Re: [nysbirds-l] Does the Hermit Thrush still breed on Long Island???

John Turner > On June 28, 2019 at 8:56 AM David Nicosia wrote: > > Does the Hermit Thrush still breed in the pine barrens of Long Island? I > noticed on the ebird map for June 2019 no HETH reports for LI. Curious. > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Suffolk Sightings_8/22/19

how far is a tad? > On August 23, 2019 at 2:23 AM robert adamo wrote: > > After reading Arie Gilbert's post re: finding an A. Avocet at "Mecox" > this AM (although his coordinates put the bird at the Tiana Beach Bay Side > Marina, Dune Rd., E. Quogue) I found this Avocet at 4:30 PM, just

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

virtually all flying from the northeast to the southwest, presumably moving from feeding grounds to roosting grounds at the Stony Brook Mill Pond. The watch will continue, weather permitting, every night until October 6th from 5:30 p.m. to dusk. John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch -Setauket

After batting zero in Wednesday's rainy watch, we were hoping the skies would be filled with nighthawks on Thursday night. Alas, this was not to be with only 12 birds tallied...but a better result tonight with 148 nighthawks seen, many of which were actively feeding overhead. John T

Re: [nysbirds-l] More Nighthawks

We had 30 at the Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch > On August 31, 2019 at 9:22 PM Steve Walter wrote: > > > I covered the Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch at the Greenwich Audubon Center > this afternoon, which was really about putting myself in position to > hopefully watch Common Nighthawk migr

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

Fourteen birders afflicted with nighthawk fever came to the watch and saw 30 birds tonight. John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

The Watch produced 88 nighthawks tonight with a nice closing show of 9 birds coming down lower and feeding over the north pond along with a few swallows and swifts. John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Recent results at the Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

in 2017 we set the all-time total of 573 nighthawks.. John Turner -- 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] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

birders who live in the Big Apple and a reporter writing an article on the Watch. John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

27;ve seen 1,216 nighthawks so far this season. John Turner -- 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-archiv

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch, Setauket, NY

The skies above Frank Melville Park graced us with 95 nighthawks last night including the same or yet another tail-less bird. They came through in a steady stream of mostly two, three, and four bird groups. John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Setauket, NY

September 12 - 2 nighthawks (rainy and windy) September 13 - 5 nighthawks September 14 - 15 nighthawks September 15 - 27 nighthawks and one highly visible red bat feeding over the North Pond in Frank Melville Park! 1,360 nighthawks to date. John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch, Setauket, NY

Tonight 5 visitors saw 14 nighthawks and a Cooper's Hawk disturbing a mumuration of blackbirds. John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirdin

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch -Setauket, NY

September 17th - 0 nighthawks September 18th - 0 nighthawks September 19th - 0 nighthawks September 20th - 66 nighthawks; including another tailless bird. A good view of another red bat. John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

Things have picked up with yesterday's total of 66 nighthawks and tonight's total of 104 birds, after being shut out three days in a row for the first time since the Nighthawk Watch began in 2017. Had a red bat again, perhaps the same individual as seen the last couple of nights. J

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

The Nighthawk Watch was productive tonight. We had 156 nighthawks, often with a dozen birds in view at one time; another bird with no tail! The red bat appeared again. John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

to the remiges. Anyone with more information or has thoughts about the tailless birds we're seeing can reach me off-line at redk...@optonline.net mailto:redk...@optonline.net John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch correction

Oops!...make that rectrices, not remiges.having taught Ornithology you'd think I wouldn't make that mistake! John T. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscri

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Setauket, NY

Another productive night with stunning skies and clouds with 152 nighthawks flying through it. We've now passed 2,000 birds.saw the red bat again..we were joined by Spike Millington, Vice President and Director of the Asia Program at the International Crane Foundation. John T

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch, Setauket, NY

nighthawks in 2018) John Turner -- 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@cornell.edu

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Setauket, NY

Last night we had a highly productive count with 237 nighthawks coming through. Typically, by early October the numbers start waning so the total for 10/1 was a large surprise. Will be curious to see how the weather over the next couple of days affects the count. John Turner -- NYSbirds-L

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Setauket, NY

irds, at a rate of .513 and.499 birds per minute, respectively. Thank you for coming out and participating. Hopefully, we'll see many of you again next year. The Nighthawk Watch has become one of the go-to social events of the Three Village Area!! John Turner -- NYSbirds-L

Re: [nysbirds-l] Osprey and bald eagle - e Patchogue

did he get it? > On October 20, 2019 at 5:10 PM leorm...@gmail.com mailto:leorm...@gmail.com > wrote: > > > This afternoon I had the good fortune of watching an osprey fly overhead > with a fish in its talons. Moments later an adult bald eagle followed lazily > chasing a meal. > -- >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican and Golden-crowned Sparrow still around?

Andrew: The GCS was under the feeder through yesterday. Haven't seen any reports today. Given the abundant food there I'd suspect he'll stick around fora while; don't know about the pelican. John T. > On November 18, 2019 at 11:39 AM Andrew Block wrote: > > Does anyone know if the Brown P

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cuomo vetoes bird-friendly buildings bill

problematic my ass. > On November 21, 2019 at 3:09 PM Christina Wilkinson > wrote: > > FYI: > > State legislation that sought to promote bird-friendly building facades > was shot down by Gov. Andrew Cuomo who vetoed the “problematic” effort this > week. > > https://ny.curbed.co

Re: [nysbirds-l] Cuomo vetoes bird-friendly buildings bill

ks, > Tim Dunn > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > On Nov 21, 2019, at 7:56 PM, TURNER wrote: > > > > > > > > > >  problematic my ass. > > > > > > > > > On November 2

Re: [nysbirds-l] Greater white-fronted goose. Hook Pond, East Hampton

horned grebe? > On January 2, 2020 at 2:24 PM Bruce Horwith wrote: > > I checked out Hook Pond, looking for tundra swan, where it shows up > pretty reliably each year. No swans, but 1 greater white-fronted goose among > several hundred Canada. It had a pinkish-gray bill, no orange evident

Re: [nysbirds-l] Banded herring gull - blue point NY

Well, the value of banding.we now know about more about gull longevity. > On January 15, 2020 at 12:22 AM leorm...@gmail.com mailto:leorm...@gmail.com > wrote: > > > A photo of a banded ring-billed gull taken atop someone’s car at the > Town’s dock in Blue Point (just west of Corey

Re: [nysbirds-l] (Over)Certainty in eBird reports (Brooklyn Painted Bunting info)

it was a shallow hole. > On February 13, 2020 at 8:32 AM Bob Grover wrote: > > > As I have been known to do, I am about to dig myself a hole here. This is > an interesting discussion. My only caution is that we must all recognize > ebird, as well as the CBC’s, and similar efforts, for w

RE: [nysbirds-l] spring arrivals: Eastern Phoebe

Hi Shai: Bearberry does that to a lot of birds. One of the carpeting plants in the 50,000 acre LI pine barrens preserve. John > On March 27, 2020 at 5:43 PM Shaibal Mitra wrote: > > > Bob's and Sarah's report clearly indicates a good flight overnight. Patricia > Lindsay and I were

[nysbirds-l] Hunters Garden in Eastport, LI, NY

other warbler species. John Turner -- 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/nysbi

RE: [nysbirds-l] Oystercatcher nest in unprotected area

Joe is influential and a good man. > On May 19, 2020 at 4:45 PM Gus Keri wrote: > > > Thanks a lot, Joe. This is great. > I didn't think it was possible. > > > Sent using Zoho Mail > > > On Tue, 19 May 2020 16:36:34 -0400 Joe Jannsen wrote > > > > > Gus, > > > > I reach

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch results

had to cut the watch short. We enjoyed an adult bald eagle that came into a nearby Norway Spruce and perched for 10-15 minutes in full view... The Watch runs through to October 6th, beginning at 5:30 each evening. Hope you can make it down if you are a fan of goatsuckers! John Turner

[nysbirds-l] StoneBridge Nighthawk results - 8/28

ve us. John Turner -- 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@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

Re: [nysbirds-l] StoneBridge Nighthawk results - 8/28

nal Sender > > > > Where is this. Thank you. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > > > > > On Aug 29, 2020, at 8:42 AM, TURNER > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > &g

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch Results - August 29th

the first year results). John Turner Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch Directions: Long Island Expressway to Nicolls Road (Exit 62). Take Nicolls Road north to the end where it joins State Route 25A. Make a right heading east on 25A. Make left at first light onto Main Street. Take this north to

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch Results - August 30th

Things cooled off quite a bit bird wise last night with "only" 39 nighthawks being seen in 139 minutes of recorded time with all the birds south of the south pond providing only a few satisfying views. Eighteen participants took part John T. Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch Directions: Long I

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

Last two nights at the Nighthawk Watch have been productive: August 31st - 169 nighthawks, 130 minutes September 1st - 177 nighthawks, 130 minutes Year-to-date total so far: 1267 nighthawks, 775 minutes, 1.63 birds per minute) John Turner Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch Directions: Long

Re: [nysbirds-l] StoneBridge Nighthawk results - 8/28

of a day or so. The later arriving birds feed and then probably roost in the woodlands near the ponds and head off the next day. So..there's a lot we don't know but it is fun trying to figure it out. John Turner > On August 29, 2020 at 9:30 PM Angus Wilson wrote: >

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch, Setauket, NY

September 2nd - 58 nighthawks, 125 minutes (1325 nighthawks, 900 minutes, 1.47 bpm) September 3rd - 149 nighthawks, 120 minutes (1474 nighthawks, 1020 minutes, 1.44 bpm) Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch Directions: Long Island Expressway to Nicolls Road (Exit 62). Take Nicolls Road north to the e

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

dusk. John Turner -- 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@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

many barn and tree swallows, a lone purple martin, and chimney swifts. Even laughing gulls joined the fray. At dusk we observed 6 red bats over the north pond. John Turner Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch Directions: Long Island Expressway to Nicolls Road (Exit 62). Take Nicolls Road north to

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

The Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch has slowed over the past week, but if past experience holds true we should get another push of nighthawks before early October. September 12th - 8 nighthawks, 117 minutes (1746 nighthawks, 2073 minutes. .844 bpm) September 13th - 10 nighthawks, 106 minutes

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Setauket, NY

minutes before moving on. John Turner Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch Directions: Long Island Expressway to Nicolls Road (Exit 62). Take Nicolls Road north to the end where it intersects State Route 25A. Make a right heading east on 25A. Make left at first light onto Main Street. Take this north

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

September 28th - 57 nighthawks, 87 minutes; Current Season Total ( 2076 nighthawks, 3509 minutes, .591 bpm) The highlight, and underscoring how each day is different, were the the eight nighthawks we watched (beginning at 6:41 p.m. and lasting for 14 minutes, until 6:55 p.m.) feeding over the n

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

cts, causing them to move, thereby making them more noticeable... John Turner Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch Directions: Long Island Expressway to Nicolls Road (Exit 62). Take Nicolls Road north to the end where it intersects State Route 25A. Make a right heading east on 25A. Make left at f

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

birds that passed through in August, "frontloading" the count. Thanks to all who participated. It was wonderful to see and meet so many people interested in observing, and learning about, Common Nighthawks! We'll see you again next year. John Turner & Patrice Domeischel

Re: [nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

Bob > > On Wed, Oct 7, 2020 at 8:38 AM TURNER mailto:redk...@optonline.net > wrote: > > > > > > The 2020 season for the Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch concluded last > > night with three nighthawks seen. As has been the case in pas

Re: [nysbirds-l] Diverse Late Season Morning Flight/Seawatch

Is puckerbrush a highly technical botanical term? > On December 7, 2020 at 11:38 AM Shaibal Mitra > wrote: > > > As nocturnal landbird migration has faded to near zero, I've been finding it > more difficult to make an early start. This morning I reached Robert Moses > SP, Suffolk County, LI

[nysbirds-l] Ruffed Grouse Sightings on Long Island

Turner -- 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@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Alley Pond Park

what frogs were they? > On March 26, 2021 at 5:12 PM "Jaklitsch, Mike" mailto:mjakl...@estee.com > wrote: > > > Short afternoon walk yielded 5 FOS Phoebe, 3 GC kinglets, a Sapucker and > an amazing chorus of frogs at Decadon Pond > THIS E-MAIL IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE ADDRESSEE(S) AND

[nysbirds-l] Bird Lecture by Deborah Cramer

Join Four Harbors Audubon Society and Seatuck Environmental Association for a Zoom presentation, The Narrow Edge: A Tiny Bird, An Ancient Crab, and An Epic Journey, on Wednesday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. Our speaker is Deborah Cramer, Visiting Scholar, Environmental Solutions Initiative-MIT. To res

Re: [nysbirds-l] Big nets Suffolk County.......

mitigate its impacts. Having said this, it is a terrible eyesore that destroyed about 20 acres of forest. John Turner > On May 5, 2021 at 8:58 AM Glenn Quinn wrote: > > Anybody been watching the construction of the Top Golf Sports Bar on the > north side of the Long Islan

RE: Re:[nysbirds-l] Oystercatchers at Plumb Beach

Wouldn't MBTA protect oystercatchers? John T. > On May 27, 2021 at 5:54 PM Joe Jannsen wrote: > > > Yes—that was already arranged with NPS. > > > > Thanks for also following up. > > > > Joe > > > > From: bounce-125669674-10871...@list.cornell.edu >

Re: [nysbirds-l] An update on the south Brooklyn beaches nests

These unfortunate results suggest a more active, hands-on protection role by some individuals/entities is necessary. > On June 22, 2021 at 12:41 PM Gus Keri wrote: > > > Unfortunately, the Oystercatcher nest that was built over the wrack on top of > the rocky beach in Shirley Chisholm State

[nysbirds-l] Fifth Annual Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch to begin soon

ns from 5:30 to dusk every evening through October 6th. Here's the four year totals: 2017 - 2,046 nighthawks seen. 2018 - 2,018 nighthawks seen. 2019 - 2,757 nighthawks seen 2020 - 2,242 nighthawks seen. We hope to see you there!!! John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http:/

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

n bat. John Turner Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch Directions: Long Island Expressway to Nicolls Road (Exit 62). Take Nicolls Road north to the end where it joins State Route 25A. Make a right heading east on 25A. Make left at first light onto Main Street. Take this north to end where it form

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

145 nighthawks were seen tonight at the Nighthawk Watch with three birds toward dusking flying low over the road affording great views. Also had two red bats. John Turner Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch Directions: Long Island Expressway to Nicolls Road (Exit 62). Take Nicolls Road north to

[nysbirds-l] Year-to-date results for Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

to the past four years (2017-2020). Last year at this time we had more than 1,700 nighthawksand what's with the number 9?! John Turner Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch Directions: Long Island Expressway to Nicolls Road (Exit 62). Take Nicolls Road north to the end where it joins State

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

The last two nights have been productive, especially in the second hour. We had 169 nighthawks in 9/12 and 82 tonight..capped off by a late nighthawk coming in low over the bridge and skimming the surface of the northern pond to drink. Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch Directions: Long Island

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - September 18th

60 nighthawks were seen by a crowd of 23 observers last night. Good views of Jupiter, Saturn and the growing moon through a 60x bird scope! Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch Directions: Long Island Expressway to Nicolls Road (Exit 62). Take Nicolls Road north to the end where it joins State Route

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Recent Results

Following are the recent totals for the SB Nighthawk Watch: September 19 - 68 nighthawks September 20 - 7 nighthawks September 21 - 56 nighthawks September 22 - 129 nighthawks Year-to-date Totals - 1371 nighthawks Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch Directions: Long Island Expressway to Nicoll

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

We had 136 nighthawks last night, the third best tally of the season. Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch Directions: Long Island Expressway to Nicolls Road (Exit 62). Take Nicolls Road north to the end where it joins State Route 25A. Make a right heading east on 25A. Make left at first light onto Ma

[nysbirds-l] Final 2021 Tally for Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

John Turner -- 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@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

[nysbirds-l] Frank Melville Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

We had a productive night on 9/13 at the Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch with 84 nighthawks seen in 112 minutes. To date we've seen 1536 nighthawks with 311 birds being seen on the 10th. *Directions to Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch: *Take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 62 (Nicolls Road). Take Nic

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nightawk Watch

While it has been a slow week at the Nighthawk Watch with only four birds being seen last night, we have passed the 1600 bird mark with the total currently standing at 1,603 common nighthawks. John Turner *Directions to Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch: *Take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 62

[nysbirds-l] Status of Pileated Woodpecker on Long Island.

. If you have any information regarding bird sightings or other evidence (e.g. damaged trees) of this species on LI would you be so kind to let me know at jtur...@seatuck.org? Thank you! John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

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

Anne: Thank you for the update. I greatly appreciate your and others involvement in resolving the issue in a manner that is productive to both the birding community and the property owner. John On Wed, Apr 26, 2023 at 7:47 PM Anne Swaim wrote: > (Posted on behalf of people who are tracking this

[nysbirds-l] Marbled Godwits

frequenting the area, providing for a wonderful experience even though, disappointingly, we saw no knots. John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

ns through to October 6th and begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs to dark each evening. John Turner *Directions to Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch: *Take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 62 (Nicolls Road). Take Nicolls Road north to the end where it joins State Route 25A in a T-intersection (you'll g

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

Tonight produced 92 nighthawks at the Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch including a feeding flock of 56 nighthawks at the southern end of the southern pond. The sunset of salmon colored clouds was quite beautiful. John Turner *Directions to Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch: *Take the Long Island

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

r issue of bird conservation and what they can do to help birds. See you next August! John Turner Patrice Domeischel -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigu

[nysbirds-l] Pileated Woodpecker Sighting on Long Island

dead branch, soon after entering the forest. I watched it for another 30 seconds or so before it flew north out of sight. John Turner -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") NYSbirds-L List Info: NortheastBirding_DO

[nysbirds-l] 2024 Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

The 2024 season of the Frank Melville Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch began today with 38 common nighthawks seen. This represents the eighth year of the watch by the Four Harbors Audubon Society. It runs each day from 5:30 p.m. to dusk thru to October 6th. John Turner *Directions to Stone Bridge

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

wkish" with a group of several dozen chimney swifts joining them. At the end three bats, presumably little brown bats, joined the feeding frenzy. John Turner *Directions to Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch: *Take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 62 (Nicolls Road). Take Nicolls Road north to the en

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge nighthawk watch

Recent results at the SB Nighthawk Watch have been mixed, Tonight was a good night with 59 nighthawks passing by, mostly from east to west. Last night we only had five. On Labor Day the nighthawk watch was a popular venue with 24 nighthawk fans in attendance. *Directions to Stone Bridge Nighthaw

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

Participants saw 103 common nighthawks at the Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch yesterday, making it the best day of the watch so far. The two days prior to that were productive as well. *Directions to Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch: *Take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 62 (Nicolls Road). Take Nicoll

Re: [nysbirds-l] Eastern Long Island Rarities Today

It would be worthwhile to know if it had been shot.  On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 09:15 PM, Paul R Sweet wrote: If anyone picks this bird up we would like to have the specimen. Thanks, Paul Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79t

[nysbirds-l] Late Osprey

d for Osprey on Long Island.  John Turner -- 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@cornel

[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon - West Sayville

Earlier this afternoon I saw a beautiful male Eurasian Wigeon on the Mill Pond located on the north side of Montauk Highway just east of West Sayville. Not surprisingly, it was associating with several dozen American Wigeon.  John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

RE: [nysbirds-l] Mourning Dove nest

Hi Andrew: Interesting observation. That is a very early report. I wonder if the light in anyway will affect the birds. BTW - I believe mourning doves are not passerines but in a different bird order.. On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 12:12 PM, Andrew Block wrote: I had a Mourning Dove pair on thei

RE: [nysbirds-l] Strange place for Osprey nest

Glenn: I believe that is the 56-acre property owned by the Local Engineers of the Teamsters where union members practice using various types of heavy duty equipment. John T.  On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 08:22 PM, GQ wrote: Strange location for an active Osprey nest. It’s located in some kin

RE: [nysbirds-l] Riverhead Vulture Roosting Complex

i understand you're feeling better? On Tue, May 01, 2018 at 12:01 AM, robert adamo wrote: Tonight between 6:45 & 7:00 PM, I drove the above locations.. The only birds seen was a single Turkey Vulture in the spruce stand at the intersection of Roanoke Ave and Elton St., and 2 Black Vultures on

RE: [nysbirds-l] Henslows Sparrow redux: Shawangunk Grasslands, NWR (Ulster County)

I totally agree with Rick.  On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 07:51 PM, rc...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Karen:  Don’t confuse lack of interest with folks not having enough expertise on the topic to feel they are qualified to contribute to the discussion (e.g., me).  I for, one, was fascinated, and look forward

RE: [nysbirds-l] Nickerson Beach Report.

Things took a turn for the better today! On Tue, Jun 19, 2018 at 07:20 PM, Long Island Birding wrote: Hello all, To summarize there were 7 tern species seen at Nickerson Beach Today. Sandwich Tern (found by Doug Futuyma) Arctic Tern (found by Adelia Honeywood) Gull-Billed Tern Forster's Tern 

[nysbirds-l] Setauket - Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

ficially kick off next Monday (8/27) at 5:30, the same date as last year. All are welcome! John Turner     -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeCo

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch Results

d a dozen nighthawks and at least two dozen swifts coursing low over the pond and twenty feet over the bridge. Then, in the span of about 30 seconds all the birds left, making for a remarkable end.  John Turner  -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Setauket Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

The 2018 season was kicked off last night with 68 nighthawks being seen in 141 minutes. Also, many chimney swifts and several dozen laughing gulls hawking for insects high over the ponds. All are welcome. John Turner   -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

August 28th - 71 birds August 29th- 74 birds.  Cold Front on Thursday could make for interesting results on Friday.  Anyone who comes down gets a beautiful new nighthawk watch pin. John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Setauket, NY

Tonight, approximately a dozen participants counted 211 Common Nighthawks from the stone bridge nighthawk watch. It included three kettles of 30 or more nighthawks, including one group of 70 birds.  We also had an immature Bald Eagle fly over the north pond heading east.   John Turner

[nysbirds-l] Results for Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Setauket, NY

September 2nd - 106 nighthawks, 118 minutes September 3rd - 141 nighthawks, 130 minutes, including 29 birds feeding over the north end of the north pond at dusk.   Stonebridge Nighthawk Watch to date:  717 birds - 1127 minutes - .636 birds per minute John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Setauket

After several days of little to no action presumably due to the inclement weather, the nighthawks arrived today with 306 birds being counted. This total represents the second highest total recorded to date, eclipsed by the 573-bird day last September 8th.  John Turner   -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

57 soggy nighthawks tonight in 98 minutes of time.  -- 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/nysb

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Setauket

For the last three days we've had these totals at the watch:  September 15th- 71 September 16th- 77 September 17th- 65 As of tonight we're up to 1,648 nighthawks seen in 2,473 minutes of time... John Turner -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastB

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

Despite the steady rain (which passed, providing us with a beautiful and strong double rainbow!) we had 114 nighthawks tonight with a dozen coming down lower over the pond toward dusk to feed. A wonderful night that started out rough...    John Turner  -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

[nysbirds-l] 2018 Totals for Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch - Setauket

birds per minute Best Day: 9/8 - 573 nighthawks John Turner -- 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] They're back !

Bob:  Not many birders are willing to explore the "vulture circuit"; you're a brave man! On Tue, Oct 09, 2018 at 11:58 PM, robert adamo wrote: I happened to look skyward as I was leaving the Riverhead Library at ~ 1600 and saw 2 Turkey Vultures circling above. My eyes automatically moved to t

[nysbirds-l] Invitation to connect on LinkedIn

LinkedIn I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - John John Turner Director - Division of Environmental Protection at Town of Brookhaven Greater New York City Area Confirm that you know John Turner https://www.linkedin.com/e/-ph3re2-gorplpe7-

[nysbirds-l] Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

do not know the cause for this decline but weather is a suspected cause. A low pressure system sat over the North Atlantic for more than a week at the end of the Watch and some conjectured that it created unfavorable winds for migration. Hopefully we'll have a better tally next year! John T

Re: [nysbirds-l] EPCAL Calverton Grasslands?

the first time >> tomorrow. I am sure that I will fall in love with the place... >> >> Mike >> >> On Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 5:55 PM John Turner wrote: >> >>> The conservation status of the EPCAL (Enterprise Park at Calverton) is >>> unclear

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