[cayugabirds-l] Eaton Marsh shorebirds
On Monday after sunset there were 300-350 Lesser Yellowlegs, 20 Greater, 18 SB Dowitcher, and a/the Stilt Sandpiper. Ruff came in on Sunday but darker on Monday and did not see. Dave Wheeler -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://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] Eaton Marsh on Montezuma Wildlife Drive
There finally is some water there with a half dozen yellowlegs and a number of Killdeer. Hopefully more shorebirds will soon follow. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://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/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Eaton Marsh
I agree with Judy. It's nice to know of the contributions of Professor Eaton and it gives meaning to the name change. Sent from my iPad On Nov 13, 2014, at 7:04 AM, Judith Thurber jathur...@yahoo.com wrote: Thank you so much for writing this for those of us who did not know of this amazing man's contributions! I found it most enlightening and had wondered about the reason for the change from the first mention of it in Montezuma NWR posts. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad On Nov 12, 2014, at 9:10 PM, Charlie Rouse caro...@rochester.rr.com wrote: Hi All, Recently, at Montezuma NWR, what used to be known as Shorebird Flats was dedicated in memory of Elon Howard Eaton, and is now known as Eaton Marsh. To familiarize the subscribers to Cayugabirds as to who Eaton was, I have included a short biography below. Professor Eaton truly was a pioneer figure in the ornithological history of New York State and well deserves the posthumous recognition. Charlie Rouse Secretary, Eaton Birding Society - Elon Howard Eaton Elon Howard Eaton was born in Springville, New York, on October 8, 1866. He spent his early years there enjoying the outdoors, which was the basis for his life’s work. He was graduated with an B.A. degree from the University of Rochester in 1890, having been elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and received an M.A. degree in 1893. While still an undergraduate he was an instructor of science at the Canandaigua Union School, and after graduation returned there as vice-principal and science instructor until 1895. From then until 1907, he was a Master of Science at the Bradstreet School in Rochester. During this time he was working on his first book, Birds of Western New York, which was published in 1901. Professor Eaton joined the faculty at Hobart William Smith colleges in 1908 and taught for 26 years. He established and was head of the biology department, teaching classes in biology, ornithology and physiology, among others. From 1908 to 1914, he served as State Ornithologist for the New York Museum and acted as Curator. It was at that time where he was selected to write Birds of New York. (Volume I, 1910; Volume II, 1914). This two volume treatise was the first complete study of birds of Northeastern North America, and is still considered the standard authority. Professor Eaton was instrumental in the establishment of Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, and for many years tried in vain to save Potter Swamp in Yates County- ultimately succumbing to the advancement of agriculture. In its day, Potter Swamp was a place where Big Day counts would exceed of 150 species. Much of Professor Eaton’s time was spent in original research in ornithology, ecology, genetics, migration and conservation. He presented papers on his investigations before the American Ornithologist Union - and in 1927 was selected to head the Biological Survey of the Finger Lakes. His prodigious efforts set a standard for work of this sort, being recognized as the most complete investigation of its kind ever conducted. A short time later he was appointed to the Advisory Council of the New York State Conservation Department, where he helped formulate policy. Accolades to Professor Eaton include: Two honorary degrees from the University of Rochester. M. Sc. degree in 1911 - and a D.Sc. degree in 1925. Naming of the H WS Colleges science building Eaton Hall in his honor in 1961, and was the Inaugural Recipient of the HWS Distinguished Faculty Award in 1992. In 1932, a group of ardent birders in the Geneva area established the Geneva Bird Club under the guidance of Professor Eaton, and upon his death, renamed the club the Eaton Birding Society in his honor. Professor Eaton died at home in Geneva on March 27, 1934. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://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] Eaton Marsh
Hi All, Recently, at Montezuma NWR, what used to be known as Shorebird Flats was dedicated in memory of Elon Howard Eaton, and is now known as Eaton Marsh. To familiarize the subscribers to Cayugabirds as to who Eaton was, I have included a short biography below. Professor Eaton truly was a pioneer figure in the ornithological history of New York State and well deserves the posthumous recognition. Charlie Rouse Secretary, Eaton Birding Society - Elon Howard Eaton Elon Howard Eaton was born in Springville, New York, on October 8, 1866. He spent his early years there enjoying the outdoors, which was the basis for his life's work. He was graduated with an B.A. degree from the University of Rochester in 1890, having been elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and received an M.A. degree in 1893. While still an undergraduate he was an instructor of science at the Canandaigua Union School, and after graduation returned there as vice-principal and science instructor until 1895. From then until 1907, he was a Master of Science at the Bradstreet School in Rochester. During this time he was working on his first book, Birds of Western New York, which was published in 1901. Professor Eaton joined the faculty at Hobart William Smith colleges in 1908 and taught for 26 years. He established and was head of the biology department, teaching classes in biology, ornithology and physiology, among others. From 1908 to 1914, he served as State Ornithologist for the New York Museum and acted as Curator. It was at that time where he was selected to write Birds of New York. (Volume I, 1910; Volume II, 1914). This two volume treatise was the first complete study of birds of Northeastern North America, and is still considered the standard authority. Professor Eaton was instrumental in the establishment of Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, and for many years tried in vain to save Potter Swamp in Yates County- ultimately succumbing to the advancement of agriculture. In its day, Potter Swamp was a place where Big Day counts would exceed of 150 species. Much of Professor Eaton's time was spent in original research in ornithology, ecology, genetics, migration and conservation. He presented papers on his investigations before the American Ornithologist Union - and in 1927 was selected to head the Biological Survey of the Finger Lakes. His prodigious efforts set a standard for work of this sort, being recognized as the most complete investigation of its kind ever conducted. A short time later he was appointed to the Advisory Council of the New York State Conservation Department, where he helped formulate policy. Accolades to Professor Eaton include: Two honorary degrees from the University of Rochester. M. Sc. degree in 1911 - and a D.Sc. degree in 1925. Naming of the H WS Colleges science building Eaton Hall in his honor in 1961, and was the Inaugural Recipient of the HWS Distinguished Faculty Award in 1992. In 1932, a group of ardent birders in the Geneva area established the Geneva Bird Club under the guidance of Professor Eaton, and upon his death, renamed the club the Eaton Birding Society in his honor. Professor Eaton died at home in Geneva on March 27, 1934. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://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] Eaton Marsh in MNWR
Hi all, Which is Eaton marsh in MNWR? Every day I learn new names for old locations. Thanks in advance. Meena Meena Haribal 409, Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) Ithaca NY 14853 USA Phone 6073011167 Email: m...@cornell.edumailto:m...@cornell.edu http://haribal.org/ http://meenaharibal.blogspot.com/ Ithaca area moths: http://tinyurl.com/kn6q2p4 Dragonfly book sample pages: http://www.haribal.org/140817samplebook.pdf -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://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/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Eaton Marsh in MNWR
It used to be Shorebird Flats. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 7, 2014, at 9:42 AM, Meena Madhav Haribal m...@cornell.edu wrote: Hi all, Which is Eaton marsh in MNWR? Every day I learn new names for old locations. Thanks in advance. Meena Meena Haribal 409, Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) Ithaca NY 14853 USA Phone 6073011167 Email: m...@cornell.edu http://haribal.org/ http://meenaharibal.blogspot.com/ Ithaca area moths: http://tinyurl.com/kn6q2p4 Dragonfly book sample pages: http://www.haribal.org/140817samplebook.pdf -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://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/ --
RE: [cayugabirds-l] Eaton Marsh in MNWR
Thank you all very much for enlightening us about Eaton Marsh aka Shorebirds Flat! Hopefully the ibises have not departed after the snow showers today. Cheers Meena From: Leona Lauster [mailto:le...@lauster.me] Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 11:06 AM To: Meena Madhav Haribal Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Eaton Marsh in MNWR It used to be Shorebird Flats. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 7, 2014, at 9:42 AM, Meena Madhav Haribal m...@cornell.edumailto:m...@cornell.edu wrote: Hi all, Which is Eaton marsh in MNWR? Every day I learn new names for old locations. Thanks in advance. Meena Meena Haribal 409, Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) Ithaca NY 14853 USA Phone 6073011167 Email: m...@cornell.edumailto:m...@cornell.edu http://haribal.org/ http://meenaharibal.blogspot.com/ Ithaca area moths: http://tinyurl.com/kn6q2p4 Dragonfly book sample pages: http://www.haribal.org/140817samplebook.pdf -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basicshttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME Rules and Informationhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Archives: The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirdshttp://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds BirdingOnThe.Nethttp://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBirdhttp://ebird.org/content/ebird/! -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://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/ --
