[nysbirds-l] North Shore Audubon Society Bird Banding Presentation and Meeting, 5/28

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Join the North Shore Audubon Society for our Annual Members' Meeting on
Tuesday, May 28th at the Manhasset Public Library at 7:00pm.  The short
business meeting (including election of officers) will be immediately
followed at 7:15pm by an engaging presentation on bird banding by *Harvey
Farber*.  *The presentation will NOT be available via zoom*; however,
members that are unable to attend in person will be able to vote via zoom.
In Person: Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset, NY 11030
Via Zoom (members meeting only) use the following link at 7pm on 5/28:
https://bit.ly/49Zi7NG

Attendees will gain a firsthand perspective on the captivating world of
bird banding from Harvey who will share his unique insights and experiences
in the field at Tobay Beach, Teddy Roosevelt Sanctuary and Green Tree
private estate. He will explain the art of identifying, male or female
birds hatching year birds (HY), and after hatching year birds (AHY) as well
the art of separating very close species.

As a seasoned birder with over 50 years of experience, *Harvey Farber *was
born in Stockport, England, and that is where he first discovered his love
for birding as a young child. To improve his bird identification skills, he
bought a small bird book and a pair of binoculars, which he still has today
along with the life list of the early birds he identified.  In 1957, Harvey
and his family moved to the United States, but his passion for birding
continued. In the early 1960s, he had an exciting encounter at Tobay Beach,
Long Island. There he observed a few individuals, including Bob Paxton,
Tony Lauro and Tom Davis, banding birds. This experience left a lasting
impression on him, inspiring him to assist them every weekend in May,
September, and October during bird migration.  After about three years,
Harvey obtained his own Federal permit, allowing him to participate in bird
banding.

Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
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[nysbirds-l] Owl Prowl @ Garvies Point, LI - This Saturday, 4/13 at 7pm

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North Shore Audubon Society will be hosting an *Owl Prowl* at the Preserve
at Garvies Point Museum  at 7pm on Saturday, April 13.  The Preserve
 is located at 50 Barry
Dr, Glen Cove, NY 11542.

Join us as we look for any active owls such as the Great-Horned Owl and
Eastern Screech Owl that have been spotted on the preserve. Garvies Point’s
habitat includes connecting forests,thickets, and meadows that cover the 62
acres preserve atop glacial moraine. In addition to owls, racoons,
opossums, and deer have been spotted on the preserve grounds. There is no
guarantee about what we will see but it is guaranteed that you will get to
experience Garvies after dark!
The walk will be led by North Shore AudubonSociety board member and Garvies
Point Museum and Preserve Educator *Justin Frankl.* Justin is an avid
birder who got into birding after a Red-Tailed Hawk swooped over his head
while studying ornithology at Muhlenberg College. Since coming to Garvies,
Justin has led field trips of students throughout the preserve teaching
young students about the wonders of nature present at Garvies Point,
including the sixty species of trees and over 140 species of birds that
frequent the preserve throughout the year.

Jonathan Herman
Publicity Volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
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[nysbirds-l] REMINDER: Birds of Australia - TONIGHT March 26 @ 7PM

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North Shore Audubon Society is pleased to present *Birds of Australia,* Tuesday
March 26 @7PM at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset,
NY 11030

To attend via Zoom, use the following link to pre-register:
https://bit.ly/49Lf1gZ

Australia is a continent of vast avian diversity. From beautiful beaches to
incredible desert expanses to dense jungle habitat to sprawling urban
landscape, Australia is a birder's paradise. In his six weeks of exploring
Australia, *Eric Titcomb* was awed by its physical and natural beauty. This
presentation will include photos of some of Australia's most amazing birds.

*Eric Titcomb *recently retired from a 44 year career working the stage
elevators and main curtain at Radio City Music Hall. He got into birding
and photography about 16 years ago. It started from a family trip out west
where he noticed that the birds were different from the ones we saw in New
York. Traveling to different parts of the world with his wife Judy is his
passion, and bird photography is the cherry on top.

Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
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[nysbirds-l] NSAS Hybrid Presentation: Birds of Australia - Tuesday March 26 @ 7PM

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North Shore Audubon Society is pleased to present *Birds of Australia,* Tuesday
March 26 @7PM at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset,
NY 11030

To attend via Zoom, use the following link to pre-register:
https://bit.ly/49Lf1gZ

Australia is a continent of vast avian diversity. From beautiful beaches to
incredible desert expanses to dense jungle habitat to sprawling urban
landscape, Australia is a birder's paradise. In his six weeks of exploring
Australia, *Eric Titcomb* was awed by its physical and natural beauty. This
presentation will include photos of some of Australia's most amazing birds.

*Eric Titcomb *recently retired from a 44 year career working the stage
elevators and main curtain at Radio City Music Hall. He got into birding
and photography about 16 years ago. It started from a family trip out west
where he noticed that the birds were different from the ones we saw in New
York. Traveling to different parts of the world with his wife Judy is his
passion, and bird photography is the cherry on top.

Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
northshoreaudubon...@gmail.com

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[nysbirds-l] Reminder: Exploring Woodpeckers and Nuthatches of LI TODAY (Jan 23) @ 7PM

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North Shore Audubon Society is pleased to present *Exploring Woodpeckers
and Nuthatches of Long Island,* via Zoom on Tuesday, January 23 at 7pm.
Use the following link to pre-register: bit.ly/48KgGCE

Long Island's ecosystems provide a rich habitat for a variety of woodpecker
and nuthatch species, making it an ideal location to explore and learn
about these unique birds. Join Quogue Wildlife Refuge Program Director and
Avid Birder, Cara Fernandes, on a fascinating journey into the world of
woodpeckers and nuthatches that call Long Island home (or at the very
least, winter vacation!). Learn about the distinguishing features,
behaviors, and habitats of woodpeckers and nuthatches in this slideshow
presentation.

*Cara Fernandes* is a graduate of Stony Brook University and works at the
Quogue Wildlife Refuge as Program Director. Cara enjoys sharing the unique
habitats of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge with visitors of all ages. Outside
of her professional capacity, she enjoys traveling and birding in all
seasons,

Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
northshoreaudubon...@gmail.com

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[nysbirds-l] NSAS Presents: Exploring Woodpeckers and Nuthatches of LI - Jan 23 @ 7PM

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North Shore Audubon Society is pleased to present *Exploring Woodpeckers
and Nuthatches of Long Island,* via Zoom on Tuesday, January 23 at 7pm.
Use the following link to pre-register: bit.ly/48KgGCE

Long Island's ecosystems provide a rich habitat for a variety of woodpecker
and nuthatch species, making it an ideal location to explore and learn
about these unique birds. Join Quogue Wildlife Refuge Program Director and
Avid Birder, Cara Fernandes, on a fascinating journey into the world of
woodpeckers and nuthatches that call Long Island home (or at the very
least, winter vacation!). Learn about the distinguishing features,
behaviors, and habitats of woodpeckers and nuthatches in this slideshow
presentation.

*Cara Fernandes* is a graduate of Stony Brook University and works at the
Quogue Wildlife Refuge as Program Director. Cara enjoys sharing the unique
habitats of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge with visitors of all ages. Outside
of her professional capacity, she enjoys traveling and birding in all
seasons,

Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
northshoreaudubon...@gmail.com

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[nysbirds-l] "Birds of Panama and Trinidad" TONIGHT @ 7pm

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This evening the North Shore Audubon Society (NSAS) will present *Birds of
Panama and Trinidad. *This will be a hybrid live/Zoom meeting.

When: Tuesday, November 28th at 7pm
Where:  Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset, NY 11030
 Or register via Zoom:  https://bit.ly/3QsLEYg

The program will feature many of the birds and habitats that NSAS member
Ashley Pichon encountered while traveling through both countries. Join us
and get acquainted with some of the remarkable avian species we rarely get
to see.

*Ashley Pichon* officially started birding in March of 2022, with the North
Shore Audubon Society. She bought her camera around the same time and began
learning bird photography alongside traditional birding. Both quickly
became an obsession. Ashley spent her first year in the field being
mentored by members of the NSAS, without whom she says she’d know
“nothing.”  Her first birding trip was through the various bird habitats of
the island of Trinidad with a group of birders and bird photographers. When
she returned, she was fully hooked and soon ventured to Anton Valley,
Panama.

All are invited - you do not need to be a NSAS member to attend.

Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
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[nysbirds-l] NSAS Presents "Birds of Panama and Trinidad" Nov 28 @ 7pm

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The next North Shore Audubon Society (NSAS) general meeting will be held on
Tuesday, November 28th at 7pm at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk
Ave, Manhasset, NY 11030. The program, *Birds of Panama and Trinidad*, will
feature many of the birds and habitats that NSAS member Ashley Pichon
encountered while traveling through both countries. Join us and get
acquainted with some of the remarkable avian species we rarely get to see.

This will be a hybrid live/Zoom meeting.  If you wish to attend via Zoom,
use the following link to pre-register:  
https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3QsLEYg=05%7C01%7CNYSBIRDS-L%40list.cornell.edu%7Cce01b174d6884b46de3a08dbe38f10a2%7C5d7e43661b9b45cf8e79b14b27df46e1%7C0%7C0%7C638353975828055211%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C=Zv%2BO1JVPt2GGwsP7JyDYSmLZatKTs0qK2QYG%2FXtju1c%3D=0

*Ashley Pichon* officially started birding in March of 2022, with the North
Shore Audubon Society. She bought her camera around the same time and began
learning bird photography alongside traditional birding. Both quickly
became an obsession. Ashley spent her first year in the field being
mentored by members of the NSAS, without whom she says she’d know
“nothing.”  Her first birding trip was through the various bird habitats of
the island of Trinidad with a group of birders and bird photographers. When
she returned, she was fully hooked and soon ventured to Anton Valley,
Panama.

All are invited - you do not need to be a NSAS member to attend.

Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
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[nysbirds-l] NSAS Presents: Studying and Identifying Waterfowl on Long Island - Tuesday Oct. 24 @7PM

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The next North Shore Audubon Society (NSAS) general meeting will be held on
Tuesday, October 24th at 7pm via Zoom. The program, *Studying and
Identifying Waterfowl on Long Island, *will be presented by Professor *Shai
Mitra* of the College of Staten Island.  All are welcome.


Please use the following link to pre-register: https://bit.ly/45vniCO


This talk will survey some of the many places on Long Island where
waterfowl can be studied, with special attention devoted to identifying
difficult plumages and similar species, and to understanding the
distributions of scarce and local species. Similarities and differences
between the North and South Shores, and between western and eastern Long
Island will also be discussed, with tips on how to tailor one’s field
approach by region and season.


*Shai Mitra *has studied birds in the northeastern United States and around
the world for more than 40 years.He received a BA in Biology from Cornell
University in 1989 and a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of
Chicago in 1996. From 1996-2000 he operated a major bird-banding station at
the Fire Island Lighthouse, on the South Shore of Long Island. Currently,
he is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the College of Staten Island,
with research interests in the areas of avian ecology, evolution, and
conservation.



Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
northshoreaudubon...@gmail.com

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[nysbirds-l] NSAS Presents: Golden Eagles of the Catskills - Tomorrow 5/23 @ 7pm

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The North Shore Audubon Society (NSAS) general meeting will be held
tomorrow, Tuesday, May 23 at 7pm via Zoom. The program, *Golden Eagles of
the Catskills*, will highlight the work of the Delaware-Otsego Audubon
Society and the Eastern Golden Eagle Project to prove the existence of
Golden Eagles in the Catskill Mountain.



Please use the following link to pre-register:  https://bit.ly/3Odszde



Our presenter, *Margaret DiBenedetto*, volunteers with the NYS DEC, is the
Board Chair of The Catskill Center for Conservation and Development and a
Trustee of the Michael Kudish Natural History Preserve. She spent 20 years
working in land management and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from SUCO
Oneonta.

Jonathan Herman
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PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
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[nysbirds-l] NSAS Presents: Golden Eagles of the Catskills - Tuesday May 23 @7pm

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The next North Shore Audubon Society (NSAS) general meeting will be held on
Tuesday, May 23 at 7pm via Zoom. The program, *Golden Eagles of the
Catskills*, will highlight the work of the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society
and the Eastern Golden Eagle Project to prove the existence of Golden
Eagles in the Catskill Mountain.


Please use the following link to pre-register:  https://bit.ly/3Odszde


Our presenter, *Margaret DiBenedetto*, volunteers with the NYS DEC, is the
Board Chair of The Catskill Center for Conservation and Development and a
Trustee of the Michael Kudish Natural History Preserve. She spent 20 years
working in land management and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from SUCO
Oneonta.

Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
northshoreaudubon...@gmail.com

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[nysbirds-l] TONIGHT @ 7PM: "Spring Migration in Nassau County" - NSAS Hybrid Meeting

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The North Shore Audubon Society (NSAS) general meeting will be held
TONIGHT, Tuesday, April 25th, at 7pm at the Manhasset Public Library, 30
Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset, NY 11030.


This will be a hybrid live/Zoom meeting.  All are encouraged to attend in
person if possible. If you wish to attend via Zoom, use the following link
to pre-register:  http://bit.ly/43nSUdM


All are invited - you do not need to be a NSAS member to attend.


Our presentation will be: "*Jay Kookpix: Spring Migration in Nassau County"*
Abоut half оf thе world’s nearly 10,000 knоwn bird species migrate. This
presentation will include creative photos and videos of some of those birds
accompanied by bird songs and music. All  photos and videos were taken on
the south shore of Nassau County. It will include a wide variety including
shore birds, warblers, ospreys, egrets, cormorants and more. There are a
few mating videos.

*Jay Koolpix *has devoted most of his time since retirement in
nature photographing birds. He’s made bird presentations for the South
Shore Audubon Society, the Long Beach Library and at the Energy and Nature
Center at Jones Beach. He is now in the process of starting a scholarship
program for the South Shore Audubon Society - the “Jay Koolpix
Environmental Scholarship’’.


Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
northshoreaudubon...@gmail.com

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[nysbirds-l] North Shore Audubon Society Presents "Spring Migration in Nassau County" - April 25th @ 7pm

[NSAudubon Publicity]

The next North Shore Audubon Society (NSAS) general meeting will be held on
Tuesday, April 25th at 7pm at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk
Ave, Manhasset, NY 11030.


This will be a hybrid live/Zoom meeting.  All are encouraged to attend in
person if possible. If you wish to attend via Zoom, use the following link
to pre-register:  http://bit.ly/43nSUdM


All are invited - you do not need to be a NSAS member to attend.


Our presentation will be: "*Jay Kookpix: Spring Migration in Nassau County"*
Abоut half оf thе world’s nearly 10,000 knоwn bird species migrate. This
presentation will include creative photos and videos of some of those birds
accompanied by bird songs and music. All  photos and videos were taken on
the South shore of Nassau County. It will include a wide variety including
shore birds, warblers, ospreys, egrets, cormorants and more. There are a
few mating videos.

*Jay Koolpix *has devoted most of his time since retirement in
nature photographing birds. He’s made bird presentations for the South
Shore Audubon Society, the Long Beach Library and at the Energy and Nature
Center at Jones Beach. He is now in the process of starting a scholarship
program for the South Shore Audubon Society - the “Jay Koolpix
Environmental Scholarship’’.
Each year 1 student will receive $1000 to assist them in the field of
environmental endeavors.

Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
northshoreaudubon...@gmail.com

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Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] TONITE @ 7PM: "All Things Finch" via Zoom

[NSAudubon Publicity]

The North Shore Audubon Society (NSAS) will present *All Things Finch
*with Matthew
Young, President and Founder of the Finch Research Network, via zoom
TONITE, March 28, at 7pm.

Zoom registration link: bit.ly/3Zz9OUs

Many birders have been delighted to observe Evening Grosbeaks, Redpolls,
and other winter finches this season; colorful visitors from the North.
This program will cover finch irruptions, winter finch forecasts, and finch
research projects, including those into the distribution and ecology of
different Evening Grosbeak and Red Crossbill flight calls.

*Matthew Young *has been enjoying nature since a very young age. He’s lived
in Central New York almost 25 years and studied everything from birds to
orchids. Matt received a B.S. in Water Resources and a minor in Meteorology
from SUNY-Oneonta and M.S. in Ornithology from SUNY Syracuse in 2003. Matt
did his masters research on avian diversity in restored wetlands of central
NY. He was a Regional Editor of the Kingbird for 10 years, an Adjunct
Professor in Environmental Studies at SUNY-Cortland, and currently teaches
an Intro to Birding class for Cornell University and is the Board Chair at
The Wetland Trust. He has worked at the Cornell Lab for 15+ years doing
atlas, survey and audio work. He’s currently working on "Finches of North
America" with Lillian Stokes and is also the President and Founder of the
Finch Research Network (FiRN).


Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
northshoreaudubon...@gmail.com

Attached photo of Evening Grosbeak courtesy of Matthew Young

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[nysbirds-l] All Things Finch - North Shore Audubon presentation: Tues. March 28 @ 7pm

[NSAudubon Publicity]

The North Shore Audubon Society (NSAS) will present *All Things Finch
*with Matthew
Young, President and Founder of the Finch Research Network, via zoom on Tuesday
March 28 at 7pm.

Many birders have been delighted to observe Evening Grosbeaks, Redpolls,
and other winter finches this season; colorful visitors from the North.
This program will cover finch irruptions, winter finch forecasts, and finch
research projects, including those into the distribution and ecology of
different Evening Grosbeak and Red Crossbill flight calls.

*Matthew Young *has been enjoying nature since a very young age. He’s lived
in Central New York almost 25 years and studied everything from birds to
orchids. Matt received a B.S. in Water Resources and a minor in Meteorology
from SUNY-Oneonta and M.S. in Ornithology from SUNY Syracuse in 2003. Matt
did his masters research on avian diversity in restored wetlands of central
NY. He was a Regional Editor of the Kingbird for 10 years, an Adjunct
Professor in Environmental Studies at SUNY-Cortland, and currently teaches
an Intro to Birding class for Cornell University and is the Board Chair at
The Wetland Trust. He has worked at the Cornell Lab for 15+ years doing
atlas, survey and audio work. He’s currently working on "Finches of North
America" with Lillian Stokes and is also the President and Founder of the
Finch Research Network (FiRN).

Zoom registration link: bit.ly/3Zz9OUs

Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
northshoreaudubon...@gmail.com

Attached photo of Evening Grosbeak courtesy of Matthew Young

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Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Tune in this evening: Parrot & Parakeet Conservation in New Zealand - Zoom Presentation

[NSAudubon Publicity]

The North Shore Audubon Society will present *Parrot and Parakeet
Conservation: Adventures on New Zealand's South Island *via Zoom tonight
(February 28) at 7pm.

Zoom registration link: http://bit.ly/3lrHsvP

Parrots and parakeets once were very abundant on New Zealand’s islands, so
much so that one observer said that parrots were so numerous that they
could be shaken from a tree like apples.  Following the colonization of New
Zealand by Polynesians, and then by Europeans, all bird species’ numbers
declined, including the curious and brightly-colored Psittacids: the
parrots and parakeets.  In response to the wholesale decline of native bird
species, New Zealand has led the charge in conservation efforts aimed at
returning natural taonga (treasures) back to the land.  Join Dr. Doug
Robinson to learn about the current efforts to return New Zealand’s parrots
and parakeets to their historic numbers as he speaks about his sabbatical
research on Yellow-crowned Parakeets and Kākāpō.

*Dr. Doug Robinson* is an evolutionary ecologist interested in the
environmental factors (physical and social) that contribute to bird
behavior.  Dr. Robinson has been studying bird biology since 1994 and has
worked with grassland birds, seabirds, and conducted long-term behavioral
research on American Crows.  As a Associate Professor of Biology at Mount
Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY, he has had the opportunity to teach
courses in Ecology, Evolution, Animal Behavior, Comparative Anatomy and
Physiology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, and a 3-week course in
Conservation of New Zealand plants and animals.

Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
northshoreaudubon...@gmail.com


Note:  If you do not want to receive these emails, please send your email
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3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] TODAY @ 7:00: Winter Birds (via Zoom)

[NSAudubon Publicity]

The North Shore Audubon Society will present *Winter Birds with Ben Barkley*
via Zoom today, Tuesday January 24th at 7pm.

Zoom registration link: bit.ly/3CBU5Kz

Featuring fascinating species that overwinter in the great state of New
Jersey, this presentation will also highlight a few of our favorite
backyard feeder species to help you better understand what birds visit our
local areas. Additionally, from famous winter birding destinations such as
Minnesota and the Adirondack Mountains we will cover other amazing winter
adaptive species including owls and finches. Winter is certainly a unique
and exciting season for birding.


*Ben Barkley* is a Naturalist with the Environmental Education Center,
Somerset County Park Commission, NJ.  Ben attended Cornell University as a
Natural Resources major and spent 5 years working at the Cornell Lab of
Ornithology.  In college he developed a love for education and teaching
others about birds, and after college Ben began working at the
Environmental Education Center at Lord Stirling Park, which is part of the
Somerset County Park Commission.


Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
northshoreaudubon...@gmail.com

Attached Photo of Harlequin Duck courtesy of Jan Bender

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2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] TODAY @ 7:00: Winter Birds (via Zoom)

[NSAudubon Publicity]

The North Shore Audubon Society will present *Winter Birds with Ben Barkley*
via Zoom today, Tuesday January 24th at 7pm.

Zoom registration link: bit.ly/3CBU5Kz

Featuring fascinating species that overwinter in the great state of New
Jersey, this presentation will also highlight a few of our favorite
backyard feeder species to help you better understand what birds visit our
local areas. Additionally, from famous winter birding destinations such as
Minnesota and the Adirondack Mountains we will cover other amazing winter
adaptive species including owls and finches. Winter is certainly a unique
and exciting season for birding.


*Ben Barkley* is a Naturalist with the Environmental Education Center,
Somerset County Park Commission, NJ.  Ben attended Cornell University as a
Natural Resources major and spent 5 years working at the Cornell Lab of
Ornithology.  In college he developed a love for education and teaching
others about birds, and after college Ben began working at the
Environmental Education Center at Lord Stirling Park, which is part of the
Somerset County Park Commission.


Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
northshoreaudubon...@gmail.com

Attached Photo of Harlequin Duck courtesy of Jan Bender

Note:  If you do not want to receive these emails, please send your email
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2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Winter Birds - North Shore Audubon Zoom presentation - Tues. Jan 24 @ 7pm

[NSAudubon Publicity]

The North Shore Audubon Society (NSAS) general meeting will be held via
Zoom on Tuesday January 24th at 7pm. Our presentation will be: *Winter
Birds with Ben Barkley*

Featuring fascinating species that overwinter in the great state of New
Jersey, this presentation will also highlight a few of our favorite
backyard feeder species to help you better understand what birds visit our
local areas. Additionally, from famous winter birding destinations such as
Minnesota and the Adirondack Mountains we will cover other amazing winter
adaptive species including owls and finches. Winter is certainly a unique
and exciting season for birding.


*Ben Barkley* is a Naturalist with the Environmental Education Center,
Somerset County Park Commission, NJ.  Ben attended Cornell University as a
Natural Resources major and spent 5 years working at the Cornell Lab of
Ornithology.  In college he developed a love for education and teaching
others about birds, and after college Ben began working at the
Environmental Education Center at Lord Stirling Park, which is part of the
Somerset County Park Commission.


Zoom registration link: bit.ly/3CBU5Kz

Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
northshoreaudubon...@gmail.com

Attached Photo of Harlequin Duck courtesy of Jan Bender

Note:  If you do not want to receive these emails, please send your email
address with NSAS-UNSUBSCRIBE in the Subject to
northshoreaudubon...@gmail.com and we will not send you anything else.
Please do NOT mark this email as spam.

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ARCHIVES:
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2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Winter Birds - North Shore Audubon Zoom presentation - Tues. Jan 24 @ 7pm

[NSAudubon Publicity]

The North Shore Audubon Society (NSAS) general meeting will be held via
Zoom on Tuesday January 24th at 7pm. Our presentation will be: *Winter
Birds with Ben Barkley*

Featuring fascinating species that overwinter in the great state of New
Jersey, this presentation will also highlight a few of our favorite
backyard feeder species to help you better understand what birds visit our
local areas. Additionally, from famous winter birding destinations such as
Minnesota and the Adirondack Mountains we will cover other amazing winter
adaptive species including owls and finches. Winter is certainly a unique
and exciting season for birding.


*Ben Barkley* is a Naturalist with the Environmental Education Center,
Somerset County Park Commission, NJ.  Ben attended Cornell University as a
Natural Resources major and spent 5 years working at the Cornell Lab of
Ornithology.  In college he developed a love for education and teaching
others about birds, and after college Ben began working at the
Environmental Education Center at Lord Stirling Park, which is part of the
Somerset County Park Commission.


Zoom registration link: bit.ly/3CBU5Kz

Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
northshoreaudubon...@gmail.com

Attached Photo of Harlequin Duck courtesy of Jan Bender

Note:  If you do not want to receive these emails, please send your email
address with NSAS-UNSUBSCRIBE in the Subject to
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Please do NOT mark this email as spam.

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ARCHIVES:
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2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] "Hit us with your best shot" - North Shore Audubon hybrid presentation - Tues. Nov. 22 @ 7pm

[NSAudubon Publicity]

The next North Shore Audubon Society (NSAS) general meeting will be held
next Tuesday, November 22 at 7pm.


*"Hit us with your best shot"*

Join us for an evening of beautiful birds and scenery as talented member
photographers share their best images of birds and nature.


This will be a hybrid live/Zoom meeting.  All are encouraged to attend in
person if possible. The location is the Manhasset Public Library, 30
Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset, NY 11030.


If you wish to attend via Zoom, use the following link to pre-register:
https://bit.ly/3Nx6y6G


After registering, you will receive a link to join the meeting. Admission
is free and all are invited - you do not need to be a NSAS member to attend.


Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
northshoreaudubon...@gmail.com

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ARCHIVES:
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2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] "Hit us with your best shot" - North Shore Audubon hybrid presentation - Tues. Nov. 22 @ 7pm

[NSAudubon Publicity]

The next North Shore Audubon Society (NSAS) general meeting will be held
next Tuesday, November 22 at 7pm.


*"Hit us with your best shot"*

Join us for an evening of beautiful birds and scenery as talented member
photographers share their best images of birds and nature.


This will be a hybrid live/Zoom meeting.  All are encouraged to attend in
person if possible. The location is the Manhasset Public Library, 30
Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset, NY 11030.


If you wish to attend via Zoom, use the following link to pre-register:
https://bit.ly/3Nx6y6G


After registering, you will receive a link to join the meeting. Admission
is free and all are invited - you do not need to be a NSAS member to attend.


Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
northshoreaudubon...@gmail.com

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http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

ARCHIVES:
1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html
2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] "Finding, identifying and appreciating Sparrows" - North Shore Audubon hybrid presentation - Tues. Oct. 25, 2022 @ 7pm

[NSAudubon Publicity]

The next North Shore Audubon Society (NSAS) general meeting will be held on
Tuesday, October 25 at 7pm.

This will be a hybrid live/Zoom meeting.  All are encouraged to attend in
person if possible. The location is the Manhasset Public Library, 30
Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset, NY 11030.

If you wish to attend via Zoom, use the following link to pre-register:
https://bit.ly/3ytdlIc

After registering, you will receive a link to join the meeting.

Free admission. All are invited - you do not need to be a NSAS member to
attend.


Our presentation will be:


*"Finding, identifying and appreciating Sparrows - field marks and more" by
Shai Mitra*
Much like shorebirds and gulls, sparrows are a challenge. Many species are
similar and difficult to observe, so an over-reliance on traditional
plumage-pattern field marks often leads to frustration. New York is an
excellent place to study these small, subtly marked birds because it hosts
a wide variety of breeding species and has a coastline that concentrates
migrants and vagrants. This talk will focus on understanding sparrows in
terms of their biology and behavior, recognizing groups of species and age
groups that behave in different ways, and applying the most useful
identification tools.

*Shai Mitra* has studied birds in the northeastern United States and around
the world for more than 40 years. He received a BA in Biology from Cornell
University in 1989 and a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of
Chicago in 1996. From 1996-2000 he operated a bird-banding station at the
Fire Island Lighthouse.. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor of Biology
at the College of Staten Island, with research interests in the areas of
avian ecology, evolution, and conservation. Shai is Editor of The Kingbird,
the quarterly publication of the New York State Ornithological Association;
co-compiler of bird records for the New York City and Long Island region;
Chair of the Rhode Island Avian Records Committee; and co-compiler of the
Southern Nassau County and Napatree, Rhode Island, Christmas Bird Counts.

Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
northshoreaudubon...@gmail.com

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NYSbirds-L List Info:
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

ARCHIVES:
1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html
2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] "Finding, identifying and appreciating Sparrows" - North Shore Audubon hybrid presentation - Tues. Oct. 25, 2022 @ 7pm

[NSAudubon Publicity]

The next North Shore Audubon Society (NSAS) general meeting will be held on
Tuesday, October 25 at 7pm.

This will be a hybrid live/Zoom meeting.  All are encouraged to attend in
person if possible. The location is the Manhasset Public Library, 30
Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset, NY 11030.

If you wish to attend via Zoom, use the following link to pre-register:
https://bit.ly/3ytdlIc

After registering, you will receive a link to join the meeting.

Free admission. All are invited - you do not need to be a NSAS member to
attend.


Our presentation will be:


*"Finding, identifying and appreciating Sparrows - field marks and more" by
Shai Mitra*
Much like shorebirds and gulls, sparrows are a challenge. Many species are
similar and difficult to observe, so an over-reliance on traditional
plumage-pattern field marks often leads to frustration. New York is an
excellent place to study these small, subtly marked birds because it hosts
a wide variety of breeding species and has a coastline that concentrates
migrants and vagrants. This talk will focus on understanding sparrows in
terms of their biology and behavior, recognizing groups of species and age
groups that behave in different ways, and applying the most useful
identification tools.

*Shai Mitra* has studied birds in the northeastern United States and around
the world for more than 40 years. He received a BA in Biology from Cornell
University in 1989 and a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of
Chicago in 1996. From 1996-2000 he operated a bird-banding station at the
Fire Island Lighthouse.. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor of Biology
at the College of Staten Island, with research interests in the areas of
avian ecology, evolution, and conservation. Shai is Editor of The Kingbird,
the quarterly publication of the New York State Ornithological Association;
co-compiler of bird records for the New York City and Long Island region;
Chair of the Rhode Island Avian Records Committee; and co-compiler of the
Southern Nassau County and Napatree, Rhode Island, Christmas Bird Counts.

Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
northshoreaudubon...@gmail.com

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NYSbirds-L List Info:
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm
http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

ARCHIVES:
1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html
2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01

Please submit your observations to eBird:
http://ebird.org/content/ebird/

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