[nysbirds-l] Last Call for Bird Speakers for NYSOA listing

2023-02-14 Thread Anne Swaim
...@gmail.com by February 14. *The 2023 NYSOA Speaker List will be included in the upcoming issue of *New York Birders*, NYSOA's newsletter. (You also need to be a NYSOA member to get this newsletter.) NYSOA Membership https://nysoa.wildapricot.org/ More about NYSOA https://nybirds.org/FedAbout.htm

[nysbirds-l] Save the Dates: New York Birders Conference, Sep 22-24, 2023

2023-02-27 Thread Anne Swaim
to add some NYC to your NYSOA weekend. * Please do not make hotel reservations at our conference venue before April 1st. The conference rates will not be available until April 1. * CONFERENCE REGISTRATION WILL OPEN April 1, 2023. Preview conference website here: https://www.nybirders.org Anne Sw

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point: YH Blackbird, Lapland Longspur (2)

2023-04-08 Thread Anne Swaim
entrance and also atop grassland landfill hill. Not yet relocated this am. (Also an American Pipit on road down from model airplane field to Ballfield.) Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon Host of 2023 NYS Birders Conference https://www.nybirders.org -- Anne Swaim, Executive Director Saw Mill

[nysbirds-l] Do not bird Camel Farm Tue, please

2023-04-24 Thread Anne Swaim
.) Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon -- Anne Swaim, Executive Director Saw Mill River Audubon sawmillriveraudubon.org M: 914-548-3235 O: 914-666-6503 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] UPDATE: Camel Farm issue, Orange Co.

2023-04-26 Thread Anne Swaim
mind that birder actions have consequences and please do not ruin this for 1) birds and 2) other birders. Thank you. Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon -- Anne Swaim, Executive Director Saw Mill River Audubon sawmillriveraudubon.org M: 914-548-3235 O: 914-666-6503 -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Deadline Tonight: Early Bird Registration NY Birders Conference/NYSOA

2023-06-30 Thread Anne Swaim
rnoon meeting of NYSOA delegates. Has your chapter or bird club selected its delegates? Have they registered yet? All conference details at www.nybirders.org Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon Hosting organization for the 2023 New York Birders Conference & NYSOA Annual Meeting -- NYSbir

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point No Wheatear not yet refound

2023-09-14 Thread Anne Swaim
No refound yet this am despite several birders covering the area since dawn. Lots of habitat though. Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- Anne Swaim, Executive Director Saw Mill River Audubon sawmillriveraudubon.org M: 914-548-3235 O: 914-666-6503

[nysbirds-l] Next NYSOA Board Meeting: Wed Nov 15, 7pm

2023-10-06 Thread Anne Swaim
other organizational items for the new program year. *--* *Anne Swaim*, Executive Director *Saw Mill River Audubon* sawmillriveraudubon.org Mobile: 914-548-3235 Office: 914-666-6503 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] NYSOA message in error

2023-10-06 Thread Anne Swaim
(Pardon NYSOA board communication accidentally transmitted on this list.) -- 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] New York Birders Discord: Intro/Pro Tips/Hacks Tue 8/27, 7pm, Zoom

2024-08-23 Thread Anne Swaim
ere: www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/chat <http://www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/chat?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3plBsBgj31Kf0_s-ucV4abLpowGdrVnVpAMY-aoCzm62FNUPidve2wAVk_aem_lwbTXPRC3YQV4Y1tM0l2bg> Anne Swaim, Executive Director Saw Mill River Audubon sawmillriveraudubon.org Mobile: 914-548-3235 Office: 914

[nysbirds-l] Zoom tonight Tue 8/27, 7pm: How Birders are Using Discord

2024-08-27 Thread Anne Swaim
Many past Bird Chat programs are archived on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@SawMillRiverAudubon Anne Swaim, Executive Director Saw Mill River Audubon sawmillriveraudubon.org -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") NYSbirds-L L

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bald Eagles

2019-01-30 Thread Anne Swaim
ploads/2019/01/EF-viewing-sites-2019-compressed-1.pdf Anne Swaim, Executive Director Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org On Wed, Jan 30, 2019 at 7:57 AM Larry Trachtenberg wrote: > Eagles are back in the Hudson Valley. This morning there were 5 at > Ossining train stat

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Ross's Goose (Westchester County)

2019-02-10 Thread Anne Swaim
same and is visible in those locations if not still at boat ramp for others to see later this am. Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon > On Feb 9, 2019, at 6:29 PM, Gail Benson wrote: > > An adult Ross's Goose we found late this afternoon at the boat launch at the > Croton

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Ross's Goose (Westchester County)

2019-02-10 Thread Anne Swaim
7:22am Ross’s Goose just flew S down Hudson towards Ossining waterfront. > On Feb 10, 2019, at 6:35 AM, Anne Swaim wrote: > > Ross’s Goose described below still present at same location first light. > > Thanks Tom and Gail! > > Also noting that many geese from night fl

[nysbirds-l] Ulster County Ross’s Goose

2019-02-11 Thread Anne Swaim
, Karen.) Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Sightings & Landfill Grassland Project Begun

2019-04-23 Thread Anne Swaim
ird their visits to Croton Point Park. Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler contn’ing: Oscawana Island, Westchester

2019-05-14 Thread Anne Swaim
been in those upper young oak woods by chimney ruins. Protho relocated by Karalyn Lamb just now. Seen yesterday by Ryan MacLean and Anne Swaim. My eBird list yesterday: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S56237492 Charlie Roberto first tipped us off to the small warbler concentration at Oscawana

Re: [nysbirds-l] There is a western kingbird north east side landfill croton point park

2019-08-17 Thread Anne Swaim
Upland Sandpiper not re-found. As yet. (Past occurrences at Croton Point grassland on landfill have tended to be brief, one night layovers.) > On Aug 17, 2019, at 12:06 PM, Karen Fung wrote: > > Thanks for the update, Robert. Noticed an eBird report of Upland Sandpiper > on the landfill this

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird continuing Croton Point.

2019-08-18 Thread Anne Swaim
Perched up 7:34am on ballfield side of landfill near top of slope right right near side drainage ditch. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLe

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park this morning

2019-08-30 Thread Anne Swaim
ing Department staff person will manage the project on behalf of the District and Westchester County* Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org On Fri, Aug 30, 2019 at 11:18 AM Robert Lewis wrote: > Very few birds around this lovely morning. There was a cooperative

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: News Alert: North America has lost 29% of its birds since 1970, study finds. Experts blame habitat loss, pesticides, light pollution and cats.

2019-09-19 Thread Anne Swaim
Further on this topic: someone just passed along a PDF of full text of the study. Reply off list, if a copy would be of interest. Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: News Alert: North America has lost 29% of its birds since 1970, study finds. Experts blame habitat loss, pesticides, light pollution and cats.

2019-09-20 Thread Anne Swaim
s.org/vanishing-1-in-4-birds-gone/ Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 9:29 PM Anne Swaim wrote: > Further on this topic: someone just passed along a PDF of full text of the > study. > Reply off list, if a copy would be of interest.

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park sightings, Westchester County

2019-10-28 Thread Anne Swaim
disturbed during the restoration project. All bird views above were from the main paths. A reminder, please, for visiting birders/photographers not to walk on any of the side gravel berms or across the landfill itself, as is posted on park signs. Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmill

[nysbirds-l] Event Reminder: BBA Workshop this Sun Nov 10

2019-11-04 Thread Anne Swaim
Reminder for Lower Hudson Birders of NYS Breeding Bird Atlas Training Workshop THIS Sunday, November 10, 9:00am at Hubbard Lodge Fahnestock State Park presented by NYS BBAIII Coordinator Julie Hart. More details below. RSVP to off...@sawmillriveraudubon.org Calling all birders in the Lower Hud

[nysbirds-l] Update Iceland Gull, Croton/OssinIng Hudson River shorelines

2019-11-09 Thread Anne Swaim
relocated it back at Croton RR station in waters b/n salt shed and Rt 9/9a bridge. (Some of us had nice looks there.) Around 4:50pm, the bird flew back S again toward OssinIng. Thanks to all for reports! Hope others re-find to view tomorrow. Pics being posted by a few ppl on eBird. Anne

[nysbirds-l] Info request: Jamaica Bay Refuge Bathrooms?

2020-08-18 Thread Anne Swaim
Refuge in early am.) — Anne Swaim, Executive Director Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Brown Booby & White Pelican Continuing Ashokan Reservoir

2020-09-05 Thread Anne Swaim
pin below at 7:21 am. https://goo.gl/maps/oTHaKfJoAzS54q3u7 Anne Swaim, Saw Mill River Audubon sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding

Re: [nysbirds-l] // probable Tropical Kingbird, Westchester Co., NY (found on Tues. 10/27)

2020-10-28 Thread Anne Swaim
Re access There’s a walking path from Ardsley MetroNorth station through edge of Mercy College to publicly accessible pedestrian bridge over RR tracks to Wickers Creek. Peadestruan Bridge Dobbs Ferry, NY https://goo.gl/maps/JBoa1yrgms6km5gK8 — Anne Swaim, Executive Director Saw Mill

[nysbirds-l] LeConte’s Sparrow continuing Tue 12/22 Croton Pt Park Westchester.

2020-12-22 Thread Anne Swaim
been feeding on Indian Grass stands, along main center path of landfill: https://goo.gl/maps/j65TmctkgcJEsFNE8 — Anne Swaim, Saw Mill River Audubon sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ferruginous Hawk sightings?

2021-01-21 Thread Anne Swaim
Just noting for Thu 1/21 10:50am that there are no sightings of Ferruginous Hawk reported -- as yet -- on Ulster Rare Birds WhatsApp or on LoHud Birds WhatsApp. On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 10:50 AM John Collins wrote: > Has anyone seen the Ferruginous Hawk today?-- > John J. Collins > Raritan, NJ >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ferruginous Hawk Jan 23rd?

2021-01-23 Thread Anne Swaim
Nathan Goldberg reported at 9:08am "LIkely have the bird viewing SE from Cedar Swamp." On Sat, Jan 23, 2021 at 7:48 AM Richard Guthrie wrote: > Andy set up a whatsapp group to facilitate more timely info sharing. > > R > > On Sat, Jan 23, 2021 at 7:41 AM Jarvis Shirky > wrote: > >> Good Morning

[nysbirds-l] Upcoming Breeding Bird Atlas Webinars

2021-03-03 Thread Anne Swaim
mportant to use. This webinar is appropriate for those who have never used eBird or for seasoned eBird users who have never used the Atlas Portal. Email nybba3.hud...@gmail.com for more information or if you have any questions. Wendy Tocci Anne Swaim Regional Coordinators - Hudson Valley (with than

[nysbirds-l] Purple Martins Return Today to Croton Point

2021-04-07 Thread Anne Swaim
martin decoy is present on both towers and both decoys have inadvertently been eBirded in past years...) Anne Swaim, Saw Mill River Audubon sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Lower Hudson Bird Chat Tonight, 7:00 pm

2021-05-04 Thread Anne Swaim
Zoom gathering since April 2020 of local birders and bird photographers, of all levels, to share sightings and images, hear more about regional birding hotspots. More info and other upcoming guests and registration for Zoom link is here: https://www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/chat Anne Swaim Saw Mill R

[nysbirds-l] Dutchess Spoonbill just took flight to SW

2021-07-23 Thread Anne Swaim
6:50am Dutchess Roseate Spoonbill at Holiday Inn Wappingers Falls just took flight. Heading SOUTHWEST. perhaps toward Wappingers Lake or Hudson. — Anne Swaim C: 914-548-3235 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] ebird question

2021-08-08 Thread Anne Swaim
As I understand it and as seems to be reflected in eBird link below, video upload is not yet an option for eBird checklists, except for a small sample subset of accounts. https://support.ebird.org/en/support/solutions/articles/48001064364-video-upload-guidelines > On Aug 8, 2021, at 11:05 AM,

[nysbirds-l] Sedge Wren Croton Point Park

2021-10-13 Thread Anne Swaim
/CKsAmJRTCcGMQN5r6 — Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon sawmillriveraudubon.org -- 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] Pink-footed Goose Wappinger Lake Dutchess County

2021-11-26 Thread Anne Swaim
Pink-footed Goose with Canada Goose flock. Currently on lawn at end of Spring Street by Wappinger Lake, Dutchess County. Google pin https://goo.gl/maps/T9HVHYbvzztjfVcQ8 — Anne Swaim, Saw Mill River Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Yes on Pink-footed Goose at Wappinger Lake Sat 11/27

2021-11-27 Thread Anne Swaim
Currently swimming N side of lake across from boat ramp so scope helpful. Google map pin to boat ramp: https://goo.gl/maps/TZPLc3tVA3xgswqaA — Anne Swaim & Debbie van Zyl -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Ash throated Flycatcher Yes Mon 12/27

2021-12-27 Thread Anne Swaim
Continuing bird. See forwarded msg below — Anne Swaim, Saw Mill River Audubon > To: lohudbi...@lists.sawmillriveraudubon.org > Subject: Ash throated Flycatcher Yes Mon 12/27 > > Mike Bochnik 8:17am report this morning: > > Ash-throated Flycatcher still present at R

[nysbirds-l] Nelsons Sparrow Croton Point

2016-10-24 Thread Anne Swaim
Currently on grass along shrub edge S of Kitchawan Lodge behind RV camping. Being observed by Saw Mill River Audubon group. First spotted Kevin McGrath. Pics to be posted to eBird list. Three scopes on it -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.North

[nysbirds-l] Croton Bay Arrivals & other Croton Point sightings

2016-10-25 Thread Anne Swaim
feeding on ballfield by entrance. Uptick today in other bird activity on Croton Point as well (eBird list below) but no re-sighting of yesterday's Nelson's Sparrow. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32226120 -- Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Purple Finch #s Westchester Co.

2016-10-28 Thread Anne Swaim
over Hook Mountain, Rockland County this past Wednesday morning. Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Sandhills Cranes, Now, Playland Park, Rye

2016-11-23 Thread Anne Swaim
Kevin McGrath just photographed 13 Sandhill Cranes flying over Playland Park in Rye, southeastern Westchester County. They may have been coasting in to land by Playland Lake/Edith Read Sanctuary. -- Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Purple Sandpipers at Rye & Edith Read Sightings

2016-12-11 Thread Anne Swaim
Beach) & Great Cormorant (off Rye Beach.) Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfiguration

[nysbirds-l] Black-headed Gull Five Islands Park Westchester Co

2016-12-20 Thread Anne Swaim
Black Headed Gull currently being observed at Five Islands Park, New Rochelle, NY. Seen on water on Long Island Sound side of park bldg. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.

[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike continuing in Lewisboro, Westchester Co.

2017-01-01 Thread Anne Swaim
Seen just now by Saw Mill River Audubon group at same location as previously, Onatru Farm Park. Atop tree at far end first field on L beyond back parking. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.No

[nysbirds-l] Upcoming Birding Program: Thu Mar 16 Chappaqua/Westchester County

2017-03-09 Thread Anne Swaim
brary.org Chappaqua Library Theater doors open at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments. Book sales & signing follow program. More details & Google map link here: http://www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/events.html#upcoming -- Anne Swaim, Executive Director Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.or

[nysbirds-l] No. Shrike Rockefeller Park Preserve, Westchester.

2017-04-04 Thread Anne Swaim
ble view. w eBird list to follow when better signal. (Also Louisiana Waterthrush and Pine Warbler present and singing around Pocantico River footbridge N of above location) Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.

[nysbirds-l] Northern Shrike. Rockefeller Park Preserve. Westchester.

2017-04-04 Thread Anne Swaim
://maps.google.com/?q=41.103265,-73.845835&hl=en-US&gl=us Anne Swaim -- 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] Caspian Tern: Croton RR Stn

2017-04-17 Thread Anne Swaim
On the falling tide at Croton Bay at the Croton-Harmon RR Station, Westchester County: one Caspian Tern sitting with usual Ring-billed and Herring Gull flock on rock spit off parking lot directly across from cell tower. Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Bonaparte' Gulls Croton RR Station Westchester.

2017-04-18 Thread Anne Swaim
Six Bonaparte's Gulls currently on Croton Bay inlet next to Croton RR station, Westchester County. Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park arrivals, Westchester County

2017-04-28 Thread Anne Swaim
ird/view/checklist/S36332108 -- Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Red headed woodpecker again at Muscoot Farm Westchester

2017-05-01 Thread Anne Swaim
For at least the 4th year, a red-head woodpecker is at Muscoot Farm. Westchester Cty. Actually two adults this am, in view, by ed bldg in fields Anne Swaim Saw Mill river Audubon. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Pruyn Sanctuary (Westchester) slight uptick in migrants/arrivals

2017-05-16 Thread Anne Swaim
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36900926 <http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36900926>* Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULE

[nysbirds-l] Doodletown IBA, Rockland County, early am Sat 5/20

2017-05-20 Thread Anne Swaim
ndition of 1777E trail: deeply rutted with churned up mud and many tracks including ATV tracks -- perhaps from foot race previous weekend? Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park, Westchester: Purple Martin, Grasshopper Sparrow, Meadowlark, Bobolinks

2017-05-22 Thread Anne Swaim
y shoreline in this area as well. Anne Swaim, Saw Mill River Audubon ​schedule of free bird walks here:​ www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.Northe

Re: [nysbirds-l] Shawangunk Grasslands, Ulster County NY, May 23, 2017

2017-05-24 Thread Anne Swaim
ww.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > ABA <http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01> > *Please submit your observations to **eBird* > <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* > -

[nysbirds-l] Black Skimmer: Croton RR Station Westchester

2017-05-30 Thread Anne Swaim
Currently in view on rock bar in inlet off parking lot. Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Black Skimmer continuing

2017-05-31 Thread Anne Swaim
For those interested in this unusually-located Black Skimmer: present again this morning on rock bar within Croton River inlet alongside Croton Harmon RR Station parking. Joined by two semi-palmated plovers this morning. Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Dusk Walk at Croton Point Park

2017-06-21 Thread Anne Swaim
etween ~7:00am and ~4:00pm due to an ongoing Metro North construction project.) -- Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www

[nysbirds-l] Confirmed Red-headed Woodpecker breeding, Muscoot Farm, Westchester

2017-07-03 Thread Anne Swaim
also confirmed breeding? Or perhaps this is (one of) the first confirmed county breeding record(s) for some time? The birds seemed to be most present along the strip of woods between the main parking lot and Route 100. Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L

Re: [nysbirds-l] Baird's Sandpiper, Westchester County

2017-09-02 Thread Anne Swaim
Group of Birders at Nannahagen now for about hour total. Just Least and two Solitary Sandpiper. > On Sep 2, 2017, at 2:56 PM, Joseph Wallace wrote: > > Addendum: Nannahagen Park is located on Lake Street, off Broadway (Route 141) > between Pleasantville and Thornwood. If you're looking for th

[nysbirds-l] Rockefeller State Park Preserve (Westchester County)

2017-09-10 Thread Anne Swaim
ays Next SMRA bird walks at RSPP 2nd Monday, 9/11 next, 7:30am from main parking 3rd Monday, 9/18 next, 7:30am from Sleepy Holllow Rd trails entrance Walk times switch to 8:30am Oct-Apr Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBi

[nysbirds-l] First of season: Canvasbacks, Bufflehead in Croton Bay

2017-10-23 Thread Anne Swaim
Retreat Center shoreline. Also seen was a lone, immature Brant off Croton Point bathing beach within a flock of Canada Geese and then two more adult Brant were seen in Croton Bay with above waterfowl. Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

Re: [nysbirds-l] American White Pelican on Playland Lake (Rye, NY)

2017-12-22 Thread Anne Swaim
American White Pelican noted below continuing at first light today. > On Dec 21, 2017, at 4:52 PM, Gail Benson wrote: > > Burt & Carena Pooth -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBird

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Rough-legged Hawk, etc

2017-12-28 Thread Anne Swaim
along the Hudson. Hopefully more to come. Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfiguratio

[nysbirds-l] THREE rough-legged hawks Croton Point

2018-01-01 Thread Anne Swaim
Currently three RLHAs (see subject line) hunting over Croton Point Park landfill. Plus two No. Harriers. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationL

[nysbirds-l] Waterfowl concentration on Croton Reservoir, Westchester

2018-01-03 Thread Anne Swaim
reservoir shoreline since some people drive rather fast on this road. Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/DLe587wezjp ) Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Black Vulture movement & other sightings, Rockefeller SPP, Westchester County

2018-02-12 Thread Anne Swaim
an Lake, * Northern Cardinals and Song Sparrows both now singing, * and -- always enjoyable -- great looks at three adult Bald Eagles. eBird list here: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/email?subID=S42702484 Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbir

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park, Westchester, Spring Advancing

2018-03-26 Thread Anne Swaim
stern Meadowlarks atop the landfill grasslands. We also saw a perched Merlin and a pair of adult Bald Eagles flying together over Croton Bay. Four other subadult Bald Eagles also seen: 2 subadult-I and 2 subadult-II. eBird list here: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S43975719 Anne Swaim Saw Mill

[nysbirds-l] Kentucky Warbler singing: Rockefeller State Park Preserve

2018-05-14 Thread Anne Swaim
tic (RSPP trail map here: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/attachments/RockefellerTrailMap.pdf ) Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.N

[nysbirds-l] Muscoot Farm, Westchester: Red-Hooded Woodpecker & Hooded Warblers

2018-06-04 Thread Anne Swaim
June4-2018-HOWA-RHWO.jpg <http://www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/docs/Muscoot-Farm-June4-2018-HOWA-RHWO.jpg> (Above excerpted from more complete Muscoot Farm trail map here: https://www.mobilemaplets.com/showplace/14652) Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Park Today: Sparrows and More

2018-10-22 Thread Anne Swaim
field. [High count of each observed of over past week has been 10 Pectoral Sandpipers and 3 Semipalms.] Greater Yellowlegs in puddle in fenced parking lot behind ballfield parking at end of the walk. Other sightings on walk eBird list here: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S49371523 Anne Swaim Saw

[nysbirds-l] Rockefeller State Park Preserve Mourning Warbler and More

2012-05-08 Thread Anne Swaim
American Goldfinch 3 House Sparrow 2 Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon Chappaqua, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

[nysbirds-l] Snow Geese over Millwood, NY

2012-05-12 Thread Anne Swaim
At 7:20pm this evening, we observed an estimated 120 snow geese flying relatively low over Pruyn Audubon Sanctuary, about 200ft above tree top level, and heading due north. Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon Millwood, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Sterling Forest VC Mississippi Kite

2012-05-26 Thread Anne Swaim
Saw Mill River Audubon field trip now at Sterling Forest Visitors Center looking at perched Mississippi Kite. Great view. Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon Chappaqua NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Orchard Oriole imm male Chappaqua

2012-10-21 Thread Anne Swaim
A first yr male orchard oriole is Hanging out behind New Castle Town Hall, 200 S Greeley Ave, Chappaqua. Viewed last 2 hrs by Saw Mill River Audubon group during out annual seed sale Bird is feeding on and in porcelain berries along stream bank by parking lot. Pictures taken to be posted later

Re:[nysbirds-l] Orchard Oriole imm male Chappaqua

2012-10-21 Thread Anne Swaim
Photos uploaded here http://www.flickr.com/photos/nykestrel/ We welcome all input given side messages suggesting other possibilities. Anne Swaim Chappaqua, NY On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 12:56 PM, Anne Swaim wrote: > A first yr male orchard oriole is > Hanging out behind New Castle Tow

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Lapland Longspur and more

2012-10-27 Thread Anne Swaim
Tremendous movement underway at Croton Point Park this am of Am Pipits, variety of Sparrows, three Merlin's, imm Goshawk, and more. Complete list later but highlight, so far, is Lapland Longspur presently on model airplane field. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbird

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point County Park, Westchester Co.

2012-10-27 Thread Anne Swaim
Larry Trachtenberg, Anne Swaim -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.h

[nysbirds-l] Fox Sparrow numbers -- Pruyn Sanctuary Chappaqua

2012-11-09 Thread Anne Swaim
local Carolina wren pair post-Sandy and nor'easter. In the woods, the juncos and white-throats are making use of the storm-fallen trees as welcome brush shelters even as they did post-Snowtober 2011, given lack of understory with deer over browsing. Anne Swaim Chappaqua, NY -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point: morning sightings & assistance sought

2012-12-03 Thread Anne Swaim
interested groups seek to work together in advocating for a management plan that recognizes Croton Point's significance as an Important Bird Area. Anne Swaim Chappaqua, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] FDR State Park, Yorktown Heights: Redheads, etc

2012-12-16 Thread Anne Swaim
, and 4 Gadwall, as well as numbers of Canada Geese and Ring-billed Gulls. Viewed from the NE corner of Mohansic Lake from the park road that leads into the swimming pool area. image http://www.flickr.com/photos/nykestrel/8277727104/ Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon Chappaqua, NY -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Northern Westchester Waterfowl: Redhead, Wood Ducks

2013-02-20 Thread Anne Swaim
anser, at least 42 Bufflehead and usual abundance of Mute Swan (48). ebird list (w/ map link) http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S13108555 Anne Swaim Chappaqua, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/

[nysbirds-l] Gyr Yes E of Gilgo

2013-03-05 Thread Anne Swaim
Currently perched on ground on first shoreline across water on north side. Perhaps feeding. Anne Swaim Chappaqua NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] 2 Northern Gannets north Great Peconic Bay-Suffolk County

2013-04-03 Thread Anne Swaim
Wonderful views of a Northern Gannet yesterday mid-day soaring and plunging into Mamaroneck outer harbor, viewed from southern end of Marshlands Conservancy (Westchester County). Anne Swaim On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 10:20 AM, libbyros...@gmail.com < libbyros...@gmail.com> wrote: > 2

[nysbirds-l] Gannets off Playland, Westchester

2013-04-16 Thread Anne Swaim
Wonderful show of Northern Gannets off Playland in Rye this afternoon with conservative count of 32 soaring and plunging into Long Island Sound. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/N

[nysbirds-l] Late Report: Sandhill Crane, Croton Point, Thu Apr 18

2013-04-21 Thread Anne Swaim
. Photographs uploaded to Saw Mill River Audubon Flickr group here: - http://flic.kr/p/ed9xkW <http://flic.kr/p/ed3TGp> - http://flic.kr/p/ed3TGp Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOM

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point, Westchester: Black-bellied Plover & Orchard Oriole

2013-04-28 Thread Anne Swaim
A black-bellied plover was feeding on the low tide mud flats by the Croton train station 8:30-9:00am morning with a group of three killdeer. Two eastern kingbirds were flycatching and vocalizing nearby and a group of eight Canada goose goslings (perhaps a week old) were also seen with two nearby a

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point/River this morning & conservation note

2013-05-02 Thread Anne Swaim
habitat management at Croton Point Park. More details on initial management changes proposed for this year are available.) Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Red-Headed Woodpecker at Muscoot Farm

2013-06-27 Thread Anne Swaim
An adult red-headed woodpecker was well seen at Muscoot Farm in Westchester around 8am this morning by Paul Lewis and Jim Jones. It was not relocated this afternoon. When seen, it was in dead snag along the main farm road from the parking area through the pastures just past a mulberry tree. (This

Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton boat ramp terns

2013-07-28 Thread Anne Swaim
The two Caspian terns were still on the sandbar just up river from boat ramp at Croton River as of 8:50am in group with 26 Ring-billed gulls and one Great black-backed gull. (Thanks to Larry T. for texting out the tern sighting!) Some of the other birds noted in same area this morning: 1 Great

[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker at Croton Point

2013-09-23 Thread Anne Swaim
e and further down driveway toward adjacent play area. This same bird was likely first observed Friday morning in same location based on second-hand description from another local birder. Anne Swaim www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWE

[nysbirds-l] Chappaqua/Croton Point today/yesterday

2013-10-09 Thread Anne Swaim
g on the landfill * a peregrine flyover mid-day over the model airplane field * * *Croton boat ramp at low tide yesterday morning*: * a lesser yellowlegs actively feeding * an adult bald eagle on a log in the mudflats below St Augustine's Church was feeding on the remains of an unidentified duc

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Sparrows

2013-10-17 Thread Anne Swaim
hrough the brush with several swamp sparrows, two eastern towhees and two brown thrashers. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15420492 Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon Chappaqua, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point at Dusk: Snow Bunting Flock

2013-11-04 Thread Anne Swaim
Dusk at Croton Point County Park tonight, a harrier skimming the grass tops put up a flock of 27 snow buntings which landed on a nearby gravel path offering a great scope view. Three American pipit flyovers as well. Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon www.sawmillriveraudubon.org -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Croton Point Sat 11/23/13

2013-11-23 Thread Anne Swaim
over of a 1st year Bald eagle. Kyle Bardwell, Karalyn Lamb, Christine McCluskey, Charlie Roberto, Hillary Seiner, Jeff Seneca, Anne Swaim, Larry Trachtenberg, -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsR

[nysbirds-l] Another Snowy Owl Death: Westchester Co, Cortlandt Manor

2013-12-05 Thread Anne Swaim
We've just received news that an emaciated snowy owl too weak to fly was picked up yesterday at the Hollow Brook Golf Club, Cortlandt Manor, northern Westchester County by a wildlife rehabilitators and taken to a local veterinarian for care. Sad news today is that it did not survive. Anne

[nysbirds-l] Eagles/Waterfowl on No. Westchester Reservoirs

2013-12-19 Thread Anne Swaim
Rt 116 bridge over Purdys Reservoir: (41.32671, -73.66232) 50+ Canada Geese 100+ Mute Swan 20+ Gadwall 10 Mallard 30+ Ring-necked Duck 35+ Bufflehead 12 Hooded Merganser 3 Common Merganser Anne Swaim Saw Mill River Audubon Chappaqua, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.c

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