Re:[nysbirds-l] Ring-billed Gull A318

[Catherine Barron]

Saw the immature Ring-billed Gull tagged A 318 this afternoon around 2 PM on 
the jetty in front of gazebo at South Beach, Staten Island.

Catherine Barron 
Staten Island
3/16/2010


- Original Message - 
  From: fresha2...@aol.com 
  To: NYSBirds-L@cornell.edu 
  Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 5:19 PM
  Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn LBBG and thoughts on the Common Gull


  I meant to post about this earlier in the week, but Rob's find today presents 
as fitting an opportunity as any, so here goes.
  On Tuesday while sorting through the 2400 Ring-billed Gulls (accompanied by 
~100 Herring and only 2-3 GBBG) I came across 3 wing-tagged Ring-billed Gulls. 
They included two immature birds A318, and A306 (A306 was present on the lake 
along with the adult LBBG this afternoon), and an adult bird A366. I have seen 
this adult at least 3 other times this winter, although not on Prospect Lake. 
It was present at Gravesend Bay on December 27, at Coney Island beach January 
26 and back at Gravesend Bay again January 31. Also looking back at my photos 
just now I realize I also saw A318 at Gravesend Bay on December 28. Since the 
Common (Mew) Gull is absent from its Gravesend Bay roosting/resting area for 
large chunks of time it makes sense that Prospect Lake would be a good spot to 
check for it. A318 was actually hanging out with the Common Gull back on 
December 28th, so specific birds that it has been directly associating with at 
Gravesend are spending at least some time on Prospect Lake. So anybody looking 
for Gulls on Prospect Lake shouldn't just pass over the Ring-billeds there (not 
that they should anyway, but I know I certainly do a lot of the time, 
especially when looking for something specific and not similar like Lesser 
Black-backed or Black-headed) too quickly.

  As for the Common Gull's whereabouts, I believe Shane said he had it (for his 
10th or so time) on the rocks at Gravesend today, so it's certainly still 
around.

  Good Birding
  -Doug Gochfeld. Brooklyn, NY.







  -Original Message-
  From: Rob Jett 
  To: NYSBirds 
  Sent: Fri, Feb 5, 2010 3:57 pm
  Subject: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn LBBG


  At 2:15pm today I spotted a Lesser Black-backed Gull on Prospect Lake in 
Prospect Park. Nearly the entire lake is frozen with only a small opening along 
the western edge of the lake by West Lake Drive and Wellhouse Drive. When I 
first observed the bird it was on the ice at the edge of the water only about 
30 feet from the shore. At one point it flew into the water and bathed within a 
group of mostly Ring-billed Gulls and several Herring Gulls. It was still 
present when I left at around 3:15pm and being viewed by Doug Gochfeld, Rob 
Bate and Shane Blodgett. I'll post some photos and a video on my blog later 
this evening. 


  The frozen lake is a favored roosting spot for gulls with numbers sometimes 
approaching a few thousand individuals. On rare occasions it pays off to scan 
the mostly ring-billed population for something different. If you go by car, 
the closest entrance to the lake is Prospect Park Southwest and Vanderbilt 
Street.



  Good birding,


  Rob


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RE: [nysbirds-l] off topic/ AviSys

[John J. Collins]

I completely disagree.  AviSys is the easiest, most intuitive and powerful 
software going.  I’ve been using it for years and have only had a problem once 
which AviSys technical support cleared up in a jiffy!  I can’t imagine why John 
is having a problem downloading from the AviSys web site?  I’ve also never had 
a problem with that.  

 

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The earth should not be injured.
The earth should not be destroyed."  (Hildegard von Bingen)  

 

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[mailto:bounce-5438794-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of John Askildsen
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 4:05 PM
To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
Subject: [nysbirds-l] off topic/ avisys

 

to the list-

wondering if there is anyone out there on the list who has avisys birding 
software and is familiar with it enough to assist me in doing a download ? it 
sounds like a pretty straightforward operation, but OMG, it is not ! so if 
anyone out there can assist me, it would be greatly appreciated. please contact 
me off list. 

if any average computer user, is looking for birding software, to manage 
birding checklists and so forth, i highly reccomend that you stay away from 
Avisys. it's a nightmare to use, in my opinion. if you are a computer 
programmer or IT person, i reccomend it highly.  

regards,

john 
 
John Askildsen
Millbrook, New York 


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Re: [nysbirds-l] off topic/ avisys

[Brien Hindman]

I have been considering for some time about inquiring on this list
about checklist software, and what people's favorites are.  However,
I've been hesitant to, because I don't want to create any noise that
is not directly related to the list.  I will take this opportunity to
do so.

22 years and a couple continents later, keeping track of my sightings
has become a messy affair.  I would like some sort of automated data
management that includes a world list.  I've been considering Avisys,
but it bugs me that I have to pay extra for the world list.  I am also
considering Swift, since the world list is included, making it half
the price.  I don't need bells and whistles.  Just simple data base
management and maybe the ability to generate reports, etc.  I am also
aware of birdlist.org for free, "analog" checklists.

I work at a 3d feature film animation studio by trade, so I am pretty
comfortable in front of a computer.  Any suggestions would most
certainly be welcome off list.

Thanks a lot!



On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 4:44 PM, Arie Gilbert  wrote:
> John,
>
> I am no "computer programmer" and have been happily using Avisys for many
> many years.
> I have also recommended it to some on this list. To my knowledge, all those
> who have taken that advice are happy with it.
>
> Compared to other software out there it is far more flexible, powerful, and
> yes - easy to use.
>
> Having said so, it always pays to read the instructions. Of course,
> following them is recommended as well.
> The manual that accompanies the software gives simple, clear, step by step
> directions on getting started, and various strategies for entering data for
> those new to the program.
>
> It is worth mentioning, it pays to have an understanding of basic computer
> skills. In my experience, some folks may use a computer at work,
> but have little idea how  to do much else such as routine file operations:
> copy, move, burn to disc, print, print to, etc.  This is a source of
> frustration, but NO software out there will work without it, so it is
> unreasonable for you to not understand them, and then blame the software.
>
> Also, there are no complex computer procedures in Avisys,  and I don't know
> what you mean by "average computer user" but AFAIK, the average computer
> user would find Avisys a pleasure, and wish that other software was as well
> written and easy to use.
>
> Remember too, that the creator of the software provides free tech support. I
> presume that you have a legitimate copy.
>
> If you want , I would be happy to assist you. Once you are up to speed, you
> will be very happy that you have this program.
>
> Arie Gilbert
> No. Babylon, NY
>
>
>
> John Askildsen wrote:
>
> to the list-
>
> wondering if there is anyone out there on the list who has avisys birding
> software and is familiar with it enough to assist me in doing a download ?
> it sounds like a pretty straightforward operation, but OMG, it is not ! so
> if anyone out there can assist me, it would be greatly appreciated. please
> contact me off list.
>
> if any average computer user, is looking for birding software, to manage
> birding checklists and so forth, i highly reccomend that you stay away from
> Avisys. it's a nightmare to use, in my opinion. if you are a computer
> programmer or IT person, i reccomend it highly.
>
> regards,
>
> john
>
> John Askildsen
> Millbrook, New York



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[nysbirds-l] FOS Great Egret

[Sy Schiff]

Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 16 March

The first of the season Great Egret made an appearance this morning. The 
Ring-necked Pheasant continues.

 The extreme high tide storm surge was 2-3 feet deep on the the paths and water 
covered the entire marsh. Things appeared to be back to normal today. Damage 
was mainly to vegetation with loss of power over the weekend.  In addition, 
many Oceanside roads were still blocked today by work crews repairing damage. 
It required detours to get to the Park Ave access on Waukena.

Sy

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Re: [nysbirds-l] off topic/ avisys

[Arie Gilbert]

John, 

I am no "computer programmer" and have been happily using Avisys for
many many years. 
I have also recommended it to some on this list. To my knowledge, all
those who have taken that advice are happy with it. 

Compared to other software out there it is far more flexible, powerful,
and yes - easy to use. 

Having said so, it always pays to read the instructions. Of course,
following them is recommended as well. 
The manual that accompanies the software gives simple, clear, step by
step directions on getting started, and various strategies for entering
data for those new to the program. 

It is worth mentioning, it pays to have an understanding of basic
computer skills. In my experience, some folks may use a computer at
work, 
but have little idea how  to do much else such as routine file
operations: copy, move, burn to disc, print, print to, etc.  This is a
source of frustration, but NO software out there will work without it,
so it is unreasonable for you to not understand them, and then blame
the software. 

Also, there are no complex computer procedures in Avisys,  and I don't
know what you mean by "average computer user" but AFAIK, the average
computer user would find Avisys a pleasure, and wish that other
software was as well written and easy to use. 

Remember too, that the creator of the software provides free tech
support. I presume that you have a legitimate copy. 

If you want , I would be happy to assist you. Once you are up to speed,
you will be very happy that you have this program. 

Arie Gilbert
No. Babylon, NY 



John Askildsen wrote:
to the list-
  
wondering if there is anyone out there on the list who has avisys
birding software and is familiar with it enough to assist me in
doing a download ? it sounds like a pretty straightforward operation,
but OMG, it is not ! so if anyone out there can assist me, it would be
greatly appreciated. please contact me off list. 
  
if any average computer user, is looking for birding software, to
manage birding checklists and so forth, i highly reccomend that you
stay away from Avisys. it's a nightmare to use, in my opinion. if you
are a computer programmer or IT person, i reccomend it highly.  
  
regards,
  
john 
 
John Askildsen
Millbrook, New York

[nysbirds-l] off topic/ avisys

[John Askildsen]

to the list-wondering if there is anyone out there on the list who has avisys birding software and is familiar with it enough to assist me in doing a download ? it sounds like a pretty straightforward operation, but OMG, it is not ! so if anyone out there can assist me, it would be greatly appreciated. please contact me off list. if any average computer user, is looking for birding software, to manage birding checklists and so forth, i highly reccomend that you stay away from Avisys. it's a nightmare to use, in my opinion. if you are a computer programmer or IT person, i reccomend it highly.  regards,john  John AskildsenMillbrook, New York

Re: [nysbirds-l] Western Grebe - Wayne County

[Jerry Lazarczyk]

I dipped on the Western Grebe late on Sunday afternoon despite going to both 
the east and west Lake Ontario accesses to Chimney Bluffs State Park.. The only 
birds seen were less than ten C. Mergs and some RB Gulls. I returned Monday and 
found that the east access is where the Western Grebe was seen. I was not able 
to see much from the road level so I climbed the stairway to near the top of 
the cliff and had a much better but less safe view. Not much was around but the 
WESTERN GREBE eventually was found. A few Red-necked Grebes were seen plus some 
Long-tailed Ducks and C. Mergs. The birds were beyond the mud line in the blue 
water and a scope is needed. The water was roily and the added height is very 
helpful.

A gal showed after I was there and she told me that the W. Grebe was seen from 
the east access where we were. She had just seen a pheasant off the road and I 
looked for it and dipped. She said the she raised pheasants with her husband 
for years for release by the DEC. I am drawing a complete blank for her name 
and location and I apologize to her. I should have written that info down.

Jerry Lazarczyk
Grand Island NY


NYSbirders,
Chuck Gibson reported a Western Grebe at Chimney Bluffs State Park
(Wayne Co.) on 11 March using eBird (report visible on the eBird
Google Gadget).  Tim Lenz and Chris Wiley relocated it this morning,
and many people were able to see it throughout the day (though others
struck out).  The bird seems to range widely along the shoreline and
spent a good deal of the day diving/ feeding, often at considerable
distance.  There are also many (easily >60) Red-necked Grebes and a
few Horned Grebes in the area.
Cheers,
Tom

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