[nysbirds-l] FW: [NJBIRDS] Common Chaffinch visitation reminder, Hunterdon County- NO WEEKEND VISITS

2012-01-04 Thread John J. Collins 
FYI re the Common Chaffinch currently present in Hunterdon County, NJ.  The
property owner has graciously opened his yard to visitors BUT that is ONLY
DURING THE WEEK - NO WEEKEND VISITORS.  See below for further details.

John J. Collins
Raritan, NJ
jjcb...@verizon.net
"God desires that all the world be pure in his sight.
The earth should not be injured.
The earth should not be destroyed."  (Hildegard von Bingen)  


-Original Message-
From: NJBirds - NJ Rare Bird Alert Mailing list
[mailto:njbi...@princeton.edu] On Behalf Of Samuel Galick
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 12:58 PM
To: njbi...@princeton.edu
Subject: [NJBIRDS] Common Chaffinch visitation reminder, Hunterdon County-
NO WEEKEND VISITS

A reminder that the home owner requests NO WEEKEND VISITS. If you are
looking at this and are subscribed to a different Listserv please pass
along the word so other people can continue do enjoy this bird during
appropriate hours.

"Hi Frank - As we discussed here are our guidelines:

We are OK with people coming to the house to look for the bird as long as
the following are respected:  No weekend visitations as our kids are
outside all the time and the chaffinch is unlikely to be present during
this time frame.  Monday - Friday with the earliest time to arrive being
7:30 AM.  We have a large cul-de-sac next to our driveway where parking is
safe and ample.  As you walk up the driveway please bear to the right
as soon as the lawn appears and make your way around the  house to
the porch.  This is the best viewing location and will prevent the
possibility of a birder coming up a different way and potentially scaring
the bird off.  The feeders are in our back yard which is where the bird has
been observed multiple times.  It typically comes in with the
White-throated Sparrows and juncos but has occasionally been observed
individually.  The bird has been spotted in both the morning and early
afternoon hours. ...  I am an avid birder and understand that many wish to
observe the Chaffinch but please respect these guidelines and our property
so that many can hopefully enjoy the bird while it remains here.  Good luck.

Michael Rehman"


On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 12:48 PM, Alan Mart  wrote:

> Just a reminder that the property owners have specifically requested NO
> WEEKEND VISITS.
>
> I know of at least one person who was planning a long drive this weekend
> to see the bird, but I was able to let them know of the weekend
> restriction.  It will be unfortunate if others aren't aware of this and
> either arrive and are disappointed, or worst unintentionally invade upon
> the owners privacy which could result in shutting down all visit.  Get the
> word out.  The Rehman's have graciously provided access to their property
> and we all need to honor their weekend privacy.
>
> Does anyone know of ways to raise awareness of this outside on NJ?
>
>
>
>
>
> How to report NJ bird sightings: 
>



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[nysbirds-l] FW: [NJBIRDS] Common Chaffinch visitation reminder, Hunterdon County- NO WEEKEND VISITS

2012-01-04 Thread John J. Collins 
FYI - re. the Chaffinch being seen currently in Hunterdon County, NJ.  The
homeowner has gracioiusly allowed visits but specifically states that this
be DURING THE WEEK ONLY!  NO WEEKEND VISITS!  See below for further info.

John J. Collins
Raritan, NJ
jjcb...@verizon.net
"God desires that all the world be pure in his sight.
The earth should not be injured.
The earth should not be destroyed."  (Hildegard von Bingen)  


-Original Message-
From: NJBirds - NJ Rare Bird Alert Mailing list
[mailto:njbi...@princeton.edu] On Behalf Of Samuel Galick
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 12:58 PM
To: njbi...@princeton.edu
Subject: [NJBIRDS] Common Chaffinch visitation reminder, Hunterdon County-
NO WEEKEND VISITS

A reminder that the home owner requests NO WEEKEND VISITS. If you are
looking at this and are subscribed to a different Listserv please pass
along the word so other people can continue do enjoy this bird during
appropriate hours.

"Hi Frank - As we discussed here are our guidelines:

We are OK with people coming to the house to look for the bird as long as
the following are respected:  No weekend visitations as our kids are
outside all the time and the chaffinch is unlikely to be present during
this time frame.  Monday - Friday with the earliest time to arrive being
7:30 AM.  We have a large cul-de-sac next to our driveway where parking is
safe and ample.  As you walk up the driveway please bear to the right
as soon as the lawn appears and make your way around the  house to
the porch.  This is the best viewing location and will prevent the
possibility of a birder coming up a different way and potentially scaring
the bird off.  The feeders are in our back yard which is where the bird has
been observed multiple times.  It typically comes in with the
White-throated Sparrows and juncos but has occasionally been observed
individually.  The bird has been spotted in both the morning and early
afternoon hours. ...  I am an avid birder and understand that many wish to
observe the Chaffinch but please respect these guidelines and our property
so that many can hopefully enjoy the bird while it remains here.  Good luck.

Michael Rehman"


On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 12:48 PM, Alan Mart  wrote:

> Just a reminder that the property owners have specifically requested NO
> WEEKEND VISITS.
>
> I know of at least one person who was planning a long drive this weekend
> to see the bird, but I was able to let them know of the weekend
> restriction.  It will be unfortunate if others aren't aware of this and
> either arrive and are disappointed, or worst unintentionally invade upon
> the owners privacy which could result in shutting down all visit.  Get the
> word out.  The Rehman's have graciously provided access to their property
> and we all need to honor their weekend privacy.
>
> Does anyone know of ways to raise awareness of this outside on NJ?
>
>
>
>
>
> How to report NJ bird sightings: 
>



-- 
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Cape May, NJ
sam.gal...@gmail.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgalick/

How to report NJ bird sightings: http://www.njbrc.net/reportto.html


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[nysbirds-l] FW: [NJBIRDS] Common Chaffinch visitation reminder, Hunterdon County- NO WEEKEND VISITS

2012-01-04 Thread John J. Collins 
FYI re the Common Chaffinch currently present in Hunterdon County, NJ.  The
property owner has graciously opened his yard to visitors BUT that is ONLY
DURING THE WEEK - NO WEEKEND VISITORS.  See below for further details.

John J. Collins
Raritan, NJ
jjcb...@verizon.net
God desires that all the world be pure in his sight.
The earth should not be injured.
The earth should not be destroyed.  (Hildegard von Bingen)  


-Original Message-
From: NJBirds - NJ Rare Bird Alert Mailing list
[mailto:njbi...@princeton.edu] On Behalf Of Samuel Galick
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 12:58 PM
To: njbi...@princeton.edu
Subject: [NJBIRDS] Common Chaffinch visitation reminder, Hunterdon County-
NO WEEKEND VISITS

A reminder that the home owner requests NO WEEKEND VISITS. If you are
looking at this and are subscribed to a different Listserv please pass
along the word so other people can continue do enjoy this bird during
appropriate hours.

Hi Frank - As we discussed here are our guidelines:

We are OK with people coming to the house to look for the bird as long as
the following are respected:  No weekend visitations as our kids are
outside all the time and the chaffinch is unlikely to be present during
this time frame.  Monday - Friday with the earliest time to arrive being
7:30 AM.  We have a large cul-de-sac next to our driveway where parking is
safe and ample.  As you walk up the driveway please bear to the right
as soon as the lawn appears and make your way around the  house to
the porch.  This is the best viewing location and will prevent the
possibility of a birder coming up a different way and potentially scaring
the bird off.  The feeders are in our back yard which is where the bird has
been observed multiple times.  It typically comes in with the
White-throated Sparrows and juncos but has occasionally been observed
individually.  The bird has been spotted in both the morning and early
afternoon hours. ...  I am an avid birder and understand that many wish to
observe the Chaffinch but please respect these guidelines and our property
so that many can hopefully enjoy the bird while it remains here.  Good luck.

Michael Rehman


On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 12:48 PM, Alan Mart a.mar...@comcast.net wrote:

 Just a reminder that the property owners have specifically requested NO
 WEEKEND VISITS.

 I know of at least one person who was planning a long drive this weekend
 to see the bird, but I was able to let them know of the weekend
 restriction.  It will be unfortunate if others aren't aware of this and
 either arrive and are disappointed, or worst unintentionally invade upon
 the owners privacy which could result in shutting down all visit.  Get the
 word out.  The Rehman's have graciously provided access to their property
 and we all need to honor their weekend privacy.

 Does anyone know of ways to raise awareness of this outside on NJ?





 How to report NJ bird sightings: http://www.njbrc.net/reportto.html




-- 
Sam Galick
Cape May, NJ
sam.gal...@gmail.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgalick/

How to report NJ bird sightings: http://www.njbrc.net/reportto.html


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ARCHIVES:
1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html
2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L
3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html

Please submit your observations to eBird:
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