Re: [nysbirds-l] Brown Booby is deceased

Please find a way to get this to AMNH. I'm currently in Alaska you can contact Peter Capainolo or Tom Trombone. Contact info on AMNH website. Thanks. I believe this will be our 2nd NY Brown Bobby. Paul Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park

Re: [nysbirds-l] nysbirds-l digest: May 26, 2017

Ha. Maybe Purple Martin? Full names please people. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On May 26, 2017, at 7:35 AM, Rick > wrote:

Re: [nysbirds-l] nysbirds-l digest: May 26, 2017

Ha. Maybe Purple Martin? Full names please people. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On May 26, 2017, at 7:35 AM, Rick mailto:rc...@nyc.rr.com>> wrote: Pleistocene

Re: [nysbirds-l] Clapping for "Rallus longirostris" Clapping for

Bobp Clapper Rail is now Rallus crepitans. Rallus longirostis is Mangrove Rail which of course doesn't occur in NY Nice sighting under any name Cheers, Paul Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780

Re: [nysbirds-l] Clapping for "Rallus longirostris" Clapping for

Bobp Clapper Rail is now Rallus crepitans. Rallus longirostis is Mangrove Rail which of course doesn't occur in NY Nice sighting under any name Cheers, Paul Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780

Re: [nysbirds-l] mystery bird question

Gray Catfishbird? Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On May 8, 2017, at 6:20 PM, Andrew Block > wrote: I was wondering if

Re: [nysbirds-l] mystery bird question

Gray Catfishbird? Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On May 8, 2017, at 6:20 PM, Andrew Block mailto:ablock22...@yahoo.com>> wrote: I was wondering if anyone had an idea

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dovekie Bragans Point

Hi Ryan. Could you be more specific about the locality, doesn't come up on Google Maps. Presumably east of Ditch Plains? How do you access? Walk from DP? Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 |

Re: [nysbirds-l] Dovekie Bragans Point

Hi Ryan. Could you be more specific about the locality, doesn't come up on Google Maps. Presumably east of Ditch Plains? How do you access? Walk from DP? Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 |

[nysbirds-l] Montauk update

Black Guillemot continues off dock east side of Star Island. Park at Coastguard station Iceland Gull in flock at west beach Montauk Inlet Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941

[nysbirds-l] Montauk update

Black Guillemot continues off dock east side of Star Island. Park at Coastguard station Iceland Gull in flock at west beach Montauk Inlet Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941

RE: [nysbirds-l] St. Paul's Church, Manhattan 1903-04 - 41 species

Daily lists are great and as I mentioned previously E-bird is an excellent place to record such data. If everyone posted their Central Park lists to NYSBIRDS-L it would certainly dilute the power of the list. See Kevin McGowan's post here

RE: [nysbirds-l] St. Paul's Church, Manhattan 1903-04 - 41 species

Daily lists are great and as I mentioned previously E-bird is an excellent place to record such data. If everyone posted their Central Park lists to NYSBIRDS-L it would certainly dilute the power of the list. See Kevin McGowan's post here

Re: [nysbirds-l] Western Tanager city hall pk Manhattan YES

Personally I'd rather my inbox fill with reports of genuinely rare birds than mundane daily lists of birds seen in Central Park. E-bird is an appropriate place for this data? What if everyone posted their daily bird walk lists to this list? Just my opinion. Paul Sweet | Department of

Re: [nysbirds-l] Western Tanager city hall pk Manhattan YES

Personally I'd rather my inbox fill with reports of genuinely rare birds than mundane daily lists of birds seen in Central Park. E-bird is an appropriate place for this data? What if everyone posted their daily bird walk lists to this list? Just my opinion. Paul Sweet | Department of

Re: [nysbirds-l] ? selasphorus sp. hummingbird (Rufous or Allen's)

Bob Can you point me to a reference that says bill length is a diagnostic character for this species pair? Thanks, Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212 769 5780 Cell: 718

Re: [nysbirds-l] ? selasphorus sp. hummingbird (Rufous or Allen's)

Bob Can you point me to a reference that says bill length is a diagnostic character for this species pair? Thanks, Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212 769 5780 Cell: 718

Re: [ebirdsnyc] Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Ash-throated Flycatcher

As I think I'm being called out here perhaps let's talk about some recommendations on how rarities are reported? Andrew you could take the lead here? One problem is that there are two “rare bird alerts” for NY that are often filled with run-of-the-mill daily lists and non rarity sightings.

Re: [ebirdsnyc] Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Ash-throated Flycatcher

As I think I'm being called out here perhaps let's talk about some recommendations on how rarities are reported? Andrew you could take the lead here? One problem is that there are two “rare bird alerts” for NY that are often filled with run-of-the-mill daily lists and non rarity sightings.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Ash-throated Flycatcher

>From what Dave told me it's in the fenced off area surrounding Bushwick Inlet >not the official park. If you look on Google Earth you will see there are a >few trees in the area. Apparently eating bittersweet berries. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Ash-throated Flycatcher

>From what Dave told me it's in the fenced off area surrounding Bushwick Inlet >not the official park. If you look on Google Earth you will see there are a >few trees in the area. Apparently eating bittersweet berries. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Ash-throated Flycatcher

David Nyzio reported an Ash-throated Flycatcher this morning in Williamsburg. The location is Bushwick Inlet located at Kent Avenue and North 12th Street. There is some wasteland around the small bay and the bird was feeding on bittersweet berries. Access through a hole in the fence if anyone

[nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Ash-throated Flycatcher

David Nyzio reported an Ash-throated Flycatcher this morning in Williamsburg. The location is Bushwick Inlet located at Kent Avenue and North 12th Street. There is some wasteland around the small bay and the bird was feeding on bittersweet berries. Access through a hole in the fence if anyone

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black Phoebe Lookalike?

Slate-colored Junco? Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On Nov 2, 2016, at 9:34 AM, Rob Meyer > wrote: ?Hey gang, I'm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Black Phoebe Lookalike?

Slate-colored Junco? Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On Nov 2, 2016, at 9:34 AM, Rob Meyer mailto:robpaulme...@gmail.com>> wrote: ?Hey gang, I'm a *real* beginner birder

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bicknell's and Hooded Warbler - Prospect Park Peninsula (correction)

Take a trip to the top of Slide Montain in the next few weeks. Guaranteed Bicknell's Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10023 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 > On May 18, 2016, at 12:32 PM, Pat Palladino

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bicknell's and Hooded Warbler - Prospect Park Peninsula (correction)

Take a trip to the top of Slide Montain in the next few weeks. Guaranteed Bicknell's Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10023 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 > On May 18, 2016, at 12:32 PM, Pat Palladino wrote:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon- Orange County, NY

Any news on the Gyrfalcon today? Thinking of trying tomorrow From: > on behalf of sophiesaid > Reply-To: sophiesaid

Re: [nysbirds-l] Gyrfalcon- Orange County, NY

Any news on the Gyrfalcon today? Thinking of trying tomorrow From: mailto:bounce-120211398-11471...@list.cornell.edu>> on behalf of sophiesaid mailto:sophies...@aol.com>> Reply-To: sophiesaid mailto:sophies...@aol.com>> Date: Friday, February 26, 2016 at 9:54 PM To:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Another Thick-billed Murre, Ditch Plains, Suffolk Cunty

If anyone has the dead Murre in the freezer we would appreciate the specimen. Thanks. Paul Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10023 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 > On Feb 21, 2016, at 4:49 PM, Shaibal Mitra

Re: [nysbirds-l] Another Thick-billed Murre, Ditch Plains, Suffolk Cunty

If anyone has the dead Murre in the freezer we would appreciate the specimen. Thanks. Paul Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10023 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 > On Feb 21, 2016, at 4:49 PM, Shaibal Mitra

Re: [nysbirds-l] (No sighting) Dead Razorbill at Battery Park, Manhattan

PM, Kevin J. McGowan <k...@cornell.edu<mailto:k...@cornell.edu>> wrote: Always good for a skeleton! From: bounce-120172425-3714...@list.cornell.edu<mailto:bounce-120172425-3714...@list.cornell.edu> [mailto:bounce-120172425-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Paul R S

Re: [nysbirds-l] (No sighting) Dead Razorbill at Battery Park, Manhattan

PM, Kevin J. McGowan mailto:k...@cornell.edu>> wrote: Always good for a skeleton! From: bounce-120172425-3714...@list.cornell.edu<mailto:bounce-120172425-3714...@list.cornell.edu> [mailto:bounce-120172425-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Paul R Sweet Sent: Tuesday, February 1

Re: [nysbirds-l] (No sighting) Dead Razorbill at Battery Park, Manhattan

Probably not worth salvaging but a good record for NY county? Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10023 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On Feb 16, 2016, at 4:48 PM, Kai

Re: [nysbirds-l] (No sighting) Dead Razorbill at Battery Park, Manhattan

Probably not worth salvaging but a good record for NY county? Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10023 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On Feb 16, 2016, at 4:48 PM, Kai mailto:kai_sheffi...@hotmail.com>> wrote:

[nysbirds-l] Eastern Long Island shorebirds

At Goff Point, on the north side of Napeague Harbor today, I encountered a group of shorebirds that seemed notable for the time of year. As well as 40+ Sanderlings, the beach held 6 Ruddy Turnstones & a Black-bellied Plover. Paul Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of

[nysbirds-l] Eastern Long Island shorebirds

At Goff Point, on the north side of Napeague Harbor today, I encountered a group of shorebirds that seemed notable for the time of year. As well as 40+ Sanderlings, the beach held 6 Ruddy Turnstones & a Black-bellied Plover. Paul Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Montauk Point Harlequin & Razorbills

;> On Feb 13, 2016, at 2:55 PM, "redk...@optonline.net" >> wrote: >> >> Paul: Can you describe in a little more detail where at the Point you saw >> the Harlequin? >> >> Thanks. >> >> John T. >> >> - Original Messag

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Point Harlequin & Razorbills

Among the many scoters and Common Eiders at Montauk Point today was a single drake Harlequin and a few Razorbills in singles and twos. Black appeared to be most abundant scoter followed by Surf and White-winged. Huge duck flocks were beyond identification range. Also present a few Gannets,

[nysbirds-l] Montauk Point Harlequin & Razorbills

Among the many scoters and Common Eiders at Montauk Point today was a single drake Harlequin and a few Razorbills in singles and twos. Black appeared to be most abundant scoter followed by Surf and White-winged. Huge duck flocks were beyond identification range. Also present a few Gannets,

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Montauk Point Harlequin & Razorbills

;> On Feb 13, 2016, at 2:55 PM, "redk...@optonline.net" <redk...@optonline.net> >> wrote: >> >> Paul: Can you describe in a little more detail where at the Point you saw >> the Harlequin? >> >> Thanks. >> >> John T. >>

Re: [nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting in the news

Klemens Gasser, Brooklyn ________ From: Paul R Sweet mailto:sw...@amnh.org>> To: Klemens Gasser mailto:klemensgas...@yahoo.com>>; NYSBirds mailto:nysbirds-l@cornell.edu>> Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 1:31 PM Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting in the ne

RE: [nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting in the news

Klemens Can you confirm the Painted Bunting was associating with 7 European Goldfinches? If so this casts some doubt on the Bunting being a wild bird no? Paul -Original Message- From: bounce-119951093-11471...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119951093-11471...@list.cornell.edu] On

RE: [nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting in the news

Klemens Can you confirm the Painted Bunting was associating with 7 European Goldfinches? If so this casts some doubt on the Bunting being a wild bird no? Paul -Original Message- From: bounce-119951093-11471...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119951093-11471...@list.cornell.edu] On

Re: [nysbirds-l] Painted Bunting in the news

view by Yahoo Klemens Gasser, Brooklyn ________ From: Paul R Sweet <sw...@amnh.org<mailto:sw...@amnh.org>> To: Klemens Gasser <klemensgas...@yahoo.com<mailto:klemensgas...@yahoo.com>>; NYSBirds <nysbirds-l@cornell.edu<mailto:nysbirds-l@c

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

Baited Tommahawk traps would be appropriate, set in the trees. http://www.livetrap.com/index.php?dispatch=tags.view=Raccoons aI suspect Gateway have some of these for trapping Racoons, Cats etc at the Plover sites. From: Thomas Rhindress mailto:trhindre...@gmail.com>> Reply-To: Thomas Rhindress

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

Looks like a Kinkajou. Bizarre! Paul From: Cesar Castillo mailto:czar3...@yahoo.com>> Reply-To: Cesar Castillo mailto:czar3...@yahoo.com>> Date: Friday, August 14, 2015 at 12:26 PM To: NYSBIRDS-L mailto:nysbird...@list.cornell.edu>> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

Baited Tommahawk traps would be appropriate, set in the trees. http://www.livetrap.com/index.php?dispatch=tags.viewtag=Raccoons aI suspect Gateway have some of these for trapping Racoons, Cats etc at the Plover sites. From: Thomas Rhindress trhindre...@gmail.commailto:trhindre...@gmail.com

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

Looks like a Kinkajou. Bizarre! Paul From: Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.commailto:czar3...@yahoo.com Reply-To: Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.commailto:czar3...@yahoo.com Date: Friday, August 14, 2015 at 12:26 PM To: NYSBIRDS-L nysbird...@list.cornell.edumailto:nysbird...@list.cornell.edu

Re: [nysbirds-l] A hummer of a breakfast + my "2 cents" !

Hi Robert Just a quick note on bird anatomy. The lower (distal) long bone of the hindlimb to which the toes attach is the tarsometatarsus which is homologous with our foot. Thus the joint above this is the ankle not the knee. (look at the direction of hinging). The second long bone is the

Re: [nysbirds-l] A hummer of a breakfast + my 2 cents !

Hi Robert Just a quick note on bird anatomy. The lower (distal) long bone of the hindlimb to which the toes attach is the tarsometatarsus which is homologous with our foot. Thus the joint above this is the ankle not the knee. (look at the direction of hinging). The second long bone is the

RE: [nysbirds-l] Dead Great Shearwater, Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

NY birders At risk of flogging a dead seabird, I would like to make another appeal for birders to salvage beached birds, particularly “uncommon” species. Even smelly carcasses can be useful for various studies…go birding with large Ziplocs. Thanks, Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager

RE: [nysbirds-l] Dead Great Shearwater, Robert Moses State Park (Suffolk Co.)

NY birders At risk of flogging a dead seabird, I would like to make another appeal for birders to salvage beached birds, particularly “uncommon” species. Even smelly carcasses can be useful for various studies…go birding with large Ziplocs. Thanks, Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager

RE: [nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler Central Park

I'm probably going to get some hate mail for this comment, but is Central Park really the best place to be releasing rehab birds? Paul Sweet -Original Message- From: bounce-119102677-11471...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119102677-11471...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of david

RE: [nysbirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler Central Park

I'm probably going to get some hate mail for this comment, but is Central Park really the best place to be releasing rehab birds? Paul Sweet -Original Message- From: bounce-119102677-11471...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119102677-11471...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of david

RE:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Re: Summer Tanager R.I.P.

Andrew and all NY birders. For the record we are interested in any and all salvaged birds, particularly rarities. People should be vigilant with the Bryant Park Chuck. I can’t imagine it’s getting enough to eat? We have all relevant permits. Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of

RE:[nysbirds-l] [ebirdsnyc] Re: Summer Tanager R.I.P.

Andrew and all NY birders. For the record we are interested in any and all salvaged birds, particularly rarities. People should be vigilant with the Bryant Park Chuck. I can’t imagine it’s getting enough to eat? We have all relevant permits. Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] House Sparrow at my feeder

Rob Since Junco and House Sparrows are in completely different families this is an extremely unlikely scenario. More likely a House Sparrow with aberrant tail feathers. Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] House Sparrow at my feeder

Rob Since Junco and House Sparrows are in completely different families this is an extremely unlikely scenario. More likely a House Sparrow with aberrant tail feathers. Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th

RE: [nysbirds-l] Cassins/Couches survival chances?

NY Birders While on the subject of vagrants and their possible demise, I would like to reiterate that if a bird such as this does die and is found it should be deposited in a natural history collection where it can be permanently archived. Thanks, Paul Sweet Paul Sweet Collection Manager

RE: [nysbirds-l] Cassins/Couches survival chances?

NY Birders While on the subject of vagrants and their possible demise, I would like to reiterate that if a bird such as this does die and is found it should be deposited in a natural history collection where it can be permanently archived. Thanks, Paul Sweet Paul Sweet Collection Manager

Re: [nysbirds-l] Watch Hill Fire Island

Alan Nelson's Sparrow should not be here at this time. Nearest breeding area is in Maine. Are you sure these were not Saltmarsh Sparrow? Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 T. 212

Re: [nysbirds-l] Watch Hill Fire Island

Alan Nelson's Sparrow should not be here at this time. Nearest breeding area is in Maine. Are you sure these were not Saltmarsh Sparrow? Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 T. 212

Re: [nysbirds-l] Willow Ptarmigan Reported Dead

Arie do you know who has the bird? AMNH would like the specimen. Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 T. 212 769 5780 C. 718 757 5941 > On May 23, 2014, at 6:54 PM, "Arie Gilbert"

Re: [nysbirds-l] Willow Ptarmigan Reported Dead

Arie do you know who has the bird? AMNH would like the specimen. Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 T. 212 769 5780 C. 718 757 5941 On May 23, 2014, at 6:54 PM, Arie Gilbert

RE: [nysbirds-l] Feather ID and Spring yard birds in Yorktown Heights, NY

Pheasant From: bounce-113910404-11471...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-113910404-11471...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Thomas Rhindress Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2014 4:57 PM To: nysbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Feather ID and Spring yard birds in Yorktown Heights, NY I'm in

RE: [nysbirds-l] Feather ID and Spring yard birds in Yorktown Heights, NY

Pheasant From: bounce-113910404-11471...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-113910404-11471...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Thomas Rhindress Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2014 4:57 PM To: nysbirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Feather ID and Spring yard birds in Yorktown Heights, NY I'm in

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

Thanks Anthony, I stand corrected. From: Anthony Collerton [mailto:icoller...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 12:50 PM To: Paul R Sweet Cc: Rick & Linda Kedenburg; Larry Federman; Jonathan Perez; Richard; Lynne Hertzog; Cesar Castillo; NYSBIRDS-L; Jim Osterlund Subject: Re: [nysbir

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

Point of information, the 4 and 20 blackbirds would be Turdus merula not crows. From: bounce-113350129-11471...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-113350129-11471...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Rick & Linda Kedenburg Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 10:07 AM To: Larry Federman Cc: Jonathan Perez;

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

Point of information, the 4 and 20 blackbirds would be Turdus merula not crows. From: bounce-113350129-11471...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-113350129-11471...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Rick Linda Kedenburg Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 10:07 AM To: Larry Federman Cc: Jonathan Perez;

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

Thanks Anthony, I stand corrected. From: Anthony Collerton [mailto:icoller...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 12:50 PM To: Paul R Sweet Cc: Rick Linda Kedenburg; Larry Federman; Jonathan Perez; Richard; Lynne Hertzog; Cesar Castillo; NYSBIRDS-L; Jim Osterlund Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l

RE: [nysbirds-l] DEC's Mute Swan management plan

Dear Christina While Mute Swans are indeed spectacular birds and it is not their fault that they are here, they are nevertheless an invasive, non-native species and detrimental to native wildlife. A quick Google search will find many examples of problems caused to native avifauna and habitat,

RE: [nysbirds-l] DEC's Mute Swan management plan

Dear Christina While Mute Swans are indeed spectacular birds and it is not their fault that they are here, they are nevertheless an invasive, non-native species and detrimental to native wildlife. A quick Google search will find many examples of problems caused to native avifauna and habitat,

[nysbirds-l] Salvaged Owls

Just to follow up, if anyone gets a lead on a dead Snowy Owl please let me know. Important scientific information can be obtained from these specimens Thanks, Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New

Re: [nysbirds-l] Another Snowy Owl Death: Westchester Co, Cortlandt Manor

Hi Anne Could you please provide the contact information of the rehabber. Thanks, Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 T. 212 769 5780 C. 718 757 5941 On Dec 5, 2013, at 12:13 PM,

Re: [nysbirds-l] Another Snowy Owl Death: Westchester Co, Cortlandt Manor

Hi Anne Could you please provide the contact information of the rehabber. Thanks, Paul Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 T. 212 769 5780 C. 718 757 5941 On Dec 5, 2013, at 12:13 PM,

[nysbirds-l] Crossbills west end Jones beach

Flock of 7 reds just west of coastguard lot. Also 2 white wings Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Crossbills west end Jones beach

Flock of 7 reds just west of coastguard lot. Also 2 white wings Paul Sweet Collection Manager Department of Ornithology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Verrazano Narrows

John Ascher and I checked out the Verrazano Narrows from the Brooklyn side. The best bird was a single Royal Tern seen from the Bay Parkway Mall. 30 plus Gannets were in the Narrows, some ranging north of the bridge. Good numbers of Laughing Gulls plus a few Boneparte's Gulls and Common Terns

[nysbirds-l] Verrazano Narrows

John Ascher and I checked out the Verrazano Narrows from the Brooklyn side. The best bird was a single Royal Tern seen from the Bay Parkway Mall. 30 plus Gannets were in the Narrows, some ranging north of the bridge. Good numbers of Laughing Gulls plus a few Boneparte's Gulls and Common Terns

[nysbirds-l] Storm Casualties

Greetings All Inevitably a storm of the magnitude of Sandy will result in some bird casualties. If anyone finds unusual dead birds would you please save them for the museum. These specimens are useful not just for record purposes, they can also be used in a host of other studies. After Irene

RE:[nysbirds-l] Sooty Shearwater Mortality

After my post yesterday I received a report of two more dead Sooty Shearwaters at Jones Beach From: bounce-60672258-11471...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-60672258-11471...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Paul R Sweet Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:19 PM To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Subject

[nysbirds-l] Sooty Shearwater Mortality

While 3 birds does not constitute a mass mortality event, I have been contacted today by two people with dead Sooty Shearwaters found on the beaches of the New York Bight. One at Far Rockaway and one on Monmouth Beach NJ. This follows the moribund bird mentioned by Chase from Robert Moses.

[nysbirds-l] Sooty Shearwater Mortality

While 3 birds does not constitute a mass mortality event, I have been contacted today by two people with dead Sooty Shearwaters found on the beaches of the New York Bight. One at Far Rockaway and one on Monmouth Beach NJ. This follows the moribund bird mentioned by Chase from Robert Moses.

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