[nysbirds-l] NYBG-Bronx, Sat. Nov. 16, 2019: Rusty Blackbird, Eastern Bluebird, Turkey Vulture, Ruby-crowned Kinglet

[Deborah Allen]

New York Botanical Garden, Bronx
Saturday November 16, 2019
OBS: Robert DeCandido, PhD, Deborah Allen, m.ob

Highlights: Rusty Blackbird, Eastern Bluebird, Turkey Vulture, Ruby-crowned 
Kinglet. But notable by their absence: Tufted Titmouse, Red-breasted Nuthatch, 
White-breasted Nuthatch, Cooper's Hawk. We saw only one Black-capped Chickadee, 
and American Goldfinch numbers were lower than usual for the location at this 
time of year. 

Canada Goose - 25 flyovers in small migrating flocks
Wood Duck - 2 (male & female) Twin Lakes
Mallard - 21
Mourning Dove - 30
Great Blue Heron - 1 Twin Lakes
Herring Gull - 5 flyovers
Turkey Vulture - 2 flyovers
Red-tailed Hawk - 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker - 4
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - 3
Downy Woodpecker - male Boulder Bridge
Hairy Woodpecker - female Forest
American Kestrel - flyover Crab Apple Slope to Fordham Road Pines
Blue Jay - 5
Crow - silent flyover
Black-capped Chickadee - 1 at the Swale
Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 2 (Boulder Bridge & Crab Apple Slope)
Eastern Bluebird - 2 Native Plant Garden
Hermit Thrush - 3
American Robin - 50
Cedar Waxwing - flock of 15
House Finch - 5
American Goldfinch - 10-15
Chipping Sparrow - Native Plant Garden
Song Sparrow - 4
Swamp Sparrow - 3
White-throated Sparrow - 50-75
Dark-eyed Junco - 15-20
Red-winged Blackbird - 40-50
Common Grackle - 1 at Swale & flyover flock of 10
Rusty Blackbird - 1 female at the Swale
Northern Cardinal - 3

Deb Allen
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[nysbirds-l] NYBG-Bronx, Sat. Nov. 16, 2019: Rusty Blackbird, Eastern Bluebird, Turkey Vulture, Ruby-crowned Kinglet

[Deborah Allen]

New York Botanical Garden, Bronx
Saturday November 16, 2019
OBS: Robert DeCandido, PhD, Deborah Allen, m.ob

Highlights: Rusty Blackbird, Eastern Bluebird, Turkey Vulture, Ruby-crowned 
Kinglet. But notable by their absence: Tufted Titmouse, Red-breasted Nuthatch, 
White-breasted Nuthatch, Cooper's Hawk. We saw only one Black-capped Chickadee, 
and American Goldfinch numbers were lower than usual for the location at this 
time of year. 

Canada Goose - 25 flyovers in small migrating flocks
Wood Duck - 2 (male & female) Twin Lakes
Mallard - 21
Mourning Dove - 30
Great Blue Heron - 1 Twin Lakes
Herring Gull - 5 flyovers
Turkey Vulture - 2 flyovers
Red-tailed Hawk - 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker - 4
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - 3
Downy Woodpecker - male Boulder Bridge
Hairy Woodpecker - female Forest
American Kestrel - flyover Crab Apple Slope to Fordham Road Pines
Blue Jay - 5
Crow - silent flyover
Black-capped Chickadee - 1 at the Swale
Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 2 (Boulder Bridge & Crab Apple Slope)
Eastern Bluebird - 2 Native Plant Garden
Hermit Thrush - 3
American Robin - 50
Cedar Waxwing - flock of 15
House Finch - 5
American Goldfinch - 10-15
Chipping Sparrow - Native Plant Garden
Song Sparrow - 4
Swamp Sparrow - 3
White-throated Sparrow - 50-75
Dark-eyed Junco - 15-20
Red-winged Blackbird - 40-50
Common Grackle - 1 at Swale & flyover flock of 10
Rusty Blackbird - 1 female at the Swale
Northern Cardinal - 3

Deb Allen
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Legislation

[Nancy Shamban]

FYI to all.  You cannot email directly from that website.  Go to the
website at https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form

and
fill in the form with this or another letter.  There is no actual email to
use to the governor.  So call or go thru the website.  Both easy to do.
Thanks Joshua

On Sat, Nov 16, 2019 at 8:52 AM Joshua Malbin 
wrote:

> Here is a sample letter I just wrote that copies heavily from the bill's
> sponsor for its content. I know it is much easier to copy and paste than to
> compose your own letter, so feel free to do so.
>
>
> I am writing to urge you to sign S.4165/A.5767 into law. This important
> bill would extend permanently protections for Jamaica Bay against dumping
> hazardous dredged material that are currently set to expire in 2022.
>
> The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is one of the most widely acknowledged and
> respected bird sanctuaries in the Northeastern United States, and the bay
> itself is an ecological treasure all New Yorkers can enjoy. People fish in
> its waters year-round.
>
> The constant threat from city, state and federal agencies to use the deep
> portions of Jamaica Bay as a garbage dump for contaminated sediment has
> long been one of the biggest threats to the future of the bay. While these
> threats started to appear decades ago, they have found new supporters as
> various dredging projects around the city have created a need to get rid of
> sediment that is often contaminated. In addition, the research that has
> more recently come to light highlights the amazing role that the deep
> portions of the bay play in supporting massive amounts of marine life that
> would cease to exist should they be filled in.
>
> Please sign sign S.4165/A.5767.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Joshua Malbin
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 15, 2019 at 10:12 PM Andrew Baksh 
> wrote:
>
>> 
>> Dear All,
>>
>> I hope I would count on your support. I am writing on behalf of the
>> Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers. We need folks to contact Governor Cuomo and
>> urge him to pass the Jamaica Bay Bill which would protect the bay from the
>> dumping of harmful contaminants into its deep sections. The bill is
>> awaiting his signature and if he does not call it up it will die.
>>
>> If you want to protect Jamacia Bay please take a few minutes to either
>> call
>> 518-474-8390 or email to
>> https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form
>> 
>> and request that he pass assembly bill 5767 which is also Senate bill
>> 4165 which will protect Jamaica Bay. M
>>
>> Thank You.
>>
>> --
>> 
>> "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the
>> ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own
>> abhorrence." ~ Frederick Douglass
>>
>> 風 Swift as the wind
>> 林 Quiet as the forest
>> 火 Conquer like the fire
>> 山 Steady as the mountain
>> Sun Tzu   *The Art of War*
>> 
>>
>> (\__/)
>> (= '.'=)
>>
>> (") _ (")
>>
>> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
>>
>>
>> Andrew Baksh
>> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
>> --
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Legislation

[Nancy Shamban]

FYI to all.  You cannot email directly from that website.  Go to the
website at https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form

and
fill in the form with this or another letter.  There is no actual email to
use to the governor.  So call or go thru the website.  Both easy to do.
Thanks Joshua

On Sat, Nov 16, 2019 at 8:52 AM Joshua Malbin 
wrote:

> Here is a sample letter I just wrote that copies heavily from the bill's
> sponsor for its content. I know it is much easier to copy and paste than to
> compose your own letter, so feel free to do so.
>
>
> I am writing to urge you to sign S.4165/A.5767 into law. This important
> bill would extend permanently protections for Jamaica Bay against dumping
> hazardous dredged material that are currently set to expire in 2022.
>
> The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is one of the most widely acknowledged and
> respected bird sanctuaries in the Northeastern United States, and the bay
> itself is an ecological treasure all New Yorkers can enjoy. People fish in
> its waters year-round.
>
> The constant threat from city, state and federal agencies to use the deep
> portions of Jamaica Bay as a garbage dump for contaminated sediment has
> long been one of the biggest threats to the future of the bay. While these
> threats started to appear decades ago, they have found new supporters as
> various dredging projects around the city have created a need to get rid of
> sediment that is often contaminated. In addition, the research that has
> more recently come to light highlights the amazing role that the deep
> portions of the bay play in supporting massive amounts of marine life that
> would cease to exist should they be filled in.
>
> Please sign sign S.4165/A.5767.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Joshua Malbin
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 15, 2019 at 10:12 PM Andrew Baksh 
> wrote:
>
>> 
>> Dear All,
>>
>> I hope I would count on your support. I am writing on behalf of the
>> Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers. We need folks to contact Governor Cuomo and
>> urge him to pass the Jamaica Bay Bill which would protect the bay from the
>> dumping of harmful contaminants into its deep sections. The bill is
>> awaiting his signature and if he does not call it up it will die.
>>
>> If you want to protect Jamacia Bay please take a few minutes to either
>> call
>> 518-474-8390 or email to
>> https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form
>> 
>> and request that he pass assembly bill 5767 which is also Senate bill
>> 4165 which will protect Jamaica Bay. M
>>
>> Thank You.
>>
>> --
>> 
>> "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the
>> ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own
>> abhorrence." ~ Frederick Douglass
>>
>> 風 Swift as the wind
>> 林 Quiet as the forest
>> 火 Conquer like the fire
>> 山 Steady as the mountain
>> Sun Tzu   *The Art of War*
>> 
>>
>> (\__/)
>> (= '.'=)
>>
>> (") _ (")
>>
>> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
>>
>>
>> Andrew Baksh
>> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
>> --
>> *NYSbirds-L List Info:*
>> Welcome and Basics 
>> Rules and Information 
>> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave
>> 
>> *Archives:*
>> The Mail Archive
>> 
>> Surfbirds 
>> ABA 
>> *Please submit your observations to **eBird*
>> *!*
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>>
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Re:[nysbirds-l] Ross's Geese? Cararsie Pier in Brooklyn

[Richard Perkins / TAM]

False alarm, just the snow/brant hybrids. That apparently come every year
The school

On Sat, Nov 16, 2019, 8:56 AM Richard Perkins / TAM  wrote:

> 2 geese.  Appear to be Ross's. With a group of brant on the grass near the
> water. Possible hybrids? Black on wings
>
> Aidan Perkins
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/123534288@N08
>
>
>
>

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Re:[nysbirds-l] Ross's Geese? Cararsie Pier in Brooklyn

[Richard Perkins / TAM]

False alarm, just the snow/brant hybrids. That apparently come every year
The school

On Sat, Nov 16, 2019, 8:56 AM Richard Perkins / TAM  wrote:

> 2 geese.  Appear to be Ross's. With a group of brant on the grass near the
> water. Possible hybrids? Black on wings
>
> Aidan Perkins
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/123534288@N08
>
>
>
>

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[nysbirds-l] Ross's Geese? Cararsie Pier in Brooklyn

[Richard Perkins / TAM]

2 geese.  Appear to be Ross's. With a group of brant on the grass near the
water. Possible hybrids? Black on wings

Aidan Perkins

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[nysbirds-l] Ross's Geese? Cararsie Pier in Brooklyn

[Richard Perkins / TAM]

2 geese.  Appear to be Ross's. With a group of brant on the grass near the
water. Possible hybrids? Black on wings

Aidan Perkins

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Legislation

[Joshua Malbin]

Here is a sample letter I just wrote that copies heavily from the bill's
sponsor for its content. I know it is much easier to copy and paste than to
compose your own letter, so feel free to do so.


I am writing to urge you to sign S.4165/A.5767 into law. This important
bill would extend permanently protections for Jamaica Bay against dumping
hazardous dredged material that are currently set to expire in 2022.

The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is one of the most widely acknowledged and
respected bird sanctuaries in the Northeastern United States, and the bay
itself is an ecological treasure all New Yorkers can enjoy. People fish in
its waters year-round.

The constant threat from city, state and federal agencies to use the deep
portions of Jamaica Bay as a garbage dump for contaminated sediment has
long been one of the biggest threats to the future of the bay. While these
threats started to appear decades ago, they have found new supporters as
various dredging projects around the city have created a need to get rid of
sediment that is often contaminated. In addition, the research that has
more recently come to light highlights the amazing role that the deep
portions of the bay play in supporting massive amounts of marine life that
would cease to exist should they be filled in.

Please sign sign S.4165/A.5767.

Thank you,

Joshua Malbin


On Fri, Nov 15, 2019 at 10:12 PM Andrew Baksh  wrote:

> 
> Dear All,
>
> I hope I would count on your support. I am writing on behalf of the
> Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers. We need folks to contact Governor Cuomo and urge
> him to pass the Jamaica Bay Bill which would protect the bay from the
> dumping of harmful contaminants into its deep sections. The bill is
> awaiting his signature and if he does not call it up it will die.
>
> If you want to protect Jamacia Bay please take a few minutes to either call
>
> 518-474-8390 or email to
> https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form
> 
> and request that he pass assembly bill 5767 which is also Senate bill 4165
> which will protect Jamaica Bay. M
>
> Thank You.
>
> --
> 
> "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the
> ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own
> abhorrence." ~ Frederick Douglass
>
> 風 Swift as the wind
> 林 Quiet as the forest
> 火 Conquer like the fire
> 山 Steady as the mountain
> Sun Tzu   *The Art of War*
> 
>
> (\__/)
> (= '.'=)
>
> (") _ (")
>
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
>
>
> Andrew Baksh
> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
> --
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Legislation

[Joshua Malbin]

Here is a sample letter I just wrote that copies heavily from the bill's
sponsor for its content. I know it is much easier to copy and paste than to
compose your own letter, so feel free to do so.


I am writing to urge you to sign S.4165/A.5767 into law. This important
bill would extend permanently protections for Jamaica Bay against dumping
hazardous dredged material that are currently set to expire in 2022.

The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is one of the most widely acknowledged and
respected bird sanctuaries in the Northeastern United States, and the bay
itself is an ecological treasure all New Yorkers can enjoy. People fish in
its waters year-round.

The constant threat from city, state and federal agencies to use the deep
portions of Jamaica Bay as a garbage dump for contaminated sediment has
long been one of the biggest threats to the future of the bay. While these
threats started to appear decades ago, they have found new supporters as
various dredging projects around the city have created a need to get rid of
sediment that is often contaminated. In addition, the research that has
more recently come to light highlights the amazing role that the deep
portions of the bay play in supporting massive amounts of marine life that
would cease to exist should they be filled in.

Please sign sign S.4165/A.5767.

Thank you,

Joshua Malbin


On Fri, Nov 15, 2019 at 10:12 PM Andrew Baksh  wrote:

> 
> Dear All,
>
> I hope I would count on your support. I am writing on behalf of the
> Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers. We need folks to contact Governor Cuomo and urge
> him to pass the Jamaica Bay Bill which would protect the bay from the
> dumping of harmful contaminants into its deep sections. The bill is
> awaiting his signature and if he does not call it up it will die.
>
> If you want to protect Jamacia Bay please take a few minutes to either call
>
> 518-474-8390 or email to
> https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form
> 
> and request that he pass assembly bill 5767 which is also Senate bill 4165
> which will protect Jamaica Bay. M
>
> Thank You.
>
> --
> 
> "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the
> ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own
> abhorrence." ~ Frederick Douglass
>
> 風 Swift as the wind
> 林 Quiet as the forest
> 火 Conquer like the fire
> 山 Steady as the mountain
> Sun Tzu   *The Art of War*
> 
>
> (\__/)
> (= '.'=)
>
> (") _ (")
>
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
>
>
> Andrew Baksh
> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
> --
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