[nysbirds-l] rarities in, near, & not so near NY, 10/28 & previously

The Gyr discussion might be further advance thru web resources: [Texas Bird Records Com.] http://www.texasbirds.org/tbrc/gyr.htm http://www.mangoverde.com/birdsound/picpages/pic32-59-1.html http://vireo.acnatsci.org/search.html?Form=Search=Common=Gyrfalcon=100=Search

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Falcon images

Here is the link again, to save on scroll time to reach my last post. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jgluth_brb/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Gyrfalcon

As promised in my earlier post, I've uploaded photos and video of the falcon in question that may be of some use in it's further appraisal, including a shot from behind the bird while it perched in a tree. Quality is serviceable. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon

I have to agree with Pete Gustas, the photos are clear and good for ID. I could see hesitation to make such a call but it is probably more a fear of being wrong publicly, but that shouldn't matter to anyone trying to learn. I agree with Angus on one thing, the fact that people called it a

Fw: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Jones beach

- Forwarded Message From: pete gustas To: Angus Wilson Sent: Wed, October 28, 2009 9:29:04 PM Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Jones beach  Angus I think the problem stems from people who are not familiar with a bird having trouble making the commitment to an ID even when

FW: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Jones beach

Angus, I don't know why you're puzzled. There are very few people here who have extensive (if any) experience with Gyrfalcon, and young hawks in general aren't that easy, at least for me. I've personally never seen one in the lower 48 (sad but true). I guess the main contender to be ruled

Re: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Jones beach

A number of people have chimed in with enthusiastic endorsements of the ID as a Gyr (and they may well be right) but I am still puzzled by the fact that many of the actual observers at the weekend were willing to accept it as a large (tundrius) Peregrine, albeit with some hesitancy. Otherwise, why

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Jones beach

NYS birders,a look at the photo tells that this bird is a no doubt whatsoever juvenile gray morph Gyrfalcon. I am confused as to the confusion.Besides definitive plumage and shape,it's carrying away a herring gull.When someone sees a Peregrine do that,it will something of note.. Pete Gustas

[nysbirds-l] First Evidence For A Second Breeding Season Among Migratory Songbirds (Science News, 10/28)

Of possible interest to some on this list: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091026152806.htm First Evidence For A Second Breeding Season Among Migratory Songbirds (Science Daily, 10/28) - - - to nysbirds Tom Fiore, Manhattan _ -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Jones Beach West End (L.I., Nassau Co.), 10/27

A New Jersey birder (who'd received some coastal L.I. birding info from me) got out on a rather wet, 'east-windy' Tuesday, 27 October, 2009. Here is his report from Nassau County: Tom Fiore, Manhattan - - - - - >>> I did find some interesting birds around Jones Beach West End in the

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Falcon

I concur with Hugh. A great bird and beautifully photographed! Congratulations to the photographer, Luke Ormond. Wish I was closer... Good birding! Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY -Original Message- From: bounce-4501070-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-4501070-3714...@list.cornell.edu]

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Falcon

Dear NY Birders, On Sunday morning a large falcon was found, photographed and observed for a considerable period in the vicinity of the Coast Guard Station at Jones Beach (Nassau Co.). It was apparently written off as a Peregrine Falcon at the time, but I believe the photos show an

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Jones beach

NYS birders,a look at the photo tells that this bird is a no doubt whatsoever juvenile gray morph Gyrfalcon. I am confused as to the confusion.Besides definitive plumage and shape,it's carrying away a herring gull.When someone sees a Peregrine do that,it will something of note.. Pete Gustas

Re: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Jones beach

A number of people have chimed in with enthusiastic endorsements of the ID as a Gyr (and they may well be right) but I am still puzzled by the fact that many of the actual observers at the weekend were willing to accept it as a large (tundrius) Peregrine, albeit with some hesitancy. Otherwise, why

Fw: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Jones beach

- Forwarded Message From: pete gustas pgus...@yahoo.com To: Angus Wilson oceanwander...@gmail.com Sent: Wed, October 28, 2009 9:29:04 PM Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Jones beach  Angus I think the problem stems from people who are not familiar with a bird having trouble

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Gyrfalcon

As promised in my earlier post, I've uploaded photos and video of the falcon in question that may be of some use in it's further appraisal, including a shot from behind the bird while it perched in a tree. Quality is serviceable. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: