Jones Beach West End 5 September
Joe G. , Joe V. Stan, and I (Sy Schiff) found a single GULL-BILLED TERN on the
bar at the Coast Guard Station and a single SPOTTED SANDPIPER for shorebirds.
The swale was empty except for Canada Geese. On the beach, the gulls to our
right (west), consisted
This evening around 7 the high tide had covered most of the sandbar at the
Coast Gurad station, but there were still a few birds there including 4 Red
Knots and 3 or 4 Royal terns, including a yellow-billed juvenile begging food.
More interesting to me, other than Jimmy Buffett's parrotheads
This evening around 7 the high tide had covered most of the sandbar at the
Coast Gurad station, but there were still a few birds there including 4 Red
Knots and 3 or 4 Royal terns, including a yellow-billed juvenile begging food.
More interesting to me, other than Jimmy Buffett's parrotheads
Hi Everyone,
I was at the Coast Guard Marina from sunrise to 6:30am this morning - 2
Royal Terns were on the sandbar. (still present when I left) Also present
were about 80 Oystercatchers, a dozen Black Bellied Plovers, the continuing
female Greater Scaup, Common Loons, and Black Scoters.
Good
Hi Everyone,
I was at the Coast Guard Marina from sunrise to 6:30am this morning - 2
Royal Terns were on the sandbar. (still present when I left) Also present
were about 80 Oystercatchers, a dozen Black Bellied Plovers, the continuing
female Greater Scaup, Common Loons, and Black Scoters.
Good
Was there from 600 to 645 at low tide- saw a Clapper Rail with at least 3
chicks- on east side of sandbar/ spit around the reeds. Also saw 3 Black
Scoters.
Good birding,
Rob in Massapequa
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Was there from 600 to 645 at low tide- saw a Clapper Rail with at least 3
chicks- on east side of sandbar/ spit around the reeds. Also saw 3 Black
Scoters.
Good birding,
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Hi Everyone,
After trying unsuccessfully for the Baird's Sandpiper this evening, I
stopped at the Coast Guard area - saw the continuing 2 Common Loons (non
breeding) and female Greater Scaup as well as 4 Black Scoters.
Good birding,
Rob in Massapequa
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Hi Everyone,
After trying unsuccessfully for the Baird's Sandpiper this evening, I
stopped at the Coast Guard area - saw the continuing 2 Common Loons (non
breeding) and female Greater Scaup as well as 4 Black Scoters.
Good birding,
Rob in Massapequa
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Hi Everyone,
Following Sy Schiff's report yesterday, I was at the Coast Guard area
before sunrise to 6:30 this morning. There are numerous amounts of
shorebirds all over the sandbar and surrounding shorelines - it was
actually overwhelming.
Today, most are Semi-Palmated Sandpipers - rest are
Hi Everyone,
Following Sy Schiff's report yesterday, I was at the Coast Guard area
before sunrise to 6:30 this morning. There are numerous amounts of
shorebirds all over the sandbar and surrounding shorelines - it was
actually overwhelming.
Today, most are Semi-Palmated Sandpipers - rest are
Mandarin duck likely an escape
Mike Scheibel
Brookhaven
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> On Jun 4, 2014, at 12:41 AM, Robert Taylor wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I stopped by a few spots today - most had the usual suspects - highlights
> were:
> Jones Beach: flyover Glossy Ibis, 2 Black Skimmers on Coast
Mandarin duck likely an escape
Mike Scheibel
Brookhaven
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On Jun 4, 2014, at 12:41 AM, Robert Taylor rmtaylo...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Everyone,
I stopped by a few spots today - most had the usual suspects - highlights
were:
Jones Beach: flyover Glossy Ibis, 2 Black
Apologies - sent too quick - meant to add the duck had a blue band on it's
leg - any ideas what it might be? Thanks.
Good birding,
Rob in Massapequa
http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com/
On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 12:41 AM, Robert Taylor wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I stopped by a few spots today
Hi Everyone,
I stopped by a few spots today - most had the usual suspects - highlights
were:
Jones Beach: flyover Glossy Ibis, 2 Black Skimmers on Coast Guard Sandbar
Bethpage Stables - while horseback riding, saw 2 Red Tailed Hawks -one was
unusually large
Cold Spring Harbor - on the west side
Hi Everyone,
I stopped by a few spots today - most had the usual suspects - highlights
were:
Jones Beach: flyover Glossy Ibis, 2 Black Skimmers on Coast Guard Sandbar
Bethpage Stables - while horseback riding, saw 2 Red Tailed Hawks -one was
unusually large
Cold Spring Harbor - on the west side
Apologies - sent too quick - meant to add the duck had a blue band on it's
leg - any ideas what it might be? Thanks.
Good birding,
Rob in Massapequa
http://longislandbirding.blogspot.com/
On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 12:41 AM, Robert Taylor rmtaylo...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Everyone,
I stopped by
I wonder how many birders are aware of this and if the interest of
birders will be represented?
Public Meeting Set on Jones Beach Revitalization Plan
State Parks Also Schedules Series of Meetings with Local Community
Groups
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
I wonder how many birders are aware of this and if the interest of
birders will be represented?
Public Meeting Set on Jones Beach Revitalization Plan
State Parks Also Schedules Series of Meetings with Local Community
Groups
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Hi Everyone,
I was out at Jones Beach West End, Shu Swamp, Bailey's Arborteum,
Muttontown Preserve, Massapequa Preserve and again at Jones Beach all day
today. Rough estimate is 75 species but will provide a more accurate count
on my blog. Highlights were:
Jones Beach was somewhat
Hi Everyone,
I was out at Jones Beach West End, Shu Swamp, Bailey's Arborteum,
Muttontown Preserve, Massapequa Preserve and again at Jones Beach all day
today. Rough estimate is 75 species but will provide a more accurate count
on my blog. Highlights were:
Jones Beach was somewhat
Hi Everyone,
Normally I don't post multiple times during one day, but every time I was
out it was an unplanned last minute thing...I drove through the West End
with my family before sunset just for the sake of taking a leisurely drive
- I just happened to bring my camera and binoculars in the
Hi Everyone,
Normally I don't post multiple times during one day, but every time I was
out it was an unplanned last minute thing...I drove through the West End
with my family before sunset just for the sake of taking a leisurely drive
- I just happened to bring my camera and binoculars in the
Jones Beach 20 April
The NORTHERN SHRIKE made a brief appearance to the south of West End #2 lot
this morning. It was at the top of a distant pine and very quickly flew off to
the left (east). In the ponds between the two parking lots (WE #1 & #2), there
was a flock of approx 20 teal that
Jones Beach 20 April
The NORTHERN SHRIKE made a brief appearance to the south of West End #2 lot
this morning. It was at the top of a distant pine and very quickly flew off to
the left (east). In the ponds between the two parking lots (WE #1 #2), there
was a flock of approx 20 teal that
Hi Everyone,
Went back to Jones Beach West End and Masspequa Preserve today- same as
yesterday except there were ~10 Black Bellied Plovers and some Dunlin on
the sandbar by the Coast Guard Station. There were ~ 20 female Brown
Headed Cowbirds mixed in with a flock of Starlings on the median.
Hi Everyone,
Went back to Jones Beach West End and Masspequa Preserve today- same as
yesterday except there were ~10 Black Bellied Plovers and some Dunlin on
the sandbar by the Coast Guard Station. There were ~ 20 female Brown
Headed Cowbirds mixed in with a flock of Starlings on the median.
Hi Everyone,
I stopped by the Jones Beach West End today - lots of Robins, Starlings,
and Red-winged Blackbirds. There were a decent amount of Flickers and 4
Killdeer were in the median by the booth. Also saw 2 Phoebes. At the
Coast Guard Station, there were at least 6 Horned Grebes - some
Hi Everyone,
I stopped by the Jones Beach West End today - lots of Robins, Starlings,
and Red-winged Blackbirds. There were a decent amount of Flickers and 4
Killdeer were in the median by the booth. Also saw 2 Phoebes. At the
Coast Guard Station, there were at least 6 Horned Grebes - some
Jones Beach 25 Mar
Adding to Ken's report, this morning there were 14 PIPING PLOVER on the bar at
the Coast Guard Station and 50+ TREE SWALLOWS resting on the West End #2
parking lot. The 2 EASTERN MEADOWLARKS continue along with a FOX SPARROW.
Sy Schiff
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winter bird list. We started out at the West End Boat Basin, where a few
breeding-plumaged Horned Grebes were the highlight. We then headed over to the
Fisherman’s parking lot, birding along the Inlet jetty. The
Despite the date, a mornings birding at Jones Beach State Park yielded a nice
winter bird list. We started out at the West End Boat Basin, where a few
breeding-plumaged Horned Grebes were the highlight. We then headed over to the
Fisherman’s parking lot, birding along the Inlet jetty. The
Jones Beach 25 Mar
Adding to Ken's report, this morning there were 14 PIPING PLOVER on the bar at
the Coast Guard Station and 50+ TREE SWALLOWS resting on the West End #2
parking lot. The 2 EASTERN MEADOWLARKS continue along with a FOX SPARROW.
Sy Schiff
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A walk with Ed Becher today from the coast guard station through the center
median, down to the shoreline and along the inlet produced a nice selection
of birds and a lifer mammal in the form of an adult male Gray Seal. The
usual suspects were in evidence with highlights being a lingering pair of
A walk with Ed Becher today from the coast guard station through the center
median, down to the shoreline and along the inlet produced a nice selection
of birds and a lifer mammal in the form of an adult male Gray Seal. The
usual suspects were in evidence with highlights being a lingering pair of
Jones Beach West End 21 Mar
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) found the first full day of Spring sunny but
windy. In keeping with the new season, for a change, there were a fair number
of birds to look through, The lawns along the road were covered with American
Robins and Red-winged Blackbirds and
Jones Beach West End 21 Mar
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) found the first full day of Spring sunny but
windy. In keeping with the new season, for a change, there were a fair number
of birds to look through, The lawns along the road were covered with American
Robins and Red-winged Blackbirds and
Jones Beach & Pt Lookout 10 Mar
After scanning from the Coast Guard Station, Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) then
walked to the inlet. That's when the blizzard arrived. We returned to our cars
and drove over to WE #2. A crowd (50+) of SNOW BUNTINGS erupted in the driving
snow along the parking
Hi Everyone,
I was at Jones Beach this morning - despite the flurries, saw a lot of
birds. At the Coast Guard Marina, saw Red Breasted Mergansers, Scaup,
Horned Grebes, Long Tailed Ducks, Brant, Red Throated and Common Loons.
On the median saw about a dozen Robins, Flicker, Red Winged
Hi Everyone,
I was at Jones Beach this morning - despite the flurries, saw a lot of
birds. At the Coast Guard Marina, saw Red Breasted Mergansers, Scaup,
Horned Grebes, Long Tailed Ducks, Brant, Red Throated and Common Loons.
On the median saw about a dozen Robins, Flicker, Red Winged
Jones Beach and Pt' Lookout 7 March
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded a barren landscape, cold, overcast, with
east winds. There were virtually no birds except for a small flock of AMERICAN
ROBINS that flew by. However, from the SW corner of west end #2 and looking SW,
the NORTHERN SHRIKE
Jones Beach and Pt' Lookout 7 March
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded a barren landscape, cold, overcast, with
east winds. There were virtually no birds except for a small flock of AMERICAN
ROBINS that flew by. However, from the SW corner of west end #2 and looking SW,
the NORTHERN SHRIKE
t; yellow tinge on the throat like the Common Crackle.
>
> Scott Varney
> Moreau, NY
>
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From: "Robert Taylor"
To: "nysbirds-l"
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook Parkway Sunday: Rough
Legged Hawk, Blackbirds (not Rusty)
Date: Mon, Feb 24, 2014 12:25 AM
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for everyone's help with the blackbird ID f
e-112709789-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Taylor,
Robert Michael
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To: Voisine, Matthew NAN02; Robert Taylor; nysbirds-l
Cc: Taylor, Robert Michael
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook
Parkway Sunday: Rough Legged Hawk, Black
: Voisine, Matthew NAN02
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook Parkway
Sunday: Rough Legged Hawk, Blackbirds (not Rusty) (UNCLASSIFIED)
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
They look like Rusty Blackbirds (forgot to say that in earlier post) based
birds-l
Cc: Taylor, Robert Michael
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook Parkway
Sunday: Rough Legged Hawk, Blackbirds (not Rusty) (UNCLASSIFIED)
Hi Matthew,
I have to admit I'm not an expert an Icterids - I'm mostly a duck kinda guy.
I've been getting differ
24, 2014 11:04 AM
To: Robert Taylor; nysbirds-l
Cc: Voisine, Matthew NAN02
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook Parkway
Sunday: Rough Legged Hawk, Blackbirds (not Rusty) (UNCLASSIFIED)
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
How could they be Boat-tailed
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook Parkway
Sunday: Rough Legged
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook Parkway
Sunday: Rough Legged
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Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook Parkway
Sunday: Rough Legged Hawk, Blackbirds (not Rusty) (UNCLASSIFIED)
Hi Matthew,
I have to admit I'm not an expert an Icterids - I'm mostly a duck kinda guy.
I've been getting differences
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Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] [nysbirds-l] Jones Beach West End/ Meadowbrook
Parkway Sunday: Rough Legged Hawk, Blackbirds (not Rusty
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for everyone's help with the blackbird ID from yesterday - most are
saying they were Boat Tailed Grackles and not Rusty Blackbirds.
Speaking of blackbirds, at Jones Beach West End and by Meadowbrook Parkway
I saw Red Wing Blackbirds and Boat Tailed Grackles.
At the Coast
Actually Rob, I think you're original identification was the correct one. In my
view these are BOAT-TAILED GRACKLES, not Rusty Blackbirds.
Icterids can be tricky at times and it's important to consider several criteria
when making an identification: plumage, structure, vocalizations and
Update: with some help (thank you!) the blackbirds were identified as Rusty
Blackbirds - I counted at least 106 (there was one starling mixed in).
I'll reported to e-bird for the Rusty Blackbird outreach program.
On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 10:03 PM, Robert Taylor wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I was at
Actually Rob, I think you're original identification was the correct one. In my
view these are BOAT-TAILED GRACKLES, not Rusty Blackbirds.
Icterids can be tricky at times and it's important to consider several criteria
when making an identification: plumage, structure, vocalizations and
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for everyone's help with the blackbird ID from yesterday - most are
saying they were Boat Tailed Grackles and not Rusty Blackbirds.
Speaking of blackbirds, at Jones Beach West End and by Meadowbrook Parkway
I saw Red Wing Blackbirds and Boat Tailed Grackles.
At the Coast
Hi Everyone,
I was at Massapequa Preserve around 2:30 but not much going on (only there
30 minutes) I drove to Jones Beach West End around 4pm - the Coast Guard
Station marina had a female Bufflehead with 2 Horned Grebes as company,
also saw 2 Long Tailed Ducks in the distance. Nothing going
Jones Beach west End. and Long Beach 19 February
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, Joe Viglietta and I (Sy Schiff) birded at the Coast
Guard Station and then the median.. There were 7 COMMON LOONS in the inlet but
no Red-throated Loon. The Red-necked Grebe was also missing. The edge of strip
next to
Jones Beach west End. and Long Beach 19 February
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo, Joe Viglietta and I (Sy Schiff) birded at the Coast
Guard Station and then the median.. There were 7 COMMON LOONS in the inlet but
no Red-throated Loon. The Red-necked Grebe was also missing. The edge of strip
next to
Jones Beach and Mill River, East Rockaway 17 February
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) arrived at the Coast Guard Station where Steve
Walter pointed us to the RED-NECKED GREBE in the boat basin. Great view! To the
east an accipiter flew by and flushed 2 Killdeer off the lawn. In the 1-ft.
bare
Jones Beach and Mill River, East Rockaway 17 February
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) arrived at the Coast Guard Station where Steve
Walter pointed us to the RED-NECKED GREBE in the boat basin. Great view! To the
east an accipiter flew by and flushed 2 Killdeer off the lawn. In the 1-ft.
bare
A quick drive around the west end parking lots around 3 PM was generally
unproductive. There was 1 lone Pipit at the western entrance to the WE2 parking
lot on the pavement. There is no exposed ground, even in the nearby dunes -
evreything is covered by snow, which will only get worse with
A quick drive around the west end parking lots around 3 PM was generally
unproductive. There was 1 lone Pipit at the western entrance to the WE2 parking
lot on the pavement. There is no exposed ground, even in the nearby dunes -
evreything is covered by snow, which will only get worse with
Hi Everyone,
Today I started out at Jones Beach West End - I saw about 10 Horned Larks
on the road, at the Coast Guard Station there were Long Tailed Ducks, Black
Ducks, Mallard, Common and Red Throated Loons, Brant, Horned Grebe and a
female Common Goldeneye. I came back in the afternoon and
Hi Everyone,
Today I started out at Jones Beach West End - I saw about 10 Horned Larks
on the road, at the Coast Guard Station there were Long Tailed Ducks, Black
Ducks, Mallard, Common and Red Throated Loons, Brant, Horned Grebe and a
female Common Goldeneye. I came back in the afternoon and
A quick lunchtime spin through Jones Beach today revealed limited bird
activity.
1 female type Lapland Longspur was on the grass just east of the
restroom/refreshment stand at the Coast Guard Station with approx 10 Horned
Larks. 1 Long-tailed Duck offered closer-than-usual views in the
A quick lunchtime spin through Jones Beach today revealed limited bird
activity.
1 female type Lapland Longspur was on the grass just east of the
restroom/refreshment stand at the Coast Guard Station with approx 10 Horned
Larks. 1 Long-tailed Duck offered closer-than-usual views in the
Yesterday, Mike Kravatz and I birded Jones Beach West End 2 and Point
Lookout with marvelous results: about halfway between the West End 2
parking lot and the inlet, we saw 2 Snowy Owls (guided by a number of
people); a flock of about 50 Snow Buntings was at the Nature Center; the
first jetty
Yesterday, Mike Kravatz and I birded Jones Beach West End 2 and Point
Lookout with marvelous results: about halfway between the West End 2
parking lot and the inlet, we saw 2 Snowy Owls (guided by a number of
people); a flock of about 50 Snow Buntings was at the Nature Center; the
first jetty
Late this morning I went to Jones Beach WE2. Found the Northern Shrike on
a tree directly south of the parking lot (just west of the large swath of
un-vegetated beach) without even trying. After I took one photo it was gone.
A few large flocks of Snowy Bunting were moving about the beach - and a
Late this morning I went to Jones Beach WE2. Found the Northern Shrike on
a tree directly south of the parking lot (just west of the large swath of
un-vegetated beach) without even trying. After I took one photo it was gone.
A few large flocks of Snowy Bunting were moving about the beach - and a
After having a look at the Sea Cliff Black Guillemot, James Knox and I
headed for Jones Beach where we had 7 Harlequin Ducks at the end of the
jetty, two of which were males in breeding plumage, and by far the the most
I've ever seen in one location in the state of New York. Also in this
mixed
After having a look at the Sea Cliff Black Guillemot, James Knox and I
headed for Jones Beach where we had 7 Harlequin Ducks at the end of the
jetty, two of which were males in breeding plumage, and by far the the most
I've ever seen in one location in the state of New York. Also in this
mixed
First off, let me apologize for sending out a confusing message meant for
off-list consumption. I inadvertently latched on to another e-mail while
sending (new computer + new mail format = problems). Sue and I spent the
morning birding at Jones Beach State Park. Highlights included a single
First off, let me apologize for sending out a confusing message meant for
off-list consumption. I inadvertently latched on to another e-mail while
sending (new computer + new mail format = problems). Sue and I spent the
morning birding at Jones Beach State Park. Highlights included a single
16 Dec.
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo and I (Sy Schiff) spent this morning at Jones Beach .
Across the inlet, there were 20 AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS; on this side DUNLIN
and SANDERLING; in the water, both LOONS, BUFFLEHEAD, LONG-TAILED DUCK and
RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS. BONAPARTE'S GULLS were feeding
16 Dec.
Joe Giunta, Sam Jannazzo and I (Sy Schiff) spent this morning at Jones Beach .
Across the inlet, there were 20 AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS; on this side DUNLIN
and SANDERLING; in the water, both LOONS, BUFFLEHEAD, LONG-TAILED DUCK and
RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS. BONAPARTE'S GULLS were feeding
Currently looking at it perched in a bare tree just south of the WE2 parking
lot (SW corner).
Karen Fung
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Currently looking at it perched in a bare tree just south of the WE2 parking
lot (SW corner).
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Hi Everyone,
Today I birded from sunrise to sunset: Jones Beach, Point Lookout, Jamaica
Bay Wildlife Refuge, St John's Pond in Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington
Harbor, Centerport, Lloyd Harbor, Caumsett St Park, Target Rock National
Wildlife Refuge and a few other nearby locations. Although a lot
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) found the NORTHERN SHRIKE to the north-west of
the Jones Beach West End parking lot. While scoping for the shrike we saw a
large flock of SNOW BUNTINGS flying along the beach. To the west a NORTHERN
HARRIER was hunting and the sky contained a half dozen TREE
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) found the NORTHERN SHRIKE to the north-west of
the Jones Beach West End parking lot. While scoping for the shrike we saw a
large flock of SNOW BUNTINGS flying along the beach. To the west a NORTHERN
HARRIER was hunting and the sky contained a half dozen TREE
Hi Everyone,
Today I birded from sunrise to sunset: Jones Beach, Point Lookout, Jamaica
Bay Wildlife Refuge, St John's Pond in Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington
Harbor, Centerport, Lloyd Harbor, Caumsett St Park, Target Rock National
Wildlife Refuge and a few other nearby locations. Although a lot
Dec. 2, 2013
After some searching I found the N. Shrike at 3:30 in the Fisherman's
Parking lot just past the Coast Guard station.
After talking to people in the west end of Jones Beach I believe that
there are at least 6 Snowy Owls in the Jones Beach/Point Lookout area. Some
owls were
Dec. 2, 2013
After some searching I found the N. Shrike at 3:30 in the Fisherman's
Parking lot just past the Coast Guard station.
After talking to people in the west end of Jones Beach I believe that
there are at least 6 Snowy Owls in the Jones Beach/Point Lookout area. Some
owls were
Hi Everyone,
I visited the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station this afternoon - besides
Brant and double-crested comorants, saw about a dozen Red-Breasted
Mergansers inside the sandbar area (my FOS) and a few small flocks of Long
Tailed Ducks on the outside of the sandbar. (Also saw a seal by Field
Hi Everyone,
I visited the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station this afternoon - besides
Brant and double-crested comorants, saw about a dozen Red-Breasted
Mergansers inside the sandbar area (my FOS) and a few small flocks of Long
Tailed Ducks on the outside of the sandbar. (Also saw a seal by Field
A cold weather front brought out some typical November migrants in good numbers
at West End this morning. Highlights included Red-winged Blackbird (4,400),
Robin (1200), and American Goldfinch (175). Present in small numbers were Rusty
Blackbird (10), American Pipit (9), and Purple Finch (3).
A cold weather front brought out some typical November migrants in good numbers
at West End this morning. Highlights included Red-winged Blackbird (4,400),
Robin (1200), and American Goldfinch (175). Present in small numbers were Rusty
Blackbird (10), American Pipit (9), and Purple Finch (3).
Hi Everyone,
Got blustery before the drizzle, but was at the Jones Beach Coast Guard
Station around 3:30pm today saw my FOS Long Tailed Duck, but couldn't get a
good pic cause he was only up for a few seconds at a time before diving.
Were about 50 Oystercatchers, around 6 Black Bellied Plover,
Hi Everyone,
Got blustery before the drizzle, but was at the Jones Beach Coast Guard
Station around 3:30pm today saw my FOS Long Tailed Duck, but couldn't get a
good pic cause he was only up for a few seconds at a time before diving.
Were about 50 Oystercatchers, around 6 Black Bellied Plover,
*Jones Beach - *
Since I value negative reports just as much as positive ones, I figure I
should post that I did not see the Jones Beach West End II Northern
Shrike. This despite putting in a ground search for several hours covering
the area from the WEST END II parking lot to the Nature Center
*Jones Beach - *
Since I value negative reports just as much as positive ones, I figure I
should post that I did not see the Jones Beach West End II Northern
Shrike. This despite putting in a ground search for several hours covering
the area from the WEST END II parking lot to the Nature Center
Hi Everyone,
I was by the Coast Guard Station around 1pm checking for wintering ducks/
late shorebirds - not much going on with that - saw lots of Brant, (huge
flock flying in), Canada Geese, Gulls and Comorants. (I noticed that the
"spit" can be hopping one minute and be totally dead later on.)
Hi Everyone,
I was by the Coast Guard Station around 1pm checking for wintering ducks/
late shorebirds - not much going on with that - saw lots of Brant, (huge
flock flying in), Canada Geese, Gulls and Comorants. (I noticed that the
spit can be hopping one minute and be totally dead later on.)
Jones Beach Coast Guard Station 23 Oct
A cold and raw morning. Yesterday 24 ROYAL TERNS were reported on the bar.
Today the same number were resting on pilings on the other side of the inlet. A
large number so late in the season.
Sy Schiff
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NYSbirds-L List Info:
Jones Beach Coast Guard Station 23 Oct
A cold and raw morning. Yesterday 24 ROYAL TERNS were reported on the bar.
Today the same number were resting on pilings on the other side of the inlet. A
large number so late in the season.
Sy Schiff
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NYSbirds-L List Info:
At Jones Beach today, there was a Lark Sparrow seen briefly around 12:15
along the middle exit from the West End 2 lot, from where it flew into the
field just to the east. At about 2:00, a Red-headed Woodpecker flew into the
Field 10 lot (fishing piers), stopping briefly in a tree in front of the
Date: Oct. 12, 2013
The BBG (Brooklyn Botanic Garden) birding class recorded 38 species during
our trip at Jones Beach. The day started off very slowly with few birds on
the sandbar at the Coast Guard station. The tides were wrong so we
revisited this area later with better tides. I'm
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