[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 12/8 thru 12/13 - TWO W. Tanagers; Glaucous, Iceland, Bonaparte's, & Lesser-Bl.-backed Gulls, Y.-br. Chat, Grasshopper Sparrow, & much more

2021-12-14 Thread Tom Fiore
whenever possible while in the field. good birding & count-scouting to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubsc

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County (NYC), Tues. -Thurs., 12/14, 12/15, & 12/16- Y-br. Chats x-at least-3?; and assorted other very-uncommon species

2021-12-17 Thread Tom Fiore
ddition to N.J.’s Western Kingbird & Ash-throated Flycatcher, of late. Good birding, and good health-[& awareness] to all... despite mild weather for this Friday, have all of that winter-weather gear & face-mask all set to go for these coming days... Tom Fiore manhattan

[nysbirds-l] Sat. 12/18; on N. Lapwing's saga, from e. Canada, to CT -&- Babylon, Long Island, NY

2021-12-18 Thread Tom Fiore
vidual parts.) good birds, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] a few CBC birds from N.Y. County (NYC) on Sun., 12/19 -

2021-12-20 Thread Tom Fiore
the tram. Much of my wandering, as is my usual were with a bicycle to reach various areas, as well as time spent walking. thanks to the many who were participants in the counts, and to all who help make the counts possible. Good birds & good ongoing scouting & counting, Tom Fiore manh

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC: Mon., 12/20- 2 W. Tanagers, Y.-br. Chat, Dickcissel (& some info. on Steller's Sea Eagle...)

2021-12-21 Thread Tom Fiore
gt; https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/05/science/stellers-sea-eagle.html <https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/05/science/stellers-sea-eagle.html> Happy Winter Solstice (occuring in late afternoon here) and on-going good birding, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Sandhill Cranes (12/19: Lower Hudson CBC) & TWO [extralimital] N. Lapwings 12/22; and Steller's in the Boston papers

2021-12-22 Thread Tom Fiore
hings-carbon-problem/ <https://bryanpfeiffer.com/2021/12/02/birdwatchings-carbon-problem/> Good birds & good health to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm h

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - recent birds thru Tues., 12/28

2021-12-29 Thread Tom Fiore
it’s possible that further (adult, & outdoor) insect sightings will be possible for the coming days, or beyond. Good birds - & good health! to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 'old' & New Year sightings, incl. 2 W. Tanagers, 5 warbler spp., parrots, duckage & many lingering birds

2022-01-03 Thread Tom Fiore
Dec. anyhow (with sun) and as of Dec. 28th, at least 7 species of diptera (fly species) were noted including at least 3 species of (photographed) Syrphid fly, sometimes called flower-flies. (These were seen at still-blooming small asters in several Manhattan parks as well as some in the outly

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - thru Thursday, 1/6 - Two W. Tanagers, Iceland Gull, waterfowl incl. 2 Snow Geese, etc.

2022-01-07 Thread Tom Fiore
years, but sightings of this species have also been documented even to Manhattan’s west side with Riverside Park having had occurrences. And incidentally, there’ve been tremendous no’s. of White-throated Sparrow in some areas in the west Bronx in recent weeks, along with fairly high no’s. of Slate-color

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - thru Monday, 1/10 - 2 W. Tanagers, 2 Iceland Gulls, Glaucous Gull[s], 3 Snow Geese, etc.

2022-01-11 Thread Tom Fiore
gh those as well as late vulture movements might be subtle. good and healthy birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubs

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 1/11 & 1/12 - 2 W. Tanagers, Glaucous Gull, Snow Geese, Or.-cr. Warbler, Am. Robin increases, etc.

2022-01-13 Thread Tom Fiore
lar-recently Cooper’s (and Red-tailed!) Hawks of the county. good and healthy birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsS

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - some Thurs., 1/13 sightings

2022-01-14 Thread Tom Fiore
ks. Duck no’s. were shifting a bit, esp. with so much frozen-over lately on waterbodies in Central Park, & we will see how it all looks after the upcoming cold-snap as well as next potential Sunday-night storm for the area. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NY

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC - Fri., 1/14 - B. Eagle & Snow Goose & M. Swans, etc.

2022-01-15 Thread Tom Fiore
ark on 1/14 were Wood Duck, Lesser Scaup, Green-winged Teal, & various many other birds with more 're-shuffling' likely among some, as an arctic cold snap again quickly blasts us all. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbird

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Sat., 1/15 - lingering Orange-cr. Warbler, waterfowl, & etc.

2022-01-16 Thread Tom Fiore
-50-album good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-ar

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC 1/16 - 2 W. Tanagers, Glaucous & 2 Iceland Gulls, 2 Or.-cr. Warblers, Snow Geese, etc.

2022-01-17 Thread Tom Fiore
amp; also disappear for periods, but is a long-time visitor at least to that Hudson River location, usually seen with a motley group of Mallards around. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Mon., 1/17 - 2 W. Tanagers, Glaucous Gull, Purple Sandpipers, waterfowl, warblers

2022-01-18 Thread Tom Fiore
the ongoing small flock of Myrtle/Yellow-rumped Warblers in the ‘Hills’ section of Governors Island, with its native plantings including bayberry.   Good birding to all,   Tom Fiore manhattan    -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 1/19 & 1/20 - 2 W. Tanagers, Glaucous & Iceland Gulls, etc.

2022-01-21 Thread Tom Fiore
(north) on Thursday. There have been some ongoing, but modest movements of blackbirds (perhaps semi-locally), mostly Red-winged Blackbird, along with some Common Grackles, in the past week. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC 1/21 & 1/22 - 2 W. Tanagers, Glaucous & Iceland Gulls, waterfowl, eagles, warblers, etc.

2022-01-22 Thread Tom Fiore
area to find them most readily. There have been a very few Red-throated & Common Loons seen from around the county’s waters, but quite scant still, for this winter (thus far). Thanks to all of the quiet, patient, and courteous birders so many of whom have been out & about in all weather

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Long-tailed Duck (1/22-23), and etc.

2022-01-24 Thread Tom Fiore
overing all parts of the county on Sunday, Jan. 23rd. Good and peaceful birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeCo

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC - Jan. 25th - 6 Gull spp. on C.P. reservoir; 2 W. Tanagers, waterfowl, etc.

2022-01-26 Thread Tom Fiore
r - with of course still yet more frigid weather and other weather to get through. good and peaceful birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsR

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, N.Y. City - 1/27: 2 W. Tanagers, 2 w.-w. gulls again, & lingering waterfowl & various others

2022-01-28 Thread Tom Fiore
or as likely some already moved on). Good and peaceful birding to all, and stay safe in wintry weather! Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan & N.Y. County, NYC - Friday, 1/28 - multi Iceland Gulls, more ducks arriving

2022-01-28 Thread Tom Fiore
th St. (or, just west of the n.w. gate of the Catbird Playground, in same park). We will also be checking up on the Clinton / Hell’s Kitchen (in Manhattan) W. Tanager to see if it gets thru the storm, & with reasonable vigor intact. good and safe storm or post-storm birds, Tom Fiore manh

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Sat./Sun., & Mon. 1/29-30, 1/31 - W. Tanagers, L. Bl-backed & Iceland Gulls, waterfowl, etc.

2022-02-01 Thread Tom Fiore
l very possible as winter goes along into February. Happy New Year to those celebrating now, good birding to all, Tom Fiore New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 2/1 - and 'retros' on 1/31 gullalacrity, plus 2 W. Tanagers, continuing

2022-02-02 Thread Tom Fiore
anks as always to A. Baksh for his reporting to this list and elsewhere, and to all the many observers also out and about in the region, finding many great birds. Good luck on the gulls, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbird

[nysbirds-l] the gull extravaganza on Central Park’s reservoir (NYC), 2/2/2022

2022-02-02 Thread Tom Fiore
 (police) helicopters in the area at one point, many of the gulls came back to sit on the reservoir’s ice shelves.     Notes on other birds wait wait to another day.   Good birding to all,   Tom Fiore manhattan  -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.

[nysbirds-l] NO Slaty-backed, Central Park NYC - Thurs., Feb. 3rd - but gulls-aplenty still

2022-02-04 Thread Tom Fiore
us-far almost unequalled Steller’s Sea Eagle has been for such *unexpected* movement. We in the northeast also are not by any means the only to be finding odd weather happenings for this winter thus far; a lot seems to be stirring in the general climate over so much of this blue and green planet

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan & Central Park, NYC - Friday, 2/4 - NO-again Slaty-backed, Yes W. Tanager; Iceland & L. Bl-b. Gulls; & some other sightings

2022-02-05 Thread Tom Fiore
ossible a rarer species may show there again - just as it is also possible that rarest gull has found a new area that it likes. No very uncommon ducks were noted in my walk along the Hudson, but I was slightly more focused in watching any gulls, and then the rains came a bit too hard, that

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Sat., 2/5 - 2 W. Tanagers, Blk.-h. & Iceland Gulls, & other sightings

2022-02-06 Thread Tom Fiore
as well. good birding to all, with thanks again to many others also out & about in all weather seeking, finding, and reporting many birds. Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.No

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 2/6 - 2 Western Tanagers, Black-headed Gull, etc.

2022-02-07 Thread Tom Fiore
regular sightings can be from along the Hudson river & off upper Manhattan. Also seen have been Merlin and a very few Turkey Vultures, while Common Raven sightings have been ongoing and from a variety of locations in the county. Good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC Mon.-Wed.., 2/7-8-9 - W. Tanagers, Glaucous, Iceland & L. Bl.-backed Gulls, waterfowl, etc.

2022-02-10 Thread Tom Fiore
n groups at times as winter goes along. good birding to all, and thanks to the many out and about also offering many great reports of sightings. Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC: Thursday, 2/10 - Slaty-backed, L. Bl.-b., & Iceland Gulls, all at C.P reservoir

2022-02-11 Thread Tom Fiore
was nicely photo’d. (by E.I.) in the N.Y. Botanical Garden in the Bronx (County, in N.Y. City) on Tuesday, 2/8. It’s very possible some others of that species are hanging in at other locations, including in N.Y. County. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: htt

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC 2/12 - The [Slaty-backed] Gull... and other birds of the day...

2022-02-13 Thread Tom Fiore
n when rather cold. Good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC; esp. Central Park - Sunday, 2/13

2022-02-14 Thread Tom Fiore
it. (with a few additional species, not noted now.) Happy healthy-heart day to all and good birds, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYS

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Monday 2/14 - 2 W. Tanagers, Iceland Gull, Snow Geese, etc.

2022-02-15 Thread Tom Fiore
rds were also found in & around N.Y. County, although it’s likely somewhat fewer observers were out on a chilled Monday, while loads of sun did add to another of the ever-lengthening days as we inch towards spring, and the equinox. Real good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYS

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC Wed., 2/16 - W. Tanagers, Iceland & L. Bl.-b. Gulls, warblers, etc.

2022-02-17 Thread Tom Fiore
und more widely; the "usual-2” of winter sparrows in the county are still Song and (esp.) White-throated Sparrow, with numbers of Slate-colored Juncos also around. Raven sightings again from multiple locations (including from Central Park), and some in ‘pairs’. Various other birds to be n

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 2/17-18-19 - 2 W. Tanagers, 2 Iceland Gulls, waterfowl, warblers, etc.

2022-02-20 Thread Tom Fiore
use Finch, American Goldfinch, and likely at least a few additional species. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/N

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 2/20 - 2 W. Tanagers, warblers, waterfowl, etc.

2022-02-21 Thread Tom Fiore
perhaps partly due to so many observers out & about in general. At least 80 species of birds were seen in N.Y. County on Feb. 20th. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirdi

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Tues. & Wed., 2/22 & 2/23 - W. Tanager, warblers, waterfowl, etc.

2022-02-24 Thread Tom Fiore
ey were roosting), and Common Ravens. Blue Jays have been vocal with the many kinds of sounds they are able to emit, at times. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbir

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC 2/27-28 - 2 W. Tanagers, & many other wintering spp. plus a few migrants

2022-03-01 Thread Tom Fiore
movements of blackbirds, most being Red-winged Blackbird and Common Grackle but with a few Rusty Blackbirds also again in the flocks. Small numbers of Turkey Vultures and Bald Eagles have been on the move through Monday, with yet more sure to come through, along with, of course - eventually

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - March 1st & 2nd - ongoing birds, & the hints of migration

2022-03-03 Thread Tom Fiore
ings, for some locations. Migration was on for this start of March with more birds on the wing, and in the wind. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Thurs./Fri./Sat., March 3rd, 4th, and 5th - W. Tanager & various other spp.

2022-03-06 Thread Tom Fiore
further reports after the mild air’s passage. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Sunday, 3/6 - E. Phoebe arrivals, etc.

2022-03-07 Thread Tom Fiore
coon, and the nearly-ubiquitous E. Gray Squirrel (all of these also seen prior to 3/6.) By far the most abundant on the warming day were the mammal of the genus Homo. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 3/7 & 3/8 - W. Tanager; various migrators, winterers, etc.

2022-03-09 Thread Tom Fiore
h (to 70+ [F.] degrees in the area). good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHI

re:[nysbirds-l] Tundra Bean-Goose (Seneca Lake State Park) Seneca County, NY -3/9 & 3/10

2022-03-10 Thread Tom Fiore
one relocate this bird at any site in the state, it would be good to see reports here, as well as in all locally-relevant forums. Good birding, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRU

[nysbirds-l] late-in-day Thursday (3/10) Tundra Bean-Goose reports on the move, Seneca / Wayne Co's., NY

2022-03-11 Thread Tom Fiore
g what can be found (or re-found)… good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http:

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, 3/10 - 3/12 - W. Tanager, warblers; lingerers & some early migrants, etc.

2022-03-12 Thread Tom Fiore
llow-flowered dogwood species planted widely in N.Y. City) have been out, adding color to the local scene. Good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.Northeas

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 3/12 & 3/13 - W. Tanager, Glaucous Gull, & more - incl. Am. Pipits at Central Park, etc.

2022-03-14 Thread Tom Fiore
naean Society of New York, each of which continue to have many local walks and field trips. Both are not-for-profit organizations and are well known for their efforts on conservation and other related issues. Good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Mon., 3/14 - Thurs., 3/17 - Two W. Tanagers, various other lingerers and some migration-movement

2022-03-18 Thread Tom Fiore
uds ‘popping' as each mild or sunny day shows up and the equinox is so near. good and ethically-minded birding, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] whereabouts of "the" Slaty-backed Gull - to coastal Connecticut, 3/18

2022-03-19 Thread Tom Fiore
.) https://ebird.org/alert/summary?sid=SN35614 Acting as messenger on this latest, I was not present for the CT sighting on 3/18; multiple other CT-birders were, however. good birds, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] corrected checklist link for Slaty-backed Gull report - in Connecticut on 3/18

2022-03-19 Thread Tom Fiore
ist/S105078522> Slaty-backed Gull (any Slaty-backed Gull in U.S. or Canada, etc.) makes the “N. American” RBA as well. good birds, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.ht

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Saturday 3/19 - W. Tanagers, & migrants incl. multi. Great Egrets & Ospreys, Tree Swallows; & Warblers, etc.

2022-03-19 Thread Tom Fiore
as is obvious on the ten-thousand social-media & many eBird posts that have shown in just a few most-recent days; mentioned here only after these thousands of reports have been all thru the interweb.) good -and ethical- birding to all, and Happy & Healthy SPRING! Tom Fiore manha

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Sunday, 3/20 - Vernal Equinox birds; some migration & lingerers

2022-03-20 Thread Tom Fiore
’normal’) Still more flowers showing as well as buds on various trees, shrubs, and other plants, and with those also some active insect-life. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.Northeas

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Mon.-Thurs., 3/21 thru 3/24 - W. Tanager, Iceland Gull, E. Bluebirds, etc.

2022-03-25 Thread Tom Fiore
flowers have begun, such as Bloodroot and some others. Good - and ethical - birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSu

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 3/25 & 3/26: American Oystercatcher! & other waders & multi-migrators; W. Tanager, etc.

2022-03-27 Thread Tom Fiore
3 nights won’t be a big problem for too many plants, insects, and by association any birds under added stress. More-temperate weather is hoped for just at the very tail-end of the month. Good spring birding to all, with thanks to all of the many ethically-minded observers finding a

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Sunday, 3/27: W. Tanager, L.-t. Ducks; more swallows incl. N. R.-w. Swallows

2022-03-27 Thread Tom Fiore
species, including (at least) some Pine and [Myrtle] Yellow-rumped among Warbler species there. More on other and additional sightings after some of the deep-freeze pushes in over the next couple of nights & days. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L Lis

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, Manhattan, NYC Thurs., 3/31- Am. Bittern, plus other arrivals in the county

2022-03-31 Thread Tom Fiore
of Wood Duck occurred, most seeming to move on in flight and not necessarily tied to other big waterfowl movement for (at least) N.Y. County. Red-breasted Nuthatch is also showing, after a quiet season so far for them. good -and ethical- birding to all; next up: April, Tom Fiore manhattan --

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 3/29 thru 3/31 - W. Tanager, Palm Warblers, and various other recent birds

2022-04-01 Thread Tom Fiore
plants are still a bit dormant-looking… all of that will change this month. Good birding to all, welcome to April... Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.Northeast

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - April 1st - 5 warbler spp. incl. YELLOW-THROATED, Lou. Waterthrush; B.-g. Gnatcatchers, etc. + W. Tanager

2022-04-01 Thread Tom Fiore
l around the region... good April birds, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archiv

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Saturday, 4/2 - Yellow-throated Warbler continues

2022-04-02 Thread Tom Fiore
. Good -and quietly listening, and watching- birds to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 4/1 & 4/2 - W. Tanager, 6 Warbler spp., 8 Sparrow spp., E. Meadowlarks, 16 waterfowl spp., etc.

2022-04-03 Thread Tom Fiore
nch & likely some others: 100+ species, in the 2 days of this report; a few also intentionally not-listed. An Iceland Gull was confirmed (in eBird) for Central Park’s reservoir back on 3/30. Good -and ethical- birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Sunday April 3rd - Yellow-throated Warbler, & Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, etc.

2022-04-03 Thread Tom Fiore
County) NY, all excellent sightings. Good birding to all, straight thru the drizzles & few April-showers, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Sat., 4/2 thru Tuesday, 4/5: W. Tanager, Yellow-thr. Warbler, Vesper Sparrow, etc.

2022-04-06 Thread Tom Fiore
e plants showing off some color and/or beginning to green-up; correspondingly, insect & arthropd life also is increasing, most-evidently in observing some of the floral displays around the county. And in closely watching the feeding-behaviors of our increasing insectivorous migrants (and resident

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Friday, 4/8 - Yellow-throated Warbler & 4 more warbler spp., etc.

2022-04-08 Thread Tom Fiore
comes after a couple of stake-out-type watches at the Carl Schurz feeder-array area, from Thurs. & Fri. More reporting on all of the county, to come later. Good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County (NYC), Wed., 4/6 thru Friday, 4/8 - N. Gannet, & standard migrants; ongoing Yellow-thr. Warbler as a highlight

2022-04-09 Thread Tom Fiore
ssible* a few flocks traveled right up past Manhattan, in the past few days. And various other laridae have been showing in the state & region, such as Forster’s Tern, & Caspian Tern, not to add that Little Gull is ‘around', in the midst of at least some Bonaparte’s flocks as is very typical.

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Sat., 4/9 - Yellow-throated & 5 add'l. Warbler spp. for N.Y. County, B.-g. Gnatcatchers, & notes from 2 more islands

2022-04-09 Thread Tom Fiore
It looks like Nassau County, NY has added the species to the spring-arrival list, too, at least by Saturday.) Thanks to all of the many quietly-observing, ethically-minded observers out and about - and also reporting many sightings, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: ht

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler, Central Park, NYC (Sat.-p.m., 4/9)

2022-04-10 Thread Tom Fiore
of that day for Central Park. Also, as already noted the species had been making appearances elsewhere, notably in Queens County, N.Y. City and might well show in some other locations. good birds - quietly-observed, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - 4/10 - Yellow-throated & other Warblers lingering; & other migrants

2022-04-10 Thread Tom Fiore
observers, many also offering reports of their sightings from Central Park & elsewhere. Good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Monday, 4/11 - Yellow-throated and Blue-winged Warbler[s], Loui. Waterthrush, etc.

2022-04-12 Thread Tom Fiore
Monday, 4/11, with counts into the low-hundreds for even the eastern edges of Bronx County, NY - and far more, perhaps over 500 in total, reported in Westchester County, NY waters & vicinity, also 4/11. good -and ethical- birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Tues., 4/12 - Yellow-throated & 6 other Warbler spp., 2 Vireo spp., & fresh arrivals of other migrants

2022-04-13 Thread Tom Fiore
t, and with good rains also have given a boost to insect and other arthropod emergences, so much of which provides food for very-hungry migrants and other birds at this season onwards. Good -and ethical- birding to all, with thanks to the many hundreds out and observing again for the day. Tom Fio

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Wed.-Thurs. 4/13 & 4/14 - Bonaparte's Gull, ten spp. of American Warblers, Wild Turkey, etc.

2022-04-15 Thread Tom Fiore
bserving also a good and peaceful Passover, and for all the holy days for all observing-of, also peace, and good ongoing spring birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NY

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler & more, Central Park, NYC - Sat., 4/16

2022-04-16 Thread Tom Fiore
ter Saturday. Thanks to the many quiet and courteous observers who are finding a good number of migrants and to K. Fung for the heads-up on this list, on this county’s Protho.- always a crowd-pleaser. Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELC

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County (NYC), Fri., 4/15 to Sun., 4/17 - arrivals & a few rarer migrants: Prothonotary W. continues, etc.

2022-04-17 Thread Tom Fiore
Turkey turned out to be at least 2 individuals, in the shade of Inwood Hill Park’s large wooded expanses, seen at least to 4/15. (The species is not always easy to spot there.) Some additional updates for later, good - and ethical - birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Sunday, 4/17: Prothonotary & ten other Warbler spp., lingering sparrows, waterfowl, etc.

2022-04-18 Thread Tom Fiore
there on Sat. 4/16. That species had however been found again onward into Sunday 4/17 in Kings County (Brooklyn, N.Y. City). good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.Northeas

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Mon., 4/18 - P. Martin & 4 Swallow spp., Prothonotary, Hooded, Worm-eating, & at least 8 add'l. warbler spp., etc.

2022-04-18 Thread Tom Fiore
n a less-than stellar migratory-movement day. The male Prothonotary Warbler was still giving joy to many observers at the Central Park Loch, thru the end of the day, with some of the other bright &/or boldly-marked warblers also still active. Good, quietly-observed birding to all, Tom Fior

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: Tues., 4/19 - Prothonotary W. at "The Pool" and etc.

2022-04-19 Thread Tom Fiore
sday, as was American Coot, Buffleheads, and some other birds on the reservoir. And at least 3 drake Wood Ducks are continuing in the park as well, as are some N. Shovelers, and etc. A different weather-bag for Tuesday, and rather changeable through the day. Good birding to all, Tom Fiore manha

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC - 4/20-21 - Prothonotary & many other Warbler spp., R.-thr. Hummingbird, Orchard Oriole, etc.

2022-04-22 Thread Tom Fiore
l around the county, but no further sightings of purple martin or bank swallow, each of which (as well as Cliff) should be watched-for in the coming weeks. Good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.ht

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County (NYC), Fri., 4/22 - Prothonotary (same area) and multi. other Warblers, & other migrants, etc.

2022-04-22 Thread Tom Fiore
all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC - Summer Tanager to 4/22; Prothonotary Warbler continuing Sat., 4/23

2022-04-23 Thread Tom Fiore
gain, with many observers.   Good birding to all,   Tom Fiore  N.Y. City -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Sat., 4/23 - Gr. Cr. Flyc., W.-e. Vireo, B. Oriole, 14+ Warbler spp., etc.

2022-04-24 Thread Tom Fiore
ortheast region. And as with so many spring birds, also good to listen-out for in distinguishing various less-common species along with all the other vocalizing birds now.   Good birding to all,   Tom Fiore N.Y. City                                     -- NYSbirds-L List In

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 4/24: Willet, 4 Vireo spp., 18+ warbler incl. Prothonotary, Y.-b. Cuckoo, E. Kingbird, many more migrants

2022-04-24 Thread Tom Fiore
tion magic that was occurring through Sunday, 4/24.   Good birding to all,   Tom Fiore N.Y. City                           -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Mon., 4/25 - 20 spp. of Warblers, many other migrants

2022-04-26 Thread Tom Fiore
ouse FinchAmerican GoldfinchHouse Sparrow And likely some additional species.   Good birding to all,   Tom Fiore Manhattan             -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Thurs., 4/28: 21 spp. of American Warblers, Least Flycatcher, etc.

2022-04-29 Thread Tom Fiore
) on Tues., 4/26, and one of the same species was reported from Governors Island on Wed., 4/27.   Many, many other migrants have been noted all around the county. Thanks to the many finders and observers of some of the above-noted.   Good birding to all,   Tom Fiore N.Y. City

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Friday, 4/29 - 16 Warbler spp. including Or.-crowned; notes on released or escaped doves

2022-04-29 Thread Tom Fiore
been other releases & escapes of various doves over the years at Central Park.   Thanks as always to the many serious and keen observers adding reports of sightings from all of the county in which Manhattan is found.   Good birding to all,   Tom Fiore N.Y. City -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC - 5/1 - Prothonotary Warbler, etc.

2022-05-01 Thread Tom Fiore
been arrivals of sparrows including White-crowned as well as Lincoln’s Sparrows, in the county.     Thanks to many keen observers again out for this May-day.   Good May birds to all,   Tom Fiore N.Y. City -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC - 5/1 to 5/5: Chuck-wills-widow, 28+ Warbler spp., and many other arrivals

2022-05-05 Thread Tom Fiore
ants also had arrived for 5/5 with a good morning flight in addition to all of the prior night’s nocturnal passage.  There will be more to report on.   Good birding to all,   Tom Fiore N.Y. City                                       -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - addendum 5/5: Bonaparte’s Gull, Philadelphia Vireo, 25 American Warbler spp.

2022-05-06 Thread Tom Fiore
May birds to all,   Tom Fiore N.Y. City       -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbir

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - May 6-7-8, Fri., Sat., Sunday - Kentucky & Mourning Warblers, Red-h. Woodpecker; 5/6 E. Whip-poor-will; 5/5 to 5/8 Seaside Sparrow, 31+ Warbler spp. incl. Yellow-throa

2022-05-09 Thread Tom Fiore
view for those observant of these very abundant and extremely diverse groups of life-forms. good & peaceful birding to all - and to mothers all over the land a huge thanks and wishes for the best, as well as in memory of all moms who are no longer with us on the Earth, we rememb

[nysbirds-l] Central & Riverside Parks, NYC - Mon., May 9th: C.P./N. end Y.-br. CHAT, R-h.WP, Mourning W., & tally: 28+ Warbler spp., including Riv. Park Cerulean W. @117th St.

2022-05-09 Thread Tom Fiore
in the several hrs. or so of mid-morning birding & a good diversity of other mostly-expected migrants in modest overall no’s. - some birds also had clearly moved on from the past several days. Good birds to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.Northeas

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Mon. 5/9 addendum for 'rarities' - refound (Seaside Sparrow) & not, re: (Cerulean W.)

2022-05-10 Thread Tom Fiore
s of birds were found over the weekend into Monday on the island; there will be yet more to see from that location in coming weeks. good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRUL

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Tues., 5/10 - ongoing Y-br. CHAT, RHWP, 25+ Warbler spp., etc.

2022-05-11 Thread Tom Fiore
tual nester, some in less-visited areas of each county. good ongoing May-migrations to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeC

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC - Wed.-Thurs., May 11-12 - Cerulean Warblers, E. Meadowlark, and sonsgters of the forest

2022-05-12 Thread Tom Fiore
ty & site, and uncommon in general for this county) was seen by some who were in that area of the park, along with so many other migrants. Additions to come. Good birding to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm htt

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - May 11-12 - Bicknell's Thrush to May 13th; Summer Tanager V. Rail, many warblers - and various many other highlights

2022-05-13 Thread Tom Fiore
ll of those 150+ species, again that was a collective effort by a large group of experienced observers). At least 85 ("and counting!”) species of birds were seen by many in Central Park (Manhattan) alone for Friday morning, the 13th of May, and far more species for all of N.Y. County on the da

[nysbirds-l] ARCTIC Tern INLAND-invasion, for the larger region (and seen in N.Y. County) - Friday, 5/13

2022-05-14 Thread Tom Fiore
d terns to all, and super-mid-May birding over all this region, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm A

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Saturday, May 14th - BICKNELL'S Thrush; 25+ Warbler spp., + Manhattan-viewed Surf Scoter, Bank Swallows, Pileated WP, & etc.

2022-05-14 Thread Tom Fiore
to the north & east of New Jersey, & N.Y. City areas - which does not at all diminish these new finds of the species in parts of this region… the next phase of their incursions of note, and to be watched, is how many pairs form, and attempt to breed for the region. good May birding

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Sunday, 5/15 - excell. migration-on, w/ 140++ spp. (all-county) pre-noon!; 10+ Wader-spp., G. Ibis, Bobolinks, 6 Vireo [w/ Philly] spp., Summer Tanager, many warblers

2022-05-15 Thread Tom Fiore
, of and for a lot of sightings for Sunday/15th may be given in a future report, and not (at all likely) by this Sunday-night! The above are only a ’sampler’ of some of vastly more sightings. B.B.B. - betterBbirding… with my thanks to an inspirational, and out-of-town observer. Sleeping

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - 5/15 Sunday addendum & corrigendum etc.

2022-05-16 Thread Tom Fiore
and all other birds. Spring is quite fully-sprung. and, many many more migrant birds are moving for the Monday-watchers. Eyes-to-the skies as well for unexpected possibilities. ongoing good birds to all - and thanks to all of so many observers out and observing! Tom Fiore man

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan (&) N.Y. County, Mon. 5/16 - BICKNELL'S still in town (Central Park) & signal-birds among the passerine movement

2022-05-16 Thread Tom Fiore
Red” form, ‘iliaca’ as the sub-taxon is currently known, as distinct from various more-western-breeding forms or taxons. happy latter half of May, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULE

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - Monday 5/16: 24 Warbler species - & Summer Tanager in the E. Village/Manhattan, +river-watch notes

2022-05-17 Thread Tom Fiore
least were also photo-documented by Monday, 5/16. And of course, all manner of other typical mid-May migrants & resident or visitant species. good birds to all, Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.Northe

[nysbirds-l] N.Y. County, NYC - Tues., 5/17 - migrants-galore, in all their (songbird, at least) glory & diversity

2022-05-17 Thread Tom Fiore
ot of other sightngs for a good migration, still in-progress… thanks to the hundreds of quiet and careful observers finding so many migrants, in all parts of N.Y. County. - and great birds to all - Tom Fiore manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http:/

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC - 5/17 Tues. addendum: Summer Tanager, Com.Nighthawks, Mourning Warblers, etc.

2022-05-18 Thread Tom Fiore
op highlight, while also adding a lot of other very-uncommonly found species to the year-list for the county - it’s tough to say when another such Sterna-fest with that species in particular will (if ever, in living future for some of us) be noted again, particularly from Manhattan itself. But

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