Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert
Dates(s): August 18, 2008-August 25, 2008
To report by e-mail: brinjoseph@yahoo.com
Covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) (just outside Cayuga County),
Onondaga, Oswego, Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida, Herkimer, Madison & Cortland
Compiled: August 25, 12:30p.m.. (EST)
Compiler: Joseph Brin
Onondaga Audubon Homepage: www.onondagaaudubon.org
#118 - Tuesday August 25, 2008
Greetings! This is the Syracuse Area Rare Bird Alert for the week of August 18, 2008
Highlights:
LEAST BITTERN
COMMON NIGHTHAWK
WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL
RED CROSSBILL
BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON
BAIRD’S SANDPIPER
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE
GREAT EGRET
AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) and Montezuma
Wetlands complex (MWC)
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On 8/20 a BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON and a LEAST BITTERN
were seen from Towpath Road.
On 8/21 13 species of shorebirds including BAIRD’S and STILT
SANDPIPER were seen at the Visitor’s Center and along the Wildlife
Drive. The BAIRD’S and STILT SANDPIPER were seen through the
23rd.
On 8/23 a GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE was seen at the Visitor’s
Center.
Onondaga County
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On 8/20 an adult BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON was seen
along the Onondaga Lake outlet at Longbranch Park west of Liverpool.
On the same day a first year BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON was seen at
the Hookway Tract near Meadowbrook Drive in Syracuse.
On 8/24 a WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL was spotted in Highland Forest.
2 GREAT EGRETS have been seen consistently this week, one at the Hookway
Tract in Syracuse and one along Rt. 31 west of Baldwinsville just west
of Peru Road.
OSWEGO COUNTY
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On 8/20 9 species of warblers were seen at a private
residence in West Monroe.
On 8/23 and 24 a raptor flight was observed at Derby Hill. 6
species of raptors including 290 BROADWING HAWKS were counted.
Oneida County
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On 8/24 a GREAT EGRET was found in Forest Park in Camden.
Madison County
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On 8/24 8 species of Shorebirds were seen at the Sod
Farm and Ditchbank Road north of Chittenango including an AMERICAN
GOLDEN PLOVER at the Sod Farm.
On 8/24 both species of CROSSBILL were found on Muller Hill Road. They
were also found in nearby Morgan Hill State Forest on the border of
Cortland and Chenango Counties.
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.