So yesterday, (7/7) I was in West Point NY doing a breeding bird survey, and came accross what must have been a post breeding wandering group of blue winged...
That's very interesting...I been noticing that fledgers seem to come in groups. I wonder if they stay in those groups and migrate together as a mixed flock....
That's an interesting notion on the whole mixed flock migration thing. If there was a system similar to banding, but tht records and keeps track of individual...
Hey all, We need to finalize a date for Jamaica Bay soon. Like, in the next day or two. What say Saturday, August 16? 8am? It has 5 votes, which is the most ...
Thumbs up. I was actually at J-Bay today, and while the water level on the East Pond isn't close to desirable (don't worry, it will be in relatively short...
Sounds good to me... it'll be nice to bird with some other, more experienced people... should we be at the East Pond, West Pond, or both? And I never knew...
After a tad more research, I probably overstated the rarity of Red-bellied Woodpecker at Jamaica Bay. It certainly is not a resident, and is not present during...
Interesting thought...I guess fledgcalls could be considered calls, but for a different purpose: begging. I don't know what the formal definition of a "call"...
Guys, How about the day before, Friday the 15th. It has 5 votes, to the next days 6. I don't want to sound selfish, and I mean, if more people can make it...
What i meant to say of course was, "I guess what I'm asking is, can all the people who can make it saturday, make it FRIDAY, perhaps instead?" ......"Friday"...
Are the sounds fledglings make babbling? Because in Kroodsma's book, these baby babbles are them practicing their songs, but I suppose, since begging is...
Well, I haven't heard any protesting about Friday, so let's say Friday. We may have an easier time finding a leader for Friday, too...apparently Shane Blodgett...
What time Friday? Because I don't think I'm going to be able to get a ride over. ... Friday. We ... too...apparently Shane ... planning ... somebody...It...
Anyone with possible problems getting there should E-Mail the group, as I'm sure people would be willing to carpool. Where would you be coming from "tas"? ...
Sorry, I worded that wrong... I may have a family-related event that day, so I wouldn't be able to come (or get a ride). Don't worry about me, I'll try to work...
The Kingfisher is one of my favorite birds... but I have only seen one once. Everywhere I go, this supposedly-common bird seems to elude me. Does anyone know...
Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park has a good, healthy population of Belted Kingfishers. There are two pairs which are extremely easy to find along the...
Hello all, I found something bizzare out in Jamaica Bay going back to the 8th of July. I have been away in Florida for a few days and forgot to post this...
In the Netherlands, where I am from, we have tons of wintering Brant (mostly of the dark-bellied taxon Branta (bernicla) bernicla). It is not unusual for a...
There are always a handful of Brant that linger for the summer spread out around the Brooklyn/Queens area where they winter in the tens of thousands. While...
It would be interesting to do a study to see how overwintering birds change their behavior if they are out of season. For examples, last summer, I had a...
High Tide is at 8:09 AM on August 15. This means that the best time for shorebirding is 6:00-9:15ish. There are both Pros and Cons to this: First of all,...
I just found out that fellow young birder Ben Goloff and I are arriving from California at about 8:00 or 9:00 the morning of the conference. I really hate to...
I guess the truth of the matter is, no matter which day the trip is held, someone won't be able to make it. It sucks, but thats just the way it is. I guess a...
Hope is off in the jungles of Vermont recording warbler baby talk, so she asked if Doug and I could help get the August JBay trip organized. Doug and I have...
I guess I'll kick this fiesta of sharing off: 1&2- I'll be able to make almost any date we can come up with. 3-I've got a ride and will be able to give people...
Let the fiesta of sharing continue. 1&2 - I voted in the poll, I can make it on Saturday... 3 - I don't need a ride, but don't think I will be able to provide ...
I should be able to give a ride to anyone between Northport and Jamaica Bay, although it would be easier for me if they live close to the Northern State or...
Hi, I'm Brendan Fogarty, birding nonstop for the last 4 years and especially the last 2 weeks (another story). I'm in the middle of Long Island. I can most...
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