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Century run
Is there a date set for this years century run?
Is there a date set for this years century run?
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David DiSiena
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Long-tailed Ducks Knickerbocker rd Rens county
4 LTDU viewed from Knickerbocker rd (Mechanicville area) in Rensselaer county this morning.
4 LTDU viewed from Knickerbocker rd (Mechanicville area) in Rensselaer county this morning.
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David DiSiena
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Pittstown State Forest, Tomhannock
This morning at Pittstown State forest I came across Black Throated Green, Black and White, Blackburninan and numerous Yellow rumped warblers. Along the road I came across a flock of at least 16 Red C
This morning at Pittstown State forest I came across Black Throated Green, Black and White, Blackburninan and numerous Yellow rumped warblers. Along the road I came across a flock of at least 16 Red C
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David DiSiena
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Red-breasted Mergansers Tomhannock
This morning I found a drake and two hen RBME along the north end of the Tomhannock reservoir, and two hens at the Nortonville rd pull off.
This morning I found a drake and two hen RBME along the north end of the Tomhannock reservoir, and two hens at the Nortonville rd pull off.
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David DiSiena
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Pink-footed Goose Hudson Lock 2
I found a Pink-footed goose on the Rensselaer county side of Lock 2 this afternoon around 3. It took off north at around 5 or so. I think it only went 500-600 yards up the river, however the ability t
I found a Pink-footed goose on the Rensselaer county side of Lock 2 this afternoon around 3. It took off north at around 5 or so. I think it only went 500-600 yards up the river, however the ability t
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David DiSiena
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What is this?
I was thinking the same thing. Looks like an escaped Ruppells.
I was thinking the same thing. Looks like an escaped Ruppells.
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David DiSiena
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Notables from Saturday BLACKPOLL WARBLER
Yesterday, Mike P and I set out on a century run. While we can up short we did find the following birds of interest. The reported MERLINS at blockhouse park. 3 GREAT EGRETS at Wright’s loop. A single
Yesterday, Mike P and I set out on a century run. While we can up short we did find the following birds of interest. The reported MERLINS at blockhouse park. 3 GREAT EGRETS at Wright’s loop. A single
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David DiSiena
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Knickerbocker rd
I found a single MAGNOLIA WABLER and a singing BLUE-WINGED WARBLER along the road just east of the area where you can observe the Hoosic backwater/marsh feature. Also on the exposed river bed there we
I found a single MAGNOLIA WABLER and a singing BLUE-WINGED WARBLER along the road just east of the area where you can observe the Hoosic backwater/marsh feature. Also on the exposed river bed there we
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David DiSiena
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Wilson’s warbler Wright’s loop
Lindsey D and Ted K found a singing/skulking Wilson’s warbler on Wright’s loop north moving east along the road in the hedge row. They helped me find it in the late morning. I went back around 5:30 or
Lindsey D and Ted K found a singing/skulking Wilson’s warbler on Wright’s loop north moving east along the road in the hedge row. They helped me find it in the late morning. I went back around 5:30 or
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David DiSiena
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Phillips Rd SNHP. CHESTNUT-SIDED and MAGNOLIA WARBLER
I traveled Phillips rd through SNHP last evening (5/9) and found about 40 species. Highlights 3 GREAT CRESTED FLYCATCHERS, CHESTNUT-SIDED, MAGNOLIA, BLACK-THROATED GREEN, BLACK AND WHITE WABLERS, AMER
I traveled Phillips rd through SNHP last evening (5/9) and found about 40 species. Highlights 3 GREAT CRESTED FLYCATCHERS, CHESTNUT-SIDED, MAGNOLIA, BLACK-THROATED GREEN, BLACK AND WHITE WABLERS, AMER
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David DiSiena
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Knickerbocker rd. ORCHARD ORIOLE, BLACKBURNIAN
I traveled knickerbocker rd this morning and it was again quite productive. I would suggest heavily birding the area from the mansion, east until the road joins the Hoosic river then continue to the a
I traveled knickerbocker rd this morning and it was again quite productive. I would suggest heavily birding the area from the mansion, east until the road joins the Hoosic river then continue to the a
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David DiSiena
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Knickerbocker rd Orchard orioles White-crowned sparrows
Knickerbocker rd was quite birdy this morning. Along the course were numerous yellow warblers a few wood thrush and a few brown thrasher, as well as a single Savannah sparrow a lone ruby-crowned kingl
Knickerbocker rd was quite birdy this morning. Along the course were numerous yellow warblers a few wood thrush and a few brown thrasher, as well as a single Savannah sparrow a lone ruby-crowned kingl
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David DiSiena
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Louisiana waterthrush SNHP
At least three calling and singing along the stream on the north side of Philips rd. Wrights loop had a gadwall hanging out with about 10 mallards. David DiSiena
At least three calling and singing along the stream on the north side of Philips rd. Wrights loop had a gadwall hanging out with about 10 mallards. David DiSiena
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David DiSiena
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Schuylerville trail
The trail is just south of Schuyler street on route 4 heading towards Stillwater. Great-crested flycatcher, green heron, solitary sandpiper just as you head in. Yellow warbler, a seemingly infinite am
The trail is just south of Schuyler street on route 4 heading towards Stillwater. Great-crested flycatcher, green heron, solitary sandpiper just as you head in. Yellow warbler, a seemingly infinite am
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David DiSiena
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White-crowned sparrow Knickerbocker rd, Schaghticoke
5 WCSP this evening just east of Knickerbocker mansion between the farmhouse and the old cemetery. Just before the mansion around the marshy area I found both orchard and Baltimore orioles. A few gree
5 WCSP this evening just east of Knickerbocker mansion between the farmhouse and the old cemetery. Just before the mansion around the marshy area I found both orchard and Baltimore orioles. A few gree
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David DiSiena
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Wright’s loop shore birds
This morning there were at least 50 yellowlegs on the exposed muddy field. ~12 lesser the rest greater. Also I spotted at least 11 Wilson’s snipe. I was without a scope so I am sure an observant perso
This morning there were at least 50 yellowlegs on the exposed muddy field. ~12 lesser the rest greater. Also I spotted at least 11 Wilson’s snipe. I was without a scope so I am sure an observant perso
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David DiSiena
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Pectoral sandpipers Wilson’s snipe Wright’s loop
I just observed at least 8 snipe, 3 pectoral sandpipers and 7 greater yellowlegs at Wright’s loop. They were concentrated on the south and west side of the flooded field. Also there is more often that
I just observed at least 8 snipe, 3 pectoral sandpipers and 7 greater yellowlegs at Wright’s loop. They were concentrated on the south and west side of the flooded field. Also there is more often that
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David DiSiena
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Ruby-crowned kinglet—Blue-winged teal Wright’s loop
I only birded the road side of the flooded field. The continuing pair of blue-winged teal, a couple of greater yellowlegs and two separate skulking ruby-crowned kinglets highlighted the trip. David Di
I only birded the road side of the flooded field. The continuing pair of blue-winged teal, a couple of greater yellowlegs and two separate skulking ruby-crowned kinglets highlighted the trip. David Di
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David DiSiena
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Eastern Meadowlark, Savannah Sparrows Knickerbocker Rd Melrose
On each side of Knickerbocker Mansion (the 90 degree turn after the corn fields) were a small group of at least 8 Savannah sparrows and a single meadowlark skulking through the grass. David DiSiena
On each side of Knickerbocker Mansion (the 90 degree turn after the corn fields) were a small group of at least 8 Savannah sparrows and a single meadowlark skulking through the grass. David DiSiena
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David DiSiena
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Mew Gull—No
Alas, the mew gull previously reported by Robert Pastel was a no show this evening. Still worth a trip to Collins Lake however. ~80 Bonaparte’s gulls, 3 horned grebe, 3 common loon, a red-necked grebe
Alas, the mew gull previously reported by Robert Pastel was a no show this evening. Still worth a trip to Collins Lake however. ~80 Bonaparte’s gulls, 3 horned grebe, 3 common loon, a red-necked grebe
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David DiSiena
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