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14 May Spring Birding 201 at the Coastal Center Tomorrow, 5/15. [] 14 May White-crowned Sparrow (Brian Kleinman) [] 14 May White-crowned Sparrow (Brian Kleinman) [] 14 May 5/14 - East Rock Park; 19 warbler species ["Nick Bonomo" ] 14 May Bluebirds & Cowbirds [Carrier Graphics ] 14 May Northern Bobwhite [Milan Bull ] 14 May Route 44 powerlines, 5/14 ["paul cianfaglione" ] 14 May Bobolinks [] 14 May Blackburnian Warbler - Wilton Yard [] 14 May Rt. 44 Powerline, West Hartford ["Zagorski, Sara" ] 14 May 5/14 East Rock 7am ["Profatilov, Grace" ] 14 May Pomfret CAS, Tues, 5/13 [] 13 May Re: Birds moving tonight [greg hanisek ] 13 May Birds moving tonight ["Nick Bonomo" ] 13 May Durham [Marc Beroz ] 13 May Chester, 5/13: scarlet tanager, redstart ["Tammy Eustis" ] 13 May blue-winged warblers, Lyme and E. Lyme [] 13 May Chestnut-sided wood warbler morning in Washington, CT [John D Babington ] 13 May 5/13 sightings ["Peter Tina Green" ] 13 May Important Bird Area Matching Grants Program ["FIELD, Christopher" ] 12 May Rocky Neck upper trails [] 12 May Common Eiders, no jaegers [greg hanisek ] 12 May Flirt Hill Bobolinks [Milan Bull ] 12 May More Solitary Sandpipers etc ["paul cianfaglione" ] 12 May Bobolinks and eastern phoebe nesting [John D Babington ] 12 May Fw: Nightjar survey ["Clay Taylor" ] 12 May Harlequin Duck ["BAPTIST, Thomas" ] 12 May RUFF not seen 5/11 [Frank Mantlik ] 11 May Black Skimmers at Milford Pt ["Nick Bonomo" ] 11 May Black Skimmers [] 11 May World Series of Birding [] 11 May Sandy Pt. [MARIA STOCKMAL ] 11 May Green Rd. Ellington ["Jan Collins" ] 11 May Hop Brook Park-Cerulean Warbler [] 11 May Yellow-throated Warbler Voluntown continues ["David Provencher" ] 11 May Natchaug Forest, Eastford [ORCHIDS ] 11 May Silver Sands Little Blue Heron [Stephen Spector ] 11 May 5/10 - Audubon Greenwich Birdathon [Brian OToole ] 11 May Raven Luna-ticks tie for second place [] 11 May Siskins in Ashford ["Mark Szantyr" ] 11 May Lawrence's Warbler in Greenwich [Todd Brooks ] 11 May another Blackburnian, GC Kinglet ["Nick Bonomo" ] 11 May Cape May Warbler, migrants [greg hanisek ] 10 May Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow and other goodies ["tc AT empnet.com" ] 10 May New Haven Bird Club's Big (Half) Day 5/10 [REBECCA I HOROWITZ ] 10 May Stratford big day results, highlights [Frank Mantlik ] 10 May warblers at Evergreen Cem., Portland,ME [] 10 May Saturday at Flanders [Roy Harvey ] 10 May 5/10 - Milford Pt shorebirds; White-rumped Sandpiper ["Nick Bonomo" ] 10 May Chester, 5/10 - indigo bunting ["Tammy Eustis" ] 10 May bobolinks [] 10 May Granby -- Granby Land Trust birdwalk ["John Weeks" ] Subject: Spring Birding 201 at the Coastal Center Tomorrow, 5/15. From: peeplo AT aol.com Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 15:33:02 -0400 Hi All,   Just a reminder that I’ll be running the hands-on birding 201 course for beginner and intermediate level birders at the Coastal Center starting tomorrow night at 7PM.  It’s two nights and a weekend field trip, and it should be tons of fun during the height of spring migration. I hope you can join me.  Please call Louise at the Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center at 203-878-7440 to register.  The details follow.   See you there…  Frank Gallo   Advanced Birding 201 (intermediate level) Thursdays, May 15, 22, 7 - 9 p.m. Saturday (Field Trip), May 24, 9:00 - 12:00 noon. The fun continues where Birding 201 left off, offering new identification challenges to intermediate level birders. Important principles are reviewed before participant tackle progressively interesting identification challenges using field guides and guided observational skills. Mounts will also be used to give students first-hand experience with difficult to identify species, and will study birds in the field at a local birding hot spot. Bring the Sibley Guide to Eastern Birds. Please register by May 13. Cost: $85/members; $115/non-members.    **All programs meet at the Milford Point Coastal Center 1 Milford Point Road, Milford, CT 06460 Phone: 203-878-7440; Web: www.ctaudubon.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: White-crowned Sparrow (Brian Kleinman) From: <snaketat AT cox.net> Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 14:25:39 -0400 >From Brian Kleinman 5/14 - Bloomfield, Gold's Gym Parking Lot - 1 WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW working along the phragmites at the edge of the parking lot, was singing as well. _______________________________________________ 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: White-crowned Sparrow (Brian Kleinman) From: <snaketat AT cox.net> Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 14:22:24 -0400 _______________________________________________ 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: 5/14 - East Rock Park; 19 warbler species From: "Nick Bonomo" <nbonomo AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 13:49:22 -0400 >From Roy Harvey, Mark Scott, Nick Bonomo: 5/14 - New Haven, East Rock Park -- TENNESSEE WARBLER, 3 BLACKBURNIAN WARBLERS, WILSON'S WARBLER, YELLOW-THROATED VIREO, BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO; 19 species of warbler for the morning A nice morning, good numbers of birds. Particularly notable were the numbers of Black-throated Blue Warblers on and around Trowbridge Drive...multiples were always within earshot. Also many Parulas. Not many Yellow-rumps....just a handful (and females). Also a handful of Blackpolls. Still predominantly males overall. Nick Bonomo Orange, 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: Bluebirds & Cowbirds From: Carrier Graphics <carriergraphics AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 09:14:48 -0700 (PDT) For several days now, My nesting pair of Bluebirds have begun to nest in earnest. The box is near the birdbath and a bird feeder and they seem to enjoy the other bird species visits and company. But this morning was different, and brought up a question: Whenever the pair or a single Cowbird shows up, the male Bluebird aggressively chases them away. I looked up the species Cowbirds parasite, and their are over 150 species, but no mention of Bluebirds as one of them. Thrushes such as Robins and Catbirds are, and it is said they regularly remove Cowbird eggs. I do know in the wild, Bluebirds will sometimes make a nest in an open spot like the broken top of a tree or fence post, but mostly Bluebirds nest in tree holes. But again, some of these holes are surely big enough to allow entry from a female Cowbird. Question is: Does anyone know of documentation that Cowbirds will lay their eggs in Bluebird nests? All my research so far has not found mention of Bluebirds as a host species, and of my 20 years of monitoring Bluebird boxes, not once have i seen a Cowbird egg in a Bluebird nest. PS) Still have pair of Pine Siskin in yard singing and am looking for signs of nesting. Paul Carrier _______________________________________________ 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: Northern Bobwhite From: Milan Bull <mbull AT ctaudubon.org> Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 11:57:58 -0400 5/13/08 -- Flirt Hill (the Orchard), Easton Northern Bobwhite have been observed in the Fairfield/Easton area over the last few weeks. A small covey has been regularly observed at Fairfield's Grace Richardson Open Space, and I observed a single female near Flirt Hill in Easton this morning. The question, of course, is origin. Wild populations of Northern Bobwhite may be nearly extirpated from CT. Their last stronghold seems to have been the extreme southeast corner of the state, although we are unaware of any reports for some time. Breeding Bird Survey trends also indicate this species is declining throughout much of its range. Although the recent Fairfield/Easton sightings must be the result of escaped captive birds, there are no known game farm facilities nearby, and the closest hunting preserve does not stock quail. Most hobbyists, science projects, etc. that are breeding quail seem to be using Coturnix or Japanese Quail, not Northern Bobwhite, so it is interesting to discover these birds in habitats occupied by wild quail so long ago. Milan G. Bull Senior Director of Science and Conservation Connecticut Audubon Society 2325 Burr St. Fairfield, CT 06824 (203)259-6305 mbull AT ctaudubon.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: Route 44 powerlines, 5/14 From: "paul cianfaglione" <pcianfaglione AT hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 11:41:32 -0400 5/14 West Hartford, Route 44 powerlines - 1 LINCOLN'S SPARROW, 1 SWAINSON'S THRUSH, 2 COMMON RAVEN and 14 species of Warblers. 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: Bobolinks From: Ftholloway AT aol.com Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 10:05:23 EDT Tom Holloway 5/14-Durham Meadows - Bobolinks continue display, a half dozen males and at least two females; 8:00 - 9:00 am. **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ 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: Blackburnian Warbler - Wilton Yard From: streatham2003 AT aol.com Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 09:30:07 -0400 Hi All, Looks likes the predictions last night were spot on as there were a good number of warblers in my yard this morning in the 15 minutes I had before departing for work (work really cramps ones birding style I find). Highlight was a male Blackburnian and yard bird 105 a Great Blue Heron (can't believe I didn't have that on there before but my records say not). Luke Tiller Wilton _______________________________________________ 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: Rt. 44 Powerline, West Hartford From: "Zagorski, Sara" <szagorski AT daypitney.com> Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 09:16:33 -0400 From Sara Zagorski: 5/14 - Rt. 44 Powerline, West Hartford -- BAY-BREASTED WARBLER, BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER and 14 other warbler species. Lots of birds around this morning, including Scarlet Tanager and Indigo Bunting. Paul C. will probably report this on his own, but he had a Lincoln's Sparrow and a Swainson's Thrush there also. Sara Zagorski Wethersfield _______________________________________________ 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: 5/14 East Rock 7am From: "Profatilov, Grace" <grace.profatilov AT yale.edu> Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 08:20:22 -0400 Stopped at East Rock on the way to work again. There seemed to be Ovenbirds everywhere I looked. Also saw Black-throated Blue, Magnolia, Canada, Blackpoll, Redstart, Red-eye Vireo, Yellow, and Common Yellow-throat. Grace Profatilov Hamden _______________________________________________ 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: Pomfret CAS, Tues, 5/13 From: Mntncougar AT aol.com Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 06:42:58 EDT 1 Canada Warbler 1 Prairie Warbler 1 BT green Warbler 1 BT Blue Warbler Yellow warblers Blue-winged Warblers 1 Black-billed Cuckoo 1 Great Crested Flycatcher 1 Brown Thrasher 1 Broad-winged Hawk 1 Scarlet Tanager Don Morgan Coventry **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ 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: Birds moving tonight From: greg hanisek <ctgregh AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 21:15:34 -0700 (PDT) I got home from work just after midnight, and warbler and thrush call notes were evident overhead in a clear, calm sky (although I could have heard more were it not for a very noisy mockingbird across the street). Greg Hanisek Waterbury Nick Bonomo wrote: Hi all, After being blocked for nearly a week, the birds are moving north tonight. Not a HUGE movement, but still substantial. The migration conditions are not classically good, but good enough. Some discussion on my blog here: http://shorebirder.blogspot.com/ I will probably update that sometime tomorrow. If a particular night/morning is looking especially good, I'll post to the listserv as well. Nick Bonomo Orange, 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 _______________________________________________ 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: Birds moving tonight From: "Nick Bonomo" <nbonomo AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 23:27:28 -0400 Hi all, After being blocked for nearly a week, the birds are moving north tonight. Not a HUGE movement, but still substantial. The migration conditions are not classically good, but good enough. Some discussion on my blog here: http://shorebirder.blogspot.com/ I will probably update that sometime tomorrow. If a particular night/morning is looking especially good, I'll post to the listserv as well. Nick Bonomo Orange, 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: Durham From: Marc Beroz <mberoz AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 17:25:21 -0700 (PDT) >From Karen Fiske: 5/13 Durham, 4 BLACK VULTURES circling high over my house -new yard bird. I had a SWAINSON'S THRUSH on 5/10 which was also a new yard bird. I had 6 BOBOLINKS at Durham Meadows on 5/11. _______________________________________________ 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: Chester, 5/13: scarlet tanager, redstart From: "Tammy Eustis" <teustis AT killingworthlibrary.org> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 23:04:43 +0000 Chester, 5/13 - "Chick-burrr!" Scarlet tanager arrived in our yard today. American redstart and red-eyed vireo lurking around the neighborhood, but they have yet to join the rest of our yardbirds. - Tammy Eustis, Chester _______________________________________________ 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: blue-winged warblers, Lyme and E. Lyme From: Sailcarm AT aol.com Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 17:01:04 EDT 5/13 -- birds of note today in Nehantic Forest (Lyme): blue-winged warbler, worm-eating warbler, eastern kingbird, possible hooded warbler (heard not seen) other "honorable mention" birds: scarlet tanager, yellow-throated vireo, red-eyed vireo, Am. redstart, black and white warbler, c. yellowthroat, yellow warbler, ovenbird, rose-breasted grosbeak, Baltimore oriole, blue-gray gnatcatcher, e. towhee, e. bluebird, e. phoebe Upper Pattagansett Rd. in East Lyme just before intersection with Beaver Brook Rd -- blue-winged warber, worm-eating warbler, Am. redstart, c. yellowthroat, veery, red-eyed vireo Favorite moment of the day -- watching 4 Baltimore orioles duking it out in the middle of the road raising lots of dust. Was it love or war? Carolyn Cimino Waterford ************** Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ 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: Chestnut-sided wood warbler morning in Washington, CT From: John D Babington <davewb07 AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 08:27:16 -0700 (PDT) Took my morning exercise/birding walk on South St and Nichols Hill Rd here in Washington, CT this AM (Tuesday, May 10). While I did not have too many wood warblers, out a bit too late in the AM for many of them, I did have five chestnut-sided warblers, three American redstarts, one magnolia warbler (what a lovely bird), and common yellow-throated warblers. I also had a yellow-billed cuckoo. By the way I had two yellow-billed cuckoos on Sunday (May 11) at the Nature Conservancy's Wewaka Farm in Bridgewater. Need to get to the Steep Rock Preserve on the Shepaug River on Wednesday to see about more migrants. Amazing to see the birds concentrated in migration in urban area. Of course urban areas are right on major migration routes. It also helps that birders are concentrated in urban areas.   David Babington Washington, 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: 5/13 sightings From: "Peter Tina Green" <petermgreen AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 15:00:32 +0000 >From Tina Green: 5/13 - Westport:(between 6:30-9:45 AM) Compo Beach,jetty by the beach with grills:pair of AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS napping on the jetty,small flock of RUDDY TURNSTONES hiding in amongst the rocks(approx.10) Burying Hill Beach:one SPOTTED SANDPIPER Sherwood Island from the platform at Mill Pond on the grass in the saltmarsh: 1 WILLET,small flock of BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS,one BROWN THRASHER feeding out in the open on grass the near the platform,6 YELLOW WARBLERS in the oaks,the one SNOW GOOSE persists amonst the Canada Geese on the rotary Tina & Peter Green PH 203 226 9674 FX 203 226 7285 Website: www.renaissancestudios.com Mailing address: Renaissance Studio 188 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT 06880 _______________________________________________ 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: Important Bird Area Matching Grants Program From: "FIELD, Christopher" <cfield AT audubon.org> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 10:30:02 -0400 For groups that are involved (or want to be involved) in projects at CT Important Bird Areas (see list of sites below): Audubon Connecticut is currently seeking proposals from stakeholder groups in the state for projects that advance Audubon's strategic goals as set forth in a draft or completed Connecticut Important Bird Area IBA Conservation Plan. A total of $20,000 in funding is available, individual projects are eligible for up to $5,000 each and a minimum of 1:1 match of funds, goods or services is required. Please see the attached list of sites eligible for funding. Copies of the competed and draft IBA Conservation Plans are available in pdf format from Chris Field at cfield AT audubon.org or (203) 264-5098 ext. 309. The deadline for proposals is May 30th, but the application is relatively quick and painless. Please let me know if you are interested in seeing the full request for proposals/application or one of the conservation plans. Chris Field, IBA Program Coordinator for Audubon Connecticut Sites Eligible for Funding 1. Audubon Center at Bent of the River Sanctuary, Southbury 2. The Connecticut Audubon Society's Bafflin Sanctuary, Pomfret 3. Cove Island Park, Stamford 4. Falkner Island unit of Stewart B. McKinney NWR, offshore of Guilford 5. Good Hill Airport/Grassy Hill Farm Preserve, Woodbury and Roxbury 6. Great Captains Island, Greenwich 7. Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven 8. Mamacoke Island and adjacent coves, Waterford 9. Northwest Park, Windsor 10. Salt Meadow Unit of Stewart B. McKinney NWR, Westbrook. 11. Sandy/Morse Point, West Haven 12. Station 43, South Windsor _______________________________________________ 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: Rocky Neck upper trails From: Sailcarm AT aol.com Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 20:17:39 EDT 5/12 , 2-4PM -- It was only the second time I have ever walked the upper trails of Rocky Neck SP (East Lyme) and I was not sure what to expect. It is a series of trails which pass through several meadows. I was assuming it would be thrush and towhee territory and was pleasantly surprised to see and hear several other species as well. Here are the highlights: 1 great crested flycatcher, 2 yellow-throated vireos, 2 wood thrushes, 1 black and white warbler, 2 common yellowthroats, 1 yellow warbler, 2 cedar waxwings, many towhees and catbirds, 1 eastern bluebird, 1 eastern phoebe, 2 red-tailed hawks The trail is accessed not from the main Rocky Neck parking area but rather from Rt 156 with free parking available in a small dirt lot across from the Divine Wine Emporium. Carolyn Cimino Waterford ************** Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ 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 Eiders, no jaegers From: greg hanisek <ctgregh AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 14:13:47 -0700 (PDT) >From Greg Hanisek, Ed Hagen, Randy Domina, Bill Banks 5/12 Groton, Avery Point - 1 male and 3 female COMMON EIDERS on large rocks as you look W toward New London; while conducting an unsuccessful jaeger vigil, a 4th female flew in; one PURPLE SANDPIPER Stonington, Barn Island - one ad. LITTLE BLUE HERON Madison, Hammonasset - BOAT-TAILED GRACKLES present; no jaegers Guilford, Sachem's Head marsh (Rt 146) male BLUE-WINGED TEAL Milford Point - 700+ gulls, including many Ring-billed waiting to be harassed by jaegers. They're still waiting. One YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT HERON All in all a nice early April trip :) _______________________________________________ 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: Flirt Hill Bobolinks From: Milan Bull <mbull AT ctaudubon.org> Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 16:42:36 -0400 5/11/08 --- Flirt Hill, Easton Apparently, the mowing regime at Flirt Hill (the orchard) in Easton has had some benefit. At least a dozen Bobolinks were feeding in the grass near the top of the hill on Sunday. Also present were: Field Sparrows (2) Killdeer (4) Kestrel (4) Bald Eagle (1) as well as Bluebirds, Savannah Sparrows and an assortment of other spring migrants. Milan G. Bull Senior Director of Science and Conservation Connecticut Audubon Society 2325 Burr St. Fairfield, CT 06824 (203)259-6305 mbull AT ctaudubon.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: More Solitary Sandpipers etc From: "paul cianfaglione" <pcianfaglione AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 15:42:38 -0400 5/12 Wethersfield, Wethersfield Meadows: I made an half hour stop in the Wethersfield Meadows this morning and found close to 30 SOLITARY SANDPIPERS in and around the flooded areas of the farm fields. There were also plenty of Yellowlegs and Least Sandpiers in the pools too. Andrew Dasinger e-mailed me the other day and said he had 22 Solitary's in the Glastonbury Meadows on Saturday! There's no doubt that these shorebirds rely heavily on this floodplain habitat during spring migration. 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: Bobolinks and eastern phoebe nesting From: John D Babington <davewb07 AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 07:59:36 -0700 (PDT) Participated in the The Nature Conservancy's Sunny Valley (New Milford, Bridgewater, etc) Preserve bird count on Sunday (11 May). I covered the Wewaka Farm section of the Sunny Valley Preserve in Bridgewater. Not much in the way of wood warblers here in terms of numbers of species. Did count 27 bobolinks and three field sparrows at the Wewaka Farm.   A question about eastern phoebe nesting for folks. I move in May from the main house on our property here to a small summer cottage. An eastern phoebe has a nest under the roof over the front porch of my summer cottage. I would like to get going on moving into the summer cottage but I am concerned about the phoebe nest. According to what I read phoebe incubation of eggs take about 16 days, with young fleding in about 15-16 days. I know cow birds are a big problem for phoebes. What I am concerned about is disturbing the nesting phoebe by moving into the cottage. I can move into the cottage via a door on the back porch of the cottage. Any suggestions or information on eastern phoebe nesting?   David Babington Washington, 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: Fw: Nightjar survey From: "Clay Taylor" <ctaylor AT att.net> Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 10:29:29 -0400 Hi all - This was posted to TexBirds, but I think that it is certainly appropriate for CT, too. After the aerial spraying of DDT for "Gypsy Moth Control" in the 1960s only succeeded in killing off all the CT populations of the big Saturniid moths (Luna, Cercropia, Polyphemus, etc.) the populations of CT Whip-poor-wills totally crashed. It took almost 20 years for them to return to the Devil's Hopyard area and probably Nehantic S.F. as well. It would be very interesting to see what the ranges of Whips, nighthawks, etc. are like now, and how they change in coming years. Clay Taylor Moodus, CT ctaylor AT att.net > ---> Texbird help file http://www.texbirds.org <--- > > There is a national nightjar survey in place and one of the windows will > start this coming week and run for 14 days. > > For details and to volunteer to either take an established route or to > start your own, go to > > http://www.ccb-wm.org/nightjar/participate.htm > > Marilyn Kircus > Dripping Springs, TX > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > For answers to questions about this list, as well as current Texas > Birding Links, visit the Texbirds Reference Page at > http://www.texbirds.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: Harlequin Duck From: "BAPTIST, Thomas" <TBAPTIST AT audubon.org> Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 09:50:51 -0400 >From Tom Baptist: 5-11 - Greenwich, Greenwich Point Park - female HARLEQUIN DUCK at the usual place at 12:30 p.m. Executive Director and Vice President Audubon Connecticut 613 Riversville Road Greenwich, CT 06831 (203) 869-5272 - phone (203) 869-4437 - fax tbaptist AT audubon.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: RUFF not seen 5/11 From: Frank Mantlik <mantlik AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 02:14:22 -0700 (PDT) >From Frank Mantlik 5/11 Westport, Imperial Ave. - RUFF not seen during a brief search for it 3pm. But tide was near high and few shorebirds present. (Though in the past I've seen the Ruff and many yellowlegs roosting here during high tides). _______________________________________________ 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 Skimmers at Milford Pt From: "Nick Bonomo" <nbonomo AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 20:09:54 -0400 On my way through the area this evening I checked out Milford Pt at high tide. Highlights were 4 BLACK SKIMMERS and 1 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER. Also my first Yellow-crowned Night-heron of the year, though I know they've been in the state for quite some time now. Eight Red-breasted Mergansers continue. Nick Bonomo Orange, CT http://shorebirder.blogspot.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: Black Skimmers From: MJPM3 AT aol.com Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 20:05:52 EDT >From Mike and Wanda Moccio 5/11 Milford Point -- 4 BLACK SKIMMERS about 3:30 for about 5 minutes then moved SW. **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ 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: World Series of Birding From: MJPM3 AT aol.com Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 20:02:12 EDT Out of a cumulative total of 271 species the Nikon team took first place with 229 species and the Luna-ticks and Cornell tied for second with 222 each. The Luna-ticks vow to return next year better than ever. Mike Moccio **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ 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. From: MARIA STOCKMAL <m.stockmal AT snet.net> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 16:46:43 -0700 (PDT) Today's Piping Plover monitoring included: Yellow-crowned Night Heron, two pairs of Spotted Sandpipers, one Ruddy Turnstone, a few Black-bellied Plovers, Sanderlings, 10 Least Terns and two Common Terns, three Common Loons in breeding plumage, one Bald Eagle flyover, one Clapper Rail trying to start its engine, about 600 Brant, and about 50 Double-crested Cormorants flyover. Any nests of Piping Plovers were probably washed out by the rain. Maria Stockmal Branford _______________________________________________ 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: Green Rd. Ellington From: "Jan Collins" <jgcollins AT cox.net> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 17:54:22 -0400 >From Patrice Favreau and Jan Collins: 5/11 Green Rd. area Ellington We spent a great morning of birding the trails and power lines along Green Rd today. Found 52 species including 13 Warblers. Highlights: 1 BROWN THRASHER, Indigo Bunting, Scarlet Tanagers, Veery, Wood Thrush, Bank Swallows, Red-tailed and Shouldered Hawks, Baltimore Orioles, lots of Towhees, Red-eyed Vireo, nesting Bluebird and Phoebe, 1 turkey. In the warbler department (all heard and seen): 1 BLACKBURNIAN, BT blue, BT Green, Ovenbird, Yellow warbler, Blue-winged, Magnolia, lots of Prairies, Common Yellowthroat, N. Parula, Chestnut-sided, Am Redstart, and Black and White. _______________________________________________ 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: Hop Brook Park-Cerulean Warbler From: PJDEGENNARO AT aol.com Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 17:08:01 EDT -May 10-Middlebury- Hop Brook Park - Wetland Trail 1 CERULEAN WARBLER 10+ Magnolia 3 Pine 1 Blue-winged 1 Bt-blue Yellows Yellow-rumps 2 Ovenbirds 7+ Rb-Grosbeak 9+ Scarlet Tanager 3 Blue-head vireos 1 Red-eyed-vireo 1 Great-horned Owl 2 Fish Crows 1 Black-and-white Many Wood Thrush my dad's apartment in Naugatuck 1 Bt-green 4 Rb- Grosbeak Yellow-rumps 2 Cedar Waxwings Rt-Hummer My house 2 Bt-blue 1 Prairie 1 Magnolia 1 Rb-Grosbeak 3 Large Gulls I couldn't ID 3 Broadwinged Hawks 2 Wood Thrush Paul DeGennaro- Naugatuck **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ 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 Warbler Voluntown continues From: "David Provencher" <davidprovencher AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 16:27:09 -0400 >From Dave Provencher 5/11/08 - Voluntown Pachaug State Forest -- YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER continues at previously described location. After dropping my daughter off with my ex for mother's day I got a late start and poked around a few of the different areas of Pachaug State Forest. Had a total of 16 species of warbler but it definitely seems not all breeders are back yet. I would guess judging from the posts and what little field time I have managed to get that the western end of the state is seeing many more "through" migrants than the eastern end is seeing. I only managed breeding birds with the exceptions of 1 Parula and 2 Magnolias today but no B-t Blue, Blackpoll, Blackburnian, Nashville, etc. Also not a single Cuckoo today. So hopefully eastern CT still has plenty of birds to get in yet. Dave _______________________________________________ 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: Natchaug Forest, Eastford From: ORCHIDS <bulbophyllum AT charter.net> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 13:59:08 -0400 Blackburnians Yellow Blue-winged Redstart Cerulean - see note below Myrtle Prairie Worm-eating Red eyed Vireo Scarlet Tanager Baltimore Oriole Catbird Cerulean in the exact same spot as last year - must be a nesting area. Have seen nesting birds in the Forest at a different location. It is Griffin Road near a residence - the location is show in google map: http://tinyurl.com/3hpyqx Ron, Ashford _______________________________________________ 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: Silver Sands Little Blue Heron From: Stephen Spector <charsjs AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 10:25:18 -0700 (PDT) >From Steve Spector: 5/11/08 -- Milford, Silver Sands SP -- just east off parking lot boardwalk -- Little Blue Heron _______________________________________________ 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: 5/10 - Audubon Greenwich Birdathon From: Brian OToole <otoole29 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 08:00:24 -0700 (PDT) Highlights from the Audubon Greenwich birdathon that myself, Brian Bielfelt and Bo Hopkins did on 5/10: 133 species Milford Point, Milford - WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER Durham Meadows, Durham - SORA, VIRGINIA RAIL, 2 AMERICAN WOODCOCKS Nehantic State Forest, Lyme - HOODED WARBLER, SWAINSON'S THRUSH Hammonasett Beach State Park, Madison - BOAT-TAILED GRACKLES, 3 SURF SCOTERS, LITTLE BLUE HERON Fairchild Garden, Greenwich - "LAWRENCE'S" WARBLER, SOLITARY SANDPIPER Greenwich Point, Greenwich - SNOW GOOSE, HARLEQUIN DUCK Aspetuck Reservoir, Easton - male NORTHERN HARRIER, 5 species of swallows including Bank Collis P. Huntington State Park, Redding - 5+ BOBOLINKS Brian O'Toole Greenwich --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. _______________________________________________ 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 tie for second place From: MJPM3 AT aol.com Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 10:58:05 EDT Connecticut's World Series of Birding team, the Raven Luna-ticks tied Cornell's team for 2nd place in yesterdays event. They ticked off 222 species of birds. Congratulations to them for a great showing. This is the only information I have at the moment. Mike Moccio **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ 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: Siskins in Ashford From: "Mark Szantyr" <birddog55 AT Charter.net> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 10:36:31 -0400 As well as the regulars in the yard now ( Baltimore Orioles, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Eastern Towhees, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Indigo Bunting, etc) there are at least two Pine Siskins at my thistle and sunflower feeders. They have been present for several mornings now. Mark Mark S.Szantyr 80 Bicknell Road Apt. 9 Ashford, CT 06278 USA Birddog55 AT Charter.net 860-487-9766 _______________________________________________ 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 in Greenwich From: Todd Brooks <todd.l.brooks AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 10:29:28 -0400 Lawrence's Warbler (male) seen ~07:30 Sunday in Fairchild Garden, in trees North side of Iris trail. Clear look at black eye stripe and black throat, and blue-gray wings with two white bars. 41° 5'21.6"N 73°40'56.9"W Todd Brooks 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: another Blackburnian, GC Kinglet From: "Nick Bonomo" <nbonomo AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 09:31:58 -0400 >From Nick Bonomo: 5/11 - Orange yard -- BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER Orange/West Haven, Maltby Lakes -- GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET The GC Kinglet may just be a late migrant, but it was a singing male in a large stand of spruces. Nick Bonomo Orange, 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: Cape May Warbler, migrants From: greg hanisek <ctgregh AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 05:22:04 -0700 (PDT) >From Greg Hanisek 5/11 Waterbury, neighborhood walk - SWAINSON'S THRUSH, CAPE MAY WARBLER, 2 BLACKBURNIAN WARBLERS 45 sps of birds, 13 sps of warblers in 55 minute walk (takes 35 minutes most days); Blackpoll Warblers evident for first time (3+); double figures for N. Parula, Black-throated Blue, Magnolia and Yellow-rumped; flyover D-c Cormorant _______________________________________________ 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: Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow and other goodies From: "tc AT empnet.com" <tc@empnet.com> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 23:36:44 -0400 Hi -- A big thanks to everyone who wrote and offered tips on how to find the Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow. I tried many of your suggestions over the last few days. The areas at Hammonasset & the Guilford boat ramp looked promising, but didn't produce any birds for me. I did have one bird at Sandy Point yesterday in the rain, but it stayed hidden in the grasses. As it was obvious this was the only bird there and it is such a small marsh I didn't want to chase the bird around the marsh, so I left after two brief glimpses after hearing it sing. Today at Chris Elphick's suggestion I went to the Madison boat ramp along the East River. There while scoping across the river under sunny skies and only a slight wind, I got to see two birds perch on tall grasses for about a minute each, allowing a decent look at the relevant field marks. While watching one about 100-150 meters away, I heard another bird sing, only the quality was much different, I looked up from the scope, and there not more than 20 feet away was a male perched on a grass stalk next to a line of posts. It stayed up long enough for me to fumble with the scope, finally get it in focus and then provide full frame views in my scope for at least 30 seconds. [Allowing much better views than that darned Baird's Sparrow that I saw in Arizona in February]. I can see why some people refer to it as having a "whisper song." I stayed there for another half hour and the bird popped up twice more while I was there, each time slightly farther away (but still quite close). In addition to the 3 Saltmarsh Sharp-tails, I had one Nelson's Sharp-tailed sing, but he never showed himself. Several Seaside Sparrows called as well, but didn't show themselves, either. Also present there were a pair of American Oystercatchers, at least two Clapper Rails, and the usual suspects. At the Yale athletic fields in New Haven today I had two Northern Parulas, a pair of Baltimore Orioles, a Yellow-rump, a Warbling Vireo, a Scarlet Tanager, a White-breasted Nuthatch and a pair of Monk Parakeets. At East Rock Park yesterday in the rain (Behind the Eli Whitney museum)I had 13 species of Warbler -- Northern Parula, Yellow, Magnolia, Black-throated Blue, "Myrtle", Black-throated Green, Black & White, Redstart, Ovenbird, Northern Waterthrush, Yellowthroat, Wilson's and Canada. I am sure I missed others as it was raining so hard I couldn't lift my binoculars to watch birds in the tops of trees withouth getting my glasses covered. I took a few breaks to go back under the covered bridge and dry myself and my equipment off. Nevertheless, it was great to again experience the variety of Eastern Warblers. Thanks again to the very helpful, friendly Connecticut birders who made this a great trip for me. Tom Crabtree Bend, OR -------------------------------------------------------------------- myhosting.com - Premium Microsoft® Windows® and Linux web and application hosting - http://link.myhosting.com/myhosting _______________________________________________ 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: New Haven Bird Club's Big (Half) Day 5/10 From: REBECCA I HOROWITZ <rsdmayo AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 19:29:55 -0700 (PDT) We visited East Rock Park, Naugatuck State Forest, Lordship, Silver Sands, Sandy Point and Hamonassett today and tallied about 128 species. Of note were the variety of creatures literally underfoot in the coastal locations including Clapper Rails (tides were high), Turkeys (including Lordship and Hammo), Seaside Sparrows (Sandy Point) and Cottontail Rabbits (Hammo). Lordship yielded both Loons, GW Teal, Male Northern Harrier carrying "food", White-crowned Sparrow and Boat-tailed Grackles Hammo produced both Loons, Little Blue Heron, WW and Surf Scoters, Ruddy Turnstone, Common Tern, Purple Martin (checking out the houses that have not yet been set up), White-crowned Sparrow, Seaside Sparrow, Boat-tailed Grackle, Eastern Meadowlark. Steve Mayo 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: Stratford big day results, highlights From: Frank Mantlik <mantlik AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 19:16:46 -0700 (PDT) As in the past few years, I conducted a one-town Big Day (Stratford) today 5/10. This was a solo event. I tallied 116 species; not a record (which I recall is 124), but respectable. Highlights were common loon, gadwall , green-winged teal, dark-winged scoters (2), red-breasted merganser , northern harrier (2), clapper & Virginia rails, 18 species of shorebirds, 25 Bonaparte's gulls (including a flock of 23 flying down the mouth of the Housatonic river), least flycatcher, only 11 species of warblers, 2 salt-marsh sharp-tailed sparrows, 3 seaside sparrows, 2 white-crowned sparrows, bobolink, 8 boat-tailed grackles. Misses included common tern, any owl, several hawks, expected warblers, and towhee. While afield, I couldn't help think about CT friends participating today in the World Series of Birding in NJ. walk slow... Frank Mantlik 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: warblers at Evergreen Cem., Portland,ME From: Sailcarm AT aol.com Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 18:37:55 EDT 5/10 -- Do not despair during songbird migration if you find yourself for whatever reasons in the Portland,Maine area. Just make sure you do not miss Evergreen Cemetery on Stevens Avenue in Portland. This morning there were 14 species of warbler (including Cape May and Wilson's), vireos, flycatchers, a spotted sandpiper and a solitary sandpiper among other goodies. Especially abundant were northern parula, chestnut-sided, and Nashville warblers. For me the highlight was being able to compare the black-throated blue m.and f. side by side. I know that this list is for reporting CT birds, but I really want to spread the word about this northern New England gem. I was also able to have a couple of hours this afternoon to spend in the Scarboro marshes but enough already! Carolyn Cimino Waterford ************** Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ 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: Saturday at Flanders From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 15:37:07 -0700 (PDT) My initial intention of birding Nauguatuck State Forest was blocked by the realization that it was spring turkey season; when I got there I found that the hunters were out in force. Instead I went up to Woodbury, to Flander's Nature Center/Van Vleck Farm Sanctuary. I don't think I had even one bird that isn't on the "common birds" list, but I still tallied 51 species, 14 of them warblers. Magnolia Warbler was in the flowering apple trees by the trail house, Chestnut-sided and Prairie by the powerline, a Northern Waterthrush singing in a swampy area, and Northern Parulas singing everywhere I went. I even had long and satisfactory looks at four Ovenbirds, including one singing, and a pair walking on the ground together. 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: 5/10 - Milford Pt shorebirds; White-rumped Sandpiper From: "Nick Bonomo" <nbonomo AT gmail.com> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 18:19:59 -0400 Shorebird numbers continue to build. The highlight was a single White-rumped Sandpiper. Here are some numbers from high tide (and it was very high today): 4 Green-winged Teal 7 Red-breasted Mergansers 290 Brant 10 Black-bellied Plovers 164 Semipalmated Plovers 4 Piping Plovers 3 American Oystercatcher 41 Greater Yellowlegs 2 Lesser Yellowlegs 2 Willet 230 Sanderling 55 Semipalmated Sandpiper 118 Least Sandpiper 1 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER 70 Dunlin >From Nick Bonomo: 5/10 - Milford, Milford Pt -- WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER Nick Bonomo Orange, CT http://shorebirder.blogspot.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: Chester, 5/10 - indigo bunting From: "Tammy Eustis" <teustis AT killingworthlibrary.org> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 22:00:45 +0000 Chester, 5/10 - I was thrilled today to see my first-ever male INDIGO BUNTING. (Everyone else in my family had seen one except for me, and it's been a running joke.) This beauty spent about 5 minutes on the splitrail fence around our water garden - he was obviously attracted by the running water and kept making dives toward the pond. It was a very "birdy" day overall in our yard. At one point, we felt overwhelmed by the ongoing chatter of catbird, house wren, cardinal, and a red-shouldered hawk, who sat in our hickory tree throughout the day and called incessantly. Parula poked around in our apple tree, and a female ruby-throated hummer finally joined the male. Had 28 species total. - Tammy Eustis, Chester _______________________________________________ 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: bobolinks From: MHMooreP AT aol.com Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 17:23:44 EDT Several male bobolinks were at Durham Fairgrounds today. Unfortunately, there were also organized rocket enthusiasts having a meet and using much of the bobolink nesting ground as a landing area where they retrieved their spent missiles. Marty Moore Wallingford **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ 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: Granby -- Granby Land Trust birdwalk From: "John Weeks" <aerie.john AT cox.net> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 16:58:00 -0400 Hi, all -- My wife Chris and I led a bird walk for the Granby Land Trust today, on private property. The owner, Jamie Gamble, graciously allowed us access and guided us on the trails. We observed 54 species, including 17 warbler species. The highlights were a male HOODED WARBLER and a very demonstrative VIRGINIA RAIL. OTHER WARBLERS FOUND: Blue-winged Northern Parula Yellow Chestnut-sided Black-throated Blue Yellow-rumped Black-throated Green Blackburnian Palm (pretty late) Black-and-white American Redstart Ovenbird Northern Waterthrush Louisiana Waterthrush Common Yellowthroat Canada -- John Weeks and Chris Chinni aerie.john AT cox.net _______________________________________________ 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