Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert
Dates(s): August 11, 2008-August 18, 2008
To report by e-mail: brinjoseph@yahoo.com
Covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
and MontezumaWetlands Complex (MWC) (just outside Cayuga County),
Onondaga, Oswego, Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida, Herkimer, Madison & Cortland
Compiled: August 18, 12:30p.m.. (EST)
Compiler: Joseph Brin
Onondaga Audubon Homepage: www.onondagaaudubon.org
#117 -Tuesday August 18, 2008
Greetings! This is the Syracuse Area Rare Bird Alert for the week of August 11, 2008.
Highlights:
LEAST BITTERN
LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER
SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER
SANDHILL CRANE
WILSON’S PHALAROPE
RED-NECKED PHALAROPE
SANDHILL CRANE
YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER
COMMON NIGHTHAWK
WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL
SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER (Extralimital)
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) and Montezuma
Wetlands complex (MWC)
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On 8/11 the following ducks were seen in the
main pool. BLUE-WINGED TEAL, SHOVELER, PINTAIL, and RING-NECKED DUCK.
Also seen there and at the Visitor’s Center were 6 species of
shorebirds highlighted by LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER.
On 8/17The Visitor’s Center and main pool held 11 species of
shorebirds including 2 WILSON’S PHALAROPE and 3 RED-NECK PHALAROPE.
Also on the 17th a SANDHILL CRANE was heard only from East Road.
Cayuga County
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On 8/17 the following birds were seen on Towpath Road (Port Byron, not Montezuma). 42 HORNED LARK, 24 LEAST SANDPIPER, 4 SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER, 1 LESSER YELLOWLEGS, and 1 DUNLIN.
Oswego County
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On 8/14 a WILSON’S WARBLER was in with
a group on 8 warbler species at a private residence in West Monroe.
On 8/15 a YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER was spotted along the railroad
grade in West Monroe.
Madison County
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On 8/16 7 of the common species of shorebird were
seen at Ditchbank Road and the Sod Farm north of Chittenango.
Onondaga County
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On 8/18 4 COMMON NIGHTHAWKS were seen from the Colvin Ave. location near Syracuse University.
Lewis County
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Lewis County seems to be the best area for WHITE-WINGED
CROSSBILLS in the immediate area. On 8/13 over 200 were seen and heard
from French Road to Leonard Lane east of Lowville.
Extralimital
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On 8/16 an adult SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER was found at the Shawangunk Grasslands in Ulster County near New Paltz. It was also seen extensively yesterday. There is no report yet for today. Check New York Birds for driving instructions and more details.
Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert
Dates(s):August 04, 2008-August 11, 2008
To report by e-mail: brinjoseph@yahoo.com
Covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
and MontezumaWetlands Complex (MWC) (just outside Cayuga County),
Onondaga, Oswego, Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida, Herkimer, Madison & Cortland
Compiled:August 11, 9:30a.m.. (EST)
Compiler: Joseph Brin
Onondaga Audubon Homepage: www.onondagaaudubon.org
#116 -Tuesday August 11, 2008
Greetings! This is the Syracuse Area Rare Bird Alert for the week ofAugust 04, 2008
Highlights:
BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON
LEAST BITTERN
LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER
WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL
SANDHILL CRANE
CLAY-COLORED SPARROW
GREAT EGRET
EVENING GROSBEAK
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) and Montezuma
Wetlands complex (MWC)
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On 8/6 a LEAST BITTERN, a SANDHILL CRANE, and a BLACK-CROWNED
NIGHT-HERON were seen from Towpath Road.
On 8/9 a WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER and 8 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS were seen
in the new area at the Visitor's Center. Also found near the Visitor’s
Center was a CLAY-COLORED SPARROW.
Onondaga County
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On 8/4 a GREAT EGRET was seen at the Hookway tract
near Meadowbrook Drive in Syracuse.
On 8/5 6 WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS were found in Morgon Hill State Forest
near the Cortland County line.
On 8/9 a GREAT EGRET was found in a wet area near Peru Road on Rt.
31 west of Baldwinsville.
Herkimer County
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On 8/6 12 EVENING GROSBEAKS were found on Farr Road in North Wilmurt. At least 2 birds were juveniles which indicates local breeding. Another flyover group of EVENING GROSBEAKS were heard some distance from the first group.
Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert
Dates(s): July 28, 2008-August 04, 2008
To report by e-mail: brinjoseph@yahoo.com
Covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
and MontezumaWetlands Complex (MWC) (just outside Cayuga County),
Onondaga, Oswego, Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida, Herkimer, Madison & Cortland
Compiled: August 04, 10:30a.m.. (EST)
Compiler: Joseph Brin
Onondaga Audubon Homepage: www.onondagaaudubon.org
#115 -Tuesday August 04, 2008
Greetings! This is the Syracuse Area Rare Bird Alert for the week of July 28, 2008
Highlights:
BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON
LEAST BITTERN
SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER
STILT SANDPIPER
WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL
BAIRD’S SANDPIPER
WESTERN SANDPIPER
RED-NECKED STINT (Extralimital)
SHARP-TAILED SANDPIPER (Extralimital)
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) and Montezuma
Wetlands Complex (MWC)
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On 7/29 10 species of shorebird including STILT
SANDPIPER, SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER, and UPLAND SANDPIPER were seen
at the Visitor’s Center
and along the Wildlife Trail. The STALT SANDPIPERS and DOWITCHERS have
continued through the week.
On 7/29 4 BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERONS, 1 LEAST BITTERN and an astounding
108 COMMON MOORHENS were seen from Towpath Road.
On 8/2 1 BAIRD’S and 6 WESTERN SANDPIPERS were reported from
the Visitor’s Center.
On 8/3 4 LEAST BITTERNS, 2 SORAS, and 2 VIRGINIA RAILS were seen and
heard at the Marten’s Tract.
Oswego County
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On 7/29 a female GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER was found at
the Great Bear Recreation Area north of Phoenix.
On 7/29, despite higher than average water, GREATER YELLOWLEGS, SANDERLINGS,
and SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS were seen at Sandy Pond. At nearby Skinner
Creek 2 LEAST BITTERNS were found.
Herkimer County
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On 7/30 20 WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS were seen feeding on cones at a private residence near West Winfield.
Extralimital
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The weeks most exciting news comes from Jamaica Bay in New York City. On 8/1 a very colorful RED-NECKED STINT was located in the East Pond. It continued on the 2nd. and 3rd. but has not been seen yet today. On 8/3 a SHARP-TAILED SANDPIPER was found in the same East Pond and has already been relocated this morning.
Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert
Dates(s): July 21, 2008-July 28, 2008
To report by e-mail: brinjoseph@yahoo.com
Covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
and MontezumaWetlands Complex (MWC) (just outside Cayuga County),
Onondaga, Oswego, Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida, Herkimer, Madison & Cortland
Compiled: July 28, 10:30a.m.. (EST)
Compiler: Joseph Brin
Onondaga Audubon Homepage: www.onondagaaudubon.org
#114 -Tuesday July28, 2008
Greetings! This is the Syracuse Area Rare Bird Alert for the week of July 21, 2008
Highlights:
BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON
LEAST BITTERN
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE
SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER
STILT SANDPIPER
RED-HEADED WOODPECKER
RED CROSSBILL
WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) and Montezuma
Wetlands Complex (MWC)
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On 7/24 a large group of about 100 shorebirds were
seen in Benning Marsh. Most were reported as YELLOWLEGS and SEMIPALMATED
SANDPIPERS.
On 7/26 a GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE was seen in the main pool near
the Seneca River Spillway.
On 7/27 a STILT SANDPIPER was seen in the new pond at the Visitor’s
Center. Also that day the following birds were seen from East Road
and Towpath Road. LEAST BITTERN, BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON, STILT SANDPIPER,
and SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER.
Onondaga County
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On 7/26 an adult RED-HEADED WOODPECKER was seen on
private property in the Town of Lysander west of Baldwinsville. A probable
fledgling was seen in flight. At the Pony Farm on Lamson Road also
in Lysander a SOLITARY SANDPIPER was found.
On 7/26 both RED and WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS were observed near the
Onondaga and Cortland County line on Shakham Road.
Madison County
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On 7/26 on Muller Hill Road in southern Madison County a female EVENING GROSBEAK was observed feeding a fledgling.
Oswego County
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On 7/27 12 WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS were found on North Church Road just east of Bargey Road in the Town of Boylston.
Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert
Dates(s): July 14, 2008-July 21, 2008
To report by e-mail: brinjoseph@yahoo.com
Covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
and MontezumaWetlands Complex (MWC) (just outside Cayuga County),
Onondaga, Oswego, Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida, Herkimer, Madison & Cortland
Compiled: July 21, 1:30p.m.. (EST)
Compiler: Joseph Brin
Onondaga Audubon Homepage: www.onondagaaudubon.org
#113 -Tuesday July21, 2008
Greetings! This is the Syracuse Area Rare Bird Alert for the week of July14, 2008
Highlights:
GREAT EGRET
BLACK TERN
BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON
LEAST BITTERN
PROTHONOTARY WARBLER
SEDGE WREN
AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) and Montezuma
Wetlands Complex (MWC)
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On 7/16 LESSER YELLOWLEGS, SOLITARY SANDPIPER, SPOTTED
SANDPIPER, and LEAST SANDPIPER were all seen along the wildlife drive.
On 7/19 LEAST BITTERN, BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON, VIRGINIA RAIL, and
11 species of shorebirds were seen on Towpath Road. Shorebirds included
STILT SANDPIPER and SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER.
On 7/20 a LEAST BITTERN was seen at the North Spring Pool. BLACK TERN
was seen here and at other usual locations all this week.
Oswego County
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On 7/15 the PROTHONOTARY WARBLER and SEDGE WREN were
found at their usual locations on the north shore of Oneida Lake off
of Toad Harbor Road. The PROTHONOTARY was seen again on the 16th.
Onondaga County
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On 7/18 a GREAT EGRET was seen from the Bald Eagle
lookout in the Three Rivers WMA on 60 Road north of Baldwinsville.
Ferd’s Bog (Hamilton County)
On 7/15 1 AMERICAN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER and 3 BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKERS were seen in Ferds Bog at the beginning of the walkway into the bog. The word is be there early, before 8:00 a.m., if you want to see these or any of the boreal species.