Re: [nysbirds-l] Senate Bill 1081 (trap -neuter - return of feral cats to the wild)

Good thinking. But first we have to defeat this measure. I introduced myself (again) to the person who was the main proponent behind this bill with that thinking in mind. But undoing the rules and precedence that would follow if TNR goes through will be much more difficult than killing this bill

Re: [nysbirds-l] Senate Bill 1081 (trap -neuter - return of feral cats to the wild)

This issue about TNR and Senate bill 1081 may have so much traction with the people who follow this list that this thread will stay up for a while in contrast with other off topic threads. Bill 1081 has now passed out of the Senate Finance committee but it does not as yet have a date for debate

[nysbirds-l] Common nighthawk

Common nighthawk flying along the edge of the bluff Peconic (Town of Southold) looking toward LI Sound 8:30 this evening as I watched the sunset. Bev Robertson Sent from my iPad -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] 6/1 Pelagic Trip Report & Final Tally- SKUA-PALOOZA and More!

The See Life Paulagics overnight pelagic trip aboard the Brooklyn VI out of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, on Monday June 1, was a great success. We left the dock Sunday night amid rain showers and dark overcast skies, but the farther and farther we got from the dock, the better the weather became. By

[nysbirds-l] Hudson Canyon Pelagic 6/1

I shared this recap on NJ Listserv yesterday, I figured some of the NY birders may like to read my brief recap as well... I sailed with Paulagics from Brooklyn to the Hudson Canyon on the Sun/Mon trip. The forecast was looking treacherous and I almost convinced myself not to go although I

[nysbirds-l] ADMIN: Attachments

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FW: [nysbirds-l] Senate Bill 1081 (trap -neuter - return of feral cats to the wild)

The first attachment has a link to find your senator, and when his/her name comes up, there's already an elctronic form that makes this process easier. That we will be paying for and encouraging these cat colonies is beyond insane From: michael.gal...@gmail.com Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2015 11:12:08

Re: [nysbirds-l] Senate Bill 1081 (trap -neuter - return of feral cats to the wild)

The other problem may seem obvious but was not stated here. People who want to get rid of their pets see the colonies as places to drop them. Bev Robertson Sent from my iPad > On Jun 3, 2015, at 11:12 AM, Michael Galas wrote: > > I am forwarding this important message for my colleague Gerry

[nysbirds-l] Lincoln- Bryant Park

Among the newly planted begonias around the bird bath in the northeast corner lurks a Lincoln Sparrow. Looks suspiciously like the light grey specimen spotted a couple of weeks back during a Gabriel walk. Also present was a full breeding plumage Swamp Sparrow. To round it off a remaining

[nysbirds-l] Pelagic Trip Results?

Has anyone posted a trip list from the recent pelagic trip yet? Did I miss it? If not, could someone do so, please? Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Senate Bill 1081 (trap -neuter - return of feral cats to the wild)

I am forwarding this important message for my colleague Gerry Rising.--Mike Galas A bill (senate 1081) has passed the NY assembly and the senate agriculture committee. Now it is before the senate finance committee. It is very important for birders to understand what the bill means

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler - Connetquot River State Park, Suffolk NY

Continues today, same area east of mill as seen on Sunday, singing its head off. Seen with Phil Uruburu. -Dave Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] "Basking" in Birds, Mammals, Fish...and Sunshine !

This past Sunday & Monday, ~ 40 intrepid birders sailed to "glory", out of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, aboard the Brooklyn VI, a vessel that proved to be quite seaworthy ! This trip came to fruition, under the banner of See Life Paulagics, led by Paul Guris, Doug Gochfeld and Sean Sime. We left the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Senate Bill 1081 (trap -neuter - return of feral cats to the wild)

The other problem may seem obvious but was not stated here. People who want to get rid of their pets see the colonies as places to drop them. Bev Robertson Sent from my iPad On Jun 3, 2015, at 11:12 AM, Michael Galas michael.gal...@gmail.com wrote: I am forwarding this important message

FW: [nysbirds-l] Senate Bill 1081 (trap -neuter - return of feral cats to the wild)

The first attachment has a link to find your senator, and when his/her name comes up, there's already an elctronic form that makes this process easier. That we will be paying for and encouraging these cat colonies is beyond insane From: michael.gal...@gmail.com Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2015 11:12:08

[nysbirds-l] ADMIN: Attachments

As a reminder, please do not post attachments to the NYSbirds-L eList. Rules may be read here: http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Thanks! Sincerely, Chris T-H -- Chris Tessaglia-Hymes Listowner, NYSbirds-L Ithaca, New York c...@cornell.edumailto:c...@cornell.edu NYSbirds-L –

[nysbirds-l] Hudson Canyon Pelagic 6/1

I shared this recap on NJ Listserv yesterday, I figured some of the NY birders may like to read my brief recap as well... I sailed with Paulagics from Brooklyn to the Hudson Canyon on the Sun/Mon trip. The forecast was looking treacherous and I almost convinced myself not to go although I

[nysbirds-l] 6/1 Pelagic Trip Report Final Tally- SKUA-PALOOZA and More!

The See Life Paulagics overnight pelagic trip aboard the Brooklyn VI out of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, on Monday June 1, was a great success. We left the dock Sunday night amid rain showers and dark overcast skies, but the farther and farther we got from the dock, the better the weather became. By

[nysbirds-l] Senate Bill 1081 (trap -neuter - return of feral cats to the wild)

I am forwarding this important message for my colleague Gerry Rising.--Mike GalasA bill (senate 1081) has passed the NY assembly and the senate agriculture committee. Now it is before the senate finance committee. It is very important for birders to understand what the bill means to

[nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler - Connetquot River State Park, Suffolk NY

Continues today, same area east of mill as seen on Sunday, singing its head off. Seen with Phil Uruburu. -Dave Sent from my iPhone -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Pelagic Trip Results?

Has anyone posted a trip list from the recent pelagic trip yet? Did I miss it? If not, could someone do so, please? Hugh -- Hugh McGuinness Washington, D.C. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Senate Bill 1081 (trap -neuter - return of feral cats to the wild)

Good thinking. But first we have to defeat this measure. I introduced myself (again) to the person who was the main proponent behind this bill with that thinking in mind. But undoing the rules and precedence that would follow if TNR goes through will be much more difficult than killing this bill

[nysbirds-l] Lincoln- Bryant Park

Among the newly planted begonias around the bird bath in the northeast corner lurks a Lincoln Sparrow. Looks suspiciously like the light grey specimen spotted a couple of weeks back during a Gabriel walk. Also present was a full breeding plumage Swamp Sparrow. To round it off a remaining

[nysbirds-l] Basking in Birds, Mammals, Fish...and Sunshine !

This past Sunday Monday, ~ 40 intrepid birders sailed to glory, out of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, aboard the Brooklyn VI, a vessel that proved to be quite seaworthy ! This trip came to fruition, under the banner of See Life Paulagics, led by Paul Guris, Doug Gochfeld and Sean Sime. We left the