Re: [nysbirds-l] Anhinga

[Anne Lazarus]

We saw it today from the bridge at Convent Road looking north at about
8:35. It likes the bare tree to the right of the line of plants in the
back. I am told that is where it likes to often be. I suggest to get there
by 8:30 am. A young man showed us where to look. It also swims and dives.

On Tue, Jul 26, 2022 at 11:39 AM Andrew Baksh  wrote:

> Hello John,
>
> Gus Keri, posted about it this morning. His e-mail went to my junk folder
> so perhaps it did the same for you. I have copied his e-mail and shared it
> here across the list serve since others who might have missed his e-mail
> may also be wondering about the Anhinga status.
>
> ***
> I just drove to the Convent Road bridge. The bird is not seen from here.
> Your best bet is from Blauvelt Road bridge looking south east. Good luck.
>
>  Forwarded message 
> From : Gus Keri
> To : "Birding alert, NYSBirds, Birding alert"
> Date : Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:06:25 -0400
> Subject : Anhinga
>  Forwarded message 
>
> It is still here. I am looking at it from Blauvert Road bridge. But I
> think it could be seen from the other bridge too.
>
> **
>
> Cheers,
>
> 
> “Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves could free
> our mind.” ~ Bob Marley
>
> “Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but
> manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran
>
> "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
>
> On Jul 26, 2022, at 11:26 AM, John Collins  wrote:
>
> Any news of the Anhinga today, Tuesday 7/26?--
> John J. Collins
> Raritan, NJ
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Anhinga

[Anne Lazarus]

We saw it today from the bridge at Convent Road looking north at about
8:35. It likes the bare tree to the right of the line of plants in the
back. I am told that is where it likes to often be. I suggest to get there
by 8:30 am. A young man showed us where to look. It also swims and dives.

On Tue, Jul 26, 2022 at 11:39 AM Andrew Baksh  wrote:

> Hello John,
>
> Gus Keri, posted about it this morning. His e-mail went to my junk folder
> so perhaps it did the same for you. I have copied his e-mail and shared it
> here across the list serve since others who might have missed his e-mail
> may also be wondering about the Anhinga status.
>
> ***
> I just drove to the Convent Road bridge. The bird is not seen from here.
> Your best bet is from Blauvelt Road bridge looking south east. Good luck.
>
>  Forwarded message 
> From : Gus Keri
> To : "Birding alert, NYSBirds, Birding alert"
> Date : Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:06:25 -0400
> Subject : Anhinga
>  Forwarded message 
>
> It is still here. I am looking at it from Blauvert Road bridge. But I
> think it could be seen from the other bridge too.
>
> **
>
> Cheers,
>
> 
> “Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves could free
> our mind.” ~ Bob Marley
>
> “Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but
> manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran
>
> "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
>
> On Jul 26, 2022, at 11:26 AM, John Collins  wrote:
>
> Any news of the Anhinga today, Tuesday 7/26?--
> John J. Collins
> Raritan, NJ
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[nysbirds-l] Anhinga still present

[John Collins]

Just saw the Anhinga twice from bridge at Blauvelt Road looking south.
It’s on the near east side of the lake and keeps disappearing behind
vegetation.--
John J. Collins
Raritan, NJ

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[nysbirds-l] Anhinga still present

[John Collins]

Just saw the Anhinga twice from bridge at Blauvelt Road looking south.
It’s on the near east side of the lake and keeps disappearing behind
vegetation.--
John J. Collins
Raritan, NJ

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Anhinga

[Andrew Baksh]

Hello John,

Gus Keri, posted about it this morning. His e-mail went to my junk folder so 
perhaps it did the same for you. I have copied his e-mail and shared it here 
across the list serve since others who might have missed his e-mail may also be 
wondering about the Anhinga status.

***
I just drove to the Convent Road bridge. The bird is not seen from here. Your 
best bet is from Blauvelt Road bridge looking south east. Good luck.

 Forwarded message 
>From : Gus Keri
To : "Birding alert, NYSBirds, Birding alert"
Date : Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:06:25 -0400
Subject : Anhinga
 Forwarded message 
It is still here. I am looking at it from Blauvert Road bridge. But I think it 
could be seen from the other bridge too.
**

Cheers,


“Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves could free our 
mind.” ~ Bob Marley

“Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but 
manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran

"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
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> On Jul 26, 2022, at 11:26 AM, John Collins  wrote:
> 
> Any news of the Anhinga today, Tuesday 7/26?-- 
> John J. Collins
> Raritan, NJ
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Anhinga

[Andrew Baksh]

Hello John,

Gus Keri, posted about it this morning. His e-mail went to my junk folder so 
perhaps it did the same for you. I have copied his e-mail and shared it here 
across the list serve since others who might have missed his e-mail may also be 
wondering about the Anhinga status.

***
I just drove to the Convent Road bridge. The bird is not seen from here. Your 
best bet is from Blauvelt Road bridge looking south east. Good luck.

 Forwarded message 
>From : Gus Keri
To : "Birding alert, NYSBirds, Birding alert"
Date : Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:06:25 -0400
Subject : Anhinga
 Forwarded message 
It is still here. I am looking at it from Blauvert Road bridge. But I think it 
could be seen from the other bridge too.
**

Cheers,


“Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves could free our 
mind.” ~ Bob Marley

“Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but 
manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran

"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

> On Jul 26, 2022, at 11:26 AM, John Collins  wrote:
> 
> Any news of the Anhinga today, Tuesday 7/26?-- 
> John J. Collins
> Raritan, NJ
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[nysbirds-l] Anhinga

[John Collins]

Any news of the Anhinga today, Tuesday 7/26?--
John J. Collins
Raritan, NJ

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[nysbirds-l] Anhinga

[John Collins]

Any news of the Anhinga today, Tuesday 7/26?--
John J. Collins
Raritan, NJ

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 7/26

[Kathryn Heintz]

Andrew,

Huge THANK YOU to YOU for all of your efforts at the East Pond.  You deserve 
enormous credit for keeping this issue front and center and for this year’s 
success.  Heroic effort IMO.

NPS deserves a lot of flack for the many shortcomings at JBWR.  In particular 
THEY should be leading the charge to maintain the East Pond.  They should be 
leading the charge to protect this special place, instead they need to be 
prodded constantly by you and Don and so many others who represent the members 
of organizations that care about and/or use this treasured space.  They should 
heed to calls to pro-actively protect the Refuge rather then avoid them or 
worse, resent them.

Kathryn

Sent from my iPad

> On Jul 26, 2022, at 7:38 AM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:
> 
> Salutations all,
> 
> I am delighted to report that we are almost at our target mark for the East 
> Pond water level. We will close the valve upon hitting the target but 
> continue monitoring. NPS has received a lot of flack for a number of things 
> related to the Refuge. Some legit, some just bollocks. Take a moment when 
> visiting, to let the Rangers at the Visitors Center know how happy you are 
> with the condition of the East Pond. While those you speak to may not have 
> been involved in the water level management, the message will get across and 
> reach the “proper” party.
> 
> Now that pond is attracting visitors from far and wide. I feel the need to 
> remind folks to please be mindful of your conduct. 
> 
> Voices carry and it adds to many of the variables that make birds jumpy. 
> Avoid excessive chatting while out there. 
> Don’t push the birds around to get photos. 
> If a photographer has position, wait or ask to if you could move; don’t 
> barrel past and flush the subject (s) as it takes patience and time to get 
> into position. The reverse applies when birders are in position before a 
> photographer gets on site.
> Remember to credit finders for your birds in your checklists, it’s a nice 
> thing to do.
> For those of you leading walks; be mindful of your party size.
> No littering 
> I could go on but you by now should get my drift. And now for the birds. I 
> will only mention highlights. The Hudsonian Godwit, Bonaparte’s Gull, 
> Black-headed Gull and White-faced Ibis (1 of 2) continue. The latter getting 
> harder to pick out as it is almost in full basic plumage and often times the 
> light makes it very tricky. Here is a Digiscoped image taken yesterday for 
> reference. 
> https://twitter.com/birdingdude/status/1551725685416366081?s=21=48be0O8kkF6a6pkHEPWm-g
> 
> Gull-billed, Royal and Caspian Terns also continue but not consistent. Recent 
> uncommon sightings include Piping Plover and Whimbrel (flyby/flyover). We 
> will begin seeing the volume of birds drop off but the diversity will pick 
> up. An early Dunlin was observed yesterday and a flock of Sanderlings dropped 
> in for a bit.
> 
> Several Long-billed Dowitchers (LBDO) continue; I noted 4 yesterday. Please 
> be wary of Hendersoni subspecies of Short-billed Dowitcher as there are a few 
> in play and are often confused with LBDO. A couple of Western Sandpipers also 
> are in play but losing their color fast so a keen sorting of the peeps is 
> required. 
> 
> Adult and immature Peregrine Falcons have been straffing the pond so be 
> prepared for some frustrating moments. I fondly remembered the late Bobby 
> Kurtz yesterday as yelled at an immature Peregrine for its shenanigans 
> 
> The hose is setup near the visitors center to wash up after your visit. Try 
> and keep it in the shade as the metal piece on the nozzle will get very hot. 
> Lastly, please try and stay hydrated. The pond gets very, very hot. On days 
> when there is no breeze it could be very stifling.
> 
> Get out there and enjoy the East Pond and the birds. Not since Hurricane 
> Sandy has it looked this good.
> 
> Happy Shorebird Birding!
> 
> “Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves could free our 
> mind.” ~ Bob Marley
> 
> “Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but 
> manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran
> 
> "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
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 7/26

[Kathryn Heintz]

Andrew,

Huge THANK YOU to YOU for all of your efforts at the East Pond.  You deserve 
enormous credit for keeping this issue front and center and for this year’s 
success.  Heroic effort IMO.

NPS deserves a lot of flack for the many shortcomings at JBWR.  In particular 
THEY should be leading the charge to maintain the East Pond.  They should be 
leading the charge to protect this special place, instead they need to be 
prodded constantly by you and Don and so many others who represent the members 
of organizations that care about and/or use this treasured space.  They should 
heed to calls to pro-actively protect the Refuge rather then avoid them or 
worse, resent them.

Kathryn

Sent from my iPad

> On Jul 26, 2022, at 7:38 AM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:
> 
> Salutations all,
> 
> I am delighted to report that we are almost at our target mark for the East 
> Pond water level. We will close the valve upon hitting the target but 
> continue monitoring. NPS has received a lot of flack for a number of things 
> related to the Refuge. Some legit, some just bollocks. Take a moment when 
> visiting, to let the Rangers at the Visitors Center know how happy you are 
> with the condition of the East Pond. While those you speak to may not have 
> been involved in the water level management, the message will get across and 
> reach the “proper” party.
> 
> Now that pond is attracting visitors from far and wide. I feel the need to 
> remind folks to please be mindful of your conduct. 
> 
> Voices carry and it adds to many of the variables that make birds jumpy. 
> Avoid excessive chatting while out there. 
> Don’t push the birds around to get photos. 
> If a photographer has position, wait or ask to if you could move; don’t 
> barrel past and flush the subject (s) as it takes patience and time to get 
> into position. The reverse applies when birders are in position before a 
> photographer gets on site.
> Remember to credit finders for your birds in your checklists, it’s a nice 
> thing to do.
> For those of you leading walks; be mindful of your party size.
> No littering 
> I could go on but you by now should get my drift. And now for the birds. I 
> will only mention highlights. The Hudsonian Godwit, Bonaparte’s Gull, 
> Black-headed Gull and White-faced Ibis (1 of 2) continue. The latter getting 
> harder to pick out as it is almost in full basic plumage and often times the 
> light makes it very tricky. Here is a Digiscoped image taken yesterday for 
> reference. 
> https://twitter.com/birdingdude/status/1551725685416366081?s=21=48be0O8kkF6a6pkHEPWm-g
> 
> Gull-billed, Royal and Caspian Terns also continue but not consistent. Recent 
> uncommon sightings include Piping Plover and Whimbrel (flyby/flyover). We 
> will begin seeing the volume of birds drop off but the diversity will pick 
> up. An early Dunlin was observed yesterday and a flock of Sanderlings dropped 
> in for a bit.
> 
> Several Long-billed Dowitchers (LBDO) continue; I noted 4 yesterday. Please 
> be wary of Hendersoni subspecies of Short-billed Dowitcher as there are a few 
> in play and are often confused with LBDO. A couple of Western Sandpipers also 
> are in play but losing their color fast so a keen sorting of the peeps is 
> required. 
> 
> Adult and immature Peregrine Falcons have been straffing the pond so be 
> prepared for some frustrating moments. I fondly remembered the late Bobby 
> Kurtz yesterday as yelled at an immature Peregrine for its shenanigans 
> 
> The hose is setup near the visitors center to wash up after your visit. Try 
> and keep it in the shade as the metal piece on the nozzle will get very hot. 
> Lastly, please try and stay hydrated. The pond gets very, very hot. On days 
> when there is no breeze it could be very stifling.
> 
> Get out there and enjoy the East Pond and the birds. Not since Hurricane 
> Sandy has it looked this good.
> 
> Happy Shorebird Birding!
> 
> “Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves could free our 
> mind.” ~ Bob Marley
> 
> “Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but 
> manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran
> 
> "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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[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 7/26

[Andrew Baksh]

Salutations all,

I am delighted to report that we are almost at our target mark for the East 
Pond water level. We will close the valve upon hitting the target but continue 
monitoring. NPS has received a lot of flack for a number of things related to 
the Refuge. Some legit, some just bollocks. Take a moment when visiting, to let 
the Rangers at the Visitors Center know how happy you are with the condition of 
the East Pond. While those you speak to may not have been involved in the water 
level management, the message will get across and reach the “proper” party.

Now that pond is attracting visitors from far and wide. I feel the need to 
remind folks to please be mindful of your conduct. 

Voices carry and it adds to many of the variables that make birds jumpy. Avoid 
excessive chatting while out there. 
Don’t push the birds around to get photos. 
If a photographer has position, wait or ask to if you could move; don’t barrel 
past and flush the subject (s) as it takes patience and time to get into 
position. The reverse applies when birders are in position before a 
photographer gets on site.
Remember to credit finders for your birds in your checklists, it’s a nice thing 
to do.
For those of you leading walks; be mindful of your party size.
No littering 
I could go on but you by now should get my drift. And now for the birds. I will 
only mention highlights. The Hudsonian Godwit, Bonaparte’s Gull, Black-headed 
Gull and White-faced Ibis (1 of 2) continue. The latter getting harder to pick 
out as it is almost in full basic plumage and often times the light makes it 
very tricky. Here is a Digiscoped image taken yesterday for reference. 
https://twitter.com/birdingdude/status/1551725685416366081?s=21=48be0O8kkF6a6pkHEPWm-g

Gull-billed, Royal and Caspian Terns also continue but not consistent. Recent 
uncommon sightings include Piping Plover and Whimbrel (flyby/flyover). We will 
begin seeing the volume of birds drop off but the diversity will pick up. An 
early Dunlin was observed yesterday and a flock of Sanderlings dropped in for a 
bit.

Several Long-billed Dowitchers (LBDO) continue; I noted 4 yesterday. Please be 
wary of Hendersoni subspecies of Short-billed Dowitcher as there are a few in 
play and are often confused with LBDO. A couple of Western Sandpipers also are 
in play but losing their color fast so a keen sorting of the peeps is required. 

Adult and immature Peregrine Falcons have been straffing the pond so be 
prepared for some frustrating moments. I fondly remembered the late Bobby Kurtz 
yesterday as yelled at an immature Peregrine for its shenanigans 

The hose is setup near the visitors center to wash up after your visit. Try and 
keep it in the shade as the metal piece on the nozzle will get very hot. 
Lastly, please try and stay hydrated. The pond gets very, very hot. On days 
when there is no breeze it could be very stifling.

Get out there and enjoy the East Pond and the birds. Not since Hurricane Sandy 
has it looked this good.

Happy Shorebird Birding!

“Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves could free our 
mind.” ~ Bob Marley

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manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran

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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

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[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 7/26

[Andrew Baksh]

Salutations all,

I am delighted to report that we are almost at our target mark for the East 
Pond water level. We will close the valve upon hitting the target but continue 
monitoring. NPS has received a lot of flack for a number of things related to 
the Refuge. Some legit, some just bollocks. Take a moment when visiting, to let 
the Rangers at the Visitors Center know how happy you are with the condition of 
the East Pond. While those you speak to may not have been involved in the water 
level management, the message will get across and reach the “proper” party.

Now that pond is attracting visitors from far and wide. I feel the need to 
remind folks to please be mindful of your conduct. 

Voices carry and it adds to many of the variables that make birds jumpy. Avoid 
excessive chatting while out there. 
Don’t push the birds around to get photos. 
If a photographer has position, wait or ask to if you could move; don’t barrel 
past and flush the subject (s) as it takes patience and time to get into 
position. The reverse applies when birders are in position before a 
photographer gets on site.
Remember to credit finders for your birds in your checklists, it’s a nice thing 
to do.
For those of you leading walks; be mindful of your party size.
No littering 
I could go on but you by now should get my drift. And now for the birds. I will 
only mention highlights. The Hudsonian Godwit, Bonaparte’s Gull, Black-headed 
Gull and White-faced Ibis (1 of 2) continue. The latter getting harder to pick 
out as it is almost in full basic plumage and often times the light makes it 
very tricky. Here is a Digiscoped image taken yesterday for reference. 
https://twitter.com/birdingdude/status/1551725685416366081?s=21=48be0O8kkF6a6pkHEPWm-g

Gull-billed, Royal and Caspian Terns also continue but not consistent. Recent 
uncommon sightings include Piping Plover and Whimbrel (flyby/flyover). We will 
begin seeing the volume of birds drop off but the diversity will pick up. An 
early Dunlin was observed yesterday and a flock of Sanderlings dropped in for a 
bit.

Several Long-billed Dowitchers (LBDO) continue; I noted 4 yesterday. Please be 
wary of Hendersoni subspecies of Short-billed Dowitcher as there are a few in 
play and are often confused with LBDO. A couple of Western Sandpipers also are 
in play but losing their color fast so a keen sorting of the peeps is required. 

Adult and immature Peregrine Falcons have been straffing the pond so be 
prepared for some frustrating moments. I fondly remembered the late Bobby Kurtz 
yesterday as yelled at an immature Peregrine for its shenanigans 

The hose is setup near the visitors center to wash up after your visit. Try and 
keep it in the shade as the metal piece on the nozzle will get very hot. 
Lastly, please try and stay hydrated. The pond gets very, very hot. On days 
when there is no breeze it could be very stifling.

Get out there and enjoy the East Pond and the birds. Not since Hurricane Sandy 
has it looked this good.

Happy Shorebird Birding!

“Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves could free our 
mind.” ~ Bob Marley

“Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but 
manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran

"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

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> (") _ (") 
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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Anhinga

[Gus Keri]

I just drove to the Convent Road bridge. The bird is not seen from 
here. Your best bet is from Blauvelt Road bridge looking south east. Good 
luck. Forwarded message From : Gus 
KeriTo : "Birding alert, NYSBirds, Birding 
alert"Date : Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:06:25 -0400Subject : 
Anhinga Forwarded message It is still here. I am 
looking at it from Blauvert Road bridge. But I think it could be seen from the 
other bridge too.







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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Anhinga

[Gus Keri]

I just drove to the Convent Road bridge. The bird is not seen from 
here. Your best bet is from Blauvelt Road bridge looking south east. Good 
luck. Forwarded message From : Gus 
KeriTo : "Birding alert, NYSBirds, Birding 
alert"Date : Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:06:25 -0400Subject : 
Anhinga Forwarded message It is still here. I am 
looking at it from Blauvert Road bridge. But I think it could be seen from the 
other bridge too.







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[nysbirds-l] Anhinga

[Gus Keri]

It is still here. I am looking at it from Blauvert Road bridge. But 
I think it could be seen from the other bridge too.







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[nysbirds-l] Anhinga

[Gus Keri]

It is still here. I am looking at it from Blauvert Road bridge. But 
I think it could be seen from the other bridge too.







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