[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck - NO...

I figured folks would be interested to know that after today's post positive from Eileen Schwinn, the Tufted Duck was not seen. A few of us checked the usual areas but were unsuccessful. It appears that the best window for success may be early in the morning. Good luck if you try for it and p

[nysbirds-l] Barrow's Goldeneye at Cedar Point County Park in East Hampton

There has been a drake Barrow's Goldeneye hanging with the Common Goldeneye flock at Cedar Point this last week. Saw it at around 10:30am this morning from "the bluffs" - at the NE end of the trail in the signed "Bird Watching Area" (yes, they really have a bird watching area, but actually the who

[nysbirds-l] Bronx-Westchester CBC this Sunday December 23

Just a reminder that the 89th Bronx-Westchester CBC count will be held on SUNDAY, December 23, 2012 Count period for the count starts Mayan Apocalypse Eve or tomorrow Thursday December 20. The count covers the lower half of Westchester County and almost all of the Bronx. Many of the areas a

[nysbirds-l] 12/ 19 Prospect Park YBChat; photo CBC correction

Rob Jett reports the elusive YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT in Prospect Park ( Kings County) on the Terrace Bridge, by the shipping containers; this bird , though sought for 12/15 was a miss on the prospect cbc despite it being present for a few weeks prior in that general area. Despite the miss, Prospec

[nysbirds-l] Lido Beach Passive Nature Area

Lido Beach Passive Nature Area 19 Dec. This bay side salt marsh to the west of the Pt. Lookout marinas now shows little damage from the effects of "Sandy" except for 4 medium sized downed trees at the beginning of the trail leading to the bay. These trees were a favorite perch for Boat-tailed

[nysbirds-l] Van cortlandt barnacle goose

Barnacle goose currently on parade grounds... -- Sent from my Palm Pixi -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-ar

Re: [nysbirds-l] ADMIN: Four-Letter Abbreviations

Hello, Everyone. I fully agree with this concept of using the full name of the species when reporting bird sightings. The purpose of NYSBIRDS-L is to pass along information. If any individual can't decipher the Four-Letter abbreviations (and sometimes I have had to think hard about what speci

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck - Yes

Huntington Harbor, currently being seen by MOB. Seen, looking right, among docked sailboats., near Knutson West Marine. In the company of three Buffleheads. Eileen Schwinn Mike Higgiston Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.No

[nysbirds-l] Huntington Tufted Duck - yes

At about 7:45 this morning I watched the Tufted Duck at the location originally reported in Huntington across from West Marine. It was quite close, between the docks some of the time. Richard Kaskan Shoreham, NY -- kas...@ieee.org (512) 748-8660 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBi

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Tufted Duck - Yes

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Eileen Schwinn > Date: December 19, 2012, 8:51:17 AM EST > To: NY Rare birds > Subject: Tufted Duck - Yes > > Huntington Harbor, currently being seen by MOB. Seen, looking right, among > docked sailboats., near Knutson West Marine. In th

Re:[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck (has been seen today?)

Any sightings of the Tufted Duck today? Thanks for any update. Felipe On Dec 18, 2012, at 4:45 PM, Arie Gilbert wrote: > Today, Bob Hayes and I went to locate the Tufted Duck, arriving 5 min after > another birder on location said it had been spooked by a returning boat. We > did see it, bu

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Re: Tufted Duck (has been seen today?)

Yes. Tufted Duck in Huntington Harbor seen this AM -8:30-9:30, by MOB. Seen most recently by Knutson West Marine(town park next to marina offered best views). Bird last seen flying north in bay, toward yacht club. Eileen Schwinn Mike Higgiston Sent from my iPhone On Dec 19, 2012, at 9:50 AM, F