[nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull and Grasshopper Sparrow continues @ Jones Beach West End...

2013-02-11 Thread Andrew Baksh
Sam Janazzo called to report that the GRASSHOPPER SPARROW from yesterday continues as well as the GLAUCOUS GULL that was reported earlier today. Both birds are at Jones Beach West End. The GRASSHOPPER SPARROW was seen again near the turn around at West End, as you enter the parking lot. Look

Re: [nysbirds-l] Grasshopper Sparrow

2013-02-10 Thread Andrew Baksh
in with a mixed flock of Horned Larks and Snow Buntings. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Feb 10, 2013, at 8:46 AM, Corey Finger wrote: > There is currently a Grasshopper Sparrow foraging at the turnaround at Jones >

[nysbirds-l] Canvasbacks and Bald Eagle at Connetquot LI...

2013-02-04 Thread Andrew Baksh
Joan Quinlan reports at least 3 CANVASBACKS at Connetquot State Park. In addition, she also had a flyover BALD EAGLE. Many thanks to Joan for the find and report and good luck to those who try for either birds. Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info

Re: [nysbirds-l] another Calverton Yellow-headed Blackbird (Suffolk Co) YES...

2013-02-03 Thread Andrew Baksh
Park with an arrow pointing ahead. We had our best looks at the flock there and that is where we saw the Yellow-headed blackbird. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Feb 3, 2013, at 10:39 AM, Richard Kaskan wrote: After doing

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk County Birding - Black-headed Gulls, Barrow's Goldeneye ++

2013-02-02 Thread Andrew Baksh
servations this season also documented low Scoter and Eider numbers, in addition to the small numbers of Northern Gannets and Loons as well. Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: The smell of 1.5 miles of freshly laid asphalt combined with the dying aroma of 400 newly felled trees.

2013-02-02 Thread Andrew Baksh
For those of you who bird Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, you might be interested in this. During our Van Cortlandt Park walks we spend a lot of time dodging bicyclists and joggers who for the most part are very respectful to our bird watching group as we are with them. If this trail is paved

Re: [nysbirds-l] ROSS'S GOOSE/Doctor's Path Riverhead (YES)...

2013-02-01 Thread Andrew Baksh
somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Feb 1, 2013, at 2:43 PM, Shane Blodgett wrote: > Doug Gochfeld and I have found a Ross's Goose with ~1800 Canadas on the sod > field east of Doctor's Path and north of Northville Turnpi

[nysbirds-l] Great Gray Owl - Massena (update)...

2013-01-28 Thread Andrew Baksh
Great Gray Owl update from Northern New York (see below). *Subject: Re: NNYBirds: Great Gray Owl-Massena* Date: Mon Jan 28 2013 8:49 am From: eiwheeler AT yahoo.com The campground road is closed today due to tree work. No owl seen near the beginning of the road. Eileen Wheeler Canton Sent

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls - Bronx & Common Ravens Queens....

2013-01-27 Thread Andrew Baksh
d not yield much, but we were pleasantly surprised to hear and see 2 COMMON RAVENS as we exited the "blue trail" heading back towards the upper Parking lot. The RAVENS were flying in a south westerly direction. Good and Responsible Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blo

[nysbirds-l] Cackling Goose & Eastern Bluebirds @ Van Cortlandt Park Bronx...

2013-01-26 Thread Andrew Baksh
1 Cackling Goose continues at Van Cortlandt Park this morning. Seen on the small opening of water on the VCP Lake. Also continuing were 3 Eastern Bluebirds, first seen on Vault Hill before they flew east towards the golf course. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew

[nysbirds-l] Queens belated and today's Bronx Birding CACG ++

2013-01-19 Thread Andrew Baksh
WILSON'S WARBLER at the LIE interchange Alley Pond Park restoration area in Queens. Good Winter Birding! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdin

Re: [nysbirds-l] Second hand report that the Thick-billed Murre in Brooklyn continues...

2013-01-18 Thread Andrew Baksh
As far as I am aware, there were no other reported sighting. But that should not dissuade anyone from looking. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Jan 18, 2013, at 10:15 AM, Carole Griffiths wrote: > Has anyone seen the Th

[nysbirds-l] Second hand report that the Thick-billed Murre in Brooklyn continues...

2013-01-15 Thread Andrew Baksh
e if I did not get all the details right. I figured to get the word out ASAP for those who have yet to see this bird. Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 10:19 AM, wrote: > Rob Jett just called to report that he and Heydi Lopes have just found a &

[nysbirds-l] Extralimital: 3 Northern Lapwings in western NJ

2013-01-14 Thread Andrew Baksh
See below - + keep those eyes peeled for them in our neck of the woods. Queens is due for a Lapwing :) -- Forwarded message -- From: Shari Serxner Date: Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 1:49 PM Subject: [JERSEYBI] GPS of Lapwings To: jerse...@lists.princeton.edu okay I am a techno-dunce Too

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Thick-billed Murre update (YES)...

2013-01-13 Thread Andrew Baksh
the whereabouts of the bird as it moved from its original place from where it was found and thanks to A rie Gilbert, Jean Loscalzo and Captain Bob, who kept track of the bird's whereabouts via boat. Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 2:02 PM,

[nysbirds-l] Cackling @ Van Cortlandt Park Bronx (YES)...

2013-01-13 Thread Andrew Baksh
One CACKLING GOOSE continues on the Parade Grounds. No sign of the Barnacle Goose, although the flock does seem smaller, so it may be somewhere else (trying to be optimistic). Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Barrow's Goldeneye @ Jamaica Bay (YES)...

2013-01-13 Thread Andrew Baksh
evice! 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@cornel

[nysbirds-l] Western Grebe Montauk LI...

2013-01-09 Thread Andrew Baksh
Steve Schellenger, just called to report that he is currently observing a *WESTERN GREBE* on the ocean side opposite Fort Pond. The area I believe is known as Kirk Park. Nice find and many thanks to Steve in getting the word out promptly!! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Thayers Gull Jones Beach WE2 1-8-13

2013-01-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
saturated and the head on your bird in some of your photos does not give that "gentle" expression that I remember from the Jan 1st bird. Here is a link to the Jan 1st bird with a few photos http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2013/01/new-years-day-long-island-and-bronx.html And

[nysbirds-l] Queensbury Pine Grosbeaks (YES) Common Pochard - YES

2013-01-06 Thread Andrew Baksh
area. And yes we did see the Common Pochard as well although by now the word is out about the bird's accessory/jewelry. Neat bird though and we had great views. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Jan 4, 2013, at 8:03 PM,

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose (YES) + 2 Cackling Geese @ Van Cortlandt Park Bronx NY....

2013-01-05 Thread Andrew Baksh
The Barnacle Goose is currently on the Van Cortlandt Park Lake along with a sizable flock of Canada's. My friend Andria and I have so far picked out 2 Cackling from this flock and still searching. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspo

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose Van Cortlandt Park Bronx (NO) + other highlights from Queens...

2013-01-04 Thread Andrew Baksh
ing.html>- 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) http://www.mail-

Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Wyandanch (Suffolk)

2013-01-04 Thread Andrew Baksh
see. Good and RESPONSIBLE Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 3:14 PM, Derek Rogers wrote: > Mike, > > Thanks for this post. I find this very interesting as Arie and I were > greeted with a wave and a smile by 2 officers. We wal

Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Wyandanch (Suffolk)

2013-01-04 Thread Andrew Baksh
Thanks for posting Michael. Is this the same area/spot that the BRNG was observed this morning by Arie and Derek? Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Jan 4, 2013, at 2:27 PM, Michael Scheibel wrote: No geese visible from

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck (YES)...

2013-01-02 Thread Andrew Baksh
Matt Sabatine, a visiting birder from PA reports the Tufted Duck this morning. Please see his e-mail to me below. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com Begin forwarded message: *From:* Matt Sabatine *Date:* January 2, 2013, 8:33:35

[nysbirds-l] LI and Bronx Birding highlights...

2013-01-01 Thread Andrew Baksh
r from Van Cortlandt Park. 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) http://

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck, Huntington - YES

2013-01-01 Thread Andrew Baksh
Refound by Gail Benson at the Knutsen West Marina and is now back near the police docks. Best seen from the Harbor Club parking lot. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Jan 1, 2013, at 7:24 AM, Michael Yuan wrote: > Emer

[nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park Queens - NOWA ++

2012-12-30 Thread Andrew Baksh
subject reported by Jeff Ritter yesterday. *NO *sign of the ORANGE-CROWNED or the WILSON'S WARBLER that were recently reported in the area, but it could be that the windy conditions and cold kept them low and hidden. Or, I'd like to think they continued on to warmer grounds. Good 2012 Birdin

[nysbirds-l] Bronx Birding - CCSP, BRNG ++...

2012-12-26 Thread Andrew Baksh
er at Van Cortlandt Park, I had the Barnacle Goose (BRNG) on the Parade Grounds. No Cackling on the field, but the flock was noticeably smaller today, so it could be in the area with other Canada's. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.bl

[nysbirds-l] Huntington Birding - Tufted Duck, Dovekie, Spotted Sandpiper ++...

2012-12-22 Thread Andrew Baksh
he bird. Other notable birds seen during our Tufted Duck search included 2 *BALD EAGLES*. Good Winter Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.biurdingdude.blogspot.com On Sat, Dec 22, 2012 at 4:18 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > Paid off to not giving up! Currently being seen in a flock

Re:[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck (YES)...

2012-12-22 Thread Andrew Baksh
Paid off to not giving up! Currently being seen in a flock of Scaup off Lloyd Harbor Road. Observed with Eric Miller, Jeff Ritter, Tom Burke, Gail Benson and some other birders who just arrived. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com

[nysbirds-l] Crossbills @ Heckscher State Park LI...

2012-12-22 Thread Andrew Baksh
Doug Futumya reports a mixed flock of about 50 Crossbills near the roadside Pines around Field 8. 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] Tufted Duck (NO) but...Dovekie and Spotted Sandpiper...

2012-12-22 Thread Andrew Baksh
. Observed with Tom Burke, Gail Benson and the McBrides (Michael and his dad). I'll post an update if we refind the TUDU. 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

[nysbirds-l] Rose-breasted Grosbeak @ Forest Park Queens...

2012-12-21 Thread Andrew Baksh
here<http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2012/12/forest-park-queens-report-12-21-12.html> . Good Doomsday Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NY

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck - NO...

2012-12-19 Thread Andrew Baksh
t and please post a report even if it is negative. Good Birding! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com Sent from my iPad On Dec 19, 2012, at 8:51 AM, Eileen Schwinn wrote: > Huntington Harbor, currently being seen by MOB. Seen, looking right, among > docked sailboats., near Knutson

[nysbirds-l] Strategy on seeing the Barnacle Goose @ Van Cortlandt Park Bronx...

2012-12-15 Thread Andrew Baksh
ose (CACG) around as well. I have posted some photos I took today of both the Barnacle and Cackling Goose here ( http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2012/12/van-cortlandt-bird-walk-report-12-15.html). Good Luck if you try for either birds. Good Christmas Count Birding!! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www

[nysbirds-l] BAGO and CAGO @ Van Cortlandt Park Bronx...

2012-12-15 Thread Andrew Baksh
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/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Queens Christmas Count Week Birding (12-14-12)...

2012-12-14 Thread Andrew Baksh
For those covering the area on the Queens CBC, there are *Redhead Ducks* on the pond. Good luck this weekend to all those participating in Christmas Counts. Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWE

[nysbirds-l] Extralimital - Little Egret and Northern Lapwing continues...

2012-12-12 Thread Andrew Baksh
d core" run and picked up both birds yesterday. Kudos to Gary, as that is not an easy run and he did it on his own. So for anyone who missed the Montauk LI Lapwings, there is your motivation! Good Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Tue, Dec 11,

[nysbirds-l] NY Times Article on GNRA recovery after Hurricane Sandy...

2012-12-11 Thread Andrew Baksh
-national-recreation-area-still-rebuilding-after-hurricane-sandy.html 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] CORE, OCWA, HOWR, INBU ++ @ Kissena Park Queens County...

2012-12-10 Thread Andrew Baksh
rain! 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) http://www.mail-archive.com

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose (YES) @ Van Cortlandt Park Bronx...

2012-12-08 Thread Andrew Baksh
The Barnacle Goose continues on the Parade Grounds at Van Cortlandt Park. On the north end of the field with a huge flock of Canada's. No Cackling seen in this flock despite several sweeps. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspo

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler (NO), WWCR (YES)...

2012-12-07 Thread Andrew Baksh
bills were seen near Lilly Pond off the Mel Kaplan Trail north of the handball courts. 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.NortheastBirdin

[nysbirds-l] Audubon' Warbler (YES) @ Sunken Meadow State Park...

2012-12-07 Thread Andrew Baksh
Seen with Harry Taylor at the fenced in area north of the foot/pedestrian bridge. 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] OCWA and Crossbills @ Meadow Lake Flushing Queens County...

2012-12-06 Thread Andrew Baksh
counted 23 as I worked the edges around the entire lake and some areas off trail. Andrew Baksh! Good Birding! 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] NOWA and COYE @ Alley Pond Park Queens County...

2012-12-04 Thread Andrew Baksh
ttp://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2012/01/pink-footed-goose-in-queens-ny.html>, Eric had a *Northern Waterthrush*. Good Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbird

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Bittern at Sunken Meadow

2012-12-04 Thread Andrew Baksh
See Peter Reisfeld's report below... Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com Begin forwarded message: *From:* Peter Reisfeld *Date:* December 4, 2012, 11:49:05 AM EST *To:* Ebirds *Subject:* *[ebirdsnyc] Bittern at Sunken M

[nysbirds-l] OCWA ++ @ Kissena Park Queens County...

2012-12-03 Thread Andrew Baksh
Eric Miller, reports a few notable birds from Kissena Corridor today that includes: *Orange-crowned Warbler*, *House Wren* and *Indigo Bunting*. Good Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler @ Alley Pond Park Queens County (YES) reported by another birder....

2012-12-03 Thread Andrew Baksh
o split up and take chunks of the areas it has been reported recently. Keep those reports coming, there are many birders who have tried several times and still have not seen it yet. Good Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 2:34 PM, Harry Taylor w

Re: [nysbirds-l] Viirginia'sVirginia's Warbler (YES) @ Alley Pond Park, Queens County...

2012-11-29 Thread Andrew Baksh
Gary Strauss just called to report the Virginia's Warbler at Alley Pond. His message indicates that the bird was somewhere near an opposite wall along the slope near the highway. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Nov 29,

Re: [nysbirds-l] In addition to the Virginia's Warbler @ Alley Pond Park, Queens County...

2012-11-29 Thread Andrew Baksh
this bird. Tis the season for Good Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 3:42 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > Another positive report comes in from Eric Miller and Bobby Veltri who had > the Virginia's Warbler around 2:30 p.m. Eric's me

Re: [nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler YES @ Alley Pond Park, Queens County...

2012-11-28 Thread Andrew Baksh
Another positive report comes in from Eric Miller and Bobby Veltri who had the Virginia's Warbler around 2:30 p.m. Eric's message describes the following: seen in the South East corner by the stairway leading up to the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway. This is near Little Alley Pond just below the Gra

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon, E. Moriches, Yes

2012-11-27 Thread Andrew Baksh
We're any photos obtained of the PALO? If so, could someone please post a link or make them available. It would be nice to study the bird. Thanks in advance. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Nov 27, 2012, at 4:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting @ Alley Pond Park Queens - No

2012-11-27 Thread Andrew Baksh
ed on safely. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Nov 27, 2012, at 2:16 PM, Arie Gilbert wrote: Spent from 11:30am to 1:30 am today w/o success. there were a lot of birds by the path where seed had been placed - mostly juncos a

[nysbirds-l] Some Photos of the Painted Bunting @ Alley Pond Park Queens County...

2012-11-25 Thread Andrew Baksh
-from.html Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Sun, Nov 25, 2012 at 8:08 PM, Steve Walter wrote: > I updated the map at > http://www.stevewalternature.com/downloads/Alley_Map.jpg > > ** ** > > N = the so called Nutmeg Meadow, where most of the recent Vi

[nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting @ Alley Pond Park Queens County...

2012-11-25 Thread Andrew Baksh
on my way to Alley. We both obtained photographic documentation. 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] Van Cortlandt Park Barnacle Goose (YES)....

2012-11-25 Thread Andrew Baksh
the wind makes for a cold vigil. Dress appropriately if trying for this bird. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Nov 24, 2012, at 2:39 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: After picking up Ben's post, I ended up leaving Long Island to

Re:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Van Cortlandt Park Barnacle Goose (NO...)

2012-11-24 Thread Andrew Baksh
the flock but no Barnacle. Note: Pelham Bay Park, specifically the Orchard Beach Area remains closed indefinitely. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Nov 24, 2012, at 11:16 AM, Ben Cacace wrote: Follow-up on Barnacle Go

Re: [nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon (YES) @ Massapequa Pond Nassau County...

2012-11-22 Thread Andrew Baksh
Thanksgiving birding with a lot to be thankful for! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 11:59 AM, Menachem Goldstein wrote: > This morning I had many Red and White-winged Crossbills flying through the > median. Although there were many more Red Cros

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler (YES) @ Alley Pond Park Queens County...

2012-11-19 Thread Andrew Baksh
Many thanks to Eric for getting this recent sighting out in a timely manner as this is quite a difficult bird to track and any new intel will help those who still have not seen it. Good Birding! Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYS

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeons Massapequa Preserve (Nassau County)...

2012-11-19 Thread Andrew Baksh
Rich Kelly just called to report 2 drake Eurasian Wigeons at the Pittsburgh Avenue Pond in Massapequa. Many thanks to Rich in trying to get the word out. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach and Sunken Meadow State Park...

2012-11-16 Thread Andrew Baksh
and! 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) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbird

[nysbirds-l] Scissor-tailed flycatcher at Sunken Meadow SP (NO)...

2012-11-12 Thread Andrew Baksh
Michael McBrien, just texted me that he was leaving Sunken Meadow State Park after unsuccessfully trying to find the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher that was seen yesterday. Sent from my iPad On Nov 12, 2012, at 11:44 AM, Norm Klein wrote: > I received an E-mail from the Platt's that they found and

Re: [nysbirds-l] Scissor-tailed flycatcher at Sunken Meadow SP

2012-11-12 Thread Andrew Baksh
If anyone got out to Sunken Meadow to look for this bird please post to let the birding community know, even if the results were negative. Thank You Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 11:44 AM, Norm Klein wrote: > ** > I received an E-mail fr

Re: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Montauk Lapwings REFOUND (continues)...

2012-11-11 Thread Andrew Baksh
using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Nov 11, 2012, at 9:19 AM, Angus Wilson wrote: Jim Ash, Frank Quevedo and Barb Rubinstein refound the NORTHERN LAPWINGS in the northern section of Deep Hollow, near some wet spots. This is private land but can be viewed from

Re: [nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler Locations

2012-11-10 Thread Andrew Baksh
it. Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Nov 10, 2012, at 4:41 PM, Steve Walter wrote: I updated the map http://www.stevewalternature.com/downloads/Alley_Map.jpg to show the approximate locations of the Virginia’s Warbler

[nysbirds-l] Virgina's Warbler (YES) Alley Pond Park Queens County...

2012-11-09 Thread Andrew Baksh
supporting documentation. I'll have photos on my blog later today. Good 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.North

[nysbirds-l] White-winged Crossbills (Queens County)...

2012-11-04 Thread Andrew Baksh
f the White-winged Crossbills as well as the other winter finches on my blog later today. Good Birding in Queens!!! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Evening Grosbeaks (Queens County)...

2012-11-03 Thread Andrew Baksh
Heads up people Evening Grosbeaks are in our area. I am in line trying to get gas near the South Conduit Avenue in Queens. Of course with light I have been birding much to the amusement of other drivers. To my amazement, I just had a flock of 13 Evening Grosbeaks fly overhead. Andrew Baksh

[nysbirds-l] Virginia's Warbler (NO)...

2012-11-01 Thread Andrew Baksh
ot to give up just yet. I might give it another crack tomorrow, if I could tank up tonight. Good Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] West Pond Trail at JBWR in Queens severely damaged from Hurricane Sandy...

2012-10-31 Thread Andrew Baksh
d.html>. http://bitly.com/Sl8Wef Let's hope that the damage could be addressed as quickly as possible!! Good Storm Birding!! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.c

[nysbirds-l] eBird Storm Birding article on the pending arrival of hurricane Sandy...

2012-10-26 Thread Andrew Baksh
, safety first and birds later.* I suggest reading it a few times... http://ebird.org/content/ebird/news/hurricane-sandy 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] Possible Barnacle Goose on Prospect Park Lake...

2012-10-24 Thread Andrew Baksh
. My apologies if you see a duplicate message from me if and when the forwarded e-mail arrives. Good luck if you go. Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Possible Barnacle Goose Brooklyn

2012-10-24 Thread Andrew Baksh
See e-mail below from Shane Blodgett. -- Forwarded message -- From: Shane Blodgett Date: Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 11:12 AM Subject: [ebirdsnyc] Possible Barnacle Goose Brooklyn To: Ebirds ** Alex Wilson is currently looking at what he thinks is a Barnacle Goose on Prospect Park L

[nysbirds-l] SAY's Phoebe @ RMSP lighthouse...

2012-10-22 Thread Andrew Baksh
Just got a text from Anthony Collerton about a report of a Say's Phoebe at Robert Moses State Park Lighthouse. I expect more details to follow. Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com www.birdingdude.blogspot.com <http://www.youtube.com/user/NYCBirdingDude?feature=mhee> ___

[nysbirds-l] Bronx, Nassau and Queens County report...

2012-10-21 Thread Andrew Baksh
corner of the soccer field near the upper parking lot. Good October 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] Queens County Birding updates - Jamaica Bay East Pond (10-17), Fort Tilden (10-18)...

2012-10-19 Thread Andrew Baksh
Sunday. Good October 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/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] In addition to the WEKI @ Breezy Point Queens County....

2012-10-12 Thread Andrew Baksh
.html Good Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 2:17 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > I just observed and photographed a Western Kingbird near the Fisheman's > Parking lot at Breezy Point in Queens. Good Luck if you try for it. > > And

[nysbirds-l] WEKI @ Breezy Point Queens County....

2012-10-12 Thread Andrew Baksh
I just observed and photographed a Western Kingbird near the Fisheman's Parking lot at Breezy Point in Queens. Good Luck if you try for it. Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com www.birdingdude.blogspot.com <http://www.youtube.com/user/NYCBirdingDude?feature=mhee> __

[nysbirds-l] 10/11/12 LBDO, AWPE and SNGO @ Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Queens County...

2012-10-11 Thread Andrew Baksh
the Raunt before they flew off into the bay and *158 Snowy Egrets*, my highest count at Jamaica Bay. I could not find a single *Black-crowned Night-Heron* today, a stark contrast to the 93 I counted on the East Pond last Saturday. Good Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY

[nysbirds-l] LeConte Sparrow (NO)...

2012-10-07 Thread Andrew Baksh
This was the bird seen this morning when it was thought to have been the target bird. Good and responsible birding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com (\__/) (= '.'=) sent from somewhere in the field via my mobile device. (") _ (") -- N

[nysbirds-l] Not LeConte's...

2012-10-07 Thread Andrew Baksh
rding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com (\__/) (= '.'=) sent from somewhere in the field via my mobile device. (") _ (") -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http:/

[nysbirds-l] LeConte Sparrow @ FBF (yes)...

2012-10-07 Thread Andrew Baksh
discrete when venturing into the area and avoid drawing too much attention to themselves. Good and responsible birding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com (\__/) (= '.'=) sent from somewhere in the field via my mobile device. (") _ (") -- NYSbir

[nysbirds-l] RHWO, AMGP, CONI and OSFL @ Jones Beach West End...

2012-10-05 Thread Andrew Baksh
bes AKA *(1st winter/non-breeding Chipping Sparrows)*, failed inspection upon close scrutiny. I suspect there were a lot more birds around than I saw, but most were keeping a low profile given the many Merlins that were flying around picking off those less discrete. Good Birding! An

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Kissena park- Lark sparrow-No. Blue grosbeak consolation

2012-10-02 Thread Andrew Baksh
Forwarding a post on ebirdsnyc (see below). Lark Sparrow is a very good bird for Queens. This should have made the list serve a lot sooner; I hope others could get out there and look for it. Good Birding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- Forwarded message

[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis @ JBWR Queens County...

2012-09-30 Thread Andrew Baksh
. Carefully look over the Glossy Ibis' for this bird, as it is going into winter plumage and could be missed. Good and responsible birding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com (\__/) (= '.'=) sent from somewhere in the field via my mobile device. (") _ (")

[nysbirds-l] LI Storm Birding nets YBCH, LBBGs and CCSP...

2012-09-28 Thread Andrew Baksh
to be out storm birding! Good 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/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

[nysbirds-l] COWA, BLGR, INBU, CONI @ Kissena Park Queens County...

2012-09-27 Thread Andrew Baksh
Velodrome, Savannah Sparrows, Swamp Sparrows, Eastern Wood-Peewee, Black-and-white Warbler, Nashville Warbler, Blue-winged Warbler, Swamp Sparrow and Ruby-crowned Kinglet made up some of the more notables seen in that area. Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] AWPE, LBDO + other shorebirds @ JBWR East Pond....

2012-09-25 Thread Andrew Baksh
es as well, seen loafing with the building duckage on the North End of the East Pond. 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] LASP (yes) @ Captree St. Park LI...

2012-09-23 Thread Andrew Baksh
Lark Sparrow continues at Captree State Park in the same vicinity as previously reported. Observed with Karen Fung, Tom Burke, Gail Benson, Shai Mitra and Patricia Lindsay. Good and responsible birding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com (\__/) (= '.'=) sent from so

[nysbirds-l] AWPE & CATE @ JBWR East Pond...

2012-09-21 Thread Andrew Baksh
anderling Point. Waterfowl numbers are up but so far I have not picked up anything other than what is to be expected this time of the year. Good and responsible birding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com (\__/) (= '.'=) sent from somewhere in the field via my mobile device.

[nysbirds-l] Fork-tailed Flycatcher @ Maine Nature Study Area Oceanside...

2012-09-19 Thread Andrew Baksh
Joe Giunta just called to report a Fork-tailed Flycatcher @ the Marine Nature Study Area in Oceanside. More details to follow. Good and responsible birding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com (\__/) (= '.'=) sent from somewhere in the field via my mob

Re:[nysbirds-l] [SINaturaList] Bells vireo still present at 0845

2012-09-11 Thread Andrew Baksh
Great find! Dick, Seth et al. Please keep the updates coming; there are several birders hoping to try for the Bell's later this afternoon if it sticks around. Thanks Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 9:30 AM, Richard Veit wrote: > ** > > >

[nysbirds-l] 8-28 AMGP @ JBWR East Pond (Queens Co.)

2012-08-28 Thread Andrew Baksh
Finally our first American Golden Plover for the East Pond this season. Looking at one right now with Phil Jefferies. The bird is being seen on Sanderling Point, which is the spit before Dead Man's Cove aka Mud Cove. Good and responsible birding! Andrew Baksh Quee

[nysbirds-l] 8-27 AVOCET, PELICAN & BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER (Yes) HUGOs (No) @ JBWR + White-rumpeds @ FBF

2012-08-27 Thread Andrew Baksh
Good and responsible birding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com (\__/) (= '.'=) sent from somewhere in the field via my mobile device. (") _ (") -Original Message- From: "Andrew Baksh" Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:32:46 To: nysbirds-l Repl

[nysbirds-l] 8-27 AVOCET & PELICAN (Yes) HUGOs (No) @ JBWR...

2012-08-27 Thread Andrew Baksh
and loafed on the North Island for a bit. No sign of "either" Baird's despite a good search by a few of us on both east and west sides of the East Pond. Good and responsible birding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com (\__/) (= '.'=) sent from somewher

[nysbirds-l] 8-26 AWPE (Yes) Avocet (Yes) @ JBWR East Pond...

2012-08-26 Thread Andrew Baksh
The American White Pelican continues on the East Pond on the east side about 50 yards south of North Island. In addition, the American Avocet (presumably) the same bird from yesterday is at the North End of the East Pond. Good and responsible birding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY

[nysbirds-l] 8-24 Jamaica Bay and Alley Pond Park...

2012-08-24 Thread Andrew Baksh
ers, but we let it go after discussing and agreeing we did not get a good enough look to make a solid call. Good Birding in Queens! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYS

[nysbirds-l] AWPE (Yes), Baird's (Yes) + Gull-billed and Caspian Terns @ Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Queens Co.

2012-08-22 Thread Andrew Baksh
spect the birds, the habitat and each other. * Good Shorebirding in Queens! 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/NYSbirdsSubscribe

[nysbirds-l] Baird's Sandpiper @ JBWR East Pond (Yes)...

2012-08-19 Thread Andrew Baksh
A Baird's Sandpiper found by John Gluth this morning on the south end of the East Pond has been re-found further north. Currently feeding on the spit across from the North Island on the east side. Being observed with Anthony Collerton. Good and responsible birding! Andrew Baksh Quee

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