[nysbirds-l] Smithtown Count Highlights

2011-12-28 Thread Rich Gostic
The 90th Smithtown Count was held on Tuesday, December 27. Despite the rain and wind at the end of the day we tallied 107 species. The highlights are listed below: 1 Greater White-fronted Goose (Stony Brook Mill Pond) 25 Common Merganser (Sunken Meadow Creek) 1 Red-Necked

[nysbirds-l] Central Suffolk CBC Highlights

2011-12-28 Thread Eileen Schwinn
Held on Tues. Dec. 27, the most outstanding bird found was, undoubtably, the Mountain Bluebird (EPCAL/Manorville Sector) Other good finds were Black Vulture (Eastern Eastport - Westhampton Sector), and Snowy Owl (Cupsogue as well as Smith's Point Sectors) In addition, Eastern Phoebe, Red-necke

[nysbirds-l] Mountain Bluebird shots

2011-12-28 Thread Corey Finger
For those who are interested there are several shots of the Suffolk County Mountain Bluebird up on the blog here: http://1birds.com/mountain-bluebird-in-new-york.htm  When I had it this morning, from about 7:25 AM until about 8:15 AM, I really enjoyed watching it as it faced into the wind

[nysbirds-l] Mountain Bluebird still here

2011-12-28 Thread Cindy
Hi all, the bluebird was seen by many as recently as 12:15 pm. Good views had by all as the bird made its way back and forth along the slat fence on the north side of 25A. Bird was also seen earlier today in the fields west of Hulse Landing Rd. Cindy Wodinsky -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://

[nysbirds-l] Rufous Hum., "AMNH", & Red-headed W.-p., "C.P.", NYC 12/28

2011-12-28 Thread Tom Fiore
Wednesday, 28 December, 2011 - mid-day and early afternoon hours. The RUFOUS Hummingbird was at the greenish-flowered shrubs, feeding and perching (and occasionally jumping out after what it apparently took for a small insect 9or, perhaps there actually were some miniscule insects, as despi

[nysbirds-l] mountain bluebird

2011-12-28 Thread DanoR4
When i left at 12 20 the bird was on the fence south of hulse landind edclose to the yellow farm equipment it had previosly been seen at the haunted house parking lot earlierDan Heglund -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirdin

[nysbirds-l] Mountain Bluebird- YES

2011-12-28 Thread Eileen Schwinn
Currently being seen just west of "Haunted House", quarter mile west of Hulse Rd, Wading River, along Rt 25A. Check all areas w/ fences. Being seen by multiple observers. Eileen Schwinn Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.Nor

[nysbirds-l] Mountain Bluebird

2011-12-28 Thread Will Raup
Corey Finger called to say the Mountain Bluebird was present this am at its previously reported location. Good luck if you go! Will Raup Albany, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com