[nysbirds-l] NYC Area RBA: 18 November 2022

[Ben Cacace]

- RBA
* New York
* New York City, Long Island, Westchester County
* Nov. 18, 2022
* NYNY2211.18

- Birds mentioned
MOTTLED DUCK+
CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD+
LIMPKIN+ (extralimital)
BROWN BOOBY+
CAVE SWALLOW+
BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER+
TOWNSEND'S WARBLER+
(+ Details requested by NYSARC)

Cackling Goose
EURASIAN WIGEON
HUDSONIAN GODWIT
MARBLED GODWIT
Long-billed Dowitcher
Parasitic Jaeger
Black-legged Kittiwake
Iceland Gull
BROWN PELICAN
Golden Eagle
Evening Grosbeak
Red Crossbill
Pine Siskin
LAPLAND LONGSPUR
CLAY-COLORED SPARROW
Yellow-breasted Chat

- Transcript

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Hotline: New York City Area Rare Bird Alert
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Compiler: Tom Burke
Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County

Transcriber: Ben Cacace

BEGIN TAPE

Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for *Friday, November 18th
2022* at 11pm. The highlights of today's tape are CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD,
BLACK-THROATED GRAY and TOWNSEND'S WARBLERS, MOTTLED DUCK, BROWN BOOBY,
CAVE SWALLOW, BROWN PELICAN, EURASIAN WIGEON, MARBLED and HUDSONIAN
GODWITS, LAPLAND LONGSPUR, CLAY-COLORED SPARROW, winter finches and more.

The male CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD was still present today in a private yard in
Eastport and the homeowners continue to welcome visitors into their
backyard to look for this great bird but the weather will likely play a
part in the length of its stay. The address is 353 Old Country Road but you
should park on Union Avenue just east of the house and walk back west just
past the house entering the backyard where indicated by ribbons. Watch the
hummingbird feeders by the trellis next to the house as well as the nearby
salvia and trees on the west side of the house. Do not enter the fenced
area around the house.

Two nice western warblers were found during the week. First the
BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER was spotted Tuesday afternoon at the Oceanside
Marine Nature Study Area where it was also noted irregularly on Wednesday.
Also on Wednesday a young male TOWNSEND'S WARBLER was found in Brooklyn's
Fort Greene Park where it continued there through today moving around quite
a bit.

The elusive MOTTLED DUCK was reported a few times from Saturday through
Tuesday along Ketcham's Creek Freshwater Wetland in Amityville. Best to
look for it from a culvert off Lake Drive just north of Kenmore Avenue or
from an opening in the dense phragmites just south of there.

One or two BROWN BOOBYS were still present yesterday in waters off the
northwestern shores of Staten Island. Successful sightings have frequently
been had scanning the water and offshore structures viewed from Richmond
Terrace near the northern terminus of Northfield Avenue. The fall's second
CAVE SWALLOW was spotted moving by Fort Tilden last Monday. A BROWN PELICAN
was seen Sunday and Monday around Rockaway Inlet and along the ocean from
Long Beach down to Breezy Point. A drake EURASIAN WIGEON was present
Thursday and Friday on a Sayville Mill Pond on the north side of North Main
Street, Route 85. Another drake WIGEON lingering on the West Pond of
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and thought by many to be a hybrid between
EURASIAN and AMERICAN WIGEONS. A CACKLING GOOSE visited Flushing
Meadows-Corona Park Thursday.

An HUDSONIAN GODWIT was on Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge's East Pond last
Saturday and 4 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS were there yesterday. Another
HUDSONIAN was seen Monday at Jones Beach West End where up to 5 MARBLED
GODWITS have been present recently. Up to 7 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS have
been reported along Santapogue Creek in West Babylon recently.

BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE and PARASITIC JAEGER were noted last Saturday from
both Montauk Point and Orient Point and immature ICELAND GULLS stopped by
Breezy Point Saturday.

But expected at inland hawkwatches this time of year signaling more unusual
was a GOLDEN EAGLE over Montauk Highway in Lindenhurst on Thursday.

Along with some PINE SISKINS lately other winter finch reports have
featured single EVENING GROSBEAKS in Melville Tuesday and Green-wood
Cemetery Wednesday and a few RED CROSSBILLS including 3 at Fort Tilden and
8 at Jones Beach West End Monday, 6 at Jones Wednesday and 1 in Prospect
Park yesterday. A LAPLAND LONGSPUR flew over Fort Tilden Monday and
CLAY-COLORED SPARROW was found in Babylon today.

The YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT was still at Brooklyn Bridge Park yesterday.

Extralimitally the LIMPKIN, present recently up in Lewiston, was picked up
by a rehabilitator this Friday afternoon s

[nysbirds-l] The next Queens County Bird Club (NY) meeting is on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 7:30 PM (EST) featuring a live presentation by Donna Schulman "Birding Los Angeles, the birdiest county

[marciaaabrah...@aol.com]

The next Queens County Bird Club meeting will be on Wednesday December 14th and 
will be a live meeting held at the temporary APEC location, 224-65 76th Avenue 
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM EST but 
I encourage attendees to come early to catch up and mingle with each other and 
we will also discuss the upcoming QCBC Christmas Bird Count. 
The highlight of this meeting is the live presentation by Donna Schulman 
"Birding Los Angeles, the birdiest county in the United States"

Los Angeles County bills itself as the the “birdiest county in the U.S.,” with 
518 species of native birds and 10 established non-native species and habitats 
ranging from the beaches of Malibu to the San Gabriel Mountains to Antelope 
Valley’s desert scrub to the urban corners of the City of Angels. Donna has 
been birding Los Angeles regularly for the past 10 years--it’s the best way to 
visit family! She’ll present photos of her favorite birds, plus some special 
birds from counties nearby (drivable in a day) and talk about the fun and 
challenges of L.A. birding. Where is the best place to go to see the most 
Western species? If the sun is always shining, will you always see birds? The 
relativity of rarities. Donna will also touch on some of the larger challenges 
facing birds and birders in the county. Donna learned how to bird with QCBC and 
has branched out from Queens to Central & South America, Africa, SE Asia, 
Europe, and most recently, Australia. A labor relations librarian by trade, she 
reviews birding books for 10,000 Birds and Birding magazine and has discussed 
“Best Birding Books of the Year” and other book topics on the American Birding 
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[nysbirds-l] The next Queens County Bird Club (NY) meeting is on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 7:30 PM (EST) featuring a live presentation by Donna Schulman "Birding Los Angeles, the birdiest county

[marciaaabrah...@aol.com]

The next Queens County Bird Club meeting will be on Wednesday December 14th and 
will be a live meeting held at the temporary APEC location, 224-65 76th Avenue 
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM EST but 
I encourage attendees to come early to catch up and mingle with each other and 
we will also discuss the upcoming QCBC Christmas Bird Count. 
The highlight of this meeting is the live presentation by Donna Schulman 
"Birding Los Angeles, the birdiest county in the United States"

Los Angeles County bills itself as the the “birdiest county in the U.S.,” with 
518 species of native birds and 10 established non-native species and habitats 
ranging from the beaches of Malibu to the San Gabriel Mountains to Antelope 
Valley’s desert scrub to the urban corners of the City of Angels. Donna has 
been birding Los Angeles regularly for the past 10 years--it’s the best way to 
visit family! She’ll present photos of her favorite birds, plus some special 
birds from counties nearby (drivable in a day) and talk about the fun and 
challenges of L.A. birding. Where is the best place to go to see the most 
Western species? If the sun is always shining, will you always see birds? The 
relativity of rarities. Donna will also touch on some of the larger challenges 
facing birds and birders in the county. 
Donna learned how to bird with QCBC and has branched out from Queens to Central 
& South America, Africa, SE Asia, Europe, and most recently, Australia. A labor 
relations librarian by trade, she reviews birding books for 10,000 Birds and 
Birding magazin e and has discussed “Best Birding Books of the Year” and other 
book topics on the American Birding Association podcast for the past 6 years. 
Donna’s photographs have been used for educational purposes by the Cornell Lab 
of Ornithology, NJ Audubon, and other organizations, and have been featured in 
Birding and Birdwatching Magazine. She is a past editor of QCBC’s News and 
Notes.
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Marcia AbrahamsPrograms CoordinatorQueens County Bird 
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[nysbirds-l] Niagara County Limpkin has been captured

[Willie D'Anna]

The Limpkin was captured late today by a team using a large net. The bird
was slowly pushed toward and into the net, then captured. The bird weighed
in at 815 g, average is 900-1270, so a little underweight but otherwise
seems healthy. What happens next isn't exactly known, at least by me, but we
should get word of that within the next couple of days. The bird will likely
find its way south after receiving the necessary care to prepare it for the
trip. I've been told that, compared to some birds, Limpkins are not
difficult to care for in captivity.

 

The sentiment expressed by a few people to make a donation to these rehab
groups is heartwarming. They certainly deserve it, with all the time and,
often, their own finances that they use. I hope to receive more information
regarding that in a day or so and will update then.

 

Thanks, everyone, who came and respectfully viewed the Limpkin and to those
who expressed an interest in its well-being.  It was great to reconnect with
many birding friends and to make new ones.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Limpkin - Niagara County

[tess]

It seems like this topic is related to birders and also to birds so I 
hope it's OK to continue it.

Encouraging birders to consider to consider taking a bus, or to car pool 
(maybe with someone who has an electric car?), or otherwise considering 
the costs to the planet - and to birds! - is not about shaming.  It's 
about changing how we approach getting what we want. We ought to be 
intentionally factoring in the costs that are put on the environment 
when we make these decisions.  There is no reason that this should kill 
bird tourism, end the experiences that enhance conservation, or damage 
local economic benefit.  We can take care in choosing when and how we 
travel and still have all of those things, and maybe help ensure the 
experiences still will be there in 20 or 50 years.

I'm pretty sure everyone on this list gets a tremendous amount of joy 
experiencing nature, and wants to be able to continue to do that, but 
climate change is the reality we're stuck with.  I'm old enough to have 
seen the tangible difference in the volume of spring migration as well 
as changes in species that breed in my area. Climate change is not a 
theoretical issue.  If we don't care enough to try to bend the curve, 
it's hard to see who will.

Best wishes -

Alicia





On 11/18/2022 1:26 PM, ArieGilbert wrote:
> Larry et al,
>
> The fact that so many are willing to travel so far to share in this 
> experience is a VERY strong argument for conservation, and should not 
> be ignored.  Lehman and others have produced positive economic impact 
> studies showing the benefit of a rarity showing up.
>
> While our carbon footprint is of concern, I wish you would refrain 
> from urinating on our parade, some of us get a tremendous amount of 
> joy experiencing nature, even if it means a epic journey by car.
>
> So don't fly for a vacation, because air travel is far worse than car 
> emissions and so on.  Or kill bird tourism too while you're at it.
>
> I believe your heart is in the right place, but we must still weigh 
> the positives vs the negatives.
>
> Apologies to any list members who found this message distasteful.
>
> Arie Gilbert
> North Babylon NY
> Powerbirder, or at least still trying to be.
>
>
>
> Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device
>
>
>  Original message 
> From: Trachlar 
> Date: 11/18/22 12:24 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: Willie D'Anna 
> Cc: geneseebirds , Geneseebirds 
> , NYSBirds 
> Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Limpkin - Niagara County
>
> Thank you for updates and your efforts in rescuing this bird.
>
> I know Limpkin is a rarity outside of FL but I still question the 
> carbon footprint of driving 10 hours or so (RT) to see a single bird 
> to add to a State list. (I did notice a few folks bussed up from NYC; 
> very commendable.)  Now if you were vacationing in Buffalo in mid 
> November that’s a different story (on many fronts).
>
> Best
>
> L. Trachtenberg
> Ossining
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Nov 18, 2022, at 12:15 PM, Willie D'Anna 
>>  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 w

Re: [nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Re:Limpkin - Niagara County

[Ardith Bondi]

What is the current status of the Limpkin?Was it captured? Is it eating? Is 
someone going to drive it to Florida?

Ardith
NYC
www.ardithbondi.com

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 18, 2022, at 6:05 PM, Michael Galas  wrote:
> 
> 
> Very good idea!
> 
>> On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 5:51 PM Holly Sweeney  
>> 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  
 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
 
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 Wilson, NY
 
 dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom
 
  
 
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Re:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Re:Limpkin - Niagara County

[Michael Galas]

Very good idea!

On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 5:51 PM Holly Sweeney 
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 
> 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
>>
>>
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Re:[nysbirds-l] Limpkin - Niagara County

[Holly Sweeney]

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 
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
>
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Re:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Limpkin - Niagara County

[Rosemary Reilly]

Driving to revel in nature's beauty? Fine by me! But birds first,always!
Thanks, Willie!

On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 3:07 PM ROBERT SPAHN  wrote:

> I also will echo the kudos to Willie for his posts and staying on top
> of this birding event and also back the capture and move decision as best
> for the bird.
> Hopefully, all goes well.
> In any case, I will add a donation to the rehabber.
>
> Best to all!
> Bob Spahn
>
> On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 09:58:11 AM EST, Willie D'Anna <
> dannapot...@roadrunner.com> wrote:
>
>
> 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
>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Limpkin - Niagara County

[ArieGilbert]

Larry et al,The fact that so many are willing to travel so far to share in this 
experience is a VERY strong argument for conservation, and should not be 
ignored.  Lehman and others have produced positive economic impact studies 
showing the benefit of a rarity showing up. While our carbon footprint is of 
concern, I wish you would refrain from urinating on our parade, some of us get 
a tremendous amount of joy experiencing nature, even if it means a epic journey 
by car.  So don't fly for a vacation, because air travel is far worse than car 
emissions and so on.  Or kill bird tourism too while you're at it.  I believe 
your heart is in the right place, but we must still weigh the positives vs the 
negatives. Apologies to any list members who found this message distasteful. 
Arie Gilbert North Babylon NYPowerbirder, or at least still trying to be. Sent 
from my T-Mobile 5G Device
 Original message From: Trachlar  Date: 
11/18/22  12:24 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: Willie D'Anna  
Cc: geneseebirds , Geneseebirds 
, NYSBirds  
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Limpkin - Niagara County Thank you 
for updates and your efforts in rescuing this bird. I know Limpkin is a rarity 
outside of FL but I still question the carbon footprint of driving 10 hours or 
so (RT) to see a single bird to add to a State list. (I did notice a few folks 
bussed up from NYC; very commendable.)  Now if you were vacationing in Buffalo 
in mid November that’s a different story (on many fronts).  BestL. Trachtenberg 
OssiningSent from my iPhoneOn Nov 18, 2022, at 12:15 PM, Willie D'Anna 
 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'AnnaSent: Friday, 
November 18, 2022 9:58 AMTo: '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 leth

Re: [nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Limpkin - Niagara County

[Trachlar]

Thank you for updates and your efforts in rescuing this bird. 

I know Limpkin is a rarity outside of FL but I still question the carbon 
footprint of driving 10 hours or so (RT) to see a single bird to add to a State 
list. (I did notice a few folks bussed up from NYC; very commendable.)  Now if 
you were vacationing in Buffalo in mid November that’s a different story (on 
many fronts).  

Best

L. Trachtenberg 
Ossining

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 18, 2022, at 12:15 PM, Willie D'Anna  
> 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
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> dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom
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RE:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Limpkin - Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna]

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

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Wilson, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Limpkin - Niagara County

[Willie D'Anna]

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

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