[nysbirds-l] Eclipse Bird (& more) Behavior

2024-04-09 Thread Joan Collins
able event. I can now understand why people become eclipse chasers around the world! Joan Collins Long Lake, NY -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") NYSbirds-L List Info: NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsWELCOME_DOT_htm Nor

[nysbirds-l] Eclipse Bird (& more) Behavior

2024-04-09 Thread Joan Collins
able event. I can now understand why people become eclipse chasers around the world! Joan Collins Long Lake, NY -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") NYSbirds-L List Info: NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsWELCOME_DOT_htm Nor

[nysbirds-l] Solo Bohemian Waxwing

2024-01-03 Thread Joan Collins
of the open ground with no snow cover, and lamented the disappearance of winter. Joan Collins Long Lake, NY -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") NYSbirds-L List Info: NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsWELCOME_DOT_htm

[nysbirds-l] Solo Bohemian Waxwing

2024-01-03 Thread Joan Collins
of the open ground with no snow cover, and lamented the disappearance of winter. Joan Collins Long Lake, NY -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") NYSbirds-L List Info: NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsWELCOME_DOT_htm

[nysbirds-l] Sandhill Crane pair in Tupper Lake (Franklin Co.)

2023-03-27 Thread Joan Collins
Raquette River Dr. and last year for the first time in the marsh off Route 30 by the bowling alley.) They return in late March each year when we still have winter weather conditions. Joan Collins Long Lake, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Sandhill Crane pair in Tupper Lake (Franklin Co.)

2023-03-27 Thread Joan Collins
Raquette River Dr. and last year for the first time in the marsh off Route 30 by the bowling alley.) They return in late March each year when we still have winter weather conditions. Joan Collins Long Lake, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Adirondack Birding Festival Schedule

2023-03-06 Thread Joan Collins
Boreal Birding Festival | Adirondack Experience <https://www.adirondackexperience.com/events/adirondack-boreal-birding-festi val> . Julie Hart, Project Coordinator for the NY Breeding Bird Atlas III, and wonderful speaker, will present "What's Hatching in NY?"! Joan C

[nysbirds-l] Adirondack Birding Festival Schedule

2023-03-06 Thread Joan Collins
Boreal Birding Festival | Adirondack Experience <https://www.adirondackexperience.com/events/adirondack-boreal-birding-festi val> . Julie Hart, Project Coordinator for the NY Breeding Bird Atlas III, and wonderful speaker, will present "What's Hatching in NY?"! Joan C

[nysbirds-l] Irruptions in Adirondacks

2022-11-23 Thread Joan Collins
kin - it sounds like it is in wonderful, caring hands!) Joan Collins Adirondack Avian Expeditions & Workshops LLC Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.com/ http://www.facebook.com/AdirondackAvian -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Irruptions in Adirondacks

2022-11-23 Thread Joan Collins
kin - it sounds like it is in wonderful, caring hands!) Joan Collins Adirondack Avian Expeditions & Workshops LLC Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.com/ http://www.facebook.com/AdirondackAvian -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Informal Memorial Gathering for Sherry (Gerry) Leigh Smith on 9/30/22

2022-09-26 Thread Joan Collins
lhome.com/obituary/Gerald-A-Smith> . Please feel free to forward this message to other list serves. Joan Collins Long Lake, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.Northeas

[nysbirds-l] Informal Memorial Gathering for Sherry (Gerry) Leigh Smith on 9/30/22

2022-09-26 Thread Joan Collins
lhome.com/obituary/Gerald-A-Smith> . Please feel free to forward this message to other list serves. Joan Collins Long Lake, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.Northeas

[nysbirds-l] Sandhill Cranes arrive in Adirondacks and more!

2022-03-31 Thread Joan Collins
He is a great wilderness companion! Woodpeckers continue to be his favorite group of birds. He has a sister arriving in May and I hope she'll like the outdoors too! Joan Collins Long Lake, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.Nor

[nysbirds-l] Sandhill Cranes arrive in Adirondacks and more!

2022-03-31 Thread Joan Collins
He is a great wilderness companion! Woodpeckers continue to be his favorite group of birds. He has a sister arriving in May and I hope she'll like the outdoors too! Joan Collins Long Lake, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.Nor

[nysbirds-l] 16th Annual Adirondack Birding Festival June 9. 10, 11, & 12, 2022

2022-03-31 Thread Joan Collins
t the Adirondack Experience Museum in Blue Mountain Lake. Bridget will also be leading two accessible, inclusive, slow birding walks at John Dillon Park in Long Lake and on the Sacandaga Pathway in Speculator. I hope you can make it! Joan Collins Adirondack Avian Expeditions & Workshops LLC Edit

[nysbirds-l] 16th Annual Adirondack Birding Festival June 9. 10, 11, & 12, 2022

2022-03-31 Thread Joan Collins
t the Adirondack Experience Museum in Blue Mountain Lake. Bridget will also be leading two accessible, inclusive, slow birding walks at John Dillon Park in Long Lake and on the Sacandaga Pathway in Speculator. I hope you can make it! Joan Collins Adirondack Avian Expeditions & Workshops LLC Edit

RE:[nysbirds-l] [NNYBirds] Confirming crossbills and a way to get them out of the road!

2022-02-10 Thread Joan Collins
advice saves a few crossbills because it is an awful problem. Joan Collins Adirondack Avian Expeditions & Workshops LLC Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.com/ http://www.facebook.com/AdirondackA

RE:[nysbirds-l] [NNYBirds] Confirming crossbills and a way to get them out of the road!

2022-02-10 Thread Joan Collins
advice saves a few crossbills because it is an awful problem. Joan Collins Adirondack Avian Expeditions & Workshops LLC Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.com/ http://www.facebook.com/AdirondackA

[nysbirds-l] Winter Birding Weekends in the central Adirondacks (Hamilton and Essex Counties)

2022-02-08 Thread Joan Collins
s song) - my ears were in heaven with both songs going at the same time! It was interesting watching the Red and White-winged Crossbills interacting and gritting together. Just an update on snow conditions - it is thigh deep for me when I venture into it! So bushwhacking without snowshoes or skis

[nysbirds-l] Winter Birding Weekends in the central Adirondacks (Hamilton and Essex Counties)

2022-02-08 Thread Joan Collins
s song) - my ears were in heaven with both songs going at the same time! It was interesting watching the Red and White-winged Crossbills interacting and gritting together. Just an update on snow conditions - it is thigh deep for me when I venture into it! So bushwhacking without snowshoes or skis

[nysbirds-l] Red and White-winged Crossbills in central Adirondacks

2022-01-26 Thread Joan Collins
ians yet! There is a pair of Common Ravens near Sabattis Bog (they take the food I leave for Canada Jays after I drive away) and I observed mate-feeding on 1/24/22 (with the Canada Jay food!). I've been regularly seeing 10 Canada Jays this winter at my 3 stops. I'll report observat

[nysbirds-l] Red and White-winged Crossbills in central Adirondacks

2022-01-26 Thread Joan Collins
ians yet! There is a pair of Common Ravens near Sabattis Bog (they take the food I leave for Canada Jays after I drive away) and I observed mate-feeding on 1/24/22 (with the Canada Jay food!). I've been regularly seeing 10 Canada Jays this winter at my 3 stops. I'll report observat

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Crossbills irrupting into the Adirondacks

2021-10-30 Thread Joan Collins
ed it for him!) Keep an eye on young people in your life with an interest in birds - it's never too early! Joan Collins Adirondack Avian Expeditions & Workshops LLC Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexped

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Crossbills irrupting into the Adirondacks

2021-10-30 Thread Joan Collins
ed it for him!) Keep an eye on young people in your life with an interest in birds - it's never too early! Joan Collins Adirondack Avian Expeditions & Workshops LLC Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexped

[nysbirds-l] Northern Saw-whet Owls in Long Lake (Hamilton Co.)

2020-03-19 Thread Joan Collins
and upside down right now, so it really helps to be out birding. I hope everyone stays healthy. Joan Collins Adirondack Avian Expeditions & Workshops LLC Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.co

[nysbirds-l] Northern Saw-whet Owls in Long Lake (Hamilton Co.)

2020-03-19 Thread Joan Collins
and upside down right now, so it really helps to be out birding. I hope everyone stays healthy. Joan Collins Adirondack Avian Expeditions & Workshops LLC Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.co

[nysbirds-l] Pine Grosbeaks/Bohemian Waxwings/Common Redpolls/Flying Squirrel/Black Bear with Mange & more

2018-11-18 Thread Joan Collins
Lake. On the same date that Shai Mitra reported an invasion of Red-bellied Woodpeckers migrating through Long Island (10/14/18), Jack Delehanty texted me a photo of a male Red-bellied Woodpecker at his home in Tupper Lake (another area where this species is rare)! Joan Collins Editor, New York Bird

[nysbirds-l] Pine Grosbeaks/Bohemian Waxwings/Common Redpolls/Flying Squirrel/Black Bear with Mange & more

2018-11-18 Thread Joan Collins
Lake. On the same date that Shai Mitra reported an invasion of Red-bellied Woodpeckers migrating through Long Island (10/14/18), Jack Delehanty texted me a photo of a male Red-bellied Woodpecker at his home in Tupper Lake (another area where this species is rare)! Joan Collins Editor, New York Bird

[nysbirds-l] Juvenile Brown Booby on Long Lake (Hamilton Co.)!

2018-08-27 Thread Joan Collins
look for the bird early tomorrow morning from our motor boat. I'll give an update if we find it. Quite a new record for Long Lake! Joan Collins Adirondack Avian Expeditions & Workshops LLC Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5

[nysbirds-l] Juvenile Brown Booby on Long Lake (Hamilton Co.)!

2018-08-27 Thread Joan Collins
look for the bird early tomorrow morning from our motor boat. I'll give an update if we find it. Quite a new record for Long Lake! Joan Collins Adirondack Avian Expeditions & Workshops LLC Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5

[nysbirds-l] Adirondack Birding Festival Keynote Speaker: Chris Rimmer

2018-06-06 Thread Joan Collins
ends. Rimmer will discuss this fascinating and rare songbird, VCE's efforts to study it in New England and the Caribbean, and how Bicknell's Thrush represents a vital conservation link across international boundaries. I hope you can attend! Joan Collins Editor, New York Bir

[nysbirds-l] Adirondack Birding Festival Keynote Speaker: Chris Rimmer

2018-06-06 Thread Joan Collins
ends. Rimmer will discuss this fascinating and rare songbird, VCE's efforts to study it in New England and the Caribbean, and how Bicknell's Thrush represents a vital conservation link across international boundaries. I hope you can attend! Joan Collins Editor, New York Bir

RE:[nysbirds-l] [VTBIRD] Mansfield season underway

2018-06-01 Thread Joan Collins
Swainson’s Thrush numbers are also noticeably down – both at high and low elevation (in addition to many other species declines I am observing this year – disturbing). Joan Collins Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpe

RE:[nysbirds-l] [VTBIRD] Mansfield season underway

2018-06-01 Thread Joan Collins
Swainson’s Thrush numbers are also noticeably down – both at high and low elevation (in addition to many other species declines I am observing this year – disturbing). Joan Collins Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpe

[nysbirds-l] Sandhill Cranes/Mating Hairy Woodpeckers/Red & White-winged Crossbills

2018-04-01 Thread Joan Collins
imitation at Sabattis Bog (a Blue Jay has been giving it every day since!). Red Crossbill - 6 (4 - two pairs along North Point Road and 2 along Sabattis Circle Road). White-winged Crossbill - 2 at the inlet area of Little Tupper Lake. I added a few photos to my Facebook page below. Joan C

[nysbirds-l] Sandhill Cranes/Mating Hairy Woodpeckers/Red & White-winged Crossbills

2018-04-01 Thread Joan Collins
imitation at Sabattis Bog (a Blue Jay has been giving it every day since!). Red Crossbill - 6 (4 - two pairs along North Point Road and 2 along Sabattis Circle Road). White-winged Crossbill - 2 at the inlet area of Little Tupper Lake. I added a few photos to my Facebook page below. Joan C

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbill nest/White-winged Crossbills/Golden Eagle & more

2018-03-24 Thread Joan Collins
t least 7 at Sabattis Bog) Pine Siskin - everywhere! American Goldfinch - many American Tree Sparrow - 1 at Sabattis Bog (overwintered) On March 5, 2018, I observed a male White-winged Crossbill flying aggressively at a perched male Red Crossbill near the inlet of Little Tupper Lake (along Sabattis

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbill nest/White-winged Crossbills/Golden Eagle & more

2018-03-24 Thread Joan Collins
t least 7 at Sabattis Bog) Pine Siskin - everywhere! American Goldfinch - many American Tree Sparrow - 1 at Sabattis Bog (overwintered) On March 5, 2018, I observed a male White-winged Crossbill flying aggressively at a perched male Red Crossbill near the inlet of Little Tupper Lake (along Sabattis

[nysbirds-l] NYS Breeding Bird Atlas III Logo Design Contest!

2018-03-04 Thread Joan Collins
ed on this site. Please feel free to forward (post) this information to other regional NYS list serves, or to artists who may be interested. Thank you! Joan Collins Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpedition

[nysbirds-l] NYS Breeding Bird Atlas III Logo Design Contest!

2018-03-04 Thread Joan Collins
ed on this site. Please feel free to forward (post) this information to other regional NYS list serves, or to artists who may be interested. Thank you! Joan Collins Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpedition

[nysbirds-l] Red & White-winged Crossbills & more, plus returning species

2018-03-02 Thread Joan Collins
8N in Long Lake, Rt. 28N in Newcomb, Blueridge Road in Minerva and North Hudson) White-winged Crossbill - Nice view along Route 30 in Long Lake! More heard and flyovers near Sand Pond Marsh in North Hudson. Pine Siskin - many American Goldfinch Dark-eyed Junco Joan Collins Editor, New Yo

[nysbirds-l] Red & White-winged Crossbills & more, plus returning species

2018-03-02 Thread Joan Collins
8N in Long Lake, Rt. 28N in Newcomb, Blueridge Road in Minerva and North Hudson) White-winged Crossbill - Nice view along Route 30 in Long Lake! More heard and flyovers near Sand Pond Marsh in North Hudson. Pine Siskin - many American Goldfinch Dark-eyed Junco Joan Collins Editor, New Yo

[nysbirds-l] Northern Saw-whet & Barred Owls, Crossbills, and Eastern Chipmunks out of hibernation in Feb.!

2018-02-23 Thread Joan Collins
om the top of a Balsam Fir. A White-winged Crossbill was calling as it flew around Sabattis Bog. I found 2 male White-winged Crossbills gritting in Sabattis Circle Road near a marsh area, and then one flew up to the top of a spruce and began to sing. It's nice to have nesting birds in wint

[nysbirds-l] Northern Saw-whet & Barred Owls, Crossbills, and Eastern Chipmunks out of hibernation in Feb.!

2018-02-23 Thread Joan Collins
om the top of a Balsam Fir. A White-winged Crossbill was calling as it flew around Sabattis Bog. I found 2 male White-winged Crossbills gritting in Sabattis Circle Road near a marsh area, and then one flew up to the top of a spruce and began to sing. It's nice to have nesting birds in wint

[nysbirds-l] Red & White-winged Crossbills in the Adirondacks & more

2018-02-21 Thread Joan Collins
eaded back to the WWCR locations in Long Lake and found many - singing right up until dark! Just before we left Sabattis Bog, a male Black-backed Woodpecker flew across the bog to a dead snag not far from us and the we had wonderful scope views! I was really happy that he got to see all the specie

[nysbirds-l] Red & White-winged Crossbills in the Adirondacks & more

2018-02-21 Thread Joan Collins
eaded back to the WWCR locations in Long Lake and found many - singing right up until dark! Just before we left Sabattis Bog, a male Black-backed Woodpecker flew across the bog to a dead snag not far from us and the we had wonderful scope views! I was really happy that he got to see all the specie

RE: [nysbirds-l] question about White-winged Crossbills

2018-02-17 Thread Joan Collins
d!" - he immediately had the same feeling that we were at a nest location. I'd love to record it. Heading out to bird.! Joan Collins Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.com/ http:

RE: [nysbirds-l] question about White-winged Crossbills

2018-02-17 Thread Joan Collins
d!" - he immediately had the same feeling that we were at a nest location. I'd love to record it. Heading out to bird.! Joan Collins Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.com/ http:

[nysbirds-l] Red & White-winged Crossbills in the central Adirondacks & more

2018-01-29 Thread Joan Collins
will go. It worked well to scare off the goldfinches and it was comical to observe! The Red Crossbill did not pick on the Pine Siskins, just the goldfinches. I will add photos to my Facebook page. Joan Collins Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell

[nysbirds-l] Red & White-winged Crossbills in the central Adirondacks & more

2018-01-29 Thread Joan Collins
will go. It worked well to scare off the goldfinches and it was comical to observe! The Red Crossbill did not pick on the Pine Siskins, just the goldfinches. I will add photos to my Facebook page. Joan Collins Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell

[nysbirds-l] Long Lake Parks & Recreation/NNY Audubon Jan. 27-28, 2018 Winter Birding Weekend

2018-01-17 Thread Joan Collins
Hi Everyone, Here is a link to the Winter Birding Weekend in the Adirondacks (yet another!) being held on January 27-28, 2018, co-sponsored by the Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department and Northern NY Audubon: https://mylonglake.com/winter-birding/ Joan Collins Editor, New York

[nysbirds-l] Long Lake Parks & Recreation/NNY Audubon Jan. 27-28, 2018 Winter Birding Weekend

2018-01-17 Thread Joan Collins
Hi Everyone, Here is a link to the Winter Birding Weekend in the Adirondacks (yet another!) being held on January 27-28, 2018, co-sponsored by the Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department and Northern NY Audubon: https://mylonglake.com/winter-birding/ Joan Collins Editor, New York

[nysbirds-l] NYSOA Winter Weekend in Adirondacks Feb. 10-11, 2018

2018-01-17 Thread Joan Collins
socialize with birders from all over New York State. For those able to arrive in Long Lake by 7 a.m. on Saturday, NYSOA will offer a pre-workshop field trip led by Joan Collins and Matt Young. At 4:00 p.m. Matt Young will give a presentation on "Crossbills of New York: Status and Flight Call

[nysbirds-l] NYSOA Winter Weekend in Adirondacks Feb. 10-11, 2018

2018-01-17 Thread Joan Collins
socialize with birders from all over New York State. For those able to arrive in Long Lake by 7 a.m. on Saturday, NYSOA will offer a pre-workshop field trip led by Joan Collins and Matt Young. At 4:00 p.m. Matt Young will give a presentation on "Crossbills of New York: Status and Flight Call

[nysbirds-l] Red & White-winged Crossbills & more, plus mammals!

2018-01-01 Thread Joan Collins
use to bring in outside sounds. I've posted a number of photos on my Facebook page (including the River Otters!). Joan Collins Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.com/ http://www.faceboo

[nysbirds-l] Red & White-winged Crossbills & more, plus mammals!

2018-01-01 Thread Joan Collins
use to bring in outside sounds. I've posted a number of photos on my Facebook page (including the River Otters!). Joan Collins Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.com/ http://www.faceboo

[nysbirds-l] FW: NNYBirds: Paul Spots Gyrfalcon

2017-12-25 Thread Joan Collins
Forwarded message below with a Christmas Day sighting of the Gyrfalcon. Monty’s Bay Marina (on Lake Champlain, Town of Chazy in Clinton Co.) is just a few miles from the original sighting on Moffitt Road. How exciting for Paul! Joan Collins Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315

[nysbirds-l] FW: NNYBirds: Paul Spots Gyrfalcon

2017-12-25 Thread Joan Collins
Forwarded message below with a Christmas Day sighting of the Gyrfalcon. Monty’s Bay Marina (on Lake Champlain, Town of Chazy in Clinton Co.) is just a few miles from the original sighting on Moffitt Road. How exciting for Paul! Joan Collins Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315

[nysbirds-l] Red & White-winged Crossbills/Pine Siskins/mammals & more

2017-11-28 Thread Joan Collins
skrat has been feeding at the edge of ice holes on Little Tupper Lake near the inlet - on vegetation (likely Pickerel Weed) and mussels (leaving piles of mussel shells behind). I observed a Bobcat on 11/18/17! (Pelts can go for over $1,000, so I would never disclose locations for this species.) I

[nysbirds-l] Red & White-winged Crossbills/Pine Siskins/mammals & more

2017-11-28 Thread Joan Collins
skrat has been feeding at the edge of ice holes on Little Tupper Lake near the inlet - on vegetation (likely Pickerel Weed) and mussels (leaving piles of mussel shells behind). I observed a Bobcat on 11/18/17! (Pelts can go for over $1,000, so I would never disclose locations for this species.) I

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose in Malone (Franklin Co.)

2017-11-09 Thread Joan Collins
goose.) I called Hollis this morning to confirm the location and he asked me to post on his behalf. Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Association Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.com/

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose in Malone (Franklin Co.)

2017-11-09 Thread Joan Collins
goose.) I called Hollis this morning to confirm the location and he asked me to post on his behalf. Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Association Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.com/

[nysbirds-l] Red & White-winged Crossbills/Pine Siskins/Boreal Chickadees/Black-backed Woodpeckers and more

2017-10-30 Thread Joan Collins
eating cherries! Eating cherries at this time of year is a documented Pileated Woodpecker behavior, but this is the first time I've observed it. 9/30/17 - First of the season White-crowned Sparrow found during the field trip on the Low's Ridge - Upper Dam Trail (St. Lawrence Co

[nysbirds-l] Red & White-winged Crossbills/Pine Siskins/Boreal Chickadees/Black-backed Woodpeckers and more

2017-10-30 Thread Joan Collins
eating cherries! Eating cherries at this time of year is a documented Pileated Woodpecker behavior, but this is the first time I've observed it. 9/30/17 - First of the season White-crowned Sparrow found during the field trip on the Low's Ridge - Upper Dam Trail (St. Lawrence Co

[nysbirds-l] Pine Siskin irruption/Tailless Gray Jay at Sabattis Bog

2017-10-23 Thread Joan Collins
elow. Purple Finches are moving around and I hear them everywhere I go. Red Crossbills are finished nesting but still in the area (and will likely nest again in winter). I'll post more sightings by tomorrow. Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Association Editor, New York Birders

[nysbirds-l] Pine Siskin irruption/Tailless Gray Jay at Sabattis Bog

2017-10-23 Thread Joan Collins
elow. Purple Finches are moving around and I hear them everywhere I go. Red Crossbills are finished nesting but still in the area (and will likely nest again in winter). I'll post more sightings by tomorrow. Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Association Editor, New York Birders

[nysbirds-l] Petition to list Bicknell's Thrush under the ESA declined

2017-10-07 Thread Joan Collins
none of it would be allowed on the lists. I'm beyond furious. Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Association Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.com/ http://www.facebook.com/

[nysbirds-l] Petition to list Bicknell's Thrush under the ESA declined

2017-10-07 Thread Joan Collins
none of it would be allowed on the lists. I'm beyond furious. Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Association Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.com/ http://www.facebook.com/

[nysbirds-l] New trail in boreal habitat/Red Crossbills feeding fledglings/Pine Siskins/Warblers & more

2017-09-26 Thread Joan Collins
Waxwing Purple Finch Red Crossbill - many (particularly in the first half of the hike) American Goldfinch Ovenbird - nice view! Common Yellowthroat Magnolia Warbler Blackburnian Warbler - nice view! Black-throated Blue Warbler - singing Yellow-rumped Warbler Song Sparrow Dark-eyed Junc

[nysbirds-l] New trail in boreal habitat/Red Crossbills feeding fledglings/Pine Siskins/Warblers & more

2017-09-26 Thread Joan Collins
Waxwing Purple Finch Red Crossbill - many (particularly in the first half of the hike) American Goldfinch Ovenbird - nice view! Common Yellowthroat Magnolia Warbler Blackburnian Warbler - nice view! Black-throated Blue Warbler - singing Yellow-rumped Warbler Song Sparrow Dark-eyed Junc

[nysbirds-l] Winter Finch Forecast 2017 - 2018 by Ron Pittaway

2017-09-21 Thread Joan Collins
servations in a separate email message.) Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Association Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.com/ http://www.facebook.com/AdirondackAvian -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Winter Finch Forecast 2017 - 2018 by Ron Pittaway

2017-09-21 Thread Joan Collins
servations in a separate email message.) Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Association Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.com/ http://www.facebook.com/AdirondackAvian -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Red & White-winged Crossbills/Sandhill Cranes/Boreal Chickadees/Black-backed Woodpecker & more

2017-08-29 Thread Joan Collins
ed Owl began to vocalize right outside the window! I suspect it was looking for the "Barred Owl" it heard inside the building! My older son and I observed the Tupper Lake Sandhill Crane family (3) along Dugal Road in Tupper Lake on 8/23/17. Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Asso

[nysbirds-l] Red & White-winged Crossbills/Sandhill Cranes/Boreal Chickadees/Black-backed Woodpecker & more

2017-08-29 Thread Joan Collins
ed Owl began to vocalize right outside the window! I suspect it was looking for the "Barred Owl" it heard inside the building! My older son and I observed the Tupper Lake Sandhill Crane family (3) along Dugal Road in Tupper Lake on 8/23/17. Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Asso

[nysbirds-l] Red & White-winged Crossbills/Sandhill Cranes/Boreal Chickadees & more

2017-08-17 Thread Joan Collins
Warbler - nice view Chestnut-sided Warbler - juvenile Yellow-rumped Warbler Canada Warbler - lovely views! Chipping Sparrow Song Sparrow Swamp Sparrow - some still singing White-throated Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco Scarlet Tanager - one female in Tupper Lake Joan Collins President, NYS Ornitholo

[nysbirds-l] Red & White-winged Crossbills/Sandhill Cranes/Boreal Chickadees & more

2017-08-17 Thread Joan Collins
Warbler - nice view Chestnut-sided Warbler - juvenile Yellow-rumped Warbler Canada Warbler - lovely views! Chipping Sparrow Song Sparrow Swamp Sparrow - some still singing White-throated Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco Scarlet Tanager - one female in Tupper Lake Joan Collins President, NYS Ornitholo

[nysbirds-l] Red & White-winged Crossbill Blueridge Road Location

2017-08-09 Thread Joan Collins
e to get Red Crossbill recordings during your visit, Matt Young would love to have them! Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Association Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.com/

[nysbirds-l] Red & White-winged Crossbill Blueridge Road Location

2017-08-09 Thread Joan Collins
e to get Red Crossbill recordings during your visit, Matt Young would love to have them! Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Association Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.com/

[nysbirds-l] Red & White-winged Crossbills/Black-backed Woodpeckers/Boreal Chickadees and more

2017-08-08 Thread Joan Collins
nile. I'll post photos and videos on my Facebook page this week. Matt Young is hoping birders will continue to send him recordings of Red Crossbills (I have 2 more to send him). So far, Matt has identified Type 1 and Type 10 Red Crossbills from my recordings. Joan Collins Presid

[nysbirds-l] Red & White-winged Crossbills/Black-backed Woodpeckers/Boreal Chickadees and more

2017-08-08 Thread Joan Collins
nile. I'll post photos and videos on my Facebook page this week. Matt Young is hoping birders will continue to send him recordings of Red Crossbills (I have 2 more to send him). So far, Matt has identified Type 1 and Type 10 Red Crossbills from my recordings. Joan Collins Presid

[nysbirds-l] Bicknell's Thrush/Spruce Grouse w/young/Red & White-winged Crossbills/Pine Siskins, and more

2017-07-25 Thread Joan Collins
e! Alec Humann spotted a Gray Tree Frog in a bush at eye level in the Bloomingdale area! Other mammals observed during the past couple weeks: Porcupine, Snowshoe Hare, White-tailed Deer, Eastern Coyote, Gray Fox, Muskrat, Beaver, and a young Fisher on our lawn (cell phone video taken by my younger

[nysbirds-l] Bicknell's Thrush/Spruce Grouse w/young/Red & White-winged Crossbills/Pine Siskins, and more

2017-07-25 Thread Joan Collins
e! Alec Humann spotted a Gray Tree Frog in a bush at eye level in the Bloomingdale area! Other mammals observed during the past couple weeks: Porcupine, Snowshoe Hare, White-tailed Deer, Eastern Coyote, Gray Fox, Muskrat, Beaver, and a young Fisher on our lawn (cell phone video taken by my younger

[nysbirds-l] Singing White-winged Crossbill!

2017-07-10 Thread Joan Collins
We found a singing White-winged Crossbill in Bloomingdale yesterday (7/9/17)! Matt Young said he predicted this species would be in NY by the end of July - he was right! There were also calling Red Crossbills. I'll post more soon. Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Associ

[nysbirds-l] Singing White-winged Crossbill!

2017-07-10 Thread Joan Collins
We found a singing White-winged Crossbill in Bloomingdale yesterday (7/9/17)! Matt Young said he predicted this species would be in NY by the end of July - he was right! There were also calling Red Crossbills. I'll post more soon. Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Associ

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills/More Sandhill Cranes!/Mountain Birdwatch survey & more

2017-07-08 Thread Joan Collins
Warbler Palm Warbler Pine Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler Canada Warbler Chipping Sparrow Savannah Sparrow Song Sparrow Lincoln's Sparrow Swamp Sparrow White-throated Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco Bobolink Red-winged Blackbird Common Grackle Joan Co

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills/More Sandhill Cranes!/Mountain Birdwatch survey & more

2017-07-08 Thread Joan Collins
Warbler Palm Warbler Pine Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler Canada Warbler Chipping Sparrow Savannah Sparrow Song Sparrow Lincoln's Sparrow Swamp Sparrow White-throated Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco Bobolink Red-winged Blackbird Common Grackle Joan Co

[nysbirds-l] More Red Crossbills/additional sightings/Adirondack Birding Festival species lists

2017-06-23 Thread Joan Collins
d Warbler Blackpoll Warbler Black-throated Blue Warbler Pine Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler Canada Warbler Song Sparrow Swamp Sparrow White-throated Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco Scarlet Tanager Red-winged Blackbird Common Grackle Joan Collins President, NYS Or

[nysbirds-l] More Red Crossbills/additional sightings/Adirondack Birding Festival species lists

2017-06-23 Thread Joan Collins
d Warbler Blackpoll Warbler Black-throated Blue Warbler Pine Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler Canada Warbler Song Sparrow Swamp Sparrow White-throated Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco Scarlet Tanager Red-winged Blackbird Common Grackle Joan Collins President, NYS Or

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills in the Adirondacks!

2017-06-20 Thread Joan Collins
ually followed by winter nesting in the same locations). Cone crops are excellent on all coniferous trees that I've observed (I still need to look at Hemlock). I'll post more sightings later this week. Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Association Editor, New York Birders

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills in the Adirondacks!

2017-06-20 Thread Joan Collins
ually followed by winter nesting in the same locations). Cone crops are excellent on all coniferous trees that I've observed (I still need to look at Hemlock). I'll post more sightings later this week. Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Association Editor, New York Birders

[nysbirds-l] Bicknell's Thrush/Red Crossbill/Sandhill Crane baby!/Bay-breasted Warbler/Nesting Marsh Wrens in Long Lake(!) & more

2017-06-06 Thread Joan Collins
ts from 6/2/17 visited Shaw Pond and said there are multiple Marsh Wrens singing! (They recorded them also.) Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Association Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavia

[nysbirds-l] Bicknell's Thrush/Red Crossbill/Sandhill Crane baby!/Bay-breasted Warbler/Nesting Marsh Wrens in Long Lake(!) & more

2017-06-06 Thread Joan Collins
ts from 6/2/17 visited Shaw Pond and said there are multiple Marsh Wrens singing! (They recorded them also.) Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Association Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavia

[nysbirds-l] Bicknell's Thrush/juvenile Gray Jays/Philadelphia Vireo/Ermine killing Red Squirrel & more

2017-05-31 Thread Joan Collins
along the Northville-Placid Trail (S) in Long Lake on 5/9/17. We have had a huge, male Black Bear hanging around outside our home at night - I posted a photo on my Facebook page below. Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Association Editor, New York Birders Long Lake

[nysbirds-l] Bicknell's Thrush/juvenile Gray Jays/Philadelphia Vireo/Ermine killing Red Squirrel & more

2017-05-31 Thread Joan Collins
along the Northville-Placid Trail (S) in Long Lake on 5/9/17. We have had a huge, male Black Bear hanging around outside our home at night - I posted a photo on my Facebook page below. Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Association Editor, New York Birders Long Lake

[nysbirds-l] New Arrivals & a great cone crop!

2017-05-05 Thread Joan Collins
ay - 4 (2 along Route 30 and 2 at Sabattis Bog) *Black-and-white Warbler *Nashville Warbler *Yellow Warbler *Black-throated Blue Warbler *Black-throated Green Warbler And one Black Bear outside our home! Migration seems slow this year. Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological As

[nysbirds-l] New Arrivals & a great cone crop!

2017-05-05 Thread Joan Collins
ay - 4 (2 along Route 30 and 2 at Sabattis Bog) *Black-and-white Warbler *Nashville Warbler *Yellow Warbler *Black-throated Blue Warbler *Black-throated Green Warbler And one Black Bear outside our home! Migration seems slow this year. Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological As

[nysbirds-l] Sandhill Cranes/Blue-headed Vireo and more

2017-04-24 Thread Joan Collins
g and found 2 Gray Jays - very stealthy (they are likely feeding young now). I also heard a first-of-the-season Blue-headed Vireo. They seem quite late coming back this year. There were many Ruffed Grouse along the road. Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Association Editor, New York Bi

[nysbirds-l] Sandhill Cranes/Blue-headed Vireo and more

2017-04-24 Thread Joan Collins
g and found 2 Gray Jays - very stealthy (they are likely feeding young now). I also heard a first-of-the-season Blue-headed Vireo. They seem quite late coming back this year. There were many Ruffed Grouse along the road. Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Association Editor, New York Bi

[nysbirds-l] Northern Saw-whet Owl/Pine Warbler at feeder & more

2017-04-18 Thread Joan Collins
young to give birth to a new calf.) Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Association Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.com/ http://www.facebook.com/AdirondackAvian -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Northern Saw-whet Owl/Pine Warbler at feeder & more

2017-04-18 Thread Joan Collins
young to give birth to a new calf.) Joan Collins President, NYS Ornithological Association Editor, New York Birders Long Lake, NY (315) 244-7127 cell (518) 624-5528 home http://www.adirondackavianexpeditions.com/ http://www.facebook.com/AdirondackAvian -- NYSbirds-L

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