[nysbirds-l] "Snowy Owls" by Jean-François Therrien. Queens County Bird Club - Wed, Feb 17 at 7:30 pm

[Nancy Tognan]

The Queens County Bird Club will hold its next meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, 
February 17, 2021 at 7:30 pm. 


The presentation will be “"Snowy Owls: The Ultimate Nomads" by Jean-Francois 
Therrien of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.  
When there is a winter “invasion” of Snowy Owls, birders go nuts. Why does this 
happen—the invasion, that is? As senior research biologist at Hawk Mountain 
Sanctuary in Pennsylvania, Canadian-born Jean-François Therrien will review 
recent results of the sanctuary’s research program, emphasizing the movement 
patterns as well as the reproductive behavior of Snowy Owls.  He will 
demonstrate the fieldwork and the monitoring techniques that are used for these 
highly mobile and unpredictable predatory birds over a period of consecutive 
years. Therrien is currently at work on various aspects of raptor conservation 
science such as satellite tracking of hawks, falcons, vultures, and 
owls—especially the close monitoring of American Kestrel populations.

Registration link is on the home page of www.qcbirdclub.org 
  Or use this link 
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItdu2trDMuHd3EuTj5uyvMKkwcJOvR2hOD 
 

Hope to “see" you then.

Nancy Tognan
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Vice President, Queens County Bird Club 

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on trips, speakers, and other events.
See our "Birding Sites" page for directions to and info about many local 
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[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls/Rough-legged Hawks/Black-backed Woodpeckers/Gray Jays/Boreal Chickadees, & more

[Joan Collins]

2/13/15 Long Lake (Hamilton Co.)

 

Happy 15th Anniversary to Northern New York Birds (a day early!).  Thanks
Dana!

 

On this bitter cold day (never made it to zero) with wind, our 18 feeders
saw record activity.  Common Redpolls, Pine Siskins, and Amer. Goldfinches
all continue to visit (the goldfinches are highly unusual for this location
in the heart of winter).  I continue to go through a record number of suet
cakes this winter.  We also had one Dark-eyed Junco make it into February,
but I haven't seen it in the past few days.

 

At Sabattis Bog, the pair of Gray Jays, along with large numbers of
Black-capped Chickadees and Red-breasted Nuthatches, flew in for raisins,
bread, and sunflower seeds.  I only lasted a few seconds in the windy, minus
11 temperature.  I drove down the road and stopped to listen for a
Black-backed Woodpecker, and found a male right outside the car!  I tried to
photograph it outside the car but my hand went completely numb.  I was able
to photograph it from inside the car with the window down a bit.  I spent an
hour photographing the bird!  (Photos on my Facebook page below)

 

2/12/15 Long Lake

 

At Sabattis Bog, in addition to the pair of Gray Jays, Boreal Chickadees
hung out in the trees while the Black-capped Chickadees ate sunflower seeds.

 

2/10 to 2/11/15 Long Lake (Sabattis Bog) and then two days in the Lake
Ontario - St. Lawrence Valley (Jefferson Co.)

 

I stopped at Sabattis Bog on my drive to the St. Lawrence Valley on Tuesday,
2/10/15.  I found two Black-backed Woodpeckers (one at the Bog and one in
another location along Sabattis Circle Road), a Pileated Woodpecker, 2 gray
Jays, and at least 2 Boreal Chickadees.

 

Between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., I found 12 Snowy Owls in Jefferson Co.!  The last
owl found was vocalizing - a very wild sound! (I posted Snowy Owl photos to
my Facebook page below.)

 

There were many Rough-legged Hawks (both light and dark morphs), Red-tailed
Hawks, 1 Amer. Kestrel, and 3 Bald Eagles (all adults).  There were also
many Wild Turkeys, many Snow Buntings, a few Horned Larks, 1 Northern
Shrike, several Northern Cardinals, many Amer. Tree Sparrows, and several
flocks of Common Redpolls eating weed seeds on Point Peninsula.  A female
Ring-necked Pheasant was in the middle of a large, snowy field on Point
Peninsula (photos on Facebook).

 

On 2/11/15 a Snowy Owl flew down to the ground on a snow covered field.  It
was crouching, and occasionally looking up.  Another Snowy Owl flew in and
they tangled.  The flying owl came in vocalizing!  The crouching bird looked
huge.

 

I met a few photographers over the couple days - all well behaved!

 

I stayed at "The Duck Away Motel" in Chaumont.  I love out of the way motels
and this 6 room motel fit the bill!  It had a microwave, large refrig,
coffee maker, Wi-Fi, TV, hot water - everything you need!  Apparently, most
of their customers in the fall are hunters, and fishermen in the winter.
The lamp next to my bed had a huge glass stand - with a stuffed Northern
Bobwhite inside!!!  Above the lamp, was a painting of hunters shooting Amer.
Black Ducks!  And the wallpaper border featured many waterfowl species!  It
was "interesting"!  I would stay there again - it puts you very close to
spectacular birding areas.

 

On 2/9/15, while driving along Route 30 in Long Lake, a Snowshoe Hare was
sitting in the road.  As I tried to slow down, the hare began to run
parallel to my car before running up the snowbank.  I looked in my rearview
mirror and the hare went right back into the road!  The snow is very deep
now and unconsolidated, so it might be easier to get around in the road.

 

2/8/15 Long Lake - Three-Brook Loop Ski Trail off the Northville-Placid
Trail

 

My husband, George Yellott, and I skied the Three-Brook Loop Ski Trail (5
miles) on Sunday.  We found two Black-backed Woodpeckers.  The one we
watched was a male.  It was in the exact same location where I observed
mating (in early May) several years ago!

 

Joan Collins

Editor, New York Birders

Long Lake, NY

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http://www.facebook.com/AdirondackAvian

 


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[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls - Cambria, Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter]

While driving home from doing errands, Betsy and I were surprised to see two
SNOWY OWLS on Cambria-Lockport Townline Road (aka Junction Road and State
Route 93), about one half mile south of Rt 104, on the west side of the
road.  We saw just one at first and stopped to check it out but it soon flew
a little further back into the field and landed within seven feet of the
other owl!  We heard some calls coming from the owls but neither chased the
other and we left them like that.  The first bird, a very white owl, appears
to be an adult male.  The other lightly marked bird is either an adult
female or immature male.  There have been an inordinate number of adult male
Snowys seen this fall.  Seeing as last year's incredible incursion involved
many young males, I wonder if these are the same birds returning as adults.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Betsy Potter

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2013 Big Year: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/2013-big-year/

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Odenates: http://www.betsypottersart.com/willie-s-photos/dragonflies

 


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[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls in the Netherlands

[leormand .]

As has been previously reported through this listserv and a Canadian blog -
some snowy owls made it onto a freighter that left NY and hugged the coast
near Canada before heading to Europe.  At least two of these birds are in
the Netherlands and are being regularly photographed - here is a link to a
photographers blog about the birds for those interested:

http://www.hansoverduin.nl/birding-in-holland/snowy-owl-2x/

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[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls

[Hugh McGuinness]

Dear NY Birders,

I thought some people might enjoy Bryan Pfeiffer's essay on the
significance of this winter's Snowy Owl irruption:
http://aeon.co/magazine/nature-and-cosmos/the-snowy-owl-is-a-messenger-from-the-arctic/

Hugh

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls this winter

[Andrew Baksh]

I should add that the number I cited for Bronx/Westchester is applicable,
provided "count week" Snowy Owls are included in the stats.

Don't start none, won't be none" ~ Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones

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Andrew Baksh
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On Jan 24, 2014, at 3:01 PM, Andrew Baksh  wrote:

Zero is incorrect for Bronx/Westchester.  2 is the number that I am aware
of for the CBC.  They were not publicized for obvious reasons and in
compliance with the listserve rules.

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Andrew Baksh
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On Jan 24, 2014, at 2:49 PM, syschiff  wrote:

  If you think we had some Snowy Owls, take a look at the "preliminary"
numbers reported from the NYC and LI CBC counts comprising NYSOA Region 10.
By early January a number of owls had moved on, but lots still around. This
is a most impressive total.  We'll have to wait for confirmed Region and
State totals while the compilers finish and the the lists are edited.
Sy Schiff

Montauk 11

Brooklyn 15

Queens 5

Captree 14

Staten island 1

Central Park 0 (NYC only for Lower Hudson)

Northern Nassau 0

Central Suffolk 1

Smithtown 2 CW

Southern Nassau 7

Orient 2

Bronx/Westchester 0 (Bronx only)


TOTAL 58
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls this winter

[Andrew Baksh]

Zero is incorrect for Bronx/Westchester.  2 is the number that I am aware
of for the CBC.  They were not publicized for obvious reasons and in
compliance with the listserve rules.

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Andrew Baksh
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com

On Jan 24, 2014, at 2:49 PM, syschiff  wrote:

  If you think we had some Snowy Owls, take a look at the "preliminary"
numbers reported from the NYC and LI CBC counts comprising NYSOA Region 10.
By early January a number of owls had moved on, but lots still around. This
is a most impressive total.  We'll have to wait for confirmed Region and
State totals while the compilers finish and the the lists are edited.
Sy Schiff

Montauk 11

Brooklyn 15

Queens 5

Captree 14

Staten island 1

Central Park 0 (NYC only for Lower Hudson)

Northern Nassau 0

Central Suffolk 1

Smithtown 2 CW

Southern Nassau 7

Orient 2

Bronx/Westchester 0 (Bronx only)


TOTAL 58
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[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls this winter

[syschiff]

If you think we had some Snowy Owls, take a look at the "preliminary" numbers 
reported from the NYC and LI CBC counts comprising NYSOA Region 10. By early 
January a number of owls had moved on, but lots still around. This is a most 
impressive total.  We'll have to wait for confirmed Region and State totals 
while the compilers finish and the the lists are edited.  Sy Schiff

Montauk 11
Brooklyn 15

Queens 5

Captree 14

Staten island 1

Central Park 0 (NYC only for Lower Hudson)

Northern Nassau 0

Central Suffolk 1

Smithtown 2 CW

Southern Nassau 7

Orient 2

Bronx/Westchester 0 (Bronx only)




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Re: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls

[Erich Glanz]

I observed a Snowy Owl today (1PM) at Orient State Park at the location 
described by Patrick Haney in his post of Jan 17 copied below. 


Snowy Owl - Observed late this afternoon on the north side of the road just 
before you reach the ranger station.

The ranger told us two individual birds have been hanging around since before 
Christmas but they were out on the beach where it was a long walk to get to 
them. This past week one of the two individuals has moved into the marsh and 
that is the bird we observed.

Patrick Hanly

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> Can anyone tip me off to the best place to see a Snowy Owl? Also, are there 
> any at Floyd Bennett or Jones Beach? I am determined to find one this year!
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls

[Bill Dunks]

Saw one today at Floyd Bennett near Raptor Point.

Best,
Bill

From: Avery Scott (SkyOfBirds) 
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2014 6:53 PM
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Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls

Can anyone tip me off to the best place to see a Snowy Owl? Also, are there any 
at Floyd Bennett or Jones Beach? I am determined to find one this year!


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[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls

[Avery Scott (SkyOfBirds)]

Can anyone tip me off to the best place to see a Snowy Owl? Also, are there
any at Floyd Bennett or Jones Beach? I am determined to find one this year!

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Re:[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls on CBS evening news

[steve rosenthal]

correction before 7pm

On 1/9/14, steve rosenthal  wrote:
> from the lead in to the broadcast I think tonights CBS national news
> is going to have a story on the snowy owl irruption by the end of
> tonights broadcast (ie before 630 PM), the promo said something like
> "why is one of the arctics predators flying to Kansas" --
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[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls on CBS evening news

[steve rosenthal]

from the lead in to the broadcast I think tonights CBS national news
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tonights broadcast (ie before 630 PM), the promo said something like
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[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls!

[Joan Collins]

I have observed 13 Snowy Owls in the past 3 days, and 21 different
individuals so far this winter.  I keep wondering if I will ever again
experience such a remarkable irruption for this species in my lifetime.  I
have observed a trend in my sightings - most occurred between 1 and 4:30
p.m.  It appears that they mostly roost through the morning hours, but
actively hunt in the afternoons.  The few individuals I have found in the
a.m. hours were roosting with closed eyes.  I have observed the owls perched
on silos, telephone poles, metal and wooden fence posts, trees, the ground,
and bales of hay.

 

1/3/14 Clinton Co.

 

Sean O'Brien and I found two Snowy Owls in the location where Paul Osenbaugh
has posted them in Plattsburgh.

 

1/4/14 Upper St. Lawrence Valley locations (Canton-Hammond-Clayton-Cape
Vincent to Chaumont; southern St. Lawrence Co. to northern Jefferson Co.)

 

Some of the species found:

 

Snow Goose - several on the Oswegatchie River

Amer. Black Duck - ~30 on the Oswegatchie River

Bald Eagle - 2 adult flying together at the Rt 68 and Rt 11 intersection in
Canton

Red-tailed Hawk - 3

Rough-legged Hawk - 5 (photo of one on my Facebook page below)

Snowy Owl - 6 (1 in southern St. Lawrence Co. in Morristown and 5 in
northern Jefferson Co. from Cape Vincent to Chaumont) (Several photos on my
Facebook page below)  Four of the six were in groups of 2, with one pair
interacting in the air.  One of the Snowy Owls was observed chasing a light
morph Rough-legged Hawk.

Horned Lark - many

Snow Bunting - hundreds on Scotch Bush Road near the Rt 6 intersection in
Morristown

 

Point Peninsula was spectacular and wild.  The wind was so ferocious that I
could hardly stand up.  I posted a photo to my Facebook page of the sunset
over Lake Ontario from Pt. Peninsula (in contrast to one I took at the same
location nearly a month ago).

 

1/5/14 Westport (Essex Co.) and Addison, VT

 

Mario Davalos, a remarkable artist/photographer from the Dominican Republic,
and I birded the Westport area and then visited Addison, Vt.  We found open
water at Westport on Lake Champlain.  The sky was filled with gulls.  A solo
Common Loon was on the lake in addition to other waterfowl.  An upside down
Ring-billed Gull on the ice appeared to be dead, but then began moving its
head.  There was a great deal of blood on the ice and it was an awful sight.
There was a young Bald Eagle flying over the water and a Red-tailed Hawk
vocalized several times nearby.  I am not sure what attached the gull, but
it was awful to see it suffering.

 

Here are some of the other sightings:

 

Red-tailed Hawk - many

Rough-legged Hawk - many (3/4 were light morph)

Snowy Owl - 5 in locations posted to the VT list serve (one photo on my
Facebook page below)

Horned Lark - many

Eastern Bluebird - many!

Snow Bunting - many

 

We also observed a howling Coyote in the middle of the day.

 

It was nice to run into Nina Schoch and Audrey Hyson in Vermont!  There were
many birders in Addison and I was able to offer scope views of Snowy Owls to
young children (& adolescents) out with their parents to see the owls.

 

Joan Collins

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Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

[Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes]

Forwarding with permission of Betsy.

Sincerely,
Chris T-H

Begin forwarded message:

From: Betsy Russell mailto:betsywruss...@aol.com>>
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Date: December 9, 2013 12:30:46 PM EST
To: mailto:caven...@gmail.com>>, 
mailto:cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu>>
Reply-To: Betsy Russell mailto:betsywruss...@aol.com>>

I did call the NYC phone # given this morning in order to register my 
sentiments re: Snowy Owls being shot at JFK.  The call was routed to Albany 
where is was kindly and carefully explained to me that this issue needs to be 
addressed by the public in writing, hard copy, snail mail if it is ever going 
to reach the agency (DEC) that will most likely address it.  The woman said 
that one should also request a reply with contact info. so that you can follow 
up if you want to.

I asked about e-mailing and the woman said the way the system worked in Albany 
it should only be hard copy. They scan them into their system and then send all 
letters regarding a particular issue on the the agency that will most likely 
address it. She explained if it is not done by hard copy your complaints will 
enter a big black hole.  For what it's worththis is 
the address I was given.

New York State Govenor's Correspondence Unit
1 Commerce Plaza
99 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12231

Betsy Russell



-Original Message-
From: Glenn Wilson mailto:caven...@gmail.com>>
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
mailto:cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu>>
Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 12:09 pm
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK


Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin
(And this is probably the wrong forum to talk about goose for the holiday.)

www.birdstrikecontrol.com/bcs.html<http://www.birdstrikecontrol.com/bcs.html> - 
Border Collies are now the fastest-growing
and most popular form of bird control on airports, military airbases, golf
courses and other venues across the country.

Links to a pdf - 
digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=icwdm_wdmconfproc<http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=icwdm_wdmconfproc>

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

[Larry Federman]

Audubon New York and NYC Audubon’s Executive Directors “sent  a letter to the 
Port Authority Executive Director (Pat Foye) and JFK’s General Manager. We have 
also alerted Governor Cuomo’s Office (the PA is jointly controlled by NY and 
NJ) and the DEC as to our position.”

Our chapter network’s leaders have been alerted as well.

Thx everyone. Let’s keep the pressure on!

Larry Federman
Northern Catskills Audubon Society

From: Alan Baratz 
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 4:19 PM
To: Larry Federman ; Linda Orkin ; Betsy Russell ; nysbirds-l 
Cc: caven...@gmail.com 
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

Hi,
I just called the number for PA Media Relations Office.
The woman who answered asked me if I was a member of the media. When I said no, 
she gave me the info # for the PA, (212-435-7000), but none of the options seem 
to pertain to our kind of concern.
The rep I spoke to at Gov. Cuomo's office told me she has been getting lots of 
calls and took my zip code along with my complaint. 






From: Larry Federman 
To: Linda Orkin ; Betsy Russell ; 
nysbirds-l  
Cc: caven...@gmail.com 
Sent: Monday, December 9, 2013 4:07 PM
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK


Here’s another # to call: Port Authority’s Media Relations Office at  212 
435-

PLease share with the other listserves!

Thx.
Larry Federman
President, Northern Catskills Audubon Society, Inc.
From: Linda Orkin 
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 12:43 PM
To: Betsy Russell ; nysbirds-l 
Cc: caven...@gmail.com ; CAYUGABIRDS-L 
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

Thanks Betsy for this information. I think it is horrendous that such a time 
sensitive and destructive issue can only be addressed by snail mail in this day 
and age. I am doing as you suggest, but still urge all to flood Cuomo's office 
with phone calls.  (518) 474-8390


Linda Orkin

Ithaca, NY




On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 12:30 PM, Betsy Russell  wrote:

  I did call the NYC phone # given this morning in order to register my 
sentiments re: Snowy Owls being shot at JFK.  The call was routed to Albany 
where is was kindly and carefully explained to me that this issue needs to be 
addressed by the public in writing, hard copy, snail mail if it is ever going 
to reach the agency (DEC) that will most likely address it.  The woman said 
that one should also request a reply with contact info. so that you can follow 
up if you want to.  

  I asked about e-mailing and the woman said the way the system worked in 
Albany it should only be hard copy. They scan them into their system and then 
send all letters regarding a particular issue on the the agency that will most 
likely address it. She explained if it is not done by hard copy your complaints 
will enter a big black hole.  For what it's 
worththis is the address I was given.

  New York State Govenor's Correspondence Unit
  1 Commerce Plaza
  99 Washington Ave.
  Albany, NY 12231

  Betsy Russell




  -Original Message-
  From: Glenn Wilson 
  To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
  Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 12:09 pm
  Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK


Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin 
(And this is probably the wrong forum to talk about goose for the holiday.)

www.birdstrikecontrol.com/bcs.html - Border Collies are now the fastest-growing 
and most popular form of bird control on airports, military airbases, golf 
courses and other venues across the country.

Links to a pdf - 
digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=icwdm_wdmconfproc

www.canadageese.org/bcis.html - Coalition to Prevent the Destruction of Canada 
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

[Alan Baratz]

Hi,
I just called the number for PA Media Relations Office.
The woman who answered asked me if I was a member of the media. When I said no, 
she gave me the info # for the PA, (212-435-7000), but none of the options seem 
to pertain to our kind of concern.
The rep I spoke to at Gov. Cuomo's office told me she has been getting lots of 
calls and took my zip code along with my complaint. 





 From: Larry Federman 
To: Linda Orkin ; Betsy Russell ; 
nysbirds-l  
Cc: caven...@gmail.com 
Sent: Monday, December 9, 2013 4:07 PM
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
 


Here’s another # to call: Port 
Authority’s Media Relations Office at  212 435-
 
PLease share with the other listserves!
 
Thx.
Larry 
Federman
President, Northern Catskills Audubon Society, Inc.
 
From: Linda Orkin 
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 12:43 PM
To: Betsy Russell ; nysbirds-l 
Cc: caven...@gmail.com ; CAYUGABIRDS-L 
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot 
at JFK
 
Thanks Betsy for this information. I think it is horrendous that such a 
time sensitive and destructive issue can only be addressed by snail mail in 
this 
day and age. I am doing as you suggest, but still urge all to flood Cuomo's 
office with phone calls.  (518) 
474-8390

Linda 
Orkin
Ithaca, 
NY




On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 12:30 PM, Betsy Russell  wrote:

Idid call  the NYC phone # given this morning in order to register my 
sentiments re:  Snowy Owls being shot at JFK.  The call was routed to Albany 
where is was  kindly and carefully explained to me that this issue needs to be 
addressed by  the public in writing, hard copy, snail mail if it is ever going 
to reach the  agency (DEC) that will most likely address it.  The woman said 
that one  should also request a reply with contact info. so that you can follow 
up if  you want to.  
>
>I asked about e-mailing and the woman said the way 
  the system worked in Albany it should only be hard copy. They scan them into 
  their system and then send all letters regarding a particular issue on the 
the 
  agency that will most likely address it. She explained if it is not done by 
  hard copy your complaints will enter a big black hole.  For what it's 
  worththis is the address I was given.
>
>New 
  York State Govenor's Correspondence Unit
>1 Commerce Plaza
>99 Washington 
  Ave.
>Albany, NY 12231
>
>Betsy Russell
> 
> 
> 
> 
>-Original  Message-
>From: Glenn Wilson 
>To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
>Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 
  12:09 pm
>Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being 
  shot at JFK
>
>
>Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin 
(And this is probably the wrong forum to talk about goose for the holiday.) 
www.birdstrikecontrol.com/bcs.html - Border Collies are now the fastest-growing 
and most popular form of bird control on airports, military airbases, golf 
courses and other venues across the country. Links to a pdf - 
digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=icwdm_wdmconfproc
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

[Arie Gilbert]

  
  
All

I just contacted the number below and was told it is the 'media
relations' dept. They only field calls from Media organizations

The person there however gave me this alternate contact info; 

Ian Van Praagh, 212-435-6938

I called and left a message. 

Please do so as well, and please pass along to other listserves. 

Arie Gilbert
President - Queens County Bird Club, Inc
http://www.qcbirdclub.org


On 12/9/2013 4:07 PM, Larry Federman
  wrote:


  

  Here’s another # to call: Port Authority’s Media Relations
  Office at  212 435-
   
  PLease share with the other listserves!
   
  Thx.
  Larry Federman
President, Northern Catskills Audubon Society, Inc.
  

  
From: Linda Orkin

Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 12:43 PM
To: Betsy Russell
  ; nysbirds-l

Cc: caven...@gmail.com
  ; CAYUGABIRDS-L

Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd:
  [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
  

 
  
  

  
Thanks Betsy for this information. I think it is
  horrendous that such a time sensitive and destructive
  issue can only be addressed by snail mail in this day
  and age. I am doing as you suggest, but still urge all
  to flood Cuomo's office with phone calls.  (518)
474-8390

  
Linda Orkin

  Ithaca, NY
  

  
  On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 12:30 PM,
Betsy Russell <betsywruss...@aol.com>
wrote:
I did call the
  NYC phone # given this morning in order to
  register my sentiments re: Snowy Owls being shot
  at JFK.  The call was routed to Albany where is
  was kindly and carefully explained to me that this
  issue needs to be addressed by the public in
  writing, hard copy, snail mail if it is ever going
  to reach the agency (DEC) that will most likely
  address it.  The woman said that one should also
  request a reply with contact info. so that you can
  follow up if you want to.  
  
  I asked about e-mailing and the woman said the way
  the system worked in Albany it should only be hard
  copy. They scan them into their system and then
  send all letters regarding a particular issue on
  the the agency that will most likely address it.
  She explained if it is not done by hard copy your
  complaints will enter a big black hole.  For what
  it's worththis is the
  address I was given.
  
  New York State Govenor's Correspondence Unit
  1 Commerce Plaza
  99 Washington Ave.
  Albany, NY 12231
  
  Betsy Russell


  
 
 
 
-Original Message-
  From: Glenn Wilson <caven...@gmail.com>
  To: CAYUGABIRDS-L <cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu>
  Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 12:09 pm
  Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l]
  Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
  
  
Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin 
(And this is probably the wrong forum to talk about goose for the holiday.)

www.birdstrikecontrol.com/bcs.html - Border Collies are now the fastest-growing 
and most popular form of bird control on airports, military airbases, golf 
courses and other venues across the country.

Links to a pdf - digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=icwdm_wdmconfproc

www.canadageese.org/bcis.html - Coalition to Prevent the Destruction of Canada 
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

[Larry Federman]

Here’s another # to call: Port Authority’s Media Relations Office at  212 
435-

PLease share with the other listserves!

Thx.
Larry Federman
President, Northern Catskills Audubon Society, Inc.
From: Linda Orkin 
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 12:43 PM
To: Betsy Russell ; nysbirds-l 
Cc: caven...@gmail.com ; CAYUGABIRDS-L 
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

Thanks Betsy for this information. I think it is horrendous that such a time 
sensitive and destructive issue can only be addressed by snail mail in this day 
and age. I am doing as you suggest, but still urge all to flood Cuomo's office 
with phone calls.  (518) 474-8390


Linda Orkin

Ithaca, NY




On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 12:30 PM, Betsy Russell  wrote:

  I did call the NYC phone # given this morning in order to register my 
sentiments re: Snowy Owls being shot at JFK.  The call was routed to Albany 
where is was kindly and carefully explained to me that this issue needs to be 
addressed by the public in writing, hard copy, snail mail if it is ever going 
to reach the agency (DEC) that will most likely address it.  The woman said 
that one should also request a reply with contact info. so that you can follow 
up if you want to.  

  I asked about e-mailing and the woman said the way the system worked in 
Albany it should only be hard copy. They scan them into their system and then 
send all letters regarding a particular issue on the the agency that will most 
likely address it. She explained if it is not done by hard copy your complaints 
will enter a big black hole.  For what it's 
worththis is the address I was given.

  New York State Govenor's Correspondence Unit
  1 Commerce Plaza
  99 Washington Ave.
  Albany, NY 12231

  Betsy Russell




  -Original Message-
  From: Glenn Wilson 
  To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
  Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 12:09 pm
  Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK


Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin 
(And this is probably the wrong forum to talk about goose for the holiday.)

www.birdstrikecontrol.com/bcs.html - Border Collies are now the fastest-growing 
and most popular form of bird control on airports, military airbases, golf 
courses and other venues across the country.

Links to a pdf - 
digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=icwdm_wdmconfproc

www.canadageese.org/bcis.html - Coalition to Prevent the Destruction of Canada 
Geese

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

[Jennifer Clark]

I just called and the woman who took my comment said that if the 
governor would take a stand on the issue, it would be reported on the 
front page of his website:http://www.governor.ny.gov/
I also see his Twitter feed appears there. Perhaps it's worthwhile to 
also tweet him our concerns (and with higher public visibility): @NYGovCuomo
--Jennifer


On 12/9/2013 2:18 PM, naturelvr1...@yahoo.com wrote:
> Just called they took my zip code and comment and said it would be 
> passed along. She did say they were getting a lot of calls. 
> 518-474-8390 is the number keep calling.
>
> Sent by me
>
> - Reply message -
> From: "steve rosenthal" 
> To: "Linda Orkin" 
> Cc: "Betsy Russell" , "nysbirds-l" 
> , , "CAYUGABIRDS-L" 
> 
> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
> Date: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 13:28
>
>
> i called the number and if you wait for option 3 (speak to an
> assistant) you can leave a polite message with a real live person, as
> i did.  whether of course that has any impact is to be seen.
>
> On 12/9/13, Linda Orkin  wrote:
> > Thanks Betsy for this information. I think it is horrendous that such a
> > time sensitive and destructive issue can only be addressed by snail 
> mail in
> > this day and age. I am doing as you suggest, but still urge all to flood
> > Cuomo's office with phone calls.  (518) 474-8390
> >
> > Linda Orkin
> > Ithaca, NY
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 12:30 PM, Betsy Russell
> > wrote:
> >
> >> I did call the NYC phone # given this morning in order to register my
> >> sentiments re: Snowy Owls being shot at JFK.  The call was routed to
> >> Albany
> >> where is was kindly and carefully explained to me that this issue needs
> >> to
> >> be addressed by the public in writing, hard copy, snail mail if it is
> >> ever
> >> going to reach the agency (DEC) that will most likely address it.  The
> >> woman said that one should also request a reply with contact info. so
> >> that
> >> you can follow up if you want to.
> >>
> >> I asked about e-mailing and the woman said the way the system worked in
> >> Albany it should only be hard copy. They scan them into their 
> system and
> >> then send all letters regarding a particular issue on the the 
> agency that
> >> will most likely address it. She explained if it is not done by 
> hard copy
> >> your complaints will enter a big black hole.  For what it's
> >> worth........this is the address I was given.
> >>
> >> New York State Govenor's Correspondence Unit
> >> 1 Commerce Plaza
> >> 99 Washington Ave.
> >> Albany, NY 12231
> >>
> >> Betsy Russell
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>  -Original Message-
> >> From: Glenn Wilson 
> >> To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
> >> Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 12:09 pm
> >> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at
> >> JFK
> >>
> >>  Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin
> >> (And this is probably the wrong forum to talk about goose for the
> >> holiday.)
> >> www.birdstrikecontrol.com/bcs.html - Border Collies are now the
> >> fastest-growing
> >> and most popular form of bird control on airports, military airbases,
> >> golf
> >> courses and other venues across the country.
> >>
> >> Links to a pdf -
> >> 
> digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=icwdm_wdmconfproc
> >> www.canadageese.org/bcis.html - Coalition to Prevent the Destruction of
> >> Canada
> >> Geese
> >>
> >> I trimmed off the previous stuff. Nigel
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Cayugabirds-L List
> >> 
> Info:http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOMEhttp://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULEShttp://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm
> >>
> >> ARCHIVES:
> >> 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html
> >> 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds
> >> 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html
> >>
> >> Please submit your observations to 
> eBird:http://ebird.org/content/ebird/
> >>
> >> --
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[nysbirds-l] Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

[naturelvr1313]

Just called they took my zip code and comment and said it would be passed 
along. She did say they were getting a lot of calls. 518-474-8390 is the number 
keep calling.

Sent by me

- Reply message -
From: "steve rosenthal" 
To: "Linda Orkin" 
Cc: "Betsy Russell" , "nysbirds-l" 
, , "CAYUGABIRDS-L" 

Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Date: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 13:28


i called the number and if you wait for option 3 (speak to an
assistant) you can leave a polite message with a real live person, as
i did.  whether of course that has any impact is to be seen.

On 12/9/13, Linda Orkin  wrote:
> Thanks Betsy for this information. I think it is horrendous that such a
> time sensitive and destructive issue can only be addressed by snail mail in
> this day and age. I am doing as you suggest, but still urge all to flood
> Cuomo's office with phone calls.  (518) 474-8390
>
> Linda Orkin
> Ithaca, NY
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 12:30 PM, Betsy Russell
> wrote:
>
>> I did call the NYC phone # given this morning in order to register my
>> sentiments re: Snowy Owls being shot at JFK.  The call was routed to
>> Albany
>> where is was kindly and carefully explained to me that this issue needs
>> to
>> be addressed by the public in writing, hard copy, snail mail if it is
>> ever
>> going to reach the agency (DEC) that will most likely address it.  The
>> woman said that one should also request a reply with contact info. so
>> that
>> you can follow up if you want to.
>>
>> I asked about e-mailing and the woman said the way the system worked in
>> Albany it should only be hard copy. They scan them into their system and
>> then send all letters regarding a particular issue on the the agency that
>> will most likely address it. She explained if it is not done by hard copy
>> your complaints will enter a big black hole.  For what it's
>> worththis is the address I was given.
>>
>> New York State Govenor's Correspondence Unit
>> 1 Commerce Plaza
>> 99 Washington Ave.
>> Albany, NY 12231
>>
>> Betsy Russell
>>
>>
>>
>>  -Original Message-
>> From: Glenn Wilson 
>> To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
>> Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 12:09 pm
>> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at
>> JFK
>>
>>  Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin
>> (And this is probably the wrong forum to talk about goose for the
>> holiday.)
>> www.birdstrikecontrol.com/bcs.html - Border Collies are now the
>> fastest-growing
>> and most popular form of bird control on airports, military airbases,
>> golf
>> courses and other venues across the country.
>>
>> Links to a pdf -
>> digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=icwdm_wdmconfproc
>> www.canadageese.org/bcis.html - Coalition to Prevent the Destruction of
>> Canada
>> Geese
>>
>> I trimmed off the previous stuff. Nigel
>>
>> --
>>
>> Cayugabirds-L List
>> Info:http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOMEhttp://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULEShttp://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm
>>
>> ARCHIVES:
>> 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html
>> 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds
>> 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html
>>
>> Please submit your observations to eBird:http://ebird.org/content/ebird/
>>
>> --
>>
>>   --
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>> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES>
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>> BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html>
>> *Please submit your observations to eBird
>> <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>!*
>> --
>>
>
>
>
> --
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> bird club!! <')_,/
>
> --
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

[Linda Orkin]

Thanks so much Alicia, I just called Barbara Lifton's office.  The woman I
spoke with had just read an article this morning (Ithaca Journal?) about
these owls and their arrival so was at least informed as to the underlying
information. She is going to check out who to contact and get back to me.

I did emphasize that we were looking for humane solutions to this "problem"
and that other airports seemed to do just fine with trap and release.  I
also said a Snowy that is trapped and released will not be looking to
return to that airport but would be happen in many wide open farm fields
and refuges.

I will let everyone know what I learn. I feel this can't wait.

Linda Orkin
Ithaca, NY


On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 12:59 PM,  wrote:

> Hi Linda,
>
> I can't send messages to the list from webmail, which is all I can
> access from work, but if you or someone else called Assemblywoman Lifton's
> office, I am *sure* you could (1) get contact fax info &/or email
> addresses for the proper supervising agency or agencies, so protests could
> go directly to the agencies and not be delayed by the Governor's office
> (and BTW, I am not at all sure the DEC *is* the correct agency); and (2)
> might get Assemblywoman Lifton's staff to make some independent inquiries
> of those agencies, which could have definite and quick impact on the policy
> since funding decision for agencies go through the legislature.  The object
> is to make noise, lots of noise, not to actually change anyone's idea of
> what they think would be best ...
>
>  Also, all comments should emphasize this isn't a birds vs.people
> issue, that there are ways to fully protect both - again, not to persuade
> the agency, but just so they can't frame it as crazy birders ignorant of
> public safety issues.
>
>  Best -
>
>Alicia
>
> P.S.  People should cc the governor's office AND Assemblywoman Lifton on
> anything sent to any agencies!
>
> P.P.S.  Ideally, you also want to send messages to the chairperson of
> whatever committee supervises the particular agency - again, the
> Assemblywoman's office can give you that information.
>
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From:
> Linda Orkin 
>
> To:
> "Betsy Russell" , "nysbirds-l" <
> NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu>
> Cc:
> , "CAYUGABIRDS-L" 
> Sent:
> Mon, 9 Dec 2013 12:43:00 -0500
>
> Subject:
> Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
>
>
> Thanks Betsy for this information. I think it is horrendous that such a
> time sensitive and destructive issue can only be addressed by snail mail in
> this day and age. I am doing as you suggest, but still urge all to flood
> Cuomo's office with phone calls.  (518) 474-8390
>
> Linda Orkin
> Ithaca, NY
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 12:30 PM, Betsy Russell 
> 
> > wrote:
>
>> I did call the NYC phone # given this morning in order to register my
>> sentiments re: Snowy Owls being shot at JFK.  The call was routed to Albany
>> where is was kindly and carefully explained to me that this issue needs to
>> be addressed by the public in writing, hard copy, snail mail if it is ever
>> going to reach the agency (DEC) that will most likely address it.  The
>> woman said that one should also request a reply with contact info. so that
>> you can follow up if you want to.
>>
>> I asked about e-mailing and the woman said the way the system worked in
>> Albany it should only be hard copy. They scan them into their system and
>> then send all letters regarding a particular issue on the the agency that
>> will most likely address it. She explained if it is not done by hard copy
>> your complaints will enter a big black hole.  For what it's
>> worth...this is the address I was given.
>>
>>
>> New York State Govenor's Correspondence Unit
>> 1 Commerce Plaza
>> 99 Washington Ave.
>> Albany, NY 12231
>>
>> Betsy Russell
>>
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Glenn Wilson 
>> To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
>> Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 12:09 pm
>> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at
>> JFK
>>
>> Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin (And this is
>> probably the wrong forum to talk about goose for the holiday.)
>> www.birdstrikecontrol.com/bcs.html - Border Collies are now the
>> fastest-growing and most popular form of bird control on airports, military
>> airbases, golf courses and other venues across the country. Links 

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

[Linda Orkin]

Yes, I called too and chose option 3, to speak with an assistant. She asked
me if there was a bill number, I said no, I'm calling to register extreme
displeasure. She took my zip code.  I will try some other methods also
suggested to me.

Linda


On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 1:28 PM, steve rosenthal  wrote:

> i called the number and if you wait for option 3 (speak to an
> assistant) you can leave a polite message with a real live person, as
> i did.  whether of course that has any impact is to be seen.
>
> On 12/9/13, Linda Orkin  wrote:
> > Thanks Betsy for this information. I think it is horrendous that such a
> > time sensitive and destructive issue can only be addressed by snail mail
> in
> > this day and age. I am doing as you suggest, but still urge all to flood
> > Cuomo's office with phone calls.  (518) 474-8390
> >
> > Linda Orkin
> > Ithaca, NY
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 12:30 PM, Betsy Russell
> > wrote:
> >
> >> I did call the NYC phone # given this morning in order to register my
> >> sentiments re: Snowy Owls being shot at JFK.  The call was routed to
> >> Albany
> >> where is was kindly and carefully explained to me that this issue needs
> >> to
> >> be addressed by the public in writing, hard copy, snail mail if it is
> >> ever
> >> going to reach the agency (DEC) that will most likely address it.  The
> >> woman said that one should also request a reply with contact info. so
> >> that
> >> you can follow up if you want to.
> >>
> >> I asked about e-mailing and the woman said the way the system worked in
> >> Albany it should only be hard copy. They scan them into their system and
> >> then send all letters regarding a particular issue on the the agency
> that
> >> will most likely address it. She explained if it is not done by hard
> copy
> >> your complaints will enter a big black hole.  For what it's
> >> worththis is the address I was given.
> >>
> >> New York State Govenor's Correspondence Unit
> >> 1 Commerce Plaza
> >> 99 Washington Ave.
> >> Albany, NY 12231
> >>
> >> Betsy Russell
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>  -Original Message-
> >> From: Glenn Wilson 
> >> To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
> >> Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 12:09 pm
> >> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at
> >> JFK
> >>
> >>  Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin
> >> (And this is probably the wrong forum to talk about goose for the
> >> holiday.)
> >> www.birdstrikecontrol.com/bcs.html - Border Collies are now the
> >> fastest-growing
> >> and most popular form of bird control on airports, military airbases,
> >> golf
> >> courses and other venues across the country.
> >>
> >> Links to a pdf -
> >>
> digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=icwdm_wdmconfproc
> >> www.canadageese.org/bcis.html - Coalition to Prevent the Destruction of
> >> Canada
> >> Geese
> >>
> >> I trimmed off the previous stuff. Nigel
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Cayugabirds-L List
> >> Info:
> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOMEhttp://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULEShttp://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm
> >>
> >> ARCHIVES:
> >> 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html
> >> 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds
> >> 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html
> >>
> >> Please submit your observations to eBird:
> http://ebird.org/content/ebird/
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >>   --
> >> *Cayugabirds-L List Info:*
> >> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME>
> >> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES
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> >> Leave<
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> >> Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds>
> >> BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html>
> >> *Please submit your observations to eBird
&g

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

[steve rosenthal]

i called the number and if you wait for option 3 (speak to an
assistant) you can leave a polite message with a real live person, as
i did.  whether of course that has any impact is to be seen.

On 12/9/13, Linda Orkin  wrote:
> Thanks Betsy for this information. I think it is horrendous that such a
> time sensitive and destructive issue can only be addressed by snail mail in
> this day and age. I am doing as you suggest, but still urge all to flood
> Cuomo's office with phone calls.  (518) 474-8390
>
> Linda Orkin
> Ithaca, NY
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 12:30 PM, Betsy Russell
> wrote:
>
>> I did call the NYC phone # given this morning in order to register my
>> sentiments re: Snowy Owls being shot at JFK.  The call was routed to
>> Albany
>> where is was kindly and carefully explained to me that this issue needs
>> to
>> be addressed by the public in writing, hard copy, snail mail if it is
>> ever
>> going to reach the agency (DEC) that will most likely address it.  The
>> woman said that one should also request a reply with contact info. so
>> that
>> you can follow up if you want to.
>>
>> I asked about e-mailing and the woman said the way the system worked in
>> Albany it should only be hard copy. They scan them into their system and
>> then send all letters regarding a particular issue on the the agency that
>> will most likely address it. She explained if it is not done by hard copy
>> your complaints will enter a big black hole.  For what it's
>> worththis is the address I was given.
>>
>> New York State Govenor's Correspondence Unit
>> 1 Commerce Plaza
>> 99 Washington Ave.
>> Albany, NY 12231
>>
>> Betsy Russell
>>
>>
>>
>>  -Original Message-
>> From: Glenn Wilson 
>> To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
>> Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 12:09 pm
>> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at
>> JFK
>>
>>  Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin
>> (And this is probably the wrong forum to talk about goose for the
>> holiday.)
>> www.birdstrikecontrol.com/bcs.html - Border Collies are now the
>> fastest-growing
>> and most popular form of bird control on airports, military airbases,
>> golf
>> courses and other venues across the country.
>>
>> Links to a pdf -
>> digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=icwdm_wdmconfproc
>> www.canadageese.org/bcis.html - Coalition to Prevent the Destruction of
>> Canada
>> Geese
>>
>> I trimmed off the previous stuff. Nigel
>>
>> --
>>
>> Cayugabirds-L List
>> Info:http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOMEhttp://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULEShttp://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm
>>
>> ARCHIVES:
>> 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html
>> 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds
>> 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html
>>
>> Please submit your observations to eBird:http://ebird.org/content/ebird/
>>
>> --
>>
>>   --
>> *Cayugabirds-L List Info:*
>> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME>
>> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES>
>> Subscribe, Configuration and
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>> Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds>
>> BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html>
>> *Please submit your observations to eBird
>> <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>!*
>> --
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Don't ask what your bird club can do for you, ask what you can do for your
> bird club!! <')_,/
>
> --
>
> NYSbirds-L List Info:
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>
> ARCHIVES:
> 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html
> 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
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>
> Please submit your observations to eBird:
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>
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Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

[Seth Ausubel]

I believe that any communication is helpful, despite what the person at the 
contact phone number said.  Two suggestions:

(1) You can contact the Port Authority directly by sending a message from their 
web site at: http://www.panynj.gov/contact/contact-us.htm
(2) Contact the NYSDEC Region 2 Natural Resources Supervisor at 
r2nat...@gw.dec.state.ny.us and ask them to engage with the Port Authority to 
stop the practice of shooting the owls.

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Linda Orkin 
> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
> Date: December 9, 2013 12:43:00 PM EST
> To: Betsy Russell , nysbirds-l 
> Cc: , CAYUGABIRDS-L 
> Reply-To: Linda Orkin 
> 
> Thanks Betsy for this information. I think it is horrendous that such a time 
> sensitive and destructive issue can only be addressed by snail mail in this 
> day and age. I am doing as you suggest, but still urge all to flood Cuomo's 
> office with phone calls.  (518) 474-8390
> 
> Linda Orkin
> Ithaca, NY
> 
> 
> On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 12:30 PM, Betsy Russell  wrote:
> I did call the NYC phone # given this morning in order to register my 
> sentiments re: Snowy Owls being shot at JFK.  The call was routed to Albany 
> where is was kindly and carefully explained to me that this issue needs to be 
> addressed by the public in writing, hard copy, snail mail if it is ever going 
> to reach the agency (DEC) that will most likely address it.  The woman said 
> that one should also request a reply with contact info. so that you can 
> follow up if you want to.  
> 
> I asked about e-mailing and the woman said the way the system worked in 
> Albany it should only be hard copy. They scan them into their system and then 
> send all letters regarding a particular issue on the the agency that will 
> most likely address it. She explained if it is not done by hard copy your 
> complaints will enter a big black hole.  For what it's 
> worththis is the address I was given.
> 
> New York State Govenor's Correspondence Unit
> 1 Commerce Plaza
> 99 Washington Ave.
> Albany, NY 12231
> 
> Betsy Russell
> 
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Glenn Wilson 
> To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
> Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 12:09 pm
> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
> 
> Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin 
> (And this is probably the wrong forum to talk about goose for the holiday.)
> 
> www.birdstrikecontrol.com/bcs.html - Border Collies are now the 
> fastest-growing 
> and most popular form of bird control on airports, military airbases, golf 
> courses and other venues across the country.
> 
> Links to a pdf - 
> digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=icwdm_wdmconfproc
> 
> www.canadageese.org/bcis.html - Coalition to Prevent the Destruction of 
> Canada 
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

[Linda Orkin]

Thanks Betsy for this information. I think it is horrendous that such a
time sensitive and destructive issue can only be addressed by snail mail in
this day and age. I am doing as you suggest, but still urge all to flood
Cuomo's office with phone calls.  (518) 474-8390

Linda Orkin
Ithaca, NY


On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 12:30 PM, Betsy Russell wrote:

> I did call the NYC phone # given this morning in order to register my
> sentiments re: Snowy Owls being shot at JFK.  The call was routed to Albany
> where is was kindly and carefully explained to me that this issue needs to
> be addressed by the public in writing, hard copy, snail mail if it is ever
> going to reach the agency (DEC) that will most likely address it.  The
> woman said that one should also request a reply with contact info. so that
> you can follow up if you want to.
>
> I asked about e-mailing and the woman said the way the system worked in
> Albany it should only be hard copy. They scan them into their system and
> then send all letters regarding a particular issue on the the agency that
> will most likely address it. She explained if it is not done by hard copy
> your complaints will enter a big black hole.  For what it's
> worththis is the address I was given.
>
> New York State Govenor's Correspondence Unit
> 1 Commerce Plaza
> 99 Washington Ave.
> Albany, NY 12231
>
> Betsy Russell
>
>
>
>  -Original Message-
> From: Glenn Wilson 
> To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
> Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 12:09 pm
> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
>
>  Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin
> (And this is probably the wrong forum to talk about goose for the holiday.)
> www.birdstrikecontrol.com/bcs.html - Border Collies are now the 
> fastest-growing
> and most popular form of bird control on airports, military airbases, golf
> courses and other venues across the country.
>
> Links to a pdf - 
> digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=icwdm_wdmconfproc
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> Geese
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

[Larry Federman]

The American Museum of Natural History is requesting any dead Snowies to be 
brought to them

Larry Federman
Education Coordinator
Audubon New York
Rheinstrom Hill, Buttercup Farm, and RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuaries and Centers

From: Marcus Simpson 
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 9:00 AM
To: Nadine Scarpa 
Cc: post NYSBirds 
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

If it is not possible to arrange a catch-and-release program at JFK, would it 
be possible to have the airport authorities at least provide the remains of the 
owls to qualified individuals who are studying the species so that some 
scientific value might be obtained?

Marcus Simpson, Jr.
Hendersonville, NC



On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 8:47 AM, Nadine Scarpa  
wrote:

  Canada Geese are culled in many areas because there are TOO MANY of them to 
get rid of any other way.  Boston's Logan Airport is doing catch and release 
for the Snowy Owls - they bait with rodents, and catch them and move them away 
from the airport.

  Canada Geese are so numerous, they can take out more than just one engine and 
THAT'S what takes a plane down.   Here is how Logan Airport deals with Snowy 
Owls:

  
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/boston-airport-takes-approach-snowy-owls-article-1.1541847



On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 8:05 AM, Will Raup  wrote:

  Through being an active birder in the Albany area and now being involved 
in e-bird, I've gotten to make some contact with the Air Traffic control folk 
at Albany International Airport.

  They are reluctant to report owls, because of situations like this.  
Basically, the Owls because of their size are a threat to airplanes taking off 
and landing.  If I recall, they need to make an effort to discourage the owls 
from hanging out on the runway, but if those fail, then can and do shoot the 
owls.  This is not limited to JFK, but can happen at any airport.  

  While not ideal in my mind, you will be hard pressed to find anyone, 
especially in the government who would potentially risk hundreds of human lives 
for one, two or even 3 Owls.  Its the same reason why Canada Geese are culled 
in many areas.

  Just another risk Snowy Owl's have to deal with when they come this far 
south.

  Will Raup
  Albany, NY


  
  > From: nutrich...@rcn.com
  > To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
      > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
  > Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 07:22:53 -0500

  >
  >
  > Just wanted to bring everyone’s attention to this article in the Daily
  > News this morning regarding the Port Authority shooting Snowy Owls at
  > JFK airport.
  >
  >
  >
  > 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

[Marcus Simpson]

If it is not possible to arrange a catch-and-release program at JFK, would
it be possible to have the airport authorities at least provide the remains
of the owls to qualified individuals who are studying the species so that
some scientific value might be obtained?

Marcus Simpson, Jr.
Hendersonville, NC


On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 8:47 AM, Nadine Scarpa
wrote:

> Canada Geese are culled in many areas because there are TOO MANY of them
> to get rid of any other way.  Boston's Logan Airport is doing catch and
> release for the Snowy Owls - they bait with rodents, and catch them and
> move them away from the airport.
>
> Canada Geese are so numerous, they can take out more than just one engine
> and THAT'S what takes a plane down.   Here is how Logan Airport deals with
> Snowy Owls:
>
>
> http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/boston-airport-takes-approach-snowy-owls-article-1.1541847
>
>
>
>> On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 8:05 AM, Will Raup wrote:
>>
>>> Through being an active birder in the Albany area and now being involved
>>> in e-bird, I've gotten to make some contact with the Air Traffic control
>>> folk at Albany International Airport.
>>>
>>> They are reluctant to report owls, because of situations like this.
>>>  Basically, the Owls because of their size are a threat to airplanes taking
>>> off and landing.  If I recall, they need to make an effort to discourage
>>> the owls from hanging out on the runway, but if those fail, then can and do
>>> shoot the owls.  This is not limited to JFK, but can happen at any airport.
>>>
>>>
>>> While not ideal in my mind, you will be hard pressed to find anyone,
>>> especially in the government who would potentially risk hundreds of human
>>> lives for one, two or even 3 Owls.  Its the same reason why Canada Geese
>>> are culled in many areas.
>>>
>>> Just another risk Snowy Owl's have to deal with when they come this far
>>> south.
>>>
>>> Will Raup
>>> Albany, NY
>>>
>>>
>>> 
>>> > From: nutrich...@rcn.com
>>> > To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
>>> > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
>>> > Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 07:22:53 -0500
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Just wanted to bring everyone’s attention to this article in the Daily
>>> > News this morning regarding the Port Authority shooting Snowy Owls at
>>> > JFK airport.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/snowy-owls-added-port-authority-kill-list-article-1.1541823
>>> >
>>> >
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Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

[Nadine Scarpa]

Canada Geese are culled in many areas because there are TOO MANY of them to
get rid of any other way.  Boston's Logan Airport is doing catch and
release for the Snowy Owls - they bait with rodents, and catch them and
move them away from the airport.

Canada Geese are so numerous, they can take out more than just one engine
and THAT'S what takes a plane down.   Here is how Logan Airport deals with
Snowy Owls:

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/boston-airport-takes-approach-snowy-owls-article-1.1541847



> On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 8:05 AM, Will Raup wrote:
>
>> Through being an active birder in the Albany area and now being involved
>> in e-bird, I've gotten to make some contact with the Air Traffic control
>> folk at Albany International Airport.
>>
>> They are reluctant to report owls, because of situations like this.
>>  Basically, the Owls because of their size are a threat to airplanes taking
>> off and landing.  If I recall, they need to make an effort to discourage
>> the owls from hanging out on the runway, but if those fail, then can and do
>> shoot the owls.  This is not limited to JFK, but can happen at any airport.
>>
>>
>> While not ideal in my mind, you will be hard pressed to find anyone,
>> especially in the government who would potentially risk hundreds of human
>> lives for one, two or even 3 Owls.  Its the same reason why Canada Geese
>> are culled in many areas.
>>
>> Just another risk Snowy Owl's have to deal with when they come this far
>> south.
>>
>> Will Raup
>> Albany, NY
>>
>>
>> 
>> > From: nutrich...@rcn.com
>> > To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
>> > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
>> > Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 07:22:53 -0500
>> >
>> >
>> > Just wanted to bring everyone’s attention to this article in the Daily
>> > News this morning regarding the Port Authority shooting Snowy Owls at
>> > JFK airport.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/snowy-owls-added-port-authority-kill-list-article-1.1541823
>> >
>> >
>> >
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RE: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

[Will Raup]

Through being an active birder in the Albany area and now being involved in 
e-bird, I've gotten to make some contact with the Air Traffic control folk at 
Albany International Airport.

They are reluctant to report owls, because of situations like this.  Basically, 
the Owls because of their size are a threat to airplanes taking off and 
landing.  If I recall, they need to make an effort to discourage the owls from 
hanging out on the runway, but if those fail, then can and do shoot the owls.  
This is not limited to JFK, but can happen at any airport.  

While not ideal in my mind, you will be hard pressed to find anyone, especially 
in the government who would potentially risk hundreds of human lives for one, 
two or even 3 Owls.  Its the same reason why Canada Geese are culled in many 
areas.

Just another risk Snowy Owl's have to deal with when they come this far south.

Will Raup
Albany, NY



> From: nutrich...@rcn.com 
> To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu 
> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK 
> Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 07:22:53 -0500 
> 
> 
> Just wanted to bring everyone’s attention to this article in the Daily 
> News this morning regarding the Port Authority shooting Snowy Owls at 
> JFK airport. 
> 
> 
> 
> http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/snowy-owls-added-port-authority-kill-list-article-1.1541823
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[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

[Christina Wilkinson]

Just wanted to bring everyone's attention to this article in the Daily News
this morning regarding the Port Authority shooting Snowy Owls at JFK
airport.

 

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/snowy-owls-added-port-authority-kill-lis
t-article-1.1541823

 

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[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls at Breezy Point Tip

[Archer Midland]

Based on a recent eBird listing, my friend Devin and I rolled the dice and
went out to Breezy Point for what we assumed was a slim chance at finding
an Snowy Owl. To our surprise and delight we saw not one owl but two.

The first was a bit smaller and slightly mottled with black. It was sitting
on some old chunks of wood on the third dune back from the beach, off to
the right of the diagonal path that cuts from the main sand road to the
shore.

The second owl was further to the west, once again on the third dune back
from the beach. This owl was larger and was completely white. There's a
good chance this was the owl that was hanging out at Jones beach
previously. This owl was sitting in a particularly picturesque spot with
the wonder-wheel and the parachute jump in the background.

Both birds were easily viewable from the dune closest to the shore. It was
made sure that all onlookers kept distance so as to not persuade these owls
to shove off again. Nevertheless the second owl seemed a little bit nervous
and walked around a bit, making a slight hop at one point.

Cheers,

Archer M.

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