[nysbirds-l] Brooksdie Golden Crowned FYI

2019-11-19 Thread Ken Thompson
On my way home this afternoon iI passed Brookside County Park. There were
County employees doing some cleaning and maintenance. I couldn't  pull in
as a truck was in the driveway. FYI

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[nysbirds-l] Brooksdie Golden Crowned FYI

2019-11-19 Thread Ken Thompson
On my way home this afternoon iI passed Brookside County Park. There were
County employees doing some cleaning and maintenance. I couldn't  pull in
as a truck was in the driveway. FYI

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Input on Screech Owl behavior sought.

2019-11-14 Thread Ken Thompson
Go get em breeding bird box Bob

On Thu, Nov 14, 2019 at 3:06 PM Bob Grover  wrote:

> Folks,
>
> I have an Eastern Screech Owl currently residing in a box in my West Islip
> backyard..  This is her fifth year!  The first year, the pair fledged 5
> beautiful owlets in late May/early June 2015.  A chronology and photographs
> can be reviewed in the September, 2015 Kingbird.  In year two (2016), they
> fledged four.  In 2017 her nest failed, and I suspect that her mate died,
> because she returned last year with a new, much redder, much more
> aggressive mate, and they hatched either three or, more likely four.  They
> departed the box very late into the night while I was sleeping, making an
> accurate count impossible, and once fledged, they do not return to the
> box.  I’m am confident that the same female has been returning, as she has
> fairly distinctive, sandy blond coloration.  She departs in the first week
> of June, after all the owlets have fledged, and returns to the box
> typically in October, this year on the 18th.  So I am curious if anyone
> has had a screech owl nest for this many years, and what is typical.  I had
> been told, after year one, that they generally don’t reuse the same cavity
> in consecutive years. Apparently that wasn’t true.  I suppose I could
> research their lifespan, but I tend to be skeptical of published figures as
> they apply to wild animals.
>
> I bought a camera to mount inside the box, but I failed to get it
> installed before she returned last month.  The camera should prove
> entertaining and also safer, as that aggressive male smacked me in the back
> of my head last June,  to the amazement of my wife and some friends, when I
> got too close to a just-fledged owlet!
>
> Any helpful information would be appreciated.
>
>
>
> Bob Grover
>
>
>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Input on Screech Owl behavior sought.

2019-11-14 Thread Ken Thompson
Go get em breeding bird box Bob

On Thu, Nov 14, 2019 at 3:06 PM Bob Grover  wrote:

> Folks,
>
> I have an Eastern Screech Owl currently residing in a box in my West Islip
> backyard..  This is her fifth year!  The first year, the pair fledged 5
> beautiful owlets in late May/early June 2015.  A chronology and photographs
> can be reviewed in the September, 2015 Kingbird.  In year two (2016), they
> fledged four.  In 2017 her nest failed, and I suspect that her mate died,
> because she returned last year with a new, much redder, much more
> aggressive mate, and they hatched either three or, more likely four.  They
> departed the box very late into the night while I was sleeping, making an
> accurate count impossible, and once fledged, they do not return to the
> box.  I’m am confident that the same female has been returning, as she has
> fairly distinctive, sandy blond coloration.  She departs in the first week
> of June, after all the owlets have fledged, and returns to the box
> typically in October, this year on the 18th.  So I am curious if anyone
> has had a screech owl nest for this many years, and what is typical.  I had
> been told, after year one, that they generally don’t reuse the same cavity
> in consecutive years. Apparently that wasn’t true.  I suppose I could
> research their lifespan, but I tend to be skeptical of published figures as
> they apply to wild animals.
>
> I bought a camera to mount inside the box, but I failed to get it
> installed before she returned last month.  The camera should prove
> entertaining and also safer, as that aggressive male smacked me in the back
> of my head last June,  to the amazement of my wife and some friends, when I
> got too close to a just-fledged owlet!
>
> Any helpful information would be appreciated.
>
>
>
> Bob Grover
>
>
>
>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Northern Wheatear Continues

2018-10-29 Thread Ken Thompson
The wheatear was in Heckscher?

On Mon, Oct 29, 2018 at 4:43 PM Andrew Baksh  wrote:

> Passing on a report from Gary the “Chaser” Strauss that the Northern
> Wheatear continues at Sunken Meadow Park LI. Seen near the same area as
> reported this morning.
>
> Please refer to previous e-mails for specifics. I believe the location was
> near  cottages 9 and 10.
>
> Cheers,
>
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>
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>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Northern Wheatear Continues

2018-10-29 Thread Ken Thompson
The wheatear was in Heckscher?

On Mon, Oct 29, 2018 at 4:43 PM Andrew Baksh  wrote:

> Passing on a report from Gary the “Chaser” Strauss that the Northern
> Wheatear continues at Sunken Meadow Park LI. Seen near the same area as
> reported this morning.
>
> Please refer to previous e-mails for specifics. I believe the location was
> near  cottages 9 and 10.
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> 
> "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 <http://refspace.com/quotes/Sun_Tzu>  *The Art of War*
> <http://refspace.com/quotes/The_Art_of_War>
>
> (\__/)
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>
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[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe Timber Point

2018-01-30 Thread Ken Thompson
This afternoon there was a Red-necked Grebe at Timber Point County Park
East Marina. Great River

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[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe Timber Point

2018-01-30 Thread Ken Thompson
This afternoon there was a Red-necked Grebe at Timber Point County Park
East Marina. Great River

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Heckscher SP, Suffolk LBB Gulls

2017-04-06 Thread Ken Thompson
Wow, I had one around two o'clock

On Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 5:01 PM Mike <mike...@optonline.net> wrote:

> Currently 5 Lesser Black-backed Gulls in the flooded parking field at
> Heckscher.  4 adults, 1 1st year
>
> Mike Cooper
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Heckscher SP, Suffolk LBB Gulls

2017-04-06 Thread Ken Thompson
Wow, I had one around two o'clock

On Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 5:01 PM Mike  wrote:

> Currently 5 Lesser Black-backed Gulls in the flooded parking field at
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>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose Capri Pond Suffolk Co.

2017-01-04 Thread Ken Thompson
The Ross's Goose  flew out at 1: 45 as I was watching it

On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 10:43 AM, Patricia Lindsay <pjlind...@optonline.net>
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> Flew in with Canadas about 10:30. This pond is along Montauk Highway in
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose Capri Pond Suffolk Co.

2017-01-04 Thread Ken Thompson
The Ross's Goose  flew out at 1: 45 as I was watching it

On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 10:43 AM, Patricia Lindsay 
wrote:

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Captree CBC, Preliminary Results

2016-12-19 Thread Ken Thompson
And a great job by the leaders Pat and Shai

On Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at 10:53 AM, Shaibal Mitra <shaibal.mi...@csi.cuny.edu>
wrote:

> The Captree CBC was conducted on Sunday, 18 Dec 2016, for the 55th time.
>
> Fifty participants covered this circle in southwestern Suffolk County,
> Long Island, finding a provisional total of 113 species. The weather was
> better than we expected, coverage was excellent, and the compilation dinner
> at Villa Monaco in West Islip was festive and well-attended—we offer our
> thanks to Great South Bay Audubon Society for generously contributing to
> the cost of this celebration.
>
> Geese were a major focus in several territories, and diligent searching
> yielded a Greater White-fronted Goose in the Gardiner sector, a Cackling
> Goose in the East sector, and a locally unusual tally of 28 Snow Geese, in
> three territories, including high-flying migrants. This is a species we
> often miss and usually detect in small numbers, so these numbers are
> unusual for us, but consistent with observations on other CBCs this weekend
> (see especially Steve Chorvas’ write-up of the Mohonk Lake/Ashokan
> Reservoir CBC:
>
> http://birding.aba.org/message.php?mesid=1219062=NY01=New%20York
>
> Our long-staying Barnacle Goose was not seen on count day but was present
> at Belmont Lake at least through Friday.
>
> Belmont produced the only Wood Ducks (4), Fire Island the only Common
> Eiders (3) and Common Goldeneyes (3), and Connetquot the only Common
> Mergansers (8)—all more or less routine highlights. In contrast, just one
> single Lesser Scaup was found—far fewer than expected.
>
> Horned Grebe was missed for just the third time in 55 years, a
> disappointing outcome but one that didn’t surprise me after my experience
> on the Montauk CBC on Saturday, where this species was remarkably scarce.
> Even more distressing was the absence of Bonaparte’s Gull, also missed for
> just the third time. Still remembered by many of us as an abundant and
> characteristic feature of the Fire Island Inlet area, this species has been
> slipping away from us, as have Canvasback (5th miss) and Northern Pintail
> (6th miss). But neither dire trends nor bad weather can explain an across
> the board dip on Hermit Thrush (4th miss). There will be an investigation.
>
> In addition to highlights already mentioned, the Connetquot team saved
> Black-crowned Night-Heron, Bald Eagle, and American Woodcock; Fire Island
> saved Greater Yellowlegs, Ruddy Turnstone (8th count record), Lesser
> Black-backed Gull (7th count record), and Lapland Longspur; the Jones
> Island party saved American Oystercatcher (5th count record), Pine Warbler,
> and Boat-tailed Grackle (42, for just the 6th count record); Gardiner saved
> Lesser Scaup, Killdeer, and Monk Parakeet (23, for just the 8th count
> record, all recent); Seatuck saved Brown Thrasher; Heckscher saved
> Ruby-crowned Kinglet (2); and East saved Eastern Phoebe and Marsh Wren (2).
> Spoiled saves are the bane of competitive participants but the joy of
> compilers; the best of these yesterday were four (!) Orange-crowned
> Warblers, found by Seatuck, Heckscher, and East; three Chipping Sparrows,
> found by Connetquot and East; and three Rusty Blackbirds, found by Belmont
> and Connetquot.
>
> Special praise is deserved by the team covering the North territory, a
> heavily developed interior area with markedly less habitat diversity than
> the other eight sectors. North not only saved American Kestrel (2) and Palm
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> and ominous, tornado-like squalls in the evening. We are impressed that no
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> under these circumstances.
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Captree CBC, Preliminary Results

2016-12-19 Thread Ken Thompson
And a great job by the leaders Pat and Shai

On Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at 10:53 AM, Shaibal Mitra 
wrote:

> The Captree CBC was conducted on Sunday, 18 Dec 2016, for the 55th time.
>
> Fifty participants covered this circle in southwestern Suffolk County,
> Long Island, finding a provisional total of 113 species. The weather was
> better than we expected, coverage was excellent, and the compilation dinner
> at Villa Monaco in West Islip was festive and well-attended—we offer our
> thanks to Great South Bay Audubon Society for generously contributing to
> the cost of this celebration.
>
> Geese were a major focus in several territories, and diligent searching
> yielded a Greater White-fronted Goose in the Gardiner sector, a Cackling
> Goose in the East sector, and a locally unusual tally of 28 Snow Geese, in
> three territories, including high-flying migrants. This is a species we
> often miss and usually detect in small numbers, so these numbers are
> unusual for us, but consistent with observations on other CBCs this weekend
> (see especially Steve Chorvas’ write-up of the Mohonk Lake/Ashokan
> Reservoir CBC:
>
> http://birding.aba.org/message.php?mesid=1219062=NY01=New%20York
>
> Our long-staying Barnacle Goose was not seen on count day but was present
> at Belmont Lake at least through Friday.
>
> Belmont produced the only Wood Ducks (4), Fire Island the only Common
> Eiders (3) and Common Goldeneyes (3), and Connetquot the only Common
> Mergansers (8)—all more or less routine highlights. In contrast, just one
> single Lesser Scaup was found—far fewer than expected.
>
> Horned Grebe was missed for just the third time in 55 years, a
> disappointing outcome but one that didn’t surprise me after my experience
> on the Montauk CBC on Saturday, where this species was remarkably scarce.
> Even more distressing was the absence of Bonaparte’s Gull, also missed for
> just the third time. Still remembered by many of us as an abundant and
> characteristic feature of the Fire Island Inlet area, this species has been
> slipping away from us, as have Canvasback (5th miss) and Northern Pintail
> (6th miss). But neither dire trends nor bad weather can explain an across
> the board dip on Hermit Thrush (4th miss). There will be an investigation.
>
> In addition to highlights already mentioned, the Connetquot team saved
> Black-crowned Night-Heron, Bald Eagle, and American Woodcock; Fire Island
> saved Greater Yellowlegs, Ruddy Turnstone (8th count record), Lesser
> Black-backed Gull (7th count record), and Lapland Longspur; the Jones
> Island party saved American Oystercatcher (5th count record), Pine Warbler,
> and Boat-tailed Grackle (42, for just the 6th count record); Gardiner saved
> Lesser Scaup, Killdeer, and Monk Parakeet (23, for just the 8th count
> record, all recent); Seatuck saved Brown Thrasher; Heckscher saved
> Ruby-crowned Kinglet (2); and East saved Eastern Phoebe and Marsh Wren (2).
> Spoiled saves are the bane of competitive participants but the joy of
> compilers; the best of these yesterday were four (!) Orange-crowned
> Warblers, found by Seatuck, Heckscher, and East; three Chipping Sparrows,
> found by Connetquot and East; and three Rusty Blackbirds, found by Belmont
> and Connetquot.
>
> Special praise is deserved by the team covering the North territory, a
> heavily developed interior area with markedly less habitat diversity than
> the other eight sectors. North not only saved American Kestrel (2) and Palm
> Warbler but also found a Great Horned Owl, one of two on the count. More
> broadly, Pat and I extend our thanks to all our teams for their valiant
> efforts yesterday, braving thunder, lightning, and intense rain before dawn
> and ominous, tornado-like squalls in the evening. We are impressed that no
> fewer than five parties found six Eastern Screech and two Great Horned Owls
> under these circumstances.
>
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[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak Connetquot SPP

2016-05-15 Thread Ken Thompson
I saw a male Blue Grosbeak in Connetquot State Park Preserve this am. I was
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[nysbirds-l] Blue Grosbeak Connetquot SPP

2016-05-15 Thread Ken Thompson
I saw a male Blue Grosbeak in Connetquot State Park Preserve this am. I was
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[nysbirds-l] Upland Sandpiper Yes

2016-04-12 Thread Ken Thompson
We saw the Upland Sandpiper this morning at approx 8:45 in the usual spot

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[nysbirds-l] Upland Sandpiper Yes

2016-04-12 Thread Ken Thompson
We saw the Upland Sandpiper this morning at approx 8:45 in the usual spot

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[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose

2016-01-28 Thread Ken Thompson
This morning  there was a Ross's goose with a canada flock at the Cedar
Beach Golf Course, the flock took off heading north. This is on Ocean
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[nysbirds-l] Ross's Goose

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This morning  there was a Ross's goose with a canada flock at the Cedar
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[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis continues

2015-06-19 Thread Ken Thompson
Bob Adamo and I saw the White faced Ibis At 2:30, the flock took off and
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[nysbirds-l] White-faced Ibis continues

2015-06-19 Thread Ken Thompson
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Any Little Egret sightings?

2015-05-22 Thread Ken Thompson
I left at 11:30 with no sighting of the little egret at that point

On Friday, May 22, 2015, Robert Taylor  wrote:

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>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Any Little Egret sightings?

2015-05-22 Thread Ken Thompson
I left at 11:30 with no sighting of the little egret at that point

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[nysbirds-l] Female Blue Grosbeak Heckscher SP

2015-05-02 Thread Ken Thompson
There was a female Blue grosbeak in the median at Heckscher SP on LI. It
was on the NE corner right where the bike path crosses.

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[nysbirds-l] Female Blue Grosbeak Heckscher SP

2015-05-02 Thread Ken Thompson
There was a female Blue grosbeak in the median at Heckscher SP on LI. It
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Lapland Longspur

2015-01-31 Thread Ken Thompson
Every once in a while they get a newbie who is trying to prove themselves,
I ran into itat Robert Moses a couple of years ago. They are technically
correct they just haven't learned to exercise judgement yet.

On Saturday, January 31, 2015, Andrew Baksh  wrote:

> To Michael's observation re: Park Police.
>
> I personally did not have any encounters but many birders did today.
>
> I have never seen the Park Police this aggressive as I have seen them
> today at West End Jones Beach. Some of the reasons some birders were
> stopped for bordered on ludicrous.
>
> For example, one car was pulled over and asked why they crossed the lines
> in the West End II parking lot. Say what!?!
>
> I hope this is not some new trend developing here because it will make
> birding from vehicles very difficult. Imagine trying to study Gulls in the
> West End II parking lot and having to worry about crossing over lines.
>
> Cheers,
>
> 風 Swift as the wind
> 林 Quiet as the forest
> 火 Conquer like the fire
> 山 Steady as the mountain
> Sun Tzu <http://refspace.com/quotes/Sun_Tzu>  *The Art of War*
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>
> (\__/)
> (= '.'=)
>
> (") _ (")
>
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> On Jan 31, 2015, at 4:26 PM, Michael Zito  > wrote:
>
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> Longspur was seen in the median before the nature center with a group of
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Lapland Longspur

2015-01-31 Thread Ken Thompson
Every once in a while they get a newbie who is trying to prove themselves,
I ran into itat Robert Moses a couple of years ago. They are technically
correct they just haven't learned to exercise judgement yet.

On Saturday, January 31, 2015, Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com wrote:

 To Michael's observation re: Park Police.

 I personally did not have any encounters but many birders did today.

 I have never seen the Park Police this aggressive as I have seen them
 today at West End Jones Beach. Some of the reasons some birders were
 stopped for bordered on ludicrous.

 For example, one car was pulled over and asked why they crossed the lines
 in the West End II parking lot. Say what!?!

 I hope this is not some new trend developing here because it will make
 birding from vehicles very difficult. Imagine trying to study Gulls in the
 West End II parking lot and having to worry about crossing over lines.

 Cheers,

 風 Swift as the wind
 林 Quiet as the forest
 火 Conquer like the fire
 山 Steady as the mountain
 Sun Tzu http://refspace.com/quotes/Sun_Tzu  *The Art of War*
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[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle at Jones beach

2015-01-13 Thread Ken Thompson
Today at 11:45 a Juvenile Bald Eagle flew over Jones Beach Field 10

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[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagle at Jones beach

2015-01-13 Thread Ken Thompson
Today at 11:45 a Juvenile Bald Eagle flew over Jones Beach Field 10

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Re: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal

2014-12-01 Thread Ken Thompson
The website is now functioning correctly, go get em

On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 12:43 PM, SUSAN HERBST 
wrote:

>
> I managed to get mine this am. Everything was slow, not just NYS. But it's
> such a good deal - keep trying! SO worth it.
> S
>
>
> Susan Herbst graphic design/illustration/photography 516-633-7730
> susie...@optonline.net
>
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 01, 2014 at 12:25 PM, Jane Ross wrote:
>
>
> Don't give up!, The website is working just fine, but it is overloaded, so
> anyone who wants this great deal should just keep trying. And once you get
> in, be sure to work fast, as it will time you out very quickly.  I managed
> on the 10th try.  All set with with 2 three--year passes. Camp Hero and
> Montauk Point, here we come!
>
>
> Jane F. Ross
> International Education Consultant
> 1112 Park Avenue
> New York, New York 10128
> 212-348-7975 / 631-324-3296
>
>
> --
> Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2014 12:07:42 -0500
> Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal
> From: kenla...@gmail.com
> To: pwp...@nyc.rr.com
> CC: nysBIRDS-L@cornell.edu
>
> the website is not working right now
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 10:22 AM, Peter Post  wrote:
>
> Just a reminder. Today only. NYS Parks 3-year Empire Passport Discount
> Deal.
>
> http://www.nysparks.com/admission/cyber-monday.aspx?
> utm_source=Cyber+Monday+Blast+November+2014_campaign=
> 2014+Cyber+Monday+Deal_medium=email
>
> Peter
>
> Peter Post
> New York City
> pwp...@nyc.rr.com
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> NYSbirds-L List Info:
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>
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> 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html
>
> Please submit your observations to eBird:
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>
> --
>
>
>
>
> --
> Ken Thompson
> Sayville NY
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> --
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Re: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal

2014-12-01 Thread Ken Thompson
the website is not working right now


On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 10:22 AM, Peter Post  wrote:

> Just a reminder. Today only. NYS Parks 3-year Empire Passport Discount
> Deal.
>
> http://www.nysparks.com/admission/cyber-monday.aspx?
> utm_source=Cyber+Monday+Blast+November+2014_campaign=
> 2014+Cyber+Monday+Deal_medium=email
>
> Peter
>
> Peter Post
> New York City
> pwp...@nyc.rr.com
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> NYSbirds-L List Info:
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>
> ARCHIVES:
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> 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html
>
> Please submit your observations to eBird:
> http://ebird.org/content/ebird/
>
> --
>



-- 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal

2014-12-01 Thread Ken Thompson
the website is not working right now


On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 10:22 AM, Peter Post pwp...@nyc.rr.com wrote:

 Just a reminder. Today only. NYS Parks 3-year Empire Passport Discount
 Deal.

 http://www.nysparks.com/admission/cyber-monday.aspx?
 utm_source=Cyber+Monday+Blast+November+2014utm_campaign=
 2014+Cyber+Monday+Dealutm_medium=email

 Peter

 Peter Post
 New York City
 pwp...@nyc.rr.com





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Re: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal

2014-12-01 Thread Ken Thompson
The website is now functioning correctly, go get em

On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 12:43 PM, SUSAN HERBST susie...@optonline.net
wrote:


 I managed to get mine this am. Everything was slow, not just NYS. But it's
 such a good deal - keep trying! SO worth it.
 S


 Susan Herbst graphic design/illustration/photography 516-633-7730
 susie...@optonline.net



 On Mon, Dec 01, 2014 at 12:25 PM, Jane Ross wrote:


 Don't give up!, The website is working just fine, but it is overloaded, so
 anyone who wants this great deal should just keep trying. And once you get
 in, be sure to work fast, as it will time you out very quickly.  I managed
 on the 10th try.  All set with with 2 three--year passes. Camp Hero and
 Montauk Point, here we come!


 Jane F. Ross
 International Education Consultant
 1112 Park Avenue
 New York, New York 10128
 212-348-7975 / 631-324-3296


 --
 Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2014 12:07:42 -0500
 Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] NYS Parks Empire Passport Cyber Monday Deal
 From: kenla...@gmail.com
 To: pwp...@nyc.rr.com
 CC: nysBIRDS-L@cornell.edu

 the website is not working right now


 On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 10:22 AM, Peter Post pwp...@nyc.rr.com wrote:

 Just a reminder. Today only. NYS Parks 3-year Empire Passport Discount
 Deal.

 http://www.nysparks.com/admission/cyber-monday.aspx?
 utm_source=Cyber+Monday+Blast+November+2014utm_campaign=
 2014+Cyber+Monday+Dealutm_medium=email

 Peter

 Peter Post
 New York City
 pwp...@nyc.rr.com





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 *Please submit your observations to **eBird*
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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Larry Merryman

2014-06-26 Thread Ken Thompson
Larry was a life time birder, a past president of Great South Bay Audubon
and a good friend to all.

-- Forwarded message --
From:  
Date: Thursday, June 26, 2014
Subject: Larry Merryman
To: vlv...@yahoo.com, jva...@gmail.com, wmr...@aol.com, jmwoh...@yahoo.com,
pamela.hun...@parks.ny.gov, annie.mcint...@parks.ny.gov,
lauren.sch...@parks.ny.gov, a...@braunsteinturkish.com,
ahelle...@optonline.net, z...@aol.com, annette.brown...@suffolkcountyny.gov,
crabnos...@yahoo.com, rgro...@gpinet.com, mcb...@verizon.net,
jrb...@yahoo.com, zoste...@gmail.com, northforkaudu...@mac.com,
mbur...@cornell.edu, stevendam...@optonline.net, pldan...@optonline.net,
dlump...@audubon.org, janie...@lycos.com, rosanna...@hotmail.com,
nanabir...@gmail.com, ginnyafie...@yahoo.com, ginnyfie...@yahoo.com,
jfink...@suffolk.lib.ny.us, robertglas...@optonline.net,
janetpetecherr...@icloud.com, hgr...@suffolk.lib.ny.us,
janet.gre...@suffolkcountyny.gov, key...@verizon.net, jgl...@optonline.net,
tomm...@optonline.net, kfin...@suffolk.lib.ny.us, kenla...@gmail.com,
skrause...@yahoo.com, e...@iadinc.com, lmccar...@audubon.org,
nicholaslavi...@yahoo.com, genis...@aol.com, jmb...@cornell.edu,
lsch...@optonline.net, nyctfl...@charter.net, pmasl...@gmail.com,
shaibal.mi...@csi.cuny.edu, egnard...@seatuck.org,
nettiesbaske...@optonline.net, nicholas.gibb...@suffolkcountyny.gov,
ko.k...@wildblue.net, pjlind...@optonline.net, kayakga...@gmail.com,
1245broad...@gmail.com, shyacref...@optonline.net, krns...@gmail.com,
beach...@optonline.net, sma...@audubon.org, ssasedi...@optonline.net,
stella.mille...@yahoo.com


Dear Friends,

It is with a heavy heart that I must share with you the passing of Larry
Merryman.  He passed away early this morning.

The arrangements are as follows

Chapey and Sons Funeral Home
1225 Montauk Hwy, West Islip (across the street from St. John's)
631-661-5644

Sunday:
2-4:30
7-9:30

Monday:
Noon - memorial service followed by cremation in Ronkonkoma

Helga's address is:  38 S. Carll Ave., Babylon, NY  11702

Regards,

Judy



-- 
Ken Thompson
Sayville NY

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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Larry Merryman

2014-06-26 Thread Ken Thompson
Larry was a life time birder, a past president of Great South Bay Audubon
and a good friend to all.

-- Forwarded message --
From:  princessjudy...@optonline.net
Date: Thursday, June 26, 2014
Subject: Larry Merryman
To: vlv...@yahoo.com, jva...@gmail.com, wmr...@aol.com, jmwoh...@yahoo.com,
pamela.hun...@parks.ny.gov, annie.mcint...@parks.ny.gov,
lauren.sch...@parks.ny.gov, a...@braunsteinturkish.com,
ahelle...@optonline.net, z...@aol.com, annette.brown...@suffolkcountyny.gov,
crabnos...@yahoo.com, rgro...@gpinet.com, mcb...@verizon.net,
jrb...@yahoo.com, zoste...@gmail.com, northforkaudu...@mac.com,
mbur...@cornell.edu, stevendam...@optonline.net, pldan...@optonline.net,
dlump...@audubon.org, janie...@lycos.com, rosanna...@hotmail.com,
nanabir...@gmail.com, ginnyafie...@yahoo.com, ginnyfie...@yahoo.com,
jfink...@suffolk.lib.ny.us, robertglas...@optonline.net,
janetpetecherr...@icloud.com, hgr...@suffolk.lib.ny.us,
janet.gre...@suffolkcountyny.gov, key...@verizon.net, jgl...@optonline.net,
tomm...@optonline.net, kfin...@suffolk.lib.ny.us, kenla...@gmail.com,
skrause...@yahoo.com, e...@iadinc.com, lmccar...@audubon.org,
nicholaslavi...@yahoo.com, genis...@aol.com, jmb...@cornell.edu,
lsch...@optonline.net, nyctfl...@charter.net, pmasl...@gmail.com,
shaibal.mi...@csi.cuny.edu, egnard...@seatuck.org,
nettiesbaske...@optonline.net, nicholas.gibb...@suffolkcountyny.gov,
ko.k...@wildblue.net, pjlind...@optonline.net, kayakga...@gmail.com,
1245broad...@gmail.com, shyacref...@optonline.net, krns...@gmail.com,
beach...@optonline.net, sma...@audubon.org, ssasedi...@optonline.net,
stella.mille...@yahoo.com


Dear Friends,

It is with a heavy heart that I must share with you the passing of Larry
Merryman.  He passed away early this morning.

The arrangements are as follows

Chapey and Sons Funeral Home
1225 Montauk Hwy, West Islip (across the street from St. John's)
631-661-5644

Sunday:
2-4:30
7-9:30

Monday:
Noon - memorial service followed by cremation in Ronkonkoma

Helga's address is:  38 S. Carll Ave., Babylon, NY  11702

Regards,

Judy



-- 
Ken Thompson
Sayville NY

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[nysbirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon

2013-10-21 Thread Ken Thompson
There is a Eurasian Wigeon in Sayville Mill pond

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Sayville NY

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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [GABO-L] Birding TV Show

2013-04-09 Thread Ken Thompson
For what it's worth

-- Forwarded message --
From: *Linda Quod*
Date: Monday, April 8, 2013
Subject: Fwd: [GABO-L] Birding TV Show
To: Ken Thompson 


You must apply

Sent from my iPad LM Quod

Begin forwarded message:

*From:* Seth Ganz >
*Date:* April 8, 2013 12:03:09 PM EDT
*To:* gab...@listserv.uga.edu 
*Subject:* *[GABO-L] Birding TV Show*
*Reply-To:* Seth Ganz >

Hi - I work for Lucky Dog Films a TV production company based in Silver
Spring, MD.  I'm currently casting a new reality TV show featuring birders.
We are looking for passionate, birders that love to seek out and find
unusual birds.  If you think a life without birding is not worth living...
we want you.  If you're a bit eccentric, quirky, nerdy, compulsive and have
an over-the-top personality, we want you.  We're looking for a group of
people that compete against other birders to be the best birder in the
country!  The more the bizarre the better.  The less clean-cut, the better.
We want unusual characters that are birding geniuses!  If you think you fit
the bill (pun intended)  Please send us a brief description of your unusual
personality and obsession with birding and a photo or a link to a 2 minute
video telling us about yourself.  We want crazy birders!!!  Send an email to
i...@luckydogfilms.com 

Thanks!

Seth
Casting Director
Lucky Dog Films
www.luckydogfilms.com

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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [GABO-L] Birding TV Show

2013-04-09 Thread Ken Thompson
For what it's worth

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From: *Linda Quod*
Date: Monday, April 8, 2013
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You must apply

Sent from my iPad LM Quod

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*From:* Seth Ganz i...@luckydogfilms.com javascript:_e({}, 'cvml',
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*Date:* April 8, 2013 12:03:09 PM EDT
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Hi - I work for Lucky Dog Films a TV production company based in Silver
Spring, MD.  I'm currently casting a new reality TV show featuring birders.
We are looking for passionate, birders that love to seek out and find
unusual birds.  If you think a life without birding is not worth living...
we want you.  If you're a bit eccentric, quirky, nerdy, compulsive and have
an over-the-top personality, we want you.  We're looking for a group of
people that compete against other birders to be the best birder in the
country!  The more the bizarre the better.  The less clean-cut, the better.
We want unusual characters that are birding geniuses!  If you think you fit
the bill (pun intended)  Please send us a brief description of your unusual
personality and obsession with birding and a photo or a link to a 2 minute
video telling us about yourself.  We want crazy birders!!!  Send an email to
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[nysbirds-l] White-winged Crossbills

2013-02-21 Thread Ken Thompson
There were a dozen White-winged Crossbills on Ocean Parkway near Oak Beach
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[nysbirds-l] White-winged Crossbills

2013-02-21 Thread Ken Thompson
There were a dozen White-winged Crossbills on Ocean Parkway near Oak Beach
Long Island this am.

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[nysbirds-l] WW Crossbills

2012-11-11 Thread Ken Thompson
This afternoon there were 5 White-winged Crossbills in Heckscher SP, plus
the Feustel's American Pipits were still there from yesterday.

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[nysbirds-l] WW Crossbills

2012-11-11 Thread Ken Thompson
This afternoon there were 5 White-winged Crossbills in Heckscher SP, plus
the Feustel's American Pipits were still there from yesterday.

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[nysbirds-l] Eurasion Wigeon Sayville

2012-10-15 Thread Ken Thompson
Derek Rogers' Eurasion Wigeon has moved north. It is now on Mill Pond in
Sayville. Mill Pond is on Montauk Highway just east of the train tracks in
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[nysbirds-l] Eurasion Wigeon Sayville

2012-10-15 Thread Ken Thompson
Derek Rogers' Eurasion Wigeon has moved north. It is now on Mill Pond in
Sayville. Mill Pond is on Montauk Highway just east of the train tracks in
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[nysbirds-l] Hampton Bays Ponquogue Br, Marbled Godwit

2012-08-08 Thread Ken Thompson
While chasing the previously reported Whimbrel I stumbled across a Marbled
Godwit at 11:00 am today view-able from the Ponquogue bridge parking. It
was on the island west of the bridge, among twenty or so DC Cormorants on
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[nysbirds-l] Hampton Bays Ponquogue Br, Marbled Godwit

2012-08-08 Thread Ken Thompson
While chasing the previously reported Whimbrel I stumbled across a Marbled
Godwit at 11:00 am today view-able from the Ponquogue bridge parking. It
was on the island west of the bridge, among twenty or so DC Cormorants on
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[nysbirds-l] Cattle egret Argyle Park Babylon Village

2012-05-17 Thread Ken Thompson
Bob grover called to tell me about a Cattle Egret at the same location as a
couple of years ago at the north end of Argyle park in the Village of
Babylon LI. I saw the bird at 4:45 standing at the edge of the lake towards
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[nysbirds-l] Cattle egret Argyle Park Babylon Village

2012-05-17 Thread Ken Thompson
Bob grover called to tell me about a Cattle Egret at the same location as a
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[nysbirds-l] Connetquot Yellow-throated and a Blue Grosbeak

2012-04-29 Thread Ken Thompson
Finally after a couple of instances of bad timing I got to see the YTWA at
Connetqout SPP. Another birder by the name of Manny helped me get on it
right away. Later he spotted the first summer male Blue Grosbeak in the
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[nysbirds-l] Connetquot Yellow-throated and a Blue Grosbeak

2012-04-29 Thread Ken Thompson
Finally after a couple of instances of bad timing I got to see the YTWA at
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose-NO

2012-02-23 Thread Ken Thompson
I checked both fields  this am 10:00 no geese at either location

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> not among the 120 or so Canadas at Holtsville or the 40 or so at Medford. I
> tried last evening as well but by the time I got free of the rush hour
> traffic (5:50 PM) I only had enough light to check the Holtsville location,
> where I found a guy with a dog and a radio-controlled monster car on the
> field and, naturally, no geese.
>
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>
> Patricia Lindsay
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Pink-footed Goose-NO

2012-02-23 Thread Ken Thompson
I checked both fields  this am 10:00 no geese at either location

On Thursday, February 23, 2012, wrote:

 I spent an hour shuttling between the Medford Athletic Park and the
 Holtsville field (Suffolk Co.) this morning (7:00-8:00 AM) as geese
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 traffic (5:50 PM) I only had enough light to check the Holtsville location,
 where I found a guy with a dog and a radio-controlled monster car on the
 field and, naturally, no geese.

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[nysbirds-l] BOLO Painted Bunting

2011-12-23 Thread Ken Thompson
I have received a second hand unsubstantiated report of a painted bunting
in Suffolk County. Near the intersection of rte 104 and Scrub oak rd near
Quogue. A delivery driver spotted it and in discussing it he was shown the
painted bunting and said that was the bird. This was days ago so best of
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[nysbirds-l] BOLO Painted Bunting

2011-12-23 Thread Ken Thompson
I have received a second hand unsubstantiated report of a painted bunting
in Suffolk County. Near the intersection of rte 104 and Scrub oak rd near
Quogue. A delivery driver spotted it and in discussing it he was shown the
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[nysbirds-l] Robert Moses Field 5 open 9/2 12:00 pm

2011-09-01 Thread Ken Thompson
Steve D'Amato and I stopped at the Robert Moses office today to inquire
about Field 5 access for hawkwatchers, we were told Field 5 will open
tomorrow at 12 noon. I guess they wanted to be open for Labor Day weekend.

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Reflections from Coney Island, Kings Co. on 7/30/11

2011-08-02 Thread Ken Thompson
I saw the Gray-hooded Gull this am at 7:30. There were birders from
Pennsylvania, Maryland and California there as well. One fellow was so
excited I thought about Bob Adamo, earlier in the week, relaying the term
birdasm, further though  led me to think that "ornigasm" might be a better
term.

On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 2:04 PM, ROBERT ADAMO  wrote:

>   1) Arrived at 0730, early enough to find a non-metered parking spot.
>
> 2) Found ~ 10-15 birders already "on stations".
>
> 3) This # grew to at least 30 by 1215, when during my 4th or 5th "forced
> march" up & down the boardwalk (from the "Olde" Parachute Jump to beyond the
> Aquarium) I came upon a group having a "Birdasm" (more on this term below).
>
> 4) I was put on the bird by Seth Ausubel & Rich Freid- thanks guys!
>
> 5) Had wonderful looks at the GHGL- also had a gloriously cold, "life"
> lemonade, at you guessed it...Nathans Famous!
>
> 6) My 3rd 1st of the day was actually my 1st 1st of the day. I had never
> heard the term "Birdasm" before that morning. While I was finding some
> shade, along with other birders, under the overhang of the public restrooms
> on the boardwalk, the "smartest" birder at Coney Island that day, walked up
> to us, wearing only her hat, her binoculars and her..*bathing suit!* After
> looking for the gull earlier, she had been in the water, got refreshed, and
> was now looking for the gull again- I sure wish I had thought of that! She
> went on to explain that even while in the water, she was keeping an eye out
> for the sure to follow "Birdasm's, once the Gray-Hooded Gull was spotted!
> I'm sorry to say, I have spoken with this lady before at other gatherings
> such as this, but just can not remember her name- thanks anyway for your
> good humor!
>
> 7) Left the boardwalk ~ 1315, and after fighting the Belt, the Southern
> State, and finally the LIE, arrived home  at 1530...hot and tired (A/C in
> car N/G)
>
> 8) Proceeded to put on my bathing suit, head for our condo's pool, and as I
> passed one of the ponds on the property, got my FOS Spotted Sandpiper- my
> cup overflowed!
>
> Cheers,
> Bob
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Reflections from Coney Island, Kings Co. on 7/30/11

2011-08-02 Thread Ken Thompson
I saw the Gray-hooded Gull this am at 7:30. There were birders from
Pennsylvania, Maryland and California there as well. One fellow was so
excited I thought about Bob Adamo, earlier in the week, relaying the term
birdasm, further though  led me to think that ornigasm might be a better
term.

On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 2:04 PM, ROBERT ADAMO rada...@msn.com wrote:

   1) Arrived at 0730, early enough to find a non-metered parking spot.

 2) Found ~ 10-15 birders already on stations.

 3) This # grew to at least 30 by 1215, when during my 4th or 5th forced
 march up  down the boardwalk (from the Olde Parachute Jump to beyond the
 Aquarium) I came upon a group having a Birdasm (more on this term below).

 4) I was put on the bird by Seth Ausubel  Rich Freid- thanks guys!

 5) Had wonderful looks at the GHGL- also had a gloriously cold, life
 lemonade, at you guessed it...Nathans Famous!

 6) My 3rd 1st of the day was actually my 1st 1st of the day. I had never
 heard the term Birdasm before that morning. While I was finding some
 shade, along with other birders, under the overhang of the public restrooms
 on the boardwalk, the smartest birder at Coney Island that day, walked up
 to us, wearing only her hat, her binoculars and her..*bathing suit!* After
 looking for the gull earlier, she had been in the water, got refreshed, and
 was now looking for the gull again- I sure wish I had thought of that! She
 went on to explain that even while in the water, she was keeping an eye out
 for the sure to follow Birdasm's, once the Gray-Hooded Gull was spotted!
 I'm sorry to say, I have spoken with this lady before at other gatherings
 such as this, but just can not remember her name- thanks anyway for your
 good humor!

 7) Left the boardwalk ~ 1315, and after fighting the Belt, the Southern
 State, and finally the LIE, arrived home  at 1530...hot and tired (A/C in
 car N/G)

 8) Proceeded to put on my bathing suit, head for our condo's pool, and as I
 passed one of the ponds on the property, got my FOS Spotted Sandpiper- my
 cup overflowed!

 Cheers,
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[nysbirds-l] Common Ground-dove Continues

2010-11-16 Thread Ken Thompson

The continuing Common Ground Dove at Captree St Park was sighted at 10:00 am 
alongside the pedestrian path to the south parking lot




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[nysbirds-l] Common Ground-dove Continues

2010-11-16 Thread Ken Thompson

The continuing Common Ground Dove at Captree St Park was sighted at 10:00 am 
alongside the pedestrian path to the south parking lot




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RE: [nysbirds-l] Timber Point Doveke - NO - Sunday, 31 January

2010-01-31 Thread Ken Thompson

I would like to think that nature took it's course and that we didn't meddle.




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Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Timber Point Doveke - NO - Sunday, 31 January
From: fpimen...@verizon.net
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:25:23 -0500
CC: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
To: davehawk...@msn.com

Yesterday (early afternoon) there was a woman claiming that the bird was in 
distress and needed help. We told her that the Dovekie was pretty active the 
entire morning (swimming and diving constantly) and that it was just taking a 
break. She insisted that the bird was not OK, mentioned a net in her car and 
that she was going to "rescue" it (whatever than means). Some birders tried to 
discourage her and I left about 2PM (Saturday) after being there for 2 hours 
(more or less). Apparently, this morning the bird was not there and someone 
said that the water at the marine was partially frozen. Maybe the bird left or 
it was taken bey this "rescuer."  I would love know if the bird was "removed" 
from the marine by someone who may have good intentions or it just left the 
place because it was time to continue its journey. 


FP



On Jan 31, 2010, at 3:59 PM, David Klauber wrote:

Following up on Andy's post, I was told that yesterday afternoon around 12-1 
there was a woman present who said she was a wildlife biologist or 
rehabilitator, and she had a crab net to try and catch the bird. Since I saw 
reports of sightings late in the afternoon I assumed she was unsuccessful. 
Maybe she returned later and did catch it. What I don't understand is why she 
was there in the first place, more so given scarce resources and budget cuts. 
The recent newspaper article by a rehabilitation facility said most Dovekies 
don't do well in rehab and 80% die. So why bother trying to catch a seemingly 
actively feeding bird, admittedly in an unusual location, when doing so would 
increase its probability of death? Isn't that time spent more productively 
rescuing beached animals or clearly injured inviduals? The Dovekie only had to 
swim out a hundred yards or so to the bay, which in turn connects to the ocean. 
What's going on here? 


Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:39:30 -0500
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Timber Point Doveke - NO - Sunday, 31 January
From: guthr...@gmail.com
To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

Just got off the phone with my Dad (Rich Guthrie) who was at Timber Point in 
hopes of seeing the long-staying Dovekie.  He did not see it, and according to 
others on the scene the Dovekie has not been seen all day.  There were also 
second-hand rumors that the Dovekie was taken in, perhaps to a rehabilitator.  
Anyone have more details on this?  Assuming it's true, it would have been 
useful for word to get out to the listserve to save people the trip over.




Cheers,
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Hamlin, NY


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RE: [nysbirds-l] Timber Point Doveke - NO - Sunday, 31 January

2010-01-31 Thread Ken Thompson

I would like to think that nature took it's course and that we didn't meddle.




Ken Thompson Sayville NY


 



Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Timber Point Doveke - NO - Sunday, 31 January
From: fpimen...@verizon.net
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:25:23 -0500
CC: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
To: davehawk...@msn.com

Yesterday (early afternoon) there was a woman claiming that the bird was in 
distress and needed help. We told her that the Dovekie was pretty active the 
entire morning (swimming and diving constantly) and that it was just taking a 
break. She insisted that the bird was not OK, mentioned a net in her car and 
that she was going to rescue it (whatever than means). Some birders tried to 
discourage her and I left about 2PM (Saturday) after being there for 2 hours 
(more or less). Apparently, this morning the bird was not there and someone 
said that the water at the marine was partially frozen. Maybe the bird left or 
it was taken bey this rescuer.  I would love know if the bird was removed 
from the marine by someone who may have good intentions or it just left the 
place because it was time to continue its journey. 


FP



On Jan 31, 2010, at 3:59 PM, David Klauber wrote:

Following up on Andy's post, I was told that yesterday afternoon around 12-1 
there was a woman present who said she was a wildlife biologist or 
rehabilitator, and she had a crab net to try and catch the bird. Since I saw 
reports of sightings late in the afternoon I assumed she was unsuccessful. 
Maybe she returned later and did catch it. What I don't understand is why she 
was there in the first place, more so given scarce resources and budget cuts. 
The recent newspaper article by a rehabilitation facility said most Dovekies 
don't do well in rehab and 80% die. So why bother trying to catch a seemingly 
actively feeding bird, admittedly in an unusual location, when doing so would 
increase its probability of death? Isn't that time spent more productively 
rescuing beached animals or clearly injured inviduals? The Dovekie only had to 
swim out a hundred yards or so to the bay, which in turn connects to the ocean. 
What's going on here? 


Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:39:30 -0500
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Timber Point Doveke - NO - Sunday, 31 January
From: guthr...@gmail.com
To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu

Just got off the phone with my Dad (Rich Guthrie) who was at Timber Point in 
hopes of seeing the long-staying Dovekie.  He did not see it, and according to 
others on the scene the Dovekie has not been seen all day.  There were also 
second-hand rumors that the Dovekie was taken in, perhaps to a rehabilitator.  
Anyone have more details on this?  Assuming it's true, it would have been 
useful for word to get out to the listserve to save people the trip over.




Cheers,
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Hamlin, NY


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[nysbirds-l] Timber Point Dovekie Stll There

2010-01-29 Thread Ken Thompson

I checked on the Dovekie at Timber Point at 11:15 this morning. Still actively 
swimming and feeding up and down the west marina.




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[nysbirds-l] Timber Point Dovekie Stll There

2010-01-29 Thread Ken Thompson

I checked on the Dovekie at Timber Point at 11:15 this morning. Still actively 
swimming and feeding up and down the west marina.




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[nysbirds-l] Dovekie at Great River NY

2010-01-26 Thread Ken Thompson

This morning i found a Dovekie in the Suffolk County Timber Point Park west 
marina. The park is in Great River NY at the end of Great River rd follow the 
signs to the West and or Police marina.




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[nysbirds-l] Dovekie at Great River NY

2010-01-26 Thread Ken Thompson

This morning i found a Dovekie in the Suffolk County Timber Point Park west 
marina. The park is in Great River NY at the end of Great River rd follow the 
signs to the West and or Police marina.




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