[nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Owl, No

2017-12-04 Thread Frederick Kedenburg
Although yes, I do know this issue was posted locally on the NF, yet it still has many repercussions to birders throughout NYS therefore I am posting. If you wish to eradicate Mute Swan I am sorry. rk North Fork LI NY: I went looking for the reported Snowy at the Mattituck Inlet Breakwater today

Re: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Owl, No

2017-12-04 Thread Tim Dunn
Fred and any others interested, Two mute swans by you is no problem. Up to 65 can be seen on any given day on Argyle Lake in Babylon. It is a pond that is less than 1/4 mile in circumference. All other breeding waterfowl here have been eradicated by these swans. Some migrant waterfowl use th

Re: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Owl, No

2017-12-04 Thread Michael Cooper
Well said Tim, but I think I hear the footsteps of Chris T-H on the way, so I’m going to mention a bird in this post and “duck” out of the way of the ban hammer! Mike Cooper Ridge LI NY Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 4, 2017, at 6:03 PM, Tim Dunn wrote: > > Fred and any others interested, > >

Re: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Owl, No

2017-12-04 Thread Frederick Kedenburg
I don’t think Chris T-H needs to weigh in on this as it is a polite conversation of an issue that we all know about. Many of us have opinions that will not be changed. That is everyones right. I have simply this one thing to say: I know many out there wish to eliminate the Swans for what they bel

Re: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Owl, No

2017-12-04 Thread Tim Dunn
I agree Fred, as to the context of the conversation. It’s not an easy issue for birders and reasonable minds can differ on these issues. I also have no problem with dealing with the “immigrant” swan population as humanely as possible. To me, the most palatable solution would probably be to pre

Re: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Owl, No

2017-12-04 Thread Grover, Bob
I’m totally with Tim on this. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 4, 2017, at 8:05 PM, Frederick Kedenburg mailto:kedenb...@optonline.net>> wrote: I don’t think Chris T-H needs to weigh in on this as it is a polite conversation of an issue that we all know about. Many of us have opinions that will not

RE: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Owl, No

2017-12-04 Thread Rick
. Suggestions? Rick From: bounce-122103507-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-122103507-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Tim Dunn Sent: Monday, December 04, 2017 8:37 PM To: Frederick Kedenburg Cc: Michael Cooper ; NYS BIRDS Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Owl

RE: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Owl, No

2017-12-04 Thread Shaibal Mitra
Bay Shore From: bounce-122103568-3714...@list.cornell.edu [bounce-122103568-3714...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Rick [rc...@nyc.rr.com] Sent: Monday, December 4, 2017 9:22 PM To: 'Tim Dunn'; 'Frederick Kedenburg' Cc: 'Michael Co

RE: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Owl, No

2017-12-04 Thread Rick
lto:bounce-122103624-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Shaibal Mitra Sent: Monday, December 04, 2017 10:22 PM To: NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu) Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Owl, No As everyone so far has contributed in good faith, and given that this listserv is de

Re: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Owl, No

2017-12-05 Thread brian . whipple
ssage- > From: bounce-122103624-3714...@list.cornell.edu > [mailto:bounce-122103624-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Shaibal > Mitra > Sent: Monday, December 04, 2017 10:22 PM > To: NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu) > Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Ow

Re: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Owl, No

2017-12-05 Thread Mike
Original Message- >> From: bounce-122103624-3714...@list.cornell.edu >> [mailto:bounce-122103624-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Shaibal >> Mitra >> Sent: Monday, December 04, 2017 10:22 PM >> To: NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu) >> Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] [NFBir

RE: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Owl, No

2017-12-05 Thread Grover, Bob
From: bounce-122106516-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-122106516-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2017 2:55 PM To: brian.whip...@gmail.com Cc: Rick ; NYSBIRDS ; Shaibal Mitra Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] [NFBirds Report 3221] Snowy Owl, No Well, for