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| 4/17/25 8:48 pm |
davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Thursday April 17, Vischer Ferry |
| 4/17/25 10:14 am |
KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...> |
[hmbirds] Thursday April 17, Vischer Ferry |
| 4/16/25 10:56 am |
KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...> |
[hmbirds] Black Crowned Night Heron |
| 4/16/25 6:47 am |
Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...> |
[hmbirds] Ann Lee Pond |
| 4/15/25 12:21 pm |
Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...> |
[hmbirds] 5 Rivers |
| 4/15/25 9:44 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Destination this week: ??? |
| 4/15/25 9:22 am |
KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Destination this week: ??? |
| 4/14/25 3:42 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Destination this week: ??? |
| 4/13/25 8:50 pm |
davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa...> |
[hmbirds] 4/13 Niskayuna Field Trip Report |
| 4/13/25 3:37 pm |
davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa...> |
[hmbirds] 4/12 NYS Museum Tour Report |
| 4/13/25 11:42 am |
davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa...> |
[hmbirds] 4/12 NYS Museum Tour Report |
| 4/11/25 12:18 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
Re: [hmbirds] scoters etc - round lake |
| 4/11/25 9:14 am |
Susan via groups.io <smbeaudoin1...> |
[hmbirds] Sandhill crane at Wrights Loop |
| 4/11/25 6:38 am |
Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...> |
Re: [hmbirds] scoters etc - round lake |
| 4/11/25 4:13 am |
gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...> |
[hmbirds] scoters etc - round lake |
| 4/10/25 10:51 am |
Cynthia Edwardson via groups.io <Cjredwardson...> |
Re: [hmbirds] 4/10 Thursday Round Lake Report |
| 4/10/25 10:42 am |
Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...> |
Re: [hmbirds] 4/10 Thursday Round Lake Report |
| 4/10/25 9:55 am |
davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa...> |
[hmbirds] 4/10 Thursday Round Lake Report |
| 4/10/25 9:44 am |
davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa...> |
[hmbirds] 4/9 Wednesday Vischer Ferry Report |
| 4/9/25 7:52 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] This week's destination: 4/10 |
| 4/9/25 5:45 am |
davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa...> |
[hmbirds] 4/7 Vischer Ferry Black Crowned Night Heron |
| 4/9/25 5:40 am |
davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa...> |
[hmbirds] 4/7 Vischer Ferry Black Crowned Night Heron |
| 4/8/25 11:07 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Trumpeter Swan, Brunswick |
| 4/7/25 3:13 pm |
Joseph Krupitza via groups.io <jkrupitz...> |
[hmbirds] Vischer Ferry 4/7/25 |
| 4/6/25 5:56 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Upcoming field trips: 4/10, 4/12, 4/13 |
| 4/5/25 12:27 pm |
jhershey2 via groups.io <hersheyj...> |
[hmbirds] HMBC Vischer Ferry Field Trip |
| 4/3/25 12:41 pm |
gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...> |
[hmbirds] more round lake water birds |
| 4/2/25 12:31 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Upcoming field trip: Vischer Ferry, Saturday April 5 |
| 4/2/25 11:56 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] This week's destination - 4/3 |
| 4/1/25 1:20 pm |
Ronald Harrower via groups.io <ronharrower14...> |
[hmbirds] Count the Snipe |
| 4/1/25 8:50 am |
Ronald Harrower via groups.io <ronharrower14...> |
[hmbirds] Photo |
| 4/1/25 8:44 am |
Ronald Harrower via groups.io <ronharrower14...> |
[hmbirds] Wilson's Snipe Wright's Loop |
| 3/30/25 4:29 pm |
Larry & Penny Alden via groups.io <overlook...> |
[hmbirds] LTDUs |
| 3/30/25 7:48 am |
Susan via groups.io <smbeaudoin1...> |
[hmbirds] Round Lake |
| 3/29/25 2:48 am |
zach schwartz-weinstein via groups.io <zachsw...> |
[hmbirds] Barnacle goose photographed in Montgomery County Friday afternoon |
| 3/27/25 1:17 pm |
Alan Mapes via groups.io <alanmapes...> |
[hmbirds] Bog Meadow Pond - Ducks |
| 3/27/25 4:32 am |
Steve Mesick via groups.io <stvmesick...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Duck Observation |
| 3/26/25 3:24 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] This week's destination, 3/27 |
| 3/26/25 10:02 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Screech Owl, Lewis Swyer preserve |
| 3/25/25 3:29 pm |
Nancy Castillo via groups.io <twocat106...> |
[hmbirds] Siskins |
| 3/25/25 12:06 pm |
Alan Mapes via groups.io <alanmapes...> |
[hmbirds] Osprey - Round Lake |
| 3/24/25 9:54 am |
gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...> |
[hmbirds] waterfowl - round lake |
| 3/24/25 5:43 am |
Nancy Castillo via groups.io <twocat...> |
[hmbirds] First spring migrants in yard |
| 3/22/25 4:06 pm |
gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Duck Observation |
| 3/22/25 2:40 pm |
Larry & Penny Alden via groups.io <overlook...> |
[hmbirds] Duck Observation |
| 3/22/25 12:56 pm |
Alan Mapes via groups.io <alanmapes...> |
[hmbirds] Tree Swallows - Hudson Crossing Park |
| 3/21/25 5:14 pm |
davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa...> |
[hmbirds] Killdeer at Crossings Park |
| 3/21/25 5:13 pm |
davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa...> |
[hmbirds] Killdeer at Crossings Park |
| 3/21/25 7:37 am |
gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...> |
[hmbirds] e. phoebe today |
| 3/20/25 2:58 pm |
adir46er via groups.io <rita.reed2819...> |
[hmbirds] Great Egret and Bald Eagle caught a Goldfish! |
| 3/20/25 12:02 pm |
KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...> |
[hmbirds] Merlin having breakfast |
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Date: 4/17/25 8:48 pm
From: davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Thursday April 17, Vischer Ferry |
Incredible morning under electric blue skies - almost cloudless. Everyone was dialed in. The Virginia Rail lit things off, followed by stellar looks at both Kinglets and a vibrant Yellow-rumped Warbler. A very pleasant outing indeed!
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Date: 4/17/25 10:14 am
From: KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Thursday April 17, Vischer Ferry |
Eight club members rallied at Vischer Ferry this morning at 7:30 am. The weather was cool and mostly sunny with a light breeze. The morning chorus was overwhelmingly Robins, Grackles, Cowbirds, and Song Sparrows.
Swamp Sparrow, Rusty Blackbird, Virginia Rail, and Hermit Thrush were seen and heard along the centerline trail. Brown Creeper, Both Kinglets, and Yellow Rumped Warbler were very active along the Fort Ferry Trail.
The final tally was about 40 species. A very pleasant outing.
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Date: 4/16/25 10:56 am
From: KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Black Crowned Night Heron |
I was driving home from Staats island Rd when my mind registered a weird site on the utility lines near the Horse Rescue farm on Phillips Road in Schodack. I immediately pulled into the driveway to the barn and back up so I could see the power lines near. There was an black crowned night heron in magnificent breeding plumage perched there on the telephone wire with his back to the road. Unexpectedly weird.
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Date: 4/16/25 6:47 am
From: Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Ann Lee Pond |
A brisk walk at AnnLee Pond this morning. Highlights: greeted by a palm warbler and ruby crown kinglet, 3 wood ducks, many phoebes, yellow rumps, golden crown kinglet and rusty blackbirds.
Robert S. Pastel
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Date: 4/15/25 9:44 am
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Destination this week: ??? |
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On Tue, Apr 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM, KevinMcG<kmcgrath...> wrote: Several of us are planning to go to Vischer Ferry. All are welcome to join us. We will be meeting at 7:30 at Whipple Bridge to go look and listen for Bitterns, Rails, and migrants. Expect some of the trails to be wet and ticks to be active.
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Date: 4/15/25 9:22 am
From: KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Destination this week: ??? |
Several of us are planning to go to Vischer Ferry. All are welcome to join us. We will be meeting at 7:30 at Whipple Bridge to go look and listen for Bitterns, Rails, and migrants.
Expect some of the trails to be wet and ticks to be active.
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Date: 4/14/25 3:42 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Destination this week: ??? |
Hey. Thursday birders! Odds are I won't be available this week, so pick a location and find some early migrants for me!
Naomi
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Date: 4/13/25 8:50 pm
From: davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa...>
Subject: [hmbirds] 4/13 Niskayuna Field Trip Report |
Despite the chilly temps and a thick blanket of grey clouds, eight enthusiastic birders showed up ready to roll—and what started as a quiet morning turned into a spectacular walk that yielded 34 different bird species in total.
The walk kicked off with classic waterfowl like mallards and Canada geese, and thanks to a group member’s trusty scope, we were able to spot green-winged teals across the Mohawk. Midway through, a highlight: a stunning pair of red-tailed hawks perched high on the WTRY towers, giving us great views through the scope.
A small pond along the trail brought another gem—an elusive pied-billed grebe that dove and vanished like a ghost. That same pond hosted a great mix of waterfowl, including hooded mergansers and wood ducks tucked into the reeds.
We wrapped up strong with a low flyover by a bald eagle, seen multiple times after, and finished with a beautiful fly-by from a pair of Bonaparte’s gulls—black heads and all.
Throw in a lively soundtrack of red-winged blackbirds, sightings of woodpeckers, phoebes, tree swallows, belted kingfishers, and a nice variety of sparrows—field sparrows, white-throated sparrows, Savannah sparrows, and song sparrows—and it was a very fruitful walk.
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Date: 4/13/25 3:37 pm
From: davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa...>
Subject: [hmbirds] 4/12 NYS Museum Tour Report |
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Despite a sneak-attack April snowstorm and icy roads, a dedicated group of about a dozen of us braved the weather on Saturday morning for a remarkable field trip to the New York State Museum. The snowfall didn’t dampen our spirits—in fact, it seemed to heighten the sense of adventure. What followed was a fantastic, immersive, and truly engaging experience that none of us will soon forget.
We began with special third-floor access, where we were introduced to fascinating behind-the-scenes work with bird specimens. We learned how bird skins are carefully pinned to Styrofoam boards and preserved using an advanced cryo-fumigation freezing process—an essential method to maintain the integrity of these scientific samples.
One of the highlights of the day was observing a recently received sharp-shinned hawk specimen. Dr. Kirchman walked us through how such specimens are used in scientific study, and gave a rare hands-on demonstration of how to dissect and prepare a hawk for research purposes like taxidermy, anatomical study, and skeletal analysis. The entire group was riveted—phones out, eyes wide, ears perked. The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, as Jeremy expertly brought the biology to life.
After the demonstration, we ventured deeper into the museum’s private collections area. There, we got a close-up look at an extraordinary array of preserved birds: saw-whet owls, great gray owls, anhingas, kestrels, and more. A particularly exciting moment was viewing the museum’s collection of extinct species, including Labrador ducks and historical woodpecker specimens.
We also made a few special requests and were thrilled to be shown some kestrels and kinglets. As a final treat, we saw a massive whale specimen from Massachusetts—a testament to the museum’s impressive breadth of natural history.
All in all, this was a unique and thoroughly enriching experience—one rarely available to the public. The event was exceptionally well-organized, with great participation and outstanding leadership throughout. I highly recommend attending future trips like this one and strongly encourage keeping this event going for others to enjoy
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Date: 4/13/25 11:42 am
From: davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa...>
Subject: [hmbirds] 4/12 NYS Museum Tour Report |
Despite a sneak-attack April snowstorm and icy roads, a dedicated group of about a dozen of us braved the weather on Saturday morning for a remarkable field trip to the New York State Museum. The snowfall didn’t dampen our spirits—in fact, it seemed to heighten the sense of adventure. What followed was a fantastic, immersive, and truly engaging experience that none of us will soon forget.
We began with special third-floor access, where we were introduced to fascinating behind-the-scenes work with bird specimens. We learned how bird skins are carefully pinned to Styrofoam boards and preserved using an advanced cryo-fumigation freezing process—an essential method to maintain the integrity of these scientific samples.
One of the highlights of the day was observing a recently received sharp-shinned hawk specimen. Dr. Kirchner walked us through how such specimens are used in scientific study, and gave a rare hands-on demonstration of how to dissect and prepare a hawk for research purposes like taxidermy, anatomical study, and skeletal analysis. The entire group was riveted—phones out, eyes wide, ears perked. The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, as Jeremy expertly brought the biology to life.
After the demonstration, we ventured deeper into the museum’s private collections area. There, we got a close-up look at an extraordinary array of preserved birds: saw-whet owls, great gray owls, anhingas, kestrels, and more. A particularly exciting moment was viewing the museum’s collection of extinct species, including Labrador ducks and historical woodpecker specimens.
We also made a few special requests and were thrilled to be shown some kestrels and kinglets. As a final treat, we saw a massive whale specimen from Massachusetts—a testament to the museum’s impressive breadth of natural history.
All in all, this was a unique and thoroughly enriching experience—one rarely available to the public. The event was exceptionally well-organized, with great participation and outstanding leadership throughout. I highly recommend attending future trips like this one and strongly encourage keeping this event going for others to enjoy
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Date: 4/11/25 12:18 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] scoters etc - round lake |
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On Fri, Apr 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM, Robert S Pastel via groups.io<rspastel...> wrote: What difference a day does make.
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On Apr 11, 2025, at 7:13 AM, gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...> wrote:
several white-winged scoters this morning, along with a single surf. also a large group of long-tailed ducks, several each of ruddy ducks, bonapartes gulls and red-necked grebes.
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Date: 4/11/25 6:38 am
From: Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] scoters etc - round lake |
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Date: 4/11/25 4:13 am
From: gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...>
Subject: [hmbirds] scoters etc - round lake |
several white-winged scoters this morning, along with a single surf. also a
large group of long-tailed ducks, several each of ruddy ducks, bonapartes
gulls and red-necked grebes.
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Date: 4/10/25 10:51 am
From: Cynthia Edwardson via groups.io <Cjredwardson...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] 4/10 Thursday Round Lake Report |
After we saw Bob, the Thursday Birding group added a few more species
including a Pine Warbler at the Zim trail.
Cindy
On Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 1:42 PM Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel=
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> Eloquently written, the sparrows included Savannah and Tree along with the
> numerous son sparrows. Earlier on the Zim bike trail, hooded mergansers
> finished the merganser 3 pack, at least 6 wood ducks were seen, a golden
> crown kinglet and several rough wing swallows, phoebes and a Cooper’s hawk
> flew over.
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> Robert S. Pastel
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> On Apr 10, 2025, at 12:55 PM, davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa=
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> A mix of sun and clouds set the stage for an exciting morning of spring
> birding at Round Lake. Waterfowl were out in good numbers: a pair of
> Northern Shovelers, a dozen Ring-necked Ducks, Mergansers cutting across
> the water, and what we believe was a Horned Grebe diving in the distance.
> Overhead, an Osprey cruised by, while Ring-billed Gulls circled and called.
> In the parking lot, bright flashes of blue signaled the presence of Eastern
> Bluebirds. On the far side of the lake, the preserve was alive with
> activity—sparrows darted through the brush, and a lone Barn Swallow skimmed
> the water’s surface. A major highlight came at the wooden observation deck:
> off to the right, around 8 to 10 Great Blue Herons were roosting high in
> the trees—a striking and somewhat prehistoric sight. Just as we were taking
> it all in, a ghostly Northern Harrier glided silently overhead, giving
> everyone a moment of awe.
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> As we wrapped up the visit, another thrilling moment—a probable female
> Harrier was seen coursing low over the open meadow, hunting with that
> classic, buoyant flight style. Earlier, an American Kestrel was also
> spotted perched near the entrance, scanning the field below. A beautiful
> day with a dynamic mix of raptors, waterfowl, and spring migrants—Round
> Lake didn’t disappoint.
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Date: 4/10/25 10:42 am
From: Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] 4/10 Thursday Round Lake Report |
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Date: 4/10/25 9:55 am
From: davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa...>
Subject: [hmbirds] 4/10 Thursday Round Lake Report |
A mix of sun and clouds set the stage for an exciting morning of spring birding at Round Lake. Waterfowl were out in good numbers: a pair of Northern Shovelers, a dozen Ring-necked Ducks, Mergansers cutting across the water, and what we believe was a Horned Grebe diving in the distance. Overhead, an Osprey cruised by, while Ring-billed Gulls circled and called. In the parking lot, bright flashes of blue signaled the presence of Eastern Bluebirds. On the far side of the lake, the preserve was alive with activity—sparrows darted through the brush, and a lone Barn Swallow skimmed the water’s surface. A major highlight came at the wooden observation deck: off to the right, around 8 to 10 Great Blue Herons were roosting high in the trees—a striking and somewhat prehistoric sight. Just as we were taking it all in, a ghostly Northern Harrier glided silently overhead, giving everyone a moment of awe.
As we wrapped up the visit, another thrilling moment—a probable female Harrier was seen coursing low over the open meadow, hunting with that classic, buoyant flight style. Earlier, an American Kestrel was also spotted perched near the entrance, scanning the field below. A beautiful day with a dynamic mix of raptors, waterfowl, and spring migrants—Round Lake didn’t disappoint.
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Date: 4/10/25 9:44 am
From: davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa...>
Subject: [hmbirds] 4/9 Wednesday Vischer Ferry Report |
A bright, sunny contrast to Monday’s gloom. Waterfowl activity was the highlight: ~21 Ring-necked Ducks, several Buffleheads, Cormorant, and a few Blue-winged Teals seen far out near the river. On the towpath side, a constant, swirling mass of hundreds of Tree Swallows put on a show. One Bald Eagle made a brief appearance. A lively, chilly, sunny, spring-filled day.
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Date: 4/9/25 5:45 am
From: davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa...>
Subject: [hmbirds] 4/7 Vischer Ferry Black Crowned Night Heron |
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Spotted a black crowned night Heron on a cloudy rainy day. The dead end parking lot just before the general store - to the left east about 100 yards down on the left-hand side of the tow path where there is just a small marsh. Two or three young, bald eagles, displaying some sort of behavior flying and vocal in the air above the heron. A lot of pileated woodpeckers. Red winged Blackbirds everywhere.
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Date: 4/9/25 5:40 am
From: davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa...>
Subject: [hmbirds] 4/7 Vischer Ferry Black Crowned Night Heron |
Spotted a black crowned night Heron on a cloudy rainy day. The dead end parking lot just before the general store - to the left east about 100 yards down on the left-hand side of the tow path where there is just a small marsh. Two or three young, bald eagles, displaying some sort of behavior flying and vocal in the air above the heron. A lot of pileated woodpeckers. Red winged Blackbirds everywhere.
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Date: 4/6/25 5:56 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trips: 4/10, 4/12, 4/13 |
Spring is (more or less) here and birds are on the move! Join us as the field trip season kicks into gear!
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Five Rivers Woodcock Watching
When: 10 Apr 2025, 7:00 PM
Location: Five Rivers EEC
Coordinator: Drew Hopkins
A short talk about the wondrous bird and its virtually unique adaptations, followed by a walk to see if we can observe one in the field. Meet inside the visitor center at 7:00 p.m.
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Corning Riverfront Park/NYS Museum Ornithology Collection
When: 12 Apr 2025, 8:30 AM
Location: Corning Riverfront Park
Coordinators: Tristan Lowery 646-323-8914 <tristanlowery...> and Jeremy Kirchman <jeremykirchman...>
We’ll bird the Corning Riverfront Park before heading over to the New York State Museum for a special behind-the-scenes tour of its ornithological collections, given by the Museum’s Curator of Birds, Dr. Jeremy Kirchman.
Albany’s Corning Riverfront Park is a city-owned 15-acre urban waterfront property along the Hudson River that provides the best public access to the Hudson River in downtown Albany. In late March, dedicated river watching can reveal occasional rewards. In recent years, several species of diving ducks, grebes, all three North American mergansers, and returning Double-crested Cormorants have been recorded there as early spring migrants. The river can also attract concentrations of gulls, and wintering Bald Eagles and a pair of Peregrine Falcons that nest at the nearby Dunn Memorial Bridge are also seen often. The Hudson is easily viewed from the park’s easy and level walking paths, and we can also check the brushy habitat around the riverside pond for land birds.
After birding the riverfront, we’ll decamp to the New York State Museum for a behind-the- scenes tour. Parking is free on weekends in the visitors’ lot west of the NYSM on Madison Avenue. The tour will begin when all are reassembled in the NYSM lobby, and will last about one hour.
Meet at the Corning Riverfront Park parking area just south of the Livingston Avenue railroad bridge along Quay St in Albany at 8:30 a.m.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Contact the coordinator no later than April 5 to sign up. There is a limit of 15 people, with preference given to HMBC members. The riverfront walk is open to all.
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Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail
When: 13 Apr 2025, 8:00 AM
Location: Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail, Niskayuna
Coordinator: David Massa <davidpmassa...> 518-369-9100
On this trip along the Mohawk River and its backwaters, we will look for waterfowl and early migrants. Our walk will take us west past the river's edges and Niska Isle, checking inlets and flooded fields.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at Lions Park in Niskayuna, located on Rosendale Rd near the intersection with Niskayuna Rd.
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Good birding to all!
Naomi Lloyd
Field Trip Committee
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Date: 4/5/25 12:27 pm
From: jhershey2 via groups.io <hersheyj...>
Subject: [hmbirds] HMBC Vischer Ferry Field Trip |
The weather forecast for today called for rain as 7 intrepid birders arrived in the parking lot at 8:00 am for the HMBC Vischer Ferry Field Trip. Ultimately the birding was cut short because of the increasing rain, but not before viewing some really great birds along the towpath. The best birds of the morning, in my opinion, were the Blue-winged Teal of which I counted at least 6 at fairly close range. These were a lifebird for at least one person in the group. Other waterfowl included Gadwall, Green-winged Teal, American Wigeon, Wood Duck, Hooded Merganser, Bufflehead, Ring-necked Duck, and Pied-billed Grebe. Arriving extra early, the coordinator was surprised to hear the unmistakable “kidick-kidick” call of a Virginia Rail from near the main entrance. Another highlight was a Palm Warbler spotted along the towpath going west. Later, as we were returning to the main entrance and hurrying to escape the heavier rain, we saw a Palm Warbler in the same spot as the previous one, now singing in the rain. Even in the rain there was an abundance of Tree Swallows foraging over the ponds, and occasionally a few Northern Rough-winged Swallows mixed in. Other marsh birds seen or heard include Great Blue Heron and Belted Kingfisher.
Thanks to all for participating in this trip. Attached is a photo of a Blue-winged Teal I took 2 days ago at Vischer Ferry.
John Hershey, trip coordinator
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Date: 4/3/25 12:41 pm
From: gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...>
Subject: [hmbirds] more round lake water birds |
good mix here right now: long-tailed ducks continue (19), 3 red-breasted mergansers (2 males), a group of over 30 bonapartes gulls including many in full breeding plumage, a dozen horned grebes continue and there's 1 red-necked grebe hanging out with them.
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malta NY
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Date: 4/2/25 12:31 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trip: Vischer Ferry, Saturday April 5 |
Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve (VFNHP)
When
5 Apr 2025
8:00 AM
Location
Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve
Coordinator:John Hershey 518-371-3114 <hersheyj...>
We will start out on this trip looking for spring waterfowl such as American Wigeon, Green and Blue-winged Teal, Gadwall, Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail, Wood Duck, Ring-necked Duck, Hooded Merganser, and Pied-billed Grebe. Other possibilities include Virginia Rail, American Bittern, Palm Warbler and Rusty Blackbird.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the VFNHP main entrance, at the intersection of Riverview and Van Vranken Roads in Clifton Park.
Naomi Lloyd
Field Trip Committee
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Date: 4/1/25 1:20 pm
From: Ronald Harrower via groups.io <ronharrower14...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Count the Snipe |
A couple of people mentioned how much they like to find snipe (akin to
Where's Waldo?) I found at least ten in each of these photos. I wish they'd
been closer to be clearer.
Enjoy
Ron H
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Date: 4/1/25 8:44 am
From: Ronald Harrower via groups.io <ronharrower14...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Wilson's Snipe Wright's Loop |
Currently at least 15 Wilson's Snipe on the edge of the cornfield where it meets the ephemeral pond. Look around 80-100 feet along and be patient. Currently, 2 are poking around, at least 13 are resting together in same colored grass.
Very cool
Ron Harrower
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Date: 3/30/25 4:29 pm
From: Larry & Penny Alden via groups.io <overlook...>
Subject: [hmbirds] LTDUs |
Reading a number of checklists from Round Lake from today with an amazing number of Long-tailed Ducks. In all my years (now 40) in the Capital District, I don’t recall there ever being anything close to this number reported here. Ever. Not even double digits.
Does anyone have any idea of the maximum number of LTDU reported locally? Before today, that is!
Larry Alden
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Date: 3/27/25 1:17 pm
From: Alan Mapes via groups.io <alanmapes...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Bog Meadow Pond - Ducks |
A plethora of ducks on the big pond, north end of the trail this afternoon.
Both teal, wigeon, gadwall, hoodies, bufflehead, among others.
Alan Mapes
Saratoga
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Date: 3/27/25 4:32 am
From: Steve Mesick via groups.io <stvmesick...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Duck Observation |
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Date: 3/26/25 10:02 am
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Screech Owl, Lewis Swyer preserve |
E Screech Owl peeking out of roost box on Lewis Swyer trail, .2 mi in on right. Boardwalk is in sad shape, lots of broken boards and closed near the river end
Naomi
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Date: 3/25/25 12:06 pm
From: Alan Mapes via groups.io <alanmapes...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Osprey - Round Lake |
An osprey harassing an immature eagle right now. Lots of ring-billed gulls
trying to steal fish from the common mergansers.
Alan Mapes
Saratoga
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Date: 3/24/25 9:54 am
From: gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...>
Subject: [hmbirds] waterfowl - round lake |
this morning at round lake: a big raft of horned grebes (counted 13) in varying degrees of transition from basic to alternate plumage; one pair of black scoters.
For several days now there have also been many hundreds of common mergansers on the lake and perhaps a couple of hundred ring-billed gulls.
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gregg recer
malta NY
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Date: 3/24/25 5:43 am
From: Nancy Castillo via groups.io <twocat...>
Subject: [hmbirds] First spring migrants in yard |
Welcomed the first spring migrants through the yard this morning: a pair of Fox Sparrows foraging at woodland edge near the house.
For years in the past, they arrived after the Red-winged Blackbird males but this year and last, they have arrived earlier. (Red-wings were noticeably late and small in numbers in 2024).
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Date: 3/22/25 4:06 pm
From: gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Duck Observation |
hey larry:
The ring-necked numbers at vischer ferry a couple of days ago were also
heavily skewed towards males. Cathy and I were in florida a couple of weeks
ago. There, the big scaup rafts seemed mainly to be heavily skewed toward
females. Maybe this reflects males generally migrating north earlier than
females? Just a guess.
On Sat, Mar 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM Larry & Penny Alden <overlook...>
wrote:
> My neighbor’s pond has had a large group of ducks on it for the past could
> of weeks. The vast majority are Ring-necked Ducks. I did a quick count
> (quick so as not to disturb them) and stopped counting when I hit 100! Of
> note is that the sex ratio is heavily skewed toward males. I think it’s in
> the neighborhood of 10:1 males to females (or even higher).
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> My question is if others have made a similar observation and why this may
> be the case.
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> Larry Alden
> Meadowdale, on the Guilderland-New Scotland border.
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Date: 3/22/25 2:40 pm
From: Larry & Penny Alden via groups.io <overlook...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Duck Observation |
My neighbor’s pond has had a large group of ducks on it for the past could of weeks. The vast majority are Ring-necked Ducks. I did a quick count (quick so as not to disturb them) and stopped counting when I hit 100! Of note is that the sex ratio is heavily skewed toward males. I think it’s in the neighborhood of 10:1 males to females (or even higher).
My question is if others have made a similar observation and why this may be the case.
Larry Alden
Meadowdale, on the Guilderland-New Scotland border.
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Date: 3/21/25 5:14 pm
From: davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Killdeer at Crossings Park |
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All around cries of unseen Killdeer filled the farm fields, their calls competing with the raucous chorus of Mallards and Canada Geese.
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Date: 3/21/25 5:13 pm
From: davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Killdeer at Crossings Park |
All around cries of unseen Kildeer filled the farm fields, their calls competing with the raucous chorus of Mallards and Canada Geese.
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Date: 3/21/25 7:37 am
From: gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...>
Subject: [hmbirds] e. phoebe today |
R8 FOY eastern phoebe just appeared in our yard here in Malta; earliest
date in 34 years here, and only 2nd observation in March.
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Date: 3/20/25 2:58 pm
From: adir46er via groups.io <rita.reed2819...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Great Egret and Bald Eagle caught a Goldfish! |
Robert and I observed a Great Egret this afternoon at Fisherman’s Lane, Schaghticoke.
At the Johnsonville Dam, an adult Bald Eagle caught a Goldfish, and then lost it!
Rita and Robert Reed
East Hoosick, NY (Rensselaer County)
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Date: 3/20/25 12:02 pm
From: KevinMcG via groups.io <kmcgrath...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Merlin having breakfast |
The first bird of the day on this morning’s birding walk at Vischer Ferry was a Merlin flyover with an unlucky Redwings. The Falcon circled over us leaving a wake of feathers as it plucked the Redwings on the fly.
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