[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC 5/9

Monday, 9 May 2011 - Manhattan, N.Y. City Central Park continued to enjoy some of the same species it has been lately, including multiple Cape May Warblers, particularly at the old bridle path around the reservoir, which has had some nice flocks (of warblers in particular) in oaks and some

[nysbirds-l] Hubbard County Park

This evening I visited Hubbard County Park off Rt. 24 in Flanders and found the following: 2 active Osprey nests 2 Male Eastern Bluebirds 2 Wren (ID unknown) at least 4 Orchard Orioles (two being 1st spring males, 1 being a female and the other a mature male) 2 blue-gray gnatcatchers. The

Re:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Hybrid Northern Shoveler x Blue-winged Teal at Montezuma Visitor Center

Hi David, I agree that Australian Shoveler shares some superficial characters to this bird. A couple of the most obvious differences are that Australian Shoveler has a much larger bill and broad heavy markings across the breast (not Blue-winged Teal like spotting). Cheers, Chris Wood eBird &

[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

RBA * New York * Syracuse * May 09, 2011 * NYSY 0905.11 Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): May 02, 2010 - May 09, 2011 to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) (just

[nysbirds-l] 05/08, Prospect Park

A termite hatch out on Lookout Hill in Prospect Park yesterday morning created a spectacular showing, of what seemed like, an endless stream of hungry songbirds. The highlight of the event was a Cerulean Warbler that hopped around on the ground snatching up the abundant insects. The 20 -

[nysbirds-l] Golden winged warbler!! Monday 5/9/11

John Hass. Thank you for the tip on where to go this afternoon !!! A "Classic" Golden wing!! I am a very happy birder! Dan Furbish. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry --

[cayugabirds-l] Hybrid Northern Shoveler x Blue-winged Teal at Montezuma Visitor Center

Hi everyone, This morning on our way back to Ithaca, Jessie Barry and I stopped at the Montezuma NWR Visitor Center. We saw what may be my first lifer in New York, a hybrid BLUE-WINGED TEAL X NORTHERN SHOVELER. This was certainly one of the more spectacular birds that we have seen recently and

[nysbirds-l] Basherkill;Linear Park;Port Orange Road; Blue Chip Farm Birds (Sullivan,Orange,and Ulster Counties)

A visit to Basherkill yesterday morning yielded a modest 74 species. Early morning found the marsh blanketed in fog, with temperatures in the low forty's. Marsh birds either seen and/or heard included American Bittern, Virginia Rail, Common Moorhen, and Green Heron. Shorebirds included Solitary

[nysbirds-l] Basherkill;Linear Park;Port Orange Road; Blue Chip Farm Birds (Sullivan,Orange,and Ulster Counties)

A visit to Basherkill yesterday morning yielded a modest 74 species. Early morning found the marsh blanketed in fog, with temperatures in the low forty's. Marsh birds either seen and/or heard included American Bittern, Virginia Rail, Common Moorhen, and Green Heron. Shorebirds included Solitary

[cayugabirds-l] Hybrid Northern Shoveler x Blue-winged Teal at Montezuma Visitor Center

Hi everyone, This morning on our way back to Ithaca, Jessie Barry and I stopped at the Montezuma NWR Visitor Center. We saw what may be my first lifer in New York, a hybrid BLUE-WINGED TEAL X NORTHERN SHOVELER. This was certainly one of the more spectacular birds that we have seen recently and

[nysbirds-l] Golden winged warbler!! Monday 5/9/11

John Hass. Thank you for the tip on where to go this afternoon !!! A Classic Golden wing!! I am a very happy birder! Dan Furbish. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry --

[nysbirds-l] 05/08, Prospect Park

A termite hatch out on Lookout Hill in Prospect Park yesterday morning created a spectacular showing, of what seemed like, an endless stream of hungry songbirds. The highlight of the event was a Cerulean Warbler that hopped around on the ground snatching up the abundant insects. The 20 -

[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

RBA * New York * Syracuse * May 09, 2011 * NYSY 0905.11 Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): May 02, 2010 - May 09, 2011 to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) (just

Re:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Hybrid Northern Shoveler x Blue-winged Teal at Montezuma Visitor Center

Hi David, I agree that Australian Shoveler shares some superficial characters to this bird. A couple of the most obvious differences are that Australian Shoveler has a much larger bill and broad heavy markings across the breast (not Blue-winged Teal like spotting). Cheers, Chris Wood eBird

[nysbirds-l] Hubbard County Park

This evening I visited Hubbard County Park off Rt. 24 in Flanders and found the following: 2 active Osprey nests 2 Male Eastern Bluebirds 2 Wren (ID unknown) at least 4 Orchard Orioles (two being 1st spring males, 1 being a female and the other a mature male) 2 blue-gray gnatcatchers. The

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC 5/9

Monday, 9 May 2011 - Manhattan, N.Y. City Central Park continued to enjoy some of the same species it has been lately, including multiple Cape May Warblers, particularly at the old bridle path around the reservoir, which has had some nice flocks (of warblers in particular) in oaks and some