Went to Liberty Loop Trail and Winding River Trail at Wallkill River NWR today
to look for the Say's Phoebe. No phoebe or many other birds because of the fog
but did have several American Tree Sparrows, a male Kestrel, a possible
Rough-legged Hawk and a few other birds.
In the morning I was d
Hi all,
Went to see the Mew "Kamchatka" Gull again in Stamford, CT this am and it was
still there at Gus Edson Park on Weed Ave. Also had 13 Monk Parakeets and two
Fox Sparrows at the feeders at Cove Island Park. Then on the way home in Rye
Brook we had a Greater White-fronted Goose in the fro
Today when I was leaving my doctors appointment at DOCS on Central Ave. in
Yonkers I witnessed some cool predator-prey action. I was sitting in my car
and all of a sudden I saw this blur of a large bird go behind the car parked to
the left of me about seven spaces over and an immature Red-taile
Hi all,
Does anyone know what happened to the ABA page on their site that had all the
RBAs? I've been using that for years and now all of a sudden the page isn't
there. I tried contacting therm but of course haven't heard anything.
Thanks,
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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Love is in the air again at FDR Park in Yorktown. I passed by the Bald Eagle
nest along the Taconic and saw one adult fly off the nest and the other sitting
in the nest. I guess they're getting ready for another family if not already
on eggs. So cool to have them there.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Bl
Went to Shawangunk Grasslands N.W.R. this afternoon and it was worth the trip.
Almost as soon as we got there around 2 pm or so the fields were a buzz with
raptors. Had at least 6 Short-eared Owls, 1 Rough-legged Hawk, 4+ Red-tailed
Hawks, and 7+ Northern Harriers including one adult male. Th
Just wanted to let people know there is a male Townsend's Warbler being seen at
the Trenton Sewage Plant in Trenton, NJ, just south of Rte. 29 and east of the
Delaware River, as of 10am this morning. I went to see it today and had to
wait an hour or two but it was worth it. Finally got my neme
Went to Verplank this am to look for eagles and boy was I rewarded. I had ca.
40+ eagles of all ages flying, sitting on the ice, and in trees. Such great
birds. So many winter around here now. I love it! Also seen there were a
imm. Snow Goose and Peregrine Falcon as well as many Common Merg
Went to look for the Golden-crowned sparrow in Downsville today with no luck.
In fact there were no White-throated sparrows at all anywhere in the area the
two hours I was there from about 10:15 to 12 noon or so. There were the usual
4 or 5 tree sparrows and a few juncos at the feeders, but ot
I just found out from my friend that instead of the owls or redtails nesting on
the library building at NYBG there are ravens nesting for the first time there!
I will have to go check them out and get some photos. Also, if anyone cares
another friend told me the Mandarin Duck is still in Centr
I was wondering if anyone knew if the European Goldfinches that were in
Prospect Park are still there or not? Also, does anyone know of any others
around the NY, CT, NJ area? Any information would be appreciated.
Andrew Andrew v. F. Block
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As of 10am this morning the Boreal Chickadee at Merrill Creek Reservoir in NJ
was still there giving good views around the visitor center but not great
photos because of the weather. An awesome bird to go for. In the area were
also 18 Tundra Swans and 4+ Lesser Black-backed Gulls at Spruce Run
On my way to Walmart today I went past FDR park next to the Taconic in Yorktown
and saw that the eagles nesting there were on eggs. The female was on the nest
and the male was in a tree nearby. So nice to see them in such a visible place
even if you can't really stop to look at them. Such awe
While observing the eagle nest at the Croton station I noticed a pair of ravens
flying towards the St. Augustine Church on the other side of the Croton River
in Crotonville. As I watched I saw them in turn going in and out of the
steeple of the church a few times and also sitting on top of the
After taking a friend to the airport I decided to take a quick look in the
Jones Beach area for stuff. Not a lot around. Had an adult Lesser
Black-backed Gull, 6 Black Scoters, and 4 Pintails at the coast guard station.
At Pt. Lookout there were many Red-throated Loons. Other than that not m
Went to the NYBG to look for the ravens that are supposed to be there and for
any early migrants. No sign of ravens, couldn't find a nest anywhere on the
building, or any visible anywhere. I tend to think it was a false report. Not
a whole lot around except for many robins and grackles. Did
Hallet Wildlife Sanctuary area, Central Park, Manhattan, NY
2 Eastern Phoebes1 Great Egret2 Black-crowned Night-Herons1 American Coot1
Northern Shoveler1 very vocal Swamp Sparrowmany White-throated Sparrowsa few
Dark-eyed Juncos7+ Northern Cardinalsseveral Mallards4+ Canada Geese2 Mourning
Doves
For the last two days I've had 3+ Pine Siskins with goldfinches in my friends
yard in Scarsdale. Also may have had a Pine Warbler there today but not 100%
sure.
Andrew
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Just in case anyone is interested I went to see an adult male Black-headed
Grosbeak being seen at a feeder in Morristown, NJ. A great bird that rarely is
in our area.
Andrew
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Thanks to help from Pat Aiken I was able to see the stilt in the far left pool
seen from the berm on the Lookout Trail. Also seen were a couple of
yellowlegs, a large flock of sandpipers flying in the distance, an
oystercatcher, 2 Black-bellied Plovers, a male Indigo Bunting, and a
Blue-headed
Does anyone know if the ibises seen by Shai and Pat are still around? I'd love
to see them.
Andrew
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Heckscher S.P., East Islip, NY
40+ Brant6 Canada Geese2 Mallards1 Greater Yellowlegsseveral Ring-billed
Gulls20+ Glossy Ibises2 White-faced Ibises (90% sure after reviewing Shai's
photos)1 Peregrine Falcon (attacked ibises and knocked one into the puddle,
which huddled under a picnic table until
I know it's where the wood was but for people who didn't see that one is the
site near the parking lot? Just in case it's not obvious by birders being
there. Thanks.
Andrew
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As of 11am there was no Common Greenshank when I left.
Andrew
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While passing by Edgemont H.S. I noticed a Black Vulture low over the school.
I have seen a pair of them fairly regularly in the vicinity over the last few
years so they must be breeding somewhere nearby. I would love to find the
nest. Very cool.
Andrew
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Went to look for the previously reported Stilt Sandpiper at PBP in the rain
this afternoon. Didn't see it but did have several Greater Yellowlegs,
Semipalmated Plovers, and Least Sandpipers in the Turtle Cove. Also had a
large raccoon in the flats feeding.
Andrew
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5/14/19 Bronxville Lake, Bronx River Reservation, Bronxville/Tuckahoe, NY
6+ Warbling Vireos2 White-breasted Nuthatches1 Blue-gray Gnatcatcherseveral
American Robins (inc. two on nests)2 House Finches1 Black-and-white Warbler1
Common Yellowthroat1 American Redstart3 Northern Parulas1 Magnolia War
Went to look for the King Rail that was reported in Great Vly WMA in
Saugerties, Ulster Co., but after two hours there not a sound from it. Did
have other nice birds though and a Spotted Turtle. If anybody is interested
the extralimital Yellow Rail in Old Saybrook, CT, is still there. Might b
While fishing today at the edge of the Rio Reservoir north of Port Jervis I had
an adult Bald Eagle land next to the road about 100 feet to the right of me and
just sit there for a couple of minutes until some moron came by in a truck and
scared it off. Soon after an immature dove for a fish in
7/4/19 Turkey Mtn. Park, Yorktown, NY
3 Chimney Swifts2 Turkey Vultures1 Cooper's Hawk1 Red-bellied Woodpecker1 Downy
Woodpecker1 Northern Flicker2 Eastern Phoebes1 Eastern Wood-Pewee2 Red-eyed
Vireos1 Blue Jay2 Black-capped Chickadees1 Tufted Titmouse2 White-breasted
Nuthatches3 Wood Thrushes4+
Just got home and heard a Great Horned Owl calling next to Forest Ave. in
Yonkers from the northern edge of Van Cortlandt Park. So nice to have them
around.
Andrew
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Went to look for the Upland Sandpiper at Croton Pt. today with no luck. Stayed
on the dump for 2+ hours and only had some Bobolinks, a Harrier, an eagle, and
an osprey. There were lots of butterflies though. The Western Kingbird was
still in the same spot on the tree line across from the begi
I was just wondering if anyone knows how unusual it is to have Great
Black-backed Gulls on Lake George. I had one on a boat docked by Shepard Park
this past weekend and just thought it a little unusual for one to be so far
away from the coast. I have never seen one I don't think away from coas
Hi all,
I've been seeing several reports of a pair of Sandhill Cranes at Wallkill River
NWR this year over the spring and summer and was wondering if anyone knows if
this is another breeding site in NY? Just wondering.
Andrew
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At my friends home in Scarsdale I had a House Wren still hanging around. In
Yonkers on Central Ave. at the Elite Investigations building I had an Eastern
Phoebe and in my front yard I had a female Magnoila Warbler. I'm still getting
hummingbirds at the feeders too.
Andrew
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Just had a flock of Chimney Swifts flying around my yard and over the
neighborhood. Thought most had left by now.
Andrew
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Had two Palm Warblers and a Common Yellowthroat at my friends home in Scarsdale
on Old Army Rd. Also had my first White-throated Sparrows of the season there
too.
Andrew
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- Orchard Beach section, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, NY
10+ Brant (first of the season)1 Northern Flicker 2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers1
Blue-headed Vireoseveral Blue Jays4 Black-capped Chickadees15 Double-crested
Cormorants3 Herring Gulls7+ Ring-billed Gulls1 House Wren6+ Golden-crowned
Kinglets2 Ruby-
11/3/19 - Liberty Loop and Wood Duck Trails, Wallkill River NWR, NY/NJ
many Canada Geeseseveral Mallardsmany American Black Ducksmany Green-winged
Teals3 SANDHILL CRANES2 Short-billed Dowitchers3 Great Blue Herons3 Great
Egrets2 Turkey Vultures2 Bald Eagles4 Red-tailed Hawks1 Cooper's Hawk2 North
Does anyone know if the Brown Pelican in Montauk and the Golden-crowned Sparrow
are still around? I was thinking of going for them tomorrow if they are still
there.
Thanks,
Andrew
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Thanks you all for the updates. Will head out tomorrow early and spend the day
out there trying for these guys. I will report if I see anything.
Andrew
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11/19/19 - Brookside Co. Park, Sayville, NY
1 imm. GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW3 Fox Sparrowsseveral White-throated Sparrows2
Song Sparrows3 House Finches4 Black-capped Chickadees1 Tufted Timouse1 Downy
Woodpecker
- Montauk Pt. S.P., Montauk, NY
several Canada Geeseseveral Common Eidersmany Black Scote
Forgot to mention that one of the pelicans flew to the group of docks south of
the spit where all the gulls gather a little before dusk.
Andrew
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The Greater White-fronted Goose that was at the pond south of Bowman Ave. in
Rye Brook last winter is back with the Canada Goose flock. One of the Canada
Geese has an all black head. The previously reported Emperor Goose in White
Plains at the abandoned golf course off Hathaway Lane was not th
Went out today looking for these species and had some good luck. The female
King Eider at Sterling Forest S.P. in Tuxedo is still there showing nicely at
the south end of the lake, but better to bring scope if it's not in close.
It's viewed from the road to the slightly to the left after turni
I just heard the male Rose-breasted Grosbeak has reappeared at the private
residence in Mamaroneck. Hopefully they will get it this sunday on the count.
Nice bird for winter.
Andrew
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I went to look for the Rose-breasted Grosbeak at the private residence in
Mamaroneck after looking for the chat at Marshlands which I missed. As soon as
I got there the birds at the feeders flushed up onto the fence and the grosbeak
was there for a minute before diving into the shrubs and out o
12/22/19 - Marshlands Conservancy, Rye, NY
Only birded by the nature center area.
6 Canada Goose7 Wild Turkeys10 Mourning Doves1 Sharp-shinned Hawk1 Red-bellied
Woodpecker1 Downy Woodpecker5+ Blue Jays3 American Crows2 Black-capped
Chickadees3 Tufted Titmice2 White-breasted Nuthatches1 Winter Wre
The Yellow-breasted Chat was still at Marshlands Conservancy in Rye this
morning. It was around the pond at first and then moved around by the road for
awhile giving point blank looks and great photo ops. Thanks to Tom, Gail and
Suzanne for the help in finding it.
Andrew
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12/29/19 - Philip B. Healey Beach Park, Seaford, NY
1 TOWNSEND'S WARBLER
- Mill Pond Park, Bellmore, NY
2 Mute Swansseveral Gadwallsmany American Black Ducksmany Mallardsmany Northern
Shovelers4 Northern Pintails3+ Green-winged Tealsmany Hooded Mergansersseveral
Herring Gullsmany Ring-billed Gull
Anyone know if the Grasshopper Sparrow is still at Playland Lake boathouse
area?
Thanks,
Andrew
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Went to look for the Grasshopper Sparrow at Playland Lake in Rye this am and
got it right away. Very easy to find. It hung out mostly amongst the picnic
tables and in between them behind the sign for picnic area #4. Barely even
needed binoculars to look at it. Great photo ops. Adorable bird
While making a brief stop at Twin Lakes Co. Park in Eastchester I found a Gray
Catbird and female Eastern Towhee amongst a flock of sparrows. Nice to see the
catbirds around this time of year. It and a mockingbird were feeding on rose
hips.
Andrew
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Drove by the FDR Park in Yorktown Heights today and noticed the resident pair
of eagles is getting ready for the nesting season. Saw them copulating quickly
near the nest and then the male flew off. So cool to have such visible a pair
right along the highway. Gorgeous birds
Andrew
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Went to try and get some more photos of the grasshopper sparrow at PLayland
Lake but it was not to be. I saw its little Song Sparrow friend but it was
nowhere in sight. It might still be around but not this afternoon.
Andrew
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Does anyone know why I'm not seeing any reports on the Orange Co. list via
ABA's sight? I used to see reports all the time and now they're none. Just
wondering. The Hudson-Mohawk list is fine.
Andrew
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2/12/20 - Croton Pt. Park, Croton, NY
5 Bald Eagles
- Fleischmann Pier Park, Peekskill, NY
12 Great Cormorants (didn't know they wintered along the river is such large
numbers, used to only see a few
Double-cresteds and the rare Great)2 Bald Eagles
- Lake Me
Went to the West Pt. Foundry Preserve today in Cold Spring and had 4 Carolina
Wrens, a Winter Wren, and a House Wren. This is by far the latest/earliest
I've ever had a House Wren in NY, let alone the northeast. Never had a 3 wren
day in winter. Very cool. Also had two Eastern Bluebirds, an
2/23/20 - Liberty Loop, Wallkill River NWR, NY
1 Snow Goosemany Canada Geese1 Mute Swanseveral American Black Ducksseveral
Mallards130+ Northern Pintails4 Mourning Doves2 Great Blue Herons1 Black
Vulture5 Turkey Vultures2 Red-tailed Hawks2 Northern Harriers1 Red-bellied
Woodpeckerseveral America
I was driving on Rte. 121 this evening and passed by a large Great Blue Heron
rookery in the large marsh in the northern part of Indian Hill Park. I never
knew it was there and that there was even a rookery in Westchester County.
Pretty neat.
Andrew
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The Black Vulture pair was seen again today in the same area as previous years
on Central Ave. in Scarsdale near Scarsdale Ford. They must be nesting
somewhere nearby since they are always in the same vicinity. Would love to
find a nest again.
Andrew
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I just saw on the Orange Co. list that there's a Summer Tanager in Wappingers
Falls that's evidently been around for awhile at a private feeder. Nice photos
on the eBird report. A shame it's a private residence since I go by the road
it's on periodically.
Andrew
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Just had a Black Vulture circling over my neighbors home for a new yard bird.
Number 71 in six years, not to bad. Surprisingly I haven't had a Turkey yet.
Soon I'm sure.
Andrew
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Had my first Tree Swallows of the year at Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining.
They were along the Red loop trail west of Blinn Rd. at a pond on private
property. There were about 7 or so flying around.
Andrew
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3/24/20 - Larchmont Reservoir, Weaver St., Larchmont, NY
several Canada Geese (one pair mating)7+ Wood Ducks1 Gadwall2 American Black
Ducksmany Mallardsseveral Ring-necked Ducks2 Lesser Scaup 2+ Hooded
Mergansers10+ Ruddy Ducksseveral Rock Pigeons2 Mourning Doves2 Turkey Vultures2
Red-tailed Haw
For whomever has the block that includes 167 Old Army Rd. in Scarsdale in the
NY Breeding Bird Atlas just wanted to let them know that I had a Fish Crow with
nesting material go into the pines they nest in every year at my friends home.
Andrew
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two. While
there are still volunteer leads for priority blocks, anyone can eBird these
crows with the appropriate breeding codes in the atlas portal and they will
count - and I hope someone will!
Thanks for sharing,Brendan
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4/11/20 - FDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY
The pair of eagles were on their nest all day, I assume sitting on eggs, maybe
young.
- Lake Rd., Pine Plains, NY
A Mute Swan and a Canada Goose were on their respective nests within about 30
feet of each other at the corner of Lake Rd. and Beach Rd. in th
At a brief stop at Twin Lakes Park in Eastchester I had an adult Broad-winged
Hawk circling over the parking lot off California Rd. First one I've had there
in over 40 years as far as I can remember.
Andrew
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While working at my computer at home enjoying the semi-nice weather I just
heard my first of the year Orchard Oriole calling. One of my favorites. So
nice.
Andrew
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5/2/20 - The Ramble, Central Park, Manhattan, NY
Time: 7am to 11amObserver: Andrew Block
5 Canada Geese (confirmed nesting)6 Mallards6 Mourning Doves10 Rock pigeons
(confirmed nesting)5 Ring-billed Gulls1 Double-crested Cormorant1 Black-crowned
Night-Heron1 Red-bellied Woodpecker3 Downy
Not the best photos so hard to tell but the right one looks like a whooper.
I'm sure it's an escape, though remotely possible vagrants. Still a nice bird
to see.
Andrew
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While at Sterling Forest S.P. in Tuxedo today on the Ironwood Dr. powerline ROW
I had a family of five ravens on a cliff ledge. There were three young and two
adults.
Andrew
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5/16/20 - Doodletown Rd., Bear Mtn. S.P., Stony Pt., NY
3 Mourning Doves1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird2 Black Vultures5 Turkey Vultures1
Bald Eagle1 Red-bellied Woodpecker2 Pileated Woodpeckers1 Northern Flicker1 or
2 Olive-sided Flycatchers1 Eastern Wood-Pewee1 Willow Flycatcher1 Least
Flycatcher3
I was at Liberty Loop Trail at Wallkill River NWR yesterday and had the
resident pair of Sandhill Cranes close by the northern part of the trail near
the lot. Supposedly they had chicks but is did not see any and they did not
act like they had any so I guess it's probable breeding since they tr
Just saw a post on Facebook with a ok photo of what looked like an adult
Trumpeter Swan at Partridge Run WMA in Middleburgh in Schoharie Co. A very
nice bird for that area. My old stomping grounds.
Andrew
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Hi all,
Spent from 5pm to 9:30pm looking for rails and trying to see what the cranes
were up to. No luck on the Soras or Kings (if they are still breeding here),
but did have a Virginia briefly call during the day. I wonder if the rails
there start calling at 10pm like they do in CT? I wonder
6/7/20 - Bear Spring Mtn. WMA, Walton, NY
1 Alder Flycatcher2 Willow Flycatchers2 Ovenbirds2 Northern Waterthrushes3
Black-and-white Warblers2 MOURNING WARBLERS4+ Common Yellowthroats3 American
Redstarts1 Northern Parula3 Magnolia Warblers4+ Blackburnian Warblers1 Yellow
Warbler4 Chestnut-sided
My buddy who lives on Macy Rd. in Briarcliff Manor just told me that while
sitting out on his deck the other evening a family of small owls came into the
yard and perched on the various fence posts in his back yard and periodically
went down to grab something. Sounded like it could only be a fa
6/13/20 - Liberty Loop Trail, Wallkill River NWR, NY/NJ
1 Sandhill Crane (male was in same place as last time and eventually walked
over to where the female is on her nest)2 Least Bitterns100+ Wood Ducks (of all
different ages all in southern most impoundment)1 Brown Thrasher3 Bobolinks4
Marsh W
While out fishing in Verplanck today I saw an adult Snow Goose with the usual
Canadas and Mallards that hang out at the Steamboat Waterfront Park at the end
of Hardie St. That's where an immature was a couple of winters ago. This
adult has a busted wing so pretty obvious why it's around. Stil
6/26/20 - Liberty Loop Trail, Wallkill River NWR, Pine Island/Vernon Twp., NY/NJ
many Wood Ducks (of all ages)several Mallards6 Canada Geese1 Pied-billed Grebe1
Yellow-bellied Cuckoo1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird1 Virginia Rail8+ Common
Gallinules4 SANDHILL CRANES (including 2 little cranelings:-),
By the way this park is not open until 7am even though it's supposed to be open
by sunrise. I got there at 5:45am and had to wait til that time before the
gate was unlocked. I found the probable Western Meadowlark loosely hanging out
with a flock of starlings, Red-winged Blackbirds and an orio
I went to Liberty Loop Trail at Wallkill River NWR this am and there was no
sign of the cranes there. Does anyone know if they are still around and/or did
the babies from the second clutch survive? I was hoping to see them today.
Hope they survived.
Andrew
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Pretty amazing that there were two Swallow-tailed Kites at Sandy Hook, NJ, at
the same time as the two in Orleans Co., NY. Cool stuff.
Andrew
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The Red-breasted NUthatches are coming through. Even though my idiot neighbors
cut down their huge spruce earlier this year I had a single Red-breasted in
their yard today. Seem to come by every year about this time.
Andrew
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I know it's extralimital, but today while at Bartholomew's Cobble in Ashley
Falls, MA, I had a Myiarchus flycatcher across from the parking lot along the
trail just past the big elm before the trail goes up hill into the woods. It
seemed to be a little smaller than a Great Crested Flycatcher an
Saw an immature Little Blue Heron at Twin Lakes Park in Eastchester, NY. It
was with a Green Heron and Great Egret.
Andrew
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Had a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher in a preserve off of Nichols Rd. and east of
the Putnam Co. Veterans Mem. Park. Don't know the name of the preserve, but
the entrance is just east of Gypsy Trails Farm.
Andrew
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I haven't seen this posted, but today I saw that starting July this year the
lot at the Echo Boat Launch site is no longer open the the public for free.
Another snobby town taking away free public parking from us, surprise surprise.
If you are a resident you can park for free with a permit but
Had a large flock of siskins or redpolls fly off from a tree in my yard this am
in Yonkers. they called a little but not the typical siskin call so not 100%
sure which they were. Looking to be a big finch winter. Also, while fishing
in Verplanck I had five flocks of brant going south low over
If anyone sees this bird tomorrow PLEASE post it on this list. I'd love to go
see it. Amazing what that reservoir has attracted this year:-) Thanks.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist
20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3
Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4780
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No sign of the Fork-tailed Flycatcher at the Ashoken Reservoir as of 2:30pm.
Seems to have last been seen around 9:30am or so. I was there from 10:30am to
about 2:30pm with nothing. Did have several Common Loons, a Common Merganser,
Cooper's Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, Merlin, several Siskins,
I was surprised to see a pair of Black-throated Blue Warblers in my friends
backyard in Scarsdale in the same area as a month or so ago. Didn't catch the
male again luckily:-) This also may be the latest I've seen them. Nice treat.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist
20 Hancock Ave
Spent a few hours at Croton Pt. Park in Croton late this afternoon. Lots of
Yellow-rumped Warblers were around with one Palm Warbler and one late Blackpoll
Warbler. Also had a noisy American Kestrel on top of the landfill. Other than
that there were the usual birds.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
12/6/20 - Co. Rte. 16 just past Co. Rte. 12 intersection, Minisink, NY
1 Merlin300+ Canada Geese (incl. one melanistic Canada)1 Barnacle Goose3
Barnacle/Canada Goose hybrids
- Oil City Rd. parking lot for Liberty Loop Trail, Wallkill River NWR, Pine
Island, NY
2 Sandhill Cranes1 Rough-legged Hawk
I apologize. I meant County Rte. 62, not 16, on my report of last sunday. The
Barnacle goose was seen at the beginning of 62 not 16 near its intersection
with 12 past the pond on the left in the fields. Sorry:-(
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist
20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3
Yonkers,
The Western Tanager along 22nd. st. is still there as of this morning around
9am. Being seen across from the little park on 10th. and up on the High line.
Andrew
Andrew v. F. Block
Consulting Naturalist
20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3
Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4780
www.flickr.com/photos
Since it is a mega-rarity I figured I could report it here even though it's in
the Philly area. Went to see the Tundra Bean-Goose being seen at Springton
Reservoir and surrounding lawns in the area of Media, PA. Today I refound it
in the early am at Crum Creek Pond next to the water treatment
12/21/20 - Croton Pt. Park, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
130+ Canada Geese2 American Black Ducks3 Great Blue Herons1 Cooper's Hawk1
Northern Harrier5 Bald Eagles30+ Horned Larks3 Black-capped Chickadees1 Gray
Catbird2 Northern Mockingbirds2 American Goldfinches3 Downy Woodpeckers1 Snow
Bunting3 American
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