[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Stint questions

2013-07-05 Thread eyeflight16
I hope to go after the Red-necked Stint tomorrow, but I am still confused as to the area dubbed as "the flats" where the bird has been seen at Cupsogue. I have never been here and any more specific directions within the park would be greatly appreciated.  Also, is there a certain tide that

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Stint questions

2013-07-05 Thread eyeflight16
I hope to go after the Red-necked Stint tomorrow, but I am still confused as to the area dubbed as the flats where the bird has been seen at Cupsogue. I have never been here and any more specific directions within the park would be greatly appreciated.  Also, is there a certain tide that this

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay 7/1

2012-07-01 Thread eyeflight16
I didn't see the report of the Ruff until I got home, but at the South Marsh near the Osprey Platform on West Pond I saw my target bird, a Gull-billed Tern, at about 9:45 am as it flew by.  Also, I'm sure there will be details posted later, but another birder on the trail saw a King Rail in

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay 7/1

2012-07-01 Thread eyeflight16
I didn't see the report of the Ruff until I got home, but at the South Marsh near the Osprey Platform on West Pond I saw my target bird, a Gull-billed Tern, at about 9:45 am as it flew by.  Also, I'm sure there will be details posted later, but another birder on the trail saw a King Rail in

[nysbirds-l] Gull-billeds?

2012-06-29 Thread eyeflight16
I think I may finally try to get down to Jamaica Bay and Jones Beach this weekend to try for Gull-billed Tern, and I was just wondering if anybody has had any sightings of them at either of these locations in the last week, as there aren't any ebird reports since the 20th and I am hoping they

[nysbirds-l] Gull-billeds?

2012-06-29 Thread eyeflight16
I think I may finally try to get down to Jamaica Bay and Jones Beach this weekend to try for Gull-billed Tern, and I was just wondering if anybody has had any sightings of them at either of these locations in the last week, as there aren't any ebird reports since the 20th and I am hoping they

[nysbirds-l] NY Hurricane Irene archives?

2012-03-02 Thread eyeflight16
I am writing up a little report for myself about Hurricane Irene, and I was wondering if anybody could tell me where I might find access to the archives of this list before 2012 so I can see the reports of the hurricane birds that week. I went on to the Surfbirds archives, but I could not seem

[nysbirds-l] NY Hurricane Irene archives?

2012-03-02 Thread eyeflight16
I am writing up a little report for myself about Hurricane Irene, and I was wondering if anybody could tell me where I might find access to the archives of this list before 2012 so I can see the reports of the hurricane birds that week. I went on to the Surfbirds archives, but I could not seem

[nysbirds-l] Sterling Forest, Rockefeller Park

2011-06-12 Thread eyeflight16
The Connecticut Young Birders Club took a trip to New York today, specifically to Sterling Forest and Rockefeller State Park. Highlights at Sterling Forest included 5 Golden-winged Warblers, 2 Cerulean Warblers, many Prairie, Black-and-white, Yellow, and Chestnut-sided Warblers, some Scarlet

[nysbirds-l] Sterling Forest, Rockefeller Park

2011-06-12 Thread eyeflight16
The Connecticut Young Birders Club took a trip to New York today, specifically to Sterling Forest and Rockefeller State Park. Highlights at Sterling Forest included 5 Golden-winged Warblers, 2 Cerulean Warblers, many Prairie, Black-and-white, Yellow, and Chestnut-sided Warblers, some Scarlet

[nysbirds-l] Kentucky Warbler Rockefeller

2011-05-22 Thread eyeflight16
The male Kentucky Warbler was present and singing his heart out this morning at Rockefeller State Preserve from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. It was located in the same area as previously reported, on Ash Tree Loop by the connector to Sleepy Hollow Road Trail. It was a beautiful bird, but very sluggish and

[nysbirds-l] Kentucky Warbler Rockefeller

2011-05-22 Thread eyeflight16
The male Kentucky Warbler was present and singing his heart out this morning at Rockefeller State Preserve from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. It was located in the same area as previously reported, on Ash Tree Loop by the connector to Sleepy Hollow Road Trail. It was a beautiful bird, but very sluggish and

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary?

2011-04-17 Thread eyeflight16
Has anyone seen the Prothonotary Warbler at the NYBG yet today (Sunday)? Any reports, positive or negative, would be helpful. Thanks James Purcell Fairfield, CT -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES:

[nysbirds-l] Sterling Forest

2010-06-06 Thread eyeflight16
I had a great time at Sterling Forest today. Although the weather was very threatening, at the Ironwood Drive powerline cut I still managed to see many Prairie Warblers and 3 Golden-winged Warblers. This is a bird I have been trying to see for 3 years, and I am so happy that I finally was able

[nysbirds-l] Central Park 5/15

2010-05-15 Thread eyeflight16
>From James Randall, Alex Burdo, and James Orrico: Had an excellent morning birding from 6:15-1:15 at Central Park. The birdiest spot by far was the bridge to the southwest of the reservoir. 22 Warbler sp. Species list: (eliminating common birds such as house sparrow, european starling,

[nysbirds-l] Central Park 5/15

2010-05-15 Thread eyeflight16
From James Randall, Alex Burdo, and James Orrico: Had an excellent morning birding from 6:15-1:15 at Central Park. The birdiest spot by far was the bridge to the southwest of the reservoir. 22 Warbler sp. Species list: (eliminating common birds such as house sparrow, european starling,

[nysbirds-l] Dovekie Great River

2010-01-30 Thread eyeflight16
Alex Burdo, James Orrico and I also went to see the Dovekie today. Absolutely astounding looks, sometimes as close as 6 feet away. A lifer for me, as well as my first alcid. I was amazed at how tiny the bird was, which caused me to think how can anyone possibly make out this starling-sized bird

[nysbirds-l] Dovekie Great River

2010-01-30 Thread eyeflight16
Alex Burdo, James Orrico and I also went to see the Dovekie today. Absolutely astounding looks, sometimes as close as 6 feet away. A lifer for me, as well as my first alcid. I was amazed at how tiny the bird was, which caused me to think how can anyone possibly make out this starling-sized bird

[nysbirds-l] Harlequin Duck question

2010-01-09 Thread eyeflight16
I was just wondering if anyone could tell me where I could find Harlequin Ducks at Point Lookout on Long Island. I have never been there before, so any info would be helpful. Thanks James Randall -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay

2009-09-05 Thread eyeflight16
First of all, I would like to thank all the NY birders who responded to my email last week about the birds of Jamaica Bay. I would not have seen many birds without this advice. I was finally able to get up there today, the 5th. The birding was excellent. Birds sighted by: James Randall, Alex

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay

2009-09-05 Thread eyeflight16
First of all, I would like to thank all the NY birders who responded to my email last week about the birds of Jamaica Bay. I would not have seen many birds without this advice. I was finally able to get up there today, the 5th. The birding was excellent. Birds sighted by: James Randall, Alex

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay

2009-09-05 Thread eyeflight16
First of all, I would like to thank all the NY birders who responded to my email last week about the birds of Jamaica Bay. I would not have seen many birds without this advice. I was finally able to get up there today, the 5th. The birding was excellent. Birds sighted by: James Randall, Alex

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay refuge

2009-08-25 Thread eyeflight16
Hi, I am a Connecticut birder who is visiting Jamaica Bay this Friday for the first time and was looking at it on Google Maps and it is very big! I know there are lots of birds there, but I don't know where in the refuge they are. If anyone could tell me where in the refuge I could find the

[nysbirds-l] Golden winged warbler question

2009-07-23 Thread eyeflight16
I have heard Golden winged Warblers are abundant at Sterling Forest in Southern New York, and was wondering exactly where the Golden winged warblers are at Sterling Forest. Thanks. James Randall -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME