Size and Shape lead me to think its a Red-tailed Hawk, with a pale head. Not sure Osprey eat mammals, anyone care to confirm/deny? Will Raup Albany, NY To:...
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Kinglet
ramonabearor
Aug 22, 2008 4:30 pm
I did witness one eating a squirrel in Delaware a few years back. Thought it odd, but assumed in migration they may comsume anything if hungry enough. On...
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Ken Harper
cpkbh1
Aug 22, 2008 5:06 pm
The new Cohoes Falls Overlook they have been building is now open. It is down closer to the falls, in fact it goes down pretty much even with the falls. There...
6443
Priscilla
greenmtbluebird
Aug 22, 2008 5:51 pm
I have not been able to identify for sure, a bird I have seen twice in recent weeks. The first time the bird was spotted on the grassy bank of I-87, Exit 8A...
6444
Will Raup
hoaryredpoll
Aug 22, 2008 6:14 pm
Great-Blue Herons can feed in wet road margins or fields as does American Bittern. Another bird to consider is Sandhill Crane, which while still pretty rare...
6445
Will Raup
hoaryredpoll
Aug 22, 2008 11:24 pm
Location: Cohoes FlatsObservation date: 8/22/08Notes: Kids were active on the flats limiting shorebirds, 1st Year Bald Eagle and Migrating OspreyNumber of...
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Will Raup
hoaryredpoll
Aug 22, 2008 11:25 pm
Location: Vischer Ferry PreserveObservation date: 8/22/08Notes: Shorebirds were at end of Ferry Drive, along with Great Egret. Mosquitos were horrendous even...
6447
Richard Guthrie
onerichardone
Aug 23, 2008 12:45 am
I had a short hour between activities this morning so I spent it at the Old Niskayuna Train Station with a short walk down the bike trail. Here are my...
6448
Will Raup
hoaryredpoll
Aug 24, 2008 12:50 am
4 Counties 4 days... BIG movement of Tree Swallows today. Also 1st Northern Harrier of the season in Coxsackie (for me at least). Common Nighthawk was seen...
6449
Chad Witko
cjtrapper
Aug 24, 2008 1:55 pm
Greetings, While at my girlfriend39;s house in Livingston yesterday, I decided to take a quick afternoon walk down her road while she was getting ready. The walk...
6450
Chad Witko
cjtrapper
Aug 25, 2008 2:02 am
Greetings, Today while birding my girlfriend39;s yard, I was able to spot several of the same species that I had yesterday including a YELLOW-THROATED VIREO, and...
6451
Hope Batcheller
saltospero
Aug 26, 2008 1:19 am
Hello all! I woke up this morning to "chip" notes and flight calls out my window. Sprinting outside, I was greeted by a yard full of activity - a nice little ...
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Richard Guthrie
onerichardone
Aug 26, 2008 4:35 pm
Subject: eBird Report - Coxsackie Creek Grassland Preserve , 8/26/08 Location: Coxsackie Creek Grassland Preserve Observation date: 8/26/08 Number of...
6453
Alan Mapes
aamapes@...
Aug 26, 2008 4:46 pm
Starting out for our evening walk last night, we had a Great Egret fly over the house, coming from Five Rivers Center. Did not see it on the ground there, but...
6454
David Martin
naturebits
Aug 26, 2008 7:30 pm
There was a substantial warbler migration last night following the passage of the cold front yesterday. My sky mic picked up 89 warbler calls including 26...
6455
Will Raup
hoaryredpoll
Aug 27, 2008 12:15 am
Had 3 pass through the backyard about 7:55pm this evening. First 3 of the fall for me here in Albany. Good Birding, Will Raup Albany, NY ...
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Ken Harper
cpkbh1
Aug 27, 2008 1:35 am
There were a bunch of Great Blue and Green Herons today feeding among the lilly pads near the marina on Canal Road down from Clam Steam Tavern. There were at...
6457
Will Raup
hoaryredpoll
Aug 28, 2008 4:45 am
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Chad Witko
cjtrapper
Aug 29, 2008 2:11 am
Greetings, Taking a short walk down Spring Road in Livingston tonight yielded a full swatch of great neotropical migrants and resident breeders working their...
6459
jhershey2
Aug 29, 2008 3:25 pm
I found 4 species of herons again this morning near the Ferry Dr. entrance to Vischer Ferry Preserve. There were at least 2 Great Blue Herons and Great Egrets...
6460
David Martin
naturebits
Aug 29, 2008 6:03 pm
This is a summary of the Hudson-Mohawk Birdline reports for the week ending August 27, 2008. Report your sightings in the Hudson-Mohawk Region (NYSOA region 8)...
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Hope Batcheller
saltospero
Aug 29, 2008 9:57 pm
Hi all, For the Fall Century Run on Sept. 6, I'll be leading a group at Vischer's Ferry from 8:00 am until 11 or noon. You're welcome to join as part of your ...
6462
marne_onderdonk
Aug 30, 2008 12:26 am
This afternoon I spent about 2 hours traipsing through the Preserve. I brought my camera with me, with the objective of maybe getting a decent picture of a...
6463
Richard Guthrie
onerichardone
Aug 30, 2008 4:07 am
In going out Monday, keep in mind that the early season for Canada Goose starts Monday, September 1st in much of NYS. This includes the Northeastern, ...
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Will Raup
hoaryredpoll
Aug 31, 2008 12:15 am
In addition to the below report, I would also like to add American Bittern (Fly-over 1st dip on Rt. 32 past Elm Ave Park), an ugly looking Juvie Bald Eagle on...
6465
Will Raup
hoaryredpoll
Aug 31, 2008 12:16 am
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Debra Ferguson
fergieny
Aug 31, 2008 2:01 am
Fishermen were in abundance amongst the birds. My apologies for not yet venturing into gull IDing - there were many in addition to the following. Deb Ferguson...
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Chad Witko
cjtrapper
Aug 31, 2008 7:10 pm
Greetings, Just in case this doesn't get reported, I wanted to get it out there: Yesterday while visiting with my girlfriend and her family, I heard of birders...
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Andrew Mason
redwingedbla...
Aug 31, 2008 9:08 pm
Counting has begun for the 20th consecutive season at the Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch, sponsored by the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society, near Oneonta, NY. Anyone...
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marne_onderdonk
Sep 1, 2008 2:47 am
Since John (f/k/a Sherpa John) was planning an epic bike ride all morning today, that freed me up to visit the Saratoga Battlefield again to see what was going...