[nysbirds-l] Canvasbacks, Manhattan, NYC 2/1

Thursday, 1st February, 2018 - 7 Canvasback (w/ 6 bright drakes) photographed on the Hudson River at north section of “Harlem Piers” park, off upper Manhattan a short way north of the western terminus of West 125th St. (were viewed in part from the n. edge of that small park-space); around 3 p.

RE: [nysbirds-l] Point Lookout

Well, this is going to complicate my birding - even more. I was already struggling with hovering vs. kiting. By the way, I count them from the inlet westward. It's only right. Not going to call the new jetties 1 and 2. Am I the only one running into a million articles on the New York State

[nysbirds-l] eBird.org: Recent Additions to County Checklists

When working on the NYS eBird Hotspots wiki I'll compare the previous bar chart list of species with the current one picking up any additions or deletions. By going to each county's 'Overview' page you can determine the date the species was added by county. Some are from newly submitted checklists

[nysbirds-l] Male Barrow’s Goldeneye - Crab Meadow Beach, Suffolk

Hello I’m now viewing a male BARROW’S GOLDENEYE amongst Common Goldeneye at Crab Meadow Beach in Northport, Suffolk Co. Specifically, this bird is near a dilapidated wooden wall, well west of the parking lot. (Approximately 40.9299293,-73.3302218). This stretch of beach is private so stic

Re: [nysbirds-l] Point Lookout

I completely agree that Sy’s explanation was totally fine. My point was that we should all adopt his numbering system starting west and going east. The terminology is just a technical nit. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 1, 2018, at 4:17 PM, Tyler Goldstein mailto:tylergoldstei...@gmail.com>> wrote

Re: [nysbirds-l] Point Lookout

I was at Point Lookout today and thought Sy Schiff's explanation was quite sufficient. Never heard the term groin refer to anything but a body part. I would like to add to Mr Schiff's report that I also saw circa a dozen Bonaparte Gulls. Thanks to the other pair of birders who pointed them out to

Re: [nysbirds-l] Point Lookout

Jetty: According to Merriam-Webster, the first definition of jetty is “a structure extended into a sea, lake, or river to influence the current or tide or to protect a harbor.” The second definition is “a landing wharf.” It’s from the Old French ‘jetee,’ literally “something thrown out, a projecti

RE: [nysbirds-l] Point Lookout

Thank you, Sy, for being the first to explain exactly what is meant by the 4th (or any other) jetty. I am ok with Sy’s terminology, but technically the inlet jetty is the only jetty at Pt. Lookout, the other 4 being groins. And for those of you who may be confused visiting there after a year’s

[nysbirds-l] New NYS park

Apparently the link broke when forwarded. See if this works. If not google it. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-unveils-23rd- proposal-2018-state-state-partnership-national-park-service-and -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www

[nysbirds-l] Point Lookout

After a visit to Hempstead Lake SP, Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) went looking for the KING EIDERS. It was with a score of COMMON EIDERS at the 4th jetty (inlet is 5). Other ducks included SURF SCOTER and LONG-TAILED DUCKS along with a diminished est. 600 GREATER SCAUP. PURPLE SA

[nysbirds-l] Montauk

The Point had the usual suspects: thousands of scoter (all 3 species); lots of common eider, and several common and red-throated loon, horned grebe, great cormorant, and 5-6 razorbills. Also, 4 brant, which I don't think I've ever encountered there. There were no geese present at Deep Hollow, but

[nysbirds-l] NY to Create New State Park on Jamaica Bay in Brooklyn

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-unveils-23rd- proposal-2018-state-state-partnership-national-park-service-and? utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.ht

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose, St Charles, Suffolk Co, Long Island

St Charles cemetary, east side with Canada Geese flock. continuing bird Rob in Massapequa -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIV

[nysbirds-l] Eared Grebe

Eared Grebe continues with Horned Grebe at Oak Beach Bobby and Colleen May the birds be with you Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribe

[nysbirds-l] Playland Lake (Rye) Barnacle Goose continues

The Barnacle Goose continues on Playland Lake at 9 am. Presumably the Cackling Goose is one of the sleeping Geese nearby. Tom Burke & Gail Benson -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBi

[nysbirds-l] NYS eBird Hotspots: State, Counties & Locations Updated (Feb/'18)

Thanks to @Team_eBird for their dedication to keeping eBird.org running smoothly and for the group of New York State hotspot moderators for their time reviewing shared location suggestions. The wiki page site was developed to access data on eBird.org and in places it includes additional links to b