[nysbirds-l] Swainson's Hawk - Chestnut Ridge Hawkwatch

Hello, about 20 mins ago, I had a molting adult light morph Swainson's Hawk headed west over Chestnut Ridge in Westchester. Keep an eye to the sky! Rich Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://w

[nysbirds-l] Baird's and Western Sandpipers Pelham Bay Park

Hello, There's a Baird's and a Western with a small flock of mainly LESA in a puddle in the SW corner of Orchard Beach parking lot. Good Birding, Richard Aracil Sent from Outlook<http://aka.ms/weboutlook> -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park 4/24 Short-eared Owl and Blue Grosbeak

briefly, but I got some bad photos before it was chased off by a Red-winged Blackbird. I could not relocate the bird after that, but I don't think it left the area, so it's possible the bird may continue there. https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S86302252 Good Birding! Rich

[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Progne 4/3

The Martin was still being seen by Matthieu Benoit, Janet Labelle and I through about 6:50 this evening. Toward the end of the day, it was foraging more over the north side of the peninsula. Good Birding, Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park THICK-BILLED MURRE Photos 1/26

Hi All, Here is a checklist with photos of today's Thick-billed Murre found by Patrick Horan: https://ebird.org/checklist/S63809053 Good Birding! Rich Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://

[nysbirds-l] BARROWS GOLDENEYE, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx 1/12

Hi All, The drake continues. Last had it just off Two Tree Island with a raft of Common Goldeneye. Rich Aracil Bronx -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeC

[nysbirds-l] Barrows Goldeneye - Pelham Bay Park, Bronx 12/30

Hi All, Late this afternoon, there was a very nice drake BARROW'S GOLDENEYE which I viewed from Orchard Beach as it foraged with a raft of Common Goldeneye just off High Island (the island with the big antennas). The bird was still there when I left. Good Birding and Happy New Year! Rich Araci

[nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull - Orchard Beach, Bronx 11/23

. Checklist with photos: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S50167859 Good Birding! Richard Aracil Sent from Outlook<http://aka.ms/weboutlook> -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.ht

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park - Black-headed Gull, Dickcissel 11/2

Good Birding! Richard Aracil Sent from Outlook<http://aka.ms/weboutlook> -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park White-winged Dove - NO

I looked for it today (11/25) without success. Good Birding, Richard Aracil -- 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] Pelham Bay Park White-winged Dove exact location 11/23

The bird was still there when we left at ~1615. I'd recommend parking at Rice Stadium parking lot (marked with a "P" on the map) and then heading to the location on foot. Photos here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25972945 Good Birding, Richard Aracil -- N

[nysbirds-l] Cave Swallow - Pelham Bay Park 11/15

Hi All, Standing in the same spot south of the Pelham landfill where we stood yesterday, Matthieu Benoit and I again managed to find a Cave Swallow. We watched through scopes as we got distant and fleeting views of it over the landfill. A few minutes later, we reconnected with it as it headed

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park 10/10 - Dickcissel

Hi All, In the southern section of the park, in the tall grassy area NW across the road from the WW1 memorial (big gold statue), there was a Dickcissel along with 3 Bobolinks. Good BirdingRich Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.

[nysbirds-l] Van Cortlandt Park Nighthawks - 10/6

Hi All, Late afternoon through sunset today, there was a nice flight of Common Nighthawks taking place. From the parade grounds, I counted 23 in an hour. I was pleasantly surprised to see such a number for this date. Good Birding,Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Five Islands Black-headed Gull - Yes 12/1

Hi all, Jack Rothman and I saw it from Five Islands Park as it stood on the rocks here: 40.91180, -73.762375. Thanks to Frank Guida for taking the time to help us find the bird. Good Birding,Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park - Bronx 11/29, 11/30

relocate today. On 11/29, in the small saltmarsh northwest of the landfill, I flushed a Wilson's Snipe. Other uncommon species included American Woodcock, Orange-crowned Warbler, American Pipit, Field Sparrow, and White-crowned Sparrow. Richard A

[nysbirds-l] 8/17 JBWR East Pond - Dickcissel, Caspian Tern

umbers and diversity were very disappointing. With photos:http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S19503379 Good Birding!Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park - Eurasian Wigeon 1/26

Hi All, The drake Eurasian Wigeon found yesterday continues among the throngs of Scaup in the lagoon between Hunter and Twin Islands . I could not find the Redheads that were also reported. Good Birding,Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Ft. Tilden/Breezy Point, Queens - 1/12

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S16354403 Good Birding,Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdin

[nysbirds-l] Bronx: Pelham Bay Park 12/18, 20

Hi All, Today Jack Rothman and I did about 3 hours of scanning the Sound from Orchard Beach, Twin and Two Tree Islands in the northeastern corner of Pelham Bay Park. Highlights included nice numbers of Greater Scaup and Brant (~1500 and ~800, respectively), a female Black Scoter continues off th

[nysbirds-l] Bronx: Pelham Bay Park 12/16

?subID=S15999737 Good Birding,Richard Aracil -- 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] Pelham Bay Park Bronx - 11/9

/checklist?subID=S15625844http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15628588http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15628856http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15629006 Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park, Bronx. - 30 Oct.

flagged as high. Good Birding!Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park, Bronx - 10/29

es in the ebird checklist linked below. I have never heard a Virginia Rail in the field, so I welcome anyone's input on this! http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15523112 Good Birding,Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park 10/23. Nelson's, Scoters, Red-headed Woodpeckers

tp://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15479498 Good Birding!Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfiguratio

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park 19 Oct. Scoters, Nelsons's, etc.

subID=S15448509 Good Birding!Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park, 14 Oct - Nelson's Sparrow.

Hi All, In addition to the Red-headed Woodpeckers seen by others today, I had 3-4 Sharp-tailed Sparrows in the peninsula of salt marsh just south of Turtle Cove and City Island Rd. One of the birds was definitely an Atlantic Nelson's, and I think one (see bad photos and notes in checklist linked

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park 10/8 - 2 Red-headed Woodpeckers

included a CLAPPER RAIL and 11 warbler species including a male BAY-BREASTED WARBLER. Good Birding,Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park Red-Headed Woodpecker - Oct 5

Hi All, In addition to Andrew's post, in the area west of the steel bridge in Turtle Cove on the wood chip path behind the driving range, a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER continues. I also had a calling COMMON RAVEN. This area has been very birdy lately with particularly high numbers of SWAMP SPARROWS. h

[nysbirds-l] Bronx: Nesting Common Ravens - Co-Op City

shows the nest location and a good viewing spot: http://goo.gl/maps/RNrx1 Good Birding! Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Bronx: Pelham Bay Park - Red-necked Grebe, C. Ravens 2/10

Birding, Richard Aracil -- 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] 1/15 Edith Read Sanctuary and Pelham Bay Park

Hi All, Jack Rothman and I checked out Edith Read Sanctuary in Rye, NY and had some nice highlights. Scanning from the beach south of Playland Pond, we found 1 Razorbill, over 400 Long-tailed Ducks, ~20 White-winged Scoters, 13 Black Scoters and 2 Purple Sandpipers. On Playland Lake and environ

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park 1/13

looks, a lone Dunlin on the beach, and around 190 Common Goldeneye which is the most I've ever seen at this location. Good Birding, Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirdin

[nysbirds-l] 12/21/12 Clay-colored Sparrow? Pelham Bay Park, Bronx.

Hello, Had what I'm almost certain was a CLAY-COLORED SPARROW in the narrow strip of lawn and reedy vegetation between Orchard Beach Lagoon and the parking lot. I don't have a lot of experience with this species (If it is CCSP, only my 2nd.), so wanted to bounce photos off others on the list be

[nysbirds-l] 12/16 Pelham Bay Park, Bronx. Razorbills, Surf Scoter, Lt. Duck.

Hi All, Scanning the sound from Orchard Beach, highlights were 4 Razorbill, 1 each of Surf Scoter and Long-tailed Duck and 36 Common Goldeneye. Good Birding, Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] 12/12 Pelham Bay Park, Bronx - Razorbill

Hello, Scanning from the rocks on the east side of Twin Is., I found a single Razorbill between there and David's Island. Good Birding, Rich -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] 12/9 C. Redpolls Pelham Bay Park, Bronx

Hi, Yesterday, I visited the Southern end of Pelham Bay Park where I was pleasantly surprised by a flock of 7 Common Redpolls. The flock was aloft most of the time and seemed to be roaming a wide area. The 7 disappeared and resurfaced a few times throughout my walk. Later on, I stumbled acros

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park, Bronx 12/6: C. Redpoll and Highlights.

Hi All, Spent around 2.5 hours in the Turtle Cove section of Pelham Bay Park yesterday. When I first arrived, I had a pair of Common Ravens mobbing a Red-tailed Hawk (I'm guessing the same pair that nested on a building in co-op? I've been consistently seeing a pair in the park throughout Nove

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park and Co-Op City Ravens 3/10-11

of at least according to the BNA account. But again, views are not the greatest. Nothing like staring up at an apartment building with a spotting scope to make you look like a weirdo! Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirdin

[nysbirds-l] Bronx: Pelham Bay Park and Co-Op Common Ravens 3/5

heard vocalizations and at one point, I could see a tail sticking off the nest. Good Birding, Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Co-Op City Ravens 2/23

have completed construction. Saw the female (presumably) sitting on the nest for periods of 10-15 mins and it could be that she has already started a clutch, but not sure. Good Birding, Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Common Raven possible nest building in Co-Op City, Bronx 2/11-2/12

there is one, it could easily be hidden from view in that large structure. Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park and Long Island Sound, Bronx - Common Ravens, Razorbill and more 2/10

scan the sound from the rock outcroppings on the east side of Twin. There, highlights were a single Razorbill, 2 Long-tailed Ducks, 4 White-winged Scoters and a Great Cormorant. Good Birding, Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park, Bronx - Razorbill and others 2/6

the Orchard Beach Lagoon. Good Birding, Richard Aracil -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Queens Ash-throated Flycatcher - Yes

finally surfaced. We did not see the Orange-crowned, but a Juv. Cooper's Hawk passed through the lot. I was with Jack Rothman and later joined by Arie Gilbert and Gene Loscalzo who and also got great views. Richard A

[nysbirds-l] Directions - Ash-throated Flycatcher

Hello, Someone on nysbirds emailed me for directions to the ATFL site. I thought they were already posted to this list, but here they are just in case others did not get them: Heading west on the Belt pkwy, take exit 17N Cohancy St. (This is the exit just before the one for JBWR) and get

[nysbirds-l] Queens Ash-throated Flycatcher Photos 11/22/09

ding The bird seemed particularly fond of this lot (copy and paste into google): 40.667585°, -73.834211° But also here: 40.668286°, -73.835545° If you go, please be careful crossing the busy streets. Good Birding! Richard Aracil

[nysbirds-l] Central Park 11/10

looks, but almost certain of the id) was foraging along with a red-breasted nuthatch and a myrtle warbler. 1-2 eastern bluebirds at the Upper Lobe. At Sparrow Rock, juncos were numerous and there was one field sparrow with them. Good Birding, Richard Aracil Bronx, NY