[nysbirds-l] Staten Island (Richmond Co.) Highlights

Highlight of the day was two COMMON REDPOLLS on Crooke's Point (Great Kills Park) found by Anthony C. I was able to re-find them feeding in the dunes around 2pm.   Other highlights:Red-necked Grebe (at least two continue at mouth of harbor, seen from Nicolls Marina)Northern Pintail (Moravian Cem

[nysbirds-l] Iceland gull

Today, 1/17/2015 there was an adult Iceland gull at the Iron pier in Northville, NY on Long Island. At the end of Pier Ave. Steve Schellenger -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSb

[nysbirds-l] Twenty-one Rough-legged Hawks

New York Birders, I lead a Saw Mill River Audubon group on my "Roughleg Route" today, which covers the Shawangunk Grasslands and multiple stops in the Black Dirt Region. We tallied fifteen light and six dark morphs. More details on our excursion can be found here: https://pelagicaddict.wordpress

RE: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [OneidaBirds] Tufted Duck, Hog Hole, ITHACA

Rich, thanks for posting to NYS-Birds. This is certainly a bird of state-wide interest. An adult male TUFTED DUCK was seen in Ithaca today (found by Dave Nutter), mixed in with the enormous numbers of Redhead ducks now at the very south end of Cayuga Lake in Tompkins Co. The bird was seen off

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [OneidaBirds] Tufted Duck, Hog Hole

Forward from Ithaca: (I don't know where the "Hell Hole " is) Rich Guthrie Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Jay McGowan jw...@cornell.edu [oneidabirds]" > > Date: January 17, 2015 at 2:34:52 PM EST > To: Cayugabirds-L , "oneidabi...@yahoogroups.com" > > Subject: [Onei

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] House Sparrow at my feeder

Rob Since Junco and House Sparrows are in completely different families this is an extremely unlikely scenario. More likely a House Sparrow with aberrant tail feathers. Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th S

[nysbirds-l] House Sparrow at my feeder

Hi Everyone, I know that sounds funny but it must be a hybrid with a Junco. Looks like a female House Sparrow with a Junco tail. Also had a Fox Sparrow. Both MIA now,,,I will post a photo later on my blog www.longislandbirding.blogspot.com. Not best quality since taken thru the window. Good w

[nysbirds-l] crow

There is a crow in my yard with a large bright green tag on both shoulder areas of wings that say AC. Probably for American Crow with perhaps information on the inside of tag? Is there someone who would want to know about this sighting? Claudia Perretti Newburgh, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Inf

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle

For anyone who is in the field in eastern Suffolk County there is an adult Bald Eagle feeding on the ice amongst dozens of Canada Geese and waterfowl on the pond in Eastport. Be certain to ask permission from the American Legion if you park in there lot. Bob McGrath Sent from my iPhone -- NY

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk snow goose

1 adult among Canada geese at the County farm in Yaphank. Foraging in paddock. Observed overnighting at Eastport lake on Thursday. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSub

Re:[nysbirds-l] Pt. Lookout Eared GrebeS continues

Yes, no mistaking the plural form in the subject. A second Eared Grebe was just picked out by Tom Burke. >From the Point Lookout side Tom, Gail and I are looking at them from the eastern most jetty inside Jones Inlet. 風 Swift as the wind 林 Quiet as the forest 火 Conquer like the fire 山 Steady as

[nysbirds-l] Pt. Lookout Eared Grebe continues

The previously reported Eared Grebe continues at Point Lookout LI. Credit and thanks to Tim Dunn and Pete Morris who shared intel on seeing the bird this AM. 風 Swift as the wind 林 Quiet as the forest 火 Conquer like the fire 山 Steady as the mountain Sun Tzu *T

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve Warblers- yes

Nashville and Orannge Crowned feeding together in the cat tails Good birding Rob in Massapequa Www.Longislandbirding.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscri

[nysbirds-l] King Eider, Shinnecock inlet - Yes

Adult male King Eider showing well , bayside with group of 60-70 Common Eiders, best viewed from parking lot due north in bay. Mike & Lynne Scheibel Brookhaven Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRU