Greetings, Over the last few days I was finally able to tally the following species around my residence in Claverack (Columbia Co.) Belted Kingfisher (4/8) Eastern Phoebe (4/10) Tree Swallow

I received a reliable report of two SANDHILL CRANES in a farm field in the Town of Catskill from last evening. I inquired, but, as yet, have not heard any news from today. With the strong south winds,

Yesterday we stopped by Round Lake and paddled on Saratoga Lake (dry suits a must). Common Loons were everywhere, with at least 5 on Round Lake and we estimated 25 on Saratoga Lake. Other birds of

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I covered a lot of territory today, mostly in Guilderland. Highlights were Wild Turkey 21 ( photo link ) Tundra Swan 3 ( Watervliet Reservoir

Sorry about the late post but there was a drake Redhead and female companion at Ann Lee Pond yesterday morning with about 8-10 RNDU's and 2 Pied-billed Grebes. Also had my FOY Eastern Phoebe yesterday

-- FOS Fox Sparrow Elayne Ryba Niskayuna

The Red-breasted Merganser and the Surf Scouter were still at Collins Lake this AM. Finally got some shots of the RB Merg but will refrain from posting to save myself embarrasement due to the great

Yes-thanks John I watched 1 Louisiana around 11:15 this morning for awhile heading west along the Vlomankill Trail, watching south of Jones Barn, when the second appeared. They stayed together

Colleen and I are watching a pair of Louisiana Waterthrush right now along the Vlomankill near Station 12. They are chattering, feeding and bathing. Thank you to John K. Tom

I've been able to cross off two of the more furtive yard list birds this weekend with a Brown Creeper Saturday and Winter Wren this morning. I might be able to hear both of these singing (making them

I decided to drive up to Vischer Ferry this morning, the first time I've had a chance to go birding outside my neighborhood in a long time. Fortuitously, I ran into John Hershey upon arriving at the

Hi all, There were a few raptors that I spotted flying by high today: 5 Red-tails and a Cooper's Hawk. I was also pleased to find a WINTER WREN hopping around and feeding non-stop in the stream

In addition to the Great Egret, which is still in the pond behind our house, a pair of Hooded Mergansers have also arrived. In addition, our resident Kingfisher is back.

Two new images, painted in early morning light, from Collins Lake. Also to note, the ice is finally off Ballston Lake. Other than wood ducks and dc coromorants, no other birds of note seen during a

Observed a total of 16 Turkeys at various points in Guilderland this morning - two Toms in full display. Also 8 Wood Ducks. Have a GREAT day ! Alan Schroeder

Followed a similar route as Larry this morning, and found similar sightings. We also checked out a few other places along the way. Starting at Fish Creek (Stafford Bridge), we found 4 Wild Turkeys

It was a frustrating week to be cooped up at work with all the interesting bird sightings and photos popping up on my computer screen. Thanks to everyone for the excellent updates. I was glad to see

The Louisiana Waterthrush is singing along the Vlomankill near Fordham's Crossing at Five Rivers this morning...the earliest I have had it here by more than a week. Also, as soon as I got out of my

Didn't see him until my wife was shooing the pair of Canada geese back into the pond when the Egret flew up into a tree. -Neil Manning, Waterford NY