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25 May Fwd: [JERSEYBI] Birding on CBS' Sunday Morning [Marty ] 25 May Fwd: Dan's "gannet" [Dan Rottino ] 25 May Dan's "gannet" [] 25 May Life Chat [Dan Rottino ] 25 May Batterson Pond [Paul Cianfaglione ] 25 May Re: A LOT of Whimbrels Penfield Reef ["Comins, Patrick" ] 25 May Re: A LOT of Whimbrels Penfield Reef [Tina and Peter Green ] 24 May Re: Greenwich Tod's Point Osprey update May 24 [] 24 May Re: A LOT of Whimbrels Penfield Reef [charles barnard jr ] 24 May FW: [MASSBIRD] Betty Petersen [Tina and Peter Green ] 24 May COA FLYCATCHER WORKSHOP IS CANCELLED [Christopher Loscalzo ] 24 May Whole Foods Grill event to benefit Connecticut Audubon's Coastal Center tomorrow, Saturday, May 25 [] 24 May Common Loons, Niantic River [Sailcarm ] 24 May Re: Booby thanks ["Pamela Holden" ] 24 May Re: Booby thanks [Andrew Griswold ] 24 May Brooksvale Park Oriole [John Oshlick ] 24 May Brown Booby No- update [Tina and Peter Green ] 24 May Booby thanks [] 24 May Niantic Chimney Swifts, also yard nests [Sailcarm ] 24 May Summer Tanager, Milford [] 24 May Local paper article on Brown Booby Visit [Mardi Dickinson ] 24 May Sandy Pt shorebirds [Nick Bonomo ] 24 May Reservoir #6, West Hartford [Paul Cianfaglione ] 24 May Lawrence's Warbler - Essex [] 24 May American Bittern [Carrier Graphics ] 24 May Re: Brown Booby photos, etc [Kaye Danforth ] 24 May Re: Brown Booby photos, etc [Mike Warner ] 24 May Re: Brown Booby photos, etc [Steve Mayo and Rebecca Horowitz ] 24 May Yellow-throated Vireo Northwest Park Windsor [ford parker ] 24 May Brown booby- no [] 24 May Yellow Crowned Night Herons - Stratford [James Sherwonit ] 24 May A LOT of Whimbrels Penfield Reef [] 24 May Brown Booby photos, etc [Nick Bonomo ] 24 May Norwalk Brown Booby [] 23 May Darien & Stamford Black Terns [James Dugan ] 23 May Brown Booby update (NO evening) [Nick Bonomo ] 23 May Birding Gear [Mardi Dickinson ] 23 May Stamford Canada Warblers, Wed post didn't make it [Michael ] 23 May Assorted Reports from assorted days [Roy Harvey ] 23 May Re: Greenwich Tod's Point Osprey Update May 23 [] 23 May Barn Island bobolinks ["Tom and Dorothy Wadlow" ] 23 May Sterling yard [] 23 May Lawrence's Warbler ["john AT birdspix.com" ] 23 May Yellow-billed Cuckoos [Dan Rottino ] 23 May Beacon Falls Bobolinks [Roy Harvey ] 23 May Westport:Black Terns [Mike Warner ] 23 May Brown Booby and Black Tern(for Roy) [Tina and Peter Green ] 23 May Osprey [Louise Crocco ] 23 May Booby flew [Nick Bonomo ] 23 May Milford: Yellow-breasted Chat [Mike Warner ] 23 May Brown Booby relocated [Tina and Peter Green ] 23 May Re: Brown Booby Yes [Nick Bonomo ] 23 May Brown Booby Yes [Tina and Peter Green ] 23 May Photo of the Brown Booby ["Comins, Patrick" ] 23 May Bruce Park Greenwich 5/23 [Cynthia Ehlinger ] 23 May Black Tern near Cockenoe Island [Tina and Peter Green ] 23 May Ct Brown Booby ["Comins, Patrick" ] 23 May Osprey Hatchling [Louise Crocco ] 23 May Goshen Waterthrush Hanging Around [] 22 May Brewster's Warbler Nehantic [Dave Provencher ] 22 May Re: Greenwich Tod's Point Osprey update May 22 [] 22 May Re: Essex Land Trust OspreyCam [J G Denham ] 22 May YB Chat at Silver Sands SP Wed morning [Elizabeth Medina-Gray ] 22 May Re: ID help, wish I had brought a camera (Jack Swatt) [John Weeks ] 22 May Short trip to Hammo this morning ["Tom and Dorothy Wadlow" ] 22 May Re: Raven Luna-ticks hit 186+ one. [Nick Bonomo ] 22 May Raven Luna-ticks hit 186+ one. [] 22 May from the home office in Wahoo NE... [Jonah Cohen ] 22 May Big Weekend Wrap-up article ["Comins, Patrick" ] 22 May OT Ribbon Snake [Dave Provencher ] 22 May SE Ct birds [Dave Provencher ] 22 May Re: ID help, wish I had brought a camera [Roy Harvey ] 22 May CACC [Beverly Propen ] 22 May bird song apps? [VALERY MELNIKOW ] 22 May Golden Winged Warbler [Jim Pfeifer ] 22 May Naugatuck SF morning [Frank Mantlik ] Subject: Fwd: [JERSEYBI] Birding on CBS' Sunday Morning From: Marty <swanhallm AT gmail.com> Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 13:27:25 -0400 Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Dave Magpiong > Date: May 25, 2013, 1:24:24 PM EDT > To: JERSEYBI AT LISTS.PRINCETON.EDU > Subject: [JERSEYBI] Birding on CBS' Sunday Morning > Reply-To: Dayvm AT AOL.COM > > Hello Jersey Birders, > > Our little hobby (passion, obsession, addiction?) of birding will be > featured on CBS Sunday Morning tomorrow. > > The piece was filmed at a series of high-profile Midwest birding events > earlier this month. I know that at least 1 Jersey birder (well, actually a > UK birder that has been borrowed indefinitely) was interviewed at length by > CBS' Serena Altschul for the segment. > > http://www.cbsnews.com/sunday-morning/show-notes/ > > Tune in tomorrow morning and tell your family and friends to do the same! > Dave Magpiong > > > > > List archives: https://lists.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=jerseybi > How to report NJ bird sightings: _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Fwd: Dan's "gannet" From: Dan Rottino <rottino AT hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 12:57:20 -0400 Hi Frank. I didn't realize this message was on CT birds. I believe the bird I saw was a juvenile Gannet and it was already flying away into the Sound as I reached the end of the pier. Begin forwarded message: > From: Dan Rottino > Date: May 25, 2013, 12:31:17 PM EDT > To: "peeplo AT aol.com" > Subject: Re: Dan's "gannet" > > Hi Frank. It was large like a gannet, brown below and above, so I believe it was a juvenile. It was headed SSW into the sound looking out from the pier. > > Dan > > On May 25, 2013, at 12:25 PM, peeplo AT aol.com wrote: > >> Dan, any chance the gannet-like bird you saw was the Brown Booby? Which way was it heading? Thanks. >> >> Frank Gallo >> >> Life is short. Bird often. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Dan's "gannet" From: peeplo AT aol.com Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 12:25:07 -0400 (EDT) Dan, any chance the gannet-like bird you saw was the Brown Booby? Which way was it heading? Thanks. Frank Gallo Life is short. Bird often. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Life Chat From: Dan Rottino <rottino AT hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 10:44:53 -0400 From Dan Rottino: 5/25/13--Milford, Silver Sands SP--8:00am; 1 YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT. A close-up view of an Oldsquaw (isn't this late?) under the fishing pier on the west side of the beach. It hung around the small pipe/rocky jetty adjacent to the pier the entire 20 minutes I was there. there was a good sized flock of approx 35 RUDDY TURNSTONES that flew by E to W and other shore/water birds before the weather deteriorated including a large dark gannet-like bird, possibly a juvenile over the sound. Pouring rain now. Bird. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. Dan Rottino Sent from my iPhone. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Batterson Pond From: Paul Cianfaglione <pgcianfaglione AT gmail.com> Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 09:06:20 -0400 5/25 Farmington, Batterson Pond - 1 COMMON LOON. Paul Cianfaglione Canton _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Re: A LOT of Whimbrels Penfield Reef From: "Comins, Patrick" <PCOMINS AT audubon.org> Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 12:22:01 +0000 To clarify my report, several years ago (back when eBird first started), I went through Zeranski and Baptist and entered significant historical records into eBird for sites that were potential IBAs. There are some old records attributed to me in there, but I was just entering 3rd party data. So if you come across a record from me from 1920, it wasn't actually my record. That is the likely the case for any record before 1997 or so. Patrick Patrick M. Comins Director of Bird Conservation Audubon Connecticut 185 East Flat Hill Road Southbury, CT 06488 Phone: (203)264-5098 x308 Fax: (203)264-6332 pcomins AT audubon.org http://iba.audubon.org/iba/viewState.do?state=US-CT Audubon Connecticut is on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AudubonCT Friends of Conte is on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-the-Silvio-O-Conte-National-Fish-and-Wildlife-Refuge/121976791147545?v=wall ________________________________________ From: CTBirds on behalf of Tina and Peter Green Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 7:06 AM To: charles barnard jr Cc: ctbirds AT lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Re: [CT Birds] A LOT of Whimbrels Penfield Reef My congratulations also James. I have only seen large flocks of Whimbrel at the Cape in Wellfleet and Eastham at First Encounter Beach.I never thought it would happen here. Great that you were there to see them! Good birding. Thanks Charlie for sharing the info as well. It shows how significant his sighting is. Tina Green Westport Sent from my iPhone On May 24, 2013, at 9:16 PM, "charles barnard jr" wrote: > Congratulations James, because it appears that your observation of 31 > Whimbrel at Penfield Reef is an all-time high count of that species for > Connecticut. The previous high count seems to have been 23 birds seen at > the East River Marsh in Guilford on August 20, 1979. That is the highest > count mentioned by Zerankski and Baptist in their book "Connecticut Birds" > and it is also the high count listed on eBird for Connecticut. Patrick > Comins is listed as the observer for the Guilford record in eBird. > > According to Zeranski and Baptist,dense flocks of Whimbrel "covering acres" > were reported in coastal Massachusetts during the early 1800's, but there > is no mention of similar large flocks in Connecticut during the 19th > century or any time thereafter. > > Charlie Barnard Jr > Stratford > _______________________________________________ > This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. > For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Re: A LOT of Whimbrels Penfield Reef From: Tina and Peter Green <petermgreen AT hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 07:06:47 -0400 My congratulations also James. I have only seen large flocks of Whimbrel at the Cape in Wellfleet and Eastham at First Encounter Beach.I never thought it would happen here. Great that you were there to see them! Good birding. Thanks Charlie for sharing the info as well. It shows how significant his sighting is. Tina Green Westport Sent from my iPhone On May 24, 2013, at 9:16 PM, "charles barnard jr" wrote: > Congratulations James, because it appears that your observation of 31 > Whimbrel at Penfield Reef is an all-time high count of that species for > Connecticut. The previous high count seems to have been 23 birds seen at > the East River Marsh in Guilford on August 20, 1979. That is the highest > count mentioned by Zerankski and Baptist in their book "Connecticut Birds" > and it is also the high count listed on eBird for Connecticut. Patrick > Comins is listed as the observer for the Guilford record in eBird. > > According to Zeranski and Baptist,dense flocks of Whimbrel "covering acres" > were reported in coastal Massachusetts during the early 1800's, but there > is no mention of similar large flocks in Connecticut during the 19th > century or any time thereafter. > > Charlie Barnard Jr > Stratford > _______________________________________________ > This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. > For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Re: Greenwich Tod's Point Osprey update May 24 From: shootsnaps AT aol.com Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 23:22:39 -0400 (EDT) In the past, I have arrived between 1:00 & 1:30pm. Today, I was later, after 2:00pm. The weather was poor, getting windier as time went on. Mrs. O was down low in the nest, and I could not locate Mr. O. I saw a bird with a fish catch fly nearby, but it was not 'our' bird, as it did not fly to the nest. Shortly after, Mr. O arrived to the nest, no catch, and appeared to mate with Mrs. O. He then left. I changed my observation point to lower ground. As the wind grew, Mrs O was barely visible. Pix at http://www.libraphotography.com/osprey-nesting-2013.html . Due to limited time, I did not make other observations. AL Scuterud Old Greenwich _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Re: A LOT of Whimbrels Penfield Reef From: charles barnard jr <chbarnjr AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 21:16:29 -0400 Congratulations James, because it appears that your observation of 31 Whimbrel at Penfield Reef is an all-time high count of that species for Connecticut. The previous high count seems to have been 23 birds seen at the East River Marsh in Guilford on August 20, 1979. That is the highest count mentioned by Zerankski and Baptist in their book "Connecticut Birds" and it is also the high count listed on eBird for Connecticut. Patrick Comins is listed as the observer for the Guilford record in eBird. According to Zeranski and Baptist,dense flocks of Whimbrel "covering acres" were reported in coastal Massachusetts during the early 1800's, but there is no mention of similar large flocks in Connecticut during the 19th century or any time thereafter. Charlie Barnard Jr Stratford _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: FW: [MASSBIRD] Betty Petersen From: Tina and Peter Green <petermgreen AT hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 22:46:36 +0000 The email below was posted yesterday on the Massbird Listserve. Many in the CT birding community know Betty Petersen,Director of the ABA Birders' Exchange,as well as her husband Wayne Petersen, who spoke at our 2012 COA Annual Meeting. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. Tina Green Westport Many of you know Betty Petersen. Betty is a shining light in our community - always friendly, willing to share information, and genuinely a wonderful woman. I personally don't know a sweeter person. This past Monday morning, Betty suffered a serious heart attack. She presently is at the CCU at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. She is at a crucial part of her recovery, and as such, at this time, she is unable to receive visitors. Please keep Betty and Wayne in your thoughts and prayers at this extremely difficult time. Respectfully, Steve ------------------------------------------------- Steve Arena _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: COA FLYCATCHER WORKSHOP IS CANCELLED From: Christopher Loscalzo <closcalz AT optonline.net> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 17:59:38 -0400 Fellow birders: I am sorry to announce that the flycatcher workshop scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, May 25th, will be cancelled because of inclement weather. The good news is that we will definitely be planning on running this workshop next year. I hope that all interested will be able to attend. Thanks and good birding, Chris Loscalzo, Woodbridge _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Whole Foods Grill event to benefit Connecticut Audubon's Coastal Center tomorrow, Saturday, May 25 From: peeplo AT aol.com Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 17:47:02 -0400 (EDT) Hi all, Our friends at Whole Foods Market in Milford will be holding a Grill event to benefit the Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center tomorrow, Saturday, May 25. They'll be grilling hot-dogs, burgers and many other wonderful things for lunch, and will be taking donations for the food they're serving; all proceeds will go to the Coastal Center. I know it may not be a lovely day, but if you need to do some shopping, please stop by and pick up something warm to eat, and know that your donations will both help support our Center, and be greatly appreciate. Louise, Samantha, our critters, and I, thank you. Frank Frank Gallo, Director Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 203-878-7440 x 501 Ps. please feel free to pass this on to others... Life is short. Bird often. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Common Loons, Niantic River From: Sailcarm <sailcarm AT aol.com> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 15:37:49 -0400 2 Common Loons in breeding plumage about a half mile north of the Niantic Bridge, just opposite the national guard camp. Both loons swimming together, one flapping wings a lot, and one of them vocalizing. Carolyn Cimino Waterford Sent from my iPad _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Re: Booby thanks From: "Pamela Holden" <pjp.holden AT comcast.net> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 14:48:53 -0400 My thanks to everyone for the great story and pictures, too. For those of us who can't always get around or get down to the shore, the newspaper article link noted by Mardi Dickinson and the blog by Larry Flynn with photos were highly entertaining. Can you believe it landed on his boat? Wow! Thanks for sharing! Pam Holden Colchester -----Original Message----- From: CTBirds [mailto:ctbirds-bounces AT lists.ctbirding.org] On Behalf Of peeplo AT aol.com Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 1:28 PM To: CT Birds Subject: [CT Birds] Booby thanks I want say thanks to Nick and Larry, especially Larry, for driving the bird to the dock, so we could get a better look from outside the fence, which we were locked from entering. What an amazing chase and incredible memories! This one's for the books. Frank Gallo, Milford Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Re: Booby thanks From: Andrew Griswold <andrewgriswold AT comcast.net> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 14:47:55 -0400 Would that be a vessel assisted record? Cheers, A. Sent from the field. 860.575.4317 cell On May 24, 2013, at 1:27 PM, peeplo AT aol.com wrote: > I want say thanks to Nick and Larry, especially Larry, for driving the bird to the dock, so we could get a better look from outside the fence, which we were locked from entering. What an amazing chase and incredible memories! This one's for the books. > > Frank Gallo, > Milford > > Sent from my iPhone > _______________________________________________ > This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. > For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Brooksvale Park Oriole From: John Oshlick <john.oshlic AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 11:21:16 -0700 (PDT) I found an unusual looking baltimore oriole at brooksvale park today. It was a very pale orange (almost yellow) in coloration. While the breast was very pale orange the area on the wing (Covert?) that is usually orange was pale yellow without a hint of orange. The bird was very striking. It is likely at least a partially xanthochromic bird. If anyone is interested in seeing it it was singing in the area near the animal pens behind the large barn.   John Oshlick Bethany _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Brown Booby No- update From: Tina and Peter Green <petermgreen AT hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 13:46:10 -0400 I spent about two and a half hours with AJ and Sue Hand on the water in Westport and Norwalk searching and trying to relocate the Brown Booby. No luck today but there were about 1000 shorebirds on Cockenoe Island, mostly Dunlin and Semipalmated Sandpipers. We also saw about 6 American Oystercatcher chicks. Tina Green Westport Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Booby thanks From: peeplo AT aol.com Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 13:27:30 -0400 I want say thanks to Nick and Larry, especially Larry, for driving the bird to the dock, so we could get a better look from outside the fence, which we were locked from entering. What an amazing chase and incredible memories! This one's for the books. Frank Gallo, Milford Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Niantic Chimney Swifts, also yard nests From: Sailcarm <sailcarm AT aol.com> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 12:59:24 -0400 There were at least 6 Chimney Swifts over the CVS in downtown Niantic late yest afternoon, also 1 Osprey. In the yard we have a RS Hawk nest with two little ones, a RB Woodpecker nest and I am quite sure we have nesting Phoebes, which would be a yard first. House wrens never quiet down but appear to be nesting somewhere else in the neighborhood. An aside about yesterday's B Booby adventure which we all followed online. In French, most of the species in the Gannet/Booby family are called "fou" which means "crazy", our cognate/related word of course being "foolish". Sounds like the Brown Booby is earning its name. Carolyn Cimino Waterford Sent from my iPad _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Summer Tanager, Milford From: peeplo AT aol.com Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 12:36:04 -0400 5/24 Milford: male summer tanager singing on private property, feeding and moving northeast rapidly. This has been a good spring for summer tanagers and other southern birds. The weird weather could drop more things this week. The Chat is in potential breeding habitat; please avoid using tapes so its not pushed out. Thanks Frank Gallo, Milford Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Local paper article on Brown Booby Visit From: Mardi Dickinson <mardi1d AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 12:21:33 -0400 Birders et al, Thought you all would like to see the recent article in The hour Newspaper, thanks to Chris Bosak. http://www.thehour.com/news/norwalk/brown-booby-in-connecticut-rare-bird-causes-a-stir-for/article_57b805d7-8761-548b-aede-5865b8a97a83.html Cheers, Mardi Dickinson Norwalk, CT http://kymrygroup.com/ _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Sandy Pt shorebirds From: Nick Bonomo <nbonomo AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 12:05:53 -0400 Lots of birds late morning highlighted by 12 Whimbrel and a White-rumped Sandpiper. Nick Bonomo Wallingford Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Reservoir #6, West Hartford From: Paul Cianfaglione <pgcianfaglione AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 11:54:46 -0400 5/24 West Hartford, Reservoir #6. - 2 COMMON LOON. Paul Cianfaglione Canton _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Lawrence's Warbler - Essex From: rsbirder AT gmail.com Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 11:54:23 -0400 Vinney Hill Brook Park, Essex, CT - Continuing bird found at 11:45 beside white trail between orange and yellow trails. Russ Smiley Marlborough, CT Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: American Bittern From: Carrier Graphics <carriergraphics AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 07:42:05 -0700 (PDT) This morning at 8:30, I was in traffic on rt 202 in Torrington, when I see an AMERICAN BITTERN fly 100 feet above the traffic going due North. Paul Carrier - Harwinton _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Re: Brown Booby photos, etc From: Kaye Danforth <danforthpainting AT mac.com> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 10:19:59 -0400 I couldn't agree more. The best vicarious birding I've done in ages, hands down! Kaye in cold and rainy Hinesburg, Vermont On May 24, 2013, at 10:15 AM, Steve Mayo and Rebecca Horowitz wrote: > Unbelievable! > > The wonderful blogs of yours and Larry's, the m.obs., the meticulous > details, the beautiful and extensive photos, etc., do seem to help a > bit, though! > > 'Best CT birding story, ever. > > Steve Mayo > Bethany > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Nick Bonomo > To: CTBirds > Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 1:16 AM > Subject: [CT Birds] Brown Booby photos, etc > > > Thank you Larry for sharing your up close and personal photos of > today's > Brown Booby. I am still having a hard time believing what happened. > > Here are my shots with commentary: > http://www.shorebirder.com/2013/05/brown-booby-norwalk-ct.html > > Nick Bonomo > Wallingford, CT > www.shorebirder.com > _______________________________________________ > This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association > (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. > For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org > _______________________________________________ > This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association > (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. > For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Re: Brown Booby photos, etc From: Mike Warner <mjwarner AT optonline.net> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 10:17:34 -0400 Second that! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Mayo and Rebecca Horowitz" To: "Nick Bonomo" ; "CTBirds" Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 10:15 AM Subject: Re: [CT Birds] Brown Booby photos, etc Unbelievable! The wonderful blogs of yours and Larry's, the m.obs., the meticulous details, the beautiful and extensive photos, etc., do seem to help a bit, though! 'Best CT birding story, ever. Steve Mayo Bethany ________________________________ From: Nick Bonomo To: CTBirds Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 1:16 AM Subject: [CT Birds] Brown Booby photos, etc Thank you Larry for sharing your up close and personal photos of today's Brown Booby. I am still having a hard time believing what happened. Here are my shots with commentary: http://www.shorebirder.com/2013/05/brown-booby-norwalk-ct.html Nick Bonomo Wallingford, CT www.shorebirder.com _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Re: Brown Booby photos, etc From: Steve Mayo and Rebecca Horowitz <rsdmayo AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 07:15:08 -0700 (PDT) Unbelievable! The wonderful blogs of yours and Larry's, the m.obs., the meticulous details, the beautiful and extensive photos, etc., do seem to help a bit, though! 'Best CT birding story, ever.  Steve Mayo Bethany ________________________________ From: Nick Bonomo To: CTBirds Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 1:16 AM Subject: [CT Birds] Brown Booby photos, etc Thank you Larry for sharing your up close and personal photos of today's Brown Booby. I am still having a hard time believing what happened. Here are my shots with commentary: http://www.shorebirder.com/2013/05/brown-booby-norwalk-ct.html Nick Bonomo Wallingford, CT www.shorebirder.com _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Yellow-throated Vireo Northwest Park Windsor From: ford parker <flytieguy53 AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 05:41:06 -0700 (PDT) The Yellow-throated Vireo was singing near the Northwest Park Animal Barn at 7:30 am this morning. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Brown booby- no From: semismart9 AT aol.com Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 08:20:15 -0400 So far no luck with booby around Norwalk Harbor with Greg and Nrice Bill Banks Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Yellow Crowned Night Herons - Stratford From: James Sherwonit <jsherwonit AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 04:02:29 -0700 (PDT) This morning (6:30) on pilings in Ferry Creek behind marina were at least 3 Yellow Crowned Night Herons. These were seen from Broad Street in Stratford.   Jim Sherwonit _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: A LOT of Whimbrels Penfield Reef From: eyeflight16 AT optonline.net Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 10:52:47 +0000 (GMT) I was astounded to find a flock of no less than 31 Whimbrels this morning at Penfield Reef in Fairfield on the mudflats. Correct me if I'm wrong, but is this not extremely unusual to see this many at one spot in CT? Anyways, I took several long-distance photos, and when they flew I made sure none of them were the European race. They took off and flew west, so they're probably heading down the coast that way now. James Purcell Fairfield _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Brown Booby photos, etc From: Nick Bonomo <nbonomo AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 01:16:52 -0400 Thank you Larry for sharing your up close and personal photos of today's Brown Booby. I am still having a hard time believing what happened. Here are my shots with commentary: http://www.shorebirder.com/2013/05/brown-booby-norwalk-ct.html Nick Bonomo Wallingford, CT www.shorebirder.com _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Norwalk Brown Booby From: lpflynn AT optonline.net Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 04:09:11 +0000 (GMT) Hi Folks, A big Thank You to Patrick and Nick for the heads up on the Brown Booby. I'll never comprehend what happened today, it was surreal. I hope the bird stays a while, there is plenty of local food for it this time of year and he/she seems to have no problem catching it. I had my camera onboard and am very pleased to share todays experiance with all. http://long-tails.blogspot.com/2013/05/norwalk-ct-brown-booby.html Best, Larry Flynn Norwalk CT _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Darien & Stamford Black Terns From: James Dugan <jim AT duganworks.com> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 22:49:22 -0400 05/23/13 - Darien, Crescent Beach Rd, 7:25 PM -- 12 BLACK TERNS, these birds were feeding and meandering east, spread out over entire viewable area. 05/23/13 - Stamford, Stamford Ave, 8:20 PM -- 2 BLACK TERNS set to the east. Jim & Jackie Dugan New Milford _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Brown Booby update (NO evening) From: Nick Bonomo <nbonomo AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 22:45:56 -0400 Birders, Our second boat ride, after the bird was last seen flying off Larry Flynn's boat, was not as successful as our first. We could not relocate the bird despite a pretty thorough search on the inside of the Norwalk islands. There are plenty of places for the bird to roost and feed in the area. Who knows what it is going to do - stay or go - but if it were to stay, there is currently enough bait in the Norwalk Harbor area to keep it around for a while. More details and photos later. HUGE thanks to the finders who brought the bird to the attention of the birding community soon after noticing it. Nick Bonomo Wallingford, CT www.shorebirder.com _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Birding Gear From: Mardi Dickinson <mardi1d AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 22:30:27 -0400 Birders et al, Here is a new article I just posted & thought you would be interested in. Enjoy! http://kymry.wordpress.com/2013/05/23/warm-weather-clothing-gear/ Cheers, Mardi Dickinson Norwalk, CT https://twitter.com/MardiWD _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Stamford Canada Warblers, Wed post didn't make it From: Michael <mjpm3 AT aol.com> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 21:59:34 -0400 5-22-13. Stamford Cove Island Wildlife Sanctuary: 6 Canada Warblers 1 Wilson's 1 Bay-breasted 3 Magnolia 3 Redstart 1 Black-throated Green 1 Swainson's Thrush 2 Veery Rosa Hartman Park: 5 Canada Warblers 1 Veery 1 Swainson's Thrush Mike Moccio _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Assorted Reports from assorted days From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 18:55:53 -0700 (PDT) Passing these along From Linda Clancy 5/22/13 - Bloomfield, our yard; MOURNING WARBLER. From Ted Gilman: Greenwich, Audubon Center - May 21, 2013 - YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO calling in moonlight approximately 1AM; SOLITARY SANDPIPER calling overhead as it flew over in darkness, approximately 1:15AM. From Randy Sabia: 05/22(?)/13 - West Hartford, UCONN/West Hartford Major League field -- 6:30 PM; Male Orchard Oriole singing loudly enough to be heard over the din of a little league game, in trees bordering the basketball court. Sitting up proudly in the late day sun. Roy Harvey Beacon Falls, CT _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Re: Greenwich Tod's Point Osprey Update May 23 From: shootsnaps AT aol.com Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 21:28:06 -0400 (EDT) Same story as yesterday on the Osprey nest at Greenwich Tod's Point. Mrs. O sits very low, and Mr. O watches from a vantage point to protect his area. I witnessed another Osprey fly into his domain. They circled high above for several minutes, the male higher above, 'watching'. As the intruder further invaded his space, he finally tucked his wings and dove as though fishing, but instead intercepted the new Osprey. After a low altitude chase, the intruder retired. Subsequently, Mr. O flew to a branch off to the side of the nest. Pix AT http://www.libraphotography.com/osprey-nesting-2013.html Also: 1 Great Crested Flycatcher 3 Yellow Warblers (seen - many more heard). In a group at the entrance to the park at high tide were 8 Great Egrets and 4 Snowy Egrets feeding. 2 Am. Oyster catchers 2 Flickers Flight of 12 Double Breasted Cormorants 1 Deer AL Scuterud Old Greenwich _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Barn Island bobolinks From: "Tom and Dorothy Wadlow" <joyant AT att.net> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 21:03:12 -0400 Bobolinks have returned to the field on Palmer Neck Road in Stonington on the way to Barn Island WMA . The field is the first of two on the right about half a mile after the turnoff from Greenhaven Road onto Palmer Neck Road. Dorothy Wadlow _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Sterling yard From: dbobolink AT aol.com Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 20:36:17 -0400 (EDT) From Robert Dixon 5/23/13 - Sterling yard - PINE SISKIN (3) continue for the 235th consecutive day. Also PURPLE FINCH and DARK-EYED JUNCO (probably record late date for yard). Robert Dixon 179 Main St. Sterling, Ct. 06377 860-564-4638 h 860-933-9545 c _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Lawrence's Warbler From: "john AT birdspix.com" <schwarzjs@aol.com> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 20:15:01 -0400 (EDT) From John Schwarz Essex, Viney Hill Preserve, May 23, 4:15 PM: LAWRENCE'S WARBLER keeping company with a normal Blue-winged Warbler, likely a mated pair. PHOTO: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S14221528 _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Yellow-billed Cuckoos From: Dan Rottino <rottino AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 17:28:57 -0400 At Lyme, Hartman Park 4pm 1 YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO, my life bird. Then as luck would have it at Lyme, Elys Ferry Rd 1 YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO called as I was just talking to a couple about bird watching so we were all able to see it. They are now going to get a copy of Birding By Ear. Incidentally, there was a large concentration of Cedar Waxwings at Hartman yesterday afternoon. I counted over 70 and, from what I was hearing, I believe that was the tip of the iceberg. I did check many for Bohemians but I guess that would be a long shot. Some were exhibiting courtship behaviors. I did not go in as far today but I did hear some. Bird. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. Dan Rottino Sent from my iPhone. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Beacon Falls Bobolinks From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 16:27:27 -0700 (PDT) The Bobolinks have returned to the usual field along Rimmon Hill Rd in Beacon Falls. This is the large field to the west of the road sloping downward; it is closer to the Seymour (Rt 67) end of the road than the Rt 42 end. Roy Harvey Beacon Falls, CT _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Westport:Black Terns From: Mike Warner <mjwarner AT optonline.net> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 18:52:23 -0400 5/23/13 Westport, Compo Beach - 6 Black Terns 5:00 pm - Finally arrived at Compo Beach to look for the Brown Booby. No luck with that bird. In the west winds and light rain, there were 6 Black Terns flying around just off the cannons. They flew out to the east side of Cockenoe Island where they were joined by other Terns including Commons which showed up as lighter overall. The Black Terns were still discernible at that distance in the scope. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Brown Booby and Black Tern(for Roy) From: Tina and Peter Green <petermgreen AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 17:48:31 -0400 5/23/13- Norwalk- near the number 14 channel marker near the entrance to Norwalk Harbor- Brown Booby,first spotted in the water by John Oshlick with Larry Flynn taking photos of it from his boat. It then flew and landed on the rocks of the channel marker. After it flew, it was relocated by Larry sitting on the bow of a boat in the South Norwalk Boat Club Marina. It then took off and landed on Larry's boat.I suggested he buy a lottery ticket as this was his lucky day. The bird stayed on his boat as he brought the boat into the dock before flying off. It has not been seen since but Nick just took out a group who had not seen the bird to try and relocate the booby. Westport- on the west side of Cockenoe Island with AJ Hand- adult Black Tern in alternate plumage,first spotted by AJ flying towards us and then flew over and next to the boat affording us fabulous views.This is my second Black Tern sighting in exactly a week in Westport. Tina Green Westport Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Osprey From: Louise Crocco <lcrocco AT ctaudubon.org> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 13:58:39 -0400 We just had another Osprey egg hatch today at the Coastal Center. Louise M. Crocco, Office Manager Connecticut Audubon Society 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 (203)878-7440 x502 (203)876-2813 fax lcrocco AT ctaudubon.org www.ctaudubon.org http://ctaudubon.blogspot.com/ hummingbirds - "glittering fragments of the rainbow" John J. Audubon _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Booby flew From: Nick Bonomo <nbonomo AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 16:16:40 -0400 Back into Norwalk harbor somewhere. Weather depending I will be happy to take people out to look for it through the end of the day. Weather is iffy though and can often be seen from land. Waiting out rain now. For those interested in boating out, my number backwards is 9502546302 to avoid the spam bots. First come first serve and I likely won't be able to accommodate everyone. Nick Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Milford: Yellow-breasted Chat From: Mike Warner <mjwarner AT optonline.net> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 15:59:35 -0400 5/23/13 Milford, Silver Sands State Park - Yellow-breasted Chat 12:30 pm., Yellow-breasted Chat well seen and heard with two other birders present. Park in the main parking lot and walk west on the closed paved road. The bird was relocated, on the left hand side, where the road makes a shallow left hand turn. After that turn is the "T" intersection abutting the condo property. Also - Ring-necked Pheasant and Wild Turkey calling from landfill hill. 4 Willow Flycatchers in the park. Mike Warner Wilton, Ct. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Brown Booby relocated From: Tina and Peter Green <petermgreen AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 15:45:19 -0400 Landed on Larry Flynn's boat in Norwalk Harbor. We are feet away. Tina Green Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Re: Brown Booby Yes From: Nick Bonomo <nbonomo AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 15:36:29 -0400 Booby flew west down coast back towards Westport. Been working he area, fishing as well. Relocated by Larry Flynn earlier. Nick Sent from my iPhone On May 23, 2013, at 3:05 PM, Tina and Peter Green wrote: > Can be seen from Calf Pasture Beach probably. On the number 14 harbor marke sitting on the rocks.. We are on a boat getting amazing views now. > > Tina Green > Sent from my iPhone > _______________________________________________ > This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. > For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Brown Booby Yes From: Tina and Peter Green <petermgreen AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 15:05:40 -0400 Can be seen from Calf Pasture Beach probably. On the number 14 harbor marke sitting on the rocks.. We are on a boat getting amazing views now. Tina Green Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Photo of the Brown Booby From: "Comins, Patrick" <PCOMINS AT audubon.org> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 18:41:53 +0000 Here is a photo of the Brown Booby and an article with the sketchy details. Hopefully it hangs around: http://www.wxedge.com/articles/20130523super_rare_bird_sighted Photo by Charlie Wetmore Patrick M. Comins Director of Bird Conservation Audubon Connecticut 185 East Flat Hill Road Southbury, CT 06488 Phone: (203)264-5098 x308 Fax: (203)264-6332 pcomins AT audubon.org http://ct.audubon.org/conservation-efforts Audubon Connecticut is on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AudubonCT The Audubon Alliance for Coastal Waterbirds is on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Audubon-Alliance-for-Coastal-Waterbirds/168520783251234 Our blog: http://ctwaterbirds.blogspot.com/ Friends of Conte is on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-the-Silvio-O-Conte-National-Fish-and-Wildlife-Refuge/121976791147545?v=wall _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Bruce Park Greenwich 5/23 From: Cynthia Ehlinger <cehlinger AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 10:29:58 -0700 (PDT) Cynthia Ehlinger- Bruce Park, Greenwich, 5/23 - singing Canada Warbler plus few Blackpoll Warblers, E Wood-Pewee, 2 Great Crested Flycatchers, few Cedar Waxwings _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Black Tern near Cockenoe Island From: Tina and Peter Green <petermgreen AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 12:47:04 -0400 Tina Green Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Ct Brown Booby From: "Comins, Patrick" <PCOMINS AT audubon.org> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 15:25:28 +0000 A Brown Booby was photographed off Westport, CT this morning perching on a boat. No more details other than an awesome photo. Patrick Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Osprey Hatchling From: Louise Crocco <lcrocco AT ctaudubon.org> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 09:42:15 -0400 The Coastal Center has had its first Osprey egg hatch. We are pretty sure that it is the second egg laid because too much time has passed for it to be the first egg, which must not have been viable. Louise M. Crocco, Office Manager Connecticut Audubon Society 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 (203)878-7440 x502 (203)876-2813 fax lcrocco AT ctaudubon.org www.ctaudubon.org http://ctaudubon.blogspot.com/ hummingbirds - "glittering fragments of the rainbow" John J. Audubon _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Goshen Waterthrush Hanging Around From: Kfinnan AT aol.com Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 07:34:25 -0400 (EDT) The N. Waterthrush first reported yesterday is still singing near the yard today. Hmmm, there is a vernal pool by the street... _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Brewster's Warbler Nehantic From: Dave Provencher <hikerbirder AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 18:44:18 -0700 Today while hiking past the Hooded Warbler area in Nehantic SF I pished in a number of birds. I had quite a wild scene going with 3 sp of vireos, 5 sp of warblers, towhees, catbirds, orioles, gnatcatchers, and more all at once. One of these mobsters was a Brewster's type. I had such a bird there last year and I'm pretty sure this the same one though last year it was singing trisyllabic and this year it is sounding traditionally Blue-winged. It looks largely Blue-winged except instead of two whitish wing bars, it has two broad yellowish bars that merge with one another. Another interesting thing was that two of the Hooded Warblers were singing alternate songs already which sounded like a complex version of Olive-sided Flycather. Well sorta kind of! After the pishing was over one of the birds reverted to primary song. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Re: Greenwich Tod's Point Osprey update May 22 From: shootsnaps AT aol.com Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 21:13:51 -0400 (EDT) Again, Mrs O is sitting low in the nest, awaiting delivery of 'lunch' (~2:30 pm). Mr. O lands with a fish, leaves it with her, and retires to a nearby tree. Meanwhile, House Sparrows use the lower portions of the nest for their own home. Pix at http://www.libraphotography.com/osprey-nesting-2013.html . Also seen: 2 Snowy Egrets 1 Great Egret 2 Oyster Catchers 2 Common Terns 1 Greater yellowlegs 1 Semipalmated Plover 1 Female Baltimore Oriole AL Scuterud Old Greenwich _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Re: Essex Land Trust OspreyCam From: J G Denham <jgdenham AT aol.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 20:57:17 -0400 Essex Land Trust Osprey platform report: 2 chicks have hatched with 2 eggs remaining. Tune in to latest developments by linking: http://www.essexlandtrust.org/11_ospreycam.html Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: YB Chat at Silver Sands SP Wed morning From: Elizabeth Medina-Gray <emedinagray AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 19:19:39 -0400 1 Yellow-breasted Chat singing in bushes near the road behind the marsh at around 9:00 AM (Wednesday). Full eBird checklist (with picture) here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S14207612 Elizabeth Medina-Gray Seymour, CT _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Re: ID help, wish I had brought a camera (Jack Swatt) From: John Weeks <aerie.john AT cox.net> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 18:34:54 -0400 Jack, In addition to the Macaulay Library recordings that Roy Harvey mentioned, you should also check out Xeno-Canto (www.xeno-canto.org). It's an incredible archive of bird recordings made all over the world by hundreds of different observers. Many of them can be downloaded. According to the page devoted to the Black-throated Green Warbler, X.-C. offers "46 foreground recordings and 77 background recordings of Setophaga virens." John Weeks _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Short trip to Hammo this morning From: "Tom and Dorothy Wadlow" <joyant AT att.net> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 18:18:34 -0400 From Dorothy Wadlow 5/22 AM Hammonassett SP - NORTHERN SHOVELER drake at Swan Pond, 2 LITTLE BLUE HERONS (not hybrid) in marsh east of Nature Center parking lot. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Re: Raven Luna-ticks hit 186+ one. From: Nick Bonomo <nbonomo AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 18:02:15 -0400 I reiterate Frank's thanks to all of our friends and acquaintances, and even some complete strangers, who were more than happy to give us tips on various sought after species. CT really has an amazing birding community. THANK YOU! For those interested, the Summer Tanager was a male near the parking area at Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme, and the White-faced Ibis was a flyby along the shore at Westbrook. Nick Bonomo Wallingford On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 5:54 PM, wrote: > > Hi all, > > > The Raven Luna-ticks tallied 186 species plus the hybrid Tri-colored x > Little Blue Heron, tying the old CT Record, and besting our previous second > highest score of 185. It was a good run, with few migrants, and a few > surprises. Highlights included, White-faced Ibis, Summer Tanager, Lesser > Scaup, missing our scouted Black Scoter, but finding Surf and White-winged > Scoters (few have been around), and being serenaded at the finish by two > Eastern Screech Owls, over our car, at Midnight. I'll write up a full > report soon. Thanks to everyone for your reports and donations. A few more > hours of sleep are in need. > > > > > Frank Gallo, Milford > > Life is short. Bird often. > _______________________________________________ > This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) > for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. > For subscription information visit > http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org > _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Raven Luna-ticks hit 186+ one. From: peeplo AT aol.com Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 17:54:36 -0400 (EDT) Hi all, The Raven Luna-ticks tallied 186 species plus the hybrid Tri-colored x Little Blue Heron, tying the old CT Record, and besting our previous second highest score of 185. It was a good run, with few migrants, and a few surprises. Highlights included, White-faced Ibis, Summer Tanager, Lesser Scaup, missing our scouted Black Scoter, but finding Surf and White-winged Scoters (few have been around), and being serenaded at the finish by two Eastern Screech Owls, over our car, at Midnight. I'll write up a full report soon. Thanks to everyone for your reports and donations. A few more hours of sleep are in need. Frank Gallo, Milford Life is short. Bird often. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: from the home office in Wahoo NE... From: Jonah Cohen <jonahc AT cox.net> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 17:09:06 -0400 Go here and check out the 5/22/13 Top Ten List from Letterman: http://www.cbs.com/shows/late_show/top_ten Unless I'm mistaken - these are all real birds. (!) Jonah Cohen Newington _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Big Weekend Wrap-up article From: "Comins, Patrick" <PCOMINS AT audubon.org> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 21:03:27 +0000 Here is an article summarizing the results of this past weekend's Big Weekend, including some photos from the adventure. http://www.wxedge.com/articles/20130522rare_birds_and_great_diversity_evident_in_big_weekend Patrick Patrick M. Comins Director of Bird Conservation Audubon Connecticut 185 East Flat Hill Road Southbury, CT 06488 Phone: (203)264-5098 x308 Fax: (203)264-6332 pcomins AT audubon.org http://ct.audubon.org/conservation-efforts Audubon Connecticut is on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AudubonCT The Audubon Alliance for Coastal Waterbirds is on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Audubon-Alliance-for-Coastal-Waterbirds/168520783251234 Our blog: http://ctwaterbirds.blogspot.com/ Friends of Conte is on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-the-Silvio-O-Conte-National-Fish-and-Wildlife-Refuge/121976791147545?v=wall _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: OT Ribbon Snake From: Dave Provencher <hikerbirder AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 13:19:29 -0700 Caught a Ribbon Snake in Lyme today. Only second of these Special Concern Snakes I've found in eastern CT. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: SE Ct birds From: Dave Provencher <hikerbirder AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 13:14:24 -0700 Poked around southeastern CT today. Highlights: Rte 82 Salem, Least Flycatcher 3, Willow Flycatcher 1. Devils Den SP, Acadian Flycatcher 1, Black-throated Green Warbler 3. Swamp at intersection of routes 82 and 156, Black-billed Cuckoo 1 Power line on Gungy Road Salem, Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1, Indigo Bunting 1 Hartmann Park Lyme, Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1, Acadian Flycatcher 2, Cerulean Warbler 1. Nehantic State Forest Lyme, Yellow-billed Cuckoo 3, Acadian Flycatcher 1, White-eyed Vireo 1, Hooded Warbler 3, Blackpoll Warbler 3, Chestnut-sided Warbler 1, Indigo Bunting 2. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Re: ID help, wish I had brought a camera From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 12:30:27 -0700 (PDT) > Can anyone recommend a > site that gives a lot of the variations, in addition to the > traditional songs? http://macaulaylibrary.org/ For one example, they have 116 recordings for Black-throated Green Warbler. Roy Harvey Beacon Falls, CT _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: CACC From: Beverly Propen <bpropen AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 14:50:09 -0400 5/22 Milford, Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center 10-1PM, very high tide, then receding, 66F overcast. I waited all morning for the osprey egg to hatch....female was very antsy, getting up, shuffling eggs. The male took over incubating for a short time; the female returned and started pulling at the male's back feathers. So he got up and flew off, resting on the perch. So I left at 1PM, and just got an email from Louise, that the first (probably second laid) egg hatched. First egg is overdue for hatching about one week, so this is most likely the second egg. HAPPY BIRTHDAY OSPREY JUNIOR!. On the marsh were 2 Brant, 1 Canada goose, 5 Great egrets, 1 Snowy egrets, 1 mallard, a mixed flock of about 50 Least & semipalmated plovers. On grounds -the Purple martin condo was very active and loud-observed about 12 birds flying around and on gourds. 2 Cardinals, 2 Barn swallows were bathing in a rain puddle, then gathered twigs and grass and flew off, about 7 Tree swallows, 3 Goldfinches, 2 housefinches, 2 Song sparrows, Carolina wren, Catbird, Common grackles, Red winged blackbirds, Robins , starlings, & the House sparrows have occupied the Tree swallow box adjacent to the building. Bev Propen, Orange _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: bird song apps? From: VALERY MELNIKOW <valery51 AT optimum.net> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 14:08:25 -0400 (EDT) val melnikov, anybody heard of a usable song identifier app? tks _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Golden Winged Warbler From: Jim Pfeifer <Jim.Pfeifer AT erm.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 17:20:37 +0000 First ever for me. Saw the bird at 11:20 this morning (sorry for the belated notice) in a line of woods that runs along a sanitary sewer easement, located at the east end of Avenue of Industry (Cul-de-sac), in the far northern edge of Waterbury - on the Waterbury/Wolcott town line. Had it for about a minute, then lost it - did not relocate it, and had to go. 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Thank you, Please visit ERM's web site: http://www.erm.com _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org Subject: Naugatuck SF morning From: Frank Mantlik <mantlik AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 09:51:20 -0700 (PDT) From Frank Mantlik, with Henrietta Lachman, Carolyn Cimino, and Sue Chiarenzelli- 5/22 Naugatuck, Naugatuck State Forest (West Block) - 45 bird species, including Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Pileated Woodpecker, Acadian Flycatcher, 4 Scarlet Tanagers, 5 Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, 2 Indigo Buntings, and 10 species of warblers (all breeders plus Blackpoll). _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. 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