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

A not particularly birdy morning at SMSP was highlighted by a good number of Vireos foraging through the trees in the company of Black-capped Chickadees. We patiently looked over the mixed flocks, which was dominated by Red-eyed Vireos with a few Warbling Vireos mixed in. At our last stop along

[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses State Park & Jones Beach/West End (Suffolk & Nassau Counties)

A morning flight at RMSP this morning had a good variety of birds, although warblers were again frustratingly difficult to locate as they moved down the beach or dove into the shrubbery. We spent our time along the eastern boundary of the golf course where we got in about an hour of birding befo

[nysbirds-l] Fork-tailed Flycatcher Photo from Oceanside MNSA (Nassau Co.)

A poor photo of the adult Fork-tailed Flycatcher and nearby Eastern Kingbird at the Oceanside MNSA can be seen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ Congratulations to Mike Farina on a great find! Ken & Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME ht

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

Black Skimmers on the sandbar. Mixed in with the shorebirds were single Semipalmated and Western Sandpipers. After looking through the numerous Black-bellied's, with no sign of a Golden Plover, I found a lone Golden in the WE2 parking lot on my way out. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List

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

We arrived at RMSP this morning in the hope of finding migrants after listening to the overnight weather report that forecast light northwest winds. What we found at first was fog - lots of fog. Birding started out slowly at the golf course, but we were eventually able to see a good variety

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

We spent the morning and early afternoon birding at Caumsett State Park today, recording 77 species, one of our highest one-day October species counts at the park. There was plenty to look at throughout the park, but the fields were the most interesting. The restoration fields were alive with sp

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

Before I relate the details of our morning's birding at RMSP, let me first say that we searched unsuccessfully for the previously reported Say's Phoebe from 11:30AM to 12:30PM around the FI Lighthouse and the trails leading back to the hawk watch. When we left the bird had not been relocated. As

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

Massapequa Preserve continues to be a good location for lingering warblers this fall, with a late immature Yellow Warbler seen this morning. In the past few weeks warblers at MP have included Orange- crowned, Black-throated Blue, Parula, and Palm. Last Sunday a late Blue-gray Gnatcatcher was

[nysbirds-l] Red Crossbills at Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.)

Late this afternoon at Heckscher State Park there was a flock of approx. thirty Red Crossbills in the pines east of Field 7. Ken & Sue Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

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

Birds seen at Montauk today: Razorbills - 350 (from Point to Fort Pond Bay) Iceland Gull - 2, one 1st year at Point, one winter adult at Lk. Montauk jetties. Cackling Goose - 1 at Deep Hollow Ranch with Canada Geese Black-l Kittiwake - 1 at Point in late afternoon Brown Pelican - 1 at Lk. Montauk

[nysbirds-l] Sunday Birds at Montauk Pt.

MP birds seen today: Turtle Cove- Red-necked Grebe (1) and Purple Sandpiper (3) Lake Montauk Jetty - Brown Pelican and Iceland Gull (1st year) Ken & Sue Feustel Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirds

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

We spent a pleasant morning and early afternoon at CSP today. Highlights included eight species of sparrows in the northern section of the restoration fields, the most notable being a single Vesper Sparrow. At the manure pile a single Common Redpoll made a brief appearance. In the fields so

[nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull at Setauket Mill Pond

Seen briefly at 9:50AM today in tidal portion of Setauket Mill Pond. Ken & Sue Feustel Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.ht

[nysbirds-l] American Golden Plover at Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.)

While looking at feeding groups of Red and White-winged Crossbills, we spied a late American Golden Plover feeding in the median just east of Field 8. The count period for the Captree CBC starts tomorrow. Perhaps (however unlikely) the bird will stay till Sunday. Attempts to turn the bird into

[nysbirds-l] Link to My Flickr Site for AMGP Photo

For those having trouble with viewing the photo of the American Golden Plover the correct link is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

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

We birded Caumsett State Park today as part of the Northern Nassau CBC. Highlights of the day's birding was an American White Pelican seen in the late afternoon flying east over Lloyd Harbor towards Huntington Bay. Perhaps this is the same bird that was seen in early November at Lloyd Point by A

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

s, quickly picking up and eating pine cone seed remnants that had been dropped. Here on LI we have little opportunity to observe crossbill behavior, so this fall has been particularly interesting. Ken Feustel http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ -- NYSbirds-L List

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

At WE2 this afternoon there was a flock of twenty-three Red Crossbills in the median and seventeen Tree Swallows seen by Jerry & Beth Platt near the jetty. There has also been a single Lapland Longspur associating with Horned Larks, seen and photographed approx. two days ago by Jerry and

[nysbirds-l] Lapland Longspur at Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.)

relocated the flock of five Horned Larks and one Lapland Longspur feeding in the Field 7 parking lot. This was my first Lapland Longspur of the year (and not a moment to soon). Let's hope it hangs around till tomorrow for those starting their 2013 list. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose at Belmont Lake State Park

Barnacle Goose present on west side of lake at 7:40 AM. Ken Feustel 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] Western Grebe/NO

A search at previously described locations at Montauk from 7:30-9:00AM proved unsuccessful . Ken&Sue Feustel Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscr

[nysbirds-l] Central Suffolk Birds (Suffolk Co.)

We started our day at Cupsogue County Park, where we saw more scoters in ten minutes than we saw in two and a half hours of birding at Montauk Pt. the other day. Highlights included a flock of forty-seven White-winged Crossbills with about three Red Crossbills in the pines at the west end o

[nysbirds-l] Western Grebe at Ponquogue Bridge, Shinnecock (Suffolk Co.)

distant photos of the bird can be found at 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

[nysbirds-l] Southard's Pond Birds (Suffolk Co.)

We spent a frigid morning birding at Southard's Pond in Babylon Village. Upon first arrival we noted that the pond was mostly frozen, with only a a small area on the north end open. While scanning the packed waterfowl (mostly Canada Geese) we observed a hawk sitting up in a tree near the waterfo

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose at Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.)

Ross's Goose being seen at HSP now, opposite entrance road to Field 6. Best bet is to park in S/W corner of Parking Field 1 and walk the paved bike path in a S/W direction. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.

[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose Photos at Heckscher State Park (Suffolk Co.)

I have posted a few photos of the Heckscher State Park Ross's Goose at 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.NortheastBirdin

[nysbirds-l] Yellow -headed Blackbird in Riverhead

Around 9:00AM this morning a male yellow-headed Blackbird was briefly seen feeding on the ground in a large blackbird flock east of Rt 25 and Edward's Ave. Flock has moved west of Edward's Ave. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http:/

[nysbirds-l] Blackpoll Warbler at West End/Jones Beach (Nassau Co.)

While birding the median at West End 2 late this morning, Sue and I encountered a Blackpoll Warbler feeding on the lawn edge with Song and Tree Sparrows. Photos of the bird can be seen at my flickr site. Needless to say, this species should be enjoying the warm South American weather at this tim

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

On Friday we finally had some free time so we decided to do some birding at Caumsett State Park (CSP). It turned out to be a good day for Turkey Vulture's. On our way up to CSP we observed three heading east over lower Huntington Harbor and an additional three (not together) at Caumsett. One bir

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

). I also recorded my first Yellow-rumped Warblers (3) away from the beach. The Red-necked Grebe continues at Captree State Park, and is starting to acquire a tinge of red on the breast. Good Birding Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Connetquot River State Park (CRSP) Birds (Suffolk Co.)

e estimate of a thousand scoters (in order of abundance Black, Surf, and White-winged of those that were identifiable) pales in comparison to other years. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

Warm weather and southerly winds finally arrived and with it a nice collection of early spring migrants. Pine and Palm Warblers were in attendance, along with good numbers of Golden-crowned Kinglets. The previous swallow influx over the South Pond seems to have disappeared, with a small number

[nysbirds-l] Hempstead Lake State Park Birds (Nassau Co.)

We spent a few hours birding at Hempstead Lake State Park this morning. Highlights of the trip included our first of season Ruby- crowned Kinglet and Black & White Warbler. Present in good numbers were Yellow-rumped Warblers (41), Palm Warblers (20), and Golden- crowned Kinglets (18).In contr

[nysbirds-l] South Shore Birds (Suffolk/Nassau Co.)

State Park there was a Worm-eating Warbler in the woods between the parking lot and the South Pond, in addition to good numbers of Pine and Palm Warblers - this year being one of the more protracted migrations for these two species that I can remember. Good Birding, Ken Feustel http://www.

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

Highlights of the late morning and afternoon at JBSP included a pair of Gull-billed Terns on the sandbar at the West End Marina and the stunning Red-headed Woodpecker on Bay Parkway (Thanks to Sam Janazzo & Bob Kurtz for the heads-up). A few photos of the woodpecker are at my flickr site.

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler at Muttontown Preserve (Nassau Co.)

lier. Be aware that the preserve has a maze of trails and it is easy to miss the kettleholes. Good luck if you go. A few photos of the warbler can be found on my flickr site. Observers: Ken Feustel, Bob Kurtz, Eric Miller, John Gluth, Derek Rogers. Ken Feustel http://www.flickr.com/p

[nysbirds-l] Correction to Directions to Prothonotary Warbler at Muttontown Preserve

My directions to the warbler should have said take the trail north from the northwest corner of the parking lot. Sorry about that. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Doodletown/Mine Road/Sterling Forest State Park Birds (Rockland/Orange Counties)

We spent the morning birding Doodletown Road in Bear Mountain State Park. It rained on our way up from LI but cleared just as we arrived at Doodletown. Many of the local breeders were in, including Hooded and Cerulean Warblers and Louisiana Waterthrush. A few migrant warblers were present,

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

Encouraged by Derek Roger's reports of seabird activity at Smith's Point, we headed over to the beach to do a sea watch somewhere on the Jones barrier island. We were surprised to find RMSP open (Fields 2 & 5), and decided to conduct a sea watch from Field 2. We spent an hour looking, with

[nysbirds-l] Nickerson Beach (Nassau Co.) & Connetquot River State Park (Suffolk Co.) Birds

fish hatchery a Parula Warbler was singing. 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/nysbi

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

Surf Scoters mixed in, have been observed off the beach recently, todays number being estimated at two hundred fifty birds. Ken Feustel http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope Continues at Pike's Beach (Suffolk Co.)

The previously reported male Red-necked Phalarope was observed at about 8:45 this morning on an outgoing tide at Pike's Beach. Specifically, the bird was on the east side of the large spit (the point of land that is on your right as you look north from the waters edge). The bird was with Short-b

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Stint at Cupsogue Co. Park (Suffolk Co.)

A group of birders found the Red-necked Stint at Cupsogue about 7:40 AM this morning on the mud flats north of the parking lot. The bird was originally in the company of Semipalmated Sandpipers but later was seen feeding by itself. The bird was still present at about 9:45AM. A few photos of the

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay NWR Birds

ler as the requisite phone calls were made concerning the phalarope's presence. Unfortunately, the phalarope gave us the slip south of the raunt just as a number of birders arrived looking for it. I have put up some photos of the day's birds on my flickr site. Ken Feustel http://w

[nysbirds-l] Marble Godwit Continues at Cupsogue Co. Park (Suffolk Co.)

me to the Godwit's presence also reported seeing Whimbrels, but I did not encounter any on my brief stay on the marsh. Photos of the Godwit are on my flickr site. Ken Feustel http://www.flickr.com/photos/kfeustel/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Co. Park Shorebirds

ue to date. 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] 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) http://www.

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

umped (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:

[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.)

ecies 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/NYSbirdsWE

[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 http://www.NortheastBir

[nysbirds-l] Franklin's Gull Photos

lking the beach have forced some of the birds off the beach and into the water. I do not necessarily assume this bird has left, and there still may be some gull concentrations tomorrow, assuming the fish cooperate. Photos of the gull can be found on my flickr site. Ken Feustel http://www.flick

[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, R

[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.)

feels 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

[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). At

[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 http://www.NortheastBirding.

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Pt. and Vicinity Report (Suffolk Co.)

Sue and I spent four days out at Montauk doing some birding, but the weather would not cooperate. On Thursday, the best day weather-wise, we found the previously reported Hudsonian Godwit at Sagg Pond. On a rainy Friday highlights included a Cackling Goose at Deep Hollow Ranch, and four Red

[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 cou

[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 End

[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 http://www.NortheastBi

[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 ARCHIVES:

[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)

d I had 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/ -- NYSbi

[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 imm

[nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot Continues in Sea Cliff (Nassau Co.)

Black Guillemot being seen at 9:45AM in Hempstead Harbor from park on west side of Shore Road near Cliff Way. Ken Feustel Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[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:

[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 Point

[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 http

[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 e

[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 Less

[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 tid

[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 unfroz

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

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 si

[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 http://www.NortheastBird

[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 Jon

[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 Red-n

[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 dul

[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 (4).

[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 specie

[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 f

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

ardy Black 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:

[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.)

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, s

[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 abili

[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 f

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

Sandy, 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:

[nysbirds-l] No Avocet at Sunken Meadow State Park (Suffolk Co.)

A search by a number of birders from 7:20AM to 11:30AM today for the American Avocet seen yesterday at SMSP was unsuccessful. Shorebird numbers were roughly similar to the day before. Ken Feustel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME 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 http://www.No

[nysbirds-l] Little Gull at West End (Nassau)

The Little Gull flew out of the West End boat basin at 8:46 AM and headed in a southwest direction. Birders are trying to relocate the bird. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.Nort

[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 in

[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. K

[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 Si

[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, w

[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 as

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