Very good idea! On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 5:51 PM Holly Sweeney <holly.sweeney...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Just a thought regarding expenses for the rescue/relocation of this bird. > Maybe BOS, RBA and NYSOA could also help defray the costs. > > Holly Sweeney > holly.sweeney...@gmail.com > > On Fri, Nov 18, 2022, 12:13 PM Willie D'Anna <dannapot...@roadrunner.com> > wrote: > >> I just wanted to give a heads up that there is a plan to capture the >> Limpkin as soon as possible, with people currently on site. I am sorry for >> people who might be on their way now but this turned out to be the best >> time for the rehabbers and, with the weather, probably for the bird as well. >> >> >> >> When I hear more, I will post what I know. >> >> >> >> Willie >> >> >> >> *From:* geneseebird...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebird...@geneseo.edu] *On >> Behalf Of *Willie D'Anna >> *Sent:* Friday, November 18, 2022 9:58 AM >> *To:* 'geneseebirds'; 'Geneseebirds'; 'NYSBirds' >> *Subject:* [GeneseeBirds-L] Limpkin - Niagara County >> >> >> >> The Limpkin in Lewiston, along the Niagara River, was seen throughout the >> day yesterday and was there again this morning. It is sticking to a very >> small area – a linear strip about 50 yards long. If you don’t see it, just >> carefully check the weeds at the base of the slope for any movement. It can >> really hide in there! >> >> >> >> If you have not seen the bird by now, unfortunately, your opportunity may >> soon be over. I know this will be disappointing/upsetting to those who have >> had no chance to chase it during the week and were waiting for the weekend. >> Although there may be disagreement on whether or not humans should >> intervene, there is strong consensus among people that I have talked with >> that the health of this bird should be the primary consideration. A >> rehabilitator has been alerted who is willing to transport the bird to >> Florida. Although the bird seems fine now, we know how quickly things can >> change. We are fairly certain from past experience (the Anhinga near >> Rochester), that this bird will not simply leave when things get really bad >> for it. Therefore, its capture may come sooner rather than later. Capturing >> a healthy bird often results in a better outcome than capturing one that is >> already unwell. Please don’t ask me exactly when this will occur because I >> don’t know. It could be today. We will continue to monitor the Limpkin and >> try to assess its condition, as well as watch what the weather is or will >> be doing. >> >> >> >> The snowstorm in Buffalo is horrendous right now and there is a driving >> ban in parts of Buffalo and the suburbs. Nobody should be driving into or >> close to the city to see this bird. If you are coming from the east, go >> through Rochester and come along Lake Ontario, then back south to Lewiston. >> >> >> >> The coordinates are *43.173805, -79.049374* Mapped pin: >> https://goo.gl/maps/CyuEbPmWpmwBt1DL8 This is below the cliff, down at >> river level. You must park above at street level and take the stairs down. >> For those who have difficulty walking, you can be driven down and let off >> at water level. Look for the blue-gray building that says “harbor master” >> over one of the doors. Next to it is a blue-gray shed. The weeds that it >> was hanging out in all afternoon on Tuesday are between those two >> buildings, which are only 15 feet apart. The bird sometimes moves behind >> one of the buildings but you can usually find it by moving around. It is >> close, only 30 feet or so away, though usually obscured or made invisible >> by weeds, and does not seem particularly concerned about people. However, >> please do not surround it, as it does sometimes like to come out into the >> open. I suggest that people stay off the grass in order to give it some >> space. You will still get great views. >> >> >> >> *PLEASE NOTE: *If anyone notices the bird showing concerning behavior, >> such as lethargy, noticeable limping, or dragging a wing, could you please >> contact me ASAP. >> >> >> >> Thanks and good birding! >> >> Willie >> >> ------------------ >> >> Willie D'Anna >> >> Wilson, NY >> >> dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Geneseebirds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to geneseebirds-l+unsubscr...@geneseo.edu. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/a/geneseo.edu/d/msgid/geneseebirds-l/002c01d8fb5e%242e10f330%248a32d990%24%40com >> <https://groups.google.com/a/geneseo.edu/d/msgid/geneseebirds-l/002c01d8fb5e%242e10f330%248a32d990%24%40com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Geneseebirds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to geneseebirds-l+unsubscr...@geneseo.edu. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/a/geneseo.edu/d/msgid/geneseebirds-l/008101d8fb71%24167b3880%244371a980%24%40com >> <https://groups.google.com/a/geneseo.edu/d/msgid/geneseebirds-l/008101d8fb71%24167b3880%244371a980%24%40com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Geneseebirds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to geneseebirds-l+unsubscr...@geneseo.edu. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/a/geneseo.edu/d/msgid/geneseebirds-l/CAEfjaLkmB4qxVZ%2BE9TuwksNwra-i-FgnQWohxA6ksK%3DZF-MVeQ%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/a/geneseo.edu/d/msgid/geneseebirds-l/CAEfjaLkmB4qxVZ%2BE9TuwksNwra-i-FgnQWohxA6ksK%3DZF-MVeQ%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
