On June 10, 1999 at about 7 PM, I saw a small white egret flying west over the Mohawk River at the Vischer Ferry Power Station. I didn't have my bins with me (shame, shame) but it was the size of a sn

I did my BBS this morning. It was rather unremarkable, but here are some of the results: (62 total species) 1 yellow-bellied sapsucker, 1 red-bellied woodpecker, willow flycatcher, least flycatcher, w

6/12/99: During our grassland bird study this morning we got Dickcissel! While we do have an occassional appearance every winter or two, have we ever had a summer one?? He was in beautiful breeding pl

6/13 Field Trip Report (Northern Saratoga County) 59 speices for the "official trip" - highlights: broad-winged hawk, ruffed grouse with young, wild turkey with young, 4 pileated woodpeckers, alder an

We were very fortunate to see the Dickcissel at Fort Edward today, thanks to Amy. This bird has eluded me for years, so it was extra special to see a brilliant male singing at close range. A real nice

Hi all - Please: (not necessary, but I got a request from one of our members) sign your name at the end of your posts - I will try to remmeber to do that myself Thank You: to Amy for the timely notice

Greetings -- just wanted to let you know the DICKCISSEL is still hanging out in the field in Ft. Edward. I went up this morning, found him rather quickly and enjoyed watching and listening to him for

This is not a transcription of the Birdline tape. It is summary of some of the sightings that were called in to birdline during the past week. Please call the birdline (518-439-8080) for the full repo

Hi all - If you have the time and the inclination, there has been a Little Egret as well as a white-faced ibis in Delaware at Bombay Hook. It is generally a great area to bird, so maybe some of you ca

Has anyone seen the dickcissel recently? I saw it on Tuesday. I have been over there twice since and haven't seen it. Just wondering.... ***************************************************************

I went over again today to look for the dickcissel and had no luck. I did have 2 uppies however: one on Cary Rd and one on Swamp Rd --------------------------------------------------------------------

6/20/99 - Vischer Ferry - The last report of Least Bittern that I know of was on 6/9 when one was heard near the bridge. I have not heard them this week. Hopefully it might be that they're quiet now t

Greetings -- I was hiking in the Catskills yesterday (Kaaterskill Falls & Cliff Walk - beautiful, easy hike - check it out if you get a chance), and I encountered a very agitated Blue-headed Vireo cha

This is not a transcription of the Birdline tape. It is summary of some of the sightings that were called in to birdline during the past week. Please call the birdline (518-439-8080) for the full repo

I stopped by the Peregrine nest site in Rensselaer today at about 5:30 p.m. (bad timing as far as the lighting was concerned,but that was all the time I had.) There was one adult on the near nest box

7/3/99 - Osprey at the Vischer Ferry Plant on the Mohawk River in Rexford. This is unusual to see them around here because they should be near their breeding areas ? 6/29/99 - Vischer Ferry Deer Fly P

Sorry, I forgot to add my name ! 7/3/99 - Osprey at the Vischer Ferry Plant on the Mohawk River in Rexford. This is unusual to see them around here because they should be near their breeding areas ? 6

Sorry this is late (I just got back from Montana earlier this evening - wonder ful birding trip) This is not a transcription of the Birdline tape. It is summary of some of the sightings that were call

Since I have been away for 10 days, I am just catching up on the nearby states RBAs. Some of you may have the time/inclination for a "chase": Kelp Gull is still in Maryland: http://www-stat.wharton.up

7/5/99 - Dunham Reservoir (Grafton Lakes State Park) - Nice place to spend a morning. Tropical specialties included Wood Thrush, Veery, RB Grosbeak, Red-eyed Vireo, Am Redstart, Black-thr Green, Magno