[nysbirds-l] Photos of Sunken Meadow Olive-sided Flycatcher and Great-horned Owl

Pix of the Olive-sided Flycatcher and Great-horned Owl I saw at SMSP today now up on my Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jgluth_brb/ Quality only so-so (the OSFL in particular) but sufficient. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses SP-9/11/10 (Suffolk Co.)

I spent about 2 hours at Robert Moses State Park starting at 6:45 AM today, mostly birding from the hawkwatch platform but also by the volleyball courts at Field 2. A significant movement of birds occurred last night, and countless neotropical migrants were moving through. The highlight of the

[nysbirds-l] Later at Sunken Meadow: Olive-sided Flycatcher, Great-horned Owl, 14 warbler sp.

Another work-related late start (1:00pm) to my birding day left me with little expectation of seeing the number of birds found at Sunken Meadow Friday, let alone either of the rarities. But by the time I headed for home (5:50) I had managed to scrounge up 61 species, including 14 species of

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden 9/11

Red eyed Vireo Yellow-throated Vireo Eastern Pewee Yellow bellied flycatcher Spotted sandpiper Northern water thrush American redstart Black throated green Common yellow throat Bay breasted Magnolia Northern Parula Chestnut sided Rose breasted grosbeak Song sparrow Ruby throated hummingbird

[nysbirds-l] Birding Central Park 9-11-10

Date: September 11, 2010 Location: Central Park, NYC Reported By: Joe Giunta Our group of 25 birders from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden birding class had an excellent morning seeing 39 species. The highlights were 2 Bald Eagles, one adult and one immature. The immature flew over at 9:30

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cannot ID a Bird

I concur with Richard - your bird appears to be a first Fall male American Redstart. Larry Federman Education Coordinator Audubon New York Rheinstrom Hill, Buttercup Farm, RamsHorn-Livingston Audubon Centers and Sanctuaries - Original Message - From: richjack...@aol.com To:

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach This Morning (Nassau County)

After an unsuccessful foray up to Sunken Meadow State Park for the Yellow-throated Warbler and Western Kingbird I headed to the south shore barrier beach. At West End things were pretty slow, although flycatchers were present in good numbers, as they have been since friday. Highlights were two

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cannot ID a Bird

Thomas Surprenant wrote: >Hi guys, > >Attached is a picture of a bird that we saw in Kissena Park in Flushing New >York. Our search of guide books and online sites has ended in frustration. >We are not professional birders by any measure but this little one peaked >our interest. Thanks in

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cannot ID a Bird

This looks to me like an American Redstart. In fall the immatures and fading males and females all can exhibit some variation in plumage. Richard ZainEldeen Brooklyn, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP - rarities not seen

There were several birders looking for the Western Kingbird and Yellow-throated Warblers that were seen yesterday. As of 11 AM neither had been found. There were some birds around, with a Philadelphia Vireo being the highlight. This was seen east of the main parking lot, first in the trees on

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 10 September 2010

- RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * Sept 10, 2010 * NYNY1009.10 - Birds Mentioned: AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN+ (+ Details requested by NYSARC) Common Eider LEAST BITTERN AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER WHIMBREL HUDSONIAN GODWIT MARBLED GODWIT White-rumped Sandpiper BAIRD'S

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 10 September 2010

- RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * Sept 10, 2010 * NYNY1009.10 - Birds Mentioned: AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN+ (+ Details requested by NYSARC) Common Eider LEAST BITTERN AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER WHIMBREL HUDSONIAN GODWIT MARBLED GODWIT White-rumped Sandpiper BAIRD'S

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow SP - rarities not seen

There were several birders looking for the Western Kingbird and Yellow-throated Warblers that were seen yesterday. As of 11 AM neither had been found. There were some birds around, with a Philadelphia Vireo being the highlight. This was seen east of the main parking lot, first in the trees on

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cannot ID a Bird

This looks to me like an American Redstart. In fall the immatures and fading males and females all can exhibit some variation in plumage. Richard ZainEldeen Brooklyn, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cannot ID a Bird

Thomas Surprenant tsurp...@gmail.com wrote: Hi guys, Attached is a picture of a bird that we saw in Kissena Park in Flushing New York. Our search of guide books and online sites has ended in frustration. We are not professional birders by any measure but this little one peaked our interest.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cannot ID a Bird

I concur with Richard - your bird appears to be a first Fall male American Redstart. Larry Federman Education Coordinator Audubon New York Rheinstrom Hill, Buttercup Farm, RamsHorn-Livingston Audubon Centers and Sanctuaries - Original Message - From: richjack...@aol.com To:

[nysbirds-l] Birding Central Park 9-11-10

Date: September 11, 2010 Location: Central Park, NYC Reported By: Joe Giunta Our group of 25 birders from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden birding class had an excellent morning seeing 39 species. The highlights were 2 Bald Eagles, one adult and one immature. The immature flew over at 9:30

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden 9/11

Red eyed Vireo Yellow-throated Vireo Eastern Pewee Yellow bellied flycatcher Spotted sandpiper Northern water thrush American redstart Black throated green Common yellow throat Bay breasted Magnolia Northern Parula Chestnut sided Rose breasted grosbeak Song sparrow Ruby throated hummingbird

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses SP-9/11/10 (Suffolk Co.)

I spent about 2 hours at Robert Moses State Park starting at 6:45 AM today, mostly birding from the hawkwatch platform but also by the volleyball courts at Field 2. A significant movement of birds occurred last night, and countless neotropical migrants were moving through. The highlight of the

[nysbirds-l] Photos of Sunken Meadow Olive-sided Flycatcher and Great-horned Owl

Pix of the Olive-sided Flycatcher and Great-horned Owl I saw at SMSP today now up on my Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jgluth_brb/ Quality only so-so (the OSFL in particular) but sufficient. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME