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 

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 

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
>
> 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
>
> dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom
>
>
>
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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

--

Willie D'Anna

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom

 


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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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Willie D'Anna

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom

 


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[nysbirds-l] Limpkin- Niagara County YES -11/17/22

[Anthony Ciancimino]

Currently being seen from here (43.17342° N, 79.04958° W), foraging along the 
path at the base of the steps.

Good birding!
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[nysbirds-l] Limpkin- Niagara County YES -11/17/22

[Anthony Ciancimino]

Currently being seen from here (43.17342° N, 79.04958° W), foraging along the 
path at the base of the steps.

Good birding!
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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 today. 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! Early this
morning it was about 50 yards directly south of the small patch of weeds
that it stayed in yesterday but later it moved back into that patch, which
is next to the blue-gray harbor master building and a shed. There shouldn't
be much more than a few flurries in Lewiston tomorrow and getting there
shouldn't be a problem if you are coming from the east. Those coming in on
the Thruway from Pennsylvania may have slick roads from tonight's snow but
the weather conditions should not be that bad during the day tomorrow.

 

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. At this point the bird looks perfectly healthy, is finding lots of
snails, and was even seen to fly when startled by a loud noise today.

 

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 today. 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! Early this
morning it was about 50 yards directly south of the small patch of weeds
that it stayed in yesterday but later it moved back into that patch, which
is next to the blue-gray harbor master building and a shed. There shouldn't
be much more than a few flurries in Lewiston tomorrow and getting there
shouldn't be a problem if you are coming from the east. Those coming in on
the Thruway from Pennsylvania may have slick roads from tonight's snow but
the weather conditions should not be that bad during the day tomorrow.

 

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. At this point the bird looks perfectly healthy, is finding lots of
snails, and was even seen to fly when startled by a loud noise today.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Wilson, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Limpkin Niagara County now 11 AM

[Richard Guthrie]

Lewiston dock , Niagara River 

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[nysbirds-l] Limpkin Niagara County now 11 AM

[Richard Guthrie]

Lewiston dock , Niagara River 

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