[nysbirds-l] on-going goose discussions

Additionally (via the Frontiers of Identification list-serv), from Paul Guris, as well as the previous to that from Paul Lehman, et al, on the current subject of some waterfowl - geese - & others: http://listserv.ksu.edu/web?A2=ind1602c=birdwg01=0=1416 In part, Guris comments on waterfowl

[nysbirds-l] on-going goose discussions

Additionally (via the Frontiers of Identification list-serv), from Paul Guris, as well as the previous to that from Paul Lehman, et al, on the current subject of some waterfowl - geese - & others: http://listserv.ksu.edu/web?A2=ind1602c=birdwg01=0=1416 In part, Guris comments on waterfowl

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Yet more waterfowl waffle (Smew, Central Park goose)

Thanks Phil for your comments and also posting a link to the latest contribution to the Cackling Goose discussion. I think often times we get too caught up in trying to affix a label on things even when it is not clear. As for the "Smew" well at least the NJ folks are keeping a stiff upper lip

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Yet more waterfowl waffle (Smew, Central Park goose)

Thanks Phil for your comments and also posting a link to the latest contribution to the Cackling Goose discussion. I think often times we get too caught up in trying to affix a label on things even when it is not clear. As for the "Smew" well at least the NJ folks are keeping a stiff upper lip

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 19 February 2016

-RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * Feb 19, 2016 * NYNY1602.19 - Birds Mentioned BARNACLE GOOSE+ THICK-BILLED MURRE+ (+ Details requested by NYSARC) GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE Cackling Goose Canada Goose Tundra Swan TUFTED DUCK KING EIDER HARLEQUIN DUCK Common

[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 19 February 2016

-RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * Feb 19, 2016 * NYNY1602.19 - Birds Mentioned BARNACLE GOOSE+ THICK-BILLED MURRE+ (+ Details requested by NYSARC) GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE Cackling Goose Canada Goose Tundra Swan TUFTED DUCK KING EIDER HARLEQUIN DUCK Common

[nysbirds-l] Central Park NYC - Thursday Feb. 18, 2016 - Photos of Iceland Gull & Branta Goose

Central Park NYC - Thursday Feb. 18, 2016 Photos of Iceland Gull & Branta Goose OBS: Deborah Allen Thursday I saw the First-winter/first-cycle Iceland Gull that's been appearing at the Reservoir off and on since January 30th. The gull was standing on the Reservoir's retaining wall very close

[nysbirds-l] Central Park NYC - Thursday Feb. 18, 2016 - Photos of Iceland Gull & Branta Goose

Central Park NYC - Thursday Feb. 18, 2016 Photos of Iceland Gull & Branta Goose OBS: Deborah Allen Thursday I saw the First-winter/first-cycle Iceland Gull that's been appearing at the Reservoir off and on since January 30th. The gull was standing on the Reservoir's retaining wall very close

[nysbirds-l] gull addendum, Central Park NYC

I was gently reminded that an adult Iceland Gull had indeed been found this season - earlier this year - at Central Park in Manhattan: one was photo'd. at the reservoir there by K. Sheffield, barely a month ago. Thus we do know there have been at least 2 Iceland Gulls there this year, &

[nysbirds-l] gull addendum, Central Park NYC

I was gently reminded that an adult Iceland Gull had indeed been found this season - earlier this year - at Central Park in Manhattan: one was photo'd. at the reservoir there by K. Sheffield, barely a month ago. Thus we do know there have been at least 2 Iceland Gulls there this year, &

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC; Iceland Gull, etc. 2/19

Friday, 19 February, 2016 Around 12:30-1 p.m. at the Central Park (Manhattan) reservoir, an Iceland Gull was on the water roughly north of the center; many gulls were quite mobile & there was a lot of shuffling around, as well as comings-&-goings as I observed. Also still present was the

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC; Iceland Gull, etc. 2/19

Friday, 19 February, 2016 Around 12:30-1 p.m. at the Central Park (Manhattan) reservoir, an Iceland Gull was on the water roughly north of the center; many gulls were quite mobile & there was a lot of shuffling around, as well as comings-&-goings as I observed. Also still present was the

[nysbirds-l] bald eagles at Sagg Pond

Adding to the increasing reports on eagles on the South Fork, I had 2 eagles, one definitely a juvenile bald, viewed from Bridge Lane at Sagg Pond this morning. The 2 tundra swan still present at Hook Pond, along with numerous Canada geese, 4 common and a dozen hooded mergs, and a few ruddy duck.

[nysbirds-l] bald eagles at Sagg Pond

Adding to the increasing reports on eagles on the South Fork, I had 2 eagles, one definitely a juvenile bald, viewed from Bridge Lane at Sagg Pond this morning. The 2 tundra swan still present at Hook Pond, along with numerous Canada geese, 4 common and a dozen hooded mergs, and a few ruddy duck.