[nysbirds-l] proper signature, last post

2010-08-12 Thread Tom Fiore
With all the (expected) migrants to report in that last post I neglected to add a proper signature, which is: Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] Black-bellied Whistling-Duck records in NYS

2010-08-12 Thread Tom Fiore
pending acceptances from the NY State Avian Records Committee. Thanks to Willie D'Anna, for forwarding! Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbi

[nysbirds-l] "better late than never-ever" report: [MASS.] BAR-TAILED Godwit, 8/9

2010-08-13 Thread Tom Fiore
http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MASS.html#1281713553 From the Massacusetts Birds list-serve today (for MONDAY) in it's entirety a third-hand report of a 1st-class rare sighting: Tom Fiore, Manhattan ---- >>>>>> Subject: late report - Bar-tailed Godw

[nysbirds-l] Albatross visited Ontario (near N.Y.) to be able to fly free?

2010-08-13 Thread Tom Fiore
wer variety or numbers, and so it seems a good many moved on south, especially on Wed. night... Tom Fiore, Manhattan ----- >the Albatross in Ontario news >>> from the Kingston (Ontario, Canada) Whig- Standard newspaper - on-line edition - "Southern Comfort

[nysbirds-l] many birds a bit off-course?

2010-08-15 Thread Tom Fiore
t;closer photographs"... Good birding & we hope to hear a report from NY's Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in the aftermath of the many observers there all this weekend. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.No

[nysbirds-l] article on killing of birds in Europe, by a New Yorker and birder

2010-08-15 Thread Tom Fiore
a finalist for many additional literary awards. He has written many other books and articles, and has written a new novel, titled: "Freedom" just published and currently appearing in book reviews. Usual disclaimer: I have no financial interests in any publications noted or in

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: (NY) Loggerhead Shrike on PRIVATE property, 8/16 (Binghamton area)

2010-08-16 Thread Tom Fiore
ing areas, many, perhaps almost all, of these birds are juveniles rather than adult. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@co

[nysbirds-l] Common Nighthawks and .... (Central Park, NYC, 8/16)

2010-08-17 Thread Tom Fiore
ght plumage, in the northeast. These reports are on their respective state's birding list-serves. At least some freshly arrived migrants in Central Park's north end this Tuesday a.m. (6/17). More later... Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.No

[nysbirds-l] J.B.W.R. & Central Park, NYC 8/17

2010-08-18 Thread Tom Fiore
cidentally the first Buff-breasted Sandpiper report (that I've seen) from east of NYC or Long Island was noted in the RBA for Rhode Island, as seen on Tuesday, 8/17 - along with a fine variety of other shorebirds there. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbird

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 8/18-19

2010-08-19 Thread Tom Fiore
s flew S/SW over Riverside Park in Manhattan near West 120 Street (seen from near Grant's Tomb, located immediately to the north). Riverside Park has seemingly had fewer migrants stopping in than has Central Park but that may be unfair, as I rarely expend the same effort at Riv

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow, Ft. Tilden, (Queens NYC)+ JBWR+more, 8/20

2010-08-20 Thread Tom Fiore
tml#1282348112 And for some shorebirds we all anticipate, see that Rhode Island now has reports for Buffies, Uppies, Baird's in the multiple, and perhaps American Goldens. (maybe next to Long Island?) There's also a "report" of a Spotted Redshank in Massachusetts,

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Red-necked Phalarope JBWR

2010-08-20 Thread Tom Fiore
uld guess maybe not the same individual seen and 1st reported by Rafael Campos, of Brooklyn (and Costa Rica), and then the next day by Doug Gochfeld & Bob Kurtz - but who knows. That was a bird that had been seen last week, first on the 10th, and the 11th... Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbi

Re: [nysbirds-l] 8/21- also recent JBWR observations

2010-08-22 Thread Tom Fiore
t;The Shorebird Guide", which many birders use often since its publication. Doug's comments in paragraphs followed by my own (below each) - ______ On Aug 21, 2010, at 11:30 AM, fresha2...@aol.com wrote: "As a side-note on JBWR, and encouraged by Tom Fiore to post my

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 8/20-22

2010-08-22 Thread Tom Fiore
er's Terns at Prospect Lake were reportedly up to eight as noted in Alex Wilson's list, added to the blog maintained by Peter Dorosh of Brooklyn. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBi

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 8/23

2010-08-23 Thread Tom Fiore
including a lingering duo of Red-necked Phalaropes. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdi

[nysbirds-l] very small and very big birds (migrating)

2010-08-24 Thread Tom Fiore
be ready for breeding, or simply haven't... but with resident Ravens in more than one NYC borough, we'd welcome the eagles back, too. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsR

[nysbirds-l] extralimital pelagic photo'd: Procellaria petrel off Maine

2010-08-25 Thread Tom Fiore
bor,_Maine.html Superb bird ! A good migration occurring now and all night this Wednesday - and into Thursday, 8/25-26, 2010. Good birding, and learning, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULE

[nysbirds-l] Grasshopper Sparrow, Central Park, NYC 8/26

2010-08-26 Thread Tom Fiore
e will surely be more good reports from there and perhaps a number of other locations in NYC later on today... Good luck, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-a

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 8/24-26

2010-08-26 Thread Tom Fiore
south - and can be common near & along the coastal plain, and on the immediate shore with NW winds helping them on their way. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 8/27

2010-08-27 Thread Tom Fiore
(8+) American Redstart (25+) Ovenbird (4) Northern Waterthrush (5+) Common Yellowthroat (7+) Wilson's Warbler (1) Canada Warbler (5+) I might add that I cam across no other birders in the north end early this morning, and not many at all in the Ramble & vicinity a bit later... but mig

Re:[nysbirds-l] Birding Central Park on August 27, 2010

2010-08-27 Thread Tom Fiore
ler (1) Nashville Warbler (1) Northern Parula (1) Chestnut-sided Warbler (2) Magnolia Warbler (6) Black-throated Green Warbler (1adult female) Blackburnian Warbler (1 adult female) Black-and-white Warbler (3) American Redstart (6+) Ovenbird (1) Common Yellowthroat (2, poss. more) Canada Warbler (2)

[nysbirds-l] 17 warblers at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NYC, 8/27

2010-08-27 Thread Tom Fiore
Canada Ovenbird Northern Waterthrush Louisiana Waterthrush Common Yellowthroat American Redstart (one report from one observer noted 35 of just this species today) - as reported by the birders in Brooklyn. Of course more reports may be forthcoming. - - - - - - Tom Fiore, Manhattan

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 8/28 (& Staten island, p.m.)

2010-08-28 Thread Tom Fiore
e best deal on a boat ride anywhere - the cost: nothing. (Staten Island ferry, to and from lower Manhattan.) Good birding and timely reporting of birds, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NY

[nysbirds-l] Red-breasted Nuthatches (and Bar-tailed Godwit in Mass. 8/28)

2010-08-29 Thread Tom Fiore
cooler weather prevails... BAR-TAILED Godwit again, Chatham, Massachusetts 8/28: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MASS.html#1283052493 Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSb

[nysbirds-l] hawk-watch volunteer help, Hook Mt. in Rockland Co., NY

2010-09-01 Thread Tom Fiore
s to help, at her email address listed herein. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 8/29-31, & 9/1

2010-09-02 Thread Tom Fiore
ements are almost certain by Monday if not before, and throughout the northeast... not to mention what may or may not be seen post-"Earl", in New York and many adjacent states and coastal waters. (or even inland waters...) Good birding, & stay safe if venturing east on Long I

RE:[nysbirds-l] Has anyone started checking for hurricane fall-out?

2010-09-02 Thread Tom Fiore
... The whole thing may just be less than some anticipate... but there also may be some significant sights - and there's only one way to find out... just be out there (anywhere), looking. Stay safe - use common sense in any major storms. It's not worth loss of life or an injury

[nysbirds-l] F.B.Field, J.Bay + more, Kings & Queens Co's, NYC 9/2

2010-09-03 Thread Tom Fiore
r Yellowlegs (75+) Lesser Yellowlegs (100+) Willet (2, Western, bay side) Spotted Sandpiper (several) Ruddy Turnstone (several) Semipalmated Sandpiper (300+) Western Sandpiper (2) Least Sandpiper (100+) White-rumped Sandpiper (8+) Baird's Sandpiper (2) Pectoral Sandpiper (1) Stilt Sandpiper (12+) Sh

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay W.R. White Pelican, as well, 9/2 (Queens County)

2010-09-03 Thread Tom Fiore
n if it's become quite a regular there for a lot of observers, myself included ;-) Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@co

[nysbirds-l] general migration (northeast)

2010-09-06 Thread Tom Fiore
and / Richmond County, in New York City) The White-tailed Kite has lingered on in coastal Connecticut, via the CT Daily reports - at least into Sunday, 5 September. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan & points n. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 9/12

2010-09-12 Thread Tom Fiore
c decreases in variety & numbers of migrants Sunday, compared with Saturday. It looks like we might see more new migrants arriving as early as this Tuesday & Wednesday in the entire region. Good birding; think and act peacefully. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] possible wagtail in CT 9/13, CT Warbler, + more...

2010-09-14 Thread Tom Fiore
7; of all. Good birding; think and act peacefully. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdi

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 9/14

2010-09-15 Thread Tom Fiore
Y) - this is a bit typical of the extremely scant reports of any wagtail species seen and reported in the eastern parts of N. America. Good birding; think and act peacefully. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.co

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC (a.m. only), 9/15

2010-09-15 Thread Tom Fiore
inly present and the potential is there for some interesting diurnal migration, perhaps in progress at this moment. Good birding; think and act peacefully. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NY

[nysbirds-l] further Central Park, NYC 9/15

2010-09-16 Thread Tom Fiore
ving south past the Cape Henlopen, Delaware hawk-watch site, on Wednesday. It was said to have taken about 20 minutes to make the north-south crossing of Delaware Bay that a.m. (We might wonder how far north it was coming from!) Good birding! Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-

[nysbirds-l] 4 Buff-breasted SP's, 1 Marbled Godwit etc., NYC, 9/17

2010-09-17 Thread Tom Fiore
Friday, 17 September, 2010 - Brooklyn / Kings Co. & Queens Co . N.Y. City At Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, N.Y. City, the four juvenile- plumaged Buff-breasted Sandpipers continued as of about 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. in the weedy (not recently mowed) and uneven field across from and immediately

[nysbirds-l] 4 Buff-breasted SP's, 1 Marbled Godwit etc., NYC, 9/17 (with signature)

2010-09-17 Thread Tom Fiore
uch wonders in the world and there were precious few people there to see it all, in that location. The only other birds really noted in any multiplicity were Laughing Gulls, about 100+ seen in the various locations visited. Good birding! Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http:/

[nysbirds-l] Central & Prospect Parks, NYC 9/16-18 (& hawks aloft)

2010-09-18 Thread Tom Fiore
would be best for any thorough walk at that location. Northern Wheatears are staging and moving in far northern N. American localities and on strong N., N-E, & N-W winds these could be looked for, at typical coastal areas in coming weeks. Good luck, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSb

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 9/19-23

2010-09-23 Thread Tom Fiore
l to that rail-report there also have been a surfeit of injured or stunned birds found in Manhattan this past week & prior with recent parulid recoveries running to N. Parulas and Black-and-white Warblers, plus varied other usual migrant passerines. Happy Autumnal Equinox & fi

[nysbirds-l] Central & Riverside Parks, NYC 10/17-20

2010-10-21 Thread Tom Fiore
at the Loch although perhaps others were about, & I did not get into the Ramble area or south this day. I spent some time in the north end's Conservatory Garden where as of Wednesday a good many flowers that could be utilized by any hummingbirds (none seen on this day) were still in go

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler, midtown Manhattan NYC 10/21

2010-10-21 Thread Tom Fiore
continues to be seen through the day & especially if seen early on Friday, reports should be posted so that others might have an opportunity to view the unusual mid-town (as well as late-season) urban visitor. Good luck, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www

[nysbirds-l] updates on the Prothonotary Warbler in NYC

2010-10-21 Thread Tom Fiore
Thursday, 21 October, 2010 Again all, I'll add that the ebirdsnyc list-serve is getting good use from reporters giving updates on the mid-town Manhattan (NYC) Prothonotary Warbler. Check it out at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc/messages Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manh

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler, mid-town Manhattan NYC 10/23, + elsewhere reports

2010-10-23 Thread Tom Fiore
ve been mentioned in various parts of the greater northeast. After about November 1, the species of hummingbird is much less likely to be a Ruby-throated, as we go on towards a first day of winter. Even by mid-October the majority of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are in areas well to our south. T

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler, 10/24 mid-town Manhattan

2010-10-24 Thread Tom Fiore
r more to the 40 Street side of the main entrance steps than the 42 Street side). The bird was observed (by others), throughout much of Sunday. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCH

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler Tues., 10/26 mid-town Manhattan NYC

2010-10-26 Thread Tom Fiore
its' kind are swamp-loving and that habitat preference is usually strong even on migratory stop-overs. When was the last Prothonotary you observed in this sort of ultra-urban place? If you did, for how long did it linger? Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List

Re:[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park sightings / mid-town Manhattan, NYC

2010-10-27 Thread Tom Fiore
dge of that NY state CBC record?) The normal winter range of Prothonotary Warbler is from Mexico into northern S. America, not the USA. Tom Fiore, Manhattan - - - - - - - - - - - Begin forwarded message: From: gabriel willow Date: October 27, 2010 2:54:18 PM EDT To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

Re:[nysbirds-l] Does anyone have a (semi-)official NYC checklist ?

2010-10-29 Thread Tom Fiore
;twitch-fre"e list-making... Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.ht

Re:[nysbirds-l] (semi-)official NYC checklist ? - SUMMARY

2010-10-29 Thread Tom Fiore
ot;I study bryophytes". And that was all... and so he did, and does. I got a small insight into diversity that day. Human, botanical, urban, & more. Tom Fiore, Manhattan - - - - - - - - - On Oct 29, 2010, at 12:12 PM, Phil Jeffrey wrote: For those of you with an aversion to r

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC 10/30 - plenty of migrants

2010-10-30 Thread Tom Fiore
coastal CT today but the bird not re-found. LeConte's Sparrows in at least 5 states / provinces, in the greater northeastern area. Cattle Egrets, many places in the norrtheast up to & perhaps beyond Newfoundland. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] N. Shrike reported Jones Beach SP, 10/30

2010-10-31 Thread Tom Fiore
days) Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http

[nysbirds-l] Maine: Gray Kingbird 10/31; poss. Martin sighting, Rockland Co.

2010-10-31 Thread Tom Fiore
times.com/2010/10/31/library-warbler-barron/?hp Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingon

Re:[nysbirds-l] (semi-)official NYC checklist ?

2010-11-01 Thread Tom Fiore
-- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Tom Fiore > Date: Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 11:50 PM > Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] (semi-)official NYC checklist ? - SUMMARY > To: nysbirds-L@cornell.edu > ... > It ain't science. Sorry, but that is just the way it is set up. If you >

[nysbirds-l] massive migration, Queens Co. ocean-front, 11/1

2010-11-01 Thread Tom Fiore
15 seconds) and going S-W. Much more to mention later... Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonth

[nysbirds-l] a kingbird report from J.Bay Queens Co. 11/1???

2010-11-02 Thread Tom Fiore
) at the time I was at the refuge late in the same day... Obviously, birds do fly. See the ebirdsnyc list for details, such as are given. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc/message/8271 - - - - - - - Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/

Re:[nysbirds-l] Com. Gr.-Dove Continues! (In Suffolk Co,)

2010-11-03 Thread Tom Fiore
and that is in western Suffolk County NY is it not? the "Robert Moses Causeway" is one approach if not coming in from Jones Beach Parkway "strip", and continuing east. Easy to find then, go east... easy to find the park, & hopefully a ground-dove! Good Lu

[nysbirds-l] report of poss. Ash-thr. Flycatcher, Central Park, NYC (from 11/3)

2010-11-05 Thread Tom Fiore
(Reported for Wednesday 3 Nov. 2010) - intriguing note: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc/message/8286 Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] PS, Snow Buntings Central Park, NYC 11/9

2010-11-10 Thread Tom Fiore
ime was about 1 hour after sunrise and were viewed from next to Belvedere Castle looking up.) Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 11/9

2010-11-10 Thread Tom Fiore
let Gray Catbird (1) Northern Mockingbird Brown Thrasher (2) European Starling Eastern Towhee Northern Cardinal Brown-headed Cowbird House Finch House Sparrow and one chilled Monarch butterfly in below-50 F. with north wind. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 11/10

2010-11-11 Thread Tom Fiore
ression anyhow while it was going. Some of the same waterfowl were seen on the various water- bodies. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush, Central Park NYC, 12/16 ("new" area)

2010-12-16 Thread Tom Fiore
l too far, or in any case be recorded again for Sunday's CBC. A number of other birds of interest may persist as well even if they haven't been reported on just lately, although the recent deep-freeze could have affected a few species or caused some to move. I'm going to seek

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush & more, Central Park, NYC 12/23

2010-12-23 Thread Tom Fiore
r right through to the first hints of spring. "Off-course" birds may turn up anytime & anywhere. The survival of some may be in question, of course - such as insect-eating species that can't exist on a diet of old fruits and minimal invertebrates. It is surprising how much

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush, etc., Central Park, NYC 12/25

2010-12-25 Thread Tom Fiore
still for a while at times but it usually, like the thrush in the maintenance field area, is mobile eventually and is then fairly evident. Good birding and stay safe in winter storms, where & when they move through! Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.North

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush, Central Park, NYC 12/28

2010-12-28 Thread Tom Fiore
uff-bellied Hummingbird, Broad-tailed Hummingbird... along with more "usual" Painted Bunting[s], and more... fun to see 'east, west, north and south' all get reported. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 12/31/'10

2010-12-31 Thread Tom Fiore
rotected areas. (Among the better-known of these rare large birds is their national bird, the Giant Ibis.) I don't normally go on too much about travels so far from home but the organization noted, 'SVC' for shorthand, is really special & deserves much support and definitely

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 1/1/11

2011-01-01 Thread Tom Fiore
h Brown Creeper Carolina Wren Winter Wren Golden-crowned Kinglet Hermit Thrush American Robin Varied Thrush Northern Mockingbird Brown Thrasher European Starling Eastern Towhee Chipping Sparrow Fox Sparrow Song Sparrow Swamp Sparrow White-throated Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco Northern Cardinal Red-win

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 2 January

2011-01-02 Thread Tom Fiore
haw and melting away of the "blizzard" snows. It was, at least for some Manhattan folks, no major storm as seen in years past. Some of those were still in strong evidence many weeks, even months, later... Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: htt

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush etc., Central Park, NYC 1/3

2011-01-03 Thread Tom Fiore
There is still a good amount of snow cover and even some ice lingering in parts of the park, yet the majority is gone. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://ww

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck report, L.I./n. shore 1/6

2011-01-06 Thread Tom Fiore
reports, positive or negative, of the Tufted Duck today. Anybody see it? James Purcell -- NYSbirds-L List Info: - - - - - - - - - Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1

[nysbirds-l] REPORT! of: [W. Mass.] "European Redwing"

2011-01-07 Thread Tom Fiore
easily still be around or be with a widely-moving flock. - - - -- More from Manhattan, N.Y. City, a little later: Varied Thrush continues, Red-headed Woodpecker continues - both still in Central Park there... Tom Fiore, Manhattan - - - - - - -- On Jan 7, 2011, at 9:04 AM

[nysbirds-l] V. Thrush, Central Park, NYC 1/7

2011-01-07 Thread Tom Fiore
season. There was a time when such goodies as Tufted Duck showed up amongst huge rafts of scaup as well as canvasbacks, but those birds have not graced Central in such huge numbers in about 2 decades. A fair number of Iceland Gull sightings also once came from that reservoir but they'

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 1/11/'11 [V. Thrush & more]

2011-01-11 Thread Tom Fiore
ere is usually some additional food available in the outdoor areas, as well access to as constantly open water. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mai

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush+, Central Park, NYC 1/12

2011-01-12 Thread Tom Fiore
omewhat sheltered coves. At the Conservatory Garden and nearby (behind the west fence) a Chipping Sparrow has continued on - not expected now, but a few have occasionally turned up before in Central even in mid-winter, though perhaps more often by a feeder. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhatt

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush+ report, Central Pk., NYC 1/13

2011-01-13 Thread Tom Fiore
Thursday, 13 January, 2011 The VARIED THRUSH & RED-HEADED WOODPECKER lingering in Central Park (Manhattan, N.Y. City) continue - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc/message/8518 Thanks to Ardith & Alice for their observations, & update. [Tom Fiore, Manhattan] -- NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush, Central Park, NYC 2/4

2011-02-04 Thread Tom Fiore
ve and W. 81-85 Street. A number of species were giving occasional song, despite the sub- freezing early morning. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://w

[nysbirds-l] V. Thrush, etc. Central Park, NYC 2/14

2011-02-14 Thread Tom Fiore
er- photographer for that was Jeanette Holmes. A once unheard-of sight over NYC, the presence of some seemingly resident on Staten Island may be a harbinger of more to be found in other NYC locations over coming years and in almost any seasons. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhat

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush etc. Central Park, NYC 2/18

2011-02-18 Thread Tom Fiore
ng song - as with the "tuning up" process of White-throated Sparrows. A few American Robins also have given the occasional somewhat scratchy songs just lately. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush +, Central Park, NYC 2/24

2011-02-24 Thread Tom Fiore
the wildflower meadow. It otherwise seemed slightly quiet in the northern end, however I did not walk as extensively there as elsewhere. Throughout the park, a number of raptors are about -most readily seen, as typically, are Red-tailed Hawks. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan --

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 2/27 (Varied Thrush, Red-headed Woodpecker, Common Raven, Common Redpolls, Pine Siskins, Bald Eagle, etc.)

2011-02-28 Thread Tom Fiore
al Park, a few American Tree Sparrows were present in an area near the compost piles - this is generally not a common species at any season, in Central Park. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.Northea

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush, etc., Central Park, NYC 3/2

2011-03-02 Thread Tom Fiore
y be last to thaw, due to the tremendous shadow effect from all the skyscapers, immediately south. I did not watch the feeders in the Ramble extensively enough to gauge much of what may or may not have been feeding there most of the day. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush, Central Park, NYC 3/9,10,11

2011-03-11 Thread Tom Fiore
in addition to sighting were Fish Crows, the most recent on Wed. by the Meer, in the park's north end. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) htt

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 3/12-18 (V. Thrush, Red-headed WP, Pine Warbler, E. Meadowlark, etc.)

2011-03-18 Thread Tom Fiore
Manhattan there was an increase in American Robins. Saturday 3/12 - noonish, Red-shoulderd Hawk (adult) circling fairly low over n. end, headed n. - and later in the day, 4 Turkey Vultures moved north. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBi

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush+, Central Park, NYC 3/20

2011-03-20 Thread Tom Fiore
rs. Also increased a bit in the last week have been "red" Fox Sparrows, many of which are singing along with various other birds that have been quite vocal. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.Nort

[nysbirds-l] a third Yellow-throated Warbler in NYC, 4/13

2011-04-14 Thread Tom Fiore
esday) 3. Alley Pond Park, Queens (County) - April 13 (Wed.) - - - - - - - Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornel

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC 4/14-15 incl. Varied Thrush

2011-04-15 Thread Tom Fiore
really good flight conditions could bring us a first significant push of neotropical-wintering migrants - a good number of these are already pushing into mid-Atalantic states now. It doesn't look too promising for that this weekend, but by today's date, most "bets" are of

[nysbirds-l] elsewhere in Manhattan, NYC 4/15

2011-04-15 Thread Tom Fiore
ommon species, including 3 warbler species were present today, along with good numbers of Chipping & other sparrows, & juncos. In some smaller parks in mid-town, a smattering of common migrants on several different days. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.Northea

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler, Bronx 4/14

2011-04-16 Thread Tom Fiore
and please post if the Prothonotary is re- found with location in the garden if it is found again, along with other species noted. (Thanks.) Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] more Yellow-throated Warbler[s] + more migrants, NYC, 4/18

2011-04-18 Thread Tom Fiore
folks and / or vacation days for some. A quick check of Manhattan's Riverside Park "drip" and vicinity, around 1/2-hour ago, revealed little migrant activity. There were birds around; all that I noticed are fairly common species. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYS

[nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush+ migrants, N.Y. City 4/18-19

2011-04-20 Thread Tom Fiore
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[nysbirds-l] Bronx-NYBG Prothonotary & C.P. arrivals, etc., 4/20

2011-04-20 Thread Tom Fiore
s.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc/message/8869 and a good look at other small city parks or green spaces at this time of year could yield more of such nice surprises! Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.Northeas

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler, Staten Island NYC 4/22

2011-04-22 Thread Tom Fiore
#x27;ve heard third-hand that the Prothonotary Warbler was continuing in the N.Y. Botanical Garden this Friday morning, in the same larger of the "Twin Lakes" where it's been for nine days; (in the Bronx, N.Y. City) - perhaps someone will confirm with first-hand sighting. Good birdi

[nysbirds-l] Staten Is.,NYC Yellow-thr. Warbler, etc. 4/24

2011-04-24 Thread Tom Fiore
p; elsewhere) may be forthcoming late tonight or tomorrow. It is clearly by far the largest migration movement of neotropical-wintering species so far this year here in NYC - and apparently into much of the region - today... Good birding! Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: ht

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 4/25 (incl. YTWA report & much, much more, Varied Thrush also still there...)

2011-04-25 Thread Tom Fiore
your local park or "patch"! For those with interest, a Common Loon in breeding plumage continues on the C.P reservoir. And: the female VARIED THRUSH, and the RED- HEADED WOODPECKER also continue... (as reported previously, in same respective locations as previously in Central Par

[nysbirds-l] and another warbler: Pine (Central {Park, NYC 4/25)

2011-04-25 Thread Tom Fiore
this impressive migration Monday. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NY

[nysbirds-l] REPORT of White Ibis, Staten Island, NYC 4/25

2011-04-25 Thread Tom Fiore
t site. Thanks to Scott Haber for broaching the subject which is certainly worth the mention. (good luck, if trying for an Ibis!) Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) htt

[nysbirds-l] B'klyn Summer Tanager, etc.; & Central Park, NYC 4/27

2011-04-28 Thread Tom Fiore
the city that night. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/m

[nysbirds-l] 2nd-hand reports, White Ibis, S.I., NYC (4/27 & 4/29

2011-04-30 Thread Tom Fiore
records of this species, I did not find any, but there could be some additional reports "out there". Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www

[nysbirds-l] White Ibis report S.I. NYC, Saturday, 4/30

2011-04-30 Thread Tom Fiore
direction. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.ht

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC, 4/30

2011-04-30 Thread Tom Fiore
near Ripley, NY). - - - - - One veteran of 50+ years of birding has stated what a number of us, even if less-experienced, may also think: "never have i seen such an early spring with so many early arrivals!" Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC, 5/3 (+ 5/1 Varied Thrush)

2011-05-03 Thread Tom Fiore
ey respectively occupy. It looks as though a lot more could be on the move in the coastal plain from the southeast thru New England, ahead of a wet weather system pressing northeast overnight this Tuesday eve. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBir

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC, 5/4

2011-05-04 Thread Tom Fiore
dian Maritimes amongst these. A lot of terns (of several expected species) were moving today, as evidenced by many reports, from a lot of eastern North America. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.Northea

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