[nysbirds-l] John Connors' first "Big Day'

It's May, the month of the "Bib Day", and John C. had one today! He and I spent most of morning, first at the Rocky Point D/E/C property, and then, en-route home, a fast stop at The Nature Conservancy Property in Wading River (formally the old Kemp property). John is a neighbor, a friend, and

[nysbirds-l] White Ibis - CORRECTION!

A correction to the directions in my earlier post - the road to the model airplane field and the wet area where the White Ibis is usually found at Great Kills Park is on the RIGHT side of the main road as you drive in, not the left. Note to self: do not write detailed posts late in the day

[nysbirds-l] Rough-winged Swallows, Osprey with fish - Riverhead

I visited EPCAL on my way home and was disappointed in the lack of birds. A little walking turned up the following: Brown Thrasher, Kestrels, Eastern Meadowlark, Eastern Kingbird, Prairie Warbler (heard), Turkey and some Barn Swallows. As I continued home to Flanders, I stopped at the small

[nysbirds-l] White Ibis and other birds at Great Kills Park, Staten Island, NYC

Sean Sime and I went to Great Kills Park on Staten Island yesterday afternoon (May 5) and today at first light (May 6) to look for the previously reported adult White Ibis. As was reported earlier we saw the White Ibis fly in a 5:55 am this morning. Specifically, as you drive into Great Kills

[nysbirds-l] Bashakill WMA and Linear Park Sullivan County

Since there are a number of field trips taking place in the area over the weekend, I thought I would update folks on what is being seen. Today I had 16 species of warbler between the two above locations. This was not exceptional, but I missed a number of birds that were reported by others. An

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Collared-Dove - 5/5 in East Marion

While traveling to a conference yesterday, I observed an Eurasian Collared-Dove on Rt 25 in East Marion at around 4pm between Dam Pond and Island End Golf and Country Club. At the time, I was unaware of its rarity in the state so I did not specifically note the precise location of the sighting.

[nysbirds-l] no birds but Nymphalid at my oriole feeder

Well I haven't gotten any birds at my fruit feeder yet, but amazingly did get a fresh Question Mark who is still there.  That's the first butterfly I've ever had at a feeder whether intentionally or unintentionally.  Pretty cool, hope more come.  I do hope the oriole and catbirds don't pick it

[nysbirds-l] CORA. 5/6/11. Montgomery, NY

1Common Raven, dumpster diving like a fish crow. :) I took a photo. Dan Furbish. peterbilt.birder@yahoo,com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] BLVU. 5/6/11.

1 Black Vulture, seen this morning, 5/6/11 at 0740 am. On the southern end/start to the Tappen Zee bridge!Dan Furbish. peterbilt.bir...@yahoo.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] BLVU. 5/6/11.

1 Black Vulture, seen this morning, 5/6/11 at 0740 am. On the southern end/start to the Tappen Zee bridge!Dan Furbish. peterbilt.bir...@yahoo.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] CORA. 5/6/11. Montgomery, NY

1Common Raven, dumpster diving like a fish crow. :) I took a photo. Dan Furbish. peterbilt.birder@yahoo,com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] no birds but Nymphalid at my oriole feeder

Well I haven't gotten any birds at my fruit feeder yet, but amazingly did get a fresh Question Mark who is still there.  That's the first butterfly I've ever had at a feeder whether intentionally or unintentionally.  Pretty cool, hope more come.  I do hope the oriole and catbirds don't pick it

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Collared-Dove - 5/5 in East Marion

While traveling to a conference yesterday, I observed an Eurasian Collared-Dove on Rt 25 in East Marion at around 4pm between Dam Pond and Island End Golf and Country Club. At the time, I was unaware of its rarity in the state so I did not specifically note the precise location of the sighting.

[nysbirds-l] Bashakill WMA and Linear Park Sullivan County

Since there are a number of field trips taking place in the area over the weekend, I thought I would update folks on what is being seen. Today I had 16 species of warbler between the two above locations. This was not exceptional, but I missed a number of birds that were reported by others. An

[nysbirds-l] White Ibis and other birds at Great Kills Park, Staten Island, NYC

Sean Sime and I went to Great Kills Park on Staten Island yesterday afternoon (May 5) and today at first light (May 6) to look for the previously reported adult White Ibis. As was reported earlier we saw the White Ibis fly in a 5:55 am this morning. Specifically, as you drive into Great Kills

[nysbirds-l] Rough-winged Swallows, Osprey with fish - Riverhead

I visited EPCAL on my way home and was disappointed in the lack of birds. A little walking turned up the following: Brown Thrasher, Kestrels, Eastern Meadowlark, Eastern Kingbird, Prairie Warbler (heard), Turkey and some Barn Swallows. As I continued home to Flanders, I stopped at the small

[nysbirds-l] White Ibis - CORRECTION!

A correction to the directions in my earlier post - the road to the model airplane field and the wet area where the White Ibis is usually found at Great Kills Park is on the RIGHT side of the main road as you drive in, not the left. Note to self: do not write detailed posts late in the day

[nysbirds-l] John Connors' first Big Day'

It's May, the month of the Bib Day, and John C. had one today! He and I spent most of morning, first at the Rocky Point D/E/C property, and then, en-route home, a fast stop at The Nature Conservancy Property in Wading River (formally the old Kemp property). John is a neighbor, a friend, and a