RE: [nysbirds-l] American Flamingos in New York State

In light of modern knowledge of vagrancy in this species, perhaps these old records should be resurrected and sent to NYSARC for review? Paul Sweet Collection Manager, Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024, USA T: 212 769

Re: [nysbirds-l] Shirley Chisholm S.P. question

Andrew Why not enter these data in ebird? Best, Paul Paul Sweet | Collection Manager | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | 200 Central Park West | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On Dec 1, 2022, at 5:17 PM, Andrew Block wrote:  EXTERNAL SENDER H

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dead Great Shearwater at Nickerson Beach

Hi Ardith I’m in Puerto Rico until 11 July. Could you keep the bird until then or perhaps find someone who will hold it? Thank you. Paul Paul Sweet | Collection Manager | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | 200 Central Park West | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob

RE: [nysbirds-l] avian influenza in Scotland, the U.S.A. (NYS), and beyond, into June '22

Tom While Avian Influenza is certainly ravaging seabird colonies in the North Atlantic, I think the shearwater die off is not caused by this, at least I have not heard of any of these birds testing positive for HPAI. I prepared an good number of Great Shearwaters from the 2017 die off and they

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dead Shearwaters on the Beach

gt; Twitter: @CRESLI_Inc > When the last individual of a race of > living things breathes no more, > another heaven and another earth must pass > before such a one can be again." > William Beebe > Be kind to the environment - unless you need to, please don't print this &g

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dead Shearwaters on the Beach

Thank you for posting this Shai. If you do find a freshly dead Shearwater, or any other unusual wrecked seabird, please do consider salvaging it for the AMNH. If you could freeze the specimen and record locality and date, we can make arrangements to collect. I recommend double bagging. Paul P

[nysbirds-l] Brown Pelicans, Fire Island

5 Brown Pelicans off Davis Park, Fire Island. Close in flying west. At 8:15 Paul Sweet | Collection Manager | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | 200 Central Park West | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBird

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite NY Botanical Gardens

_/) (= '.'=) (") _ (") Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com On May 9, 2021, at 5:46 PM, Paul R Sweet wrote: Five minutes ago I saw a Mississippi Kite flying west out of the forested area at NYBG. Keep your eyes

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite NY Botanical Gardens

Five minutes ago I saw a Mississippi Kite flying west out of the forested area at NYBG. Keep your eyes in the sky. Paul Sweet | Collection Manager | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | 200 Central Park West | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 -- NYSbir

Re: [nysbirds-l] Friday AM Wood Stork

Oops sorry not meant for list. Paul Sweet | Collection Manager | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | 200 Central Park West | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On May 7, 2021, at 5:59 AM, Paul R Sweet wrote:  EXTERNAL SENDER If you’re out east this

Re: [nysbirds-l] Friday AM Wood Stork

If you’re out east this weekend this might be worth a shot. I imagine it will be quite a “twitch” with lots of birders wanting it for their state lists. Paul Sweet | Collection Manager | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | 200 Central Park West | NY 10024 | Tel 212 7

Re: [nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Progne

Park outside the park. There is usually space on Prospect Park SW. navigate to Vanderbilt Playground. Walk in and the lake will be in front of you. Paul Sweet | Collection Manager | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | 200 Central Park West | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 57

Re: [nysbirds-l] Banded Ring-billed Gull

https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/bblretrv/ Paul Sweet | Collection Manager | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | 200 Central Park West | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On Mar 4, 2021, at 10:20 PM, Robert Lewis wrote: EXTERNAL SENDER I found an adul

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ferruginous Hawk and another state first

Larry I’ll be happy to examine and photograph these specimens if you think it would be helpful. Paul Paul Sweet | Collection Manager | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 > On Jan 25, 2

[nysbirds-l] Queens Yellow-headed Blackbird

Thanks as always for the excellent post Tom. One thing that I have not seen mentioned on this forum is that the Flushing Meadows Yellow-headed Blackbird has clearly spent time in captivity. The clean cuts to the flight feathers and the cage wear on the tail are classic indicators of a caged bird

[nysbirds-l] Re: [nysbirds-l] Wilson’s Phalarope at Sagg Pond, Suffolk County

Interestingly I saw one yesterday in Falmouth MA (Cape Cod) that has been reliably seen for several days. It's not there this morning according to ebird. Sagg Pond is 100 mile straight shot down the Elizabeth's and a jump across to Montauk. Maybe... On 9/5/20, 7:37 AM, "bounce-124916897-11471.

RE: [nysbirds-l] Records of Purple Gallinule in New York

Here’s the link to the Kingbird volume https://nybirds.org/KB_IssuesArchive/y1982v32n1.pdf Also I see you can pick up a used copy of Bull for cheap on Amazon. Well worth it. Paul From: Carena Pooth Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2020 8:48 AM To: Robert Lewis ; Paul R Sweet Cc: NYSBirds Subject

Re: [nysbirds-l] Records of Purple Gallinule in New York

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Records of Purple Gallinule in New York

For historical records look at Bull. Then try the NSARC site and ebird. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 > On Jul 1, 2020, at 1:17 PM, Robert Lewis wrote: > > EXTERNAL SEN

Re: [nysbirds-l] For the present Breeding Bird Survey: MOST UNUSUAL

Maybe the DEC can “take care” of this? Breeding Canada Geese in NY are invasive. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 > On Apr 3, 2020, at 7:27 PM, "rc...@nyc.rr.com" wrote: >

[nysbirds-l] Photo of female Cerulean Warbler needed

Folks. My colleague Arturo Kirkconnell is working on a photo guide to the birds of Cuba. He lacks female Cerulean Warbler. Does anyone have a good shot that they could contribute? Full credit will be given of course. Please reply OFF LIST Best, Paul Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | A

Re: [nysbirds-l] Chukar Partridge?

Maybe the new #hotbird we could start a whole media circus for a charismatic escapee? ; ) Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On Aug 13, 2019, at 6:25 PM, Edward Rubinfeld mai

[nysbirds-l] Fire Island report

On an ATV ride between Watch Hill and Point O’Woods this morning counted at least 75 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 2 Brown Pelicans, at least 6 Royal Terns, impressive numbers of Sanderlings (500+) and single Piping Plover & Ruddy Turnstone. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum

[nysbirds-l] Humpback Whales

Addendum to last post. 2 Humpbacks feeding close to shore at Sag Main beach, Southampton Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirdin

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brown Pelicans - Cupsogue Beach County Park, Suffolk County

Birding at Sag Main Beach in Southampton and a non-birder told me he saw a pelican heading west at about 9:00 am Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 > On Jul 13, 2019, at 8:54

[nysbirds-l] Sooty Shearwater Davis Park, Fire Island

In a big fish run (Blues?) with dozens of Laughing Gulls. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http:/

Re: [nysbirds-l] RFI Sage Thrasher

I’m at the spot now. Several others have tried with no luck. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 > On Jun 1, 2019, at 11:20 AM, Richard Guthrie > wrote: > > > Any updates o

[nysbirds-l] Sage Thrasher at Watch Hill, Fire Island

Just got a report from Deborah Swamback (with photographs) of a Sage Thrasher at Watch Hill, Fire Island. The bird was on the ground around the eastern most Ranger house, where the path from Davis Park turns towards the Watch Hill Marina. Approx (40.6901191, -72.9897355) Watch Hill is accessibl

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red crossbills, Calverton suffolk county, yes

Oops sorry missed the header. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On Mar 29, 2019, at 12:07 PM, Paul R Sweet mailto:sw...@amnh.org>> wrote: Red or White-winged Cros

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red crossbills, Calverton suffolk county, yes

Red or White-winged Crossbills? Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On Mar 29, 2019, at 11:52 AM, kathy k mailto:kath...@yahoo.com>> wrote: Planned on running the trails again

Re: [nysbirds-l] Eastern Long Island Rarities Today

If anyone picks this bird up we would like to have the specimen. Thanks, Paul Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On Jan 15, 2019, at 7:38 PM, David Barrett mailto:mil...@gmai

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

A mere peep would be inadequate. We should not stint in this analysis. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On Aug 27, 2018, at 6:18 PM, Grover, Bob mailto:rgro...@gpinet.com>>

[nysbirds-l] Watch Hill report

An overnight camping trip to the beach east of Watch Hill, Fire Island yielded good numbers of shorebirds. Sanderling - 1000 (conservative estimate) Red Knot - 11 on beach Ruddy Turnstone - 6 on beach Whimbrel - 10, flock of 8 flying west along ocean, 2 on beach Willet - 10 (at least) Semipalmat

Re: [nysbirds-l] Osprey Harassed by drone-Shelter Island

Report to NY state DEC and USFWS law enforcement. This is illegal under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On Apr 14, 2018, at 12:47 AM, K C Bail

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose Deep Hollow Ranch

Apologies I should have said south side of highway. Pink-footed Goose currently with Canadas and 2 Snows at Deep Hollow Ranch, Montauk. For those who don’t know this is on the north side of the highway on the way from Montauk town to the point. Park at Amsterdam Beach lot. Paul Sweet | Depart

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose Deep Hollow Ranch

Pink-footed Goose currently with Canadas and 2 Snows at Deep Hollow Ranch, Montauk. For those who don’t know this is on the north side of the highway on the way from Montauk town to the point. Park at Amsterdam Beach lot. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural Histor

[nysbirds-l] Another Long Island Purple Gallinule (not chaseable)

A routine trip to collect salvaged birds from a Long Island rehabber yielded Long Island's 3rd Purple Gallinule of the winter. This new specimen was picked up on 14 January in Rockville Centre and died 2 days later As a reminder the other birds were 13 January Manorville, 16 January Southampton

[nysbirds-l] Purple Gallinules Long Island

While not chaseable I thought it worth sharing the news about TWO Purple Gallinules in Suffolk County, both deceased. One was found yesterday in Southampton, I've seen images and it's an adult. The second is at a rehabber and I'm awaiting details. Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Orn

RE: [nysbirds-l] Missing posts?

Check your Junk folder? I regularly find NYSBIRDS-L messages in mine Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212 769 5780 Cell: 718 757 5941 From: bounce-122150389-11471...@list.cornell.ed

RE:[nysbirds-l] Corncrake data for those interested

-122036702-11471...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Paul R Sweet Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2017 3:02 PM To: NYSBirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Corncrake data for those interested This sender failed our fraud detection checks and may not be who they appear to be. Learn about spoofing

[nysbirds-l] Corncrake data for those interested

Several people have asked about cause of death. The bird was clearly hit by a car with a fractures in both hind limbs and the pelvis. Jonas Lai has skinned the bird and we have obtained the following data. The bird was a male with testes 5 x 2.5 mm It weighed 100g which is rather light for this s

Re: DECEASED - Re: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake at Cedar Beach (Suffolk Co.)

if its there we'll get it. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 9, 2017, at 7:12 AM, Paul R Sweet mailto:sw...@amnh.org>> wrote: Did anyone collect the carcass? Was it roadkilled? Even if damaged we can still obtain useful data from this specimen. Thanks, Paul Paul Sweet | Department of Ornit

Re: DECEASED - Re: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake at Cedar Beach (Suffolk Co.)

Did anyone collect the carcass? Was it roadkilled? Even if damaged we can still obtain useful data from this specimen. Thanks, Paul Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On Nov

Re: [nysbirds-l] Corn Crake at Cedar Beach (Suffolk Co.)

Please collect the bird and we can figure out a way to get it to the museum. This is an important specimen. We have all necessary permits. Thanks. Paul Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 71

Re: [nysbirds-l] RFI Corn Crake situation

When I was there this morning state troopers were moving birders from the median. Just so everyone understands the situation, there is a 2 lane highway with cars moving very quickly between the median and the crake. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | C

RE: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: A Mystery of Seabirds, Blown Off Course and Starving - The New York Times

30 AM To: Paul R Sweet Cc: Tshrike19 ; NYSBirds-L@cornell.edu; john_stan...@fws.gov Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: A Mystery of Seabirds, Blown Off Course and Starving - The New York Times Interesting...I'm curious how the timing of the NC wreck compared to the one in NY - was it also withi

RE: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: A Mystery of Seabirds, Blown Off Course and Starving - The New York Times

As a post-script to the Great Shearwater story, a colleague from the North Carolina Museum informed me that the wreck extended to that state. One rehabber there took in 80 birds. From: bounce-121663379-11471...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-121663379-11471...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Ts

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Shorebirds and East Pond update...

Very cool! From: bounce-121675089-11471...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-121675089-11471...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Susan Elbin Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 11:35 AM To: Andrew Baksh Cc: nysbirds-l ; Nyc ebirds ; Charles Clarkson ; Debra Kriensky Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay

Re: [ebirdsnyc] Re: [nysbirds-l] Thayer's Gull - the species that never was?

974b76%7C0&sdata=70DWHBs1lr%2BAwpNM1%2FkKwfSJEHSq8pP%2BUerC5pRJX2I%3D&reserved=0> On Sat, Jul 1, 2017 at 10:18 AM, Paul R Sweet sw...@amnh.org<mailto:sw...@amnh.org> [ebirdsnyc] mailto:ebirdsnyc-nore...@yahoogroups.com>> wrote: Hi Andrew I've seen the propos

Re: [nysbirds-l] Thayer's Gull - the species that never was?

Hi Andrew I've seen the proposals http://checklist.aou.org/nacc/proposals/current_proposals.html But your post indicates the votes have been cast. Is this posted? Curious about decision on other splits - Yellow-rump, Willet, Harrier, Junco etc. Cheers, Paul Paul Sweet | Department of Ornitholo

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brown Booby is deceased

Please find a way to get this to AMNH. I'm currently in Alaska you can contact Peter Capainolo or Tom Trombone. Contact info on AMNH website. Thanks. I believe this will be our 2nd NY Brown Bobby. Paul Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park We

Re: [nysbirds-l] nysbirds-l digest: May 26, 2017

Ha. Maybe Purple Martin? Full names please people. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On May 26, 2017, at 7:35 AM, Rick mailto:rc...@nyc.rr.com>> wrote: Pleistocene Mastodon

Re: [nysbirds-l] Clapping for "Rallus longirostris" Clapping for

Bobp Clapper Rail is now Rallus crepitans. Rallus longirostis is Mangrove Rail which of course doesn't occur in NY Nice sighting under any name Cheers, Paul Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780

Re: [nysbirds-l] mystery bird question

Gray Catfishbird? Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On May 8, 2017, at 6:20 PM, Andrew Block mailto:ablock22...@yahoo.com>> wrote: I was wondering if anyone had an idea abou

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dovekie Bragans Point

Hi Ryan. Could you be more specific about the locality, doesn't come up on Google Maps. Presumably east of Ditch Plains? How do you access? Walk from DP? Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob

[nysbirds-l] Montauk update

Black Guillemot continues off dock east side of Star Island. Park at Coastguard station Iceland Gull in flock at west beach Montauk Inlet Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941

RE: [nysbirds-l] St. Paul's Church, Manhattan 1903-04 - 41 species

Daily lists are great and as I mentioned previously E-bird is an excellent place to record such data. If everyone posted their Central Park lists to NYSBIRDS-L it would certainly dilute the power of the list. See Kevin McGowan's post here https://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/msg2

Re: [nysbirds-l] Western Tanager city hall pk Manhattan YES

Personally I'd rather my inbox fill with reports of genuinely rare birds than mundane daily lists of birds seen in Central Park. E-bird is an appropriate place for this data? What if everyone posted their daily bird walk lists to this list? Just my opinion. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornitholog

Re: [nysbirds-l] ? selasphorus sp. hummingbird (Rufous or Allen's)

Bob Can you point me to a reference that says bill length is a diagnostic character for this species pair? Thanks, Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212 769 5780 Cell: 718 75

Re: [ebirdsnyc] Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Ash-throated Flycatcher

As I think I'm being called out here perhaps let's talk about some recommendations on how rarities are reported? Andrew you could take the lead here? One problem is that there are two “rare bird alerts” for NY that are often filled with run-of-the-mill daily lists and non rarity sightings. Whil

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Ash-throated Flycatcher

>From what Dave told me it's in the fenced off area surrounding Bushwick Inlet >not the official park. If you look on Google Earth you will see there are a >few trees in the area. Apparently eating bittersweet berries. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History |

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Ash-throated Flycatcher

David Nyzio reported an Ash-throated Flycatcher this morning in Williamsburg. The location is Bushwick Inlet located at Kent Avenue and North 12th Street. There is some wasteland around the small bay and the bird was feeding on bittersweet berries. Access through a hole in the fence if anyone wa

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black Phoebe Lookalike?

Slate-colored Junco? Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On Nov 2, 2016, at 9:34 AM, Rob Meyer mailto:robpaulme...@gmail.com>> wrote: ?Hey gang, I'm a *real* beginner birder

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bicknell's and Hooded Warbler - Prospect Park Peninsula (correction)

Take a trip to the top of Slide Montain in the next few weeks. Guaranteed Bicknell's Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10023 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 > On May 18, 2016, at 12:32 PM, Pat Palladino wrote: >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon- Orange County, NY

Any news on the Gyrfalcon today? Thinking of trying tomorrow From: mailto:bounce-120211398-11471...@list.cornell.edu>> on behalf of sophiesaid mailto:sophies...@aol.com>> Reply-To: sophiesaid mailto:sophies...@aol.com>> Date: Friday, February 26, 2016 at 9:54 PM To: "nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

Re: [nysbirds-l] Another Thick-billed Murre, Ditch Plains, Suffolk Cunty

If anyone has the dead Murre in the freezer we would appreciate the specimen. Thanks. Paul Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10023 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 > On Feb 21, 2016, at 4:49 PM, Shaibal Mitra w

Re: [nysbirds-l] (No sighting) Dead Razorbill at Battery Park, Manhattan

PM, Kevin J. McGowan mailto:k...@cornell.edu>> wrote: Always good for a skeleton! From: bounce-120172425-3714...@list.cornell.edu<mailto:bounce-120172425-3714...@list.cornell.edu> [mailto:bounce-120172425-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Paul R Sweet Sent: Tuesday, February 1

Re: [nysbirds-l] (No sighting) Dead Razorbill at Battery Park, Manhattan

Probably not worth salvaging but a good record for NY county? Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10023 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On Feb 16, 2016, at 4:48 PM, Kai mailto:kai_sheffi...@hotmail.com>> wrote: I

[nysbirds-l] Eastern Long Island shorebirds

At Goff Point, on the north side of Napeague Harbor today, I encountered a group of shorebirds that seemed notable for the time of year. As well as 40+ Sanderlings, the beach held 6 Ruddy Turnstones & a Black-bellied Plover. Paul Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natu

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Montauk Point Harlequin & Razorbills

;> On Feb 13, 2016, at 2:55 PM, "redk...@optonline.net" >> wrote: >> >> Paul: Can you describe in a little more detail where at the Point you saw >> the Harlequin? >> >> Thanks. >> >> John T. >> >> - Original Messag

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Point Harlequin & Razorbills

Among the many scoters and Common Eiders at Montauk Point today was a single drake Harlequin and a few Razorbills in singles and twos. Black appeared to be most abundant scoter followed by Surf and White-winged. Huge duck flocks were beyond identification range. Also present a few Gannets, Long-

Re: [nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting in the news

oo Klemens Gasser, Brooklyn ____ From: Paul R Sweet mailto:sw...@amnh.org>> To: Klemens Gasser mailto:klemensgas...@yahoo.com>>; NYSBirds mailto:nysbirds-l@cornell.edu>> Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 1:31 PM Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting in the n

RE: [nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting in the news

Klemens Can you confirm the Painted Bunting was associating with 7 European Goldfinches? If so this casts some doubt on the Bunting being a wild bird no? Paul -Original Message- From: bounce-119951093-11471...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119951093-11471...@list.cornell.edu] On Beha

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

Baited Tommahawk traps would be appropriate, set in the trees. http://www.livetrap.com/index.php?dispatch=tags.view&tag=Raccoons aI suspect Gateway have some of these for trapping Racoons, Cats etc at the Plover sites. From: Thomas Rhindress mailto:trhindre...@gmail.com>> Reply-To: Thomas Rhindr

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

Looks like a Kinkajou. Bizarre! Paul From: Cesar Castillo mailto:czar3...@yahoo.com>> Reply-To: Cesar Castillo mailto:czar3...@yahoo.com>> Date: Friday, August 14, 2015 at 12:26 PM To: NYSBIRDS-L mailto:nysbird...@list.cornell.edu>> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jam

Re: [nysbirds-l] A hummer of a breakfast + my "2 cents" !

Hi Robert Just a quick note on bird anatomy. The lower (distal) long bone of the hindlimb to which the toes attach is the tarsometatarsus which is homologous with our foot. Thus the joint above this is the ankle not the knee. (look at the direction of hinging). The second long bone is the tibio

RE: [nysbirds-l] Dead Great Shearwater, Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

NY birders At risk of flogging a dead seabird, I would like to make another appeal for birders to salvage beached birds, particularly “uncommon” species. Even smelly carcasses can be useful for various studies…go birding with large Ziplocs. Thanks, Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Departmen

RE: [nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler Central Park

I'm probably going to get some hate mail for this comment, but is Central Park really the best place to be releasing rehab birds? Paul Sweet -Original Message- From: bounce-119102677-11471...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119102677-11471...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of david speis

RE:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Re: Summer Tanager R.I.P.

Andrew and all NY birders. For the record we are interested in any and all salvaged birds, particularly rarities. People should be vigilant with the Bryant Park Chuck. I can’t imagine it’s getting enough to eat? We have all relevant permits. Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of O

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] House Sparrow at my feeder

Rob Since Junco and House Sparrows are in completely different families this is an extremely unlikely scenario. More likely a House Sparrow with aberrant tail feathers. Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th S

RE: [nysbirds-l] Cassins/Couches survival chances?

NY Birders While on the subject of vagrants and their possible demise, I would like to reiterate that if a bird such as this does die and is found it should be deposited in a natural history collection where it can be permanently archived. Thanks, Paul Sweet Paul Sweet Collection Manager Depa

Re: [nysbirds-l] Watch Hill Fire Island

Alan Nelson's Sparrow should not be here at this time. Nearest breeding area is in Maine. Are you sure these were not Saltmarsh Sparrow? Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 T. 212 7

Re: [nysbirds-l] Willow Ptarmigan Reported Dead

Arie do you know who has the bird? AMNH would like the specimen. Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 T. 212 769 5780 C. 718 757 5941 > On May 23, 2014, at 6:54 PM, "Arie Gilbert" wrot

RE: [nysbirds-l] Feather ID and Spring yard birds in Yorktown Heights, NY

Pheasant From: bounce-113910404-11471...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-113910404-11471...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Thomas Rhindress Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2014 4:57 PM To: nysbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Feather ID and Spring yard birds in Yorktown Heights, NY I'm in nee

RE: [nysbirds-l] Crow Shoot scheduled in Greene County

Thanks Anthony, I stand corrected. From: Anthony Collerton [mailto:icoller...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 12:50 PM To: Paul R Sweet Cc: Rick & Linda Kedenburg; Larry Federman; Jonathan Perez; Richard; Lynne Hertzog; Cesar Castillo; NYSBIRDS-L; Jim Osterlund Subject: Re: [nysbir

RE: [nysbirds-l] Crow Shoot scheduled in Greene County

Point of information, the 4 and 20 blackbirds would be Turdus merula not crows. From: bounce-113350129-11471...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-113350129-11471...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Rick & Linda Kedenburg Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 10:07 AM To: Larry Federman Cc: Jonathan Perez; R

RE: [nysbirds-l] DEC's Mute Swan management plan

Dear Christina While Mute Swans are indeed spectacular birds and it is not their fault that they are here, they are nevertheless an invasive, non-native species and detrimental to native wildlife. A quick Google search will find many examples of problems caused to native avifauna and habitat, f

[nysbirds-l] Salvaged Owls

Just to follow up, if anyone gets a lead on a dead Snowy Owl please let me know. Important scientific information can be obtained from these specimens Thanks, Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New Yo

Re: [nysbirds-l] Another Snowy Owl Death: Westchester Co, Cortlandt Manor

Hi Anne Could you please provide the contact information of the rehabber. Thanks, Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 T. 212 769 5780 C. 718 757 5941 On Dec 5, 2013, at 12:13 PM, "An

[nysbirds-l] Crossbills west end Jones beach

Flock of 7 reds just west of coastguard lot. Also 2 white wings Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.North

[nysbirds-l] Verrazano Narrows

John Ascher and I checked out the Verrazano Narrows from the Brooklyn side. The best bird was a single Royal Tern seen from the Bay Parkway Mall. 30 plus Gannets were in the Narrows, some ranging north of the bridge. Good numbers of Laughing Gulls plus a few Boneparte's Gulls and Common Terns we

[nysbirds-l] Storm Casualties

Greetings All Inevitably a storm of the magnitude of Sandy will result in some bird casualties. If anyone finds unusual dead birds would you please save them for the museum. These specimens are useful not just for record purposes, they can also be used in a host of other studies. After Irene we

RE:[nysbirds-l] Sooty Shearwater Mortality

After my post yesterday I received a report of two more dead Sooty Shearwaters at Jones Beach From: bounce-60672258-11471...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-60672258-11471...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Paul R Sweet Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:19 PM To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Subject

[nysbirds-l] Sooty Shearwater Mortality

While 3 birds does not constitute a mass mortality event, I have been contacted today by two people with dead Sooty Shearwaters found on the beaches of the New York Bight. One at Far Rockaway and one on Monmouth Beach NJ. This follows the moribund bird mentioned by Chase from Robert Moses. Birde