[nysbirds-l] Tobay Loon carcass Nassau Co., NY [& hunting seasons]

2009-11-18 Thread Tom Fiore
EC state reg's./endangered species: http://www.dec.ny.gov/regs/3932.html NYDEC Loon migration - & tracking info.: http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7498.html Reasons NOT to release fauna & flora: http://www.dec.ny.gov/pubs/53542.html safe - responsible - educational birding, Tom Fiore, Ma

[nysbirds-l] Kittiwakes/8 gull spp.; Ash-throated Fly. Queens County, & more; 11/22

2009-11-22 Thread Tom Fiore
astal sites recently, & it should be equally interesting to see if cold fronts of the sort one expects by about now, bring in new batches of typical, and perhaps, atypical migrants & visitors... speaking of, ...Thanks to ALL who responsibly report their sightings here, &

[nysbirds-l] Tues. 11/24 Ash-throated Flycatcher-YES; Pink-footed Goose-NO ?

2009-11-24 Thread Tom Fiore
y rarities in this season such as Forest & Alley & Kissena Parks, to name 3 of the better-known ones. Alley has hosted at least 3 vagrant flycatchers in seasons past (I mean 3 species). Good birding! Tom Fiore, Manhattan <> On Nov 24, 2009, at 7:09 PM, bird...@comcast.net wr

Re: [nysbirds-l] No Pink-footed Goose - Sunken Meadows S.P.

2009-11-25 Thread Tom Fiore
th absolutely no pets permitted at all. Birds & other aspects of Green-wood Cemetery: http://www.green-wood.com/index.php/9 Better luck on goose-chases! and a Happy Thanksgiving to all - Tom Fiore, Manhattan <> On Nov 25, 2009, at 9:51 PM, Jerry Lazarczyk wrote: I was at Sunken Me

[nysbirds-l] fwd: Rufous Hummingbird, day 48 on Staten Island, NYC 11/26

2009-11-26 Thread Tom Fiore
Rufous Hummingbird still around, Thanksgiving Day, 2009: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SINaturaList/message/1398 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1)

[nysbirds-l] New Jersey: IVORY GULL in Cape May 11/27

2009-11-27 Thread Tom Fiore
Friday, 27 November 2009 - IVORY GULL found in Cape May, New Jersey; photos & many observers: http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NJBD.html - - - - - to nysbirds Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] New Jersey: Ivory Gull Saturday 11/28

2009-11-28 Thread Tom Fiore
Cape May, New Jersey: Ivory Gull continues, Saturday Nov. 28: http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NJBD.html http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NJBD.html#1259411337 Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] late warbler, NYC, 11/29 - & elsewhere birds

2009-11-29 Thread Tom Fiore
this month: http://list.uvm.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0911=VTBIRD=0===77977 http://list.uvm.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0911=VTBIRD=0===88401 http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/VTBD.html#1259185938 Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWE

[nysbirds-l] Ash-throated Flycatcher, Queens NYC 11/30

2009-11-30 Thread Tom Fiore
Pink-footed Geese again seen in Maine, Monday 11/30: http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MAIN.html#1259591019 - - Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) ht

[nysbirds-l] Ash-throated Flycatcher report, Queens Co. 12/1

2009-12-01 Thread Tom Fiore
Tues., Dec. 1, 2009 - Ash-throated Flycatcher continued: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc/message/7114 Tom Fiore, Manhattan _ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] Rufous Hummer, Red-headed WP, etc. Staten Island, NYC 12/1-2 (& elsewhere birds)

2009-12-02 Thread Tom Fiore
Gillivray's Warblers in the Boston Massachusetts area, one in Boston & one in Medford! http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MASS.html Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] Cape May, New Jersey: Ivory Gull 12/3

2009-12-03 Thread Tom Fiore
Cape May, New Jersey: Ivory Gull continues, Thursday, Dec. 3rd: http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NJBC.html#1259846285 Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] Massachusetts Common Shelduck

2009-12-08 Thread Tom Fiore
at Cohancy St. in Queens, a Rufous Hummingbird continuing in Staten Island & a Summer Tanager continuing (with a young Red-headed Woodpecker nearby) also in Staten Island, all thru Monday, Dec. 7th. (The reports were posted to the CT-Birds list.) Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manha

[nysbirds-l] Staten Island, NYC 12/8

2009-12-09 Thread Tom Fiore
rdinal Red-winged Blackbird Rusty Blackbird (1, S.L. Res. edge) Common Grackle Brown-headed Cowbird (2 fly-over) Baltimore Oriole (3) House Finch American Goldfinch House Sparrow Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan _ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWE

[nysbirds-l] a slightly belated NYC report; & of western origins

2009-12-13 Thread Tom Fiore
Allen's Hummingbird banded in Pennsylvania, still there: http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/PENN.html#1260653031 and, female Allen's Hummingbird banded in Ohio & still present: http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/OHIO.html#1260570089 Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L Lis

[nysbirds-l] out-of-state: migrating Whooping Crane killed in Indiana

2009-12-13 Thread Tom Fiore
n CEO, Joe Duff. "We are all saddened by the loss and troubled by the motive behind the act." http://zeroextinction.org/ - - - Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC - 12/17

2009-12-17 Thread Tom Fiore
Thursday, 17 December, 2009 - Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City No standout species or numbers from my observations, at various hours this windy & brisk day. Certainly should be some additional species/numbers to be seen during Sunday's lower Hudson CBC. I did not get into the zoo grounds

[nysbirds-l] signature to last post, Central Park NYC - 12/17

2009-12-17 Thread Tom Fiore
the missing signature --> seen and reported by --> 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

[nysbirds-l] add one Ovenbird (Central Park, NYC - 12/17)

2009-12-17 Thread Tom Fiore
- & in fact the birds seen today are within the 7-day count period for this Sunday's CBC. 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] 2 Summer Tanagers continued, as did Rufous Hummingbird 12/19

2009-12-21 Thread Tom Fiore
be forthcoming this week from a variety of CBC's. One additional species seen was the Rufous Hummer still visiting the same yard in Staten Island, N.Y. City as of 12/19 ! Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] CBC search-engine results...

2009-12-21 Thread Tom Fiore
at this time of year. Happy Winter Solstice today, to all life. 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] birds south of, north of (and IN) NY recently

2009-12-22 Thread Tom Fiore
BC - the count having been conducted on 12/20. Good end of year 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/maillis

[nysbirds-l] 12/19 Staten Island, NY CBC results

2009-12-24 Thread Tom Fiore
& everywhere beyond - 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 Pl

[nysbirds-l] Sunday's Manhattan, NYC count (12/20)

2009-12-26 Thread Tom Fiore
to be counted? When found during CBC periods, why not? In most respects they are certainly wild, and can be presumed unrestrained. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Summer Tanager continued in S.I. NYC, 12/25

2009-12-26 Thread Tom Fiore
with other birds seen on Staten Island N.Y. City, Dec. 25th: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SINaturaList/message/1454 -- -- [Tom Fiore, Manhattan] -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Archives: 1

[nysbirds-l] Newfoundland, Ireland...& maybe NY too

2010-01-07 Thread Tom Fiore
wing (apparently at least 2 individuals) is a reality, reported on the Newfoundland Birds list-serve: http://groups.google.com/group/nf.birds/topics?lnk=srg More possibilities... for the greater northeast of N. America &... Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List In

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan, NYC 3/14-19

2010-03-19 Thread Tom Fiore
ty of plants in bud or bloom by now while so nearby on the Hudson's recently-icy east shore, Riverside Park lags a bit behind. Hoping we'll see and hear of more migration this mild weekend... Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSb

[nysbirds-l] early waterthrush dates in NY state

2010-03-20 Thread Tom Fiore
Louisiana Waterthrush took place years after the book's publication, however it did list an extreme date of 25 Mar. ("coastal"), under that species' account. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.co

[nysbirds-l] spring arrivals, C.P., NYC 3/20-21

2010-03-22 Thread Tom Fiore
s, there have been many emergences of small insects, along with the more noticeable bees and a few butterfly species as well as moths. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] ...NYS mammal reports ( ? )

2010-03-23 Thread Tom Fiore
mpany with Ben Cacace - wish he had also witnessed the coyote at the same time! Anyhow, are we now adding out-of-state mammal reports to this list? I'm a big believer in sasquatches :-)) Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbir

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 3/22-25 (regular migrants)

2010-03-26 Thread Tom Fiore
oica goldmani), by International Ornithological Congress. This will be dealt with this summer by the American Ornithological Union. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHI

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 3/26

2010-03-27 Thread Tom Fiore
; this is in the Ramble, e. part of lake- shore), Black-crowned Night-Heron (scrunched in on reservoir's vegetated n. bank), N. Shoveler (50+, reservoir), E. Phoebe (only a few), & scant other spring birds. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 3/27-30 (& some otherwhere rarities)

2010-03-30 Thread Tom Fiore
robins. (this was observed in mid-afternoon as a brief break came in the precip.) Trees and shrubs are all beginning to bud, with some in bloom. It could be well-greened and adorned with other color once the sun really shines. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: htt

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 4/1-2

2010-04-03 Thread Tom Fiore
of birds but far more than had been observed until this. (There may have been a number of other birds seen by others that aren't mentioned here.) Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSb

[nysbirds-l] Blue-winged Teal in SE NY, & early-ish other migrants

2010-04-06 Thread Tom Fiore
hern Waterthrush on this date or before in NY state ought be prepared to PROVE it, that is prove it not a Louisiana Waterthrush... an excellent description will suffice, or excellent photos. It is getting pretty warm though! good spring observations to all, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Swallow-tailed Kite going N. from Sandy Hook N.J. 4/6

2010-04-07 Thread Tom Fiore
http://www.hawkcount.org/day_summary.php?rsite=340=Go+to+site should get one to a report if looked at during the day today (Wed.), after that try http://www.hawkcount.org/month_summary.php (and select Sandy Hook Migration Watch, see April 6) Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://

[nysbirds-l] S.-t. Kite sighting was 2:25 p.m. EDT

2010-04-07 Thread Tom Fiore
Clarification: The Swallow-tailed Kite seen heading north from Sandy Hook, N.J. was seen at 2:25 p.m. Daylight Savings Time on Tuesday 4/6/'10. Hawk reports are initially posted in "standard time" even when daylight savings has taken effect. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC April 3-9 (& other-where birds)

2010-04-09 Thread Tom Fiore
in" as so many birds sailed on past towards "summer" destinations, but clearly noticeable increases in at least a few of the most common migrant /"stop-over" species. May be a while to the next wave of migrants rolls in, but spring sure is here. At hawk-watc

[nysbirds-l] Y.-h. Blackbird, Staten Island NYC 4/12

2010-04-13 Thread Tom Fiore
, and of course throughout Staten Island as well. A nice find and report from the Wollneys! Good luck, 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

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 4/12-17 (& Riverside Park)

2010-04-18 Thread Tom Fiore
ng showings at some watch sites in the state; [more are sure to come] NY numbers always highest in spring along Lake Ontario shores and vicinity... No new reports from me thru first of May. Hope to read of many observations then, for all that's yet to be seen 'on the move

[nysbirds-l] mo' birds, Manhattan 4/18

2010-04-18 Thread Tom Fiore
forward to scores of sightings in soon-to-be reports. 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/mail

[nysbirds-l] Manhattan NYC, 2 May 2010 - many highlights, migrant diversity

2010-05-03 Thread Tom Fiore
mber of migrant American Goldfinch... and other birds as well. I did NOT hear of any members of the genus Oporornis, but they could turn up any day with these big flights. Trees here are as leafy as I would (ten+ years ago) have expected MID- May. Good observations, Tom Fiore, Manhatt

[nysbirds-l] Riverside Park (NYC) locations, & Wilson's Warbler dates

2010-05-03 Thread Tom Fiore
period. The full "year" lists can also be checked for a sense of what species may be seen in the varied locations, and by which dates. And, as was seen, the Wilson's Warbler is just slightly ahead of its more expected date of arrival in Central Park... as has been so for a number of s

[nysbirds-l] "report" of heard-only warbler, 5/5

2010-05-05 Thread Tom Fiore
place of residence included in the post. sharp ears - discern well & any news report soon. 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

RE: Re: [nysbirds-l] "report" of heard-only warbler, 5/5

2010-05-05 Thread Tom Fiore
solutely certain it was a Swainson's Warbler. --Matthew Here again is my full response, admittedly not in the best form (on another list which I do not subscribe to - and/thus, did not have the reporter's full email address with which to send an email to directly) - From: Tom Fiore

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler, Central Park, NYC 5/6

2010-05-06 Thread Tom Fiore
ght from there. It otherwise has been moderately quiet for migrants in much of the park's north end, but there are patches of activity... further reports later in the day. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Pool directions

2010-05-06 Thread Tom Fiore
obvious the Pool is so close by, and the south side is closer to West 100 Street. 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

[nysbirds-l] Central & Riverside Parks, 5/5-6

2010-05-06 Thread Tom Fiore
Prothonotary Warbler that was reported from Clove Lakes Park, in the same general region of that [NYC] county, with many sightings of Staten Island birds being reported available (archived) at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SINaturaList/messages Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan

[nysbirds-l] NO yellow-throated thru 9 a.m.? / Central Park, NYC 5/7

2010-05-07 Thread Tom Fiore
ould still be in the area, but it also seemed a little less active than the day before. More reports as warranted, still seeking. Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Common Moorhen, Central Park Lake 5/7

2010-05-07 Thread Tom Fiore
n recent years- in Central Park. [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/NYS

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 5/8

2010-05-08 Thread Tom Fiore
ly increased) Worm-eating Warbler (north woods, a.m.) Ovenbird (common) Northern Waterthrush (multiple) Common Yellowthroat (multiple) Hooded Warbler (male & female in Blockouse area and to east, in the north end, a.m.) Wilson's Warbler (more than a few) Canada Warbler (more than a few) Kentuck

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 5/10

2010-05-10 Thread Tom Fiore
more favorable weather through the east...whenever that might be...! Incidentally, many N.Y. City area birders probably are aware of the northern NJ migrant 'hot-spot' Garrett Mt. - it's interesting how closely the migration there can parallel what's seen in the NYC parks, quite of

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 5/11 (Blue Grosbeak, Mourning & 20+ add'l. Warblers, etc.)

2010-05-12 Thread Tom Fiore
haven't heard what may have been seen by birders there in earlier hours. 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

[nysbirds-l] western Fox Sparrow, Central Park NYC 5/13

2010-05-13 Thread Tom Fiore
, & thanks for all reports! 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/mailingl

[nysbirds-l] Massachusetts: Red-necked Stint 6/27

2010-06-27 Thread Tom Fiore
A report of Red-necked Stint from Blair Nikula, in Massachusetts: http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MASS.html#1277685181 Offers a reminder of what's possible this time of the early summer. Anyone out to Queens' Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge this week...? Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 6/17-30 (& elsewhere)

2010-06-30 Thread Tom Fiore
es: American Redstart (uncommon), Yellow Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Indigo Buntings (not uncommon), Orchard & Baltimore Orioles, & etc. Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NY

[nysbirds-l] Monks, Yellows, and non-breeders, Manhattan NYC 7/5-6 and prev.

2010-07-07 Thread Tom Fiore
ect Lake over the last week. 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/ma

[nysbirds-l] Queens/Brooklyn NYC, 7/15

2010-07-15 Thread Tom Fiore
, but this site has been good at times for migrants, and I've several times found Solitary Sandpiper around that pond... Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] tide tables

2010-07-15 Thread Tom Fiore
ere are plenty of others (and I have no stake in any!) 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 7/14-16

2010-07-16 Thread Tom Fiore
ce website with pages of info on shorebirds, out of Ontario, Canada: http://www.ofo.ca/reportsandarticles/southboundshorebirds.php#times Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http:

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Shorebird breeding success in 2010

2010-07-16 Thread Tom Fiore
This was posted to the Ontario Birds list - Tom Fiore, Manhattan - - - - >>>>>>>> Subject: Shorebird Breeding Success in 2010 From: "Jean Iron" Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:11:42 -0400 Reports from the Canadian Arctic indicate a generally much better breeding

[nysbirds-l] NYC migrants, 7/20

2010-07-20 Thread Tom Fiore
ark & adjacent neighborhoods - to & from areas in western Long Island Sound & the New Jersey meadowlands. - - - - a Long Island, NY birder hit by lightning now recovering: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc/message/7915 Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L Li

Re:[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Questions

2010-07-27 Thread Tom Fiore
Hi Alex & all, Some attempt at answering your questions below, hopefully of some help. Tom Fiore, Manhattan - - ---> -Original Message- >From: Alexander Burdo >Sent: Jul 27, 2010 5:27 PM >To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu >Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Questions &

[nysbirds-l] changes in A.O.U. taxonomy

2010-07-28 Thread Tom Fiore
construed as an "investment" in the "bird biz". I'm a traveling birder, spend more on bird-finding than I do on 96" TV monitors. Not quite shocking. Birds & more birds! Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsW

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay & the Rockaways, Queens, NYC 7/29 (w/a surprise: Pine Siskin)

2010-07-29 Thread Tom Fiore
s something... and otherwise don't vandalize the refuge property. It just might be a federal crime! The Jamaica Bay mud-monster will get you, too - - - Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/

[nysbirds-l] "the bird flew west" -Fwd: CT [Daily] "Rufous Hummingbird"

2010-07-30 Thread Tom Fiore
From the CT Daily birding list-serve (7/29) NB: "west" is Greenwich, CT... & NY state. (CT = Connecticut) Tom Fiore, Manhattan - - - >>>>>> Subject: 07/29/2010 Rufous Hummingbird From: Roy Harvey Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:50:48 -0400 From Patrick

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 7/30-31 (and the CP Bird Checklist on-line)

2010-07-31 Thread Tom Fiore
species (Louisiana as well as Northern) were found in Prospect as reported by Rob Bate. Lots of Yellow Warblers seen at Prospect Park as well. The migrants are moving, and not all are shorebirds... nor even straying ducks :-) Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan --

[nysbirds-l] WHITE-TAILED Kite report, CT (60 miles from NYC), 8/1

2010-08-01 Thread Tom Fiore
is not open at all times or all days.It is on Prospect Drive. Keep in mind the cautions on NOT SCARING the bird and be respectful of all rules & regulations. Connecticut Audubon (the former Remington Gun Club) 1207 Prospect Drive, Stratford, CT Good luck to any that may go, Tom Fiore, Ma

[nysbirds-l] (CT) White-tailed Kite continues, Stratford CT 8/2 - early a.m.

2010-08-02 Thread Tom Fiore
As always, please be respectful of the birds and all rules and regulations on that sanctuary land. Good luck to all who go, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[nysbirds-l] (CT) Stratford CT White-tailed Kite (as posted to NJ Birds)

2010-08-02 Thread Tom Fiore
on.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1008=JerseyBi=0===889 Many of the most recent updates (for all CT Birds) will be here - and will be 'stored' - http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org/Week-of-Mon-20100802/date.html Good luck, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] (CT) White-tailed Kite still there, Stratford, CT 8/3

2010-08-03 Thread Tom Fiore
) 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://www.surfbirds.com

[nysbirds-l] (CT) White-tailed Kite - moving about in Stratford CT area, 8/3

2010-08-03 Thread Tom Fiore
icut: http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ (the CT Daily report - evenings) You may choose (from the top-most line) the choice "date" and then scroll down to the latest post. Good luck, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbir

[nysbirds-l] Rockaways & Jamaica Bay, etc., Queens County 8/3

2010-08-03 Thread Tom Fiore
ernoon & evening. Black Skimmers are in rather good numbers and often most common very early & late in day. Jamaica Bay and it's surrounds are pretty special places to see. Good birding; keep an eye to the sky while out there: kite crazy! Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbir

Re:[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Gull-billed Tern?

2010-08-10 Thread Tom Fiore
bay). In the recent past (and presently?) Gull-billed Tern was also regular at a few locations (or more?) on southern Long Island but farther east from Queens County. Perhaps some of the Long Island regulars will fill you in on that. Good luck and let us know what you find in NY. Bes

[nysbirds-l] (Maine) POSSIBLE shorebird rarity/photos

2010-08-10 Thread Tom Fiore
l?id=20547 (this is the BLOG) http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds/browse_thread/thread/8f11291aa43bf2ed# - - - - - - - - submitted to NYSbirds by Tom Fiore, Manhattan. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYS

re:[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Refuge, Queens Co.

2010-08-11 Thread Tom Fiore
sting plover with a few characters that had caused some excitement. 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://bir

[nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 8/7-11

2010-08-12 Thread Tom Fiore
NB, for those following any of that brief excitement in Maine over a plover, photos looked at do indicate almost certainly a larger than average Semipalmated, and NOT a rare (mainly-Eurasian breeder) Common Ringed. Some but perhaps not all of any discussion was posted to Maine Birds

[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/nysbirds-l

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

2010-08-13 Thread Tom Fiore
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" - August 12. 2010 (NB -

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

2010-08-15 Thread Tom Fiore
p; 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.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://w

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

2010-08-15 Thread Tom Fiore
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 their

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

2010-08-16 Thread Tom Fiore
reas, 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@cornell

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

2010-08-17 Thread Tom Fiore
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.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbir

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

2010-08-18 Thread Tom Fiore
sted 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 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.Northeast

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

2010-08-19 Thread Tom Fiore
rom 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 Riverside looking for birds... Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbird

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

2010-08-20 Thread Tom Fiore
ple, and perhaps American Goldens. (maybe next to Long Island?) There's also a "report" of a Spotted Redshank in Massachusetts, from Plum Island / Parker River N.W.R. but I don't see any confirmation of that mega-rare Eurasian shorebird on the list... Good Birding, Tom Fi

[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
ften 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 recent sightings from there, I have had a slightly differen

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

2010-08-22 Thread Tom Fiore
ct 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.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHI

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

2010-08-23 Thread Tom Fiore
ring 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://birdingonthe.net/mailingl

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

2010-08-24 Thread Tom Fiore
eady 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/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

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

2010-08-25 Thread Tom Fiore
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/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.m

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

2010-08-26 Thread Tom Fiore
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-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.ht

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

2010-08-27 Thread Tom Fiore
art (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 migrant birds are out there

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

2010-08-27 Thread Tom Fiore
female) Blackburnian Warbler (1 adult female) Black-and-white Warbler (3) American Redstart (6+) Ovenbird (1) Common Yellowthroat (2, poss. more) Canada Warbler (2) Good birding, Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBird

[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
t 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/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVE

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

2010-08-29 Thread Tom Fiore
vails... 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/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES:

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

2010-09-01 Thread Tom Fiore
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://birdi

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