Good morning, Saw a single great egret on Burden Lake two days running. I assume it was the same one. Both times it was in a tree. I also assume it's part of the migration. Brian Web Services From: hm

Good morning, Okay, this worked two years in a row. As the sun was going down yesterday, I heard a piercing call that robins make when they are alarmed at the edge of the forest. Earlier in the day I

Good morning, Saw a common nighthawk over Burden Lake yesterday early evening. I've seen them in early spring over the lake over the past few years. Also had spotted sandpiper, bald eagle, mallards. B

Since people have been reporting redpolls, I put out a finch feed with thistle seeds. We haven't had them in several years. A couple days later they've arrived in groups and have been occasionally fea

Groups of pine grosbeaks present at church noted below in Salem NY this morning from 9 to 10am. Brian Smith Averill Park

Saw the sage thrasher at Ooms at about 4:30, same location posted. Many thanks to the spotters and posters. Was hidden for about 10 minutes when I got there. Then it posed graciously. Hope it finds it

Took a cold paddle around Burden Lake in the late afternoon. Several wood ducks, ring billed gulls, yellow rumped warblers. Saw first group I've seen of bufflehead this season, there was a group of ar

Saw 5 common night hawks flying over Burden Lake in Averill Park as it got dark last night. Looked like they were hunting. I haven’t seen many this year, so it was good to see them. They put on a real

Good morning, Second year in a row finding common night hawks over Burden Lake in the second week of May. I had a fly over of about 10 of them that were flying together and then scattered to hunt flie

Today - Chestnut sided warbler. Yesterday - Catbird, king bird, spotted sand piper. Brian Smith Averill Park

Saw a bonaparte's gull today on Burden Lake off Second Dyke road. I can't remember having seen them here before. Also still seeing bufflehead. Had a pair of blue winged teal late last week as well. Os

Saw my first Hooded Mergansers of the year on Burden Lake today. Good to that they're back. I'm wondering about timing, if this is about the time they usually come back. Looking forward to warblers. B

Hi, I've heard that house wrens will poke holes bluebird eggs. It must happen to other bird nests as well. Brian Smith Averill Park

Good morning, Duck was not present at site seen yesterday afternoon. Did a short search on the pond, but did not find the duck. Regards! Brian Smith Albany, NY

A Black-bellied Whistling Duck was seen on the western side of the pond at 2pm. It was alone and seemed to be in good condition. https://www.google.com/maps/@...,-73.8254958,18z Brian Smith Ave

Present at 12:30 in the same general vicinity on Krumill Road. Brian Smith Albany

Saw a single nighthawk last night before nightfall. I've been looking for them lately, but haven't seen them. When I saw the single individual, I went into an open area and watched for about a half ho

Hi, Was checking out FB when I saw a pic of this bird at Littles Lake in Menands. What kind of bird is this? Some tern? https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/20294025_1133738863423675_206004997448665

Brilliant! Direct link for the video on Pix 11 Website: http://pix11.com/2015/12/03/bird-watchers-flock-to-prospect-park-to-see-rare-bird/ Brian Smith Averill Park

Was out on the lawn tonight when I heard what I thought at first sounded like a an American Woodcock, but it was a common night hawk. I've seen then for years, but have never heard one calling before.