RE: [nysbirds-l] Dead Shearwaters on the Beach

2022-06-19 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
found the same. Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D. President, Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island presid...@cresli.org PO Box 54, West Sayville, NY 11796 (631) 319-6003 (631) 316-3441 (mobile) https://cresli.org https://drartiek-cresli.smugmug.com/ Instagram: @CRESLI_Inc Twitter

RE: [nysbirds-l] Dead Shearwaters on the Beach

2022-06-19 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
found the same. Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D. President, Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island presid...@cresli.org PO Box 54, West Sayville, NY 11796 (631) 319-6003 (631) 316-3441 (mobile) https://cresli.org https://drartiek-cresli.smugmug.com/ Instagram: @CRESLI_Inc Twitter

[nysbirds-l] Correction - Audubon's NO, Manx yes

2017-08-12 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
Sorry folks what I had initially thought was a Manx Shearwater, and then changed to an Audubon's Shearwater Is a Manx. My apologies Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph. D. kopel...@optonline.net ( e-mails scanned for viruses before sending) "When the

[nysbirds-l] Audubon Shearwater photo from 8/11/17

2017-08-12 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
The photo is available at https://flic.kr/p/XD73qT Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph. D. kopel...@optonline.net ( e-mails scanned for viruses before sending) "When the last individual of a race of living thing breathes no more, another heaven and

[nysbirds-l] Audubon Shearwater photo from 8/11/17

2017-08-12 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
The photo is available at https://flic.kr/p/XD73qT Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph. D. kopel...@optonline.net ( e-mails scanned for viruses before sending) "When the last individual of a race of living thing breathes no more, another heaven and

[nysbirds-l] Audubon's Shearwater off Fire Island

2017-08-11 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
I was out on a whale survey with WCS. Traveled from FI Inlet to Moriches Inlet and back. Saw what thought was a Manx flying over bunker, checked the photos when I got home, definitely an Audubon's. Were 4.2 nautical miles due south of Cherry Grove (40.5806N, 73.1075W). Also bottlenose dolphins,

[nysbirds-l] Audubon's Shearwater off Fire Island

2017-08-11 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
I was out on a whale survey with WCS. Traveled from FI Inlet to Moriches Inlet and back. Saw what thought was a Manx flying over bunker, checked the photos when I got home, definitely an Audubon's. Were 4.2 nautical miles due south of Cherry Grove (40.5806N, 73.1075W). Also bottlenose dolphins,

[nysbirds-l] CRESLI 2017 Great South Channel whale and pelagic bird trips -

2017-06-06 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
2017 Great South Channel trips - One in July and one in August 1. July 16-18, 2017 (depart Montauk at 6:00 PM on Sunday 7/16/17 and return 4:00 AM on Tuesday 7/18/17) 2. August 13-15, 2017 (depart Montauk at 6:30 PM on Sunday 8/13/17; arrive and depart Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

[nysbirds-l] CRESLI 2017 Great South Channel whale and pelagic bird trips -

2017-06-06 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
2017 Great South Channel trips - One in July and one in August 1. July 16-18, 2017 (depart Montauk at 6:00 PM on Sunday 7/16/17 and return 4:00 AM on Tuesday 7/18/17) 2. August 13-15, 2017 (depart Montauk at 6:30 PM on Sunday 8/13/17; arrive and depart Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

[nysbirds-l] CRESLI 2015 Great South Channel whale and pelagic bird trips -

2015-04-26 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
2015 Great South Channel trip - August 9-11, 2015. Same price as last year. Reservations are required and can be made as of at http://www.cresli.org/cresli/reservations/offshore_res.html. The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island is a non-profit research and education

[nysbirds-l] CRESLI 2015 Great South Channel whale and pelagic bird trips -

2015-04-26 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
2015 Great South Channel trip - August 9-11, 2015. Same price as last year. Reservations are required and can be made as of at http://www.cresli.org/cresli/reservations/offshore_res.html. The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island is a non-profit research and education

RE: [nysbirds-l] Bald eagles at Connetquot

2015-01-16 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
hur H. Kopelman, Ph.D. Sent: Friday, January 16, 2015 12:55 PM To: NYSBIRDS-L Subject: [nysbirds-l] Bald eagles at Connetquot 2 adult and one juvenile bald eagle glee over the trail on the east side of the mill pond Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D. Sent from my iPhone Please do not print this email u

[nysbirds-l] Bald eagles at Connetquot

2015-01-16 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
2 adult and one juvenile bald eagle glee over the trail on the east side of the mill pond Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D. Sent from my iPhone Please do not print this email unless absolutely necessary -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

[nysbirds-l] Bald eagles at Connetquot

2015-01-16 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
2 adult and one juvenile bald eagle glee over the trail on the east side of the mill pond Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D. Sent from my iPhone Please do not print this email unless absolutely necessary -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

RE: [nysbirds-l] Bald eagles at Connetquot

2015-01-16 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
earth must pass before such a one can be again .. William Beebee P Be kind to the environment - unless you need to, please don't print this e-mail From: bounce-118710021-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-118710021-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D

[nysbirds-l] CRESLI 2014 Great South Channel whale and pelagic bird trips -

2014-05-26 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
2014 Great South Channel trip - August 10-12, 2014. Same price as last year. Reservations are required and can be made as of at http://www.cresli.org/cresli/reservations/offshore_res.html. The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island is a non-profit research and education

[nysbirds-l] CRESLI 2014 Great South Channel whale and pelagic bird trips -

2014-05-26 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
2014 Great South Channel trip - August 10-12, 2014. Same price as last year. Reservations are required and can be made as of at http://www.cresli.org/cresli/reservations/offshore_res.html. The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island is a non-profit research and education

[nysbirds-l] CRESLI/Viking Fleet trip to Hydrographers Canyon April 25-27 2014

2014-04-05 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
Dear interested party, We are in need of 11 more passengers for the trip to go! For the second time in 12 years CRESLI and the Viking Fleet are offering a sperm whale and deep ocean pelagic bird observation trip to the edge of the continental shelf. This trip will target the sperm whale

[nysbirds-l] CRESLI/Viking Fleet trip to Hydrographers Canyon April 25-27 2014

2014-04-05 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
Dear interested party, We are in need of 11 more passengers for the trip to go! For the second time in 12 years CRESLI and the Viking Fleet are offering a sperm whale and deep ocean pelagic bird observation trip to the edge of the continental shelf. This trip will target the sperm whale

[nysbirds-l] CRESLI 2014 Great South Channel whale and pelagic bird trips -

2014-02-24 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
2014 Great South Channel trip - August 10-12, 2014. Same price as last year. Reservations are required and can be made as of at http://www.cresli.org/cresli/reservations/offshore_res.html. The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island is a non-profit research and education

[nysbirds-l] CRESLI 2014 Great South Channel whale and pelagic bird trips -

2014-02-24 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
2014 Great South Channel trip - August 10-12, 2014. Same price as last year. Reservations are required and can be made as of at http://www.cresli.org/cresli/reservations/offshore_res.html. The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island is a non-profit research and education

[nysbirds-l] CRESLI/Viking Fleet trip to Hydrographers Canyon April 25-27 2014

2014-01-21 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
Dear interested party, For the first time in 12 years CRESLI and the Viking Fleet are offering a sperm whale and deep ocean pelagic bird observation trip to the edge of the continental shelf. This trip will target the sperm whale population at Hydrographer Canyon, approximately 140 nautical

[nysbirds-l] CRESLI/Viking Fleet trip to Hydrographers Canyon April 25-27 2014

2014-01-21 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
Dear interested party, For the first time in 12 years CRESLI and the Viking Fleet are offering a sperm whale and deep ocean pelagic bird observation trip to the edge of the continental shelf. This trip will target the sperm whale population at Hydrographer Canyon, approximately 140 nautical

[nysbirds-l] Northern gannets feeding in Moriches Bay

2013-12-14 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
While observing harbor seals at Cupsogue Beach County Park around 9 AM on Friday, 12/13/13 , I observed about 50 Northern Gannets feeding in Moriches Bay near the seal haul-out area. In 8 years of seal observation and photo-identification at the site and over 160 trips, I'd never seen gannets

[nysbirds-l] Northern gannets feeding in Moriches Bay

2013-12-14 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
While observing harbor seals at Cupsogue Beach County Park around 9 AM on Friday, 12/13/13 , I observed about 50 Northern Gannets feeding in Moriches Bay near the seal haul-out area. In 8 years of seal observation and photo-identification at the site and over 160 trips, I'd never seen gannets

[nysbirds-l] CRESLI 2013 Great South Channel whale and pelagic bird trips -

2013-07-15 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
There's still space available!!! 2013 Great South Channel trip - August 11-13, 2013. Same price as last year. Reservations are required and can be made as of at http://www.cresli.org/cresli/reservations/offshore_res.html. The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island is a

[nysbirds-l] CRESLI 2013 Great South Channel whale and pelagic bird trips -

2013-07-15 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
There's still space available!!! 2013 Great South Channel trip - August 11-13, 2013. Same price as last year. Reservations are required and can be made as of at http://www.cresli.org/cresli/reservations/offshore_res.html. The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island is a

RE:[nysbirds-l] Addendum toResults of the Viking Fleet/CRESLI whale watch 07/07/13 - large number of plegic birds

2013-07-10 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
s before such a one can be again" .. William Beebee P Be kind to the environment - unless you need to, please don't print this e-mail From: Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes [mailto:c...@cornell.edu] Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 3:04 PM To: Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D. Sub

[nysbirds-l] Results of the Viking Fleet/CRESLI whale watch 07/07/13 - large number of plegic birds

2013-07-10 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
Sunday July 7, 2013 It's an ALL-STAR season opener! A spectacular line-up: whales, dolphins, turtles and pelagic birds. Our day started off with a spectacular view of nearly 1000 common dolphins. The large super- aggregation was spotted at 11am. We stayed with them for quite some time, then

[nysbirds-l] FW: [ECOLOG-L] Fast Tracking Wind Turbines: A Concern?

2013-02-01 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
I THOUGHT THAT THIS MIGHT BE OF INTEREST TO THE LIST. Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph. D. kopel...@optonline.net ( e-mails scanned for viruses before sending) "When the last individual of a race of living thing breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be

[nysbirds-l] FW: [ECOLOG-L] Fast Tracking Wind Turbines: A Concern?

2013-02-01 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
I THOUGHT THAT THIS MIGHT BE OF INTEREST TO THE LIST. Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph. D. kopel...@optonline.net ( e-mails scanned for viruses before sending) When the last individual of a race of living thing breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be again

Re: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Wilson's Storm-Petrels continue in Block Island Sound

2012-07-22 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
I've been out in those waters leading whale watching trips twice a week since July 1 and the sightings of storm petrels have been almost none-existent until today Sent from my iPhone On Jul 22, 2012, at 5:57 PM, Bruce Horwith wrote: > Adding to Angus' report, there were hundreds of Wilson's

Re: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Wilson's Storm-Petrels continue in Block Island Sound

2012-07-22 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
Today on the Viking Fleet/CRESLI whale watch in an between waters south of Block Island to waters just south of Montauk we encountered 30-40 Wilson's Storm Petrels; 3 Greater Shearwaters; 20 bottlenose dolphins (coastal migratory stock); and two loggerhead turtles Sent from my iPhone On Jul

Re: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Wilson's Storm-Petrels continue in Block Island Sound

2012-07-22 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
Today on the Viking Fleet/CRESLI whale watch in an between waters south of Block Island to waters just south of Montauk we encountered 30-40 Wilson's Storm Petrels; 3 Greater Shearwaters; 20 bottlenose dolphins (coastal migratory stock); and two loggerhead turtles Sent from my iPhone On Jul

Re: [nysbirds-l] South Fork LI: Wilson's Storm-Petrels continue in Block Island Sound

2012-07-22 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
I've been out in those waters leading whale watching trips twice a week since July 1 and the sightings of storm petrels have been almost none-existent until today Sent from my iPhone On Jul 22, 2012, at 5:57 PM, Bruce Horwith bruce.horw...@gmail.com wrote: Adding to Angus' report, there were

[nysbirds-l] CRESLI 2012 Great South Channel whale and pelagic bird trips -

2012-05-24 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
2012 Great South Channel trip - August 12-14, 2012. Same price as last year. Reservations are required and can be made as of at http://www.cresli.org/cresli/reservations/offshore_res.html. The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island is a non-profit research and education

[nysbirds-l] CRESLI 2012 Great South Channel whale and pelagic bird trips -

2012-05-24 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
2012 Great South Channel trip - August 12-14, 2012. Same price as last year. Reservations are required and can be made as of at http://www.cresli.org/cresli/reservations/offshore_res.html. The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island is a non-profit research and education

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach County Park: birds and pinnipeds

2012-03-18 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
Yesterday, a peregrine falcon was perched on a post about ½ mile north of the western end of the parking lot at Cupsogue. Today, an osprey (with a fish ) landed on the platform at the western end of the parking lot, and a pair of oystercatchers were seen just on the rocks below the seal

[nysbirds-l] Cupsogue Beach County Park: birds and pinnipeds

2012-03-18 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
Yesterday, a peregrine falcon was perched on a post about ½ mile north of the western end of the parking lot at Cupsogue. Today, an osprey (with a fish ) landed on the platform at the western end of the parking lot, and a pair of oystercatchers were seen just on the rocks below the seal

Re: [nysbirds-l] Knee jerk reaction to 2 guys that just didn't get it

2012-02-06 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
Well put Cindy! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 6, 2012, at 9:14 AM, Cindy wrote: > To echo Janet's post and in response to Stella's - I too have seen > photographers being insensitive to snowy owls, on other ocassions. I remember > one time there was a fantastic photo op for one particular owl

RE: [nysbirds-l] Knee jerk reaction to 2 guys that just didn't get it

2012-02-06 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
I've seen the same kind of behavior with folks trying to photograph seals and getting too close, or trying to flush the, from haulout sites. Educating these folks and having the MMPA as a threat goes a long way to help reduce the offensive behavior. I thoroughly understand the pique we all

RE: [nysbirds-l] Knee jerk reaction to 2 guys that just didn't get it

2012-02-06 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
I've seen the same kind of behavior with folks trying to photograph seals and getting too close, or trying to flush the, from haulout sites. Educating these folks and having the MMPA as a threat goes a long way to help reduce the offensive behavior. I thoroughly understand the pique we all

Re: [nysbirds-l] Knee jerk reaction to 2 guys that just didn't get it

2012-02-06 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
Well put Cindy! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 6, 2012, at 9:14 AM, Cindy catbird...@yahoo.com wrote: To echo Janet's post and in response to Stella's - I too have seen photographers being insensitive to snowy owls, on other ocassions. I remember one time there was a fantastic photo op for one

[nysbirds-l] Correction and an apology

2012-01-22 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
Folks, Sorry for the mistake. The bird was a Black-Bellied Plover. I thank High McGuiness and Shane Blodgett for their quick responses. Artie Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph. D. kopel...@optonline.net ( e-mails scanned for viruses before sending) "When the last individual of a

[nysbirds-l] White-rumped sandpiper at Cupsogue Beach

2012-01-22 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
White-rumped Sandpiper observed and photographed at Cupsogue Beach during today's CRESLI seal walk along with 8 harbor seals swimming near the haul-out site. Phot available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/ah_kopelman/6745725275/in/photostream Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph. D.

[nysbirds-l] White-rumped sandpiper at Cupsogue Beach

2012-01-22 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
White-rumped Sandpiper observed and photographed at Cupsogue Beach during today's CRESLI seal walk along with 8 harbor seals swimming near the haul-out site. Phot available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/ah_kopelman/6745725275/in/photostream Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph. D.

[nysbirds-l] Correction and an apology

2012-01-22 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
Folks, Sorry for the mistake. The bird was a Black-Bellied Plover. I thank High McGuiness and Shane Blodgett for their quick responses. Artie Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph. D. kopel...@optonline.net ( e-mails scanned for viruses before sending) When the last individual of a

[nysbirds-l] Sightings Report from yesterday's CRESLI/Viking whale watch

2011-07-04 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
Our first 2011 trip was a success for finding pelagic birds, cetaceans, and sea turtles. The totals were: 250 Short-beaked common dolphins 1 Leatherback Sea Turtle 1 Ocean Sunfish 400 Greater Shearwaters 1 Northern Gannet 1 Sooty Shearwater 10 Corey's Shearwater 40 Wilson's Storm

[nysbirds-l] Sightings Report from yesterday's CRESLI/Viking whale watch

2011-07-04 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
Our first 2011 trip was a success for finding pelagic birds, cetaceans, and sea turtles. The totals were: 250 Short-beaked common dolphins 1 Leatherback Sea Turtle 1 Ocean Sunfish 400 Greater Shearwaters 1 Northern Gannet 1 Sooty Shearwater 10 Corey's Shearwater 40 Wilson's Storm

[nysbirds-l] Osprey and Oyster Catchers at Cupsgue Beach

2011-03-18 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
While taking a school group to observe seals at Cupsogue Beach County Park (Westhampton Beach) I observed 2 ospreys at the platform near the western end of the parking lot; and two American Oyster Catchers were seen on the rocks at the base of the cliff near the seal haulout. 125 seals were

[nysbirds-l] Pelagic birds and whales abound on the CRESLI/Viking whale watches -join us

2010-07-15 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
Folks, The whale and pelagic bird sightings have been good thus far, particularly when the whales are feeding near the surface. Here are the results to date: 07/11/2010 13 Fin Whales 8 Minke Whales 65 Greater Shearwaters 5 Corey's Shearwaters 200 Wilson's Storm Petrels 07/10/2010

[nysbirds-l] Pelagic birds and whales abound on the CRESLI/Viking whale watches -join us

2010-07-15 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
Folks, The whale and pelagic bird sightings have been good thus far, particularly when the whales are feeding near the surface. Here are the results to date: 07/11/2010 13 Fin Whales 8 Minke Whales 65 Greater Shearwaters 5 Corey's Shearwaters 200 Wilson's Storm Petrels 07/10/2010

[nysbirds-l] CRESLI 2010 summer Great South Channel whale and pelagic bird trips -

2010-05-29 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
2010 Great South Channel trip - August 15-17, 2010. Same price as last year. Reservations are required and can be made as of March 2010 at http://www.cresli.org/cresli/reservations/offshore_res.html. The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island is a non-profit research and

[nysbirds-l] CRESLI 2010 summer Great South Channel whale and pelagic bird trips -

2010-05-29 Thread Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D.
2010 Great South Channel trip - August 15-17, 2010. Same price as last year. Reservations are required and can be made as of March 2010 at http://www.cresli.org/cresli/reservations/offshore_res.html. The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island is a non-profit research and