[nysbirds-l] Captree SP fees

Does anyone know if they are still charging fees during the week at Captree? Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036 -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Captree birds, no dove, yes kingbird

11/1/10 - Captree State Park, L.I., NY Time:  3:30pm to 6:15pm Observers:  Andrew Block 2 Common Loons many Double-crested Cormorants 30+ Brants 12+ Canada Geese 1 American Black Duck 1 Merlin many gulls of usual 3 spp. several Rock Pigeons 2 Northern Flickers 1 Eastern Phoebe 1 WESTERN KINGBIRD

[nysbirds-l] COGD on yahoo

There's a blurb on the dove on the yahoo news under the local heading.  Who'dve thought it would make such a headline. Andrew   Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone:

[nysbirds-l] Captree SP/Jones Beach SP birds incl. shrike and ground dove

11/3/10 - Captree S.P./Jones Beach S.P., L.I., NY Time:  3:15pm to 6pm Observers:  Andrew Block many Double-crested Cormorants several Canada Geese many Brants several American Black Ducks hundreds of Black Scoters 4 Red-breasted Mergansers 4 Northern Harriers 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 Cooper's

[nysbirds-l] NYBG bird

Just wanted to report a beautiful Barred Owl at NYBG.  Unfortunately it is located in a spot that isn't open to the public.  This is only the 2nd or 3rd time I've seen one there in the 20+ years I've been going there. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37

[nysbirds-l] yard birds

I had a female Purple Finch at the feeders today which was the first at a feeder in years.  Looks like it might be a good winter for finches.  There are already a good number of finches down and some reports of grosbeak and Boreal Chickadee.  My friend in Maine had some Bohemian Waxwings in

[nysbirds-l] CT Fork-tailed Flycatcher

Went to see the adult Fork-tailed Flycatcher in Stamford, CT at Cove Island Park.  Got there around 7:15 and stayed til about 8 :15.  It was there giving great views, some as close as 20ft or so.  It was very active feeding on various berries and just moving around.  Quite a nice bird to get in

[nysbirds-l] unusual cowbird help

I had a female type cowbird at my feeder yesterday that wasn't the typical female brown-headed.  I watched it for about 15 minutes at my window feeder and just automatically said brown-headed female and didn't take a photo.  Now I wish I had.  It occurred to me last night while parusing my

[nysbirds-l] cowbird variant help

Just had 6 Brown-headed Cowbirds at my feeders, 5 males, 1 female.  The bird i described the other day was not there though.  I am thinking, though it matches descriptions of Bronzed Cowbird, it was probably a very rare dark female Brown-headed.  It would be nice to see it again. Andrew  

[nysbirds-l] NYBG birds

11/ 27/10 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY Time:  10am to 12pm Observers:  Andrew Block 10 Canada Geese (8 banded) 50+ Mallards 1 Cooper's Hawk 2 Red-tailed Hawks 1 Peregrine Falcon 15+ Mourning Doves 2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers 1 Downy Woodpecker 5+ Blue Jays 4+ Black-capped Chickadees 4 Tufted

[nysbirds-l] Northern Lapwing yes

Had the Northern Lapwing in Storrs, CT at around 3:30pm today.  It was out of view, but about 10 minutes after I got there it was flushed (unfortunately) by some birders.  Would've liked to had longer looks but atleast got nice views of it circling and flying.  Very nice state bird.  Who

[nysbirds-l] CP Varied Thrush yes

I had the Central Park female Varied Thrush at 1:40pm today after waiting for about a half hour.  It gave great looks in the sun. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone:

[nysbirds-l] Shrike id.

I'm one of the many who tend to lean towards a small Northern.  Many birds and mammals have smaller than normal individuals in the population.  I agree the bird has a few characteristics of Loggerhead but to me most of the identifying points such as bill hook size & color, behavior, body color,

[nysbirds-l] Loggerhead Shrike late reports

Well since everyone else is putting their two cents in on late LOSHs I'll say I had one on the Putnum CBC back in the early 90's in January.  And I'm still not convinced about the id of the LI shrike. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue

[nysbirds-l] Hermit Warbler on L.I yes

Went to look at the Hermit Warbler (probable first fall female) at Sunken Meadow SP this am at 9:20.  It gave great close views for the ten minutes I was there and was still there when I left.  Pretty nice.  It's amazing that this bird showed up almost exactly 8 years to the date at the bird I

[nysbirds-l] American Kestrel in Elmsford

Had a male American Kestrel on the median of the Sprain Brook Parkway/I-287 intersection in Elmsford.  I haven't had a kestrel in several years in southern Westchester.  Pretty cool. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville,

[nysbirds-l] House Sparrow homing instinct question

Does anyone know how strong the homing instinct is with House Sparrows?  I would presume it's not that strong but don't know.  Thanks. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; 

[nysbirds-l] Red-shouldered Hawk in yard

I'm looking at an adult Red-shouldered Hawk in my yard in almost the same exact place one was last February.  I'm willing to bet it's the same one.  Cool. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131

[nysbirds-l] female Cooper's Hawk back in my yard

I guess the hawks like it here.  The female adult Cooper's Hawk that was here yesterday is sitting in a tree near where the Red-shouldered hawk was a few hours ago.  Was able to get some nice photos of it but not full frame like the other.  By the way the Red-shouldered was seen about a half

[nysbirds-l] female Cooper's back

Had a great close look out my window at the female Cooper's Hawk under my feeding station.  To bad my camera wasn't at hand.  It was on top of and next to my sparrow trap trying to get at the sparrows in it.  It flew off when it saw me after a few seconds.  Pretty cool.  A beautiful bird. 

[nysbirds-l] dead Snowy Egret at Bornx Zoo

A friend of mine called me tonight to tell me about the immature Snowy Egret he found in the Pere David's Deer exhibit at the Bronx Zoo today.  He saw it floating in the stream that flows thru the front of the enclosure.  He notified a keeper who said they'd take it for a necropsy.  It's a

[nysbirds-l] Calliope Hummingbird yes

Had the Calliope Hummingbird today at about 3:15pm in Guilford, CT.  It was mostly sitting in the red cedar but also went to the feeder a few times.  It's amazing it's surviving in this arctic cold. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue

[nysbirds-l] Cooper's hawk pair

The adult female Cooper's Hawk was back today spending all day in its favorite tree.  It was joined briefly by an adult male a few moments ago.  To bad they weren't here yesterday for the CBC. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville,

[nysbirds-l] Cooper's Hawk drama (not for the faint hearted)

The adult female Cooper's Hawk was back today and provided some amazing looks and hunting behavior.  Yesterday a single grackle showed up at my feeders and was back again today.  Well the hawk zeroed in on the grackle and chased it into an arborvitae next to my hybrid southern magnolia.  The

[nysbirds-l] directions to LeContes sparrow?

After getting to Middle Country Rd where do you turn to get into the airport?  I've never been to the area and have never seen directions on how to get into the airport itself so was wondering how everyone gets in.  Also, do you just drive onto the tarmacs or what? Thanks. Andrew  Andrew v. F.

[nysbirds-l] LeConte's Sparrow no

Went to look for the LeConte's Sparrow around 3pm to dusk with no luck but did have many Savannah Sparrows, Eastern Meadowlarks, and 2 Horned Larks.  I heard someone scared the sparrow away before I got there.  Surprise, surprise. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife

[nysbirds-l] Hermit Thrush & Cooper's hawk at the feeders

Just had a Hermit Thrush at my window feeder.  Hadn't had one in the yard all winter so it was nice to finally get one.  Also, the resident female Copper's Hawk just attacked the flock of Mourning Doves (15+) that comes to my feeders.  Once again it missed though did get some feathers.  Got

[nysbirds-l] Hermit Thrush question

My Hermit Thrush was back again today feeding on the window feeder.  I'm surprised it's eating the mix b/c I think of them as fruit and insect eaters.  I put out a window feeder filled with dried meal worms and it's not even touching them.  Does anyone out there have the same problem?  If so

[nysbirds-l] Clements updates?

Does anyone know if the Clements checklist updates have been posted somewhere yet?  It says on the cornell site that they'd be posted in early january.  Well it's early february and they're still not up as far as I can see.  Just wondering. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting

[nysbirds-l] Eastern Long Island birds & others

2/13/11 - Montauk Pt. S.P. & vicinity, Suffolk Co., NY 3 Red-throated Loons 4 Common Loons 5 Horned Grebes many Canada Geese 12+ Brants 20+ Mute Swans 100+ American Black Ducks 3 Greater Scaup many Common Eiders thousands of Black Scoters thousands of White-winged Scoters thousands of Surf

[nysbirds-l] NYBG birds

2/16/11 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY Time:  1pm to 2:30pm Observers:  Andrew Block 8 Rusty Blackbirds 1 Great Horned Owl (on guard, gorgeous) 3+ Red-breasted Nuthatches 2 White-breasted Nuthatches 1 American Robin 1 Northern Mockingbird 3 American Goldfinches 7+ Dark-eyed Juncos 5+ White

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls in yard

Just had two Common Redpolls at my feeding station.  This is only the second time in 39 years we've had them, go figure. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Another Example of Unethical Behavior

Here, Here.  I'm glad so many people responded to the unbelievable actions of this person.  As I've said before not all but many if not most so called photographers have no scruples and will do anything to get close to their quarry.  You would think that when this guy found the end of the trail

[nysbirds-l] 2 Fox Sparrows now plus thrush

I know have two gorgeous Fox Sparrows at my feeding stations.  They are such beautiful birds.  The Hermit Thrush is still putting in appearences aswell.  Spring must be close cause all the birds are more vocal and the grackles have arrived back at the feeders and nesting trees.   Andrew 

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose yes, Red-headed Woodpecker yes

3/9/11 - Washington Lake & Cedar Park Cemetery, Washington Twp. & Saddle River Park, Ridgewood, NJ   Time:  9:45am to 4:30pm Observers:  Andrew Block   - Washington Lake/Cedar Park Cemetery   1 Great Blue Heron 4 Turkey Vultures many Canada Geese 1 PINK-FOOTED GOOSE (4:20pm, cemetery, v

Re: [nysbirds-l] long belated Mitred Parakeet report

Ausubel Forest Hills, NY   From:bounce-13647422-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-13647422-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Andrew Block Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 11:56 AM To: NYS Birds Subject: [nysbirds-l] long belated Mitred Parakeet report   For all

[nysbirds-l] NYBG birds incl. Prothonotary and other warblers

4/18/11 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY Time:  2pm to 2:40pm Observers:  Andrew Block, Margaret Falk All seen from one spot down by lake below science lab: 5 Wood Ducks 1 Red-tailed Hawk 3 Northern Flickers 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Blue-headed Vireo 3 Blue Jays 2 Tree Swallows 2 Northern

[nysbirds-l] Bronx River Pathway birds

4/29/11 - Bronx River Pathway, Scarsdale to Bronxville, NY Time:  3 to 6pm Observers:  Andrew Block 2 Great Egrets 2 Turkey Vultures several Canada Geese 7 Wood Ducks 8 Green-winged Teals severall Mallards 1 Killdeer 1 Solitary Sandpiper 3 Rock Pigeons 4 Mourning Doves 3 Red-bellied Woodpeckers

[nysbirds-l] no birds but Nymphalid at my oriole feeder

Well I haven't gotten any birds at my fruit feeder yet, but amazingly did get a fresh Question Mark who is still there.  That's the first butterfly I've ever had at a feeder whether intentionally or unintentionally.  Pretty cool, hope more come.  I do hope the oriole and catbirds don't pick it

[nysbirds-l] found Canon camera eyepiece at Doodletown

Just wondering if anyone out there lost a Canon camera eyepiece at Doodletown recently?  I found one yesterday there.  If you did let me know and I'll mail it to you.  Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New

[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks still there and Upland Plovers at Blue Chip

Was able to see the 5 Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks at Wallkill River NWR's Liberty Loop Trail at 8am today.  They were actually north of Oil City Rd. in the second impoundment on the left where all the mallards and pipers are.  Had nice looks as they flew around and fed.  Observed them til

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sandhill Crane

They are closed until further notice so I hope it was seen from the road.   Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036 From:

[nysbirds-l] hummer at feeder

For the second time in three days I had a female Ruby-throated Hummingbird join the male Baltimore Oriole and catbirds at the feeders.  I was very surprised since they don't breed around where I live and they should've been through by now.  I guess it's just a late migrant north.  Pretty neat.

[nysbirds-l] oriole female question

I just had the two male Baltimore Orioles and juvenile oriole at my feeders together.  It just occurred to me that maybe the other "male" just might be a female with male colors.  I know some females can look similar to males but are usually obviously female but this one is identical to the

[nysbirds-l] Wallkill River NWR birds: 3 out of 4 rarites seen

7/17/11 - Wallkill River NWR, Sussex, NJ Time:  7:15am to 3pm Observers:  Andrew Block 25+ Great Blue Herons 3 Great Egrets 1 Green Heron 1 WHITE IBIS (juv. seen well after scared up by idiot in very low flying Cessna) 2 Turkey Vultures several Canada Geese several Wood Ducks several Mallards 1

[nysbirds-l] Gray-headed Gull id

I took a look a the Gray-headed Gull photo and do agree with Doug's id.  I am familiar with them having seen them in their native habitat several times and it does look 100% like a Gray-headed.  Great find.  Hope it's refound. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist

[nysbirds-l] Gray-hooded Gull yes

The Gray-hooded Gull was seen by myself, Doug Bloom and Orlando Hidalgo from around 8am to 9am at the same spot across from the ferris wheel where it has been seen regularly.  A juvenile Lesser Black-backed Gull was farther down the beach. Andrew  Andrew v. F. Block Consulting

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park-South

Went on a brief frip to the south part of Pelham Bay park and had a small influx of migrant warblers.  Most notable were a pair of Hooded Warblers but the flock included Black & white, American Redstart, Chestnut-sided, Blackpoll, and a few other species.  I also noticed unfortunately that none 

[nysbirds-l] Lost Amazon Parrot

- Forwarded Message - From: LindaB To: n...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 6:28 AM Subject: [ncwc] Please Read   Dannie Heider and David Ross lost their Yellow Amazon Parrott right after the earthquake yesterday. Despite the name - this is a green parrott. The

[nysbirds-l] Is it worth going out tomorrow?

Hi all,   I can't believe I missed out on all those awesome birds today!  That's what happens when your power goes out and you can't check email and you don't think of going out looking for pelagics.  I was thinking of going out tomorrow morning but does anyone think things will be gone by

[nysbirds-l] Wheatear seen as of 12:50pm

; justine davenport ; Donna Lee Ubertalli SMRA ; john grant ; Ponie Sheehan ; Valerie Lyle SMRA ; andrew block BRSS ; bill wallace ; chris Drury ; Dave SMRA Wyly ; Frenchy Delacour ; Hank Weber ; jack rothman CIB ; Joan Wyly SMRA ; mike bochnick HRAS ; Richard Saravay SMRA ; Rik kaufman smra

[nysbirds-l] Fw: Bird by the USS Intrepid on 8/31

Just got this from John Votta in NJ who wanted to me to send it to the NY listserv.  I couldn't see any photo but maybe someone else can.  If it's true then it would be an awesome bird.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville,

[nysbirds-l] Park Ridge, NJ white ibis juvenile still there

The juvenile White Ibis in Park Ridge, just south of the NY border in Bergen Co., was still at the Silver Lake off of Mill Rd. as of about 9am this morning.  It was on the north end where the river comes out by the sand bar and was feeding along the far shore and on the land.  Quite nice views.

[nysbirds-l] juvenile Bald Eagle s. of Franklinton Vlaie

Had a first year juvenile Bald Eagle flying over the marsh/pond that is south of Franklinton Vlaie in Franklinton on Rte. 145.  Probably one of the young from Franklinton?  Possibly.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville,

[nysbirds-l] NYBG birds incl. Mourning Warbler

9/17/11 - New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY   Time:  10am to 2:30pm Observers:  Andrew Block   2 Double-crested Cormorants 12 Wood Ducks 6 Mallards 1 Osprey 1 Red-tailed hawk 1 Cooper's Hawk 2 Wild Turkeys 3 Herring Gulls 6 Mourning Doves 1 Chimney Swift 4+ Ruby-throated Hummingbirds 1 Belted

[nysbirds-l] yard birds incl. Swainson's Thrush

Had a nice selection of migrants at the bird bath today.  They included a Swainson's Thrush (possible new yard bird), m & f American Redstarts, female Common Yellowthroat, female Magnolia Warbler, plus the usual birds.    Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37

[nysbirds-l] Tennessee Warbler in yard

Just had a Tennessee Warbler in my bird bath.  I seem to get them every  now and again in the fall.  Nice bird.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036 --

[nysbirds-l] Swamp Sparrows is yard

As I speak there are two Swamp Sparrows, one adult, one juvenile, feeding around the bird bath on grass/weed seeds.  New yard bird, #115.  Cool.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone:

[nysbirds-l] Caumsett birds incl. Say's Phoebe

10/5/11 - Caumsett S.P., Lloyd Neck, Suffolk Co., NY   Time:  9:30am to 11:45am Observers:  Andrew Block, Mark Schwartz   1 Merlin 2 Red-tailed Hawks several Northern Flickers 5+ Red-bellied Woodpeckers 6+ Eastern Phoebes 1 SAY'S PHOEBE 1 Eastern Bluebird many Yellow-rumped Warblers 1 Pine Warbler

[nysbirds-l] Rockefeller SPP birds incl. warblers

10/17/11 - Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Pocantico Hills, NY   Time:  2 to 6pm Observers:  Andrew Block   6 Canada Geese 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 Red-tailed Hawks 1 American Kestrel 7 Mourning Doves 3 Red-bellied Woodpeckers 1 Downy Woodpecker 2 Hairy Woodpeckers 2 Pileated Woodpeckers 3 Northern

[nysbirds-l] warblers in the garden

While working out in the garden this afternoon I had a nice male yellowthroat pop up next to me and also saw a bay-breasted warbler at the birdbath.  Also, forgot to report yesterday I had a couple more swifts flying over the house.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife

[nysbirds-l] Captree SP Scissor-tailed Flycatcher and Yellow-headed Blackbird yes

10/21/11 - Captree S.P., Long Island, NY   Time:  3:10pm to 4pm Observers:  Andrew Block   1 Scissor-tailed Flycatcher 1 Yellow-headed Blackbird (w/ cowbird flock in triangle at RMC southbound exit ramp) 5 Boat-tailed Grackles 2 Savannah Sparrows 1 Killdeer   - Ocean Parkway, L.I., NY   4 Merlins

[nysbirds-l] Snow Goose (blue form) at Huegonot Lake, New Rochelle High School

Had a juvenile blue form Snow Goose with a flock of Canada Geese at Huegonot Lake in front of the New Rochelle High School on Main St. this afternoon around 3pm.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York

[nysbirds-l] NYBG birds incl. Parula Warbler

10/26/11 - NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY   Time:  2:30pm to 6pm Observers:  Andrew Block   1 Northern Parula 6 Yellow-rumped Warblers 20+ Golden-crowned Kinglets 5 Ruby-crowned Kinglets 15+ Chipping Sparrows 1 Northern Flicker 2 Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers 1 Hairy Woodpecker 2 Red-bellied

[nysbirds-l] Bronx River Pathway birds

11/8/11 - Bronx River Pathway, Bronx River Parkway, Scarsdale to Bronxville, NY   Time:  2:30pm to 5pm Observers:  Andrew Block   1 Great Blue Heron 1 Great Egret 12+ Wood Ducks 10 Green-winged Teals 5 American Black Ducks 2 Hooded Mergansers 9 Killdeer 3 Mourning Doves 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 1

[nysbirds-l] pelican in Rye location

Does anyone know if the pelican in Rye is still there?   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036 -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Van Cortlandt Park GWFG yes

Had the Greater White-fronted Goose at the lake in Van Cortlandt Park this afternoon around 2pm.  Also had a Ruddy Duck and American Kestrel.  A few Red-eared Sliders were basking too.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville,

[nysbirds-l] Is Brown Pelican still there?

Hi all,   I guess I need to get up earlier on sundays.  Does anyone know if the pelican is still in Rye as of now?  Thanks.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax:

[nysbirds-l] Read Sanctuary- no pelican

Went to Read Sanctuary this am from 8am to 8:30 with no pelican in sight.  The usual wintering waterfowl were around plus a couple of male Cooper's Hawks at close range but no Brown Pelican.  Oh well.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue

[nysbirds-l] Woodcock at Jefferson Valley mall

Had an American Woodcock fly up from the median across from the main entrance at the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights tonite at around 9:30pm.  It headed out towards the perimeter road and into a swampy area.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37

[nysbirds-l] extralimital Painted Bunting

For you NYers who don't get the Connecticut list there is a gorgeous male Painted Bunting being seen at the Cove Island Park in Stamford.  The park is adjacent to where a White-winged Dove is also being seen at a private residence.   I've saw both, quite exciting.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block

[nysbirds-l] clarification

Let me clarify my previous email.  It's in the Cove Island Wildlife Sanctuary in Cove Island Park.  That's on Cove Road.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Troupial at Roslyn NY...

Sure is a Troupial and a gorgeous one at that.  I guess it escaped from someone's house.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036

[nysbirds-l] Peregrines in New Rochelle

While working at Somnia, Inc. on Commerce Rd. in New Rochelle I saw a pair of Peregrine Falcons calling and flying around the tallest building in the city which is easily seen from where I was.  One bird was carrying a dead pigeon and both were circling and landing on the building for about a

[nysbirds-l] Ross's goose no

The Ross's goose at the golf course across from scott terrace was not visible in the goose flock.  Will check later. Andrew Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Peregrines still on the Trump building in New Rochelle

Had the pair of Peregrines all day today sitting on and flying around the Trump building again.  One even flew low over me.  Beautiful creatures.   Andrew   Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone:

[nysbirds-l] Grace's Warbler no

I was at the Pt. Lookout beach parking lot looking for the Grace's Warbler in the Japanese Pines to the left of the boulder field from about 1:30 to 4:30pm without any luck.  As far as I know nobody saw it during the time I was there.  Did see an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull in the lot

[nysbirds-l] Pt. Lookout and Cammons Pond birds

1/2/12 - Pt. Lookout beach lot Japanese Black Pine grove, Pt. Lookout, Nassau Co., NY   1 GRACE'S WARBLER 1 Bonaparte's Gull   - Cammons Pond, Merrick, Nassau Co., NY   50+ Canada Geese 200+ Brant many American Black Ducks many Mallards 7+ Northern Shovelers many Hooded Mergansers 1 Ruddy Duck

[nysbirds-l] Fw: [JerseyBirds] Chaffinch Reminder

Just a reminder for those of you thinking of trying for the chaffinch in NJ this weekend.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone: 914-337-1229; Cell: 914-319-9701; Fax: 914-771-8036

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle in New Rochelle

Had a Bald Eagle flying over where I work at 10 Commerce Rd. yesterday.  That seems to be a popular area for raptors.  Since I started working there in November I've had a redtail, two cooper's hawks, two peregrines, and the eagle.  Go figure.  Also had the Hermit Thrush back at the birdbath

[nysbirds-l] Chafffinch, Snowy Owl, and Bald Eagle in NJ

1/9/12 - 6 Fawn Way, Union Township, NJ 1 COMMON CHAFFINCH (seen 3 times briefly for about 2 minutes at 8:30am, also possibly heard calling; nice bird, hope it's not a bird from the European finches being released in the Chicago/Wisconsin area) 1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet (feeding on suet, unusual)

[nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeets in New Rochelle

Had a flock of about 12 Monk Parakeets flying low over the parking lot at 10 Commerce Drive today struggling to fly during the strong windy/rainy weather.  Also had another Cooper's Hawk.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville,

[nysbirds-l] Common Ravens in New Rochelle

The birds sure keep popping up in the area I work in New Rochelle.  At 4pm today I had three Common Ravens cavorting about 150 feet above the building I work at heading more or less west to east.  Once again the location is 10 Commerce Dr.  I wonder what next will show up!   Andrew Andrew v.

[nysbirds-l] Common Ravens again

The Common Ravens at 10 Commerce Dr. in New Rochelle were back but farther away and this time frolicking in a more or less north direction.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131 Phone:

[nysbirds-l] Slaty-backed Gull no, Lesser Black-backed & Iceland Gulls yes

The previously reported Slaty-backed Gull in Beacon of course wasn't there while I was there from 2:30 to 4:30pm, but did see a nice adult Lesser Black-backed Gull and juvenile Iceland Gull.  Also missed the three eagles that were there before I got there.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block

[nysbirds-l] Peregrines at it again in New Rochelle

The peregrines were back flying around swooping at each other and calling over the Trump Plaza.  They were joined by a third smaller one.  They were making chirping sounds which I had never heard before.  Quite cool.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37

[nysbirds-l] Ravens were back in New Rochelle

Two of the Common Ravens were back flying low around 10 Commerce Drive again eventually flying more or less NW.  I was just telling my friend Doug yesterday I hadn't seen them in awhile.   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville,

[nysbirds-l] Ravens hanging around New Rochelle

Had two of the Common Ravens I've been seeing at 10 Commerce Dr. in New Rochelle again yesterday flying in a northeast direction.  They are always coming back and coming from more or less the south so are definately in the immediate area when roosting because I see them usually in the early to

[nysbirds-l] Ravens/peregrine in New Rochelle & Screech-owl in Greenburgh

Had one of the ravens back again today this time around 10:30am flying east.  Then at noon one was flying around and calling over the train tracks and landed on the huge billboard across from Commerce Drive.  It called and hopped around on the sign going down behind it for about five minutes,

[nysbirds-l] no ravens but peregrines very active

No ravens yesterday but the pair of Peregrine Falcons on the Trump Plaza  in New Rochelle was giving a nice display flying around again.  Quite spectacular.  Also, had the Hermit Thrush back at the bath and a grackle at the feeders today.  Spring is almost here!!   Andrew   Andrew v. F. Block

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park North birds incl. razorbill

2/19/12 - Pelham Bay Park North, Bronx, NY   Time:  1:30pm to 4:30pm Observers:  Andrew Block   several Canada Geese several Gadwalls 12+ American Wigeons several American Black Ducks several Mallards 2 Northern Shovelers 50+ scaup sp. many Buffleheads several Common Goldeneyes 2 Hooded Mergansers

[nysbirds-l] Bronx & New Rochelle ravens

After going to Pelham Bay Park today and viewing the Trump Plaza and Co-op City from there I'm tending to agree with Richard that the Bronx ravens and the New Rochelle ravens may be one in the same.  I didn't realize how close the two areas were to each other especially as the raven flies.  I'm

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[nysbirds-l] Raven again and lots of red at my feeders

Just as I was leaving work today at 3:55pm one of the ravens flew over low calling and then circled the Trump Plaza and headed south.  I'm thinking more and more my ravens are definately the Co-op City ravens.  A coworker lives there and has always wanted to see bald eagles and ravens so I told

[nysbirds-l] all three corvids in New Rochelle

Had a fish crow today fly over 10 Commerce Dr. giving me all three corvids for the area.  Never thought I'd be doing that in this area 10 years ago:-)   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131

[nysbirds-l] more NR peregrine and raven action

Had the raven pair again flying due north both yesterday and today about 8:15am, most likely coming from the Bronx.  Also had the peregrine pair dive bombing a redtail that was flying to close to the Trump Plaza.  Nice action by the falcons, at times almost hitting the hawk.   Andrew Andrew v.

[nysbirds-l] Peregrine show

The peregrine pair on the Trump Plaza in New Rochelle were at it again.  One of them was chirping as it flew up and down in front of the other as it sat on the ledge.  The third falcon came back and joined in for awhile.  One of them, probably the female, made a stoop from the building over the

[nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeets & Shawangunk Grasslands NWR birds

My friend Mark Schwartz reported he saw a flock of 4 Monk Parakeets in Freeport, NY yesterday afternoon.  I went to Shawangunk Grasslands NWR with my friend Scott Perry yesterday late afternoon and saw some good stuff but no owls.  We had 3+ Rough-legged Hawks, 3 Red-tailed Hawks, 8+ Northern

[nysbirds-l] Rockefeller SPP birds

3/12/12 - Rockwood Hall section, Rockefeller S.P.P., Pocantico Hills, NY   1 Merlin 1 Cooper's Hawk 1 American Tree Sparrow 1 Brown-headed Cowbird 2 Eastern Meadowlarks 1 Pileated Woodpecker plus the usuals   Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist 37 Tanglewylde Avenue

[nysbirds-l] Ward Pound Ridge birds

3/19/12 - Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River, NY   Time:  1:30 to 6pm Observers:  Andrew Block   2 Pileated Woodpeckers 4 Hairy Woodpeckers 1 Downy Woodpecker 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 7+ Eastern Bluebirds 5 Eastern Phoebes 10+ American Robins 2 Great Horned Owls 4 Turkey Vultures 5 Tree

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