hamlets of Springs and Amagansett in East Hampton Township. The territory includes a variety of habitats, and shelters a great many wintering seabird populations The Montauk Count precedes the Sagaponack Count and you can enjoy a great weekend of birding to usher in the winter season. If you interested in participating please let me, Karen Rubinstein, know. ( For out-of-towners -- some overnight accommodations may be available.) Karen Rubinstein, Angus Wilson, and Peter Polshek karr...@gmail.com . -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk and Mecox Suffolk County Parasitic Jaegers Caspian & Royal Terns
This morning from about 8:15 to 10:30 we watched the terns and gulls off the point and camp Hero. No Sabine's Gull of course but we did have 3 different Parasitic Jaegers - a dark bird, a subadult and a light form adult. We only saw 1 Gannet and a flock of 4 Black Scoters - no BlackTerns, surprisingly, in any location that we visited. Not much of note on Sagg Pond, but at Mecox there was one Caspian Tern, 2 Royal Terns, and a couple of White-rumped Sandpipers among the Forster's Terns Observers were me, Bobby Rosetti and Peter Polshek at the point who spotted 2 of the jaegers -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk County Park
Beautiful day for a walk through Montauk County Park but not very birdy: 2 turkey vultures, 1 coopers, small flock of tree sparrows, with the highlight FOS woodcock. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk birds
Some good birds out east seen by me and Bobby Rosetti. The male and female Barrow's Goldeneye were seen well in the southwest corner of Lake Montauk around 10 AM, and an immature Bald Eagle flew over the area. Hook Pond was mostly frozen and a very quick stop had only a female common Merg of note. At Montauk Point there were many scoters, mostly Surf and Black, only a few Common Eider and no alcids - ditto Camp Hero. By the restaurant on the beach were an adult and second winter Lesser Black Backed Gull - no white-winged gulls. Very few birds at Montauk Harbor with only a Great Cormorant on the tower on the jetty. And finally as Doug noted the Pink-footed Goose which we lucked into, finding it as soon as we arrived around 2:30 - the Cackling Goose was found a little later. It flew off a bit before 3:30, headed northeast. A very tame male Pheasant walked by us on Roanoke Avenue -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Point & east end LI birds 2-20-14
A group of us went out and found the following highlights yesterday Lesser black-backed Gull: 1 Montauk Point restaurant + 1 Napeague 2 adult + 1 imm Iceland Gull Montauk Jetty 1 male + 1 female Barrows Goldeneye as seen from south lake drive Field and Tree Sparrows along east lake drive at little reeds pond Arie Gilbert North Babylon, NY WWW.Powerbirder.blogspot.com WWW.qcbirdclub.org - Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4335 / Virus Database: 3705/7113 - Release Date: 02/21/14 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk and Shinnecock Inlet
An impromptu run out to the east end today. At Shinnecock Inlet, one immature Glaucous Gull was seen moving between both jetties. A Great Cormorant was on the tower at the end of the jetty, the Common Eider flock was just west of the inlet, and several Long-tailed Ducks were in and out of the inlet. A Red-necked Grebe was in the bay just inside and west of the inlet, but that bird flew east while I was observing it. 4 Boat-tailed Grackles were in the parking area of the old Ponquogue Bridge. At Deep Hollow on the south side, five Snow Geese were there but flew around noon. The Ross's Goose was seen with a group of five Canada's. I didn't see the Cackling but didn't work through each goose as the rain picked up. Reaching Montauk Point just in time for the steady rain, the large seaduck flock featured Common Eider, Red-breasted Mergs and all three scoters, with the vast majority being Black. At Montauk Harbor, a young/darker Snowy Owl was present. Curiously, one male and one female Ring-necked Pheasant were freshly road killed about 100 yards apart from each other on East Lake Drive by Little Reed Pond. Thanks, Tim Dunn Babylon NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Alcids
Great birding this morning out at Montauk Point, with almost continuous views of Razorbills, 75 total with 13 Dovekies sprinkled in. A couple of Wyoming birders mentioned seeing a female Harlequin Duck west of the point but I couldn't relocate it. Prior to getting to Montauk, a quick stop at Shinnecock Inlet yielded both Iceland and Glaucous Gulls. Good Birding and Happy Holidays! Menachem -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Birding
Dec. 21, 2013 My wife Betsy and I had an excellent day of birding the Montauk area. Our highlights were: Ross's Goose, Snow Goose (5), Cackling Goose-Deep Hollow Ranch Iceland Gull (2)- Montauk Harbor Razorbills (2), Bonaparte's Gulls, Snow Buntings (40)- Montauk Point Scoters, Eiders (many thousands)- best seen from Camp Hero Snowy Owl- Napeague Goldeneye, Horned Grebes (15)- Rod's Valley Great Winter 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] Montauk CBC 2013: Preliminary Results
On Saturday (14 Dec 2013) a small but valiant band of counters battled strong NE winds, frigid temperatures and steady light snow to survey the Montauk Christmas Bird Count (CBC) circle. Covering all six of the territories that make up the circle we tallied 46,608 individuals of 110 species. The species count closely matched our average over the previous six years of 110.5 species; a sterling performance considering the testing field conditions and the cold snap preceding the count that cleared out many of the lingering landbirds. The lion’s share of the tally was made up of the three scoter species, with the Point South team logging a whopping 30,160 in the choppy waters surround the Point, these mixed in with 1,725 COMMON EIDER. One of our glaring misses of the day was probably King Eider. Multiple individuals have been spotted within the scoter flock in the preceding weeks and the tough viewing conditions on count day are probably to blame for this omission. The only alcids observed were RAZORBILLS with a total of 55 found by the Point South and Lake West Parties. Other highlights were spread across the territories, with the champion's crown going to the West Lake Party for their ROSS’S GOOSE, a new species for the count. This handsome adult bird was discovered among the Canada Geese grazing on the Montauk Downs Golf Course and was still present yesterday. Less unexpected perhaps was a new count maximum of 11 SNOWY OWLS, crushing our previous high of 5 (set in 1986) and we also tied the count max for IPSWICH SPARROW with 10 (set in 1999). A NORTHERN SHRIKE found by members of the Napeague Party prompted some temporary defections by other participants. On Gardiner’s Island, counters traveling on foot throughout the day (compilers note: “and still feeling it”) found 3 BALD EAGLES and 3 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS plus 5 of the SNOWY OWLS, including one that snatched a duck (either Ruddy or Bufflehead) off one of the ponds. The Point North Party added the only HARLEQUIN DUCK and VIRGINIA RAIL among other saves. The marshes proved especially difficult in the conditions and with so few people but the Accabonac Party produced a lone GREAT EGRET, a species that is often missed, and the only WILSON’S SNIPE and GREATER YELLOWLEGS. The 2014 Montauk CBC will be held on SATURDAY 20 DECEMBER (mark your calendars) and we welcome additional participants. There is extensive bird-rich habitat in this wild corner of Long Island and we firmly believe that we only scratched the surface with our cursory coverage last weekend. More people, more places, more birds. Our sincere thanks to all of the field party members and several other individuals who played equally important support roles. Without all of you this historic count would not be possible. It was fun, let's try it again next year! Karen Rubinstein, Peter Polshek and Angus Wilson -- 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] Montauk - Snowy Owl and Iceland Gull.
Sent from my iPhone On Nov 30, 2013, at 2:19 PM, Patrick Hanly wrote: > > Owl behind Gosman's on jetty, gull to the left of jetty. > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > > From: Andrew Baksh ; > To: Nyc ebirds ; > Cc: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu ; > Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Van Cortlandt - Lapland Longspur - YES > Sent: Sat, Nov 30, 2013 3:33:16 PM > > The Lapland Longspur continues on the Parade Grounds at Van Corrlandt Park in > the Bronx along with Horned Larks and Snow Buntings. > > An American Woodcock was also in the restoration meadows. If you try for the > Longspur, please be aware of the ongoing Cross Country activities. > > "Don't start none, won't be none" ~ Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones > > Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! > > Andrew Baksh > www.birdingdude.blogspot.com > > On Nov 29, 2013, at 1:18 PM, Anders Peltomaa > wrote: > >> Hi all, >> A Lapland Longspur was again on the Parade Grounds in Van Cortlandt Park. >> This morning it was foraging with a group of seven Horned Larks. Also one >> Snow goose flying over with a group of Canada goose, plus one American Pipit >> feeding on the ground for a few minutes. >> >> A handful of distant photos (all cropped) of the Longspur here: >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/landp/sets/72157638183045243/ >> >> Early in the morning there were very large flocks of blackbirds taking off >> and flying low over the trees east of the Parade Grounds. We estimated their >> number to be at least 1200+ in total. >> >> good holiday birding, >> >> Anders Peltomaa >> Mannahatta >> >> >> >> On Thu, Nov 28, 2013 at 9:17 PM, Alan Drogin wrote: >>> Stopped in Van Cortlandt Park on way to Thanksgiving in Yonkers. Great >>> opportunity today because the field was empty of athletes for the holiday. >>> Lucked out with an adult Lapland Longspur foraging with three Horned Larks >>> in the typical southeast area. Also had a flock of at least 4 American >>> Pipits fly over. >>> >>> Happy Thanksgiving, >>> Alan Drogin >>> -- >>> >>> 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 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: > 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: > 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] Montauk - Snowy Owl and Iceland Gull.
Owl behind Gosman's on jetty, gull to the left of jetty. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk and west: Tundra Swan, Glaucous Gull, etc.
A 2-hour sea watch from the Montauk Point restaurant and Camp Hero early this morning was rewarded by a spectacular number of scoters (20,000 is a conservative estimate), of which at least 3/4 were Black; the rest were mostly White-winged, Surf being conspicuously sparse. At least several hundred Common Eiders (probably many more) were in the mix, but no King was discerned. Fair numbers of Common and Red-throated Loons, a fly-by Great Cormorant and an out-of-place Snow Goose, in the surf, were also seen. I saw no Razorbills or (surprisingly) Gannets. An immature Iceland Gull was near the beach at the south end of Lake Montauk (South Lake Drive), and another was at the west jetty. An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was on the water at the south end of Fort Pond Bay, as were ca. 25 Horned Grebes. Here I was joined by Brent Bomcamp and Stella Miller; we proceeded to Lazy Point, from which vantage point we saw no Snowy Owls. At Hook Pond in Easthampton, we found 2 Tundra Swans. Sagaponack Pond offered no notable birds, but at Short's Pond (on Scuttlehole Road, Bridgehampton), Brent spied a particularly petite Cackling Goose in the large flock of Canadas. At Shinnecock Inlet, Brent spotted an immature male Harlequin Duck. Just to the west, opposite Ponquogue Bridge, a huge number of gulls, feeding on presumably storm-tossed clams and other invertebrates, included an immature Glaucous Gull and a first-year Lesser Black-backed Gull. Michael McBrien kindly alerted us to the previously reported Snowy Owl on the island east of Ponquogue Bridge. Good birding, Doug Futuyma Stony Brook -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk to Easthampton
Many thousands of scoters at Poont and Camp Hero, ca 80 percent Black; no discernible King Eider. Imm Iceland Gulls south end of Lake Montauk and at west jetty. With Brent Bomcamp and Stella Miller, L Black-backed Gull south end of Fort Pond Bay, no Snowy at Hicks Island, 2 Tundra Swans on Hook Pond, Easthampton. Doug Futuyma Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk
Hello all. Searched for the King Eider this morning, no luck. The scoter/eider flock is quite tremendous. Only one Snowy Owl on Hick's Island. The darkest of the three and the one first found earlier in the week. At the Deep Hollow Ranch pond- Rusty Bb-1 and Purple Finch-3. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Eiders
Was not able to re-locate the King Eider reported @ Camp Hero Overlook despite two hours of scoping huge Eider/Scoter flock, there are hundreds of Common Eiders & thousands of Scoters, all three species, so may have missed King. Good luck if you go. Mike Scheibel Brookhaven -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Pt. and Vicinity Report (Suffolk Co.)
Sue and I spent four days out at Montauk doing some birding, but the weather would not cooperate. On Thursday, the best day weather-wise, we found the previously reported Hudsonian Godwit at Sagg Pond. On a rainy Friday highlights included a Cackling Goose at Deep Hollow Ranch, and four Red-necked Grebes in Fort Pond Bay with an additional Red-necked Grebe off the Point. On a windy Saturday we observed two immature Bald Eagles flying over Fort Pond and a Short-eared Owl in the Napeague marsh at dusk. On Saturday we also observed a mixed Scoter/Eider flock off the south side of the Point at Camp Hero that we estimated at 45,000 birds. Today we spent an hour at the Point observing what can only be described as "Victory at Sea" - the wind was so strong that our car was covered in salt spray while sitting in the Montauk parking lot. Going anywhere near the beach risked getting sandblasted. On the negative side we did not see a single alcid during our four days at the Point. A non-birding highlight included a group of Gray Seals that put on a nice show just off the restaurant overlook. We hoped for better weather but when you go to Montauk in November you "takes your chances". 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] Montauk
Finally, birds. Highlights: Red-headed Wp-1 (ad) @ Camp Hero Dark-eyed Junco-1 Although a common species, the number of E. Phoebes was remarkable-25. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk (Suffolk) Parasitic Jaeger, etc.
>From Montauk Point restaurant, 7:30 - 8:45: 1 Parasitic Jaeger and ca 8 Northern Gannets; from Camp Hero bluffs, (:00 to ca. 10:00, about 20 Cory's Shearwaters, 60+ Common Terns, and 1 White-winged Scoter. (Other birders saw more Parasitic Jaegers and Cory's Shearwaters.) Afterward, based on Angus Wilson's observations (of no shorebirds) on fields he had checked, I had low expectations for sod fields and other fields that I scanned in the Bridsgehampton and Riverhead areas (including fields that were productive a few weeks ago). My expectations were met exactly. Doug Futuyma Stony Brook -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Point-21 April
Folks, I saw 4 Razorbills from the Point this afternoon. They were on the water fairly far out. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk: Blue Grisbeak
The Imm male Blue Grosbeak remains at Camp Hero in the same location. I observed it at 3:45pm. Thanks Joe!! -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk and East Hampton: 12 April
Stormy and busy at the Point. From 8:30-10:00 this morning at the Point: Gannet-55 Razorbill-143 East Hampton: FOS Laughing Gull-1 (Further Lane field) FOS Lesser Black-backed Gull-1-adult (Hook Pond, on golf course) -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk: 6 April
Highlights from this morning (full list on e-bird) Montauk Point: Harlequin Duck-1 (drake) Razorbill-1 Turkey Vulture-5 Tree Swallow-2 E. Phoebe-1 TRoosevelt County Park: Common Raven-1 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Area Report
Date: March 23, 2013 A beautiful day to be out with some great spring sightings. The highlight was a Tri-colored Heron at Third House. The scoter numbers at the Point were only about 100, down from 20,000 last year. We only saw Black and Surf with no White-winged scoters. A few Common Eiders were present. Flyovers at Camp Hero were Cooper's Hawk and a few Turkey Vultures. At Montauk Harbor we saw an adult Iceland Gull and some Great Cormorants. We also had an immature Bald Eagle fly overhead. Good Birding, Joe Giunta and Betsy McCully -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk area: 19 March
Stormy but quiet at the Point. At Deep Hollow (south pasture) there was a single Pectoral Sandpiper and Lesser Yellowlegs. Also, among the Canada Geese was a 'giant' goose, its head/neck plumage exhibited characteristics of a domestic type and a Canada. It had dull orangish legs and was taller and larger than its compatriots. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Point and route
A couple highlights today: At the Montauk harbor inlet there were 2 Brant and one first year Iceland Gull. At Flying Point in Southampton there were 3 Piping Plovers and an Osprey near 27. A Lesser Blacked-backed Gull, Dunlin, Black Bellied Plovers and Red-breasted Nuthatches at Lazy Point. At Montuak Point there were large rafts of all three Scoters, Common Eiders, Horned Grebes, many Red-breasted Mergs, Oldsquaw, and many Red-throated and Common Loons of which some whose heads were almost all dark black. No Alcids. A Sharp-shinned Hawk in the pines at the IGA would not budge despite walker-bys and drive-bys. On 27 near the SE corner of Montauk Lake, a flock of larger white Tern-like birds flew by while we were driving, but we could not relocate them. The only characteristic I am sure of, besides being "tern-like" in the wings and posture, is a square white tail. Maybe a smaller gull species like Bonaparte's. There were a good dozen of them. Peter and Julia, Ctr Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk sightings, 3/1
There was one razorbill seen from the restaurant patio at the Point around 11:30 this morning and a bald eagle soared over the south end of Lake Montauk around 2 PM. Could not locate the Barrow's goldeneye on Lake Montauk. Eileen Schwinn Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Point/ Hook Pond Birds, Monday , Feb. 26th, 2013
Hello All,What a pleasure it is to have a birding day with temps in the forties with the lightest of winds. Last Sunday I had led an Audubon walk that included Montauk. The measured windchill happened to be 1 degree. The five of us exited the cars that day at Lazy Point to try for the Snowy Owl and nearly got blown over to the Walking Dunes. Today Dick Belanger and I spent some time by the Lighthouse. There were more Common Eider,[200+], than any of the Scoters around. We had a single Northern Gannet flyby and a Red Necked Grebe on the southside with 20 Horned Grebe. The wind was just strong enough to smooth the faces of the breakers that were peaking up in front of the lighthouse. Surfers were jazzed. Ditch Plains had many surfers but few waterbirds. We found the Barrows Goldeneye pair with close to 40 Common Goldeneye from the beach at South Lake Drive. Did'nt try for the Snowy. At Hook Pond in East Hampton we noticed the Common Mergansers had returned. There were 21 birds, eighteen of them males. Nice day out east.Good Late February Birding, Carl Starace -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Point: 14 February
A pair of Harlequin Duck (male & female) were observed this morning at the north side of the Point by Barbara Blaisdell and Frank Quevedo Otherwise quiet. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Poiint: 8 February
A 2 hour seawatch from the Point this morning produced: 16 Black-legged Kittiwakes. Also, 15 Gannets 6 Razorbills Wish I could get there tomorrow morning. -- 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] Montauk area: 7 February
Title: Montauk area: 7 February Eric Miller and I birded Montauk Point and vicinity yesterday too, arriving in the morning. We had the same sightings as described below, though we did have a few ~3 Gannets, and slightly more Razorbills. No Dovekie. We also had the imm. Black-headed Gull at South Lake drive At Kirk Beach we had 40+ White-winged Crossbills still feeding in the parking lot. At Quail Hill Farm we had a large flock of sparrows that were mostly Field and Chipping Arie Gilbert North Babylon, NY WWW.Powerbirder.blogspot.com WWW.qcbirdclub.org On 2/7/2013 10:39 PM, Peter Max Polshek wrote: A pre-storm visit at midday today. As expected the Point was quiet, Common Eider and all three Scoters in low numbers (50-150), no Gannets, few Common Loons, even fewer Red-throated, a few Horned Grebes, and 4 Razorbills. At Lake Montauk from South Lake Drive I was able to relocate both BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (drake and hen) which have been present since 2 January. They were in the southwest corner of the "Lake" associating with a small flock of Common Goldeneye. At the end of West Lake Drive at the base of the jetty ere the two Iceland Gulls (adult and 1st year) that been frequenting the beach for quite a while. That's about it. Hopefully tomorrow morning will be more interesting at the Point after a night of east winds. -- 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! -- Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2897 / Virus Database: 2639/6070 - Release Date: 01/31/13 Internal Virus Database is out of date.
[nysbirds-l] Montauk area: 7 February
A pre-storm visit at midday today. As expected the Point was quiet, Common Eider and all three Scoters in low numbers (50-150), no Gannets, few Common Loons, even fewer Red-throated, a few Horned Grebes, and 4 Razorbills. At Lake Montauk from South Lake Drive I was able to relocate both BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (drake and hen) which have been present since 2 January. They were in the southwest corner of the "Lake" associating with a small flock of Common Goldeneye. At the end of West Lake Drive at the base of the jetty ere the two Iceland Gulls (adult and 1st year) that been frequenting the beach for quite a while. That's about it. Hopefully tomorrow morning will be more interesting at the Point after a night of east winds. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Point: Thursday
Hoping for a great deal of activity following a night of strong southerly winds, I was at The Point early. However, the only species of note was a single DOVEKIE which landed off The Point. Numbers of other other expected species were typical of this quiet winter. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk & Vicinity birding
My last post went incomplete. The Tufted Duck is still there, along with the Eurasian Widgeon and some Redhead Ducks. One tough thing to watch was a Great- black backed full killing and eating a Dovekie. Orlando Hidalgo -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk & Vicinity birding
Hi all; Great day birding yesterday at out at Montauk. We had great weather, mid 50's quite windy but great anyway. Myself and 7 other birders had 58 species of birds and 1 harbor seal, although I won't list all of them here, some of the most notable ones were: Dovekies ( lifer for me ) Razorbills, Bonaparte's gulls, common eiders , all 3 Scoters, long-tailed duck, White-winged Crossbills. We also birded St. John's Pond, where the Tufted Duck has been reported, and saw that ( lifer for me ) -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk & Vicinity birding
Hi all: Great day birding yesterday at Montauk. Had great weather, mid 50's, quite windy but great anyway. Myself and 7 other birders had 54 species of birds, although I won't name all of them here, some of the most notable ones were: Dovekies (Lifer for me), Razorbills, Bonaparte's gulls, Common Eiders, all 3 Scoters, White-winged Crossbills. We also visited St. John's Pond and seen the Tufted Duck ( Lifer for me) which is still there, along with the Eurasian Widgeon and some Redhead Ducks. One tough thing to watch was a Great- black backed Gull killing and eating a Dovekie. Orlando Hidalgo -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk to Easthampton, Jan. 5
A number of interesting species, mostly reported previously, were found today from Montauk Point west to Easthampton. Together with Tom Burke and Gail Benson, I saw the following. Thanks to several birders in the area, including Anthony Collerton, Arie Gilbert, Michael McBrien, Peter Polshek, and Derek Rogers, for information that facilitated finding some of these. Cackling Goose: 1, Deep Hollow pasture south of Montauk Highway; also a Snow Goose here. Greater White-fronted Goose: 6 at Hook Pond, Easthampton; 5 were on the distant lawn and one was on the water.. Scoters: One of the most interesting and distressing observations of the day was the very low numbers of scoters and Common Eiders at the Point (viewed both from the restaurant and from Camp Hero bluffs). Collectively, a few hundreds were seen, rather than the many thousands that are typically here in winter. Northern Gannets and loons also appeared sparser than usual at this date. Barrow's Goldeneye: Both the male and female were in a flock of ca. 40 Common Goldeneye near the south end of Lake Montauk, viewed from the east side. Choppy waters and the birds' active diving made observation a bit challenging. Black-headed Gull: An adult flew past as we watched the sea from the restaurant at Montauk Point. The previously reported immature was present but rather inconspicuous amidst Bonaparte's Gulls at the south end of Lake Montauk. Iceland Gull: Both an adult and an immature were on the beach a short distance west of the west jetty at the Lake Montauk inlet. Lesser Black-backed Gull: One on the ice on Fort Pond, viewed from Kirk Park in Montauk village; and "Larry" was visible from Lazy Point. Razorbill: A few seen from the Point and Camp Hero. Palm Warbler: One "Western" Palm at the boat launch, Lazy Point. Yellow-breasted Chat: One near the north end of Napeague Harbor Road, leading to the Walking Dunes; on the road edge, even foraging under parked cars. Clay-colored Sparrow: Two in the EECO Farm, on Long Lane opposite Easthampton High School. Along with a Field Sparrow and many Song Sparrrows, these were in a rather large stand of weeds (mugwort?) and brambles that is surrounded by the community garden plots Red Crossbill: Although some observers saw a number of these in Kirk Park in Montauk village, we saw only a single bird that flew over the Montauk Point restaurant. Doug Futuyma Stony Brook, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk sightings 1/4
Lazy Point lesser black backed gull. no snowy owl in the AM or PM. Kirk Park (next to IGA on west side of town)numerous red & white winged crossbills Montauk jettysurf scoter, great cormorant, purple sandpipers (Iceland gulls not seen) Montauk harbor common eider, horned grebe Lake Montauk south end common goldeneye, Bonaparte's gull (goldeneye flock too distant to pick out Barrow's) Deep Hollow ranch Cackling goose, sharpie, killdeer Point white winged scoter, common eiders and very little else (11:30 AM) Montauk Hwy, just east of Stephen Hands Path flock of turkeys (check motel grounds) greater white fronted geese not seen on Further Lane in AM or PM. very little on Hook Pond except ice. Mike Higgiston Eileen Schwinn -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Seawatch
Anya Auerbach and I just had 2 DOVEKIEs about 10 minutes apart seen from Montauk Point State Park. Otherwise it is fairly quiet, with small numbers of all the usual suspects. Alex Hale New York City Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk and East Hampton
Folks: Spent two hours at Montauk Point this morning: Highlights: Dovekie-4 Razorbill-68 Black-legged Kittiwake-8 Further Lane Fields, East Hampton Black-headed Gull-1 adult, among roosting gulls -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk CBC - Preliminary Results
The 113th Montauk Christmas Bird Count [NYMK] was held on Saturday (15 Dec 2012). Although there were some gaps among the regular participants this year, we fielded six eager teams who fanned out across the abundance of great territory that remains at this extreme eastern tip of Long Island. Collectively the count tallied *132* species for the day, plus Ipswich Sparrow (distinctive subspecies of Savannah Sparrow); a very respectable total. Four additional species were added for count week: GLAUCOUS GULL, BLACK-HEADED GULL, COMMON MURRE and BLACK GUILLEMOT. On count day there were two new additions to the already lengthy circle list: CACKLING GOOSE and BOAT-TAILED GRACKLE. Although one or two Cackling Geese have been present in the circle in recent winters, they've always managed to avoid detection on count day until members of the 'Point South Party' found one among the Canada Geese grazing on a Deep Hollow pasture. The Boat-tailed Grackle, a very notable find on the South Fork east of the Shinnecock Canal at any time of year, was flushed up from the tidal saltmarsh at the southern tip of Gardiner's Island. Other highlights included 4 RED-NECKED GREBES, a record showing of 58 DOVEKIES (seen by multiple parties from vantage points in Montauk), 2 EURASIAN WIGEON (males at Rita's stable and Gardiner's Island), 2 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS (Gardiner's Island), single SNOWY, SHORT-EARED and SAW-WHET OWLS and continuing flocks of RED and WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLLS. There were new high counts of GREATER YELLOWLEGS (7), AMERICAN PIPIT (34) and RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH (168), with a good count of HAIRY WOODPECKER (13), the latter two being consistent with the general influx of northern woodland species this fall. Otherwise song bird numbers were generally lower than normal, especially on Gardiner's Island, and is perhaps a reflection of the relatively mild weather so far. For instance, Brown Thrasher, Gray Catbird and Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warbler were all well below recent averages. To the disappointment of many, the juvenile BROWN PELICAN that had been lingering around the Montauk Inlet for a week or more, disappeared just before the count period and has not been reported since. Doubtless the final numbers from the count will undergo some minor adjustments. A big 'thank you' to all of the hardworking participants and to Robert Goelet and his staff for enabling us to census Gardiner's Island and to Frank Quevedo and his staff at the South Fork Natural History Museum for hosting the compilation. All-in-all it was a great day to be out in the field. The next count is slated for Saturday 14 Dec 2013. Please consider joining us. If interested, send an email and we'll add you to the database. Compilers: Angus Wilson, Karen Rubinstein and Hugh McGuinness -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Pt Seabird movement
Excellent variety since 8:30 am incl 5 BL Kittiwakes, 2 Dovekies, 29 Razorbills, 1 Co. Murre, 1 Black Guillemot. All birds relatively close in. Andy Guthrie -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Point Kittiwakes and Cave Swallow
Corey Finger and I are being treated to a good showing of Black-legged Kittiwakes this morning at Montauk Point. 12 total with several very close in. Also a Cave Swallow flying around near the entrance to Camp Hero. About 90 Razorbills. Seth Ausubel Forest Hills, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk Pt. Birds (Suffolk Co.)
Birds seen at Montauk today: Razorbills - 350 (from Point to Fort Pond Bay) Iceland Gull - 2, one 1st year at Point, one winter adult at Lk. Montauk jetties. Cackling Goose - 1 at Deep Hollow Ranch with Canada Geese Black-l Kittiwake - 1 at Point in late afternoon Brown Pelican - 1 at Lk. Montauk jetties Ken & Sue Feustel 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/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Montauk Cave swallow Iceland Gulls
Cave Swallow along Rt 27east of village. 1Red Crossbill Kirk Park. 1st yr Iceland at The point and an ad at Inlet Seafood On East Lake Dr Sent from my iPhone On Nov 25, 2012, at 9:55 AM, Arie Gilbert wrote: > 3+ cave swallows resting on south facing side of house @ end of mineola ave. > Visible from street > > Please exercize discretion when viewing pvt property!! > > Harlequin d. Too. > > Arie Gilbert > No. Babylon, NY > > WWW.QCBirdClub.ORG > WWW.PowerBirder.blogspot.com > > Maps: WWW.QCBirdClub.ORG/birding-site-maps > > Sent from "Loretta" in the field > -- > 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] Montauk 11/16/12
Ardith Bondi and I spent most of day in the Montauk area. Highlights included: 2 RED CROSSBILLS (at the airport), a COMMON REDPOLL and 6-8 WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS ( just west of the IGA Market in the village). A first year Lesser Black-backed Gull on the jetty at the harbor. At the Point: all 3 Scoter species, Long-tailed Ducks, Common Eiders, Gannets and both loons. NO grebes, Red-breasted Mergansers or alcids. We didn't see a single raptor the entire day. Peter Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.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] Montauk-Lapwings-NO
I searched for the birds late this afternoon in both pastures, Montauk Airport, and Rita's Horse Farm. No luck. If people are out here searching tomorrow, it may be worth searching all of the fields between East Hampton and Mecox Bay south of Rte 27. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Montauk
Of note today: Cory's Shearwater-1 @ Point Red-headed Woodpecker (adult) @ Point Clay-colored Sparrow-1 @ Camp Hero. -- 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/ --
