Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Re-sighting of Little Egret and Laughing Gull RFI

2015-08-01 Thread Peter Reisfeld
While the compilation of data from observation may be useful in studying the behavior of birders, the very behavior being studied may be a consequence of the ways in which data is used.  The shift toward chasing rarities may not relate to changes in human motivation or culture.  Rather, I

RE:[nysbirds-l] Possible Re-sighting of Little Egret and Laughing Gull RFI

2015-08-01 Thread Shaibal Mitra
Thanks to everyone who shared information about the appearance of juv Laughing Gulls along the LI shore this summer. It sounds as though they appeared relatively late but, as is sometimes the case, simultaneously in widely scattered places. Confirmation of a new breeding site on the island will

RE:[nysbirds-l] Possible Re-sighting of Little Egret and Laughing Gull RFI

2015-08-01 Thread Shaibal Mitra
Thanks to everyone who shared information about the appearance of juv Laughing Gulls along the LI shore this summer. It sounds as though they appeared relatively late but, as is sometimes the case, simultaneously in widely scattered places. Confirmation of a new breeding site on the island will

Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Re-sighting of Little Egret and Laughing Gull RFI

2015-08-01 Thread Peter Reisfeld
While the compilation of data from observation may be useful in studying the behavior of birders, the very behavior being studied may be a consequence of the ways in which data is used.  The shift toward chasing rarities may not relate to changes in human motivation or culture.  Rather, I

Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Re-sighting of Little Egret and Laughing Gull RFI

2015-07-31 Thread Arie Gilbert
Shai {et al}, Perhaps unbeknownst to you, I amongst a few others have been on the lookout for the Little Egret.  If I had been successful, I would have reported it to the list as I always do with sightings of merit.  So short of reported successes it escapes me how

Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Re-sighting of Little Egret and Laughing Gull RFI

2015-07-31 Thread Arie Gilbert
Shai {et al}, Perhaps unbeknownst to you, I amongst a few others have been on the lookout for the Little Egret.  If I had been successful, I would have reported it to the list as I always do with sightings of merit.  So short of reported successes it escapes me how

Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Re-sighting of Little Egret and Laughing Gull RFI

2015-07-30 Thread Andrew Baksh
The answer to Shai's question on juvenile Laughing Gulls is yes! I have seen several on the East Pond with my last few visits along with a few crisp looking Juv Herring Gulls as well. The possible Little Egret sighting, is quite intriguing and I agree about the apparent lack of effort in

Re: [nysbirds-l] Possible Re-sighting of Little Egret and Laughing Gull RFI

2015-07-30 Thread Andrew Baksh
The answer to Shai's question on juvenile Laughing Gulls is yes! I have seen several on the East Pond with my last few visits along with a few crisp looking Juv Herring Gulls as well. The possible Little Egret sighting, is quite intriguing and I agree about the apparent lack of effort in