[nysbirds-l] 2, probably 3, Red-necked Grebes in Cold Spring Harbor !

2014-03-19 Thread robert adamo
Yesterday's email from photographer Tom Reichert re; easy accessibility for taking pictures of a Red-necked Grebe was both very timely and "right on" ! After having my hearing aids repaired at the VA Hospital in Northport, I headed for C.S.H., but didn't find the bird during my first pass of the

Re:[nysbirds-l] Common Mergansers at Lower Lake, Yaphank

2014-03-19 Thread robert adamo
Hi Again, I'll get 'em, and good luck tomorrow ! But if you don't connect, I'll be sending you a copy of a post I'm working on, which might interest you ! Cheers, Bob On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 12:20 AM, robert adamo wrote: > Thanks to an email from Mel Cowgill informing me of the above, I

[nysbirds-l] BBC Evening Program: The American South West: Utah and Nevada

2014-03-19 Thread Dennis Hrehowsik
Please join the Brooklyn Bird Club Thursday, March 27th, 6:30 PM at the Litchfield Villa. *NOTE: This program is rescheduled from February 13th* Heidi Steiner and Steve Nanz will present a photographicjournal of their spring 2013 trip to the national parks and monuments of southern Utah and

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

2014-03-19 Thread Stella Miller
Hey everyone, I spoke with Friends of Animals today.  They are pushing for legislation to ban contest "hunts" (I use the word hunt very lightly, more like massacres) in NYS.  A press release will be going out tomorrow from NYS Senator Avella's office regarding the legislation and I was asked

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

2014-03-19 Thread Linda Orkin
Go to this link to see the successful result of comments against another shoot scheduled by Ducks Unltd. I took the relevant part out of it, the letter response and put it as a message on the Rod and gun club facebook page.

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

2014-03-19 Thread stella.mille...@yahoo.com
Hi all. I have a call this afternoon with Friends of the Animals to discuss how we, including NYS Audubon chapters can join them in their efforts to ban these contest killings. I will also be attending the NY Audubon council meeting in Saratoga Springs this weekend and will try to gather

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

2014-03-19 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
As a hunter, I'm surprised you'd quote "Glorified G" which is an anti-gun song, really poking fun at gun enthusiasts, don't you think. As an aside, and not to turn it into a song writing thread, I certainly prefer seeing Pearl Jam lyrics to Nas lyrics on this site anytime. I don't think I can

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

2014-03-19 Thread John Cancalosi
I don't have time to read through all these comments so as not to repeat, but I don't think that anyone has used the obvious description of these events as a "MURDER OF CROWS"! I am a hunter and have defended hunting to a number of birdwatchers recently. Im my opinion what we have here is no more

[nysbirds-l] Red-Necked Grebe, Central Park Reservoir

2014-03-19 Thread Ed Gaillard
The Red-Necked Grebe continues on the Central Park Reservoir; currently sleeping near the north pumphouse. -Ed Gaillard -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

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

2014-03-19 Thread Arie Gilbert
got a gun, fact I've got two, that's okay man cause I love god, glorified version of a pellet gun, fell so manly, when armed...  (Pearl Jam) Arie Gilbert North Babylon, NY WWW.Powerbirder.blogspot.com  WWW.qcbirdclub.org

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

2014-03-19 Thread gochfeldlaw
Maybe they could be convinced to switch their targets to rats and feral cats. -Original Message- From: Patricia Aitken To: Cc: Richard ; Stella Miller ; Rick & Linda Kedenburg ; Larry Federman ; Jonathan Perez ; Lynne Hertzog ; Cesar Castillo ; NYSBIRDS-L ; Jim Osterlund

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

2014-03-19 Thread Stella Miller
There is also a "Squirrel Slam" that takes place each year in Holley, NY, hosted by the local fire department.  Controversy has been swirling around that event as children ages 12 and up are welcome and prizes are awarded.  There were intense protests and efforts  to put an end to the event,

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

2014-03-19 Thread Patricia Aitken
According to their facebook page, they also had a Squirrel Skramble, to see who could shoot the most squirrels. It seems like stopping these hunts would have to be done by changing the law, as competitive hunting is part of their club's culture. Best, Pat > On Mar 19, 2014, at 1:55 AM,

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

2014-03-19 Thread Patricia Aitken
According to their facebook page, they also had a Squirrel Skramble, to see who could shoot the most squirrels. It seems like stopping these hunts would have to be done by changing the law, as competitive hunting is part of their club's culture. Best, Pat On Mar 19, 2014, at 1:55 AM,

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

2014-03-19 Thread Stella Miller
There is also a Squirrel Slam that takes place each year in Holley, NY, hosted by the local fire department.  Controversy has been swirling around that event as children ages 12 and up are welcome and prizes are awarded.  There were intense protests and efforts  to put an end to the event, but

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

2014-03-19 Thread gochfeldlaw
Maybe they could be convinced to switch their targets to rats and feral cats. -Original Message- From: Patricia Aitken aitkenpatri...@gmail.com To: redk...@optonline.net redk...@optonline.net Cc: Richard richardpguth...@gmail.com; Stella Miller stella.mille...@yahoo.com; Rick

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

2014-03-19 Thread Arie Gilbert
got a gun, fact I've got two, that's okay man cause I love god, glorified version of a pellet gun, fell so manly, when armed...  (Pearl Jam) Arie Gilbert North Babylon, NY WWW.Powerbirder.blogspot.com  WWW.qcbirdclub.org

[nysbirds-l] Red-Necked Grebe, Central Park Reservoir

2014-03-19 Thread Ed Gaillard
The Red-Necked Grebe continues on the Central Park Reservoir; currently sleeping near the north pumphouse. -Ed Gaillard -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

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

2014-03-19 Thread John Cancalosi
I don't have time to read through all these comments so as not to repeat, but I don't think that anyone has used the obvious description of these events as a MURDER OF CROWS! I am a hunter and have defended hunting to a number of birdwatchers recently. Im my opinion what we have here is no more

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

2014-03-19 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
As a hunter, I'm surprised you'd quote Glorified G which is an anti-gun song, really poking fun at gun enthusiasts, don't you think. As an aside, and not to turn it into a song writing thread, I certainly prefer seeing Pearl Jam lyrics to Nas lyrics on this site anytime. I don't think I can add

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

2014-03-19 Thread stella.mille...@yahoo.com
Hi all. I have a call this afternoon with Friends of the Animals to discuss how we, including NYS Audubon chapters can join them in their efforts to ban these contest killings. I will also be attending the NY Audubon council meeting in Saratoga Springs this weekend and will try to gather

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

2014-03-19 Thread Linda Orkin
Go to this link to see the successful result of comments against another shoot scheduled by Ducks Unltd. I took the relevant part out of it, the letter response and put it as a message on the Rod and gun club facebook page.

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

2014-03-19 Thread Stella Miller
Hey everyone, I spoke with Friends of Animals today.  They are pushing for legislation to ban contest hunts (I use the word hunt very lightly, more like massacres) in NYS.  A press release will be going out tomorrow from NYS Senator Avella's office regarding the legislation and I was asked to

[nysbirds-l] BBC Evening Program: The American South West: Utah and Nevada

2014-03-19 Thread Dennis Hrehowsik
Please join the Brooklyn Bird Club Thursday, March 27th, 6:30 PM at the Litchfield Villa. *NOTE: This program is rescheduled from February 13th* Heidi Steiner and Steve Nanz will present a photographicjournal of their spring 2013 trip to the national parks and monuments of southern Utah and

Re:[nysbirds-l] Common Mergansers at Lower Lake, Yaphank

2014-03-19 Thread robert adamo
Hi Again, I'll get 'em, and good luck tomorrow ! But if you don't connect, I'll be sending you a copy of a post I'm working on, which might interest you ! Cheers, Bob On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 12:20 AM, robert adamo radamo4...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to an email from Mel Cowgill informing me

[nysbirds-l] 2, probably 3, Red-necked Grebes in Cold Spring Harbor !

2014-03-19 Thread robert adamo
Yesterday's email from photographer Tom Reichert re; easy accessibility for taking pictures of a Red-necked Grebe was both very timely and right on ! After having my hearing aids repaired at the VA Hospital in Northport, I headed for C.S.H., but didn't find the bird during my first pass of the