[nysbirds-l] Pacific Loon

Continues as of 9:15am at Oyster Bay, Nassau, NY, marine boat basin, next to sagamore yacht club. John askildsen, Barbara Mansell. Sent from my iPhone John Askildsen -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] How Not to Write Up an ebird Rarity Report:101

I'm kind of getting tired and frustrated with the quality of the comments/reports submitted to ebird. Below is a classic case that should be tagged, monitored,filtered, whatever you want to call it by ebird admin people. I see a lot of reports on rarities and the comments go something like: "My

[nysbirds-l] Sage Thrasher Update

Hello All- Those of us who have not had an opportunity to get to see the Thrasher, but are poised to go down on Sunday, would really appreciate any information from early Sunday morning regarding the status of the bird, posted here on NYSBirds-L. There are so many localized Apps that we are not

[nysbirds-l] More Fabulous eBirding at Stewart Park, Ithaca

Once again, Stewart Park in Ithaca produces avian marvels, miracles, and wonder on eBird! Why does this keep happening?  John AskildsenMillbrook, NY  -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.Northeast

[nysbirds-l] Bonaparte’s Gulls

feed upon), to physical changes at the inlet, and so on. Who knows if any of these assertions is correct? I wonder if the species’ population has truly crashed, or have they followed/found a new or alternative food source far offshore due to changes in nearshore waters? Sent from my iPhone John

[nysbirds-l] Rufous/Allen's Hummer Onondaga County

A Rufous/Allen's Hummingbird was reported on "Upstate NY Birdwatchers" FB group with photos, as of yesterday. The bird is visiting several residences' hummingbird feeders in a neighborhood, going from yard to yard, feeder to feeder.  John AskildsenMillbrook, NY   -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http:/

re:[nysbirds-l] Massena Great Gray Owl Sighting

it may be advantageous for you and your crew to check back towards dusk today, if possible. These large owls seemingly appear out of nowhere when they come out. Good Luck, John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOM

Re: Re: re:[nysbirds-l] Massena Great Gray Owl Sighting

Yes, to your point, Dave, I learned that in northern Minnesota, under normal weather circumstances, the "local" birds appeared towards dusk, and the visiting, wintering birds would be more active during the day. JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, New York On 02/04/17, David Kla

[nysbirds-l] 8 White-fronted Geese in Dutchess County

Rte 82. JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com

[nysbirds-l] CORN CRAKE YES

Continues at previously described location at cedar beach, LI, NY, as of 615am, seen well, very cooperative. Askildsen Sent from my iPhone John Askildsen -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager, Queens, NYC, Directions

king lot puddle. Outer beach was very quiet. Looked for yesterday's Snowy Owl at Robert Moses SP, Fire Island with no luck. Heard a third-hand report of a Snowy at Jones Beach West End dune area. Looked but no dice. Cheers, JPA John Askildsen -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.

[nysbirds-l] Golden Eagle, Dutchess County

aborted their mission and scattered in every direction. Though obviously quite nervous, the some 2,500 geese on the pond did not budge. There was also an immature Bald Eagle at the pond's far edge providing direct comparison. John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Barrow's Goldeneye/Crab Meadow Beach

lleen" are, but I am not completely sure. Your posts go out to something like 1,200 people from Montauk, Long Island, NY, to Toronto, Canada. As always your posts are appreciated ! Many thanks. JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, Dutchess County, NY askild...@verizon.net -- NYSbir

[nysbirds-l] Possible Nesting Turkey Vultures

tuned. John Askildsen Millbrook, NY askild...@verizon.net -- 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] Hercules' Club/Devil's Walking Stick

I've seen several references recently on the list of late to migrating warbler flocks feasting on the fruit of 'Devil's Walkingstick', Aralia spinosa, and "Hercules' Club", Zanthoxylum clava-herculis L., both of which are of course natives to North America. And I too made this identification/assump

[nysbirds-l] Peekskill CBC Results

Reservation, which opens its doors to us every year for our compilation and dinner.  Warm regards to all for the holidays,John Askildsen and Mike Newhouse, Co-CompilersJohn AskildsenMillbrook, New York

[nysbirds-l] Common Redpolls in Millbrook, NY

15 Common Redpolls arrived at my feeders just moments ago. There is also one Pine Siskin hanging out, and i heard Purple Finches overhead earlier in the day. JPAJohn AskildsenMillbrook, New York

[nysbirds-l] N. Dutchess County Birding

for those who live in the n.dutchess area and are interested, after being plowed out in the late afternoon, i ventured forth into the tundra-like conditions in search of (wild) life.The howling winds,  which by my estimates were in the 50-60 mph range, created 'whiteout' conditions in the farm fiel

[nysbirds-l] W. Mass European Redwing

According to the Massachusetts e-list, there is a second-hand report from a western Mass RBA  of a European Redwing from December 30 at "Sebring Horse Stables" in Richmond, MA. This location is just minutes from the Chatham, Columbia County, NY line near the Rte. 22 corridor. The bird was apparentl

[nysbirds-l] Tufted Duck-No

We took a ride out to look for the Cold Spring Harbor,LI, Tufted Duck yesterday, stopping for the Bayville,LI, Barrow's too. We found neither bird and it is our understanding that the Tufted was a no show on saturday too. Interestingly, i read this morning that "a male Tufted Duck with a nice tuft"

[nysbirds-l] Evening Grosbeak in Dutchess

this is a belated report for those interested parties out there. this past wednesday, the day of the snowstorm (jan.12), a flock of evening grosbeaks stopped in my yard. i heard the birds calling from inside the house, as i was at my computer which sits near a window. unfortunately, the birds depar

[nysbirds-l] Hudson River Dutchess-Columbia Counties

I birded the the east shore of the Hudson River today from Clermont, Columbia County, to Staatsburg, Dutchess County. The river was pretty well frozen over, with the exception of the ship channel.There was little to report other than 12 Bald Eagles, with four at Clermont State Historic Site, four a

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Hudson River Dutchess-Columbia Counties

i have been told that my post below did not transmit properly to the list for some people, so at the risk of duplication for some with apologies, i will resubmit.JPAJohn AskildsenMillbrook, New York Forwarded message From: John Askildsen Date: Jan 16, 2011Subject: Hudson

[nysbirds-l] Dutchess/Columbia County Birds Today

given the snowy weather, i decided to take the day off from work. i felt some birding was in order, so i went up through n.dutchess county, to the towns of ancram and copake in columbia county,ny.the results are as follows:first, in my town of millbrook, dutchess county, i found two eagles 'cavorti

Re: [nysbirds-l] eBird-a-thon 2011 - Table Updates (Notes + Maps)

ben-thanks so much for doing this. i have a question/comment first, i am hoping that if these birds are posted like this in the future, that more specific information will be included like township and the party name who reported the bird/submitted the report. For example, regarding the crossbi

[nysbirds-l] Another Example of Unethical Behavior

ew that Sacred bond. Thiswas my motivation--to renew the pact between ourselves and that which remainsmost Wild. "Arthurian legend? "Knights" ? "Holy Grail" ? "decaying land" ? OMG grow up, pal.. JPAJohn Askildsen Millbrook, Dutchess County, New York

Re: Re: [nysbirds-l] Another Example of Unethical Behavior

should be penalized for one's idiotic habits.   Andrew Andrew v. F. BlockConsulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist37 Tanglewylde AvenueBronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036From: John Askildsen <askild...@verizon.net>To: nysbirds-l@co

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagles/Hudson River

i would imagine that a check of every nook and cranny, would have produced 230-250 individuals.   JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, New York

Re: Re: [nysbirds-l] Croton and Rye: Redpolls, RS Hawk+

migration on selected evenings when northbound migration conditions are optimum. outside of that window, i'm not sure that a king eider (let alone a pair) has been reported there in maybe, 20 years or more ?  congratulations on your  quite notable find. JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, New YorkO

Re: [nysbirds-l] Orange County Goose Chase

this sounds truly incredible! congrats to all the finders! can someone provide some brief directions or an address to Pine Island Turf Nursey and any other related locations mentioned ? that would be great.  JPAJohn Askildsen Millbrook, New YorkOn 03/05/11, vanh...@citlink.net wrote:Another great d

[nysbirds-l] dutchess county birds

great blue herons have begun to return to at least one of the local heronries here as of march 3rd. we are inching closer to spring. JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, New York

[nysbirds-l] dutchess counjy birds

i observed an an adult northern goshawk migrating northward in today's SW winds above Marist College in Poughkeepsie, dutchess county, ny. JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, New York

[nysbirds-l] dutchess co. phoebes

two e.phoebes  today in millbrook. spring is here !  JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, New York

Re: RE: [nysbirds-l] long belated Mitred Parakeet report

. this was maybe 4-6 years ago.      JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, New York On 04/03/11, Seth Ausubel wrote: This is an interesting report, and I’ll try to address Andrew’s questions. Mitred Parakeets (Aratinga mitrata – known in aviculture as Mitred Conures) are a temperate zone species, natural

Re: [nysbirds-l] 38 Snowy Egret/Jamaica Bay WR

continuing flock of 6 harlequin ducks at jones' inlet's west side, point lookout, as viewed from fireman's park.    John Askildsen, Millbrook, New York On 04/09/11, Shane Blodgett wrote:On the the South end of the East Pond between 6:45 and 7:20 this evening, what started as a smal

Re: [nysbirds-l] Northern Gannet

related either. For more information, refer to the revised edition of Bull's Birds of New York State.     J John Askildsen Millbrook, New York On 04/11/11, richjack...@aol.com wrote:While on the Staten Island Ferry one October day, I saw an immature Northern Gannet cross right in front o

[nysbirds-l] Rye Nature Center, Westchester County

quite a sizable tail. the shell was very large and very worn. the upper mandible of the mouth was so overgrown that it  resembled an old man with dentures out ! JPA  John Askildsen Millbrook, New York

[nysbirds-l] A.Golden Plover, Westchester

 this past friday morning (7:15am) , an american golden plover flew overhead, calling, as i entered my workplace in downtown port chester, westchester county, ny. the bird was headed up the coast as i watched it fly over the byram river into greenwich,ct.  JPA   John Askildsen Millbrook, New York

Re:[nysbirds-l] Sandhill Cranes flyover at Liberty Loop

The continued presence over the last months of this pair may well indicate territorial behavior. That is perfect breeding habitat for sandhills. JPA John Askildsen, Millbrook, NY Sent From My Wireless Device On May 26, 2011 12:36 PM, "Charles Scheffold" wrote: > > On May 25,

Re:[nysbirds-l] Sandhill Cranes flyover at Liberty Loop

Well, if you and others have seen these birds on several occasions over the last few months in that area, that might indicate a territorial pair. John Askildsen Sent from my Verizon Wireless Device Charles Scheffold wrote: > >On May 25, 2011, at 1:44 AM, & [NYSBIRDS] digest wro

[nysbirds-l] kiskadee

after speaking with luke ormond and doing a bit more reasearch (i called the gulf coast,texas, bird observatory) i found that, as far ast they know, there has been no unusual or elevated reports of kiskadee outside of the species' normal range in texas. i also found that luke reports witnessing the

[nysbirds-l] more kiskadee II

ocumenting range expansion or increased pattern of vagrancy to the north. in any event, in my opinion, this report deserves serious consideration by NYSARC, which i am sure it will receive, and further informed and enlightened discussion by the birding community. regards, JPA John Askildsen M

[nysbirds-l] Extralimital NJ Chaffinch

ers to visit on weekdays only, during certain hours. For additional information, go to the NJ list or goto: http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NJBD.html#1325619978 . once there, scroll down for photos. remarkable! JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.North

[nysbirds-l] NJ Chaffinch Friday

t the situation looked pretty hopeless. Good luck if you go for the bird. JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdin

[nysbirds-l] falcon/kingston-rhinecliff bridge

a nicely marked adult peregrine is frequenting the kingston-rhinecliff bridge span this winter. john askildsen millbrook,ny -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Millbrook, Dutchess Co.

 chipping sparrow arrived on Saturday, House Wren on Sunday, at our property.  J John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The

[nysbirds-l] Raven/Osprey Nesting in Westchester County

sprey nests are now established in Westchester County, but I cannot imagine that it is more than a small handful. John Askildsen Millbrook, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdin

[nysbirds-l] JBay east/west pond conditions

ls, should they chime in on this discussion. almost all of the oceanfront ponds on the east end of long island are flushed out on some sort of schedule, and they seem to do just fine. JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbi

[nysbirds-l] 11/11/12: NYC/Long Island Birds

s Beach SP, are still closed. Regards, JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- 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] Pine Grosbeak Location in Westchester

the intersection of Rte 35 and 121. warm regards and happy thanksgiving to all ! JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Hudson River Eagles and More

g it look more appealing to golfers than birders (and birds). Ah, the Westchester County Parks Dept management team 'strikes again'. Regards, John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http:

[nysbirds-l] Large Fish Crow Roost in White Plains

he New York Power Authority building between Main and Hamilton. while walking the area, you can't help but notice the pigeon and starling carcasses that at times, litter the sidewalks. JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbir

[nysbirds-l] MA. Fieldfare Yes, 03/22

appear during times when there isnoise and activity in the area. the nearest fuel and food is in Bedford, MA., about three miles away. to get to this location, proceed down maple st (south?) to rte 225. turn left and go a few miles. it is obvious when you reach the bedford business distric

[nysbirds-l] Smith's Longspur-Yes

e included the expected upland sandpiper, bobolink, meadowlark, kestrel, harrier and so on. regards, John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Favorable Weather Conditions Developing

like Friday and maybe Saturday could be the day(s) we've all been waiting for. But of course, this forecast could change in the next hour. so keep your fingers crossed and bins at the ready ! Good birding to all, JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] purple martin in downstate mainland NY

guthrie or others, can chime in on this. JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- 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] Migrant Golden Eagle, Millbrook,NY

Yesterday afternoon I happened upon a very high up overhead, migrant adult Golden Eagle, over Millbrook, Dutchess County, NY Regards, John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] BDA, Orange County, NY

ocks containing the Longspurs, of course. Heavy numbers of mixed sparrow flocks in exposed dirt areas on roadsides. Even with the deep snow cover, there were lots of birds around. Regards, JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/

[nysbirds-l] BDA, Orange County, NY Addendum

In addition to my previous post, my day was capped by 5-6 Short-eared owls putting on a wonderful display on the north side of Oil City Road (Wallkill NWR) at dusk. JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Manny Levine

true "mensch" in every sense. I'll miss you Manny, and thank you for all that you did. God bless....... JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.North

[nysbirds-l] Derek Rogers

Hey Derek- You're having one heck of a day ! Wanna get me some lottery tickets while you're out there ? JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirds

[nysbirds-l] Cassin's Kingbird Update

Gail Benson reports that a number of birders have been searching for 30 plus minutes as of this writing, with no luck yet. i am warming up the "birdmobile". JPA John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWE

[nysbirds-l] Seaford Crested Caracara Photos

hood, let alone sitting on a deck rail. is the bird looking for a 'handout' ? having said that, it seems like an unlikely species for falconers to keep. does anyone have any ideas as to why caracaras are being recorded well out of range, in the last 2-3 years ? texas drought

[nysbirds-l] JBWR East Pond Water Levels

e recreation where there is probably big grant money available, which offers more job security for NPS/Gateway staff. I would imagine that there is little job security in making shorebirds happy. John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding

RE:[nysbirds-l] Osprey in New York

there. I could be wrong about that. Regards, John Askildsen Millbrook, New York -- 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

[nysbirds-l] fort tilden

two buff-breasted sandpipers were present today at Tilden (Queens Co.) in the puddle of the SE corner of the parking lot directly adjacent to the soccer field. nice looks! JPA  John AskildsenMillbrook, New York

Re: [nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park

hi all-this is somewhat off topic. but i thought it is worth mentioning that the 'devil's walking stick', (a native to the appalachians) that the birds and birders love so much, is in fact not devil's walking stick', as i have come to find out some years ago. it is 'japanese angelica tree'. a non-n

[nysbirds-l] Merlin/Dutchess County

A Merlin cruised over the Taconic State Parkway this morning near the "Miller Hill" Exit, south of Rte 84. It made my morning commute a little nicer! JPA John AskildsenMillbrook, New York

Re: re:[nysbirds-l] Fresh loon carcass Tobay Beach, Suffolk County, possible Arctic

not to mention the fact that USFWS allows the State of New York Parks Department to allow "catteries" to be maintained at Jones Beach SP, which is the source of certain death for thousands of migratory neotropical passerines, in direct violation federal law. don't believe me? go to Jones Beach SP p

[nysbirds-l] Dutchess County GE

A couple of birding notes from Dutchess County...First, yesterday, I observed a well marked immature Golden Eagle as it flew east over the intersection of Shunpike and Rte 44, in Millbrook, NY. Second, I noticed that several Great Blue Herons arrived at their nests in an historic nest colony locati

[nysbirds-l] off topic/ avisys

to the list-wondering if there is anyone out there on the list who has avisys birding software and is familiar with it enough to assist me in doing a download ? it sounds like a pretty straightforward operation, but OMG, it is not ! so if anyone out there can assist me, it would be greatly apprecia

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay/LI

my wife Kirsten and i made a trip down to NYC/LI for the day today for birding. lots of great weather and some nice birds, which are sure signs of spring. Before departing for points south this AM, we heard two newly arrived woodcock in the swamp/meadow area behind our house, peenting and displayin

[nysbirds-l] Addendum

most important of today's finds, but omitted inadvertantly from my previous report, was that of a "chipping" waterthrush near the blind at Big John's Pond at Jamaica Bay WR. My wife, bob kurtz and I, all heard the bird, but never actually saw it. Presumably, it was a Louisiana, given the date,albei

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Jamaica Bay/LI

message From: John Askildsen Date: Mar 20, 2010Subject: Jamaica Bay/LITo: nysbirds-l@cornell.edumy wife Kirsten and i made a trip down to NYC/LI for the day today for birding. lots of great weather and some nice birds, which are sure signs of spring. Before departing for points south

Re: Re: [nysbirds-l] somewhat OT - mountain lion sighting

Brien,wow, what a coincidence! someone i know has a friend who took photos of what is probably the same mountain lion on their Sharon,CT deck too! I've got the photos right here too!  :-) truthfully, i saw the photos too, which to the unsuspecting person, myself included, look 'good'. my only quest

[nysbirds-l] dutchess county birds

Spring has arrived to the mid-hudson valley! a number of migrants arrived in Dutchess last Friday.between friday and this morning, i made several stops in the millbrook area (i noted locations for people who live locally) to find the following species having arrived (not in taxa. order):pied-billed

Re: [nysbirds-l] Blockbusting

Hi All-Before the moderator shuts down this thread, i will also get my two cents in! and it is this:I am very sure that all scientists and amatuer field naturalists want and strive for 'good science' and research, resulting in the best possible solution to the environmental concern in creating our