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Evening Grosbeaks and Returning Birds
I had 4 and then 6 Evening Grosbeaks here from April 29 to May 2. They then disappeared and I figured they'd headed north once the winds died down. But this morning I have four Evening Grosbeaks
I had 4 and then 6 Evening Grosbeaks here from April 29 to May 2. They then disappeared and I figured they'd headed north once the winds died down. But this morning I have four Evening Grosbeaks
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Alan
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#27289
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Scarlet Tanager, Salem
Did an 18 mile cyclobirding trip today and found a single Scarlet Tanager about 1/4 mile before the Vermont border along Route 153 (Rupert Road). It was calling with several "Chick-brees" as I
Did an 18 mile cyclobirding trip today and found a single Scarlet Tanager about 1/4 mile before the Vermont border along Route 153 (Rupert Road). It was calling with several "Chick-brees" as I
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Scott Varney
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#27288
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Warblers in Sycaway area of Troy
Saw and heard a NASHVILLE WARBLER in my apple tree this morning and heard but couldn’t see a YELLOW WARBLER in a large wild cherry tree near the edge of my yard while gardening this afternoon.
Saw and heard a NASHVILLE WARBLER in my apple tree this morning and heard but couldn’t see a YELLOW WARBLER in a large wild cherry tree near the edge of my yard while gardening this afternoon.
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Heidi
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#27287
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Ballston Lake Rec area
A quick visit to the Ballston Lake rec area and fishing pier resulted in many observations of Redwing Blackbirds, Common Grackles, 3 Canada Geese, a Waterthrush (unable to properly identify due to it
A quick visit to the Ballston Lake rec area and fishing pier resulted in many observations of Redwing Blackbirds, Common Grackles, 3 Canada Geese, a Waterthrush (unable to properly identify due to it
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Linda M Wheeler
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#27286
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Chimney Swifts Schuylerville
A group of 5 Chimney Swifts (cigars with wings) are flying above the school and campus pond right now.
Happy Spring,
Scott Varney
Salem, NY
A group of 5 Chimney Swifts (cigars with wings) are flying above the school and campus pond right now.
Happy Spring,
Scott Varney
Salem, NY
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Scott Varney
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#27285
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Stockport Flats Wed. Am. Bittern
Raining, cool 60F at 5 pm, Stockport Creek water muddy and tributaries roaring out to the Hudson River as the tide went out.
Very wet, young owl with yellow eyes, downy light feathered Great-horned
Raining, cool 60F at 5 pm, Stockport Creek water muddy and tributaries roaring out to the Hudson River as the tide went out.
Very wet, young owl with yellow eyes, downy light feathered Great-horned
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kernscot
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#27284
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Re: Common Gallinule - Vischer Ferry
Just there, saw TWO Common Gallinules, same location.
Dan Leonard
Scotia
Just there, saw TWO Common Gallinules, same location.
Dan Leonard
Scotia
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Dan Leonard
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#27283
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Common Gallinule - Vischer Ferry
I made a brief stop at Vischer Ferry Preserve, main entrance this morning. Walking on the main path after crossing the Whipple Bridge I heard a short call note in the reeds which is very similar to
I made a brief stop at Vischer Ferry Preserve, main entrance this morning. Walking on the main path after crossing the Whipple Bridge I heard a short call note in the reeds which is very similar to
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jhershey2
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#27282
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This week's destination: 5/6
Hey Thursday birders - happy Cinco de Mayo! Tomorrow actually looks decent (knock wood) so let's meet at Black Creek at 8:00am for marsh birds and other migrants.
Meet by the train tracks at Hennessey
Hey Thursday birders - happy Cinco de Mayo! Tomorrow actually looks decent (knock wood) so let's meet at Black Creek at 8:00am for marsh birds and other migrants.
Meet by the train tracks at Hennessey
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Naomi Lloyd
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#27281
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Vischer Ferry Migrants Today
I spent about 3 hours this morning at Vischer Ferry Preserve walking the western loop. It was a good morning for marsh birds including Sora, Virginia Rail, and a chuckling Least Bittern. I had my
I spent about 3 hours this morning at Vischer Ferry Preserve walking the western loop. It was a good morning for marsh birds including Sora, Virginia Rail, and a chuckling Least Bittern. I had my
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jhershey2
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#27280
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Apple tree birds yesterday
Blue-headed Vireo and Nashville Warbler in my crabapple tree in Clifton Park. The Nash is back today.
Blue-headed Vireo and Nashville Warbler in my crabapple tree in Clifton Park. The Nash is back today.
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Neil Manning
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Re: Golden-winged Warbler, Albany Pine Bush- Great Dune 5/3
Delighted to see this report! My life Golden-winged Warbler was at the Pine Bush on a club trip - May 31, 1965
David Harrison
Milford, NJ
Delighted to see this report! My life Golden-winged Warbler was at the Pine Bush on a club trip - May 31, 1965
David Harrison
Milford, NJ
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David Harrison
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Re: Golden-winged Warbler, Albany Pine Bush- Great Dune 5/3
What a wonderful surprise!! Let's hope it stays there. I haven't seen south of Washington Co. in many years.
Nancy Kern
What a wonderful surprise!! Let's hope it stays there. I haven't seen south of Washington Co. in many years.
Nancy Kern
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kernscot
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#27277
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Re: Peregrine Falcon nesting at Thacher State Park
Maybe add the pictures??
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Sue Rokos
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Peregrine Falcon nesting at Thacher State Park
Afternoon! Just back from Thacher Park Hike, where we found a falcon nesting, walking from the visitor center, past first fall, and just before the second falls. Go past, up around the bend for a
Afternoon! Just back from Thacher Park Hike, where we found a falcon nesting, walking from the visitor center, past first fall, and just before the second falls. Go past, up around the bend for a
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Sue Rokos
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#27275
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Re: Golden-winged Warbler, Albany Pine Bush- Great Dune 5/3
I have one historical record of seeing golden-winged in the blueberry hill section of the pine bush in June, 1991 (i.e., apparently on territory). Others might have better records, but my fuzzy memory
I have one historical record of seeing golden-winged in the blueberry hill section of the pine bush in June, 1991 (i.e., apparently on territory). Others might have better records, but my fuzzy memory
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gregg_recer
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#27274
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Re: Golden-winged Warbler, Albany Pine Bush- Great Dune 5/3
Thanks, Tom!!! Last year there were some at Albany Muni and Hollyhock!
Sent from my phone. Please excuse typos etc.!
Thanks, Tom!!! Last year there were some at Albany Muni and Hollyhock!
Sent from my phone. Please excuse typos etc.!
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Christopher J. McCarthy
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Golden-winged Warbler, Albany Pine Bush- Great Dune 5/3
Earlier this morning, while running a route in one of my NYS Breeding Bird Atlas blocks, I came face to face with a Golden-winged Warbler. I was at the Albany Pine Bush- Great Dune unit, and had
Earlier this morning, while running a route in one of my NYS Breeding Bird Atlas blocks, I came face to face with a Golden-winged Warbler. I was at the Albany Pine Bush- Great Dune unit, and had
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trwdsd
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#27272
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Vischer Ferry Migrants
I spent about 2 hours at Vischer Ferry Preserve this morning mostly in the interconnecting trails near the river and up to the Spruce Circle and back. The 5-minute drive to the main entrance can't be
I spent about 2 hours at Vischer Ferry Preserve this morning mostly in the interconnecting trails near the river and up to the Spruce Circle and back. The 5-minute drive to the main entrance can't be
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jhershey2
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#27271
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
A male arrived at our hanging feeder about half and hour ago.
Time to put up the window feeder on the window next to my desk. Lots of fun.
Clear skies, Alan
Glenville
A male arrived at our hanging feeder about half and hour ago.
Time to put up the window feeder on the window next to my desk. Lots of fun.
Clear skies, Alan
Glenville
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Alan
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#27270
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