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New York
New York State is uniquely situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the eastern Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River on North America`s east coast. It thus enjoys the benefits of the north-south migrations of birds along the Atlantic flyway, a wide variety of habitats which attract an equally wide variety of breeding birds, and the state`s proximity to areas from which birds irrupt into the state at certain times (i.e., finches and owls from the boreal woods of Canada occasionally visit New York in numbers during irruption years). New York State`s habitats range from the littoral areas of Long Island, (at some 100 miles long and extending from New York City to Montauk Point, the island attracts a wealth of shorebirds during migration, and tens of thousands of wintering waterfowl along its shores (eiders, Harlequin Ducks, all three scoter species, Razorbills); especially at such places as Montauk Point, Shinnecock Bay, Point Lookout, and Jamaica Bay); the Niagara frontier, Gull Capital of the U.S.A. (it is not unusual to find up to 12 species of gull at once here in late fall); the Adirondack region, including the vast state park of the same name, with its spruce, balsam fir and northern hardwood forests, (such boreal species as Gray Jay, Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, and Black-backed Woodpecker nest here); the Finger Lakes region and the Champlain and Hudson valleys where agriculture is still very important and open farmland attracts the Eastern Bluebird (state bird of New York); Upland Sandpipers, Bobolinks, etc.; the Tug Hill plateau, a snowy winter wonderland where introduced Gray Partridge live and birders go to find Rough-legged Hawks, wintering owls, longspurs, and finches; to the Catskill Mountains, Delaware river valley, and many other beautiful areas. There are many National Wildlife Refuges, State and local Parks, and private preserves and refuges in the state. Currently, 454 species of birds have been officially recorded in New York State, of which 243 have bred there. (See Bull`s Birds of New York State, ed. by Emanuel Levine, pub. by Comstock) |
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John J. Collins
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jjcbird@banet.net
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Birds of New York State
Bob Bulliger and Gregory Kennedy 384 pages, col illus, map. Lone Pine Publishing 2005ISBN: 1551053268
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Bull's Birds of New York State
The Federation of New York state Bird Clubs and the American Museum of Natural History Edited by Emanuel Levine 622 pages, 31 illus, 6 figs, 5 tabs, 7 maps. Cornell University Press 1998ISBN: 0801434041
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Club George: the Diary of a Central Park Bird-watcher
By Bob Levy Published by Thomas Dunne Books, an Imprint of St. Martin?s Press Retail price $24.95, 369 pages, with 72 black and white photographsSee Fatbirder Review
ISBN: 0312341679
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National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: New York
Jonathan Alderfer Series: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC STATE FIELD GUIDES TO BIRDS 272 pages, colour illus. National Geographic Society 2006ISBN: 079225564X
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The Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State
Robert F. Andrle, Janet R. Carroll (Editor) Hardcover (August 1988) Cornell University PressISBN: 0801416914
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The New York City Audubon Society Guide to Finding Birds in the Metropolitan Area
256 pages (2001)ISBN: 0801485657
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Where to Find Birds in Cattaraugus County, New York
27 Sites from Allegany State Park to Zoar Valley Jeffrey M Reed 95 pages, b/w photos, illus, tabs, maps. American Birding Association 2000ISBN: 123738
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Where to Find Birds in New York State: The Top 500 Sites
Susan Roney Drennan, Roger Tory PetersonPaperback - 499 pages (December 1981) Syracuse University Press - now rather out of date.ISBN: 0815601735
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ABA Guides
See American Birding Association's website for a list of fieldguides for the state http://americanbirding.org/
Rare bird alerts (RBAs) for New York State
The rare bird alerts (RBAs) for New York State are as follows:
Albany (518) 439-8080
Buffalo (716) 896-1271
Chautauqua County (716) 595-8250)
Ithaca (607) 254-2429
Lower Hudson Valley (914) 666-6614
New York City (212) 979-3070
Rochester (716) 425-4630
Syracuse (315) 668-8000.
State Bird
Eastern Bluebird Sialia sialis
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Audubon New York
http://ny.audubon.org/Welcome to the website of Audubon New York, the state program of the National Audubon Society and formerly National Audubon Society of New York State. We are currently updating our look and new pages will be added over the next year as our home page continues to evolve.
Audubon in New York
http://www.audubon.org/states/index.php?state=NYLocal chapter addresses, etc.
Audubon Society Of Orange County
http://www.orangecountynyaudubon.com/our_chapter.ASPMembership in our chapter alone is $10.00 a year which entitles you to the Orange Owl newsletter, which is currently published three times a year, and also the list of our scheduled field trips.
Audubon Society of the Capital Region
http://www.capitalregionaudubon.orgThe Mission of Capital Region Audubon Society is to conserve and protect birds and wildlife habitat through advocacy and education...
Bedford Audubon Society
http://www.bedfordaudubon.org/The Bedford Audubon Society, Inc. is a locally based 1,000 member chapter of the 550,000 member National Audubon Society. Founded in Bedford, New York on February 13, 1913 , today BAS services much of northern Westchester and Putnam Counties in southeastern New York. It is this organization`s mission to promote environmental education, grass-roots activism, public and private conservation efforts, preservation and protection of open space. To date Bedford Audubon Society owns and manages 558 acres of land at three sanctuaries, all located in northeastern Westchester County. Sanctuaries are open to the general public dawn to dusk and admission is free.
Bronx River - Sound Shore Audubon Society
http://www.brssaudubon.org/The Bronx River - Sound Shore Audubon Society (formerly Scarsdale Audubon) is a New York chapter of the National Audubon Society....
Brooklyn Bird Club
http://www.brooklynbirdclub.org/The Brooklyn Bird Club was founded in 1909 by Dr. Edward Vietor, and currently has over 150 active members. Our mission is to promote birdwatching in Brooklyn and beyond: to bring birders of different skill levels together to share in the enjoyment of birding; to educate the community about birds and our natural world; to foster an appreciation and respect of our local natural resources, and the wild creatures we co-exist with our members range from novice birders to skilled naturalists, in all age groups.
Buffalo Audubon Society
http://www.buffaloaudubon.com/Serving the communities of Western New York State. Erie County, Wyoming County, Niagara County, Cattaraugus County, Allegany County, Chautauqua County, Orleans County, Genesee County.
Buffalo Ornithological Society
http://nfwhc.org/bos.htmThe BOS was formed on November 13, 1929. The Society's focus is field ornithology of western New York (Kingbird Region 1) and nearby Ontario, Canada. The society offers guided field trips, twice-monthly meetings, and publishes a monthly newsletter, The Prothonotary, that reports on noteworthy records and includes articles of local birding interest. Enjoy your visit...
Central Westchester Audubon Society
http://www.centralwestchesteraudubon.org/The Central Westchester Audubon Society of White Plains is about birds, as its name suggests, but it is also about education: education for children, about what birds, animals, rivers and streams, trees and plants mean to the Earth and our own lives and to the future of the Earth we all live on...
Chemung Valley Audubon Society
http://www.freewebs.com/cvas/The Chemung Valley Audubon Society was founded March 27, 1950 and became a member of the Federation of New York State Bird Clubs and an affiliate of the National Audubon Societyand the State of New York Audubon. Since its inception CVAS has conducted annual Christmas Bird Counts, and monitored bird populations in the Chemung Valley of New York. From 1980-1985 CVAS conducted the New York Breeding Bird Atlas project for Chemung County, in conjunction with the Federation Of New York State Bird Clubs and the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation. The club purchased the Gleason Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary in 1989. Today the club boasts more than 400 members throughout the Southern Finger Lakes Region of New York and continues its active participation in conservation efforts, through its affiliation with the New York State Audubon Society...
Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society
http://www.doas.us/The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society covers the northern Catskill Mountain and upper Susquehanna River region of New York State. The organization is dedicated to the natural environment, with activities focused on protection and maintenance of ecological systems, wise use and conservation of natural resources, and environmental quality improvement...
Eastern Long Island Audubon Society
http://www.easternlongislandaudubonsociety.org/Serving the communities of Southampton, East Hampton, Western Riverhead, Brookhaven. Our vision is to be an inspiration for all of those who feel a sense of kinship for Long Island by instilling in the local community a renewed wonder and appreciation for the natural world, and thereby a commitment to be, forever, stewards and protectors of the environment we call home...
Eaton Birding Society
The Eaton Birding Society, Inc. was organised in 1932 in the name of Elon Howard Eaton, professor of biology and ornithology at Hobart & William Smith Colleges. The mission of the organisation is to promote the appreciation of birds and nature through educational programs, monthly meetings, field trips, and financial support of projects relating to ecological enhancement.
Federation of New York State Bird Clubs
http://www.nybirds.org/The Federation is the state`s ornithological society -- its bird club. It is made up of more than forty bird clubs with a combined membership of over 20,000 birders, and is governed by a council of delegates representing those clubs. Membership is also available to individuals who are interested in the aims and activities of the Federation, regardless of whether or not they are a member of a bird club.
Four Harbors Audubon Society
http://fourharborsaudubon.org/Four Harbors Audubon Society is a chapter of the National Audubon Society. This chapter serves the towns of Centereach, Coram, East Setauket, Farmingville, Kings Park, Lake Grove Middle Island, Miller Place, Mount Sinai, Port Jefferson, Port Jefferson Station, Ridge, Rocky Point, Saint James, Selden, Shoreham, Smithtown, Sound Beach, and Stony Brook...
Genesee Valley Audubon Society
http://www.gvaudubon.org/Serving the communities of Western New York State in Monroe County and parts of Genesee, Livingston and Ontario Counties...
Great South Bay Audubon Society
http://www.gsbas.orgThe primary mission of the Great South Bay Audubon Society is to advocate for the conservation of habitats for native birds and other native wildlife...
Hudson River Audubon Society of Westchester
http://www.hras.org/This guide documents 361 species of birds that have been identified in Westchester County, New York. It is a compilation of other checklists and rare bird reports. The names of the birds and their taxonomic arrangement in this guide follow that of the 7th Edition of the American Ornithologists` Union Check-list of North American Birds (1998)...
Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club
http://hmbc.net/Our club is devoted to field birding and the appreciation of wild birds. We have approximately 375 members and cover the greater capital region of New York State. This includes the 11-county area surrounding Albany and is defined as Region 8 by the Federation of New York State Bird Clubs. The Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club is a charter member of the Federation of NYS Bird Clubs. We actively support the work of conservation organisations and other bird groups.
Huntington Audubon Society
http://www.huntingtonaudubon.org/Huntington Audubon Society is a chapter of the National Audubon Society serving Huntington township and neighboring Oyster Bay and Jericho areas...
Jamestown Audubon Society
http://www.jamestownaudubon.org/The Jamestown Audubon Nature Center, located on the 600-acre Burgeson Wildlife Sanctuary, is a project of the Jamestown Audubon Society whose mission is to provide educational opportunities for the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of the natural world and to encourage and practice environmental stewardship...
Kirkland Bird Club
http://www.kirklandbirdclub.com/Yet another local club site more professional than many an international company's site. Lots of very useful info plus an attempt to index major birding magazines...
Nature Club of Central New York
http://www.natureclubofcny.com/Welcome to the Nature Club of Central New York's website! Seeking to preserve the rural characteristics and natural diversity of the threatened lands to the south of Oneida Lake...
Nature Conservatory in New York
http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/newyork/New York is a state of unique beauty and biodiversity. The ecosystems it harbors range from beaches, bays and woodlands to forests, rivers, lakes, wetlands and fens. The Hudson Valley's bobcat, Peconic Estuary's eelgrass, and Neversink River's dwarf wedgemussel are among the plants and animals sheltered by these rich expanses of land and water...
New York City Audubon Society
http://www.nycaudubon.org/home/In 1979 the New York City Audubon Society (NYCAS) was founded by twenty-seven dedicated National Audubon members who believed that a voice was needed for New York City`s natural environment. Pioneering the protection of grasslands, woodlands, wetlands and wildlife throughout the five boroughs, the new chapter addressed the critical task of preserving New York City`s natural habitats. That small beginning grew to a membership of over 8,000 environmentally-committed city residents, becoming the largest of National Audubon Society`s 518 chapters.
New York State Avian Records Committee
http://www.nybirds.org/RecordsReporting.htmThis report marks the return to annual reporting by the NYSARC. Aside from getting this report out on time there are several positive items to mention. During 1987, after several mail ballots, a portion of the committee met and was able to resolve all past NYSARC reports so that there currently are no unresolved records. This past year was also one of stability with no changes in the committee during 1988. Finally, we are most pleased to report that progress is being made on the checklist of the birds of New York State. We hope to have the final product available within the year.
New York Fish & Wildlife Service
http://www.fws.gov/northeast/ny.htmLocal offices, refuges, etc.
New York State Blue Bird Society
http://www.nysbs.orgThe New York State Bluebird Society is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of the Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis); our state bird. It is our mission to: monitor and increase production of Eastern Bluebirds and certain other cavity nesting birds through a state-wide nest-box program; educate or inform people of New York on the ecology and management of Eastern Bluebirds; conduct research on bluebirds and bluebird habitat selection, including nest box preference studies; co-operate and co-ordinate with other organisations with purposes similar to those set forth above...
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
http://www.dec.ny.gov/admin/messages/404oldsite.htmlA truly comprehensive site... as good as any government site anywhere...
North Fork Audubon
http://www.northforkaudubon.org/PO Box 973, Mattituck, NY 11952 - Diana Van Buren, President
North Shore Audubon Society
http://www.northshoreaudubon.org/Formerly Lyman Langdon Audubon Society. Protecting our precious environment and the humans, birds and other animals therein.
Northern Catskills Audubon Society
http://www.audubon.org/chapter/ny/northerncatskills/NCAS is home to the RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary. This wonderful sanctuary includes a tidal swamp, the RamsHorn Creek connecting with the Hudson River, a marsh, and hardwood forest. A 3 mile, self-guiding trail leads the visitor through representative habitats. Also, the Northern Catskills are home to the newly-split species, Bicknell`s Thrush. This neotropical migrant nests above 3000 feet and we have 2 of the highest Catskill peaks within our chapter`s area.
Northern New York Audubon
http://www.highpeaksaudubon.com/An Audubon Chapter Site for local information and society programmes etc.
Old Erie Audubon Society
8315 Pennystreet Road, Rome, NY 13440, 315-339-2097 - Bruce and Cindy Carpenter, President
Onondaga Audubon Society
http://www.onondagaaudubon.org/Another local chapter site as good as very many.. reports, club meetings, birdathons etc.
Putnam Highlands Audubon Society
http://www.putnamhighlandsaudubon.org/The Blue-winged Warbler was incorporated in the PHAS logo because this pretty bird is common in Putnam County while being uncommon in much of its North American range...
Queens County Bird Club
http://queenscountybirdclub.orgLectures, meetings, field trips etc. e.g. This is a slide lecture presentation by the Hudsonian Science Director about the natural history, science and policy of an invasive plant, the purple loosestrife. Erik Kiviat has been studying the ecology of purple loosestrife for about 30 years and is currently documenting wildlife interaction with this plant in Westchester County and New York City. Hudsonia would like to hear about the birds, insects and wildlife that we may have observed on this plant, and we are being asked to please bring all relevant field notes...
Rochester Birding Association
http://www.rochesterbirding.com/Welcome to home page of the Rochester Birding Association, RBA, located in Rochester, NY on the southern shore of Lake Ontario.
Rockland Audubon Society
http://www.rocklandaudubon.org/A non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation of nature and the preservation of a healthy environment. An Audubon Chapter Site for local information and society programmes etc.
Saw Mill River Audubon Society
http://www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/Saw Mill River Audubon Society is one of five chapters of the National Audubon Society in Westchester County, New York just north of New York City. We offer a variety of free public programs and field trips, eight local wildlife sanctuaries, and environmental classroom programs for students from pre-school through college.
South Shore Audubon Society
http://www.ssaudubon.orgServing the southern half of Long Island`s Nassau County.The mission of South Shore Audubon Society is to promote environmental education, and preserve and restore our environment, through responsible activism, for the benefit of both people and wildlife.
Southern Adirondack Audubon
http://www.audubon.noncommercial.org/The Southern Adirondack Audubon Society (SAAS) is a local organisation whose primary goal is to protect the environment by preserving natural habitats and promoting environmental education. SAAS membership is drawn from Warren, Washington and Saratoga counties.
Sullivan County Audubon Society
http://www.sullivanaudubon.org/An Audubon Chapter Site for local information and society programmes etc.
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Roger Tory Peterson Institute Birding Festival
http://www.rtpi.org/birding-festival.htmlc/o Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis Street, Jamestown, NY 14701 - 10th - 13th June 2010
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Braddock Bay Bird Observatory
http://www.bbbo.org/Braddock Bay Bird Observatory (BBBO) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the study of avian migration and stopover ecology through research and education. A majority of the research is currently conducted at the Kaiser-Manitou Beach Banding Station which is on the southern shore of Lake Ontario in the Braddock Bay area, just west of Rochester, New York. This area is a focal point of bird activity, especially during spring and fall migrations when it is possible to see over 130 species of songbirds.
Derby Hill Bird Observatory
http://www.derbyhill.orgLocated on the southeastern shore of Lake Ontario in Oswego County New York, Derby Hill Bird Observatory is internationally recognized for spring hawk migration. More than 40,000 hawks are counted annually on average... +Daily Count Summaries...
Derby Hill Bird Observatory Description
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9170.htmlWatch up to 18,000 broad-winged hawks soar overhead on a single April day at New York's premiere hawk watching site. Up to 15 kinds of hawks and eagles parallel the Lake Ontario bluffs here. Follow the trail and boardwalk through a wet meadow for songbirds. Watch herons and ducks from the Sage Creek Marsh blind...
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American Museum of Natural History
http://www.amnh.org/The Department of Ornithology maintains the world`s largest collection of birds, with 99% of living species represented by skins, skeletons, nests, eggs, or anatomical preparations. Researchers in the Department investigate the evolution, biogeography, systematics, and classification of birds throughout the world. This entails field expeditions as well as morphological and molecular studies undertaken in the Museum`s laboratories.
Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology (Ithaca, NY)
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/A full description of this site appears elsewhere as it is one of the premier resource sites of the world. It is echoed on this page as it is located in New York.
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Berkshire Bird Paradise
http://www.berkshireweb.com/sports/comp/bird.htmlThe Berkshiire Bird Paradise is a bird sanctuary for disabled and injured birds. We strive to give them a safe haven to live thrive and rehabilitate as best they can. We are dedicated to educating people to recognize the beauty of Nature`s world which surrounds our busy lives. We are all part of the web of life and all life is precious.
Constitution Marsh Sanctuary & Audubon Center
http://www.constitutionmarsh.org/Constitution Marsh Sanctuary, a unique 270 acre tidal marsh has been managed by the National Audubon Society since 1970. This sanctuary is located on the east shore of the Hudson, and is directly opposite the West Point Military Academy.
Gateway National Recreation Area
http://www.nps.gov/gate/index.htm(home of Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge) At the entrance to the New York/New Jersey estuary, two arms of land stretch across the water forming a natural gateway to the US`s greatest port. It is from this gate that the Gateway National Recreation Area takes its name. Established on October 27, 1972 as America`s first urban national park, Gateway provides recreational opportunities for residents and visitors in the Eastern United States` most densely populated area.
Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Farm
http://www.gooseneckhillwaterfowlfarm.com/Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Farm was started in 1983 by Rosemary and Milt Miner with two call ducks. It is a family owned, not-for-profit bird sanctuary and is the largest waterfowl park in the northeastern United States with over 300 birds. The natural habitat has the two largest covered aviaries in the world and is located in northeastern Cattaraugus County in New York State, southeast of Buffalo, NewYork.
Lake Champlain Birding Trail
http://www.lakechamplainbirding.org/This trail is nearly 300 miles long and covers the Lake Champlain basin in both New York and Vermont. There are some truly beautiful places along the trail (the Adirondack Mountains of New York are the backdrop when the lake is viewed from Vermont and the Green Mountains of Vermont are the backdrop when viewed from the New York side).
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
http://www.fws.gov/R5MNWR/Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge lies at the north end of Cayuga Lake, in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. Located 5 miles (8 kilometres) east of Seneca Falls, and 10 miles (16 kilometres) west of Auburn on routes 5 and 20, in Seneca, Cayuga, and Wayne Counties, Montezuma Refuge serves as a major resting area for waterfowl and other water birds on their journeys to and from nesting areas in north-eastern and east-central Canada.
Rheinstrom Hill & Buttercup Sanctuaries
http://ny.audubon.org/CentersEdu_RheinstromHill.htmlTwo of the sanctuaries of the National Audubon Society of New York State are Buttercup Farm Sanctuary, a 500 acre parcel in Duchess County, and Rheinstrom Hill Sanctuary, a 1,037 acre sanctuary in Columbia County.
Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary
http://ny.audubon.org/trsac.htmThe Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary, the first National Audubon Society sanctuary, provides creative environmental and natural science education, practices effective stewardship of the Sanctuary`s birds, wildlife, and natural habitats; conducts wildlife research - focusing on birds; and fosters appreciation and enjoyment of the natural world as a part of people`s daily lives.
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Travelling Birder
http://www.travellingbirder.com
The Travellingbirder.com birding trip report search engine guides you to 7,000+ birding trip reports on the Internet. You can search for trip reports from a specific country and time of year. Not all these reports are in English. So, if you can’t find the trip report you want on this Fatbirder page… give them a try!
1999 [August] - Mary Beth Stowe
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/maybank/USA/Multi/US-multi-1999.htmThis was an unplanned field trip, as Pax`s speedometer decided to die in Harrisburg (which in turn killed the odometer and the cruise control); so we limped up to Tivoli, NY where my novelist sister lives and dropped the poor baby off in Rhinebeck, got a rental, and proceeded to bide the repair time by exploring!
2005 [January] - Helen Graham
http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/usa/new-york/ny-dec-04.htmWent on family holiday and squeezed in some bird watching in between sight seeing shopping etc. Stayed at Brooklyn Marriot and used tube to travel around...
2005 [January] - Helen Graham
http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/usa/new-york/ny-dec-04.htmWent on family holiday and squeezed in some bird watching in between sight seeing shopping etc. Stayed at Brooklyn Marriot and used tube to travel around...
2008 [March] - Corey Finger - Birding Queens
http://10000birds.com/enjoy-the-ides-of-march-or-birding-queens.htmOn Saturday, a mere two weeks after having moved into my new digs in Queens, I decided it was time for a major birding expedition. After a week of examining subway lines and bus schedules and checking weather reports I figured that a ride on the E or F subway lines to Woodside to catch the Q53 bus to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge...
2008 [March] - Corey Finger - Prospect Park
http://10000birds.com/birding-prospect-park-in-early-spring.htmThis post is rather belated and the birding that will be described actually occurred last weekend. I’m not sure how I managed to not write about this particular birding outing yet as it had all the hallmarks of a successful trip...
2008 [May] - Charlie Moores - Marievale Bird Sanctuary
http://10000birds.com/marievale-bird-sanctuary.htmRight. Hands up all those of you fed-up with Mike and Corey’s posts on tens of thousands of wood-warblers migrating through various parks and forests in New York. Anyone? Do I see a hand, any hand…just one would do…how about you sir, over in the corner? No?
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Birding Pal
http://www.birdingpal.org/ny.htmLocal birders willing to show visiting birders around their area...
Robert Winkler - Wildlife Writer
http://pages.cthome.net/rwinkler/I live on the outskirts of metropolitan New York City — not the remotest place, but a part of the world where, during May, it`s possible to see 30 species of wood warblers and migratory birds that come north from the Neotropics to breed. See my piece for National Geographic on hitting The Big Three-O http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/05/0521_020521_warblers.html
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Country Life B&B
http://www.virtualcities.com/ons/ny/l/nyl6501.htmAn old mill stream runs through the center of the farm. A bridge across the stream leads to 30 acres of old woodlands filled with trails and wildlife. The foundation of stone for the old mill has been alongside the stream for more than 200 years. In summertime, play and swim in the ponds and waterfalls as countless others have in generations gone by. Relax, rest, or picnic in sunny meadows nearby.
Doctor's Inn B&B - Adirondack
http://www.docsinn.netIdeally located in the Adirondack Mountains, close to Lake Placid, the High Peaks and the Saranac chain of lakes, we offer a welcoming retreat to meet every need.
Farmington Inn B&B
http://www.bbonline.com/ny/farmington/specials.htmlIn conjunction with the Jamestown Audubon and Roger Tory Peterson Institute, the Farmington Inn along with several Chatauqua area B&Bs are offering an opportunity to view migration of raptors and hundreds of birds into and through Chautauqua County along Lakes Erie and Chautauqua. Led by renown birding expert Dick Miga the cost of this two night package is $215.00 per couple. The package includes a 2 night stay with two full breakfasts and a box lunch for the field experience on Sat with Mr.Miga...
Fox Ridge Farm B&B
http://www.foxridgebb.com/This large country home in a picturesque setting with expansive lawns and flower gardens sits along a quiet rural road near Skaneateles, eastern gateway to the Finger Lakes. Awake in the morning to the sound of birds singing and view wildlife from your bedroom window.
Litco Farms B&B
http://www.travelguides.com/home/litco_farms/At Litco Farms we invite you to visit with us and our other special guests. Perhaps you would enjoy an early morning jog, an afternoon swim, or an evening stroll through the woods on trails that crisscross our private preserve. Fish on our pond Muddy Lake, or in Oaks Creek close by. Enjoy wildflowers and the wildlife that flourishes on our eighteen acres of mapped New York State wetlands. Deer, beaver and game birds abound.
Log Country Inn B&B
http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/Listing.aspx?id=204341Observe tens of thousands of migratory birds in the Montezuma Wildlife Reserve or visit Cornell`s noted Sapsucker Woods Bird Sanctuary, Observatory and Library of Ornithology, and the Universit`s remarkable plantations and gardens.
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CayugaBirds-L
List contact:listproc@cornell.eduTo subscribe to list:listproc@cornell.edu
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Mailing List – Discussion Group - Discussion of birds in upstate New York
eBirds NYC
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ebirdsnycDiscussion of birds in the NYC area. To subscribe go to the website and find more info along with the latest Rare Bird Alerts for the NYC Area and the east end of Long Island... Island.
Genesee Valley Birds
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Mailing List – Discussion Group - Discussion of birds in the Genesee Valley of New York
hmbirds
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hmbirdsTo post to list:hmbirds@yahoogroups.com
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Mailing List – Discussion Group - This group is mainly for reports of birds in the eleven counties surrounding Albany, NY. Unusual extralimital reports are also welcome.
Northern NY Birds
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Northern_NY_BirdsTo post to list:Northern_NY_Birds@yahoogroups.com
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Mailing List – Discussion Group - A discussion area for amateur to expert birders to report rare, unusual, or simply interesting bird sightings in Northeastern NY. This would include the Adirondacks, St. Lawrence, Tug Hill, Eastern Lake Ontario, and Lake Champlain areas. Loosely, anywhere east of Lake Ontario/I-81 and north of I-90. Relevant cross-postings from neighboring groups are also encouraged.
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Mailing List – Discussion Group - Bird sightings and discussion about birds for area around Otsego & Schoharie countys of New York.
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A Birds Home
http://www.abirdshome.com/Our Commitment: We are a family-owned and operated business that developed out of a love of wildlife and our natural environment. With habitat encroachment as a cruel reality of our ever-changing world, providing nesting sites and feeders for a variety of birds and other flying animals can contribute to the security and protection of many species...
Angus Wilson (Ocean Wanderer)
http://www.oceanwanderers.com/AngusBirdingCoolstuff.htmlThis site is dedicated to spreading information about bird identification, migration, systematics and conservation. There is likely to be heavy emphasis on the seabirds (shearwaters, petrels, albatrosses etc.); gulls and shorebirds (waders) of the world, however a few passerines might squeak in!
Birding in the Adirondacks
http://adk.com/recreation/z-birding2.htmWild and civilized by turns, the Adirondacks are an immense blue and green space in which to relax, play and plot an adventure. This region in Northern New York contains 3,000 ponds and lakes, 2,000 miles of hiking trails, more four-star resorts than any other destination in the state, nearly 100 campgrounds and, of course, the Adirondack Mountains.
Birds of Western New York
http://www.conservenature.org/birds_of_wny/index.htmWe at conservenature.org are delighted to bring you these pages devoted to the wonderful bird species found in our own backyard -- Western New York and Southern Ontario. In the flight of birds, nature gives us both beauty and inspiration.
BLOG - 10,000 Birds
http://www.10000birds.com/team.htmA BLOG from a couple of Bronx Birders...
BLOG - Bluebird of Friendliness
http://bluebirdoffriendliness.blogspot.comFollow the birding and nature adventures of a young woman in New York City...
BLOG - Confessions of a Reluctant Birder
http://jensbirds.wordpress.comJennifer Schlick... ...is a naturalist living and working in Western New York. After working ten years at an Audubon Center I decided I want to become a bird bander. Squeezing the training in between work and a home life isn't easy, but it sure is rewarding.
BLOG - Lord Garavin's Bird BLOG - Jim Pisello
http://www.marchlords.com/birdblog/Mostly about some nesting birds of prey...
BLOG - The Backyard Birdman
http://buildyourownbirdhouseplans.com/blogAttract Wild Birds To Your Backyard Like Never Before…
BLOG - The City Birder
http://citybirder.blogspot.com/BLOG
BLOG - The Zen Birdfeeder
http://wildbirdsunlimited.typepad.comThe Zen Birdfeeder focuses on the birds and other nature we find in our own yards and the principles of Attention, Acceptance, and Responsibility…
BLOG - Wanderer's Apprentice
http://www.wanderersapprentice.comDrew is a photographer and naturalist dedicated to sharing his experiences through photographs and writing. He has recently moved to Ithaca, NY and is exploring the local region and the world beyond...
BLOG - Warblings
http://warblings.wordpress.comChronicles of high school bird watching....
Braddock Bay Raptor Research
http://www.bbrr.orgWe are Braddock Bay Raptor Research, an organization dedicated to educating the public on the important role that birds of prey play in our environment. Every year we monitor both the spring and fall migration of raptors through the Braddock Bay region located just north of Rochester, NY. Braddock Bay sits along an important stretch of land that funnels raptors around the southern edge of Lake Ontario. Our location is one of the prime locations to witness the migration of an exceptional number of species of raptors.
Breeding Birds Of Otselic
http://www.citlink.net/~messineo/birdlist.html...list of birds seen in the Otselic area (includes surrounding Lincklaen, Pitcher, Pharsalia etc.) since 1980. Spring and fall migrations swell the number of local species with migrants. Late May and early June is the period when the largest number of species can be found in the Otselic Valley...
Carson Optical
http://www.carsonoptical.comWhether you're indoors or out, Carson has the right optic for any situation, at the right price!
Checklist
http://www.birdlist.org/checklists_of_the_birds_of_the_united_states/birds_of_new_york.htmCity Island Birds
http://www.cityislandbirds.com/Welcome to City Island Birds. I created this website because this area of New York City is little known and underutilized by birdwatchers and other nature lovers. Pelham Bay Park, with its woods and wetlands is a critical stopover and nesting area to many migratory species...
Fire Island
http://www.battaly.com/fire/On a barrier beach, off the south shore of Long Island, NY. We`re about midway along Long Island, slightly west of due south from New Haven CT.
Long Island Birding
http://www.libirding.com/This site is about Long Island birdwatching and birders. It`s an exciting hobby and Long Island offers wonderful places to bird and wonderful birds to see. I hope this site will be fun and informative, and that you will enjoy your visits here!
New York Birds
http://www.hmana.org/Showcasing Birds of Interest in the Tri-state Area...
New York City Birds
http://www.nycbirds.comBirding locations and identification issues related to birds and birders in the New York City metro area...
New York State Breeding Bird Atlas Project
http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/271.htmlYour help is needed! Volunteer birders are needed statewide to participate in New York State`s second Breeding Bird Atlas. The Atlas will provide updated information on the state`s breeding birds for conservation, education and planning. Atlasers will visit various habitats within assigned 5x5km (about 3x3 mile) blocks and will record evidence of breeding for as many species as possible.
Niagara Birding
http://www.thefilemyrs.com/Birding/Niagara2002/index.htmThe Niagara Frontier provides habitat for a large variety of birds. Recently the Niagara River and the neighbouring lake shoreline have been named an Important Bird Area by the Audubon Society.
Phil Jeffrey's Birding Page
http://www.philjeffrey.netBirding, bird photography and trip reports from the NYC area and beyond...
Songs & Calls of NY State Birds
http://www.math.sunysb.edu/~tony/birds/Very nicely presented (award winning) site... bird calls activated by pictures makes it very user friendly.
Utopia Birdhouses
http://www.utopiabirdhouses.com/UtopiaBirdhouses.com features quality Purple Martin Birdhouses.Quality means giving the purple martins a wonderful place to start a colony, while affording the purple martin birdhouse owner the best options in terms of ease of maintenance and assurance of durability...
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Artist - James Coe
http://www.jamescoe.comJames Coe is best known as author and illustrator of the Golden field guide, Eastern Birds.© He has contributed illustrations to numerous other field guides, including the Macmillan guide Birds of North America: Western Region and Birds of New Guinea, and to Frank Gill`s widely-used college textbook Ornithology. His paintings have been published on the covers of Sanctuary, Bird Watcher`s Digest, and The Auk, professional journal of the American Ornithologist`s Union...
Artist - Suzanne L. Adams
http://www.i2k.com/~suzanne/Commissioned Paintings & Fine Art Prints in Soft Pastels and Watercolors.
Artist - Tom Lenweaver
http://www.birdart.com/Showcasing the online portfolio of illustrations, commercial design, logotypes, web site design, commissioned paintings and drawings plus many of the colorful and beautiful wildlife art pieces in his collection.
Photographer - Cal Vornberger
http://www.calvorn.com/I specialize in photographing wildlife (mostly birds) in the New York City Metropolitan Area. New York City`s Central Park is a great place for birding and bird photography.
Photographer - Lloyd Spitalnik
http://www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com/Photos of birds , bugs, and other wildlife with a NYC area bias…
Photographer - Matt Bango
http://www.mattbango.comWildlife pictures from New York and beyond… many very good bird photos…
Photographer - Matt Victoria
http://www.fickity.net/Lots of photographs here from all over the US and beyond.
Photographer - Phil Jeffrey
http://www.catharus.com/Most photographs taken in NYC...
Photographer - Rob J - The City Birder
http://citybirder.blogspot.comRob J - Computer troubleshooting is my job, birds and nature are my passion. A blog with excellent photographs...
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