Re: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
Bob, Very interesting map. We have a video posted of a rattlesnake at Doodletown a few years ago, a compilation videos from 2 different cameras. http://www.battaly.com/sea/herps/rattlesnake/ FYI: Prairie Rattlesnake http://www.battaly.com/sea/herps/PrairieRattlesnake/ Trudy --- Gertrude R. Battaly www.battaly.com, www.birdsongid.org Banding: www.battaly.com/banding Hook: http://www.battaly.com/hook/ FIRE: http://www.battaly.com/fire/ NEHW: http://www.battaly.com/nehw/ On 5/26/2014 11:49 AM, Robert Lewis wrote: Sounds like there were two rattlesnakes. Ours was on the main trail still on the upslope, and was at least five feet in length. Interesting to see the NY range map for timber rattlesnake: Timber Rattlesnake Distribution Map - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation <http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/44641.html> image <http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/44641.html> Timber Rattlesnake Distribution Map - NYS Dep... <http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/44641.html> Disclaimer View on www.dec.ny.gov <http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/44641.html> Preview by Yahoo Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY *From:* Claudia Peretti *To:* 'Robert Lewis' ; 'NYSBirds' *Sent:* Monday, May 26, 2014 10:01 AM *Subject:* RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Re: Doodletown: A yard-long Timber Rattlesnake was seen by both the AE Mearns Bird Club and the Linnaean Society of NYC on Saturday in late morning. It was on the edge of the walking path to Herbert Cemetery. We also saw 19 species of warblers, Kentucky was a good one and a total of 71 species at Doodletown and Iona Island. Good Birding! Claudia Perretti *From:* bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Robert Lewis *Sent:* Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:30 PM *To:* NYSBirds *Subject:* Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the main path. I and two other people heard its "rattle", which was more like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the sign for "Gray House." I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. Beware. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> *Archives:* The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> *Please submit your observations to **eBird* <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* -- -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> *Archives:* The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> *Please submit your observations to **eBird* <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
Here is a video taken with my iPhone of our rattlesnake encounter. I chickened out and left. https://home.bway.net/lewis/birds/rattle.m4v Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY > > Rick Cech > > P.S. One time a few years back a female birder was squatting for a > moment off the trail and found herself right on top of one of the snakes > (no problem experienced, other than the shock). > > I was photographing one of the pair a few years back and was surprised > that when I heard the rattle I didn’t see it in my viewfinder. That’s > because the other member of the senior pair was about 5’ off my left > foot, perhaps displeased he/she wasn’t included in the photo. (Again, no > ill effects.) > > *From:*bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu > <mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu> > [mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of > *Claudia Peretti > *Sent:* Monday, May 26, 2014 10:01 AM > *To:* 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' > *Subject:* RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown > > Re: Doodletown: A yard-long Timber Rattlesnake was seen by both the AE > Mearns Bird Club and the Linnaean Society of NYC on Saturday in late > morning. It was on the edge of the walking path to Herbert Cemetery. We > also saw 19 species of warblers, Kentucky was a good one and a total of > 71 species at Doodletown and Iona Island. Good Birding! Claudia Perretti > > *From:*bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu > <mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu> > [mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Robert > Lewis > *Sent:* Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:30 PM > *To:* NYSBirds > *Subject:* Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown > > Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. > > I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the > main path. I and two other people heard its "rattle", which was more > like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the > sign for "Gray House." > > I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. > > Beware. > > Bob Lewis > > Sleepy Hollow NY > > -- > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
Hi all, I didn't see any rattlesnakes this Sunday when I was up on Doodletown Road, but here's one I photographed in 2006 right on the side of Doodletown Road. Dawn Hannay On Mon, May 26, 2014 at 9:56 PM, Rick wrote: > The senior adult I photographed on May 31, 2009, had 13 rattle segments. > Yours may have been ‘progeny.’ Or, the elder rattles had broken off. > > > > http://rbc-pix.smugmug.com/Doodletown-Rattler/ > > > > > > *From:* bounce-115944009-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto: > bounce-115944009-3714...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Claudia Peretti > *Sent:* Monday, May 26, 2014 9:07 PM > *To:* 'Rick'; 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' > *Subject:* RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown > > > > Unfortunately, in the case of the rattlesnake seen by the EA Mearns and > Linnaean Society, the snake had little, if any, rattle. Claudia Perretti > > > > *From:* bounce-115943024-3954...@list.cornell.edu [ > mailto:bounce-115943024-3954...@list.cornell.edu] > *On Behalf Of *Rick > *Sent:* Monday, May 26, 2014 7:50 PM > *To:* 'Claudia Peretti'; 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' > *Subject:* RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown > > > > These rattlesnakes (probably the same pair) have been at that site for > many years, plus their progeny. They are venerable citizens of the property. > > > > Just one request, be careful when walking in the area, but please LEAVE > THEM ALONE. > > > > Thanks, > > Rick Cech > > > > P.S. One time a few years back a female birder was squatting for a moment > off the trail and found herself right on top of one of the snakes (no > problem experienced, other than the shock). > > > > I was photographing one of the pair a few years back and was surprised > that when I heard the rattle I didn’t see it in my viewfinder. That’s > because the other member of the senior pair was about 5’ off my left foot, > perhaps displeased he/she wasn’t included in the photo. (Again, no ill > effects.) > > > > *From:* bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu [ > mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu] > *On Behalf Of *Claudia Peretti > *Sent:* Monday, May 26, 2014 10:01 AM > *To:* 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' > *Subject:* RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown > > > > Re: Doodletown: A yard-long Timber Rattlesnake was seen by both the AE > Mearns Bird Club and the Linnaean Society of NYC on Saturday in late > morning. It was on the edge of the walking path to Herbert Cemetery. We > also saw 19 species of warblers, Kentucky was a good one and a total of 71 > species at Doodletown and Iona Island. Good Birding! Claudia Perretti > > > > *From:* bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu [ > mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu] > *On Behalf Of *Robert Lewis > *Sent:* Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:30 PM > *To:* NYSBirds > *Subject:* Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown > > > > > > Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. > > > > I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the main > path. I and two other people heard its "rattle", which was more like a > buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the sign for > "Gray House." > > > > I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. > > > > Beware. > > > > Bob Lewis > > Sleepy Hollow NY > > -- > > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > > Subscribe, Configuration and > Leave<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > > *Archives:* > > The Mail > Archive<http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > > BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> > > *Please submit your observations to **eBird*<http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> > *!* > > -- > > -- > > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> > > Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> > > Subscribe, Configuration and > Leave<http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> > > *Archives:* > > The Mail > Archive<http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> > > Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> > > BirdingOnThe.Net
Re: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
Here is a video taken with my iPhone of our rattlesnake encounter. I chickened out and left. https://home.bway.net/lewis/birds/rattle.m4v Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY Rick Cech P.S. One time a few years back a female birder was squatting for a moment off the trail and found herself right on top of one of the snakes (no problem experienced, other than the shock). I was photographing one of the pair a few years back and was surprised that when I heard the rattle I didn’t see it in my viewfinder. That’s because the other member of the senior pair was about 5’ off my left foot, perhaps displeased he/she wasn’t included in the photo. (Again, no ill effects.) *From:*bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Claudia Peretti *Sent:* Monday, May 26, 2014 10:01 AM *To:* 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' *Subject:* RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Re: Doodletown: A yard-long Timber Rattlesnake was seen by both the AE Mearns Bird Club and the Linnaean Society of NYC on Saturday in late morning. It was on the edge of the walking path to Herbert Cemetery. We also saw 19 species of warblers, Kentucky was a good one and a total of 71 species at Doodletown and Iona Island. Good Birding! Claudia Perretti *From:*bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Robert Lewis *Sent:* Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:30 PM *To:* NYSBirds *Subject:* Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the main path. I and two other people heard its rattle, which was more like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the sign for Gray House. I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. Beware. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY -- -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
Bob, Very interesting map. We have a video posted of a rattlesnake at Doodletown a few years ago, a compilation videos from 2 different cameras. http://www.battaly.com/sea/herps/rattlesnake/ FYI: Prairie Rattlesnake http://www.battaly.com/sea/herps/PrairieRattlesnake/ Trudy --- Gertrude R. Battaly www.battaly.com, www.birdsongid.org Banding: www.battaly.com/banding Hook: http://www.battaly.com/hook/ FIRE: http://www.battaly.com/fire/ NEHW: http://www.battaly.com/nehw/ On 5/26/2014 11:49 AM, Robert Lewis wrote: Sounds like there were two rattlesnakes. Ours was on the main trail still on the upslope, and was at least five feet in length. Interesting to see the NY range map for timber rattlesnake: Timber Rattlesnake Distribution Map - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/44641.html image http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/44641.html Timber Rattlesnake Distribution Map - NYS Dep... http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/44641.html Disclaimer View on www.dec.ny.gov http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/44641.html Preview by Yahoo Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY *From:* Claudia Peretti beec...@verizon.net *To:* 'Robert Lewis' rfer...@yahoo.com; 'NYSBirds' NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu *Sent:* Monday, May 26, 2014 10:01 AM *Subject:* RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Re: Doodletown: A yard-long Timber Rattlesnake was seen by both the AE Mearns Bird Club and the Linnaean Society of NYC on Saturday in late morning. It was on the edge of the walking path to Herbert Cemetery. We also saw 19 species of warblers, Kentucky was a good one and a total of 71 species at Doodletown and Iona Island. Good Birding! Claudia Perretti *From:* bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Robert Lewis *Sent:* Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:30 PM *To:* NYSBirds *Subject:* Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the main path. I and two other people heard its rattle, which was more like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the sign for Gray House. I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. Beware. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leave http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html *Please submit your observations to **eBird* http://ebird.org/content/ebird/*!* -- -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leave http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html *Please submit your observations to **eBird* http://ebird.org/content/ebird/*!* -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
I haven't yet seen a photo of the rattlesnake from this weekend, but I photographed this one on Lemmon Road on May 15, 2009. http://ardithbondi.com/pictures/slide1717.jpg Same family? It's a pretty colored Timber Rattler. Ardith Bondi On 5/26/14 8:22 PM, Rick wrote: Don’t pet them indeed. That’s how most people get bitten, esp. after some imbibing: Approximately 40 percent of all snakebites occur in people who are handling or playing with snakes, and 40 percent of all people bitten had a blood alcohol level of greater than 0.1 percent. Sixty-five percent of snakebites occur on the hand or fingers, 24 percent on the foot or ankle, and 11 percent elsewhere. One case was reported of a snakebite on the glans penis. Read more: http://www.gorp.com/weekend-guide/travel-ta-snake-bite-faq-sidwcmdev_053475.html#ixzz32s2uANB1 *From:*Steve Walter [mailto:swalte...@verizon.net] *Sent:* Monday, May 26, 2014 7:54 PM *To:* 'Rick' *Subject:* RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown So like don’t pet them. *From:*bounce-115943024-8873...@list.cornell.edu <mailto:bounce-115943024-8873...@list.cornell.edu> [mailto:bounce-115943024-8873...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Rick *Sent:* Monday, May 26, 2014 7:50 PM *To:* 'Claudia Peretti'; 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' *Subject:* RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown These rattlesnakes (probably the same pair) have been at that site for many years, plus their progeny. They are venerable citizens of the property. Just one request, be careful when walking in the area, but please LEAVE THEM ALONE. Thanks, Rick Cech P.S. One time a few years back a female birder was squatting for a moment off the trail and found herself right on top of one of the snakes (no problem experienced, other than the shock). I was photographing one of the pair a few years back and was surprised that when I heard the rattle I didn’t see it in my viewfinder. That’s because the other member of the senior pair was about 5’ off my left foot, perhaps displeased he/she wasn’t included in the photo. (Again, no ill effects.) *From:*bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu <mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu> [mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Claudia Peretti *Sent:* Monday, May 26, 2014 10:01 AM *To:* 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' *Subject:* RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Re: Doodletown: A yard-long Timber Rattlesnake was seen by both the AE Mearns Bird Club and the Linnaean Society of NYC on Saturday in late morning. It was on the edge of the walking path to Herbert Cemetery. We also saw 19 species of warblers, Kentucky was a good one and a total of 71 species at Doodletown and Iona Island. Good Birding! Claudia Perretti *From:*bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu <mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu> [mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Robert Lewis *Sent:* Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:30 PM *To:* NYSBirds *Subject:* Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the main path. I and two other people heard its "rattle", which was more like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the sign for "Gray House." I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. Beware. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> *Archives:* The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> *Please submit your observations to **eBird* <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* -- -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> *Archives:* The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> *Please submit your observations to **eBird* <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>*!* -- -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave <http://www.northea
RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
The senior adult I photographed on May 31, 2009, had 13 rattle segments. Yours may have been 'progeny.' Or, the elder rattles had broken off. http://rbc-pix.smugmug.com/Doodletown-Rattler/ From: bounce-115944009-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115944009-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Claudia Peretti Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 9:07 PM To: 'Rick'; 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Unfortunately, in the case of the rattlesnake seen by the EA Mearns and Linnaean Society, the snake had little, if any, rattle. Claudia Perretti From: bounce-115943024-3954...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115943024-3954...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Rick Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 7:50 PM To: 'Claudia Peretti'; 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown These rattlesnakes (probably the same pair) have been at that site for many years, plus their progeny. They are venerable citizens of the property. Just one request, be careful when walking in the area, but please LEAVE THEM ALONE. Thanks, Rick Cech P.S. One time a few years back a female birder was squatting for a moment off the trail and found herself right on top of one of the snakes (no problem experienced, other than the shock). I was photographing one of the pair a few years back and was surprised that when I heard the rattle I didn't see it in my viewfinder. That's because the other member of the senior pair was about 5' off my left foot, perhaps displeased he/she wasn't included in the photo. (Again, no ill effects.) From: bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Claudia Peretti Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 10:01 AM To: 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Re: Doodletown: A yard-long Timber Rattlesnake was seen by both the AE Mearns Bird Club and the Linnaean Society of NYC on Saturday in late morning. It was on the edge of the walking path to Herbert Cemetery. We also saw 19 species of warblers, Kentucky was a good one and a total of 71 species at Doodletown and Iona Island. Good Birding! Claudia Perretti From: bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Lewis Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:30 PM To: NYSBirds Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the main path. I and two other people heard its "rattle", which was more like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the sign for "Gray House." I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. Beware. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> Please submit your observations to <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> Please submit your observations to <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> Please submit your observations to <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and
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I guess we should be mindful of where we "find a bush" and not treat these animals as creatures of a wildlife reality show. They deserve and require respect. From: Rick To: 'Steve Walter' ; NYSBIRDS-L Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 8:22 PM Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Don’t pet them indeed. That’s how most people get bitten, esp. after some imbibing: Approximately 40 percent of all snakebites occur in people who are handling or playing with snakes, and 40 percent of all people bitten had a blood alcohol level of greater than 0.1 percent. Sixty-five percent of snakebites occur on the hand or fingers, 24 percent on the foot or ankle, and 11 percent elsewhere. One case was reported of a snakebite on the glans penis. Read more: http://www.gorp.com/weekend-guide/travel-ta-snake-bite-faq-sidwcmdev_053475.html#ixzz32s2uANB1 From:Steve Walter [mailto:swalte...@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 7:54 PM To: 'Rick' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown So like don’t pet them. From:bounce-115943024-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115943024-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Rick Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 7:50 PM To: 'Claudia Peretti'; 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown These rattlesnakes (probably the same pair) have been at that site for many years, plus their progeny. They are venerable citizens of the property. Just one request, be careful when walking in the area, but please LEAVE THEM ALONE. Thanks, Rick Cech P.S. One time a few years back a female birder was squatting for a moment off the trail and found herself right on top of one of the snakes (no problem experienced, other than the shock). I was photographing one of the pair a few years back and was surprised that when I heard the rattle I didn’t see it in my viewfinder. That’s because the other member of the senior pair was about 5’ off my left foot, perhaps displeased he/she wasn’t included in the photo. (Again, no ill effects.) From:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Claudia Peretti Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 10:01 AM To: 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Re: Doodletown: A yard-long Timber Rattlesnake was seen by both the AE Mearns Bird Club and the Linnaean Society of NYC on Saturday in late morning. It was on the edge of the walking path to Herbert Cemetery. We also saw 19 species of warblers, Kentucky was a good one and a total of 71 species at Doodletown and Iona Island. Good Birding! Claudia Perretti From:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Lewis Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:30 PM To: NYSBirds Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the main path. I and two other people heard its "rattle", which was more like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the sign for "Gray House." I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. Beware. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
Unfortunately, in the case of the rattlesnake seen by the EA Mearns and Linnaean Society, the snake had little, if any, rattle. Claudia Perretti From: bounce-115943024-3954...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115943024-3954...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Rick Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 7:50 PM To: 'Claudia Peretti'; 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown These rattlesnakes (probably the same pair) have been at that site for many years, plus their progeny. They are venerable citizens of the property. Just one request, be careful when walking in the area, but please LEAVE THEM ALONE. Thanks, Rick Cech P.S. One time a few years back a female birder was squatting for a moment off the trail and found herself right on top of one of the snakes (no problem experienced, other than the shock). I was photographing one of the pair a few years back and was surprised that when I heard the rattle I didn't see it in my viewfinder. That's because the other member of the senior pair was about 5' off my left foot, perhaps displeased he/she wasn't included in the photo. (Again, no ill effects.) From: bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Claudia Peretti Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 10:01 AM To: 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Re: Doodletown: A yard-long Timber Rattlesnake was seen by both the AE Mearns Bird Club and the Linnaean Society of NYC on Saturday in late morning. It was on the edge of the walking path to Herbert Cemetery. We also saw 19 species of warblers, Kentucky was a good one and a total of 71 species at Doodletown and Iona Island. Good Birding! Claudia Perretti From: bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Lewis Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:30 PM To: NYSBirds Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the main path. I and two other people heard its "rattle", which was more like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the sign for "Gray House." I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. Beware. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> Please submit your observations to <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> Please submit your observations to <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> Please submit your observations to <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
Don't pet them indeed. That's how most people get bitten, esp. after some imbibing: Approximately 40 percent of all snakebites occur in people who are handling or playing with snakes, and 40 percent of all people bitten had a blood alcohol level of greater than 0.1 percent. Sixty-five percent of snakebites occur on the hand or fingers, 24 percent on the foot or ankle, and 11 percent elsewhere. One case was reported of a snakebite on the glans penis. Read more: <http://www.gorp.com/weekend-guide/travel-ta-snake-bite-faq-sidwcmdev_053475 .html#ixzz32s2uANB1> http://www.gorp.com/weekend-guide/travel-ta-snake-bite-faq-sidwcmdev_053475. html#ixzz32s2uANB1 From: Steve Walter [mailto:swalte...@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 7:54 PM To: 'Rick' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown So like don't pet them. From: bounce-115943024-8873...@list.cornell.edu <mailto:bounce-115943024-8873...@list.cornell.edu> [mailto:bounce-115943024-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Rick Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 7:50 PM To: 'Claudia Peretti'; 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown These rattlesnakes (probably the same pair) have been at that site for many years, plus their progeny. They are venerable citizens of the property. Just one request, be careful when walking in the area, but please LEAVE THEM ALONE. Thanks, Rick Cech P.S. One time a few years back a female birder was squatting for a moment off the trail and found herself right on top of one of the snakes (no problem experienced, other than the shock). I was photographing one of the pair a few years back and was surprised that when I heard the rattle I didn't see it in my viewfinder. That's because the other member of the senior pair was about 5' off my left foot, perhaps displeased he/she wasn't included in the photo. (Again, no ill effects.) From: bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu <mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu> [mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Claudia Peretti Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 10:01 AM To: 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Re: Doodletown: A yard-long Timber Rattlesnake was seen by both the AE Mearns Bird Club and the Linnaean Society of NYC on Saturday in late morning. It was on the edge of the walking path to Herbert Cemetery. We also saw 19 species of warblers, Kentucky was a good one and a total of 71 species at Doodletown and Iona Island. Good Birding! Claudia Perretti From: bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu <mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu> [mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Lewis Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:30 PM To: NYSBirds Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the main path. I and two other people heard its "rattle", which was more like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the sign for "Gray House." I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. Beware. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> Please submit your observations to <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> Please submit your observations to <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/
RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
These rattlesnakes (probably the same pair) have been at that site for many years, plus their progeny. They are venerable citizens of the property. Just one request, be careful when walking in the area, but please LEAVE THEM ALONE. Thanks, Rick Cech P.S. One time a few years back a female birder was squatting for a moment off the trail and found herself right on top of one of the snakes (no problem experienced, other than the shock). I was photographing one of the pair a few years back and was surprised that when I heard the rattle I didn't see it in my viewfinder. That's because the other member of the senior pair was about 5' off my left foot, perhaps displeased he/she wasn't included in the photo. (Again, no ill effects.) From: bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Claudia Peretti Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 10:01 AM To: 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Re: Doodletown: A yard-long Timber Rattlesnake was seen by both the AE Mearns Bird Club and the Linnaean Society of NYC on Saturday in late morning. It was on the edge of the walking path to Herbert Cemetery. We also saw 19 species of warblers, Kentucky was a good one and a total of 71 species at Doodletown and Iona Island. Good Birding! Claudia Perretti From: bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu <mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu> [mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Lewis Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:30 PM To: NYSBirds Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the main path. I and two other people heard its "rattle", which was more like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the sign for "Gray House." I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. Beware. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> Please submit your observations to <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> Please submit your observations to <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
Sounds like there were two rattlesnakes. Ours was on the main trail still on the upslope, and was at least five feet in length. Interesting to see the NY range map for timber rattlesnake: Timber Rattlesnake Distribution Map - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Timber Rattlesnake Distribution Map - NYS Dep... Disclaimer View on www.dec.ny.gov Preview by Yahoo Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY From: Claudia Peretti To: 'Robert Lewis' ; 'NYSBirds' Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 10:01 AM Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Re: Doodletown: A yard-long Timber Rattlesnake was seen by both the AE Mearns Bird Club and the Linnaean Society of NYC on Saturday in late morning. It was on the edge of the walking path to Herbert Cemetery. We also saw 19 species of warblers, Kentucky was a good one and a total of 71 species at Doodletown and Iona Island. Good Birding! Claudia Perretti From:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Lewis Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:30 PM To: NYSBirds Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the main path. I and two other people heard its "rattle", which was more like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the sign for "Gray House." I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. Beware. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
Re: Doodletown: A yard-long Timber Rattlesnake was seen by both the AE Mearns Bird Club and the Linnaean Society of NYC on Saturday in late morning. It was on the edge of the walking path to Herbert Cemetery. We also saw 19 species of warblers, Kentucky was a good one and a total of 71 species at Doodletown and Iona Island. Good Birding! Claudia Perretti From: bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Lewis Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:30 PM To: NYSBirds Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the main path. I and two other people heard its "rattle", which was more like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the sign for "Gray House." I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. Beware. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L> Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html> Please submit your observations to <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/> eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
These rattlesnakes (probably the same pair) have been at that site for many years, plus their progeny. They are venerable citizens of the property. Just one request, be careful when walking in the area, but please LEAVE THEM ALONE. Thanks, Rick Cech P.S. One time a few years back a female birder was squatting for a moment off the trail and found herself right on top of one of the snakes (no problem experienced, other than the shock). I was photographing one of the pair a few years back and was surprised that when I heard the rattle I didn't see it in my viewfinder. That's because the other member of the senior pair was about 5' off my left foot, perhaps displeased he/she wasn't included in the photo. (Again, no ill effects.) From: bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Claudia Peretti Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 10:01 AM To: 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Re: Doodletown: A yard-long Timber Rattlesnake was seen by both the AE Mearns Bird Club and the Linnaean Society of NYC on Saturday in late morning. It was on the edge of the walking path to Herbert Cemetery. We also saw 19 species of warblers, Kentucky was a good one and a total of 71 species at Doodletown and Iona Island. Good Birding! Claudia Perretti From: bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Lewis Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:30 PM To: NYSBirds Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the main path. I and two other people heard its rattle, which was more like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the sign for Gray House. I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. Beware. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
Don't pet them indeed. That's how most people get bitten, esp. after some imbibing: Approximately 40 percent of all snakebites occur in people who are handling or playing with snakes, and 40 percent of all people bitten had a blood alcohol level of greater than 0.1 percent. Sixty-five percent of snakebites occur on the hand or fingers, 24 percent on the foot or ankle, and 11 percent elsewhere. One case was reported of a snakebite on the glans penis. Read more: http://www.gorp.com/weekend-guide/travel-ta-snake-bite-faq-sidwcmdev_053475 .html#ixzz32s2uANB1 http://www.gorp.com/weekend-guide/travel-ta-snake-bite-faq-sidwcmdev_053475. html#ixzz32s2uANB1 From: Steve Walter [mailto:swalte...@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 7:54 PM To: 'Rick' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown So like don't pet them. From: bounce-115943024-8873...@list.cornell.edu mailto:bounce-115943024-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115943024-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Rick Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 7:50 PM To: 'Claudia Peretti'; 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown These rattlesnakes (probably the same pair) have been at that site for many years, plus their progeny. They are venerable citizens of the property. Just one request, be careful when walking in the area, but please LEAVE THEM ALONE. Thanks, Rick Cech P.S. One time a few years back a female birder was squatting for a moment off the trail and found herself right on top of one of the snakes (no problem experienced, other than the shock). I was photographing one of the pair a few years back and was surprised that when I heard the rattle I didn't see it in my viewfinder. That's because the other member of the senior pair was about 5' off my left foot, perhaps displeased he/she wasn't included in the photo. (Again, no ill effects.) From: bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Claudia Peretti Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 10:01 AM To: 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Re: Doodletown: A yard-long Timber Rattlesnake was seen by both the AE Mearns Bird Club and the Linnaean Society of NYC on Saturday in late morning. It was on the edge of the walking path to Herbert Cemetery. We also saw 19 species of warblers, Kentucky was a good one and a total of 71 species at Doodletown and Iona Island. Good Birding! Claudia Perretti From: bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Lewis Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:30 PM To: NYSBirds Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the main path. I and two other people heard its rattle, which was more like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the sign for Gray House. I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. Beware. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to http://ebird.org
RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
Unfortunately, in the case of the rattlesnake seen by the EA Mearns and Linnaean Society, the snake had little, if any, rattle. Claudia Perretti From: bounce-115943024-3954...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115943024-3954...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Rick Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 7:50 PM To: 'Claudia Peretti'; 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown These rattlesnakes (probably the same pair) have been at that site for many years, plus their progeny. They are venerable citizens of the property. Just one request, be careful when walking in the area, but please LEAVE THEM ALONE. Thanks, Rick Cech P.S. One time a few years back a female birder was squatting for a moment off the trail and found herself right on top of one of the snakes (no problem experienced, other than the shock). I was photographing one of the pair a few years back and was surprised that when I heard the rattle I didn't see it in my viewfinder. That's because the other member of the senior pair was about 5' off my left foot, perhaps displeased he/she wasn't included in the photo. (Again, no ill effects.) From: bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Claudia Peretti Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 10:01 AM To: 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Re: Doodletown: A yard-long Timber Rattlesnake was seen by both the AE Mearns Bird Club and the Linnaean Society of NYC on Saturday in late morning. It was on the edge of the walking path to Herbert Cemetery. We also saw 19 species of warblers, Kentucky was a good one and a total of 71 species at Doodletown and Iona Island. Good Birding! Claudia Perretti From: bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Lewis Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:30 PM To: NYSBirds Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the main path. I and two other people heard its rattle, which was more like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the sign for Gray House. I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. Beware. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
I guess we should be mindful of where we find a bush and not treat these animals as creatures of a wildlife reality show. They deserve and require respect. From: Rick rc...@nyc.rr.com To: 'Steve Walter' swalte...@verizon.net; NYSBIRDS-L NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 8:22 PM Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Don’t pet them indeed. That’s how most people get bitten, esp. after some imbibing: Approximately 40 percent of all snakebites occur in people who are handling or playing with snakes, and 40 percent of all people bitten had a blood alcohol level of greater than 0.1 percent. Sixty-five percent of snakebites occur on the hand or fingers, 24 percent on the foot or ankle, and 11 percent elsewhere. One case was reported of a snakebite on the glans penis. Read more: http://www.gorp.com/weekend-guide/travel-ta-snake-bite-faq-sidwcmdev_053475.html#ixzz32s2uANB1 From:Steve Walter [mailto:swalte...@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 7:54 PM To: 'Rick' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown So like don’t pet them. From:bounce-115943024-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115943024-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Rick Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 7:50 PM To: 'Claudia Peretti'; 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown These rattlesnakes (probably the same pair) have been at that site for many years, plus their progeny. They are venerable citizens of the property. Just one request, be careful when walking in the area, but please LEAVE THEM ALONE. Thanks, Rick Cech P.S. One time a few years back a female birder was squatting for a moment off the trail and found herself right on top of one of the snakes (no problem experienced, other than the shock). I was photographing one of the pair a few years back and was surprised that when I heard the rattle I didn’t see it in my viewfinder. That’s because the other member of the senior pair was about 5’ off my left foot, perhaps displeased he/she wasn’t included in the photo. (Again, no ill effects.) From:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Claudia Peretti Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 10:01 AM To: 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Re: Doodletown: A yard-long Timber Rattlesnake was seen by both the AE Mearns Bird Club and the Linnaean Society of NYC on Saturday in late morning. It was on the edge of the walking path to Herbert Cemetery. We also saw 19 species of warblers, Kentucky was a good one and a total of 71 species at Doodletown and Iona Island. Good Birding! Claudia Perretti From:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Lewis Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:30 PM To: NYSBirds Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the main path. I and two other people heard its rattle, which was more like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the sign for Gray House. I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. Beware. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
The senior adult I photographed on May 31, 2009, had 13 rattle segments. Yours may have been 'progeny.' Or, the elder rattles had broken off. http://rbc-pix.smugmug.com/Doodletown-Rattler/ From: bounce-115944009-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115944009-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Claudia Peretti Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 9:07 PM To: 'Rick'; 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Unfortunately, in the case of the rattlesnake seen by the EA Mearns and Linnaean Society, the snake had little, if any, rattle. Claudia Perretti From: bounce-115943024-3954...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115943024-3954...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Rick Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 7:50 PM To: 'Claudia Peretti'; 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown These rattlesnakes (probably the same pair) have been at that site for many years, plus their progeny. They are venerable citizens of the property. Just one request, be careful when walking in the area, but please LEAVE THEM ALONE. Thanks, Rick Cech P.S. One time a few years back a female birder was squatting for a moment off the trail and found herself right on top of one of the snakes (no problem experienced, other than the shock). I was photographing one of the pair a few years back and was surprised that when I heard the rattle I didn't see it in my viewfinder. That's because the other member of the senior pair was about 5' off my left foot, perhaps displeased he/she wasn't included in the photo. (Again, no ill effects.) From: bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Claudia Peretti Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 10:01 AM To: 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Re: Doodletown: A yard-long Timber Rattlesnake was seen by both the AE Mearns Bird Club and the Linnaean Society of NYC on Saturday in late morning. It was on the edge of the walking path to Herbert Cemetery. We also saw 19 species of warblers, Kentucky was a good one and a total of 71 species at Doodletown and Iona Island. Good Birding! Claudia Perretti From: bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Lewis Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:30 PM To: NYSBirds Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the main path. I and two other people heard its rattle, which was more like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the sign for Gray House. I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. Beware. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
Re: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
I haven't yet seen a photo of the rattlesnake from this weekend, but I photographed this one on Lemmon Road on May 15, 2009. http://ardithbondi.com/pictures/slide1717.jpg Same family? It's a pretty colored Timber Rattler. Ardith Bondi On 5/26/14 8:22 PM, Rick wrote: Don’t pet them indeed. That’s how most people get bitten, esp. after some imbibing: Approximately 40 percent of all snakebites occur in people who are handling or playing with snakes, and 40 percent of all people bitten had a blood alcohol level of greater than 0.1 percent. Sixty-five percent of snakebites occur on the hand or fingers, 24 percent on the foot or ankle, and 11 percent elsewhere. One case was reported of a snakebite on the glans penis. Read more: http://www.gorp.com/weekend-guide/travel-ta-snake-bite-faq-sidwcmdev_053475.html#ixzz32s2uANB1 *From:*Steve Walter [mailto:swalte...@verizon.net] *Sent:* Monday, May 26, 2014 7:54 PM *To:* 'Rick' *Subject:* RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown So like don’t pet them. *From:*bounce-115943024-8873...@list.cornell.edu mailto:bounce-115943024-8873...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115943024-8873...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Rick *Sent:* Monday, May 26, 2014 7:50 PM *To:* 'Claudia Peretti'; 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' *Subject:* RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown These rattlesnakes (probably the same pair) have been at that site for many years, plus their progeny. They are venerable citizens of the property. Just one request, be careful when walking in the area, but please LEAVE THEM ALONE. Thanks, Rick Cech P.S. One time a few years back a female birder was squatting for a moment off the trail and found herself right on top of one of the snakes (no problem experienced, other than the shock). I was photographing one of the pair a few years back and was surprised that when I heard the rattle I didn’t see it in my viewfinder. That’s because the other member of the senior pair was about 5’ off my left foot, perhaps displeased he/she wasn’t included in the photo. (Again, no ill effects.) *From:*bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115930970-3714...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Claudia Peretti *Sent:* Monday, May 26, 2014 10:01 AM *To:* 'Robert Lewis'; 'NYSBirds' *Subject:* RE: [nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Re: Doodletown: A yard-long Timber Rattlesnake was seen by both the AE Mearns Bird Club and the Linnaean Society of NYC on Saturday in late morning. It was on the edge of the walking path to Herbert Cemetery. We also saw 19 species of warblers, Kentucky was a good one and a total of 71 species at Doodletown and Iona Island. Good Birding! Claudia Perretti *From:*bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-115910973-3954...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Robert Lewis *Sent:* Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:30 PM *To:* NYSBirds *Subject:* Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the main path. I and two other people heard its rattle, which was more like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the sign for Gray House. I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. Beware. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leave http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html *Please submit your observations to **eBird* http://ebird.org/content/ebird/*!* -- -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leave http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html *Please submit your observations to **eBird* http://ebird.org/content/ebird/*!* -- -- *NYSbirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leave http://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com
Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the main path. I and two other people heard its "rattle", which was more like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the sign for "Gray House." I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. Beware. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re:[nysbirds-l] Rattlesnake at Doodletown
Doodletown Road is a famous birding spot in northern Rockland County. I was there around 5:00 pm and ran into a rattlesnake just along the main path. I and two other people heard its rattle, which was more like a buzz. This was about 75% of the way up to the top, just past the sign for Gray House. I took a video, which I may be able to upload soon. Beware. Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
