Re: [nysbirds-l] Smith's Longspur - Robert Moses SP (Suffolk Co) - 5/9

Thanks for getting the word out so quickly, Brendan!  With the proliferation of different rare bird outlets it’s easy to miss a spectacular rarity like this!Mike CooperRidge, NYSent from my iPhoneOn May 9, 2023, at 1:34 PM, Brendan Fogarty wrote:Hi everyone,Julie Hart forwarded photos of a

Re: [nysbirds-l] Grey kingbird Jones Beach

Is it Still being seen??? Mike Cooper Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 10, 2018, at 10:52 AM, Peter Reisfeld wrote: > > On exit road from Meadowbrook to West End. Found with Bobby Veltri. Flicker > link: https://flic.kr/p/QEyJML > > Sent from who knows where > -- &

[nysbirds-l] Razorbill Staten Island

Had a Razorbill late this afternoon from the foot of Huguenot Ave. Also on hand were two Red-shouldered Hawks. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Clay-Colored Sparrow in Quogue

Still present this morning- same location. Thanks, Steve! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 26, 2019, at 5:10 PM, Steve Biasetti > wrote: > > This morning Tom Moran and I saw a Clay-Colored Sparrow with a few Field > Sparrows near the Post Lane Bridge in Quogue. It was feeding on the ground > ju

[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagles Riverhead, Suffolk Co

birder behavior, but really, things like this make it more likely that reporting lists will become fragmented as we need to “vet” birders and photographers who will not engage in unethical behavior. Mike Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Interesting raptor, Ulster County

How about the heavy blackish line through the eye- does Red-shouldered typically look that heavily marked or might it be an artifact of lighting? Thanks Mike RIidge Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 8, 2019, at 7:08 PM, Steve Walter wrote: > > Why not an immature Red-shouldered Hawk?

Re: [nysbirds-l] misplaced Glossy Ibis

spot that shorebirds might use as well, but so far I’ve only seen the occasional yellowlegs feeding there. Mike Ridge, NY Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 4, 2019, at 8:41 PM, kathy k wrote: > > I’ve had several recent sightings of Glossy Ibis in the same general area. > There are

[nysbirds-l] 15 Brown Pelicans - Huguenot - Staten Island

Jose and I spotted 15 Brown Pelicans heading from Sandy Hook, NJ towards Great Kills Park Staten Island. Seen from the bottom of Arbutus Ave at 530pm. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Long Island: Origins of banded Glaucous Gull at Shinnecock Inlet?

Gluth, Ken Thompson and Pat and Shai for also photographing and keeping track of the bird. Also Rich Guthrie, Angus Wilson and Doug Gochfeld for background info they provided. Angus nailed the location- Nunavut Mike Cooper Ridge, NY . Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2020, at 11:45 PM, Mich

[nysbirds-l] Re: [nysbirds-l] Staten Island kingbird is a Western not Cassin’s

Western Kingbird still here at Mount Loretto. Refound by Phil Ribolow at 2:35pm perched in middle of field on left side of main path just after you walk into park from parking lot. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 28, 2020, at 12:32 PM, Isaac Grant wrote: > > Per Set

[nysbirds-l] Prospects for finding Progne today?

Any updates so far from folks on the scene? I imagine there might be one or two birders on their way. Thanks Mike Cooper Ridge Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Four-letter Codes for Birds

a stretch of time when the ABA tried assigning a (3 digit?) number to each species. Mike Cooper Ridge Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 23, 2021, at 9:15 AM, Shaibal Mitra wrote: > > When Rich posted yesterday, I was anxiously awaiting any news at all from > him and read it immedi

Re: [nysbirds-l] Drake King Eider Montauk , Suffolk

There is currently an adult or near ad male King Eider sitting on the beach along East Lake Drive behind the Inlet Seafood dock in Montauk. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI Sent from my iPhone > > -- > -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Gray Kingbird Great Kills Park Staten Island

to the other, often perching and flying to ground to feed. Found by Chad and Nicole from Illinois. Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pink Footed Goose - Arthur Hendrickson Park, Valley Stream

Pink-footed Goose still present in same general area near Tennis Courts. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 5, 2016, at 1:54 PM, Tim Healy wrote: > > Pink-foot is still here, still cooperative, feeding now ok the western edge > by the tennis courts. > >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Female Harlequin Duck, Shinnecock Inlet

. Mike Cooper Ridge, NY -- 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.html 2) http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Western Tanager yes on Staten Island.

Western Tanager is showing nicely by stone bridge at Conference House Park, Staten Island NY. 2:10pm. Park at Lenape playground at end of Swinnerton Ave. Location: 40.498603,-74.24624 -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 25, 2016, at 1:00 PM, Isaac Grant wrote: > > Bird

Re: [nysbirds-l] The NYSBirds List

See, I would have just assumed the CBS News crew was on the scene because the the rabid coyote was also in the running for a cabinet post. >>Indeed, with S. Palin and Linda McMahon in consideration perhaps the Hulkster >>and Rowdy Roddy Piper are on deck. Mike Cooper R

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cupsogue to Dune Road, LI:

Bridge. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] Yellow-headed blackbird on Staten Island

Didn't find it this AM. Left at 9am. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Simon Taylor wrote: > > If anyone's out looking for this bird today, any reports--positive or > negative--would be much appreciated. Thanks! > >> On Thu, Mar 2, 2017 at 9:25 AM, Jose Ramirez-Garofalo >>

Re: [ebirdsnyc] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Yellow-headed Blackbird - Staten Island YES

YHBB continues at same spot 8:45am. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 6, 2017, at 8:31 AM, Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com [ebirdsnyc] > wrote: > > See below. > > > "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule

Re: [nysbirds-l] Common Raven hanging out in shopping center- Rocky Point, Suffolk Co

Although Ravens have now become regular throughout Long Island, this morning was the first time I've found one right in a strip mall parking lot. This guy was calling and flying around in the Kohls shopping center on 25A in Rocky Point, basically acting like an overgrown Fish Crow

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mew gull Staten Island

Last I heard from Jose at around 1:08pm was that the birds flushed, and the Mew Gull was not immediately relocated. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2017, at 1:47 PM, peter paul wrote: > > Has anyone seen this bird since this morning? Updates of any kind would b

[nysbirds-l] Heckscher SP, Suffolk LBB Gulls

Currently 5 Lesser Black-backed Gulls in the flooded parking field at Heckscher. 4 adults, 1 1st year Mike Cooper Rodge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

Re: [nysbirds-l] 5 Lesser Black backed and 1 Iceland Gulls Now Heckscher SP (Suffolk Co.)

2 adult and three first year LBBGulls in the rain pools along with a single first year Iceland. There are gulls along the roadway, so the actual count may be higher. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 25, 2017, at 11:40 AM, suefeus...@optonline.net wrote: > > B

Re: [nysbirds-l] Henslow's Sparrow Gunks

Henslows Sparrow and Dickcissel have been putting on a non stop show all morning. Mike Ridge, NY Sent from my iPhone > On May 28, 2017, at 7:47 AM, Rick wrote: > > Google map in my posting from last may help. > > Leave parking lot to the south (to the right when coming in

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

I'm a fan of getting the word out and giving people a chance to see the bird, even if it isn't what we originally thought. That said, I'm kind of glad I didn't see this bird! Lol Mike Cooper Ridge, LI Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 27, 2017, at 1:30 PM, Arie Gilbert

[nysbirds-l] Brown.Booby Montauk now 9:10 AM

At the south end of Lake Montauk perched on mast Mike Ridge Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

Re: [nysbirds-l] Clay-colored Sparrow- Dune Rd Suffolk

Clay- colored Sparrow this afternoon at Tiana Beach- north side of Ocean parking lot. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Long Island Rarity - Pileated Woodpecker (second-hand report)

Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 4, 2017, at 2:02 PM, Pat Palladino wrote: > > An ebird report has been posted indicating that a Pileated Woodpecker > (photographs of the bird were also posted) was observed yesterday afternoon > in the "Jayne's Hill Woods." Jayne's Hill is the highest point on L

[nysbirds-l] Dune Road, Suffolk County

scattering of the usual suspects. Mike Cooper Ridge, NY Sent from my iPhone -- 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] Lesser Black- backed Gulls- RMSP Suffolk

A scan through the Gull flock in the parking lot at Field 5 RMSP yielded at least 26 Lessers. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pelham bay

Yeah, unfortunately, they’ve done this at Heckscher State Park and at Smith’s Point, Suffolk County Park. The Heckscher puddles are not as good as they used to be, but they still attract some birds. The ones at Smiths Point are gone. Mike Cooper Ridge, NY Sent from my iPhone > On Nov

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [SINaturaList] Ash-throated Flycatcher and Clay-colored sparrow

Both birds were still present around 3pm. Ash-throated Flycatcher had moved a bit closer to parking lot seem along left side of main trail in small trees. Bird was seen well and heard vocalizing a bit. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 23, 2017, at 2:31 PM, Isaac Grant wr

Re: [nysbirds-l] Neotropical birds in the far north

I don’t know if this is part of the crazy outbreak we’re seeing here in the northeast, but yesterday a Hepatic Tanager was photo’d at a feeder in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan! Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 3, 2017, at 9:51 AM, Anders Peltomaa wr

Re: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Owl, No

kudos to those involved for not going off the rails. I assumed the worst and was proven wrong. Mike Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 5, 2017, at 2:28 PM, brian.whip...@gmail.com wrote: > > I’m not sure that Chris would have to intervene here. This discussion is one > of the reaso

[nysbirds-l] Mountain Bluebird RMSP Suffolk

Being seen in and off about 10 minutes walk past the golf course at Democrat Point on the inlet side Mike Cooper Ridge NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Wood Sandpiper Timber Point Golf Course now Suffolk Co

Previously reported Wood Sandpiper at Timber Point, Suffolk is present now, Tuesday AM Mike Cooper Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2018, at 9:04 PM, Shaibal Mitra wrote: > > The Wood Sandpiper continued in the rain pools just east of the Timber Point > entrance road (and just

Re: [nysbirds-l] Wood Sandpiper Timber Point Golf Course now Suffolk Co

will be, on your left, a grassy area with wet spots and behind that, a golf course pond. The bird has been hanging out around the wet spots there. Obviously, for anyone else heading over there- do not walk out onto the grass or golf course areas. Good luck, Mike Sent from my iPhone > On

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ruff at Heckscher Park - NO (Suffolk Co.)

the list until after they’re gone. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI Sent from my iPhone > On May 24, 2018, at 8:22 AM, Ken F wrote: > > The previously reported Ruff at Heckscher State Park was not relocated this > morning at about 7:00AM. However, it may still be here but becoming mor

[nysbirds-l] Heckscher State Park Suffolk Co

Despite some pretty loud thunderstorms overnight, there is barely any water in the puddles at Heckscher this morning. The only shorebirds seen during a quick drive- through were Killdeers Mike Ridge, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

opinions. Mike Cooper Ridge, NY Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 27, 2018, at 3:09 PM, Steve Walter wrote: > > I’ve posted pictures of an interesting Calidris sandpiper that has been on > the East Pond at Jamaica Bay. It was first photographed by Peter Post on > Saturday and ob

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

the undertail coverts. The bill is short, but not particularly blob- tipped. Two photos below from John Gluth and Lisa Nasta showing the bold chevrons and marked UTC Mike Cooper Sent from my iPhone > >> Hi Steve, >> >> Whenever, I see “hybrid” in any reports I

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

Apologies for including the photos instead of the links- I forgot which group and rules I was replying to Mike Cooper Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 27, 2018, at 6:43 PM, Mike wrote: > > I was more inclined to think that if it’s one or the other, it might be an > oddball Western

Re: [nysbirds-l] Heckscher SP, Suffolk County

currently a 256 member limit on a group, but there are ways around that if we some day exceeded that. The photography stuff is out of control and I won’t contribute to a public group any sightings of birds that are in chaseable locations. Mike Cooper Ridge Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 27, 2

Re: [nysbirds-l] Heckscher SP, Suffolk County

Listserve, just recognition of the fact that the Listserve can be viewed by anyone, whether they subscribe or not. Mike Cooper Ridge, NY Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 27, 2018, at 3:43 PM, ArieGilbert wrote: > > Great. More sightings that wont get reported. > > They're do

Re: [nysbirds-l] Heckscher SP, Suffolk County

solution. We probably differ most in our faith in our fellow man- I’ve been in situations now where I’ve had to shame people into not chasing a bird over and over, some will stop and some won’t. I hope Arie is right and we can help people understand where we’re coming from. Mike Cooper Ridge

Re: [nysbirds-l] Pikes Beach, Westhampton Dunes, L.I., August 4th

On the subjeect of banded and flagged shorebirds- Last Sunday at Pike's BEach in Westhampton Dunes, LI, I found an ad. Semi Sandpiper with a light green flag on the left leg and an aluminum band on the right, both above the knee. The flag read "9HE". Mike Coope

Re: [nysbirds-l] Smith's Point County Park, Suffolk County

round the beach. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3)

Re: [nysbirds-l] Smith Point jaeger sp.

s and smaller numbers of kinglets, juncos and sparrows covered the grass in the picninc area/ballfield west of the entrance road. Mike Cooper Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www

Re: [nysbirds-l] Smith's Point County Park, Suffolk

took last Sunday from the ranger's platform at Smith's Point. This bird was white in the upper breast/ throat area, and may be the same bird that passed by Oceanside on Tuesday. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI,NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbi

Re: [nysbirds-l] 2 Euro Wigeons Patchogue Lake, Suffolk Co.

, north of Roe Blvd. Nearby Swan Lake had surprisingly few duck- a couple of American Wigeon and a few Buffleheads. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

Re: [nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow at Calverton Grasslands

Vulture, Rough-legged Hawk, Kestrel and Red-tail put in appearances along the runways. Mike Cooper -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2

Re: [nysbirds-l] Trumpeter Swans; Middle Island, Suffolk Co

, which is about 2 or 3 miles to the south. Artist Lake is on the south side of Middle Country Rd (Rt 25) less than a mile east of its intersection with Yaphank Middle Island Rd (Rt 101). Mike Cooper Ridge, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Calverton and Dune Rd, Suffolk Co.

n at EPCAL: Ring-necked Pheasant Wild Turkey Red-tailed Hawk Kestrel a small flock of Juncos singing Horned Larks singing Eastern Meadowlarks Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVE

[nysbirds-l] Hooded Crow -Yes

If anyone is interested, the Hooded Crow is still here in the parking lot at Crooke's Point. It's in the south gravel lot with the bathroom shack near the pines. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWE

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Hooded Crow - YES

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Russ Namitz > Date: July 5, 2011 11:18:51 AM EDT > To: > Subject: Hooded Crow - YES > > Mike~ > > Could you forward to the New York list as I am a visiting out-of-state birder? > > Thanks

Re: [nysbirds-l] Access to property north oft EPCAL (Calveron/Riverhead)

ably check back at EPCAL this afternoon. Thanks, Mike Cooper mcoo...@suffolk.lib.ny.us -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

[nysbirds-l] Grey-Headed Gull YES

Issac Grant just called, He is currently viewing the gull w/ Shane in basically the same place as before, between "Nathan's and the Ferris Wheel." He told me they will be closing the beach for fireworks later this evening. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L

Re: [nysbirds-l] Gray-hooded Gull photos

For onyone who hasn't had their fill of Gray-hooded Gull photos yet, I've posted a set at http://www.flickr.com/photos/35575873@N02/sets/72157627324292860/ Some of these show wing molt and wing and tail feather molt, and a couple show the bird with iconic landmarks in the backgro

Re: [nysbirds-l] From Bull "Birds of the NY Area" Hurricane Birds

the track of each storm, for comparison purposes. Note that birds that we take for granted now, such as Forster's Terns and Oystercatchers, were "hurricane specialties" not so long ago! Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY 1878 Sept 12- Southerly origins- centered over Trinidad on Sept 1

Re: [nysbirds-l] WEst End and Rocky Point report

now. Good luck Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Heckscher S.Pk Sat morning

One Buff -breasted Sandpiper was present in the shorebird flock at Field 7 this morning. I did not see the previously reported Baird's, but there were 2 Pectorals and 2 White-rumps, along with the ususal suspects. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Buff breasted Sand Heckscher SP

One Buff -breasted Sandpiper was present in the shorebird flock at Field 7 this morning. I did not see the previously reported Baird's, but there were 2 Pectorals and 2 White-rumps, along with the ususal suspects. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

Re: Re:[nysbirds-l] Bird by the USS Intrepid on 8/31

Nothing conclusive, but the tail end looks kind of ratty in the 3rd photo and the bird almost seems to be begging for food in the first. Maybe a shipboard pet? Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Wheatear

A group of us including Jim Ash and Vicki Bustamante watched the Wheatear until about 1115. It was last seen around the small ponds behind the main building at Deep Hollow Ranch. It was frequently perching up on the fence posts. Good luck if you go! -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone

Re: [nysbirds-l] Where to Go

le. For those who want to bird vicariously, here are 3 webcams that are gibving ocean views. If an albatross flies by, you might actually be able to see it! Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY Gilgo- stills- refreshed evry second or so http://www.bungersurf.com/Bunger_Surfcam/ Shinnecock still

Re: [nysbirds-l] Suffolk County Parks closed?

x27;t see any interesting birds there or along the Peconic in Riverhead. The school fields were completely empty of birds, and the Shoreham sod farm had just the usual suspects- Black-bellied Plovers, Killdeer, Semi Plovers and a small group of distant peeps. Mike Cooper Ridge, L

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fw: (Metro Birding Briefs) Mountain Bluebird continues

. Also in the area this morning- an Eastern Phoebe, at least 5 Eastern Bluebirds and a large mixed flock (60+) of Snow Buntings and Horned Larks. This flock is hard to see while on the ground but may also inlude Lapland Longspur. Mike Cooper Ridge, NY - Original Message - From: Derek

[nysbirds-l] Grace's Warbler NO

Not seen in the past hour of searching. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone -- 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] NJ Chaffinch -YES

Chaffinch put in an appearance around 1130. Please see David Klauber's previous email for directions. Took an hour to get there from Staten Island. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirdin

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dune Rd- Iceland Gull, Boat-tailed Grackles

its presence from the water tower in Hampton Bays. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Iceland, Glaucous at Bellport, Suffolk CO

One Glaucous and one Iceland Gull on the Bellport docks late this afternoon. Mike Cooper Ridge. LI. NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Gilgo Blue Grosbeak- Yes

The male Blue Grosbeak found during the week at GIlgo was still present this morning along with at least 7 or 8 Indigo Buntings. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

Re:[nysbirds-l] [nysbirds-l]Whip-poor-will Manorville, Suffolk County

I heard my First of Season Whip-poor-will tonight along Mill Road in Manorville. Mike Cooper Ridge. LI NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] PILEATED WOODPECKER IN THE BRONX

We have them occasionally on Staten Island. Possibly a resident pair in the greenbelt, otherwise a rare migrant from March through early May. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone On May 5, 2012, at 4:55 PM, Debbie Becker wrote: > This is a follow up to my original post: subject: The New Y

Re: [nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite on Friday?? Any sightings?

Just wondering if anyone saw (or didn't see) the Mississippi Kites today at Sterling Forest. I'd guess some birders may try over the weekend. Thanks in advance Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Mississippi Kite-YES

. -Mike Shanley Staten Island Sent from my iPhone -- 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

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper

The Curlew Sandpiper took off with 3 other shore birds heading east out over the water around 8:55am. It has not yet returned, and may have headed over to Cupsogue. The tide is Starting to go out. Good luck -Mike Shanley Staten Island, NY Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper

Meant to say heading WEST, not east. -Mike Shanley Staten Island Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

Re: [nysbirds-l] Yes-Kentucky Warbler- Rocky Point

throug the trees. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] (7-6) Ruff update from JBWR Queens County...

d may well have been around as well. Also saw a non-breeding plumage Bonaparte's Gull near the island towards the north end. I thought the exposed shoreline looked surprisingly good for this early in the season, and there were lots of early shorebirds using it! Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY --

Re: [nysbirds-l] Horned Grebe in Flanders, NY

The previously reported Horned Grebe was still present at about 9:15 this morning left of the dead end of Peconic Trail in Flanders, NY Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY - Original Message - From: "Bob Anderson" To: Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 3:08 PM Subject: [nysbirds-l] Ho

Re:[nysbirds-l] [nysbirds-l]Cupsogue and Pikes Beach, Suffolk Co

t on Sat or Sunday, or at the Heckscher State Park lots on Saturday. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: Re:[nysbirds-l] Big siskin++Hooded Warbler, Dickcissel

Blue Warblers and many of the other 'usual suspects'. A couple of Black-billed Cuckoos and at least one Lincoln's Sparrow were found by other birders. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.North

Re: [nysbirds-l] Glaucous Gull- Smiths Point, Suffolk County

oyals passed offshore heading west. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- 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-archiv

Re: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: A little more information on the Montauk Lapwings

In addition to the recent Lapwings mentioned by Angus, another wa in Monmouth County NJ on Thursday- photos here http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgalick/8166827941/in/photostream Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY - Original Message - From: Angus Wilson To: NYSBIRDS-L Sent: Saturday

Re: [nysbirds-l] Montauk Cave swallow Iceland Gulls

Cave Swallow along Rt 27east of village. 1Red Crossbill Kirk Park. 1st yr Iceland at The point and an ad at Inlet Seafood On East Lake Dr Sent from my iPhone On Nov 25, 2012, at 9:55 AM, Arie Gilbert wrote: > 3+ cave swallows resting on south facing side of house @ end of mineola ave. > Visi

Re: [nysbirds-l] Razorbill Invasion reaches south Florida

records through 2011. Some of the photos posted show nearly twice as meany in one shot. Also Black and Surf Scoters. Hardly seems fair to see Razorbills without having to deal with freezing temps and gale force winds. One observer reported one while surfing! Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY

[nysbirds-l] Thick-billed Murre Staten Island

Lemon Creek Marina Staten Island. Being seen well in Marina at end of Seguine Ave. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Raven - Hauppauge Suffolk county

Watched and heard a single Raven as it flew overhead this morning in Hauppauge, Suffolk Cty. Just south of New Highway and east of Northern State Parkway, headed towards Hoyt Farm Park Mike Cooper Ridge, LI NY Sent from my iPhone On Mar 21, 2013, at 9:18 PM, Steven Schellenger wrote

Re: [nysbirds-l] Ravens nesting?

s has been finding Red Crossbills in the Calverton Ponds property- I'd expect that this would be a great year to find crossbills nesting in Suffolk County. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY - Original Message - From: dan...@aol.com To: & [NYSBIRDS] Sent: Thursday, March 21, 201

Re: [nysbirds-l] Calverton blue grosbeak: Saturday 6/8

orioles and Indigo Buntings and Purple Martins. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- 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

Re: [nysbirds-l] turkey vultures Calverton LI

A kettle of 16turkey vultures currently over the Grumman Calverton property. Mike Cooper Ridge LI Sent from my iPhone On Jun 13, 2013, at 3:58 PM, Shaibal Mitra wrote: > Black-billed Cuckoos have been very scarce throughout Long Island for several > years in a row, so it's eas

Re: [nysbirds-l] Smith's Point Saturday- Caspian, Royal Terns, B-t Grackles

op in and loaf for a while before wandering on. A single Royal Tern was a flyby over the ocean and a flock of 29 male Boat-tailed Grackles were hanging around the northern edge of the parking field. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWE

[nysbirds-l] Eastern Long Island Saturday

horse farm , and later struck out at Smith County Park in Shirley where we looked for the previously reported Caspian Terns. Still a gorgeous day to be out birding the east end! -Mike Shanley Staten Island Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] RHWP - YES

Refound the imm. Red-headed Woodpecker at 1pm in the stand of dead trees on the right side of trail adjacent to golf center. No sign of adult. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Queens King Eider-NO

The King Eider seen previously From 59th St beach in The Rockaways Queens Co. has not bee refound today as of 1220. A few of us are still looking. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Lesser Black- backed Gull Yaphank Suffolk Co

An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was present on Upper Lake in Yaphank around noon today. A good vantage point is the parking lot behind the Millhouse Inn on Rte 101. Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/N

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black Guillemot Continues in Sea Cliff (Nassau Co.)

Plan to chase Black Guillle tomorrow morning. Driving from Staten Island, any early morning reports either positive or negative would be helpful. Thanks. -Mike Shanley Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 26, 2013, at 10:07 AM, Ken Feustel wrote: > > Black Guillemot being seen at

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