Re: [nysbirds-l] The species of snail that the Limpkin was eating in Lewiston

I shared this thread with my friend Susan Hewitt, who is a snail expert of some renown. She agrees with the ID: “The snail is an introduced species of European land snail, Cepaea nemoralis. That species is fairly common in some places, but it is not really considered to be an invasive.” Fascin

[nysbirds-l] Likely Connecticut Warbler Bryant Park NYC

rule out Mourning with the glimpses I had. Several experienced observers have said Connecticut based on the mediocre photos I got. Last seen at 10:10am. Good birding, Gabriel Willow -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBir

[nysbirds-l] Western Kingbird, Governors Island

seen now (2pm) hawking insects from tops of trees. Gabriel Willow NYC -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] Varied Thrush, Richmond Co. NY (NYC) 1/16 & 1/17 (& Eve. Grosbeak, Manhattan, + extra-limitals)

there somewhere... Hopefully I’ll get luckier next time, Gabriel Willow > On Jan 17, 2019, at 4:28 PM, Thomas Fiore wrote: > > Wed. & Thursday. 16 - 17 January, 2019 > > It may be noted to this list that the Varied Thrush on Staten Island was > [re]-found on Wednesday, Jan

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pacific loon query

Someone sent me a photo of it this morning around 8am. Yesterday afternoon it was hiding out in the enclosed dock area to the east at the end of the private marina. It would disappear for ~20min at a time, perhaps sheltering underneath the docks, and then pop back up, but was sometimes hard to

Re: [nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Prothonotary continues

Also, the Yellow-throated Warbler continues by the Lower Pool, viewing now. > On Apr 19, 2019, at 10:05 AM, Rob Bate wrote: > > Now being seen on the Lower Lullwater below the Terrace bridge downstream > from previous location near the Audubon Center. > > Rob Bate > Brooklyn > -- > > NYSbir

[nysbirds-l] Connecticut Warbler Vale of Cashmere PP Brooklyn

other Warbler species (including multiple Blackburnian), Veery, Scarlet Tanager, etc. Good Birding, Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park NYC

FOS White-throated Sparrows. Also of interest were a family of recently-fledged Gray Catbirds (at least 3 fledgelings); this is the second year I’ve observed them nesting in the park. There was also an Empidonax high in a planetree, likely a Least. Good Fall Birding, Gabriel Willow NYC Aud

[nysbirds-l] Hooded Warbler in the Battery (NYC)

Hooded Warbler flitting about between the beehive area and the Biergarten at the SW corner of the park. He was quite cooperative, hopping on the ground and chipping loudly. Good late fall birding, Gabriel Willow -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Saltmarsh Sparrow, Union Square NYC

There is currently a cooperative Saltmarsh Sparrow in the SE corner of Union Square, discovered earlier by Alex Tey. It’s on a grassy square, visible from inside the park or sidewalk. Good City Birding! Gabriel Willow -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fw: [eBird Alert] New York Rare Bird Alert

Exactly! I was surprised to see how many introduced British species are in NZ... > On Jan 4, 2020, at 11:28 AM, browncreep...@gmail.com wrote: > >  > It looks like someone in New Zealand may have entered coordinates of 42, -76 > instead of -42, 176. > > -- Bill Ostrander > > From: bounce-12

Re: [nysbirds-l] Golden plovers and whimbrel in queens

Following up on Jen’s (and Kestrel’s!) finds, I walked East a ways and found nothing aside from a bunch of Sanderling and a few American Oystercatchers. To the west, by the Silver Gull Club, I found 25 roosting Whimbrel but no Golden-Plovers. A handful of Ruddy Turnstones and a Western Sandpiper

Re: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 2905] I Have Never Seen This Before !!

, Gabriel Willow Nyc Audubon > On Dec 9, 2016, at 1:50 PM, Joan Collins wrote: > > Shai - wonderful description of the squirrel spinning the drumstick like a > pine cone! That is exactly how I describe what it looks like when a Red > Squirrel eats a bird. I take photos and vi

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ross's Gull benefits the Tupper Lake area (no sighting)

I just wanted to chime in to agree with Tom's excellent point, and along those lines, to heartily recommend Larkin's Deli in Tupper Lake.  It looks like an unprepossessing gas station/general store, but they have incredible food (breakfast sandwiches and such) and make everything from scratch (a

[nysbirds-l] Mourning Warbler, Prospect Park BK

I just had a lovely male Mourning Warbler among dense brush & fallen logs on slope below Breeze Hill (to south towards Lakeside) in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. He sang briefly even. This was the rarest of 18 species of warblers I've had in the past hour birding in the park!

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brown Booby is deceased

There were also several deceased Great Shearwaters on the beach at Nickerson. I considered grabbing some for you, but was taking public transit and decided against traveling on the LIRR with a smelly shearwater corpse in a bag. Might raise questions... You should make little self-addressed bird

[nysbirds-l] Five shorebird species, GW Teal on Governors Island

Leading a bird walk on NYC's Governors Island (where NYC Audubon has a summer residency) this afternoon, we encountered a surprising diversity of shorebirds at some unprepossessing mud-puddles in a construction area. The spot is along Enright Road (not labelled on all maps), to the SE of The Hil

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bryant Park

Cheers, Gabriel Willow > On Dec 14, 2017, at 8:16 PM, Joseph Wallace wrote: > > Wow, that's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks, Anders! > > I'm looking forward to regular visits to Bryant Park throughout the year, so > I can get a sense of its ebb and flow. > >

[nysbirds-l] Orange-crowned Warbler, NYBG, Bronx

ding activity among the Grackles & Robins. Happy Earth Day, Gabriel Willow -- 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] Birdy morning in The Battery (Battery Park) NYC

I led a bird walk in The Battery (formerly known as Battery Park), the southernmost point in Manhattan, this morning. I think this park has a ton of potential, even more so than other pocket parks in NYC: it's fairly large (at 25 acres, much larger than Bryant, Madison Square, or Washington Squa

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park 10/14

On a walk in Bryant Park this morning, saw a bunch of species: Peregrine Falcon (perched on building on S. side of park)Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (at least 3 individuals)Blue-headed Vireo (1)Winter WrenHermit Thrush (6 or more)Common Yellowthroat (4)Eastern Towhee (1 female)Song Sparrow (5)Swamp

[nysbirds-l] Wave Hill & Central Park 10/24

Dark-eyed Junco (dozens) Didn't manage to turn up any White-crowned or Savannah Sparrows though... We also had three Wood Ducks and a female Green-winged Teal on the Lake. Cheers, Gabriel Willow -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park sightings

#x27;m surprised the Prothonotary seems uninterested in the sap wells, unlike other warblers I've seen. Cheers, Gabriel Willow -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.c

[nysbirds-l] Ft. Tilden Walk 11/21

erEuropean StarlingYellow-rumped WarblerEastern TowheeSong SparrowSavannah SparrowWhite-throated SparrowDark-eyed JuncoSnow BuntingRed-winged BlackbirdCommon GrackleAmerican Goldfinch Cheers, Gabriel Willow -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWE

[nysbirds-l] Sparrows & thrushes in Bryant Park 10/5

ngly are rare in the park. Good birding! Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Sparrowy Day in Prospect Park

Ruby-crowned and Golden-crowned Kinglets, a Brown Creeper, a Winter Wren, American Redstart, Palm, Blackpoll, Yellow-rumped, Black-throated Blue, and Black-throated Green Warblers, a flyover Common Nighthawk and a Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Not a bad lunch break! Good Birding, Gabriel Willow Pro

[nysbirds-l] Many thrushes remain in Bryant Park NYC

On this morning's 10/12 NYC Audubon Bryant Park bird walk, we had a nice assortment of late autumn migrants, the highlight of which were four species of thrush feeding in close proximity... it was like a field guide page!   First we encountered a Gray-cheeked Thrush in the NW corner of the park

[nysbirds-l] Raptors on Staten Island

Led an NYC Audubon hike on Staten Island yesterday, in conjunction with the Greenbelt Conservancy.  We hiked up "Moses Mountain", a large pile of serpentine and other stone rubble from the construction of various Robert Moses highway projects.  It affords a wonderful 360° view of the surrounding

[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park: Field Sparrow, Orange-crowned Warbler

While birding in Prospect Park, Brooklyn late this afternoon, I encountered huge flocks of sparrows throughout the park.  Most were Chipping Sparrows; I probably saw 300 or more.  I kept hoping to find a Clay-colored among them, but no dice. However, over by the weed-covered gravel piles on Bree

[nysbirds-l] Virginia Rail in Midtown!

Someone sent me a photo of an "unusual bird" they saw this afternoon in Harold Sq. Park... I get a lot of these messages and assumed it would be a funny-looking pigeon, but it was actually a Virginia Rail sitting on a stone bench! - Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-breasted Chat & other sightings in Bryant Park

On this morning's NYC Audubon Bryant Park Bird Walk (Wed. 10/26 from 8-9 AM) we had some wonderful sightings and a daring attempted rescue! We started in the NW corner of the park, where we saw Ovenbirds, Catbirds, a Hermit Thrush, and White-throated Sparrows.  We then worked our way along the h

[nysbirds-l] Eastern Bluebird flock in Central Park

zens of Hermit Thrushes, both Kinglet species, Brown Creeper, and tons of White-throated Sparrows). Lovely morning! Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park Sightings 11/17/11

While leading a private tour today for some excitable twitchers from Newcastle, UK, we had some nice sightings in Prospect Park in spite [because of?] the dreary cold, wet weather. On the Lake we had two Pied-billed Grebes, a number of American Coots, and many Ruddy Ducks.  Nearby under the Terr

[nysbirds-l] 12/18: Phalarope NO, Rufous Hummer YES (last chance?)

You win some, you lose some.  I rarely chase birds, but these two seemed too close to ignore, so I biked down to Redhook in the early morning cold yesterday, and hunted up and down the shore behind the Fairway, and over along Erie Basin, but saw no sign of the Red Phalarope that had thoughtfully

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYC Audubon's Winter Eco-cruise

Thanks for posting this Joseph!  As a heads-up to birders who were unable to attend this past Sunday's eco-cruise, there will be another one on Sunday, Feb. 19th.  It departs from South St. Seaport, and we reliably see Harbor Seals, breeding-plumage Great Cormorant, Purple Sandpiper, and many sp

[nysbirds-l] NYC Harbor Eco-Cruise Sightings from 3/4/12

I led another NYC Audubon/ NY Water Taxi Eco-Cruise yesterday (Sunday), the last one until the Harbor Heron cruises begin in June. The primary draw on these tours (which I'm happy to report have been sold out all Winter) are Harbor Seals that congregate around and on Swinburne Island, near the V

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Birding

This morning was the first NYC Audubon Bryant Park bird walk of the season (we'll be continuing every Monday 8-9 AM and Thursday 5-6 PM through the end of May if anyone cares to join us; it's a free, drop-in walk). Bryant Park continues to amaze with the abundance and diversity of its birdlife.

[nysbirds-l] Sparrow Party in Bryant Park

On this morning's NYC Audubon Bryant Park Bird Walk, things started off slow.   We had the resident Gray Catbird that skulks in the NW corner.  We had a Hermit Thrush.  Not much else.  It was hard to hear above the roar of the lawn-mowers on the park lawn. Then, as soon as the mowers stopped (aro

[nysbirds-l] Kentucky Warbler & other Central Park sightings 4/28

I led a walk in Central Park this morning between Strawberry Fields and the Castle, and we did pretty well, although it was blustery and chilly.   There seems to have been a bit of an influx of migrants over the past couple days.  Many of them were singing, which is nice.  We had several Northern

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Sightings, evening of 5/1

A belated report on my May Day evening walk in Central Park with NYC Audubon. We walked from Strawberry Fields along the Lake and through the Ramble down to The Point. As Tom Fiore noted, there was a good influx of migrants, especially Gray Catbirds.  The Catbirds were all over the place, especia

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Sightings 5/4, 5-6 PM

I first had an excellent morning in Prospect Park (FOY Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Wood Thrushes, Veery, Catbirds in seemingly every shrub and tree, at least six Baltimore Orioles, a similar number of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Red-eyed, Warbling, and Blue-headed Vireo, and 14 species of warbler: N

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYC: Bryant Park, Wed. 16-May incl. 9 warbler spp.

Thanks to Ben & his report, yesterday evening I took my NYC Audubon Bryant Park Walk group around the front of the Library, where we were treated to an eight-species flock of warblers, largely in the two honey locusts at the North end.  There was also an Empidonax flycatcher, which looked to my

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park 5/24

This evening's NYC Audubon Bryant Park bird walk (5/24 from 5-6 PM) was quite productive in spite of the intermittent rain.  In the park proper, we had a Gray-cheeked Thrush, Gray Catbirds, several Ovenbirds (at least a half-dozen), Common Yellowthroats, a couple of female Blackpoll Warblers, Am

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYC: Bryant Park, Mon. 4-Jun 7 warbler spp. incl. Mourning W.

er in the shrubs to the East of the storage area.  The rest were in the shrub-row along the S. side of the lawn. Good birding, Gabriel Willow --- On Mon, 6/4/12, Ben Cacace wrote: From: Ben Cacace Subject: [nysbirds-l] NYC: Bryant Park, Mon. 4-Jun 7 warbler spp. incl. Mourning W. To: "

Re: [nysbirds-l] NYC: Bryant Park, Thu. 7-Jun incl. Wilson's Warbler, AK & PF

Scooped again!  I saw the Wilson's this afternoon around 4:30 and was all excited to report this first for the park, but you beat me to it Ben.  I will add two species to your list:  Ovenbird & Northern Waterthrush, both hanging out under the shrubs on the south side of the lawn, in the same vic

[nysbirds-l] A few Summer sightings in Green-Wood Cemetery, BK

I led an NYC Audubon walk through Green-Wood Cemetery on a hot, sunny day over the weekend, and we saw somewhat more species than I expected.  At this late date I suspect all of them were breeders. The main draw of course were the Monk Parakeets nesting over the gate, and they were loudly presen

[nysbirds-l] COTE breeding colony on Governor's Island, NYC

Yesterday morning I led an Audubon tour around Governor's Island is NY Harbor, which was fairly productive for a hot summer day.  We saw all four common gull species, Double-crested Cormorants, and a few flyby Least Sandpipers. The biggest surprise however was an apparently thriving breeding colo

[nysbirds-l] Central Park Migrants 8/30

Today's continued bright and relatively cool weather brought continued migrants to Central Park (although it seems that many had moved on since yesterday). I led a tour around the park from about 7:30 until 11 AM.  We saw many migrants, including about 4 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds (one of which w

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bell's Vireo There may have been 2 birds

I believe there is overlap in size between Bell's and White-eyed Vireo (4 3/4"-5"/ 12-13 cm), the Bell's being at the smaller end of the spectrum and the White-eyed at the larger, but there is broad overlap.  The California subspecies of the Bell's (the "Least Bell's" Vireo bellii pusillus) woul

[nysbirds-l] Various Spring migrants over the past few days

I have been a bit lax about posting my sightings lately, but haven't spotted any real rarities so figured it wasn't too time-sensitive. I wanted to mention the incredible movement of thrushes I noticed over the weekend: I led an NYC Audubon walk to the NY Botanical Garden on Saturday (concurrent

[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak in Central Park

anyone else seen this unusual bird? I've named him "Cresty the Cardinal". I wonder if he'll maintain the extra-long crest through future molts? Good birding, Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park sightings 10/4

(many) Blackpoll Warbler (1) Ovenbird (2) White-throated Sparrow (many) Swamp Sparrow (1) Good Birding, Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle & other birds at Wave Hill

Yesterday (Monday) I led a series of walks at Wave Hill in Riverdale (The Bronx) for their Raptor Day celebration. Fittingly, immediately upon setting out on the first walk, a juvenile Bald Eagle soared into view over the Hudson, and circled its way over the Wave Hill grounds.  It was joined by

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park, NYC sightings

This morning on my weekly Bryant Park/ NYC Audubon walk, we had some interesting sightings. Of note was a roving flock of Tufted Titmice in the tops of the London Plane trees.  Although a common species, they seem to stick to their territories in Central Park or wherever, and I don't recall havi

[nysbirds-l] Randall's Island 10/13

Today I led an NYC Audubon tour around Randalls/Wards Island as Alan mentioned. I always enjoy leading walks out to this under-birded area, with its recently restored fresh-and-salt- wetlands, lawns, woods, and lovely views.  Today didn't disappoint. The bright cold day with NW winds brought in a

[nysbirds-l] Wave Hill & Central Park 10/14: LISP, FISP, MOWA etc

Yesterday I led walks at Wave Hill in the AM and Central Park in the afternoon.  Although the sheer numbers were lower than Saturday, the diversity did not disappoint. It was a strange day weather-wise: raw, breezy, cloudy and cold in the morning, and then warm clear and sunny in the afternoon.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park Oct. 17 (+ Bryant Park)

I wandered around Bryant Park and Central Park yesterday with Derek Lovitch, who was visiting from Maine to give a lecture for NYC Audubon about his book "How To Be A Better Birder". He had never birded in Bryant Park and was amazed by the diversity of species there, and how close they allowed

Re: [nysbirds-l] Barnacle Goose in Prospect Park

ield Sparrows with a flock of Chippies up on the grassy area by 103rd st on the West Side... Now I just need a Clay-colored for a Spizella collection! Good birding indeed, Gabriel Willow On Oct 24, 2012, at 1:55 PM, Shane Blodgett wrote: > The Barnacle Goose-yes it is-is currently o

[nysbirds-l] NY Harbor seabirds & seals 1/6/13

I have been remiss in not posting in a long time (various sightings of crossbills and tree sparrows and such around the five boroughs), but a harbor eco-cruise I led for NYC Audubon today yielded such a rich assortment of species I feel compelled to finally post. It was a two-hour trip out past

[nysbirds-l] Wintery Birds @ Jones Beach 1/26

I led a winter birding excursion for NYC Audubon to Jones Beach yesterday.  I think the Snowy Owl has been widely-reported enough that I can mention him without crossing any ethical bounds... and what a treat!  It was actually my first Snowy Owl... I've been chasing this bird all over the Northe

[nysbirds-l] Iceland Gull etc. in NY Harbor

I led a seabirds and seals tour around NY Harbor for NYC Audubon yesterday afternoon (1/27).   It was a relatively balmy and calm day, and low tide, which allowed for excellent views of sunning seals on the rocks of Swinburne Island. Bird highlights included large rafts of Greater Scaup, several

[nysbirds-l] Razorbill, Purple Sandpiper & more in NY Harbor

I led my weekly Winter Eco-Cruise for NYC Audubon yesterday, and we had a great day.  In addition to the ever-popular Harbor Seals, we spotted Great and Double-crested Cormorants on Governor's Island; Red-throated Loon, Gadwall, Black Duck, Bufflehead, and Red-breasted Merganser in Erie Basin; C

[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park: Common Merganser, Pine Siskin, etc

While working in Prospect Park, Brooklyn today, I took a quick jaunt outside and was surprised by the amount of bird activity in spite of the wind and iffy weather.   Up at the feeders by Breeze Hill there was a large flock of Red-winged Blackbirds (about 30 birds); the males were "konk-a-ree"in

[nysbirds-l] Prospect Park L. Waterthrush etc.

In spite of the cool and very windy conditions, I had a pretty productive day in Prospect Park (I was outside in the park all day for work). There were large numbers of Red-winged Blackbirds and American Robins everywhere, including some big, dark individuals of the latter that I suspect are hea

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Woodcocks & other migrants

This morning I led the first of the season's series of walks in Bryant Park with NYC Audubon.  It was a lovely morning, and the park had a nice diversity of birds, in spite of the large numbers of humans and the relative lack of plant cover. The highlights of the morning included two male Eastern

[nysbirds-l] Quiet evening in Bryant Park

It was a quiet evening for the NYC Audubon Bryant Park bird walk from 5-6 PM.   The remaining American Woodcock was spotted by a birder, but not seen by our group. Apparently it was poking around in the ivy on the northern edge of the park, near the mid-block subway entrance. Although we failed t

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle, Raven, etc. @ Wave Hill (Riverdale)

I led my monthly walk at Wave Hill this morning, and although migratory songbirds were sparse (perhaps due to NW winds), we had some nice sightings: a third-year Bald Eagle, being dive-bombed by a Great Black-backed Gull, which looked petite in comparisonA large V of Double-crested Cormorants, he

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Migrants

My twice-weekly NYC Audubon walk in Bryant Park finally had some action yesterday, as many birds seemed to be moving through the area. We had: Gray Catbird (3)Warbling Vireo (2)Northern Parula (2 males)Palm Warbler (1)Common Yellowthroat (2 males)Prairie Warbler (1 female)and some lingering Whit

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary on The Point

Point. Hermit, Swainson's, Wood Thrushes & Veery. Also a lovely Green Heron at the Upper Lobe... Woohoo! Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon Www.facebook.com/urbannaturalist -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Wave Hill, Bronx: Orchard Oriole etc.

Had a lovely morning at Wave Hill, leading a Mother's Day bird walk.   Highlights were 2 very cooperative pairs of Baltimore Orioles, hopping about in cherry trees at eye-level, 2 male Orchard Orioles, and about ten species of warbler (many heard but not seen, all singing): Northern ParulaYellow

[nysbirds-l] Y-b Cuckoo in Bryant Park

y Catbird (many) American Redstart (many) Black-and-White Warbler Magnolia Warbler Common Yellowthroat (many) Ovenbird Northern Waterthrush Eastern Towhee Swamp Sparrow White-throated Sparrow There's a lot of activity when & where the sun hits the treetops... Good birding, Gabriel Willow NY

[nysbirds-l] Lincoln's Sparrow & possible Bicknell's Thrush, Bryant Park

Apologies for the belated notice, but on yesterday's (final for the season) NYC Audubon Bryant Park Bird Walk, we had nice views of a Lincoln's Sparrow in the plant bed in the NW corner with a square of boxwoods in the middle (just to the east of the 'Wichcraft kiosks).  In the same spot there w

[nysbirds-l] Belated NYC Bald Eagle & Common Loon

he shallows. Cheers, Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay: Gull-billed Tern, YB Cuckoo

ndpipers, and two Stilt Sandpipers in beautiful breeding plumage. Also both egrets, both night-herons, Great Blue Heron, and Glossy Ibis. Cheers, Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding

[nysbirds-l] Mourning Warbler etc, Central Park

We spotted several White-throated Sparrows as well, they seem to be moving in real numbers now, compared with the individual early outliers that were around last week. It's officially Fall! Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] Hooded Warbler Central Park

There is currently a male Hooded Warbler @ Strawberry Fields (on the right as you walk down the path, in the bushes behind the lawn). Also spotted a Blackpoll, B-t Blue, Redstarts, Magnolias, and a flyover Northern Harrier. Ok back to the tour! Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park NYC Lincoln's Sparrow et al

rine Falcon (flyover) Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Gray Catbird Brown Thrasher Common Yellowthroat Ovenbird Song Sparrow Swamp Sparrow Lincoln's Sparrow White-throated Sparrow Eastern Towhee House Sparrow Cheers, Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.Northeas

[nysbirds-l] Cape May Warblers, Common Nighthawk, etc. in Central Park

r highlight this evening was a flyover Common Nighthawk, spotted from the Great Hill (t was headed southward); 3 Field Sparrows, several Swamp Sparrows, and numerous Kinglets of both species. Beautiful fall day in the park! Cheers, Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://

Re: [nysbirds-l] hummingbird additional

Looked for hummingbird around 5pm with Alan Drogin & a couple other birders, but no sign of it. Did have some tasty holiday market snacks though... Maybe it'll return in the AM? Cheers, Gabriel Willow > On Nov 23, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Alice Deutsch wrote: > > Probable S

[nysbirds-l] Pelham Bay Park 11/23

itely need to get up there more often! On the drive back, we spotted a Common Raven flying just south of Coop City (presumably one of the birds that breeds there, or their young). Winter birding is coming, Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Wave Hill, Riverdale, BX, Bald Eagle etc

led Hawk. Other highlights included a large flock of Cedar Waxwings & a single Yellow-rumped Warbler. Cheers, Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.Northeas

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe etc. NY Harbor

.  However, we had a great view of a Red-necked Grebe in the water off of the sewage treatment plant, which is the first I recall seeing in NY Harbor in some time.  It took flight and headed west towards Staten Island.   A nice (if brisk) afternoon out on the water! Stay warm, Gabriel

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe etc, NY Harbor

g gang of Harbor Seals loafing on the rocks (at least a dozen, including several small yearling pups). Birds on & around Swinburne included a few Purple Sandpipers, a Ruddy Turnstone, several sanderling, a flyby Common Goldeneye, and a Great Cormorant. Not a bad day! Cheers, Gabriel Willow

Re: [nysbirds-l] additional Central Park, NYC 4/23

ough-winged Swallows over the Lower Lobe and Lake, where, the day before, I had seen a Silver-haired Bat, a "life bat" for me. Things seem to be picking up! Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon  On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 9:55 PM, Thomas Fiore wrote: Wed., 23 April, 2014 - Central Park, Manha

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 4/29

t the sense that many birds, like the birders, were laying low. Cheers, Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon > On Apr 29, 2014, at 9:01 PM, Thomas Fiore wrote: > > Tuesday, 29 April, 2014 - Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City > > A few additions to the spring arrivals - Veery & Wood Thru

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler Madison Sq Park nyc

Not bad for 5 minutes of birding while passing through! Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.

[nysbirds-l] More detailed Madison Sq Park report

sparrows: a Swamp & beautiful male Eastern Towhee in the maintenance area, and flocks of Chipping & White-throated in the treetops. Happy Holi... It was a festival of colors today indeed! Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/

[nysbirds-l] More detailed Madison Sq Park report

On Saturday, May 3, 2014 6:54 PM, Gabriel Willow wrote: Turned out to be a pretty good day in some smaller parks too! I was in Madison Sq Park, NYC (by the Flatiron Building), not birding per se, happened to glance up and there was a male Prothonotary Warbler! Thanks to Matthew & An

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park, NYC 5-5

t, not bad... Cheers, Gabriel Willow -- 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/maill

Re:[nysbirds-l] Chuck has been refound

Ruby-throated Hummingbird, and a pair of Warbling Vireos... Nice evening! Gabriel Willow > On May 5, 2014, at 4:29 PM, Anders Peltomaa wrote: > > Still in class, but here you go > > nightjar NE corner maintenance meadow in top of chestnut tree. 4:25 Kevin > Topping >

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park NYC Lincoln's Sparrow etc.

roat Eastern Towhee White-throated Sparrow Lincoln's Sparrow Baltimore Oriole (flyover) House Sparrow May the Birds Be With You, Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon etc. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 5/13

ave one singing on a May morning in my Brooklyn backyard several years ago, so I know they do pass through NYC in migration.  I imagine this bird will continue northward tonight, but I'm curious if anyone else spotted it today, or has heard Bicknell's singing in the city before? Ch

[nysbirds-l] Bryant Park Lincoln's Sparrow

rall), and astonishing numbers of Ovenbirds (at least 15 individuals). Numerous Common Yellowthroats & a few B&W Warblers as well. Cheers, Gabriel Willow -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.No

[nysbirds-l] Randall's Island Yellow-crowned Night-Heron

isits). A surprising number of Brant remain as well: I counted 190 in the inlet there. Cheers, Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon, etc -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Singing Canada Warbler, Crown Hts BK

ts. He was hopping around feeding between bouts of song. I wonder if the dense fog & rain grounded some late northbound migrants last night? Worth a park run most likely... Good continued migration! Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbir

[nysbirds-l] Singing Canada Warbler, Crown Hts, BK

ts. He was hopping around feeding between bouts of song. I wonder if the dense fog & rain grounded some late northbound migrants last night? Worth a park run most likely... Good continued migration! Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbir

[nysbirds-l] Black Skimmers in Prospect Park, NYC

know they frequented fresh water away from beaches... They're an unusual sight even in the East River. Nocturnal perambulations reveal many wonders! Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Marbled Godwit JBNWR

Marbled Godwit near the center of East Pond among various gulls. At West Pond spotted a flyover Royal Tern & 2 immature (still dark) Clapper Rails, among the usual suspects. Good birding, Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Marbled Godwit JBNWR

> Marbled Godwit near the center of East Pond among various gulls. At West Pond > spotted a flyover Royal Tern & 2 immature (still dark) Clapper Rails, among > the usual suspects. > > Good birding, > > Gabriel Willow > NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: htt

[nysbirds-l] Cape May Warbler etc, Central Park

remiss in not writing, but saw Wilson's Warbler, Blue-winged Warbler, and Veery in Central Park. Some nice stuff in spite of low overall numbers... Fall is in the air! Gabriel Willow NYC Audubon -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

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