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Flooded Crossings
At 10 a.m. this morning, we visited The Crossings in Colonie. The fields were flooded with water and with birds. Notables were Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, Least Sandpipers, Solitary Sandpipers, a S
At 10 a.m. this morning, we visited The Crossings in Colonie. The fields were flooded with water and with birds. Notables were Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, Least Sandpipers, Solitary Sandpipers, a S
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She came back
My bad. In case you haven't heard yet, the female Orchard Oriole was not a female. It was a first-year male. If I hadn't assumed that the bird pictured in Sibley's Easter Guide right above the male mu
My bad. In case you haven't heard yet, the female Orchard Oriole was not a female. It was a first-year male. If I hadn't assumed that the bird pictured in Sibley's Easter Guide right above the male mu
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She came back
Hooray! The female Orchard Oriole came back, and this time I had my camera with me. A photo is attached. Jeff Schoonmaker
Hooray! The female Orchard Oriole came back, and this time I had my camera with me. A photo is attached. Jeff Schoonmaker
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Jeffrey Schoonmaker
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New Yard Bird
Just now, at 3:30 p.m., a female Orchard Oriole was enjoying a fresh orange half in my back yard. Did I have my camera outside with me? Of course not! It flew when I stood up to go inside and get it,
Just now, at 3:30 p.m., a female Orchard Oriole was enjoying a fresh orange half in my back yard. Did I have my camera outside with me? Of course not! It flew when I stood up to go inside and get it,
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Jeffrey Schoonmaker
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Driving Odyssey
Hello all! Doris and I missed the Northern Pintails across from Ferry Rd, but we were treated to a Pileated Woodpecker and a smattering of small birds. Since we were out for a ride, we headed up to St
Hello all! Doris and I missed the Northern Pintails across from Ferry Rd, but we were treated to a Pileated Woodpecker and a smattering of small birds. Since we were out for a ride, we headed up to St
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Jeffrey Schoonmaker
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More Larks
There was a large mixed flock of Snow Buntings and Horned Larks close to the road on Rt. 40 between Williams Lane and Goff Rd. at 11:30 this morning. - Jeff
There was a large mixed flock of Snow Buntings and Horned Larks close to the road on Rt. 40 between Williams Lane and Goff Rd. at 11:30 this morning. - Jeff
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Jeffrey Schoonmaker
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Day 1
Happy New Year everyone! Saratoga Lake, fog and overcast notwithstanding, yielded Ring-necked Ducks, Mallards, Common Mergansers, Hooded Mergansers, Buffleheads, Common Goldeneye, a Lesser Scaup, and
Happy New Year everyone! Saratoga Lake, fog and overcast notwithstanding, yielded Ring-necked Ducks, Mallards, Common Mergansers, Hooded Mergansers, Buffleheads, Common Goldeneye, a Lesser Scaup, and
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Jeffrey Schoonmaker
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Snowy Owls
Two Snowy Owls were seen well this morning (Saturday) at 11 a.m. at the Fort Edwards Grasslands. The second bird was the easiest; it was perched at the top of a utility pole right next to the road (Bl
Two Snowy Owls were seen well this morning (Saturday) at 11 a.m. at the Fort Edwards Grasslands. The second bird was the easiest; it was perched at the top of a utility pole right next to the road (Bl
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Jeffrey Schoonmaker
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FOTF
A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker visited my yard a short while ago this morning, a FOTF bird for me. I'm still missing out on Blackpoll, Blackburnian, Swainson's, and Merlin, but I met my goal of reaching 3
A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker visited my yard a short while ago this morning, a FOTF bird for me. I'm still missing out on Blackpoll, Blackburnian, Swainson's, and Merlin, but I met my goal of reaching 3
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Jeffrey Schoonmaker
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[EXT] [hmbirds] yard warblers this morning
Doris and I saw a Black and White Warbler and a Black-throated Green Warbler in our yard this morning, but we are way down this year in warbler numbers. I hope this is not our trend for the future due
Doris and I saw a Black and White Warbler and a Black-throated Green Warbler in our yard this morning, but we are way down this year in warbler numbers. I hope this is not our trend for the future due
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Jeffrey Schoonmaker
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Hummers, et al
I've had Ruby-throats daily for a few weeks. First it was only females. A few days ago a male finally visited the feeder. Also hitting up the sweet water multiple times a day are at least 2 male Balti
I've had Ruby-throats daily for a few weeks. First it was only females. A few days ago a male finally visited the feeder. Also hitting up the sweet water multiple times a day are at least 2 male Balti
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Nighthawk
Something's going on with Common Nighthawks. One just flew over my yard in Colonie! I live near the intersection of Fuller Rd. and Central Ave. One was reported earlier by a group member elsewhere. Se
Something's going on with Common Nighthawks. One just flew over my yard in Colonie! I live near the intersection of Fuller Rd. and Central Ave. One was reported earlier by a group member elsewhere. Se
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Jeffrey Schoonmaker
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Extraordinary Sighting
At 12:30 p.m. this afternoon my wife and I rounded a curve on the drive through the Saratoga Battlefield and were delighted to see a family of plump brown birds crossing the road. Our minds both said
At 12:30 p.m. this afternoon my wife and I rounded a curve on the drive through the Saratoga Battlefield and were delighted to see a family of plump brown birds crossing the road. Our minds both said
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Jeffrey Schoonmaker
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Vischer Ferry
Hello - Between 7:40 and 8:40 this morning at Vischer Ferry I saw a spectacular Nashville Warbler low and in the open and washed with the warm morning sun! If only I'd had my camera! I was thrilled to
Hello - Between 7:40 and 8:40 this morning at Vischer Ferry I saw a spectacular Nashville Warbler low and in the open and washed with the warm morning sun! If only I'd had my camera! I was thrilled to
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Jeffrey Schoonmaker
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A Testimonial
There were no Red Crossbills by the kiosk puddle or visible from trees we scanned between 8:30 and 9 a.m. There were no W-w Crossbills across the lake from the red brick building in Central Park betwe
There were no Red Crossbills by the kiosk puddle or visible from trees we scanned between 8:30 and 9 a.m. There were no W-w Crossbills across the lake from the red brick building in Central Park betwe
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Jeffrey Schoonmaker
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Golden
Hi all, A Golden-crowned Kinglet just graced my back yard! Some years I don't see one at all, but on April 2 at 2:45 p.m., just because I happened to be out filling feeders and looking in the right di
Hi all, A Golden-crowned Kinglet just graced my back yard! Some years I don't see one at all, but on April 2 at 2:45 p.m., just because I happened to be out filling feeders and looking in the right di
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Jeffrey Schoonmaker
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Good Birds All
20 different birds in my yard by 8:35 a.m. including 2 Red-winged Blackbirds, Red-breasted and White-breasted Nuthatch, Carolina Wren, Song Sparrow, & Mockingbird. Hey Common Redpolls - I've got feede
20 different birds in my yard by 8:35 a.m. including 2 Red-winged Blackbirds, Red-breasted and White-breasted Nuthatch, Carolina Wren, Song Sparrow, & Mockingbird. Hey Common Redpolls - I've got feede
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Jeffrey Schoonmaker
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Pheasants
Many thanks to all who have posted comments and perspectives about Ring-necked Pheasants. Because they are listed among the FunRun birds, I did record my sighting there. Yesterday, there was a female
Many thanks to all who have posted comments and perspectives about Ring-necked Pheasants. Because they are listed among the FunRun birds, I did record my sighting there. Yesterday, there was a female
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Jeffrey Schoonmaker
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[EXT] Re: [hmbirds] Pheasant
So, are we not allowed to "count" them? I was pretty excited to see one. I'm embarrassed if everyone knows they are artificially introduced and therefore nothing to get excited about.
So, are we not allowed to "count" them? I was pretty excited to see one. I'm embarrassed if everyone knows they are artificially introduced and therefore nothing to get excited about.
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Pheasant
Found a Ring-necked Pheasant walking across the front lawn of house #323 on Blackhouse Rd. at the F. E. Grslnds at 3:27 p.m. today. As of 4:35 p.m., no Short-eared Owls were showing up for the 10 car
Found a Ring-necked Pheasant walking across the front lawn of house #323 on Blackhouse Rd. at the F. E. Grslnds at 3:27 p.m. today. As of 4:35 p.m., no Short-eared Owls were showing up for the 10 car
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