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

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

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

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 wrote: There aren't usually organized shoots, but you can "hunt" Corvids in Suffolk County 4 days a

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

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 only adds targets. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

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

I have reached out to the DEC to try and get the ball rolling.  This is outrageous.   Stella Miller "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

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

so let's try to stop it. Sue On Sunday, March 16, 2014 9:32 PM, "redk...@optonline.net" wrote: Richard- I couldn't agree more. This is sickening and should not be something that the NYS DEC should allow to occurmaybe Rip Van Winkle can just go back to sleep. John Turner  -

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

Richard- I couldn't agree more. This is sickening and should not be something that the NYS DEC should allow to occurmaybe Rip Van Winkle can just go back to sleep. John Turner  - Original Message - From: Richard Date: Sunday, March 16, 2014 8:53 pm Subject: [nysbirds-l] Crow

[nysbirds-l] Hudson River Schuylerville to Stillwater

Today's catch on the Upper Hudson from Schuylerville to Stillwater included Redheads, Canvasbacks, FOY American Widgeon, Pintails, FOY Pied-billed Grebe, FOY Turkey Vulture, FOY Wood Duck. Also saw a growing number of Ring-necked Ducks, Common Goldeneyes, and Scaup. Perhaps best sight of the

[nysbirds-l] Crow Shoot scheduled in Greene County

The Rip Van Winkle Rod and Gun Club, Palenville, NY, has scheduled a "Crow Down" for March 30 - 31. Their object is as they say: "Wanted Dead or Alive - Crows". Their poster can be seen by checking their Facebook page. Unfortunately this "sport" is allowed by NYS Department of

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe

By 3:30 it had moved north into the eastern lobe of the reservoir in the Massapequa Preserve about 50 yards south of the bikepath bridge. Great looks provided from the shoreline adjacent to Brady Park. A few ring-necked ducks anf hooded mergansers on the water.  Also had a FOS osprey making a

[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Wood. & other reds

I hadn't heard reports of this bird in over four months and I wouldn't usually think to chase such birds, but I did today. And it's still there - namely the RED-HEADED WOODPECKER at Muttontown Preserve. This in an immature, now sporting a fair amount of red on the head. To look for it, take the

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe

A Red-necked Grebe was observed by myself and Ed Becher at Massapequa preserve on the lake/reservoir near the train tracks. Bob Proniewych -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

RE: [nysbirds-l] Hybrid Goose Question and Photos, Randall's Island

Shai's sleuth work led to my post from two winters ago. If you were looking for the picture, the current link is http://www.stevewalternature.com/birds/geese.htm . Another link is Angus Wilson's

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe on Tappen Beach

I observed a Red-necked Grebe on Tappen Beach in Sea Cliff, NY today. It was over on the other side near North Hempstead Beach Park, floating and bobbing in front of the various boats and piers. Also observed a seal in the water. -- *Yours, * * Avery* "The assumption that animals are without

[nysbirds-l] C.P., NYC [grebe yes], 3/16

Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City - 16 March, 2014 An after-noon pass thru the park offered a chance to check the reservoir again, and this time the Red-necked Grebe was seen, diving quite regularly - and still doing so when last seen watched at about 2:45 by which time it had moved well

[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker, Hauppauge

Red-headed Woodpecker still present in Hauppauge (Suffolk) today, along with a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. Also, a lone Turkey Vulture heading north over Motor Parkway in Hauppauge, yesterday. Glenn Quinn Hauppauge, NY --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [ebirdsnyc] Central park reservoir - red-necked grebe - yes

Forwarding a positive report on the Red-necked Grebe. -- Forwarded message -- From: Date: Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 11:20 AM Subject: [ebirdsnyc] Central park reservoir - red-necked grebe - yes To: ebirds...@yahoogroups.com The red-necked grebe was seen ~10.30 this morning.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Hybrid Goose Question and Photos, Randall's Island

The photos were taken yesterday, it's probably still there. The flock sticks around the NE corner of the island. Anya Auerbach On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 8:09 AM, Shaibal Mitra wrote: > Cool-looking bird! > > It or one like it seems to pop up around here about every three years or > so, at

Re:[nysbirds-l] Reservoir [Central Park, NYC] 3/16

Sunday, 16 March, 2014 - Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City Agreeing with Anders on what was NOT seen this a.m. at the reservoir, beginning at pre-sunrise thru 7:45am, NO red-necked grebe, no wigeon, & no ring-necked duck, anywhere on any portion of the reservoir's water or shores. Nor, at

Re:[nysbirds-l] NYC, Reservoir

Waterfowl numbers are much lower today. I just finished a walk around the reservoir: no sighting of the Red-necked Grebe, Ring-necked Duck or American Wigeon. Neither did I see any Wood Duck, although there might be some near the central South end which I couldn't cover as i was walking with our

RE: [nysbirds-l] Hybrid Goose Question and Photos, Randall's Island

Cool-looking bird! It or one like it seems to pop up around here about every three years or so, at intervals just long enough that it's difficult to remember all the details. I found this archived page and am sure I have some stuff about it in my files:

RE: [nysbirds-l] Hybrid Goose Question and Photos, Randall's Island

Cool-looking bird! It or one like it seems to pop up around here about every three years or so, at intervals just long enough that it's difficult to remember all the details. I found this archived page and am sure I have some stuff about it in my files:

Re:[nysbirds-l] NYC, Reservoir

Waterfowl numbers are much lower today. I just finished a walk around the reservoir: no sighting of the Red-necked Grebe, Ring-necked Duck or American Wigeon. Neither did I see any Wood Duck, although there might be some near the central South end which I couldn't cover as i was walking with our

Re:[nysbirds-l] Reservoir [Central Park, NYC] 3/16

Sunday, 16 March, 2014 - Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City Agreeing with Anders on what was NOT seen this a.m. at the reservoir, beginning at pre-sunrise thru 7:45am, NO red-necked grebe, no wigeon, no ring-necked duck, anywhere on any portion of the reservoir's water or shores. Nor, at

Re: [nysbirds-l] Hybrid Goose Question and Photos, Randall's Island

The photos were taken yesterday, it's probably still there. The flock sticks around the NE corner of the island. Anya Auerbach On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 8:09 AM, Shaibal Mitra shaibal.mi...@csi.cuny.eduwrote: Cool-looking bird! It or one like it seems to pop up around here about every three

[nysbirds-l] C.P., NYC [grebe yes], 3/16

Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City - 16 March, 2014 An after-noon pass thru the park offered a chance to check the reservoir again, and this time the Red-necked Grebe was seen, diving quite regularly - and still doing so when last seen watched at about 2:45 by which time it had moved well

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe on Tappen Beach

I observed a Red-necked Grebe on Tappen Beach in Sea Cliff, NY today. It was over on the other side near North Hempstead Beach Park, floating and bobbing in front of the various boats and piers. Also observed a seal in the water. -- *Yours, * * Avery* The assumption that animals are without

RE: [nysbirds-l] Hybrid Goose Question and Photos, Randall's Island

Shai's sleuth work led to my post from two winters ago. If you were looking for the picture, the current link is http://www.stevewalternature.com/birds/geese.htm http://www.stevewalternature.com/birds/geese.htm . Another link is Angus Wilson's http://www.oceanwanderers.com/OddBrant.html

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe

A Red-necked Grebe was observed by myself and Ed Becher at Massapequa preserve on the lake/reservoir near the train tracks. Bob Proniewych -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Red-headed Wood. other reds

I hadn't heard reports of this bird in over four months and I wouldn't usually think to chase such birds, but I did today. And it's still there - namely the RED-HEADED WOODPECKER at Muttontown Preserve. This in an immature, now sporting a fair amount of red on the head. To look for it, take the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Grebe

By 3:30 it had moved north into the eastern lobe of the reservoir in the Massapequa Preserve about 50 yards south of the bikepath bridge. Great looks provided from the shoreline adjacent to Brady Park. A few ring-necked ducks anf hooded mergansers on the water.  Also had a FOS osprey making a

[nysbirds-l] Crow Shoot scheduled in Greene County

The Rip Van Winkle Rod and Gun Club, Palenville, NY, has scheduled a Crow Down for March 30 - 31. Their object is as they say: Wanted Dead or Alive - Crows. Their poster can be seen by checking their Facebook page. Unfortunately this sport is allowed by NYS Department of Environmental

[nysbirds-l] Hudson River Schuylerville to Stillwater

Today's catch on the Upper Hudson from Schuylerville to Stillwater included Redheads, Canvasbacks, FOY American Widgeon, Pintails, FOY Pied-billed Grebe, FOY Turkey Vulture, FOY Wood Duck. Also saw a growing number of Ring-necked Ducks, Common Goldeneyes, and Scaup. Perhaps best sight of the

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

Richard- I couldn't agree more. This is sickening and should not be something that the NYS DEC should allow to occurmaybe Rip Van Winkle can just go back to sleep. John Turner  - Original Message - From: Richard Date: Sunday, March 16, 2014 8:53 pm Subject: [nysbirds-l] Crow

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

so let's try to stop it. Sue On Sunday, March 16, 2014 9:32 PM, redk...@optonline.net redk...@optonline.net wrote: Richard- I couldn't agree more. This is sickening and should not be something that the NYS DEC should allow to occurmaybe Rip Van Winkle can just go back to sleep.

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

I have reached out to the DEC to try and get the ball rolling.  This is outrageous.   Stella Miller 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

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

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 only adds targets. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

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

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

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

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