The Queens County Bird Club will hold its next meeting via Zoom on Wednesday,
February 17, 2021 at 7:30 pm.
The presentation will be “"Snowy Owls: The Ultimate Nomads" by Jean-Francois
Therrien of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.
When there is a winter “invasion” of Snowy Owls, birders go nuts. Why
The Queens County Bird Club will hold its next meeting via Zoom on Wednesday,
February 17, 2021 at 7:30 pm.
The presentation will be “"Snowy Owls: The Ultimate Nomads" by Jean-Francois
Therrien of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.
When there is a winter “invasion” of Snowy Owls, birders go nuts. Why
2/13/15 Long Lake (Hamilton Co.)
Happy 15th Anniversary to Northern New York Birds (a day early!). Thanks
Dana!
On this bitter cold day (never made it to zero) with wind, our 18 feeders
saw record activity. Common Redpolls, Pine Siskins, and Amer. Goldfinches
all continue to visit (the
2/13/15 Long Lake (Hamilton Co.)
Happy 15th Anniversary to Northern New York Birds (a day early!). Thanks
Dana!
On this bitter cold day (never made it to zero) with wind, our 18 feeders
saw record activity. Common Redpolls, Pine Siskins, and Amer. Goldfinches
all continue to visit (the
While driving home from doing errands, Betsy and I were surprised to see two
SNOWY OWLS on Cambria-Lockport Townline Road (aka Junction Road and State
Route 93), about one half mile south of Rt 104, on the west side of the
road. We saw just one at first and stopped to check it out but it soon
While driving home from doing errands, Betsy and I were surprised to see two
SNOWY OWLS on Cambria-Lockport Townline Road (aka Junction Road and State
Route 93), about one half mile south of Rt 104, on the west side of the
road. We saw just one at first and stopped to check it out but it soon
As has been previously reported through this listserv and a Canadian blog -
some snowy owls made it onto a freighter that left NY and hugged the coast
near Canada before heading to Europe. At least two of these birds are in
the Netherlands and are being regularly photographed - here is a link to
Dear NY Birders,
I thought some people might enjoy Bryan Pfeiffer's essay on the
significance of this winter's Snowy Owl irruption:
http://aeon.co/magazine/nature-and-cosmos/the-snowy-owl-is-a-messenger-from-the-arctic/
Hugh
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Hugh McGuinness
Washington, D.C.
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I should add that the number I cited for Bronx/Westchester is applicable,
provided "count week" Snowy Owls are included in the stats.
Don't start none, won't be none" ~ Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones
(\__/)
(= '.'=)
(") _ (") Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!
Andrew
Zero is incorrect for Bronx/Westchester. 2 is the number that I am aware
of for the CBC. They were not publicized for obvious reasons and in
compliance with the listserve rules.
Don't start none, won't be none" ~ Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones
(\__/)
(= '.'=)
(") _ (") Sent from somewhere in
If you think we had some Snowy Owls, take a look at the "preliminary" numbers
reported from the NYC and LI CBC counts comprising NYSOA Region 10. By early
January a number of owls had moved on, but lots still around. This is a most
impressive total. We'll have to wait for confirmed Region and
I observed a Snowy Owl today (1PM) at Orient State Park at the location
described by Patrick Haney in his post of Jan 17 copied below.
Snowy Owl - Observed late this afternoon on the north side of the road just
before you reach the ranger station.
The ranger told us two
Saw one today at Floyd Bennett near Raptor Point.
Best,
Bill
From: Avery Scott (SkyOfBirds)
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2014 6:53 PM
To: NYSBirds
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls
Can anyone tip me off to the best place to see a Snowy Owl? Also, are there any
at Floyd Bennett or Jones Beach? I
Can anyone tip me off to the best place to see a Snowy Owl? Also, are there
any at Floyd Bennett or Jones Beach? I am determined to find one this year!
--
*Yours, *
* Avery*
"The assumption that animals are without rights, and the illusion that our
treatment of them has no moral significance,
Can anyone tip me off to the best place to see a Snowy Owl? Also, are there
any at Floyd Bennett or Jones Beach? I am determined to find one this year!
--
*Yours, *
* Avery*
The assumption that animals are without rights, and the illusion that our
treatment of them has no moral significance,
Saw one today at Floyd Bennett near Raptor Point.
Best,
Bill
From: Avery Scott (SkyOfBirds)
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2014 6:53 PM
To: NYSBirds
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls
Can anyone tip me off to the best place to see a Snowy Owl? Also, are there any
at Floyd Bennett or Jones Beach? I
I observed a Snowy Owl today (1PM) at Orient State Park at the location
described by Patrick Haney in his post of Jan 17 copied below.
Snowy Owl - Observed late this afternoon on the north side of the road just
before you reach the ranger station.
The ranger told us two
correction before 7pm
On 1/9/14, steve rosenthal wrote:
> from the lead in to the broadcast I think tonights CBS national news
> is going to have a story on the snowy owl irruption by the end of
> tonights broadcast (ie before 630 PM), the promo said something like
> "why is one of the arctics
from the lead in to the broadcast I think tonights CBS national news
is going to have a story on the snowy owl irruption by the end of
tonights broadcast (ie before 630 PM), the promo said something like
"why is one of the arctics predators flying to Kansas" --
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from the lead in to the broadcast I think tonights CBS national news
is going to have a story on the snowy owl irruption by the end of
tonights broadcast (ie before 630 PM), the promo said something like
why is one of the arctics predators flying to Kansas --
--
NYSbirds-L List Info:
correction before 7pm
On 1/9/14, steve rosenthal smr...@gmail.com wrote:
from the lead in to the broadcast I think tonights CBS national news
is going to have a story on the snowy owl irruption by the end of
tonights broadcast (ie before 630 PM), the promo said something like
why is one of
I have observed 13 Snowy Owls in the past 3 days, and 21 different
individuals so far this winter. I keep wondering if I will ever again
experience such a remarkable irruption for this species in my lifetime. I
have observed a trend in my sightings - most occurred between 1 and 4:30
p.m. It
I have observed 13 Snowy Owls in the past 3 days, and 21 different
individuals so far this winter. I keep wondering if I will ever again
experience such a remarkable irruption for this species in my lifetime. I
have observed a trend in my sightings - most occurred between 1 and 4:30
p.m. It
Forwarding with permission of Betsy.
Sincerely,
Chris T-H
Begin forwarded message:
From: Betsy Russell mailto:betsywruss...@aol.com>>
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Date: December 9, 2013 12:30:46 PM EST
To: mailto:caven...@gma
: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Hi,
I just called the number for PA Media Relations Office.
The woman who answered asked me if I was a member of the media. When I said no,
she gave me the info # for the PA, (212-435-7000), but none of the options seem
to pertain to our kind
: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Here’s another # to call: Port
Authority’s Media Relations Office at 212 435-
PLease share with the other listserves!
Thx.
Larry
Federman
President, Northern Catskills Audubon Society, Inc.
From: Linda Orkin
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 12
: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd:
[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Thanks Betsy for this information. I think it is
horrendous that such a time sensitive
: caven...@gmail.com ; CAYUGABIRDS-L
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Thanks Betsy for this information. I think it is horrendous that such a time
sensitive and destructive issue can only be addressed by snail mail in this day
and age. I am doing as you
> Sent by me
>
> - Reply message -
> From: "steve rosenthal"
> To: "Linda Orkin"
> Cc: "Betsy Russell" , "nysbirds-l"
> , , "CAYUGABIRDS-L"
>
> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at
sy Russell" , "nysbirds-l"
, , "CAYUGABIRDS-L"
Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Date: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 13:28
i called the number and if you wait for option 3 (speak to an
assistant) you can leave a polite message with a real live person
explained if it is not done by hard copy
>> your complaints will enter a big black hole. For what it's
>> worth...this is the address I was given.
>>
>>
>> New York State Govenor's Correspondence Unit
>> 1 Commerce Plaza
>> 99 Washington Ave.
>> Alba
big black hole. For what it's
> >> worththis is the address I was given.
> >>
> >> New York State Govenor's Correspondence Unit
> >> 1 Commerce Plaza
> >> 99 Washington Ave.
> >> Albany, NY 12231
> >>
> >> Betsy Russell
&g
ton Ave.
>> Albany, NY 12231
>>
>> Betsy Russell
>>
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Glenn Wilson
>> To: CAYUGABIRDS-L
>> Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 12:09 pm
>> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy
Natural Resources Supervisor at
r2nat...@gw.dec.state.ny.us and ask them to engage with the Port Authority to
stop the practice of shooting the owls.
Begin forwarded message:
> From: Linda Orkin
> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
> Date: Decembe
Message-
> From: Glenn Wilson
> To: CAYUGABIRDS-L
> Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 12:09 pm
> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
>
> Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin
> (And this is probably the wrong forum to
To: Nadine Scarpa
Cc: post NYSBirds
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
If it is not possible to arrange a catch-and-release program at JFK, would it
be possible to have the airport authorities at least provide the remains of the
owls to qualified individuals who are studying
;> especially in the government who would potentially risk hundreds of human
>>> lives for one, two or even 3 Owls. Its the same reason why Canada Geese
>>> are culled in many areas.
>>>
>>> Just another risk Snowy Owl's have to deal with when they come this
ny areas.
>>
>> Just another risk Snowy Owl's have to deal with when they come this far
>> south.
>>
>> Will Raup
>> Albany, NY
>>
>>
>>
>> > From: nutrich...@rcn.com
>> > To: nysbirds-
Albany, NY
> From: nutrich...@rcn.com
> To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
> Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 07:22:53 -0500
>
>
> Just wanted to bring everyone’s attention to this article in the Daily
Just wanted to bring everyone's attention to this article in the Daily News
this morning regarding the Port Authority shooting Snowy Owls at JFK
airport.
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/snowy-owls-added-port-authority-kill-lis
t-article-1.1541823
Christina
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NYSbirds-L List Info:
Just wanted to bring everyone's attention to this article in the Daily News
this morning regarding the Port Authority shooting Snowy Owls at JFK
airport.
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/snowy-owls-added-port-authority-kill-lis
t-article-1.1541823
Christina
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NYSbirds-L List Info:
Albany, NY
From: nutrich...@rcn.com
To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 07:22:53 -0500
Just wanted to bring everyone’s attention to this article in the Daily
News this morning regarding
Albany, NY
From: nutrich...@rcn.com
To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 07:22:53 -0500
Just wanted to bring everyone’s attention to this article in the Daily
News this morning regarding
.
Just another risk Snowy Owl's have to deal with when they come this far
south.
Will Raup
Albany, NY
From: nutrich...@rcn.com
To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 07:22:53 -0500
To: Nadine Scarpa
Cc: post NYSBirds
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
If it is not possible to arrange a catch-and-release program at JFK, would it
be possible to have the airport authorities at least provide the remains of the
owls to qualified individuals who are studying
cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu
Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 12:09 pm
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin
(And this is probably the wrong forum to talk about goose for the holiday.)
www.birdstrikecontrol.com
Natural Resources Supervisor at
r2nat...@gw.dec.state.ny.us and ask them to engage with the Port Authority to
stop the practice of shooting the owls.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Linda Orkin wingmagi...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Date
, 2013 12:09 pm
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at
JFK
Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin
(And this is probably the wrong forum to talk about goose for the
holiday.)
www.birdstrikecontrol.com/bcs.html - Border Collies are now
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu
Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 12:09 pm
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at
JFK
Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin
(And this is probably the wrong forum to talk about goose
:
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Thanks Betsy for this information. I think it is horrendous that such a
time sensitive and destructive issue can only be addressed by snail mail in
this day and age. I am doing as you suggest, but still urge all to flood
Russell betsywruss...@aol.com, nysbirds-l
NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu, caven...@gmail.com, CAYUGABIRDS-L
cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu
Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Date: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 13:28
i called the number and if you wait for option 3 (speak
- Reply message -
From: steve rosenthal smr...@gmail.com
To: Linda Orkin wingmagi...@gmail.com
Cc: Betsy Russell betsywruss...@aol.com, nysbirds-l
NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu, caven...@gmail.com, CAYUGABIRDS-L
cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu
Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls
: caven...@gmail.com ; CAYUGABIRDS-L
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Thanks Betsy for this information. I think it is horrendous that such a time
sensitive and destructive issue can only be addressed by snail mail in this day
and age. I am doing as you
: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd:
[nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Thanks Betsy for this information. I think it is
horrendous that such a time sensitive
...@gmail.com
Sent: Monday, December 9, 2013 4:07 PM
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Here’s another # to call: Port
Authority’s Media Relations Office at 212 435-
PLease share with the other listserves!
Thx.
Larry
Federman
President, Northern
: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Hi,
I just called the number for PA Media Relations Office.
The woman who answered asked me if I was a member of the media. When I said no,
she gave me the info # for the PA, (212-435-7000), but none of the options seem
to pertain to our kind
Forwarding with permission of Betsy.
Sincerely,
Chris T-H
Begin forwarded message:
From: Betsy Russell betsywruss...@aol.commailto:betsywruss...@aol.com
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Date: December 9, 2013 12:30:46 PM EST
To: caven
Based on a recent eBird listing, my friend Devin and I rolled the dice and
went out to Breezy Point for what we assumed was a slim chance at finding
an Snowy Owl. To our surprise and delight we saw not one owl but two.
The first was a bit smaller and slightly mottled with black. It was sitting
on
Based on a recent eBird listing, my friend Devin and I rolled the dice and
went out to Breezy Point for what we assumed was a slim chance at finding
an Snowy Owl. To our surprise and delight we saw not one owl but two.
The first was a bit smaller and slightly mottled with black. It was sitting
on
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