Re: Re:[cayugabirds-l] New Mexico Birding

2021-10-09 Thread Marie P. Read 
Kevin wrote  

I also checked out the current Lab website and the AllAboutBirds website but 
didn't see anywhere that section could be accessed.
I was one of the people who developed the original iteration of the 
AllAboutBirds site, and I remember working on that favorite birding spots 
section, but that was back in the early 2000's so I'm not surprised it has been 
dropped. Certainly any information in it would now be quite dated; some of 
these favorite birding destinations have changed over the years in terms of 
their management policies and practices. I have visited Bosque numerous times 
between 1994 and 2018 and the difference is striking. And a number of the staff 
members who contributed insights and information about each site are long gone 
from the Lab. It would be interesting to see which favorite spots the current 
staff members would come up with!

Marie

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Subject: RE: Re:[cayugabirds-l] New Mexico Birding


Hi all,



This conversation about New Mexico birding reminded me about a list of favorite 
U.S. birding destinations compiled by Lab of O folks that used to link off one 
of the Lab websites (it was either All About Birds or the main Lab website; I 
can’t remember which).  The link was labeled “Where to go birding” or something 
along those lines.  Maybe it still exists, but I can’t seem to find it.  The 
list was broken down by state and included Bosque del Apache NWR.  I recall 
that Marie Read contributed that destination and mentioned photographing 
Sandhill Cranes there.  This resource is also where I discovered another 
birding gem, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Florida.  I recall that Wesley 
Hochachka contributed that one.



Anyway, this was a wonderful resource for learning about birding hotspots 
throughout the country.  Do any Lab of O folks know if this list is still 
available?



Thanks,

Kevin





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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Yellow Rail, Candor--field trip again today (Saturday)

2021-10-09 Thread Gary Kohlenberg 
Adam Troyer led a small group on another search for the Yellow Rail. Despite 
best efforts the bird was not relocated. It must have continued its southern 
journey to another green pasture.

Thanks to Adam for a fun search !
Gary

On Oct 9, 2021, at 8:32 AM, Jay McGowan  wrote:


Hi all,
Adam is going to host a second event to try for the Yellow Rail today (Saturday 
Oct 9) at 11am. Same details as below. No guarantee it wouldn't have left 
overnight, but might be worth a try.


On Fri, Oct 8, 2021, 2:41 PM Jay McGowan 
mailto:jw...@cornell.edu>> wrote:
Adam Troyer found a YELLOW RAIL while mowing one of the back hay fields on his 
farm off Tomak Road in Candor this afternoon. We were just able to flush it 
again (briefly) for a look. The spot is tough to access and a bit of a hike, 
but Adam is thinking the best option if others want to try would be to meet at 
his farm at 5:30pm this afternoon and walk back to continue mowing, which 
seemed to be the best option for successfully flushing it. Chances are it 
wouldn't be around tomorrow, hence the late notice for a trip today.

So, if you'd like to get a chance at a glimpse of this bird, meet at the Troyer 
farm at the end of Tomak Road, here:
42°14'32.9"N 76°16'58.2"W
https://maps.google.com/?q=42.242478,-76.282835=gps.

At 5:30 today and Adam will take folks back for a try. If you have any 
questions you can also give Adam a call at 607-659-3261.

Cheers,
Jay
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RE: Re:[cayugabirds-l] New Mexico Birding

2021-10-09 Thread Jackie Whitlock 
I would also be very interested in this list if it is still available.Jackie

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  On Sat, Oct 9, 2021 at 10:09 AM, Kevin J. Cummings wrote:  
 
Hi all,
 
  
 
This conversation about New Mexico birding reminded me about a list of favorite 
U.S. birding destinations compiled by Lab of O folks that used to link off one 
of the Lab websites (it was either All About Birds or the main Lab website; I 
can’t remember which).  The link was labeled “Where to go birding” or something 
along those lines.  Maybe it still exists, but I can’t seem to find it.  The 
list was broken down by state and included Bosque del Apache NWR.  I recall 
that Marie Read contributed that destination and mentioned photographing 
Sandhill Cranes there.  This resource is also where I discovered another 
birding gem, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Florida.  I recall that Wesley 
Hochachka contributed that one.
 
  
 
Anyway, this was a wonderful resource for learning about birding hotspots 
throughout the country.  Do any Lab of O folks know if this list is still 
available?
 
  
 
Thanks,
 
Kevin
 
  
 
  
 
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On Behalf Of Bill Howe
Sent: Saturday, October 9, 2021 8:43 AM
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
Subject: Re:[cayugabirds-l] New Mexico Birding
 
  
 
Hi Karin.  Before moving to western NY seven years ago, I lived in and birded 
New Mexico for some 30 years.  Places to recommend depend greatly on what time 
of year you plan on going, and what parts of the state are of interest (it's a 
big state).  Some spots like Bosque del Apache NWR, Bitter Lake NWR, and 
Rattlesnake Springs in Carlsbad Caverns NP are always good, as are numerous 
others.  The 3rd edition of the NM Bird Finding Guide (2002) is available from 
the NM Ornithological Society.  4th edition should go to press this month.  
Feel free to contact me off-line if you wish.
 
  
 
Bill Howe
 
Hemlock, NY
 
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RE: Re:[cayugabirds-l] New Mexico Birding

2021-10-09 Thread Kevin J. Cummings 
Hi all,

This conversation about New Mexico birding reminded me about a list of favorite 
U.S. birding destinations compiled by Lab of O folks that used to link off one 
of the Lab websites (it was either All About Birds or the main Lab website; I 
can’t remember which).  The link was labeled “Where to go birding” or something 
along those lines.  Maybe it still exists, but I can’t seem to find it.  The 
list was broken down by state and included Bosque del Apache NWR.  I recall 
that Marie Read contributed that destination and mentioned photographing 
Sandhill Cranes there.  This resource is also where I discovered another 
birding gem, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Florida.  I recall that Wesley 
Hochachka contributed that one.

Anyway, this was a wonderful resource for learning about birding hotspots 
throughout the country.  Do any Lab of O folks know if this list is still 
available?

Thanks,
Kevin


From: bounce-125988269-3494...@list.cornell.edu 
 On Behalf Of Bill Howe
Sent: Saturday, October 9, 2021 8:43 AM
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
Subject: Re:[cayugabirds-l] New Mexico Birding

Hi Karin.  Before moving to western NY seven years ago, I lived in and birded 
New Mexico for some 30 years.  Places to recommend depend greatly on what time 
of year you plan on going, and what parts of the state are of interest (it's a 
big state).  Some spots like Bosque del Apache NWR, Bitter Lake NWR, and 
Rattlesnake Springs in Carlsbad Caverns NP are always good, as are numerous 
others.  The 3rd edition of the NM Bird Finding Guide (2002) is available from 
the NM Ornithological Society.  4th edition should go to press this month.  
Feel free to contact me off-line if you wish.

Bill Howe
Hemlock, NY
whhow...@gmail.com
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Re:[cayugabirds-l] New Mexico Birding

2021-10-09 Thread Bill Howe 
Hi Karin.  Before moving to western NY seven years ago, I lived in and
birded New Mexico for some 30 years.  Places to recommend depend greatly on
what time of year you plan on going, and what parts of the state are of
interest (it's a big state).  Some spots like Bosque del Apache NWR, Bitter
Lake NWR, and Rattlesnake Springs in Carlsbad Caverns NP are always good,
as are numerous others.  The 3rd edition of the NM Bird Finding Guide
(2002) is available from the NM Ornithological Society.  4th edition should
go to press this month.  Feel free to contact me off-line if you wish.

Bill Howe
Hemlock, NY
whhow...@gmail.com

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Re:[cayugabirds-l] Yellow Rail, Candor--field trip again today (Saturday)

2021-10-09 Thread Jay McGowan 
Hi all,
Adam is going to host a second event to try for the Yellow Rail today
(Saturday Oct 9) at 11am. Same details as below. No guarantee it wouldn't
have left overnight, but might be worth a try.


On Fri, Oct 8, 2021, 2:41 PM Jay McGowan  wrote:

> Adam Troyer found a YELLOW RAIL while mowing one of the back hay fields on
> his farm off Tomak Road in Candor this afternoon. We were just able to
> flush it again (briefly) for a look. The spot is tough to access and a bit
> of a hike, but Adam is thinking the best option if others want to try would
> be to meet at his farm at 5:30pm this afternoon and walk back to continue
> mowing, which seemed to be the best option for successfully flushing it.
> Chances are it wouldn't be around tomorrow, hence the late notice for a
> trip today.
>
> So, if you'd like to get a chance at a glimpse of this bird, meet at the
> Troyer farm at the end of Tomak Road, here:
> 42°14'32.9"N 76°16'58.2"W
> https://maps.google.com/?q=42.242478,-76.282835=gps.
>
> At 5:30 today and Adam will take folks back for a try. If you have any
> questions you can also give Adam a call at 607-659-3261.
>
> Cheers,
> Jay
>

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