I walked a short loop at the Vischer Ferry Preserve this morning. There was a lot of migrant activity, capped off by a pair of bright yellow Palm Warblers darting around and bobbing tails. There were

Tom W and I birded Five Rivers this morning. There were a good number of migrants, including 2 singing Fox Sparrows, many Eastern Phoebes and Golden-crowned Kinglets, a female Purple Finch, and some W

Good variety of birds at the Vischer Ferry preserve yesterday after the rain came through. Highlights included Northern Shoveler (2), Green-winged Teal (2), Pied-billed Grebe and Common Raven. Also sa

Ken H and I just saw the adult Lesser Black-backed Gull in the vacant lot on Green Mountain Dr in Cohoes. It was in a large group of gulls on the ground. Bird activity was very low along the river. Cr

Alcove reservoir still has a good amount of open water and there were large numbers of waterfowl today. Most numerous were Ring-necked Duck and American Black Duck. Also present were: American Wigeon

There is a Mute Swan on the main pond at The Crossings in Colonie along with many Ring-billed Gulls. Craig D

Yesterday evening at about 5:30 I was surprised to see a Common Nighthawk circling above the neighborhood for several minutes. Craig D

On Albany St west of Rt 155 there is a large dirt pile on the left side where Bank Swallows are nesting. I could see about ten nest holes from the road and the swallows could be seen flying around the

The Bar-headed Goose was still at Collins Lake this evening, on the beach. Craig

Saw my FOS Gray Catbird at Ann Lee Pond this morning. Also Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Great Blue Heron, Fish Crow, a few Yellow-rumps, and heard a possible Warbling Vireo. Craig

I stopped briefly this morning. The whole pond was iced over from the cold night, but there has been open water recently. I saw and heard the song of a pair of Rusty Blackbirds. There was also an East

There is one immature Mute Swan on the Mohawk river at the Rt 146 bridge. Also a pair of Hooded Mergansers and a group of Common Mergansers. Craig D

I spoke to someone who saw the bird (described as a large, mostly white owl with spots) about an hour ago in the middle of Rt 155 near Washington Ave. It was alert but did not move from where it was,

I saw what I believe was a Common Loon at the Tibbits Ave overlook today. I haven't seen one in winter plumage before, but after researching a bit, I think I made the right ID. It sat low in the water

Seen hovering over a small field on Rt. 32 by the Selkirk Cogen plant. I also saw a group of 4 Black Vultures being harassed by crows on Rt. 85 near the thruway overpass. Craig D

I saw a Merlin today on top of a tall spruce tree. First one for my yard! Craig

Highlights were: An American Tree Sparrow and Red-winged Blackbird at Ferry Drive, 4 Double-Crested Cormorant seen from a pull-off in Crescent, 3 Common Goldeneye and 2 Common Merganser below Cohoes F

I stopped by Collins Lake this morning. I did not see the Cackling Goose that was reported, but not for lack of geese! Soon after I arrived, I heard and then saw a huge flock of about 500 Canada geese

I saw one Common Gallinule from the tow path this morning. It was standing in a shallow spot near the reeds, pecking at the water. I almost missed it, but its bluish color drew my eye. The white flank

On the way to work this morning (Colonie) I saw an unexpected sight by the road - a very long-billed bird with 3 young following- an American Woodcock!I slowed down and got a close look at them, inclu