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Kim Likakis via groups.io <kim.likakis...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Goose hunting season begins Monday |
| 8/30/25 6:20 am |
Richard Guthrie via groups.io <richardpguthrie...> |
[hmbirds] Goose hunting season begins Monday |
| 8/29/25 5:31 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Pectoral Sandpipers, Cohoes Flats |
| 8/29/25 9:13 am |
KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...> |
[hmbirds] Volunteers for Schodack Island State Park |
| 8/28/25 6:58 pm |
scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...> |
[hmbirds] Final night of Nighthawks - Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center |
| 8/28/25 7:37 am |
scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...> |
[hmbirds] Nighthawk Watch - Albany Pine Bush Aug 27; continues tonight 28th |
| 8/27/25 4:42 pm |
Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...> |
[hmbirds] Sasha Keyel’s picture |
| 8/27/25 2:52 pm |
Kim Likakis via groups.io <kim.likakis...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Black-bellied whistling ducks, Albany riverfront |
| 8/27/25 2:07 pm |
zach schwartz-weinstein via groups.io <zachsw...> |
[hmbirds] Black-bellied whistling ducks, Albany riverfront |
| 8/27/25 12:42 pm |
KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...> |
[hmbirds] Dunham Reservoir |
| 8/27/25 4:36 am |
scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...> |
[hmbirds] Nighthawk watch continues tonight |
| 8/26/25 8:29 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] This week's destination: 8/28 |
| 8/26/25 8:23 am |
Andy Mason via groups.io <andymason...> |
[hmbirds] Franklin Mountain Hawk Watch Fall Season |
| 8/25/25 3:15 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Upcoming field trips, Part ll: 8/30, 8/31 |
| 8/25/25 3:11 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Upcoming field trips, Part 2 |
| 8/24/25 5:48 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Upcoming field trips: 8/26, 8/27/ 8/28 |
| 8/23/25 3:07 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Little Blue Heron, Crescent Boat Club |
| 8/22/25 2:40 pm |
scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...> |
[hmbirds] Fw: Hawk Watch at Thatcher State Park |
| 8/22/25 7:56 am |
scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...> |
[hmbirds] Sora at Five Rivers EEC this morning |
| 8/22/25 7:55 am |
KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...> |
[hmbirds] Link to Resist FB announcement |
| 8/21/25 9:12 pm |
David M via groups.io <davidpmassa...> |
[hmbirds] Thursday Birding 8/21 |
| 8/21/25 5:28 pm |
KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...> |
[hmbirds] Reist trail clean up day |
| 8/21/25 11:31 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Pine Bush warblers etc |
| 8/19/25 5:41 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] This week's destination: 8/21 |
| 8/15/25 6:06 am |
KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...> |
[hmbirds] Sept 6 Reist Workday |
| 8/14/25 6:06 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Baird's Sandpiper at Flats |
| 8/12/25 2:16 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] This week's destination: 8/14 |
| 8/12/25 8:12 am |
Neil Manning via groups.io <nfmanning...> |
[hmbirds] Common Raven |
| 8/8/25 3:54 pm |
Joseph Krupitza via groups.io <jkrupitz...> |
[hmbirds] Glossy ibis |
| 7/31/25 1:41 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Glossy Ibis, RensCo |
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Date: 8/30/25 7:08 am
From: Kim Likakis via groups.io <kim.likakis...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Goose hunting season begins Monday |
Rich, just the long-standing craziness about the evil of crows.
Kim
Bennington
On Sat, Aug 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM Richard Guthrie via groups.io
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> Take note that the early Canada Goose hunting season for most of New York
> State begins Monday, September 1st (September 2nd for Long Island except
> NYC). The permitted daily “bag limit” is 15 Canada Geese. Oddly enough,
> shooting crows is still permitted with no bag limits imposed. Crow season
> also opens on Sept. 1st
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Date: 8/30/25 6:20 am
From: Richard Guthrie via groups.io <richardpguthrie...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Goose hunting season begins Monday |
Take note that the early Canada Goose hunting season for most of New York State begins Monday, September 1st (September 2nd for Long Island except NYC). The permitted daily “bag limit” is 15 Canada Geese. Oddly enough, shooting crows is still permitted with no bag limits imposed. Crow season also opens on Sept. 1st
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Date: 8/29/25 5:31 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Pectoral Sandpipers, Cohoes Flats |
Following photos on Facebook, I ran up to the Flats about 6pm and found 2 Pectorals among the usual suspects.
Naomi
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Date: 8/29/25 9:13 am
From: KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Volunteers for Schodack Island State Park |
Hey Folks,
The State of New York is planning to to restore the channels the previously divided Schodack Island into 3 distinct islands. They are currently conducting a study along the proposed routes and are looking for citizen scientists to help them with point counts of resident bird species that may be displaced or disturbed.
Specifically, they are looking for volunteers who are willing to periodically occupy the established counting locations and identify and count the species located within a fixed radial distance of each station.
If you are interested in participating, send me an email at <president...> and I will forward the project descriptions, sign- up info, schedule, project link, and contact info for The biologist at NYSP.
tx
Happy Birding
Kevin McGrath
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Date: 8/28/25 6:58 pm
From: scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Final night of Nighthawks - Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center |
On this 3rd and final night of the HMBC's 2025 Nighthawk Watch, we tallied 34 Common Nighthawks between 6 PM and about 7:40 PM. Compared to only four each of the previous two nights, this evening started off quickly with a group of 8 northbound Nighthawks about 6:10 PM. Additional sightings of 2 to 3 individuals continued, some overhead moving northwest, highlighted by a group of 13, which emerged over the pines to the east, traveling roughly west well behind the Discovery Center. Other sightings of were a flyover Peregrine falcon, for the 3rd night in a row, and the overhead aerial refueling by two huge military planes! Many thanks to the 20 sharp-eyed Nighthawk enthusiasts and to the Albany Pine Bush Commission for hosting us again this year. Although the formal Nighthawk Watch is concluded for the year , Nighthawks continue to migrate, and we encourage people to continue to observe them, and report your sightings on ebird and here on Hmbirds. Thank you!Scott Stoner and Denise Hackert-Stoner, Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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Date: 8/28/25 7:37 am
From: scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Nighthawk Watch - Albany Pine Bush Aug 27; continues tonight 28th |
Last night we had 4 Common Nighthawks, beginning around 7:15 PM with a flyover in nice light, offering an excellent view to the roughly 20 avid observers. Many thanks to the person who spotted it! We finished with a low flyby of two about about 7:55 PM. Other species spotted include Peregrine Falcon (second night in a row), Cooper's Hawk, and both Great Egret and Great Blue Heron flyovers!
An update from Tuesday night - one participant did have four (4) nighthawks, and folks who stayed later than we did were rewarded with sighting of two American Woodcock!
The final night of this year's count is tonight, beginning at 6 PM, again at the parking lot of the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. Hope to see you there!
Scott and Denise, Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club
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Date: 8/27/25 2:52 pm
From: Kim Likakis via groups.io <kim.likakis...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Black-bellied whistling ducks, Albany riverfront |
Wow. Ibis, whistling ducks..... now just standing by for the caracara.
Amazing stuff.
Kim
Bennington
On Wed, Aug 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM zach schwartz-weinstein via groups.io
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> See eBird checklist for details and location. This is a third record for
> the county and the region
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> https://ebird.org/ebird/checklist/S269887791
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Date: 8/27/25 12:42 pm
From: KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Dunham Reservoir |
I visited Dunham Reservoir this morning. I wanted to see how low the water levels had fallen with a hope that some migrating Shorebirds may have dropped in to rest and feed.
Water levels are down 5-7 feet and 20-30 feet of sloped rocky shore runs down to the waterline around most of the reservoir. The best exposed flats are at the Johnson Road causeway/ bridge. I scoped the shoreline from both the western boat launch and eastern culvert ( under Johnson Road) but no shorebirds were observed.
A couple GBHE, a pair of Pheobe, a BEKI, and a BWHA were hanging near the bridge and lots usually suspects were in the trees and brush but nothing special.
As water levels continue dropping it’s worth keeping an eye on it.
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Date: 8/27/25 4:36 am
From: scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Nighthawk watch continues tonight |
Although the nighthawks didn't 'cooperate,' perhaps due to unfavorable winds, an amazing 60 plus people enjoyed a pleasant evening of camaraderie and lower humidity in a joint celebration with the Albany Pine Bush Preserve of these fascinating goatsuckers. Hoping for more nighthawks tonight; hope to see everyone at 6 pm in the parking lot of the Discovery Center at 195 Karner Rd., Albany.Scott and Denise Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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Date: 8/26/25 8:23 am
From: Andy Mason via groups.io <andymason...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Franklin Mountain Hawk Watch Fall Season |
Season Information for Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch at the DOAS
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Hi Everyone -
I hope you are well. The Franklin Mountain Hawk Watch will start this
week with full coverage beginning Saturday, August 30. The next few days
look good with cooler weather. There should be some coverage this week
though I am not certain which days. Broad-winged Hawks and other early
migrants will be flying .
Counters always appreciate help spotting birds. Feel free to speak up
even if you lack confidence in your identification skills. The greatest
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Hawks are a bit of an exception. They migrate early, peaking in
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and some sun are ideal for thermal formation.
Raptor numbers tend to peak during the middle hours of the day. However,
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days. Broad-winged Hawks usually don't concentrate until either the fog
lifts or temperatures start to warm.
Our goal is to count every dry day through November, and the better days
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process. If you have an interest in possibly becoming a FMHW counter,
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You may find yourself at Franklin Mountain and no official counter is
present. I would appreciate it if you would record the migrating raptors
you see each hour and email me that information when you can. It may not
be included in the official tally but those numbers are helpful for us
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turning around. Also, everything beyond the barn driveway on Bird Road
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staff. During the season, visitors may use it with the counter's permission.
Visitors are always welcome. If you are new to Franklin Mountain,
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Date: 8/25/25 3:15 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trips, Part ll: 8/30, 8/31 |
In addition to the Nighthawk Counts, we have two trips this weekend!
Hand Hollow Conservation Area
When: 30 Aug 2025
8:00 AM
Location: Hand Hollow Conservation Area
Coordinator: Marian Sole 203-710-9096 <mrnsole7...>
Columbia Land Conservancy owns and manages 433 acres at Hand Hollow Conservation Area for the protection of wildlife and open space. The property has an active beaver pond and two lakes, and trails that pass by ponds, creeks, wet meadows and a hemlock ravine. We will be looking for migrant songbirds as well as lingering residents.
Meet 8:00 am at the parking lot. From the intersection of Route 22 and 20 in New Lebanon, take US 20 4.5 miles to CR 9. Take CR 9 south 1.2 miles and turn west (right) into a parking lot across from the farmhouse just past the pond.
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Saratoga Spa State Park
When: 31 Aug 2025
8:00 AM
Location: Saratoga Spa State Park
Coordinator: Ron Harrower <ronharrower14...>
Picnic table graveyard? Hardly! Explore this very productive area at the south end of Saratoga Spa Park. From weedy brush lot to capped landfill, and through woods, this spot has earned attention as a haven for migrants in its many edge habitats. Expect warblers, sparrows, flycatchers and vireos. The path is level and mostly gravel.
Meet at 8:00am at the Carlsbad parking area. From Rt. 50 or Rt. 9, take East-West Road through the south end of the Park. Carlsbad parking lot is just west of the Peerless Pool lot. Admission is charged after 8:30 so please be prompt.
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Naomi Lloyd
Field Trip Committee
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Date: 8/24/25 5:48 am
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trips: 8/26, 8/27/ 8/28 |
Our annual Nighthawk count at the Pine Bush is back! Join us on any of three nights and hope for a good show!
Counting Common Nighthawks
When
26, 27, 28 Aug 2025
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location
Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Coordinators: Scott Stoner and Denise Hackert-Stoner <scottjstoner...>
The Common Nighthawk is perhaps best referred to as the "Uncommon Nighthawk" as this dusk- and dawn-feeding aerial insectivore sadly is in decline. Although it breeds throughout much of North America, it is no longer observed during the summer in many urban and suburban areas. A long-distance migrant, Common Nighthawks travel in large flocks, on one of the longest migration routes of any North American bird. Most travel over land through Mexico and Central America to reach their wintering grounds in southern South America. Although numbers on individual nights are unpredictable, the bulk of southbound migration occurs from mid-August until early September. Once again, HMBC will be viewing and counting any nighthawks that pass overhead.
Meet at the parking lot at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, located at 195 New Karner Rd. (Rt. 155) in Albany. Bring a chair and binoculars. We will begin each night at 6:00 p.m. and count until 7:30 PM.
Naomi Lloyd
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Date: 8/22/25 2:40 pm
From: scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Fw: Hawk Watch at Thatcher State Park |
Hi, I am posting this on behalf of Drew Hopkins, Environmental Educator at Five Rivers EEC. Please see below and join in on as many days as you are able. Scott Stoner
There’s exciting news! This September we will be monitoring for raptors at Thatcher Park. Starting on Saturday, September 13, we will be kicking off monitoring the southbound migration of raptors with Hawkfest 2025! There will be all sorts of raptor related activities there including some educational birds you experience up close. You don’t want to miss this.
The following two weeks monitoring starts at 10 AM and ends at 4 PM. You can stop by whenever you would like, and stay as long as you want. Several groups will be in charge of record keeping, but anyone is welcome to come and help find and count raptors. Folks from the Hudson Mohawk Bird Club, Alan Devoe Bird Club, Audubon, and Five Rivers. Five Rivers will cover Wednesday the 17th.
The site is at the edge of a parking area overlooking the escarpment just below the main center and parking area. Bring a snack, a lawn chair, hat with a visor. Binoculars are essential, and a scope is a help if you have it. Bad Dad Jokes are also appreciated (by some of us anyway) but not necessary.
Special thanks to Chris Franks from the Alan Devoe Bird Club for organizing the count again this year. His commitment to continuing the data collection begun there many years ago in the interest of the birds and bringing people closer to nature has reenergized the hawkwatch.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Until we meet again, enjoy the birds and the world they inhabit.
Take care,
Drew Hopkins(he,him)
Environmental Educator 2
Project WET and Project WILD NYS Co-coordinator
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Division of Communications, Education, and Engagement | Bureau of Environmental Education
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
56 Game Farm Road, Delmar, NY 12054
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Date: 8/22/25 7:56 am
From: scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Sora at Five Rivers EEC this morning |
Along the west edge of Beaver Pond, intermittently viewable from the platform on the east side of the beaver tree trail.Scott Stoner, Loudonville Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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Date: 8/21/25 9:12 pm
From: David M via groups.io <davidpmassa...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Thursday Birding 8/21 |
This week marked the second outing of our resumed Thursday Morning Birding walks, perfect timing as fall migration kicks into gear. Nine birders set out this morning at the Albany Pine Bush Karner Barrens East trail under bright, gray white skies and challenging viewing conditions. The glare made for plenty of silhouettes in the first hour, but the energy of migration was already in the air.
The soaked pine barrens carried the rich smell of earth after last night’s rain, though the trail itself was dry and easy to walk. Early activity included woodpeckers working low branches, a cooperative Magnolia Warbler in typical fall plumage, and calling Eastern Wood Peewees. Blue Jays, Black capped Chickadees, a Carolina Wren, Gray Catbird, and a Red breasted Nuthatch added to the chorus.
Ruby throated Hummingbirds were a highlight, at times three to five birds zipping around flowering plants at once. Near the vernal pond and landfill, activity picked up with an Ovenbird detected by Merlin and confirmed by several birders, along with Black and white Warblers and another Magnolia.
The morning’s identification puzzle came with a warbler that initially had everyone in the field leaning toward Bay breasted. There was really good input from the group on field marks and first impressions, and the discussion was lively. However, after reviewing some photos and footage later on, the consensus seems to lean more toward Blackburnian. Just pointing that out for clarity, while leaving room for individual interpretation.
As the sun broke through after 9:30, bird activity noticeably increased. On my own early exit/walk out, a Prairie Warbler was strongly suspected, and the flurry of migrants continued to build. All told, it was a rich and lively outing, full of great conversation and the excitement of a new season of migration. Thanks to everyone who joined us!
*Up next:* The Common Nighthawk Watch kicks off next Tuesday, August 26, at 6:00 p.m. at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center. Join us Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, in addition to our regular Thursday morning birding walks, as fall migration ramps up. We hope to see you out there!
Photos by club member Andrew Franciosa
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Date: 8/21/25 5:28 pm
From: KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Reist trail clean up day |
Hey all:
The notice for the Reist Trail Clean-up day on September 6 is now posted on FB. it would be helpful if those planning to attend (include all who emailed me privately) if you can go to the Clubs FB page and indicate you are Going.
it would also be helpful if more people can join us. We need all the help we can get.
Happy Birding
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Date: 8/19/25 5:41 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] This week's destination: 8/21 |
Hey Thursday birders! A change in the weather might bring a change in the birds. Let's meet at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center at 8:00 and walk the Karner Barrens East trail. The low trees in the first half of that loop are often migrant magnets. Here's hoping!
Naomi
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Date: 8/15/25 6:06 am
From: KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Sept 6 Reist Workday |
Hey All,
As noted in this Months Feathers, HMBC, with help from Union College, Mohawk Hudson Land Conservency, and the Environmental Clearinghouse of Schenectady is holding a Trail Cleanup Day at The Reist Preserve in Niskayuna. We need more volunteers from HMBC who can give us the day or part of the day to help.
the goal of the day is to repair 4 bridges/ boardwalks, clear two new trails, close two trails, remove old woody debris from the swamp trail, clear downed trees blocking the trails ( or making them unsafe).
if you can wield a power drill, pry bar, pole or chain saw or just carry some lumber, we could use your help. There will be an event notice on the Club Facebook Page with a signup/interested button or you can reach out to me directly at <kvnpony...> You can also message on WhatsApp or call me (home phone listed in member directory).
We will be meeting at the Kelly Adirondack Center on St David’s Lane in Niskayuna at 8:30 am. The center will be open with restrooms, coffee, other fluids, and light snacks available. We end about 4.
ATM we have no rain date. We will only call the work off for Torrential Rains ( always possible
in September). If called or we cannot complete the work in a day, we anticipate a day in October TBD.
I hope you will join us
ty and Happy Birding
Kevin McGraths, President HMBC
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Date: 8/14/25 6:06 am
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Baird's Sandpiper at Flats |
Assorted shorebirds at the Flats, both yellowlegs, 2 Black bellied Plovers that left, and what looks like Tristan's Baird's from last night
Naomi
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Date: 8/12/25 2:16 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] This week's destination: 8/14 |
Hey Thursday birders! It's time to get back out into the field - shorebird and passerine migration should just be beginning.
Let's start at Cohoes Flats, then move to Peebles Island. Meet at 8:00 at the fishing access on Clark Ave behind the U-Haul.
Many thanks to those who kept the group going while I couldn't. I look forward to seeing you all again!
Naomi
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Date: 8/12/25 8:12 am
From: Neil Manning via groups.io <nfmanning...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Common Raven |
Calling near my home in northern Clifton Park (verf by Merlin app) then did a flyover, showing long wedge-shaped tail.
- Neil Manning
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Date: 8/8/25 3:54 pm
From: Joseph Krupitza via groups.io <jkrupitz...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Glossy ibis |
Hello:
Today, I photographed a Glossy ibis at Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic
Preserve. I was walking from Clute's Landing to the Bird Watcher's Loop
Trail. It was about halfway foraging in the reeds. It walked in the
reeds. I did not see it on the walk back.
Sincerely,
Joe Krupitza
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