[nysbirds-l] Golden Eagle flights anticipated at Franklin Mt. this weekend

2012-11-02 Thread Andrew Mason
Conditions look quite promising for significant flights of Golden Eagles this weekend at the Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch near Oneonta. Northwest winds and dropping temperatures are forecast for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. These are ideal conditions, and coupled with the backup of raptors over the

[nysbirds-l] [nysbirds-l]Blue Grosbeak, Kissena Corridor

2012-11-02 Thread Cesar Castillo
Kissean Corridor, Queens New York I was able to get at least one Blue Grosbeak (if anyone is interested).   It was out in the open multiple times and gave great views. too bad it was too dark to get a good clear picture. Follow the Flickr link to see it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/14667149

[nysbirds-l] Linnaean Society of NY, November Meeting

2012-11-02 Thread Joseph DiCostanzo
*** THE LINNAEAN SOCIETY OF NEW YORK - MEETING PROGRAM - AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, NEW YORK CITY *** This coming TUESDAY (6 Nov 2012) The Linnaean Society of New York will present another two-part program at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City. 6:00 pm - B

[nysbirds-l] Interesting cross-post from MASSBIRD

2012-11-02 Thread Peter Scully
>From Marhall Illif re: recent passerine influx and Lapwing potential.  Recent >reports from Alley Pond (Tennessee, BT-Blue, Parula, Redstart, Virginia's) & >Kissena (Blue Grosbeak, Nashville) may bear this out.   http://birding.aba.org/message.php?mesid=270917&MLID=MASS&MLNM=Massachusetts   -Pe

RE: [nysbirds-l] Interesting cross-post from MASSBIRD

2012-11-02 Thread Will Raup
Its an interesting thought, but I'll also point out that I still had a Tennessee Warbler in my yard (photographed) in Albany as late as October 27 (pre-Sandy) along with a Nashville Warbler.  Other Nashville Warblers were reported in the Albany area as well on the same day.  So at least a few

[nysbirds-l] Update on Kissena Corridor

2012-11-02 Thread Cesar Castillo
Dear All, For those interested, the Blue Grosbeak continues to be very visible.  It was slightly less active this afternoon than this morning or late yesterday evening.  The Nashville is actually 2.  I got a picture of one to share. Also a flock of Rusty black-birds (I think), this is my first t

Re:[nysbirds-l] Update on Kissena Corridor

2012-11-02 Thread Cesar Castillo
Sorry, been corrected on the Rusty's, just female Red-Wings! From: Cesar Castillo To: "nysbirds-l@cornell.edu" Sent: Friday, November 2, 2012 3:16 PM Subject: Update on Kissena Corridor Dear All, For those interested, the Blue Grosbeak continues to be very

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican - Gilgo Beach (Babylon, Suffolk County)

2012-11-02 Thread Peter Scully
Although not chaseable (with apologies to Anthony Collerton), I just received a report of a BROWN PELICAN by someone surveying the damage at Gilgo Beach.  Ocean Parkway remains closed.  -Peter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.c

[nysbirds-l] 11/02- Brooklyn: CAVE SWALLOW(S) and BC Chickadee flight

2012-11-02 Thread fresha2411
A check of the storm-battered Coney Island area this morning yielded several interesting avian observations amongst some awful devastation. The most notable follow: 1-2 CAVE SWALLOWS and 5 BARN SWALLOWS along the beach between Coney Island Creek Park and Kaiser Park. (Photos of the former will

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Crossbills & Bohemian Waxwings

2012-11-02 Thread Joan E. Collins
11/2/12 Roosevelt Truck Trail (Minerva in Essex Co.) 36 degrees, overcast/drizzling/a few snowflakes! Janet Allison and I hiked about 4 miles round trip on the Roosevelt Truck Trail this morning. The most abundant species was White-winged Crossbill - even outnumbering the Pine Siskins! White-