[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Co. Park Shorebirds

. Ken Feustel http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Continues at Mecox

Seen at 7:00AM this morning on the western-most sand flats. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Baird's Sandpiper at West End, Jones Beach State Park (Nassau Co.)

(5) Sandpipers. Waterfowl included Blue and Green-winged Teal, Gadwall, and Mallard. I estimated that there were between five hundred and a thousand shorebirds in the ponds. Mosquitoes were not a problem (yet). Ken Feustel http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Impressive Common Nighthawk Flight at Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.)

over the Great South Bay. Observers: Ken Feustel, Sue Feustel, John Gluth -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] Caumsett State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

observed in number included Scarlet Tanager (16) and Red-eyed Vireo (22). I ended the day with sixty-one species, the majority passerines. Oddly, there were no notable species observed - quantity not quality. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Franklin's Gull at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

Among a large group of Laughing Gulls on the beach, between RMSP Fields 2 and 3 was an immature Franklin's Gull. I will post photos this afternoon. Bird still present at 9:25am. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

At SMSP this morning the blustery northeast winds produced a mediocre number of birds, but a few species showed up in good numbers. A constant Stream of American Robins (6,800) moved east through the park in the company of tight flocks of Cedar Waxwings (700). Small numbers of Common Grackles,

[nysbirds-l] Loggerhead Shrike at West End (Nassau Co.)

At 9:15AM this morning an adult Shrike was observed near Jones Inlet west of WE2 parking lot, tentatively called a Loggerhead on the basis of the rounded head and black border at the base of the bill. I will post photos this afternoon. Feel free to weigh in on the ID. Ken Feustel Sent from my

[nysbirds-l] Shrike at West End/Jones Beach State Park (Nassau Co.)

my ID is incorrect, a discussion on this listserve would be a good learning experience for everyone. Good Birding, Ken Feustel http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

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).

[nysbirds-l] Hudsonian Godwit at Sagg Pond (Suffolk Co.)

At 10:30AM Sue and I observed a Hudsonian Godwit with an injured leg on the s/s of Sagg Pond in Southampton. Ken Sue Feustel Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Caumsett State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

Sue and I spent the morning birding at Caumsett State Park. Highlights included two calling Common Ravens flying over the parking lot soon after we arrived, and an immature Red-headed Woodpecker on the west side of the Fishing Road. Other species of note included a male Wood Duck engaging in

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach Birds (Nassau Co.)

We birded Jones Beach State Park this morning, starting at Field 6. We spent some time going through the large flocks of shorebirds roosting on the beach between Field 6 and the Water Tower. Present in a flock of approx. 5,000 Dunlin were two Western Sandpipers and two Red Knot. At West

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon Gyrfalcon at Cedar Beach Marina (Suffolk Co.)

Rich Kelly found a Gyrfalcon on an Osprey platform N/W of Cedar Beach Marina where it was observed interacting with a Peregrine. May be same bird as last year. Ken Sue Feustel Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon

Being seen now by rich Kelly, ken and sue Feustel from cedar beach marina. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon Photo

I have posted a poor flight photo of the gray morph Gyrfalcon at Cedar Beach to my Flickr site. Ken Feustel http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] West End Birds and Gyrfalcon Update (Nassau/Suffolk Counties)

an interesting white-plumaged gull with the Bonies that we felt was a leucistic Bonaparte's Gull. Photo at my flickr site. Bird Counts start this weekend - lets hope the weather is not as bad as forecasted! Good Birding, Ken Feustel http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach/Pt Lookout Birds (Nassau Co.)

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

[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike at West End (Nassau Co.)

had an Orange-crowned Warbler on the bike path between Fields 6 7 feeding in the goldenrod bordering the path. i have posted on my flickr site a distant photo of the Sea Cliff Guillemot. Ken Feustel http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road/Shinnecock Inlet Birds and The Power of Networking (Suffolk Co.)

We started our birding day at Montauk Point, where there were a good number of Scoter and Eider on both sides of the Point. Despite the good numbers, we could not turn up anything of interest. The highlight was a good Razorbill flight consisting of approximately110 birds. After leaving the

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-headed Blackbird on Reeves Ave, Riverhead

A Yellow-headed Blackbird was observed feeding with a large flock of Brown-headed Cowbirds on the buffalo farm on the S/S of Reeves Ave. in Riverhead. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Riverhead/Calverton Birds (Suffolk County)

The cold, blustery day made for an easy decision to avoid birding at the beach and head for the Riverhead and Calverton farm fields. Highlights included a single Lapland Longspur among a flock of thirty-five Horned Larks feeding on the eastern shoulder of Hulse Landing Road. We then proceeded

[nysbirds-l] Belmont Lake Caumsett State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

We stopped by Belmont Lake State Park this morning on our way up to the north shore in the hopes of seeing Derek Roger's Barnacle Goose. It took almost an hour, but eventually we found the bird sleeping on the ice with Canada Geese. While not in the class of Lazy Point Larry (the long-lived

[nysbirds-l] Nassau County Birds

Sue and I decided to embrace the winter' today with a mornings birding in Nassau County. We started at Jones Beach/West End where we anticipated that snow cover might bring some interesting species. As we drove in to the boat basin parking lot we observed four American Pipits busily feeding on

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road Birds (Suffolk Co.)

Glaucous Gull in the parking lot, at least one female King Eider in the inlet, and a Red-necked Grebe in the Oakland’s Restaurant boat basin. A Clapper Rail was on the salt marsh east of Dolphin Lane. A few photos are on my flickr site. Ken Feustel http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel

[nysbirds-l] Pt. Lookout Massapequa Preserve Birds (Nassau Co.)

We birded Pt. Lookout this morning with mediocre results. Our best bird was a Western Willet feeding along the rocks at Fireman's Park, undoubtedly the same bird reported a few weeks ago from this location. Our most intriguing (and disappointing) bird was a small loon feeding on the outgoing

[nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull at Shinnecock Inlet (Suffolk Co.)

A first winter Black-headed Gull spent the better part of the morning feeding just west of the west jetty at Shinnecock Inlet (photo on my flickr site). Other birds present were Iceland Gull (2), and King Eider (3). West of the Ponquogue Bridge a Clapper Rail was feeding in one of the few

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach Birds (Nassau Co.)

! As the results of the photos reveal, you get what you pay for. Species include Green-tailed Towhee, Great Gray Owl, Harris’s Sparrow, and others. Ken Feustel http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Various Nassau/Suffolk Birding Locations

We made our first visit of the year to Hempstead Lake State Park this AM, and were pleased to see a lack of residual snow in many locations (unlike the North Shore). Highlights were the continuing Bald Eagles on Hempstead Lake, an immature bird on the ice and an adult in the trees on the west

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose on Daniel's Lane, Southampton

Currently looking at a Barnacle Goose in large flock of Canada's on n/s of Daniel's Lane. Bird does not seem to have any leg bands. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Suffolk Nassau County Birds

Sue and I stopped by Argyle Lake in Babylon where the handsome Red-necked Grebe continues. While looking at the grebe we heard an Osprey calling overhead, our first of the year and a slightly early date (by about a week) for our neighborhood. West End produced our FOY Great Egret flying down

[nysbirds-l] Jones Beach Birds (Nassau Co.)

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

[nysbirds-l] Nassau County Birds

Sue and I did some birding at Hempstead Lake State Park (HLSP) this morning, later stopping by Massapequa Preserve (MP). Unfortunately the cloudy weather seemed to put a damper on bird song. Highlights at HLSP was a single Northern Rough-winged Swallow with Tree Swallows on South Pond, and a

[nysbirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrush at Hempstead Lake S.P. (Nassau Co.)

An otherwise quiet morning at HLSP was highlighted by a singing Louisiana Waterthrush in the northwest corner of South Pond. Specifically, where the creek empties into the pond. Other birds present were Ruby-crowned Kinglet(1), Golden-crowned Kinglet (10) Brown Creeper (4), and Pine Warbler

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park Birds

A slow morning at Sunken Meadow State Park picked up around 9:00AM when a small wave of warblers came through. Although we did not find any of the uncommon warbler species, we still tallied seventeen warbler species, a good total for western Suffolk County. We eventually totaled eight-six

[nysbirds-l] White-faced ibis and Parasitic Jaeger Photos at Captree Island (Suffolk County)

To add to Shai's description of the mornings birding at Captree Island, shortly after Shai and Doug left a Parasitic Jaeger flew over Captree Island (photos on my flickr site). I have also put up a few photos of the White-face Ibis in comparison with adjacent Glossy Ibis. The Ibis disappeared

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park (RMSP) Sea Watch (Suffolk Co.)

Scoters. I did not see the White-faced Ibis at Captree Island, but the Ibis were scattered all over the place and moving frequently. An immature Glossy Ibis was present in the flock, so birders should be careful with their id. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Co. Park Pike's Beach (Suffolk Co.)

At Pike's Beach this morning there were good numbers of shorebirds (over a thousand) but poor variety. A single Sooty Shearwater was the best we could muster on the ocean off Pike's. At Cupsogue County Park we had approx. one hundred twenty terns on the flats about an hour before dead low tide,

[nysbirds-l] RMSP Sea Watch (Suffolk Co.)

to disappear into the gloom. After that it was very quiet, with nothing of note being observed. There were a total of four Lesser Black-backed Gulls in the Field 2 and 5 parking lots just before the skies opened up. Good Birding, Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Least Bitterns continue at Arshamomaque Preserve (Suffolk Co.)

We birded Arshamomaque Preserve this morning, observing 2-3 Least Bitterns on the pond at about 8:00AM, as observed from the observation tower. Most of our observations were of flying birds, but we did hear one calling and observed the bird flailing around in the cattails in front of the tower.

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

Sue and I spent the morning birding the flats at Cupsogue Co. Park, where the number and variety of shorebirds (fifteen species) were a big improvement over last weekend. Our day stared off with a flyby Royal Tern, our first of the year. While scanning the flats a lone Stilt Sandpiper flew in,

[nysbirds-l] Sunken Meadow State Park and ADK Birds

This morning we did a run up at SMSP and as we crossed the entrance road bridge we noticed the exposed mudflats west of the bridge. We delayed our run to check out the flats. We recorded seven species of the common shorebirds. Of note were two juvenile Forster’s Terns with limited flying

[nysbirds-l] Adult Baird's Sandpiper at WE2( Nassau Co.)

At about 11:30AM an adult Baird's Sandpiper was observed in the ponds between the nature center and the West End 2 parking lot. The bird flew out of the pond about 11:45AM and has not been relocated. The bird was seen going down in one of western-most ponds and is probably still present. Sent

[nysbirds-l] High Tide Table for Sunken Meadow State Park (Suffolk Co.)

, Shai Mitra has found what we hope is the first of many (although the high number of Pectoral Sandpipers in the creek in Spring was also noteworthy). A distant photo of the Avocet is on my Flickr site. Ken Feustel http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow at Robert Moses S.P. (Suffolk)

At 8:30AM a Lark Sparrow was found on the north side of RMSP Field 2, east of main entrance. Last observed along fence line at east end of Field 2, south of entrance to volleyball courts. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Shorebirds (Suffolk Co.)

Despite our unsuccessful search for the Common Ringed Plover yesterday, eighteen species of shorebirds were observed. The Marbled Godwit continued on the flats, and a Whimbrel put in a brief appearance. A single White-rumped Sandpiper was observed, and at about 5:00PM a Hudsonian Godwit flew

[nysbirds-l] Common Gallinule Continues at Patchogue Lake (Suffolk Co.)

The previously reported Common Gallinule continued at Patchogue Lake this morning, as viewed from East 3rd Street, and was joined by a molting male Eurasian Wigeon among the many American Wigeon. Also present were Wood Duck, Ring-necked Duck, Ruddy Duck, Gadwall and eight Pied-billed Grebes.

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

Robert Moses State Park witnessed one of the more memorable fallouts in recent years this morning, with clouds of sparrows on the lawn and moving through the bushes. Overhead, flyby Pine Siskins and Purple Finch put in a good showing. Species that exceeded a thousand individuals included Pine

[nysbirds-l] West End/Jones Beach Birds (Nassau Co.)

West End obviously received some good coverage today, with many birders recording the same species independently. We started out the morning getting a quick view of an immature Northern Goshawk as it flew across the Fishing Road at about 10:OOAM. Working our way south along the West End jetty,

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve Birds (Nassau Co.)

Sue and I spent a few hours birding at Massapequa Preserve (MP) this morning. We came up with a decent list of half-hardies and early winter malingerers. Waterfowl numbers on the Pittsburg Ave. Pond was low, but did include a female Wood Duck. We recorded both kinglets around the pond as well

[nysbirds-l] Thick-billed Murre - Tiana Beach (Suffolk Co.)

was two Cackling Geese and one White-fronted Goose. Also present was a dark morph Rough-legged Hawk. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] East End Birds (Suffolk Co.)

Sue and I had a good day of birding on the east end today, starting at Shinnecock Inlet and working our way east to Lake Montauk. While driving east on Dune Road we finally connected with the elusive American Bittern, observing the bird as it flew across the road west of Tiana Beach. We

[nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose continues on Riverhead Farm Fields (Suffolk Co.)

The long-present Pink-footed Goose was observed (in a snow shower) at about 10:45 AM this morning with a flock of some 800 Canada Geese on the west side of Northville Turnpike (west of Rt. 105, east of Doctor’s Path). Not much else besides the geese. Ken Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Connetquot River State Park Bald Eagles (Suffolk Co.)

There were four Bald Eagles, an adult and three immatures, flying over the Connetquot River at Connetquot Rive State Park yesterday afternoon. The birds eventually drifted north, up the river. Additionally, approx. twenty-five Common Mergansers were on the river. Ken Sue Feustel --

[nysbirds-l] Massapequa Preserve Birds (Nassau Co.)

With the high winds forecasted for today we decided to stay away from the beach and head inland to Massapequa Preserve (MP). We missed most the birds found on the Southern Nassau CBC at MP, but found a few goodies. A lone Common Raven was calling as it flew over the Least Bittern (my name)

[nysbirds-l] Belmont Lake S.P. Birds (Suffolk County)

This morning at about 8:00AM the Barnacle Goose was present on partially frozen Belmont Lake, in the company of numerous Canada Geese. The bird was seen between two islands, as viewed from the northeastern shoreline of the lake looking southwest. Also present were four Greater White-fronted

[nysbirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrush at Fuch's Pond, Northport (Suffolk Co.)

Still present today at 3:00PM along the southeastern edge of Fuch’s Pond near an improvised foot bridge over a small gully. Fuch’s Pond is on the east side of Waterside Road north of NYS Route 25A in Northport. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebes on East End

Red-winged Blackbird), which in most years we would expect in number by the end of February. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Good Sparrow Flight at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

compensation we had nice looks at a Swainson’s Warbler at Long Key State Park. A few photos of the trip are on my flickr site. Ken Feustel http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Western Suffolk County Birds

and my FOY Indigo Bunting in the median opposite Field 4. No sign of the Lesser Black-backed Gulls seen yesterday. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] South Shore, Long Island Birds (Suffolk/Nassau Counties)

A mornings birding on the south shore barrier beaches produced an eclectic mixture of birds today. We started at Robert Moses State Park, where things were fairly slow, highlights being an Eastern Kingbird and two Indigo Buntings. We then moved west to West End. As soon as we pulled in the

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler at Hempstead Lake State Park (Nassau Co.)

We observed the YTWA at about 12:00PM at Valley Stream State Park feeding next to the culvert that carries the stream south under Hendrickson Avenue. It would perch on the vertical concrete headwall and search the cracks in the concrete for food. While watching the bird it suddenly flew across

[nysbirds-l] Little Egret At Gardiner Park (Suffolk Co.)

At approx. 6:30PM the Little Egret flew south across Great South Bay towards the barrier beach. It has not been relocated. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Co. Park Birds and Repair Update (Suffolk Co.)

We visited Pike's Beach and Cupsogue County Park this morning, encountering an extremely low tide and persistent west winds. Shorebird numbers were low, with most the common species present. The highlight was three Arctic Terns on the flats north of the parking lot - two adults and a first

[nysbirds-l] Retraction of Arctic Tern Identification at Cupsogue Co. Park (Suffolk Co.)

Common Terns (2) and a single first summer bird. Apologies for any confusion this has caused. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Coastal Storm Birding (Suffolk Nassau Counties)

We began the morning’s birding at Robert Moses State Park, where a sea watch produced four Wilson’s Storm Petrels but not much else. There were a total of four Lesser Black-backed Gulls in RMSP Fields 2 5. After a few unproductive stops we headed west to Jones Beach State Park/West End 2. Bob

[nysbirds-l] Stilt Sandpipers Continue at Timber Point Golf Course (Suffolk Co.)

The number of Stilt Sandpipers increased to five this morning at the Timber Pt. Golf Course Marina in Great River. The marina, located on the east side of the golf course on the Connetquot River, also held Greater Yellowlegs, Short-billed Dowitcher, Eastern Willet, and Least Sandpiper. The

[nysbirds-l] Puddle-Jumping for Shorebirds in Suffolk County

Plover, and the typical small peep. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Birds and A Shout-Out (Queens Co.)

. Good birding, Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue County Park Tidal Flats (Suffolk Co.)

Dowitchers. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

[nysbirds-l] Winter Birding at West End, Jones Beach State Park (Nassau Co.)

Sue and I did a large walking loop along the east side of Jones Inlet this morning, coming up with a bird list worthy of a winter’s day. Highlights included Harlequin Duck (a female found by Bob Anderson at the WE2 jetty), Horned Grebe (four on the Pt. Lookout side of the Inlet), Bonaparte’s

[nysbirds-l] Coastal Blackbird Flight at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

After seeing Andrew Baksh’s and Tim Healy’s reports on Breezy Pt./Ft. Tilden and Jones Beach respectively, I though to add my observations from Robert Moses State Park. I birded at the park from 7:00AM to 10:00AM. The morning blackbird/goldfinch flight tapered off after 10:00AM with small

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird Continues at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

The previously reported Western Kingbird was observed this morning in the picnic area west of RMSP Field 2. Since we were not actively looking for the bird, we naturally found it in two additional locations - the golf course just south of the club house and an hour later perched in a shrub at

[nysbirds-l] Zach's Bay Birds (Nassau Co.)

Late this morning, after birding West End without much result, we stopped at Zach’s Bay (part of Jones Beach State Park) to check out the picnic area. As we walked into the pedestrian walkway under Ocean Parkway a female Black-throated Blue Warbler was actively feeding in the darkness of the

[nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope Continues at West End/JBSP(Nassau Co.)

The breeding-plumaged Red Phalarope continues at the first pond west of the Nature Center. Handsome bird! Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Buff-breasted Sandpiper Continues at West End Ponds (Nassau Co.)

Bob Kurtz called and said he had one of the two previously reported Buff-breasted Sandpipers this morning at the west end of the “J” pond. The bird was feeding in the tall Salt Marsh Fleabane (rose-colored flowers) that is growing abundantly in the dry ponds. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Excellent Evening Flight of Eastern Kingbirds (Suffolk Co.)

Sue and I went to Heckscher State Park this evening to see if any Nighthawks were migrating through the park. We failed to see any nighthawks, but did witness an impressive movement of Eastern Kingbirds. From the Field 7 parking lot we recorded two hundred and twenty-three birds moving south in

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

This morning there was a Western Kingbird just south of the four-wheel drive road at Robert Moses State Park. More specifically, the bird was just south of the chain-link fence that separates the four-wheel drive road from the golf course at Hole # 12. As far as we are aware, subsequent

[nysbirds-l] Manx Shearwater at Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

from shore. My previous encounters with this species has been in Spring (May) and Fall (September). Good Birding, Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Cedar Beach Marina (Suffolk County)

Yesterday Sue and I observed a large gray falcon briefly sitting on an Osprey platform in the salt marsh north of the Cedar Beach Marina (CBM). Before we could even get out of the car to look at the bird it dropped off the platform and flew low over marsh before abruptly pouncing on something

[nysbirds-l] South Fork Birding Highlights (Suffolk Co.)

Sue and I spent the day birding the South Fork of Long Island, beginning the morning at Montauk Pt. The morning alcid flight was dismal - besides seeing eight Razorbills in the water we saw no alcids in flight. The relatively warm windless day (at Montauk Pt. in January!) was just too nice to

[nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting at Caumsett State Park (Suffolk Co.)

Today Sue and I participated in the annual Northern Nassau Christmas Bird Count (CBC). We covered Caumsett State Park. The wind but a real damper on the day’s birding, as much of our area is on Long Island Sound. About 10:00AM while birding east of Harbor Road (the road that parallels Long

[nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting at Caumsett State Park (Suffolk Co.) - NO

withe the more common species. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler at Connetquot River State Park (Suffolk Co.)

are included on my Flickr site. Ken Feustel http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road Birds (Suffolk County)

closed off. I stopped at Eastport Pond and Patchogue Lake where waterfowl numbers were down from my last visits in early January and nothing of particular interest was observed, although it was nice to see both Redhead and Canvasback together on Patchogue Lake. Good Birding, Ken Feustel

[nysbirds-l] Large Cedar Waxwing Flock at Captree State Park

Sue and I took a quick spin through Captree State Park this morning, encountering a large flock of Cedar Waxwings estimated at three hundred birds. The waxwings were feeding on Eastern Red Cedar berries. We were able to get good looks at most of the birds, unfortunately not finding any

[nysbirds-l] Jones/Oak Beach Birds (Nassau/Suffolk Counties)

Citizens jetty headed east and was not relocated when I left. Good Birding, Ken Feustel http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] King Eider, Thick-billed Murre at Shinnecock Inlet (Suffolk Co.)

Sue and I spent the morning and early afternoon birding Dune Road from Shinnecock to Moriches Inlet. Spring migrants were few in number, but a few late wintering birds spiced up our list. Just west of the Inlet a mixed flock of Scoter and Common Eider contained a single female King Eider. While

[nysbirds-l] Oak Beach & Sunken Meadow State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

winter Lesser Black-backed Gull. Good Birding, Ken Feustel http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] West End, Jones Beach Shorebirds (Nassau Co.)

Stilt Sandpipers and a Pectoral Sandpiper along with an immature Yellow-crowned Night Heron. Although shorebird numbers were not particularly impressive, variety was good with fourteen species recorded. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope at Jones Beach West End (Nassau Co.)

Joe Viglietta found a Wilson's Phalarope on the ponds between West End 2 and the Nature Center late this morning. The bird, a molting juvenile (brown/gray upperparts and brownish cap) was feeding with Yellowlegs on the eastern portion of the pond complex. Also present were five Stilt

[nysbirds-l] Whimbrel at West End, Jones Beach State Park (Nassau Co.)

At 9:00AM there was a Whimbrel feeding on the exposed mud flats just east of the West End 2 marina, perhaps the same bird reported yesterday. The basic-plumaged Red-throated Loon continued in the boat basin, in the company of three Black Scoters. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck at Swan Lake, Patchogue (Suffolk Co.)

A female or immature male ( a relatively long tuft if seen from a good angle) Tufted Duck was sleeping with a large (900+) mixed scaup flock on Swan Lake in Patchogue around 12:00PM. Also present were a pair of Wood Duck. This flock was by far the largest flock of scaup we have seen on any

[nysbirds-l] East End Birding (Suffolk Co.)

We headed out east today to bird the Montauk area. We began the day at dawn at Montauk Pt. where Sue quickly spotted a female King Eider with two Common Eider in front of the restaurant. Birds were scarce at the Point, with many of the eider and scoter well offshore. A dismal Razorbill flight

[nysbirds-l] Buff-breasted Sandpipers at West End (Nassau Co.)

Late this morning Sue and I, alerted to the presence of Buff-breasted Sandpipers on the West End ponds by other birders, observed three individuals on the ponds between the Nature Center and WE2 at Jones Beach State Park. The recent rainfall has partially filled the ponds, but shorebird numbers

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park Birds (Suffolk Co.)

In anticipation of finally witnessing a Fall passerine migration we headed overt to RMSP this morning. On arriving at 6:45 AM, we noted that the winds were light out of the N/NE, and there was a smattering of migrants (primarily warblers) making they way down the beach. One of our first birds

[nysbirds-l] West End, Jones Beach State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

Sue and I spent a few hours this morning birding West End, concentrating on shorebirds. Between the sandbar in the boat basin and the ponds between the Nature Center and WE2 we recorded seventeen species of shorebirds with nothing special to report. We did observe our first juvenile Stilt

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Pt. to East Hampton Birds (Suffolk Co.)

We started the morning birding the north side of the Point from the restaurant. There were low numbers of scoters and eiders on the north side but good numbers of Red-throated Loons and Bonaparte’s Gulls. The highlight of the mornings birding at Montauk Pt. was a first winter Little Gull

[nysbirds-l] East End Bird Report (Suffolk Co.)

We headed out to Montauk Pt. yesterday morning, hoping that Montauk’s history of November rarities might still hold true. There was a good number of gulls at the point, dominated by Laughing Gulls, with Bonaparte’s Gulls mixed in. Despite extensive searching we could only find a single

[nysbirds-l] Fire/Jones Barrier Beach Birds (Suffolk/Nassau Counties)

We started the morning sea watching from RMSP. While nothing rare was observed, we were impressed with the movement of American Pipits (122) flying west down the beach, and the large numbers of Gannets (+1200) feeding/migrating offshore. Hearing rumors of Lapland Longspur at West End we

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