Re: [nysbirds-l] Large flocks of Gulls surface-feeding offshore

2019-03-18 Thread Thomas Robben
study. Thanks! > > On Mon, Mar 18, 2019 at 11:23 PM Thomas Robben wrote: > >> Dear Birders, >> We are doing a study of GULLS surface-feeding in large rafts (often in >> the thousands; one thousand, to ten thousand and more), picking food items >> out of wat

Re: [nysbirds-l] Large flocks of Gulls surface-feeding offshore

2019-03-18 Thread Thomas Robben
study. Thanks! > > On Mon, Mar 18, 2019 at 11:23 PM Thomas Robben wrote: > >> Dear Birders, >> We are doing a study of GULLS surface-feeding in large rafts (often in >> the thousands; one thousand, to ten thousand and more), picking food items >> out of wat

[nysbirds-l] Large flocks of Gulls surface-feeding offshore

2019-03-18 Thread Thomas Robben
Dear Birders, We are doing a study of GULLS surface-feeding in large rafts (often in the thousands; one thousand, to ten thousand and more), picking food items out of waters along the US East Coast this Spring, focusing on February, March, April and May. If you see large numbers of Gulls

[nysbirds-l] Large flocks of Gulls surface-feeding offshore

2019-03-18 Thread Thomas Robben
Dear Birders, We are doing a study of GULLS surface-feeding in large rafts (often in the thousands; one thousand, to ten thousand and more), picking food items out of waters along the US East Coast this Spring, focusing on February, March, April and May. If you see large numbers of Gulls

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern and public cruises to get there Part3

2018-08-10 Thread Thomas Robben
If you are planning to look for the Bridled Tern from the “Long Island Lights Cruise” which originates from Orient Pt, NY you should know that it did NOT run on August 9 or 10. The reason for that was cited as mechanical problems (and full refunds were given, plus $10 towards next trips). It is

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern and public cruises to get there Part3

2018-08-10 Thread Thomas Robben
If you are planning to look for the Bridled Tern from the “Long Island Lights Cruise” which originates from Orient Pt, NY you should know that it did NOT run on August 9 or 10. The reason for that was cited as mechanical problems (and full refunds were given, plus $10 towards next trips). It is

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern and public cruises to get there Part2

2018-08-08 Thread Thomas Robben
Joe DiCostanzo and I combined our observations and maps for the Bridled Tern today. This includes my distant photos of the tern from the ship, plus maps, at my blog (trips33.blogspot.com). Check it out (and Joe’s excellent site inwoodbirder.blogspot.com) before you try for the Bridled Tern so you

[nysbirds-l] Bridled Tern and public cruises to get there Part2

2018-08-08 Thread Thomas Robben
Joe DiCostanzo and I combined our observations and maps for the Bridled Tern today. This includes my distant photos of the tern from the ship, plus maps, at my blog (trips33.blogspot.com). Check it out (and Joe’s excellent site inwoodbirder.blogspot.com) before you try for the Bridled Tern so you

[nysbirds-l] August 5th LIS mini pelagic trip

2018-08-06 Thread Thomas Robben
I took the Aug.5th Sunday 12:30pm “Classic Lighthouse Cruise” from New London for $30. Most of the route and the birds were in NY waters, where I had a few Great and Corys Shearwaters, plus the Bridled Tern on Great Gull Island. We also covered the north side of Plum and Little Gull island, plus

[nysbirds-l] August 5th LIS mini pelagic trip

2018-08-06 Thread Thomas Robben
I took the Aug.5th Sunday 12:30pm “Classic Lighthouse Cruise” from New London for $30. Most of the route and the birds were in NY waters, where I had a few Great and Corys Shearwaters, plus the Bridled Tern on Great Gull Island. We also covered the north side of Plum and Little Gull island, plus

[nysbirds-l] openings for June 3rd pelagic trip from Gloucester MA

2018-05-27 Thread Thomas Robben
June 3rd Sunday : 6 -hour PELAGIC TRIP from Gloucester MA. We still have tickets available for June 3rd. Combining seabirds with whales, fish, plankton, and marine biology. What is out there, off the coast, at this time of year? There were 40! humpback whales there yesterday! Get registration and

[nysbirds-l] openings for June 3rd pelagic trip from Gloucester MA

2018-05-27 Thread Thomas Robben
June 3rd Sunday : 6 -hour PELAGIC TRIP from Gloucester MA. We still have tickets available for June 3rd. Combining seabirds with whales, fish, plankton, and marine biology. What is out there, off the coast, at this time of year? There were 40! humpback whales there yesterday! Get registration and

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: june 11th PELAGIC trip from Gloucester MA

2017-05-18 Thread Thomas Robben
Dear ​New York Birders, We still have openings on our ​ Sunday​ JUNE 11th pelagic trip, departing out of Gloucester MA. This time period is often good for late Spring seabird ​sightings . We will also search for whales and do a plankton tow to see what is being eaten out there! and how that

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: june 11th PELAGIC trip from Gloucester MA

2017-05-18 Thread Thomas Robben
Dear ​New York Birders, We still have openings on our ​ Sunday​ JUNE 11th pelagic trip, departing out of Gloucester MA. This time period is often good for late Spring seabird ​sightings . We will also search for whales and do a plankton tow to see what is being eaten out there! and how that

[nysbirds-l] Can you help April 9th LIS seawatches?

2017-04-06 Thread Thomas Robben
Dear New York birders, please confirm if you can help us count birds in Long Island Sound from any New York location, on April 9th. Thank You! Tom Robben (robbe...@gmail.com) SuperSeaWatch.blogspot.com Super SeaWatch -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Can you help April 9th LIS seawatches?

2017-04-06 Thread Thomas Robben
Dear New York birders, please confirm if you can help us count birds in Long Island Sound from any New York location, on April 9th. Thank You! Tom Robben (robbe...@gmail.com) SuperSeaWatch.blogspot.com Super SeaWatch -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Do you have half hour to help 3/25 gull/waterfowl count in NY LIS waters?

2017-03-19 Thread Thomas Robben
Do you have half an hour to help us count gulls/waterfowl on 3/25? SuperSeaWatch DOT blogspot DOT com Thanks, Tom (robben99 AT gmail.com) -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Do you have half hour to help 3/25 gull/waterfowl count in NY LIS waters?

2017-03-19 Thread Thomas Robben
Do you have half an hour to help us count gulls/waterfowl on 3/25? SuperSeaWatch DOT blogspot DOT com Thanks, Tom (robben99 AT gmail.com) -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Do you have one hour to help our 3/25 gull/waterfowl count in NY LIS waters?

2017-03-19 Thread Thomas Robben
Do you have one hour to help our 3/25 gull/waterfowl count in NY LIS waters? ​"​ SuperSeaWatch.blogspot.com ​". ​ Including LIS coast of Westchester, Bronx, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk.​ ​ ​ Thank you, Tom Robben (robben99 AT gmail.com) -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Do you have one hour to help our 3/25 gull/waterfowl count in NY LIS waters?

2017-03-19 Thread Thomas Robben
Do you have one hour to help our 3/25 gull/waterfowl count in NY LIS waters? ​"​ SuperSeaWatch.blogspot.com ​". ​ Including LIS coast of Westchester, Bronx, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk.​ ​ ​ Thank you, Tom Robben (robben99 AT gmail.com) -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Do you have one hour to help our 3/25 gull/waterfowl count in NY LIS waters?

2017-03-19 Thread Thomas Robben
Do you have one hour to help our 3/25 gull/waterfowl count in NY LIS waters? http://SuperSeaWatch.blogspot.com Including LIS coast of Westchester, Bronx, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk.​ Thank you, Tom Robben (robben99 AT gmail.com) -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Do you have one hour to help our 3/25 gull/waterfowl count in NY LIS waters?

2017-03-19 Thread Thomas Robben
Do you have one hour to help our 3/25 gull/waterfowl count in NY LIS waters? http://SuperSeaWatch.blogspot.com Including LIS coast of Westchester, Bronx, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk.​ Thank you, Tom Robben (robben99 AT gmail.com) -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Two new marine birding opportunities, including NY LIS waters

2017-03-16 Thread Thomas Robben
PLEASE JOIN US: Two new events open to everyone who loves marine birds, pelagic birds, marine science, science, oceans, conservation, etc: March 25th: SEAWATCH ​spanning LIS​ ​ ​(​ Long Island Sound ​)​ . If you would like to contribute an hour or two, at a location of your choice, please see

[nysbirds-l] Two new marine birding opportunities, including NY LIS waters

2017-03-16 Thread Thomas Robben
PLEASE JOIN US: Two new events open to everyone who loves marine birds, pelagic birds, marine science, science, oceans, conservation, etc: March 25th: SEAWATCH ​spanning LIS​ ​ ​(​ Long Island Sound ​)​ . If you would like to contribute an hour or two, at a location of your choice, please see

Re:[nysbirds-l] VOTE to support your favorite bird locations in Long Island Sound

2016-12-29 Thread Thomas Robben
on Society IBA Program Coordinator > > On Thu, Dec 29, 2016 at 2:26 PM, Thomas Robben wrote: > >> Dear Birders: >> >> The state governments of NY and CT are now developing a list (and maps) >> of important environmental locations in Long Island Sound, in

Re:[nysbirds-l] VOTE to support your favorite bird locations in Long Island Sound

2016-12-29 Thread Thomas Robben
on Society IBA Program Coordinator > > On Thu, Dec 29, 2016 at 2:26 PM, Thomas Robben wrote: > >> Dear Birders: >> >> The state governments of NY and CT are now developing a list (and maps) >> of important environmental locations in Long Island Sound, in

[nysbirds-l] VOTE to support your favorite bird locations in Long Island Sound

2016-12-29 Thread Thomas Robben
Dear Birders: The state governments of NY and CT are now developing a list (and maps) of important environmental locations in Long Island Sound, including good areas for birds, fish and other life forms. This list may be useful in the future if possible competing uses of these waters might arise,

[nysbirds-l] VOTE to support your favorite bird locations in Long Island Sound

2016-12-29 Thread Thomas Robben
Dear Birders: The state governments of NY and CT are now developing a list (and maps) of important environmental locations in Long Island Sound, including good areas for birds, fish and other life forms. This list may be useful in the future if possible competing uses of these waters might arise,

[nysbirds-l] Long Island Sound (LIS) Bird Count (during Dec 1st thru Jan 3rd).

2015-11-30 Thread Thomas Robben
HELP PLEASE! SEARCHING FOR SEABIRDS THROUGHOUT LONG ISLAND SOUND: COA is organizing a month-long December count (12/1 thru 1/3) of seabirds (defined broadly, including waterfowl, shorebirds and other birds) seen on Long Island Sound (LIS). If you would like to join this 3-year project and

[nysbirds-l] Long Island Sound (LIS) Bird Count (during Dec 1st thru Jan 3rd).

2015-11-30 Thread Thomas Robben
HELP PLEASE! SEARCHING FOR SEABIRDS THROUGHOUT LONG ISLAND SOUND: COA is organizing a month-long December count (12/1 thru 1/3) of seabirds (defined broadly, including waterfowl, shorebirds and other birds) seen on Long Island Sound (LIS). If you would like to join this 3-year project and

[nysbirds-l] Long Island Sound (LIS) Bird Count (during Dec 1st thru Jan 4th)

2014-11-26 Thread Thomas Robben
SEEKING YOUR HELP HUNTING FOR SEABIRDS THROUGHOUT LONG ISLAND SOUND. COA is organizing a month-long December (12/1 thru 1/4) count of seabirds on Long Island Sound (LIS). If you would like to join this 2-year project and contribute one or more LIS observations, please take a look at the following

[nysbirds-l] LIS Bird Count extended thru January 5th (Please Help)

2014-01-03 Thread Thomas Robben
-- Forwarded message -- From: Thomas Robben Date: Sat, Nov 23, 2013 at 12:21 PM Subject: Long Island Sound (LIS) Bird Count (during December 1-to-31) To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu SEEKING YOUR HELP HUNTING FOR SEABIRDS IN LONG ISLAND SOUND The research committee of the COA is organizing a m

[nysbirds-l] LIS Bird Count extended thru January 5th (Please Help)

2014-01-03 Thread Thomas Robben
-- From: Thomas Robben Date: Sat, Nov 23, 2013 at 12:21 PM Subject: Long Island Sound (LIS) Bird Count (during December 1-to-31) To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu SEEKING YOUR HELP HUNTING FOR SEABIRDS IN LONG ISLAND SOUND The research committee of the COA is organizing a month-long December count

[nysbirds-l] Long Island Sound (LIS) Bird Count (during December 1-to-31)

2013-11-23 Thread Thomas Robben
SEEKING YOUR HELP HUNTING FOR SEABIRDS IN LONG ISLAND SOUND The research committee of the COA is organizing a month-long December count of seabirds on Long Island Sound (LIS). If you would like to join this project and contribute one or more LIS observations, please take a look at the following

[nysbirds-l] Check out eBird Version 3 – The ultimate birding tool

2011-10-09 Thread Thomas Robben
. As the data entry into eBird increases, its usefulness will multiply. Check it out! Good Birding! Tom Robben -- Forwarded message -- From: Marshall Iliff Date: Fri, Oct 7, 2011 at 3:16 PM Subject: Check out eBird Version 3 – The ultimate birding tool To: polly...@att.net, Thomas

[nysbirds-l] Check out eBird Version 3 – The ultimate birding tool

2011-10-09 Thread Thomas Robben
...@att.net, Thomas Robben robbe...@gmail.com, Joe Sebastiani bunke...@verizon.net, Ned Brinkley ensif...@aol.com, hcybe...@aol.com Rachel, Tom, Joe, Holly, and Ned, Do you mind cross-posting this news release from eBird to your listserv? It would be great with some header sentences from you, but feel free

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Hurricane Irene redux on eBird

2011-09-02 Thread Thomas Robben
bben -- Forwarded message -- From: Marshall Iliff Date: Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 5:30 PM Subject: Fwd: Hurricane Irene redux on eBird To: nbon...@gmail.com, birdfreak...@yahoo.com, Steve Mirick < smir...@comcast.net>, t...@cornell.edu, polly...@att.net, Thomas Robben < robbe

[nysbirds-l] GHGU updates needed please

2011-08-06 Thread Thomas Robben
THANK YOU ANDREW for your posting (below) to the NYS bird list! We all know dozens, maybe hundreds, of birders planning their weekend travels around the status of this gull in NYC! Thank you and everybody who posts any positive or negative information about seeing this mega-rarity today,

[nysbirds-l] GHGU updates needed please

2011-08-06 Thread Thomas Robben
THANK YOU ANDREW for your posting (below) to the NYS bird list! We all know dozens, maybe hundreds, of birders planning their weekend travels around the status of this gull in NYC! Thank you and everybody who posts any positive or negative information about seeing this mega-rarity today,