[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses SP

There are two Orange-crowned Warblers near the beginning of the boardwalk by the Fire Island Hawk Watch. Also a couple of Royal Terns and some Fosters Terns on the beach. Peter Post Tomas Lundquist (visiting from Sweden) Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Comments on Gateway Draft Mgmt. Plan

For those of you who haven't yet submitted your comments. I just spoke to Helen Mahan, planner, at Gateway. Due to the Government shutdown you may not be able to submit comments. The website is expected to be shut down at any moment.. If this is the case the deadline for submission will be

[nysbirds-l] Comments on Gateway Draft Mgmt. Plan

For those of you who haven't yet submitted your comments. I just spoke to Helen Mahan, planner, at Gateway. Due to the Government shutdown you may not be able to submit comments. The website is expected to be shut down at any moment.. If this is the case the deadline for submission will be

Re:[nysbirds-l] [BIRDWG01] Another Plover Photo

The breast bands of Piping Plovers trapped on the nest on Long Island, NY, vary from incomplete to full thick bands. For photos and a discussion see: http://sora.unm.edu/sites/default/file/ journals/auk/v076n02/p0129-p0152.pdf Peter Post New York City, NY Sent from my iPhone On Aug 3, 2013

Re:[nysbirds-l] [BIRDWG01] Another Plover Photo

The breast bands of Piping Plovers trapped on the nest on Long Island, NY, vary from incomplete to full thick bands. For photos and a discussion see: http://sora.unm.edu/sites/default/file/ journals/auk/v076n02/p0129-p0152.pdf Peter Post New York City, NY Sent from my iPhone On Aug 3, 2013

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Co Park

Red-necked Grebe 1 Horned Grebe 1 Common Loons 2 Red-throated Loon 12 Wilson's Snipe Great Egret Laughing Gull (rare here) Plus the usual bluebirds, kestrels. etc. Charlie Roberto Kyle Bardwell Larry Trachtenberg John Grant Chis Drury Peter Post Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Co Park

Red-necked Grebe 1 Horned Grebe 1 Common Loons 2 Red-throated Loon 12 Wilson's Snipe Great Egret Laughing Gull (rare here) Plus the usual bluebirds, kestrels. etc. Charlie Roberto Kyle Bardwell Larry Trachtenberg John Grant Chis Drury Peter Post Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info

Re: [nysbirds-l] Crossbill question

See: Groth J.G. 1992. Further Information on the Genetics of Bill Crossing in Crossbills. Auk 109 (2): 385-389. which can be found at: http://sora.unm.edu/sites/default/files/journals/auk/v109n02/p0383- p0385.pdf Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com On Feb 21, 2013, at 9:19 AM, greg

Re: [nysbirds-l] Crossbill question

See: Groth J.G. 1992. Further Information on the Genetics of Bill Crossing in Crossbills. Auk 109 (2): 385-389. which can be found at: http://sora.unm.edu/sites/default/files/journals/auk/v109n02/p0383- p0385.pdf Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com On Feb 21, 2013, at 9:19 AM, greg

Re: [nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull on Central Park Lake

Thanks to Ardith Bondi for posting this for me. As a result a number of birders come to see the bird. It was present all afternoon and is extremely tame, coming to bread, within five feet of the observer. Peter Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com On Feb 10, 2013, at 2:11 PM

Re: [nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull on Central Park Lake

Thanks to Ardith Bondi for posting this for me. As a result a number of birders come to see the bird. It was present all afternoon and is extremely tame, coming to bread, within five feet of the observer. Peter Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com On Feb 10, 2013, at 2:11 PM

Re: [nysbirds-l] C.P. Reservoir Iceland Gull

Still present at 1:10 pm. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 29, 2013, at 9:01 AM, Anders Peltomaa wrote: > Hello all, > The Iceland Gull Nadir found yesterday on the Reservoir is still present. > When I arrived Bob Washburn had found it, but didn't have it in the scope any > longer. With his

Re: [nysbirds-l] C.P. Reservoir Iceland Gull

Still present at 1:10 pm. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 29, 2013, at 9:01 AM, Anders Peltomaa anders.pelto...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all, The Iceland Gull Nadir found yesterday on the Reservoir is still present. When I arrived Bob Washburn had found it, but didn't have it in the scope any

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

This looks like a Iceland Gull to me. Thayer's should be a darker gray and usually with a dark iris. Does the observer have any notes on the color of the orbital ring and primary pattern? Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com On Jan 8, 2013, at 6:32 PM, Arie Gilbert wrote: Here

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

This looks like a Iceland Gull to me. Thayer's should be a darker gray and usually with a dark iris. Does the observer have any notes on the color of the orbital ring and primary pattern? Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com On Jan 8, 2013, at 6:32 PM, Arie Gilbert wrote: Here

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point County Park, etc.

continues on Mill pond in Sayville. At 7:00 am there was a BARRED OWL perched on a Lamp Pole near exit 18 (Queens Co.) on the LIE. This appears to be a good years for this species with up to three individuals in one day in Central Park. Peter Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com

[nysbirds-l] Smith Point County Park, etc.

continues on Mill pond in Sayville. At 7:00 am there was a BARRED OWL perched on a Lamp Pole near exit 18 (Queens Co.) on the LIE. This appears to be a good years for this species with up to three individuals in one day in Central Park. Peter Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com

[nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeets in Westchester Co.?

A friend, who will be visiting from Alaska and who is not a subscriber to this list, asked me to inquire if anyone knows of any reliable locations for Monk Parakeet in Westchester County. Thanks. Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeets in Westchester Co.?

A friend, who will be visiting from Alaska and who is not a subscriber to this list, asked me to inquire if anyone knows of any reliable locations for Monk Parakeet in Westchester County. Thanks. Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Red Crossbill recordings

/ebird=2Eorg/content/ebird/news/red-crossbill-types cheers, and thanks, Matt Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeCo

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Red Crossbill recordings

: http://ebird=2Eorg/content/ebird/news/red-crossbill-types cheers, and thanks, Matt Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Montauk 11/16/12

: all 3 Scoter species, Long-tailed Ducks, Common Eiders, Gannets and both loons. NO grebes, Red-breasted Mergansers or alcids. We didn't see a single raptor the entire day. Peter Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Montauk 11/16/12

: all 3 Scoter species, Long-tailed Ducks, Common Eiders, Gannets and both loons. NO grebes, Red-breasted Mergansers or alcids. We didn't see a single raptor the entire day. Peter Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] N. Lapwings at Montauk. Yes/No

We're planning a trip to Montauk tomorrow and wonder if the Lapwings were seen today? Thanks. Peter Peter Post pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Wild Barnacle Goose chase at Inwood Park by visiting Oregon Birder

am doing to find this bird! Thank you, Greg Baker, Portland, Oregon Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Wild Barnacle Goose chase at Inwood Park by visiting Oregon Birder

, and would drop what I am doing to find this bird! Thank you, Greg Baker, Portland, Oregon Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] N. Lapwings at Montauk. Yes/No

We're planning a trip to Montauk tomorrow and wonder if the Lapwings were seen today? Thanks. Peter Peter Post pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose Inwood HIll Park

for posting! Peter Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.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] Gannets on the Hudson River

Terns. If you go a scope is helpful. Dress warm. There is a biting wind and it is bitter cold. Peter Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Gannets on the Hudson River

Terns. If you go a scope is helpful. Dress warm. There is a biting wind and it is bitter cold. Peter Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

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

r). Before that it was brackish. It hasn't been fresh, as evidenced by the growth of cattails and the breeding of numbers of Least Bitterns, gallinules, coots, Pied-billed Grebes, Ruddy Ducks, etc., since at least the 1960's. Peter Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com On Oct 31, 2012, at 12:50 PM, An

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

. It hasn't been fresh, as evidenced by the growth of cattails and the breeding of numbers of Least Bitterns, gallinules, coots, Pied-billed Grebes, Ruddy Ducks, etc., since at least the 1960's. Peter Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com On Oct 31, 2012, at 12:50 PM, Andrew Baksh

[nysbirds-l] Hudson River Storm Birds

County. A number of Forster's Terns. A group of 3 unidentified Jaegers (spotted by Andrew Farnsworth) believed to be a Pomarine and 2 Parasitics. Not seen by me: A Herring Gull capturing a Leach's Petrel and flying off with it. Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Hudson River Storm Birds

County. A number of Forster's Terns. A group of 3 unidentified Jaegers (spotted by Andrew Farnsworth) believed to be a Pomarine and 2 Parasitics. Not seen by me: A Herring Gull capturing a Leach's Petrel and flying off with it. Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List

Re: [nysbirds-l] Nickerson Beach

Dave: Off course, it should have been June 9th. It was a long tiring day. Thanks for picking this up. I should always save everything I write as a draft :-). But, I wanted to get it out there right away. Peter On Jun 9, 2012, at 11:18 PM, Peter Post wrote: I spent 6 1/2 hours today

Re: [nysbirds-l] Nickerson Beach

Dave: Off course, it should have been June 9th. It was a long tiring day. Thanks for picking this up. I should always save everything I write as a draft :-). But, I wanted to get it out there right away. Peter On Jun 9, 2012, at 11:18 PM, Peter Post wrote: I spent 6 1/2 hours today

[nysbirds-l] Nickerson Beach

I spent 6 1/2 hours today, May 9th, at Nickerson Beach, Nassau Co. Highlights included: Arctic Tern 1 (possibly 2) first summer Gull Billed Tern 1 adult Roseate Tern 1 (possibly 2) adults Surf Scoter 1 adult male I took photos of all the above mentioned species. Peter Post New York City pwp

[nysbirds-l] Nickerson Beach

I spent 6 1/2 hours today, May 9th, at Nickerson Beach, Nassau Co. Highlights included: Arctic Tern 1 (possibly 2) first summer Gull Billed Tern 1 adult Roseate Tern 1 (possibly 2) adults Surf Scoter 1 adult male I took photos of all the above mentioned species. Peter Post New York City pwp

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses and Jones Beach State Parks

. Unfortunately, I was unable to salvage them for the AMNH (sorry Paul). However, I did deposit the first records of this species for Delaware in the AMNH many years ago. Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses and Jones Beach State Parks

. Unfortunately, I was unable to salvage them for the AMNH (sorry Paul). However, I did deposit the first records of this species for Delaware in the AMNH many years ago. Peter Post New York City pwp...@nyc.rr.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

Re: [nysbirds-l] PILEATED WOODPECKER IN THE BRONX

Woodpeckers wander. Young birds looking for mates? Knowing all this is the advantage (the only advantage) of out-living most of my contemporaries. Nice find. I been looking for one for appear in Central Park for many years. Peter Post NYC On May 5, 2012, at 4:55 PM, Debbie Becker wrote

Re: [nysbirds-l] PILEATED WOODPECKER IN THE BRONX

Woodpeckers wander. Young birds looking for mates? Knowing all this is the advantage (the only advantage) of out-living most of my contemporaries. Nice find. I been looking for one for appear in Central Park for many years. Peter Post NYC On May 5, 2012, at 4:55 PM, Debbie Becker wrote

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