[nysbirds-l] Late Afternoon Update on the American Avocet @ Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond...

2013-07-30 Thread Andrew Baksh
ds. Easy to read and follow...I think. "I wonder what Peregrines taste like" Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 2:16 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > Avocet is currently on the spit just before dead man's cove if you are > thinking

Re:[nysbirds-l] American Avocet @ Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond...

2013-07-30 Thread Andrew Baksh
Avocet is currently on the spit just before dead man's cove if you are thinking of trying for it. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Jul 30, 2013, at 1:54 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > American Avocet on the west side bet

[nysbirds-l] American Avocet @ Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond...

2013-07-30 Thread Andrew Baksh
American Avocet on the west side between the Raunt and the Island. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond update RUFF and AVOCET (NO)...

2013-07-28 Thread Andrew Baksh
LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER (looks like Thursday's bird), 1 SANDERLING (seen by Tom Burke and Gail Benson) AND 1 RED KNOT. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWE

[nysbirds-l] Photos of today's Ruff and Avocet at Jamaica Bay Queens NY...

2013-07-27 Thread Andrew Baksh
x. Listen for it when you are out there. "Don't just tick, enjoy the birds...all of them" Good Shorebirding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Sat, Jul 27, 2013 at 12:21 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > In addition to the RUFF, which is now working its

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ruff + Avocet at Jamaica Bay

2013-07-27 Thread Andrew Baksh
In addition to the RUFF, which is now working its way south on the east side. Ken Fuestel just called to report getting word of an Avocet on the South End of the East Pond. He is looking at it right now. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ruff at Jamaica Bay

2013-07-27 Thread Andrew Baksh
. 2nd for Jamaica Bay so far this year. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Jul 27, 2013, at 7:32 AM, Jim Schlickenrieder < jschlickenrie...@alliance.com> wrote: Hi There is a Ruff on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay this m

[nysbirds-l] Long-billed Dowitcher @ Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond

2013-07-25 Thread Andrew Baksh
as well as more detailed shorebird numbers later. "I saw a Royal baby...Tern that is" Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http:/

[nysbirds-l] Ruff and Baird's Sandpiper (NO)...

2013-07-23 Thread Andrew Baksh
ER (1) and a WESTERN WILLET. Very few shorebirds on the pond at the moment as they all retreated presumably out the marsh to avoid a marauding young Peregrine Falcon who kept putting everything up. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspo

[nysbirds-l] Photos of Adult Baird's Sandpiper on the East Pond @ Jamaica Bay Wildlife Queens NY...,

2013-07-21 Thread Andrew Baksh
fooled* by exposed shoreline. If you don't see any evidence of foot traffic, chances are it is not an area you should venture forth to find out if you would sink or not. "Don't just tick, enjoy the birds...all of them" Good Shorebirding, Mud and all! Andrew Baksh Queens,

[nysbirds-l] 07-21-2012 Ruff @ JBWR East Pond (YES)...

2013-07-21 Thread Andrew Baksh
or an adult Baird's in molting plumage. I'll post more photos later. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Jul 20, 2013, at 8:34 AM, Andrew Baksh wrote: Quick FYI. Unless you came up from the South End or were already past

[nysbirds-l] Possible Baird's Sandpiper on the East Pond @ Jamaica Bay Wildlife Queens NY...,

2013-07-21 Thread Andrew Baksh
would be a rare one for the East Pond. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.

[nysbirds-l] East Pond Ruff update and an unfortunate experience of one birder...

2013-07-20 Thread Andrew Baksh
nyone else. Don't just tick, enjoy the birds...all of them! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Sat, Jul 20, 2013 at 8:20 AM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > Right now in the North East corner of the East Pond. > > Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile devic

Re:[nysbirds-l] 7-20-2013 Ruff @ JBWR East Pond (YES)...

2013-07-20 Thread Andrew Baksh
folks are doing right now. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Jul 20, 2013, at 8:20 AM, Andrew Baksh wrote: Right now in the North East corner of the East Pond. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew

[nysbirds-l] 7-20-2013 Ruff @ JBWR East Pond (YES)...

2013-07-20 Thread Andrew Baksh
Right now in the North East corner of the East Pond. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Jul 19, 2013, at 5:09 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: Hello all, Here is a link to photos of today's Ruff at Jamaica Bay East Pond

Re:[nysbirds-l] Ruff on the East Pond - Access notes...

2013-07-19 Thread Andrew Baksh
istance to visitors, but should you have any questions on accessibility, please drop me a note offline. I'll do my best to respond in a timely manner and hopefully address any questions you may have. Regards, Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com Sent from my iPad On Jul 19,

Re:[nysbirds-l] Ruff on the East Pond @ Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Queens County...

2013-07-19 Thread Andrew Baksh
ide to visit, have lots of water and light clothes. Remember knee high boots are best to shorebird on the East Pond. Good luck and Good Shorebirding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:03 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > A Ruff that looks a lot like

[nysbirds-l] Ruff on the East Pond @ Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Queens County...

2013-07-19 Thread Andrew Baksh
rd the pond with the changes since Hurricane Sandy. Photos of the Ruff will also be posted later. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.co

[nysbirds-l] The American Avocet continues @ Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge...

2013-07-09 Thread Andrew Baksh
folks that knee high boots are best for shorebirding on the East Pond. Sneakers may be comfortable, but there are a lot of soft under water spots and this is not the kind of mud and water you want to be sloshing around in. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew

[nysbirds-l] American Avocet currently on the East Pond @ Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge...

2013-07-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
u are feeling adventurous and want to come out into the pond PLEASE be aware that there are lots of soft spots that I have encountered so far. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirdin

[nysbirds-l] Elegant Tern (YES) @ Cupsogue LI...

2013-07-07 Thread Andrew Baksh
e cell #'s. Michael will very likely post a more detailed report later. Best, Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.North

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Cupsogue

2013-07-07 Thread Andrew Baksh
Hi John, Since no one posted a full report from Cupsogue yesterday, I should let you know that Black, Roseate and Arctic Terns were all seen at the Cupsogue flats yesterday. As you know so was the Elegant Tern, which was seen at Tiana Beach down the road from Cupsogue. Regardless if someone post

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Stint questions

2013-07-06 Thread Andrew Baksh
Arie, I had to read your post a couple of times rub my eyes and read it again. I don't know why you felt this was an attack on you or google maps for that matter. Shai merely made a point that google maps would not be optimal in this case and rightly so. The access points towards the Cupsogu

Re: [nysbirds-l] Elegant Tern, Dune Road

2013-07-05 Thread Andrew Baksh
permit to get into the parking lot during peak beach hours. Good luck Y'all! Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Jul 5, 2013, at 6:18 PM, Jay McGowan wrote: The apparent ELEGANT TERN is sitting with a mixed flock of tern

Re: [nysbirds-l] Stint and Elegant - NO @ 4:47 p.m.

2013-07-05 Thread Andrew Baksh
For people interested in an afternoon update. Eric Miller just called in to report that the status remains the same as the earlier report on both the Red-necked Stint and Elegant Tern. Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 12:37 PM, Corey Finger wrote

[nysbirds-l] A couple of Elegant Tern Photos are now up..

2013-07-03 Thread Andrew Baksh
and what led us to find the bird and include additional photos. Best wishes for a safe and happy independence day! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 6:18 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > I think we have done a decent job of doing so but once I post photos

Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Elegant Tern @ Cupsogue LI...

2013-07-03 Thread Andrew Baksh
I think we have done a decent job of doing so but once I post photos on my blog later, anyone could chime in with their assessment. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Jul 3, 2013, at 6:16 PM, Hugh McGuinness wrote: Have you

Re:[nysbirds-l] Possible Elegant Tern @ Cupsogue LI...

2013-07-03 Thread Andrew Baksh
n the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Jul 3, 2013, at 3:47 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > Andy Guthrie, Michael Scheibel and I just observed and documented what > looked like an Elegant Tern on the Cupsogue Flats. Thought I would > put it out

[nysbirds-l] Possible Elegant Tern @ Cupsogue LI...

2013-07-03 Thread Andrew Baksh
device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- 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

[nysbirds-l] 7-2 Red-necked Stint Cupsogue (YES)...

2013-07-02 Thread Andrew Baksh
field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Whimbrels @ Jones Beach Coast Guard Station..,

2013-07-02 Thread Andrew Baksh
I just received a text from Harry Taylor who reports 4 Whimbrels on the spit near the Coast Guard Station at Jones Beach LI. Good luck if you go and thanks to Harry for the prompt report. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked stint - yes

2013-07-01 Thread Andrew Baksh
later or tomorrow for the bird. Be watchful of the weather, you don't want to get caught on the flats in a thunderstorm. Good Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 3:19 PM, Shaibal Mitra wrote: > Jacob and Peter--Nice photo forensics; the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Stint at Cuposgue (Update) @ 5;36 p.m....

2013-06-30 Thread Andrew Baksh
will post theirs as well. Good Birding! Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Jun 30, 2013, at 10:11 AM, Seth Ausubel wrote: > On the flats now. Spotted by Andrew Baksh and John Gluth. > > Sent from my iPhone > > --

[nysbirds-l] Arctic Tern at Cupsogue Long Island...

2013-06-23 Thread Andrew Baksh
For anyone thinking of coming out to Cupsogue this afternoon. There is 1st Summer Arctic Tern currently on the flats. Looks like one of the birds I photographed on Friday. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Jun 21, 2013, at 11

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope @ Pikes Beach (YES) + 2 Arctic Terns at Cupsogue Long Island...

2013-06-21 Thread Andrew Baksh
the blog for those who may interested. ( http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2013/06/arctic-tern-and-red-necked-phalarope.html ) One good Tern deserves another! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 5:48 PM, ken feustel wrote: > The previously reported m

[nysbirds-l] Arctic, Black and Roseate Terns @ Cupsogue LI...

2013-06-15 Thread Andrew Baksh
ROSEATE, 2 FORSTER'S and 1 immature BLACK TERN was also present. Earlier a sea watch netted a decent number of WILSON STORM PETRELS and a few CORY SHEARWATERS. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Correction: Arctic Terns, Cupsogue, Suffolk County

2013-06-12 Thread Andrew Baksh
Thanks Kathy. To support your post. I picked up a MSG late last night from Eric Miller who reported that there were possibly even more than the 5 Arctic Terns on the Cupsogue Flats yesterday that was posted. BTW, Eric lost his cell phone out there. Not sure if it was lost in any of the channe

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite Report 6-10-2013...

2013-06-10 Thread Andrew Baksh
least trying to nest. Good Birding Peeps! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeaks @ Mount Loretto Staten Island...

2013-06-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
? If this message comes through twice, please accept my apologies. For whatever reason, posting from the field today has not been smooth. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device. Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeaks @ Mount Loretto SI...

2013-06-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeaks @ Mount Loretto SI...

2013-06-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
A pair of Blue Grosbeaks w Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi kite continues on Staten Island....

2013-06-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
Seen near the same area in the Cemetery of the Resurrection as described by Anthony. Observed with Anthony Ciancimino, Eric Miller, Jeff Ritter, Bobby Veltri and Tom Duluski. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Jun 8, 2013, at 7

Re:[nysbirds-l] [SINaturaList] Mississippi kite continues

2013-06-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
Seen nicely in the same area described by Anthony Ciancimino. Observed with Anthony, Eric Miller, Bobby Veltri, Jeff Ritter and Tom Duluski (sp). Note the area is Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Jun 8, 2013, at 7:10 AM

[nysbirds-l] Marine Park Brooklyn Cattle Egret (NO)...

2013-06-04 Thread Andrew Baksh
when I visited. Good luck if you go. As far as shorebirds at Big Egg Marsh in Queens, the numbers have dropped off significantly. Notable were 3 White-rumped Sandpipers. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Jun 4, 2013, at 6:

[nysbirds-l] Cattle Egret Marine Park Brooklyn...

2013-06-04 Thread Andrew Baksh
Menachem texted to report that he had the previously reported Cattle Egret in Marine Park. It continues as of 5:30 at the end of the trail just in front of the driving range fence. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Forest Park Queens report 5/17...

2013-05-17 Thread Andrew Baksh
d sometime around 5:45 where I along with several birders enjoyed very good looks. In the end, patience and luck rules the day. Good luck and good birding! Some photos from today are posted here http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2013/05/warbler-fix-in-forest-park-queens-ny.html Andrew Baksh

[nysbirds-l] Forest Park Queens Report 5-13...

2013-05-14 Thread Andrew Baksh
ot staying longer in the midst of migration through places like Forest Park or why the change in the lack of activity at the waterhole, please drop me a note offline. Thanks Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWE

[nysbirds-l] Queens Report 5-10-13...

2013-05-10 Thread Andrew Baksh
and later on with Jeff Ritter, a LINCOLN SPARROW made the trip worthwhile. Oakland Lake, much later was quiet but Jeff added Blue-winged Warbler to bring his personal warbler tally for the day to 20 species (take that Colleen and Bobby:) Good Birding Peeps! Andrew Baksh

[nysbirds-l] Forest Park Cleanup...

2013-05-04 Thread Andrew Baksh
needing a warbler fix. If you are interested in participating, please contact me offline. Thank you. Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Important on Putnam Trail - comment period deadline coming up.

2013-05-03 Thread Andrew Baksh
! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com Begin forwarded message: *From:* Suzanne Corber *Date:* May 3, 2013, 12:10:24 PM EDT *To:* Suzanne Corber *Subject:* *Important on Putnam Trail - comment period deadline coming up.* We have found out today that the NYSDEC is taking comments on paving

[nysbirds-l] Say's Phoebe Prospect Park - late afternoon update from 4-27...

2013-04-28 Thread Andrew Baksh
Tom Burke and Gail Benson who stayed with the bird until I showed up after making the run from LI. A few photos can be viewed here. http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2013/04/sayss-phoebe-shows-up-in-prospect-park.html Good Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Sat, Ap

[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker @ Bay Parkway Jones Beach...

2013-04-26 Thread Andrew Baksh
Sam Janazzo just called to report a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER on Bay Parkway Jones Beach LI. The bird is on a sign just about 100 yards from the entrance to field 10 on the opposite side of the parkway. Many thanks to Sam for calling in the sighting. Andrew Baksh Queens, NY

[nysbirds-l] Swallow Tailed Kite Bronx NY...

2013-04-25 Thread Andrew Baksh
Trail - say no to the destruction of nature<http://www.savetheputnamtrail.com/> " Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.Nort

[nysbirds-l] 4/24 Hooded Warbler Continues @ Oakland Lake Queens County...

2013-04-24 Thread Andrew Baksh
nk of the birds and other wildlife ; save the Putnam Trail<http://www.savetheputnamtrail.com/> " Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.Nort

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis + Sora @ Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Queens County...

2013-04-21 Thread Andrew Baksh
mites and disappeared shortly after; this was in the same area. Note: it is extremely treacherous on the south end of the East Pond, with many huge holes. The biggest being a sink hole that goes all the way to the house. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew

[nysbirds-l] 4-19 Queens Report

2013-04-19 Thread Andrew Baksh
er at Crocheron Park, Mike, Eric and I were treated to about 12 Northern Gannetts plunge diving in Little Neck Bay. Good Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re:[nysbirds-l] Ruffs found at the Timber Point County Club County LI...Some (YES)...

2013-04-19 Thread Andrew Baksh
to Joe for sharing his observation. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Apr 14, 2013, at 1:05 AM, Andrew Baksh wrote: I have posted a few photos of the RUFFS from today here ( http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2013/04/ruff-day-on

[nysbirds-l] Hooded Warbler @ Oakland Lake Queens County...

2013-04-18 Thread Andrew Baksh
Erik Miller just called in to report a HOODED WARBLER @ Oakland Lake Queens County. Good luck if you go and many thanks to Erik for the prompt report. Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler @ Hempstead Lake State Park LI...

2013-04-18 Thread Andrew Baksh
I just received a phone call from Sam Janazzo who reports a YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER at Hempstead Lake *(the 2nd one this year for that location?)*. The bird, is currently being observed just south of parking lot 3. Many thanks to Sam for the prompt report. Good luck if you go! Andrew Baksh

[nysbirds-l] 4-15 Yellow-throated Warbler @ Alley Pond Park Queens County (Continues)....

2013-04-15 Thread Andrew Baksh
he right spot. Be patient and check all around. Good luck. Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 3:43 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > The YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER found earlier by Danny and Alan, continues > at Little Alley. Observed with Erik Miller,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ruffs at East Marina Timber Point (Yes)....

2013-04-14 Thread Andrew Baksh
The two Ruffs continue at the same location. Andria and I made the trip out to Long Island late this afternoon where we enjoyed looks of the two Ruffs with several birders. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Apr 14, 2013, at

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler Alley Pond Park Queens County (Yes)....

2013-04-14 Thread Andrew Baksh
. Good luck if you go. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Ruffs found at the Timber Point County Club County LI...Some Photos Posted...

2013-04-13 Thread Andrew Baksh
o kept me company throughout the day as I studied and documented the 1st and then second RUFF that John and I found. Good Shorebirding (say what!) Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Sat, Apr 13, 2013 at 5:57 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > Both Ruffs (1 could be a Reeve or F

Re:[nysbirds-l] 2nd Ruff just found at the Timber Point County Club County LI...

2013-04-13 Thread Andrew Baksh
Spotted Sandpiper (seen by others). A flock of Boat-tailed Grackles this far inland is worthy of mention as well, The Black Brandt continues here at Timber Point as well. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Apr 13, 2013, at 3:36

[nysbirds-l] 2nd Ruff just found at the Timber Point County Club County LI...

2013-04-13 Thread Andrew Baksh
Good deeds do get rewarded (sometimes)? While helping John Gluth to look for the Ruff earlier found by Michael McBrien, we just found a 2nd Ruff or maybe Reeve. Looking at it now and trying to document the sighting. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh

[nysbirds-l] Ruff @ Timber Point Golf Club Suffolk County LI...

2013-04-13 Thread Andrew Baksh
The Ruff found earlier today by Michael McBrien has flown off from the tidal pools area into the northern most marshes off the East Marina and has not been re-found as yet. I'll post an update before I leave the site. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew

[nysbirds-l] 4/11 Report From Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Queens County...

2013-04-11 Thread Andrew Baksh
this species. Many thanks to Tom Johnson and Karlo Mirth who took the time to respond after I noted that the lore color had me puzzled as to the subspecies. See photos here - http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2013/04/yellow-throated-warbler-at-hempstead.html Good Birding! Andrew Baksh Queen

Re: [nysbirds-l] C.P. Migrants + early Yellowthroat

2013-04-10 Thread Andrew Baksh
after thatincident was NOT the perp, so that sicko is still somewhere out there on the loose. Thanks again for posting. Sent From somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Apr 10, 2013, at 5:02 PM, Nadir Souirgi wrote: > While most of

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake LI Yellow-throated Warbler Observations...

2013-04-09 Thread Andrew Baksh
need...another reality show" Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com * * On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 4:19 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > Still here being observed with Bobby Berlingeri and others. Look for the > sign stating, "Please deposit hot coals here" on your

Re:[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler @ Hempstead Lake LI Still there as of 4:24 p.m...

2013-04-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
the birds whereabouts. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Apr 8, 2013, at 1:47 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: Still being seen at the same location at Hempstead Lake LI. Many thanks to Bobby Kurtz for the latest update. I am sure

Re:[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler @ Hempstead Lake LI Still there as of 1:44 p.m...

2013-04-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
Still being seen at the same location at Hempstead Lake LI. Many thanks to Bobby Kurtz for the latest update. I am sure some folks may try after work, so these updates are welcome. Good luck if you go! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 11:54 AM

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler @ Hempstead Lake LI...

2013-04-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
I just received two phone calls from Joan Quinlan and Sam Janazzo, who reported a Yellow-throated Warbler, is being seen near the parking lot and picnic area at Hempstead Lake LI. Good luck if you go! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] 4-8 Queens and LI weekend report...

2013-04-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
f the Barn Owl Brigade (BOB), who work on maintaining the Barn Owl boxes throughout the Bay and we are going to try and see if we could get in there as soon as possible to evict the squatter and fortify the defenses of the box. Good Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com --

Re: [nysbirds-l] Van Cortlandt Park Tufted Duck? WAS AN ERROR...

2013-04-06 Thread Andrew Baksh
I have just confirmed that the Tufted Duck at Van Cortlandt Park report on the RBA was an ERROR. Sometimes these things happen; we appreciate all the hard work that goes into gathering and transcribing the information on rarities across NYC. Best, Andrew Baksh Queens, NY

[nysbirds-l] TUFTED DUCK @ Heckscher Museum Park (Yes)..,

2013-04-06 Thread Andrew Baksh
The previously reported TUFTED DUCK at Heckscher Museum Park in Huntington LI continues. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] 5 Swallow day @ Hempstead Lake LI...

2013-04-06 Thread Andrew Baksh
Add Barn, Cliff, and Northern Rough-winged to the reported Bank and Tree for a 5 Swallow day @ Hempstead so far. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Apr 6, 2013, at 9:29 AM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > Patricia Lindsay, Andria an

[nysbirds-l] Bank Swallow @ Hempstead Lake LI...

2013-04-06 Thread Andrew Baksh
Patricia Lindsay, Andria and I had an early BANK SWALLOW this morning at Hempstead Lake. Other notables, include the continuing pair of Blue-winged Teals, Rusty Blackbirds and Wood Ducks. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com

[nysbirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrush + report from Alley Pond Park Forest Park Queens

2013-04-05 Thread Andrew Baksh
. Still very quiet other than the usual species with nary a warbler seen or heard. Good Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Fri, Apr 5, 2013 at 1:54 PM, Steve Walter wrote: > LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH today at Oakland Lake in northeastern Queens. For > those that

[nysbirds-l] 4-4 Forest and Alley Pond Park report...

2013-04-04 Thread Andrew Baksh
PHOEBE (5) and RUSTY BLACKBIRD (16) Good April Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Alley Pond Park Queens 3-30...

2013-04-03 Thread Andrew Baksh
to my attention. Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- Forwarded message -- From: Date: Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 5:41 PM Subject: RE: Safety concerns at Forest Park Queens... To: "birdingd...@gmail.com" Cc: "ebirds...@yahoogroups.com" This is

[nysbirds-l] Black Brant (YES) @ Timber Point Country Club Golf Course Suffolk County LI...

2013-04-02 Thread Andrew Baksh
proved a bit difficult as I almost had my scope blown over a few times. Some photos are posted here. http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2013/04/black-brant-on-long-island.html Good Goose Chase! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Spring Migrants @ Breezy Point Queens...

2013-03-31 Thread Andrew Baksh
had earlier in the year observed at Fort Tilden, it was still shocking to see that there are no more dunes at Breezy. Some photos of what the beach looks like post Hurricane Sandy are posted along with a few birds from today. Good Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park Queens 3-30...

2013-03-31 Thread Andrew Baksh
Not a single warbler seen or heard despite a long walk through the woods covering most of the Kaplan Trail and Kettle holes. Of note were several Hairy Woodpeckers, American Goldfiches (some coming into nice color) and a flock of 15 Rusty Blackbirds. Perhaps, the best sight towards the evening

[nysbirds-l] Van Cortlandt Park Walk highlights...

2013-03-30 Thread Andrew Baksh
park. In addition, we were treated to a singing Yellow-rumped Warbler and Dark-eyed Junco. Good Birding! Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Van Cortlandt Park 3-23-13...

2013-03-23 Thread Andrew Baksh
arrivals for sure. Good Birding! Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush @ Prospect Park Brooklyn (Yes)...

2013-03-21 Thread Andrew Baksh
I just received a report from Menachem Goldstein, that he was looking at the Varied Thrush, left of the Nethermead Arch on the main running trail. Good luck if you go. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe (YES) - Captree LI...

2013-03-16 Thread Andrew Baksh
Joan Quinlan reports that the Red-necked Grebe continues at Captree near the moored boats. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: AM Varied Thrush Observation - notes from an observer...3-10-2013

2013-03-10 Thread Andrew Baksh
! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com * * -- Forwarded message -- From: David Bernstein Date: Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 5:56 PM Subject: AM Varied Thrush Observation To: "birdingd...@gmail.com" Hi Andrew, I was among a dozen folks who saw the bird this morning

Re: [nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush (NO)...

2013-03-10 Thread Andrew Baksh
Just to make sure this is clear. Not since Seth's report this morning has the Varied Thrush been seen. Hoping for a positive report before end of day. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Mar 10, 2013, at 3:37 PM, Andrew

Re: [nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush (NO)...

2013-03-10 Thread Andrew Baksh
location to assist those who are not familiar with the Park. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Mar 10, 2013, at 9:34 AM, Seth Ausubel wrote: > In the same general are as first reported. > > Sent from my iPhone > > --

Re: [nysbirds-l] Prospect park varied thrush YES

2013-03-09 Thread Andrew Baksh
The Varied Thrush continues at Prospect Park. Now being seen in Ambergill near Esdale Bridge which is below the Lower Pools. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Mar 9, 2013, at 9:05 AM, "swalte...@verizon.net" wrote

Re: [nysbirds-l] Prospect park varied thrush yes

2013-03-09 Thread Andrew Baksh
Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Mar 9, 2013, at 9:05 AM, "swalte...@verizon.net" wrote: Seen on slope at 9:00 *Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless* -Original message- *From: *Tom Preston * To: *&q

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [MDBirding] Re: Bad News--Disturbance of Long-eared Owls AND eBird corporate" stance & related future eBird changes

2013-03-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
ll find it gives hope for the continued use of eBird for entering sensitive species, while protecting the birds we love. Good and Responsible Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- Forwarded message -- From: Marshall Iliff Date: Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 7:31

[nysbirds-l] Orange County Pink-footed Goose ( Yes)...

2013-03-03 Thread Andrew Baksh
Being observed at the Camel Farm with Tom Burke, Gail Benson, Angus Wilson and Bruce Nott. Good luck if you go. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Gyr-YES

2013-02-28 Thread Andrew Baksh
Gary Strauss just called to report that the Gyrfalcon continues at Cedar Beach. Please note the parking situation as mentioned by Mr. Harris is his e-mail (see below). Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Feb 28, 2013, at 2:38 PM

[nysbirds-l] Thick-billed Murre @ Lemon Creek Marina Staten Island NY...

2013-02-28 Thread Andrew Baksh
An alcid that was initially I'D as a *Razorbill* and later verified as a *Thick-billed Murre* is still being observed at the Lemon Creek Marina. Good luck if you go. Good Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- Forwarded message -- From: Seth Wo

Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose (YES) New Rochelle 2/26

2013-02-26 Thread Andrew Baksh
field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Feb 26, 2013, at 12:09 PM, Steven Martin wrote: The Barnacle Goose continues at Sheldrake Lake in New Rochelle. It was seen on 2/26 at approx. 3pm by Steve Martin and Emma Olsen. -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and

[nysbirds-l] Female Barrow's @ Oak Beach Suffolk County LI...

2013-02-24 Thread Andrew Baksh
A female Barrow's Goldeneye continues at Oak Beach Suffolk County. Being observed from Oak Beach road with Doug Futumya, Eric Miller and Patricia Lindsay. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Van Cortlandt Park and Pelham Bay Park Report...

2013-02-17 Thread Andrew Baksh
at http://www.savetheputnamtrail.com/petition/ Good and Responsible Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End and Point Lookout...

2013-02-15 Thread Andrew Baksh
ull song at the feeders in my backyard this morning. Signs of an early Spring or is this the result of a wacky weather pattern? Good and Responsible Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbi

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