For the first time this winter, a single field sparrow showed up at the feeders today. Alan Mapes

Waterfowl are grouped up at Stanford’s on Fish Creek, Saratoga, as the ice begins to form. One northern shoveler, 2 green-winged teal and 4 northern pintail were among the usual suspects this

While travelling home today, on Rowe Hill Road in Hartford, NY (near the Dollar General and the intersection with Route 40), I observed a very black-peppered, Snowy Owl flying over the road and

Hi Scott, In short, no, probably not. We are a thousand miles east of the core winter range of Richardson’s Cackling Goose, the easternmost subspecies of cackling. Any large gatherings are likely

I have a question. Is it possible to have a population (about 30 birds) of Cackling Geese in our region? Each day (during the cold season) I drive along Route 29 from Salem to Schuylerville,

a juv/1st cycle Iceland gull currently in view in the large group of gulls on the sand bar across from the crescent park parking. black bill, long wing extension, nearly white overall, but with faint

Denise and I checked various areas, including Cary, Fitzpatrick, Plum, and Swamp roads. We had 11 Northern Harriers, 1 Rough-legged Hawk, 1 American Kestrel, several Red-tails, and 1 Short-eared Owl.

Thanks and same to you! -- Richard Guthrie

Hey Thursday birders! No destination this week, since I'm sure we're all busy. Happy holidays - may you get all the birds you wish for and see you next week! Naomi

Not seen today, Dec.21, 2021 Nancy Austerlitz, Columbia County, New York, US Dec 20, 2021 9:00 AM - 1:10 PM Checklist Comments: Town of Austerlitz, NY. Sunny, 35F temp., breeze. 25

Initial results are in from all field parties from Saturday’s Schenectady CBC. This count has been held each year since December 1929. This year’s count was held in wet weather, with temperatures

That would be me. Larry Alden overlook@...

Who is the coordinator for the Schenectady CBC ? Alan Schroeder

A Stellars Sea Eagle is being seen near Fall River, Ma./Pawtucket, RI on the Taunton River. Is anyone interested in chasing this bird if seen again today. I'm not online or on social media so, if

While doing some scouting for the Schen CBC this saturday, Scott Stoner and I came across an interesting gull at Lake Rensselaer in Albany. It was a large gull, clearly bigger than the nearby

Both counts I compile are pretty well set for participants. Larry Alden

Hey Thursday birders! No destination this week as it's Saratoga CBC day. Jean will be walking the road at the Battlefield starting at 8:30 and you're welcome to join her. Please let her know by phone

spelling correction: Puriton -- gregg recer malta NY

after several attempts, I was finally able to locate the northern shrike previously reported on puritan Rd, Northumberland about 30 minutes ago. same general area: lower/eastern segment of the road a

This newbie regretfully sends her regrets, but thanks so much for including me, Naomi. Happy birding to all. Jennifer Pascarell