Today at Vischer Ferry after spending the morning birding, a group of us saw a BAT flying over the water. It looked like it was hawking insects. The unusual...
Hi All, I decided to make a quick visit to Collins Lake in Scotia this evening (1 May 2008). I was only there for about ten minutes, but in that time I was...
This morning I decided to finally visit Black Creek Marsh. I only stopped at two of the areas. Off of Meadowdale road the highlight was large numbers of Ruby...
I was at Norrie Point DEC Center near Rhinebeck today and saw the bluest Blue-gray Gnatcatcher I have ever seen! I couldn't believe it. I posted a fuzzy photo...
Yesterday morning I heard the distinctive song of a Rose-Breasted Grosbeak right outside my window. With the foliage on the trees, I was unable to spot the...
Had to meet the plumber to get the Museum opened up for the summer, so while they worked I sat on the porch and kept an ear out. Bird activity was pretty high,...
May 1, 2008 http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/01/nyregion/01palemale.html?scp=1&sq=pale%20male&st=cse Reprise: The Fifth Avenue Ballad of Pale Male and Lola By...
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denisehstoner@...
May 3, 2008 1:38 am
Monday, May 5, 2008 A virtual tour of the amazing bird life of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Neil Gifford 7:00 PM at the William K. Sanford (Colonie) Town...
I made a very quick visit to Collins Lake this morning (2 May 2008) on my way to work. The highlight was a single CLIFF SWALLOW foraging over the lake, along...
I took a damp walk at Black Creek Marsh on Saturday morning and got 35 species there. Highlights were 2 White-crowned Sparrows, Palm Warbler, Yellow Warbler,...
I've been keeping my eye out, and this morning was rewarded by my FOS White-crowned Sparrow under the feeders. As a bonus, a pair of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks...
Blue Jay; Common Grackle; Red-tailed Hawk; Chipping Sparrow; Cardinal; Am. Crow; Ovenbird; small group of unidentified warblers (or kinglets?) - they were drab...
Now there is an Eastern Towhee out under the feeder. Their was a brief visit by a Cooper's Hawk, landing in his favorite perch in the Locust. Awaiting clear...
Since I've been a casual birder, the Myrtle Warbler has become the Yellow-rumped Warbler, and the Ruffous-sided Towhee has become the Eastern Towhee. The...
It was raining lightly when I got to the main entrance at Vischer Ferry Preserve this morning. I ran into Marne O., who seemed to be going in the same...
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Alan Mapes
aamapes@...
May 3, 2008 6:47 pm
Alan, I remember reading a very funny piece on this topic - I think it was by Jim Lane in his _*A Birder's Guide to Florida*_. He had a point system for the...
This is the Hudson-Mohawk Birdline summary for the week ending April 30. Report your sightings to birdline@... or by calling 518-439-8080 Ninety-five...
Hi, Could someone please post the directions to Black Marsh Creek. Would like to check it out but don't know how to get to it. We would be driving from East...
Bill Lee encouraged me to report a very late common redpoll. I had good views of the bird at my niger feeder in Grafton, NY on Sunday, April 27 in the morning....
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Alan Mapes
aamapes@...
May 4, 2008 1:56 am
I've created a map for Black Creek Marsh in Google Maps. Marked are the three public trailheads on to State lands, and the intersection of Hennessey Road and...
It has now been 16 days since the 5 bluebird eggs hatched. One survived only a few days, but the other 4 did well until this morning. I noticed only 2 were...
Despite dense fog that persisted all day, I was able see some good birds at my place in Rensselaerville including an American Pipit, the first for my property....
I spent a good part of yesterday (3 May 2008) birding along the Mohawk and Hudson, and although I didn't plan on birding today (4 May 2008), I did stop briefly...
Has anyone seen any warblers in Saratoga or north? I have seen only phoebes, White-throated Sparrows, swallows, etc. so far. Birdathon this week and no birds...
I thought perhaps some members might be interested in the following (copied from the nps.gov website): "Birds of Saratoga Date: 4/12/2008, 5/10/2008 Time:...
Yesterday I found the Cooper's Hawk in his favorite perch in our Locust tree. This afternoon I caught I Sharp-shinned grabbing dinner under our feeder. I...
Just after I wrote my previous post, I walked out to the kitchen and found Mr. Ruby-throated Hummingbird at the feeder. I'm glad I put it out earlier than...
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ScottJStoner@...
May 5, 2008 4:32 pm
First of the year for us at our feeders here in Loudonville - two Pine Siskins today. Surprisingly none this winter - perhaps they went further south and are...
Several twittering around Nipper in Downtown Albany this afternoon. Will Raup Albany, NY _________________________________________________________________ Make...
