[nysbirds-l] Forster's Terns Great South Bay, Long Island

Observed two Forster's Terns standing/resting on a large floating piece of bulkhead that was adrift ~1 mile offshore of Blue Point on the Great South Bay this afternoon. They were wearing their masks for Halloween. Peter Priolo Center Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] HURRICANE SANDY BIRDS FROM THE HEAD OF LI SOUND

In August 2011 I was fortunate to reach the State University of New York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler, directly underneath the Bronx end of the Throgg’s Neck Bridge, only 2–3 hours after Hurricane Irene’s eye crossed NYC. Located at the western end of LI Sound, I had hoped it might prove

RE: [nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler - Alley Park

Sorry for the skimpiness on the location I gave before, but of course if that didn't mean anything to you, you weren't going to get there before dark, anyway. Alley (Pond) Park is in northeastern Queens (NYC). It lies between the Cross Island Parkway, Grand Central Parkway, Clearview Expressway,

RE: [nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler - Alley Park

A couple of people asked me to keep them posted, so here goes. It did indeed get dark. Only a Redstart, which Eric says was in loose company with the Virginia's, was seen (or called) after I got there. I'll post directions later - after I resume the dinner I was interrupted from. Steve

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler - Alley Park

Eric Miller just reported a Virginia's Warbler in Alley Park, where Acadian nested in 2000. Getting dark soon, but I'm heading over there to see if it can be relocated. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Leach's Petrel Montauk

I did have a single Leach's pass close to shore at the jetty at the end of East Lake Drive this afternoon. Otherwise few storm birds. Winter birds are arriving though with Snow Buntings, Ipswich Sparrows and Purple Sandpipers all noted at their usual winter spots today. Sent from my iPhone

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park damage

http://capitaltonightny.ynn.com/2012/10/no-more-beach-at-jones-beach/ I thought this may be of interest to those who bird on Long Island. Christina -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay, Queens NY

The devastation is as Andrew Baksh described. Besides the breach in the West Pond, the benches are gone and the trails are eroded as well as . The East Pond itself seems OK but the boardwalk and blind on the EP are both ruined making it difficult to see anything there. On a happier note Tracy

Re: [nysbirds-l] West Pond Trail at JBWR in Queens severely damaged from Hurricane Sandy...

I would like to correct a common misconception that the West Pond at Jamaica Bay is "fresh" water. I'm don't know when it happened but the salinity levels of the West Pond have been the same as that of the bay ever since one of the pipes broke (at least a year). Before that it was

[nysbirds-l] Storm birds, eastern LI Sound, 10/30

My first bird yesterday was an Eastern Screech Owl calling outside my house in Stony Brook (Suffolk Co.), a welcome sound after an uneasy night. After that, my search for storm-carried birds and sites to look for them was frustrating. I could not gain access to Oldfield Point, Setauket,and I knew

[nysbirds-l] Hurricane Birds/ Inwood,NYC

James Knox and I spent the the first half of Oct 29th and most of Oct. 30th scanning the Hudson River for storm birds. Unfortunately, viewing access became a real challenge as NYPD closed off the entire end of Dyckman St. and were heavily patrolling both Inwood Hill park and the Dyckman Ball

[nysbirds-l] West Pond Trail at JBWR in Queens severely damaged from Hurricane Sandy...

After picking up a message last night from Leanor Chavez about the devastation on West Pond Trail at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, I hurried out there this morning to see the damage. Folks, lets just say that birding on the West Pond trail will be severely limited until the breach in the trail has

[nysbirds-l] West Pond Trail at JBWR in Queens severely damaged from Hurricane Sandy...

After picking up a message last night from Leanor Chavez about the devastation on West Pond Trail at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, I hurried out there this morning to see the damage. Folks, lets just say that birding on the West Pond trail will be severely limited until the breach in the trail has

[nysbirds-l] Hurricane Birds/ Inwood,NYC

James Knox and I spent the the first half of Oct 29th and most of Oct. 30th scanning the Hudson River for storm birds. Unfortunately, viewing access became a real challenge as NYPD closed off the entire end of Dyckman St. and were heavily patrolling both Inwood Hill park and the Dyckman Ball

[nysbirds-l] Storm birds, eastern LI Sound, 10/30

My first bird yesterday was an Eastern Screech Owl calling outside my house in Stony Brook (Suffolk Co.), a welcome sound after an uneasy night. After that, my search for storm-carried birds and sites to look for them was frustrating. I could not gain access to Oldfield Point, Setauket,and I knew

Re: [nysbirds-l] West Pond Trail at JBWR in Queens severely damaged from Hurricane Sandy...

I would like to correct a common misconception that the West Pond at Jamaica Bay is fresh water. I'm don't know when it happened but the salinity levels of the West Pond have been the same as that of the bay ever since one of the pipes broke (at least a year). Before that it was

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay, Queens NY

The devastation is as Andrew Baksh described. Besides the breach in the West Pond, the benches are gone and the trails are eroded as well as . The East Pond itself seems OK but the boardwalk and blind on the EP are both ruined making it difficult to see anything there. On a happier note Tracy

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park damage

http://capitaltonightny.ynn.com/2012/10/no-more-beach-at-jones-beach/ I thought this may be of interest to those who bird on Long Island. Christina -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Leach's Petrel Montauk

I did have a single Leach's pass close to shore at the jetty at the end of East Lake Drive this afternoon. Otherwise few storm birds. Winter birds are arriving though with Snow Buntings, Ipswich Sparrows and Purple Sandpipers all noted at their usual winter spots today. Sent from my iPhone

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler - Alley Park

Eric Miller just reported a Virginia's Warbler in Alley Park, where Acadian nested in 2000. Getting dark soon, but I'm heading over there to see if it can be relocated. Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

RE: [nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler - Alley Park

A couple of people asked me to keep them posted, so here goes. It did indeed get dark. Only a Redstart, which Eric says was in loose company with the Virginia's, was seen (or called) after I got there. I'll post directions later - after I resume the dinner I was interrupted from. Steve

[nysbirds-l] HURRICANE SANDY BIRDS FROM THE HEAD OF LI SOUND

In August 2011 I was fortunate to reach the State University of New York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler, directly underneath the Bronx end of the Throgg’s Neck Bridge, only 2–3 hours after Hurricane Irene’s eye crossed NYC. Located at the western end of LI Sound, I had hoped it might prove

[nysbirds-l] Forster's Terns Great South Bay, Long Island

Observed two Forster's Terns standing/resting on a large floating piece of bulkhead that was adrift ~1 mile offshore of Blue Point on the Great South Bay this afternoon. They were wearing their masks for Halloween. Peter Priolo Center Moriches -- NYSbirds-L List Info: