I had a few minutes to drive through EPCAL and was disappointed to miss all
species of raptor. On my way out I had a half dozen or so bluebirds hanging in
the trees along the entrance way, just north of the lake.
Spending the afternoon in the Hyatt’s ballroom overlooking the river I watched
a
I had a few minutes to drive through EPCAL and was disappointed to miss all
species of raptor. On my way out I had a half dozen or so bluebirds hanging in
the trees along the entrance way, just north of the lake.
Spending the afternoon in the Hyatt’s ballroom overlooking the river I watched
a
I was able to take a quick trip to EPCAL at mid-day and observed the following:
Rough-legged hawk
“Grey Ghost” harrier
Flock of bluebirds (male and female)
Several red-tailed hawks
A stop at Pine Neck Dock in East Patchogue this evening turned up an osprey on
a newly built platform.
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I was able to take a quick trip to EPCAL at mid-day and observed the following:
Rough-legged hawk
“Grey Ghost” harrier
Flock of bluebirds (male and female)
Several red-tailed hawks
A stop at Pine Neck Dock in East Patchogue this evening turned up an osprey on
a newly built platform.
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A brief visit to EPCAL produced
A brief visit to EPCAL produced few birds. A pair of bluebirds bear the nesting
boxes, a couple red-tailed hawks and one kestrel were the only things
noteworthy.
On the way to the south shore I observed an adult bald eagle near Pleasure
Drive and Sunrise Highway flying very high.
Dune road
A brief visit to EPCAL produced few birds. A pair of bluebirds bear the nesting
boxes, a couple red-tailed hawks and one kestrel were the only things
noteworthy.
On the way to the south shore I observed an adult bald eagle near Pleasure
Drive and Sunrise Highway flying very high.
Dune road
At EPCAL around noon it was quiet, but there were a number of red tailed hawks
and a harrier on the western runway.
Dune Road has a peregrine, snowy owl and Brant. Inlet was quiet, but another
birder said there was a large raft of eider that has been spooked by a coast
guard boat.
On the
At EPCAL around noon it was quiet, but there were a number of red tailed hawks
and a harrier on the western runway.
Dune Road has a peregrine, snowy owl and Brant. Inlet was quiet, but another
birder said there was a large raft of eider that has been spooked by a coast
guard boat.
On the
A 45 minute tour of the EPCAL property produced 2 Rough-legged Hawks, 1
Merlin, 1 Cooper's Hawk, 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk, and 7 Meadowlarks.
The Merlin and 1 Rough-legged were seen along the east runway. All the
other birds were seen over the west runway near the intersection of
Grumman Blvd.
A 45 minute tour of the EPCAL property produced 2 Rough-legged Hawks, 1
Merlin, 1 Cooper's Hawk, 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk, and 7 Meadowlarks.
The Merlin and 1 Rough-legged were seen along the east runway. All the
other birds were seen over the west runway near the intersection of
Grumman Blvd.
Due to the time restraint of just a few hours to bird starting from the
Riverhead area, when Dave Larsen (a long-time, local birding friend who now
lives in Virginia, picked me up, Epcal seemed the best choice for avian
action !
Stopping first at the "radar station" opposite the Calverton
Due to the time restraint of just a few hours to bird starting from the
Riverhead area, when Dave Larsen (a long-time, local birding friend who now
lives in Virginia, picked me up, Epcal seemed the best choice for avian
action !
Stopping first at the "radar station" opposite the Calverton
I finally made a journey out to EPCAL with Tracey Watt to check up on some
of the specialty birds. Throughout our visit, Grasshopper Sparrows were
vocal and visible. We were fortunate enough to encounter a cooperative
fledgling, still quite streaked with a noticeable gape, who was perched
along
I finally made a journey out to EPCAL with Tracey Watt to check up on some
of the specialty birds. Throughout our visit, Grasshopper Sparrows were
vocal and visible. We were fortunate enough to encounter a cooperative
fledgling, still quite streaked with a noticeable gape, who was perched
along
I visited EPCAL in Calverton in hoping to see the resident blue grosbeak.
While I struck out with the grosbeak, I had a very pleasant morning at this
lovely property, viewing grasshopper and field sparrows, good numbers of pine
and prairie warblers, orchard orioles, flycatchers, and a
I visited EPCAL in Calverton in hoping to see the resident blue grosbeak.
While I struck out with the grosbeak, I had a very pleasant morning at this
lovely property, viewing grasshopper and field sparrows, good numbers of pine
and prairie warblers, orchard orioles, flycatchers, and a
I spent a few hours at EPCAL today- highlights were several Meadowlarks,
Bluebirds, Field Sparrows - all singing. Also saw a Pine Warbler.
I walked the trail at the Alley Pond Environmental Centrr (Queens). Robins,
Redwing Blackbirds, Goldfinches, Song Sparrows, White Throated Sparrows
were
I spent a few hours at EPCAL today- highlights were several Meadowlarks,
Bluebirds, Field Sparrows - all singing. Also saw a Pine Warbler.
I walked the trail at the Alley Pond Environmental Centrr (Queens). Robins,
Redwing Blackbirds, Goldfinches, Song Sparrows, White Throated Sparrows
were
While not dramatic, some good birds were seen this AM in the EPCAL/25a Hulse
Landing area:
E. Meadowlark- flock of 40
White- crowned Sparrow
E. Bluebird- at least 12
Bald Eagle flyover while on Grumman Blvd.
Eileen Schwinn
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While not dramatic, some good birds were seen this AM in the EPCAL/25a Hulse
Landing area:
E. Meadowlark- flock of 40
White- crowned Sparrow
E. Bluebird- at least 12
Bald Eagle flyover while on Grumman Blvd.
Eileen Schwinn
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I decided to bird somewhere new this morning- EPCAL is definitely a new
type of environment than what I'm used to (beaches, wetlands). Highlights
were Blue Grosbeak, Grasshopper Sparrow, Northern Harrier, Red Tailed Hawk,
lots of Chipping Sparrows and Tree Swallows.
Good birding,
Rob in
I decided to bird somewhere new this morning- EPCAL is definitely a new
type of environment than what I'm used to (beaches, wetlands). Highlights
were Blue Grosbeak, Grasshopper Sparrow, Northern Harrier, Red Tailed Hawk,
lots of Chipping Sparrows and Tree Swallows.
Good birding,
Rob in
One day this winter I was birding at EPCAL with a friend and watched a man who
had parked on the runway (this was the west runway, not the one they actually
use) start to unload his gear which included a rather large fan like apparatus
(the size of a fan that might be used in a greenhouse)
There have been concrete barriers and yellow tape blocking off the runways
since sometime in the fall. I'm in the area several times a week and almost
always see cars on the runways anyway- mostly hunters with dogs- apparently
training. My impression has been that enforcement is selective-
Hi Elieen,
Sorry to hear about that. Others can correct me but I believe the runways
have been off-limit for some time now. Over the winter when looking at the
Short-eared Owls, birders and photographers alike *(at least when I was
there)* were all parked off the runways and were looking at the
A heads up to all who might wish to enjoy the wonderful birds at EPCAL in
Calverton/Riverhead: You can park and walk the grasslands but are not
permitted to drive or walk on the concrete runway/taxiways of the closed NE-SW
grassland area. The area is under camera surveillance at all times,
A heads up to all who might wish to enjoy the wonderful birds at EPCAL in
Calverton/Riverhead: You can park and walk the grasslands but are not
permitted to drive or walk on the concrete runway/taxiways of the closed NE-SW
grassland area. The area is under camera surveillance at all times,
Hi Elieen,
Sorry to hear about that. Others can correct me but I believe the runways
have been off-limit for some time now. Over the winter when looking at the
Short-eared Owls, birders and photographers alike *(at least when I was
there)* were all parked off the runways and were looking at the
There have been concrete barriers and yellow tape blocking off the runways
since sometime in the fall. I'm in the area several times a week and almost
always see cars on the runways anyway- mostly hunters with dogs- apparently
training. My impression has been that enforcement is selective-
One day this winter I was birding at EPCAL with a friend and watched a man who
had parked on the runway (this was the west runway, not the one they actually
use) start to unload his gear which included a rather large fan like apparatus
(the size of a fan that might be used in a greenhouse)
My wife and I looked (without much effort) along dune road for the Snowy
Owl and did not find it.
EPCAL (calverton grasslands) had a minimum of 30 Kestrel on the western
runway - with probably an equal amount on the easter (potentially a bit
less due to the operation of the skydive outfit today).
My wife and I looked (without much effort) along dune road for the Snowy
Owl and did not find it.
EPCAL (calverton grasslands) had a minimum of 30 Kestrel on the western
runway - with probably an equal amount on the easter (potentially a bit
less due to the operation of the skydive outfit today).
Emily Runnells and I made a quick stop at EPCAL (Suffolk County) this
afternoon to watch the Rough-legged Hawks (saw 4 in total, 3 light and one
dark). Just before we left, we walked over to a dead bird upside-down in
the snow, right at the start of the west runway (perhaps 30-40 meters from
the
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Emily Runnells and I made a quick stop at EPCAL (Suffolk County) this
afternoon to watch the Rough-legged Hawks (saw 4 in total, 3 light and one
dark). Just before we left, we walked over to a dead bird upside-down in
the snow, right at the start of the west runway (perhaps 30-40 meters from
the
My girlfriend, Emily, and I had a group of 5 Common Ravens at Calverton
Executive Airpark this morning, while we were about half-way down the
runway.
All 5 seemed to be travelling together (perhaps a pair and some recently
fledged young?). We first noticed 2 in the trees, and 3 on the runway.
My girlfriend, Emily, and I had a group of 5 Common Ravens at Calverton
Executive Airpark this morning, while we were about half-way down the
runway.
All 5 seemed to be travelling together (perhaps a pair and some recently
fledged young?). We first noticed 2 in the trees, and 3 on the runway.
EPCAL was very quiet birdwise but there were a lot of Kestrels around on
the Western runway. I checked the old radar station on the north side of
25 and found even more Kestrels - there were probably 10 utilizing that
site. There are very few perches at the radar site due to a recent mowing
EPCAL was very quiet birdwise but there were a lot of Kestrels around on
the Western runway. I checked the old radar station on the north side of
25 and found even more Kestrels - there were probably 10 utilizing that
site. There are very few perches at the radar site due to a recent mowing
Following up on Doug Futuyma's report we did a drive-through at Epcal
late this afternoon and can report that both the Eastern Meadowlarks and
American Kestrels are present in approximately the same numbers. Also
seen were one or two Turkey Vultures and a trio of Eastern Bluebirds.
The
Following up on Doug Futuyma's report we did a drive-through at Epcal
late this afternoon and can report that both the Eastern Meadowlarks and
American Kestrels are present in approximately the same numbers. Also
seen were one or two Turkey Vultures and a trio of Eastern Bluebirds.
The
EPCAL had two (2) snow bunting along with a small flock of horned larks.
No raptors were seen
Dune Rd. was extremely quiet (no thanks to the thick fog). No birds
whatsoever other than gulls and I didn't spend any time trying to pick out
gulls of interest
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EPCAL had two (2) snow bunting along with a small flock of horned larks.
No raptors were seen
Dune Rd. was extremely quiet (no thanks to the thick fog). No birds
whatsoever other than gulls and I didn't spend any time trying to pick out
gulls of interest
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I had a Blue-grey Gnatcatcher and a Lincoln Sparrow at the West end of the pond
along Grumman Blvd. The Blue-grey Gnatcatcher was with a small mix flock of
birds right along the west end of the pond. There were also two Ruby-crowned
Kinglets in the flock. The Lincoln Sparrow was across the
I had a Blue-grey Gnatcatcher and a Lincoln Sparrow at the West end of the pond
along Grumman Blvd. The Blue-grey Gnatcatcher was with a small mix flock of
birds right along the west end of the pond. There were also two Ruby-crowned
Kinglets in the flock. The Lincoln Sparrow was across the
Bob Adamo and I did a late afternoon drive of EPCAL. On the eastern
grassland we saw two Red-tailed Hawks, two Eastern Meadowlarks, an American
Kestrel and a Northern Harrier. Along Grumman Blvd we picked up our FOS
Swallows: about 10 Tree and 2 Barn. Further down Grumman Blvd we picked up a
male
Good news, in spite of the large number of "Sandy"-totaled cars still present,
at least five Eastern Meadowlark were seen this morning at the former Grumman
facility. Also over the same grasslands, were Northern Harrier and American
Kestrel. Eastern Bluebirds and Tree Swallows were found in
Good news, in spite of the large number of Sandy-totaled cars still present,
at least five Eastern Meadowlark were seen this morning at the former Grumman
facility. Also over the same grasslands, were Northern Harrier and American
Kestrel. Eastern Bluebirds and Tree Swallows were found in the
I took a trip to EPCAL yesterday afternoon. The Western runway is still
completely filled with cars - however, the Eastern runway is now emptied
(progress). I took a (short) drive on the Eastern Runway and saw several
Northern Harriers hunting and some Red-tailed Hawks. The shrubs/small
trees
I visited EPCAL both yesterday (Saturday) and today (Sunday). On Saturday,
the winds were really ripping but I was able to check out both runways
since the skydiving outfit was not operating. Between both runways, there
were at least 20 American Kestrels, and 1 Northern Harrier, re-affirming
I visited EPCAL both yesterday (Saturday) and today (Sunday). On Saturday,
the winds were really ripping but I was able to check out both runways
since the skydiving outfit was not operating. Between both runways, there
were at least 20 American Kestrels, and 1 Northern Harrier, re-affirming
I visited EPCAL and North Fork Preserve on Friday morning and Saturday
morning as well as another location in Calverton near EPCAL. At EPCAL,
there were at least 25 American Kestrels (both runways), several Northern
Harriers, a Red-tailed Hawk, several large flocks of Eastern Meadowlarks,
I visited EPCAL and North Fork Preserve on Friday morning and Saturday
morning as well as another location in Calverton near EPCAL. At EPCAL,
there were at least 25 American Kestrels (both runways), several Northern
Harriers, a Red-tailed Hawk, several large flocks of Eastern Meadowlarks,
I visited EPCAL this afternoon and saw a lot of birds eating. A red-tailed
hawk was flushed with a snake and was quickly and briefly harassed by an
American Kestrel. An Eastern Kingbird was hawking insects, a Baltimore
Oriole (at the south entrance) was chased out of some trees by grackles with
EPCAL this afternoon had the usual suspects - at least 15 Kestrels, calling
Eastern Meadowlarks and some Northern Harriers. I saw a story on News12
about Riverhead suing the DEC over new regulations regarding endangered
species - a link to the video and a write-up can be viewed here:
EPCAL this afternoon had the usual suspects - at least 15 Kestrels, calling
Eastern Meadowlarks and some Northern Harriers. I saw a story on News12
about Riverhead suing the DEC over new regulations regarding endangered
species - a link to the video and a write-up can be viewed here:
Another trip to EPCAL yielded at least 15 Kestrels including 1 eating a
vole. Eastern Meadowlarks were calling and Harriers were present.
In the canal behind my house that empties into Reeves Bay a pair of Hooded
Mergansers were present
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- Luke Ormand, Flanders
Another trip to EPCAL yielded at least 15 Kestrels including 1 eating a
vole. Eastern Meadowlarks were calling and Harriers were present.
In the canal behind my house that empties into Reeves Bay a pair of Hooded
Mergansers were present
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I was at EPCAL this morning and noted at least 7 American Kestrels, several
Horned Larks and Eastern Meadowlarks, a Savannah Sparrow, 2 Northern
Harriers, a Red-tailed Hawk and a flyover by 2 Great Egrets. Also there
were 6 Turkeys present.
Dune Rd. was very quite with the only notable species
I visited EPCAL this later afternoon and saw several Northern Harriers, 1 of
which I was able to photograph in flight. Additionally there was a
red-tailed hawk perched on what I believe to be a Kestrel nesting box and a
Dark-morph Rough-Legged Hawk was briefly seen flying from the grasslands to
I visited EPCAL this later afternoon and saw several Northern Harriers, 1 of
which I was able to photograph in flight. Additionally there was a
red-tailed hawk perched on what I believe to be a Kestrel nesting box and a
Dark-morph Rough-Legged Hawk was briefly seen flying from the grasslands to
I visited EPCAL on my way home from work this evening and saw a flock of
Snow Bunting in addition to the "resident" Rough-legged Hawk on the Western
Runway. I decided to traverse the Western Runway to see if I could spot
anything else and only came up with a couple Northern Harriers. (For those
I visited EPCAL on my way home from work this evening and saw a flock of
Snow Bunting in addition to the resident Rough-legged Hawk on the Western
Runway. I decided to traverse the Western Runway to see if I could spot
anything else and only came up with a couple Northern Harriers. (For those
I visited EPCAL this morning and despite the wind there was a Northern
Harrier and a Rough-legged Hawk hunting the Northern portions of the Western
Runway. A horned lark was also spotted along the runway in addition to 2
Red-Tailed Hawks at the northern entrance circling above.
Dune Rd. was
I visited EPCAL this morning and despite the wind there was a Northern
Harrier and a Rough-legged Hawk hunting the Northern portions of the Western
Runway. A horned lark was also spotted along the runway in addition to 2
Red-Tailed Hawks at the northern entrance circling above.
Dune Rd. was
I too saw the light-morph Rough-legged Hawk @ EPCAL yesterday that was
previously reported by Douglas Futuyama and have posted some photos and a
video of the bird hunting. I visited EPCAL once again this morning and saw
2 Northern Harriers, a Red-Tailed Hawk and 2 Horned Larks along the runway.
I too saw the light-morph Rough-legged Hawk @ EPCAL yesterday that was
previously reported by Douglas Futuyama and have posted some photos and a
video of the bird hunting. I visited EPCAL once again this morning and saw
2 Northern Harriers, a Red-Tailed Hawk and 2 Horned Larks along the runway.
In today's Newsday there was an article titled "A do-over for Riverhead
Plot" which detailed Riverhead's latest move regarding EPCAL. A consulting
firm has been hired to come up with a new plan as the current "recreational"
zoning has been a complete bust. Link to the article and more details
In today's Newsday there was an article titled A do-over for Riverhead
Plot which detailed Riverhead's latest move regarding EPCAL. A consulting
firm has been hired to come up with a new plan as the current recreational
zoning has been a complete bust. Link to the article and more details can
be
I haven't seen any recent posts on the EPCAL LASP so I figured I'd let folks
know that I observed the sparrow on Saturday, 1/1/11 foraging with a dozen plus
field sparrows in the same general area that it's been seen.
Derek
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Lila Fried and I saw the LARK SPARROW today in fading light at 4:30 pm in
almost exactly the same spot as described by Eileen Schwinn and Mike Higgiston
on December 20th. (This is the bird first reported by Vinnie Pellegrino on the
17th.) It was feeding in the grass along the edge of Grumman
Lila Fried and I saw the LARK SPARROW today in fading light at 4:30 pm in
almost exactly the same spot as described by Eileen Schwinn and Mike Higgiston
on December 20th. (This is the bird first reported by Vinnie Pellegrino on the
17th.) It was feeding in the grass along the edge of Grumman
The Lark Sparrow was seen today at 3:00PM at the former Grumman
facility in Calverton, Suffolk County. Feeding with a flock of
juncos, Am tree, chipping, song and field sparrows, the bird was
located to the west of the closed entrance to the facility, by the
Community/Day Care Center
The Lark Sparrow was seen today at 3:00PM at the former Grumman
facility in Calverton, Suffolk County. Feeding with a flock of
juncos, Am tree, chipping, song and field sparrows, the bird was
located to the west of the closed entrance to the facility, by the
Community/Day Care Center
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