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
>
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> Willie D'Anna
>
> Wilson, NY
>
> dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom
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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

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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> Wilson, NY
> 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

dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom

 

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