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Note: Unfortunately the Brown Booby that was the star of the show yesterday was not relocated today, despite much effort by highly motivated birders. For those interested in the way that unusual encounter unfolded, blog entries by two participants tell the story well - with great pictures. See how Larry and Nick describe it: http://long-tails.blogspot.com/2013/05/norwalk-ct-brown-booby.html http://www.shorebirder.com/2013/05/brown-booby-norwalk-ct.html From James Purcell: 05/24/13 - Fairfield, Penfield Reef -- I was astounded to find a flock of no less than 31 Whimbrels this morning at Penfield Reef in Fairfield on the mudflats. I took several long-distance photos, and when they flew I made sure none of them were the European race. They took off and flew west. From Frank Gallo: 05/24/13 - Milford -- male Summer Tanager singing on private property, feeding and moving northeast rapidly. This has been a good spring for Summer Tanagers and other southern birds. The weird weather could drop more things this week. From Jim Sherwonit: 05/24/13 - Stratford -- 6:30 AM; at least 3 Yellow-crowned Night-Herons on pilings in Ferry Creek behind marina, seen from Broad Street in Stratford. From Paul Carrier: 05/24/13 - Torrington -- 8:30 AM; while in traffic on Rt 202 I saw an AMERICAN BITTERN fly 100 feet above the traffic going due North. From Russ Smiley: 05/24/13 - Essex, Vinney Hill Brook Park -- Lawrence's Warbler continued, found at 11:45 beside white trail between orange and yellow trails. From Nick Bonomo: 05/24/13 - West Haven, Sandy Point -- late morning; White-rumped Sandpiper. From Jim & Jackie Dugan: 05/23/13 - Darien, Crescent Beach Rd -- 7:25 PM; 12 BLACK TERNS, these birds were feeding and meandering east, spread out over entire viewable area. 05/23/13 - Stamford, Stamford Ave -- 8:20 PM; 2 BLACK TERNS set to the east. ********************************************************************** 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: 05/23/2013 BROWN BOOBY From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 22:36:43 -0400 From Kevin Rogers via Patrick Comins: 05/23/13 - Westport, Long Island Sound -- BROWN BOOBY, first state record, photographed while it was perched on the side of a boat. From Patricia Rauscher: 05/23/13 - Norwalk -- BROWN BOOBY photographed perched on her husband's oyster boat. From Tina Green with a variety of others: 05/23/13 - Norwalk, near the number 14 channel marker near the entrance to Norwalk Harbor, BROWN BOOBY located first by Larry Flynn, then spotted in the water by John Oshlick as Larry Flynn was taking photos of it from his boat. It then flew and landed on the rocks of the channel marker. After it flew, it was relocated by Larry sitting on the bow of a boat in the South Norwalk Boat Club Marina. It then took off and landed on Larry's boat. The bird stayed on his boat as he brought the boat into the dock before flying off. It was not seen after that. From Mike Warner: 05/23/13 - Milford, Silver Sands State Park -- 12:30 PM; Yellow-breasted Chat, well seen and heard with two other birders present. Park in the main parking lot and walk west on the closed paved road. The bird was relocated, on the left hand side, where the road makes a shallow left hand turn. After that turn is the "T" intersection abutting the condo property. Westport, Compo Beach -- 5:00 PM; In the west winds and light rain, there were 6 Black Terns flying around just off the cannons. They flew out to the east side of Cockenoe Island where they were joined by other Terns including Commons which showed up as lighter overall. The Black Terns were still discernible at that distance in the scope. From Tina Green: 05/23/13 - Westport, on the west side of Cockenoe Island with AJ Hand -- adult Black Tern in alternate plumage, first spotted by AJ flying towards us and then flew over and next to the boat affording us fabulous views. This is my second Black Tern sighting in exactly a week in Westport. From Dan Rottino: 05/23/13 - Lyme, Hartman Park -- 4 PM; 1 YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO, my life bird. Lyme, Elys Ferry Rd -- 1 YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO called as I was just talking to a couple about bird watching so we were all able to see it. From From John Schwarz: 05/23/13 - Essex, Viney Hill Preserve -- 4:15 PM; LAWRENCE'S WARBLER keeping company with a normal Blue-winged Warbler, likely a mated pair. From Robert Dixon: 05/23/13 - Sterling yard -- PINE SISKIN (3) continue for the 235th consecutive day. Also PURPLE FINCH and DARK-EYED JUNCO (probably record late date for yard). From Dorothy Wadlow: 05/23/13 - Stonington -- Bobolinks have returned to the field on Palmer Neck Road on the way to Barn Island WMA . The field is the first of two on the right about half a mile after the turnoff from Greenhaven Road onto Palmer Neck Road. From Roy Harvey: 05/23/13 - Beacon Falls, Rimmon Hill Rd -- Bobolinks have returned to the usual field, sloaping down to the west fom the road. From Jim Pfeifer: 05/22/13 - Waterbury -- 11:20 AM; Golden-winged Warbler in a line of woods that runs along a sanitary sewer easement, located at the east end of Avenue of Industry (Cul-de-sac), in the far northern edge of town, on the Waterbury/Wolcott town line. Had it for about a minute, then lost it - did not relocate it, and had to go. From Elizabeth Medina-Gray: 05/22/13 - Milford, Silver Sands State Park -- 1 Yellow-breasted Chat singing in bushes near the road behind the marsh at around 9:00 AM. From Linda Clancy: 05/22/13 - Bloomfield, our yard -- MOURNING WARBLER. From John Johnson: 05/22/13 - Kent, South Kent Rd, yard -- YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO. A single bird. A regular (most years) but not common visitor to our hillside in the spring. From Ernie Harris: 05/22/13 - Bolton Backyard -- around 5 PM; small flock (5-6) COMMON NIGHTHAWKS circling high just ahead of a storm. From Bob Bitondi: 05/22/13 - Pomfret Center -- White-crowned Sparrow at the feeder in the morning. From Frank Mantlik, with Henrietta Lachman, Carolyn Cimino, and Sue Chiarenzelli: 05/22/13 - Naugatuck, Naugatuck State Forest (West Block) -- Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Acadian Flycatcher. From Dave Provencher: 05/22/13 - ?????, Devils Den SP -- 1 Acadian Flycatcher. ?????, Swamp at intersection of routes 82 and 156 -- 1 Black-billed Cuckoo. Salem, Power line on Gungy Road -- 1 Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Lyme, Hartmann Park -- 1 Yellow-billed Cuckoo, 2 Acadian Flycatcher, 1 Cerulean Warbler. Lyme, Nehantic State Forest -- 3 Yellow-billed Cuckoo, 1 Acadian Flycatcher, 3 Hooded Warbler. From Mike Moccio: 05/22/13 - Stamford, Cove Island Wildlife Sanctuary -- 1 Wilson's Warbler, 1 Bay-breasted Warbler, 1 Swainson's Thrush. Stamford, Rosa Hartman Park -- 1 Swainson's Thrush. From Randy Sabia: 05/22/13 - West Hartford, UCONN/West Hartford Major League field -- 6:30 PM; Male Orchard Oriole singing loudly enough to be heard over the din of a little league game, in trees bordering the basketball court. Sitting up proudly in the late day sun. From Dorothy Wadlow: 05/22/13 - Madison, Hammonassett SP -- morning; NORTHERN SHOVELER drake at Swan Pond, 2 LITTLE BLUE HERONS (not hybrid) in marsh east of Nature Center parking lot. From Angela Dimmitt: 05/21/13 - New Milford yard -- 5:30 PM; heard a Common Nighthawk calling for a minute or so but failed to see it flying. From Ted Gilman: 05/21/13 - Greenwich, Audubon Center -- YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO calling in moonlight approximately 1 AM; SOLITARY SANDPIPER calling overhead as it flew over in darkness, approximately 1:15 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: 05/21/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 22:29:20 -0400 From Russ Smiley: 05/21/13 - Stonington, Barn Island Wildlife Management Area -- Wilson's Phalaropes in 3rd impoundment with greater yellowlegs. Lots of fog. Did not see to where they flew. From William Young: 05/21/13 - Bristol -- 8:345 AM; two Sandhill Cranes seen flying over Bristol. From Greg Hanisek: 05/21/13 - Naugatuck, Naugatuck State Forest, Hunters Mtn -- 2 singing ACADIAN FLYCATCHERS on road to shooting range; one slightly before and one just after powerline. Waterbury, my neighborhood -- CAPE MAY WARBLER, tried every large Norway Spruce in the neighborhood and eventually got one singing. From John Johnson: 05/21/13 - Kent, River Rd -- CERULEAN WARBLER. 05/20/13 - River Rd, Kent -- CERULEAN WARBLER. Six birds in last half of River Rd. From Ernie Harris: 05/21/13 - Bolton Backyard -- 6:30 to 7:30 AM; WILSON'S WARBLER. From Chris Elphick: 05/21/13 - Stonington, Barn Island Wildlife Management Area -- White-rumped Sandpiper with 2 large peep flocks. From Susanne Shrader: 05/21/13 - Avon -- 11 AM; I heard the Nighthawk peenting sounds from different locales as if it were chasing insects. This happens for 10 seconds and then got fainter as it left. From Paul Desjardins: 05/21/13 - Windsor, Northwest Park -- Yellow-billed Cuckoo. From Kevin Finnan: 05/21/13 - Goshen yard -- SWAINSON'S THRUSH, 6 PURPLE FINCHES. From Mark Scott: 05/21/13 - Hamden, Farmington Canal Trail, in large reverting field on east side of trail near intersection with Haig Street, which dead-ends at trail -- Mourning Warbler. Farmington Canal Trail, Hamden, near power-line cut south of Brooksvale Avenue -- Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Hamden/New Haven, East Rock Park -- Yellow-billed Cuckoo heard from river path. From Carolyn Cimino with Lou Baird and Linda Vegliante: 05/21/13 - ?????, Border Boston Hollow -- 1 Blackburnian Warbler, 1 1 Acadian Flycatcher, 1 Winter Wren. From Jonathan Trouern-Trend: 05/21/13 - East Hartford, abela's Field -- 2:30 PM; 5 UPLAND SANDPIPERS in field between pond and fenceline Also at least 3 singing GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS beyond fenceline From Dan Rottino: 05/21/13 - East Haddam, Devil's Hopyard -- 6:30 AM; 2 ACADIAN FLYCATCHER, 1 COMMON RAVEN. East Hartford, Cabela's --10:30 AM; 1 GRASSHOPPER SPARROW seen singing from a grass stalk. ********************************************************************** 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: 05/20/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 00:09:08 -0400 From Bill Banks with Greg Hanisek, Bruce Finnen: 05/20/13 - Stratford, Long Beach Blvd -- 8:00 AM; Mourning Warbler behind warehouse buildings. West Haven, in front of former St Johns by the Sea, just west of Bradley Point -- PACIFIC LOON. From Paul Cianfaglione: 05/20/13 - Bloomfield, Reservoir #2 Recreation Area (behind Seabury Retirement) -- 1 BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO, 2 ALDER FLYCATCHER. From John Oshlick: 05/20/13 - West Haven, Marginal Drive -- 1 Gray-cheeked type Thrush. There was a hint of rufous in the tail feathers which can be seen in Bicknell's but also some Gray-cheeks also. From Patrice Favreau: 05/20/13 - Windsor, Northwest Park -- morning; pair of Black-billed Cuckoos, 1 Brown Creeper, 2 Swainson's Thrush. From Paul Desjardins: 05/20/13 - Suffield, Stony Brook Park -- afternoon; Black Billed Cuckoo. From Dave Provencher: 05/20/13 - Lyme, Nehantic SF -- 3 Yellow-billed Cuckoos, 3 Hooded Warblers (males), 2 Cerulean Warblers (males), 1 Acadian Flycatcher. From Jan Collins: 05/20/13 - East Hartford, Cabela's Pond -- 3 PM; 1 CATTLE EGRET and 1 UPLAND SANDPIPER in same scope view in field near pond. Cattle Egret then caught a frog and brought it to the pond to dunk a few times before swallowing. Also 1 American Pipit. From Russ Smiley: 05/20/13 - West Haven, Sandy Point -- Three Black Skimmers at the north most side of sandy point before treatment? plant. Then flew east to exposed sandbar at tip of Sandy Point. From Angela Dimmitt: 05/20/13 - New Milford yard -- Black-billed Cuckoo. Gaylordsville, Mud Pond Road -- Tennessee Warbler, Hooded Warbler. From Val and Chris Melnikov: 05/20/13 - ?????, yard -- feeder has a 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: 05/19/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 22:02:18 -0400 From Patrick Comins with Hartford Audubon group: 05/19/13 - Guilford, Salt Meadows Sanctuary -- White-faced Ibis. From canoe launch. The sanctuary entrance is on The Meadowlands. Off Clapboard hill road. Entrance is just past woods on way in Meadowlands. Big meadow with welcome kiosk in grass parking area. Also possible King Rail calling in fresher area of marsh...from bullrush section of marsh, near red barn. Doing long call that is said to be identifiable. In part of marsh where Kings have been seen in nesting season. ????? -- At least 12 Common Eider, including some drakes in full glory off rocks to the east of the park. From David Zomick: 05/19/13 - East Granby -- 9:45 AM; Black-billed Cuckoo across from Green Stone hollow entrance. From Val and Chris Melnikov: 05/19/13 - Milford, Milford Point -- 16:00/16:40; 6 Yellow-crowned Night-Herons. From John Marshall: 05/19/13 - Naugatuck, Hunter Mountain Road -- YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO. From Dave Tripp: 05/19/13 - Bethlehem, Hard Hill Rd -- BROWN THRASHER calling from edge of field. From Jerry Connolly and The Audubon Bird Walk crew: 05/19/13 - New Haven/Hamden, East Rock Park -- 2 YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOOS, SWAINSON'S THRUSH, 3 COMMON RAVENS. Madison, Hammonasset SP -- NORTHERN SHOVELER pair continues AT Swan Pond, LITTLE BLUE X TRICOLORED hybrid continues east of Nature Center parking lot, 2 SALTMARSH SPARROWS west of Nature Center parking lot, 2 BROWN THRASHERS behind pavilion between Willard's Isle and Cedar Island trails. From Russ Smiley: 05/19/13 - East Hartford, Cabela's Field -- Cattle Egret still present Sunday at 8:45 AM. From Patrice Favreau: 05/19/13 - South Windsor, Station 43 at Newberry -- noon; 2 Alder Flycatchers along path, singing & excellent looks. Wapping Park -- 1:20 PM; Bobolink in field next to road. From Dan and Trudy Rottino (in part with Paul Desjardins): 05/19/13 - Madison, Hammonasset SP -- 1:30 PM; 2 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER, a drake and hen NORTHERN SHOVELER at the swan pond, 2 WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW. From Robert Dixon: 05/18/13 - Sterling yard -- 'Big Sit'; 68 species (ties my best 'Sit' and my second best yard total) Highlights included PINE SISKIN (15) continue for the 230th consecutive day with some courtship/displaying observed, YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO (2 heard in flight before daybreak), PURPLE FINCH (3), EASTERN WHIP-POOR-WILL (2 heard continuously from midnight until dawn), BLACK VULTURE (3), ORCHARD ORIOLE (3 imm. males). From Cynthia Ehlinger with First Sundays/FoGP walk: 05/18/13 - Old Greenwich, Greenwich Point Park -- 10 White-Winged Scoters flying east. Brown Thrasher. From Kevin Finnan: 05/18/13 - Litchfield, Beach Street -- 14 BOBOLINKS. Goshen yard -- 4 COMMON NIGHTHAWKS. ********************************************************************** 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: 05/18/2013 Pacific Loon From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sat, 18 May 2013 22:31:03 -0400 From Frank Mantlik and Frank Gallo: 05/18/13 - West Haven/ Milford, Oyster River mouth -- Frank Gallo found a PACIFIC LOON OFF Oyster River mouth. As of 2:30 PM seen from 1st side road east of rotary at Baybrook Tavern. As of 4 PM, close in (with a Common Loon) off foot of Annawon Ave, West Haven. From Dan Rottino: 05/18/13 - New Haven / Hamden -- 6:15 AM; 1 WILSON'S WARBLER, 2 COMMON RAVEN. From Nick Bonomo: 05/18/13 - Watertown -- Singing male Cape May Warbler in tall spruces at corner of Lake Winnemaug Rd and Caruso Rd; it flew west across lake. Durham, Miller Rd marsh -- SORA. Watertown, Artillery Rd -- 2 HOODED WARBLER. Middlebury, Sperry Pond -- BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO. Bridgeport, Seaside Park -- imm ICELAND GULL (likely first spring). From Russ Smiley: 05/18/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- Northern Shovelers continue in Swan Pond at 11:00 AM. From Brian Kleinman: 05/18/13 - East Granby, Beaver Marsh -- 9:30 AM; SORA calling. From Paul Desjardins: 05/18/13 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Road section -- Least Bittern, Wilson's Warbler and White Crowned Sparrow. Windsor Locks, yard -- afternoon; Common Nighthawk. From Mark Scott: 05/18/13 - Hamden, across Whitney Avenue from the Eli Whitney Museum -- Wilson's Warbler in the Giant Steps area. Hamden/New Haven, East Rock Park -- Wilson's Warbler. From John Johnson: 05/18/13 - Kent, Rt 7 fields -- BOBOLINK; at least one male has returned to the Kent Land Trust fields (where the Fireman's Fair and other events are held). These are the first fields south of the village center on Rt. 7, about 1/4 mile from the stop light. From Joseph Cala: 05/18/13 - Lyme, Hartman Park -- Score of the day was finally getting one of at least 3 Yellow-billed Cuckoo to finally come out and show himself; put on quite a show for a couple of minutes before flying back into the thickets. From Bill Asteriades and Andrew Dasinger: 5/17/13 - Glastonbury, private marsh -- 1 VIRGINIA RAIL, 2 SORA and 8 COMMON NIGHTHAWKS hawking insects at dusk. Also, PEREGRINE FALCON near Riverfront Park. 05/18/13 - Glastonbury, CT River -- WHITE-WINGED SCOTER flying north. various sites but primarily Riverfront Park and Old Maids Lane -- 22 warbler species including TENNESSEE WARBLER, BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER and WILSON'S WARBLER; also 7 ORCHARD ORIOLES. Riverfront Park -- 7 WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS. Addison Bog -- SWAINSON'S THRUSH. Various sites -- 3 BOBOLINKS. East Hartford, Cabela's -- CATTLE EGRET continues. From Patrice Favreau: 05/18/13 - East Hartford, Cabela's Pond area -- around 1:15 to 1:45 PM; 1 Cattle Egret, 1 Upland Sandpiper. Heard Eastern Meadowlark from far fields, but not able to access them. From Richard Asarisi with Gary Prestash: 05/18/13 - Naugatuck, Naugatuck State Forest, off of Hunter Mtn Rd -- Hooded Warbler. From Larry Nichols: 05/18/13 - Portland, under and near Arrigoni Bridge -- 2 Common Raven. From John Oshlick: 05/18/13 - Bethany , Lake Chamberlain -- 2 Lincoln's Sparrows in area below dam (one actually sang). Spykman Preserve -- 1 Black-billed Cuckoo. The Spykman Preserve is an area of Bethany Land Trust land located at the NW corner of Lake Chamberlain, the bird was seen and heard in a small overgrown field.   From Carolyn Cimino, Phil Rusch, Linda Vegliante, Lisa Wahle, and Glenn Williams: 05/18/13 - Old Lyme, Nehantic State Forest -- 3 EASTERN WHIP-POOR-WILLS. Old Lyme, Ely's Ferry Rd -- 2 COMMON NIGHTHAWKS, 3 BROWN THRASHERS. Old Lyme, private property -- three ORCHARD ORIOLES. East Lyme, Upper Walnut Hill Rd -- YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO. Madison, Hammonassett Beach State Park -- NORTHERN SHOVELER pair, LITTLE BLUE HERON (no hybrid), 2 BROWN THRASHERS. From Carl & Catherine Ekroth: 05/18/13 - Madison/Killingworth, line at the Hammonasett River -- Walked across the foot bridge and up towards the dam and saw (and heard) 5 COMMON RAVENS up on the rocks. A few minutes later an apparent adult pair joined them and when we came back to the area they all flew off to much croaking and squawking, to a nearby tree. A family group, it seems. From Fred Baumgarten: 05/18/13 - Sharon, Sharon Beach (aka Mudge Pond) -- White-crowned Sparrow. From Bill Sweet: 05/18/13 - Naugatuck Yard -- SWAINSON'S THRUSH. From Marty Swanhall: 05/17/13 - Woodbury -- Common Nighthawk. From John Johnson: 05/17/13 - Kent, North Kent Rd -- ORCHARD ORIOLE; a pair copulating just east of RR track crossing. This is on the section of North Kent Rd. east of the river, accessed from Rt. 7. I have never seen them here before, much less signs of nesting. Kent, Camps Flat Rd -- COMMON NIGHTHAWK. Two birds feeding low at 7:30 PM. Four more birds a few minutes later over the Housatonic River in Gaylordsville. I believe the two sightings, about two miles apart, make the largest grouping I have ever seen in the spring. From Donna Summers: 05/17/13 - Simsbury -- pair of common nighthawks at car park near the bike path at east end of Latimer Lane, at dusk. ********************************************************************** 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: 05/17/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sat, 18 May 2013 21:43:40 -0400 IMPORTANT NOTE: As I sat down to compile Saturday's Daily bird report I found that Friday's report was sent to the wrong list - CTBirds instead of the Daily list. So this FRIDAY report is going out ONE DAY LATE, and anyone getting messages from both lists is getting it for the second time. Sorry about that., I will have a Saturday version eventually. From Jamie Meyers, in part via Sara Zagorski: 05/17/13 - Orange, Racebrook Track -- Orange-crowned Warbler near the parking area, about 30 yards down a trail that parallels the road and has a post with a lock on it. From the parking area there is a grassy trail that parallels the state highway. I found the bird very close to the parking area, in a copse of small trees that includes some evergreens just beyond the two posts. The right post has a chain around it but there is no gate to lock. The bird was very low to the ground and feeding quite actively. I tried to get photos but to no avail. I did see it three times between 1:00 and 1:45. From Tom Murray: 05/17/13 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- Summer Tanager at the Giant Steps, right off the road short way up from main road. From John Oshlick: 05/17/13 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- 1 Male Summer Tanager; originally found by 2 birders who's names I don't know and Richard Payne at 10 AM. Tom Murrey and I relocated it at around 11 AM singing on the paved road leading up to the giant steps. It continued to head down hill. From Richard Payne: 05/17/13 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- The Summer Tanager was originally found by Penny Sharp and Lauren Brown, and the three of us saw it around 10 AM (at one point in the same tree with two male Scarlet Tanagers). I also had a Yellow-billed Cuckoo skulking at the top of East Rock, in the woods right where English Dr meets the cliff face. From Scott Besade: 05/17/13 - New London side, Thames River -- 6:00 AM; Peregrine Falcon Southbound Goldstar Bridge. From Tina Green: 05/17/13 - Westport, Burying Hill Beach -- Black Tern flying east. Southport,Southport Beach -- Solitary Sandpiper continues in the creek just north of the beach. From Ed Dettore: 05/17/13 - East Hartford, Cabela's -- 7:30 AM, 1 CATTLE EGRET in the pond. From Mark Szantyr: 05/17/13 - East Hartford, Cabela's Pond -- Cattle Egret continues as of 4 PM. From Paul Cianfaglione: 05/17/13 - East Hartford, Hockanum River Linear Trail -- 1 SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER, 6 SOLITARY SANDPIPER, 3 AMERICAN PIPIT. From Jo-Anne Roberts: 05/17/13 - Mansfield Center, yard -- White-crowned Sparrow. From Val and Chris Melnikov: 05/17/13 - ?????, Ash Creek Pine Mills Ffld.(next to boat launch) -- Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, m/f Orchard Orioles. From Paul Desjardins: 05/17/13 - Windsor, Northwest Park -- morning; Black Billed Cuckoo, 3 Swainson's Thrushes, Gray Cheeked/Bicknell's Thrush, 19 warbler species including 2 Bay Breasted Warbler, 2 Lincoln's Sparrows and a female BLUE GROSBEAK. The grosbeak was at the north end of the first big field near sign for triassic trail. From Frank Mantlik, with SUNRISE BIRDING group: 05/17/13 - Hamden/New Haven, East Rock Park -- pair Orchard Orioles (copulating). Also flying/calling family of 6 Common Ravens. From Greg Hanisek: 05/17/13 - Bristol, Roberts Field -- TENNESSEE WARBLER, 6 GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS, 4 BOBOLINKS. From Frank & Linda Mantlik: 05/17/13 - Stratford yard -- 3 adult White-crowned Sparrows feeding on ground under feeder. First time we've ever had more than one. From Peter DeGennaro: 05/17/13 - Naugatuck -- TENNESSEE WARBLER singing in neighbor's yard all morning. From Nick Bonomo: 05/17/13 - Stonington, Stonington Pt -- 4 Common Eider. ????? -- a raft of 50 Common Eider at the mouth of the Thames River. From Patrice Favreau: 05/17/13 - Simsbury, Penwood State Park -- 2 good looks at singing Philadelphia Vireo & a Gray-cheeked Thrush. Also Swainson's Thrush, Winter Wren. From Patrice Favreau: 05/16/13 - South Windsor, Station 43 -- 1 Common Nighthawk around 12:30 PM. From Kevin Finnan: 05/16/13 - Sharon, end of River Road / Appalachian Trail -- WINTER WREN. North Kent, Carter Road at Kent Falls Brook crossing -- ACADIAN FLYCATCHER. Goshen, yard -- COMMON NIGHTHAWK has been around since Monday. ********************************************************************** 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: 05/16/2013 Warblers! From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Thu, 16 May 2013 22:02:41 -0400 Note: What may not be obvious from the limited list of birds included in the daily report is that there were lots of warblers all (or almost all) over CT today, but of course most of them were more common species. From Glenn Williams: 05/16/13 - Mystic yard -- early morning; 2 BAY-BREASTED WARBLERS, YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO, late RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH, two late PURPLE FINCH. From Dave Provencher: 05/16/13 - Norwich yard -- Cape May Warbler sang once as it moved through backyard early Thursday morning. From Tina Green: 05/16/13 - Fairfield, Birdcraft -- 2 Hooded Warbler. From Kathy Van Der Aue: 05/16/13 - Fairfield, Birdcraft -- Banding; the place was jumping! Hooded Warbler, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Wilson's Warbler. From Lynn Jones: 05/16/13 - Stratford Yard -- 7:30 to 8:00 AM; Blackburnian Warbler. From Bill Asteriades: 05/16/13 - Glastonbury, Old Maids Lane near Nayaug School -- 1 BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER, 2 male BOBOLINKS and 2 COMMON RAVEN. Riverfront Park -- 1 male WILSON'S WARBLER and 2 WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS. From Lorraine Gundersen, Lesley Weissman-Cook: 05/16/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- Blackburnian Warbler. From Frank Mantlik w/ Scott K and Charlie B: 05/16/13 - Stratford, Wooster Park (Freeman) -- 3 Bay-breasted Warblers, 2 Blackburnian Warblers, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, 1 or 2 Swainson's Thrush. Community Garden on Connors Ln -- Wilson's Warbler, Lincoln's Sparrow, 6-7 Bobolinks ( with Scott Kruitbosch). From Tom Murray: 05/16/13 - Kent(?), North Kent Rd -- Hooded Warbler. From Mark Scott with Dori Sosensky, Richard Payne, Kerry [sp.?] Conrad, Richard Prum, Sol Satin and many observers: 05/16/13 - New Haven/Hamden, East Rock Park, in variety of spots, including Giant Steps, river path, Trowbridge Drive -- 20 warbler species, including Tennessee Warbler, Cape May Warbler, Blackburnian Warbler, Wilson's Warbler. Also Gray-cheeked Thrush, Acadian flycatcher, White-crowned Sparrow. From Paul Carrier: 05/16/13 - Cornwall(?), Cornwall River Rd north -- 19 Warbler Species. Best was a Wilson's Warbler seen and singing across the river. Also 5 Vireo species incl a Philadelphia Vireo. On the way back to Harwinton -- 8 Bobolink in field, a dead Swainson's Thrush in the road, and the bird of the day was an OLIVE SIDED FLYCATCHER in big open wet area on Creamery Hill Rd in Cornwall. From Roy Harvey: 05/16/13 - Naugatuck, Naugatuck State Forest, from Hunters Mountain Rd -- 5:55 AM to 12:55 PM; 2 Blackburnian Warblers, several Hooded Warblers, 1 Yellow-billed Cuckoo, 1 Brown Thrasher. From Kathy Van Der Aue: 05/16/13 - Southport, yard -- For the second day in a row we have a Brown Thrasher at the feeder. They used to nest in the tangles under our Forsythia bushes but I haven't seen them in some years. They are birds of "Special Concern" here in Connecticut, so it's really nice to have one, if only for a day or two. From Nick Bonomo: 05/16/13 - East Hartford, Cabela's -- 4 UPLAND SANDPIPER, BROWN THRASHER, 10 GRASSHOPPER SPARROW, 3 EASTERN MEADOWLARK all behind the fences. Glastonbury, Old Maids Ln -- 3 BROWN THRASHER, COMMON RAVEN, ORCHARD ORIOLE. Portland, Wangunk Meadows -- SOLITARY SANDPIPER, LINCOLN'S SPARROW. Portland, Rte 17A south of meadows -- BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER. From Greg Hanisek: 05/16/13 - Watertown, Artillery Road -- 9 BLACK VULTURES, YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO, BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER, 2 HOODED WARBLERS. From Angela Dimmitt: 05/16/13 - New Milford -- Cliff Swallows back at Boardman's Bridge on Route 7. From Sara Zagorski: 05/16/13 - West Hartford, Rt 44 powelines -- Blackburnian Warbler, Yellow-billed cuckoo was a nice surprise, as was a Philadelphia Vireo. From Russ Smiley: 05/16/13 - Glastonbury, Meshomasic State Forest -- Blackburnian Warbler, Wilson's Warbler. From David Keller 05/16/13 - Trumbull, Old Mine Park by the pond at the parking lot -- pair of CLIFF SWALLOWS, apparently nesting. From Mike DiGiorgio: 05/16/13 - Madison -- A walk down Northern Summer Hill Road in Madison, CT produced the following birds this morning about 8:00 AM; drumming Ruffed Grouse, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Black Vultures. From Bob MacDonnell: 05/16/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- what looks like a hybrid Little Blue x Tri-colored Heron this morning in the Meig's Point pond. Overall, more mottled looking than LBH with white feathers in the under wing, very long two-tone bill and dull yellowish legs. It landed near 2 LBHs and then was chased away by one of them. Also, on Willard's Island, Blackburnian Warbler, Bay-breasted Warbler, Swainson's Thrush. From Mark Szantyr: 05/16/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- I saw a bird that is possibly the bird Bob saw this morning and it is certainly one of the hybrid Tricolored X Little Blue Herons, now returning for the third year. This bird looks roughly like a little blue but has a slightly muted pale stripe down the throat and ventral surface of the neck, all dark underparts with contrasting white thighs. The bird spent all 1.5 hours i observed it in the pools and marsh east of the Nature Center. Again, these birds represent the first documentation anywhere of this hybrid combination and it is incredibly fortunate to have documented the plumage changes and transitions in their first three years. This is the good stuff! (Later, after reviewing photos by Bob, "I am not sure if this is the same bird i had this evening.") From Jack Swatt: 05/15/13 - Wolcott yard -- Wednesday at dusk, an AMERICAN WOODCOCK displaying in the neighborhood. 05/16/13 - 1 WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW foraging beneath my feeders all morning long. ********************************************************************** 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: 05/15/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 15 May 2013 22:27:14 -0400 From Greg Hanisek: 05/15/13 - Waterbury, neighborhood -- BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO, 2 TENNESSE WARBLERS. From Kathy Van Der Aue: 05/15/13 - Fairfield, Birdcraft -- Cape May Warbler, Hooded Warbler, Swainson's Thrush. From John Oshlick: 05/15/13 - New Haven, East Rock Park, Trowbridge -- 1 Cape May Warbler, 2 Bay-breasted Warbler, 1 Wilson's Warbler. From Fran and Tom Holloway: 05/15/13 - Middletown, Guida Farm -- 9:00; two HOODED WARBLERS, one seen singing. Durham, Fair Grounds -- 9:30; several BOBOLINK at southern corner of meadows, near the small white utility building. From Roy Harvey: 05/15/13 - Derby, Osbornedale State Park -- Tennessee Warbler on the Kestrel Trail (adjacent to Kellog Center parking). Solitary Sandpiper (upper pond across from museum). Swainson's Thrush (Picket's Pond side). From Tom Murray: 05/15/13 - Fairfield, Mohegan Lake -- Wilson's Warbler. From Steve Spector: 05/15/13 - Milford, Milford Point -- White-rumped Sandpiper. From Paul Desjardins: 05/15/13 - ?????, Cedar Hill -- Swainson's Thrush. From Jim Carr: 05/15/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- 7:30 AM; 2 Northern Shovelers on Swan Pond. From Mark Scott: 05/15/13 - West Haven, Center Street, someone's front yard -- White-crowned Sparrow. New Haven / Hamden, East Rock Park -- Swainson's Thrush. From Tina Green: 05/15/13 - Westport, Maplegrove Ave, private residence -- 4:49 PM; Wilson's Warbler, Lincoln's Sparrow. Southport, Southport Beach, in the creek on the north side -- 1 Solitary Sandpiper. From Jonah Cohen: 05/15/13 - Kent, River Rd -- a few Cliff Swallows were under the bridge on Rte 341. From Vanessa Caccamise: 05/15/13 - Westport, Newman Pose Reserve -- Wilson's Warbler. From Brenda Inskeep: 05/15/13 - Stamford, Shippan neighborhood -- Common Nighthawk flew out of a tree while I was out on a walk just before dusk. From John Pfitzner: 05/15/13 - Clinton Yard -- Late afternoon; White-crowned Sparrow. Madison, Hammonasset Beach State Park -- pair of Northern Shovelers were still present, late afternoon. From Charlotte Matthews: 05/15/13 - Housatonic River between Stratford and Milford (Devon) -- 7:30 PM; 2 Yellow-crowned Night-Herons below Washington Bridge between Stratford and Devon on Islands in Housatonic River. Seen from residence on Housatonic Avenue at 7:30 PM after they flew in. From Steve Broker with NHBC field trip: 05/15/13 - River Road, Kent -- 8:35 AM to 1:35 PM; Black Vulture, Solitary Sandpiper, Common Raven, Cliff Swallow, Winter Wren, Swainson’s Thrush,Tennessee Warbler, Hooded Warbler (2 heard in close proximity; the more vocal one heard for an extended period from well up in a tulip-poplar, but not seen) Cerulean Warbler (total of two males and one female), Blackburnian Warbler. From Paul Cianfaglione: 05/14/13 - Bloomfield, Reservoir #2 Recreation Area (behind Seabury Retirement) -- 1 WILSON'S WARBLER, 2 EASTERN MEADOWLARK, 20+ BOBOLINK. From Angela Dimmitt: 05/15/13 - Milford, Gaylordsville yard -- Hooded Warbler back on usual territory. ********************************************************************** 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: 05/14/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 22:08:06 -0400 Note: Today's CT Daily Report isn't going to include the four days I missed, just today (Tuesday). Oh well. From Brian Kleinman: 05/14/13 - East Granby Yard -- male CAPE MAY WARBLER singing and giving a nice show. From Tina Green: 05/14/13 - Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- adult male Blue Grosbeak seen near the Mill Pond before the entrance to the park where the creek meets the pond. Bird spotted first in the phragmites when I noticed some but could not yet see the entire bird. It hopped up and was well lit by the sun. It then dropped down into the spartina and was feeding for a few minutes it was moving toward the water and left when a Common Grackle chased it far left and out of sight. I did try to relocate it but that immediate area is off limits to the public. I did search for a short time near the west platform and along the raid but was unsuccessful. From Craig Repasz: 05/14/13 - Hamden -- White Crowned Sparrow at feeders. From Steve & Charla Spector: 05/14/13 - Milford, Walker's Pond -- on a chilly morning; 2 Blackburnian Warblers, Swainson's Thrush. From Dan Rottino with Jim Carr and Jack Faller: 05/14/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- Pair of Northern Shovelers in the Swan Pond. From John Marshall: 05/14/13 - Shelton, Rec Path, footbridge near the Lane Street entrance -- WILSON'S WARBLER. From Ernie Harris: 05/14/13 - Bolton, Bolton cemetery -- BOBOLINK. From Nick Bonomo: 05/14/13 - Waterbury, Chase River Rd -- 6 CLIFF SWALLOWS, a few Common Raven flying around the cliff face visible to the northeast, likely fledged young at a location where they have bred in the past. From John Johnson: 05/14/13 - Kent, River Rd -- 6:30 PM; Common Raven. From Steve Broker: 05/14/13 - Kent, Kent Village and River Road -- 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM; 2 Black Vulture, 2 to 3 Common Raven, Cliff Swallow, Winter Wren (singing up a storm), Swainson's Thrush, Blackburnian Warbler, 2 Cerulean Warbler seen and heard well in trees adjacent to and over River Road, Hooded 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: 05/09/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Thu, 09 May 2013 23:28:37 -0400 IMPORTANT NOTE: This is probably the last CT daily bird report for a few days. Check out what is happing on CTBirds. From John Oshlick: 05/09/13 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- Blackburnian Warbler singing and showing well near the covered bridge. From Carl Ekroth: 05/09/13 - Ellington, Green Rd -- 5 BROWN THRASHER, ORCHARD ORIOLES (adult males (2). In the evening, three EASTERN WHIP-POOR-WILLS calling. From Frank Mantlik: 05/09/13 - Stratford, shoreline -- Long Beach; PROBABLE RED-NECKED PHALAROPES. McKinney Refuge -- 6 Black-bellied Plover, 6 Semipalmated Plover, 27 Least Sandpiper, 4 Semipalmated Sandpiper, 5 Short-billed Dowitcher, 14 Gray Catbirds, usual BOAT-TAILED GRACKLES (10), Saltmarsh 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: 05/08/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 08 May 2013 21:27:49 -0400 From Frank Mantlik: 05/08/13 - Stratford, Park Blvd, Russian Beach -- pair of Orchard Orioles. From John Oshlick with others: 05/08/13 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- Orchard Oriole. From Scott Besade: 05/08/13 - New London -- Male Peregrine Falcon on the Gold Star Bridge, south bound perched on light post on New London side of Thames River. From Susanne Shrader: 05/07/13 - Avon, Fisher Meadow -- ORCHARD ORIOLES in 3 plummages. ********************************************************************** 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: 05/07/2013 From: Roy Harvey <ctbirdreport AT ftml.net> Date: Tue, 07 May 2013 23:03:07 -0400 From Donna Caporaso: 05/07/13 - Stratford Greenway & Cove (Beacon Point Road) -- 7:00 to 7:30 AM; 1 Yellow-crowned Night-Heron. From Val Melnikov: 05/07/13 - Milford, end of Milford Point Rd -- Yellow-crowned Night-Heron still as the grave at edge of creek. From Susanne Shrader: 05/07/13 - Avon, fisher Meadow -- 2 BROWN THRASHER. From Paul Desjardins: 05/07/13 - Hartland and Barkhamsted -- Blackburnian Warbler. From Greg Hanisek: 05/07/13 - Watertown, Artillery Road -- Brown Thrasher. From John Marshall: 05/07/13 - Watertown, Gustafson's Orchard -- EASTERN MEADOWLARK, 10 BOBOLINK. From Frank Mantlik 05/07/13 - Stratford, Short Beach -- 475 Brant. Long Beach -- UCOUS GULL (the lingering mystery white-winged, which looks most like a small GLGU). McKinney Refuge (Long Beach Blvd) -- 6 Boat-tailed Grackles. Mac's Harbor (Shore Rd) -- Yellow-crowned Night-Herons. Boothe Park -- Black Vulture. From Renee Baade: 05/06/13 - Newtown yard -- HOODED WARBLER. From Jerry Connolly: 05/06/13 - Madison, Hammonasset SP -- LAPLAND LONGSPUR Nature Center parking lot 6:15 PM, Seaside Sparrow 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. 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: 05/06/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 06 May 2013 22:40:18 -0400 From Tina Green: 05/06/13 - Westport, Burying Hill Beach -- White-winged Scoter. Sherwood Island SP -- Brown Thrasher. From Bill Batsford: 05/06/13 - Madison, Hammonasset Beach State Park -- 2 Brown Thrasher. From Paul Desjardins: 05/06/13 - South Windsor, Station 43 -- a White-crowned Sparrow along Vibert Road. From Frank Mantlik: 05/06/13 - Redding, Huntington State Park -- 1 Bobolink. Redding Glen, Rt 53 bridge at north end of Saugatuck Reservoir -- 5 Cliff Swallows. From Dan Rottino and family: 05/06/13 - Lyme, Nehantic State Forest -- 8:30 PM; 1 EASTERN WHIP-POOR-WILL heard calling its name. From Greg Hanisek: 05/06 - Kent, River Road -- 2 CERULEAN WARBLERS. From Cindi Kobak: 05/06/13 - North Guilford yard -- male PURPLE FINCH drank from birdbath and visited feeders at 5 PM. From Stephanie Stewart: 05/06/13 - ?????, Cabelas, Cabela's pond -- AT 11:00; Solitary Sandpiper. From Robert Dixon 05/05/13 - Sterling yard -- PINE SISKINS (103!) continue at feeders for the 217th consecutive day. Also PURPLE FINCH (5). 05/06/13 - Sterling yard -- PINE SISKIN (95), PURPLE FINCH (3), BLACK VULTURE. From Ernie Harris: 05/05/13 - ??????, Gay City State Park, Fiora Rd, Heritage Farm -- HAS walk; EASTERN MEADOWLARK. From Nick Bonomo: 05/05/13 - Litchfield, White Memorial -- two PINE SISKINS and a BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER. From Ernie Harris and Michael Tierney: 05/04/13 - Bolton (?), Heritage Farm -- EASTERN MEADOWLARK. ********************************************************************** 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: 05/05/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 05 May 2013 21:44:13 -0400 Note: Frank Gallo pointed out that there is a Townsend's Warbler on Nantucket. CT is long overdue for this bird, stay alert! From Roy Zartarian and Kathy Clark: 05/05/13 - Newington, Cedar Mountain -- The Newington Peregrine Falcon continues to perch on the antenna tower above the quarry. From Dan Rottino: 05/05/13 - Lyme, Hartman Park -- 11 AM to 2:30 PM; 1 CERULEAN WARBLER (A lifer for Trudy, Emily and I). From Val and Chris Melnikov: 05/05/13 - Fairfield, Unquowa Rd, Birdcraft -- Golden Winged Warbler. From Steve Morytko: 05/05/13 - Storrs, UConn -- 2 male Bobolinks on the fence in the east pasture on Horsebarn Hill in the afternoon. From Tim Antanaitis: 05/05/13 - Lyme, Nehantic SF -- 1 Cerulean Warbler at the Uncas Pond boat launch. From Sarah Faulkner: 05/05/13 - Old Saybrook, Oyster River -- 1 Forster's Tern, From Alex Burdo: 05/04/13 - Fairfield, Pine Creek -- 1 YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON. 05/05/13 - Fairfield, Brett Woods -- 1 WINTER WREN. From Tom Baptist: 05/04/13 - Greenwich, yard -- Adult male PAINTED BUNTING visiting feeder at 1:00 PM. Not seen thereafter. ********************************************************************** 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: 05/04/2013 From: Roy Harvey <ctbirdreport AT ftml.net> Date: Sat, 04 May 2013 21:48:32 -0400 From Dave Provencher: 05/04/13 - Lyme, Nehantic State Forest -- An aggressive singing male Prothonotary Warbler at the Norwich Pond boat ramp that flew at my face when I pished at the Norwich Pond Boat Ramp at 07:55. A check back there at 12:45 failed to relocate it. Also 1 Blackburnian Warbler. Montville -- On way home an adult Northern Goshawk flew across Rte 82, narrowly missed by traffic. The bird crossed the road between moving cars at about 2 feet off the deck! From Carl Ekroth: 05/04/13 - Ellington, Green Rd -- 2 BROWN THRASHERS. From Russ Smiley: 05/04/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- Lapland Longspur in parking lot south of reclamation marsh. Little Blue Heron continues in east marsh. From Maria Stockmal: 05/04/13 - Derby, Osbornedale State Park -- Orchard Oriole. From Paul Desjardins: 05/04/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- Little Blue Heron in pond near parking lot. From Carolyn Cimino with Bob Dewire & Co: 05/04/13 - Salem, Rt 82 -- 1 CERULEAN WARBLER. From David Zomick: 05/04/13 - Bristol, Hopper's Meadow a.k.a. Dogfield -- Brown Thrasher. From Chris Loscalzo: 05/04/13 - Branford/East Haven, on rocks at mouth of Farm River -- 10 Purple Sandpiper seen at 5:30 pm, about an hour before high tide. Seen via kayak. From David Schonfeld: 05/03/13 - West Hartford, MDC Reservoir #1 off Farmington Ave -- WINTER WREN among downed pines and brush piles, singing heartily. From Robert Dixon: 05/03/13 - Sterling yard -- PINE SISKIN (30) continue for the 215th consecutive day, PURPLE FINCH, BLACK VULTURE. ********************************************************************** 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: 05/03/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 03 May 2013 22:35:30 -0400 Note: I didn't have the patience tonight to dig out the other odds and ends that were reported for today. Suffice it to say there was nothing new that would have made the cut. Here's hoping the weekend is more From Jim Sirch: 05/02/13 - New Haven, Marsh Gardens at Yale -- PURPLE FINCH, BROWN THRASHER. From Frank Mantlik: 05/01/13 - Guilford, Sachem's Head -- 3 Purple Sandpiper. 05/02/13 - Stratford, Oak Bluff Ave, Long Beach -- the puzzling immature white-winged gull continues on beach near end of lot. Some still think it might be a GLAUCOUS X ICELAND hybrid. ********************************************************************** 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: 05/02/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Thu, 02 May 2013 21:44:59 -0400 From Ford Parker: 05/02/13 - ?????, Northwest Park -- male Orchard Oriole up the north farm road and past the 1st tobacco shed. Go to the three large sugar maple on the left. From Larry Nichols: 05/02/13 - Haddam, Haddam Meadows State Park, trail along river -- 2 Brown Thrashers exhibiting courtship behavior. Haddam, Cockaponset Forest -- 1 male Hooded Warbler. From Bill Asteriades: 05/02/13 - Portland, Meshomasic Forest -- 4 EASTERN WHIP-POOR-WILL heard between 8:00 and 8:10 PM. From Jayne Neville: 05/01/13 - Southington, Mount Vernon Sanctuary -- Eastern Whip-poor-will. ********************************************************************** 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: 05/01/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 01 May 2013 22:34:32 -0400 From Frank Mantlik, Renee Baade, John Oshlick, 37 others (NHBC walk): 05/01/13 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- 2 Black Vultures, 2 Common Ravens, Orchard Oriole. From Robert Dixon: 05/01/13 - Sterling yard -- PINE SISKIN (46) continue for the 213th consecutive day. Also BLACK VULTURE and PURPLE FINCH (6). Plainfield, Quinebaug Fish Hatchery -- ORCHARD ORIOLE. From John Weeks: 05/01/13 - Granby -- On private property (with owner's permission), Wonderful, close-up looks at two Rusty Blackbirds. From Carolyn Cimino: 05/01/13 - Waterford, Harkness SP -- 1 Brown Thrasher. From Roy Harvey, Bill Banks: 05/01/13 - Beacon Falls, industrial park -- Brown Thrasher, and quite a few Black Vultures. From Chris Woerner: 05/01/13 - Stony Creek -- BROWN THRASHER. From Janis LaPointe: 05/01/13 - Enfield, yard -- 2 Purple Finch. From Greg Hanisek: 04/30/13 - Waterbury, Thomaston Ave (police pistol range) -- 1 WHIP-POOR-WILL at about 8:10 PM. From Annette Nejaime Pasek: 04/30/13 - South Glastonbury, Great Pond adjacent to farmland -- Brown Thrasher. From John Johnson: 04/30/13 - Kent, Skiff Mt Rd, Pond Mountain Natural Area -- Swainson's Thrush. ********************************************************************** 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: 04/30/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:03:20 -0400 From Carolyn Cimino and Denise Jernigan: 04/30/13 - Salem, Rt 82 -- 3 CERULEAN WARBLERS. From Tom Kelly: 04/30/13 - North Guilford -- a male Cerulean Warbler. From Ford Parker: 04/30/13 - Windsor, River Street Park -- a pair of 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: 04/29/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:51:07 -0400 Note: There were two messages on CTBirds today relating keeping eyes open for possible rarities. Worth reading! http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org/Week-of-Mon-20130429/040495.html http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org/Week-of-Mon-20130429/040501.html From Sol Satin via Greg Hanisek: 04/29/13 - Guilford -- between 10 AM and noon; a WESTERN GREBE off Sachem Head. He's experienced with both Western and the very similar Clark's Grebe and was able to make the necessary distinctions. HOWEVER, Sachem Head is private property with no public access. Probably the only way to attempt to see the bird is to try from the closest public access points (check maps). It certainly could move if it stays around at all. From Sean Murtha: 04/29/13 - Norwalk, Dolce Center -- ORCHARD ORIOLE. From Frank Mantlik: 04/29/13 - Stratford, Long Beach, Oak Bluff Ave -- immature white-winged gull (Iceland) continues (4/28 also). Stratford Point -- flock of 103 Blue Jays migrating over lighthouse. From John Oshlick: 04/29/13 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- 2 Orchard Orioles. From Zach & Scott Kruitbosch: 04/29/13 - Stratford Point -- 1 GRASSHOPPER SPARROW that Zach flushed from the perimeter path a few hundred feet away from the lighthouse. It went from the revetment wall to the fence line and tree at the corner of the property near Long Island Sound. From Angela Dimmitt: 04/28/13 - New Milford yard -- 2 female Purple Finches. 04/29/13 - New Milford yard -- Pine Siskin at feeder (last visit Dec 15). From Rob Mirer: 04/29/13 - East Hampton, Hurd Park -- singing male Hooded 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: 04/28/2013 From: Roy Harvey <ctbirdreport AT ftml.net> Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:34:39 -0400 From Frank AT Linda Mantlik and Mile & Wanda Moccio: 04/28/13 - Stratford, Long Beach Blvd -- AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER foraging on salt marsh beyond "Warehouse Pond". Transitional plumage, bright eyeliner, long wings, no black ancillary. Rare in spring in CT. From John Marshall: 04/28/13 - Litchfield, White Memorial, Little Pond -- AMERICAN BITTERN, 4 BLUE-WINGED TEAL, BROWN THRASHER. From Tina Green, others: 04/28/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- with Greg Hanisek's class; Red-necked Grebe, Little Blue Heron, Hooded Warbler, Lapland Longspur. From Alex Burdo: 04/28/13 - Fairfield, Lake Mohegan -- 1 BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER, 1 Orchard Oriole. From Paul Cianfaglione: 04/28/13 - Windsor, Northwest Park -- 2 PINE SISKIN, 7 BLACK VULTURE. From Phil Asprelli: 04/28/13 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- Orchard Oriole in parking lot and again later across the street (Whitney Av.) where they have nested in previous years. From Larry Nichols: 04/28/13 - Portland -- 1 Brown Thrasher seen and heard singing from unmarked trail off route 17 past Apple Tree Lane on right as heading south (edge of Wangunk Meadows). 1 Black Vulture perched in a tree across from Riverdale Motel on route 66. From Patrice Favreau: 04/28/13 - South Windsor, Wapping Park -- around 1:30 PM; Eastern Meadowlark. From Dan Rottino: 04/28/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- 6 to 6:15 PM; Lapland Longspur in the nature center parking lot. Found by Trudy Rottino and seen by the whole family. From Andrew Dasinger and Bill Asteriades: 04/28/13 - Glastonbury, Cotton Hollow -- WINTER WREN. Old Maids Lane -- BROWN THRASHER. Meshomasic State Forest -- 2 COMMON RAVENS. Accornero Drive -- ORCHARD ORIOLE. From Ford Parker: 04/28/13 - Windsor, Northwest Park -- Eastern Meadowlark. From Ted Gilman: 04/28/13 - Greenwich, Audubon Center -- ORCHARD ORIOLE singing near the orchard and front fields north of the Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch lawn. From Roy Harvey: 04/28/13 - Southbury, Bent of the River -- 2 singing Winter Wren. From Nick Bonomo: 04/28/13 - Milford, Milford Point -- EURASIAN WIGEON (drake), BLUE-WINGED TEAL (drake). From Paul Desjardins: 04/28/13 - South Windsor, Ferry Lane section -- morning; Brown Thrasher and 2 American Pipits. ********************************************************************** 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: 04/27/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:24:37 -0400 Note: From the short report below you might get the mistaken impression that it was a slow day. Common migrants do not get included in this report. if you want to know the state of the migration follow it on CTBirds. (The radar looks fine tonight.) From Paul Cianfaglione: 04/27/13 - East Hartford, Cabela's Field -- 2 UPLAND SANDPIPER. From Joe Bear: 04/27/13 - Georgetown -- At kid's soccer game, a Common Raven flew over calling. Georgetown?m yard -- Winter Wren now present and singing for 4 weeks. From Paul Desjardins: 04/27/13 - Wethersfield, Wintergreen Woods town park -- Winter Wren. From Dave Provencher: 04/27/13 - Lyme, Nehantic SF -- at least 15 Rusty Blackbirds, one COmmon Raven. From Bill Asteriades with Andrew Dasinger: 04/27/13 - Glastonbury, Riverfront Park, Old Maids Lane and other -- SOLITARY SANDPIPER, AMERICAN PIPIT, EASTERN MEADOWLARK. ********************************************************************** 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/ ********************************************************************** 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: 04/26/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:28:18 -0400 From John Oshlick: 04/26/13 - Bethany, Lake Chamberlain -- PROTHONOTARY WARBLER. The bird gave excellent views. I have no doubts about the ID. The bird was seen on the south west side of the lake where a small stream intersects the road around the lake. Once again YOU NEED A WATER COMPANY PASS TO HIKE THE TRAILS! From Tina Green: 04/26/13 - Westport, Burying Hill Beach -- 2 White-winged Scoters, 3 Northern Gannets. Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- Brown Creeper, 2 Brown Thrashers (1 in spruce grove & 1 on west side of park). From Roy Harvey: 04/26/13 - Beacon Falls, industrial park off Rt 42 -- 6:15 to 7:30; 2 (possibly more) Brown Thrashers. Oxford, Naugatuck State Forest, reservoir #1 just off Rt 42 -- 7:30 to 8:45; 1 singing Winter Wren. From Paul Desjardins: 04/26/13 - Bloomfield and/or Avon, Fisher Meadow Park -- Brown Thrasher and adult male Orchard Oriole. West Hartford, Reservoir 6 -- singing Winter Wren. From John Johnson: 04/26/13 - South Kent, yard -- Winter Wren. From Peter and Deborah Brokofsky: 04/26/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- Brown Thrasher sighted and heard singing along the marsh side of the road on the way to Meig's Point. Ruth O'Keefe joined in for the sighting of the American Bittern; in the marsh behind The Nature Center (below the parking lot). ********************************************************************** 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: 04/25/2013 From: Roy Harvey <ctbirdreport AT ftml.net> Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:51:52 -0400 From Sara Zagorski: 04/25/13 - Westport, Hillspoint Ave, Sherwood Mill Pond -- Little Blue Heron continues, seen from Hillspoint Ave preserve. From Russ Smiley: 04/25/13 - ?????, Cedar Hill Cemetery -- 5 Purple Finch. From Frank Mantlik, with Sunrise Birding walk: 04/25/13 - Hamden/ New Haven, East Rock Park -- Peregrine Falcon, Black Vulture, 2 Common Ravens. From Carole Donagher: 04/25/13 - Farmington yard -- Purple Finches down from 7 (6 m and 1f) on 4/14 to 1 m this morning. From Mike Warner: 04/25/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- 12:30 PM; American Bittern continues in the northernmost portion of the ditch across the street from the Nature Center. ********************************************************************** 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: 04/24/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:13:31 -0400 From Tina Green: 04/24/13 - Westport, Burying Hill Beach -- 5 Northern Gannets (one sitting on the water). From Phil Asprelli with Charley West, John Bird and Phil Dahlin: 04/24/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- Little Blue Heron at the Swan Pond, American Bittern was again in the marsh across from the Meig's Pt Natuire Center just to the right of the smaller wooden bridge. From Stephanie Stewart: 04/24/13 - South Windsor, Station 43 -- 8 AM; Virginia Rail. From Paul Desjardins: 04/24/13 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- morning; at the upper level near park entrance about 25 Black Vultures on the ground, some fighting amongst themselves. From Dorothy Truman with John Truman: 04/24/13 - Goshen, Woodridge Lake, feeder in yard -- male and female PURPLE FINCHES. From Robert Dixon: 04/23/13 - Sterling yard -- PINE SISKIN (120) continue at feeders. A quick check on eBird confirmed this was the highest count since they arrived in October 2012. From Ruth O'Keefe: 04/23/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park --6:30 PM; Little Blue Heron on the swan pond. ********************************************************************** 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: 04/23/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:29:07 -0400 From Dan Rottino: 04/23/13 - East Hampton -- At the covered bridge 5:45 PM, 1 NORTHERN GOSHAWK. From Ralph Amodei: 04/23/13 - North Haven, Rte 17 Middletown Ave near corner of Rte 103 Quinnipiac Ave -- 8 Black Vultures feeding on cat carcass. This area has ample supply of Vultures. There is a roost near by and often times Vultures are soaring above the defunct New Haven landfill and Quinnipiac marsh along I-91. From Amy Jarratt: 04/23/13 - Stratford, yard -- a pair of Black Vultures. From Robert Dixon: 04/22/13 - Sterling yard -- large numbers of PINE SISKINS (78 today) continue at feeders for the 204th consecutive day. From Meredith Sampson: 04/22/13 - Old Greenwich, Greenwich Point -- 4 NORTHERN GANNETS, 2 WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS. From Angela Dimmitt: 04/22/13 - New Milford yard -- 3 Purple Finches. From Jack Barclay: 04/22/13 - Ashford (Westford) yard -- 6 Purple Finch (3M, 3F) past five days. ********************************************************************** 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: 04/22/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:49:02 -0400 From Jim Dugan: 04/22/13 - New Milford, yard -- 6 Purple Finch (3M, 3F) for 3rd consecutive day. From John Oshlick: 04/22/13 - Madison, Hammponasset State Park -- 1st cycle Iceland Gull. From Keith Mueller: 04/22/13 - Madison, Hammponasset State Park -- 2nd cycle Iceland Gull in the Swan Pond. 3rd cycle Lesser Black-backed Gull in the parking lot and. Clinton -- Black Vulture sitting on the roof at Ocean State Job lot. From Rick and Patti Haynes (visiting from Vermont), Anita Shaffer, and Roy Zartarian: 04/22/13 - Newington, Cedar Mountain -- 1 COMMON RAVEN in flight and vocalizing. From Carl Ekroth: 04/22/13 - Ellington -- had a brief visit from 4 PINE SISKINS at my thistle feeder this morning. First siskins for a while. From Patrick Dugan: 04/21/13 - Stamford, Shippan Pt -- 6:30 PM Resident had an adult male Blue Grosbeak Sunday. Was not seen Monday morning. ********************************************************************** 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: 04/21/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:03:08 -0400 From Annie and Mike Perko: 04/21/13 - East Hartford, Cabela's -- At 6:55 PM over pond flying East was a Sandhill Crane. 100% sure. (We see them in Maine every summer). From Steph Stewart: 04/21/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- about 8:30 AM; American Bittern continues, in marsh across from nature center parking lot. From Russ Smiley: 04/21/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- American Bittern continues as of 2:55. From Jon Schwartz: 04/21/13 - Burlington -- 4 male Purple Finches. From Bob Jase: 04/21/13 - New Britain, yard -- Purple Finch at feeder. From Sarah Faulkner: 04/21/13 - Collinsville, yard -- Purple Finch, Pine Siskin. From John Oshlick: 04/21/13 - Bethany/Lake Chamberlain -- 1 Cliff Swallow mixed in with a large swallow flock. From Jack Swatt: 04/21/13 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 1 WILSON'S SNIPE. (But no Cattle Egret.) From Tina Green: 04/21/13 - Southport, Southport Beach -- 91 Bonaparte's Gulls. Westport, Sherwood Mill Pond -- 1 Little Blue Heron. Norwalk, Canfield Island Creek -- 2 Little Blue Herons(with AJ and Sue Hand). From Tom Murray: 04/21/13 - Shelton(?), Indain Wells State Park -- Winter Wren seen on trail that runs along entrance road. From Ray Belding with Dennis Hannon: 04/21/13 - Canaan, Undermountain Rd -- Brown Thrasher. From Greg Hanisek: 04/21/13 - New Haven, Lighthouse Point Park -- IPSWICH Savannah Sparrow, maybe a first for the park, in a flock of c 15 Savannah Sparrows near the beach; also at least 2 Northern Gannets well up into New Haven Harbor. From Roy Harvey: 04/21/13 - Southbury, Bent of the River -- Five Purple Finch (3M, 2F). From Robert Dixon: 04/20/13 - Sterling yard -- PINE SISKIN (77) continue for the 202nd consecutive day, COMMON RAVEN (3 vocal flyovers ), BLACK VULTURE (5). 04/21/13 - Sterling yard -- PINE SISKIN (55), BLACK VULTURE (2), PURPLE FINCH (1f), RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH. From Charlotte Matthews 04/20/13 - Stratford, Clover Field -- Peregrine Falcon circling over field around 10 AM. (Also saw one a week ago - there for baseball games.) ********************************************************************** 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: 04/20/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:21:11 -0400 From Bill Asteriades: 04/20/13 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- CATTLE EGRET. In flooded field east of pavilion. Also 6 BLUE-WINGED TEALS in the same flooded field which have been there for a few weeks. East Hartford, Rentschler Field -- UPLAND SANDPIPER. The bird was seen close to the fence, to the right of the pond, at the end of the runway. From Stephanie Stewart: 04/20/13 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 12:30; Cattle Egret in marsh next to tobacco barns. From Russ Smiley: 04/20/13 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 2:00; Cattle Egret continues. From Paul Cianfaglione: 04/20/13 - Farmington, Batterson Pond -- 1 BONAPARTE' GULL, 2 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER continue. East Hartford, Cabela's Field -- 1 BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, 1 PECTORAL SANDPIPER, 7 WILSON'S SNIPE, 1 VESPER SPARROW. From Paul Carrier: 04/20/13 - Harwinton, neighbor's yard -- neighbor reported 3 Common Redpoll. Harwinton, yard -- one Pine Siskin (1st of year here) and 7 Purple finch. From Annette Cunniffe: 04/20/13 - Greenwich, Greenwich Point -- 2 BROWN THRASHERS. From John Marshall: 04/20/13 - Salisbury, Fisher Pond -- REDHEAD, PURPLE FINCH. From Trudy Rottino: 04/20/13 - East Haddam yard -- 2 PINE SISKIN. From Dan Rottino: 04/20/13 - Oxford, Stevenson Dam -- 5+ CLIFF SWALLOW with some visiting a nest site under the bridge. Portland, Portland Fairgrounds (pulloff east of the pavilion) -- 1 CATTLE EGRET. Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- 6 PM; American bittern across the street from the nature center in the marsh ditch. From Patrice Favreau: 04/20/13 - East Hartford, Cabela's Pond -- 4:30-5:10 PM; 1 Pectoral Sandpiper, 10 American Kestrel in field area behind pond & near runway. From Paul Desjardins: 04/20/13 - ?????, Batterson Pond continuing Bonaparte"s Gull. Farmington, Farmington meadows -- Common Raven. Simsbury, Great Pond -- 5 Wilson"s Snipe. From Jamie Meyers: 04/20/13 - Farmington, Batterson Pond -- BONAPARTE'S GULL continues, seen around 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM. Nice breeding plumage bird hawking bugs with the swallows. Also 1 female RED-BREASTED MERGANSER on the 6:30 trip. Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 6 PM; CATTLE EGRET continues, in the wet field to the east to the fairground pavilion. From Alex Burdo: 04/20/13 - Fairfield Yard -- 2 YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERONS. From Frank Mantlik: 04/19/13 - Madison, Hamonassett State Park -- early afternoon; 8 Northern Gannets, AMERICAN BITTERN. From Brian Toa via Sara Zagorski: 04/19/13 - a Long-tailed Duck and a White-winged Scoter on the pond at Nod Brook on Friday, a very unusual sighting. ********************************************************************** 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: 04/19/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:38:48 -0400 Note: Catching up after miisng a couple of nights, and those missed days will be getting short shrift. So will today, for that matter. Another Note: The parking lot at Miford Pt (CACC) will be closed on Saturday for the Return of the Osprey celebration/ From Tina Green: 04/19/13 - Westport, Burying Hill Beach -- 7 Northern Gannets. From Meredith Sampson: 04/19/13 - Old Greenwich, Greenwich Point -- 21 NORTHERN GANNETS. From Greg Hanisek: 04/19/13 - Middlebury, Middlebury Cemetery off RT 64 -- VESPER SPARROW. Larkin Pond off South Street -- BROWN THRASHER. From Gina Nichol, Frank Mantlik and Sunrise Birding Walk: 04/19/13 - Killingworth, Chatfield Hollow State Park -- 2 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS. From Bill Asteriades and Paul Cianfaglione: 04/18/13 - East Hartford, Rentschler Field -- 5 EASTERN MEADOWLARKS, 5 WILSON'S SNIPE by the pond and 10 AMERICAN KESTREL hunting in the field. No upland sandpipers seen yet. From Tina Green: 04/18/13 - Westport, Burying Hill Beach -- 7 Northern Gannets. From Frank Gallo: 04/18/13 - Milford, Mondo Pond -- saw and heard a male Hooded Warbler behind the smaller pond (west of the main pond). It was feeding in the trees with Yellow-rumped warblers, and calling. From Annie and Mike Perko: 04/18/13 - South Windsor, Station 43 -- Relocated Upland Sandpiper between 11:15-11:30 AM in grassy field to left half way down Vibert Rd. From Dan & Trudy Rottino: 04/18/13 - Madison, Hammonasset SP -- 1 AMERICAN BITTERN. From Flo McBride: 04/17/13 - Hamden, upper Lake Whitney, viewed from Greenway Street -- Five Northern Shovelers, 3 males and 2 females. From Paul Carrier: 04/17/13 - Harwinton yard -- 2 Common Redpoll. From Patrice Favreau & Jan Collins: 04/17/13 - South Windsor, Vibert Rd -- 3:25 PM; 1 Upland Sandpiper in 1st field on left after Newberry Brook. We were searching along far back edge of field per prior reports with no luck; then Jan began to scan closer in & found the bird in the middle of the field for fine looks. From Charla & Steve Spector: 04/17/13 - Milford, Walker's Pond -- 5 Blue-winged Teal (4 male, 1 female). From Paul Desjardins: 04/17/13 - Oxford, Stevenson Dam -- 2 Cliff Swallows. Westport, Sherwood Island State Park -- 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: 04/16/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:09:08 -0400 From Ben Skaught: 04/16/13 - Bloomfield yard -- male and female Purple Finch at feeder. From Russ Smiley: 04/16/13 - South Windsor, Station 43 -- Upland Sandpiper continues at 7:00 AM. Also two Virginia Rail. From Gina Nichol: 04/16/13 - Killingworth, Chatfield Hollow State Park -- PINE SISKINS still around the boardwalk. From Amy Hopkins 04/16/13 - Guilford -- Two Purple Finch pairs. From Carl Ekroth: 04/16/13 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Rd -- 3 BLUE-WINGED TEAL. From Paul Desjardins: 04/16/13 - Granby, Holcomb Farm -- afternoon; 2 Black Vultures. From Robert Dixon: 04/16/13 - Sterling yard feeders -- PINE SISKIN (a nice count of 61 this morning before I left for work) continue for the 198th day. From Steve & Charla Spector: 04/15/13 - Milford, Walker's Pond -- 4 Brown Creepers (a Walker's Pond record). 04/16/13 - Milford, Milford Point -- drake Eurasian Wigeon, 2 drake N Shoveler. From Roy Harvey: 04/16/13 - Southbury, Bent of the River -- 2 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: 04/15/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:01:50 -0400 From Sara Zagorski: 04/15/13 - Salisbury, Fishers Pond -- the drake Redhead continues, and was easily viewed from Rt 41 north. From Sara Zagorski and Tim Antanaitis: 04/15/13 - South Windsor, Station 43, Vibert Rd -- Tim and I saw the Upland Sandpiper around 7:00 PM. When driving down Vibert Rd towards the river there is a pull-off spot on the left about halfway down the road. Scoping almost straight out from that area is where the Upland was seen, strolling around in the grass. From Dan Rottino & Family: 04/15/13 - South Windsor, Vibert Rd -- 9:30 AM; 1 UPLAND SANDPIPER. As previously described in the field on the left after Newberry Brook. Frequently well hidden in the grass and behind the knolls at the back of the field relatively close to the tree line. Good looks with scope and viewed until 11:40 am. A lifer!!! From Paul Desjardins: 04/15/13 - South Windsor, Station 43 -- While looking unsuccessfully for the Upland Sandpiper flyover LAPLAND LONGSPUR. Also, from the Newberry Road section 2 Northern Shovelers. From Dana Campbell: 04/15/13 - Avon, Talcott Mtn Science Center -- Singing Winter Wren, two Black Vultures. From Charlie Barnard Jr: 04/15/13 - Shelton, Nell's Rock Trail -- a flock of 7 Rusty Blackbirds. The birds rose up out of a wooded swamp where the trail reaches the power line cut. There were 6 males and 1 female. The males started singing for a short time before the flock dropped back down into the wooded swamp. From Dave Provencher: 04/15/13 - Lyme, Nehantic State Forest -- 1 RUSTY BLACKBIRD. From Mike Whittlesey: 04/15/13 - Windsor, 120 Hilltop Rd -- One COMMON REDPOLL , pair PURPLE FINCHES, continue at our feeders. ********************************************************************** 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: 04/14/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:06:35 -0400 From Dan and Trudy Rottino: 04/14/13 - Salisbury, Fisher Pond -- 2 PM; 1 drake REDHEAD with hundreds of RING-NECKED DUCKS. Viewed from Rte 41. From Tom Prescher, Mike Curtis: 04/14/13 - South Windsor, Station 43, Vibert Rd -- early afternoon; Upland Sandpiper in left hand field after Newberry Brook. From Jim and Carol Zipp: 04/14/13 - Hamden Yard -- 3 male Purple Finch just showed up. Note, at least 3 Rusty Blackbirds have still been around recently which is late for us. From Kevin Finnan: 04/14/13 - Goshen, Valcove Court -- 3 noisy, male Rusty Blackbirds in nice purplish plumage, long bills and peaked heads; one singing male Purple Finch. From Mary Porterfield: 04/14/13 - Hamden, Clifton St private yard -- 7:30 AM; ca. 3 dozen Black Vultures roosting. From Fran Zygmont: 04/14/13 - Barkhamsted yard -- 36 Common Redpoll, 2 Pine Siskin, 3 Fox Sparrow, 5 Purple Finch, Black Vulture. Thought the Hoary Redpoll had left for colder weather but ~3:30 PM, it showed with ~30 Common Redpolls. This is one of the two seen during the GBBC in February. From Cynthia Ehlinger: 04/14/13 - Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich -- Northern Gannet, Brown Creeper, Brown Thrasher. From Paul Desjardins: 04/14/13 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Road section -- morning; 2 Blue Winged Teals and 2 Northern Shovelers. 2 Blue Winged Teals and 2 Northern Shovelers. From Tina Green: 04/14/13 - Westport, Burying Hill Beach -- 6:27 AM; Lesser Black-backed Gull continues. From Tina Green with AJ & Sue Hand: 04/14/13 - Salisbury, Fisher Pond -- 9:42 AM; Redhead drake. From Robert Dixon: 04/14/13 - Sterling yard -- PINE SISKIN (36). From Lorraine Gundersen: 04/13/13 - Guilford, Town Dock Parking lot -- 3 Black Skimmers flying across the beach in front of the red house on Grass Island heading into the sound. From Paul Cianfaglione: 04/13/13 - Farmington, Batterson Pond -- 1 RED-NECKED GREBE. From Fran and Tom Holloway: 04/13/13 - Madison, Hammonasset SP -- 9:00 to 10:00 AM; at least half dozen NORTHERN GANNETS, flying both east and west, near the jetty. On the last rock off the jetty, 3 PURPLE SANDPIPERS. From Fran Zygmont: 04/13/13 - Barkhamsted yard -- 22 Common Redpolls, 4 Fox Sparrow. From Paul Wolter: 04/13/13 - Guilford, Goose Lane, Innovation Park Pond -- 1 Cliff Swallow. From Andy Scholten: 04/13/13 - Westbrook -- five or six Northern Gannets heading west Saturday afternoon from West Beach. From Paul Desjardins: 04/13/13 - Litchfield, Bantam Lake -- afternoon; 10 Rusty Blackbirds. From Robert Dixon: 04/13/12 - Sterling yard feeders -- PINE SISKIN (48) continue for the 195th consecutive day. ********************************************************************** 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: 04/12/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:20:46 -0400 From Paul Cianfaglione: 04/12/13 - Farmington, Batterson Pond -- 8 BONAPARTE's GULL. West Hartford, Reservoir #6 -- 1 BONAPARTE'S GULL. From Tina Green: 04/12/13 - Southport, Southport Beach -- 7:19 AM; 13 Northern Gannets headed east (added 3 more while typing). 50 Bonaparte's Gulls and 26 Northern Gannets as of 8:10 AM. Westport, Compo Beach -- 2:45 PM; 27 Bonaparte's Gulls. From Frank Mantlik: 04/12/13 - Stratford, Cove Place -- 8 AM; lots of Northern Gannets moving east. Stratford, Seawatch from foot of COVE PLACE, 7:30-9:30; 138 NORTHERN GANNETS, 400 LONG-TAILED DUCKS. East winds 25-33+ mph, rough seas, overcast. From Dave Provencher: 04/12/13 - Niantic/Waterford -- 8:10 AM; Northern Gannets are moving west to east off shore. 10:10 AM; Small numbers of Northern Gannets hunting in Niantic Bay and the Sound south of the bay. From Sean Murtha: 04/12/13 - Greenwich, Greenwich Point -- lunchtime; I didn't try to keep count, but Gannets were almost continuously in sight in the background- and a few times in the foreground! One came so close I almost thought I would need to view it through the sunroof of my car! The most were concentrated on the West side of the point, nearly at the mouth of Greenwich Cove. From Patrick Dugan: 04/12/13 - Stamford, Shippan Pt -- 5:15-6:20p PM; 51 Northern Gannets, 66 Bonaparte's Gull, 1 male Black Scoter all flying east. Holly Pond -- 132 Bonapart's gull on the mud flat. Northern Shoveler here since 3/14 this morning. ********************************************************************** 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: 04/11/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:03:20 -0400 Note: As the busy migration season begins don't be surprised if this report is less thorough than it normally tries to be. Reports of the same-old-thing might not get included, and reports I can't copy-and-paste could be bypassed. I'll try not to skip the best stuff though! From Michael Aurelia: 04/11/13 - Norfolk -- This afternoon at 2:15 PM while completing bird surveys at Aton Forest, I saw and heard a Sandhill Crane as it flew over my head and a beaver pond. After talking to someone who lived nearby, I also learned that the bird was first seen in a field on Tuesday morning. Unfortunately so far the bird has not been seen in fields near public roadways. From Tina Green with AJ & Sue Hand: 04/11/13 - Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- 3 Wilson's Snipe, Eastern Meadowlark on field just east of the gatehouses at entrance. From Sara Zagorski: 04/11/13 - Killingsworth, Chatfield Hollow -- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and (most surprising find) 5 Pine Siskins in pine grove. From Bob Bitondi: 04/11/13 - Pomfret Ctr, yard -- Purple Finch at the feeders this AM. From Jais LaPointe 04/11/13 - Enfield yard -- 1 Purple Finch. From John Oshlick: 04/11/13 - Milford, Milford Point, Marsh Area -- 1 Eurasian Widgeon, 2 Northern Shovelers. Sound side -- 1 Northern Gannet. Stratford, Lordship Seawall -- 1 First Cycle Iceland Gull, 1 Northern Gannet. From Bill Batsford: 04/11/13 - Madison, Hammonasset Beach State Park -- 2 Northern Gannet close to shore. From Jo Fasciolo: 04/11/13 - Westport -- Yellow-crowned Night-Heron sitting in Grays Creek by the old cemetery on the way into Compo beach. From Hank Golet: 04/11/13 - East Lyme, Rocky Neck marsh -- Blue Winged Teal pair. From Roy Zartarian: 04/11/13 - Newington, Cedar Mountain -- 1 PEREGRINE FALCON in flight at the antenna towers south of Rte 175. From Tom Murray: 04/11/13 - Bridgeport -- 5 Northern Gannets feeding off Seaside park at 4:30 PM. From Sean Murtha: 04/11/13 - Southport, Southport Beach -- 14 NORTHERN GANNETS, plunge-diving just off shore. From Dorothy Wadlow 04/11/13 – Stonington, Quiambaug Cove, head of cove at low tide -- 6 BLUE-WINGED TEAL. From Mike Whittlesey: 04/11/13 - Windsor, 120 Hilltop Rd -- One COMMON REDPOLL continues at our feeders. Three RED-BREASTED NUTHATCHES still noted as well. ********************************************************************** 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: 04/10/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:06:12 -0400 From Paul Cianfaglione: 04/10/13 - Farmington, Batterson Pond -- 2 drake RED-BREASTED MERGANSER. From Greg Hanisek: 04/10/13 - Watertown, Gustafson's Orchard, Linkfield Road -- one EASTERN MEADOWLARK singing on territory. From Daphne Parker: 04/10/13 - Bridgewater yard -- Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers. From Patrick Comins: 04/10/13 - Southbury, Bent of the River -- Winter Wren was singing from near the employee parking lot. From Tina Green with AJ & Sue Hand: 04/10/13 - Westport/Norwalk on the water -- 7 AM to 1 PM; 7 Blue-winged Teal (Cockenoe Island, Westport), 20 White-winged Scoters, 3 Northern Gannets, 2 Wilson's Snipe. From Tina Green: 04/10/13 - Southport, Southport Beach -- 100 Bonaparte's Gulls at 4:10 PM. From Paul Desjardins: 04/10/13 - Farmington, Batterson Pond -- Brown Thrasher. Madison, Hammonassett State Park -- Northern Gannet and 2 Purple Martins. Branford, Branford Supply Ponds -- Winter Wren. From Nancy Specht: 04/10/13 - Hamden, back yard -- 2 PM; Three male PURPLE FINCHES in my Hamden back yard. The first I've seen here in the 15 years the feeders have been up. They really do look like they were dipped in raspberry juice. From Steve & Charla Spector: 4/10/13 - Milford, Milford Point -- Wilson's Snipe. From Bob Bitondi: 4/10/13 - Pomfret Ctr, yard -- morning; 1 Fox Sparrow. From Keith Tomlinson: 04/10/13 - Darien, Sellecks Woods -- Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers and Brown Creepers. From Louise P Tucker: 04/08/13 - ?????, Harkness Memorial State Park -- 7 Common Eider. ********************************************************************** 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: 04/09/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:59:35 -0400 From Bill Asteriades: 04/09/13 - Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill Meadows -- 3 NORTHERN PINTAIL (2 drake and 1 hen) and 4 BLUE-WINGED TEAL (2 drake and 2 hen) at the intersection of North Meadow Lane and Great Meadow Road. From Tina Green: 04/09/13 - Westport, CT Audubon Tree Farm -- Common Raven. Burying Hill Beach -- Lesser Black- backed Gull continues. Sherwood Island SP -- in part with AJ and Sue Hand; 3 Brown Creepers, pair of Winter Wrens,Brown Thrasher. Sherwood Island SP -- 6:30 PM; juvenile Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. Southport, Southport Beach -- 11:30 AM; 2 Northern Gannets, 9 Bonaparte's Gulls. From Paul Desjardins: 04/09/13 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Road section -- 2 or more Blue Winged Teals and 2 Northern Shovelers. Vibert Road section -- 2 Wilson's Snipes. From Bill Batsford: 04/09/13 - Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill Meadows -- 5 Blue-winged Teal. New Haven, East Rock Park -- 2 Common Raven. From James Sherwonit: 04/09/13 - Stratford -- 7:00 AM; one drake Northern Shoveler in the ferry creek channel at Broad Street. From Janis LaPointe: 04/09/13 - Enfield yard -- Fox Sparrow. From Charla & Steve Spector: 04/09/13 - Milford, Eisenhower Park fishing pond -- 2 pair Blue-winged Teal. From Phil Asprelli: 04/09/13 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- Common Raven, Peregrine Falcon. From Mark Danforth: 04/09/13 - East Hartford, Rentschler Field behind Cabela's -- 4:50 PM; PECTORAL SANDPIPER, on the grass about twenty feet from the pond at the left end. From Mike Warner: 04/09/13 - Westport, Sherwood Island State Park -- 3:15 PM; Brown Thrasher at south end of Pine grove. Extended looks at minimal distance. From Frank Mantlik: 04/09/13 - Stratford, Lordship Seawall -- immature GLAUCOUS GULL and immature ICELAND GULL among the relatively small (compared to the past few weeks) gull flocks flying west over LI Sound. Also 6 NORTHERN GANNETS, all working west (and diving). From Glenn Williams: 04/09/13 - Mystic, Merritt Family Farm -- YELLOW- BELLIED SAPSUCKER. From Jan Collins: 04/09/13 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newbury Rd marsh -- 6:30 PM; a pair of BLUE-WINGED TEAL. ********************************************************************** 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: 04/08/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:29:32 -0400 NOTE: From today's report below you would think it was a slow day. Think again! There were scattered reports of Palm and Pine Warblers, and even the first one of a Louisiana Waterthrush. But those (and many more migrants on their way here) are all on the Common Birds list used to filter what appears here, so if this is all you follow you will be missing a lot about the state of the migration. CTBirds is the place to get the full picture. From Tina Green: 04/08/13 - Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- Northern Shoveler drake continues in Mill Pond before entrance. From Andrew Dasinger via Bill Asteriades: 04/08/13 - East Hartford, Rentschler Field (Cabela's) -- PECTORAL SANDPIPER feeding by the pond. From Dan Rottino: 04/08/13 - Lyme, Elys Ferry Rd -- 6 PM; 2 BLUE-WINGED TEAL. ********************************************************************** 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: 04/07/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:09:29 -0400 From Tina Green: 04/07/13 - Stamford, Holly Pond -- Northern Shoveler drake and Black-headed Gull at north end on mudflats both continue. The gull was not here earlier so I checked a few other locations before returning in hopes that it might show and it did. Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- drake Northern Shoveler in Mill Pond before entrance to the park. From John Marshall: 04/07/13 - Goshen, Whist Pond Road -- RUFFED GROUSE, RUSTY BLACKBIRD. Litchfield, Little Pond -- 2 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER (thanks Dan), AMERICAN WOODCOCK. From Ed Dettore: 04/07/13 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 9:00 AM; 1 EURASIAN WIGEON seen from the turn-around parking lot west of the main entrance. From Bill Asteriades: 04/07/13 - Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill Meadows -- 3 NORTHERN PINTAIL and 4 BLUE-WINGED TEAL in a flooded pool near the "T" East Hartford, Rentschler Field near Cabela's -- at least 2 singing EASTERN MEADOWLARK and 8 AMERICAN KESTREL hunting in the field (high number). South Glastonbury, Still Hill Cemetery -- 1 PEREGRINE FALCON seen at dawn, a first for South Glastonbury. Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 10:15 AM; EURASIAN GREEN-WINGED TEAL with 2 BLUE-WINGED TEAL. (No Eurasian Wigeon.) From Roy Zartarian: 04/07/13 - Newington, sw corner of Cedar Hill Cemetery -- 2 BLACK VULTURES soaring over the quarry and eventually over Cedar Mountain. This is the first time I've seen them in town. Their appearance brings the number of species seen on the controversial mountain to 112. From Ernie Harris: 04/07/13 - Bolton Backyard -- 10 to 10:30 AM; AMERICAN WOODCOCK 'pumping' and feeding under a row of hemlocks. From Arthur Shippee: 04/07/13 - Hamden, Putnam Ave near Rail Trail -- BLACK VULTURE. From Keith and Jen Mueller: 04/07/13 - Guilford, West Woods TRail marsh/lagoon -- pair NORTHERN SHOVELERS, 1 Pectoral Sandpiper. From Jack Swatt: 04/07/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- 6 NORTHERN GANNETS, 1 BONAPARTE'S GULL. From Jeffrey Sonshine: 04/07/13 - Stamford -- Looked like a juvenile Northern Shoveler solo paddling around the Weed Ave. side of Holly Pond in Stamford this morning. From Dee and Eric Hansen: 04/07/13 - Manchester -- Around 10:00 AM; in the marsh area of the Porter-Howard reservoir we spotted 4 Blue Wing Teal. ********************************************************************** 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: 04/06/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sat, 06 Apr 2013 23:04:01 -0400 From Dan Rottino: 04/06/13 - Stamford, Holly Pond -- 6:30 AM; 1 BLACK-HEADED GULL, 1 NORTHERN SHOVELER. The Black-headed gull is in breeding plumage and seems to prefer being with the Ring-billed gulls. It was directly in front of the parking area at Gus Edson Park which is adjacent to the mudflats at the northern end of the pond. The shoveler was next to the mudflats. By 7:10 AM the Black-headed gull had moved to just north of the mudflats on Holly Pond. Wethersfield, Wethersfield meadows -- a pair of possible Rough-legged Hawks flying over the CT river to Glastonbury. From Fran Zygmont: 04/06/13 - Barkhamsted yard -- Hoary Redpoll with 33 Common Redpolls. This is one of the two Hoary seen on the GBBC in Feb. I suspected he was still around but confirmed this morning at 9:20 AM. Also, 3 Fox Sparrow and 2 Rusty Blackbirds. Later, a different Hoary Redpoll was seen hanging with 7 Common Redpoll and 2 Pine Siskins. Based on pictures both Hoary Redpolls appear to be the ones seen on the Great Backyard Bird Count in Feb. (Redpoll numbers dropped from a high of ~500 a couple weeks ago shortly after a ~500lb bear visited our second floor deck to claim one of the thistle feeders. By the way, bears don't like/eat thistle seed!) From Frank Gallo: 04/06/13 - Milford, Milford Point -- male Eurasian Wigeon continues in the marsh. Milford, boar ramp off Court St -- pair of Northern Shovelers in the east side of the marsh visible from the ramp area. From Steve & Charla Spector: 04/06/13 - Milford, Milford Point, Francis Street spit -- 11:40 AM; Pectoral Sandpiper. From Tina Green With AJ and Sue Hand: 04/06/13 - Stratford, Long Beach -- Iceland Gull, Ipswich Savannah Sparrow. 611 Access Rd Pond -- 2 Yellow-crowned Night-Herons. From Tina Green: 04/06/13 - Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- Fox and White-crowned Sparrows continue. From Ernie Harris: 04/06/13 - Manchester, I384 -- 10:30 AM; BLACK VULTURE. From Ted Gilman: 04/06/13 - Greenwich, Audubon Center -- YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER drumming above fresh drilling area on hickory tree near Mead Lake dam. From Flo McBride: 04/06/13 - Hamden yard -- morning; 2 Pine Siskins on our feeder. From Paul Fusco: 04/06/13 - Oxford, yard -- three Black Vultures circling over my house - Yikes!. ********************************************************************** 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: 04/05/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:16:36 -0400 From Patrick Dugan: 04/05/13 - Stamford, Holly Pond, north end on mud flat -- Black-headed Gull across from Birch St. From Tina Green: 04/05/13 - Southport, Southport Beach -- 30 Bonaparte's Gulls on jetty and in the water. Later, 50 plus Bonaparte's Gulls. From Don Morgan: 04/05/13 - Willimantic -- 2:30 PM; 1 BLACK VULTURE circling the Frog Bridge. Fromn Paul Cianfaglione: 04/05/13 - Farmington, Batterson Pond -- 1 first-cycle LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. From Paul Wolter: 04/05/13 - Branford, Linden Avenue -- 18 Purple Sandpiper. Guilford, Shell Beach -- 4 Blue-winged Teal, and in the cove 1 partially leucistic Red-throated Loon. Guilford, Sachem's Head road marsh -- 1 Pectoral Sandpiper. From Stephanie Stewart: 04/05/13 - Vernon, yard -- 12:30 PM; 2 fly over Common Ravens, calling and chasing each other. From Kevin Finnan: 04/05/13 - Waterbury -- about mid-day; Peregrine Falcon sitting on a light pole on the ramp from I84 westbound to Route 8 northbound. From Frank Gallo: 04/05/13 - Milford, Milford Point -- Male Eurasian Wigeon is still hanging around with the other wigeon. There was also a male yellow-bellied Sapsucker in the clearing. From Ernie Harris: 04/05/13 - Bolton Backyard -- 7:15 AM; COMMON RAVEN. From Linda Rediker and Ralph Amodei: 04/05/13 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 3 Northern Pintail (Male with two females), Blue-winged Teal, 5+ Wilson's Snipe. From Dan Rottino: 04/05/13 - Guilford shorebird pool -- 5 PM; 1 very cooperative PECTORAL SANDPIPER feeding on the mudflats just before low tide for 30 minutes until I left. From Robert Dixon: 04/05/13 - Sterling yard / feeders -- PINE SISKIN (50) continue for the 187th consecutive day. Also FOX SPARROW. From Mike DiGiorgio with Barry VanDusen: 04/05/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- Northern Gannet flying along the shore at about 5:00 PM. From Paul Carrier: 04/05/13 - Harwinton yard -- 2 Common Redpoll, I looked up through my 22 years of keeping daily records of birds at my feeders, and The latest Redpoll's stay was from 1993, April 16th. From Stacy Hanks: 04/04/13 - Milford, New Haven Ave and Buckingham intersection -- 1 COMMON RAVEN, on rooftop being harassed by American Crows. ********************************************************************** 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: 04/04/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:21:50 -0400 From Paul Fusco: 03/04/13 - Burlington, small marsh near Sessions Woods -- Pair of Blue-winged Teal (mixed in with about a dozen wood ducks). From Mike Warner: 03/04/13 - Wilton, Merwin Meadows Park -- Blue-winged Teal. From Paul Desjardins: 03/04/13 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Rd section -- morning; 2 Northern Pintails and 4 Northern Shovelers. Windsor, Poquonock section -- Fox Sparrow. From Milan Bull: 04/04/13 - Stratford, Stratford Point -- One Eurasian Wigeon along shoreline on the bay side Thursday morning. From Roy Zartarian: 04/04/13 - Newington, yard -- 1 COMMON REDPOLL at the nyjer feeder, a yard first. From Tina Green: 04/04/13 - Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- Fox Sparrow in the spruce grove, White-crowned Sparrow at feeders near nature center, 3 Brown Creepers. No sign of the Tricolored Heron. From Nick Bonomo: 04/04/13 - Stratford, Long Beach -- About 2500 feeding gulls including one immature ICELAND GULL. Stratford, Stratford Point -- 2 Northern Gannet. Milford, Milford Point -- 2 Northern Shoveler, Yellow-crowned Night-Heron. From Marty Swanhall: 04/04/13 - Woodbury, Transfer Station -- 3 Black Vultures. From Annie and Mike Perko: 04/04/13 - Colchester Yard -- At least one Pine Siskin continues to feed at feeder along with an occasional Purple Finch and 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: 04/03/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 23:09:35 -0400 From John Oshlick: 04/03/13 - West Haven, Oyster River -- about a dozen Bonaparte's Gulls. From Paul Desjardins: 04/03/13 - Stratford, Long Beach -- second cycle ICELAND GULL. West Haven, Sandy Point -- Peregrine Falcon. From Frank Mantlik & NHBC walk: 04/03/13 - Milford, Milford Point -- male EURASIAN WIGEON (in salt marsh), 7 NORTHERN GANNETS. Silver Sands State Park -- 1 NORTHERN GANNET, 1 Bonaparte's Gull. From Dan Rottino: 04/03/13 - Stratford, Access Rd Pond -- 4:30 PM; 1 YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON. From Frank Gallo: 04/03/13 - Milford, Silver Sands State Park -- a pair of Blue-winged Teal in the west end pond. From Janis LaPointe: 04/03/13 - Enfield yard -- A Fox Sparrow has been feedidng in my yard for the 7th consecutive day. From Arthur Shippee: 04/03/13 - Hamden, North Lake -- 2 Red-breasted Nuthatch. ********************************************************************** 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: 04/02/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:56:11 -0400 From Dave Rosgen: 04/02/13 - Barkhamsted, Saville Dam -- GOLDEN EAGLE (adult). From Tom Murray via Charlie Barnard Jr: 04/02/13 - Bridgeport -- a group of 9 Northern Gannets, all of which were within the breakwater at the mouth of Bridgeport Harbor Tuesday morning. From Janis LaPointe: 04/02/13 - Enfield, yard -- For 6th consequtive day, Fox Sparrow in my yard. From Ed Dettore: 04/02/13 - East Hartford, Cabela's pond -- 1 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER continues. From Trudy Rottino 04/02/13 - East Haddam Yard -- 1:50 PM; 2 PINE SISKIN. From Robert Askins: 04/02/13 - Waterford (Quaker Hill) -- 9:00 AM; LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL and 8 Black Vultures at the upper end of Smith Cove from Old Norwich Road. From Paul Desjardins: 04/02/13 - East Granby -- afternoon; seen from the rails to trails, Red Breasted Nuthatch (have not seen one in a while) and 2 Rusty Blackbirds. From Arthur Shippee: 04/02/13 - Hamden, North Lake -- Red-breasted Nuthatch continues. From Dean Rupp: 04/01/13 – New Haven, Yale Campus, Edwards and Prospect Sts, Farnam Gardens near Observatory -– on a bird walk led by Jim Sirch sponsored by Yale Peabody Museum and Office of Sustainability; male 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: 04/01/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:05:40 -0400 From Turk Duddy: 04/01/13 - Westport, Sherwood Island State Park -- relocated the Tricolored Heron in the marsh behind the airplane field. From Tina Green: 04/01/13 - Westport, Burying Hill Beach -- Lesser Black-backed Gull. Sherwood Island SP -- Tricolored Heron, Pectoral Sandpiper (seen in marsh while scoping the heron), Common Raven, Fox Sparrow singing atop a tree in the spruce grove. From Paul Desjardins: 04/01/13 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Rd section -- Northern Shoveler, 2 Blue Winged Teal. Suffield, Stony Brook Park -- Fox Sparrow. Suffield Wildlife Management Area -- American Woodcock. From Bill Asteriades: 04/01/13 - East Hartford, Rentschler Field - 2 singing EASTERN MEADOWLARK in the field and 2 WILSON'S SNIPE by the pond. From Jack Swatt: 04/01/13 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- One drake EURASIAN GREEN-WINGED TEAL as well as one drake AMERICAN x EURASIAN GREEN-WINGED TEAL were still present with the mix of ducks, including 2 BLUE-WINGED TEAL, 2 NORTHERN PINTAIL. Also 3 WILSON'S SNIPE. Naugatuck (approximately), Rt 8 along Naugatuck River -- 1 BLACK VULTURE. From Dan Rottino: 04/01/13 -- Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 4:30 PM; 2 BLUE-WINGED TEAL, 3 NORTHERN PINTAIL, 1 drake EURASIAN GREEN-WINGED TEAL, and 5 WILSON'S SNIPE. From Frank Mantlik: 04/01/13 - Stratford -- good numbers of gulls, Brant and Scaup around Lordship peninsula this morning. Long Beach -- 1st-cycle ICELAND GULL, Bonaparte's Gulls, 6 Northern Gannets. Russian Beach/ Cove Place -- adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, 1 Northern Gannet, 13 Lesser Scaup. Stratford Point -- 2 Northern Gannet. Pond behind 611 Access Rd (private) -- 1 adult Yellow-crowned Night-Heron. From Janis LaPointe: 04/01/13 - Enfield -- For the fifth consecutive day, a Fox Sparrow feeding in my yard throughout the day. From Steve & Charla Spector: 04/01/13 - Milford -- 4 Northern Gannets catching the setting sunlight off Point Lookout in Milford. From Frank Gallo: 04/01/13 - Westport, Sherwood Island State Park -- around 3 PM; The Tricolored Heron was feeding near the Osprey Platform in the marsh opposite the airfield. It was often difficult to see, as it ducked into the channels for long periods of time. It flew around a few times and sat for little bit near the osprey platform. Its head plumes are quite noticeable and its facial skin is a chromium yellow. From Tony Hager: 04/01/13 - Chester, Pleasant St -- 2 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: 03/31/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2013 22:08:34 -0400 From Phil Rusch: 03/31/13 - Storrs, UCONN -- morning; on top of Horsebarn Hill, 3 Eastern Meadowlarks singing away. From Tina Green: 03/31/13 - Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- Tricolored Heron flying in marsh behind model airplane field. Seen later feeding in marsh behind airplane field. Flushed a Virginia Rail. The Wilson's Snipe was back in it's spot near the orange cones on the circle. The White-crowned Sparrow continues as well. Also Saltmarsh Sparrow, 4 Brown Creepers, Fox Sparrow continues. Southport, Southport Beach -- 22 Bonaparte's Gulls. From Claudia Longmore: 03/31/13 - Wethersfield/Newington? -- Was walking back along the road above Balf Quarry from Cedar Hill Cemetery to the end of Russell Rd and an American woodcock flushed from the balf side into the woods. From Bill Asteriades: 03/31/13 - Glastonbury, Riverfront Park -- FOX SPARROW and immature WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW near the dog park. Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill Meadows -- WILSON'S SNIPE and 2 VESPER SPARROWS continue. From Bill McNee: 03/31/13 - Westport yard -- our first Common Redpoll at the feeders. From John Weeks: 03/31/13 - North Granby, yard -- Seven Common Redpolls shared both thistle and sunflower seeds today with a duo of Pine Siskins. The Redpolls have been daily visitors since Dec 29th, with the exception of a few scattered days and a long hiatus from Feb 23rd to March 15th (during which we saw only one Redpoll on a single day). Our high count was 65 on Jan 14th. From Frank & Linda Mantlik: 03/31/13 - Stratford, small pond behind 611 Access Rd -- 2 adult Yellow-crowned Night-Herons. Long Beach -- 1st-cycle Iceland Gull surface-feeding (along with many 100s of large gulls, Brant, and Scaup). From Chris Loscalzo: 03/31/13 - Woodbridge, Konolds Pond -- one drake NORTHERN PINTAIL. From Bob Bitondi: 03/31/13 - Pomfret Center, yard -- At the sunflower feeder today, a single Common Redpoll. From Roy Zartarian: 03/31/13 - Hamden, Wilbur Cross Parkway between exits 60 & 61 -- one COMMON RAVEN in flight over the roadway, seen as I was driving to the family Easter feast. From Glenn, Madeleine, and Eliza Williams: 03/31/13 - Mystic, Ender's Island -- late afternoon until dark; 20 COMMON EIDER. From Robert Dixon: 03/31/13 - Sterling, yard/feeders -- PINE SISKIN (41) continue for the 182nd consecutive day, also FOX SPARROW. From Paul Wolter: 03/31/13 - Guilford, Shell beach marsh -- 4 Blue-winged Teal. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/30/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:17:53 -0400 From Gina Nichol: 03/30/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park, Meig's Point -- 2 BONAPARTE'S GULLS flying westward over the Sound, a distant NORTHERN GANNET. From Paul Cianfaglione: 03/30/13 - South Windsor, Station 43 -- 6:30 to 7:15 AM; 5 BLUE-WINGED TEAL, 2 NORTHERN SHOVELER, 6 NORTHERN PINTAIL. From Dan Rottino: 03/30/13 - Stratford Stratford Pt -- 7:40 AM; 1 Drake EURASIAN WIGEON very close to shore. From Bill Asteriade, Rick Macsuga: 03/30/13 - Portland, Wangunk Meadows -- 8 Northern Shoveler. Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 2 drake Eurasian Green-winged Teal, 6 Northern Pintails and 3 Blue-winged Teal. From Janis LaPointe: 03/30/13 - Enfield -- Fox Sparrow continued today in the brushy border at my yard. From Alex Burdo: 03/30/13 - Fairfield, Larsen Sanctuary -- 2 YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER, 2 RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH, 4 BROWN CREEPER, 1 WINTER WREN, 2 PINE SISKIN. From Arthur Shippee: 03/30/13 - Hamden, North Lake -- Red-breasted Nuthatch, Pine Siskin. From Robert Dixon: 03/30/13 - Sterling, yard & feeders -- PINE SISKIN (45) continue for the 181st consecutive day, also FOX SPARROW. From Paul Carrier: 03/30/13 - Harwinton yard -- 6 Common Redpoll at the feeders. From Peter DeGennaro: 03/29/13 - Naugatuck, Naugatuck Industrial Park -- 2 to 3 American Woodcock calling and displaying along Raytkwich Rd after sunset Friday. From Ricki Soucy: 03/29/13 - Meriden, Barberry Lane, yard -- American Woodcocks again last night in our backyard.  2 males peenting and displaying for 30 minutes starting around 7:30. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/29/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:50:15 -0400 From Mark Danforth: 03/29/13 - Portland, Portland fairgrounds -- 6:00 to 7:00 AM; Eurasian Green-winged Teal continues. Also Blue-winged Teal. From Paul Cianfaglione: 03/29/13 - Farmington, Batterson Pond -- 1 RED-NECKED GREBE continues. From Janis LaPointe: 03/29/13 - Enfield yard -- 7:15 AM; Fox Sparrow (red form) at edge of property. From Paul Fusco: 03/29/13 - Madison, Circle Beach -- Adult Iceland Gull continues. From Chris Bosak: 03/29/13 - Norwalk, over the Norwalk River -- a Peregrine Falcon buzzing the hawk. The hawk disappeared from view quickly. From Paul Desjardins: 03/29/13 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Road section -- 4 Northern Shovelers and 7 Northern Pintails. From Jonathan Trouern-Trend: 03/29/13 - East Hartford, Cabela's -- A male Red-breasted Merganser looking very out of place feeding in the small pond. From Dan Rottino: 03/29/13 - East Haddam yard -- 5 PINE SISKIN (afternoon only), 1 WINTER WREN (at dawn and afternoon) Old Lyme, Watch Rock -- 1 WINTER WREN. From Paul Carrier: 03/29/13 - Harwinton -- a very high string of about 30 Snow Geese going due NE. Boy were they up there, as high as I have ever seen Geese fly in migration. From John Weeks: 03/29/13 - Granby, yard -- as many as 25 Common Redpoll continued to visit our backyard feeders Friday. Since Tuesday I have had to take down all the feeders at sunset due to bear depredations. From Don Morgan: 03/29/13 - Windham, Boston Hollow/Barlow Mill -- 1 Common Raven, 3 Red-breasted Nuthatch, 2 WINTER WREN. From John Green: 03/29/13 - Middletown -- large group of Black Vultures on Old Mill Rd. From Arthur Shippee: 03/29/13 - Hamden, North Lake -- Red-breasted Nuthatch; Pine Siskin. From Frank Mantlik: 03/28/13 - Stratford, Long Beach, viewed from foot of 5th Ave as gate still closed -- 1st-winter ICELAND GULL, 25 Bonaparte's Gulls among 15,000 plankton-feeding gulls, 5 Northern Gannets. About 5 additional Northern Gannets seen from various other shoreline sites on the Lordship peninsula. From Annette Nejaime Pasek: 03/28/13 - South Glastonbury, Great Pond Road -- American Woodcock 2 or more, peenting and displaying. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/28/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:37:27 -0400 From Tina Green: 03/28/13 - Westport, CT Audubon Tree Farm -- 2 Rusty Blackbirds (a first at this location for me) and Fox Sparrow calling. Sherwood Island SP -- Fox Sparrow in the spruce grove. Beachside Avenue/Hedley Farms Rd Pond -- Northern Gannet flying east over LI Sound. From Patrice Favreau: 03/28/13 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 10:25-11:00 AM; 1 possible Intergrade American Green-winged Teal x Eurasian. Not sure if this is the same bird folks have been reporting as Eurasian (Common) TeaI, but the bird I observed had a slight hint of a vertical bar & had no bold horizontal white line - so I'm thinking it is likely an intergrade. Also, 4 Northern Pintail, 3 Blue-winged Teal. NOTE: Check out the interesting discussion on this bird on CTBirds. From Patrice Favreau: 03/28/13 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Rd -- 12:00-12:30 PM; 6 Blue-winged Teal. Vibert Road -- 12:50-1:50 PM; 1 Common Raven. From Janis LaPointe: 03/28/13 - Enfield yard -- afternoon; one reddish Eastern form Fox Sparrow. A second bird appeared later, around 5:30 p.m., which was dark and gray. Seen from the front, it looked like the Sooty Pacific form shown in Sibley's, the full-sized edition. I'll be looking again tomorrow morning. From Ricki Soucy: 03/28/13 - Meriden yard, boggy vegetable garden -- 2 male American Woodcocks displaying and peenting in my backyard around 7:45 Thursday evening. From Don Morgan: 03/28/13 - Coventry yard -- had a BROWN CREEPER on a white oak in my yard. Common bird but I don't get to see one in my yard very often. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/27/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:27:47 -0400 From Bill Asteriades: 03/27/13 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 1 drake EURASIAN GREEN-WINGED TEAL, 4 NORTHERN PINTAILS (3 drake and 1 hen) and 3 drake BLUE-WINGED TEAL continue. From Bill Batsford: 03/27/13 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 11 AM; EURASIAN GREEN-WINGED TEAL, BLUE-WINGED TEAL, NORTHERN PINTAIL. From Dan Rottino: 03/27/13 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 6:30 PM; 1 drake Eurasian Green-winged Teal with 3 Blue-winged Teal and 6 Northern Pintail. From Milan Bull: 03/27/13 - Stratford Point -- Single Eurasian Wigeon along rocky shoreline east of the lighthouse. From Paul Cianfaglione: 03/27/13 - Farmington, Batterson Pond -- 1 RED-NECKED GREBE. From Dave Provencher: 03/27/13 - Willimantic -- 2 Black Vultures flying across Main Street. To think hour many miles and hours I spent trying to get one in CT back in the 1990s! Now I see them everywhere and often. 03/26/13 - Salem, Walden Preserve -- day into night; t least 3 American Woodcocks were displaying along the various forest openings. From John Oshlick: 03/27/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- 3 Northern Gannets. From Paul Desjardins: 03/27/13 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Road section -- 2 Northern Pintail, 2 Northern Shoveler. From Paul Carrier: 03/27/13 - Litchfield, Town Farm Rd -- 3 WILSON's SNIPE in the mud on the right by the bend. From Angela Dimmitt: 03/27/13 - New Milford yard -- A pair of Brown Creepers flirting wildly outside my computer window. Elegant acrobatics. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/26/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:50:37 -0400 From Russ Smiley: 03/26/13 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 10:15 AM; one Eurasian Green-winged Teal with Northern Pintails and the continuing pair of blue-winged teal. From Keith Mueller: 03/26/13 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 1:00 PM; one drake Eurasian Green-winged Teal and a hen that might be Eurasian as well. Also 6 Northern Pintail and 6 Blue-winged Teal. From Tina Green: 03/26/13 - Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- Pectoral Sandpiper continues, 3 Wilson's Snipe, White-crowned Sparrow at feeders near nature center. From Steve & Charla Spector: 03/26/13 - Milford -- 3 Northern Gannets flying around Charles Island. This is the 4th day in a row for the Northern Gannets at Charles Island and surrounding area. They are usually near the (shell) fishing boats. Also, the past weeks has seen fairly large (1000-2000) concentrations of gulls (mainly Herring and Ring-billed) in the waters between Charles Island and Point Lookout, seemingly surface feeding. From Don Morgan: 03/26/13 - Pomfret, Pomfret Audubon: -- 7 BLACK VULTURES, 2 FOX SPARROWS. Willimantic -- 2 BLACK VULTURES circling just south of the US Rt 6 expressway east of Rt 32. From Chris Bosak: 03/26/13 - Norwalk, Calf Pasture Beach -- Afternoon; six Snow Buntings. From Judy Richardson: 03/26/13 - ?????, Black Rock Tpke -- 2 Black Vultures were flying over. From Val Melnikov: 03/25/13 - Milford, Charles Wheeler boat launch -- 16:55; Winter Wren singing his brains out. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/25/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:17:12 -0400 From Tina Green: 03/25/13 - Southport, Southport Beach -- 1 Northern Gannet. Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- Pectoral Sandpiper continues in the wet areas on the right and west of the circle after passing through the gate houses. From Frank Mantlik: 03/25/13 - Stratford, Long Beach, viewed from foot of 5th Ave -- 1 NORTHERN GANNET, estimated 15,000 gulls (Herring and Ring-billed, saw no Bonaparte's) offshore barnacle-larvae-feeding. Stratford Point -- 1 NORTHERN GANNET, 1 SHORT-EARED OWL, 7 White-winged Scoters. From Vicky Daly: 03/25/13 - Sherman yard -- COMMON REDPOLLS continue now for 85th day at seed feeders. Varying in numbers from 1 - 25. From Donna Summers: 03/25/13 - Simsbury, far side of cornfields north side of rte185, just east of bridge -- Pair of Snow Geese, white morph, amongst hundreds of Canada's flying in just before sunset. From Stacy Hanks: 03/25/13 - Milford yard -- Red-Breasted Nuthatch continues. From Arthur Shippee: 03/25/13 - Hamden, North Lake -- Red-breasted Nuthatch (F), Brown Creeper. Hamden, North Lake -- Black Vultures in a mixed kettle totalling 13+ 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: 03/24/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:41:14 -0400 From Buzz Devine: 03/24/12 - Thomaston, Thomaston Dam (off of SR-222) -- EURASIAN GREEN-WINGED TEAL, a drake foraging within the impoundment area with a group of ABDUs, MALLs, and GWTEs; observed from the dam by the tower walkway from 11:15-11:45 hrs. From Mike Warner: 03/24/13 - Stratford, Railroad Track Trail -- 3 PM; 8 Boat-tailed Grackles sitting in the treeline near the hard right hand turn. One brown female amongst them. From Frank Mantlik: 03/24/13 - Stratford, "Warehouse" Pond of McKinney NWR at 600 Long Beach Blvd -- 1 Blue-winged Teal (male). Oak Bluff Ave, near entrance to Long Beach -- pair of Common Ravens. Lordship Seawall and Russian Beach -- 5 PM; 8000+ gulls (estimated 50% Herring, 50% Ring-billed, plus one full adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL; no Bonaparte's seen) plankton feeding &/or resting on water. Stratford Point -- 5:30 PM; 1st-cycle ICELAND GULL flew north along bluff. I saw no Gannets. From Peary and BK Stafford: 03/23/13 Warren, Backyard feeders -- 4 common Redpolls, 8 Pine Siskins, 3 Fox Sparrows, 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch. 03/24/13 - Warren, Backyard feeders -- Fox Sparrow singing. From Robert Dixon: 03/24/13 - Sterling yard feeders -- stunning adult male YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD seen briefly at 7:40 AM and 8:00 AM. This is a different bird than the one seen on 3/16 & 3/19. Our 7th record for the yard. Also PINE SISKIN (43) and FOX SPARROW. From Chris Loscalzo, Judy Moore, Mike and Sue Pohlod, Marianne Vahey: 03/24/13 - Woodbridge yard -- Fox Sparrow, Pine Siskin. (And of course the wintering Indigo Bunting). From Steve Morytko: 03/24/13 - Ashford yard -- A lone Common Redpoll at my niger feeder. From Fran and Tom Holloway: 03/24/13 - Waterford, Harkness State Park -- 10:00 AM; One NORTHERN SHOVELER in the marsh. off the jetty's to the east were approximately 8 COMMON EIDER. From Keith and Jen Mueller: 03/24/13 - Madison, Circle Beach -- adult ICELAND GULL continues, now dressed in full breeding plumage with pure white head and bright pink legs. Its gorgeous!! From Roy Zartarian: 03/24/13 - Newington, Cedar HIll Cemetery -- PEREGRINE FALCON, COMMON RAVEN both seen at the quarry from the "dump" at the southwest corner of the cemetery. From Tina Green: 03/24/13 - Westport, Burying Hill Beach -- 2 Northern Gannets looking for food and then plunge diving. FOY in Westport. From Don Morgan: 03/24/13 - Windham, Boston Hollow/Barlow Mill -- 1 Common Raven, 5 Red-breasted Nuthatch, 2 Brown Creeper. Windham, Natchaug SF Beaver Dam Marsh -- 3rd time in 6 years I've found Tundra Swans here. From Bill Asteriades: 03/24/13 - Portland, Wangunk Meadows -- 2 AMERICAN WOODCOCK flushed while walking and 2 singing WINTER WRENS. Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 6 NORTHERN PINTAIL (3 drake and 3 hens) and 2 BLUE-WINGED TEAL continue. Glastonbury, Private Property -- 3 AMERICAN PIPITS and 2,500 black birds (2/3 red-winged and 1/3 grackle). Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill Meadows -- 1 VESPER SPARROW continues. From Bob MacDonnell: Niantic, Hole-in-the-Wall Beach -- afternoon; an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull. From Peary and BK Stafford: 03/23/13 - Warren, Backyard feeders: 4 Common Redpolls, 8 Pine Siskins, 3 Fox Sparrows, 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch. 3/24/13 Warren, Backyard feeders; Fox Sparrow singing From Marty Moore 03/24/13 - Wallingford, Veterans Park on East Center Street -- There was a somewhat slow but steady woodcock flight Sunday evening. From Arthur Shippee: 03/24/13 - Hamden, North Lake -- Red-breasted Nuthatch. From Frank Mantlik: 03/23/13 - Stratford, Lordship Seawall and Russian Beach (Ocean Ave and Park Blvd) -- 5 PM; large flock of 3000 gulls plankton-feeding on water surface. About 75% Ring-billed, 25% Herring, plus 90 Bonaparte's. Choppy water due to brisk west wind. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/23/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:12:48 -0400 From Fran Zygmont: 03/23/13 - Barkhamsted yard -- After a dip in the daily numbers of ~150 (since Jan 12th) to ~50 for the last few days, were back up to over 300 this morning. Latest Hoary Redpoll last seen last Sunday but I haven't been looking for him (them). From Paul Carrier 03/23/13 - Harwinton yard -- every morning, 6 to 30 Common Redpoll eating too much. From Judy Demarest with Sue and AJ Hand: 03/23/13 - Westport, Sherwood Island -- Pectoral Sandpiper. Also, Wilson's Snipe. From Robert and Linda Dixon: 03/23/13 - Portland, Portland fairgrounds -- BLUE-WINGED TEAL (2). Sterling yard / feeders -- PINE SISKIN (20), FOX SPARROW and flyover BLACK VULTURE (2). From Jon Schwartz: 03/23/13 - Burlington, along the Farmington River -- Winter Wren. From Nancy Specht: 03/23/13 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 12:45 PM; 4 Northern Pintail, 2 Blue-winged Teal. From Annie and Mike Perko: 03/23/13 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- about 10:15 AM; A pair of Blue Wing Teals and 2 pairs of Northern Pintails. From Roy Harvey: 03/23/13 - Middletown, intersection Reservoir Rd & Cedar Ln -- 7:30-7:45 AM; 2 Winter Wren, one singing persistently. From Arthur Shippee: 03/23/13 - Hamden, North Lake -- Red-breasted Nuthatch; Pine Siskin. From Ted Gilman: 03/22/13 - Greenwich, Audubon Center -- FOX SPARROW feeding among shrubs beneath bird feeders at rear of Kimberlin Nature Center Building. 03/23/13 - Greenwich, Audubon Center -- FOX SPARROW by feeders. From Dan Dutrumble: 03/22/13 - Uncasville -- Peregrine Falcon On the Mohegan Pequot bridge. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/22/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:34:24 -0400 ****** COA Annual Meeting ****** Saturday, 23 March ****** Middlesex Community College ****** Middletown CT ****** ****** Speakers!!! ****** Steve Kress, Marshall Iliff, Sharon "Birdchick" Stiteler ****** Raffles!!!! ****** Vendors!!!! ****** And lots and lots of BIRDERS! ****** From Keith Mueller: 03/22/13 - Windsor, Windsor Landfill -- with Sara Zagorski; 2nd cycle LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL and 2 Black Vultures. 1st Cycle ICELAND GULL. From Paul Desjardins: 03/22/13 - Farmington, Batterson Pond -- afternoon, RED-NECKED GREBE. From Stephanie Stewart: 03/22/13 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 2 Blue-winged Teal, 6 Northern Pintail continue Friday morning. From Ron & Marcy Klattenberg: 03/22/13 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 11:00 AM; Male & Female Blue-winged Teal remain along w/ 8+ Northern Pintail. Observe from parking lot. From Arthur Shippee: 03/22/13 - Hamden, North Lake -- Red-breasted Nuthatch. From Meredith Sampson: 03/21/13 - Old Greenwich, yard feeders -- RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH (daily sincelast fall, 2 PINE SISKINS, FOX SPARROW (almost 2 weeks now). From Dana Campbell: 03/21/13 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 3:30 PM; 2 Blue-winged Teal, 3 or 4 Northern Pintails. From Stefan Martin: 03/21/13 - Greenwich -- Driving home Thursday on I-95 I saw an adult Peregrine Falcon perched on a light post. This was at about 6 PM on the Mianus bridge between exits 4-5. From Ron and Marcy Klattenberg: 03/21/13 - Waterford, Harkness Memorial State Park -- 1 MALE NORTHERN SHOVELER seen from first pull off after toll booth. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/21/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:26:59 -0400 Note: At the risk of repeating myself, the correct location for the COA Annual Meeting on Saturday is Middlesex Community College in Middletown. Note: An entry error on eBird resulted in a report mistakenly placing the Carlisle MA Fieldfare in CT. No such luck. (Fieldfare still around today.) From Debbie McTigue: 3/21/13 - Ellington yard -- It is with a heavy heart that I write this, but the Bullock's Oriole appears to have an injured left wing. I was able to catch him and he is now in the care or Jayne Neville. Thank you Jayne for taking him in. (Jayne posted a posditive status report on CTBirds.) From Tina Green: 3/21/13 - Westport, Burying Hill Beach -- Lesser Black-backed Gull continues with almost no streaking on its head. From Robert Dixon: 03/21/13 - Sterling yard feeders -- PINE SISKIN (55) continue for the 172nd consecutive day. This is a new record for the yard, breaking our previous record of 171 consecutive days set in the winter of 2008 / 2009. Our previous record was set in a winter when Pine Siskins were everywhere ( Jamie Meyers observed them in all 169 towns in the state! ) arriving in late December and staying well into June. It's surprising that we surpass this record in a winter where Siskins have become hard to find in most parts of the state after their initial push in early October. It will be interesting to see how long they stay. From Paul Desjardins: 03/21/13 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Road section -- Fox Sparrow. From Stephanie Stewart: 03/21/13 - Portland, Portland Fairgrounds -- 11:30; 2 Blue-winged Teal, Northern Pintails. From David Zomick: 03/21/13 - Bristol, Nelson's Field at the intersection of Burlington Ave and James P Casey -- 7:30-8:00 PM; exceptionally close looks at American Woodcock, peenting, spiraling skyward, wings whistling away. From Jim and Mary Lyons: 03/20/13 - Glastonbury yard -- Red-breasted Nuthatch, Fox Sparrow. From Tony Hager: 03/21/13 - Chester yard -- 5 COMMON RAVENS (flyby). Hiiganum, Rt 9 near exit 10 -- 2 more Common Ravens cruising through snow showers. Middletown, Wesleyan football field -- 1 more Common Raven. Wesleyan, East of science tower -- yet 1 more Common Raven, not the same as the previous. From Annie and Mike Perko: 03/20/13 - Colchester Yard -- Red-breasted Nuthatch, Pine Siskins, Rusty Blackbirds, Purple Finches, 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: 03/20/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:28:02 -0400 Important Note: Last night I gave the wrong town for the COA Annual Meeting. The correct location is Middletown, more specifically Middlesex Community College. (At least I got the date right, this Saturday, March 23.) Speakers, raffles, and lots of your fellow CT birders. From Jim Carr: 03/20/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- Lapland Longspur in field on right, past west beach parking lot just past saw horses. Iceland Gull Meig's Point east side of jetty. Both there at 10:30 AM. From Brian Kleinman: 03/20/13 - Bloomfield, Headed north on Rt. 189 about 1/4 before the Simsbury border -- 7 BLACK VULTURES flying together low over the road where the power lines go over the Farmington River. From Frank Mantlik: 03/20/13 - Stratford, private residence -- a pair of BLACK VULTURES soaring over our house around 2:30. From Stephanie Stewart: 03/20/13 - South Windsor, Vibert Road -- 12:30; Fox Sparrow. From Bill Asteriades: 03/20/13 - Hartford, Asylum Street by the UnitedHealth building -- 1 COMMON RAVEN. 1-2 ravens continue to been seen several times a week over the past 3 months. From Arthur Shippee: 03/20/13 - Hamden, Whitneyville, Whitney Ave -- 3 or 4 Black Vultures. Hamden, North Lake Dr -- Red-breasted Nuthatch. From Carl Ekroth: 03/20/13 - South Windsor, Strong Rd -- about 3:45 PM; one SNOW BUNTING (with 12 horned larks). From Pam Holden: 03/20/13 - Colchester yard -- Lone Common Redpoll feeding at sunflower chips in the afternoon. From Judy Moore: 03/20/13 - Woodbridge, Konold's Pond -- Trumpeter Swan continues, easily seen from the end of Warren Road in the afternoon. From From Annie and Mike Perko: 03/20/13 - Colchester yard -- 7 AM; Pine Siskins, Purple Finches. Still seeing periodic Pine Siskins (after lst showing up here Oct 25). From Carol and Jim Zipp: 03/19/13 - Hamden Yard -- 10 Rusty Blackbirds, 6 Common Redpoll and 3 Fox Sparrow. From John Pfitzner: 03/19/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- Male and female Northern Pintail in water east side of the Meigs Point jetty. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/18/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:01:28 -0400 CORRECTION!!! The COA Annual Meeting is in MIDDLETOWN, not (as I mistakenly said last night) Watertown. I got the date (Saturday, March 23) right, and it is true that walk-ins are welcome and membership is not required. See the COA web site for (correct) details: http://www.ctbirding.org/ Sorry about that. Roy Harvey Beacon Falls, CT ********************************************************************** 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: 03/18/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:37:55 -0400 Note: The COA annual meeting is this Saturday, March 23, in Watertown. Walk-ins are welcome and membership is not required. See the COA web site for details: http://www.ctbirding.org/ From Robert Dixon: 03/19/13 - Sterling yard feeders -- YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD in with several hundred blackbirds at feeder (7:25 AM). Update: YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD (photographed making numerous visits to feeders between 7:25am and 11:30am) appears to be an immature male molting into adult plumage. Also PINE SISKIN (65), FOX SPARROW. From Sue Lavallee: 03/19/13 - Canterbury yard -- I have an adult male Yellow-headed Blackbird feeding in amongst a large flock of mixed blackbirds. A life bird for me and it brings my yard list up to 82!!! From Shaun Martin: 03/19/13 - ?????, my local patch -- White-winged Crossbill feeding at eye level. The interesting part was these birds would fly to the tree tops, remove a Sweetgum fruit, fly down to a Maple sapling and wedge these fruits in a branch crotch. Here they fed quietly together, and were still there when I left. From Tina Green: 03/19/13 - Westport, Burying Hill Beach -- flyby Bonaparte's Gull, Bulkley's Pond -- Common Raven with food being chased by a flock of crows. Sherwood Island SP -- Wilson's Snipe, immature White-crowned Sparrow continues at feeders near nature center. Southport, Southport Beach -- 22 Bonaparte's Gulls preening on the flats. From Dan Rottino: 03/19/13 - Southport, Bulkely Pond -- 1 drake NORTHERN SHOVELER. From Angela Dimmitt: 03/19/13 - New Milford Yard -- Fox Sparrow at feeders. From Debbie McTigue: 03/18/13 - Ellington yard -- It has now been 4 months since the Bullock's Oriole was first seen at my feeders. While he would disappear for days at a time last year, he has been here every day since the New Year! :-) From Mike Warner: 03/18/13 - Wilton, Merwin Meadows -- 9:50 AM; one Winter Wren probing the blown down trees at the start of the river trail which begins on the north side of the parking lot. Merwin Meadows is a town park on Lovers Lane, near the intersection of Rt 7 and Rt 33 to Ridgefield. From Paul Desjardins: 03/18/13 - Windsor Locks -- afternoon, a Winter Wren in Spring Park. This is a small town park that never the less sometimes turns up interesting birds. From Roy Zartarian: 03/18/13 - Newington, yard -- one FOX SPARROW feeding. This is the first I've seen in the yard in 6 years. From Anthony Zemba: 03/18/13 - Rocky Hill, Great Meadows -- One VESPER SPARROW noted among a mixed species flock of sparrows at the intersection of River Road with the Goff Street entrance road. At about 17:30 hrs. From Patrice Favreau: 03/18/13 - South Windsor, Donnelly Preserve at West Road -- Hartford Audubon Society field trip with 13 participants; several American Woodcock peenting & displaying in the back fields around 7-7:45 PM. From Dan Rottino: 03/18/13 - Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill Meadows -- afternoon; Peregrine Falcon. From Paul Carrier: 03/18/13 - Bristol, Hill St just before York R, Chippanee Golf Course -- I spotted some birds under a pine tree. When I got the binoculars on them, they were 4 Red Crossbill eating from the dropped cones on the ground. They occasionally flew up into the lower part of the tree. This was around 4:30 PM Monday. From Darcy Thurrott 03/18/13 - Woodbury yard -- 2 Fox Sparrows seen under feeder by house. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/17/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2013 23:37:22 -0400 Extralimital Note: A Fieldfare was seen (and photographed) in Carlisle, MA today. For those who care about such things, this is an ABA Code 4 bird. The massbird list has several messages on the location. http://birding.aba.org/maillist/MASS http://digest.sialia.com/?rm=one_list;id=132 From John Marshall: 03/17/13 - Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill Meadows -- SHORT-EARED OWL, hunting over the cornfield on the left as you come in from the ferry at 6:50. Also a Vesper Sparrow. From Bill Asteriades with Jamie Meyers: 03/17/13 - Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill Meadows -- 2 VESPER SPARROWS with several Savannah Sparrows at the intersection of North Meadow Lane and Great Meadow Road (the "T"). No Short-eared Owl seen from 8-10. Glastonbury, private property -- 9 NORTHERN PINTAILS (7 drake and 2 hens). From Tina Green: 03/17/13 - Westport, Bulkley's Pond -- male Northern Shoveler continues. Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- Fox Sparrow under the feeders in the Spruce grove. Wilson's Snipe just off the circle on the right in the wet area where the two orange cones are at the opening in the fence. From Bob MacDonnell: 03/17/13 - Waterford, Harkness Park -- A drake Northern Shoveler continues. From Beverly Propen, Judy Moore: 03/17/13 - Woodbridge, Woodbridge Community Gardens -- 7:18 PM; an American Woodcock. It was at the pathway by a white "town of Woodbridge" plastic garbage can, in front of a blue tarp. As it "peented", it pushed its head back (Judy's observation) and opened its bill. It continued the peenting for a few minutes then flew up towards the moon, until we couldn't see it anymore. Then it came down again and began peenting again. There was definitely a second one peenting, but we observed only one. When we left at 7:30PM, we still heard the peenting. From John Himmelman & MOB: 03/16/13 - Durham, Durham WMA -- About 6-8 American Woodcocks lekking at sundown. From Cathy Smith: 03/17/13 - Wilton, Allen's Meadow -- approximately 5 PM; American Woodcock - shuffling around in some cane/undergrowth near the playing field parking area. From Arthur Shippee: 03/16-17/13 - Hamden, North Lake -- Red-breasted Nuthatch. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/16/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:30:13 -0400 From Robert Dixon: 03/16/13 - Sterling yard / feeders -- This morning the yard and feeders were swarmed by a massive flock of Common Grackles (2000), Brown-headed Cowbirds (750), Red-winged Blackbirds (200) and an immature male YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD (our 6th record for the yard). These are conservative counts, there were a lot of birds. In the middle of all this were FOX SPARROW and PINE SISKIN (46). From Mike & Wanda Moccio: 03/16/13 - Stamford, Holly Pond -- 9:15 AM; 1 adult Black-headed Gull with full hood. From Brenda Inskeep: 03/16/13 - Stamford, Holly Pond -- 10:55; Black-headed Gull still present. Park on Birch St and walk the short distance to the pond. From Paul Carrier: 03/16/13 - Torrington, at a Mall -- a pair of Common Raven. From Sara Zagorski: 03/16/13 - Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill Meadows -- Short-eared Owl. From Jean DiBenedetto: 03/16/13 - Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill Meadows -- Heading from ferry slip to Putnam Bridge, in first field on the right, 1 SHORT-EARED OWL. From Frank Mantlik, New Haven Bird Club walk with 18 others: 03/16/13 - Milford, Silver Sands State Park -- 45 species, with highlights being 2300 Greater Scaup, 1 NORTHERN GANNET, 12 Great Blue Herons (most migrating east far out over LI Sound). From Mark Szantyr: 03/16/13 - Madison, Circle Beach -- drake Eurasian Wigeon (found by Joy), adult Iceland Gull continues. Mansfield, Mansfield City Road, Stearn's Farm -- 4 Greater White-fronted Geese. From Jerry Connolly and The Audubon Shop Eagle Watch Crew: 03/16/13 - Connecticut River, Haddam to Essex -- Peregrine Falcon apparently fishing! Bird made two passes with talons touching water before taking off down river. Also 9 - 10 Bald Eagles (8 - 9 adult, 1 immature). From Mark Danforth: 03/16/13 - Somersville, Somersville Mill Pond -- about 4:00 PM; 2 Greater White-fronted Geese. From Angela Dimmitt: 03/16/13 - New Milford Yard -- PAIR OF BROWN CREEPERS, 4 Red-breasted Nuthatches. From Don Lukaszek: 03/16/13 - Plainville, Wood Pond boat launch -- around 5 PM; two Cackling Geese. From Tom Baptist: 03/15/13 - Greenwich, a local park -- Peregrine Falcon overhead. From John Ogren: 03/15/13 - Saybrook, Knollwood Beach -- female COMMON EIDER near the small breakwaters at the east end of Knollwood Beach. From Annette Nejaime Pasek: 03/15/13 - South Glastonbury, Great Pond Road -- 2 or more American Woodcock. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/15/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:27:43 -0400 From Jesse Caron: 03/15/13 - Woodbridge, Fitzgerald Tract -- evening; American Woodcocks peenting and in flight display. From Trudy Rottino: 03/15/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- 9 AM; 1 ICELAND GULL; first winter bird on the jetty and in the water. From Mark Danforth: 03/15/13 - Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill Meadows -- 11:00 AM; In flooded corn field on left side of Meadow Rd. before the Goff Brook crossing; 6 NORTHERN PINTAIL. Goff Brook is flooded over the road. From Robert and Linda Dixon 03/15/13 - Sterling yard / feeders -- PINE SISKINS (62) continue for the 166th day, FOX SPARROW, RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH. From Justin Lawson: 03/15/13 - Sterling, yard of Bob Dixon -- over 50 Pine Siskins. From Ralph Amodei: 03/15/13 - Madison, over I-95 -- one 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: 03/14/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:16:21 -0400 From Ian Gereg and Haydon Hall: 03/14/13 - Litchfield, Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy -– two SANDHILL CRANE flew over at 10:30 AM headed west. From Nancy Morand: 03/14/13 - Wallingford, Cella's farm on Whirlwind Rd -- Greater White-fronted Goose among the Canadas. From Milan Bull: 03/14/13 - Stratford, Mckinney NWR, directly across from the airport -- Yellow-crowned Night-Heron. From Jack Swatt: 03/14/13 - Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill Meadows -- morning; 4 NORTHERN PINTAIL drakes in a pool in the far back corner of the last field on the left heading west past the MX area. From Florence McBride: 03/14/13 - Hamden, Spring Glen -- six Pine Siskins at our feeders this morning (two seen there yesterday). From Angela Dimmitt: 03/14/13 - New Milford yard -- FOY FOX SPARROW, BROWN CREEPER, 4 RED-BREASTED NUTHATCHES CONTINUE. From Dana Campbell: 03/14/13 - New Haven, Quinnipiac River wetlands north of I-91 -- Ring-necked Pheasant. From John Oshlick: 03/14/13 - Bethany -- at least one Fox Sparrow in the yard and another Fox Sparrow down the street so they seem to be moving. From Scott Kruitbosch: 03/14/13 - Stratford yard -- 3 BLACK VULTURES in a kettle moving NE. From Blair Wlochowski: 03/14/13 - Bloomfield -- 3 Black Vultures flying over Simsbury road Wades farm stand. From Annie and Mike Perko: 03/14/13 - Colchester Yard -- about 1:30; Rusty Blackbird around 1:30 PM; Fox Sparrow showed up about 5:15 PM. From Joe Gaylor: 03/14/13 - Simsbury -- Found a couple Snow Geese. From Dave Provencher: 03/14/13 - Waterford, Millstone Point -- Heard Fox Sparrow singing in the morning. From Arthur Shippee: 03/14/13 - Hamden, North Lake -- Red-breasted Nuthatch. From Bill Banks with Greg Hanisek: 03/13/13 - Beacon Falls, Beacon Falls Industrial Park -- in the large field where the no tresspassing sign and the fire hydrant are, We had 3 American Woodcock displaying at 7:18 PM. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/13/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:05:45 -0400 From Tina Green: 03/13/13 - Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- 3 Wilson's Snipe continue in the traffic circle. Southport, Southport Beach -- 25 Bonaparte's Gulls preening and resting (8:57 AM). Later, add Lesser Black-backed Gull and one more Bonaparte's Gull. From Keith Mueller: 03/13/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- Northern Shoveller drake on the Meigs Point jetty. Small Gull feeding ftenzy offshore. From Steve & Charla Spector: 03/13/13 - Milford, Milford Point -- 3 Northern Gannets. From Roger Preston and Doug Beach: 03/13/13 - Simsbury -- 12:00 noon; 2 Snow Geese in the wetlands east of the Simsbury Performing Arts Center on Ironhorse Blvd. From Ned Hurle: 03/13/13 - Killingworth -- heard at least two American Woodcocks. From Arthur Shippee: 03/13/13 - Hamden, North Lake -- Red-breasted Nuthatch. From Blair and Aidan Wlochowski: 03/13/13 - Simsbury, Iron Horse Boulevard -- two Snow Geese in the soccer field by the band shell. Just before sunset an American Woodcock flew over parking lot near playground. From Mike Warner: 03/12/13 - Westport, Sherwood Island State Park -- 4 Northern Gannets. Southport, Southport Beach -- 19 Bonaparte's Gulls. Burying Hill Beach -- Lesser Black-backed Gull 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: 03/11/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:42:53 -0400 From Denise Davies: 03/12/13 - Waterford, Harkness Memorial State Park -- 8:30 AM; One Northern Shoveler. Marsh trail was flooded/inaccessible. From John Oshlick: 03/12/13 - Westport, Sherwood Island State Park -- 5 Wilson's Snipe in the traffic circle. From Tina Green: 03/12/13 - Southport, Southport Beach -- 26 Bonaparte's Gulls. From Ray Belding: 03/12/13 - ?????, Lake Waramaug -- 1 Lesser Scaup, 7 Northern Pintail. From Dan Rottino: 03/12/13 - Haddam, Swing Bridge -- 1 GREAT CORMORANT. From Annette Nejaime Pasek: 03/11/13 - South Glastonbury, Great Pond Road -- American Woodcock 1 or more. From Judy and Mike Whittlesey: 03/12/13 - Windsor, Hilltop Rd yard -- BROWN CREEPER, 4 COMMON REDPOLLS, 3 RED-BREASTED NUTHATCHES. From Rollin S Tebbetts: 03/12/13 - Windsor Locks, Bradley International Airport -- one EASTERN MEADOWLARK. From Annie and Mike Perko: 03/11/13 - Woodbridge, Konolds Pond -- about 12:15; Trumpeter Swan seen from Warren Rd. From Ted Gilman: 03/11/13 - Greenwich, Audubon Center -- 2 BROWN CREEPER in forest north of orchard; at least one AMERICAN WOODCOCK calling in fields north of Quaker Ridge 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: 03/11/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:03:49 -0400 From Ned Hurle: 03/11/13 - Killingworth yard -- mid-day; three female White-winged Crossbills eating spruce seeds. Hadn't seen one for three weeks. From Dan Rottino: 03/11/13 - Wallingford, Whirlwind Hill Rd -- 10:30 AM; 1 CACKLING GOOSE and 1 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE in a flock of 100 Canada geese in the very muddy farm swale at the bottom of the hill between Pistapaug Pond and the S./N. Branford Rd. intersection. Madison, Hammonasset SP -- 12:05 PM; 5 WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL, 2M, 3F at the west end pines. 4 RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH. From Glenn Williams: 03/11/13 - Mystic yard and neighborhood -- 4 displaying AMERICAN WOODCOCK, RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH. From John Oshlick: 03/11/13 - Wallingford, Vietnam Veteran's Field -- At least a half-dozen American Woodcocks calling and displaying. From Tina Green and Kathy Van Der Aue: 03/11/13 - Westport, Sasco Creek Road, CT Audubon Tree Farm -- 3-4 American Woodcocks heard and seen (7:10- 7:38 pm) by a small group of us including Kathy & George Van Der Aue, AJ & Sue Hand, Bill & Donna Batsford, Brenda Innskeep, Mike Warner. From Robert Dixon: 03/11/13 - Sterling yard -- PINE SISKIN (48), RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH, AMERICAN WOODCOCK. Activity at our feeders continues to be good, especially in the morning and evening with many birds spending the middle, warmer part of the day singing, preening and chasing each other around rather than feeding. Our daily bird lists and counts can be viewed on eBird under 'Yard Totals'. From Zellene Sandler: 03/08/13 - West Hartford (?), WH Reservoir 6 -- Saw an Evening Grosbeak on Friday; sorry for the delay in reporting. First one I have seen in a very long time. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/10/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:44:18 -0400 From Nick Bonomo: 03/10/13 - Wallingford -- The CACKLING GOOSE was just off Whirlwind Hill Road on vineyard property Sunday. From Dave Rosgen, Jim Kandefer and Pete Kandefer: 03/10/13 - New Hartford, Nepaug Reservoir -- LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. From Dan Rottino & family: 03/10/13 - Woodbridge, Konolds Pond -- 11 AM; 1 TRUMPETER SWAN, 2 COMMON RAVEN. Durham, Higganum Rd near Rte 17 -- 10 AM; 1 AMERICAN WOODCOCK plus possibly another. East Haddam Yard -- 1 COMMON REDPOLL. From Arthur Shippee: 03/10/13 - Hamden, North Lake -- 3 Pine Siskin. From Jalna Jaeger: 03/10/13 - Norwalk, Calf Pasture beach -- 4 PM; 30 SNOW BUNTINGS. From Florence McBride: 03/09/13 - Hamden, Spring Glen -- a lone Pine Siskin at our feeder. For the record, there were also 3 there on 3/4. 03/10/13 - Hamden, Spring Glen -- four Pine Siskins at the feeders Sunday, and a Brown Creeper on the trunk of the nearby maple. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/09/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sat, 09 Mar 2013 21:04:41 -0500 Note: SPRING AHEAD! Daylight savings starts tonight. Note: There was a unconfirmed (despite searching today) report on eBird of a Tufed Duck last Thursday. Details can be found on CTBirds. From Tina Green: 03/09/13 - Old Lyme, Great Island -- 5 Eastern Meadowlarks. Stonington, Stonington Point -- Leusistic Common Loon continues (seen with Sara Zagorski). Mystic, Enders Island -- (with Sara Zagorski) 9 Snow Buntings first seen on the seawall and then feeding on the ground near the "stations of the cross". Waterford, Harkness Memorial SP -- (with Sara Zagorski) 6 Purple Sandpipers. Westport, CT Audubon Tree Farm -- 6:11- 6:45 PM; at least 5 American Woodcock heard and seen with Charlie Barnard, Dave Zawisha, Dave Cadra, and Judy, Sue, and AJ Hand. From Ed Dettore: 03/09/13 - South Windsor, Station 43, Newberry Rd -- 1 AMERICAN WOODCOCK right before the path opens up to view the pond. From Dan Rottino: 03/09/13 - Wallingford, Whirlwind Rd -- 1 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE with 200 Canada Geese close to the road in farm swale at the bottom of the hill between Pistapaug Pond and South Branford 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: 03/08/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:17:31 -0500 From Robert Dixon: 03/08/13 - Sterling yard feeders -- PINE SISKIN (66) continue for the 159th consecutive day, FOX SPARROW. From Dan Rottino: 03/08/13 - East Haddam yard -- 2 COMMON REDPOLL at thistle feeders again. From Frank Mantlik: 03/07/13 - Milford, Silver Sands State Park -- a large (2500 estimated) flock of Greater Scaup continues off the west side of Charle's Island, visible from the Park beach. I had limited time, but scoped through them for something different (Redhead or even Tufted Duck could be among Scaup flocks). Conditions weren't the best (snowing and windy). Birders in the area may want to spend some time looking through this flock. From Joanne Luppi: 03/08/13 - Portland backyard -- 8 to 10 Common Redpolls feeding on nyjer sock, and seeds below on the snow. Had to refill the sock. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/07/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:25:13 -0500 From Tina Green: 03/07/13 - Westport, Bulkley's Pond (across from Walgreen's) -- Northern Shoveler drake continues. A scope is recommended. Westport, Burying Hill Beach -- 7 Bonaparte's Gulls close to shore flying east. Westport, small triangle of land between Sherwood Connector and the Exit 18 SB entrance ramp -- Wilson's Snipe (seen several times here previously). Westport, Sherwood Island SP -- immature White-crowned Sparrow continues at the feeders near the nature center on the east side of the park. Westport, Burying Hill Beach -- Lesser Black-backed Gull. Southport, Southport Beach -- Lesser Black-Backed Gull. (Two different individuals seen within minutes of each other.) From Steve Broker: 03/07/13 - Cheshire home -- 21 Rusty Blackbirds under the feeders, snow coming down. From Brian Kleinman: 03/07/13 - Simsbury, Nod Road -- In the corn fields on Nod Road near the intersection of intersection of 185 there was a CACKLING GOOSE mixed in with with a couple hundred Canada Geese, Mallards, and Black Ducks. It flew north around 9:30am, but hundreds of geese roost in the Farmington River along Nod Road across from the model airplane field ­ I¹m sure it will be back. From Glenn Williams: 03/07/13 - Stonington, Stonington Point -- a few Black Scoters. From Ted Gilman: 03/07/13 - Greenwich -- BROWN CREEPER foraging and calling in woodlot just inside main gate of the Audubon Center. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/06/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:31:06 -0500 From Jan Collins: 03/06/13 - Enfield, Barnes Boat Launch -- 10 AM; RED-NECKED GREBE continues. The Grebe was first sited on the far shore as well, then it dove and I could not relocate for another 15 minutes when it showed up just off the boat launch for great looks! The bird can certainly cover a lot of ground under the water. From Paul Desjardins: 03/06/13 - Enfield, Barnes Boat Launch -- 3:30 till 4:12 PM; Red-necked Grebe. From Paul Carrier: 03/06/13 - Harwinton yard -- I now get from 2 to 30 to 70 plus Redpoll a day, and this has been going on for 6 weeks or more now. (Seems an Immature Sharp-shinned Hawk has zeroed in on these birds, and will blitz them daily, with a guaranteed capture every time.) From From Frank Mantlik, with 27 others on New Haven Bird Club "First Wednesday" trip to Stratford shoreline" 03/06/13 - Stratford, Stratford Point -- 1 NORTHERN GANNET , 1 Bonaparte's Gull. Long Beach -- ICELAND GULL (the immature bird whose ID has been questioned) remains at base of 3rd jetty. Frash Pond -- 5 LESSER SCAUP, 1 COMMON RAVEN. From Tina Green: 03/06/13 - Westport, Burying Hill Beach -- 4 flyby Bonaparte's Gulls headed east, Lesser Black-backed Gull offshore. Bulkley's Pond -- Northern Shoveler(drake). From Trudy Rottino: 03/06/13 - East Haddam Yard -- 2 COMMON REDPOLL. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/05/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:18:20 -0500 NOTE: The COA Annual Meeting is just around the corner (March 23)! Don't delay, register now! http://lists.ctbirding.org/pipermail/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org/Week-of-Mon-20130304/039035.html From Dan Rottino: 03/05/13 - Enfield, Barnes Boat Launch -- 8:25 AM; 1 RED-NECKED GREBE very close to the launch. From Roy Harvey: 03/05/13 - Enfield, Barnes Boat Launch -- 1:45 PM; 1 Red-necked Grebe on the near side of the far bridge piling, less that ten minutes later it had disappeared. From Stephanie Stewart: 03/05/13 - Enfield, Barnes Boat Launch -- 5 PM; 1 Red-necked Grebe continues. From Ed Dettore: 03/05/13 - Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill Meadows -- 7:00 AM; 1 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK, 1 PEREGRINE FALCON. From Nick Bonomo: 03/05/13 - Wallingford, Whirlwind Hill Rd -- GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE (continuing adult Greenland bird), CACKLING GOOSE (Richardson's). Total of about 500 Canada Geese in the area. From Tina Green with Juliet Balian, AJ & Sue Hand, Vanessa Caccamise & her dad Howard: 03/05/13 - Westport, CT Audubon Tree Farm -- at least 5 American Woodcocks peenting and allowing for excellent views on the ground and in flight. From Michael and Karen Tierney with Ernie Harris: 03/05/13 - Bolton, field near Bolton Center -- 6:15 PM; AMERICAN WOODCOCK displaying. From Cindi Kobak: 03/05/13 - North Guilford yard -- BROWN CREEPER continues. Also YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER. From Annie and Mike Perko: 03/05/13 - Amston, Raymond Brook Trail -- around 2:30 PM; two Northern Pintails on left side, about half-way down. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/04/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:56:23 -0500 From Sara Zagorski: 03/04/13 - Enfield, Barnes Boat Launch -- Red-necked Grebe continues, seen close to shore of the boat ramp, 10:15 AM. From Carl & Catherine Ekroth: 03/04/13 - Enfield, Barne's boat launch -- 1 RED-NECKED GREBE. East Windsor, Broad Brook Mill Pond -- 3 BLUE MORPH SNOW GEESE. From Paul Cianfaglione: 03/04/13 - Wethersfield, Wethersfield Cove -- 1 first cycle ICELAND GULL. Bloomfield, Tumblebrook Country Club -- 2 SNOW GEESE. From Sean Murtha with Brendan, Graham: 03/04/13 - Stratford, rail-trail -- From the overlook at the end of the trail we found a PEREGRINE FALCON feeding on something far out on a distant grassy spit. From Trudy Rottino: 03/04/13 - East Haddam yard -- 2 COMMON REDPOLL. My kids, Danny and Emily thought they looked pretty. We enjoyed seeing them again! From Dan Rottino and family with Jayne Neville: Southington, Mt. Vernon Sanctuary -- 6 PM; 2 AMERICAN WOODCOCK. Two seen in flight, one landing nearby. Possibly a third heard peenting. From Leslie Meredith: 03/04/13 - Westport, around 55 Maple Ave South -- 5:45 AM; American Woodcocks return, peenting and doing flight displays. From Bob MacDonnell: 03/04/13 - Salem -- 6 PM; at least 4 American Woodcock peenting. From Don Morgan: 03/04/13 - Coventry, Coventry Lake -- Great Cormorant continues. From Ernie Harris: 03/04/13 - Manchester -- 1:45 PM; 3 BLACK VULTURES over the Manchester Parkade area. From Mike Widmer: 03/04/13 - Fairfield -- A single Black Vulture perched on a neighbor's roof on Brookside Drive near Pansy Road. From Cindi and Bill Kobak: 03/03/13 - North Guilford yard -- two BROWN CREEPERS seen a few times over past two weeks. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/03/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 03 Mar 2013 22:33:49 -0500 From Rollin Tebbets: 03/03/13 - Enfield, Barnes Boat Launch -- Red-necked Grebe. From Bill Asteriades with Jamie Meyers: 03/03/13 - Enfield, Barnes Boat Launch -- happened to be in the area so we each stop by the boat launch to see the Red-necked Grebe, as well as 1 Snow Goose. (And Jamie then noted that "For the anal town listers amongst us (and God bless you all) most of the good birds were actually in Suffield waters despite being seen from Enfield.") From John Marshall and Mike Doyle: 03/03/13 - Litchfield, Bantam Lake -- GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE, sleeping on the ice opposite the Point Folly viewing platform. From Tina Green & Sara Zagorski: 03/03/13 - Waterford, Harkness Memorial SP -- 4 Black Scoters, 3 drake and 1 hen, 13 Common Eiders, 1 Purple Sandpiper. Stonington, Stonington Point -- an unusual loon now, probable a Leusistic Common Loon. All white loon with brownish patch on neck, large bill. From Jon Schwartz: 03/03/13 - Burlington -- Common Ravens. From Dan Rottino: 03/03/13 - Groton, Beach Pond Park near Eastern Pt -- 9:30 AM; 1 PURPLE SANDPIPER feeding on a barnacle covered rock close to the main building. Waterford, Harkness SP -- 10 AM; 5 BLACK SCOTER, 2 WHITE-WINGED SCOTER, 1 NORTHERN GANNET, 13 COMMON EIDER. East Haddam Yard -- 1:15 PM; 2 COMMON REDPOLL at the thistle feeder, 1 male and 1 female. From Steve Broker: 03/03/13 - Woodbridge, Konold's Pond as seen from Bradley Road (2:00 P.M.) -- 1 Trumpeter Swan. There have been 8, 10, or 12 swans on Konold's Pond through the recent period of ice melt and reappearance of open water. I have identified only Mute Swans from ridge top until today, when I saw a candidate swan on Konold's, viewing from above the old quarry. Heading off the ridge and driving to Bradley Road and the south end of Konold's, I photographed a single Trumpeter Swan actively feeding and in loose company with two Mute Swans. Ten additional Mute Swans are at the northeast portion of the pond. From Craig Repasz: 03/03/13 - ?????, Mt Sanford, Naugatuck State Forest -- American Woodcock, Brown Creepers. From Ron and Marcy Klattenberg: 03/03/13 - Rocky Hill, Great Meadow -- 1st and 2nd corn fields; 2 Rough-Legged Hawks, possible third. From Kathy Clark, Patti & Rick Haynes (visiting from Vermont), Mary & Damon Mastroianni, and Roy Zartarian: 03/03/13 - Rocky Hill & Wethersfield, Great Meadows Road -- GREAT CORMORANT, NORTHERN PINTAIL, COMMON RAVEN along the Connecticut River Sunday morning. The Rough-legged Hawk reported yesterday could not be located. From Robert Dixon: 03/03/13 - Sterling yard -- PINE SISKIN (76), FOX SPARROW, RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH, AMERICAN WOODCOCK. From Vicky Daly: 03/03/13 - Sherman yard -- COMMON REDPOLLS continue at seed feeders (preferring thistle seed) for 63rd consecutive day. Varying in numbers (1-25). From Arthur Shippee: 03/03/13 - Hamden, North Lake -- Red-breasted Nuthatch, Brown Creeper, 2 Pine Siskin. From Jayne Neville: 03/02/13 - Southington, Mount Vernon Songbird Sanctuary -- Saturday evening AMERICAN WOODCOCK males displaying and appeared to be successful at attracting female birds that were flying in directly to the drop spot where the displaying male returned to. Very close observations with birds less than 20 ft away in good light. At least 4 birds 2 definately displaying males. ********************************************************************** 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: 03/02/2013 From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:03:24 -0500 From Paul Carrier 03/02/13 - Harwintonm yard -- had a blitz of 130 plus Common Redpoll at the feeders. All a 15 min event. In the afternoon, just had 3! From Don Morgan: 03/02/13 - Coventry, Coventry Lake -- GREAT CORMORANT. From Jim Carr: 03/02/13 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- 9 AM; White-winged Crossbills in the West end pines. From Dan Rottino & Family with Tina Green: 03/02/13 - Westport, Burying Hill Beach -- 7:00 AM; 1 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. From Dan Rottino & Family (with Tina Green, Sara Zagorski, and Lisa): 03/02/13 - Madison, Hammonasset SP -- 10 AM; 10 WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL at the West End Pines. 35 BONAPARTE'S GULL, 1 GREAT CORMORANT flyby at the Meig's Pt Jetty. Crossbills still at the pines at 12:30 feeding on the ground in the damaged and fallen pine limbs. From Rick Gravlin: 03/02/13 - Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill Meadow -- 10:00 to 12:00 AM; Rough-legged Hawk continues; it has been around the 1st corn field you encounter from the ferry entrance. Also the Peregrine Falcon is still around, seen near model plane field. Roads are very bad and muddy. From Phil Rusch and Glenn Williams: 03/02/13 - Windsor, Windsor-Bloomfield Landfill -- 2 "Kumlien's" ICELAND GULLS (1w and light 3w). East Windsor, Broad Brook Millpond -- COMMON RAVEN. Somers, Somersville Pond -- GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE. Somers, Billings Rd/Pinney Rd intersection -- 2 "blue morph" SNOW GEESE, GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE (probably the same one from Somersville Pond). Ellington, 60 Pinney Rd -- BULLOCK'S ORIOLE continues. Mystic yard -- RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH (first in yard in five weeks). From Annie and Mike Perko: 03/02/13 - Colchester yard -- 6:45 AM; 6 Common Redpolls at feeders along with 3 Purple Finches and 1 Rusty Blackbird. From Robert Dixon 03/02/13 - Sterling yard feeders -- PINE SISKIN (63), FOX SPARROW. From Ian Gereg 03/02/13 - Litchfield, Bantam Lake, Point Folly -- GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE among several hundred Canada Geese swimming in open water around dusk. From Dave Provencher: 03/02/13 - Preston -- a flock of at least 20,000 Common Grackles along Ross Road. That's a conservative estimate and I think it could easily be half again as many or more. I love seeing these massive flocks each Spring. ********************************************************************** 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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