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Today we have a remarkable variety of interesting birds that are nothing like warblers. From Bob Dewire and Anthea Skiffington: 05/15/12 - Madison, Hammonassett State Park -- at the small marsh at the Meigs Point parking lot, one non-breeding plumaged RUFF feeding with several Greater Yellowlegs. First found at 1:30 PM. Watched at leisure noting the size, short bill, buffy color, greenish legs, scalloped back pattern. It flew 3 times showng the showy white oval pattern on the tail. Still present when we left at 2:30 PM. From Tina Green and Sara Zagorski: 05/15/12 - Madison, Hammonasset Beach State Park -- Tricolored Heron out at the end of the moraine trail, Curlew Sandpiper and Ruff seen on the grassy lot near the nature center. Sara and I had the Ruff on the west side of the grassy parking area next to the nature center for a brief but good look until all the birds took off towards the end of the Moraine Trail. The Ruff was with a small group of Black-bellied Plovers. We did not relocate it until Sara spotted it in the marsh that it had been originally reported in at about 8pm. I spotted the Tricolored Heron out at the end of the Moraine Trail while searching for the Ruff from Cedar Island. I found the Curlew Sandpiper in a puddle in the Meig's parking lot at about 7:10pm standing next to a Dunlin and a few other shorebirds. The Curlew Sandpiper was in almost full breeding plumage. The rich rufous color under it's neck extended down to the belly and around the face. I think it had some white patches on it's face and the bill was a slightly more curved than a Dunlin.It took off while I was looking at my field guide and none of us saw where they went. We spent the next 50 minutes trying to relocate the Ruff and the Curlew Sandpiper with Janet Mehmel who arrived about 7:30pm. We plan on trying to relocate these birds in the morning. From Tina Green: 05/15/12 - Westport. Sherwood Island SP -- White-faced Ibis on the airplane field at 2:25 PM. From Frank Mantlik: 05/15/12 - Westport. Sherwood Island SP -- 3:30 PM; I saw the WHITE-FACED IBIS with 6 adult Glossy Ibis at the airplane field about 3:30 pm. It has iridescent glossy plumage, reddish legs, pinkish facial skin, and a reddish eye, but lacks any distinct white around the face. I suspect it is a 1st-summer bird (born last year). From Ray Acker via Sara Zagorski: 05/15/12 - Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill Meadows -- Sandhill Crane at the motocross area around 4 PM. From Frank Mantlik: 05/15/12 - Stratford, Long Beach and salt marsh -- After seeing a TRICOLORED HERON flying over marshes alongside me (Rt 113; 9:50am) Charlie Barnard & I looked for it from Long Beach. We couldn't relocate it. But I spotted an adult CASPIAN TERN flying east over marsh, which CB also saw (10:15). Then I saw an AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER fly by with 1 Black-bellied (10:25). A number of usual shorebird species around as well. From Chris Elphick: 05/15/12 - Willimantic -- I just received a report of a likely swallowtail kite, seen by someone here at work, in Willimantic. The bird has been seen a couple of times over the last week, including yesterday. All sightings were in the area just off Pleasant St (Rte 32) on the south edge of town - between Card St in the west and South St in the east, and centered on the patch of woods off Rte 289 (called Young Field) on Google Maps. The description sounds good. From Gillian Kasser and Richard Trepp 05/15/12 - Greenwich, Audubon Greenwich (front field) -- Blue Grosbeak, "Lawrence's" Warbler. From John Marshall: 05/15/12 - Litchfield, White Memorial's Point Folly, Bantam Lake -- 13 WHITE-WINGED SCOTER. From Patrice Favreau: 05/15/12 - SouthWindsor, Donnelly Preserve -- morning; 1 or 2 Alder Flycatchers. From Frank Gallo: 05/15/12 - Milford, Milford Point -- White-rumped Sandpiper feeding with lots of other peeps behind the building. From Paul Carrier: 05/15/12 - New Hartford, Bakerville Swamp -- 2 late(?) Rusty Blackbird. Stub Hollow Rd, up near north end left -- Yellow-bellied Flycatcher. From Gina Nichol: 05/15/12 - Branford, Flat Rock Road -- CERULEAN WARBLER. Branford, Stony Creek Trolley Trail -- 2 MARSH WRENS. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 05/14/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 22:52:07 -0400 Note: Ever want to bird Nehantic State Forest but didn't know where to start? Or tried it but didn't know where you were going? Dave Provencher has written two long posts that cover Nehantic very nicely. They can be found in the CTBirds archive. http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org/Week-of-Mon-20120514/033201.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org/Week-of-Mon-20120514/033203.html From Paul Cianfaglione" 05/14/12 - Bloomfield, Reservoir #2 (behind Seabury Retirement) -- 1 YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO, 3 BROWN THRASHER. Hartford/Wethersfield, Cedar Hill Cemetery -- 3 CAPE MAY WARBLER. Found at eye level in spruces along the back powerline cut, left hand side of cemetery. The planted spruces are all on the shorter side of height. From Danny Williams: 05/14/12 - Old Lyme, Nehantic State Forest -- 18 Warbler Species; 1 Blackburnian Warbler, 1 singing Hooded Warbler, 1 Yellow-breasted Chat. The Chat was up the path from the third yellow gate from the Keeney Road entrance, in the same place a chat (or chats) have been seen in years past.  From John Oshlick: 05/14/12 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- , 3 Swainson's Thrushes seen, 1 very cooperative Tennessee Warbler seen and heard. From Charla & Steve Spector: 05/14/12 - Milford, Eisenhower Park -- Blackburnian Warbler. From Dana Campbell: 05/14/12 - Glastonbury -- 2 BOBOLINK males in field off Country Club Rd. From Paul Desjardins: 05/14/12 - Litchfield, Little Pond -- Saw 1 and heard 2 more Alder Flycatchers in the morning. Also first year male Orchard Oriole and 1 Bobolink. From Janet Mehmel: 05/14/12 - Old Lyme, Hartman Park -- CERULEAN WARBLER at the parking lot! I got very lucky and found a female RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD building a nest. From Mark Scott: 05/14/12 - New Haven yard -- SWAINSON'S THRUSH, BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER among eight warbler species. From, Olaf Saltau and David Zomick: 05/14/12 - Kent, River Rd -- Black-billed Cuckoo. Steep Rock Preserve -- Blackburnian Warbler. Schaghticoke Rd -- Roosting Common Nighthawk. From Patrice Favreau: 05/14/12 - SouthWindsor, Strong Rd at Podunk bridge -- 1 Solitary Sandpiper which then flew across Pierce Rd to Desmond's Pond. From Cindi Kobak: 05/14/12 - Branford, East Main St (Route 1) at intersection with Main St and North Main St -- BLACK VULTURE on grassy strip at side of road next to Dunkin' Donuts at 1:30pm. Very busy road, yet bird was at ease walking about in grass. From Jayne Neville: 05/13/12 - ?????, Mount Vernon Songbird Sanctuary -- Brown Thrasher. From Mike Reese: 05/13/12 - Kent, River Road -- 21 species of warblers on Sunday including at least 5 singing Ceruleans. Other notables include Black-billed Cuckoo, Orchard Oriole. From Eileen and Kevin Finnan: 05/13/12 - Litchfield, Little Pond -- SOLITARY SANDPIPER, BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER, 2 BLACKPOLLS, 2 TENNESSEE WARBLERS, 3 ALDER FLYCATCHERS. Also a Virginia Rail, 2 Marsh Wrens. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 05/13/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 13 May 2012 23:50:52 -0400 From David Tripp Jr: 05/13/12 - Canton yard -- After watching hundreds of warblers leave overhead and not hearing any Cape Mays, I thought they left. A brilliant male Cape May Warbler began to sing from a Norway Spruce. From Ed Dettore: 05/13/12 - East Hartford, Cabela's Pond -- 9:30 AM; the Tricolored Heron was hanging out. From Paul Carrier: 05/13/12 - ?????, yard -- 9:30 AM; 12 species of warblers in 30 minutes in one tree, including Blackburnian Warbler, Tennessee Warbler, Cape May Warbler. Also, a Common Raven flew up from my compost pile. From Scott Kruitbosch: 05/13/12 - Weston, Trout Brook Valley Conservation Area -- 19 warbler species including 1 CERULEAN WARBLER, very rare for county, singing away at green/white trail clearing. Others included 1 singing BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER, 1 WILSON'S WARBLER (f). Also 2 ACADIAN FLYCATCHER, 1 YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO, 1 BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO, 1 COMMON RAVEN, and so many more "good" birds. From Mark Scott: 05/13/12 - Hamden/New Haven -- highlights included TENNESSEE WARBLER, WILSON'S WARBLER, BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER. Birds spaced widely, less activity than Saturday and much less than Friday. Hamden, West Rock State Park -- heard BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO. From Patrick Comins: 05/13/12 - Meriden, yard -- Several Swainson's Thrushes and a Bicknell's Thrush migrating, Solitary Sandpiper. From Kevin Burgio with Hannah Burgio: 03/13/12 - Hamden yard -- 1 male ORCHARD ORIOLE. From Bill Batsford: 05/13/12 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- 39 species with 10 warblers including Tennessee Warbler. From Andy Griswold: 05/13/12 - Lyme, Nehantic State Park -- 7:00 to 10:30 AM; Thirty one (31) WORM-EATING WARBLERS along the main road and the trail out of the north parking lot. From Jalna Jaeger and David Callan: 05/13/12 - Norwalk, Allen Road, across from the senior center -- 9 AM; Blackburnian Warbler, Common Raven. From Robert Dixon: 05/12/12 - Sterling yard -- 67 species; PURPLE FINCH (2), RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH, COMMON RAVEN, BLACK VULTURE (2). From Alex Burdo and Dave Hursh: 05/12/12 - Fairfield, Larsen Sanctuary -- 61 species including 2 YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO, 10 SWAINSON'S THRUSH, 1 ORCHARD ORIOLE. Land Around Hemlock Reservoir -- 32 CLIFF SWALLOW. Lake Mohegan -- 1 BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER. Oak Lawn Cemetary -- 1 SWAINSON'S THRUSH. Birdcraft Sanctuary -- 2 SWAINSON'S THRUSH, 1 BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER. From Alex Burdo and James Purcell: 05/13/12 - Fairfield, Birdcraft Sanctuary -- 1 SWAINSON'S THRUSH, 1 BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 05/12/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 13 May 2012 00:07:48 -0400 From Dave Provencher: 05/12/12 - Lyme, Gungy Road -- 7:20 AM; adult Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. flew across the power line cut from north to south. It did not stop and I was unable to find it though I searched for a while. On my return from hiking (approximately 11:30 AM) I stopped again and did not have any luck relocating it. Lyme, Nehantic State Forest; (also a stretch of power line cut along Rte 82 in Montville) -- Yellow-billed Cuckoo (3), Acadian Flycatcher (1 in traditional spot in Nehantic), Hooded Warbler (3 singing males), Blackburnian Warbler (1), Cerulean Warbler (1 along SF road). From Dave Tripp: 05/12/12 - Canton neighborhood -- Cape May Warblers continue for day 7. There has been a turnover of individuals, no doubt. From Tina Green with Jim Dugan: 05/12/12 - East Hartford, Cabela's pond -- Tri-colored Heron continues, or perhaps returned, as of 10:14 AM. From Ed Dettore: 05/12/12 - East Hartford, Cabela's pond -- as of 1:00 PM, Tri-colored Heron present. From Louise Tucker: 05/12/12 - East Hartford, Cabela's pond -- Tri-colored Heron had moved from the eastern end of the pond and was standing in the field across the pond about 3/4 of the way down to the west. He moved to the water's edge and preened for awhile, then entered the water and headed toward the eastern end of the pond feeding as he went. He was still feeding when I left at 2:05 pm. From Paul Desjardins with Mona Cavallero: 05/12/12 - East Hartford, Cabela's pond -- afternoon; Tri-colored Heron, and also 2 Bobolinks and a Grasshopper Sparrow. From Paul Wolter: 05/12/12 - East Haven, Farm River SP -- 1 Yellow-bellied Flycatcher. Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- 1 White-faced Ibis from Cedar Island, 1 Little Blue Heron, 1 White-crowned Sparrow, 1 Marsh Wren, and 12 Warbler species, including 1 Wilson's Warbler. Bloomfield, Sam Wheeler Reed Park -- 4 Bobolink. From Marty Moore: 05/12/12 - North Haven, Quinnipiac River State Park -- morning; Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Black-billed Cuckoo. From Chris Loscalzo: 05/12/12 - Orange, Maltby Lakes -- 7:00 to 9:30 AM; 1 Black-billed Cuckoo, 2 Swainson's Thrush. East Haven/Branford border -- 2 Black Skimmers on rocks at the mouth of the Farm River. Also, several Purple Sandpiper. Seen by kayak. From Brian Kleinman with Hartford Audubon Bird Walk: 05/12/12 - East Granby, Rails to Trails Bike Path from Route 20 to one mile north of Copper Hill Road -- male HOODED WARBLER singing, YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER, 2 VIRGINIA RAILS. From Paul Cianfaglione: 05/12/12 - South Windsor, Station 43 -- 1 ALDER FLYCATCHER, 1 VIRGINIA RAIL. Canton, Canton Yard -- 1 BAY-BREASTED WARBLER, 1 TENNESSEE WARBLER, 1 YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER in nest hole. From James Purcell: 05/12/12 - Fairfield, Birdcraft -- 1 Gray-cheeked Thrush, 1 Tennessee Warbler, 1 Wilson's Warbler. From Frank Gallo: 05/12/12 - Milford(?), Wilcox Park -- a male Cape May Warbler singing in the spruces across from the exit. Milford, Milford Point -- flyby Yellow-billed Cuckoo, a Brown Thrasher, credible report of a female Blue Grosbeak seen well at the side of the road, and well described. It flew up and sat on the wires for a moment before it was flushed by a truck. It was along the road just to the left of the trail that goes to the beach. It was not refound. From Paul Cashman: 05/11/12 - Milford, Milford Point -- female Blue Grosbeak. From Patrice Favreau: 05/12/12 - South Windsor, Station 43 area, specifically a plowed field along CT River, north of Newberry -- 6 Semipalmated Sandpipers and 4 American Pipit, foraging in recently plowed corn field. From Dana Campbell: 05/12/12 - Glastonbury, Addison Bog Power lines -- YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT. Chat was not found again later by Bill Asteriades and Andrew Dasinger. It had the most interesting assemblage of calls: everything from imitation Blue Jay to clucks and whirrs and one sound like a baby crying! From Jamie Meyers: 05/12/12 - Mansfield -- male LAWRENCE'S WARBLER. The bird was along a powerline cut reached via a path south of the road about 1/4 west of Mansfield Hollow Lake. This path goes down to one of the lakes. Windham, Windham Airport -- EASTERN MEADOWLARK singing and showing well near the beginning of the dike trail. Brookyln, in farm near Canterbury town line on CT 169 -- EASTERN MEADOWLARK in large already hayed farm field along with a bunch of Bobolinks. Orchard Orioles were across the street. Scotland, Pudding Hill WMA -- HOODED WARBLER near the beginning of the mail trail. ACADIAN FLYCATCHER singing deep in the woods in approximately the same spot. Chaplin, Pumpkin Hill Road -- CERULEAN WARBLER, as previously reported by others. Canton yard (Meyers Wildlife Sanctuary) -- adult WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW. From Jan Collins: 05/12/12 - ?????, Boston Hollow/Yale Forest -- YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER, American RAVEN, ACADIAN FLYCATCHER, PURPLE FINCH, and 13 warbler species including 2 BLACKBURNIAN WARBLERS. From David W Babington: 05/12/12 - Washington, a Brown Thrasher on the lawn in front of our house off South St. From Carolyn Cimino: 05/12/12 - East Lyme, Nehantic State Forest, Grassy Hill Rd -- First entrance, the one with the yellow bar across it; ACADIAN FLYCATCHER just as you enter. Second entrance a bit further along on Grassy Hill Rd, no yellow bar, but a brown sign on the right of the dirt road; CERULEAN WARBLER. From Mark Scott, with Dori Sosensky, Lynn James and Sol [don't have his last name]: 05/12/12 - West Haven, Marginal Way, (gated and closed to motor vehicles) -- WILSON'S WARBLER. New Haven yard -- SWAINSON'S THRUSH singing. From Bill Asteriades and Andrew Dasinger: 05/12/12 - Glastonbury, Hollister Preserve, Old Maids Lane, Riverfront Park and other parts of town -- - 98 species and 20 species of warblers. 2 BLACK VULTURES, 1 SOLITARY SANDPIPER, 2 COMMON RAVENS, 1 CLIFF SWALLOW (only 2nd time seen in town), 3 BROWN THRASHERS, 1 BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER, 3 BAY-BREASTED WARBLERS, 4 WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS, 12 BOBOLINKS and 2 ORCHARD ORIOLES. 05/11/12 - Glastonbury, Riverfront Park -- 1 LINCOLN'S SPARROW. From Randy and Natasha Domina & Co: 05/12/12 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- 1 Lincoln's Sparrow. From Paul Koke: 05/12/12 - New Milford, NW section -- Bay-breasted Warbler. From Robert Dixon: 05/11/12 - Sterling yard -- 56 species; BLACK VULTURE (2), PURPLE FINCH. Plainfield, Quinebaug Fish Hatchery -- 41 species - SOLITARY SANDPIPER. Sterling, Porter Pond Rd -- HOODED WARBLER (2). ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 05/11/2012 Tri-colored Heron From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 23:55:24 -0400 From Peter Grose: 05/11/12 - East Hartford, Cabela's -- 12:30 PM; TRI-COLORED HERON at pond. From Lynn James and Dana Campbell: 05/11/12 - East Hartford, Cabela's Pond -- Tri-colored Heron in full view hunting along pond border at 1:15, present until at least 3:30 PM. Also Solitary Sandpiper, Wilson's Snipe, Pectoral Sandpiper, and in the fields Eastern Meadowlark. Ashford, Boston Hollow and Yale Road -- BLACK VULTURE, COMMON RAVENS, 13 Warblers including BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER AND CERULEAN WARBLER; also Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. East Hartford, Hockanum Linear Trail -- No Red-headed Woodpecker found, but GREY-CHEEKED THRUSH (we debated long about it's being a possible Bicknell's, but decided on Grey-cheeked because we saw no red at all on its tail or primaries, and because it did not sing to give us any other indicators.) From Paul Cianfaglione: 05/11/12 - East Hartford, Cabela's Pond -- 1 TRICOLORED HERON continued along with 1 PECTORAL SANDPIPER. From Sara Zagorski with Jonathan Trouen-Trend: 05/11/12 - East Hartford, Cabela's Pond -- around 4:30 PM; Tri-colored Heron tucked well into the weeds on the side closest to the parking lot, so that when you first pull up you might not see it. When we got out of the car Jonathan could see the head, and when I moved closer to the pond, I could see it too. Then it disappeared, coming out again after a few minutes. We were standing right on the edge of the pond in order to see it. From Dave Tripp with Jay Kaplan and Jamie Meyers: 05/11/12 - Canton backyard -- Two (and then three) singing Cape May Warblers continue in Norway Spruces. From Paul Desjardins: 05/11/12 - Windsor, Northwest Park -- Swainson"s Thrush, Tennessee Warbler, Lincoln"s Sparrow and female Orchard Oriole. East Hartford, Cabelas Pond -- Pectoral Sandpiper. From Tom Hook: 05/11/12 - Southbury, Bent of the River -- Yellow-billed cuckoo in the oaks over the barn. From John Oshlick with Sol Satin: 05/11/12 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- 2 Swainson's Thrushes, 1 Tennessee Warbler calling near the archery field. From John Oshlick: 05/11/12 - Hamden, Farm Brook Reservoir -- 1 Lincoln's Sparrow. From Steve Spector: 05/11/12 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- 11:45 AM; Cuckoo (species?). From Carol Ansel: 05/11/12 - Mystic yard -- Black-billed Cuckoo. From Anita Shaffer & Roy Zartarian: 05/11/12 - Newington, Cedar Mountain -- 1 SWAINSON'S THRUSH, Blackburnian Warbler. From Ernie Harris: 05/11/12 - Bolton Backyard -- 6:30-7:30 AM; CAPE MAY WARBLER. From Gina Nichol: 05/11/12 - Branford, Branford Supply Ponds -- 1 Solitary Sandpiper, 1 Orchard Oriole. From Louise P Tucker: 05/11/12 - East Hampton?, Hurd State Park -- To the left of the small parking area above the trail leading down to the Connecticut river are 2 old dirt roads.  On the lower road (closest to the river) is a yellow gate. Approximately 200-300 feet from the gate is a Hooded Warbler singing on territory, which is on both sides of the road. He circles this territory, singing. As you face the river from the parking lot, the road is to your right.   Also, This is the road inside the park, not the one next to Rt 151. From Annette Cunniffe with Meredith Sampson: 05/11/12 - Stamford, Rosa Hartman Park -- 2 Blackburnian Warblers, Philadelphia Vireo, Gray-cheeked Thrush, Swainson's Thrush. From Roy Harvey and Renee Baade: 05/11/12 - Stamford/Old Greenwich, Laddins Rock Sanctuary & Rosa Hartman Park -- BAY-BREASTED WARBLER, Brown Thrasher, Blackburnian Warbler, many Swainson's Thrushes. Fairfield, Birdcraft Sanctuary -- more Swainson's Thrushes. Bridgeport, Ninety Acres Park -- Tennessee Warbler, still more Swainson's Thrushes. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 05/10/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 22:51:49 -0400 From Chris Loscalzo: 05/10/12 - Naugatuck, Naugatuck State Forest -- 13 warbler species, including one male Hooded Warbler. From Renee Baade: 05/10/12 - Woodbury, Flanders Nature Center, Van Vleck Farm -- Yellow-bellied Flycatcher. From Paul Desjardins: 05/10/12 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Road section -- Peregrine Falcon with prey. From John Oshlick: 05/10/12 - Greenwich, Audubon Greenwich -- The Lawrence's warbler continues. From Jack Wells with John Hannan and Tom Baptist: 05/10/12 - Greenwich, Audubon Greenwich -- 2:45 PM; the Lawrence's warbler continues. From Dave Tripp: 05/10/12 - Canton yard - Two singing Cape May Warblers in Norway Spruces. After not seeing them yesterday, today there are two across the street in my neighbors spruces visible from the road. This make it the last 4 out of 5 days here. From Steve Morytko: 05/10/12 - Storrs, UConn area -- Horsebarn Hill Rd (east and west pastures and around the top of the hill), 57 (2F) Bobolink, 1 Eastern Meadowlark; Valentine Meadow (wet area on the east side of the pasture below the horse stables, best viewed near gasoline pumps) 7 Solitary Sandpiper; UConn Spring Manor Farm (from the white brick house parking lot on Rte 44 250yds east of the intersection of Rte32), 2 (M) Bobolink. With clearing weather I would expect the majority of the HB Hill Bobolinks to move on soon ... or maybe not :) From Jan Collins with Paul Fusco: 05/10/12 - Burlington, Sessions Woods -- 1 SOLITARY SANDPIPER, 1 BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER. From Meredith Sampson: 05/10/12 - Old Greenwich, Greenwich Point -- 19 warbler species including BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER, HOODED WARBLER. From Alex Burdo: 05/10/12 - Fairfield, Birdcraft Sanctuary -- despite windy conditions, 10 warbler species in just over an hour of birding. 2 SWAINSON'S THRUSH, 1 WILSON'S WARBLER. From Patrick & Jim Dugan: 05/10/12 - Stamford, Rosa Hartman Park -- 5:45 to 9:15 AM; 20 species of Warbler and 5 species of Thrush (1 Gray-cheeked type). From Robert Dixon: 05/09/12 - Chaplin, Pumpkin Hill Rd -- CERULEAN WARBLER. Eastford, Natchaug State Forest -- BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER. Thompson, Thompson Dam -- BOBOLINK, COMMON RAVEN. 05/08-09/12 - Sterling yard -- PURPLE FINCH (2). ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 05/09/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 09 May 2012 22:41:09 -0400 From Patrick Comins: 05/09/12 - Southbury, Bent of the River Audubon Sancutary -- apparent GOLEDN-WINGED WARBLER near the barn, along the river. In the spirit of caution, I can't rule out Brewster's from my view, as I didn't see face or throat, but bird was white below, singing away and had big golden or perhaps white chevrons in the wings. From Brian Toal via Sara Zagorski: 05/09/12 - Avon -- 6:15 AM; a Mourning Warbler at Fisher Meadows on Old Farm Rd. From the parking lot, go right towards the main road through the park. The bird was singing loudly on the left side about 50 yards from the parking lot. From Brian Kleinman: 05/09/12 ­ East Granby Yard -- one singing male CAPE MAY WARBLER. From Alex Burdo: 05/09/12 - New Haven, Hopkins School Campus -- singing CAPE MAY WARBLER. From Mark Scott: 05/09/12 - New Haven/Hamden, East Rock Park -- at Farnam Drive overlook, unseen bird singing spot-on CERULEAN WARBLER, along with many other species. Many warblers, thrushes, tanagers heard in New Haven neighborhood as well. Rain did not deter vocalization. From Lorraine Gundersen: 05/09/12 - Westbrook, entrance road to Tanger Outlets -- Hooded Warbler. From Jan Collins: 05/09/12 - Suffield, Suffield WMA, Babbs Rd -- Hartford Audubon mid week walk, Mike Stanley, leader. 1 GRASSHOPPER SPARROW located in same spot as during last year's walk on this DEEP WMA managed for grassland bird species. Suffield, Clay Creek Rd -- subdivision of mcmansions off Route 75 north of Suffield center in a managed subdivision grassland, a dozen BOBOLINK, mostly males interacting and establishing territory and a couple of females. From Patrice Favreau: 05/09/12 - SouthWindsor, SW Wildlife Sanctuary, Niederwerfer Rd across from Idlenot Farm -- morning; dozen Warblers including Balckburnian Warbler. From Alex Burdo: 05/09/12 - Fairfield, Sherman Marsh and Fields -- 48 species including 1 SOLITARY SANDPIPER, 1 Swainson's Thrush, 1 WILSON'S WARBLER. Fairfield, Pine Creek Open Space (just the area behind the ballfields) -- A quick stop yielded 34 species including 1 RING-NECKED PHEASANT (calling), 1 YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON. From Carl Ekroth: 05/09/12 - Ellington, SnipsicmLake road, near the lake -- mid afternoon; 1 BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER (male). Abbott Rd ext -- 1 BROWN THRASHER. And another last(?) word on the Harris's Sparrow From Pat Tamborra: 05/06/12 - Lebanon -- My wife and I saw the Harris's Sparrow on Sunday, May 6 at 5 PM in the usual place. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 05/08/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 08 May 2012 23:11:27 -0400 ***** IMPORTANT NOTE! There is a bill before the Connecticut House that is of interest to the Connecticut birding community (and birds). There is very little time (Wednesday) for this to be acted on. Please see Patrick COmins' post to CTBirds about the bill and what you might want to do. http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org/Week-of-Mon-20120507/033056.html From Annie and Mike Perko: 05/05/12 - Lebanon -- The last sighting of the Harris's Sparrow was 5:30 PM, Saturday 5 May. Two visits per day since then did not find it, and the Perkos will not be around to continue the search. From Dave Tripp with Jim Dugan, Tina Green, Sara Zagorski, David Zomick: 05/08/12 - Canton backyard -- 8:15-8:45; male Cape May Warbler (day 3) in spruces. From Paul Cianfaglione: 05/08/12 - Wethersfield, Wethersfield Meadows -- 1 KENTUCKY WARBLER. Directions; Exit 25 off I-91 (Old Wethersfield) From North, take quick right through yellow gate, travel 0.5 to another yellow gate, take right, warbler is 0.5 on left near a dirt pull off and a pile of trees and branches. From Sara Zagorski: 05/08/12 - Wethersfield, Wethersfield Meadows -- 1 KENTUCKY WARBLER. I got the bird after Paul C left, showed it to some others at 9:55 AM in same location, calling. Came out once with good views. From Paul Desjardins: 05/08/12 - Wethersfield, Wethersfield Meadows -- Several of us had very brief views of the KENTUCKY WARBLER. Seen in spot that Paul mentioned but moves around a lot. It took 2 hours before I had a decent look at him for one or two seconds! So patience was the word! My sighting was about 1:15 PM. From Scott Kruitbosch: 05/08/12 - Weston & Easton, Trout Brook Valley Conservation Area -- 76 species including 21 warbler species, highlighted by 1 WILSON'S WARBLER. 2 ACADIAN FLYCATCHER calling among countless other wonderful sights and sounds on a very birdy (even though it's still kind of early) May day. From John Marshall: 05/07/12 - Litchfield, White Memorial's Little Pond (early evening to dark) -- 5 SOLITARY SANDPIPER, COMMON NIGHTHAWK, 3 MARSH WREN, 4 VIRGINIA RAIL. Litchfield, White Memorial's Mallard Marsh -- 2 MARSH WREN. From Charla & Steve Spector: 05/08/12 - Milford, Eisenhower Park -- Solitary Sandpiper, many Orchard Orioles (at least 3 male, 2 female). 05/07/12 - Milford, Silver Sands SP -- male and female Blue-winged Teal in Nettleton Creek pond (they've been hanging around and it's nesting season, so maybe?)  From Roy Zartarian: 05/08/12 - Newington, Young Farm -- 8 BOBOLINKS (6 male, 2 female), the biggest flock I've seen there; 1 SOLITARY SANDPIPER, my first sighting at that location. From Steve Morytko: 05/08/12 - Storrs, UConn -- There were 74 Bobolinks on fence wire in one location on top of Horsebarn Hill this afternoon that weren't seen yesterday. I'm sure there were more birds (probably dozens) in the field that were not counted. No doubt many will be moving on but it was a nice one day spectacle. From Patrice Favreau: 05/08/12 - SouthWindsor -- 4 male Bobolinks at Wapping Park. From Robert Dixon: 05/07/12 - Sterling yard Big Sit -- 68 species; EASTERN WHIP-POOR-WILL, PURPLE FINCH (2), BLACK VULTURE (3). From Kevin Finnan: 05/07/12 - Litchfield -- In the fields along Beach Street, about 20 BOBOLINKS; further north on Beach Street in Goshen, one SWAINSON'S THRUSH. From Lynn James, Sol Satin, and Dana Campbell with Ranger Dan Barvir: 05/07/12 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER, TENNESSEE WARBLERS, Solitary Sandpipers, COMMON RAVEN. Across the street from the Eli Whitney Museum -- ORCHARD ORIOLES. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 05/07/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 08 May 2012 22:46:41 -0400 Note: Last might my fingers played tricks on me and this report (for Monday ) went to the CTBirds list instead of the Daily Report list. Sorry about that. Tonight's (Tuesday's) report will be along in a while. From Dave Tripp: 05/07/12 - Canton yard -- For the second day and second year, there has been an adult male Cape May Warbler working and singing occasionally in some Norway Spruces in the back yard. From Ed Kurlowicz: 05/07/12 - Coventry -- New yard bird an immature Blue Grosbeak, also 1 Brown Thrasher. From Brian & Caleb Kleinman: 05/07/12 ­ Bloomfield, Penwood State Park -­ many migrants but birds of note were 2 SWAINSON¹S THRUSH. From Twan Leenders: 05/07/12 ­ Stratford, McKinney Refuge, railroad trail -- SALTMARSH (SHARP-TAILED) SPARROW. 05/05/12 - Litchfield, Topsmead SF -- at least 20 BOBOLINK singing away merrily in the trees surrounding the big fields. From Anita Shaffer and Roy Zartarian: 05/07/12 - Newington, Piper Brook -- SOLITARY SANDPIPER feeding. From Fran and Tom Holloway: 05/07/12 - Lyme, Hartman Park -- one CERULEAN WARBLER, on the main trail near the amphitheater, sat on a sunny branch and sang to us for 10 minutes, 9:00 AM. Seem to be more than one around. From Paul Desjardins: 05/07/12 - Windsor, Northwest Park -- morning; 1 adult & 1 first year male Orchard Orioles, Lincoln's Sparrow and a flyover Bobolink. East Granby, East Granby Farms -- afternoon; 2 Swainson's Thrushes. From Mark Scott: 05/07/12 - New Haven, Prospect Street AT Highland Street -- TENNESSEE WARBLER. Hamden/New Haven, East Rock Park -- TENNESSEE WARBLER (in three distinct locations in the park, one with Ed Sadowski), BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER. From Steve Morytko: 05/07/12 - Storrs, UConn -- Late afternoon, behind the Young Building, 2 White-crowned Sparrows feeding along the field edge and an Orchard Oriole flew in, perched for a minute, and flew off. From Paul Cianfaglione: 05/07/12 - North Canton, Wright Road -- 1 EASTERN WHIP-POOR-WILL. From Carl Ekroth: 05/07/12 - Ellington, Green Road -- late morning; 2 BROWN THRASHERS. In the evening, 1 WHIP-POOR-WILL. From Alex Burdo: 05/07/12 - Fairfield, Birdcraft Sanctuary -- A rather slow afternoon at Birdcraft, highlighted by 5 warbler species including 1 WILSON'S WARBLER. From Don Morgan: 05/07/12 - Windham, Boston Hollow/Barlow Mill -- 1 Blackburnian From Zellene Sandler: 05/06/12 - Bloomfield, Sam Wheeler Reed Park -- at least 6 male Bobolinks and 3 Eastern Meadowlarks in the grass. From Eric Larson: 05/06/12 - Stonington, Barn Island -- 9:30-1:30; Orchard Oriole (1). Avalonia Land Trust area between Wequetecock Cove and Palmer Neck Road on the way to the NWA -- Bobolink (3) buzzing the fields. From Bill Asteriades: 05/06/12 - Glastonbury, Private Property -- 1 male YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD. Although seen on private property, if birders want to try to relocate I would suggest birding Riverfront Park in Glastonbury and Rocky Hill Meadows. From Robert Dixon: 05/06/12 - Sterling yard - 66 species - PURPLE FINCH, flyover COMMON LOON (5), FISH CROW, BLACK VULTURE, BLUE- HEADED VIREO, singing WHITE- CROWNED SPARROW. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 05/06/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 06 May 2012 23:55:01 -0400 From Dave Provencher: 05/06/12 - Lyme, Nehantic State Forest, Lyme Unit -- Acadian Flycatcher and 2 Hooded Warblers counter-singing. From Edward Sadowski with Mark Scott: 05/06/12 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- Tennessee Warbler. From Mark Scott: 05/06/12 -- Hamden/New Haven, East Rock Park -- in addition to other reports, SWAINSON'S THRUSH. From Olaf Soltau with Tom Gaynor: 05/06/12 - Kent, Schaghticoke Road, ¼ mile south of Kent School waste water treatment facility -– 1 KENTUCKY WARBLER in barberry thicket right along west side of the road at 11:00 AM, also 1 HOODED WARBLER in same area. Kent, along River Road -- 5 CERULEAN WARBLERS earlier in the morning, between 8:00 and 10:00. From Matt Schmitt: 05/06/12 - East Windsor, Warehouse Point, yard -- White-crowned Sparrow. From Ed Dettore: 05/06/12 - East Hartford, Brookside Lane -- Orchard Oriole right next to Margarita's. From Scott Kruitbosch: 05/06/12 - Stratford yard -- 1 OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER flycatching from the top branch of a dead tree, per usual. From Kris johnson with NHBC group: 05/06/12 - Southbury, Bent of the River Audubon Sanctuary -- Black Vulture, Solitary Sandpiper, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Common Raven, 2 Hooded Warbler, Orchard Oriole (across street, 2M 1F). From Mike Reese: 05/06/12 - Wilton, Allen's Meadow -- YELLOW BREASTED CHAT, WHITE CROWNED SPARROW. From Roy Zartarian: 05/06/12 - Newington, Cedar Hill Cemetery and the quarry - 1 PEREGRINE FALCON and 1 COMMON RAVEN. The latter vocalized clearly and performed an aerial acrobatic routine. From Chris Loscalzo: 05/06/12 - Guilford/Madison in the East River Marsh Complex and nearby beach-surveyed by kayak -- before and after high tide; 1 Pectoral Sandpiper, 1 Marsh Wren, 4 Saltmarsh Sparrow, and 4 Seaside Sparrow. From Alex Burdo & the Connecticut Young Birders Club: 05/06/12 - Fairfield, Birdcraft Sanctuary -- 1 WILSON'S WARBLER. Fairfield, Ash Creek (Penfield Mills Open Space) -- 5 YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON, 1 BROWN THRASHER, 1 ORCHARD ORIOLE. From Paul Wolter: 05/06/12 - West Haven, Sandy Point -- 4 PM; 1 Yellow-crowned Night-Heron. From Annette Cunniffe: 05/06/12 - Cos Cob, Outside Cos Cob Harbor, Bluff Island -- 4 Purple Sandpipers. From Sarah Faulkner: 05/06/12 - Collinsville yard -- 2 White-crowned Sparrows. From Joe Bear with AJ/Sue Hand: 05/06/12 - Stamford, Rosa Hartman Park -- Blackburnian Warbler, Swainson's Thrush. From Patrick Comins: 05/06/12 - Meriden, neighborhood -- a nice but brief warbler fallout including 2 Bay-breasted Warblers and a probable Cape May Warbler. Only lasted for about 15 minutes and the birds seemed to quiet down and/or move on. Amazing how flowering oaks pull the warblers in. From Andy Thiede and Kathy Clark: 05/06/12- South Windsor, Station 43 -- Orchard Oriole, Brown Thrasher. From Shaun Martin and Richard Trepp: 05/06/12 - Greenwich, Montgomery Pinetum -- Kentucky Warbler seen briefly but continued to sing every few minutes in a 60ish yard section. From Paul Desjardins: 05/06/12 - South Windsor, Station 43 -- afternoon, from the Newberry Road section adult male Orchard Oriole. From Frank Gallo: 05/06/12 - Milford, Wilcox Park -- The last few days have been good in the park with 19 species of warblers including Blackburnian Warbler. From Angela Dimmitt and Anne Kehmna: 05/06/12 - New Milford/Sunny Valley, Bird Lane -- two male ORCHARD ORIOLES, WILSON'S WARBLER. From Fred Baumgarten: 05/06/12 - Cornwall, Foote Field -- WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 05/05/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sat, 05 May 2012 23:14:05 -0400 From John Weeks: 05/05/12 - Granby, private property -- Mississippi Kite fly past at treetop level just before noon. This is ten days earlier than the previous first date (for me) for this species in the area. From Bill Asteriades with Andrew Dasinger, Denise Jernigan: 05/05/12 - Glastonbury, Hollister Preserve, Old Maids Lane, treeline behind the pollution plant and various other locations -- 2 SOLITARY SANDPIPERS, 2 COMMON RAVENS, 3 BLACKBURNIAN WARBLERS, 1 WILSON'S WARBLER, 2 BOBOLINKS and 2 ORCHARD ORIOLES, 1 Brown Thrasher. From Paul Cianfaglione: 05/05/12 - East Hartford, Hockanum River Linear Park -- 1 RED-HEADED WOODPECKER, 7 RUSTY BLACKBIRD, 13 sp. WARBLERS. Hartford, Bushnell Park (next war memorial arch) -- 13 sp. WARBLERS. Canton, Yard -- Noon to 6:00 PM; Adult NORTHERN GOSHAWK flyover, 18 sp. Warblers. From Maggie Peretto via Patrick Comins: 05/05/12 - Manchester, Line Street -- Kentucky Warbler in the wetland near where the road curves off to the north. Driving in from Main Street, go past the the golf course. You'll find a small parking area near where the road curves and becomes Gardner St. There is a small wetland across the street from the small parking lot. This is a hotspot in general for birds. From Jamie Meyers: 05/05/12 - Canton -- 19 warbler species, including Wilson's Warbler. From Chris Loscalzo: 05/05/12 - Orange, Racebrook Tract -- 17 warbler species, including WILSON'S WARBLER. From Paul Carrier: 05/05/12 - New Hartford, Bakerville Swamp -- 4 RUSTY BLACKBIRD (possibly more), 4 Purple finch (they nest here). From David Lawton: 05/05/12 - Avon, yard -- at least 14 warbler species in an hour an a half late morning, including: TENNESSEE WARBLER and 2 BLACKBURNIAN WARBLERS. From Jan Collins: 05/05/12 - Somersville, paddle from Mill Pond -- 8-11 AM; 42 species including 1 BROWN THRASHER, 2 SOLITARY SANDPIPER, 1 WILSON'S SNIPE, and an unusual (inland) flyby Common Tern. From Edward Sadowski: 05/05/12 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- 19 species of warblers Saturday morning including Hooded Warbler, Blackburnian Warbler, wilson's Warbler. From James Purcell with Alex Burdo: 05/05/12 - Fairfield, Birdcraft sanctuary -- 1 Blackburnian Warbler. From Jerry Connolly and The Audubon Shop Saturday Bird Walk Crew: 05/05/12 - Madison, Hammonasset SP -- MARSH WREN (on territory), 9 Warbler sp. including HOODED WARBLER, WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW. From Art Gingert & Jean Bouteiller: 05/05/12 - West Cornwall, River Road (north section) -- morning; OLIVE SIDED FLYCATCHER (teed up & with white flank feathers), 12 species of warblers including BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER. From Larry Reiter: 05/05/12 - Groton(?), Bluff Point -- White-crowned Sparrow. From Mike Horn: 05/05/12 - Hamden -- The male Orchard Oriole continues to be at CT Trust property on the trails in front of the new Regional Water Authority 900 Whitney Ave directly across from the enterance to the Eli Whitney Museum in Hamden. Pull in to the Water Company drive way and male a quick right. It was right at the parking lot. These trails are a lovely new place to bird. From Frank & Linda Mantlik: 05/05/12 - Stratford, various sites (home, Wooster Park, McKinney NWR, Oak Bluff Ave., Town Greenway) -- midday; 80 species, including 16 species of warblers with Blackburnian Warbler, Brown Thrasher, Bobolink (Greenway), Boat-tailed Grackles, 2 Orchard Orioles. From Patrice Favreau: 05/05/12 - SouthWindsor, West Rd fields of Donnelly Preserve, dusk -- several American Woodcock. From Brian Kleinman: 05/05/12 - East Granby -- flying over house, One calling COMMON NIGHTHAWK flying in a northerly direction (seems a bit early to me). From Dana Campbell: 05/05/12 - Ashford, Boston Hollow and Yale Rd -- 16 species of Warbler including BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER; COMMON RAVEN, a singing Winter Wren. From Scott Kruitbosch: 05/05/12 - Stratford, Stratford Point -- The Chuck-will's-widow was not seen at Stratford Point tonight through just after 9PM. I am sure we would have spotted it, or heard it, if it were there. From Alex Burdo: 05/05/12 - Fairfield, Birdcraft Sanctuary -- 56 species including 15 wood-warbler species including 1 BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER, 1 WILSON'S WARBLER. Fairfield Yard -- 37 species including 1 YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON, 1 ACADIAN FLYCATCHER. Fairfield, Sherman School area -- 43 species including 1 SOLITARY SANDPIPER, 11 wood-warbler species. From Richard Payne: 05/05/12 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- 1 Common Raven, 2 Hooded Warbler, 1 Blackburnian Warbler. From Dick & Joan Mihm: 05/05/12 - Glastonbury yard -- White-Crowned Sparrow under feeder. From Ted Gilman: 05/05/12 - Greenwich, Audubon Center -- LAWRENCE’S WARBLER (spectacular male, singing classic blue-wing “bee-buzz” song, provided excellent views at edge of Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch lawn area next to parking lot); SOLITARY SANDPIPER (2 flying overhead, dropping down toward nearby Indian Spring Pond); ORCHARD ORIOLE (male and female) near hawk watch. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 05/04/2012 Chuck-Will's-Widow From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sat, 05 May 2012 00:54:58 -0400 Note: The May rush has arrived for sure. I may become a bit more selective on what makes this daily report. Be assured that everything can be found on CTBirds, including a lot of the most interesting information. Note: Fran Zygmont reports that "Radar shows quite a bit of migration activity tonight - especially in SW CT. Should be an active morning tomorrow (Saturday)." From Scott Kruitbosch: 05/04/12 - Stratford, Stratford Point -- 73 species including 1 CHUCK-WILL'S-WIDOW. Numerous other highlights and FOY birds included Frank Mantlik spotting 4 WHITE-WINGED SCOTER, 1 AMERICAN PIPIT, 1 BROWN THRASHER singing and out for prolonged periods, 2 WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW. For a long message on the Chuck-Will's-Widow see CTBirds. http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org/Week-of-Mon-20120430/032898.html From Tina Green: 05/04/12 - Westport, Sherwood Island State Park -- Pectoral Sandpiper on the model airplane field. From Carolyn Cimino 05/04/12 - Waterford yard -- White-crowned Sparrow this morn under the feeders. From Edward Sadowski: 05/04/12 - Milford, Plains Rd, Milford Office Park -- Fly over Bobolink, 2 Orchard Orioles, 7 sp. of warbler including Blackburnian. Milford, Wilcox Park -- Lunchtime; 10 species of warblers including Blackburnian Warbler. Also Swainson's Thrush. From Sean Murtha: 05/04/12 - Greenwich, Bruce Park -- 8:15 am, Mourning Warbler still present, same location along north western side of maintenance field. Singing this time. Seen in the company of Al Wellsby (sorry about spelling!), Annette Cunniffe, and Dave (From Bristol). From Andrew Griswold: 05/04/12 - Essex, Viney Hill Brook Park -- BLUE GROSBEAK(female)and "LAWRENCE'S WARBLER." Parking lot at intersection of Hillside Drive and Cedar Grove Terrace. Below the lot in the weedy area. From John Oshlick: 05/04/12 - New Haven/Hamden, East Rock Park -- 16 species of warblers including Wilson's Warbler. (With warblers from others, 19 minimum cumulative for the site.) From Paul Desjardins: 05/04/12 - Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill Meadows -- morning; Solitary Sandpiper, Blackburnian Warbler and Bobolink. Windsor, Northwest Park -- afternoon; Orchard Oriole. From Nick Bonomo with Carolyn Sedgwick: 05/04/12 - Hamden/New Haven, East Rock Park -- 8:20 to 11:30 AM; We had 18 species of warbler NOT including the Hooded nor Worm-eating (which John says are back on territory up top), so there were certainly at least 20 species in the park today. 3 Blackburnian Wablers, two by the river and one off Trowbridge. From Hank Golet: 05/04/12 - Lyme, Pleasant Valley -- CERULEAN WARBLER. From Carl Ekroth: 05/04/12 - Ellington, Snipsic Lake Rd -- 1 (foy) BROWN THRASHER (never seen one here before). Green Rd -- 1 BROWN THRASHER. From Fran and Tom Holloway: 05/04 - Killingworth, Chatfield Hollow State Park -- Canada Warbler. From Paul Wolter: 05/04/12 - Branford, Supply Ponds -- Blackburnian Warbler, 1 Solitary Sandpiper, and the best view of the day, a Lincoln's Sparrow in the power cut. From Charla & Steve Spector: 05/04/12 - Milford, Walker's Pond -- 3 Blackburnian Warblers among 13 species of warbler this morning, 80% Yellow-rmpds. From Marty Moore: 05/04/12 - Wallingford -- a mini-fallout of White-crowned Sparrows today in the Wallingford Area with several sighted. From Marty Swanhall: 05/04/12 - Woodbury -- Saw 6 male Bobolinks up on Upper Grassy Hill Road near Good Hill Road today at 4 pm. Their back white feathers weren't fully in yet but they all had their gold head feathers. From James Purcell: 05/04/12 - Fairfield, Pine Creek -- 1 Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, 1 Solitary Sandpiper. From Brendan Murtha: 05/04/12 - Greenwich, Bruce Park -- afternoon, a little over 4 hours; The MOURNING WARBLER only showed once during my entire stay, low in the brush next to the meadow at about 2:55 PM, right on time for Brian O'Tooles arrival. Also Wilson's Warbler, Orchard Oriole. From Janet Mehmel: 05/04/12 - Guilford yard -- starting around 1PM; 2 BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER, SWAINSON'S THRUSH. From Mark Scott: 05/04/12 - New Haven -- 7:15 PM; four COMMON NIGHTHAWKS. From Mike Warner: 05/04/12 - Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- 11:30 AM; 4 adult Bobolinks in the central parking lot not far from the model airplane field. From Patrick Dugan and Wendy Knothe: 05/04/12 - Newtown, Castle Hill farm, Sugar Lane -- Saw and heard 1 Whippoorwill at 8:17 pm. From Alex Burdo: 05/04/12 - Fairfield, Birdcraft Sanctuary -- 2 Swainson's Thrush, 1 Blackburnian Warbler. From Joe Bear with Patrrick Dugan (later joined by Mike Moccio): 05/04/12 - Stamford, Cove Island Park -- 4+ Blackburnian Warbler, Wilson's Warbler, Orchard Orioles (nest here), and Solitary Sandpiper. From Chuck Ward: 05/04/12 - Lebanon -- Harris's Sparrow out and very active today between 2:30 and 3:00 pm. A lady coming through from New York stopped by and I helped set her up where the seeds were located. When I pulled out, the thumbs up and smile she gave me was all I needed to know it was still about. From Frank Mantlik: 05/04/12 - Stratford, Stewart McKinney Refuge -- mid-day; Potential hybrid Snowy Egret/LITTLE EGRET. See Frank's post to CTBirds for details. From Phil Asprelli: 5/04/12 - East Hartford, Cabela's -- Grasshopper Sparrows in brush pile behind fench. Eastern Meadowlarks in field. Did NOT locate the Upland Sandpipers. From Ted Gilman: 05/04/12 – Greenwich, Audubon Center – BOBOLINK (5) flying overhead, ORCHARD ORIOLE. From Bob Dewire and Anthea Skiffington: 05/04/12 - Lebanon -- the HARRIS SPARROW was coming to the seed in the usual location. Seen at 4:25 pm. In addition 3 adult WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS were also feeding. From Angela Dimmitt: 05/04/12 - New Milford/Gaylordsille -- HOODED WARBLER, probably on territory. From Roy Harvey: 05/04/12 - Beacon Falls, Rimmon Hill Rd, hay field to the west of the rd at the south (Seymour) end -- male Bobolink heard and seen. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 05/03/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Thu, 03 May 2012 23:08:45 -0400 From Paul Cianfaglione: 05/03/12 - East Hartford, Rentschler Field -- 2 UPLAND SANDPIPER, 2 GRASSHOPPER SPARROW, 3 EASTERN MEADOWLARK, 1 PEREGRINE FALCON feeding on an unidentified bird, 2 COMMON RAVEN successfully raiding a Killdeer nest. From John Marshall: 05/03/12 - Naugatuck, Naugatuck SF, Hunter Mountain Road -- 6:30 AM; MOURNING WARBLER (heard only in the tangle at the back of the open area to the left of the field before you get to the parking lot), HOODED WARBLER (down hill from the field), 2 YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Black Forest Road). From Cynthia Ehlinger: 05/03/12 - Greenwich, Bruce Park -- MOURNING WARBLER. From Carolyn Cimino: 05/03/12 - Greenwich, Bruce Park -- 5 PM; two brief but great looks at a MOURNING WARBLER. From Mike Warner with Sara Zagorski and Annette Cunniffe: 05/03/12 - Greenwich. Bruce Park -- 2 PM; Mourning Warbler well seen when a Chipmunk flushed it out of the bush it was hiding in. Also, feeding in the treetops in the immediate area was Blackburnian Warbler. From Tina Green: 05/03/12 - Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- 5:05 PM; Upland Sandpiper on model airplane field. Little Blue Heron (1st spring ), 4 American Pipits (seen with Kristina Giano from CT DEEP), Seaside Sparrow (my 1st at SISP). Burying Hill Beach -- 12 White-winged Scoters (4 drakes and 8 hens). Longshore Park -- Blue-winged Teal drake continues in the last pond on your left on the exit road. From Brian & Caleb Kleinman: 05/03/12 - East Granby, Beaver Swamp -- Besides the usual migrants we had 3 VIRGINIA RAILS, 2 of which had an all out brawl within 10 feet of us (very amusing for my 2-year old) and 1 SORA calling. I¹ve birded this area for the past 15 years and this is the first Sora for me here, hope he/she sticks around. Beaver Swamp is located just north of Copper Hill Road on the bike path. From Edward Sadowski: 05/03/12 - Milford, Walker Pond -- noon; one Swaison's Thrush. From Paul Desjardins: 05/03/12 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Road section -- pair of Blue Winged Teal. Vibert Road section -- White Crowned Sparrow. From Patrice Favreau: 05/03/12 - East Hartford, Cabela's & Rentschler Field area -- 5 Eastern Meadowlark. From Don Lukaszek tagging along with Sylvia Halkin and CCSU ornithology class students: 05/03/12 - Madison, at end of exit 62 ramp from I95 south -- Black Vulture sitting on light pole. Madison, Hammonasset Beach State Park -- Little Blue Heron in marsh to the right of nature center parking lot, White Crowned Sparrow near nature center. From Kathleen-Marie Clark: 05/03/12 - Newington, Young Farm -- 4 male Bobolinks. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 05/02/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 02 May 2012 23:11:24 -0400 From Annie and Mike Perko: 05/02/12 - Lebanon -- Harris's Sparrow seen at seeded area at 9:30 AM, 115 days. From Chris Loscalzo: 05/02/12 - Orange, Maltby Lakes -- I stopped on my way to work this morning. One male HOODED WARBLER From Sean Murtha: 05/02/12 - Greenwich, Bruce Park -- A drop-dead gorgeous male MOURNING WARBLER brightened up a quiet, drizzly lunchtime bird-walk. At the eastern side of the park, there is a wooded area just North of the maintenance area. A path runs through it between a wooded slope and a line of White Pines. I was about a quarter of the way along the path from its western end, looking south towards the maintenance area. I pished and it emerged from the undergrowth, but stayed fairly low, about 30 feet away. It never sang but it was chipping incessantly. The best place to park is a short one-way road called (I think) Woods road. Then walk East (careful, its a soggy area!) towards a group of White Pines. There's one big fallen Pine and the path starts right behind it. From Bill Asteriades: 05/02/12 - Glastonbury, Riverfront Park -- 1 male BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER. From Brian Kleinman: 05/02/12 - East Granby -- BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER heard on my morning jog on the "rails to trials" bike path between Route 189 & Route 20. From Mark Scott: 05/02/12 - Hamden/New Haven, East Rock Park -- 13 warbler species, notably BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER. From Annette Cunniffe: 05/02/12 - Westport/Gray's Creek -- Yellow-crowned Night-Heron. From Patrick Smith: 05/02/12 - Waterford -- 1 White-crowned Sparrow. From Fran and Tom Holloway: 05/02/12 - Madison, Hammonsasset State Park -- 9:00; not much in the way of warblers, but the whitest-headed WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW we have ever seen, right at the beginning of the Willard's Island Trail. From Kris Johnson: 05/02/12 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- Black Vulture, Common Raven, Brown Thrasher. From Marty Swanhall: 05/02/12 - Woodbury, Logue's Farm -- Solitary Sandpiper. From Tina Green: 05/02/12 - Westport, Longshore Park -- Blue-winged Teal continues in the last pond on the exit road with a Solitary Sandpiper. Milford, Wilcox Park -- Yellow-crowned Night-Heron on a nest, Blackburnian Warbler (male). ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 05/01/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 01 May 2012 21:45:53 -0400 From Tina Green: 05/01/12 - Westport, Longshore Park -- drake Blue-winged Teal continues in the last small pond on the left on the exit road, again today the only duck in the pond. It has always been seen along the very edge. Westport, Sherwood Island State Park -- Little Blue Heron along the edge of the model airplane field as of 8:24 just after high tide. New Haven, East Rock Park -- possible Mourning Warbler. Also an Orchard Oriole across the street at the CT Trust property. From Bill Asteriades: 05/01/12 - South Glastonbury, Old Maids Lane -- 1 COMMON RAVEN enjoying an apparent english muffin for breakfast! From Bill Asteriades, Tom Robben, Sara Zagorski: 04/30/12 - East Hampton, Meshomasic Forest -- 3 WHIP-POOR-WILLS. From Ted Gilman: 04/30/12 - Greenwich, Audubon Center -- ORCHARD ORIOLE (2). From Cynthia Ehlinger: 04/30/12 - Old Greenwich, Binney Park -- 1 Solitary Sandpiper. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/30/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:30:35 -0400 From Greg Hanisek: 04/30/12 - Naugatuck, Naugatuck State Forest (Hunters Mtn) -- WINTER WREN singing in hemlock gorge; HOODED WARBLER on territory; 10 sps of warblers. Plymouth, Rt 262 near Waterbury line -- 8 to 8:20 PM; one WHIP-POOR-WILL. Middlebury, Hancock Brook Lake dam -- one WHIP-POOR-WILL. From Frank Mantlik: 04/30/12 - Stratford, Long Beach Blvd, McKinney Refuge (with Greg Hanisek, in part) -- Virginia Rail, 6 BOAT-TAILED GRACKLES, 2 Marsh Wrens, 1 Seaside Sparrow. 04/29/12 - Short Beach Park (Dorne Dr) -- adult White-crowned Sparrow in dune shrubs. 04/28/12 - Shakespeare Theatre Park (Elm St) -- 4 Yellow-crowned Night-Heron nests in large Sycamore trees near entrance. Another one inside the park (fide Barney Bontecou), and one more behind the Duchess Diner (Stratford Ave). From Steve Morytko: 04/30/12 - Ashford, yard -- A Common Raven was hunting on the edge of our Ashford yard at the end of Varga Road early Monday morning. From Sophie Zyla: 04/30/12 - Beacon Falls, yard -- A Brown Thrasher was in my butterfly bush checking out the new water fountain in the overgrown garden. From Chris Woerner: 04/30/12 - Branford, Branford Supply Pond -- Pair SOLITARY SANDPIPER. From Jack Faller: 04/30/12 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- 2 Little Blue Herons, 1 Orchard Oriole (male adult). From Don Morgan: 04/30/12 - North Canaan -- 15 + BLACK VULTURES. From Annie and Mike Perko: 04/29/12 - Lebanon, off Norwich Ave, just past Roger Foot Rd on right side of road headed East from Colchester -- After not being able to check for a week, spotted the Harris's Sparrow about 150 feet East of where it normally is spotted on ground in full adult color. Found around 6:25 PM behind little shed after waiting only about 30 min watching others birds that are around. No birds at past seeded area. From Meredith Sampson: 04/29/12 - Old Greenwich, Greenwich Point -- 2 BROWN THRASHERS continue. Stamford, Rosa Hartman Park -- YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER. From Angela Dimmitt with Wendy Panikker and Jay Coles: 04/29/12 - Litchfield, Little Pond -- 4-5 Rusty Blackbirds feeding and making a lot of noise in the swamp on left of path towards the boardwalk, having turned left at end of sewerbed trail. From Robert Dixon: 04/28-29/12 - Sterling yard -- PURPLE FINCH (2), BROWN THRASHER. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/29/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:12:47 -0400 From Tina Green: 04/29/12 - East Hartford, Rentschler's Field -- 2 Upland Sandpipers seen about 12:30, Grasshopper Sparrow heard singing early this morning. From Fran Zygmont: 04/29/12 - Litchfield, Little pond -- ~8 AM; 2 Rusty Blackbirds, Solitary Sandpiper. From Donna Caporaso: 04/29/12 - Stratford -- Yellow-crowned Night-Herons at the pond behind 611 Access. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/28/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:42:09 -0400 From Greg Hanisek: 04/28/12 - Watertown, Black Rock State Park -- singing male BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER, in tall white pines/hemlocks in campground; have had them on territory here in past. From Paul Cianfaglione: 04/28/12 - Hartford/Newington, Cedar Hill Cemetery/Balf Quarry -- 2 PEREGRINE FALCON. One sitting on cliff-side nest and one falcon flying around the bowl chasing Canada Geese who are also nesting along the cliff. From Sara Zagprski: 04/28/12 - South Windsor, Strong Rd -- 7:30 PM; SORA heard calling in field on north side of road. From Mike Warner: 04/28/12 - Greenwich, Greenwich Audubon Center -- Brown Thrasher. From Jonah Cohen: 04/28/12 - Westport, Sherwood Island State Park -- Brown Thrasher on the west side, near the observation deck. I-95 -- Black Vulture on a lampost by exit 19. From Ed Dettore: 04/28/12 - Manchester, Laurel Marsh -- Solitary Sandpiper. From Tim Antanaitis: 04/27/12 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Rd -- 7:15-7:30 PM -- 1 Wilson's Snipe, heard 1-2 Virginia Rails. From Meredith Sampson: 04/27/12 - Old Greenwich, Greenwich Point -- 2 BROWN THRASHERS. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/27/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:27:12 -0400 Note: As I write this at 9:30 PM Friday, the corrections for the problems with CTBirds and the COA web site has been implemented, but the fix may not have reached everyone affected yet. (For you techies out there, it is a matter of waiting for DNS changes being replicated.) Some email servers may still have problems seeing the server that hosts CTBirds, and I (for one) can not yet see the COA web site. Hopefully this will all resolve itself in the coming hours (or day). From Tina Green: 04/27/12 - Westport, Longshore Park -- Surprisingly, drake Blue-winged Teal continues in the last pond on left on the exit road out of the park as of 6:30 AM. From Mark Scott: 04/26/12 -- New Haven/Hamden, Grounds of Eli Whitney Boardinghouse (across Whitney Avenue from the covered bridge at East Rock Park) -- ORCHARD ORIOLES. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/26/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:48:50 -0400 NOTE: There were server problems affecting this report, CTBirds, and the COA web site. Hopefully those are all behind us, but some of you may continue to have access problems for a while. Extralimital Note: As Frank Mantlik posted to CTBirds this morning, there are some interesting birds in neighboring states that could happen here. Black-throated Sparrow on Cape Cod, MA April 20 & 21 (no records for CT). Magnificent Frigatebird at Martha's Vineyard, MA April 23; and one (same?) at Montauk, NY April 23. Gull-billed Tern & Blue Grosbeak on Long Island, NY the past 2 days. From Paul Cianfaglione: 04/26/12 - East Hartford, Rentschler Field -- 4 UPLAND SANDPIPER, 3 EASTERN MEADOWLARK, 1 VESPER SPARROW. From Tina Green: 04/26/12 - Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- Cattle Egret landed on the model airplane field and then took off headed east. Longshore Park -- Blue-winged Teal in the last pool on left on the exit road. Stratford, Shore Road -- 3 Yellow-crowned Night-Herons (2 first year, 1 adult). From Dana Campbell: 04/26/12 - Avon, Talcott Mountain Science Center -- four BLACK VULTURES flew by. From Edward Sadowski: 04/26/12 - Milford, Plains Rd, Milford Office Park -- 1 Orchard Oriole. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/25/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:20:46 -0400 Note: Don't let the sort list tonight decieve you. CTBirds had many other reports, but for species that are on the "common" birds list so they don't make the cut for this report. From Greg Hanisek: 04/25/12 - Woodbury, Artillery Road, Logue Farm -- GLOSSY IBIS in one of the small farm ponds; arrrived Sunday, according to Debbie Logue. Watertown, Aunt Olive Road - adult White-crowned Sparrow, with a shrinking wintering flock of White-throated Sparrows. From John Ogren: 04/25/12 - Old Saybrook, Plum Bank Marsh -- 3-4 Adult Little Blue Heron. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/24/2012 Mississippi Kite From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:28:13 -0400 From Mark Szantyr: 04/24/12 - near Norwich -- At 7:45 AM had a Mississippi Kite fly from west to east over RT 395 just north of exit 80. The bird still showed brown feathering admixed throughout its ventral aspect. The bird circled a bit and disappeared below the tree line, still apparently heading east. From Rob Ballinger: 04/24/12 - Cheshire -- Came out of work (industrial park, private property) to hear and see a Brown Thrasher singing at the edge of the parking lot. A first for the site, at least for me. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/23/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:32:18 -0400 Extralimital Note: an adult male Magnificent Frigatebird was seen off of Long Island from Montauk Point. (Hey, we can dream!) From Carl Ekroth: 04/23/12 - Tolland, Tolland side of Snipsic Lake -- 4 BONAPARTE'S GULLS, one with full black head. Picking at the surface of the lake. From Janet Mehmel: 04/23/12 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park, Swan Pond -- a pair of BLUE-WINGED TEAL and adult LITTLE BLUE HERON. Meigs Pt -- NORTHERN GANNETS. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/22/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:56:20 -0400 From Steve Mayo: 04/22/12 - Cheshire, Farmington Canal trail -- American Bittern about 0.3 miles South of Lock 12. From Mike Moccio: 04/22/12 - Stamford, Cove Island Wildlife Sanctuary -- 10:00 AM; Red-necked Grebe flying West. From Julian Hough: 04/22/12 - New Haven -- a pair of Yellow-crowned Night Herons nesting in my neighborhood. From Maria Stockmal: 04/22/12 - New Haven, Lighthouse Point Park -- Brown Thrasher. From Andy Griswold: 04/22/12 - Old Lyme, Griswold Point -- one PECTORAL SANDPIPER. From Lynn Jones: 04/22/12 - Stratford -- There's a weird parakeet flying around the neighborhood. It's roughly monk parakeet size and shape. I haven't been able to get a good view but flying it's mostly green underneath with a slightly reddish/ beigish tint under the wings. Call is a single clear (compared to a Monk) note. If your missing a parakeet come on by. From Roy Harvey: 04/22/12 - Southbury, Bent of the River Audubon Sanctuary -- Brown Thrasher in the usual spot next to the visitor parking, in the tangled brush along the white fence. From Tim Antanaitis: 04/21/12 - East Lyme, Nehantic State Forest -- 7:15 PM; 4 Whip-poor-will  (2 on each side of the road) heard from the power lines 1.1 miles or so from Grassy Hill Rd. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/21/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:01:35 -0400 ***** Swarovski Binocluars Found!!! ***** ***** A Swarovski binocular was found at the ***** Madison Beach Club 04/11/12. It has an ***** Audubon Shop harness attached (and other ***** identifying features). Please contact ***** Jerry Connolly at The Audubon Shop ***** birdshop AT sbcglobal.net ***** if they are yours, or if you know of ***** someone who recently lost Swarovski ***** binoculars. ***** From Tina Green: 04/21/12 - West Haven, Sandy Point -- 10:50 to 11:30 AM; Caspian Tern, sitting at the end of the point with the large pile of sand and bulldozer. From Paul Cianfaglione: 04/21/12 - East Hartford, Hockanum River Linear Park -- 1 RED-HEADED WOODPECKER, 1 PECTORAL SANDPIPER. From Carolyn Cimino: 04/21/12 - Lyme, Elys Ferry Rd -- 2 Virginia Rails (heard). From Bill Asteriades, Andrew Dasinger: 04/21/12 - Glastonbury, Meshomasic Forest -- SURF SCOTER (unusual inland) and COMMON RAVEN. From Jan Collins with HAS walk led by Roger Preston and Jon Ward: 04/21/12 - Simsbury, Great Pond -- 1 COMMON RAVEN, 6 WILSON'S SNIPE, and 1 BLACK VULTURE. Simsbury -- pair of BLUE-WINGED TEAL at the heron rookery along the Farmington River behind the Town bandshell in the center of town. From Tony Hager: 04/21/12 - Chester, Pleasant St -- 4 BLACK VULTURES high heading north. From Dave Provencher: 04/21/12 - Voluntown, Pachaug State Forest -- 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch. From Chris Bosak: 04/21/12 - Darien, Selleck's Woods -- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/20/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:14:28 -0400 Note: If all you read is this report, you really aren't seeing how the migration is going. See CTBirds for the full story. ***** Swarovski Binocluars Found!!! ***** ***** A Swarovski binocular was found at the ***** Madison Beach Club 04/11/12. It has an ***** Audubon Shop harness attached (and other ***** identifying features). Please contact ***** Jerry Connolly at The Audubon Shop ***** birdshop AT sbcglobal.net ***** if they are yours, or if you know of ***** someone who recently lost Swarovski ***** binoculars. ***** From Carl Ekroth: 04/20/12 - Ellington, Green Rd -- Friday morning; 1 COMMON RAVEN. From Dave Provencher: 04/20/12 - Lyme, Nehatic State Forest -- Purple Finch 1. From Diane Tucker: 04/20/12 - Avon, Fisher Meadows Recreation Area -- one BROWN THRASHER. From Arthur Shippee: 04/20/12 - Hamden, Lake Whitney -- Yellow Crowned Night Heron (1 adult, perhaps 1 1st summer). From Don Morgan: 04/20/12 - Windham, Boston Hollow -- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 5, Common Raven 1, Winter Wren 3. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/19/2012 WHITE-FACED IBIS From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:49:46 -0400 Note 1: Jerry Connoly posted the notice below on CTBirds but did not get any response. He asked me to see if the adding it to the daily report might bring a response. ***** Swarovski Binocluars Found!!! ***** ***** A Swarovski binocular was found at the ***** Madison Beach Club 04/11/12. It has an ***** Audubon Shop harness attached (and other ***** identifying features). Please contact ***** Jerry Connolly at The Audubon Shop ***** birdshop AT sbcglobal.net ***** if they are yours, or if you know of ***** someone who recently lost Swarovski ***** binoculars. ***** ***** Jerry ***** Note 2: The Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center's parking lot at Milford Point will be closed to the public all day this Saturday, April 21. From Janet Mehmel: 04/19/12 - Guilford, Guilford Harbor, at end of Whitfield Street -- 9:00 AM; WHITE-FACED IBIS feeding with a dozen or so Glossy Ibis. From Jayne Neville: 04/19/12 - Southington, Mount Vernon Songbird Sanctuary -- FOY Whip-poor-will singing at the sanctuary here in Southington. Such a welcome sound this evening!!!!!! From Don Morgan: 04/19/12 - Windham, Boston Hollow -- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 3, Common Raven 1, Winter Wren 4. From Tony Hager: 04/19/12 - Chester, Pleasant St -- Peregrine Falcon heading East. Nice yard bird. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/18/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:12:45 -0400 From Bill Asteriades and Tom Robben: 04/18/12 - East Hampton and Glastonbury, Meshomasic Forest -- 3 WHIP-POOR-WILLS and 1 BROWN THRASHER. From Jim Dugan: 04/18/12 - Plymouth / Waterbury line -- 1 WHIP-POOR-WILL went off at 7:56 PM. From DOn Morgan with Sara Zagorski and Janet Mehmel: 04/18/12 - Windham, Boston Hollow -- 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM; Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 3, Common Raven 1, Winter Wren 1, Purple Finch 2. From Sara Zagorski and Janet Mehmel: 04/18/12 - East Hartford, Hockanum River Linear Trail -- The Red-Headed Woodpecker was there this afternoon in the usual spot. Also, a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. From Anthony Zemba: 04/18/12 - Durham, Brookhaven Hunting Club Pond off Rt 68 -- 6:00 PM; at least 4 American Pipits. From David Lawton: 04/18/12 - Avon, Fisher Meadows -- SNOW GOOSE among Canadas. From Judy Moore: 04/18/12 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- Common Raven. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/17/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:01:28 -0400 From Paul Cianfaglione: 04/17/12 - Hartford, Hockanum River Linear Park -- 3 PECTORAL SANDPIPER, 6 WILSON'S SNIPE. Extensive mudflat just beyond RH Woodpecker area, worth keeping an eye on if water levels remain the same. From Bill Asteriades: 04/17/12 - East Hartford, Hockanum River Linear Park -- 1 YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER excavating a nest cavity in a tree and 3 PECTORAL SANDPIPER. No Red-headed Woodpecker. From Sara Zagorski and Brian Toal: 04/17/12 - West Hartford, Rt44 Powerline -- Common Raven. From David W Babington: 04/17/12 - Washington, yard -- 4:15 PM; two Brown Thrashers on the lawn. From Larry Flynn: 04/17/12 - Norwalk Backyard -- For the past several days we have had a Brown Thrasher hanging out at one of the bird baths. From Dave Rosgen: 04/16/12 - Barkhamsted, American Legion State Forest, West River and Legion Roads -- late afternoon; 2 WINTER WREN, 2 YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER, COMMON RAVEN. From Robert Dixon: 04/16/12 - Sterling yard -- PURPLE FINCH, BLACK VULTURE (7). ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/16/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:58:46 -0400 From John Johnson: 04/16/12 - South Kent yard -- WHIP-POOR-WILL; A single bird calling for about five minutes at 8:00 this evening. A first in 26 years in this house. From Andy Scholten & Co: 04/16/12 - Lebanon -- got the Harris' Sparrow at the usual spot within 20 minutes. From Tina Green: 04/16/12 - Westport. Sherwood Island State Park -- Virginia Rail seen, 2 Eastern Meadowlarks on the model airplane field. Westport, near the Saugatuck River off Imperial Avenue -- Six Yellow-crowned Night-Herons. From Paul Cianfaglione: 04/16/12 - Simsbury, Simsbury Meadows -- 1 VIRGINIA RAIL. From Anthony Zemba: 04/16/12 - South Windsor, Major Donnelly Preserve -- EASTERN MEADOWLARK at 6:oo PM. From Don Morgan: 04/16/12 - Windham, Boston Hollow/Yale Forest -- 2 Purple Finches (singing at the same time). From Erin L Hewett Ragheb: 04/16/12 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. From Paul Desjardins: 04/16/12 - New Haven, Lighthouse Point Park -- Winter Wren. From Meredith Sampson: 04/15/12 - Old Greenwich, Greenwich Point -- from 7:10 -7:27 AM; 79 NORTHERN GANNETS flying east to west, with a few feeding along the way, FOX SPARROW. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/15/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:51:55 -0400 From Tom Baptist: 04/15/12 - Greenwich, Greenwich Point Park -- 12 Northern Gannet, foraging off southeast point. From Paul Desjardins: 04/15/12 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Road section -- morning; close view of a Virginia Rail. Station 43, Vibert Road -- a Brown Thrasher. From Bill Asteriades: 04/15/12 - East Hartford, Rentschler Field -- 2 singing EASTERN MEADOWLARKS, 3 WILSON'S SNIPE by the pond. From Jim & Jackie Dugan: 04/15/12 - Stratford, McKinney NWR -- AMERICAN BITTERN, 2 BOAT-TAILED GRACKLE. From Janet Mehmel: 04/15/12 - Guilford, yard -- BROWN CREEPER. From Cynthia Ehlinger: 04/15/12 - Old Greenwich, Greenwich Point Park -- 1 BROWN THRASHER, 1 FOX SPARROW, 1 WINTER WREN, 8 NORTHERN GANNET. From Nick Bonomo: 04/14/12 - Norwalk, Norwalk Islands -- 5 NORTHERN GANNETS, 10 WHITE-WINGED SCOTER. From Tom Conroy: 04/14/12 - New Haven, Lighthouse Point Park -- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Brown creeper, Saltmarsh Sparrow, Great cormorant. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/14/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:09:15 -0400 From Frank & Linda Mantlik: 04/14/12 - Stratford, Long Beach Blvd -- AMERICAN BITTERN stalking small pond behing #550, 12 BOAT-TAILED GRACKLES around Warehouse Pond of McKinney NWR. From Paul Cianfaglione: 04/14/12 - Hartford, Hartford North Meadows -- 2 WILSON'S SNIPE. From Alex Burdo: 04/14/12 - Fairfield, Birdcraft Sanctuary -- 1 Brown Creeper. From Paul Desjardins: 04/14/12 - Wethersfield and Newington, Cedar Hill Cemetery -- 5 Yellow Bellied Sapsuckers, Winter Wren. East Granby -- afternoon; seen from the rails to trails at least 48 Rusty Blackbirds and maybe more as they were dropping down soon after I arrived. From Paul Wolter: 04/14/12 - Madison, Fence Creek, Middle Beach Rd -- 1 Yellow-crowned Night Heron. Madison, East River Marsh, Circle Beach Rd -- 1 Little Blue Heron. From Jerry Connolly and The Audubon Shop Saturday Morning Bird Walk: 04/14/12 - Madison, Hammonasset SP -- NORTHERN GANET, YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (adult pair). From Chris Loscalzo: 04/14/12 - Westbrook/Clinton, at the Menunketesuk River Marsh -- kayaking; one adult Little Blue Heron, Common Raven. From Robert Dixon: 04/14/12 - Sterling yard -- 42 species; PURPLE FINCH, BLACK VULTURE (2). From Roy Harvey: 04/14/12 - Hamden, Brooksvale Park -- Little Blue Heron at the small pond, three Winter Wrens along a stream. From Jalna Jaeger: 04/14/12 - Norwalk, yard -- Brown Thrasher in my driveway; new yard bird! ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/13/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:06:12 -0400 From Paul Cianfaglione: 04/13/12 - Hartford, Cedar Hill Cemetery (back side of cemetery at Balf Quarry) -- 2 PEREGRINE FALCON From Gina Nichol and Sunrise Birding Fieldcraft Walk: 04/13/12 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park, Meigs Point area -- 2 NORTHERN GANNET, 5 PURPLE SANDPIPER, 1 adult LAPLAND LONGSPUR going into breeding plumage in the Nature Center parking lot. From David Schonfeld: 04/13/12 - West Hartford, powerline South of Albany Ave at mid-day -- 1 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (M). From Don Morgan: 04/13/12 - Lebanon -- Harris's Sparrow appeared twice over a two hour period. From Robert Dixon: 04/13/12 - Sterling yard -- FOX SPARROW, PURPLE FINCH (1m). ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/12/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:47:13 -0400 From Renee Baade and Neil Currie: 04/12/12 - Lebanon -- Harris's Sparrow still being seen where it has been reported. From Paul Carrier: 04/12/12 - New Hartford, Bakerville swamp -- 5 Rusty Blackbirds. From Joanne Luppi: 04/12/12 - Portland, Fairgrounds, skating pond -- 7 Wilson's Snipe. From Anthony Zemba: 04/12/12 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds, skating pond -- 8:00 AM; minimum of about a dozen Wilson's Snipe. From Paul Desjardins: 04/12/12 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- morning; the male Lapland Longspur continued in the grassy area just east of the nature center. New Haven, East Rock Park -- 2 Black Vultures and 2 Common Ravens. From Charla & Steve Spector: 04/12/12 - Milford, Milford Point (Francis St spit) -- Northern Gannet flying under a rainbow over Charles Island. From Paul Cianfaglione: 04/12/12 - Simsbury, Simsbury Meadows (Iron Horse Blvd) -- 2 NORTHERN SHOVELER, 6 WILSON'S SNIPE, 2 RUSTY BLACKBIRD. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/11/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:09:19 -0400 From Janet Mehmel: 04/11/12 - Madison, Hammonasset Beach State Park -- 8:50 AM; Lapland Longspur continues in the nature center parking lot, looking great in its current plumage. From Tim Antanaitis: 04/11/12 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- 1 almost full breeding male Lapland Longspur in nature center parking lot; 1 Northern Gannet. From Dana Campbell: 04/10/12 - Avon, Talcott Mountain Science Center -- In a little over three hours 16 migrating raptors including 1 PEREGRINE FALCON. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/10/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:29:33 -0400 From Jerry Connolly 04/10/12 - Madison, Hammonasset SP -- LAPLAND LONGSPUR male showing nicely, coming into breeding plumage, with one Horned Lark in Nature Center parking lot (SE corner AT 10AM). From Paul Desjardins: 04/10/12 - Bloomfield, Reservoir 6 -- Winter Wren. From Judy Moore, Marty Moore: 04/10/12 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- Despite the pond having almost dried up, we found six WILSON'S SNIPE at the fairgrounds Tuesday morning.  Other years we have had up to forty, but these were very nice.  From Patrice Favreau: 04/10/12 - Windsor, Northwest Park -- midday; Brown Creeper (FOY). From Robert Dixon: 04/10/12 - Sterling yard -- FOX SPARROW (singing) continues at feeders. From Paul & Douglas Carrier: 04/10/12 - West Hartland -- Within a White Spruce forest stand we saw and heard a male corting a female RED BREASTED NUTHATCH; they have nested here before. Also heard some RUFFED GROUSE drumming as well. From Tim Antanaitis: 04/10/12 - South Windsor, Newberry Rd, Station 43 -- 8 Northern Shovelers (5m & 3f), 1 Wilson's Snipe. Manchester, Lakewood Cir S, near Globe Hollow Reservoir -- 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch. From Sarah Faulkner and Roy Zartarian: 04/10/12 - Avon, small pond on Old Farms Road in Fisher Meadow -- one white morph SNOW GOOSE in a flock of about a dozen Canadas. From Mike Carretta: 04/10/12 - Stratford, Stratford Point -- 12 PM; 5 NORTHERN GANNETS (group of 3 flying low over the water and 2 singles) flying towards Russian Beach. Stratford, Cove Place/Russian Beach -- 1 NORTHERN GANNET diving in the water near a flock of gulls and brants feeding. From Dan ? (NJ birder): 04/10/12 - Lebanon -- Harris's Sparrow around noon. From Don Morgan: 04/09/12 - Ashford, Yale Forest, Boston Hollow -- 1 RUFFED GROUSE. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/09/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:24:00 -0400 From Annie and Mike Perko: 04/09/12 - Lebanon -- Harris's Sparrow seen Monday 9:45 AM, 92nd day. From Chuck Ward: 04/09/12 - Lebanon -- Harris's Sparrow at 600 PM at the usual spot. From Scott Kruitbosch: 04/09/12 - Stratford, Stratford Point -- 1 FOX SPARROW (first record on site), 4 NORTHERN GANNET. From Paul Desjardins: 04/09/12 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Road section -- pair of Northern Shovelers. Windsor Locks, yard -- Common Raven. From Meredith Sampson: 04/08/12 - Old Greenwich, Greenwich Point -- 12 NORTHERN GANNETS. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/08/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 08 Apr 2012 22:26:47 -0400 From Donna Caporaso with an assist from Frank Gallo: 04/08/12 - Stratford, along the Farm Mill River -- male Western Tanager (identified from photos). Also at the pond behind the factories (550?) there was a American Bittern (he was there tonight). From Michael Duffy: 04/08/12 - Lebanon -- Harris's Sparrow feeding at approximately 3 pm. From Bill Asteriades: 04/08/12 - Glastonbury, Old Maids Lane -- 1 singing BROWN THRASHER on territory and 1 WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW. Thrasher seems early by a week or so. From Paul Desjardins: 04/08/12 - East Granby, East Granby Farms -- Rusty Blackbird. Windsor Locks, Bradley International Airport -- along the perimeter road of the airport heard an Eastern Meadowlark singing. From Susan Clancy: 04/08/12 - New Milford, Steep Rock Land Trust, Macricostas Preserve section -- 2:30 PM; BLACK VULTURES. From Charla & Steve Spector: 04/08/12 - Milford, Silver Sands State Park -- 25 Wilson's Snipe, 1 Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (all at Nettletown Creek pond nr Walnut Beach); 2 Kestrel, 2 Northern Gannets offshore. From Maria Stockmal: 04/08/12 - Branford/East Haven -- On an afternoon walk along the trolley tracks going from Branford to East Haven, two Marsh Wrens. From Sam Saulys: 04/08/12 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- Eastern Meadowlark in the nature center parking lot. From Frank Gallo: 04/07/12 - Milford, Milford Point -- A pair of Common Ravens dropped in for a 5 minute visit Saturday at the Coastal Center. It's only the second record for Milford Point, as far as I am aware. The pair of blue-winged teal is still around and there were quite a few Gannets off shore and a couple of Great Cormorants. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/07/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:05:31 -0400 From Paul Cianfaglione: 04/07/12 - East Granby, East Granby Farms -- 1 RUFFED GROUSE, 1 EASTERN MEADOWLARK. Canton -- Nearly ran over a second Ruffed Grouse, this time found in Canton less than a couple hundred feet from Jamie Meyers house. From Steven Beal: 04/07/12 - Greenwich, Greenwich Point -- group of about 4 Northern Gannets enjoying the winds. From Peter DeGennaro: 04/07/12 - Stratford, Sratford Point -- in the area for a few minutes; had 60+ Bonaparte's Gulls and 11+ Northern Gannets, a few nearly coming over land. Naugatuck/Beacon Falls -- a few Black Vultures over Rte 8 near Naugatuck State Forest. From Larry Nichols: 04/07/1 - Portland, 2Portland Fairgrounds -- still some Wilson's Snipe hunkered down in the mud. From Timothy Thompson via Nick Bonomo: 04/05/11 - Groton, Bluff Point Coastal Reserve -- photographed American Golden-Plover approximately 2/3 thirds down (due west) the outer beach. If you go to Bluff Point, it's about a 45 minute walk (a solid mile) out to the point and approx 8 minutes with a mountain bike. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/06/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:57:49 -0400 From John Schwarz: 04/06/12 - Lebanon, Norwich Ave -- Harris's Sparrow at the same known spot - put in four appearances at almost exactly 1/2 hour intervals (10:45, 11:15, 11:45, 12:15). From Corrie Folsom-O'Keefe: 04/06/12 - Southbury, Bent of the River Audubon Center -- 1 Winter Wren singing in the staff parking lot. From Alex Burdo: 04/06/12 - Fairfield, Pine Creek -- 1 Ring-necked Pheasant, 1 Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, 2 Winter Wren (both singing), From Paul Desjardins: 04/06/12 - South Windsor, Station 43 -- morning; from the Newberry Road section, 3 Northern Shovelers. From Gina Nichol & Sunrise Birding mob: 04/06/2012 - Killingworth, Chatfield Hollow State Park -- YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER. From Ted Gilman: 04/06/12 - Greenwich, Audubon Center -- COMMON RAVEN flying west near treetop level over apple orchard. From Mike Carretta: 04/06/12 - Stratford, Lighthouse Point -- 5-6 PM; 50+ BONAPARTE'S GULLS are still present on the rocks during low tide and 1 NORTHERN GANNET diving in the water close to the shore, then flew towards Milford. From Meredith Sampson: 04/05/12 - Old Greenwich, Greenwich Point -- WINTER WREN. From Mark Szantyr: 04/05/12 - Lebanon -- Made another visit to see the Harris's Sparrow in Thursday. Even in a week, the sparrow, likely a young male as it was singing on 29 March, is rapidly gaining more dark feathering around the face and bib. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/05/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:36:56 -0400 From Annie and Mike Perko: 04/05/12 - Lebanon -- Harris's Sparrow seen Thursday afternoon for a brief look at 5:25 PM for about a minute. From Jonathan Trouern-Trend: 04/05/12 - Stratford, Stratford Point -- 12:30; Several thousand gulls feeding off Stratford point including at least 200 Bonaparte's Gulls. Also, 5 Northern Gannets diving a couple hundred of feet off the point. From Keith Mueller: 04/05/12 - Stratford, Fifth Ave Beach -- 7:30 AM; 50 Bonapartes Gulls just off shore. Huge Gull swarm feeding in the middle of the Sound with a dozen Northern Gannets. Bridgeport, Seaside Park west -- 8:30 AM; 5 Bonapartes Gulls. Southport, Burying Hill Beach (to the west point) -- 9:30 AM; adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL continues, 1 immature SNOW GOOSE landed outside the wooden jetty. Southport, Southport Beach -- 150 Bonapartes Gulls. Guilford, Guilford Harbor -- 5:00 PM; 1 adult ICELAND GULL (the same bird from Circle Beach). From Patrice Favreau: 04/05/12 - Lebanon, Norwich Ave -- Harris' Sparrow 1:40-2:00PM. East Hartford, Hockanum River Trail -- Red-headed Woodpecker, 2:45PM. South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Rd side -- pair of Blue-winged Teal. From Bill Asteriades: 04/05/12 - Hartford, Asylum St -- 2 Common Ravens flying north. From Annette Cunniffe: 04/05/12 - Stamford, Rosa Hartman Park -- 2 YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKERS. From Don Morgan: 04/04/12 - Ashford/Union, Yale Forest -- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Purle Finch. From Kris johnson with Patrick Dugan, Mike Moccio, NHBC walk: 04/04/12 - Stamford, Cove Island Wildlife Sanctuary -- Northern Gannet, Great Cormorant, Wilson's Snipe. From David Bernstein: 04/04/12 - East Hartford -- Red-headed Woodpecker. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/04/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:59:58 -0400 From Patrick Comins: 04/04/12 - Stratford, Stratford Point -- 3:25 PM; adult Lesser Black-backed at the mouth of Housatonic River on sandbars near stone channel marker. From Greg Hanisek: 04/04/12 - Morris, Waterbury reservoirs (along c 2 mi. dirt road from Rt 109 to top of Pitch Res.) -- 6 YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKERS very active, drumming and calling; 1 Common Raven; 1 singing male PURPLE FINCH. From Tina Green & Co: 04/04/12 - Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- Virginia Rail heard and seen, Nelson's Sparrow seen. From Roy Zartarian and Kathy Clark: 04/04/12 - East Hartford, Hockanum River Linear Park Town Hall trail segment -- Watched the RED-HEADED WOODPECKER for about 5 minutes. As others have noted, it is in almost complete adult plumage. From Steve Broker: 04/04/12 - Woodbridge & Hamden, West Rock Ridge (ridge top) -- The Common Raven pair continues. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/03/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:07:18 -0400 From Frank Gallo: 04/03/12 - Milford, Milford Point, Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center -- The pair of Blue-winged Teal have been hanging around in the Wheeler Marsh the last few days. From Patrice Favreau: 04/03/12 -- South Windsor, West Rd fields of Donnelly Preserve -- dusk; several American Woodcock. At the near field there appeared to be 2 peenting/displaying & one I saw flew into the shrubs, likely being a female. Also one peenting/displaying which afforded great viewing, at the back field. From Janet Mehmel: 04/03/12 - Guilford, Guilford Harbor -- morning; 5 NORTHERN GANNETS. From Keith Mueller: 04/03/12 - Madison -- The two Iceland Gulls in the area continue. The adult is still present at Circle Beach. The nearly all-white first winter bird (appears to be the same Gull from early this year at Circle Beach) was standing on Overshore Rock at the end of Beach Ave (private). From Paul Desjardins: 04/03/12 - Fairfield (or maybe Southport), Southport Beach -- Eurasian Wigeon continues. From Tina Green with Paul Dejardins: 04/03/12 - Stratford, Cove Place -- 1:24 PM; 2000 plus Bonaparte's Gulls, 1 Adult Lesser Black-backed Gull. From Gina Nichol and Sunrise Birding walk: 04/03/12 - Branford, Stony Creek Trolley Trail -- 3 NORTHERN GANNETS plunge diving at high tide around the Thimble Islands. From Jan Collins: 04/02/12 - South Windsor, Station 43 -- 3 pair NORTHERN SHOVELERS continue along with 1 WILSON'S SNIPE over marsh. Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 6 WILSON'S SNIPE near entrance. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/02/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:57:26 -0400 From From Annie and Mike Perko: 04/02/12 - Lebanon -- Harris's Sparrow still present 85 days at 9 AM off Norwich Ave between stone entrance on right. From Frank Mantlik, with, at times, up to 10 others: 04/02/12 - Stratford, Park Blvd/ Cove Pl, Russian Beach -- 5000+ Bonaparte's Gulls, 5000 Ring-billed Gulls, 2000 Herring Gulls, 30+ Northern Gannets. I spent many hours looking through them all, and amazingly could not find a single rare species. Impressive numbers close to shore, just the same. From Jean DiBenedetto: 04/02/12 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 9 Wilson's Snipe. From Annette Cunniffe with Steve Broker: 04/02/12 - Westport, Sherwood Island State Park -- Snow Goose. Southport -- 100+ Bonaparte's Gulls. From Marty Moore: 04/02/12 - Wallingford -- American Woodcock were still performing flight displays Monday evening from 7:40 to 8 PM at Veterans Park on East Center Street. From Frank Gallo: 04/02/12 - Westport, Sherwood Island State Park -- the Snow Goose was in the circle. Southport, Southport Beach -- male Eurasian Wigeon with 170 Bonaparte's Gulls. Stratford, Long Beach -- 30+ Northern Gannets off the beach. Stratford, Cove Place -- 1 first-year Iceland Gull. Long Beach Blvd, pond -- 4 Male Boat-tailed Grackles. Milford, Silver Sands State Park -- Yellow-crowned Night-Heron along with 12 Wilson's Snipe. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 04/01/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:47:16 -0400 From Nick Bonomo with Jake Musser: 04/01/12 - Westport, Burying Hill Beach -- adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. Fairfield, Southport Beach with Mark Szantyr and Hayden Hall -- EURASIAN WIGEON, adult LITTLE GULL in near full alternate plumage among 1000 Bonaparte's Gulls (a rather stunning bird!), third cycle LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. Bridgeport, Seaside Park -- 3 NORTHERN SHOVELERS. Stratford, Russian Beach -- 2 ICELAND GULLS (first cycles), third cycle LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, 1500 Bonaparte's Gulls. Milford, Milford Pt -- 2 BLUE-WINGED TEAL, adult Great Cormorant. West Haven/Milford, Oyster River mouth -- 114 Bonaparte's Gulls. From Alan Siniscalchi: 04/01/12 - Milford, Silver Sands State Park -- several WILSON'S SNIPE observed in the marsh. From Eileen Becker-Dunn: 04/01/12 - Portland, Fairgrounds -- 14 Wilson's Snipe. From Gina Nichol & Sunrise Birding walk: 04/01/12 - Branford, Branford Supply Ponds -- WINTER WREN. From Alex Burdo: 04/01/12 - Fairfield, Larsen Sanctuary -- 1 COMMON RAVEN. From Paul Desjardins: 04/01/12 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Road section -- at least 8 Northern Shovelers. From Hank Golet: 04/01/12 - Waterford, Harkness State Park, Goshen Pond -- 6 NORTHERN SHOVELER. Waterford, Town Beach -- 2 COMMON EIDER (adult males). From Mike Horn: 04/01/12 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- 4 Wilson's Snipe on the edge of the small pond across form the Swan Pond. From Meredith Sampson w/ Cynthia Ehlinger, Debbie Ethridge, Bo Hopkins & "First Sundays" group: 04/01/12 - Old Greenwich, Greenwich Point -- 39 NORTHERN GANNETS flying west to east with likely more streaming through, WINTER WREN singing. From Robert J Craig: 04/01/12 - Putnam -- Flock of 18 Ravens over my yard today in Putnam. From Frank & Linda Mantlik: 04/01/12 - Stratford, Stratford Ave -- 3 adult Yellow-crowned Night-Herons in trees behind Duchess Diner, 4:45pm. From Patrice Favreau: 04/01/12 - South Windsor, Foster Road; 11:00 AM 8 Common Ravens circling in a loose kettle. From Tim Antanaitis: 04/01/12 - Durham, pond on north side of Rte 68 -- 5:30 PM; 1 Wilson's Snipe. From Roy Harvey: 04/01/12 - Naugatuck, Naugatuck State Forest -- singing Winter Wren, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. From John Himmelman and MOB: 03/31/12 - Durham, Durham Meadows State Wildlife Area -- 3 to 4 AMERICAN WOODCOCKS, 2-3 COMMON SNIPE, 3 BLACK VULTURES. From Robert Dixon: 03/31/12 - Sterling yard - At the feeders, PURPLE FINCH (1f). From Angela Dimmitt 03/31/12 - Canaan, Rt 7 -- 2 Black Vultures kettling with 3 Turkey Vultures. Pair of Common Ravens wheeling. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/31/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:11:34 -0400 From Paul Cianfaglione: 03/31/12 - Farmington, Batterson Pond -- 4 RED-NECKED GREBE, 2 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER. Burlington, Nepaug Reservoir (Sand Bank Hill Road Access) -- 3 RED-NECKED GREBE. From Mike Warner: 03/31/12 - Farmington, Batterson Park Pond -- 5 PM; 4 Red-necked Grebes still present at 5 pm. From John Marshall (Jim Dugan had them too): 03/31/12 - Morris, Bantam Lake, South Bay -- 4 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER (3m,1f). From John Marshall: 03/31/11 - Litchfield, Bantam Lake, North Bay -- 50 RUSTY BLACKBIRD. From Claudia Longmore: 03/31/11 - Wethersfield, yard -- 1 Fox Sparrow under the feeders. From Tina Green: 03/31/11 - Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- 3:18 PM; 3 drake Northern Shovelers, the Snow Goose continues. From Bill Asteriades: 03/31/11 - Portland, Fairgrounds -- 22 COMMON SNIPE actively feeding in the shallow water and nearby grass. With the relatively dry conditions in the Hartford area, the wetlands in the Portland Fairgrounds is worth a check in the coming weeks. From Paul Desjardins: 03/31/11 - Suffield, Lewis Farm Sanctuary -- afternoon; heard a Ruffed Grouse drumming. From Eileen Becker-Dunn: 03/31/11 - Milford, Silver Sands State Park -- Yellow-crowned Night-Heron. From Paul Wolter: 03/31/12 - Madison, Hammonasset Beach SP -- Late afternoon at high tide; 4 Northern Gannet (moving east close to shore), 3 Purple Sandpiper (Meigs Pt breakwater). 03/31/12 - Madison, Tuxis Island -- 1 Peregrine Falcon. From Paul Cashman: 03/31/12 - Milford, Milford Point -- 12:15 PM; pair of Blue-winged Teal, female Northern Pintail. From Robert Askins: 03/30/12 - Waterford, Harkness State Park -- Seven Northern Shovellers are still present at the salt pond. From Dave Pettee: 03/30/12 - Lebanon, Norwich Avenue -- Harris's Sparrow in the usual place. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/30/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:15:26 -0400 Note: Early warblers such as Pine, Palm and waterthruses have been getting reported on CTBirds. Coming soon to habitat near you! From Chuck Ward: 03/30/12 - Lebannon, usual spot -- Harris's Sparrow was out Friday evening between 5 and 6 PM for just a couple of seconds. From Carl Ekroth: 03/30/12 - East Hartford, same location -- RED-HEADED WOODPECKER continues.  It now has a full red hood but the black on the back is still comming in. From Steve & Charla Spector: 03/30/12 - Milford, Silver Sands State Park (from boardwalk nr Nettleton Creek outlet pond) -- 13 Wilson's Snipe with a single Killdeer feeding in the open near the boardwalk but camouflaged by color and design. From Don Morgan: 03/29/12 - Canaan(?), Cobble Rd (off Undermountain) -- 3 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS, 1 loudly calling VIRGINIA RAIL in the flooded marshy area north of the flooded part of the road. "West Main St" (I think, no sign) at the Mass line -- 5 BLACK VULTURES in a tight kettle, no TV's in the area. 1 COMMON RAVEN at the back of a corn field in a pile of debris. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/29/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:04:54 -0400 From Paul Desjardins: 03/29/12 - South Windsor. Station 43, Newberry Road section -- 4 Northern Shovelers, 5 Wilson's Snipe. Suffield, HAS Greenstone Hollow Sanctuary -- Fox Sparrow. From Frank Gallo: 03/29/12 - Derby/Ansonia, Route 8 -- 7 Black Vultures, one group of 4 the other 3, were circling over the highway late this afternoon. They looked as if they were headed to the roost near the Naugatuck River. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/28/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:57:35 -0400 From Tina Green: 03/28/12 - Westport, Sherwood Island State Park -- pair of Northern Shovelers & Northern Pintail drake continues from yesterday in the Mill Pond before the entrance on the right. From Milan Bull: 03/28/12 - Stratford, Stratford Point -- 1 male Eurasian Wigeon, 1 male Northern Shoveler off the rocks in front of the lighthouse at 9:00 am. From Bob Jase: 03/28/12 - Berlin, Bass Pond -- Barnacle Goose. From Paul Desjardins: 03/28/12 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Road section -- 7 Northern Shovelers. From Denise Davies: 03/28/12 - Waterford, Harkness Memorial State Park -- 6 Northern Shovelers still present Wednesday morning. From Gina Nichol: 03/28/12 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- 10 Northern Gannet, 1 Eastern Meadowlark. From Ray Belding: 03/28/12 - Torrington, Sunnybrook State Park -- 1 very vocal Winter Wren. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/27/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:40:26 -0400 From Aaron Barriger: 03/26/12 - Middlefield yard -- around 7 PM; flyover Sandhill Crane. 03/27/12 - Middlefield -- 4:30 PM; Sandhill Crane flying over the Middlefield post office. Both sightings were of the bird flying near the Coginchaug River between Wadsworth falls State Park and the center of Middlefield. From Marty Moore: 03/27/12 - Meriden, Research Parkway, Bishop's Pond -- A male and two female Redhead ducks. Wallingford, Veteran's Park -- The American Woodcock show at continued at a slower pace this evening with six flights between 7:30 and 7:50. From Annette Cunniffe: 03/27/12 - Westport, Burying Hill Beach -- 60+ Bonaparte's Gulls. Southport, Southport Beach -- around 10:30; Bonaparte's Gulls in high numbers. From Paul Cianfaglione: 03/27/12 - South Windsor, Vibert Road -- 4 WILSON'S SNIPE. From Anthony Zemba: 03/27/12 - Portland -- 5 Wilson's Snipe this morning in the Portland Fairground Skating Pond. From Russ Naylor: 03/27/12 - Watertown, Lake Winnemaug -- Male Long-tailed Duck. From Tina Green: 03/27/12 - Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- 4 Northern Shovelers (3 drakes & 1 hen) in the Mill Pond just before the entrance on the right at 9:28. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/26/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:20:35 -0400 Note: The following posted to CTBirds by Patrick Commons if Audubon Connecticut could be important to many CT birders. The Long Beach West Commission in Stratford is proposing a boardwalk similar to the one constructed at Silver Sands, which had quite a detrimental effect on the nesting Piping Plovers there. There is currently a poll, where those in favor of the boardwalk are overwhelmingly winning. If you have an opinion on this issue, please see the following link and vote. http://stratford.patch.com/articles/long-beach-west-boardwalk-bound-poll From Frank Mantlik: 03/26/12 - Southport, Southport Beach -- The Bonaparte's Gull flock numbers 3300 birds, counted by tens to 1000 then extrapolated. The BLACK HEADED GULL (adult in full breeding plumage) flew in earlier, didn't stay long, then departed (though probably still in area). At times there was much turnover of birds coming and going. This is the largest flock of Bonies I've seen in CT in several years. I suspect as the tide falls the flock may return to the mouth of Sasco Creek at Southport Beach. From Annie and Mike Perko: 03/26/12 - Lebanon -- Harris's sparrow still present around 10 AM Monday; 78 days. From Tina Green: 03/26/12 - Westport, Sherwood Island State Park -- Pair of Northern Shovelers in the Mill Pond before the entrance to the park at 12:05. Burying Hill Beach -- Lesser Black-backed Gull continues as of 12:20. From Annette Cunniffe with Brenda Inskeep: 03/26/12 - Stamford, Rosa Hartman Park -- 3 BROWN CREEPERS. Greenwich, Grass Island -- BLACK VULTURE. From Linda Rediker: 03/26/12 - Portland/Middletown -- two Peregrine Falcons flying by the Arrigoni Bridge at 6pm. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/25/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:48:57 -0400 From John Marshall, Mike Doyle & George Stephens: 03/25/12 - Litchfield, Bantam Lake, Point Folly -- COMMON RAVEN, at least 40 RUSTY BLACKBIRD, 5 LONG-TAILED DUCK. From Bill Asteriades: 03/25/12 - South Windsor, Station 43 -- 2 drake NORTHERN SHOVELERS. Portland, Fairgrounds -- at least 14 WILSON'S SNIPE. There were probably more in the area but I did not want to disturb them. From Frank Mantlik, with New Haven Bird Club trip: 03/25/12 - Stratford, various coastal sites -- 8 AM to noon -- 20 NORTHERN GANNETS, 15 BOAT-TAILED GRACKLES. From Ray Belding: 03/25/12 - Canaan, Cobble Rd -- 5 Rusty Blackbirds. From Tina Green with Tim Antanaitis: 03/25/12 - Southport, Southport Beach -- Black-headed Gull, 100 Bonaparte's Gulls. From Andrew Landsman: 03/25/12 - Chester Village -- Multiple (8-10) Black Vultures for past month. Often combining with local roost of turkey vultures to produce kettles of 40 plus vultures pretty much every afternoon around 4.30. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/24/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:10:14 -0400 From Lynn Jones: 03/24/12 - Stratford, Railroad path -- 10:30-11:30; Boat-tailed Grackles (several males singing). From Annie & Mike Perko with Janet Weisner: 03/24/12 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- 2 ? Pectoral Sandpipers with single yellow legs in Pond with big rock near Meigs Point around 11. Waterford, Harkness Memorial State Park -- around 1:00; 6 Northern Shovelers in Pond on Right as you drive up. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/23/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:52:25 -0400 ***** COA Annual Meeting ***** ***** Saturday, March 24, 2012 ***** 8 AM - 3 PM ***** ***** Chapman Hall ***** Middlesex Community College ***** Middletown, CT ***** ***** Walk-ins Welcome ($25 admission) ***** Details at http://ctbirding.org/12meeting.htm ***** From Annie and Mike Perko: 03/23/12 - Lebanon -- Harris's Sparrow still present at 8:50 AM (75 days). From Frank Mantlik: 03/23/12 - Stratford, Lordship Seawall -- 6:40pm; adult BLACK-HEADED GULL flying / foraging close in with about 40 Bonaparte's Gulls. It had a full dark hood and dark under-wings. Water was very calm this evening. From Gina Nichol: 03/23/12 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- 4 Wilson's Snipe in the little pond next to the road into the Middle Beach parking lot (near the rotary). From Greg Hanisek, Bill Banks: 03/23/12 - Litchfield, Little Pond -- one Virginia Rail (with Jim Zipp, AJ Hand). From Steve & Charla Spector: 03/23/12 - Milford, Silver Sands SP -- 7:15-8:00 PM; peenting American Woodcocks, 4 Yellow-crown Night-Heron (1 adult, 3 immature). From Brian Kleinman: 03/23/12 - East Granby -- at least 2 VIRGINIA RAILS calling back and forth in Beaver Swamp which is located of the "Rails to Trails" bike path just north of Copper Hill Road. This is the earliest arrival date for me in this particular area. From Charlie Barnard Jr: 03/23/12 - Stratford, Long Beach West -- somewhat late Snow Bunting, a single Northern Gannet flew by. From Maria Stockmal: 03/23/12 - Branford, Branford Supply Ponds -- Northern Goshawk flying overhead and calling. From Paul Wolter: 03/23/12 - Madison, Hammonasset Beach SP -- 1 Purple Sandpiper, 4 Wilson's Snipe, 1 Common Raven, 1 Brown Creeper. From Eileen Becker-Dunn: 03/23/12 - New Haven -- 8 Common Ravens flying over Bishop and Orange Streets. From Ed Dettore: 03/22/12 - East Hartford, HRLT -- 6:30 PM; Red-headed Woodpecker. From Frank Mantlik: 03/22/12 - Stratford, Lordship Seawall -- 7 adult Northern Gannets fishing over LI Sound at edge of fog (58F vs. 74F at home). Stratford Point -- 1 Northern Gannet, 1 Northern Shoveler (male). Long Beach, Stratford -- 2 Northern Gannets, only 10 Bonaparte's Gulls. From Robert J Craig: 03/22/12 - Putnam -- a flock of up to 50 Rusty Blackbirds here Thursday, good for us in this corner of the state since the species began its nose dive. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/22/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:09:40 -0400 From Hank Golet: 03/22/12 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds off Rt 17-A -- 15 WILSON'S SNIPE. From Paul Desjardins: 03/22/12 - Hamden, East Rock Park -- Black Vultures. From Kevin Finnan: 03/21/12 - Goshen, Beach Street -- Northern Goshawk flyover around 6:00 PM. Fortuitous timing on a bike ride! ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/21/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:43:05 -0400 Note: When Greg Hanisek says READ THIS, we really should pay attention. Thanks to Thomas Robben for bringing the original information to our attention, and to Greg for his emphatic directive. http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org/Week-of-Mon-20120319/031725.html From Steve Broker: 03/21/12 - Woodbridge, Konold's Pond from West Rock ridge top -- 12:30-1:05 PM; following up on Janet Mehmel's morning post, no Trumpeter Swans observed at Konold's Pond this afternoon. Michaela Hauser Wagner and I saw the Trumpeters at Konold's on Thursday, March 15. That marked the 40th day of their occupancy of Konold's Pond since they were first reported by Paul Wolter and John Marshall on February 5. Any sightings of the Trumpeters from this past weekend would be appreciated. From Don Morgan: 03/21/12 - Ashford, Boston Hollow -- singing WINTER WREN. From Angela Dimmitt: 03/21/12 - New Milford garden -- "brown" Purple Finch singing lustily. From Paul Desjardins: 03/21/12 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Road section -- 3 Northern Shovelers, Wilson's Snipe. From Carol Ansel: 03/20/12 - Groton, Haley Farm -- dusk; stayed for about half and hour, heard maybe a half dozen or so peenting American Woodcock, but alas, no courtship display flights. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/20/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:23:06 -0400 Note: Thanks to Andy Grisold for the following information. Pettipaug Yacht Club, where people are reporting the Golden Eagle, is private property. If you are not a member or have not been given permission to be there by one of the officers of the club, you should not risk upsetting someone birding where you should not be. From Janis LaPointe with Louise Tucker and two others: 03/20/12 - East Hartford, Elm St, Hockanum River Trai -- The Red-headed Woodpecker was active this afternoon in the usual location. Go to the right along boardwalk where trail splits. Seen where the boardwalk curves and there are many tall, dead trunks. Moved around a lot, and left the area for an extended period of time. From Paul Desjardins: 03/20/12 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Road section -- 2 Northern Pintails, 2 Northern Shovelers, Common Raven. From Paul Cianfaglione: 03/20/12 - Farmington, Batterson Pond -- 2 drake NORTHERN SHOVELER. From Arthur Shippee: 03/20/12 - Old Lyme -- A couple of Black Vultures flying over Mile Pt Rd. From Tina Green: 03/20/12 - Westport, Sherwood Island State Park -- Virginia Rail seen flying in the ditch near wooden footbridge. Saugatuck River Bridge, I-95 -- 2 Peregrine Falcons,one flying down river, the other having a meal on the bridge early morning. From Janet Mehmel: 03/20/12 - Woodbridge, Konolds Pond viewed from every possible vantage point -- not able to find TRUMPETER SWANS. Did see 2 PEREGRINE FALCONS flying around West Rock ridge and chasing Turkey and BLACK VULTURES and 1 COMMON RAVEN calling and patrolling the ridgeline. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/19/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:26:31 -0400 ***** Reminder!!! ***** COA Annual Meeting ***** Next Saturday, 24 March ***** For more information visit the COA website, ctbirding.org From Janet Mehme: 03/19/12 - Lebanon, Norwich Ave as previously descibed -- Harris's Sparrow continues. From Annie & Mike Perko: 03/19/12 - Lebanon -- Harris's Sparrow still present after 71 days today off Norwich Ave. Colchester, yard -- Purple Finch that has been seen in Yard at least once a week throughout the winter, present in the morning. From Sara Zagorski: 03/19/12 - Mystic, Peace Sanctuary - I stopped by to check on the Western Tanager this morning, and Maggie Jones, the gracious host, told me that they haven't seen the bird in the past two days. I waited for about an hour and saw the other birds come in for a joint feeding, which is how I saw the tanager the last time I was there, but it did NOT appear. Essex, Pettipaug Yacht Club -- Around 1:40 pm I saw a Golden Eagle appear across the river over Joshua Rock. It was proceeding along the tree line, when a not quite adult Bald Eagle appeared and started harassing it. Their was a brief interlocking of talons, and then the Golden veered off to the left. The Bald Eagle pursued it and made a few passes at it with talons lowered. The Golden did not engage again and kept changing its course, but the Bald Eagle followed it across the river over the yacht club, swooping down close and making one more pass with talons lowered. The Golden Eagle kept ignoring it and flew placidly on. Very exciting to see! From Steve Spector: 03/19/12 - Milford, Silver Beach (north or east of Silver Sands) -- 247 Bonaparte's Gulls resting, preening on the beach; bathing just offshore. From Beth, Eliza, and Glenn Williams: 03/19/12 - Groton, Haley Farm -- 11 AMERICAN WOODCOCK. From Bill Sweet: 03/19/12 - Durham, skating pond on CT 68 -- 9 NORTHERN SHOVELERS remain. Seen 7:15 to 7:30 AM. From Paul Desjardins: 03/19/12 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Road section -- 4 Northern Shovelers. From Marty Moore: 03/18/12 - Wallingford -- American Woodcock put on another excellent display Sunday evening at Veteran's Park on East Center Street. Birds became active in a clear sky about 7:20 p.m. Park at end of the park road and face right,west, into the soccer fields and the setting sun. Please stay in the parking area to avoid disturbing the birds. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/18/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:03:33 -0400 Note: The plankton-feeding show - mostly gulls - continues. See CTBirds for details. From Sara Zagorski with Tina Green: 03/18/12 - Watertown -- Northern Shrike reported previously by Greg Hanisek on Sand Bank Rd in the trees in the field to the right of the blue ranch house at 7:45 AM. From Carolyn Cimino: 03/18/12 - Old(?) Lyme, Ely Ferry Rd -- 3 Virginia Rails (heard only). From Carl & Catherine Ekroth: 03/18/12 - South Windsor, Station 43 -- 1 NORTHERN SHOVELER (drake), 3 NORTHERN PINTAILS. From Jamie Meyers: 03/18/12 - Durham, skating pond on CT 68 -- 8 NORTHERN SHOVELERS seen around 7 AM. From Eric Larson: 03/18/12 - Stonington, Avalonia Land Trust, Deans Mill Preserve -- 3:00 PM; Male Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. From Beverly Propen: 03/18/12 - Orange -- 11:30 AM; 2 Common Ravens flying overhead and "croaking" on Argyle Rd. I have noted common Ravens in the area in the past, but not recently. From Steve Spector: 03/18/12 - Milford, Fort Trumbull beach, between Milford harbor and Charles Island tombolo -- around 5:00 PM; 5 N Gannets diving. From Nick Bonomo: 03/18/12 - Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (first cycle), 5 Northern Gannets, American Pipit. Westport, Burying Hill Beach -- 2 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS (adult and 3rd or 4th cycle). Fairfield, Southport Beach -- EURASIAN WIGEON, LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (same 3rd or 4th cycle bird from Burying Hill Beach), 300 Bonaparte's Gulls. From Robert Dixon: 03/17/12 - Sterling yard -- FOX SPARROW, AMERICAN WOODCOCK and male PURPLE FINCH (foy). From Donna Caporaso: 03/17/12 - Stratford, Marshes Near Railroad Tracks -- 5 Boat-tailed Grackles. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/17/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:53:07 -0400 Note: The plankton feeding gulls were out in force on the sound today. For details see many messages on CTBirds. From Bill Asteriades: 03/17/12 - Essex, Pettipaug Yatch Club -- 1 GOLDEN EAGLE. Portland, Arrigoni Bridge -- 1 PEREGRINE FALCON. Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- 3 SNOW BUNTING. From Paul Desjardins: 03/17/12 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Rd section -- Eurasion Green-winged Teal. Also, male Northern Shoveler. From Sara Zagorski: 03/17/12 - Milford, Milford Point -- A group of 7 or 8 Blue-winged Teal in the marsh. From Roberta Gowing: 03/17/12 - East Hartford, Elm St, Hockanum River Trail -- 3:45 PM; Red-headed Woodpecker. Bright red head visible as he was hanging out at a hole that was large and round. Go to the right where trail splits, on second "bridge", facing East. From Paul Carrier: 03/17/12 - New Hartford, Bakerville swamp -- 15 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS. Only two were possible females. From Tina Green: 03/17/12 - Southport, Southport Beach -- lock of about 60 Bonaparte's Gulls just arrived on shore just after 8 AM. From Nick Bonomo: 03/17/12 - West Haven, St John's By-the-Sea -- 19 Lesser Scaup plankton feeding. West Haven, Roberts St -- 1 EURASIAN WIGEON plankton feeding. West Haven/Milford, Oyster River mouth -- 10 Bonaparte's Gull, 9 adult, 1 immature. Milford, Burwell Beach -- 16 Bonaparte's Gull. Milford, Point Beach -- 25 Bonaparte's Gull. Milford, Silver Sands State Park -- 4 adult Northern Gannet, 40 Bonaparte's Gull. From Kathy Hampton: 03/17/12 - Willington yard -- singing Winter Wren. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/16/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:01:23 -0400 Note: The COA Annual Meeting is just a week away, Saturday 24 March. One of the things that always makes it special is the raffle. Every year we get great donations, but this year is particularly special (in my opinion at any rate.) Check some of them out! http://ctbirding.org/12meeting.htm From Russ Naylor: 03/16/12 - Woodbury, Main St -- a flock of about 5 COMMON REDPOLLS stopped in a birch tree. From Paul Cianfaglione: 03/16/12 - Hartford, Riverside Park entrance area (Leibert Road) -- 2 male EUROPEAN GOLDFINCH actively feeding in the ornamental pines that line the road. No sign of female birds, one European Goldfinch was seen in this same area last summer. Farmington, Batterson Pond -- 1 RED-NECKED GREBE. From Paul Carrier: 03/16/12 - Harwinton, yard -- a female PURPLE FINCH at feeder, first of year. From Paul Wolter: 03/16/12 - Madison, Hammonasset Beach SP -- 26 Purple Sandpipers on one rock, off the end of the Meigs Point breakwater. From Tina Green: 03/16/12 - Westport, Compo Beach -- 4 Northern Gannets. From Ted Gilman: 03/16/12 - Greenwich, Audubon Center -- AMERICAN WOODCOCK, at least two males performing 7:15 -7:45PM. Darien, Darien Community Association -- WINTER WREN. From Paul & Douglas Carrier: 03/15/12 - Roxbury, South St -- an adult GOSHAWK flying across the road. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/15/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:16:51 -0400 From Andy Griswold: 03/15/12 - Lyme, CT River at Brockway Ferry/Elephant Rock -- From the Connecticut Audubon EcoTravel Eagle Boat, (1) GOLDEN EAGLE - First year bird showing small windows in the wings. From Paul Cianfaglione: 03/15/12 - Simsbury, Nod Brook WMA entrance road -- 6 FOX SPARROW. From Maggie Jones, Larry Reiter: 03/15/12 - Mystic, River Rd, Peace Sanctuary -- Western Tanager still present as of Thursday morning. Feeder is behind house, good views from the driveway in front of the garage. From George Stephens: 03/15/12 - Southbury, Cassidy Rd -- At least 8 WILSON'S SNIPE at beaver pond. From Brian Kleinman: 03/15/12 - East Granby, Great Swamp, Off the bike trail just south of Copper Hill -- 20+ RUSTY BLACKBIRDS. From Annie and Mike Perko: 03/14/12 - Lebanon -- Harris's Sparrow at the usual spot, seen at 10:40 for a brief look on wall above seeded area. Also, Snow Bunting. From Greg Hanisek: 03/14/12 - Watertown, Bunker Hill Road -- c 10:30 AM; adult NORTHERN SHRIKE in a scrubby field 1+ miles west of Rt 63 adjacent to Windy Ridge division. From Paul Cianfaglione: 03/14/12 - South Windsor, Station 43 -- 1 drake NORTHERN SHOVELER. From Matt Fry: 03/14/12 - Darien, Ox Ridge -- a Snow Goose mixed in with canadians, seen from middlesex road. From Paul Desjardins: 03/14/12 - Bloomfield, Penwood State Park -- morning; Winter Wren. From Bill Banks: 03/14/12 - Beacon Falls, Industrial Park off Rt 42, west of river -- American Woodcock again displaying in the evening. There were 3 in the big field on the right, that has the "State Property, do not trespass" signs in it. From Angela Dimmit with Fran zygmont and others: 03/13/12 - Milton (Litchfield) -- American Woodcock performing in front yard; owners have lived there 15 years, also heard it the previous evening, they never had one before. A second was nearby and possibly a third. Bird totally ignored us. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/13/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:46:54 -0400 From Janis LaPointe: 03/13/12 - Enfield -- early evening; at least 4 American Woodcock were calling and displaying heartily. (Yellow-throated Warbler NOT seen today, though feeders were watched for close to an hour after 3:30.) From Annie and Mike Perko: 03/13/12 - Lebanon -- Harris's Sparrow seen this morning at 9:50 AM; 64 Days. From Matt Fry: 03/13/12 - North Greenwich -- adult Red-headed Woodpecker at a backyard near Burning Tree Country Club for the past 3 days. From Mike Warner: 03/13/12 - Stamford, Cove Island Park -- 12:45 PM; Black-Headed Gull feeding amongst the exposed rocks with other Gulls as seen from the sandy beach in Cove Island Park, which is immediately east of Cove Island Sanctuary. In Stamford today, low tide was 10:15 AM. Scope advised. Also, at Holly Pond, 2 Northern Shovelers m + f, and 2 Bonaparte's Gulls. In the Sanctuary, one Fox Sparrow. From Nancy Meyer Lustman: 03/13/12 - Branford, Short Beach, Branford trolley tracks -- 3:30; American Woodcock. From Annette Cunniffe: 03/13/12 - Greenwich, Fairchild Garden -- FOX SPARROW. From Steve Mayo: 03/13/12 - Bethany -- Amercian Woodcock from my doorstep in the morning and evenings, close enough to hear all the parts of their courtship flight. From Mike Reese: 03/13/12 - Wilton -- 2 AMERICAN WOODCOK displaying along Thayer Pond Road. First time ever hearing them in neighborhood. No real fields but they were content on front lawn and moist woodlands. From Elaine Taylor: 03/13/12 - Bristol, NW -- male Ring-necked Pheasant called out from within the field just 100 feet from my house. I didn't really know what I was hearing until he appeared-dressed in his vivid colors. He was spreading his wings, "walking" tall and calling out. I've never seen one before today. From Patrick Dugan, David Winston: 03/12/12 - Stamford, Cove Island Wildlife Sanctuary (CIWS) -- 1 Adult Black-headed Gull, hood all most full. 1st year Iceland Gull feeding with about 3300 Gulls Holly Pond -- Pair of Northern Pintails since 2/3. Pair of Northern Shovelers since 3/9. From Bob Bitondi: 03/12/12 - Pomfret yard -- FOY American Woodcock displaying in the yard Monday evening beneath the conjunction of Venus and Jupiter in the western sky. From Dana Campbell: 03/12/12 - East Hartford, Hockanum Linear Trail off Elm Street -- Red-headed Woodpecker continues at the appointed place. Also Brown Creeper. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/12/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:01:47 -0400 From Janis LaPointe: 03/12/12 - Enfield yard -- Yellow-throated Warbler, day 16. Visited throughout the day from early morning through ater 5 PM. From Frank Mantlik: 03/12/12 - Stratford, Prospect Drive, Stratford Point -- 8:45 AM; 4 Northern Shovelers (3m, 1f) continue just off coastal bluff near lighthouse. Lordship Seawall -- 8-8:30 AM; at least 12 Northern Gannets actively foraging and diving. Also lots of other bird activity: gulls, Brant, ducks, loons, etc. Small flocks of plankton-feeding gulls; nothing very concentrated. From Ed Dettore: 03/12/12 - East Hartford, H R Linear Trail -- While observing the Red-headed Woodpecker today at around 12:20 PM I also spotted a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker in the same area. From Paul Desjardins: 03/12/12 - Windsor -- afternoon over the landfill 2 Black Vultures. From Glenn Williams: 03/12/12 - Old Lyme, Griswold Point -- 2 AMERICAN PIPTS. From Robert Dixon: 03/12/12 - Stonington, Barn Island -- BLACK-HEADED GULL continues on east side of boat launch 3:00-3:30 PM. From Jan Collin: 03/12/12 - South Windsor, Station 43 -- noon time; Newbury Rd marsh, 3 pairs NORTHERN PINTAIL along with 1 Wilson's Snipe flushed near the new HAS viewing platform. From Dana Campbell: 03/11/12 - East Hartford, Greenwood Street -- 2 Black Vultures sitting alongside a possum carcass in a neighboring yard. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/11/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:18:27 -0400 From Janis LaPointe: 03/11/12 - Enfeld yard -- Yellow-throated Warbler, Day 15. From Gary & Doreen Palmer: 03/11/12 - Lebanon -- Harris Sparrow still there. From John Marshall: 03/11/12 - Southbury, Cassidy Road -- NORTHERN SHRIKE, 2 WILSON'S SNIPE. Snipe were at the base of the beaver dam, Shrike was up the hill from the beaver dam. From Jim Dugan: 03/11/12 - Durham, Durham Meadows ice skating pond -- 9 NORTHERN SHOVELER. Shelton, Lane St Rec Path -- BROWN CREEPER. New Milford, Still River flood plain on Aldrich Rd -- 6 American Woodcock; first peent 7:19 PM. From Ray Belding with Dennis Hannon: 03/11/12 - Goshen -- around noon; 3 Eastern Meadowlarks in a field at the corner of East St N and Route 4, directly across from the Torrington Country Club. From Peary and BK Stafford: 03/11/12 - Washington, off Whittlesy Rd -- 2 PM; Eastern Meadowlark. From Patrice Favreau: 03/11/12 - South Windsor, West Road field (part of Donnelly Preserve) -- American Woodcock displaying after sunset. Peenting began just about 7 PM. Appeared to be just one bird. From Paul Wolter: 03/11/12 - Madison, Hammonasset Beach SP -- The late afternnon feast continued today east of Meigs Pt with almost a hundred Bonaparte's Gulls, other gulls, ducks, etc. From Scott Kruitbosch: 03/11/12 - Stratford, Stratford Point -- 4 NORTHERN SHOVELER between the point and breakwater. From Ted Gilman: 03/11/12 - Greenwich, Audubon Center -- BLACK VULTURE flying low over Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch site ~ 5:15 PM. From Michael Richardson: 03/11/12 - New Canaan, New Canaan Nature Center -- 1 molting juvenile female Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/10/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:53:16 -0500 From Janis LaPointe: 03/10/12 - Enfield yard -- The Yellow-throated Warbler seen 11 AM at my feeder and the neighbor's. Day 15. On these cold, windy overcast mornings, after 11 through around 3 PM is the best time to see the bird. I have coffee in the sunroom earlier and usually don't see it. From Brenda Inskeep: 03/10/12 - Lebanon, Norwich Ave between Greer & Roger Foote Rd -- Harris's Sparrow came out to feed twice in 45 minutes on scattered bird seed in an open area around the bushes at the entrance to the dilapidated cement structure that is filled with manure providing a perfect view. Southport -- Eurasian Wigeon continues and there were two Bonaparte's Gulls at 8:30 AM. From Ed Dettore: 03/10/12 - ?????, Major Donnelly Park -- 1:45; Northern Shrike on the right side of the trail, just past the platform. From Patrice Favreau: 03/10/12 - Woodbridge, Konold's pond -- 2:30 PM; 2 Trumpeter Swans, Peregrine Falcon on rocky ledge across pond, 2 Black Vultures flying around. South Windsor, Ferry Lane -- 3:35PM; no geese in sight. From Mark Szantyr: 03/10/12 - Eastford, Natchaug State Forest, Beaver Pond Marsh -- three Tundra Swans continue as of 4:30 PM. From Paul Carrier: 03/10/12 - Canaan(?), Under Mountain Rd -- a nice female Ruffed Grouse sunning herself by the road. From Paul Fusco: 03/10/12 - Durham Meadows, skating pond -- Six Northern Shovelers (five drakes). From Paul Wolter: 03/10/12 - Stonington, Pawcatuck, Barn Island WMA -- Late afternoon; 1 first winter Black-headed Gull flying around the mouth of the impoundments before settling on the water near the boat ramp. 1 Brown Thrasher in a hedgerow by the fields on Palmer Neck Rd, before the 'Castle'. From John Oshlick: 03/10/12 - Wallingford, Vietnam Veterans Park -- up to a half dozen American Woodcocks calling. From Donna Caporaso: 03/10/12 - New Haven/Hamden -- While Kayaking at the base of East Rock, A pair of Peregrine Falcons and a pair of Common Ravens. From Angela Dimmitt: 03/10/12 - New Milford yard -- FOY Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. Brown Creeper continues. From Brian Kleinman: 03/09/12 - East Granby, at the intersection of Hatchet Hill Rd/Route 189 -- BLACK VULTURE. 03/10/12 - Granby, Farmington Valley YMCA -- BLACK VULTURE circling over building. From David W Babington: 03/10/12 - Washington, South St, yard -- Fox Sparrow. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/09/2012 Ping-footed Geese From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:30:17 -0500 From Ron Huff (of Tennessee) via Paul Cianfaglione: 03/09/12 - South Windsor, Ferry Lane -- 10:50 AM; two Pink-footed Goose and one Greater White-fronted Goose seen among approximately three thousand Canada Geese. From Annie and Mike Perko: 03/09/12 - Lebanon, Norwich Ave -- Harris's Sparrow still present in same location. Seen at 10:15, 61 days after it was found. Groton, Peace Sanctuary -- 11:30 AM; Western Tanager seen off River Rd. From Janis LaPoint: 03/09/12 - Enfield, yard -- Yellow-throated Warbler made nice, extended visits in the afternoon; seen (for example) for about 2 minutes at 2:40 PM. From Peter DeGennaro: 03/09/12 - Woodbridge, Konold's Pond -- the Trumpeter Swans continue; closest views from Warren Rd, but also seen from a small trail off of Bradley Rd. From Greg Hanisek: 03/09/12 - Watertown, Morehouse Pond -- male Northern SHOVELER. Sand Bank Road -- 1 Ring-necked Pheasant crowing. Artillery Road -- 1 Ring-necked Pheasant. Woodbury, McVeigh Road -- 3 BLACK VULTURES on porch railings at 1 McVeigh. From Paul Wolter: 03/09/12 - Madison, Hammonasset Beach SP -- About 3 PM; 147 Bonaparte's Gulls joined with many more Ring-billed and Herring Gulls feeding on the water about one hundred yards offshore to the east of Meigs Pt. No frenzy as the Gulls floated and pecked at the surface. By 4pm the flotilla had drifted about 300 hundred yeards offshore as the tide fell. Also 3 Snow Buntings on the beach. From Tina Green: 03/09/12 - Southport, Southport Beach -- Eurasian Wigeon continues. From Frank Mantlik: 03/09/12 - Stratford, Long Beach -- 9-10 AM; 7000+ gulls (6500 Ring-billed, 500 Herring, 3 Bonaparte's, 1 Great Black-backed, 1 ICELAND - 1st cycle) surface-feeding about 0.5 to 1 mile offshore, about where the oyster boats were again working. The band of gulls extended for 1-2 miles. I counted conservatively by 10's as I panned with the scope. The flock continually flew/moved to the south / southeast, heading farther out into the Sound, following the barnacle larvae plankton. When I returned at noon (high tide, calmer seas), many of the gulls were scattered, and sizable flocks had gathered on the beaches to rest and preen (feathers flying). Lordship Seawall -- 1 Northern Gannet, flock of 18 Bonaparte's Gulls flying toward feeding flock. Stratford Point -- 2 Northern Gannets. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/08/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:05:15 -0500 From Janis LaPointe 03/08/12 - Enfield yard -- Yellow-throated Warbler at feeder. Day 13. Also, American Woodcock in the brush behind my condo, seen in daylight. From Carl and Catherine Ekroth: 03/08/12 - had the YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER Thursday morning at 1040 and again at 1130. The first time only for about 45 secs and the second time for 3 or 4 minutes. From Paul Cianfaglione: 03/08/12 - Farmington, Batterson Pond -- 5 LESSER SCAUP mixed in among a flock of Ring-necked Duck. From Angela Dimmitt: 03/08/12 - New Milford, yard -- First Fox Sparrow under my feeders. From Paul & Douglas Carrier: 03/08/12 - Colebrook, Colebrook Reservoir -- GOLDEN EAGLE being chased away by territorlial Bald Eagle. From Nick Bonomo: 03/08/12 - Wallingford, Gouveia Vineyards -- 2 CACKLING GEESE (ssp hutchinsii). Wallingford, Whirlwind Hill Road -- adult GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE (ssp flavirostris). Wallingford, Mackensie Reservoir -- CACKLING GOOSE (possibly one of the Gouveia birds). From Peter DeGennaro: 03/08/12 - Naugatuck, Naugatuck Industrial Park -- about 5 American Woodcock displaying and peenting near the road. Derby, Osbornedale State Park -- 3 Black Vultures. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/07/2012 Townsend's Solitaire From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:31:05 -0500 ***** COA Annual Meeting ***** Saturday, March 24 ***** Early Registration must be received by March 16! ***** ***** Speakers! ***** Richard Crossley ***** Alvaro Jaramillo ***** Wayne Petersen ***** ***** Raffle! ***** Amazing carving: http://www.ctbirding.org/12meetingraffle.htm ***** Binoculars ***** Much more! ***** ***** Complete details http://www.ctbirding.org/12meeting.htm ***** Seriously, the COA Annual Meeting is always a great time, and the speakers lined up this year look to be exceptional. Meet old friends and new ones, put faces to names, and support the COA which brings you this daily report (and CTBirds). You don't have to be a member to attend, all birders are welcome - come and find out what the COA is all about. From Ray Belding: 03/07/12 - Torrington, Sunny Brook State Park -- Townsend's Solitaire first seen around 8:30 and observed for about twenty minutes before it appeared to leave the area. At 10:15, on our way out of the park, we found the bird in the same location and watched it for another 20 to 30 minutes. It was still there when we left. Walking down the main road, the bird is/was located on the left about 40 yards beyond the bridge. From Janis LaPointe: 03/07/12 - Enfield yard -- The Yellow-throated Warbler continues. Also a Fox Sparrow. The Yellow-throated was spotted around10:30 at a neighbor's feeder, also, visible from my yard. The bird is undoubtedly visting both feeders regularly, as I see it frequently flying in that direction. Please do not leave the area of my yard. Actually the birds stays only a minute or two, so it would be pointless to chase it. Life bird for the 2 people visitng today. So far 14 people have seen the bird as a life bird here. Early afternoon is a good time to visit. From Steve Broker: 03/07/12 - Woodbridge, Konold's Pond from Bradley Road -- 9:00 AM; The Trumpeter Swan pair, exhibiting some courtship behavior, moved from the island to the extreme south end of the pond. One pair of Northern Pintails was present. From Keith Mueller: 03/07/12 - New Haven, East Shore Park -- 1 Northern Rough-winged Swallow. Madison -- adult Iceland Gull continues. From James Purcell: 03/07/12 - Fairfield, yard -- While letting the dog outside I had a flock of over 20 Snow Buntings fly by down the beach at Penfield Reef heading west. From Kris johnson, Charlie Barnard, NHBC 1st Wednesday walk: 03/07/12 - Stratford -- Eurasian Wigeon, Lesser Scaup, Northern Gannet, Great Cormorant, Snow Bunting, Boat-tailed Grackle. From Jan Hollerbach and James Purcell: 03/07/12 - Fairfield -- There were at least 15-20 American Woodcock peenting and displaying around pine creek in the marsh and near the golf course this evening. It was an incredible experience with great looks at foraging behavior and one bird raised its wings almost appearing to be displaying for brief periods which I've never heard of before. From Paul Carrier: 03/07/12 - Litchfield -- afternoon, passed through Town farm Rd and at the open swamp on right, saw 3 WILSON'S SNIPE probing in the mud betweed patches of snow and ice. From Scott Kruitbosch: 03/07/12 - Stratford, Stratford Point -- 3 SNOW BUNTING. Stratford yard -- 1 YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (FOY). ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. 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Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/06/2012 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:54:03 -0500 From Jim Dugan: 03/06/12 - Canaan, Carlson Rd -- 3 SANDHILL CRANES at 0800 hrs. There were Cranes present in this same corn field several years ago. From Janis LaPointe: 03/06/12 - Enfield yard -- Yellow-throated Warbler continues at my feeder. From Bob Bitondi: 03/06/12 - Eastford, Natchaug Beaver Dam Marsh -- three swans, apparently Tundra Swans. From other reports, they were still present at 4:45 PM (and one birder speculated about them being Trumpeters.) rom Phil Asprelli: 03/06/12 - Woodbridge, Konold's Pond -- After not seeing the Trumpeter Swans from the end of Warren Rd. I moved up to the Robert Rd. area and did locate them in a resting mode. From Dave Rathbun: 03/06/12 - South Windsor, Donnelly Preserve -- 12:40 PM; Northern Shrike made a brief appearance (<30 seconds) but provided great views. Seen to the right of the trail approximately 50 yards past the viewing platform. From Rick Macsuga: 03/06/12 - South Windsor, Ferry Lane -- 7:55AM; 5 Snow Geese. From Harold Moritz, Sheila Gleason: 03/06/12 - East Haddam yard -- up to 5 FOX SPARROWS. From Chris Bosak: 03/06/12 - Norwalk -- Peregrine Falcons mating about 8:30 AM. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/05/2012 Tundra Swans, YT Warb From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:01:09 -0500 From Janis LaPointe: 03/05/12 - Enfield yard -- Yellow-throated Warbler at my feeder in the morning, Day 10. Quite likely the bird was here earlier, but I wasn't watching the feeders as often. I spend much more sustained times watching now. From Phil Asprelli: 03/05/12 - Woodbridge, Konold's Pond -- Trumpeter Swans continue as of 10:00am. Seen from Warren Rd.out in the middle of the pond. From Don Morgan: 03/05/12 - Chaplin, Natchaug State Forest -- three apparent adult TUNDRA SWANS at the Beaver Dam Marsh. Heavy all-black bills with no sign of yellow/orange except a thin line on the lower mandible on at least two of them. About 5 years ago there were 4 at the same location for a week or two. This is the first time since that the ice has been out this early. There is still a skim in the coves. From Jack Swatt: 03/05/12 - Farmington, Batterson Pond -- 1 TUNDRA SWAN. From Paul Cianfaglione: 03/05/12 - Farmington, Batterson Pond -- 1 TUNDRA SWAN continues, 5pm. From Greg Hanisek: 03/05/12 - Farmington, Batterson Pond -- a little before 5:30; TUNDRA SWAN viewable in good light from the boat launch but pretty far away. Looking for it from the other side, it took off, flew the length of the pond toward the boat launch and adios into the setting sun. From Greg Hanisek, Bill Banks, Bruce Finnan: 03/05/12 - Stratford, Stratford Point -- 5 NORTHERN GANNETS, 3 BONAPARTE'S GULLS. Short Beach -- c 50 SNOW BUNTINGS. New Haven, East Shore Park -- NORTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW still there. From Leslie Meredith: 03/05/12 - Westport, South Maple -- For the past week at 5:45AM, American Woodcock peenting in, lot of new house under construction, south of number 55. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/04/2012 PF Goose, Tundra Sw, YT Warb From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:14:01 -0500 From Maggie Peretto: 03/04/12 - South Windsor, Ferry Lane -- The Pink-footed Goose was there today. I left around 9am. From Jim Harris: 03/04/12 - Columbia, Mono Pond -- adult Tundra Swan, 8:45-11:00. From Janis LaPointe: 03/04/12 - Enfield, yard -- The Yellow-throated Warbler continues at my feeder. From Jonah Cohen: 03/04/12 - East Hartford, Hockanum River Trail -- ~1:00; Red-headed Woodpecker seen in his favorite spot. From Greg Hanisek: 03/04/12 - Wallingford, Pistapaug Pond -- adult GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE with c 200 Canada Geese. From Steve Morytko: 03/04/12 - Mansfield, Stearns Rd, Stearn's farm, south of barn complex -- Cackling Goose. From Meredith Sampson: 03/04/12 - Old Greenwich, yard -- BOAT-TAILED GRACKLE at sunflower seed feeder at 9:50 AM. Cool yard bird! Old Greenwich, Greenwich Point -- w/ First Sundays group; 12 WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS, NORTHERN GANNET. From Frank Mantlik: 03/04/12 - Stratford, 650 Long Beach Blvd -- 11 am; 16 BOAT-TAILED GRACKLES courting in distant trees on Long Beach West. From Renee Baade with Neil Currie, Russ Naylor: 03/04/12 - Salisbury -- possible 2 Golden Eagles seen from Salmon Kill Rd, north of Farnam Rd. The birds were to the west. From Steve Broker: 03/04/12 - Woodbridge, West Rock Ridge -- (2:45 P.M.); the West Rock Common Ravens continue their 2012 reproductive cycle, with the female now in incubation and on two eggs. From Paul Desjardins: 03/04/12 - Westport, Sherwood Island State Park -- Snow Goose continues, also Wilson's Snipe in traffic circle. Stratford, vicinity Frash Pond -- American Woodcock in flight. From James Purcell: 03/04/12 - Fairfield, Penfield Reef -- White-winged Scoter sitting on the reef. From Don Morgan: 03/04/12 - Meriden, West Peak -- 2 Black Vultures soaring along and above the edges of the cliffs. From Harold Moritz & Sheila Gleason: 03/04/12 - East Haddam yard -- last 3 days; 2 FOX SPARROWS in feeder area. From Jan Collins: 03/04/12 - Haddam -- On River Quest eagle boat out of Haddam down to Essex on the Ct River, in addition to approx 14 Bald Eagles including a kettle of 6 soaring birds, 3 BLACK VULTURES. From Robert Dixon: 03/04/12 - Sterling yard -- FOX SPARROW, AMERICAN WOODCOCK. From Robert Dixon: 03/03/12 - Sterling yard -- FOX SPARROW. Sterling, Ekonk Hill farm field -- WILD TURKEY (90!) might have been more but visibility was poor with the heavy fog. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/03/2012 Sandhill Crains, 2 PF Geese From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sat, 03 Mar 2012 23:42:48 -0500 From Rene Wendell via Jacob Drucker and MassBird: 03/03/12 - Caanan -- 3 SANDHILL CRANES feeding in the field behind the Cemetery on Clayton Road, only a few hundred yards from the MA border. Apparently there were 6 yesterday. From Paul Cianfaglione, with Rick Macsuga, Bill Asterides, Roger Preston and John Ward: 03/03/12 - South Windsor, Ferry Lane -- 2 PINK-FOOTED GEESE (arriving to the corn fields in two separate flocks). Also, 1 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE among 4000+ Canada Geese. From Phil Rusch and Glenn Williams: 03/03/12 - Mystic, Peace Sanctuary -- 10 am; female WESTERN TANAGER. From Jake Musser: 03/03/12 - Mystic, Peace Sanctuary -- Western Tanager. Make sure to go all the way to the top of the paved trail/driveway. Thanks to Maggie who owns the house at the top with the feeder and is a very gracious host. Also, around the yard was a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. Stonington, Ender's Island -- Black Scoter, White-winged Scoter. Barn Island -- Several American Woodcock and a flying, and calling, Short-eared Owl were found along the entrance road in an open area near an odd house that looks a bit like a castle (at least it does in the dark). From From Phil Asprelli with Julian Peet: 03/03/12 - Woodbridge, Konold's Pond -- The Trumpeter Swans continue at the end of Warren Rd. Unfortunately, along the main road just beyond Warren Rd. is now posted with new "no trespassing" signs which were not in place yesterday. Let's see what develops From Janis LaPointe: 03/03/12 - Enfield, yard -- I saw the Yellow-throated Warbler around 8:10 AM. From Jay Kaplan: 03/03/12 - Canton -- 2:50 PM; an adult Northern Shrike appeared near the bird feeder in front of Roaring Brook Nature Center, Gracey Road. From Jim & Jackie Dugan: 03/03/12 - Falls Village, Under Mountain Rd -- 1 PINE SISKEN (guessing same bird Paul C. had yesterday, didn't see near feeders but in woodlot across st.), 9 PURPLE FINCH, 21 COMMON RAVEN cavorting in the air over Canaan Mt, seen from Under Mt Rd. A Ring-necked Pheasant was also in the area. From Michael Richardson: 03/03/12 - Westport, Sherwood Island State Park -- Snow Goose. From Sean Murtha: 03/03/12 - Westport, Sherwood Island State Park -- We arrived just as the park was closing (5:15) but as we drove round the circle to reach the exit, we saw the SNOW GOOSE out among the Canadas. From Tina Green: 03/03/12 - Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- Northern Pintail drake in the marsh behind the model airplane field, 3 Wilson’s Snipe. From BK and Peary Stafford: 03/03/12 - Washington, Macricostas Preserve of Steep Rock Land Trust -- 6:05 to 6:30 PM; 3, possibly 4, American Woodcock, displaying but not continuously, suggesting they may not be completely established yet. From Nick Bonomo: 03/03/12 - Milford, Milford Point -- in the marsh, 6 NORTHERN PINTAIL and an apparent intergrade "American" x "Common" Green-winged Teal. From Paul Wolter: 03/02/12 - Madison, Tuxis Island -- 1 drake Common Eider continues. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/02/2012 Yellow-throated Warbler From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:01:02 -0500 From Janis LaPointe: 03/02/12 - Enfield yard -- I did not have time to look for the Yellow-throated Warbler until almost 3 PM. The bird made repeated appearances throughout th late afternoon. It has changed its pattern. Now, rather than flying high into the tree and working its way down pecking on branches, it is coming in to lower branches and then going to the suet feeder, first, and then, often, to the ground and the seed feeder. It is now also coming more frequently since the storm. From Phil Asprelli: 03/02/12 - Woodbridge, Konold's Pond -- Trumpeter Swans continue in basically the same location as yesterday, at the vicinity of Robert St. which is a block north of Warren Rd. I had to maneuver a little to see them tucked in close to the pond's edge. From Paul Carrier: 03/02/12 - Canaan(?), Canaan Mtn area -- 12 Common Ravens in the road; Under Mountain Rd, one Pine Siskin. From Chris Bosak: 03/02/12 - Norwalk, Norwalk River -- Peregrine falcon perched on top of sailboat mast. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 03/01/2012 W Tngr, YT Wrb, Hrs Sp From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2012 01:09:37 -0500 From Annie and Mike Perko: 02/27/12 - Lebanon, Norwich Ave -- Harris's Sparrow seen at usual place around 1:50 PM; 53 Days. From Hank Golet: 03/01/12 - Mystic, River Rd, Peace Sanctuary -- WESTERN TANAGER. I was there for about an hour, 2:15-3-15, on this wet dreary day and the bird came to the feeder area once. It was on the ground under the suet feeder and up on the suet, staying around for 3or 4 minutes giving great views From Janis LaPointe: 03/01/12 - Enfield yard -- I saw the Yellow-throated Warbler just before 10 a.m. when it came to the suet feeder. The bird appeared to be fine following the storm. From Tina Green: 03/01/12 - Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- Snow Goose continues, 1 Boat-Tailed Grackle with a mixed flock of blackbirds near the feeder. It flew off when the flock was spooked and I could not relocate it. From radio tracking via Scott Heth, Ken Elkins: 03/01/12 - Sharon -- Golden Eagle, not seen but certain, and still thought to be in the White Hollow-Sharon Flats-Hotchkiss School area. For the full story: http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org/Week-of-Mon-20120227/031215.html From Phil Asprelli: 03/01/12 - Woodbridge, Konold's Pond -- Trumpeter Swans seen at 1:00pm at the north end in the vicinity across from Robert St. which is past Warren Rd.  The area is posted "No Trespassing" but swans can be seen from road.  Also seen from Warren Rd: Northern Pintails. From Steve Broker: 03/01/12 - Woodbridge, Konold's Pond from West Rock ridge top (3:50 PM-4:20 PM) -- The 2 TRUMPETER SWANS remain at Konold's Pond, day 26 of their occupancy. Recall that a pair of Trumpeters stayed at Konold's Pond from Wednesday, March 30 until Saturday, April 2, 2011, and also that a pair of Trumpeters occupied Cranberry (Bog) Pond, Stratford from Tuesday, March 30 to Thursday, April 1, 2010. It will be interesting to see if the swan pair remains at Konold's Pond this year through the month of March. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/ Subject: 02/29/2012 W Tanager, YT Warb From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:35:57 -0500 From Mike Resch: 02/29/12 - Mystic, Peace Sanctuary -- Western Tanager continues 8 AM at suet feeder. From Janis LaPointe: 02/29/12 - Enfield, yard -- Yellow-throated Warbler at 7:10 AM. At 8:30 AM the bird made another visit to the feeders, eating and activitely moving from the ground (where there is seed) back into the tree. It made a final appearance for the day around 3:50 p.m. in the snow. From Jan Collins: 02/29/12 - Enfield -- 0830 thanks to Janis LaPointe for her hospitality, I had the YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER, a life bird, at her feeders. Cheery little bird considering the forecast for the day ahead! From Dana Campbell: 02/29/12 - South Windsor, Donnelly Preserve -- Northern Shrike continues. Visible looking West from the platform down the trail. Being "accompanied" by Blue Jays. From Patrick Dugan: 02/29/12 -- Stamford, Shippan Pt -- 1 Razorbill flying west. 3 Northern Gannets flying east. From Frank Mantlik, with Charlie Barnard: 02/29/12 - Stratford, Long Beach -- Adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, 1 Bonaparte's Gull with 1000 gulls (60%/40% Ringbilled: Herring) plankton-feeding. ********************************************************************** This CTDailyReport list is sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA). It is primarily meant to meet the informational needs of the active CT birder. Any other use requires written authorization from the board of directors of the COA. ********************************************************************** Visit the COA web site at http://www.ctbirding.org Reports should be sent to CTBirdReport AT ftml.net. Reports should include sender's name, date, location of sightings and species of note at each location. Reporting Guidelines are available at: http://www.ctbirding.org/ecommittee.htm#reporting To change your subscription options, or unsubscribe, please visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org Archives of these reports may be found at either of these locations: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CTDY.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctdailyreport_lists.ctbirding.org/