RE:[nysbirds-l] NNYBirds: Red Crossbill report from around the state/cone crops (long)

Hamilton and Essex Counties I just wanted to clarify one of the Red Crossbill locations: I joined Matt and Julie on Friday, August 12th, 2011. Red Crossbills have been found along Vanderwhacker Brook on an old railroad bed in the town of Minerva. (The Vanderwhacker Mountain Trail is 4 miles f

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird -Yes- Montauk

Deep Hollow Ranch, S. side, Montauk Hwy. Western Kingbird is currently being seen, North EAST corner of field, using wire fence to post and hunt from. Visible from dirt road just inside the property, in front of the house w/rocks on hillside. Still here when we left. Eileen Schwinn Mike Higgi

[nysbirds-l] Marbled godwit-Sagg Main Beach

Found Marbled Godwit feeding on northern sandbar at Sagg Main beach from trail which starts at west side of parking lot. Seen10-10:30 and still there when we left. Unable to find Pectoral Sandpiper. Eileen Schwinn Mike Higgiston Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.Northeas

[nysbirds-l] Water Level at JBWR...

Since I have gotten several inquires as to the water level conditions on the East Pond, I decided I would post to the list serve and share my observations from today. With the water level on the East Pond being at least 6-7'' more than it should have been as of this past week, I dreaded the outcom

[nysbirds-l] American Goldfinches, Cedar Waxwings, Sparrows - Southampton Village

This evening I went to the wildflower preserve in Southampton Village which was dedicated as open space as part of the Olde Towne subdivision. This wildflower field can be found at the intersection of Wickapogue Rd and Olde Towne Rd, just Southeast of Southampton Hospital (note: parking can be dif