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RFI New York scarce/rares (1 Viewer)
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You might want to check the New York Yahoo list Sue:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc/
Seems like there's a Eurasian Wigeon and a Robin (origin unknown) around!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnyc/
Seems like there's a Eurasian Wigeon and a Robin (origin unknown) around!
Hi Sue,
Depends what you are looking for and your mode of transport. Plenty of Snowy Owls this year and WW Crossbills are around but nothing 'mega'. A Northern Hawk Owl is closeish (4hrs) Feel free to drop me a private message with what kind of thing you might be looking for. If you go to birdingonthe.net it'll give you some idea of sightings - if you have a car remember much of New Jersey and Connecticut are both fairly close to the city.
Luke
Depends what you are looking for and your mode of transport. Plenty of Snowy Owls this year and WW Crossbills are around but nothing 'mega'. A Northern Hawk Owl is closeish (4hrs) Feel free to drop me a private message with what kind of thing you might be looking for. If you go to birdingonthe.net it'll give you some idea of sightings - if you have a car remember much of New Jersey and Connecticut are both fairly close to the city.
Luke
SueBryan
Well-known member
Thanks for yahoo suggestion Andrew! The Eurasian Wigeon and European Robin reminds me of the year I spent chasing a Great Spotted Woodpecker around Fair Isle when I get them in the garden!
Luke I have PM d you.
Sue
Sue,
Central Park is a great place to go birding as is Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Although it is not in Manhattan and is somewhat of a trek, the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Preserve is another great place. There are a number of great web pages and blogs devoted to birding in the city. Let me know and I can give you the links. If you are interested in raptors, especially Red Tails, I suggest that you do a search for Pale Male (the name of the male Central Park Red Tail).
Central Park is a great place to go birding as is Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Although it is not in Manhattan and is somewhat of a trek, the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Preserve is another great place. There are a number of great web pages and blogs devoted to birding in the city. Let me know and I can give you the links. If you are interested in raptors, especially Red Tails, I suggest that you do a search for Pale Male (the name of the male Central Park Red Tail).
SueBryan
Well-known member
Thanks Rich
We enjoyed the Red Tails last time we were over in Central Park. We chanced upon Jamaica Bay on our way to the airport the last time we were over. It was a fabulous place. However that was in October so it will be lovely to see it at a different time of year. Paul's Brother lives in Brooklyn so we will follow your suggestion and try Prospect Park.
Good Birding
Sue
wolfbirder
Well-known member
How did you get on Sue?
I have just returned from 4 days in NY city, only birding done (aprt from Central Park) was at Staten island (by ferry terminal) where had 4 Bufflehead, 4 Am Wigeon, 2 gadwall, Scaup, 4 Pale Bellied brent geese, 40 plus Canada geese as well as 2 Song Sparrows feeding in sea-weed and on rocks.
Central park was a joy for me, with the 'Ramble' being the area I concentrated on. Had fly over Bald Eagle on 9th, 3-4 RT Hawks, male Sharp Shinned or Coopers chasing Rock Pigeons by Bethseda Fountain..... (do male Sharp Shinned chase pigeons?). Also flyover Peregrine.
In ramble saw all the usual culprits (Tufted Titmouse x 40, White Breasted Nuthatch (x6), House Finch (x 5), Black capped Chicakdee (x several), just 1 Pine Siskin high in a tree, many White-Throated Sparrows and quite a number of Junco's, 3 Hermit Thrush, American Goldfinches, a couple of Downy Woodies and a few Red-bellied Woodies. Highlights for me were a female Purple Finch on 11th and a Fox Sparrow on 11th and 12th in same area (Ramble).
Shame I didnt get as far as the Reservoir!
I have just returned from 4 days in NY city, only birding done (aprt from Central Park) was at Staten island (by ferry terminal) where had 4 Bufflehead, 4 Am Wigeon, 2 gadwall, Scaup, 4 Pale Bellied brent geese, 40 plus Canada geese as well as 2 Song Sparrows feeding in sea-weed and on rocks.
Central park was a joy for me, with the 'Ramble' being the area I concentrated on. Had fly over Bald Eagle on 9th, 3-4 RT Hawks, male Sharp Shinned or Coopers chasing Rock Pigeons by Bethseda Fountain..... (do male Sharp Shinned chase pigeons?). Also flyover Peregrine.
In ramble saw all the usual culprits (Tufted Titmouse x 40, White Breasted Nuthatch (x6), House Finch (x 5), Black capped Chicakdee (x several), just 1 Pine Siskin high in a tree, many White-Throated Sparrows and quite a number of Junco's, 3 Hermit Thrush, American Goldfinches, a couple of Downy Woodies and a few Red-bellied Woodies. Highlights for me were a female Purple Finch on 11th and a Fox Sparrow on 11th and 12th in same area (Ramble).
Shame I didnt get as far as the Reservoir!
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Bonsaibirder
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More New York questions.
Hello,
I will be in New York for a week in early March and will be staying within walking distance of Prospect Park, so I will give it a try! Thanks for the recommendation on this thread! Are there any other good spots in Brooklyn?
I also have a full day spare for birding further afield. I want to try Jamaica Bay or perhaps Breezy Point or somewhere else. Any thoughts on my chances of seeing Snowy Owl, Saw Whet Owl or Thick-billed Murre at either of these places - or perhaps there are other better options.
Thanks,
Steve
Hello,
I will be in New York for a week in early March and will be staying within walking distance of Prospect Park, so I will give it a try! Thanks for the recommendation on this thread! Are there any other good spots in Brooklyn?
I also have a full day spare for birding further afield. I want to try Jamaica Bay or perhaps Breezy Point or somewhere else. Any thoughts on my chances of seeing Snowy Owl, Saw Whet Owl or Thick-billed Murre at either of these places - or perhaps there are other better options.
Thanks,
Steve
briarspratt
New member
Visiting NY?
Plenty of redtails to see in NY, also perigrines, at least 15 pairs nesting near the Brooklyn Bridge alone, over the years these have branched out over nearby suburbs and rivers and towns. A population explosion great for predator bird enthusiasts, not so good for orioles and woodpeckers and songbirds.
Plenty of redtails to see in NY, also perigrines, at least 15 pairs nesting near the Brooklyn Bridge alone, over the years these have branched out over nearby suburbs and rivers and towns. A population explosion great for predator bird enthusiasts, not so good for orioles and woodpeckers and songbirds.
