I tried to relocate the Gyrfalcon I saw Wednesday, but I had no luck. I
didn't have a chance to try the paths that run through the northern part of
the park though. I will try that area next time. The beaches were fairly
active with lots of Long-tailed Ducks, and a few Loons and Scoters.
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One of the main factors separating my final two choices, Peregrine Falcon
or Gyrfalcon, for id'ing was the pattern and color of the plumage. The
finally decision I made was based primarily on the fact that the Gyrfalcon
had different pattens and an overall darker color that the tundra race of
the
I saw a very large falcon late this afternoon in Fort Tilden. It looked
identical to the dark adult Gyrfalcon in Sibley's, and after watching it
for nearly five minutes I id'ed it as a Gyrfalcon and entered it into
ebird. I also had some great views of more common birds, like long tail
ducks,
After some further review of the reported "Gyrfalcon" at the Shawangunk
Grasslands from Feb. 16th, maybe the bird is not a Gyrfalcon after all.
The photos were not all that clear and suggest immature Red-shouldered Hawk
as well.
Without further sightings or better evidence, prospective "chasers"
An adult dark-phase Gyrfalcon was photographed on Feb. 16th at the
Shawangunk Grasslands in Ulster County and reported to eBird.
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An adult dark-phase Gyrfalcon was photographed on Feb. 16th at the
Shawangunk Grasslands in Ulster County and reported to eBird.
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After some further review of the reported Gyrfalcon at the Shawangunk
Grasslands from Feb. 16th, maybe the bird is not a Gyrfalcon after all.
The photos were not all that clear and suggest immature Red-shouldered Hawk
as well.
Without further sightings or better evidence, prospective chasers
I am currently observing the Gyrfalcon from the Gilgo Beach parking lot. It is
on the Osprey platform east out in the salt marsh.
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The northern shrike was at the west end parking lot. It was in a small tree
on the west edge I did not see the gyrfalcon I was there from 2:30 -5:00
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I had an all too short but good look at the Gyrfalcon on the wing by
Tobay Beach, as it flew west ~noon on Saturday the 18th.
It appears to be covering a very wide area, and its moving about may
be influenced by harassment from Peregrines. Also, vantage points
are
I attempted to see it on Saturday Morning and no luck. I also spoke to one of
the homeowners at Gilgo Beach who said he last saw it 2 weeks ago on his
neighbor's porch. I guess the osprey platforms are not the only good perching
areas.
On Wednesday, January 22, 2014 6:09 PM, John Zucker
I haven't seen any recent reports concerning the Gilgo Beach - Cedar Beach
gyrfalcon. Has anyone successfully seen it or unsuccessfully attempted to see
it over the last week? Thanks.
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I attempted to see it on Saturday Morning and no luck. I also spoke to one of
the homeowners at Gilgo Beach who said he last saw it 2 weeks ago on his
neighbor's porch. I guess the osprey platforms are not the only good perching
areas.
On Wednesday, January 22, 2014 6:09 PM, John Zucker
I had an all too short but good look at the Gyrfalcon on the wing by
Tobay Beach, as it flew west ~noon on Saturday the 18th.
It appears to be covering a very wide area, and its moving about may
be influenced by harassment from Peregrines. Also, vantage points
are
No luck today at Gilgo Beach searching for the Gyrfalcon. The easternmost
osprey platform had a feeding Peregrine Falcon upon returning after checking
neighboring areas the Peregrine moved to the westernmost Platform, but still no
Gyrfalcon. Good luck to all who go searching for this bird.
Rod
No luck today at Gilgo Beach searching for the Gyrfalcon. The easternmost
osprey platform had a feeding Peregrine Falcon upon returning after checking
neighboring areas the Peregrine moved to the westernmost Platform, but still no
Gyrfalcon. Good luck to all who go searching for this bird.
Rod
The Gyrfalcon was just seen by Sam Janazzo and I from the Gilgo Beach
parking lot (1:30 pm). Unfortunately, we took our eyes off the Osprey
platform it was sitting on and the bird was no longer there. It is worth
noting that two Peregrines were present on nearby platforms. Also present
was an
Cedar Beach Marina is not accessible - the gate is closed and it is not plowed.
A scan from Gilgo did not turn up the Gyr.
Good Birding (or not, in this case),
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Cedar Beach Marina is not accessible - the gate is closed and it is not plowed.
A scan from Gilgo did not turn up the Gyr.
Good Birding (or not, in this case),
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The Gyrfalcon was just seen by Sam Janazzo and I from the Gilgo Beach
parking lot (1:30 pm). Unfortunately, we took our eyes off the Osprey
platform it was sitting on and the bird was no longer there. It is worth
noting that two Peregrines were present on nearby platforms. Also present
was an
Sitting on the osprey platform just to the east of Gilgo. The osprey platform
just to the west of Cedar Beach had a Snowy Owl.
Patrick F. Palladino
On Jan 3, 2014, at 11:48 AM, "Hugh McGuinness" wrote:
> Ken Dorph has just sent me a photo of an adult BALD EAGLE hanging out at
> Round Pond
Sitting on the osprey platform just to the east of Gilgo. The osprey platform
just to the west of Cedar Beach had a Snowy Owl.
Patrick F. Palladino
On Jan 3, 2014, at 11:48 AM, Hugh McGuinness hdmcguinn...@gmail.com wrote:
Ken Dorph has just sent me a photo of an adult BALD EAGLE hanging out
1-2-2014 searched for the gyrfalcon from 12:30 to 3:00.at cedar beach
No luck went to point lookout 1 red necked-grebe & 3 harlequin ducks
by the rocks
In the inlet. Gary straus
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No luck went to point lookout 1 red necked-grebe 3 harlequin ducks
by the rocks
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Gyr showing well. Currently perched on small dead snag out in marsh directly N
of entrance to marina. Had caught and eaten a duck.
Angus Wilson, New York City & The Springs, NY
> On Jan 1, 2014, at 12:49 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote:
>
> A Gyrfalcon continues at Cedar Beach LI. The bird was teed
A Gyrfalcon continues at Cedar Beach LI. The bird was teed up in a
Cedar tree out in the marsh and was pointed out by a couple of PA
birders.
Observed with Doug Futuyma and Bob Pronoviewych.
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A Gyrfalcon continues at Cedar Beach LI. The bird was teed up in a
Cedar tree out in the marsh and was pointed out by a couple of PA
birders.
Observed with Doug Futuyma and Bob Pronoviewych.
Don't start none, won't be none ~ Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones
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Gyr showing well. Currently perched on small dead snag out in marsh directly N
of entrance to marina. Had caught and eaten a duck.
Angus Wilson, New York City The Springs, NY
On Jan 1, 2014, at 12:49 PM, Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com wrote:
A Gyrfalcon continues at Cedar Beach LI.
Ben Barkley reports that the Cedar Beach Gyrfalcon made a very brief appearance
starting at 8:20 AM.
Best,
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Ben Barkley reports that the Cedar Beach Gyrfalcon made a very brief appearance
starting at 8:20 AM.
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I have posted a poor flight photo of the gray morph Gyrfalcon at Cedar Beach to
my Flickr site.
Ken Feustel
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Gray phase gyrfalcon found by Rich and reported by Ken still present on osprey
platform NW of Cedar Beach Marina as of 12:15pm. Can be seen with a scope from
marina, but better view is from the side of Ocean Parkway west of marina. Bird
has left the platform a couple of times and flown across
Being seen now by rich Kelly, ken and sue Feustel from cedar beach marina.
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Rich Kelly found a Gyrfalcon on an Osprey platform N/W of Cedar Beach Marina
where it was observed interacting with a Peregrine. May be same bird as last
year.
Ken & Sue Feustel
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Rich Kelly found a Gyrfalcon on an Osprey platform N/W of Cedar Beach Marina
where it was observed interacting with a Peregrine. May be same bird as last
year.
Ken Sue Feustel
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Being seen now by rich Kelly, ken and sue Feustel from cedar beach marina.
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Gray phase gyrfalcon found by Rich and reported by Ken still present on osprey
platform NW of Cedar Beach Marina as of 12:15pm. Can be seen with a scope from
marina, but better view is from the side of Ocean Parkway west of marina. Bird
has left the platform a couple of times and flown across
I have posted a poor flight photo of the gray morph Gyrfalcon at Cedar Beach to
my Flickr site.
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Hello all,
I would appreciate a post of any findings, either positive or negative
to its' whereabouts. I would like to make another trip out on Sunday
to see it again and bring some friends who haven't. It would be a
lifer for them.
Thanks,
Anne Purcell
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Hello all,
I would appreciate a post of any findings, either positive or negative
to its' whereabouts. I would like to make another trip out on Sunday
to see it again and bring some friends who haven't. It would be a
lifer for them.
Thanks,
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Has the gyr been seen this afternoon at or near Gilgo??? If YES, I am
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Rob Jett, Heydi Lopes, Corey Finger,
Mike Vedder are currently looking at the previously reported Gyrfalcon sitting
on an Osprey platform about 1/2 mile east of the eastern side of Gilgo parking
lot.
Shane Blodgett
Brooklyn NY
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Mike Vedder are currently looking at the previously reported Gyrfalcon sitting
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lot.
Shane Blodgett
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As I have been out of town for last 2 weeks I may be one of the few that has
not had a chance to look for this bird. If anyone has seen the Gyr this week or
sees it today or tomorrow I would appreciate a heads-up. Negative reports also
appreciated.
Thanks,
Shane Blodgett
Brooklyn NY
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As I have been out of town for last 2 weeks I may be one of the few that has
not had a chance to look for this bird. If anyone has seen the Gyr this week or
sees it today or tomorrow I would appreciate a heads-up. Negative reports also
appreciated.
Thanks,
Shane Blodgett
Brooklyn NY
Sent
This morning after seeing no Gyrfalcon action at Gilgo, Anthony Iesu and
myself teamed up to make an attempt to find the bird elsewhere. From the
Cedar Beach parking lot we took the tunnel under Ocean Parkway and emerged
near the Cedar Beach Marina. The Gyrfalcon was perched on the Osprey nest
This morning after seeing no Gyrfalcon action at Gilgo, Anthony Iesu and
myself teamed up to make an attempt to find the bird elsewhere. From the
Cedar Beach parking lot we took the tunnel under Ocean Parkway and emerged
near the Cedar Beach Marina. The Gyrfalcon was perched on the Osprey nest
I lucked out this afternoon and happened upon Jeff, Malcolm and Jackie (all
from PA) as they were just about to follow the Gyr which had just taken to
flight.
In short, the Gyr was viewable from this location:
Gilgo Beach, Babylon, NY 11702
We caught up with a falcon which turned out to be
I lucked out this afternoon and happened upon Jeff, Malcolm and Jackie (all
from PA) as they were just about to follow the Gyr which had just taken to
flight.
In short, the Gyr was viewable from this location:
Gilgo Beach, Babylon, NY 11702
We caught up with a falcon which turned out to be
onnected by DROID on Verizon Wireless
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>
> -Original message-
> From: Seth Ausubel
> To: Sean Camillieri
> Cc: "NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu"
> Sent: Fri, Mar 1, 2013 17:30:46 GMT+00:00
> Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon
>
> Not seen yet to
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Not seen yet today.
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On Mar 1, 2013, at 9:34 AM, Sean Camillieri wrote:
> I'm planning on making a third trip down to Gilgo for the Gyrfalcon today
around 3:30 in hopes of finally seeing it. Any updates before then would be
greatl
Not seen yet today.
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On Mar 1, 2013, at 9:34 AM, Sean Camillieri wrote:
> I'm planning on making a third trip down to Gilgo for the Gyrfalcon today
> around 3:30 in hopes of finally seeing it. Any updates before then would be
> greatly appreciated!!
>
> Thank you,
>
>
I'm planning on making a third trip down to Gilgo for the Gyrfalcon today
around 3:30 in hopes of finally seeing it. Any updates before then would be
greatly appreciated!!
Thank you,
Sean Camillieri
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Not seen yet today.
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I'm planning on making a third trip down to Gilgo for the Gyrfalcon today
around 3:30 in hopes of finally seeing it. Any updates before then would be
greatly appreciated!!
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Not seen yet today.
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On Mar 1, 2013, at 9:34 AM, Sean Camillieri scamilli...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm planning on making a third trip down to Gilgo for the Gyrfalcon today
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Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon
Not seen yet today.
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Gyrfalcon present at gilgo on western most osprey platform 3:00 pm
Lee Jonathan stocker and a host of photogs
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Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] gyrfalcon age info
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:19:14 -0500
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Anybody see the gyr today? Might make a run out there. Thx!Larry
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On Feb 27, 2013, at 5:05 PM, Luke Ormand
Anybody see the gyr today? Might make a run out there.
Thx!
Larry
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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.
Anybody see the gyr today? Might make a run out there.
Thx!
Larry
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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
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Anybody see the gyr today? Might make a run out there. Thx!Larry
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On Feb 27, 2013, at 5:05 PM, Luke Ormand
Gyrfalcon present at gilgo on western most osprey platform 3:00 pm
Lee Jonathan stocker and a host of photogs
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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
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
Hoping for a closer and longer view of the Gyrfalcon,than I had on this past
Sunday, I headed down to Gilgo.this morning.. I took it to be a good omen when,
as I turned on to the Ocean Pkwy from Robert Moses Pkwy, I passed a male
N,Harrier (aka "The Gray Ghost").as he headed toward Captree
Doug Gochfeld reports that the Gyr is perched on an osprey platform 1+ mile
NW of the main lot at Gilgo Beach.
Good luck,
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Doug Gochfeld reports that the Gyr is perched on an osprey platform 1+ mile
NW of the main lot at Gilgo Beach.
Good luck,
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Hoping for a closer and longer view of the Gyrfalcon,than I had on this past
Sunday, I headed down to Gilgo.this morning.. I took it to be a good omen when,
as I turned on to the Ocean Pkwy from Robert Moses Pkwy, I passed a male
N,Harrier (aka The Gray Ghost).as he headed toward Captree
Hi all,
There were lots of people looking for the Gyrfalcon at Gilgo today but no
one that I met had a confirmed sighting. At one point we saw three large,
very distant, falcons in flight and one was obviously larger than the
others. The larger bird took off from the beach of one of the distant
Hi all,
There were lots of people looking for the Gyrfalcon at Gilgo today but no
one that I met had a confirmed sighting. At one point we saw three large,
very distant, falcons in flight and one was obviously larger than the
others. The larger bird took off from the beach of one of the distant
I am sure that others will get better pictures up later, particularly if the
bird decides to make a close fly-by, but here is what I got today.
http://1birds.com/gyrfalcon-at-gilgo-beach-suffolk-county-new-york.htm
Great bird.
Good birding,
Corey Finger
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I am sure that others will get better pictures up later, particularly if the
bird decides to make a close fly-by, but here is what I got today.
http://1birds.com/gyrfalcon-at-gilgo-beach-suffolk-county-new-york.htm
Great bird.
Good birding,
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I just received photos from Carl Safina of a gray Gyrfalcon he found this
afternoon around 1pm along the Wantagh Parkway. Although I do not have an
exact location (and am trying to get one), he reports that the bird was
along the water, so it must have been along the south end of the Wantagh
just
I just received photos from Carl Safina of a gray Gyrfalcon he found this
afternoon around 1pm along the Wantagh Parkway. Although I do not have an
exact location (and am trying to get one), he reports that the bird was
along the water, so it must have been along the south end of the Wantagh
just
I hope this isn't too far off-topic but I came across a couple fascinating
new(ish) findings about Gyrfalcon, a rare and much lusted after vagrant to
New York.
First, tracking studies by Dr. Kurt Burnham (High Arctic Institute, Illinois
US and the University of Oxford, UK) and Dr. Ian Newton
I hope this isn't too far off-topic but I came across a couple fascinating
new(ish) findings about Gyrfalcon, a rare and much lusted after vagrant to
New York.
First, tracking studies by Dr. Kurt Burnham (High Arctic Institute, Illinois
US and the University of Oxford, UK) and Dr. Ian Newton
This afternoon (3/8/10) around 5:00 I saw a white morph Gyrfalcon on
Route 299 just east of New Paltz. It flew into a wetland area with
many dead trees at the intersection of South Elting Corners road and
Route 200 near Lowe's and across the street from a big Central Hudson
facility.
Chrissy Guarino just called me to say she is seeing a white Gyrfalcon
in New Paltz along Rt 299 near Lowes. The bird seems to be staying in
the area. She will post later to give specific details.
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helped to flesh out the identification and address (to the extent possible)
my initial concerns about ruling out a Gyr x ? hybrid, which I figured
Someone sent me the responses on the bird list about the Jones Beach Gyrfalcon.
There seems to be a bit of controversy, I stated a few days ago to Hugh that it
was absolutely a young gray morph Gyrfalcon. However, I thought it was obvious
and did not give reasons why. My mistake, since it
Jerry Liguori's insightful analysis was just what I hoping for and I'm sure
we all learned from it. The increasing availability of photos has also
helped to flesh out the identification and address (to the extent possible)
my initial concerns about ruling out a Gyr x ? hybrid, which I figured
I have to agree with Pete Gustas, the photos are clear and good for ID. I could
see hesitation to make such a call but it is probably more a fear of being
wrong publicly, but that shouldn't matter to anyone trying to learn.
I agree with Angus on one thing, the fact that people called it a
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Angus
I think the problem stems from people who are not familiar with a bird having
trouble making the commitment to an ID even when
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From: oceanwander...@gmail.com
To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
A number of people have chimed in with enthusiastic endorsements of the ID as a
Gyr (and they may well be right) but I am still puzzled by the fact that many
of the actual
A number of people have chimed in with enthusiastic endorsements of the ID
as a Gyr (and they may well be right) but I am still puzzled by the fact
that many of the actual observers at the weekend were willing to accept it
as a large (tundrius) Peregrine, albeit with some hesitancy. Otherwise, why
NYS birders,a look at the photo tells that this bird is a no doubt whatsoever
juvenile gray morph Gyrfalcon. I am confused as to the confusion.Besides
definitive plumage and shape,it's carrying away a herring gull.When someone
sees a Peregrine do that,it will something of note..
Pete Gustas
NYS birders,a look at the photo tells that this bird is a no doubt whatsoever
juvenile gray morph Gyrfalcon. I am confused as to the confusion.Besides
definitive plumage and shape,it's carrying away a herring gull.When someone
sees a Peregrine do that,it will something of note..
Pete Gustas
A number of people have chimed in with enthusiastic endorsements of the ID
as a Gyr (and they may well be right) but I am still puzzled by the fact
that many of the actual observers at the weekend were willing to accept it
as a large (tundrius) Peregrine, albeit with some hesitancy. Otherwise, why
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From: pete gustas pgus...@yahoo.com
To: Angus Wilson oceanwander...@gmail.com
Sent: Wed, October 28, 2009 9:29:04 PM
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Jones beach
Angus
I think the problem stems from people who are not familiar with a bird having
trouble
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