Re: [cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by Bryan Pfeiffer

My wife and I want to minimize both our energy use and our fossil fuel use. Because of our modest income, we qualified for a subsidy through this exact fund to get a hybrid electric water heater last year. It uses an air source heat pump, which chills the basement, as well as the standard

Re:[cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by Bryan Pfeiffer

Great suggestions, Suan. And you make really good points about the Christmas Bird Count. I heartily endorse the Finger Lakes Climate Fun--our family offsets all our travel, heating, electricity, etc use at the end of each year (using their handy calculator) with a donation to this group,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by Bryan Pfeiffer

Very engaging discussion about emission-awareness while birding. Let me throw in a few cents. Broadening the scope of an outing to include more than birds is definitely a good idea. In past years, the Lab of O has collaborated with the Botanic Gardens to have bird walks at the Arboretum and

Re: [cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by Bryan Pfeiffer

I have known Bryan Pfeiffer for years and find him to be conscientious and caring. I went with him, when he owned Vermont Bird Tours, on three incredible field trips in the early 2000s, which greatly increased my knowledge as well as life list. But Bryan's knowledge and experience go far beyond

Re: [cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by Bryan Pfeiffer

This is a very good option for carbon offsetting: https://www.fingerlakesclimatefund.org/ cheers, hurf On Thu, Dec 9, 2021 at 11:24 AM Regi Teasley wrote: > Totally agree. I have always thought that birders are a “sleeping giant” > that can make a *big* difference. > Regi > > >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by Bryan Pfeiffer

Good to hear others’ ideas, thanks! One of Pfeiffer’s suggestions is that, as must as possible, we walk rather than drive on the Christmas Bird Count. I’ve made that my tradition for a number of years, literally just walking out my door and out on a big complicated loop for the morning, then

Re: [cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by Bryan Pfeiffer

It's good to see this issue being brought to light folks. Another organization to consider that is directly involved in local carbon offsetting initiatives in Tompkins County is the Sustainable Tompkins Fingerlakes Climate Fund. The Cayuga Bird Club could have an account with them under their

Re: [cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by Bryan Pfeiffer

Totally agree. I have always thought that birders are a “sleeping giant” that can make a big difference. Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke > On Dec 9, 2021, at 8:50 AM, Donna Lee Scott wrote: > >  I

RE: [cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by Bryan Pfeiffer

I love the idea of including a focus on plants and insects as well as birds, and am guessing there is plenty of expertise in this group to do so. Or we could also reach out to like-minded organizations to partner/collaborate in this way. A focus on the broader ecosystem makes great sense, a la

Re: [cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by Bryan Pfeiffer

It would be fun to learn about insects as well! On Thu, Dec 9, 2021 at 9:02 AM Poppy Singer wrote: > I appreciated the author saying that he has shifted his focus to learning > more of the local flora and fauna. Along this line, perhaps we could > combine bird walks with plant walks? > > On

Re: [cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by Bryan Pfeiffer

I appreciated the author saying that he has shifted his focus to learning more of the local flora and fauna. Along this line, perhaps we could combine bird walks with plant walks? On Thu, Dec 9, 2021 at 8:31 AM Stephanie P. Herrick wrote: > I like this idea Bob, for two reasons: > > 1. It

Re: [cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by Bryan Pfeiffer

I like this idea, Bob. Re SPCA, they do more than any other group to neuter/spay feral cats, & also cats of low-income people, with their free feral program & their low-cost program for pets of those with limited means. I sometimes trap ferals here & take them to SPCA. All animals adopted from

Re: [cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by Bryan Pfeiffer

I like this idea Bob, for two reasons: 1. It benefits two worthy and appropriate local groups 2. The very act of making a mindful contribution encourages us to reflect on why we are doing it Thanks for suggesting! Looking forward to others thoughts! - S

Re: [cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by Bryan Pfeiffer

Me too (a movement here?). And I have one small idea on how to deal with it. Bird clubs organize field trips, and participation is free. What if each participant was encouraged (not required, just encouraged) to donate - say - $10 to either the Land Trust or the SPCA? The Land Trust because

Re: [cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by Bryan Pfeiffer

Better said than I could have, though such concerns have been brewing for me a long time. So, how do we deal with it? As individuals, as organizations, as unorganized groups? Thoughts welcome. - - Dave Nutter > On Dec 8, 2021, at 11:02 AM, Linda Orkin wrote: > > Thanks John. > > Yes I had

Re: [cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by Bryan Pfeiffer

Thanks John. Yes I had also read that, with great interest. Lots to think about. I embrace these thoughts fully. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY > On Dec 8, 2021, at 10:21 AM, John Gregoire > wrote: > >  > Birdwatching’s Carbon Problem | Bryan Pfeiffer > -- > Cayugabirds-L List Info: > Welcome

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