[nysbirds-l] Western Flycatcher: two species or one?

Having enjoyed viewing the "Western" Flycatcher in Central Park today, I thought it might be useful to read the most relevant information on the question of whether or not the "Pacific-slope" and "Cordilleran" Flycatchers are distinct species. Some birders who have seen (or, hopefully, will soon s

[nysbirds-l] Central Park NYC - Saturday November 21, 2015

Central Park NYC Saturday November 21, 2015 OBS: Deborah Allen, m.ob. on bird walk Thanks to Adrian Burke, who tweeted the flycatcher at 8:55am our group had only to walk up the hill from the Boathouse to see the bird of the day, a flycatcher that has yet to be identified as either Pacific-slope

Re: [nysbirds-l] Western Flycatcher

It goes without saying that 'Western Flycatcher' (an amalgam of Pacific-slope and Cordilleran Flycatchers) is a NYSARC review species. There is one prior record for New York State (NYSARC 2003-54-A/B), a bird that was trapped by Randy Moore multiple times near the Fire Island Lighthouse (Suffolk C

[nysbirds-l] Western Flycatcher

At around 3:30pm today, while observing a flock of Pine Siskins along the path between the point and the oven, where the Red-headed Woodpecker has been hanging out, I refound the Western Flycatcher. A number of observers got on it, and some got photos. It vocalized a few times, a high pitch, "tsu

Re:[nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull in Brooklyn

Thanks to Dennis for the heads up. Heydi Lopes and I relocated the gull at around 9:45am within the flocks of Bonaparte's Gulls. They were all feeding just offshore in Gravesend Bay between Coney Island Creek Park and Norton Point. The black-headed disappeared for a bit but returned at around 10

[nysbirds-l] North Shore Audubon Society meeting - Tues .Nov 24 - Chris Cryder presents "Preserving Plum Island for Future Generations"

The North Shore Audubon Society will hold its monthly program on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, from 7pm to 9pm, at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Avenue, Manhasset NY 11030. All are invited, free of charge. Public transportation users: This location is a half-mile walk from the Manhass

[nysbirds-l] South end of the East Pond, Jamaica Bay WR

One Long billed Dowitcher is feeding with a Dunlin at the south end of the East Pond. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY Begin forwarded message: > From: Michael Yuan > Date: November 21, 2015 at 12:49:00 PM EST > To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu, ebirds...@yahoogroups.com > Subject: American White Pelican at

[nysbirds-l] American White Pelican at JBWR, Queens - there is another

Looking at two near the island at the north end of the east pond. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) h

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NY County Empidonax

I've posted a few additional photos from this morning trying to focus on wing details, primary projection and the bill. Here's hoping there will be some audio recordings to analyze tonight! https://www.flickr.com/photos/103866258@N08/albums/72157661476044375 Good birding! Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY

[nysbirds-l] Any Jamaica Bay pelican sightings today?

Sorry to be a pain, has anyone seen the pelican today? -- 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-archive.com/nysbirds-

[nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Kittiwake movement

Interesting eastward movement of Black-legged Kittiwakes as seen from Hither Hills SP (Suffolk Co.). Some 25 in past 40 minutes, majority adults. Angus Wilson, New York City & The Springs, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.co

[nysbirds-l] Western Flycatcher

Still being seen just up the slope from the boathouse parking lot. Just look for the hoard of birders. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm A

Re:[nysbirds-l] Black Headed gull Brooklyn

A fishing boat moved through flock and reshuffled gulls. As of 9:15 we could not relocate bird but there are now about 200 Bonapartes feeding in the area. Good luck if you go, Dennis Brooklyn > On Nov 21, 2015, at 8:33 AM, Dennis Hrehowsik > wrote: > > Bobbi Manian and I have a black headed

[nysbirds-l] Western Flycatcher YES

Just up the path from the Boathouse. By lamp post 7580. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mai

[nysbirds-l] Nassau county raven hicksville station

While waiting for the train to Manhattan I heard then saw a raven on the building south of the station Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdi

[nysbirds-l] Western Flycatcher Yes

Uphill nw from Boathouse in Central Park -- 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-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/

[nysbirds-l] Black Headed gull Brooklyn

Bobbi Manian and I have a black headed gull in a flock of 100 or so Bonapartes at Norton point in Brooklyn. Flock is moving toward Coney Island Creek. Dennis Brooklyn -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http:

Re: [ebirdsnyc] Re: [nysbirds-l] Link to Central Park Western Flycatcher photo

FYI out-of-towners, Who will come and look for the Western flycatcher in the Ramble today. A large swath of the Ramble is fenced off for construction work this winter. To get to to spot for the Western flycatcher walk in from the Boathouse and walk up the hill in to Ramble area and take first path

Re: [nysbirds-l] Link to Central Park Western Flycatcher photo

Thank you Peter and Sharron. Additional photos would be most welcome. Also, recordings of the calls will be important as the discussion commences on the ID. Cheers, 風　Swift as the wind 林　Quiet as the forest 火　Conquer like the fire 山　Steady as the mountain Sun Tzu The Art of War > (__/) > (=