[nysbirds-l] syracuse area RBA

2021-01-18 Thread Joseph Brin
RBA   *  New York *  Syracuse * January 18, 2021 *  NYSY  01. 18. 21   Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): January 11 to January 18, 2021 to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

2021-01-18 Thread Steve Walter
That's the Jones Beach Boys that Andrew knew. But I started birding Jones Beach around 1982 or so. Sy was one of the first birders I knew (and he was always happy to chat and teach). The rest of the Jones Beach group then included Al Wollin, Neil Ward, Stephen Dempsey, Manny Levine, and Matt

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

2021-01-18 Thread Steve Walter
That's the Jones Beach Boys that Andrew knew. But I started birding Jones Beach around 1982 or so. Sy was one of the first birders I knew (and he was always happy to chat and teach). The rest of the Jones Beach group then included Al Wollin, Neil Ward, Stephen Dempsey, Manny Levine, and Matt

Re: [nysbirds-l] Scope - Celery Road

2021-01-18 Thread Steve Walter
I guess I need to ask. Did this scope get to see the Ferruginous Hawk today? How about binoculars? Eyes? Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Scope - Celery Road

2021-01-18 Thread Steve Walter
I guess I need to ask. Did this scope get to see the Ferruginous Hawk today? How about binoculars? Eyes? Steve Walter -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

2021-01-18 Thread Andrew Baksh
 This is a tough loss especially for folks who were close to Sy. I spoke to his dear and loyal friend Joe Giunta today and he is taking this very hard. Coincidentally, I had spoken to Joe on the 7th, as I was curious to know if Sy had seen the other SNCBC (Southern Nassau Christmas Bird

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

2021-01-18 Thread Andrew Baksh
 This is a tough loss especially for folks who were close to Sy. I spoke to his dear and loyal friend Joe Giunta today and he is taking this very hard. Coincidentally, I had spoken to Joe on the 7th, as I was curious to know if Sy had seen the other SNCBC (Southern Nassau Christmas Bird

[nysbirds-l] Gr. W.-fr. Goose, W. Tanager, Manhattan, NYC 1/18

2021-01-18 Thread Thomas Fiore
On the passing of Sy Schiff of Baldwin (Long Island, NY) at 93, a flood of memories: especially from longer-ago days when I birded central Long Island shores much more regularly and so often encountered Sy, with his easy-going but always-helpful manner. Many were times he may have simply said

[nysbirds-l] Gr. W.-fr. Goose, W. Tanager, Manhattan, NYC 1/18

2021-01-18 Thread Thomas Fiore
On the passing of Sy Schiff of Baldwin (Long Island, NY) at 93, a flood of memories: especially from longer-ago days when I birded central Long Island shores much more regularly and so often encountered Sy, with his easy-going but always-helpful manner. Many were times he may have simply said

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

2021-01-18 Thread Fred Baumgarten
Very much a part of my birding education on Southern Nassau CBCs. If memory serves me correctly, I got my life Fox Sparrow in his backyard. Condolences to his friends and family. --Fred-- Fred Baumgarten Haydenville, MA 860-671-0168 fredbee.ea...@gmail.com Pronouns: He/him On Mon, Jan 18, 2021

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

2021-01-18 Thread Fred Baumgarten
Very much a part of my birding education on Southern Nassau CBCs. If memory serves me correctly, I got my life Fox Sparrow in his backyard. Condolences to his friends and family. --Fred-- Fred Baumgarten Haydenville, MA 860-671-0168 fredbee.ea...@gmail.com Pronouns: He/him On Mon, Jan 18, 2021

RE: [nysbirds-l] Odd gull

2021-01-18 Thread rcech
Look at follow-up link: https://rbc-pix.smugmug.com/Nature/Nature-Images/Odd-Gull-Nelson From: Shane Blodgett Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 3:27 PM To: rc...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Odd gull Never mind. My email just updated and I got your second message. Definitely

RE: [nysbirds-l] Odd gull

2021-01-18 Thread rcech
Look at follow-up link: https://rbc-pix.smugmug.com/Nature/Nature-Images/Odd-Gull-Nelson From: Shane Blodgett Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 3:27 PM To: rc...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Odd gull Never mind. My email just updated and I got your second message. Definitely

RE: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

2021-01-18 Thread rcech
Thanks, Shai, very sorry to hear. Rick -Original Message- From: bounce-125314520-3714...@list.cornell.edu On Behalf Of Shaibal Mitra Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 1:43 PM To: NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu) Subject: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community Seymour (Sy)

RE: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

2021-01-18 Thread rcech
Thanks, Shai, very sorry to hear. Rick -Original Message- From: bounce-125314520-3714...@list.cornell.edu On Behalf Of Shaibal Mitra Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 1:43 PM To: NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu) Subject: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community Seymour (Sy)

[nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

2021-01-18 Thread Shaibal Mitra
Seymour (Sy) Schiff passed away on Thursday, January 14, at the age of 93. I learned this from his dear friend Joe Giunta, who had been in touch with Sy regularly and made inquiries when he couldn’t be reached. I understand that a service has already been held, but I will discuss with Joe how

[nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

2021-01-18 Thread Shaibal Mitra
Seymour (Sy) Schiff passed away on Thursday, January 14, at the age of 93. I learned this from his dear friend Joe Giunta, who had been in touch with Sy regularly and made inquiries when he couldn’t be reached. I understand that a service has already been held, but I will discuss with Joe how

RE: [nysbirds-l] Odd gull

2021-01-18 Thread rcech
Sorry, I moved the galley and the link didn't come along. Here is: https://rbc-pix.smugmug.com/Nature/Nature-Images/Odd-Gull-Nelson From: bounce-125313778-3714...@list.cornell.edu On Behalf Of rc...@nyc.rr.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 10:06 AM To: 'nysbirds-l' Subject:

RE: [nysbirds-l] Odd gull

2021-01-18 Thread rcech
Sorry, I moved the galley and the link didn't come along. Here is: https://rbc-pix.smugmug.com/Nature/Nature-Images/Odd-Gull-Nelson From: bounce-125313778-3714...@list.cornell.edu On Behalf Of rc...@nyc.rr.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 10:06 AM To: 'nysbirds-l' Subject:

[nysbirds-l] Odd gull

2021-01-18 Thread rcech
Emily and I had an odd, large gull at Pier 4 (Ferry pier) in Brooklyn yesterday afternoon. A noticeably large gull, white-winged lineage, but unusual level and arrangement of darkish tones on primaries. Got a few grab shots before it left the area. I'm a little rusty on my larids (and have

[nysbirds-l] Odd gull

2021-01-18 Thread rcech
Emily and I had an odd, large gull at Pier 4 (Ferry pier) in Brooklyn yesterday afternoon. A noticeably large gull, white-winged lineage, but unusual level and arrangement of darkish tones on primaries. Got a few grab shots before it left the area. I'm a little rusty on my larids (and have

Re: [nysbirds-l] Scope - Celery Road

2021-01-18 Thread Corey Finger
It was claimed. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 18, 2021, at 8:38 AM, Richard Guthrie > wrote: > > Report of a scope left behind on Celery Road > > Info posted on local group page I’ll try to get more info > > Rich Guthrie > > Sent from my iPhone > -- > > NYSbirds-L List Info: >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Scope - Celery Road

2021-01-18 Thread Corey Finger
It was claimed. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 18, 2021, at 8:38 AM, Richard Guthrie > wrote: > > Report of a scope left behind on Celery Road > > Info posted on local group page I’ll try to get more info > > Rich Guthrie > > Sent from my iPhone > -- > > NYSbirds-L List Info: >

[nysbirds-l] Scope - Celery Road

2021-01-18 Thread Richard Guthrie
Report of a scope left behind on Celery Road Info posted on local group page I’ll try to get more info Rich Guthrie Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Scope - Celery Road

2021-01-18 Thread Richard Guthrie
Report of a scope left behind on Celery Road Info posted on local group page I’ll try to get more info Rich Guthrie Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm