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9 May (Metro Birding Briefs) Prospect Park Kentucky Warblers ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 8 May Prospect Park PROWs & a KEWA (re-post) [Rob Jett ] 8 May (Metro Birding Briefs) Prospect Park PROWs & a KEWA (re-post) [Rob Jett ] 8 May Prospect Park PROWs & a KEWA [Rob Jett ] 8 May (Metro Birding Briefs) Prospect Park PROWs & a KEWA [Rob Jett ] 8 May Prospect Park PROW & KEWA [Rob Jett ] 8 May (Metro Birding Briefs) Prospect Park PROW & KEWA [Rob Jett ] 07 May (Metro Birding Briefs) Summer Tanager/Prospect Park ["shaneblodgett" ] 4 May (Metro Birding Briefs) brooklyn kentucky warbler, NO ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 4 May (Metro Birding Briefs) another brooklyn bird KENTUCKY ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 4 May (Metro Birding Briefs) lark sparrow in brooklyn ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 29 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) listowner message ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 29 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) Orchard Oriole [Vinny Pellegrino ] 26 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) prothonotary warbler in central park ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 24 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) ruff in CT. ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 22 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) Yellow-throated Warbler ,Prospect Park, Kings County 4/22 [] 22 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) yellow-throated warbler in prospect park ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 21 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) Extralimital - RUFF in Westport CT ["Mardi W.Dickinson" ] 19 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) red crossbills at maple swamp ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 18 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) Fw: Short earred Owls at Grumman Grasslands,Calverton,Suffolk,Co. ["ROBERT ADAMO" ] 10 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) Fw: western tanager update (Central Park) ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 9 Apr Eurasian Wigeon at Green-Wood Cemetery [Rob Jett ] 9 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) Eurasian Wigeon at Green-Wood Cemetery [Rob Jett ] 9 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) Western Tanager continues in Central Park ["Jack Meyer" ] 8 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) Western Tanager continues ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 07 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) Western Tanager, Central Park ["David T. Nowakowski" ] 04 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) Central Park photos (Western Tanager, etc) 4/3 ["stephanieseymour66" ] 03 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) Western Tanager continues [Ardith Bondi ] 3 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) scott's oriole NO ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 3 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) Western Tanager, Central Park ["Jack Meyer" ] 02 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) Central Park W. Tanager [] 2 Apr Re: (Metro Birding Briefs) western Tanager [] 1 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) scott's oriole still in tompkins sq. park ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 1 Apr (Metro Birding Briefs) scott's oriole update ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 31 Mar (Metro Birding Briefs) western tanager update ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 31 Mar (Metro Birding Briefs) central park's western tanager continues ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 30 Mar (Metro Birding Briefs) Western Grebe continues ["jbirds268" ] 30 Mar (Metro Birding Briefs) "Western" birds update ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 25 Mar Re: (Metro Birding Briefs) staten island western grebe [Joe T ] 29 Mar (Metro Birding Briefs) Western Tanagaer continues ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 29 Mar (Metro Birding Briefs) king eider in bayville ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 28 Mar (Metro Birding Briefs) western tanager continues ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 28 Mar (Metro Birding Briefs) western grebe update ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 28 Mar (Metro Birding Briefs) westeren tanagaer update ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 27 Mar Re: (Metro Birding Briefs) western tanager ANOTHER update 5:10 pm - 6 pm [Stephanie Seymour ] 27 Mar (Metro Birding Briefs) western tanager update ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 27 Mar (Metro Birding Briefs) Western Tanager- Yes ["Jack Meyer" ] 27 Mar (Metro Birding Briefs) Western Tanager continues ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] 26 Mar Re: (Metro Birding Briefs) western tanager [Ben Cacace ] 26 Mar (Metro Birding Briefs) western tanager [Corey Finger ] 26 Mar (Metro Birding Briefs) Western Tanager ["hmaas" ] 26 Mar (Metro Birding Briefs) western grebe continues ["Lloyd Spitalnik" ] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Prospect Park Kentucky Warblers From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 11:05:56 -0400 HI all, Shane Blodgett called with news of 2 Kentucky Warblers in Prospect Park. They were located at the Midwood near Center Island and the Ravine. The bird at the Midwood was vocalizing as reported by Ed Crowne. Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Prospect Park PROWs & a KEWA (re-post) From: Rob Jett <citybirder AT earthlink.net> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 14:39:22 -0400 Forgive me if I am repeating myself. I just looked at the New York Birding List webpage and noticed that my original posting wasn't listed. Did it get lost in the ether or is there a long delay in appearing on the webpage? The website says updated "May 8 at 01:32 PM ET" and I sent the message at 8:34am. * * * * * * * * * * All, Apparently, many more birds have arrived in Prospect Park overnight. I just received a call from Scott Whittle, who is in the park. A Kentucky Warbler has been found, as well as, two Prothonotary Warblers. The 2 Prothonotary Warblers are feeding along the Lullwater near a wooden overlook with benches at a small cove a short distance south of the Audubon Nature Center. The Kentucky Warbler was feeding near the park benches adjacent to Prospect Lake's West Island. Here is a link to a Google Earth map with exact locations noted: http://tinyurl.com/5mtzhd Unfortunately, I'll just have to experience this morning's birds vicariously. :-( Good birding, Rob Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Prospect Park PROWs & a KEWA (re-post) From: Rob Jett <citybirder AT earthlink.net> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 14:39:22 -0400 Forgive me if I am repeating myself. I just looked at the New York Birding List webpage and noticed that my original posting wasn't listed. Did it get lost in the ether or is there a long delay in appearing on the webpage? The website says updated "May 8 at 01:32 PM ET" and I sent the message at 8:34am. * * * * * * * * * * All, Apparently, many more birds have arrived in Prospect Park overnight. I just received a call from Scott Whittle, who is in the park. A Kentucky Warbler has been found, as well as, two Prothonotary Warblers. The 2 Prothonotary Warblers are feeding along the Lullwater near a wooden overlook with benches at a small cove a short distance south of the Audubon Nature Center. The Kentucky Warbler was feeding near the park benches adjacent to Prospect Lake's West Island. Here is a link to a Google Earth map with exact locations noted: http://tinyurl.com/5mtzhd Unfortunately, I'll just have to experience this morning's birds vicariously. :-( Good birding, Rob Subject: Prospect Park PROWs & a KEWA From: Rob Jett <citybirder AT earthlink.net> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 10:27:19 -0400 All, Apparently, many more birds have arrived in Prospect Park overnight. I just received a call from Scott Whittle, who is in the park. A Kentucky Warbler has been found, as well as, two Prothonotary Warblers. The 2 Prothonotary Warblers are feeding along the Lullwater near a wooden overlook with benches at a small cove a short distance south of the Audubon Nature Center. The Kentucky Warbler was feeding near the park benches adjacent to Prospect Lake's West Island. Here is a link to a Google Earth map with exact locations noted: http://tinyurl.com/5mtzhd Unfortunately, I'll just have to experience this morning's birds vicariously. :-( Good birding, Rob Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Prospect Park PROWs & a KEWA From: Rob Jett <citybirder AT earthlink.net> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 10:27:19 -0400 All, Apparently, many more birds have arrived in Prospect Park overnight. I just received a call from Scott Whittle, who is in the park. A Kentucky Warbler has been found, as well as, two Prothonotary Warblers. The 2 Prothonotary Warblers are feeding along the Lullwater near a wooden overlook with benches at a small cove a short distance south of the Audubon Nature Center. The Kentucky Warbler was feeding near the park benches adjacent to Prospect Lake's West Island. Here is a link to a Google Earth map with exact locations noted: http://tinyurl.com/5mtzhd Unfortunately, I'll just have to experience this morning's birds vicariously. :-( Good birding, Rob Subject: Prospect Park PROW & KEWA From: Rob Jett <citybirder AT earthlink.net> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 08:34:10 -0400 All, Apparently, many more birds have arrived in Prospect Park overnight. I just received a call from Scott Whittle, who is in the park. A Kentucky Warbler has been found (or relocated), as well as, two Prothonotary Warblers. I'm a little sketchy on the details but will follow-up as soon as I hear more info. Unfortunately, I'll have to experience this morning's birds vicariously. Good birding, Rob Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Prospect Park PROW & KEWA From: Rob Jett <citybirder AT earthlink.net> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 08:34:10 -0400 All, Apparently, many more birds have arrived in Prospect Park overnight. I just received a call from Scott Whittle, who is in the park. A Kentucky Warbler has been found (or relocated), as well as, two Prothonotary Warblers. I'm a little sketchy on the details but will follow-up as soon as I hear more info. Unfortunately, I'll have to experience this morning's birds vicariously. Good birding, Rob Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Summer Tanager/Prospect Park From: "shaneblodgett" <shaneblodgett AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 11:58:36 -0000 At 6:40 this morning I found an adult male Summer Tanager in Prospect Park, between the Vale of Cashmere and the zoo. He was vocalizing the " tuck" part of his "tickitytuck" call. As I was leaving the area I heard his full song one time. I've pasted a link to a Google map here: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&ll=40.667358,-73.964767&spn=0.011491,0.028625&t=h&z=16&msid=109542609397740317766.00044ca28bedf39728190&iwloc=00044ca28f8e84e94dbad Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) brooklyn kentucky warbler, NO From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 19:57:12 -0400 Hi all, I believe negative reports are almost as important as positive one's so thanks to Marisa Wohl for this: don't know if you want to post that the Kentucky warbler was not seen later in the afternoon at Prospect, from 5 pm on. I got to the park around 5:30 and met other birders who thought they heard it but did not see it, although they had not spent much time there. I stayed until 6:45 but left because the light got so poor. Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) another brooklyn bird KENTUCKY From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 13:25:19 -0400 Hi, Rob Jett just called with news that a Kentucky Warbler is being well seen and is extremely cooperative. It is in Prospect Park south of the Rose Garden. It is working the ridge that is parallel to Flatbush Ave.. There is a massive Willow Oak Tree on Flatbush which is a good landmark to know you're I the right place. The bird is singing a lot as well. As always, good luck if you go, Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) lark sparrow in brooklyn From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 11:49:43 -0400 Hi all, Rob Jett just called with news that he re-found the Lark Sparrow first found by Joe Borker. It is at the intersection of Ocean Hill and Ocean Ave by Greenwood Cemetery. Good luck if you go, Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) listowner message From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:26:36 -0400 Hi all, We're coming into the Spring migration and I just wanted to put out a gentle reminder. This board is for reporting rare birds and nothing else. Please refrain from sending day lists, questions, answers to questions, etc. What is appropriate is letting the members know about a rare bird including location and directions if available. This Spring season is not generally a time for a lot of rarities to show up. Hugh McGuinness and I have created a list of approximately 200 species that can be used as a guideline for what to report. If anybody wants a copy I can send it as a Word document. Thanks for all your continued support and understanding. Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Orchard Oriole From: Vinny Pellegrino <pellegrinov AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:32:09 -0700 (PDT) While birding at Sunken Meadow state park on Sunday morning, I came across a male Orchard Oriole by the end of parking field 3. It was a male that was singing up a storm. He should be all along the side of the road adjacent to the pond. Unfortunately I did not have my camera to take pictures, but he gave me excellent views. A Little Blue Heron was wading by the rocks/waterfall by the dam. He was with many Snowy Egrets and Great Egrets. Other birds that were present were Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Eastern towhee, Hermit Thrush, Pine Warblers, Palm warblers, Yellow-rumped warblers, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Swamp Sparrows, Osprey, Brown Creeper, Wood duck, Green-winged Teal, and Eastern Phoebe. A male American Redstart was flycatching down by the Inner Marsh by the golf course. He was towards the top of an oak. When I went back on Monday around 4:30, the Orchard Oriole was still present, but I could not relocate the American Redstart. ~Vinny P. --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) prothonotary warbler in central park From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:11:02 -0400 Hi all, Malcolm Morris just called with news that a Prothonotary Warbler is now being seen in the Loch near the Glenspan Arch. Here is a link to a hand drawn map very ably done by Alex Wilson http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/2116964/MapOfCentralParkNorth-main_Full.jpg I'm sure there will be other birders there to guide you. Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) ruff in CT. From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:38:44 -0400 Hi all, Ann Lazarus called with news that the Ruff that has been in Westport, CT. for the last many days continues to be seen. It's at Imperial Ave., Grace Salmon Park. Best time to see it is on both rising and falling tides. Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Yellow-throated Warbler ,Prospect Park, Kings County 4/22 From: prosbird AT aol.com Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:35:18 EDT A YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER was seen at 6:05 just west of the West Island rustic lakeside shelter in the southwest sector of Prospect Park, last seen in oaks across the traffic Lakeside Drive. First seen in early afternoon by Edith Goren on the south mainland behind Three Sisters Islands, it moved along the west shore where it was seen in the early evening by me and Scott Whittle about 150 feet west of the lakeside wooden shelter /gazebo. After a short disappearance, Rob Jett re found the bird near the Vanderbilt Street playground. Apparently, the YTWA is moving among oaks between the playground but frequenting mostly the oaks south or near the loop in drive off the main drive about 300 feet directly west of the small wooden lakeside shelter. To get here, enter Vanderbilt Street park entrance ,go right , or if Greenwood St park entrance , turn left . You 'll see the lakeside shelter ahead. Last seen, the YTWA was in the oaks before the park drive. It was also in trees by the Gingko Trees , by me and Scott. The nearest train is the F line to Fort Hamilton Parkway, after exiting , walk 2 blocks east to Prospect Park. For a map, go to the _www.Brooklynbirdclub.org_ (http://www.brooklynbirdclub.org/) homepage, click on Prospect Sightings ( my blog) and on the left sidebar, click on the Prospect Park Map. on the map, look in the lower left area near Park Circle entrance for West Island vicinity. Observers:Edith Goren and Isabelle Conte (original observer early pm ),later, Peter Dorosh, Scott Whittle, Rob Jett, Eddie Davis, Ed Crowne, Shane Blodgett Cheers, Peter BBC **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) yellow-throated warbler in prospect park From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:36:21 -0400 Hi all, Just received a call from Scott Whittle. He and Peter Dorosh just found a Yellow-throated Warbler in Prospect Park. The bird is located between West Lake and the Rustic Shelter in the SW corner of the park. Good luck, Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Extralimital - RUFF in Westport CT From: "Mardi W.Dickinson" <mardi1 AT optonline.net> Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:47:48 -0400 Dear Birders, Thanks to Frank Mantlik, the person who found the Ruff on Imperial Avenue, at Grace Salmon Park in Westport., which is along the Saugatuck River. Frank discovered the Ruff at 7:18AM on Friday April 18, 2008. The Ruff is still in the surrounding area as of today Monday 4/2/08. I was graced with seeing the Ruff first on Friday 4/18 between 5:13-6:30PM next to the 3 logs overlooking the mud flats next to the pump house. The Ruff has been around the middle log and was ranging up and down river. The bird seemed to me on the large size in general but only slightly smaller than the Greater Yellow Legs because of the shorter legs. Body size is very similar. Pale green legs, Shorter bill. When I first saw the Ruff from a distance, I noticed the stiff-looking mantle feathers that often stick up when the Ruff is bent over feeding. The light was grim at this angle. However I did not see the stiff-looking mantle feathers when Townsend and I revisited the Ruff on Saturday 4/19 between 5:09 -5:30PM. This time, the Ruff had relocated down the pathway to another nearby mud flat along the river edge on the corner overlooking the Saugatuck River. Directions and information to the Westport CT RUFF Below Map Location http://maps.google.com/maps/ms? msa=0&msid=107634280416929094779.00044b588113c00018466&ie=UTF8&ll=41.123 461,-73.357086&spn=0.051013,0.073299&z=14 Site info: http://www.lisrc.uconn.edu/coastal access/site.asp?siteid=377 http://www.lisrc.uconn.edu/coastalaccess/sitemap.asp? siteid=377&act=1&mapaction=8&maptool=3 Driving Directions From the West: Take I-95 North. Take the Route 136 exit 17 to Route 33/Westport/Saugatuck and continue 0.27 miles. Turn slight left onto Saugatuck Avenue/Route 136. Continue to follow Route 136 for 0.37 miles. Turn right onto Bridge Street/Route 136 and continue 0.21 miles. Turn left onto Imperial Avenue. From the East: Take I-95 South. Take the Route 33, exit 1 to Route 136/Westport/Saugatuck and continue 0.21 miles. Turn right onto Saugatuck Avenue/Route 33 and continue 0.09 miles. Turn left onto Charles Street and continue 0.20 miles. Turn left onto Riverside Avenue/Route 136 and continue 0.14 miles. Turn right onto Bridge Street/Route 136 and continue 0.21 miles. Turn left onto Imperial Avenue. Park in small parking area and look out onto the mud flats overlooking the Saugatuck River. Also go down the Jogging path (Jogging path photo) way to another nearby mud flat along the river edge on the corner(Scenic view photo) of the mud flats overlooking the Saugatuck River on your left. Hope this helps and good luck. Its worth the trip! Cheers, Mardi Welch Dickinson East Norwalk, CT [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) red crossbills at maple swamp From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:14:14 -0400 Hi all, Bob Adamo just called with news of 4 Red Crossbills (2m. 2f.) at Maple Swamp in Flanders, NY. This is in Suffolk County near Rt. 24 Good luck if you go. Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Fw: Short earred Owls at Grumman Grasslands,Calverton,Suffolk,Co. From: "ROBERT ADAMO" <radamo2 AT msn.com> Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:03:07 -0400 Hi LLoyd,If you know how to reach Peter re:my request below,I certainly would appreciate it.I hope using all 3 addresses was not a bother to you.Can you give me his tel.#? My last resort would be to use NY BIRDS-is this permitted?Thanks,Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: ROBERT ADAMO To: sean sime ; sean sime Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 11:44 AM Subject: Fw: [nysbirds-l] Short earred Owls at Grumman Grasslands,Calverton,Suffolk,Co. Hi Sean,I have been trying to respond to Peter's request of the following,for him to use over the weekend.The address I have is ProsBird AT aol.com and has bounced back 3x-once from replying to his e-mail(it has worked in the past)Could you forward this to him and let me know.Thanks,Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: ROBERT ADAMO To: Radamo2 Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 7:00 PM Subject: Fw: [nysbirds-l] Short earred Owls at Grumman Grasslands,Calverton,Suffolk,Co. ----- Original Message ----- From: ROBERT ADAMO To: ProsBird AT aol.com Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 6:59 PM Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Short earred Owls at Grumman Grasslands,Calverton,Suffolk,Co. Hi Peter,A good spot for grassland birds is before you even enter the only gate open to the public,which is located on Grumman Blvd.(aka Swan Pond Rd.).If you take Wading River Rd.(LIE exit 69)and head north for approx.2.5 miles,you will arrive at G/B.Make r/t to the 1st.large open field on your left(n/s).This is the end of the short runway,and at this time of year E.Meadolark,Horned Larks,E.Bluebirds,Kestrel,.and N.Harrier are regularly seen here.At this intersection(Line Rd.)all the fields/woods in sight are good spots to see/hear A.Woodcock-one was heard here last night.The short runway is heavily used by the SEOW"S to hunt.They'll usually start off from the head of this runway from either side,work down to the connecting field,track back and forth over this area a varying number of times before heading back over the opposite runwayWhen you are finished here,continue on for about 1.5 miles,making left into the entrance of EPCAL.This is your 1st.left,after coming upon the Swan Lake G/C on your right.E.Bluebird,Savannah Sp.use the fence on either side of the entrance to perch.Right after crossing the railroad tracks,the over-grown parking lots are good spots for Horned Lark.Check out the pond while you're there-Ross's Goose,Tufted Duck,Cackling Goose are a few of the goodies found there over the years.Continuing on,make your 1st left(opppsite the Cotton Market on the right) & take to end of road.Fields on both sides are good for Horned Larks,Kildeer and a variety of sparrows.Now turn around,go back to entrance road,make left and then a quick right.This road will end at the long runway,where you have to stop.Walk out to the edge of the runway,and check for all of the afore mentioned species,as well as Rough-legged Hawk.Now go back to the main road,make a right and proceed to just past the old,large hanger/tower building.Now proceed straight through an opening of a faux wall made up of huge concrete blocks,to the tarmac that ends at a newly installed chain-link fence.Park any place on the tarmac and start owling,etc.The staging area for the SEOW's(1st sighting of night,most times) is between the newly halted steel skeleton of a warehouse-type building and the 2nd from right orange construction barrel.The owls tend to fly in,perch on a post,dirt mound,etc.for awhile,before starting to hunt,albeit short runway,long runway or just over the staging area itself.From this spot,all of the species mentioned previously can be seen.The Grasshopper Sp. breeds all over these grasslands,but it's a tad early for them.Vesper Sp. is a possibility too,but unlike the G/Sp.,is not abundant here.Good luck Peter,and let me know how you make out.Also,please contact me with any other questions you might have.Bob...PS I should mention if you stay on G/B(heading east it becomes River Rd.) about 1.5 miles you'll come upon the end of the long runway on your left,where the same birds are possible. Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 6:28 AM Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Short earred Owls at Grumman Grasslands,Calverton,Suffolk,Co. In a message dated 4/17/2008 12:30:46 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, radamo2 AT msn.com writes: In regard to your 1st sentence,are you asking for overall directions to EPCAL,or just from when you're on the property?I'll get back to you the minute I hear from you Bob, thanks for getting back. I would like the best way to bird EPCAL while on the property. In other words, what is the road that takes me into EPCAL: and where I go from there to look for grassland species (best spots) and where to look for the SEOWs ? I assume the SEOWs are coming out late afternoon ? Cheers, peter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Fw: western tanager update (Central Park) From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:14:22 -0400 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Di Maria" To: Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 6:29 PM Subject: western tanager update Hi Lloyd, I spotted the Wester Tanager today at 4:30pm in a tree right next to the arch. Had to wait around for an hour > > > Peter Di Maria Subject: Eurasian Wigeon at Green-Wood Cemetery From: Rob Jett <citybirder AT earthlink.net> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 16:34:38 -0400 I just received a call from Marge Hanaver at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn. There is a Eurasian Wigeon in the Sylvan Water in the company of several American Wigeon. The Sylvan Water is the large pond south of the cemetery's main entrance on 5th Avenue and 25th Street. It is approximately opposite 34th Street. Here's the GPS from Google: 40°39'13.44"N 73°59'55.12"W Good birding, Rob Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Eurasian Wigeon at Green-Wood Cemetery From: Rob Jett <citybirder AT earthlink.net> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 16:34:38 -0400 I just received a call from Marge Hanaver at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn. There is a Eurasian Wigeon in the Sylvan Water in the company of several American Wigeon. The Sylvan Water is the large pond south of the cemetery's main entrance on 5th Avenue and 25th Street. It is approximately opposite 34th Street. Here's the GPS from Google: 40°39'13.44"N 73°59'55.12"W Good birding, Rob Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Western Tanager continues in Central Park From: "Jack Meyer" <jackmeyer415 AT earthlink.net> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:46:17 -0400 The Western Tanager continues to be seen intermittently in the viburnum at Winterdale Arch. Jack Meyer Central Park, NYC Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Western Tanager continues From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 16:05:58 -0400 Hi all, The Central Park Western Tanager continues to be seen in the same viburnum but not with the same regularity. Be prepared to stand around for a while. Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Western Tanager, Central Park From: "David T. Nowakowski" <dtnowak AT post.harvard.edu> Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:22:10 -0000 The western tanager was by the Winterdale Arch Sat April 5th ~5pm (a bit NE of the W83rd St entrance). Also seen nearby: flock of cedar waxwings, northern flicker, brown creeper, downy & red-bellied woodpecker, lots of white-throated sparrows, cardinals and blue jays, a song sparrow, and dark-eyed juncos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Central Park photos (Western Tanager, etc) 4/3 From: "stephanieseymour66" <stephanieseymour66 AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:11:01 -0000 Hi everyone, The Western Tanager was in its usual spot near the Arch, and also spending time in a Crabapple Tree across the road, from about 5:30 until 6:40, when I left the park. Here are some photos of it and some other birds from this evening: http://www.purplechickadee.com/raritiesamongus Also present: YB Sapsucker, Eastern Phoebe, 1 PINE WARBLER, Chickadees, Cardinal, Robins, White-throated Sparrows (many), Blue Jays, and 2 White-breasted Nuthatches. Happy birding, Stephanie Seymour Englewood, NJ www.purplechickadee.com Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Western Tanager continues From: Ardith Bondi <ardbon AT earthlink.net> Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:28:29 -0500 Barbara Saunders called me at 2:15 to tell me that the Central Park Western Tanager was then being seen on the Crabapple Trees east across the drive from the top of the Winterdale Arch where it had been hanging out regularly. Today, it seems to be going to other places more frequently. This morning it was also seen in the Pinetum in the trees inside the circular fence. Ardith Bondi Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) scott's oriole NO From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 11:54:48 -0400 Hi all, Dick Gershon just called after waiting more than an 1 1/2 hours for the Scott's Oriole to show up at Tompkins Sq. Park. No luck! Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Western Tanager, Central Park From: "Jack Meyer" <jackmeyer415 AT earthlink.net> Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 11:42:44 -0400 Judy Rabi and Joel had the Western Tanager in the Pinetum at ~9:30 this morning. I went back with them around ten, and we could not find it. So it must be ranging farther from its original spot. Jack Meyer NYC Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Central Park W. Tanager From: jgluth AT optonline.net Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:34:10 +0000 (GMT) The tanager was present at and around its favorite haunt (Winterdale Arch) between noon and 12:30.Also seen in the vicinity were 2 Pine Warblers and 2 Phoebes. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: (Metro Birding Briefs) western Tanager From: IWarshauer AT aol.com Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 13:18:31 +0000 It was on the ground between the Viburnam and the path to the west Wednesday AM at 9:15. It then flew towards the Viburnam. Irene Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:52:30 To: Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) scott's oriole still in tompkins sq. park Hi, Terence Baker just called with news that the Scott's is still in Tompkins Sq. Park coming into a viburnum and then going into a nearby tree. Tompkins is located at 9th St. and Ave. A Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! 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Tompkins is located at 9th St. and Ave. A Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) scott's oriole update From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:15:48 -0400 Hi all, Just received a call from Ardith Bondi. She and several others are enjoying the Scott's Oriole in Tompkins Square Park. The bird is in a tree and he's singing. Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) western tanager update From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:05:37 -0400 Western Tanager still here,same place, 5:00p.m. cheers John Shemilt [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) central park's western tanager continues From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:32:11 -0400 Hi all, Just received a call from Mike Bonifanti. He just saw the bird back in the same viburnum as always. See earlier posts for directions and info. Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Western Grebe continues From: "jbirds268" <jbirds268 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:42:54 -0000 As previously posted, the Grebe continues throughout today, March 30th. Best viewing is from the Lemon Creek Peir, the bird has barely moved all week. Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) "Western" birds update From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:28:41 -0400 Hi all, The Western Grebe is still being seen off the Lemon Tree pier in Staten Island. Tom Burke called with the info. The Western Tanager has become a little more elusive. It was seen roaming further from where it had been. At noon Cal Vornberger informed me the bird hadn't been seen in an hour. If there are any further updates, I'll let you all know. Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: (Metro Birding Briefs) staten island western grebe From: Joe T <jbirds268 AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:29:01 -0700 (PDT) To those who don't know SI well, here's some help. Lemon Creek Bridge is the long fishing peir, just before Mt. Loretto, accessable from Hyland Blvd. This is past Lemon Creek and Wolfe's Pond Parks, which are also off Hylan. See www.BirdingOnStatenIsland.com for a complete map. Lloyd Spitalnik wrote: Bob Adamo called with news that he was looking at the Western Grebe. It was at Lemon Creek bridge. Unfortunately, I don't know Staten Island very well so the best I can tell you is it's off Hylan Blvd. I just found this on the internet so I hope it's helpful. http://www.forgotten-ny.com/YOU'D%20NEVER%20BELIEVE/Lemon%20Creek/lemon.html Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Western Tanagaer continues From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:43:34 -0400 Hi all, Jack Meyer just called with the good news that the Western Tanager is hanging in there for all you week-enders :-) It's still in the previously mentioned viburnum. Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) king eider in bayville From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 07:14:30 -0400 Hi all, Just received a report from Yolanda Garcia that the long lingering King Eider is still in the waters around Bayville, LI Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) western tanager continues From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:52:21 -0400 Cal Vornberger just called to let us know that the Western Tanager is in the same viburnum in Central Park, NYC. See previous posts on birdingonthe.net for more specific location. Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) western grebe update From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:43:59 -0400 Hi all, Doug Gochfeld called with news that the Western Grebe is fairly close in and only requires binoculars. Of course a scope is always better. The bird is in the waters between Lemon Creek pier and Lemon Creek Park. Good luck if you go, Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) westeren tanagaer update From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:18:50 -0400 Tom Fiore just called with news that the Western Tanager is still being seen in Central Park. It's coming into the leatherleaf vibrnum which is just to the left side of the Winterdale Arch. Look at previous postings for complete directions. Good luck if you go, Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: (Metro Birding Briefs) western tanager ANOTHER update 5:10 pm - 6 pm From: Stephanie Seymour <stephanieseymour66 AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:27:29 -0700 (PDT) Hi everyone, At 5:10 pm the bird was present unti about 6 pm when I left - three other people saw it as well. Same spot as described. This was a lifer for me, and what a beautiful bird it is. It was feeding from Sapsucker holes (male Sapsucker present and fighting with ANOTHER male Sapsucker for tree territory!) and kept moving back and forth in a tree from one side to the other. Then it flew to Tanner Spring and took a little drink and a bath. Flew up to a tree, preened and shook itself dry, then flew BACK to its favorite tree and ate more sap. Very exciting! Good luck to all who try for it, Stephanie Seymour Englewood, NJ --- Lloyd Spitalnik wrote: > Just wanted you to know the Tanager was being seen > exactly as described in the viburnum with a male > Sapsucker at about 2:00pm this afternoon. Great bird > and much more accommodating than the one at > Hammonassett SP in CT recently. It left a couple of > times to feed in the crab apples to the east but > seemed to return consistently to the viburnum. > > Luke Tiller > Wilton CT > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) western tanager update From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:02:25 -0400 Just wanted you to know the Tanager was being seen exactly as described in the viburnum with a male Sapsucker at about 2:00pm this afternoon. Great bird and much more accommodating than the one at Hammonassett SP in CT recently. It left a couple of times to feed in the crab apples to the east but seemed to return consistently to the viburnum. Luke Tiller Wilton CT [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Western Tanager- Yes From: "Jack Meyer" <jackmeyer415 AT earthlink.net> Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:32:58 -0400 Judy Rabi just phoned to tell me that the Western Tanager is still in Central Park, in the same location as yesterday. See posts on NYS birds for location in the park and directions to find the bird. Jack Meyer New York City Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Western Tanager continues From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:26:04 -0400 The Central Park Western Tanager is still coming to the same Viburnum just above the Winterdale Arch in Central Park. The easiest way to get to the spot is enter the park on W. 81st St and walk the path towards the east. You should easily see and archway that goes below the park drive. The Viburnum is on the left side. Go up the slight hill until you're almost at the roadway. You're now here. Thanks to Alice Deutsch for letting us know that the bird is still here. Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: (Metro Birding Briefs) western tanager From: Ben Cacace <msmythii AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:01:32 -0700 (PDT) --- Corey Finger wrote: > I get out of work at 6 and would like to try and see > the Western Tanager but am not that familiar yet > with the landmarks of Central Park...can someone > post the coordinates of or directions to the > Winterdale Arch? > Thanks, > Corey Finger Corey / All, This should help: http://tinyurl.com/2j4eow or ... http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=106890515809295201332.0004495e168323ccfc974&ll=40.782483,-73.968898&spn=0.009554,0.016479&t=h&z=16 Ben ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) western tanager From: Corey Finger <here471 AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:20:28 -0700 (PDT) I get out of work at 6 and would like to try and see the Western Tanager but am not that familiar yet with the landmarks of Central Park...can someone post the coordinates of or directions to the Winterdale Arch? Thanks, Corey Finger http://10000birds.com ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) Western Tanager From: "hmaas" <hmaas AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:54:11 -0400 LLoyd Spitalnik just called to report a Western Tanager in Central Park, first seen and identified by Matt Pelican. The bird has been seen by many observers over the last few hours. It is feeding around a viburnum west of the overpass of the Winterdale Arch, which is southeast of Tanner Spring. The bird appears to be a first winter male. Good luck. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: (Metro Birding Briefs) western grebe continues From: "Lloyd Spitalnik" <Lloyd22 AT nyc.rr.com> Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:48:29 -0400 Hi all, Just received a call from Malcolm Morris. The Western Grebe is being seen from the Lemon Creek pier. Malcolm thought the bird might be drifting south towards Mt. Loretto so, if you go, check all the different areas mentioned in previous post both here and on NYSBirds. The bird wasn't very close so spotting scopes are advisable. Lloyd Spitalnik NYC www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]