For those not on Discord, Facebook, or the various other fractured reporting
channels for rare bird sightings; please pardon the delay in my sharing this
news on the listserv:
An apparent RED-FOOTED BOOBY, a pending New York State first record, flew over
the roof of my Astoria, Queens apartmen
The Black-chinned Hummingbird continues on Sunday morning at the Cottage Garden
on Randall’s Island! First feeding at 6:48
(40.7836900, -73.9260360)
Cheers,
-Tim H
> On Nov 18, 2023, at 6:55 AM, Timothy Healy wrote:
>
> The Black-chinned Hummingbird continues today at the Cottage
The Black-chinned Hummingbird continues today at the Cottage Garden on
Randall’s Island! Just showed up for its first feeding at 6:53!
(40.7836900, -73.9260360)
Cheers!
-Tim H
> On Nov 17, 2023, at 2:08 PM, Dmitriy Aronov wrote:
>
> A video of a hummingbird was recorded yesterday (11/16) by
A Harris’s Sparrow is currently being seen at Hot Dog Beach on Dune Road in
Quogue, Suffolk County, found by Mike Cooper. It is presently foraging in the
grass along the brushy edges of the lot at the southeast corner with a mixed
flock of sparrows.
Cheers,
-Tim H
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While leading a walk for the New York State Young Birders Club at Jones Beach
West End this morning, I found an Eared Grebe on the bay north of the Coast
Guard Station boat basin. The bird was gradually drifting west and diving
actively, last seen several minutes ago headed towards the inlet.
Ari Weiss and I refound the Common Ringed Plover on the rising tide at the Old Inlet mudflats this afternoon. The subflock of Semipalmated Plovers with which the bird was associating briefly settled in front of us approximately here (40.7268995, -72.9068523), but a marauding pair of juvenile Peregr
A greenie immature/female-type Painted Bunting is being seen periodically at
the Loch in Central Park, favoring the 2nd cut. It is spending a lot of time
foraging high in the trees, surprisingly, but it has returned repeatedly to the
same general area after disappearing for brief periods of time
Currently on the bird, foraging quietly in the shade of a tree near Field 4.
Here’s a pin for those chasing.
Dropped pin
https://maps.app.goo.gl/pfSUGEgH7qJMZaUT7?g_st=ic
Cheers,
-Tim H
> On Apr 14, 2023, at 10:25 AM, Timothy Healy wrote:
>
> Mary Beth Kooper just sent me pho
Mary Beth Kooper just sent me photos of an apparent Smith’s Longspur at the
northwest ballfields of Randall’s Island. I am en route across the Island on
foot , anenow.
Cheers,
-Tim H
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In keeping with the pattern of occurrence it has shown throughout the
winter thus far, the Short-billed Gull once again returned to the soggy
ballfields at the northeastern shoreline of Randall's Island during this
afternoon's rain. Several of us were eying the forecast as potentially
productive in
After over a week with no sightings, today's rain produced promising soggy
ballfields once again and the Short-billed Gull was just refound at
Randall's Island by Adam Cunningham! Currently at Field #42 at the
northeastern corner of the island, mixed in with large flocks of other
gulls. Happy New Y
Willie et al,
I was also curious about what sources of food the Limpkin was utilizing
during its brief tenure here in New York. With the dramatic increase in
vagrancy records for this species throughout the country, with 7 additional
states adding their first provisional records of Limpkin in 2022
The Limpkin continues in the same area today, a bit south of the harbormaster’s
house at Lewiston Landing. Feeding actively on snails along the lawn this
morning.
Cheers!
-Tim H
> On Nov 15, 2022, at 9:51 PM, Timothy Healy wrote:
>
> Thanks for the detailed update, Willie!
No sightings of yesterday’s Fork-tailed Flycatcher at its previously favored
perches or any of the other potentially promising locations at Greig Farm this
morning, despite considerable observer effort. With more than 24 hours elapsed
since the last observation through equally intense coverage a
No sign of yesterday’s Crested Caracara at Camp Hero or any of the surrounding
environs of Montauk Point. Multiple birders covered the area extensively this
morning (including myself, Pat Lindsay, Shai Mitra, Jay Rand, and Jim Ash),
paying close attention to both the last known location and the
The White Ibis continues in the marshes at the end of Dewilt Avenue. Initially
seen preening to the left of the vantage point, but just took off and flew to
the right and landed at the far end.
Cheers,
-Tim H
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The Cupsogue Bar-tailed Godwit persists into the month of August, still
favoring the mudflats beyond the ruins of the life guard chair north of the
parking lot. The best vantage points are most easily and safely accessed by way
of the sandy footpath near the camping area.
Cheers,
-Tim H
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The Anhinga was perched on a tree just north of Convent Bridge until just after
11 AM. It started thermaling and circled incredibly high, but eventually began
descending back towards the lake. It is currently sitting on another snag due
south of Convent Road, still north of the New Jersey border
The Bar-tailed Godwit continues this morning, feeding on the mudflats and
visible from this location.
Dropped pin
https://goo.gl/maps/kfXavjRbZ1JkEt9b6
Cheers!
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The Neotropic Cormorant reported yesterday evening by Bruce Nott and Ken
McDermott just flew in and started fishing along the Newburgh Waterfront
offshore from the rowing club. This location can be accessed along the
Waterfront Trail. While I was typing this email, the bird was flushed by a
gro
Sharing this exceptional report to signal boost: a Neotropic Cormorant was
found and nicely photographed yesterday evening in Newburgh. Hopefully the bird
has lingered in the area and can be refound today.
https://ebird.org/checklist/S111559027
Cheers,
-Tim H
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I wanted to share this sighting on the listserv since it may not yet have
reached those who don’t use eBird or the Manhattan Rare Bird Alert GroupMe. A
Bicknell’s Thrush is currently singing and foraging in the North Woods of
Central Park, favoring an area along West Drive and west of the Blockh
This bird has certainly proven to be a fascinating case study, and the
discussion across the various forums has been enlightening. I always
appreciate the opportunity to learn from one of these community
identification efforts, and I'm grateful for public venues like the
listserv where experts can
The mysterious yellow-legged Larus just flew in and is currently preening on
the beach at Old Field Point.
Cheers,
-Tim H
> On Feb 28, 2022, at 12:37 PM, Shaibal Mitra
> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> We studied the yellow-legged Larus at Old Field Point again yesterday, 27 Feb
> 2022. For conven
> On Feb 12, 2022, at 12:14 PM, Timothy Healy wrote:
>
> After nearly 17 hours of search time over the course of my 7 attempts,
> including 6 hours today, the Slaty-backed Gull is on the Reservoir now,
> bathing near the western shore. We are watching it in nice light at a
>
After nearly 17 hours of search time over the course of my 7 attempts,
including 6 hours today, the Slaty-backed Gull is on the Reservoir now, bathing
near the western shore. We are watching it in nice light at a distance from the
northeast shoreline.
Cheers!
-Tim H
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The lapwing was just spotted flying in from the east and dropping in with a
flock of geese. Out of site behind a crest right now, waiting for it to come
back out. Looking from here Dropped pin
https://goo.gl/maps/RPab9GhLg5ZCMtXW6
Cheers!
-Tim H
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A Cackling Goose is currently roosting on the western shore of the lake at
Arthur J. Hendrickson Park in Valley Stream. This is a known individual that
was first documented here in the winter of 2016-2017. Unlike the Pink-footed
Goose that spent that same winter at this location, this bird has r
The Say’s Phoebe continues around the fields north of the parking lot at
Caumsett bright and early this morning.
Cheers!
-Tim H
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The lingering Great White Heron at the Marshlands Conservancy in Rye continued
today, roosting in the trees along the northern shore of Marie’s Neck during
the evening high tide. After several sporadic sightings between late August and
September, the bird has now been seen consistently on a d
I spent several hours at Nickerson Beach today, searching for the long
continuing but infrequently encountered Yellow-headed Blackbird that was
reported again yesterday evening. There were tons of starlings and cowbirds
moving around the area, but they were tricky to pin down. Reviewing my photo
At first light today, I was watching for morning flight activity from my local
patch of Astoria Park in Queens. Overnight radar had been active but not as
intense as the previous day, and it seemed like more birds had departed than
arrived. However, I did spot a small, unusual-looking gull flyin
Ryan Zucker reports that the martin is currently foraging by Duck Island near
the eastern end of the lake, likely visible from the southern shore or the
Peninsula. Good luck to those who chase, and be vigilant for any audio
recording or dropped DNA sample opportunities in addition to photo sessi
The greenie Painted Bunting continues near the playground at the Jones Beach
West Bath House. Skulky as usual, especially so in the high winds, but
appearing periodically to feed on grass heads and move between cover.
Cheers, and Happy New Year!
-Tim H
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While Steve is correct that wintering geese are often highly mobile, traveling
large distances between roosting lakes and feeding grounds throughout each
winter, I know of four additional birds at two additional sites that have shown
strong sight fidelity. I have documented the return of a recog
I just found a “greenie” Painted Bunting on East Lake Drive in Montauk during
my CBC surveying. Showing well now by the entrance to Big Reed Pond, on the
east side of the road.
Cheers!
-Tim H
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The Yellow-breasted Chat recently sighted at Mill Pond Park in Bellmore
continues today, frequenting the brushy tangles along the trail on the western
shore of the lake. Starting in the southwest corner near Stella’s restaurant
and walking up the path will put you in the right area. It was alter
A loop around the lake at Hendrickson Park revealed two different Cackling
Geese among the wintering flocks of Canadas. One is a recognizable, returning
individual, back for (at least) its fourth consecutive winter alongside a small
Canada Goose that it is always closely associated with. Perhaps
A Western Kingbird is currently perched up on a bare tree at the south side of
the open area in Jones Beach West End’s median. It is enduring quite a bit of
grief from a mockingbird and some Yellow-rumps, but so far it keeps returning
after its flights.
Cheers!
-Tim H
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An impressive flight following last night’s NW winds included a flyby
observation of Say’s Phoebe near the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station boat basin
this morning. I cannot say whether the bird continued on or put down somewhere
nearby; I followed up its flight and spent some time searching but
There’s a handsome breeding plumage Stilt Sandpiper feeding in the puddles at
Nickerson Beach’s western colony. Good views at an uncommon spring migrant in
nice plumage if anyone is interested. They’ve started collecting fees, though,
so I recommend parking nearby and walking in.
Cheers!
-Tim
Despite an extensive search at the last known location beginning around 5:10,
there has been no sign of the Burrowing Owl in or around the construction zone
at Big Egg Marsh. The workers appear to be slowly gathering, but no
construction has begun as of this writing. Many of the surprisingly few
Jones Beach has been reasonably active this morning, with good diversity
overall and solid numbers of many migrants. I’ve detected 91 species over the
course of the morning. A female Summer Tanager was seen in the pines along the
northern edge of the median just before the turnaround, the same a
Benjamin Van Doren reports a singing Swainson’s Warbler seen just north of Bow
Bridge in Central Park. I wanted to boost the signal for this observation,
since I’m sure there are many listserv members who might be inclined to make
chase.
Cheers!
-Tim H
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A female Evening Grosbeak has apparently been seen several times throughout the
day in the Ramble of Central Park. I have been doing some post-work birding in
the light rain and just heard the bird calling in the trees high above the
Azalea Pond. There seems to be more than one voice, though, wi
I spotted a Golden Eagle from the subway platform at the Junction Boulevard 7
station in Queens just before 4 PM today. The bird was tracking vaguely
eastward, but I lost sight of it when the train pulled up. Field notes can be
found in my attached eBird checklist. Keep your eyes on the skies!
Apologies to the listserv’s readers north of NYC who will find this report
somewhat laughable, but this species is still a great bird for Long Island.
There is a Pileated Woodpecker being seen along the trails around the pond at
Shu Swamp this morning. It appears to be favoring the area beyond t
The Varied Thrush was indeed reported today, apparently foraging on the
ground and quite a bit more cooperative than it has been lately. The
Yellow-breasted Chat seems to be the most reliable of the local rarities,
though I heard no reports of the American Bittern since the storm.
https://ebird.org
With all these murres, Razorbills, and kittiwakes hanging out right along the
coast this winter, it’s a real shame we lost the Brooklyn VI. I’d love to get
offshore and see what’s going on out there!
Cheers,
-Tim H
> On Jan 18, 2019, at 1:56 PM, Doug Gochfeld wrote:
>
> There is currently a T
Just found the Barnacle Goose as well, same location and vantage point!
Cheers!
-Tim H
> On Jan 13, 2019, at 3:26 PM, Timothy Healy wrote:
>
> Two Greater White-fronted Geese are visible from Doctor’s Path looking east
> across the sod fields. A few blue Snow Geese mixed into
Two Greater White-fronted Geese are visible from Doctor’s Path looking east
across the sod fields. A few blue Snow Geese mixed into the massive flock of
Canadas as well. Multiple searchers still scanning for other birds of note.
Cheers!
-Tim H
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A Cackling Goose is currently visible on the lake at Hendrickson with a flock
of Canadas. It looks identical to one of the two Cacklers that were frequently
observed at this site last winter, with a very blocky head, white ring at the
base of the neck, and large, noticeably bright cheek patches.
I’ve been keeping an eye on the abundant crops of berries at Stillwell Woods
Park in the hopes that some northern irruptives who favor fruit might show up.
My hunch paid off big time today. I just had a Bohemian Waxwing calling as it
flew south over the wooded northern section of the property wi
After reviewing some audio recordings to check against my initial
impressions, I'm feeling confident enough to at least put the word out even
if I'm not totally comfortable locking in an ID confirmation. On my walk to
the train in Lynbrook today I heard a bird giving double note flight calls
passin
I spent 5.5 hours at Jones Beach today, stationed near the turnaround until
about 9 and then scouring the median and area north of the parkway but
keeping an eye and an ear turned skyward. It turned out to be a pretty
solid day for late diurnal migrants. I tallied 1,253 American Goldfinches,
374 Pi
Oct 28, 2018 at 11:31 AM Timothy Healy wrote:
>> A fresh eBird report of a Northern Wheatear just came in on the rarity
>> report update. Signal boosting it now while en route to follow up. Good
>> luck, all!
>>
>> https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S49513468
>
A fresh eBird report of a Northern Wheatear just came in on the rarity report
update. Signal boosting it now while en route to follow up. Good luck, all!
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S49513468
Cheers!
-Tim H
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I'm certain that I'm not the entertained the question of whether or not the
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher discovered at Deep Hollow Ranch in Montauk this
Saturday could possibly be the same bird that disappeared from Krumkill
Road in the capital region a few days prior. I'm normally leery of "One
Bird
Anyone who stayed inside this morning to avoid the rain may want to consider
checking hour local patches for a bit. There has been some solid movement
overnight into this morning with good numbers and diversity of birds. At Jones
Beach today I rallied 79 species, with triple digit totals for fli
I’m sure many Long Island folks are busy with the Seatuck Birding Challenge,
but for those who aren’t I’ve found a few uncommon migrants at Jones Beach so
far. A Philadelphia Vireo was spotted just outside the Coast Guard Station
fence at the northwestern corner of the property, foraging in some
Yet another email from the field! Just located a first year Connecticut Warbler
on the south side of the median at Jones. (40.5884347,-73.5541296)
Cheers!
-Tim H
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I just found a Yellow-breasted Chat in the brush north of the road and west of
the Coast Guard Station at Jones Beach. It was along the western edge of a
somewhat open bowl, observed at these coordinates: (40.5886626,-73.5587467).
The bird appeared while I was pishing for warblers, dropping out
Yesterday’s Hudsonians are today replaced by a Marbled Godwit feeding alongside
American Oystercatchers and “Western” Willets at the Jones Beach Coast Guard
Station sandbar.
On the topic of overnight turnover, my patch high count of 43 Lesser
Black-backed Gulls in the WE2 lots yesterday aftern
A pair of Hudsonian Godwits are feeding alongside a good variety of shorebirds
on the Short Beach sandbar at the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station. Knots,
turnstones, plovers, and more, still sifting through the smaller birds but
wanted to put the word out.
Cheers!
-Tim H
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The pair of Hudsonian Godwits, the lone Wilson’s Phalarope, and a trio of
Caspian Terns (seemingly two adults and a juvenile) are all currently visible
from the north end of Jamaica Bay’s East Pond. Scope views from the end of the
platform at the phragmites edge are distant and backlit but ident
In addition to the continuing American Golden-Plover reported this morning in
Eastport, I just found a lone Buff-breasted Sandpiper at the sod fields east of
Doctor’s Path in Riverhead. The bird is among several Killdeer in the northern
portion of the field, currently being seen from the interse
Though absent when I arrived at the refuge early in the morning, the Marbled
Godwit continues at the south end of the East Pond, showing quite
cooperatively. Other expected species were encountered on my journey to the
north end and back, including a few Western, Stilt, and White-rumped
Sandpip
Another day of sustained southeast winds and patchy stormy conditions, another
morning on dawn patrol at Field 2. I was on site from 6 to 10 and observed the
following:
286 Cory’s Shearwaters
42 Great Shearwaters
23 Sooty Shearwaters
2 (or more) Manx Shearwaters
80+ distant, unidentified shearwa
A juvenile Roseate Spoonbill is currently visible at Wallkill River NWR’s
Liberty Marsh off Oil City Road, where it has been reported for several days.
The New York/New Jersey border runs directly through the wetlands. So far it
seems that the bird has remained on, and is only visible from, the
I ended up watching the seabird flight from Robert Moses Field 2 for 4.5 hours
starting at 5:50 AM. Highlights include:
104 Cory’s Shearwaters
49 Great Shearwaters
2 Sooty Shearwaters
1* Manx Shearwater
70+ unidentified shearwaters
2 Northern Gannets
Fledgling Least and Common Terns
Two Lesser Bl
Been seawatching for 20 minutes and already had Manx, Great, Cory’s, and Sooty
Shearwater off Field 2. Manx was just beyond breakers within 5 minutes of
setting up the scope. Get out to the coast if you can!
Cheers!
-Tim H
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I wasn’t on the island until this afternoon, but 2 hours seawatching from Field
2 at Robert Moses State Park turned up the following:
43 Cory’s Shearwaters
3 Great Shearwaters
20+ unidentified shearwaters
2 Parasitic Jaegers
1 Northern Gannet
Hundreds of teens and gulls, including a young Lesser
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>> (") _ (")
>> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
>
> Andrew Baksh
> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
>
>> On Jun 18, 2018, at 7:28 PM, Timothy
point about her
> “second summer type” having a black bill. Today’s had a red bill. So a two
> year old? Probably. But definitely? Maybe, maybe not. It looks like it – so
> “second summer type” works for the public record.
>
> Steve
>
>
> From: Timothy Healy [mailt
Steve and other sternid enthusiasts,
Isn’t second summer the term used for the immature aspect birds with white
foreheads and black bills? A freshly fledged juvenile would be living through
its first summer, so second summer individuals are yearlings, correct? If my
understanding of the nomencl
Just arrived at Nickerson and immediately found an adult Arctic Tern in front
of the eastern colony. Will post if I see anything else of note, but wanted to
get the word out early so people could get here before collecting starts.
Roseates present as well.
Cheers!
-Tim H
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I just had a Mississippi Kite circling low over the treetops near Schodack Pond
at Hempstead Lake SP. It was a second year individual with a banded tail. I
lost the bird as it kept looping once some kingbirds flew up to harass it, it
was low enough that it became obscured by the foliage. I’m cur
Every time I’ve been outside tonight I’ve been hearing an abundance of
Nocturnal Flight Calls. Low cloud cover is probably helping a lot. Get out to a
spot with some illumination and give it a listen!
Cheers!
-Tim H
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The Cerulean Warbler continues this morning at the south end of Hempstead Lake
State Park. The bird has been moving back and forth between the dog walk trails
and the edge of the dog run field. Still exploring for other birds of note in
the area.
Cheers!
-Tim H
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In reviewing my photos from yesterday and more recent images from today, it
appears that something is wrong with the bird's right eye. What appeared
slightly squinty yesterday (https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S45067660) is
much more noticeably out of sorts today (
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/
Even though the Barrow’s Goldeneye and the Eared Grebe were apparently here
this morning, all of the birds in the inlet have been scared away. There are at
least six people parasailing all over the surface of the water, which as you
might expect is quite a disturbance. Wanted to save anyone the
My father just sent me a picture of a first-cycle Glaucous Gull that he spotted
during his bike ride at the lake in Hendrickson Park, Valley Stream. Pretty
solid bird for Nassau, even more so inland.
Cheers!
-Tim H
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At least one American Bittern was observed at Tobay Beach’s JFK Memorial
Wildlife Sanctuary, judging by timing and takeoff location it could’ve been two
individuals. I also had a rapidly-glimpsed hawk taking off through the trees
between the lot and the hidden pond: based on proportions, size, a
After a long, cold stakeout, the solitaire has reappeared. The arrival of the
bluebird flock foretold it’s coming, and as promised it is more active on
bright, sunny days.
Cheers!
-Tim H
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I explored the course to no avail last weekend, but there were many, many geese
out there, coming and going throughout the day. There was parking and access on
Commonwealth Boulevard along the eastern border. Lots of families were at the
park to sled on the rolling hills of the course. I don’t k
For what it’s worth, I checked out the Douglaston Park Golf Course since it was
the closest grassy area on the map and I found tons of geese foraging there. I
failed to relocate the White-front despite some intensive searching, though
it’s probably still a good spot to check when the birds leave
The geese have departed from the pond for the time being, but there is a first
cycle Iceland Gull floating in the open water. Not currently associating with
the large flock of gulls roosting on the ice.
Cheers!
-Tim H
> On Jan 7, 2018, at 9:06 AM, Jaklitsch, Mike wrote:
>
> As found and repo
A very confiding snipe is feeding along the surprisingly unfrozen stream
through the preserve, a short walk south of the Fillmore Street entrance.
Cheers!
-Tim H
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The first year male King Eider continues with the flock of sea ducks at the
West End jetty. No sign of the older male, but there was still lots of movement
and if it’s still in the area it may reappear later. I would’ve sent this
message out half an hour ago but my phone froze and shut down. Sta
The Ross’s Goose was not present on the pond for the past hour or so, but
Miriam and I just found it on the large ball field south of the pond across
Rockaway Boulevard, which is apparently still part of the park according to
maps. We got a nice vantage point from 150th Street. While I was typin
Inspired by Shai’s Friday post about doing a rarity round up, I covered a lot
of ground along the south shore this weekend. Though I failed to locate any
Hammond’s-tier vagrants, there were some nice seasonal irregularities and
uncommon species to be found these past few days. I’m not going to s
Very strong gannet flight this morning with upwards of 1000 birds observed.
There are currently huge feeding flocks to the west, most likely spectacularly
visible from the Long Beach area. A Parasitic Jaeger flew west past the jetty
at around 7:35. Sea duck numbers were low, with small flocks of
After arriving in Montauk yesterday afternoon, I set about exploring the shores
of the Lake in search of the Brown Booby. I found no sign of the long-lingering
rarity: hopefully she moved south ahead of the cold weather. A pipit and some
Purple Sandpipers were observed at the Gin Beach area, and
caught my attention.
A pair of Wood Ducks are also present on the lake.
Cheers!
-Tim H
> On Nov 10, 2017, at 4:49 PM, Timothy Healy wrote:
>
> I found a Richardson’s Cackling Goose on an evening walk at Hendrickson Park.
> The bird was feeding within the fence by the handball c
I found a Richardson’s Cackling Goose on an evening walk at Hendrickson Park.
The bird was feeding within the fence by the handball courts on the
southwestern side of the lake. Overall goose numbers continue to increase
slowly but steadily.
Cheers!
-Tim H
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A forecast of mild overnight easterlies shifting to the southeast at dawn
prompted me to plan a morning seawatch today at Robert Moses Field 2. I was
joined by a number of other birders, and we were treated to a reasonably
birdy scene. Scoters were moving in numbers from daybreak up until just
befo
Mike Zito just refound the Lark Bunting along the trail from the lot to the
courts. The Dickcissels have gone missing for now but likely remain nearby.
Cheers!
-Tim H
> On Sep 29, 2017, at 7:26 AM, Timothy Healy wrote:
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> A pair of Dickcissels were just heard and seen in the nor
A pair of Dickcissels were just heard and seen in the northwestern corner of
the volleyball courts at Robert Moses Field 2. No sign of the Lark Bunting yet,
but sparrows are becoming more active.
Cheers!
-Tim H
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Two Brown Pelicans are currently visible on the north shore of the bay. I'm at
the end of the fisherman's road looking northeast and they are just east of the
non-draw bridge. Resting on the water at the moment. Might be visible from the
CG station but I'm not certain. I'm not the finder, just t
I heard the nocturnal flight calls of several Swainson's Thrushes over my house
last night, and despite minimal radar activity there were some nice birds at
Jones Beach. A heard-only Dickcissel that called a few times as it flew
northwest past the start of the fisherman's road was the "rarest" b
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