[nysbirds-l] White-winged Scoter on Myosotis Lake, Rensselaerville, Albany County

This afternoon, October 17, saw one male White-winged Scoter on the lake, along with a flock of about 30 Common Mergansers. Not much else around. James Coe 168 Alcove Road Hannacroix, NY 12087 518 731-6981 www.jamescoe.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.Northeast

[nysbirds-l] The New York Botanical Garden

The radar from last night was quite accurate as there were many birds at the garden especially hawks. But the rarest find was a NELSON's SPARROW in the swale closest to the sign that reads "What is a Wetland." It was hunkered down in a bush with other swamp and song sparrows. The orange face wa

RE:[nysbirds-l] Palm warbler "fallout"

At Robert Moses SP, on the western Suffolk County barrier beach, Pat Lindsay, Pete Morris, and I tallied 23 Yellow Palm Warblers, plus 5 more Palms that we were unable to assign. The overall total is not really exceptional for this species-site-date combination, but the number of Yellow Palms--

[nysbirds-l] Central Park NYC - Friday October 16, 2015

Central Park NYC - North End Friday October 16, 2015 OBS: Robert DeCandido, m.ob. on bird walk Highlights including six species of Wood Warblers Osprey - flyover Cooper's Hawk - flyover Red-tailed Hawk Eastern Wood-Pewee Eastern Phoebe Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - 25 Downy Woodpecker - 3 Northern F

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach area 10/17 - Migration Highlights

Spent almost exactly 10 hours at Jones Beach West End today, beginning just before sunrise. The favorable conditions and strong winds resulted in a lot of movement. The birders who were out on this brisk fall day definitely reaped the rewards. Two Red-headed Woodpeckers were observed, an adult male

[nysbirds-l] Palm warbler "fallout"

At Mariandale Retreat and Conf. Center Ossining (off Rte 9), Kyle Bardwell and I had likely more than 100 palm warblers -- everywhere. Also of note at least 2 blackpoll, swamp and field sparrow, raven and a late Osprey. L. Trachtenberg Ossining Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Central Park North End Sora

Malcolm Morris just called me to report an immature Sora in the Loch, between the two rustic bridges. This was at 12:25pm. Karen Fung NYC http://BIRDSiVIEWS.com Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/

[nysbirds-l] No Le Conte's at Floyd Bennett

Bird has not been re-found despite many people looking. We did find a Nelson's Sparrow as well. Isaac Grant Senior Loan Officer -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscrib

[nysbirds-l] Croton point park

A breezy morning walk at CPP found among many other birds 4 WC and 3 field sparrow, 4 bald eagle all young birds in various stages, Merlin (some in group saw 2), 1 harrier, 1 Cooper's hawk, lots of waxwings, a BH vireo, kingfisher, and great looks at a grey cheeked thrush. L. Trachtenberg Os

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach: Chat, RH Woodpecker, Lark Sparrow, and more

Jones Beach is hopping today! Full report to come later. I just found a YB Chat at the Coast Guard hedgerow. The other stars of the show have been a confiding Red-headed Woodpecker and the continuing Lark Sparrow. Many migrants, good numbers and diversity. Full report later! Cheers! -Tim H --

[nysbirds-l] Le Conte's Sparrow at Floyd Bennett Field

Saw bird early in morning but not well enough. Just had it again but saw perfectly this time. Bird is directly across from fenced in soccer field with the bleachers that is just west of Aviator. There is a lone tree in middle of field. Berm to the north and surrounded by reddish grasses. Large s

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 16 October 2015

- RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * Oct. 16, 2015 * NYNY1510.16 - Birds mentioned WHITE IBIS+ (+ Details requested by NYSARC) EURASIAN WIGEON Tricolored Heron Sora SANDHILL CRANE Western Sandpiper Lesser Black-backed Gull Caspian Tern Royal Tern Yellow-billed Cuck