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| 5/8/24 11:43 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] This week's destination: 5/9 |
| 5/8/24 10:51 am |
Susan via groups.io <smbeaudoin1...> |
[hmbirds] Warblers on Luther Rd. Saratoga Co |
| 5/8/24 3:46 am |
Tristan Lowery via groups.io <tristanlowery...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trip: WEDNESDAY 5/8 - Washington Park |
| 5/7/24 7:50 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Upcoming field trips: Birds & Breakfast, 5/11, Vischer Ferry, 5/12 |
| 5/7/24 4:02 pm |
Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Five rivers |
| 5/7/24 3:57 pm |
Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Five rivers |
| 5/7/24 3:57 pm |
zach schwartz-weinstein via groups.io <zachsw...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Five rivers |
| 5/7/24 3:54 pm |
Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...> |
[hmbirds] Five rivers |
| 5/7/24 2:37 pm |
Susan via groups.io <smbeaudoin1...> |
[hmbirds] Bog Meadow |
| 5/7/24 2:11 pm |
rob snell via groups.io <snell.rob...> |
[hmbirds] Orchard Oriole |
| 5/6/24 8:09 pm |
Heidi via groups.io <hocka1...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Nashville Warbler |
| 5/6/24 11:59 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Upcoming field trip: WEDNESDAY 5/8 - Washington Park |
| 5/6/24 10:47 am |
Neil Manning via groups.io <nfmanning...> |
[hmbirds] Worm-Eating Warbler (not) |
| 5/6/24 10:43 am |
zach schwartz-weinstein via groups.io <zachsw...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Worm-Eating Warbler |
| 5/6/24 10:41 am |
Neil Manning via groups.io <nfmanning...> |
[hmbirds] Worm-Eating Warbler |
| 5/6/24 7:36 am |
Neil Manning via groups.io <nfmanning...> |
[hmbirds] Nashville Warbler |
| 5/6/24 5:47 am |
Steve M. Chorvas via groups.io <schorvas...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Orioles |
| 5/5/24 6:30 pm |
scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...> |
[hmbirds] HMBC -- Monday May 6 Program - Birding Northern Belize with John Hershey |
| 5/5/24 11:35 am |
James Elbrecht via groups.io <elbrecht...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Orioles |
| 5/5/24 5:59 am |
Dan Leonard via groups.io <dannyboy67leonard...> |
[hmbirds] HMBC Field (non)Trip Report: Anchor Diamond Park, Burnt Hills, NY 5/4/2024 |
| 5/3/24 7:29 pm |
scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...> |
[hmbirds] FW: HMBC -- May 6 Program |
| 5/3/24 1:05 pm |
Alan via groups.io <adfrench...> |
[hmbirds] Orioles |
| 5/3/24 10:44 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Field arrivals in RenssCo |
| 5/2/24 7:03 pm |
scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...> |
[hmbirds] Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club - Program - Birding Belize - Monday May 6 |
| 5/1/24 5:11 pm |
Joan Dobert via groups.io <jhdobert...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Baltimore Oriole |
| 5/1/24 12:43 pm |
Alan via groups.io <adfrench...> |
[hmbirds] Baltimore Oriole |
| 5/1/24 6:13 am |
Tristan Lowery via groups.io <tristanlowery...> |
[hmbirds] HMBC field trip report: Buckingham Pond - 5/1 |
| 5/1/24 4:54 am |
Eric Molho via groups.io <molhoe...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Early migration |
| 4/30/24 4:12 pm |
Eric Molho via groups.io <molhoe...> |
[hmbirds] Early migration |
| 4/30/24 3:09 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] This week's destination: 5/2 |
| 4/30/24 1:33 pm |
Alan via groups.io <adfrench...> |
[hmbirds] Ruby-throat |
| 4/30/24 12:07 pm |
jhershey2 via groups.io <hersheyj...> |
[hmbirds] Vischer Ferry Migrants - Wilson's Warbler |
| 4/30/24 9:59 am |
Brabetz, Barbara L via groups.io <BRABETBL...> |
[hmbirds] New Arrivals in Town of Florida/Montgomery County |
| 4/30/24 8:26 am |
Jeffrey Schoonmaker via groups.io <j.schoonmaker...> |
[hmbirds] Same here |
| 4/30/24 7:45 am |
Susan via groups.io <smbeaudoin1...> |
[hmbirds] Bog Meadow Brook Trail |
| 4/30/24 7:18 am |
Alan via groups.io <adfrench...> |
[hmbirds] New Arrivals |
| 4/29/24 5:41 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Upcoming field trips: Bog Meadow Brook, 5/4 and Anchor Diamond Park, 5/5 |
| 4/28/24 10:29 am |
Alan via groups.io <adfrench...> |
[hmbirds] Brown Thrasher |
| 4/27/24 4:23 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Upcoming field trip: Buckingham Pond, WEDNESDAY 5/1 |
| 4/27/24 12:15 pm |
jhershey2 via groups.io <hersheyj...> |
[hmbirds] Vischer Ferry |
| 4/27/24 9:09 am |
gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...> |
Re: [hmbirds] American pipits, wright's loop |
| 4/27/24 8:06 am |
gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...> |
[hmbirds] American pipets, wright's loop |
| 4/25/24 3:44 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Fw: Bird Surveys |
| 4/24/24 10:18 am |
scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...> |
[hmbirds] FW: Bird lecture next week |
| 4/24/24 9:28 am |
Sheryl.galinski via groups.io <Sheryl.galinski...> |
[hmbirds] Female brown headed cowbird |
| 4/24/24 8:54 am |
KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...> |
[hmbirds] Oriole back |
| 4/24/24 7:48 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] This week's destination: 4/25 |
| 4/24/24 7:34 am |
zach schwartz-weinstein via groups.io <zachsw...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Possible Swainson's Hawk at VF? |
| 4/24/24 7:26 am |
KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...> |
[hmbirds] Possible Swainson's Hawk at VF? |
| 4/24/24 7:18 am |
KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...> |
[hmbirds] Possible Swainson's Hawk at VF? |
| 4/24/24 5:04 am |
trwdsd via groups.io <trwdsd...> |
[hmbirds] Sora, Crossings of Colonie 4/24 |
| 4/23/24 7:20 am |
Susan via groups.io <smbeaudoin1...> |
[hmbirds] Vesper Sparrow |
| 4/22/24 6:24 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Upcoming field trips: Powell Sanctuary 4/27, Hannacroix Creek Preserve 4/28 |
| 4/22/24 6:46 am |
Susan via groups.io <smbeaudoin1...> |
[hmbirds] Big Meadow |
| 4/21/24 3:36 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Rose-breasted Grosbeak, WSL |
| 4/21/24 7:06 am |
Susan via groups.io <smbeaudoin1...> |
[hmbirds] Vischers Ferry |
| 4/20/24 2:31 pm |
scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...> |
[hmbirds] Learn how-to: Selecting Your Best Binoculars - Five Rivers - NYSDEC Wed |
| 4/20/24 6:04 am |
gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Round Lake |
| 4/20/24 5:12 am |
Susan via groups.io <smbeaudoin1...> |
[hmbirds] Round Lake |
| 4/19/24 2:18 pm |
Susan via groups.io <smbeaudoin1...> |
[hmbirds] Wrights Loop |
| 4/19/24 9:28 am |
gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...> |
Re: [hmbirds] bonapartes gulls, round lake |
| 4/18/24 10:25 am |
jhershey2 via groups.io <hersheyj...> |
[hmbirds] Common Gallinule - Vischer Ferry |
| 4/17/24 10:09 am |
scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Common Loon at Ann Lee Pd; recent arrivals Five Rivers |
| 4/17/24 8:08 am |
gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...> |
[hmbirds] bonapartes gulls, round lake |
| 4/17/24 6:39 am |
Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Common Loon at Ann Lee Pd; recent arrivals Five Rivers |
| 4/17/24 6:37 am |
Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Common Loon at Ann Lee Pd; recent arrivals Five Rivers |
| 4/17/24 5:18 am |
Craig Driggs via groups.io <billdcat333...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Common Loon at Ann Lee Pd; recent arrivals Five Rivers |
| 4/17/24 4:20 am |
Dan Welch via groups.io <jdanthefisherman...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Chipping Sparrows |
| 4/16/24 7:09 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] This week's destination: 4/18 and NOTE CHANGE OF MEETING TIME |
| 4/16/24 5:18 pm |
Alan Mapes via groups.io <alanmapes...> |
[hmbirds] Chipping Sparrows |
| 4/16/24 2:20 pm |
scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...> |
[hmbirds] Common Loon at Ann Lee Pd; recent arrivals Five Rivers |
| 4/15/24 2:43 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Upcoming field trip: Five Rivers EEC, FRIDAY, 4/19 |
| 4/13/24 9:51 am |
scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...> |
[hmbirds] Blue Grosbeak Fuera Bush this morning |
| 4/10/24 8:25 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] No destination this week: 4/11 |
| 4/9/24 10:39 am |
kernscot <kernscot...> |
[hmbirds] Solar Eclipse on 4-8-2024 |
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Date: 5/8/24 11:43 am
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] This week's destination: 5/9 |
Hey Thursday birders! Sorry I can't send this out to my usual list of individuals - our internet has brain worms again.Looks like we'll have a dry morning, so let's meet at Peebles Island at 8:00 and see what's up.
Good birding --
Naomi
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Date: 5/8/24 10:51 am
From: Susan via groups.io <smbeaudoin1...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Warblers on Luther Rd. Saratoga Co |
There is currently an incredible wave of warblers on Luther Road. I am
hearing and or seeing multiples of almost all the following: Parula, Cape
May, Blackburnian, Nashville, Tennessee, Black throated green and blue,
Pine, Redstart, Black &white, Chestnut-sided. Also, Scarlet Tanager and
hummingbirds.
Some days it pays to stay home!
Susan Beaudoin
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Date: 5/8/24 3:46 am
From: Tristan Lowery via groups.io <tristanlowery...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trip: WEDNESDAY 5/8 - Washington Park |
I got to the Washington Park about twenty minutes ago. It's raining fairly
steadily now and while it looks like it's going to get worse, I'll be here
until the 7:00 start time - if anyone shows up and wants to bird in the
rain, I'll stick it out until we want to call it quits.
Tristan Lowery
Albany, N.Y.
On Mon, May 6, 2024, 14:59 Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel=
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> Join us for another early midweek walk!
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> Wednesday, May 8, WASHINGTON PARK (Albany County; morning)
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> Coordinator: Tristan Lowery 646-323-8914 <tristanlowery...>
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> At the peak of spring migration in May, even a downtown urban park can
> attract a variety of warblers, vireos, sparrows, and other migrating
> songbirds. For this special midweek trip, we’ll meet up at Albany’s
> historic and picturesque Washington Park for an easy morning of spring
> birding before beginning the rest of our days.
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> Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the corner of Englewood Place and State Street on the
> north side of the park, opposite the University at Albany downtown campus.
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> Details/directions:
> https://hmbc.net/event-5520658
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> Naomi Lloyd
> Field Trip Committee
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Date: 5/7/24 7:50 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trips: Birds & Breakfast, 5/11, Vischer Ferry, 5/12 |
Don't let a little rain in the forecast scare you!
Saturday, May 11, BIRDS & BREAKFAST AT FIVE RIVERS EEC (Albany County; morning)
Coordinator: Sue Rokos <szrokos...> 518-535-0006
Our annual celebration of spring migrants will be held at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, located along Game Farm Rd. in Delmar. The center has an excellent trail system through a variety of habitats. You can expect to see and hear many resident and migrant species, including warblers, thrushes, vireos, and orioles, along with a few waterfowl and herons. A typical year results in about 70 species; a good year for migrants can top 90!
An early group will meet in the parking lot at 6:00 a.m. Additional groups will leave at 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. You may join one of these groups or go out on your own as we try to find as many species as possible. We’ll rally at the Visitors Center at 10:30 a.m. for coffee, bagels, fresh fruit and a list compilation. The breakfast is free, but donations are welcomed!
Details/directions:
https://hmbc.net/event-5520660
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Sunday, May 12, VISCHER FERRY NATURE AND HISTORIC PRESERVE (VFNHP) MIGRANTS (Saratoga County; morning)
Coordinators: Gregg Recer and Cathy Graichen <gregg.recer...> 518-330-4552 (GR)
This is one of the club’s most popular spring trips. We will explore this varied site for warblers and other songbirds as well as marsh species including herons and rails.
Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the VFNHP main entrance, at the intersection of Riverview and Van Vranken Rds. in Clifton Park.
Details/directions:
https://hmbc.net/event-5520662
Naomi Lloyd
Field Trip Committee
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Date: 5/7/24 4:02 pm
From: Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Five rivers |
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Date: 5/7/24 3:57 pm
From: Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Five rivers |
Also fun to turn on radio to hear Julie Hart and Richard Guthrie answer questions about birds.
Robert S. Pastel
> On May 7, 2024, at 6:54 PM, Robert S Pastel <rspastel...> wrote:
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> Multitude of birds this morning at 5 Rivers- bobolinks are back and blue wing warblers were singing.
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> John Hershey’s Belize birding pictures were great.
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> Also, I saw the bobcat on the service road north of the platform (northwest).
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> Finally, Merlin reported a golden wing warbler in the vicinity near the turkey trail (near the eastern platform). I doubt it, but keep your eyes open.
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> Robert S. Pastel
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Date: 5/7/24 3:57 pm
From: zach schwartz-weinstein via groups.io <zachsw...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Five rivers |
Golden-winged warblers have certainly showed up at five rivers during
migration before, but can’t be identified based on song alone, since
hybridization is common and Blue-Winged can sing golden-winged song. It’s
important to get visual confirmation of this species, and ideally
photographs to rule out backcrossed hybrids.
Zach Schwartz-Weinstein
203 500 7774
On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 6:54 PM Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel=
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> Multitude of birds this morning at 5 Rivers- bobolinks are back and blue
> wing warblers were singing.
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> John Hershey’s Belize birding pictures were great.
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> Also, I saw the bobcat on the service road north of the platform
> (northwest).
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> Finally, Merlin reported a golden wing warbler in the vicinity near the
> turkey trail (near the eastern platform). I doubt it, but keep your eyes
> open.
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> Robert S. Pastel
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Date: 5/7/24 3:54 pm
From: Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Five rivers |
Multitude of birds this morning at 5 Rivers- bobolinks are back and blue wing warblers were singing.
John Hershey’s Belize birding pictures were great.
Also, I saw the bobcat on the service road north of the platform (northwest).
Finally, Merlin reported a golden wing warbler in the vicinity near the turkey trail (near the eastern platform). I doubt it, but keep your eyes open.
Robert S. Pastel
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Date: 5/7/24 2:37 pm
From: Susan via groups.io <smbeaudoin1...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Bog Meadow |
I went to the south/ Meadowbrook Rd entrance to Bog Meadow this morning,
hoping to see the Wilson’s Warbler reported by Al Mapes. I didn’t see the
Wilson’s, but I did see Al. I also heard and/or saw a nice sampling of
birds, including Nashvilles, black throated greens, chestnut-sided,
redstart, winter wren, veery, red crossbill, immature bald eagle,
broad-winged hawk and Eastern Kingbird. I did not see or hear the Canada
warblers usually in summer residence.
At home, I had a titmouse repeatedly landing on my head and pulling out
hairs. The same thing happened 14 years ago. I like to think this was a
descendant of the original bird. It’s something feeling the wind from a
bird’s wings on your face.
Susan Beaudoin
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Date: 5/7/24 2:11 pm
From: rob snell via groups.io <snell.rob...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Orchard Oriole |
Today a group of us from ALL were able to observe a male Orchard Oriole at the Stillwater Nature Trail. It was most of the way across the path crossing the pond before entering the woods. It was singing and stayed near the trail until we left. It provided great opportunities to photograph even with iPhones.
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Date: 5/6/24 8:09 pm
From: Heidi via groups.io <hocka1...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Nashville Warbler |
My daughter had one in her yard (tree) in Loudonville last Friday.
Heidi Klinowski
Troy
> On May 6, 2024, at 10:36 AM, Neil Manning via groups.io <nfmanning...> wrote:
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>> Nashville Warbler in my apple tree this morning in Clifton Park
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Date: 5/6/24 11:59 am
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trip: WEDNESDAY 5/8 - Washington Park |
Join us for another early midweek walk!
Wednesday, May 8, WASHINGTON PARK (Albany County; morning)
Coordinator: Tristan Lowery 646-323-8914 <tristanlowery...>
At the peak of spring migration in May, even a downtown urban park can attract a variety of warblers, vireos, sparrows, and other migrating songbirds. For this special midweek trip, we’ll meet up at Albany’s historic and picturesque Washington Park for an easy morning of spring birding before beginning the rest of our days.
Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the corner of Englewood Place and State Street on the north side of the park, opposite the University at Albany downtown campus.
Details/directions:
https://hmbc.net/event-5520658
Naomi Lloyd
Field Trip Committee
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Date: 5/6/24 10:47 am
From: Neil Manning via groups.io <nfmanning...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Worm-Eating Warbler (not) |
False alarm! Darn Merlin....
- Neil
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From: zach schwartz-weinstein <zachsw...>
Date: May 6, 2024 at 1:43:08 PM EDT
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Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Worm-Eating Warbler

Hi Neil,
Please try to get visual confirmation on that bird. They’re quite rare in Saratoga County.
Zach Schwartz-Weinstein
203 500 7774
On Mon, May 6, 2024 at 1:41 PM Neil Manning via groups.io<http://groups.io/> <nfmanning...><mailto:<hotmail.com...>> wrote:
Also, an elusive Worm-Eating Warbler in said apple tree, Clifton Park.
- Neil Manning
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Date: 5/6/24 10:43 am
From: zach schwartz-weinstein via groups.io <zachsw...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Worm-Eating Warbler |
Hi Neil,
Please try to get visual confirmation on that bird. They’re quite rare in
Saratoga County.
Zach Schwartz-Weinstein
203 500 7774
On Mon, May 6, 2024 at 1:41 PM Neil Manning via groups.io <nfmanning=
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> Also, an elusive Worm-Eating Warbler in said apple tree, Clifton Park.
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Date: 5/6/24 5:47 am
From: Steve M. Chorvas via groups.io <schorvas...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Orioles |
Orioles can't resist grape jelly. I typically set out a couple of orange halves to get their attention when they first arrive in spring. Once they find the jelly, they infrequently feed on suet and pretty much ignore the oranges and nectar feeders. Both Orchard and Baltimore regularly visit my feeders, and the jelly seems to keep the local breeding pairs coming back until they have weaned their young (typically early July).
Catbirds, mockingbirds, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, and several other regular feeder species also go for the jelly, but I find it interesting that my breeding pair of Brown Thrashers ignore the jelly and suet, but come to the feeders throughout the day to feed on cracked corn. They typically raise two broods, bringing their young to the feeders when they are roughly the same size as the adults, but I have only seen them feed their young the cracked corn.Â
Steve
Steve M. ChorvasSaugerties, NYÂ
On Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 02:35:41 PM EDT, James Elbrecht via groups.io <elbrecht...> wrote:
I get the occasional Oriole on my suet feeders but have never been able
to tempt them with oranges or nectar.  But they *love* the
apple-blossoms. I suspect they are getting nectar there, but it might
be tiny bugs.
They seem to disappear after the apple loses it's blossoms- but I'll
often see a nest in the fall when the leaves drop.
Later in the summer they'll be 'frequent fliers' again when the
mulberries are ripe.
Beautiful bird with a beautiful song.
Jim
On 5/3/2024 4:05 PM, Alan via groups.io wrote:
> I have at least two male and one female Baltimore Oriole. They've been
> enjoying the suet feeder and back deck bath, so I added an Oriole
> feeder with 1:5 sugar and water next to the suet feeder. At least one
> Oriole has been enjoying it. One also found something tasty in the
> small apple tree out front.
>
> Clear skies, Alan
> Glenville
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Date: 5/5/24 6:30 pm
From: scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...>
Subject: [hmbirds] HMBC -- Monday May 6 Program - Birding Northern Belize with John Hershey |
Reminder! Please see belowÂ
This is hybrid, in-person and zoom. Info and zoom link below. Hope to see you there at Five Rivers or on-line! Scott Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -------- Original message --------From: Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club <admin...> Date: 5/3/24 21:24 (GMT-06:00) To: Scott Stoner <scottjstoner...> Subject: HMBC -- May Program Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club HMBC Program Notice Monday, May 6th, 2024, 6:30PM in person at Five Rivers EEC, and via Zoom meeting  Hello HMBC Members: This is a reminder that the HMBC May program will be held in person at Five Rivers EEC in Delamr, and online via a Zoom meeting on Monday May 6th at 6:30 PM. For the Zoom meeting, use the meeting link below to join the meeting as a participant. All participants will enter the "waiting room" until the meeting host opens the meeting. Participants' audio lines will be muted on entry. We ask that participants keep their lines muted except when prompted for Q&A during the program. NOTE: The first time you use Zoom on a device, you will be prompted to download the Zoom app when you click on the meeting link below. Follow the prompts to download the app and then launch the meeting using the meeting ID from the invite. (The app is recommended, but if you prefer, there is also an option when you open the link below to join the meeting via a web browser window, but with limited capabilities.) Audio connections can be through the app on your device or through a separate dial-in phone number given below. Program highlights: Speaker: John Hershey Birding Northern Belize John will share photos and anecdotes of his birding trip to Northern Belize in March 2023. He visited the Crooked Tree Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary and the New River at Lamanai including the birdy Lamanai Archeological Reserve in search of tropical birds of all kinds. Among the amazing wading birds he will illustrate include: Boat-billed Heron, Bare-throated Tiger-Heron, Pinnated Bittern, Jabiru, Laughing Falcon, Bat Falcon, Snail Kite, and Black-collared Hawk. John is a former Secretary and a Director for the Hudson Mohawk Bird Club (HMBC). He has been leading field trips to Vischer Ferry Preserve, Peebles Island, and Fox Hill Road for many years. Birding has led him to travel throughout North America and more recently to Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama, and India. Full details available at: https://hmbc.net/event-5386660 Zoom Meeting Details: Topic: HMBC May Program Meeting Time: May 6, 2024 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85744288542 Meeting ID: 857 4428 8542 --- One tap mobile +16465588656,,85744288542# US (New York) +16469313860,,85744288542# US --- Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US Meeting ID: 857 4428 8542 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kHlViW0a5 -- Scott Stoner, Program Chair Gregg Recer, Membership Chair <gregg.recer...> Unsubscribe
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Date: 5/5/24 11:35 am
From: James Elbrecht via groups.io <elbrecht...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Orioles |
I get the occasional Oriole on my suet feeders but have never been able
to tempt them with oranges or nectar.  But they *love* the
apple-blossoms. I suspect they are getting nectar there, but it might
be tiny bugs.
They seem to disappear after the apple loses it's blossoms- but I'll
often see a nest in the fall when the leaves drop.
Later in the summer they'll be 'frequent fliers' again when the
mulberries are ripe.
Beautiful bird with a beautiful song.
Jim
On 5/3/2024 4:05 PM, Alan via groups.io wrote:
> I have at least two male and one female Baltimore Oriole. They've been
> enjoying the suet feeder and back deck bath, so I added an Oriole
> feeder with 1:5 sugar and water next to the suet feeder. At least one
> Oriole has been enjoying it. One also found something tasty in the
> small apple tree out front.
>
> Clear skies, Alan
> Glenville
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Date: 5/5/24 5:59 am
From: Dan Leonard via groups.io <dannyboy67leonard...>
Subject: [hmbirds] HMBC Field (non)Trip Report: Anchor Diamond Park, Burnt Hills, NY 5/4/2024 |
On account of the rain, this AM's scheduled subject outing was scuttled
after 15 minutes as no others had arrived. In that 15 minutes -- from the
parking lot -- I did bird by ear. Here's a link to that list:
https://ebird.org/checklist/S172104992
Looking forward to another opportunity to bird and otherwise enjoy Anchor
Diamond park soon - it IS a gem!
Dan Leonard
Scotia, NY
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Date: 5/3/24 7:29 pm
From: scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...>
Subject: [hmbirds] FW: HMBC -- May 6 Program |
This is hybrid, in-person and zoom. Info and zoom link below. Hope to see you there at Five Rivers or on-line! Scott Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
-------- Original message --------From: Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club <admin...> Date: 5/3/24 21:24 (GMT-06:00) To: Scott Stoner <scottjstoner...> Subject: HMBC -- May Program Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club HMBC Program Notice Monday, May 6th, 2024, 6:30PM in person at Five Rivers EEC, and via Zoom meeting  Hello HMBC Members: This is a reminder that the HMBC May program will be held in person at Five Rivers EEC in Delamr, and online via a Zoom meeting on Monday May 6th at 6:30 PM. For the Zoom meeting, use the meeting link below to join the meeting as a participant. All participants will enter the "waiting room" until the meeting host opens the meeting. Participants' audio lines will be muted on entry. We ask that participants keep their lines muted except when prompted for Q&A during the program. NOTE: The first time you use Zoom on a device, you will be prompted to download the Zoom app when you click on the meeting link below. Follow the prompts to download the app and then launch the meeting using the meeting ID from the invite. (The app is recommended, but if you prefer, there is also an option when you open the link below to join the meeting via a web browser window, but with limited capabilities.) Audio connections can be through the app on your device or through a separate dial-in phone number given below. Program highlights: Speaker: John Hershey Birding Northern Belize John will share photos and anecdotes of his birding trip to Northern Belize in March 2023. He visited the Crooked Tree Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary and the New River at Lamanai including the birdy Lamanai Archeological Reserve in search of tropical birds of all kinds. Among the amazing wading birds he will illustrate include: Boat-billed Heron, Bare-throated Tiger-Heron, Pinnated Bittern, Jabiru, Laughing Falcon, Bat Falcon, Snail Kite, and Black-collared Hawk. John is a former Secretary and a Director for the Hudson Mohawk Bird Club (HMBC). He has been leading field trips to Vischer Ferry Preserve, Peebles Island, and Fox Hill Road for many years. Birding has led him to travel throughout North America and more recently to Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama, and India. Full details available at: https://hmbc.net/event-5386660 Zoom Meeting Details: Topic: HMBC May Program Meeting Time: May 6, 2024 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85744288542 Meeting ID: 857 4428 8542 --- One tap mobile +16465588656,,85744288542# US (New York) +16469313860,,85744288542# US --- Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US Meeting ID: 857 4428 8542 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kHlViW0a5 -- Scott Stoner, Program Chair Gregg Recer, Membership Chair <gregg.recer...> Unsubscribe
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Date: 5/3/24 1:05 pm
From: Alan via groups.io <adfrench...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Orioles |
I have at least two male and one female Baltimore Oriole. They've been
enjoying the suet feeder and back deck bath, so I added an Oriole feeder
with 1:5 sugar and water next to the suet feeder. At least one Oriole
has been enjoying it. One also found something tasty in the small apple
tree out front.
Clear skies, Alan
Glenville
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Date: 5/1/24 5:11 pm
From: Joan Dobert via groups.io <jhdobert...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Baltimore Oriole |
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Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 3:42:57 PM
To: HMBirds <hmbirds...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Baltimore Oriole
We just spotted a Baltimore Oriole on the suet feeder.
The suet feeder is very popular early in the spring. A Catbird was on it
this morning.
Clear skies, Alan
Glenville
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Date: 5/1/24 12:43 pm
From: Alan via groups.io <adfrench...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Baltimore Oriole |
We just spotted a Baltimore Oriole on the suet feeder.
The suet feeder is very popular early in the spring. A Catbird was on it
this morning.
Clear skies, Alan
Glenville
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Date: 5/1/24 6:13 am
From: Tristan Lowery via groups.io <tristanlowery...>
Subject: [hmbirds] HMBC field trip report: Buckingham Pond - 5/1 |
Seven birders met at Buckingham Pond in the City of Albany this May Day
morning for a midweek, before-work (for some of us!) Hudson-Mohawk Bird
Club field trip. Many birds seemed to have lingered overnight after Monday
night's influx of migrants and we recorded 45 species in a little over an
hour and a half.
Highlights included ten wood-warbler species (Ovenbird, Northern
Waterthrush, Common Yellowthroat, American Redstart, Cape May Warbler,
Northern Parula, Yellow Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler,
Yellow-rumped Warbler, and Black-throated Blue Warbler), Wood Duck,
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Blue-headed and Warbling Vireo, Common Raven,
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Gray Catbird, Hermit Thrush, Eastern Towhee, and
Baltimore Oriole.
Thanks to all who came out! Complete eBird checklist for the trip at the
link below:
https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S171295490
Good birding -
Tristan Lowery
Albany, N.Y.
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Date: 5/1/24 4:54 am
From: Eric Molho via groups.io <molhoe...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Early migration |
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Date: 4/30/24 4:12 pm
From: Eric Molho via groups.io <molhoe...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Early migration |
This morning on my dog walk in my Delmar neighborhood, I was surprised but happy to encounter a large variety of migrant warblers that had arrived overnight. They were very happily inhabiting blooming crab apple trees as well as some of the taller trees. Included were yellow rumped, Parula, Magnolia, BT blue and BT green, Nashville, blue-headed vireo and I likely left several behind as my dog was in a hurry to get home and have breakfast. I also heard ovenbird and wood thrush in my backyard. This seemed at least 2 weeks early for such an influx. I do not know if others had a similar experience this morning.Eric
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Date: 4/30/24 3:09 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] This week's destination: 5/2 |
Hey Thursday birders! The Red Crossbills have been putting on a show, so let's meet at the Madison Ave Pinelands entrance to the Pine Bush at 8:00. They have been regularly seen near the trailhead and dipping into the constant puddle there. We can then move to the Visitor Center and walk the Karner Barrens East trail to find what's dropped in overnight.
https://www.google.com/maps/dir//42.7167617,-73.878754/@42.7149565,-73.8767691,1159m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!4m1!3e0?hl=en&authuser=0&entry=ttu
Naomi
On Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 11:36:48 AM EST, Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> wrote:
Hey Thursday birders! Let's meet at Lions Park off Rosendale Rd at 9:00am and walk the Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike trial for a ways. Should be dry and a bit above freezing, with light wind.
https://www.google.com/maps/dir//42.7774423,-73.8240504/@42.7769541,-73.8268882,17z/data=!4m2!4m1!3e0?hl=en&authuser=0&entry=ttu
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Date: 4/30/24 1:33 pm
From: Alan via groups.io <adfrench...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Ruby-throat |
The first Ruby-throated Hummingbird, a male, just showed up at my
feeder, which I put up last Saturday.
Never had one this early before.
Time to put our the second, window-mounted feeder.
Clear skies, Alan
Glenville
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Date: 4/30/24 12:07 pm
From: jhershey2 via groups.io <hersheyj...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Vischer Ferry Migrants - Wilson's Warbler |
I wasn't expecting such a wave of migrant songbirds this morning as I found at Vischer Ferry Preserve. I've been going there pretty regularly in the last week usually finding an average of 2 new First-Of-Year (FOY) species each day, but this morning I had 10 FOY's including what seems like a very early Wilson's Warbler. I had 12 warblers altogether: Yellow, Yellow-rumped, Palm, Common Yellowthroat, Black-throated Green, Northern Waterthrush, Nashville, Northern Parula, Black-and-white, Ovenbird ,Blackburnian, and Wilson's. The Wilson's was hanging out in the dead end trail which is on the south side of the first long pond by the Whipple Bridge. It was singing with a number of Northern Waterthrushes which I could not see. Other birds found include Great Crested Flycatcher, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Baltimore Oriole, Warbling Vireo, and Spotted Sandpiper. The Wilson's waited for me to go back to the car and get my camera.
John H.
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Date: 4/30/24 9:59 am
From: Brabetz, Barbara L via groups.io <BRABETBL...>
Subject: [hmbirds] New Arrivals in Town of Florida/Montgomery County |
I have been delighted by the daily arrivals that I have been hearing or spotting lately each early morning, sometimes even before coffee!
In the grasslands along McKinney Rd near the intersection with Millers Corners Rd, I've been delighted to hear/see our resident eastern meadowlarks and more recently the bobolinks.
This morning in my yard on Lost Valley Rd was treated to the songs of American redstarts, yellow warblers, and black and white warblers. They were accompanied by a blue headed vireo and a few male rose-breasted grosbeaks. After I returned with my coffee, I heard the distinctive bizz-buzz of a blue-winged warbler and then spied him with my binocs foraging at the tree tops where the leaves are just popping. Yesterday, I heard the distinctive song of a black-throated green warbler but I didn't hear him this morning.
No catbird or thrushes yet... (except robin)
It's getting birdy!
Barbara Brabetz
590', Lost Valley in Town of Florida, Montgomery County
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Date: 4/30/24 8:26 am
From: Jeffrey Schoonmaker via groups.io <j.schoonmaker...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Same here |
A male Rose-breasted Grosbeak visited our window feeder for a while 3 days ago, and Catbirds have settled in our yard in Colonie as of Sunday.
This morning a pair of White-crowned Sparrows perched on our chain-link fence for photos and poked around on the ground nearby. Can the warblers, vireos, flycatchers, etc. be far behind?
Jeff Schoonmaker
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Date: 4/30/24 7:45 am
From: Susan via groups.io <smbeaudoin1...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Bog Meadow Brook Trail |
I went to Bog Meadow early this morning accompanied by the constant sound
of thunder and left earlier than planned when I started seeing lightning. I
started from the Rt 29 entrance and made it to the large pond where all I
saw were geese. I was disappointed that the only warbler present was
yellow. I did get FOY marsh wren, green heron and veery. The first was
heard only, but had great looks at the other two. If anyone needs a swamp
sparrow, this is the place to go.
Susan Beaudoin
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Date: 4/29/24 5:41 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trips: Bog Meadow Brook, 5/4 and Anchor Diamond Park, 5/5 |
In addition to our Wednesday morning walk at Buckingham Pond, we will also visit:
Saturday, May 4, BOG MEADOW BROOK TRAIL (Saratoga County; morning)
Coordinator: Ron Harrower <ronharrower14...>
Bog Meadow Brook Trail, an old rail trail just east of Saratoga Springs, runs along the northern edge of a swamp and consists of wetland habitat with two ponds with a wet mixed forest in between. This varied habitat provides a good migration stop for many warblers and other passerine species, while the ponds and wetlands will have waders and marshbirds, and shorebirds are likely if the edges are exposed.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the trailhead pull-off on Meadowbrook Road, about 0.3 mile west of Stafford Bridge Rd/Rt. 67. If we have enough participants, we will stage some vehicles at the Lake Ave end to save walking the round trip.
Details/directions:
https://hmbc.net/event-5520647
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Sunday, May 5, ANCHOR DIAMOND PARK (Saratoga County; morning)
Coordinator: Dan Leonard <dannyboy67leonard...>
246-acre Anchor Diamond Park at Hawkwood is located at the corner of Route 50 and Middleline Road in the Town of Ballston. On this trip, we’ll bird some of the network of trails that crisscross streams and wooded wetlands in this beautiful gem of a park. So, be prepared to encounter SOME mud. Past visits to this park in early May have yielded Red-shouldered Hawk, Winter Wren, Rusty Blackbird, woodland thrushes, Louisiana Waterthrush, and other spring warblers.
Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the parking lot off Middleline Rd, about 500 ft off Route 50.
Details/directions:
https://hmbc.net/event-5520653
Good spring birding!
Naomi Lloyd
Field Trip Committee
Naomi
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Date: 4/28/24 10:29 am
From: Alan via groups.io <adfrench...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Brown Thrasher |
I was very pleased to find a Brown Thrasher under our feeders. We
apparently had a pair nest nearby one summer as they were often spotted
in the yard, and I hope for another such summer. :)
Clear skies, Alan French
Rural Glenville
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Date: 4/27/24 4:23 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trip: Buckingham Pond, WEDNESDAY 5/1 |
Join us for a morning midweek urban birding trip!
Wednesday, May 1, BUCKINGHAM POND (Albany County; morning)
Coordinator: Tristan Lowery 646-323-8914 <tristanlowery...>
At first blush, Albany’s Buckingham Pond looks like an unremarkable urban duck pond, with a busy playground, picnic area, and usually a flock of Mallards of questionably wild credentials plying its calm waters or huddled on the closely-mown shoreline. But this small, unassuming city park provides some much-needed habitat variety in an otherwise residential neighborhood – and in spring, Buckingham Pond can be a surprisingly effective migrant trap, making it a productive and convenient stop for area birders. We’ll spend the early morning in search of warblers, flycatchers, vireos, and other migrant songbirds in the wooded edges of the park, while keeping an eye out for waterfowl, shorebirds, and waders on the pond.
Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Buckingham Lake Park parking lot on Berkshire Blvd.
Details/directions:
https://hmbc.net/event-5520646
Naomi Lloyd
Field Trip Committee
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Date: 4/27/24 12:15 pm
From: jhershey2 via groups.io <hersheyj...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Vischer Ferry |
Despite very chilly temperatures (35 degrees) early this morning, I was able to hear an American Bittern calling from the Vischer Ferry main entrance lot. Later I heard at least one other one west on the towpath. In the marsh area closer to the river I heard a Virginia Rail. Other good birds mostly along the path to the river included: 2 Northern Waterthrush, Marsh Wren, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and a Palm Warbler.
John H.
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Date: 4/27/24 8:06 am
From: gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...>
Subject: [hmbirds] American pipets, wright's loop |
at least 6 American pipets present in the drier part of the field on the north leg of wright's loop in stillwater. a scope helps a lot as they really blend in.
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gregg recer
malta NY
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Date: 4/25/24 3:44 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Fw: Bird Surveys |
National Park Service is looking for volunteers to do bird etc counts at Roosevelt/Vanderbilt NHS in Dutchess County. If anyone is interested, please contact me and I'll pass your info on to Linda at Saratoga Battlefield.
Naomi Lloyd
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Hi Naomi,
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I hope this finds things going well on your end. It’s so nice to hear all those birds. I’ve had a flock of Pine Siskins in my backyard most of the winter. If I had to surmise why they are so abundant, I would believe it’s related to the vastness of the white pine cones. I don’t think I’ve experienced the number I’ve seen wherever I look. Last year the pitch just dripped from the trees, almost as if they were crying. It’s so interesting.Â
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The reason I’m connecting with you pertains to doing bird surveys the park service does through the Inventory and Monitoring Program.   Roosevelt/Vanderbilt National Historic Site is seeking volunteers to do some of their surveys. The surveys are all done in June and each route is done only once. You or someone in your world might be interested. The surveys usually take 4 to 5 hours. If there is any interest let me know and I will connect you with the program manager.Â
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Best,
Linda
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Date: 4/24/24 10:18 am
From: scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...>
Subject: [hmbirds] FW: Bird lecture next week |
FYI to interested birders! See below and attached -ScottSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
 The flier for the event is attached, and copied below is the same basic information. The lecture is also available for home viewing via Zoom, and the Zoom information is in the attached flyer. Refreshments are served at 6:30.
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ASRC RAY FALCONER LECTURE
April 30, 2024 – 7:00pm – ETEC 1st Floor Shared Training Room
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Dr. Jeremy Kirchman, Curator of Birds at New York State Museum
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Title: Interaction of Birds and Climate at three time-scales.
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Blurb: Bird species are adapted to different climate niches, and birds are found in certain places because of these evolved tolerances. But Earth’s climate changes over time, and birds’ ecological niches are themselves constantly evolving.
In this lecture, Dr. Jeremy Kirchman, Curator of Birds at the New York State Museum, will discuss some of the ways that changing climate results in changes of bird distributions at three different time scales. At the shortest times scale of months and years,
birds respond to changing weather conditions as they migrate great distances to track favorable conditions. At the scale of decades and centuries, birds are tracking our rapidly warming climate. At millennium times scales entire communities of bird species
have been shifted in response to glacial-interglacial cycles. Dr. Kirchman will discuss the ways that ornithologists use different technologies to study these changes, to better understand the ecology and evolution of birds.
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Tuesday evenings at 7:00PMÂ in
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New York State Museum
3140 Cultural Education Center
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http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/research-collections/biology/ornithology
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Date: 4/24/24 9:28 am
From: Sheryl.galinski via groups.io <Sheryl.galinski...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Female brown headed cowbird |
Hi All, this female came to our feeder today when it was raining. I a concerned she may be sick but hoping for better news. Will you take a look?
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Date: 4/24/24 7:48 am
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] This week's destination: 4/25 |
Hey Thursday birders! Bog Meadow seems lively now, so I suggest meeting at the Lake Avenue trailhead at 8:00am. In my continuing career as a klutz, I managed to sprain my wrist yesterday so I probably won't be joining you all - it's a long drive one-handed!
Good birding --
Naomi
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Date: 4/24/24 7:34 am
From: zach schwartz-weinstein via groups.io <zachsw...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Possible Swainson's Hawk at VF? |
This is a bald eagle. Swainson’s Hawks have pointy, scimitar-like wings
Zach Schwartz-Weinstein
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On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 10:26 AM KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath=
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> [Reason: (Or young BAEA but it was appeared too small as it circled
> parking area at Whipple Bridge just above top of trees)]
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Date: 4/24/24 7:26 am
From: KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Possible Swainson's Hawk at VF? |
[Edited Message Follows]
[Reason: (Or young BAEA but it was appeared too small as it circled parking area at Whipple Bridge just above top of trees)]
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Date: 4/24/24 5:04 am
From: trwdsd via groups.io <trwdsd...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Sora, Crossings of Colonie 4/24 |
Matt D. found a Sora at the Crossings of Colonie on Tuesday. It was vocalizing from the small wetland located at the extreme southern end of the property, where a footbridge crosses the cattails on the connector trail to Maria Dr. I visited the park this morning, and heard two Sora sounding off simultaneously, one close to the bridge, and a second farther away. There is still a large flooded area near the circular parking lot at the south end, and a Greater Yellowlegs was working the edge along with a couple of Killdeer. While listening for the Sora, I was serenaded by a Brown Thrasher singing high in the one remaining tree at the former brushy field next to the parking lot. It is now a plowed, level field for the most part, and a Savannah Sparrow was singing from out in the middle.
Tom Williams
Colonie
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Date: 4/23/24 7:20 am
From: Susan via groups.io <smbeaudoin1...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Vesper Sparrow |
I went to Saratoga Co Airport this morning to look for sparrows and was
dismayed to see large construction vehicles and signs telling anyone not
involved with the construction or the airport to keep out. Fortunately, at
Pitney Farm trail, not far away, off of West Ave in Saratoga Springs, I
was able to see both a Vesper sparrow and Savannah sparrow singing from a
perch.
Susan Beaudoin
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Date: 4/22/24 6:24 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trips: Powell Sanctuary 4/27, Hannacroix Creek Preserve 4/28 |
The season is upon us - go forth and bird!
Saturday, April 27, POWELL SANCTUARY (Columbia County; morning) (joint trip with Alan DeVoe Bird Club)
Coordinator: Kathy Schneider 518-248-8665 <fallline...>
This 145-acre preserve has been owned and managed by the Alan Devoe Bird Club since 1959. It features a beaver pond with an observation blind, neighboring farm fields, and Dorson’s Rock, a sandstone ledge that offers good hawk watching and a panoramic view of the Hudson Valley. There are 3 miles of moderate, well-marked trails throughout the sanctuary, which is mostly woods. The club’s list for this site has more than 200 species, including 20 species of warblers.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at Wilson M. Powell Wildlife Sanctuary, 75 Hunt Club Road, Old Chatham. From the junction of County Route 13 and Albany Turnpike in the hamlet of Old Chatham, travel southwest on County Route 13 for 0.9 miles to Pitt Hall Road on the left, where two signs mark the road to Powell House and the sanctuary. Follow Pitt Hall Road 0.25 miles, then bear left (east) onto Hunt Club Road and continue 0.25 miles to the main parking lot.
Details/directions:
https://hmbc.net/event-5520632
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Sunday, April 28, HANNACROIX CREEK PRESERVE (Greene County; morning)
Coordinator: Rich Guthrie 518-756-9094 <richardpguthrie...>
On this trip we’ll be looking for migrant warblers, vireos and of course, (New) Baltimore Orioles. The moderately easy trail goes around attractive nesting and migrant songbird habitats with a scenic creek and waterfall. Louisiana Waterthrush nest here regularly and migrant warblers are drawn to the varied habitats along the trailsides. Let's see if we can add some interesting species to the Breeding Bird Atlas and to the list of over 120 species (update - 146!) recorded for this eBird Hotspot. We will start at the main entrance to the Preserve. If time permits, we will also explore the trail leading down to the Hudson River where Bald Eagles and migrant waterfowl are often seen.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the main entrance, just off NYS Rt. 144, just south of the Albany/Greene County line (Coeymans/New Baltimore)
Details/directions:
https://hmbc.net/event-5520638
Naomi Lloyd
Field Trip Committee
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Date: 4/22/24 6:46 am
From: Susan via groups.io <smbeaudoin1...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Big Meadow |
I was able to locate the American coot spotted by Greg yesterday.
Initially, it was swimming in the middle of the large pond, but then
disappeared into the cattails.
Other birds of note: Virginia Rail; an early, singing Common Yellowthroat;
Ruby-crowned Kinglet; rusty blackbird; bufflehead; ring-necked duck
Susan Beaudoin
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Date: 4/21/24 3:36 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Rose-breasted Grosbeak, WSL |
I had a female Rose-breasted Grosbeak in my RensCo yard today - larger and chunkier than the Purple Finches that have been hanging out recently, with a buffy yellow cast to the throat and upper breast. A few days earlier than average for the last 10 years.
Naomi
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Date: 4/21/24 7:06 am
From: Susan via groups.io <smbeaudoin1...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Vischers Ferry |
Along the towpath: Warbling Vireo, Yellow-rumped warblers, pie-billed
grebe, American wigeon, ruby-crowned kinglet, tree swallows, immature bald
eagle
Susan Beaudoin
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Date: 4/20/24 6:04 am
From: gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Round Lake |
just now: rn grebe, bonapartes and rb merganser still present. I could not locate the scoters, but there were 2 male long-tailed ducks present in full or nearly full breeding plumage.
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gregg recer
malta NY
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Date: 4/20/24 5:12 am
From: Susan via groups.io <smbeaudoin1...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Round Lake |
Early this morning, there was a red-necked grebe, 2 white-winged scoters,
a red breasted merganser and about 50 Bonaparte’s gulls seen from the
Round Lake boat launch. I could not relocate the grebe after a fishing boat
launched, but the scooters did stay put.
The gulls took off, but returned, and the merganser came in afterwards.
Susan Beaudoin
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Date: 4/19/24 2:18 pm
From: Susan via groups.io <smbeaudoin1...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Wrights Loop |
5 greater yellowlegs, 1 lesser.
1 snipe- flew from the side of the road opposite from the flooded field and
into the swampy area. Last year there were many snipe present in the corn
stalk area. This year there are no corn stalks to provide cover.
2 blue-winged teal
40+ green-winged teal
Susan Beaudoin
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Date: 4/19/24 9:28 am
From: gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] bonapartes gulls, round lake |
roughly 50 or so bonapartes gulls continue today at round lake (actively flying all over right now so trickier to count)
there is now also a nice group of 4 breeding-plumage horned grebes
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gregg recer
malta NY
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Date: 4/18/24 10:25 am
From: jhershey2 via groups.io <hersheyj...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Common Gallinule - Vischer Ferry |
I heard a Common Gallinule calling this morning from the towpath at Vischer Ferry Preserve. The call is a pretty unusual one with a downward whinny. This is fairly early in my experience for this species. The numbers of ducks along the west pond have thinned out but there still are Wood Ducks, Ring-necked Ducks, and American Wigeon. A few other species detected include Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Marsh Wren, and Pied-billed Grebe.
John H.
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Date: 4/17/24 10:09 am
From: scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Common Loon at Ann Lee Pd; recent arrivals Five Rivers |
The Common Loon continues as of late morning, visible from the parking area next to the water; it's actively and successfully feeding. Scott Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
-------- Original message --------From: "Craig Driggs via groups.io" <billdcat333...> Date: 4/17/24 08:18 (GMT-05:00) To: <hmbirds...> Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Common Loon at Ann Lee Pd; recent arrivals Five Rivers A Common Loon still at Ann Lee Pond this morning, and a Virginia Rail calling.Craig Driggs
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Date: 4/17/24 8:08 am
From: gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...>
Subject: [hmbirds] bonapartes gulls, round lake |
currently a tightly-packed flock of about 90 breeding-plumage bonapartes gulls are well out on round lake, viewed from the rt 9 boat launch.
also present, one pair of ruddy ducks, 1 female red-breasted merganser and a dozen or so lesser scaup
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gregg recer
malta NY
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Date: 4/17/24 6:39 am
From: Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Common Loon at Ann Lee Pd; recent arrivals Five Rivers |
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Date: 4/17/24 6:37 am
From: Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Common Loon at Ann Lee Pd; recent arrivals Five Rivers |
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Date: 4/17/24 5:18 am
From: Craig Driggs via groups.io <billdcat333...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Common Loon at Ann Lee Pd; recent arrivals Five Rivers |
A Common Loon still at Ann Lee Pond this morning, and a Virginia Rail calling.
Craig Driggs
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Date: 4/17/24 4:20 am
From: Dan Welch via groups.io <jdanthefisherman...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Chipping Sparrows |
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Date: 4/16/24 2:20 pm
From: scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Common Loon at Ann Lee Pd; recent arrivals Five Rivers |
Denise observed and photographed a Common Loon late this afternoon at Ann Lee Pond, Albany County. Recent sightings, last couple days, Five Rivers EEC, Albany Co., include Yellow-rumped Warbler, Hermit Thrush, Field Sparrow, and Brown Thrasher. Scott Stoner and Denise Hackert-Stoner, Loudonville.
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Date: 4/15/24 2:43 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trip: Five Rivers EEC, FRIDAY, 4/19 |
Enjoy a weekday walk at Five Rivers!
Friday, April 19, BEGINNER BIRDER WORKSHOP - EARLY MIGRANTS AT FIVE RIVERS EEC (Albany County; morning)
This trip is geared towards novice birders, but all are welcome.
Coordinator: Scott Stoner 518-785-6760 <scottjstoner...>
Join us for a morning walk through the varied habitats of Five Rivers as we explore fields, ponds, woodlands, and marshes and look for permanent resident birds and early migrants. Be prepared for wet trails.
Meet at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot at Five Rivers EEC in Delmar.
Details/directions:
https://hmbc.net/event-5520627
Naomi Lloyd
Field Trip Committee
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Date: 4/13/24 9:51 am
From: scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Blue Grosbeak Fuera Bush this morning |
Albany county ny. A friend found and photographed a male Blue Grosbeak in his front yard on Waldenmeier Rd. About midway between Rt 32 and rt. 443. The bird moved north and he has not seen it again. I checked Waldenmeier a little while ago, didn't see it. If you go looking for this bird, please be advised that Waldenmeier is a narrow road without shoulders, and a number of houses. Scott Stoner, Loudonville NY Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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Date: 4/10/24 8:25 am
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] No destination this week: 4/11 |
Hey Thursday birders! I'm looking at this morning's forecast of 30% chance of light showers as I listen to thunder and heavy rain, so I'm not inclined to have faith in tomorrow's forecast either. It has to stop raining sometime, doesn't it?
(long-range for next week says...no)
Naomi
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Date: 4/9/24 10:39 am
From: kernscot <kernscot...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Solar Eclipse on 4-8-2024 |
I had an eye appointment yesterday on Albany's Washington Ave. Ext. and my doc rushed me ahead of others who didn't care and got me out (pupils dilated) for the Eclipse. Wearing sunglasses I got to Everett Rd. and over to the Albany Rural Cemetery St. Andrew Society section on the peak of the hill. Perfect.
I was squinting and tearing up and I closed my eyes and listened. I was alone, and no other humans were anywhere. Traffic was quiet and birds were somewhat vocal at 3:15 pm.
The sky was clear with only a few clouds as the sun slowly dimmed. Birds and everything was still. I didn't try for photos. It grew grayer and dusk-like until the peak of the eclipse at about 3:30 pm. I thought it would be darker.
It gradually grew light again and the birds started to vocalize. A pair of honking Canada Geese flew into the pond east of me. Crows and Blue Jays joined in. Eventually, robins sang and the world was happy again. It was dawn.
It was an amazing experience. I am 78 years old and probably won't have this opportunity again.
Nancy Kern
Austerlitz, NY
Columbia County
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