Re:[nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull Brooklyn

I've had a few inquiries so to Clarify there were two Glaucous Gulls at Coney Island Creek Park Today. Bobbi Manian and I Initially saw an all white gull flying over the far west end of seagate from the 37th street jetti that briefly landed on the water but was too far for a positive id. in an

[nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeets at NYBG

Had 15 Monk Parakeets at the NY Botanical Garden today flying low past the Mosholu Gate.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 Phone: 914-963-3080; Cell: 914-319-9701  -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re:[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owl at Orient Point

Sorry x 2 - I just realized I didn't answer your question...goldfinch & house. Bob On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 12:59 AM, robert adamo wrote: > Yesterday {Sat. 12/21} at ~ 0735, I had the above, a large dark > individual. Also seen were ~ 25 C. Eider, ~ 12 N. Gannets,, ~12 C > Goldeneyes and 6

[nysbirds-l] glaucous gull

Two glaucous gulls were present on the west jetty at Shinnecock Inlet this afternoon around 3 o'clock. Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

RE:[nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull Brooklyn

It took a while, but I eventually relocated one if the Glaucous Gull by the sand spit at the mouth of Coney Island Creek at 3:30pm. It was in the company of a couple of thousand ring-billed, herring and Great Black-backed Gulls. Good birding, Rob Sent via iPigeon -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

RE:[nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot

Thanks to Steve Schellenger for pointing out to me that Black Guillemot is not on the NYSARC “reportables” list for Downstate. I was thrown off by the 2009 Suffolk County report that is in the data base. Now I see that that particular bird was of the High Arctic madtii subspecies. So other

[nysbirds-l] Waterfowl at Jones Beach Coast Guard Station, Point Lookout, and Massapequa Preserve today

Hi Everyone, I was at the Jones Beach Coast Guard area around 10:30 - 11:00 this morning. In the marina area, saw Long Tailed Ducks, Red Breasted Mergansers, Common Loons, and a Horned Grebe. At Point Lookout the surf was rough, but still saw a decent amount: saw a single Harlequin Duck and a

[nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot NO - Sea Cliff (Nassau Co.)

Hi everyone, The guillemot reported earlier this morning was not present from 2:30 to 3:00 pm today. There was a little boat activity in the harbor and the tide was outgoing and pushing the few ducks around (American Black, Long-tailed, scaup) out into the sound.   Brendan Fogarty Hempstead,

[nysbirds-l] East Hampton Gulls (Glaucous and Lesser Black-backed)

There was a juvenile GLAUCOUS GULL and a second winter LESSER BLACKED BACKED GULL among the 200+ gulls lounging on the northern shore (grassy areas) at the more eastern end of Hook Pond in East Hampton Village, Suffolk County. The area is best viewed from Dunemere Road, where you can park on the

[nysbirds-l] EPCAL / Dune Rd.

EPCAL had two (2) snow bunting along with a small flock of horned larks. No raptors were seen Dune Rd. was extremely quiet (no thanks to the thick fog). No birds whatsoever other than gulls and I didn't spend any time trying to pick out gulls of interest -- - Luke

Re: [nysbirds-l] Info Request on Nassau County Black Guillemots and GPS Directions

There was a Black Guillemot reported flying east on the ocean at Jones Beach on Jan 4, 2006 early in the morning. Later that morning, I saw one (or the same bird) flying west from the same spot. I believe the report appeared in the Kingbird. Sy Schiff - Original Message - From:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Info Request on Nassau County Black Guillemots and GPS Directions

Even though these sightings occurred a long time ago, it would be great to get them reported to NYSARC so they become part of that historical record. If you go to http://nybirds.org/NYSARC/RecordsSummary.htm and click on Black Guillemot, you’ll see all the reports submitted to NYSARC for the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Info Request on Nassau County Black Guillemots and GPS Directions

I believe Shane Blodgett found one, also behind the Coast Guard Station at Jones Beach, in 2006, and this one was photographed by at least Lloyd Spitalnik: http://www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com/v/other_waterbirds/black_guillemot/ Cheers -Doug Gochfeld. Brooklyn, NY. -Original

[nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull Brooklyn

Bobbi Manian and I are looking at an immature Glaucous Gull, Coney Island creek park in water behind sea gate homes. Dennis Hrehowsik Master Printer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

RE: [nysbirds-l] Info Request on Nassau County Black Guillemots and GPS Directions

Corey, etc., On January 13, 1991 I was with a Huntington Audubon group who found one behind the Coast Guard Station at Jones Beach. It flew into the small cove just northwest of the CG station and after a few mintes flew away west. I believe that was the only sighting of that bird. I don't

[nysbirds-l] Info Request on Nassau County Black Guillemots and GPS Directions

All, I looked through eBird records and in Bull's Birds and can find no reference to previous records of Black Guillemot in Nassau County. Bull mentions that in the last twenty years all records were from Suffolk County but does not specifically say that there are no records in Nassau County.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush updates for Sunday?

Not thus far No reports Sent from my iPhone On Dec 22, 2013, at 10:49 AM, Jane Ross wrote: > Has anyone spotted the Varied Thrush at Stuyvesant town today? > > > Jane F. Ross > > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and

[nysbirds-l] Preliminary results: Northern Nassau Christmas Count

The Northern Nassau Christmas Count was held on the Winter Solstice, Saturday, December 21st. Although it was the shortest day of the year, we recorded 118 species. The record for our count is 119 species in 1973. New species for the count were Black Guillemot, Lesser Yellowlegs, and Seaside

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush updates for Sunday?

Has anyone spotted the Varied Thrush at Stuyvesant town today? Jane F. Ross -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Probable Western Grebe @ Orient Pt. County Park

Dave Lamagna and I both had separate quick glimpses at a larger, long necked, dark backed grebe on the north side of Orient Point County Park. Unfortunately we did not get a good enough look at the birds bill but we corroborated that the bird was likely a Western Grebe. We could not relocate

[nysbirds-l] Guillemot - yes

Shortly after I left I received a call from Mary Normandia who now has the bird. Corey Finger Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot - no

I've been scanning for the last hour in Glen Cove with no luck. The heat haze is a killer, especially with lots of Long-tailed Ducks out there. Good Dipping, Corey Finger Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Short-eared Owl

Saw 2 Short-eared Owls flying over the field on the north side of Rt 31 in Durhamville just opposite the Miller Rd intersection.Both owls were way back in the field near the tree line. Sent from my iPhone on Rt 31 at Miller Rd. Mickey Scilingo 315-679-6299 -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The Saturday morning bird walk had 13 people on an unusually balmy day. Highlights include: Our female GHO now roosting with the new male. So courtship looks like it has begun! I will have photos of the pair on my website later today. The Bronx CBC takes place today - so here's hoping to some

[nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot

Hi, Any confirmed sightings of the Black Guillemot, note in yesterday's e-mail? If yes, I would like to try for it. Thanks in advance Claude Bloch -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Short-eared Owl

Saw 2 Short-eared Owls flying over the field on the north side of Rt 31 in Durhamville just opposite the Miller Rd intersection.Both owls were way back in the field near the tree line. Sent from my iPhone on Rt 31 at Miller Rd. Mickey Scilingo 315-679-6299 -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot - no

I've been scanning for the last hour in Glen Cove with no luck. The heat haze is a killer, especially with lots of Long-tailed Ducks out there. Good Dipping, Corey Finger Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Guillemot - yes

Shortly after I left I received a call from Mary Normandia who now has the bird. Corey Finger Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Probable Western Grebe @ Orient Pt. County Park

Dave Lamagna and I both had separate quick glimpses at a larger, long necked, dark backed grebe on the north side of Orient Point County Park. Unfortunately we did not get a good enough look at the birds bill but we corroborated that the bird was likely a Western Grebe. We could not relocate

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush updates for Sunday?

Has anyone spotted the Varied Thrush at Stuyvesant town today? Jane F. Ross -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Preliminary results: Northern Nassau Christmas Count

The Northern Nassau Christmas Count was held on the Winter Solstice, Saturday, December 21st. Although it was the shortest day of the year, we recorded 118 species. The record for our count is 119 species in 1973. New species for the count were Black Guillemot, Lesser Yellowlegs, and Seaside

Re: [nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush updates for Sunday?

Not thus far No reports Sent from my iPhone On Dec 22, 2013, at 10:49 AM, Jane Ross janefr...@hotmail.com wrote: Has anyone spotted the Varied Thrush at Stuyvesant town today? Jane F. Ross -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe,

[nysbirds-l] Info Request on Nassau County Black Guillemots and GPS Directions

All, I looked through eBird records and in Bull's Birds and can find no reference to previous records of Black Guillemot in Nassau County. Bull mentions that in the last twenty years all records were from Suffolk County but does not specifically say that there are no records in Nassau County.

RE: [nysbirds-l] Info Request on Nassau County Black Guillemots and GPS Directions

Corey, etc., On January 13, 1991 I was with a Huntington Audubon group who found one behind the Coast Guard Station at Jones Beach. It flew into the small cove just northwest of the CG station and after a few mintes flew away west. I believe that was the only sighting of that bird. I don't

[nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull Brooklyn

Bobbi Manian and I are looking at an immature Glaucous Gull, Coney Island creek park in water behind sea gate homes. Dennis Hrehowsik Master Printer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Info Request on Nassau County Black Guillemots and GPS Directions

I believe Shane Blodgett found one, also behind the Coast Guard Station at Jones Beach, in 2006, and this one was photographed by at least Lloyd Spitalnik: http://www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com/v/other_waterbirds/black_guillemot/ Cheers -Doug Gochfeld. Brooklyn, NY. -Original

Re: [nysbirds-l] Info Request on Nassau County Black Guillemots and GPS Directions

There was a Black Guillemot reported flying east on the ocean at Jones Beach on Jan 4, 2006 early in the morning. Later that morning, I saw one (or the same bird) flying west from the same spot. I believe the report appeared in the Kingbird. Sy Schiff - Original Message - From:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Info Request on Nassau County Black Guillemots and GPS Directions

Even though these sightings occurred a long time ago, it would be great to get them reported to NYSARC so they become part of that historical record. If you go to http://nybirds.org/NYSARC/RecordsSummary.htm and click on Black Guillemot, you’ll see all the reports submitted to NYSARC for the

[nysbirds-l] EPCAL / Dune Rd.

EPCAL had two (2) snow bunting along with a small flock of horned larks. No raptors were seen Dune Rd. was extremely quiet (no thanks to the thick fog). No birds whatsoever other than gulls and I didn't spend any time trying to pick out gulls of interest -- - Luke

[nysbirds-l] East Hampton Gulls (Glaucous and Lesser Black-backed)

There was a juvenile GLAUCOUS GULL and a second winter LESSER BLACKED BACKED GULL among the 200+ gulls lounging on the northern shore (grassy areas) at the more eastern end of Hook Pond in East Hampton Village, Suffolk County. The area is best viewed from Dunemere Road, where you can park on the

[nysbirds-l] Waterfowl at Jones Beach Coast Guard Station, Point Lookout, and Massapequa Preserve today

Hi Everyone, I was at the Jones Beach Coast Guard area around 10:30 - 11:00 this morning. In the marina area, saw Long Tailed Ducks, Red Breasted Mergansers, Common Loons, and a Horned Grebe. At Point Lookout the surf was rough, but still saw a decent amount: saw a single Harlequin Duck and a

RE:[nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot

Thanks to Steve Schellenger for pointing out to me that Black Guillemot is not on the NYSARC “reportables” list for Downstate. I was thrown off by the 2009 Suffolk County report that is in the data base. Now I see that that particular bird was of the High Arctic madtii subspecies. So other

RE:[nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull Brooklyn

It took a while, but I eventually relocated one if the Glaucous Gull by the sand spit at the mouth of Coney Island Creek at 3:30pm. It was in the company of a couple of thousand ring-billed, herring and Great Black-backed Gulls. Good birding, Rob Sent via iPigeon -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] glaucous gull

Two glaucous gulls were present on the west jetty at Shinnecock Inlet this afternoon around 3 o'clock. Mike Higgiston -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re:[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owl at Orient Point

Sorry x 2 - I just realized I didn't answer your question...goldfinch house. Bob On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 12:59 AM, robert adamo radamo4...@gmail.com wrote: Yesterday {Sat. 12/21} at ~ 0735, I had the above, a large dark individual. Also seen were ~ 25 C. Eider, ~ 12 N. Gannets,, ~12 C

[nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeets at NYBG

Had 15 Monk Parakeets at the NY Botanical Garden today flying low past the Mosholu Gate.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629 Phone: 914-963-3080; Cell: 914-319-9701  -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re:[nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull Brooklyn

I've had a few inquiries so to Clarify there were two Glaucous Gulls at Coney Island Creek Park Today. Bobbi Manian and I Initially saw an all white gull flying over the far west end of seagate from the 37th street jetti that briefly landed on the water but was too far for a positive id. in an