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39 species at Shawangunk Grassland NWR (New York)

Reported by ejzupfer on July 02, 2008

Super day of birding. Excellent place to bird.

Species Reported:

Canada Goose, Green Heron, Red-tailed Hawk, American Kestrel, Killdeer, Upland Sandpiper, Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, Northern Flicker, Least Flycatcher, Eastern Kingbird, Warbling Vireo, American Crow, Purple Martin, Tree Swallow, Barn Swallow, Tufted Titmouse, Eastern Bluebird, American Robin, Northern Mockingbird, Brown Thrasher, European Starling, Cedar Waxwing, Yellow Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Eastern Towhee, Chipping Sparrow, Field Sparrow, Savannah Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Bobolink, Red-winged Blackbird, Eastern Meadowlark, Common Grackle, Brown-headed Cowbird, House Finch, American Goldfinch, House Sparrow

1 species at Fahnestock Memorial St Park (New York)

Reported by MelissaBee on June 21, 2008

I tracked turkey vultures through the woods after hearing their loud, eerie calls to each other. I moved extremely slowly, taking five minutes to cross five feet of ground, I managed to see them fairly close a few times. They were very smart, and heard me coming. I sensed they were about to flee so I moved quickly into a clearing with a brackish still pond and saw their marvelous curved wingspan as they flew from branch to branch above me before they fled.

Species Reported:

Turkey Vulture

5 species at Pugsley Creek Park, Bronx, NY (New York)

Reported by MelissaBee on June 18, 2008

While waiting for the bus, I saw a number of species common to this region...no ring-necked pheasant this time however!

Species Reported:

Black-capped Chickadee, Gray Catbird, European Starling, American Tree Sparrow, Common Grackle

17 species at Harlem Valley Rail Trail (New York)

Reported by principalis on June 10, 2008

The Rail Trail was a surprising treat. Only three recreational bikers shared the path with us. The Cerulean was heard on our return to the parking lot after proceeding approximately 1.5 miles along the trail. I can't believe that we missed him on our way in. A very colorful Baltimore Oriole has taken up a post in a tree above the parking area.

Species Reported:

Red-eyed Vireo, Black-capped Chickadee, Veery, American Robin, Gray Catbird, Cedar Waxwing, Yellow Warbler, Cerulean Warbler, American Redstart, Ovenbird, Common Yellowthroat, Scarlet Tanager, Song Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Common Grackle, Baltimore Oriole, American Goldfinch

38 species at Bennett Hill Preserve (New York)

Reported by principalis on June 09, 2008

Species Reported:

Ruffed Grouse, Killdeer, Mourning Dove, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Eastern Screech-Owl, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Pileated Woodpecker, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Eastern Kingbird, Red-eyed Vireo, Blue Jay, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, Veery, Swainson's Thrush, Wood Thrush, American Robin, Gray Catbird, Cedar Waxwing, Yellow Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, American Redstart, Ovenbird, Scarlet Tanager, Eastern Towhee, Chipping Sparrow, Savannah Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Indigo Bunting, Red-winged Blackbird, Eastern Meadowlark, Baltimore Oriole, American Goldfinch

22 species at Alander Mountain (New York)

Reported by principalis on June 06, 2008

According to the Mohawk Bird Club's EXCELLENT bird finding guide, Hooded Warbler has been seen along the Mountain Trail at the beginning of the decade and was thought to have nested there. We proceeded very slowly up the first section of the trail before the creek and heard no Hooded song or note. The Worm-eating was singing along the ascent beyond the creek, but challenged our patience as we attempted to have a decent look at him. Finally, a non-singing individual was spotted long enough to see the eye-line. Following the overnight showers, the woods were rich in color and insect life. The water was flowing, and the observers would have enjoyed the view even in the absence of such stunning birds.

Species Reported:

Wild Turkey, Mourning Dove, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Red-eyed Vireo, Blue Jay, American Crow, Tree Swallow, Veery, Wood Thrush, American Robin, Gray Catbird, Black-throated Green Warbler, Black-and-white Warbler, American Redstart, Worm-eating Warbler, Ovenbird, Scarlet Tanager, Chipping Sparrow, Indigo Bunting, Red-winged Blackbird, House Finch

1 species at Pugsley Creek Park, Bronx, NY (New York)

Reported by MelissaBee on April 08, 2008

I was waiting for my bus on White Plains Road and low and behold, I saw a ring-necked pheasant and his mate walking through the underbrush of Pugsley Creek Park. A few days later, I took my science class to investigate water quality and we saw the ring-necked pheasant and his mate flying across our path, about 10 feet above the trail. The kids were not even half as excited as I was!

Species Reported:

Ring-necked Pheasant

5 species at Roslyn Pond (New York)

Reported by wilson6880 on January 02, 2005

Species Reported:

Mute Swan, Mallard, Hooded Merganser, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Black-capped Chickadee

6 species at Target Rock NWR (New York)

Reported by wilson6880 on January 01, 2005

Species Reported:

Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Common Eider, Bufflehead, Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Cardinal

1 species at Lake George (New York)

Reported by MelissaBee on June 13, 2002

Lake George in the spring was awash with American/Eastern Goldfinches!

Species Reported:

American Goldfinch