[nysbirds-l] Re: [nysbirds-l] Re: [nysbirds-l] Townsend’s Solitaire, Greene County

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

Any word today?Sent from my iPhone. On Mar 17, 2024, at 4:44 PM, Adrian Burke  wrote:Solitaire now feeding on berries here 42.19726, -74.04159Adrian Burke, NYCOn Sun, Mar 17, 2024 at 3:46 PM zach schwartz-weinstein  wrote:Yesterday, Tomas Kay found a Townsend’s Solitaire at North-South Lake Campground in Greene County.  The bird was refound this morning by Keith Cronin by the South Lake bathrooms, and again this afternoon by Adrian Burke, who reported initially finding the bird at 42.19824, -74.03548 before it “flew west and then north to around here 42.19756, -74.03823.”This is the first record of this western species for Greene County and only the fourth for Region 8.Zach Schwartz-Weinstein203 500 7774

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[nysbirds-l] Fw: Fwd: [IBLE] Wildlife Health Bulletin: Status and Response to Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in North America

[Larry Federman]

Hello everyone,
I wanted to pass the info below to as many in the birding community as I can 
reach. It was sent to me by Erik Kiviat, ED of Hudsonia,Ltd.

Make sure to scroll down and read all the info. 

Please heed the advice and share as you see fit.

Stay safe,
Larry Federman
Palenville, Greene County

From: Erik Kiviat 
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2022 4:37 PM
To: 
Subject: Fwd: [IBLE] Wildlife Health Bulletin: Status and Response to 
Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in North America


Important information about dead birds. 


-- Forwarded message -
From: Regan,Tempe 
Date: Tue, Feb 1, 2022 at 4:30 PM
Subject: Re: [IBLE] Wildlife Health Bulletin: Status and Response to Detections 
of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in North America
To: i...@groups.io 




If you happen to recover a sick or strange acting bird please be careful. Do 
not handle without gloves and wear a mask. I know most of you are not field 
biologists but as avid birders you may be the first to detect this in Idaho (I 
really hope not). This can jump to humans and it can be deadly. I excerpted the 
piece from the email about handling protocols.



Field biologists should consider these minimum precautions when handling sick 
or dead birds associated with a morbidity/mortality event: 

  a.. Wear protective clothing including aprons, coveralls, rubber boots, 
gloves (rubber, latex, or nitrile), eye protection, and face shields that can 
be disinfected or discarded to prevent skin and mucous membrane contact with 
biological materials and movement of biological materials among sites. 
  b.. Work in well-ventilated areas or upwind of animals to decrease the risk 
of inhaling airborne particulate matter such as dust, feathers, or dander. 
  c.. Wash hands often and thoroughly for at least 30 seconds with soap or 
alcohol-based hand sanitizer. 
  d.. Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling animals. 
  e.. Decontaminate work areas and properly dispose of potentially infectious 
material including carcasses. The primary goal of carcass disposal (e.g., 
incineration, composting, certified landfilling) is to prevent the spread of 
infectious agent. 
  f.. Your agency may also have policies regarding the use of particulate 
respirators (N-95) while handling sick and dead wildlife. 




***

Tempe Regan (she/her)

Regional Wildlife Diversity Biologist

Idaho Department of Fish and Game

99 US-93

Salmon, ID 83467

Office: 208.756.2271

Mobile: 406.396.4856





From: Regan,Tempe 
Sent: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 2:26 PM
To: IBLE 
Subject: FW: Wildlife Health Bulletin: Status and Response to Detections of 
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in North America



Something to keep your eyes open for…now detected in the Atlantic Flyway and 
Canada…See attached.

Tempe



***

Tempe Regan (she/her)

Regional Wildlife Diversity Biologist

Idaho Department of Fish and Game

99 US-93

Salmon, ID 83467

Office: 208.756.2271

Mobile: 406.396.4856





From: USGS-NWHC_Outreach  On 
Behalf Of USGS NWHC Outreach
Sent: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 2:05 PM
To: usgs-nwhc_outre...@listserv.usgs.gov
Subject: [USGS NWHC outreach] Wildlife Health Bulletin: Status and Response to 
Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in North America







Wildlife Health Bulletin 2022-02 

National Wildlife Health Center  

Jonathan Sleeman, Center Director 

February 1, 2022 



Status and Response to Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in 
North America 



Prepared with the assistance of Dr. Julianna Lenoch, USDA-APHIS National 
Wildlife Disease Program, Dr. Samantha Gibbs, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 
Wildlife Health Office, and Dr. Mark Ruder, Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife 
Disease Study 



Summary 

  a.. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been detected in Canada 
and three U.S. states in the Atlantic Flyway. 
  b.. A multi-agency active response to increase surveillance in wild birds is 
underway. 
  c.. Enhanced vigilance for wild bird morbidity/mortality, and outreach to 
stakeholder groups are encouraged. 


On December 20, 2021, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced detection 
of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus in a multi-species 
exhibition farm in the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador. 
Subsequently, HPAI H5N1 virus was also confirmed in a small backyard flock and 
two great black-backed gulls (GBBG, Larus marinus) in the same vicinity (Table 
1). The gulls exhibited neurological signs and were admitted to wildlife 
rehabilitators in November 2021. Phylogenic analyses indicate that all eight 
segments of the viruses confirmed in Newfoundland and Labrador correspond to 
Eurasian H5N1 viruses circulating in wild birds and poultry in Europe early in 
2021 (Caliendo et al. 2022). On February 1, 2022, the Nova Scotia Department of 
Natural Resources and Renewables announced the detec

[nysbirds-l] Fw: Fwd: [IBLE] Wildlife Health Bulletin: Status and Response to Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in North America

[Larry Federman]

Hello everyone,
I wanted to pass the info below to as many in the birding community as I can 
reach. It was sent to me by Erik Kiviat, ED of Hudsonia,Ltd.

Make sure to scroll down and read all the info. 

Please heed the advice and share as you see fit.

Stay safe,
Larry Federman
Palenville, Greene County

From: Erik Kiviat 
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2022 4:37 PM
To: 
Subject: Fwd: [IBLE] Wildlife Health Bulletin: Status and Response to 
Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in North America


Important information about dead birds. 


-- Forwarded message -
From: Regan,Tempe 
Date: Tue, Feb 1, 2022 at 4:30 PM
Subject: Re: [IBLE] Wildlife Health Bulletin: Status and Response to Detections 
of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in North America
To: i...@groups.io 




If you happen to recover a sick or strange acting bird please be careful. Do 
not handle without gloves and wear a mask. I know most of you are not field 
biologists but as avid birders you may be the first to detect this in Idaho (I 
really hope not). This can jump to humans and it can be deadly. I excerpted the 
piece from the email about handling protocols.



Field biologists should consider these minimum precautions when handling sick 
or dead birds associated with a morbidity/mortality event: 

  a.. Wear protective clothing including aprons, coveralls, rubber boots, 
gloves (rubber, latex, or nitrile), eye protection, and face shields that can 
be disinfected or discarded to prevent skin and mucous membrane contact with 
biological materials and movement of biological materials among sites. 
  b.. Work in well-ventilated areas or upwind of animals to decrease the risk 
of inhaling airborne particulate matter such as dust, feathers, or dander. 
  c.. Wash hands often and thoroughly for at least 30 seconds with soap or 
alcohol-based hand sanitizer. 
  d.. Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling animals. 
  e.. Decontaminate work areas and properly dispose of potentially infectious 
material including carcasses. The primary goal of carcass disposal (e.g., 
incineration, composting, certified landfilling) is to prevent the spread of 
infectious agent. 
  f.. Your agency may also have policies regarding the use of particulate 
respirators (N-95) while handling sick and dead wildlife. 




***

Tempe Regan (she/her)

Regional Wildlife Diversity Biologist

Idaho Department of Fish and Game

99 US-93

Salmon, ID 83467

Office: 208.756.2271

Mobile: 406.396.4856





From: Regan,Tempe 
Sent: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 2:26 PM
To: IBLE 
Subject: FW: Wildlife Health Bulletin: Status and Response to Detections of 
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in North America



Something to keep your eyes open for…now detected in the Atlantic Flyway and 
Canada…See attached.

Tempe



***

Tempe Regan (she/her)

Regional Wildlife Diversity Biologist

Idaho Department of Fish and Game

99 US-93

Salmon, ID 83467

Office: 208.756.2271

Mobile: 406.396.4856





From: USGS-NWHC_Outreach  On 
Behalf Of USGS NWHC Outreach
Sent: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 2:05 PM
To: usgs-nwhc_outre...@listserv.usgs.gov
Subject: [USGS NWHC outreach] Wildlife Health Bulletin: Status and Response to 
Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in North America







Wildlife Health Bulletin 2022-02 

National Wildlife Health Center  

Jonathan Sleeman, Center Director 

February 1, 2022 



Status and Response to Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in 
North America 



Prepared with the assistance of Dr. Julianna Lenoch, USDA-APHIS National 
Wildlife Disease Program, Dr. Samantha Gibbs, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 
Wildlife Health Office, and Dr. Mark Ruder, Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife 
Disease Study 



Summary 

  a.. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been detected in Canada 
and three U.S. states in the Atlantic Flyway. 
  b.. A multi-agency active response to increase surveillance in wild birds is 
underway. 
  c.. Enhanced vigilance for wild bird morbidity/mortality, and outreach to 
stakeholder groups are encouraged. 


On December 20, 2021, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced detection 
of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus in a multi-species 
exhibition farm in the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador. 
Subsequently, HPAI H5N1 virus was also confirmed in a small backyard flock and 
two great black-backed gulls (GBBG, Larus marinus) in the same vicinity (Table 
1). The gulls exhibited neurological signs and were admitted to wildlife 
rehabilitators in November 2021. Phylogenic analyses indicate that all eight 
segments of the viruses confirmed in Newfoundland and Labrador correspond to 
Eurasian H5N1 viruses circulating in wild birds and poultry in Europe early in 
2021 (Caliendo et al. 2022). On February 1, 2022, the Nova Scotia Department of 
Natural Resources and Renewables announced the detec

Re: [nysbirds-l] [hmbirds] Sage thrasher Saturday

[Larry Federman]

Yes - we were there from 2:45 ‘til 4 and the bird was very cooperative. 
Seems like it’s routine is to be at the same place first thing in the morning 
and late in the day. 
Check out my pix on FB. 
Larry Federman 

Sent from my iPhone. 

> On Nov 7, 2020, at 7:56 AM, zach schwartz-weinstein  wrote:
> 
> 
> Yes, it has been making appearances in the late afternoon 
> 
>> On Sat, Nov 7, 2020 at 7:55 AM Christopher J. McCarthy via groups.io 
>>  wrote:
>> For those of us who aren't such fans of the morning, has anyone seen the 
>> bird later in the day? 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my phone. Please excuse typos etc.! 
>> 
>> 
>>  Original message 
>> From: zach schwartz-weinstein 
>> Date: 11/7/20 6:22 AM (GMT-05:00)
>> To: HMBirds , nys birds 
>> Subject: [hmbirds] Sage thrasher Saturday
>> 
>> Still here, in the same buckthorn bush.-- 
>> Zach Schwartz-Weinstein
>> 203 500 7774
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Re: [nysbirds-l] [hmbirds] Sage thrasher Saturday

[Larry Federman]

Yes - we were there from 2:45 ‘til 4 and the bird was very cooperative. 
Seems like it’s routine is to be at the same place first thing in the morning 
and late in the day. 
Check out my pix on FB. 
Larry Federman 

Sent from my iPhone. 

> On Nov 7, 2020, at 7:56 AM, zach schwartz-weinstein  wrote:
> 
> 
> Yes, it has been making appearances in the late afternoon 
> 
>> On Sat, Nov 7, 2020 at 7:55 AM Christopher J. McCarthy via groups.io 
>>  wrote:
>> For those of us who aren't such fans of the morning, has anyone seen the 
>> bird later in the day? 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my phone. Please excuse typos etc.! 
>> 
>> 
>>  Original message 
>> From: zach schwartz-weinstein 
>> Date: 11/7/20 6:22 AM (GMT-05:00)
>> To: HMBirds , nys birds 
>> Subject: [hmbirds] Sage thrasher Saturday
>> 
>> Still here, in the same buckthorn bush.-- 
>> Zach Schwartz-Weinstein
>> 203 500 7774
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Re:[nysbirds-l] [hmbirds] Sage Thrasher YES

[Larry Federman]

Yes. Friday. The bird was on the ground first, at 2:50pm, in the field east of 
the favored buckthorn then made its way to the bush. It stayed in the back 
until it flew off to the east, back on the ground at 4:20. 
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Re:[nysbirds-l] [hmbirds] Sage Thrasher YES

[Larry Federman]

Yes. Friday. The bird was on the ground first, at 2:50pm, in the field east of 
the favored buckthorn then made its way to the bush. It stayed in the back 
until it flew off to the east, back on the ground at 4:20. 
Larry Federman

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Interesting raptor, Ulster County

[Larry Federman]

Here's a response from someone not on this listserve:

"Interesting.
still a RS.
wingshape not right for Gray (too lanky, blunt-tipped and broad throughout 
the length). Gray's are quite compact. face pattern not bold enough. I've 
seen quite a few Gray hawks and this just doesn't jump out as a possibility 
here. not that it couldn't happen. this just isn't the one.

feel free to put this on NYSbirds as I am not on that list.

Zach Smith
Raptor Biologist
http://gunkskestrels.blogspot.com;



-Original Message- 
From: Shaibal Mitra

Sent: Monday, April 08, 2019 8:10 PM
To: John Gluth ; NYSBIRDS-L-for posts posts
Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Interesting raptor, Ulster County

Why isn't it a Red-shouldered Hawk?

From: bounce-123502200-11143...@list.cornell.edu 
[bounce-123502200-11143...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of John Gluth 
[jgl...@optonline.net]

Sent: Monday, April 8, 2019 6:02 PM
To: NYSBIRDS-L-for posts posts
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Interesting raptor, Ulster County

While perusing the eBird Rarities photo gallery on my lunch break, I came 
across two images of a raptor seen yesterday (4/7) in Ulster County:


https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S54719551

Identified by the observer as a Northern Goshawk, the bird is clearly not an 
accipiter but a buteoine hawk. It does not appear to be one of the resident 
or migrant species expected here in NY though. What is it then? I think the 
facial pattern in particular makes immature Gray Hawk (GRHA) a possible 
candidate. But I�d be really interested in what other birders with more 
knowledge of neotropical buteos think as I have only limited field 
experience with that group, although that includes encounters with immature 
GRHAs (TX 2003, AZ 2018).


https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S47684324

With the Maine Great Black Hawk still a fresh memory and Zone-tailed Hawk(s) 
also seen in the northeast within the past few years, Gray Hawk is no longer 
an outlandish thought. Whatever the Ulster bird is, it could still be 
somewhere in the state, so keep your eyes to the skies.


John Gluth, sent from my iPhone
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Interesting raptor, Ulster County

[Larry Federman]

Here's a response from someone not on this listserve:

"Interesting.
still a RS.
wingshape not right for Gray (too lanky, blunt-tipped and broad throughout 
the length). Gray's are quite compact. face pattern not bold enough. I've 
seen quite a few Gray hawks and this just doesn't jump out as a possibility 
here. not that it couldn't happen. this just isn't the one.

feel free to put this on NYSbirds as I am not on that list.

Zach Smith
Raptor Biologist
http://gunkskestrels.blogspot.com;



-Original Message- 
From: Shaibal Mitra

Sent: Monday, April 08, 2019 8:10 PM
To: John Gluth ; NYSBIRDS-L-for posts posts
Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Interesting raptor, Ulster County

Why isn't it a Red-shouldered Hawk?

From: bounce-123502200-11143...@list.cornell.edu 
[bounce-123502200-11143...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of John Gluth 
[jgl...@optonline.net]

Sent: Monday, April 8, 2019 6:02 PM
To: NYSBIRDS-L-for posts posts
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Interesting raptor, Ulster County

While perusing the eBird Rarities photo gallery on my lunch break, I came 
across two images of a raptor seen yesterday (4/7) in Ulster County:


https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S54719551

Identified by the observer as a Northern Goshawk, the bird is clearly not an 
accipiter but a buteoine hawk. It does not appear to be one of the resident 
or migrant species expected here in NY though. What is it then? I think the 
facial pattern in particular makes immature Gray Hawk (GRHA) a possible 
candidate. But I�d be really interested in what other birders with more 
knowledge of neotropical buteos think as I have only limited field 
experience with that group, although that includes encounters with immature 
GRHAs (TX 2003, AZ 2018).


https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S47684324

With the Maine Great Black Hawk still a fresh memory and Zone-tailed Hawk(s) 
also seen in the northeast within the past few years, Gray Hawk is no longer 
an outlandish thought. Whatever the Ulster bird is, it could still be 
somewhere in the state, so keep your eyes to the skies.


John Gluth, sent from my iPhone
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Re:[nysbirds-l] [MidHudsonBirds] Bald Eagle nest - Hudson, Columbia County

[Larry Federman]

Thanks for the heads-up, Rich.

In the past, DEC put up “No Landing” signs and other eagle nesting warning 
signs on Rogers Island (under the Rip van Winkle Bridge) and on other dredge 
spoil islands in the river. Can’t hurt to ask them to do this again, but as 
usual, enforcement is always an issue.

Larry

From: Richard Guthrie richardpguth...@gmail.com [MidHudsonBirds] 
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2019 10:34 AM
To: TOM LAKE 
Cc: hmbi...@groups.io ; midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com ; NYSBIRDS_L ; 
chris.bow...@dec.ny.gov ; nancy.be...@dec.ny.gov 
Subject: Re: [MidHudsonBirds] Bald Eagle nest - Hudson, Columbia County

  

If you are familiar with the situation, you'll know that this eagle nest will 
not be a secret to anyone, especially when the young hatch and activity at that 
nest increases.


With the boating season about to begin (has begun?), the more concerned eyes 
there the better. 


That park is crowded with cars and boats on a nice spring day - like yesterday.


I already advised one gauker that flying his drone over to get a picture would 
likely result in having his drone confiscated and himself with a hefty fine.

The eagles had no idea what they were getting themselves into when they decided 
to build their nest there.

It's now up to us to see to their safekeeping. 


Rich


On Thu, Mar 28, 2019 at 9:48 AM TOM LAKE  wrote:

  Hi Rich - 
  Interesting as to how times have changed. In the early-to-mid 2000s, such a 
find (a new and highly visible Bald Eagle nest) would have immediately gone 
under a cloak of secrecy. Our concern was primarily to protect the nest from 
human intrusion, which was all too common, both accidental and intentional.

  Eagles had much more Federal protection then as well (Endangered Species), 
and with far fewer nests, viewing them was a much more unique and rewarding 
experience.

  Now we have what seems like a nest in every riverside tree, every back 
country pond, every upland forest, and they fly among us garnering far less 
attention.

  While our collective trust of human and what they are capable of has not 
diminished,being less circumspect with regard to where they are located 
seems to be a fair change in our approach to secrecy ... as long as we still 
maintain diligence for their safety and privacy.

  Tom Lake 



  -Original Message-
  From: Richard Guthrie richardpguth...@gmail.com [MidHudsonBirds] 

  To: hmbirds ; midhudsonbirds 
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  There's a very visible Bald Eagle nest directly across from the parking area 
and boat launch at the Riverside Park (go around the train station & cross the 
RR tracks to the park). 


  It is so visible that everyone who stops at this popular park will see it.


  I can imagine the commotion when the eggs hatch and two or three juvenile 
eaglets are hopping around on the nest and tree limbs.

  Let's hope that the viewing public respects the eagles - especially after the 
boating season begins and picnickers visit the island under the nest. 


  Rich Guthrie


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Re:[nysbirds-l] [MidHudsonBirds] Bald Eagle nest - Hudson, Columbia County

[Larry Federman]

Thanks for the heads-up, Rich.

In the past, DEC put up “No Landing” signs and other eagle nesting warning 
signs on Rogers Island (under the Rip van Winkle Bridge) and on other dredge 
spoil islands in the river. Can’t hurt to ask them to do this again, but as 
usual, enforcement is always an issue.

Larry

From: Richard Guthrie richardpguth...@gmail.com [MidHudsonBirds] 
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2019 10:34 AM
To: TOM LAKE 
Cc: hmbi...@groups.io ; midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com ; NYSBIRDS_L ; 
chris.bow...@dec.ny.gov ; nancy.be...@dec.ny.gov 
Subject: Re: [MidHudsonBirds] Bald Eagle nest - Hudson, Columbia County

  

If you are familiar with the situation, you'll know that this eagle nest will 
not be a secret to anyone, especially when the young hatch and activity at that 
nest increases.


With the boating season about to begin (has begun?), the more concerned eyes 
there the better. 


That park is crowded with cars and boats on a nice spring day - like yesterday.


I already advised one gauker that flying his drone over to get a picture would 
likely result in having his drone confiscated and himself with a hefty fine.

The eagles had no idea what they were getting themselves into when they decided 
to build their nest there.

It's now up to us to see to their safekeeping. 


Rich


On Thu, Mar 28, 2019 at 9:48 AM TOM LAKE  wrote:

  Hi Rich - 
  Interesting as to how times have changed. In the early-to-mid 2000s, such a 
find (a new and highly visible Bald Eagle nest) would have immediately gone 
under a cloak of secrecy. Our concern was primarily to protect the nest from 
human intrusion, which was all too common, both accidental and intentional.

  Eagles had much more Federal protection then as well (Endangered Species), 
and with far fewer nests, viewing them was a much more unique and rewarding 
experience.

  Now we have what seems like a nest in every riverside tree, every back 
country pond, every upland forest, and they fly among us garnering far less 
attention.

  While our collective trust of human and what they are capable of has not 
diminished,being less circumspect with regard to where they are located 
seems to be a fair change in our approach to secrecy ... as long as we still 
maintain diligence for their safety and privacy.

  Tom Lake 



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  Sent: Wed, Mar 27, 2019 11:05 pm
  Subject: [MidHudsonBirds] Bald Eagle nest - Hudson, Columbia County



  There's a very visible Bald Eagle nest directly across from the parking area 
and boat launch at the Riverside Park (go around the train station & cross the 
RR tracks to the park). 


  It is so visible that everyone who stops at this popular park will see it.


  I can imagine the commotion when the eggs hatch and two or three juvenile 
eaglets are hopping around on the nest and tree limbs.

  Let's hope that the viewing public respects the eagles - especially after the 
boating season begins and picnickers visit the island under the nest. 


  Rich Guthrie


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Re: [nysbirds-l] New CBC Minnewaska/Shawangunk

[Larry Federman]

It's Saturday, January 5th.

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Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 9:39 AM
To: 'Jim Clinton' ; 'nysbirds-L'
Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] New CBC Minnewaska/Shawangunk

Did you want to say the count date?

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Sent: Sunday, December 9, 2018 9:57 PM
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Subject: [nysbirds-l] New CBC Minnewaska/Shawangunk

Greetings,
Many on this list have surely made the annual visit to enjoy wintering 
raptors at Galeville (SGNWR) and neighboring Blue Chip Farms and realize how 
wonderful this region can be for many other types of birds as well.  For 
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Good Birding and Happy CBCing,
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Re: [nysbirds-l] New CBC Minnewaska/Shawangunk

[Larry Federman]

It's Saturday, January 5th.

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Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 9:39 AM
To: 'Jim Clinton' ; 'nysbirds-L'
Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] New CBC Minnewaska/Shawangunk

Did you want to say the count date?

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From: bounce-123173315-3714...@list.cornell.edu 
 On Behalf Of Jim Clinton

Sent: Sunday, December 9, 2018 9:57 PM
To: nysbirds-L 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] New CBC Minnewaska/Shawangunk

Greetings,
Many on this list have surely made the annual visit to enjoy wintering 
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wonderful this region can be for many other types of birds as well.  For 
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still use experienced birders and those interested should contact NYMS 
compiler Nick Martin (845-255-0752 or nicholas.mar...@parks.ny.gov ) for 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Catskill Birding Weekend

[Larry Federman]

Just a clarification – the festival is being held at the Frost Valley YMCA, 
it’s not a new Catskill Center property. 

In any case, it is shaping up to be quite the birding event!

Happy birding,
Larry Federman, Northern Catskills Audubon Society
Palenville, Greene County

From: Curt McDermott 
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2017 9:49 PM
To: NYSBIRDS-L 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Catskill Birding Weekend



Hi All,

  I am sure that many of you have heard of the new Catskill Center in 
Claryville, NY.  This June, they are hosting a birding weekend, entitled 
"Taking Flight"; Birding in the Catskills.  The dates are Friday June 9 - 
Sunday, June 11.  Saturday's Keynote speaker will be Richard Crossley.  Knowing 
that many may be interested, I wanted to bring it to the attention of the list. 
 I have included a link to the site.

http://catskillcenter.org/taking-flight-about/



Good Birding,

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Catskill Birding Weekend

[Larry Federman]

Just a clarification – the festival is being held at the Frost Valley YMCA, 
it’s not a new Catskill Center property. 

In any case, it is shaping up to be quite the birding event!

Happy birding,
Larry Federman, Northern Catskills Audubon Society
Palenville, Greene County

From: Curt McDermott 
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2017 9:49 PM
To: NYSBIRDS-L 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Catskill Birding Weekend



Hi All,

  I am sure that many of you have heard of the new Catskill Center in 
Claryville, NY.  This June, they are hosting a birding weekend, entitled 
"Taking Flight"; Birding in the Catskills.  The dates are Friday June 9 - 
Sunday, June 11.  Saturday's Keynote speaker will be Richard Crossley.  Knowing 
that many may be interested, I wanted to bring it to the attention of the list. 
 I have included a link to the site.

http://catskillcenter.org/taking-flight-about/



Good Birding,

  Curt McDermott




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Re: [nysbirds-l] Shawanagunk Grasslands

[Larry Federman]

Great work, Peter. In addition to a donation box, if the gazebo does not have a 
plaque on it, what if we got one naming it in his honor?

Good birding
Larry Federman
Greene County

From: Peter Schoenberger 
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2017 10:44 AM
To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Shawanagunk Grasslands

NY birding community ,
For as long as I can remember, Ralph Tabor has been caring for the Shawanagunk 
Grasslands in Ulster County.  He mows the trails. He fill the feeders and more 
than that, he buys the seed. I have just installed a donation box at the new 
gazebo at the parking lot. So the next time you go birding there, go find the 
box and be generous. We can never compensate Ralph for ALL he has done there 
but lets give it our best shot. 


Peter Schoenberger-Ulster County Birding Committee 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Shawanagunk Grasslands

[Larry Federman]

Great work, Peter. In addition to a donation box, if the gazebo does not have a 
plaque on it, what if we got one naming it in his honor?

Good birding
Larry Federman
Greene County

From: Peter Schoenberger 
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2017 10:44 AM
To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Shawanagunk Grasslands

NY birding community ,
For as long as I can remember, Ralph Tabor has been caring for the Shawanagunk 
Grasslands in Ulster County.  He mows the trails. He fill the feeders and more 
than that, he buys the seed. I have just installed a donation box at the new 
gazebo at the parking lot. So the next time you go birding there, go find the 
box and be generous. We can never compensate Ralph for ALL he has done there 
but lets give it our best shot. 


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Re: [nysbirds-l] FW: Ross's Gull update

[Larry Federman]

Bird is seen now from boat launch. Far out on little patch open water. Landed 
there at 8:45

Sent from my iPhone. 

> On Feb 2, 2017, at 7:26 AM, Larry Federman <birderla...@verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> Thx Joan and Bruce. All updates are appreciated, as we're up in Tupper today, 
> Thursday. 
> Good birding!
> Larry Federman 
> Palenville, Greene County, NY
> 
> Sent from my iPhone. 
> 
>> On Feb 1, 2017, at 8:22 PM, Joan Collins <joan.coll...@frontier.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks to Bruce Di Labio for the Ross’s Gull update below (2/1/17). – Joan 
>> Collins
>> From: bruce.dilabio bruce.dilabio [mailto:bruce.dila...@sympatico.ca] 
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2017 7:22 PM
>> To: joan.collins <joan.coll...@frontier.com>
>> Cc: dilabiobirding <dilabiobird...@gmail.com>
>> Subject: Ross's Gull update
>>  
>> Hi Joan 
>> 
>> A group of us from Eastern Ontario arrived around 11:45 a.m. at Tupper Lake 
>> and after a while of searching I located the gull sitting on the ice off the 
>> Causeway. It spent the next hour and a half flying and feeding between the 
>> causeway and the boat launch area. We last saw it around 1:30 p.m. bathing 
>> in a narrow channel of water off the boat launch area. After a brief lunch 
>> break we returned to the area but couldn't locate the gull. 
>> 
>> Thank you for posting all the updates. 
>> 
>> Good birding,
>> 
>> Bruce Di Labio 
>> 
>> Carp,Ontario 
>> 
>> 613-715-2571 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] FW: Ross's Gull update

[Larry Federman]

Bird is seen now from boat launch. Far out on little patch open water. Landed 
there at 8:45

Sent from my iPhone. 

> On Feb 2, 2017, at 7:26 AM, Larry Federman  wrote:
> 
> Thx Joan and Bruce. All updates are appreciated, as we're up in Tupper today, 
> Thursday. 
> Good birding!
> Larry Federman 
> Palenville, Greene County, NY
> 
> Sent from my iPhone. 
> 
>> On Feb 1, 2017, at 8:22 PM, Joan Collins  wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks to Bruce Di Labio for the Ross’s Gull update below (2/1/17). – Joan 
>> Collins
>> From: bruce.dilabio bruce.dilabio [mailto:bruce.dila...@sympatico.ca] 
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2017 7:22 PM
>> To: joan.collins 
>> Cc: dilabiobirding 
>> Subject: Ross's Gull update
>>  
>> Hi Joan 
>> 
>> A group of us from Eastern Ontario arrived around 11:45 a.m. at Tupper Lake 
>> and after a while of searching I located the gull sitting on the ice off the 
>> Causeway. It spent the next hour and a half flying and feeding between the 
>> causeway and the boat launch area. We last saw it around 1:30 p.m. bathing 
>> in a narrow channel of water off the boat launch area. After a brief lunch 
>> break we returned to the area but couldn't locate the gull. 
>> 
>> Thank you for posting all the updates. 
>> 
>> Good birding,
>> 
>> Bruce Di Labio 
>> 
>> Carp,Ontario 
>> 
>> 613-715-2571 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] FW: Ross's Gull update

[Larry Federman]

Thx Joan and Bruce. All updates are appreciated, as we're up in Tupper today, 
Thursday. 
Good birding!
Larry Federman 
Palenville, Greene County, NY

Sent from my iPhone. 

> On Feb 1, 2017, at 8:22 PM, Joan Collins <joan.coll...@frontier.com> wrote:
> 
> Thanks to Bruce Di Labio for the Ross’s Gull update below (2/1/17). – Joan 
> Collins
> From: bruce.dilabio bruce.dilabio [mailto:bruce.dila...@sympatico.ca] 
> Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2017 7:22 PM
> To: joan.collins <joan.coll...@frontier.com>
> Cc: dilabiobirding <dilabiobird...@gmail.com>
> Subject: Ross's Gull update
>  
> Hi Joan 
> 
> A group of us from Eastern Ontario arrived around 11:45 a.m. at Tupper Lake 
> and after a while of searching I located the gull sitting on the ice off the 
> Causeway. It spent the next hour and a half flying and feeding between the 
> causeway and the boat launch area. We last saw it around 1:30 p.m. bathing in 
> a narrow channel of water off the boat launch area. After a brief lunch break 
> we returned to the area but couldn't locate the gull. 
> 
> Thank you for posting all the updates. 
> 
> Good birding,
> 
> Bruce Di Labio 
> 
> Carp,Ontario 
> 
> 613-715-2571 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] FW: Ross's Gull update

[Larry Federman]

Thx Joan and Bruce. All updates are appreciated, as we're up in Tupper today, 
Thursday. 
Good birding!
Larry Federman 
Palenville, Greene County, NY

Sent from my iPhone. 

> On Feb 1, 2017, at 8:22 PM, Joan Collins  wrote:
> 
> Thanks to Bruce Di Labio for the Ross’s Gull update below (2/1/17). – Joan 
> Collins
> From: bruce.dilabio bruce.dilabio [mailto:bruce.dila...@sympatico.ca] 
> Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2017 7:22 PM
> To: joan.collins 
> Cc: dilabiobirding 
> Subject: Ross's Gull update
>  
> Hi Joan 
> 
> A group of us from Eastern Ontario arrived around 11:45 a.m. at Tupper Lake 
> and after a while of searching I located the gull sitting on the ice off the 
> Causeway. It spent the next hour and a half flying and feeding between the 
> causeway and the boat launch area. We last saw it around 1:30 p.m. bathing in 
> a narrow channel of water off the boat launch area. After a brief lunch break 
> we returned to the area but couldn't locate the gull. 
> 
> Thank you for posting all the updates. 
> 
> Good birding,
> 
> Bruce Di Labio 
> 
> Carp,Ontario 
> 
> 613-715-2571 
> 
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[nysbirds-l] Fw: eBird Report - RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary, Apr 27, 2016

[Larry Federman]

Subject: eBird Report - RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary, Apr 27, 2016

RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary, Greene, New York, US
Apr 27, 2016 7:31 AM - 12:25 PM
Protocol: Traveling
1.5 mile(s)
Comments: 38-55F sunny
51 species

Wood Duck  2
Mallard  2
Double-crested Cormorant  149 Multiple strings of cormorant between 30 
and 50 flying north

Great Blue Heron  1
Turkey Vulture  4
Osprey  2
Northern Harrier  1
Sharp-shinned Hawk  1
Bald Eagle  10 1 yr old, three 2 yr olds, 2 sub-adult and 4 adults.
Red-tailed Hawk (borealis)  6
Virginia Rail  2
Herring Gull  2
Mourning Dove  1
Great Horned Owl  1 Young fledged (see photo on eBird site)
Chimney Swift  1
Red-bellied Woodpecker  4
Downy Woodpecker  4
Northern Flicker  3
Pileated Woodpecker  1
American Kestrel  2
Eastern Phoebe  2
Blue-headed Vireo  1
Blue Jay  13
American Crow  4
Fish Crow  1
Tree Swallow  4
Barn Swallow  3
Black-capped Chickadee  2
Tufted Titmouse  2
White-breasted Nuthatch  2
Carolina Wren  2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher  5
Ruby-crowned Kinglet  5
Hermit Thrush  1
American Robin  4
Gray Catbird  1
Brown Thrasher  1
Blue-winged Warbler  2
Yellow Warbler  5
Pine Warbler  1
Yellow-rumped Warbler  2
White-throated Sparrow  4
Song Sparrow  3
Swamp Sparrow  1
Eastern Towhee  2
Northern Cardinal  3
Red-winged Blackbird  4
Common Grackle  8
Brown-headed Cowbird  15
Purple Finch  1
American Goldfinch  4

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[nysbirds-l] Fw: eBird Report - RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary, Apr 27, 2016

[Larry Federman]

Subject: eBird Report - RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary, Apr 27, 2016

RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary, Greene, New York, US
Apr 27, 2016 7:31 AM - 12:25 PM
Protocol: Traveling
1.5 mile(s)
Comments: 38-55F sunny
51 species

Wood Duck  2
Mallard  2
Double-crested Cormorant  149 Multiple strings of cormorant between 30 
and 50 flying north

Great Blue Heron  1
Turkey Vulture  4
Osprey  2
Northern Harrier  1
Sharp-shinned Hawk  1
Bald Eagle  10 1 yr old, three 2 yr olds, 2 sub-adult and 4 adults.
Red-tailed Hawk (borealis)  6
Virginia Rail  2
Herring Gull  2
Mourning Dove  1
Great Horned Owl  1 Young fledged (see photo on eBird site)
Chimney Swift  1
Red-bellied Woodpecker  4
Downy Woodpecker  4
Northern Flicker  3
Pileated Woodpecker  1
American Kestrel  2
Eastern Phoebe  2
Blue-headed Vireo  1
Blue Jay  13
American Crow  4
Fish Crow  1
Tree Swallow  4
Barn Swallow  3
Black-capped Chickadee  2
Tufted Titmouse  2
White-breasted Nuthatch  2
Carolina Wren  2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher  5
Ruby-crowned Kinglet  5
Hermit Thrush  1
American Robin  4
Gray Catbird  1
Brown Thrasher  1
Blue-winged Warbler  2
Yellow Warbler  5
Pine Warbler  1
Yellow-rumped Warbler  2
White-throated Sparrow  4
Song Sparrow  3
Swamp Sparrow  1
Eastern Towhee  2
Northern Cardinal  3
Red-winged Blackbird  4
Common Grackle  8
Brown-headed Cowbird  15
Purple Finch  1
American Goldfinch  4

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Senate vote on 1081 Feral Cats

[Larry Federman]

Yes, now is the time to put the pressure on the governor!

In addition to the organizations below, Audubon New York (the state program of 
National Audubon Society) also opposed the bill and conducted a campaign among 
its members – employees and chapters – to contact legislators.  The pressure 
will continue!

Larry Federman


From: Michael Galas 
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 8:59 AM
To: nysbirds-l 
Cc: Gerry Rising 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Senate vote on 1081 Feral Cats



  Forwarding this message  for Gerry Rising : 



  The bill that establishes support for feral cat colonies passed the NY 
Senate. Please use the address below to urge the governor to veto this bill. 
Here is the vote tabulation:

  <https://www.governor.ny.gov/contact>

  Below is how the Senate voted for 1081...

  VOTE: FLOOR VOTE: - Jun 24, 2015

  Ayes (48): Amedore, Boyle, Breslin, Comrie, Croci, Diaz, Dilan, Espaillat, 
Farley, Felder, Gallivan, Gianaris, Golden, Hamilton, Hannon, Hoylman, Kennedy, 
Klein, Krueger, Lanza, Larkin, Latimer, LaValle, Marchione, Martins, 
Montgomery, Murphy, Nozzolio, O'Mara, Ortt, Panepinto, Parker, Peralta, 
Perkins, Ranzenhofer, Ritchie, Rivera, Robach, Sanders, Savino, Serino, 
Serrano, Skelos, Squadron, Stavisky, Stewart-Cousin, Venditto, Young

  Nays (12): Avella, Bonacic, Carlucci, DeFrancisco, Flanagan, Funke, Griffo, 
Hassell-Thomps, Little, Marcellino, Seward, Valesky

  Absent (1): Sampson

  Excused (2): Addabbo, Libous

  Final attempt for NY. Contact the Governor and tell him to veto the bill.

  https://www.governor.ny.gov/contact

  This is despite the fact that all these organizations oppose the process this 
bill supports:

  American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians
  American Ornithologists Union
  National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians
  American Bird Conservancy
  People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
  Committee on Environmental Issues of the American Veterinarian Medical 
Association
  New York Chapter of the Audubon Society




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Re: [nysbirds-l] Senate vote on 1081 Feral Cats

[Larry Federman]

Yes, now is the time to put the pressure on the governor!

In addition to the organizations below, Audubon New York (the state program of 
National Audubon Society) also opposed the bill and conducted a campaign among 
its members – employees and chapters – to contact legislators.  The pressure 
will continue!

Larry Federman


From: Michael Galas 
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 8:59 AM
To: nysbirds-l 
Cc: Gerry Rising 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Senate vote on 1081 Feral Cats



  Forwarding this message  for Gerry Rising insr...@buffalo.edu: 



  The bill that establishes support for feral cat colonies passed the NY 
Senate. Please use the address below to urge the governor to veto this bill. 
Here is the vote tabulation:

  https://www.governor.ny.gov/contact

  Below is how the Senate voted for 1081...

  VOTE: FLOOR VOTE: - Jun 24, 2015

  Ayes (48): Amedore, Boyle, Breslin, Comrie, Croci, Diaz, Dilan, Espaillat, 
Farley, Felder, Gallivan, Gianaris, Golden, Hamilton, Hannon, Hoylman, Kennedy, 
Klein, Krueger, Lanza, Larkin, Latimer, LaValle, Marchione, Martins, 
Montgomery, Murphy, Nozzolio, O'Mara, Ortt, Panepinto, Parker, Peralta, 
Perkins, Ranzenhofer, Ritchie, Rivera, Robach, Sanders, Savino, Serino, 
Serrano, Skelos, Squadron, Stavisky, Stewart-Cousin, Venditto, Young

  Nays (12): Avella, Bonacic, Carlucci, DeFrancisco, Flanagan, Funke, Griffo, 
Hassell-Thomps, Little, Marcellino, Seward, Valesky

  Absent (1): Sampson

  Excused (2): Addabbo, Libous

  Final attempt for NY. Contact the Governor and tell him to veto the bill.

  https://www.governor.ny.gov/contact

  This is despite the fact that all these organizations oppose the process this 
bill supports:

  American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians
  American Ornithologists Union
  National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians
  American Bird Conservancy
  People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
  Committee on Environmental Issues of the American Veterinarian Medical 
Association
  New York Chapter of the Audubon Society




Mike  Sylvia Galas
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Re: [nysbirds-l] feral cat bill

[Larry Federman]

And call YOUR State Senator as well, asking them to NOT support the bill.

Larry Federman


From: Michael Galas 
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 2:04 PM
To: nysbirds-l 
Cc: Gerry Rising 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] feral cat bill

Forwarding  for Gerry Rising:

The feral cat bill is to come up within hours. Please call Senate majority 
leader John Flanagan at 518-455-2071 to oppose it. Just say you oppose Senate 
1081. It will take a few seconds to do this and opposing this bill is VERY 
important to birds and other wildlife.

Having never made such a call before, I was very hesitant to do so myself, but 
I found it very simple. A young woman answered and asked for my message. I said 
that I opposed Senate 1081. She thanked me and promised to pass my message on 
to the senator. I thanked her and we hung up. That was it.

Numbers count in this world. Please help.

Gerry Rising
insr...@buffalo.edu

Thank You

Mike & Sylvia Galas
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Re: [nysbirds-l] feral cat bill

[Larry Federman]

And call YOUR State Senator as well, asking them to NOT support the bill.

Larry Federman


From: Michael Galas 
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 2:04 PM
To: nysbirds-l 
Cc: Gerry Rising 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] feral cat bill

Forwarding  for Gerry Rising:

The feral cat bill is to come up within hours. Please call Senate majority 
leader John Flanagan at 518-455-2071 to oppose it. Just say you oppose Senate 
1081. It will take a few seconds to do this and opposing this bill is VERY 
important to birds and other wildlife.

Having never made such a call before, I was very hesitant to do so myself, but 
I found it very simple. A young woman answered and asked for my message. I said 
that I opposed Senate 1081. She thanked me and promised to pass my message on 
to the senator. I thanked her and we hung up. That was it.

Numbers count in this world. Please help.

Gerry Rising
insr...@buffalo.edu

Thank You

Mike  Sylvia Galas
michael.gal...@gmail.com
716-345-5419 cell






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Re: [nysbirds-l] Caracara

[Larry Federman]

There was one reported in Bear Mountain State Park earlier this month – here’s 
the posting form the Hudson River Almanac. Same bird?

1/5 - Bear Mountain State Park, HRM 45.5: This is normally a time of year when 
people head south. However, on this blustery winter day a Floridian made a rare 
visit to the skies over Doodletown at Bear Mountain State Park. We watched in 
amazement as a crested caracara soared overhead in the late morning sun. The 
bird circled several times, drifted north out of view, and then returned 
overhead before heading east toward the Hudson. The field markings and overall 
gestalt of the bird were unmistakable. To our knowledge, this was the first 
record of a caracara in New York State. We later learned that one of these 
southern raptors was photographed in Berks County, PA, just a week earlier, so 
perhaps our sighting was the same bird blown north by the previous day’s 
violent winds. Wherever it came from, it was a sight to behold, a tropical 
apparition on a brisk winter’s day.

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

From: Steven Schellenger 
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 9:24 AM
To: nysbirds-l 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Caracara

I just saw 2 pictures from a South Shore Audubon member, asking for id help. 
The pictures were taken around Jan. 22, 2015 in Seaford, NY. The bird was 
sitting on a fence and the  flying. It is a Caracara. 
Steve Schellenger
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Caracara

[Larry Federman]

There was one reported in Bear Mountain State Park earlier this month – here’s 
the posting form the Hudson River Almanac. Same bird?

1/5 - Bear Mountain State Park, HRM 45.5: This is normally a time of year when 
people head south. However, on this blustery winter day a Floridian made a rare 
visit to the skies over Doodletown at Bear Mountain State Park. We watched in 
amazement as a crested caracara soared overhead in the late morning sun. The 
bird circled several times, drifted north out of view, and then returned 
overhead before heading east toward the Hudson. The field markings and overall 
gestalt of the bird were unmistakable. To our knowledge, this was the first 
record of a caracara in New York State. We later learned that one of these 
southern raptors was photographed in Berks County, PA, just a week earlier, so 
perhaps our sighting was the same bird blown north by the previous day’s 
violent winds. Wherever it came from, it was a sight to behold, a tropical 
apparition on a brisk winter’s day.

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

From: Steven Schellenger 
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 9:24 AM
To: nysbirds-l 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Caracara

I just saw 2 pictures from a South Shore Audubon member, asking for id help. 
The pictures were taken around Jan. 22, 2015 in Seaford, NY. The bird was 
sitting on a fence and the  flying. It is a Caracara. 
Steve Schellenger
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Eagles and Ravens

[Larry Federman]

Thx, Andy – the data speaks!

Larry

From: Andy Mason 
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 11:12 PM
To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu 
Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Eagles and Ravens

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Eagles and Ravens

[Larry Federman]

Steve, not sure if one could say that the northeastern Red-tails are becoming 
more sedentary with 1,363 having passed the Franklin Mtn hawk watch so far this 
season. That # is only a little shy of the total #  of 1527 for last year. Just 
my thought.

Larry Federman
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From: Steve Walter 
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 9:19 PM
To: nysbirds-l 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Eagles and Ravens

Not an upcoming football matchup, but birds I saw a bunch of today. Hawk 
watching with Gerhard Patsch and Bob Senerchia at the I-84 Overlook between 
Port Jervis and Greenville, NY produced 7 migrating Golden Eagles (plus one 
wrong way bird). That was just in a two hour span. It felt like we were on the 
way to a real bang up day, but that was done in by deteriorating conditions for 
the afternoon. So too was the Red-tailed Hawk count held in check at 66, 
although it seems that under the best of conditions that Red-tail numbers are 
far below what they were in years gone by (my first foray into big ridge hawk 
watching was a 900 Red-tail day at Raccoon Ridge about 25 years ago). Just my 
feeling, but it seems that northeastern Red-tails are becoming more sedentary 
(rather than declining). We counted 2 Bald Eagles as migrants, a task being 
made difficult by residents in the area. One potential migrant was scratched, 
in an entertaining way, when we watched it dive from above the ridge line to a 
tree in the valley below. 

 

On the way back, I stumbled into what appeared to be Common Ravens gathering 
into a communal roost. While driving a little ways beyond the Bear Mountain 
Bridge, I noticed a half dozen or so. Conveniently, there’s an overlook / pull 
off just beyond. I took advantage of that, then watched one small group after 
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estimated 40-50 birds (and I don’t think any were doubling back below the 
bluffs, though not ruling that out). I was not aware of this being done by 
Common Ravens, but I can see it considering their lineage. The real surprise to 
me is that there could be that many around in that general area.

 

Steve Walter

Bayside, NY

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Eagles and Ravens

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Franklin Mtn. tallied 8 Golden Eagles today, Nov. 7th.

Larry Federman
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From: Richard Guthrie 
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 10:19 PM
To: Steve Walter 
Cc: nysbirds-l 
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Eagles and Ravens

Greenville, Orange County, New York; not to be confused with Greenville, Greene 
County, New York. Sorry to say, we don't get that sort of Golden Eagle count up 
this way. Although it would be interesting to compare that count to the 
Franklin Mountain, Delaware County, ones.  

Rich Guthrie
New Baltimore,
New York

On Fri, Nov 7, 2014 at 9:19 PM, Steve Walter  wrote:

  Not an upcoming football matchup, but birds I saw a bunch of today. Hawk 
watching with Gerhard Patsch and Bob Senerchia at the I-84 Overlook between 
Port Jervis and Greenville, NY produced 7 migrating Golden Eagles (plus one 
wrong way bird). That was just in a two hour span. It felt like we were on the 
way to a real bang up day, but that was done in by deteriorating conditions for 
the afternoon. So too was the Red-tailed Hawk count held in check at 66, 
although it seems that under the best of conditions that Red-tail numbers are 
far below what they were in years gone by (my first foray into big ridge hawk 
watching was a 900 Red-tail day at Raccoon Ridge about 25 years ago). Just my 
feeling, but it seems that northeastern Red-tails are becoming more sedentary 
(rather than declining). We counted 2 Bald Eagles as migrants, a task being 
made difficult by residents in the area. One potential migrant was scratched, 
in an entertaining way, when we watched it dive from above the ridge line to a 
tree in the valley below. 



  On the way back, I stumbled into what appeared to be Common Ravens gathering 
into a communal roost. While driving a little ways beyond the Bear Mountain 
Bridge, I noticed a half dozen or so. Conveniently, there’s an overlook / pull 
off just beyond. I took advantage of that, then watched one small group after 
another come off the mountain above and fly past the overlook. Altogether, I 
estimated 40-50 birds (and I don’t think any were doubling back below the 
bluffs, though not ruling that out). I was not aware of this being done by 
Common Ravens, but I can see it considering their lineage. The real surprise to 
me is that there could be that many around in that general area.



  Steve Walter

  Bayside, NY

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Eagles and Ravens

[Larry Federman]

Franklin Mtn. tallied 8 Golden Eagles today, Nov. 7th.

Larry Federman
Education Coordinator
Audubon New York
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From: Richard Guthrie 
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 10:19 PM
To: Steve Walter 
Cc: nysbirds-l 
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Eagles and Ravens

Greenville, Orange County, New York; not to be confused with Greenville, Greene 
County, New York. Sorry to say, we don't get that sort of Golden Eagle count up 
this way. Although it would be interesting to compare that count to the 
Franklin Mountain, Delaware County, ones.  

Rich Guthrie
New Baltimore,
New York

On Fri, Nov 7, 2014 at 9:19 PM, Steve Walter swalte...@verizon.net wrote:

  Not an upcoming football matchup, but birds I saw a bunch of today. Hawk 
watching with Gerhard Patsch and Bob Senerchia at the I-84 Overlook between 
Port Jervis and Greenville, NY produced 7 migrating Golden Eagles (plus one 
wrong way bird). That was just in a two hour span. It felt like we were on the 
way to a real bang up day, but that was done in by deteriorating conditions for 
the afternoon. So too was the Red-tailed Hawk count held in check at 66, 
although it seems that under the best of conditions that Red-tail numbers are 
far below what they were in years gone by (my first foray into big ridge hawk 
watching was a 900 Red-tail day at Raccoon Ridge about 25 years ago). Just my 
feeling, but it seems that northeastern Red-tails are becoming more sedentary 
(rather than declining). We counted 2 Bald Eagles as migrants, a task being 
made difficult by residents in the area. One potential migrant was scratched, 
in an entertaining way, when we watched it dive from above the ridge line to a 
tree in the valley below. 



  On the way back, I stumbled into what appeared to be Common Ravens gathering 
into a communal roost. While driving a little ways beyond the Bear Mountain 
Bridge, I noticed a half dozen or so. Conveniently, there’s an overlook / pull 
off just beyond. I took advantage of that, then watched one small group after 
another come off the mountain above and fly past the overlook. Altogether, I 
estimated 40-50 birds (and I don’t think any were doubling back below the 
bluffs, though not ruling that out). I was not aware of this being done by 
Common Ravens, but I can see it considering their lineage. The real surprise to 
me is that there could be that many around in that general area.



  Steve Walter

  Bayside, NY

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Eagles and Ravens

[Larry Federman]

Steve, not sure if one could say that the northeastern Red-tails are becoming 
more sedentary with 1,363 having passed the Franklin Mtn hawk watch so far this 
season. That # is only a little shy of the total #  of 1527 for last year. Just 
my thought.

Larry Federman
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From: Steve Walter 
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 9:19 PM
To: nysbirds-l 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Eagles and Ravens

Not an upcoming football matchup, but birds I saw a bunch of today. Hawk 
watching with Gerhard Patsch and Bob Senerchia at the I-84 Overlook between 
Port Jervis and Greenville, NY produced 7 migrating Golden Eagles (plus one 
wrong way bird). That was just in a two hour span. It felt like we were on the 
way to a real bang up day, but that was done in by deteriorating conditions for 
the afternoon. So too was the Red-tailed Hawk count held in check at 66, 
although it seems that under the best of conditions that Red-tail numbers are 
far below what they were in years gone by (my first foray into big ridge hawk 
watching was a 900 Red-tail day at Raccoon Ridge about 25 years ago). Just my 
feeling, but it seems that northeastern Red-tails are becoming more sedentary 
(rather than declining). We counted 2 Bald Eagles as migrants, a task being 
made difficult by residents in the area. One potential migrant was scratched, 
in an entertaining way, when we watched it dive from above the ridge line to a 
tree in the valley below. 

 

On the way back, I stumbled into what appeared to be Common Ravens gathering 
into a communal roost. While driving a little ways beyond the Bear Mountain 
Bridge, I noticed a half dozen or so. Conveniently, there’s an overlook / pull 
off just beyond. I took advantage of that, then watched one small group after 
another come off the mountain above and fly past the overlook. Altogether, I 
estimated 40-50 birds (and I don’t think any were doubling back below the 
bluffs, though not ruling that out). I was not aware of this being done by 
Common Ravens, but I can see it considering their lineage. The real surprise to 
me is that there could be that many around in that general area.

 

Steve Walter

Bayside, NY

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Eagles and Ravens

[Larry Federman]

Thx, Andy – the data speaks!

Larry

From: Andy Mason 
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 11:12 PM
To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu 
Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Eagles and Ravens

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Plovers in Peril - Your help needed!

[Larry Federman]

Hey Kerri,
Great to see you at the Retreat (and get to celebrate your b’day with you) !

Just an FYI – the first link below doesn't work. 
(http://www.audubonaction.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display=UserAction)

But the second one does

I sent another letter (from my wife) today.

“E” you later,
Larry

Larry Federman
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Rheinstrom Hill, Buttercup Farm, and RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuaries and Centers

From: Dikun, Kerri 
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 11:57 AM
To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Plovers in Peril - Your help needed!

STOP THE DESTRUCTION OF PIPING PLOVER HABITAT

 

The Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is about to embark on a well-intentioned 
but misguided project that will imperil rare nesting habitats for the 
threatened Piping Plover in New York.

 

Work on this project, which violates federal law, was slated to begin 
imminently. On September 12, Audubon New York filed suit to stop the 
construction project from beginning and was granted a Temporary Restraining 
Order to protect this critical plover habitat.[1]

 

It's not too late for the Corps to change their minds and modify their plan in 
order to bring it in compliance with the Endangered Species Act and the 
National Environmental Policy Act.

 

***TAKE ACTION***

Please send an urgent letter to the Corps today. Tell them that minor changes 
to their plan will protect Piping Plovers and their critical Long Island 
habitat:

http://www.audubonaction.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display=UserAction

 

Audubon New York supporters have been pressing for these changes for months. 
The Corps has ignored us and government scientists who recommended that the 
project be revised to mimic natural formations to make the areas more resilient 
and sustainable. The US Army Corp of Engineers has a responsibility to make 
sure this project is done right from the start.

 

The process that resulted in the present plan was deeply flawed and cannot 
serve as a model for future coastal protection projects. Our concerns center 
around work planned at Smith Point County Park and Fire Island Lighthouse Beach 
on Long Island.  These areas provide rare nesting and foraging plover habitat. 
The current project will destroy that habitat and further diminish the plover 
population, which has been declining in recent years.

 

Fewer than 7,000 Atlantic Coast Piping Plovers survive today, with 20 percent 
of them relying on the shores of New York for nesting and breeding. Plovers 
have been the subject of intensive conservation efforts. Yet the species 
continues to struggle, in large part because of destruction and development of 
coastal areas that these beach-nesting birds require to survive. 

 

Now more than ever, we need you to help be the voice for Piping Plovers on Long 
Island.

 

***TAKE ACTION***

Please send your letter today!

http://www.audubonaction.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display=UserAction=1751

 

On behalf of the plovers, thank you.

 

Sincerely,

 

David Yarnold

President & CEO, National Audubon Society

 

REFERENCES

 

[1] Gralla, Joan, "Piping plover suit prompts judge to suspend Fire Island dune 
project," Newsday, September 12, 2014, 
http://ny.audubon.org/newsroom/press-rooms/piping-plover-suit-prompts-judge-suspend-fire-island-dune-project

 

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Plovers in Peril - Your help needed!

[Larry Federman]

Hey Kerri,
Great to see you at the Retreat (and get to celebrate your b’day with you) !

Just an FYI – the first link below doesn't work. 
(http://www.audubonaction.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=displaypage=UserAction)

But the second one does

I sent another letter (from my wife) today.

“E” you later,
Larry

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

From: Dikun, Kerri 
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 11:57 AM
To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Plovers in Peril - Your help needed!

STOP THE DESTRUCTION OF PIPING PLOVER HABITAT

 

The Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is about to embark on a well-intentioned 
but misguided project that will imperil rare nesting habitats for the 
threatened Piping Plover in New York.

 

Work on this project, which violates federal law, was slated to begin 
imminently. On September 12, Audubon New York filed suit to stop the 
construction project from beginning and was granted a Temporary Restraining 
Order to protect this critical plover habitat.[1]

 

It's not too late for the Corps to change their minds and modify their plan in 
order to bring it in compliance with the Endangered Species Act and the 
National Environmental Policy Act.

 

***TAKE ACTION***

Please send an urgent letter to the Corps today. Tell them that minor changes 
to their plan will protect Piping Plovers and their critical Long Island 
habitat:

http://www.audubonaction.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=displaypage=UserAction

 

Audubon New York supporters have been pressing for these changes for months. 
The Corps has ignored us and government scientists who recommended that the 
project be revised to mimic natural formations to make the areas more resilient 
and sustainable. The US Army Corp of Engineers has a responsibility to make 
sure this project is done right from the start.

 

The process that resulted in the present plan was deeply flawed and cannot 
serve as a model for future coastal protection projects. Our concerns center 
around work planned at Smith Point County Park and Fire Island Lighthouse Beach 
on Long Island.  These areas provide rare nesting and foraging plover habitat. 
The current project will destroy that habitat and further diminish the plover 
population, which has been declining in recent years.

 

Fewer than 7,000 Atlantic Coast Piping Plovers survive today, with 20 percent 
of them relying on the shores of New York for nesting and breeding. Plovers 
have been the subject of intensive conservation efforts. Yet the species 
continues to struggle, in large part because of destruction and development of 
coastal areas that these beach-nesting birds require to survive. 

 

Now more than ever, we need you to help be the voice for Piping Plovers on Long 
Island.

 

***TAKE ACTION***

Please send your letter today!

http://www.audubonaction.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=displaypage=UserActionid=1751

 

On behalf of the plovers, thank you.

 

Sincerely,

 

David Yarnold

President  CEO, National Audubon Society

 

REFERENCES

 

[1] Gralla, Joan, Piping plover suit prompts judge to suspend Fire Island dune 
project, Newsday, September 12, 2014, 
http://ny.audubon.org/newsroom/press-rooms/piping-plover-suit-prompts-judge-suspend-fire-island-dune-project

 

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Washington, DC 20036

audubonact...@audubon.org

 

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Re: Re:[nysbirds-l] Feather ID and Spring yard birds in Yorktown Heights, NY

[Larry Federman]

Keep in mind that Ring-necked Pheasant, along with Northern Bobwhite, are 
regularly found as escapees from hunt clubs.  We find them at our Buttercup 
Farm Sanctuary, which is adjacent to a hunt club from which they’ve escaped.

Larry Federman
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From: Thomas Rhindress 
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2014 5:17 PM
To: nysbirds-L@cornell.edu 
Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Feather ID and Spring yard birds in Yorktown Heights, 
NY

Thanks everyone. The overwhelming consensus seems to be ring-necked pheasant. I 
had eliminated that as an option due to it being listed as rare and declining 
in Westchester County and my impression that pheasants are field/pasture birds 
which are also lacking in the area it was found.

Then again I had a bluebird sighting in my backyard, also inappropriate habitat.

Tom Rhindress

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Re: Re:[nysbirds-l] Feather ID and Spring yard birds in Yorktown Heights, NY

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Keep in mind that Ring-necked Pheasant, along with Northern Bobwhite, are 
regularly found as escapees from hunt clubs.  We find them at our Buttercup 
Farm Sanctuary, which is adjacent to a hunt club from which they’ve escaped.

Larry Federman
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Rheinstrom Hill, Buttercup Farm, and RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuaries and Centers

From: Thomas Rhindress 
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2014 5:17 PM
To: nysbirds-L@cornell.edu 
Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Feather ID and Spring yard birds in Yorktown Heights, 
NY

Thanks everyone. The overwhelming consensus seems to be ring-necked pheasant. I 
had eliminated that as an option due to it being listed as rare and declining 
in Westchester County and my impression that pheasants are field/pasture birds 
which are also lacking in the area it was found.

Then again I had a bluebird sighting in my backyard, also inappropriate habitat.

Tom Rhindress

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Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: [nysbirds-l] Press release (UNCLASSIFIED)

[Larry Federman]

Thanks, Matthew,
It's moot at this point since the Press Release was changed, but the shoot 
is just outside the NYC watershed.


Larry Federman
President, Northern Catskills Audubon


-Original Message- 
From: Voisine, Matthew NAN02

Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2014 2:18 PM
To: Will Raup ; Stella Miller ; NYSBIRDS-L
Cc: Voisine, Matthew NAN02
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: [nysbirds-l] Press release (UNCLASSIFIED)

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

I picked up on that also but wasn't going to say anything. However it is a 
huge "typo".


However, if the hunt is happening on lands that are owned by NYC, i.e. the 
reservoirs? The statement is appropriate.



Matthew Voisine
Biologist
USACE- NY District
26 Federal Plaza
Room 2151
NY, NY 10278
917.790.8718 voice
702.271.0496 mobile
212.264.0961 fax
matthew.vois...@usace.army.mil


-Original Message-
From: bounce-113422972-8614...@list.cornell.edu 
[mailto:bounce-113422972-8614...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Will Raup

Sent: Thursday, 20 March, 2014 14:11
To: Stella Miller; NYSBIRDS-L
Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: [nysbirds-l] Press release

Sadly the fact the Senator used the term "New York City DEC", means it will 
be ignored.  It should be edited immediately to say New York State DEC, 
otherwise this will be dismissed by upstate residents who will just view 
this as another "City" politician who has no idea what is going on north of 
New York City.


The statement may seem minor, but many will stop reading after that 
particular sentence.  And you can bet the opposition will use that to their 
advantage.


Will Raup
Albany, NY




Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 07:11:02 -0700
From: stella.mille...@yahoo.com
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Press release
To: NYSBirds-L@cornell.edu


Attached is the press release regarding the legislation.


Thanks,


Stella




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Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: [nysbirds-l] Press release (UNCLASSIFIED)

[Larry Federman]

Thanks, Matthew,
It's moot at this point since the Press Release was changed, but the shoot 
is just outside the NYC watershed.


Larry Federman
President, Northern Catskills Audubon


-Original Message- 
From: Voisine, Matthew NAN02

Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2014 2:18 PM
To: Will Raup ; Stella Miller ; NYSBIRDS-L
Cc: Voisine, Matthew NAN02
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: [nysbirds-l] Press release (UNCLASSIFIED)

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I picked up on that also but wasn't going to say anything. However it is a 
huge typo.


However, if the hunt is happening on lands that are owned by NYC, i.e. the 
reservoirs? The statement is appropriate.



Matthew Voisine
Biologist
USACE- NY District
26 Federal Plaza
Room 2151
NY, NY 10278
917.790.8718 voice
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matthew.vois...@usace.army.mil


-Original Message-
From: bounce-113422972-8614...@list.cornell.edu 
[mailto:bounce-113422972-8614...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Will Raup

Sent: Thursday, 20 March, 2014 14:11
To: Stella Miller; NYSBIRDS-L
Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: [nysbirds-l] Press release

Sadly the fact the Senator used the term New York City DEC, means it will 
be ignored.  It should be edited immediately to say New York State DEC, 
otherwise this will be dismissed by upstate residents who will just view 
this as another City politician who has no idea what is going on north of 
New York City.


The statement may seem minor, but many will stop reading after that 
particular sentence.  And you can bet the opposition will use that to their 
advantage.


Will Raup
Albany, NY




Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 07:11:02 -0700
From: stella.mille...@yahoo.com
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Press release
To: NYSBirds-L@cornell.edu


Attached is the press release regarding the legislation.


Thanks,


Stella




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Re: [nysbirds-l] Press release

[Larry Federman]

Since my car was being serviced at the body shop listed in the flyer “for more 
info”, I needed to remain silent up to this point!  Got my car back today. 
Of course had I known they were involved in this, I would have gone somewhere 
else, but I have used them for many years.

In any case, I reached out to Assemblyman Lopez, Senator Tkaczy, and US 
Representative Chris Gibson on Tuesday.  None of them or their staff got back 
to me after my initial speaking with their respective staffs. I will try again 
after the weekend.

I did speak with one of the guys at the body shop and floated some ideas his 
way, one of which of course was to cancel the event.  He said he had no control 
over that and that I need to talk with the rod and gun club president, which I 
will try to do next week.

As to getting the name correct for the agency who writes the laws, I agree that 
this is very important, even though many hunters don’t respect NYS DEC over 
their hunting regs in the first place – it just adds credibility to Senator 
Avella’s press release.

There are many people in my little community of Palenville who are appalled by 
the event and support any efforts to put an end to them. Rallying support form 
the legislature will require some work, and will probably need to come from a 
representative whose re-election doesn’t count on taking “the right stand”.

Below is something that might help us in our cause.

Larry Federman
President, Northern Catskills Audubon Society


Victory: Ducks Unlimited 2,000 Bird Pigeon Shoot Cancelled
Posted on March 19, 2014 
We are pleased to announce that after receiving complaints about the event, and 
less than one day after we released this video about the issue, Ducks  
Unlimited has cancelled the shoot! 
Here is the email we just received from Ducks Unlimited:
  Dale Hall forwarded me your email regarding the pigeon shoot and asked that I 
respond to you directly. Earlier  today, several Ducks Unlimited members 
contacted headquarters staff to make us aware that one of our committees was  
planning to hold a pigeon shoot as part of a DU event. We have policies in 
place holding our staff and local  volunteers to high ethical and moral 
standards, and do not condone wanton waste of wildlife or other animals. To  
avoid the potential for wanton waste, the event committee has decided to change 
the live pigeon event to a sporting  clays shoot.
  Sincerely,
Matt
Matt Coffey Senior Communications Specialist DUCKS UNLIMITED 
  This is an astounding turn of events; for 20 years Ducks Unlimited has been 
holding these “phigeon  shoots,” where innocent pigeons have sharp pheasant 
tail feathers forced into their backs, and yet within one  day, and working 
together, we all were able to stop this vicious shoot.



From: Rick & Linda Kedenburg 
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2014 4:11 PM
To: Stella Miller 
Cc: Colleen / spider99 ; NYSBIRDS-L 
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Press release

I think we are all on the same side here both upstate & down.  

Linda & I do a lot of spring birding in the Frost Valley section of the 
catskills. There is quite a bit of land in the area that is owned by the NYC 
for watershed & drinking water reasons. We have birded many areas there that 
are sportsman clubs along the Willowemoc and some of that land is part of the 
NYC Watershed.
I would think a State Senator from NYC would get some attention. 
We stay with many good friends from this area, Claryville & Denning, and we 
would say most are against this type of killing. 

Rick

On Mar 20, 2014, at 3:48 PM, Stella Miller wrote:


  I apologize if you felt lumped into the group, and took offense, but this was 
not in anyway disparaging everyone that lives upstate.  What I was doing was 
agreeing with Will's assessment of the situation.  The folks participating in 
this event do happen to live "upstate".  They will likely not appreciate 
interference from folks that live "downstate" such as the Senator.  Hence, my 
comment.  I was certainly not implying that everyone that lives north of 
Westchester is some kind of slack jawed yokel and I am sorry you took it that 
way, but I was referring to the people that are behind events such as these.  
Please do not turn this into some kind of culture war between downstaters and 
upstaters!  This is about everyone coming together to put an end to something 
that we all find offensive, the killing of animals for fun and prizes.  

  Stella







  "Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding 
whooping cranes in higher esteem than people. It is up to science to spread the 
understanding that the choice is not between wild places or people, it is 
between a rich or an impoverished existence for Man." Thomas Lovejoy


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  Sent: Thursday,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Crow Shoot scheduled in Greene County

[Larry Federman]

Yes, this is a State issue.  Our State Senator is Cecilia Tkaczyk and our 
Assembly member is Pete Lopez.  Our US congressman is Chris Gibson.  I will be 
reaching out to all of their offices.

But, as we all know, ‘legally’ the club has a right to do this.

And  their Facebook page is still up - 
https://www.facebook.com/events/258725434301388/

Larry Federman
President, Northern Catskills Audubon

From: Jonathan Perez 
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 8:28 AM
To: Richard 
Cc: Lynne Hertzog ; Cesar Castillo ; NYSBIRDS-L ; Jim Osterlund 
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Crow Shoot scheduled in Greene County

Lopez is the assemblyman. Tonko is the congressman. As a congressional aide we 
had calls all the time from state level complaints. For a district I would 
start with the congressman and petition for a local contact.

Good luck.

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 17, 2014, at 7:34 AM, Richard  wrote:


  The congressman is actually Peter Lopez. But I think this is a rule generated 
or regulated at the state level. 

  Sent from my wireless tin can

  On Mar 17, 2014, at 6:56, Jonathan Perez  wrote:


I am no longer in the metro area, but still a member of the list.  As I am 
in DC, I usually think of who is the representative.  
Paul Tonko, a Congressional Democrat in the House represents Palenville. 


Here is his contact from a general Google search. 
http://tonko.house.gov/contact-me/


Hope that helps! This is inhumane, indeed.


-Jonathan


Jonathan A. Perez

J.D. Candidate
American University Washington College of Law, 2015
M.A., University of Virginia, 2008

B.A., Bowdoin College 2005






On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 11:49 PM, Lynne Hertzog  
wrote:

  Here is the page from the DEC on crow shooting. 
  Doesn't seem right, shooting crows, at any time of year.

  http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/65847.html

  Lynne Hertzog

  On Mar 16, 2014 11:22 PM, "Cesar Castillo"  wrote:

Is this just for sport, or is there a valid reason for this?  
This reminds me of 
The Birds of Killingworth by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow



On Sunday, March 16, 2014 10:46 PM, Jim Osterlund 
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There aren't usually organized shoots, but you can "hunt" Corvids in 
Suffolk County 4 days a week for half the year — September through March.  They 
make no distinction of species, so I suppose our feeble return of Corvus corax  
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Crow Shoot scheduled in Greene County

[Larry Federman]

Yes, this is a State issue.  Our State Senator is Cecilia Tkaczyk and our 
Assembly member is Pete Lopez.  Our US congressman is Chris Gibson.  I will be 
reaching out to all of their offices.

But, as we all know, ‘legally’ the club has a right to do this.

And  their Facebook page is still up - 
https://www.facebook.com/events/258725434301388/

Larry Federman
President, Northern Catskills Audubon

From: Jonathan Perez 
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 8:28 AM
To: Richard 
Cc: Lynne Hertzog ; Cesar Castillo ; NYSBIRDS-L ; Jim Osterlund 
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Crow Shoot scheduled in Greene County

Lopez is the assemblyman. Tonko is the congressman. As a congressional aide we 
had calls all the time from state level complaints. For a district I would 
start with the congressman and petition for a local contact.

Good luck.

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 17, 2014, at 7:34 AM, Richard richardpguth...@gmail.com wrote:


  The congressman is actually Peter Lopez. But I think this is a rule generated 
or regulated at the state level. 

  Sent from my wireless tin can

  On Mar 17, 2014, at 6:56, Jonathan Perez jonathan.ape...@gmail.com wrote:


I am no longer in the metro area, but still a member of the list.  As I am 
in DC, I usually think of who is the representative.  
Paul Tonko, a Congressional Democrat in the House represents Palenville. 


Here is his contact from a general Google search. 
http://tonko.house.gov/contact-me/


Hope that helps! This is inhumane, indeed.


-Jonathan


Jonathan A. Perez

J.D. Candidate
American University Washington College of Law, 2015
M.A., University of Virginia, 2008

B.A., Bowdoin College 2005






On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 11:49 PM, Lynne Hertzog lynnehert...@gmail.com 
wrote:

  Here is the page from the DEC on crow shooting. 
  Doesn't seem right, shooting crows, at any time of year.

  http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/65847.html

  Lynne Hertzog

  On Mar 16, 2014 11:22 PM, Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.com wrote:

Is this just for sport, or is there a valid reason for this?  
This reminds me of 
The Birds of Killingworth by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow



On Sunday, March 16, 2014 10:46 PM, Jim Osterlund 
james...@optonline.net wrote:

There aren't usually organized shoots, but you can hunt Corvids in 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Purple Finches

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Just an update:  on closer examination,  2 of the birds are juvenile males. 

Larry Federman
Education Coordinator
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From: Larry Federman 
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 11:49 AM
To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu ; hmbi...@yahoogroups.com ; 
midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Purple Finches

I usually don’t post about the regular feeder birds, but yesterday and today 
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I usually don’t post about the regular feeder birds, but yesterday and today 
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Just an update:  on closer examination,  2 of the birds are juvenile males. 

Larry Federman
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From: Larry Federman 
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 11:49 AM
To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu ; hmbi...@yahoogroups.com ; 
midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Purple Finches

I usually don’t post about the regular feeder birds, but yesterday and today 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] european robin

[Larry Federman]

Try “Googling” Eastern Bluebird and look at various plumages – I think you’ll 
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Larry Federman
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From: tgrain...@comcast.net 
Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2014 9:03 PM
To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] european robin

Is it possible I observed European Robins in Westchester? The reason I ask is I 
saw a group of birds while walking the dog a week ago. I couldn't ID it even 
after looking in a few books and apps. I thought nothing of it since there are 
many I can't ID. Today I saw 2 more in the same place. I happened to be on 
Flickr and saw a picture of what I believed was the bird. Maturely it was the 
scientific name. A quick google and a found more pics of the same bird. Is 
there anything similar that I miss IDed, are they common? Any help appreciated

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Re: [nysbirds-l] european robin

[Larry Federman]

Try “Googling” Eastern Bluebird and look at various plumages – I think you’ll 
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Larry Federman
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From: tgrain...@comcast.net 
Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2014 9:03 PM
To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] european robin

Is it possible I observed European Robins in Westchester? The reason I ask is I 
saw a group of birds while walking the dog a week ago. I couldn't ID it even 
after looking in a few books and apps. I thought nothing of it since there are 
many I can't ID. Today I saw 2 more in the same place. I happened to be on 
Flickr and saw a picture of what I believed was the bird. Maturely it was the 
scientific name. A quick google and a found more pics of the same bird. Is 
there anything similar that I miss IDed, are they common? Any help appreciated

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Snow Geese over Palenville, Greene County

[Larry Federman]

We, too, had Snow Geese fly over, at around 1pm today.  3 flocks of 200, 150, 
and 75 each, heading due south.

Larry Federman
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From: James Coe 
Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2013 12:57 PM
To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snow Geese over Hannacroix

A flock of about 70 Snow Geese were seen flying low, WSW, over our yard this 
morning  - that’s mid-way between Coxsackie and Greenville  (Hannacroix postal 
route) – and they were headed in the Greenville direction.

 

  

 

Jim Coe

168 Alcove Road

Hannacroix, NY  12087

 

 

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Snow Geese over Palenville, Greene County

[Larry Federman]

We, too, had Snow Geese fly over, at around 1pm today.  3 flocks of 200, 150, 
and 75 each, heading due south.

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

From: James Coe 
Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2013 12:57 PM
To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snow Geese over Hannacroix

A flock of about 70 Snow Geese were seen flying low, WSW, over our yard this 
morning  - that’s mid-way between Coxsackie and Greenville  (Hannacroix postal 
route) – and they were headed in the Greenville direction.

 

  

 

Jim Coe

168 Alcove Road

Hannacroix, NY  12087

 

 

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[nysbirds-l] Wind Farm 30yr Permitting

[Larry Federman]

OK, the Snowies at JFK have a reprieve, thanks for all the support.  Here is a 
wider-ranging issue that needs immediate attention. There is a "Take Action" 
link in the article:

http://mag.audubon.org/articles/birds/new-rule-win-wind-blows-eagles

Here’s the direct link to the Action Alert:

https://secure3.convio.net/nasaud/site/Advocacy;jsessionid=93A828DA34981EB5C99FD958732790DA.app304a?pagename=homepage=UserAction=1549=true

Let’s get this spread as far and wide as possible!

Thanks.

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[nysbirds-l] Wind Farm 30yr Permitting

[Larry Federman]

OK, the Snowies at JFK have a reprieve, thanks for all the support.  Here is a 
wider-ranging issue that needs immediate attention. There is a Take Action 
link in the article:

http://mag.audubon.org/articles/birds/new-rule-win-wind-blows-eagles

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https://secure3.convio.net/nasaud/site/Advocacy;jsessionid=93A828DA34981EB5C99FD958732790DA.app304a?pagename=homepagepage=UserActionid=1549autologin=true

Let’s get this spread as far and wide as possible!

Thanks.

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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=icwdm_wdmconfproc

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

I trimmed off the previous stuff. Nigel

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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=icwdm_wdmconfproc

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

I trimmed off the previous stuff. Nigel

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

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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.
  >
  >
  >
  > 
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

[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 nadinescarpaho...@gmail.com 
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 hoaryredp...@hotmail.com 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: [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 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=1014context=icwdm_wdmconfproc

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

I trimmed off the previous stuff. Nigel

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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 birderla...@verizon.net
To: Linda Orkin wingmagi...@gmail.com; Betsy Russell betsywruss...@aol.com; 
nysbirds-l NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu 
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 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=1014context=icwdm_wdmconfproc

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

I trimmed off the previous stuff. Nigel

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[nysbirds-l] Probable Snowy Owl

[Larry Federman]

I received an email concerning a possible sighting on Hunter Mountain Saturday. 
 Here’s the email:

“I wanted to put a report in to the Catskill Audubon Society of an owl
sighting today.  My wife and I saw a HUGE WHITE owl on the top of Hunter
Mountain this morning.  I though it was a seagull because its coloring at
first, white and gray.  The flattened face is a dead give-away for an owl,
so was not even close to being a large gull.  It was airborn as we came
into the clearing from the Becker Hollow Trail.  We were first up to the
watch tower and the ranger cabin at the summit.  We arrived approximately
on the summit around 1145AM.  The owl was unmistakably large.  While unsure
if there have been any other sightings in the area, I was hoping to share
with your group. Hopefully the Society can confirm our sighting soon!”


I asked him if he knew which way the bird was heading and will post any more 
info if I get any.

Best,
Larry

Larry Federman
Education Coordinator
Audubon New York
Rheinstrom Hill, Buttercup Farm, and RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuaries and Centers
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[nysbirds-l] Probable Snowy Owl

[Larry Federman]

I received an email concerning a possible sighting on Hunter Mountain Saturday. 
 Here’s the email:

“I wanted to put a report in to the Catskill Audubon Society of an owl
sighting today.  My wife and I saw a HUGE WHITE owl on the top of Hunter
Mountain this morning.  I though it was a seagull because its coloring at
first, white and gray.  The flattened face is a dead give-away for an owl,
so was not even close to being a large gull.  It was airborn as we came
into the clearing from the Becker Hollow Trail.  We were first up to the
watch tower and the ranger cabin at the summit.  We arrived approximately
on the summit around 1145AM.  The owl was unmistakably large.  While unsure
if there have been any other sightings in the area, I was hoping to share
with your group. Hopefully the Society can confirm our sighting soon!”


I asked him if he knew which way the bird was heading and will post any more 
info if I get any.

Best,
Larry

Larry Federman
Education Coordinator
Audubon New York
Rheinstrom Hill, Buttercup Farm, and RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuaries and Centers
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Deer hunting to be permitted on Shawangunk Grasslands NWR !!!!!!!

[Larry Federman]

I would hope that a deer census was performed and that hunting was deemed 
necessary. 

Seems like birders might be more of an issue to hunters than hunters to birders 
and the birds.  And note that it’s only open to bow hunting and from the ground 
or temporary stands. 

Also, if the gov’t shutdown continues, they won’t be able to issue permits!

Larry 


From: gochfeld...@aol.com 
Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 5:22 PM
To: aiant...@earthlink.net ; NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu 
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Deer hunting to be permitted on Shawangunk Grasslands 
NWR !!!

What is the deer population there? Are there natural predators? What is the 
proposed length of season? There are other areas in NYS, not on refuges, where 
the deer population has exploded resulting in massive destruction of underbrush 
and the loss of habitat for understory birds. 



-Original Message-
From: AJIT ANTONY 
To: NYSbirds-L 
Sent: Fri, Oct 11, 2013 4:55 pm
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Deer hunting to be permitted on Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 
!!!


One of the members Irene Warshauer of the Mearns Bird Club, Orange County, New 
York brought to the attention of our listserv members that the federal 
government is going to allow hunting of deer on Shawangunk Grasslands NWR  [the 
old Galeville Airport] ! 
We only have a short time to respond, until October 24.  I can see Short-eared 
Owls, Harriers and Rough-legged Hawks definitely being affected by hunting in 
the area,  and affecting birding. 
If anyone is knowledgeable about the subject and has any specific information 
we can put in our comments, please post.
Ajit I Antony M.D.
http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/interior-department-proposes-expansion-of-hunting-fishing-opportunities-in-national-wildlife-refuge-system.cfm
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28605.html for Hunting Season:
Bow Hunting Oct. 1 - Nov. 15 and Dec. 9 - Dec. 17
Regular Hunting Season - Nov. 16 - Dec. 8
https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/09/24/2013-21804/2013-2014-refuge-specific-hunting-and-sport-fishing-regulations
Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge 
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting.[RESERVED]
B. Upland Game Hunting.[RESERVED]
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas 
of the refuge in accordance with State of New York regulations and subject to 
the following conditions:
1. You must submit a Big/Upland Game Hunt Application (FWS Form 3-2356) to hunt 
on the refuge. We require hunters to possess a signed refuge hunt permit (name 
and address only) at all times while scouting and hunting on the refuge. We 
charge a fee for all hunters except youth age 16 and younger.
2. We provide hunters with hunt maps and parking permits (name only), which 
they must clearly display in their vehicle. Hunters who park on the refuge must 
park in identified hunt parking areas.
3. We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on the refuge.
4. We prohibit baiting on refuge lands (see � 32.2(h)).
5. We require hunters to wear (in a conspicuous manner) a minimum of 400 square 
inches (2,600 square centimeters) of solid-color, hunter-orange clothing or 
material on the head, chest, and back.
6. We prohibit hunters using or erecting permanent blinds.
7. We allow pre-hunt scouting beginning two weeks prior to the bow opener and 
continuing through the end of the deer season.
8. The refuge only allows archery equipment (crossbows permitted) to harvest 
deer.
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[nysbirds-l] Osprey on the Hudson River - Greene and Columbia counties

[Larry Federman]

Alan Mapes and I today confirmed breeding success of the Osprey pair on Hudson 
River navigational marker 129  - we saw one approx 1-week old nestling poke its 
head up a few times! The green marker is seen from Cohotate Preserve or from 
The Willows, the Greene Land Trust property on Rt. 385 (follow the trail down 
to the river). 

Boaters – power craft don’t bother the birds but kayaks do. Please respect 
these birds, as we embrace their nesting success in the Hudson Valley.

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

From: philwhitney17 
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 9:13 PM
To: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com 
Subject: [HMBirds] Birdline June 19

  
Birdline Summary for week ending June 19:

Best of the week:
BRANT: New Baltimore 6/14.
AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN: Mohawk River at Rexford 6/16-6/18.
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK: Dyken Pond 6/15 (2); Deer Mountain 6/16.
PEREGRINE FALCON: Troy 6/15 (2 fledglings).
VIRGINIA RAIL: Bear Swamp 6/16.
PHILADELPHIA VIREO: Edinburg 6/13 (2).
CLIFF SWALLOW: Normanskill Farm 6/14.
WORM-EATING WARBLER: Deer Mountain 6.16 (4).

Thanks to Barb Casey (Rexford), Bruce Dudek (Rexford), Bernie Grossman 
(Rexford), Rich Guthrie (New Baltimore, Rexford), John Kent (Deer Mountain, 
Bear Swamp), Bill Lee (Edinburg), Naomi Lloyd (Normanskill Farm), Jim de Waal 
Malefyt (Dyken Pond), Curt Morgan (Troy), Will Raup (Rexford) and Tom Williams 
(Rexford).



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[nysbirds-l] Osprey on the Hudson River - Greene and Columbia counties

[Larry Federman]

Alan Mapes and I today confirmed breeding success of the Osprey pair on Hudson 
River navigational marker 129  - we saw one approx 1-week old nestling poke its 
head up a few times! The green marker is seen from Cohotate Preserve or from 
The Willows, the Greene Land Trust property on Rt. 385 (follow the trail down 
to the river). 

Boaters – power craft don’t bother the birds but kayaks do. Please respect 
these birds, as we embrace their nesting success in the Hudson Valley.

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

From: philwhitney17 
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 9:13 PM
To: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com 
Subject: [HMBirds] Birdline June 19

  
Birdline Summary for week ending June 19:

Best of the week:
BRANT: New Baltimore 6/14.
AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN: Mohawk River at Rexford 6/16-6/18.
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK: Dyken Pond 6/15 (2); Deer Mountain 6/16.
PEREGRINE FALCON: Troy 6/15 (2 fledglings).
VIRGINIA RAIL: Bear Swamp 6/16.
PHILADELPHIA VIREO: Edinburg 6/13 (2).
CLIFF SWALLOW: Normanskill Farm 6/14.
WORM-EATING WARBLER: Deer Mountain 6.16 (4).

Thanks to Barb Casey (Rexford), Bruce Dudek (Rexford), Bernie Grossman 
(Rexford), Rich Guthrie (New Baltimore, Rexford), John Kent (Deer Mountain, 
Bear Swamp), Bill Lee (Edinburg), Naomi Lloyd (Normanskill Farm), Jim de Waal 
Malefyt (Dyken Pond), Curt Morgan (Troy), Will Raup (Rexford) and Tom Williams 
(Rexford).



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Re: [nysbirds-l] osprey learning to swim? fly?

[Larry Federman]

Might have gotten hold of a fish too large to handle and was lucky enough to 
let go of it, but not before soaking its wings  There are always stories 
about Osprey being fished out of the water after such incidents.




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-Original Message- 
From: steve rosenthal

Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 7:19 PM
To: Richard Zaineldeen
Cc: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] osprey learning to swim? fly?

yes that certainly could be it. direct sun, no breeze,  about 90
degrees at 10am...

On 6/2/13, Richard Zaineldeen  wrote:


It is possible it was cooling itself off?

Richard ZainEldeen
Brooklyn, New York




today while walking the shore of Florida Bay looking for
invertebrates, i suddenly noticed  an osprey  in the water as i
approached from the shore...it did not dive in while i was there...
its head and neck were sticking out of the water, and its wings were
held along the surface. first i thought maybe it was injured, and as i
started to walk out towards where it was , it began to stir,
eventually  started flapping, and after more or less clumsily
skimming the surface and kicking the water, it eventually flew low
over the water to a semi- nearby mangrove island and landed in a
mangrove tree.  was this a bird that may still have been learning
flight? is it unusual to see an osprey semi-submerged like that? seems
like the bottom there was too shallow (and the water way too turbid)
to be fishing

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Re: [nysbirds-l] osprey learning to swim? fly?

[Larry Federman]

Might have gotten hold of a fish too large to handle and was lucky enough to 
let go of it, but not before soaking its wings  There are always stories 
about Osprey being fished out of the water after such incidents.




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-Original Message- 
From: steve rosenthal

Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 7:19 PM
To: Richard Zaineldeen
Cc: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] osprey learning to swim? fly?

yes that certainly could be it. direct sun, no breeze,  about 90
degrees at 10am...

On 6/2/13, Richard Zaineldeen richjack...@aol.com wrote:


It is possible it was cooling itself off?

Richard ZainEldeen
Brooklyn, New York




today while walking the shore of Florida Bay looking for
invertebrates, i suddenly noticed  an osprey  in the water as i
approached from the shore...it did not dive in while i was there...
its head and neck were sticking out of the water, and its wings were
held along the surface. first i thought maybe it was injured, and as i
started to walk out towards where it was , it began to stir,
eventually  started flapping, and after more or less clumsily
skimming the surface and kicking the water, it eventually flew low
over the water to a semi- nearby mangrove island and landed in a
mangrove tree.  was this a bird that may still have been learning
flight? is it unusual to see an osprey semi-submerged like that? seems
like the bottom there was too shallow (and the water way too turbid)
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Re: [nysbirds-l] A little corn crake help

[Larry Federman]

I thoroughly enjoyed the original post, trying to decipher the British 
colloquialisms! Apparently Mackie is looking for a rail, our equivalent to a 
corn crake however, the corn crake prefers grassland habitats, while our 
North American rails are found in marshes.
Mackie, I suggest doing a query on eBird to find where rails have been seen 
around Riverhead. Feel free to message me privately if you want more info.

Best,
Larry

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From: Elizabeth D Poole 
Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:08 PM
To: mackieburkh...@yahoo.com ; NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu 
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] A little corn crake help

Corn Crake? Seriously? Look again and check for a similar species found here.
Corn Crake is generally not found here.




-Original Message-
From: Mackie Burkholz 
To: NYSbirds-L 
Sent: Tue, May 21, 2013 8:03 pm
Subject: [nysbirds-l] A little corn crake help


Hello all,  
Fancy I give this a try being new to this region.  Haven’t got a go at the 
surroundings until I settled for a bit, but I am chuffed as nuts with 
Riverhead.  We have the starlings too!  I thought for a while I’d be here for a 
donkeys years without those buggers.  They really bring a smile to my face and 
since that it feels natural I thought I would carry on my novice hobby here in 
the States.  I have the Stokes guide now, and these photos are top drawer!  So 
intrigued to find all of these beautiful birds; I swear I’ve read it twice.  
The corn crakes sure do stick to the water’s edge I must say; much differently 
than my observations from back home.  As a young lad we would chase them off 
our trolleys until they flushed.  I also saw my first heron at the state park!  
My new birds of recent in the skirts of Riverhead have been:
Yellow warbler (Brilliant red streaks about the chest in a wooded area behind 
Spicy’s Barbeque) 
Grey Catbird (what a blast this one’s vocalization is)
Herring gull (many of them eating in a parking lot at Wal-Mart)
Common yellow throat (in some thickets around East End Arts)
And a few others I can’t remember, but I will re-post when I do.  I’m taking a 
mickey with every new discovery.  I mastered the birds from back home and it 
just got boring, but to see them here warms my cockles.  Back home is about the 
time the corn crake’s are hatching young and it has always been a rite of 
Summer for me.  Is Long Island great for corn crake breeding?  Having only seen 
one mixing about for just a bit I’d like to spend the holiday weekend corn 
crake watching.  If I could get a peek at them with their young I’d be about on 
top of the earth.  Traveling to Ithaca after this mini-vacation to re-settle 
and finish school; so any help would be great!  Cheers!   
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Re: [nysbirds-l] A little corn crake help

[Larry Federman]

I thoroughly enjoyed the original post, trying to decipher the British 
colloquialisms! Apparently Mackie is looking for a rail, our equivalent to a 
corn crake however, the corn crake prefers grassland habitats, while our 
North American rails are found in marshes.
Mackie, I suggest doing a query on eBird to find where rails have been seen 
around Riverhead. Feel free to message me privately if you want more info.

Best,
Larry

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

From: Elizabeth D Poole 
Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:08 PM
To: mackieburkh...@yahoo.com ; NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu 
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] A little corn crake help

Corn Crake? Seriously? Look again and check for a similar species found here.
Corn Crake is generally not found here.




-Original Message-
From: Mackie Burkholz mackieburkh...@yahoo.com
To: NYSbirds-L NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu
Sent: Tue, May 21, 2013 8:03 pm
Subject: [nysbirds-l] A little corn crake help


Hello all,  
Fancy I give this a try being new to this region.  Haven’t got a go at the 
surroundings until I settled for a bit, but I am chuffed as nuts with 
Riverhead.  We have the starlings too!  I thought for a while I’d be here for a 
donkeys years without those buggers.  They really bring a smile to my face and 
since that it feels natural I thought I would carry on my novice hobby here in 
the States.  I have the Stokes guide now, and these photos are top drawer!  So 
intrigued to find all of these beautiful birds; I swear I’ve read it twice.  
The corn crakes sure do stick to the water’s edge I must say; much differently 
than my observations from back home.  As a young lad we would chase them off 
our trolleys until they flushed.  I also saw my first heron at the state park!  
My new birds of recent in the skirts of Riverhead have been:
Yellow warbler (Brilliant red streaks about the chest in a wooded area behind 
Spicy’s Barbeque) 
Grey Catbird (what a blast this one’s vocalization is)
Herring gull (many of them eating in a parking lot at Wal-Mart)
Common yellow throat (in some thickets around East End Arts)
And a few others I can’t remember, but I will re-post when I do.  I’m taking a 
mickey with every new discovery.  I mastered the birds from back home and it 
just got boring, but to see them here warms my cockles.  Back home is about the 
time the corn crake’s are hatching young and it has always been a rite of 
Summer for me.  Is Long Island great for corn crake breeding?  Having only seen 
one mixing about for just a bit I’d like to spend the holiday weekend corn 
crake watching.  If I could get a peek at them with their young I’d be about on 
top of the earth.  Traveling to Ithaca after this mini-vacation to re-settle 
and finish school; so any help would be great!  Cheers!   
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[nysbirds-l] Fw: [MidHudsonBirds] Shawangunk Grasslands

[Larry Federman]

Please see below.

Larry 

From: ralph tabor 
Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 4:43 PM
To: mearnsbirdc...@yahoogroups.com 
Cc: midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com 
Subject: [MidHudsonBirds] Shawangunk Grasslands

  
   

  Smith's Longspur was not seen today (Wed) There were many looking. 
Tomorrow we are going back to walking on trails only.
Three Uppy's seen today, and a couple Bobolinks.
 Please observe rules, I have to say all the birders and 
photographer behaved very well.
  Thank You
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[nysbirds-l] Fw: [MidHudsonBirds] Shawangunk Grasslands

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Please see below.

Larry 

From: ralph tabor 
Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 4:43 PM
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Subject: [MidHudsonBirds] Shawangunk Grasslands

  
   

  Smith's Longspur was not seen today (Wed) There were many looking. 
Tomorrow we are going back to walking on trails only.
Three Uppy's seen today, and a couple Bobolinks.
 Please observe rules, I have to say all the birders and 
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[nysbirds-l] Fw: eBird Report - RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary, Apr 17, 2013

[Larry Federman]

23 people attended our first Spring Birding Walk! Highlights included seeing 
the nesting Bald Eagles with one nestling, Merlin and Sharp-shinned Hawk 
passing through within 5 minutes of each other, and a few "out of habitat" 
species, including Savannah Sparrow and Purple Finch.


Complete eBird list below.


Larry Federman
Education Coordinator
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Centers



RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary, Greene, US-NY
Apr 17, 2013 7:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 mile(s)
43 species

Canada Goose  6
Wood Duck  3
American Black Duck  8
Mallard  2
Blue-winged Teal  2
Common Merganser  3
Double-crested Cormorant  6
Great Blue Heron  3
Northern Harrier  1
Sharp-shinned Hawk  1
Bald Eagle  4 2 adults at nest with one nestling; one juvenile east of 
nest.

Red-shouldered Hawk  1
Red-tailed Hawk  4
Ring-billed Gull  30
Mourning Dove  4
Belted Kingfisher  1
Red-bellied Woodpecker  2
Downy Woodpecker  3
Northern Flicker  2
Pileated Woodpecker  2
Merlin  1
Eastern Phoebe  2
American Crow  5
Fish Crow  1
Common Raven  2
Black-capped Chickadee  2
Tufted Titmouse  1
Carolina Wren  2
Golden-crowned Kinglet  3
Ruby-crowned Kinglet  2
Hermit Thrush  3
American Robin  2
European Starling  3
American Tree Sparrow  1
Savannah Sparrow  3
Song Sparrow  2
Swamp Sparrow  5
Dark-eyed Junco  2
Northern Cardinal  5
Red-winged Blackbird  15
Brown-headed Cowbird  3
Purple Finch  2
American Goldfinch  3

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[nysbirds-l] Fw: eBird Report - RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary, Apr 17, 2013

[Larry Federman]

23 people attended our first Spring Birding Walk! Highlights included seeing 
the nesting Bald Eagles with one nestling, Merlin and Sharp-shinned Hawk 
passing through within 5 minutes of each other, and a few out of habitat 
species, including Savannah Sparrow and Purple Finch.


Complete eBird list below.


Larry Federman
Education Coordinator
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Centers



RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary, Greene, US-NY
Apr 17, 2013 7:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 mile(s)
43 species

Canada Goose  6
Wood Duck  3
American Black Duck  8
Mallard  2
Blue-winged Teal  2
Common Merganser  3
Double-crested Cormorant  6
Great Blue Heron  3
Northern Harrier  1
Sharp-shinned Hawk  1
Bald Eagle  4 2 adults at nest with one nestling; one juvenile east of 
nest.

Red-shouldered Hawk  1
Red-tailed Hawk  4
Ring-billed Gull  30
Mourning Dove  4
Belted Kingfisher  1
Red-bellied Woodpecker  2
Downy Woodpecker  3
Northern Flicker  2
Pileated Woodpecker  2
Merlin  1
Eastern Phoebe  2
American Crow  5
Fish Crow  1
Common Raven  2
Black-capped Chickadee  2
Tufted Titmouse  1
Carolina Wren  2
Golden-crowned Kinglet  3
Ruby-crowned Kinglet  2
Hermit Thrush  3
American Robin  2
European Starling  3
American Tree Sparrow  1
Savannah Sparrow  3
Song Sparrow  2
Swamp Sparrow  5
Dark-eyed Junco  2
Northern Cardinal  5
Red-winged Blackbird  15
Brown-headed Cowbird  3
Purple Finch  2
American Goldfinch  3

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Re: [nysbirds-l] gyrfalcon age info

[Larry Federman]

Anybody see the gyr today? Might make a run out there. 
Thx!
Larry

Sent from my iPhone. 

On Feb 27, 2013, at 5:05 PM, Luke Ormand  wrote:

> The following is from Jerry Liguori (author of several books on raptors) 
> which he made to me after seeing Doug Gochfelds photos:
> 
> "It is an adult. It has molted once, you can see some retained juv upperwing 
> coverts. So, it is in its first year of adulthood. This plumage is identical 
> to older adults in all regards except fleshy part coloration, which varies in 
> the rate it changes from bluish to yellow between sexes (males a bit quicker 
> -- in Prairie Falcon too, of which I show a spring in-hand juv male in HFEA 
> [hawks from every angle]), and between the larger falcons. The legs, cere, 
> and orbital ring are a typical color for this age. Of the falcons, it takes 
> Gyr the longest for the fleshy parts to change color, and it is the feet that 
> change quickerbut this also varies."
> 
> Jerry Liguori
> 
> -- 
> - Luke
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Re: [nysbirds-l] gyrfalcon age info

[Larry Federman]

Anybody see the gyr today? Might make a run out there. 
Thx!
Larry

Sent from my iPhone. 

On Feb 27, 2013, at 5:05 PM, Luke Ormand leorm...@gmail.com wrote:

 The following is from Jerry Liguori (author of several books on raptors) 
 which he made to me after seeing Doug Gochfelds photos:
 
 It is an adult. It has molted once, you can see some retained juv upperwing 
 coverts. So, it is in its first year of adulthood. This plumage is identical 
 to older adults in all regards except fleshy part coloration, which varies in 
 the rate it changes from bluish to yellow between sexes (males a bit quicker 
 -- in Prairie Falcon too, of which I show a spring in-hand juv male in HFEA 
 [hawks from every angle]), and between the larger falcons. The legs, cere, 
 and orbital ring are a typical color for this age. Of the falcons, it takes 
 Gyr the longest for the fleshy parts to change color, and it is the feet that 
 change quickerbut this also varies.
 
 Jerry Liguori
 
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[nysbirds-l] Fw: Western Tanager has moved on

[Larry Federman]

See the note below.


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



Subject: Western Tanager has moved on

I thought I should let those of you for whom I have e-mail addresses know 
that the last time we saw the Western Tanager was late Thursday afternoon.


We did enjoy her company for 10 days and during that time had a total of 29 
birders stop by to see her.  It was a pleasure meeting and learning from 
everyone.


If she wanders back here, I'll send another note.

Happy Holidays!

Peter Lannon 



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[nysbirds-l] Fw: Western Tanager has moved on

[Larry Federman]

See the note below.


Larry Federman
Education Coordinator
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Centers



Subject: Western Tanager has moved on

I thought I should let those of you for whom I have e-mail addresses know 
that the last time we saw the Western Tanager was late Thursday afternoon.


We did enjoy her company for 10 days and during that time had a total of 29 
birders stop by to see her.  It was a pleasure meeting and learning from 
everyone.


If she wanders back here, I'll send another note.

Happy Holidays!

Peter Lannon 



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[nysbirds-l] Galeville Town Park Proposal

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

Just got off the phone with Joseph Murray  - DEC is "unoffially" accepting 
comments until Monday. So far they've received over 50 letters. Make sure you 
address issues specific to the Incidental Take Permit and not only that you 
don't want the park developed. 

In addition to letters to DEC, here is a list of issues that need to be 
addressed to the Shawangunk Town Board, as a group and, as important, to 
individual board members:

NEEDS:


---does the town really need more recreational facilities?
---on what basis have they decided this?


  ---what plan? by whom? when?
  ---town board "seat of the pants" ?
  ---recreation committee ?
  ---contracted recreation consultant ?


VOLUNTEER CONSTRUCTION:


---what precisely is the role of Jehovah's Witness (JW) ?
---who is the legally responsible party
---who does design work ? site work (drainage, grading, etc) ?
---who does construction?
---who bears legal liabilities for  design flaws, shoddy construction, material 
failures, etc?
---the Town is obviously liable so--is there a contract with the JW ? has it 
been OKed by the Town Atty?


UNDERLYING:


---ask about the MONEY
---how much, sources, justification for expenditure?


Spread the word, especially to the local community!!

Larry Federman




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[nysbirds-l] Galeville Town Park Proposal

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

Just got off the phone with Joseph Murray  - DEC is unoffially accepting 
comments until Monday. So far they've received over 50 letters. Make sure you 
address issues specific to the Incidental Take Permit and not only that you 
don't want the park developed. 

In addition to letters to DEC, here is a list of issues that need to be 
addressed to the Shawangunk Town Board, as a group and, as important, to 
individual board members:

NEEDS:


---does the town really need more recreational facilities?
---on what basis have they decided this?


  ---what plan? by whom? when?
  ---town board seat of the pants ?
  ---recreation committee ?
  ---contracted recreation consultant ?


VOLUNTEER CONSTRUCTION:


---what precisely is the role of Jehovah's Witness (JW) ?
---who is the legally responsible party
---who does design work ? site work (drainage, grading, etc) ?
---who does construction?
---who bears legal liabilities for  design flaws, shoddy construction, material 
failures, etc?
---the Town is obviously liable so--is there a contract with the JW ? has it 
been OKed by the Town Atty?


UNDERLYING:


---ask about the MONEY
---how much, sources, justification for expenditure?


Spread the word, especially to the local community!!

Larry Federman




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[nysbirds-l] Galeville Park development proposal

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

As an FYI, for those of you looking to send in comments:
I looked into the need for such an extensive facility in the Town Of Shawangunk 
only to find out that there are football and soccer fields at the Wallkill High 
School, another dedicated site with several soccer fields, and basketball 
courts located in the Village of Wallkill. My source also said that nobody is 
going to go "way out" to Galeville for sports - parents would much rather stay 
close to town.  The park would remain virtually unused  

Remember, the deadline is Thursday, September 6th.

Larry Federman




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[nysbirds-l] Galeville Park development proposal

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

As an FYI, for those of you looking to send in comments:
I looked into the need for such an extensive facility in the Town Of Shawangunk 
only to find out that there are football and soccer fields at the Wallkill High 
School, another dedicated site with several soccer fields, and basketball 
courts located in the Village of Wallkill. My source also said that nobody is 
going to go way out to Galeville for sports - parents would much rather stay 
close to town.  The park would remain virtually unused  

Remember, the deadline is Thursday, September 6th.

Larry Federman




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Re: [nysbirds-l] Shawangunk NWR (Galeville Airport) development plan you should know about

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

Thanks for sharing this info, Ajit! I've been trying to get the word out as 
well.

This has been in the works since 2001 and there has been a lot of political 
wrangling to get to this point, and it looks like several important issues have 
been addressed.

Without trying to guide comments, two of my concerns are the lack of 
prohibition on radio-controlled aircraft (they are an incompatible use on the 
refuge and should be banned, as are dogs, from the Town Park), and the 30ft 
buffer between the ball fields and refuge. To me the width seems to be too 
narrow and there is not much guidance on what information will be posted along 
said buffer nor what distances between any postings would be.
 
I know there are will probably be other issues that will be addressed by the 
Conservation Team of Audubon NY (especially since the site's IBA status is not 
mentioned in the plan), several Audubon chapters, and local bird clubs.

Also, I understand DEC might extend the comment period if requested...

Thanks again,
Larry Federman




  - Original Message - 
  From: AJIT ANTONY 
  To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu 
  Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 2:45 PM
  Subject: [nysbirds-l] Shawangunk NWR (Galeville Airport) development plan you 
should know about




  PLEASE NOTE IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A COMMENT THAT YOU 
MUST CONTACT JOSEPH MURRAY AT REGION 3 HEADQUARTERS (INFO BELOW) NO LATER THAN 
SEPTEMBER 6, 2012


  Ulster County
  Applicant:
  Town of Shawangunk
  PO Box 247
  Wallkill, NY 12589 -0247
  Facility:
  Galeville Park
  123 Long Ln
  Shawangunk, NY 12589
  Application ID:
  3-5152-00233/2
  Permit(s) Applied for:
  Article 11 Endangered/Threatened Species (Incidental Take)

  Project is Located:
  Shawangunk, Ulster County

  Project Description:
  The Town of Shawangunk proposes to develop Galeville Park located at 123 Long 
Lane in the Town of Shawangunk, Ulster County, New York and adjacent to 
Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge. The Town proposes to develop 
the 55 acre parcel into a community recreational area that includes athletic 
fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts, nature trails, 
picnic areas, pavilion, restrooms, playg! round area, a future community 
building and parking.
  An Incidental Take Permit is required because the Department has determined 
that the project may result in a "take" or "taking" of the Short-eared Owl, 
Henslow's Sparrow, Northern Harrier and Upland Sandpiper, which are listed as 
endangered or threatened species pursuant to Environmental Conservation Law 
Section 11-0535 and 6 NYCRR Part 182.
  The Department has determined that the construction of four athletic fields 
may result in the loss of 10 acres of NYS listed Endangered and Threatened 
Species habitat. This loss will be offset through compliance with the following 
mitigation measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate any adverse impacts to the 
above noted species:
  The Town will convert and maintain approximately 10 acres of the Galeville 
Park property as designated grassland habitat area;
  Construction activities for the development of the park will be prohibited 
during nesting and overwintering periods;
  Li! ghting of the four athletic fields will be prohibited;
  Dogs will be prohibited;
  The Town has served as the facilitator for the acquisition of an adjacent 31 
acre parcel of land by the USFWS for the creation of an off-site grassland 
habitat area;
  The Town will conduct environmental education or interpretive outreach 
programs and will develop enhanced wildlife observation areas;

  The Town will construct an interpretative walking trail system at Galeville 
Park with linkage to the adjoining refuge.
  Availability of Application Documents:
  Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, 
are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the 
contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is 
recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.
  State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:
  Project is a Type I action and will not have a significant effect on the 
environment. A coordinated review with other agencies was performed ! and a 
Negative Declaration is on file.
  SEQR Lead Agency: Shawangunk Town Board
  State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:
  Cultural resource lists and map have been checked. No registered, eligible or 
inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures were identified at the 
project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required.
  Coastal Management:
  This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject 
to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.
  Opportunity for Public Comment:
  Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person 
no later than Sep 06, 2012.
  Contac

Re: [nysbirds-l] Shawangunk NWR (Galeville Airport) development plan you should know about

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

Thanks for sharing this info, Ajit! I've been trying to get the word out as 
well.

This has been in the works since 2001 and there has been a lot of political 
wrangling to get to this point, and it looks like several important issues have 
been addressed.

Without trying to guide comments, two of my concerns are the lack of 
prohibition on radio-controlled aircraft (they are an incompatible use on the 
refuge and should be banned, as are dogs, from the Town Park), and the 30ft 
buffer between the ball fields and refuge. To me the width seems to be too 
narrow and there is not much guidance on what information will be posted along 
said buffer nor what distances between any postings would be.
 
I know there are will probably be other issues that will be addressed by the 
Conservation Team of Audubon NY (especially since the site's IBA status is not 
mentioned in the plan), several Audubon chapters, and local bird clubs.

Also, I understand DEC might extend the comment period if requested...

Thanks again,
Larry Federman




  - Original Message - 
  From: AJIT ANTONY 
  To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu 
  Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 2:45 PM
  Subject: [nysbirds-l] Shawangunk NWR (Galeville Airport) development plan you 
should know about




  PLEASE NOTE IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A COMMENT THAT YOU 
MUST CONTACT JOSEPH MURRAY AT REGION 3 HEADQUARTERS (INFO BELOW) NO LATER THAN 
SEPTEMBER 6, 2012


  Ulster County
  Applicant:
  Town of Shawangunk
  PO Box 247
  Wallkill, NY 12589 -0247
  Facility:
  Galeville Park
  123 Long Ln
  Shawangunk, NY 12589
  Application ID:
  3-5152-00233/2
  Permit(s) Applied for:
  Article 11 Endangered/Threatened Species (Incidental Take)

  Project is Located:
  Shawangunk, Ulster County

  Project Description:
  The Town of Shawangunk proposes to develop Galeville Park located at 123 Long 
Lane in the Town of Shawangunk, Ulster County, New York and adjacent to 
Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge. The Town proposes to develop 
the 55 acre parcel into a community recreational area that includes athletic 
fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts, nature trails, 
picnic areas, pavilion, restrooms, playg! round area, a future community 
building and parking.
  An Incidental Take Permit is required because the Department has determined 
that the project may result in a take or taking of the Short-eared Owl, 
Henslow's Sparrow, Northern Harrier and Upland Sandpiper, which are listed as 
endangered or threatened species pursuant to Environmental Conservation Law 
Section 11-0535 and 6 NYCRR Part 182.
  The Department has determined that the construction of four athletic fields 
may result in the loss of 10 acres of NYS listed Endangered and Threatened 
Species habitat. This loss will be offset through compliance with the following 
mitigation measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate any adverse impacts to the 
above noted species:
  The Town will convert and maintain approximately 10 acres of the Galeville 
Park property as designated grassland habitat area;
  Construction activities for the development of the park will be prohibited 
during nesting and overwintering periods;
  Li! ghting of the four athletic fields will be prohibited;
  Dogs will be prohibited;
  The Town has served as the facilitator for the acquisition of an adjacent 31 
acre parcel of land by the USFWS for the creation of an off-site grassland 
habitat area;
  The Town will conduct environmental education or interpretive outreach 
programs and will develop enhanced wildlife observation areas;

  The Town will construct an interpretative walking trail system at Galeville 
Park with linkage to the adjoining refuge.
  Availability of Application Documents:
  Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, 
are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the 
contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is 
recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.
  State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:
  Project is a Type I action and will not have a significant effect on the 
environment. A coordinated review with other agencies was performed ! and a 
Negative Declaration is on file.
  SEQR Lead Agency: Shawangunk Town Board
  State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:
  Cultural resource lists and map have been checked. No registered, eligible or 
inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures were identified at the 
project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required.
  Coastal Management:
  This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject 
to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.
  Opportunity for Public Comment:
  Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person 
no later than Sep 06, 2012.
  Contact:
  Joseph R Murray
  NYSDEC

[nysbirds-l] RamsHorn-Livingston Samctuary

[Larry Federman]

FOS during our 3rd Wed spring birding series walk:
Osprey
Veery
Wood Thrush
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 
Black-throated Green, Blue-winged, 
Yellow Warblers
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Baltimore Oriole

Look for the complete list for the morning on eBird. 

RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary, Catskill, Greene County

Larry Federman

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[nysbirds-l] Coxsackie Flats, the Greene County

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

March 2nd:
1 Bald Eagle, adult
7 Northern Harriers
3 Red-tailed Hawks
2 Short-eared Owls
9 Tree Sparrows
approx 325 Red-winged Blackbirds!
5 Common Grackles

Larry Federman
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[nysbirds-l] Coxsackie Flats, the Greene County

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

March 2nd:
1 Bald Eagle, adult
7 Northern Harriers
3 Red-tailed Hawks
2 Short-eared Owls
9 Tree Sparrows
approx 325 Red-winged Blackbirds!
5 Common Grackles

Larry Federman
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[nysbirds-l] Eagles and more at RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

28 Feb, 11:15am: As if seeing Mama eagle on her nest wasn't cool enough, 5 Fox 
Sparrows were hanging out near the bridge over the RamsHorn Creek. This is the 
same place I saw them in November. Early migrants or did they never leave...?

Approx 1 1/2 hours later, we watched 2 adult eagles over the RamsHorn marsh - 
one seemed to be chasing the other in a northerly direction.  They broke off 
the chase when the eagle doing the chasing turned to go after another adult 
eagle, chasing it to the SE.  All of this activity was under the watchful eye 
of the female sitting on the nest. The assumption here is that her mate was 
doing the chasing. Photos of that bird showed the blue band indicative of a 
NY-hatched bird. 

RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary, Catskill, Greene County, NY

Larry Federman
Education Coordinator
Audubon New York
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[nysbirds-l] Eagles and more at RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

28 Feb, 11:15am: As if seeing Mama eagle on her nest wasn't cool enough, 5 Fox 
Sparrows were hanging out near the bridge over the RamsHorn Creek. This is the 
same place I saw them in November. Early migrants or did they never leave...?

Approx 1 1/2 hours later, we watched 2 adult eagles over the RamsHorn marsh - 
one seemed to be chasing the other in a northerly direction.  They broke off 
the chase when the eagle doing the chasing turned to go after another adult 
eagle, chasing it to the SE.  All of this activity was under the watchful eye 
of the female sitting on the nest. The assumption here is that her mate was 
doing the chasing. Photos of that bird showed the blue band indicative of a 
NY-hatched bird. 

RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary, Catskill, Greene County, NY

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



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[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagles, Village of Catskill, Greene County

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

This morning, Wed. January 18th, I watched a 2yr old Bald Eagle flying north at 
the confluence of the Hudson River and Catskill Creek.  I followed the bird's 
flight from Dutchman's Landing Park when I was surprised to see it join 3 other 
Bald Eagles on an ice floe that was beached on the sand bar near the Rip Van 
Winkle Bridge. 2 of them were feeding on "things". As if 4 eagles wasn't 
enough, they were joined by 3 more, plus one that didn't land! One of the 
adults tried unsuccessfully to catch a Great Black-backed Gull - the action was 
amazing to watch!
For this area, 8 Bald Eagles in one spot - 2 adult birds and the others ranging 
in age from last summer's young to sub-adult - is an impressive number.


Larry Federman
Education Coordinator
Audubon New York
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[nysbirds-l] Bald Eagles, Village of Catskill, Greene County

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

This morning, Wed. January 18th, I watched a 2yr old Bald Eagle flying north at 
the confluence of the Hudson River and Catskill Creek.  I followed the bird's 
flight from Dutchman's Landing Park when I was surprised to see it join 3 other 
Bald Eagles on an ice floe that was beached on the sand bar near the Rip Van 
Winkle Bridge. 2 of them were feeding on things. As if 4 eagles wasn't 
enough, they were joined by 3 more, plus one that didn't land! One of the 
adults tried unsuccessfully to catch a Great Black-backed Gull - the action was 
amazing to watch!
For this area, 8 Bald Eagles in one spot - 2 adult birds and the others ranging 
in age from last summer's young to sub-adult - is an impressive number.


Larry Federman
Education Coordinator
Audubon New York
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[nysbirds-l] Final counts to Raptors over Buttercup, Dutchess Co. and Stissing Mtn.

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

Sorry to over-burden your In-boxes, but here are the totals, 1st from Buttercup:

1 juvenile Golden Eagle!!  (in my excitement I had the plumages reversed.  A 
very distant photo confirms the ID). This might be the 2nd earliest GE in the 
Hudson-Mohawk territory, the earliest being an Albany County bird seen on 27 
Sept.
1 imm Bald Eagle 
12 Osprey 
5 Red-tails 
14 Sharpies 
1 Peregrine 
2 Kestrels 
18 TV 
2 BV 

Tallied from Lake Avenue, at the base of Stissing Mtn, Pine Plains, Dutchess 
County, from 2:45 'til 3:15:

24 Osprey!! A steady stream from Little Stissing Mtn, heading south over the 
Stissing Mtn firetower
1 imm Bald Eagle
6 Sharpies

Unfortunately the GE seen from Buttercup was not seen.

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



- Original Message - 
From: birderla...@verizon.net 
To: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com ; nysbirds-l@cornell.edu ; 
midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com ; Larry J Federman 
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 2:22 PM
Subject: [HMBirds] Addendum to Raptors over Buttercup, Dutchess Co.


  
Stayed a little longer and added to the numbers: 
3 Osprey 
6 Sharpies 
2 Red-tails 

BTW, the GE was moving North towards Stissing Mtn and dropped below the 
treeline. 
Larry Federman 

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry 

-Original Message- 
From: birderla...@verizon.net 
Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:08:59 
To: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com; 
nysbirds-l@cornell.edu; 
midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com; Larry J 
Federman 
Reply-To: birderla...@verizon.net 
Subject: Raptors over Buttercup, Dutchess Co. 

9/28- From 1:15 til 2 I observed the following, looking west from the beginning 
of the trail across from the Buttercup East parking lot (Rt 82, Stanfordville, 
Dutchess Co): 
1 adult Golden Eagle!! 
1 imm Bald Eagle 
9 Osprey 
3 Red-tails 
8 Sharpies 
1 Peregrine 
1 Kestrel 
18 TV 
2 BV 

Larry Federman 
Education Coordinator 
Audubon NY 
Rheinstrom Hill, Buttercup Farm, and RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuaries 
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[nysbirds-l] Final counts to Raptors over Buttercup, Dutchess Co. and Stissing Mtn.

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

Sorry to over-burden your In-boxes, but here are the totals, 1st from Buttercup:

1 juvenile Golden Eagle!!  (in my excitement I had the plumages reversed.  A 
very distant photo confirms the ID). This might be the 2nd earliest GE in the 
Hudson-Mohawk territory, the earliest being an Albany County bird seen on 27 
Sept.
1 imm Bald Eagle 
12 Osprey 
5 Red-tails 
14 Sharpies 
1 Peregrine 
2 Kestrels 
18 TV 
2 BV 

Tallied from Lake Avenue, at the base of Stissing Mtn, Pine Plains, Dutchess 
County, from 2:45 'til 3:15:

24 Osprey!! A steady stream from Little Stissing Mtn, heading south over the 
Stissing Mtn firetower
1 imm Bald Eagle
6 Sharpies

Unfortunately the GE seen from Buttercup was not seen.

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



- Original Message - 
From: birderla...@verizon.net 
To: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com ; nysbirds-l@cornell.edu ; 
midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com ; Larry J Federman 
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 2:22 PM
Subject: [HMBirds] Addendum to Raptors over Buttercup, Dutchess Co.


  
Stayed a little longer and added to the numbers: 
3 Osprey 
6 Sharpies 
2 Red-tails 

BTW, the GE was moving North towards Stissing Mtn and dropped below the 
treeline. 
Larry Federman 

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry 

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From: birderla...@verizon.net 
Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:08:59 
To: hmbi...@yahoogroups.comhmbi...@yahoogroups.com; 
nysbirds-l@cornell.edunysbirds-l@cornell.edu; 
midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.commidhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com; Larry J 
Federmanbirderla...@verizon.net 
Reply-To: birderla...@verizon.net 
Subject: Raptors over Buttercup, Dutchess Co. 

9/28- From 1:15 til 2 I observed the following, looking west from the beginning 
of the trail across from the Buttercup East parking lot (Rt 82, Stanfordville, 
Dutchess Co): 
1 adult Golden Eagle!! 
1 imm Bald Eagle 
9 Osprey 
3 Red-tails 
8 Sharpies 
1 Peregrine 
1 Kestrel 
18 TV 
2 BV 

Larry Federman 
Education Coordinator 
Audubon NY 
Rheinstrom Hill, Buttercup Farm, and RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuaries 
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[nysbirds-l] Shawangunk Sandhill Crane

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

One can view the Refuge from the Town of Shawangunk Park on Long Lane. 
The main areas  of the Refuge (usually accessed from the Hoagerburgh Road 
entrance) are indeed closed for restoration. 


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



  - Original Message - 
  From: Andrew Block 
  To: li_bir...@yahoo.com 
  Cc: NYS Birds 
  Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2011 10:04 PM
  Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Sandhill Crane


  They are closed until further notice so I hope it was seen from the road.  
   
  Andrew v. F. Block
  Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
  37 Tanglewylde Avenue
  Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
  Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036







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  From: "li_bir...@yahoo.com" 
  To: Peter Schoenberger 
  Cc: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu
  Sent: Sun, June 5, 2011 3:39:13 PM
  Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Sandhill Crane


  I thought The Grasslands was closed for restoration?  Have they re-opened? 

  Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless


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From: Peter Schoenberger 
To: Peter Schoenberger 
Cc: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu
Sent: Sun, Jun 5, 2011 18:47:17 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Sandhill Crane


Pics at:

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On Jun 5, 2011, at 1:19 PM, Peter Schoenberger wrote:

> This morning, at 9:45 am, I found a Sandhill Crane at the Shawangunk 
> Grasslands (Hoagerburgh entrance), Ulster County. The bird was 
> feeding. It flew after a few minutes. It headed north. I could see 
> it 1/2 mile away, flying over Ralph Tabor at the town park, still 
> vocalizing. I'll post photos later today.
> Peter Schoenberger, Woodstock
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[nysbirds-l] Shawangunk Sandhill Crane

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

One can view the Refuge from the Town of Shawangunk Park on Long Lane. 
The main areas  of the Refuge (usually accessed from the Hoagerburgh Road 
entrance) are indeed closed for restoration. 


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



  - Original Message - 
  From: Andrew Block 
  To: li_bir...@yahoo.com 
  Cc: NYS Birds 
  Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2011 10:04 PM
  Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Sandhill Crane


  They are closed until further notice so I hope it was seen from the road.  
   
  Andrew v. F. Block
  Consulting Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist
  37 Tanglewylde Avenue
  Bronxville, Westchester Co., New York 10708-3131
  Phone: 914-337-1229; Fax: 914-771-8036







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  From: li_bir...@yahoo.com li_bir...@yahoo.com
  To: Peter Schoenberger p...@netstep.net
  Cc: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu
  Sent: Sun, June 5, 2011 3:39:13 PM
  Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Sandhill Crane


  I thought The Grasslands was closed for restoration?  Have they re-opened? 

  Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless


  -Original message-

From: Peter Schoenberger p...@netstep.net
To: Peter Schoenberger p...@netstep.net
Cc: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu
Sent: Sun, Jun 5, 2011 18:47:17 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Sandhill Crane


Pics at:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterschoenberger/


On Jun 5, 2011, at 1:19 PM, Peter Schoenberger wrote:

 This morning, at 9:45 am, I found a Sandhill Crane at the Shawangunk 
 Grasslands (Hoagerburgh entrance), Ulster County. The bird was 
 feeding. It flew after a few minutes. It headed north. I could see 
 it 1/2 mile away, flying over Ralph Tabor at the town park, still 
 vocalizing. I'll post photos later today.
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[nysbirds-l] eBird Report - Palenville, Greene County

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

The highlight of the list of feeder birds from this afternoon is 26 Pine 
Siskins!

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



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Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 2:12 PM
Subject: eBird Report - 527 Bogart Road - Home , 4/23/11




Location: Palenville, Greene County, NY
Observation date: 4/23/11
Number of species: 23

Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Mourning Dove 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Eastern Phoebe 2
American Crow 3
Black-capped Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 5
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
American Robin 2
Chipping Sparrow 3
Song Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 5
Dark-eyed Junco 8
Northern Cardinal 2
Brown-headed Cowbird 7
Purple Finch 3
House Finch 3
Pine Siskin 26
American Goldfinch 5

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[nysbirds-l] eBird Report - Palenville, Greene County

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

The highlight of the list of feeder birds from this afternoon is 26 Pine 
Siskins!

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



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Subject: eBird Report - 527 Bogart Road - Home , 4/23/11




Location: Palenville, Greene County, NY
Observation date: 4/23/11
Number of species: 23

Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Mourning Dove 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Eastern Phoebe 2
American Crow 3
Black-capped Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 5
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
American Robin 2
Chipping Sparrow 3
Song Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 5
Dark-eyed Junco 8
Northern Cardinal 2
Brown-headed Cowbird 7
Purple Finch 3
House Finch 3
Pine Siskin 26
American Goldfinch 5

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[nysbirds-l] Fw: eBird Report - Lasher's Flats, Kiskatom , 3/13/11

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

The list below includes birds seen in the fields and flooded streams/ponds off 
of Cauterskill Road, Kiskatom, Town of Catskill, Greene County.
I took pix of the geese flocks and the red-wings in order to get a decent 
estimate of numbers.  The blackbird flock was impressive!
I was able to get some pix of the male and female Hooded Merganser in the same 
frame as a drake Bufflehead.

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



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Subject: eBird Report - Lasher's Flats, Kiskatom , 3/13/11




Location: Lasher's Flats, Kiskatom
Observation date: 3/13/11
Number of species: 24

Snow Goose 5
Canada Goose 400
American Black Duck 2
Mallard 32
Bufflehead 1
Hooded Merganser 2
Turkey Vulture 7
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Rough-legged Hawk 1
Killdeer 10
Rock Pigeon 17
Mourning Dove 3
Blue Jay 3
American Crow 17
Eastern Bluebird 5
American Robin 9
European Starling 45
White-throated Sparrow 5
Dark-eyed Junco 8
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird 4000
Common Grackle 35
House Finch 7
House Sparrow 9

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[nysbirds-l] Fw: eBird Report - Lasher's Flats, Kiskatom , 3/13/11

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

The list below includes birds seen in the fields and flooded streams/ponds off 
of Cauterskill Road, Kiskatom, Town of Catskill, Greene County.
I took pix of the geese flocks and the red-wings in order to get a decent 
estimate of numbers.  The blackbird flock was impressive!
I was able to get some pix of the male and female Hooded Merganser in the same 
frame as a drake Bufflehead.

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



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Subject: eBird Report - Lasher's Flats, Kiskatom , 3/13/11




Location: Lasher's Flats, Kiskatom
Observation date: 3/13/11
Number of species: 24

Snow Goose 5
Canada Goose 400
American Black Duck 2
Mallard 32
Bufflehead 1
Hooded Merganser 2
Turkey Vulture 7
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Rough-legged Hawk 1
Killdeer 10
Rock Pigeon 17
Mourning Dove 3
Blue Jay 3
American Crow 17
Eastern Bluebird 5
American Robin 9
European Starling 45
White-throated Sparrow 5
Dark-eyed Junco 8
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird 4000
Common Grackle 35
House Finch 7
House Sparrow 9

This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org/ny)
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[nysbirds-l] Peregrine Falcon

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

While scouting sites for kestrel box placement on Feb 24th near the Town of 
Claverack Highway Garage (Columbia County), Rich Nord and I came upon a 
juvenile peregrine sitting on a fence post. This was on Orchard Road.
The bird flew up to a higher perch, then headed off to the NW.
Photos revealed no bands.

Larry Federman
Education Coordinator
Audubon New York
Rheinstrom Hill, Buttercup Farm, RamsHorn-Livingston Audubon Centers and 
Sanctuaries
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[nysbirds-l] Peregrine Falcon

[LARRY FEDERMAN]

While scouting sites for kestrel box placement on Feb 24th near the Town of 
Claverack Highway Garage (Columbia County), Rich Nord and I came upon a 
juvenile peregrine sitting on a fence post. This was on Orchard Road.
The bird flew up to a higher perch, then headed off to the NW.
Photos revealed no bands.

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