Our Cinco de Mayo Spring Migration trip to Central Park was a big success! 44 participants got a bright and early start on the day with a 5:00 am departure from Kingston and 7:00 am arrival at the Museum of Natural History. President Fagan guided us through the tangled trail system of the Ramble and many migrants were noted at hot spots like the Shakespeare Gardens, Humming Tombstone, and the Point. 77 species were noted for the day.
Canada Goose Mallard Double-crested Cormorant Great Blue Heron Great Egret Green Heron Black-crowned Night-Heron Ring-billed Gull Herring Gull Great Black-backed Gull Rock Pigeon Mourning Dove Chimney Swift Ruby-throated Hummingbird Red-bellied Woodpecker Downy Woodpecker Northern Flicker Eastern Wood-Pewee Alder Flycatcher Least Flycatcher Great Crested Flycatcher Yellow-throated Vireo Blue-headed Vireo Warbling Vireo Red-eyed Vireo Blue Jay American Crow Fish Crow Northern Rough-winged Swallow Tree Swallow Barn Swallow Tufted Titmouse White-breasted Nuthatch House Wren Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Ruby-crowned Kinglet Hermit Thrush Wood Thrush American Robin Gray Catbird Northern Mockingbird European Starling Cedar Waxwing Ovenbird Worm-eating Warbler Louisiana Waterthrush Northern Waterthrush Black-and-white Warbler Nashville Warbler Common Yellowthroat American Redstart Northern Parula Magnolia Warbler Blackburnian Warbler Yellow Warbler Chestnut-sided Warbler Black-throated Blue Warbler Palm Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler Wilson's Warbler Eastern Towhee Chipping Sparrow Swamp Sparrow White-throated Sparrow Scarlet Tanager Northern Cardinal Rose-breasted Grosbeak Indigo Bunting Red-winged Blackbird Common Grackle Brown-headed Cowbird Orchard Oriole Baltimore Oriole House Finch American Goldfinch House Sparrow
As noted by co-trip leader Lin Fagan...make sure to catch upcoming JBNHS outings on Sunday 8 am Ferncliff Forest and Tuesday 6am New Paltz Municiple Parking Lot
We had 3-½ hours of gloomy skies but good birds, then another two hours of birding from the car and dodging between drizzles to compile a very good list. Among the 16 species of warblers we saw or heard were Bay-breasted at the meeting place, a Northern Waterthrush in Harcourt Sanctuary, and a Cerulean Warbler at the top of Pine Road. We did not get to Duck Pond, but there was a close-up visual of a Barred Owl, at White Oak Bend on Lenape Rd--almost exactly where we saw one on a WW two years ago. The Swan at Harcourt had 5 very young cygnets.
Birds seen (or heard): Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Wood Duck, Great Blue Heron, Red-tailed Hawk, American Kestrel, Killdeer, Solitary Sandpiper, Spotted Sandpiper, Wilson’s Snipe, Mourning Dove,
Barred Owl, Chimney Swift, Belted Kingfisher, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Pileated Woodpecker, Eastern Phoebe, Great-crested Flycatcher, Eastern Kingbird, Yellow-throated Vireo, Warbling Vireo, Red-eyed Vireo, Blue Jay, American Crow, Tree Swallow, Barn Swallow, Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, White-breasted Nuthatch, Carolina Wren, House Wren, Eastern Bluebird, American Robin, Grey Catbird, Northern Mockingbird, European Starling, Northern Parula, Yellow Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Magnolia Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, Blackburnian Warbler, Bay-breasted Warbler, Cerulean Warbler, Black-and-White Warbler, American Redstart, Ovenbird, Northern Waterthrush, Louisiana Waterthrush, Common Yellow-throat, Canada Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, Eastern Towhee, Chipping Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Swamp Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Indigo Bunting, Bobolink, Red-winged Blackbird, Eastern Meadowlark, Common Grackle, Brown-headed Cowbird, Baltimore Oriole, American Goldfinch, House Sparrow. (72 species)
Neversink East was the destination this morning for JBNHS...another hotspot noted in the "Where to Bird in Ulster County" brochure....a long ride but a beautiful place far removed from the beaten path and following the East branch of the Neversink River...participants were treated to a zillion Blackburnian Warblers and TWO zillion Tiger Swallowtails....interestingly paired with Pine Siskins overhead as they puddled....Painted Trillium and Starflower also trailside
I am so sorry we had to miss this one--Anne had to be back in K-town by 9:30....ah, would I have loved to have seen the Pine Siskins (one of my favorites)...
Belated report - Bashakill Whip-poor-will Walk – May 19, 2012
A fairly hot afternoon and a calling American Bittern near the Haven Road parking lot greeted us upon our arrival. Recent sightings of a Mourning Warbler occupied the group for a while and some very persistent American Redstarts did their best to imitate the bird of interest, fooling this trip leader a few times before we gave up and wandered out toward the causeway for a bit. We were able to get a look at the Bittern from farther down the driveway but for the most part, birds were quiet and relatively inactive on this sweltering day. As dusk settled in we drove toward the end of Haven Road and pulled into the last parking lot on the right before 209 and were treated to a number of calling Whip-poor-wills as we opened our car doors.
Description: The rain must have kept most of the intrepid birders at home but it didn’t scare away all of the birds! A calling Acadian Flycatcher got our attention right in the parking lot as well as a Louisiana Waterthrush. We listened to the Flycatcher for a bit before dodging the rain drops on the way to Duck Pond. Near the aqueduct we heard a singing Cerulean Warbler but could not get a look at it. An interesting call piqued our curiosity from just off the trail. My thought was that it could be a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher as it simply made an ‘oo-wee’ call with no variation. We’ll leave that in in the maybe category, as we could not catch a glimpse. Lin Fagan spied a nest and as we wondered about its builder, a air of Red-eyed Vireos flew in to make a food delivery. A cooperative Louisiana Waterthrush let us have a look at him, just below Duck Pond. All in all, a lovely walk with interesting birds, despite the dreary weather.
Posting for Tom Sarro Falcon Watch--Sunday, June 24th
I observed Milbrook for over 1 1/2 hours and I am sorry to say things don't seem too promising. The weather was perfect but all I saw were vultures and a few Red-tails. On numerous occasions there were more than a half dozen vultures and an occasional RT circling in front if the eyrie and no falcons were seen let alone aggressive. There was one instance when two TV's perched on the block on top of the Pie. During my entire time observing I did not see a single falcon.
I might be able to get out late Wednesday morning but most likely not until Thursday. I will be sure to post.
The Peter Schoenberger led John Burroughs Natural History Society's Kripplebush Sparrow Walk lived up to it's billing today with 11 species tallied. The obvious highlight was a Nelson's Sparrow who remained visible long enough for a positive identification. This bird may represent an Ulster County first for this species. Unfortunately, both of our stops today were located on private property in the Town of Marbletown and access is limited. Other sparrows of note included a Vesper, about six Lincoln's, and good numbers of White-crowned. We also were kept company during the second leg of our outing by a large flock of American Pipits numbering over 200. Other nice finds included three Tree Swallows, two Winter Wrens within feet of our party, a steady presence of Purple Finches and Pine Siskins overhead, and a single Brant with a flock of Canadas on Stone Ridge Pond on Mill Dam Rd. Visit www.jbnhs.org for upcoming field trips and birding locations in Ulster County.
The Peter Schoenberger led John Burroughs Natural History Society's Sparrow Walk again lived up to it's billing today with 12 species tallied. The obvious highlight though was a Dickcissel, first discovered by Jim Clinton, that remained "teed up" long enough for scope views. This bird was located on private farm property in the Town of Marbletown and access is limited. Sparrows of note included four Vesper, five Lincoln's, big numbers of White-crowned, and the season's first Fox. We also encountered several flocks of American Pipits numbering close to 300. Other good sightings included 1 Pectoral Sandpiper and 4 Wilson's Snipe. This outing really illustrates the hand fate plays in finding a good bird as our destination changed twice before deciding on today's location. Visit www.jbnhs.org for upcoming field trips and birding locations in Ulst er County.
Our Cinco de Mayo Spring Migration trip to Central Park was a big success! 44 participants got a bright and early start on the day with a 5:00 am departure from Kingston and 7:00 am arrival at the Museum of Natural History. President Fagan guided us through the tangled trail system of the Ramble and many migrants were noted at hot spots like the Shakespeare Gardens, Humming Tombstone, and the Point. 77 species were noted for the day.
ReplyDeleteCanada Goose
Mallard
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Great Egret
Green Heron
Black-crowned Night-Heron
Ring-billed Gull
Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Alder Flycatcher
Least Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Yellow-throated Vireo
Blue-headed Vireo
Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
House Wren
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Hermit Thrush
Wood Thrush
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
Ovenbird
Worm-eating Warbler
Louisiana Waterthrush
Northern Waterthrush
Black-and-white Warbler
Nashville Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
American Redstart
Northern Parula
Magnolia Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler
Yellow Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Palm Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Wilson's Warbler
Eastern Towhee
Chipping Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Scarlet Tanager
Northern Cardinal
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Indigo Bunting
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Brown-headed Cowbird
Orchard Oriole
Baltimore Oriole
House Finch
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
As noted by co-trip leader Lin Fagan...make sure to catch upcoming JBNHS outings on Sunday 8 am Ferncliff Forest and Tuesday 6am New Paltz Municiple Parking Lot
ReplyDeleteWe had 3-½ hours of gloomy skies but good birds, then another two hours of birding from the car and dodging between drizzles to compile a very good list. Among the 16 species of warblers we saw or heard were Bay-breasted at the meeting place, a Northern Waterthrush in Harcourt Sanctuary, and a Cerulean Warbler at the top of Pine Road. We did not get to Duck Pond, but there was a close-up visual of a Barred Owl, at White Oak Bend on Lenape Rd--almost exactly where we saw one on a WW two years ago. The Swan at Harcourt had 5 very young cygnets.
Birds seen (or heard):
Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Wood Duck, Great Blue Heron, Red-tailed Hawk,
American Kestrel, Killdeer, Solitary Sandpiper, Spotted Sandpiper, Wilson’s Snipe, Mourning Dove,
Barred Owl, Chimney Swift, Belted Kingfisher, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Pileated Woodpecker, Eastern Phoebe, Great-crested Flycatcher, Eastern Kingbird, Yellow-throated Vireo, Warbling Vireo, Red-eyed Vireo, Blue Jay, American Crow, Tree Swallow, Barn Swallow, Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, White-breasted Nuthatch, Carolina Wren, House Wren, Eastern Bluebird, American Robin, Grey Catbird, Northern Mockingbird, European Starling, Northern Parula, Yellow Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Magnolia Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, Blackburnian Warbler, Bay-breasted Warbler, Cerulean Warbler, Black-and-White Warbler, American Redstart, Ovenbird, Northern Waterthrush, Louisiana Waterthrush, Common Yellow-throat, Canada Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, Eastern Towhee, Chipping Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Swamp Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Indigo Bunting, Bobolink, Red-winged Blackbird, Eastern Meadowlark, Common Grackle, Brown-headed Cowbird, Baltimore Oriole, American Goldfinch, House Sparrow. (72 species)
Neversink East was the destination this morning for JBNHS...another hotspot noted in the "Where to Bird in Ulster County" brochure....a long ride but a beautiful place far removed from the beaten path and following the East branch of the Neversink River...participants were treated to a zillion Blackburnian Warblers and TWO zillion Tiger Swallowtails....interestingly paired with Pine Siskins overhead as they puddled....Painted Trillium and Starflower also trailside
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry we had to miss this one--Anne had to be back in K-town by 9:30....ah, would I have loved to have seen the Pine Siskins (one of my favorites)...
ReplyDeleteBelated report - Bashakill Whip-poor-will Walk – May 19, 2012
ReplyDeleteA fairly hot afternoon and a calling American Bittern near the Haven Road parking lot greeted us upon our arrival. Recent sightings of a Mourning Warbler occupied the group for a while and some very persistent American Redstarts did their best to imitate the bird of interest, fooling this trip leader a few times before we gave up and wandered out toward the causeway for a bit. We were able to get a look at the Bittern from farther down the driveway but for the most part, birds were quiet and relatively inactive on this sweltering day. As dusk settled in we drove toward the end of Haven Road and pulled into the last parking lot on the right before 209 and were treated to a number of calling Whip-poor-wills as we opened our car doors.
This looks great, Chrissy - thanks for putting these in!
DeletePine Road, New Paltz – June 9, 2012
ReplyDeleteDescription: The rain must have kept most of the intrepid birders at home but it didn’t scare away all of the birds! A calling Acadian Flycatcher got our attention right in the parking lot as well as a Louisiana Waterthrush. We listened to the Flycatcher for a bit before dodging the rain drops on the way to Duck Pond. Near the aqueduct we heard a singing Cerulean Warbler but could not get a look at it. An interesting call piqued our curiosity from just off the trail. My thought was that it could be a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher as it simply made an ‘oo-wee’ call with no variation. We’ll leave that in in the maybe category, as we could not catch a glimpse. Lin Fagan spied a nest and as we wondered about its builder, a air of Red-eyed Vireos flew in to make a food delivery. A cooperative Louisiana Waterthrush let us have a look at him, just below Duck Pond. All in all, a lovely walk with interesting birds, despite the dreary weather.
Posting for Tom Sarro
ReplyDeleteFalcon Watch--Sunday, June 24th
I observed Milbrook for over 1 1/2 hours and I am sorry to say things don't seem too promising. The weather was perfect but all I saw were vultures and a few Red-tails. On numerous occasions there were more than a half dozen vultures and
an occasional RT circling in front if the eyrie and no falcons were seen let alone aggressive. There was one instance when two TV's perched on the block on top of the Pie. During my entire time observing I did not see a single falcon.
I might be able to get out late Wednesday morning but most likely not until Thursday. I will be sure to post.
Greetings All,
ReplyDeleteThe Peter Schoenberger led John Burroughs Natural History Society's Kripplebush Sparrow Walk lived up to it's billing today with 11 species tallied. The obvious highlight was a Nelson's Sparrow who remained visible long enough for a positive identification. This bird may represent an Ulster County first for this species. Unfortunately, both of our stops today were located on private property in the Town of Marbletown and access is limited. Other sparrows of note included a Vesper, about six Lincoln's, and good numbers of White-crowned. We also were kept company during the second leg of our outing by a large flock of American Pipits numbering over 200. Other nice finds included three Tree Swallows, two Winter Wrens within feet of our party, a steady presence of Purple Finches and Pine Siskins overhead, and a single Brant with a flock of Canadas on Stone Ridge Pond on Mill Dam Rd. Visit www.jbnhs.org for upcoming field trips and birding locations in Ulster County.
Good Birding,
Mark DeDea
Greetings All,
ReplyDeleteThe Peter Schoenberger led John Burroughs Natural History Society's Sparrow Walk again lived up to it's billing today with 12 species tallied. The obvious highlight though was a Dickcissel, first discovered by Jim Clinton, that remained "teed up" long enough for scope views. This bird was located on private farm property in the Town of Marbletown and access is limited. Sparrows of note included four Vesper, five Lincoln's, big numbers of White-crowned, and the season's first Fox. We also encountered several flocks of American Pipits numbering close to 300. Other good sightings included 1 Pectoral Sandpiper and 4 Wilson's Snipe. This outing really illustrates the hand fate plays in finding a good bird as our destination changed twice before deciding on today's location. Visit www.jbnhs.org for upcoming field trips and birding locations in Ulst er County.
Good Birding,
Mark DeDea