[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Thoughts some may be interested in this article. Sincerely, Chris T-H Begin forwarded message: From: Christina Wilkinson nutrich...@rcn.commailto:nutrich...@rcn.com Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK Date: December 9, 2013 7:22:53 AM EST To: nysbird...@cornell.edumailto:nysbird...@cornell.edu Reply-To: Christina Wilkinson nutrich...@rcn.commailto:nutrich...@rcn.com Just wanted to bring everyone’s attention to this article in the Daily News this morning regarding the Port Authority shooting Snowy Owls at JFK airport. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/snowy-owls-added-port-authority-kill-list-article-1.1541823 Christina -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basicshttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Informationhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Archives: The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirdshttp://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Nethttp://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBirdhttp://ebird.org/content/ebird/! -- -- Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes Field Applications Engineer Bioacoustics Research Program, Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, New York 14850 W: 607-254-2418 M: 607-351-5740 F: 607-254-1132 http://www.birds.cornell.edu/brp -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Very upsetting. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2013, at 8:50 AM, Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes c...@cornell.edu wrote: Thoughts some may be interested in this article. Sincerely, Chris T-H Begin forwarded message: From: Christina Wilkinson nutrich...@rcn.com Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK Date: December 9, 2013 7:22:53 AM EST To: nysbird...@cornell.edu Reply-To: Christina Wilkinson nutrich...@rcn.com Just wanted to bring everyone’s attention to this article in the Daily News this morning regarding the Port Authority shooting Snowy Owls at JFK airport. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/snowy-owls-added-port-authority-kill-list-article-1.1541823 Christina -- 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! -- -- Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes Field Applications Engineer Bioacoustics Research Program, Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, New York 14850 W: 607-254-2418 M: 607-351-5740 F: 607-254-1132 http://www.birds.cornell.edu/brp -- Cayugabirds-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! -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Something to be aware of as a successful alternative for area airports for which this becomes an issue. There may be hope. Sincerely, Chris T-H Begin forwarded message: From: Nadine Scarpa nadinescarpaho...@gmail.commailto:nadinescarpaho...@gmail.com Subject: Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK Date: December 9, 2013 8:47:22 AM EST To: post NYSBirds nysbird...@cornell.edumailto:nysbird...@cornell.edu Reply-To: Nadine Scarpa nadinescarpaho...@gmail.commailto:nadinescarpaho...@gmail.com Canada Geese are culled in many areas because there are TOO MANY of them to get rid of any other way. Boston's Logan Airport is doing catch and release for the Snowy Owls - they bait with rodents, and catch them and move them away from the airport. Canada Geese are so numerous, they can take out more than just one engine and THAT'S what takes a plane down. Here is how Logan Airport deals with Snowy Owls: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/boston-airport-takes-approach-snowy-owls-article-1.1541847 On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 8:05 AM, Will Raup hoaryredp...@hotmail.commailto:hoaryredp...@hotmail.com wrote: Through being an active birder in the Albany area and now being involved in e-bird, I've gotten to make some contact with the Air Traffic control folk at Albany International Airport. They are reluctant to report owls, because of situations like this. Basically, the Owls because of their size are a threat to airplanes taking off and landing. If I recall, they need to make an effort to discourage the owls from hanging out on the runway, but if those fail, then can and do shoot the owls. This is not limited to JFK, but can happen at any airport. While not ideal in my mind, you will be hard pressed to find anyone, especially in the government who would potentially risk hundreds of human lives for one, two or even 3 Owls. Its the same reason why Canada Geese are culled in many areas. Just another risk Snowy Owl's have to deal with when they come this far south. Will Raup Albany, NY From: nutrich...@rcn.commailto:nutrich...@rcn.com To: nysbird...@cornell.edumailto:nysbird...@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 07:22:53 -0500 Just wanted to bring everyone’s attention to this article in the Daily News this morning regarding the Port Authority shooting Snowy Owls at JFK airport. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/snowy-owls-added-port-authority-kill-list-article-1.1541823 Christina -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basicshttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Informationhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Archives: The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l%40cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirdshttp://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Nethttp://BirdingOnThe.Nethttp://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBirdhttp://ebird.org/content/ebird/! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOMEhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULEShttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htmhttp://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/ -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basicshttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Informationhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Archives: The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirdshttp://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Nethttp://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBirdhttp://ebird.org/content/ebird/! -- -- Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes Field Applications Engineer Bioacoustics Research Program, Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, New York 14850 W: 607-254-2418 M: 607-351-5740 F: 607-254-1132 http://www.birds.cornell.edu/brp -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Thank you for this. Let's hope other airports will follow with humane alternatives!! Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2013, at 9:06 AM, Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes c...@cornell.edu wrote: Something to be aware of as a successful alternative for area airports for which this becomes an issue. There may be hope. Sincerely, Chris T-H Begin forwarded message: From: Nadine Scarpa nadinescarpaho...@gmail.com Subject: Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK Date: December 9, 2013 8:47:22 AM EST To: post NYSBirds nysbird...@cornell.edu Reply-To: Nadine Scarpa nadinescarpaho...@gmail.com Canada Geese are culled in many areas because there are TOO MANY of them to get rid of any other way. Boston's Logan Airport is doing catch and release for the Snowy Owls - they bait with rodents, and catch them and move them away from the airport. Canada Geese are so numerous, they can take out more than just one engine and THAT'S what takes a plane down. Here is how Logan Airport deals with Snowy Owls: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/boston-airport-takes-approach-snowy-owls-article-1.1541847 On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 8:05 AM, Will Raup hoaryredp...@hotmail.com wrote: Through being an active birder in the Albany area and now being involved in e-bird, I've gotten to make some contact with the Air Traffic control folk at Albany International Airport. They are reluctant to report owls, because of situations like this. Basically, the Owls because of their size are a threat to airplanes taking off and landing. If I recall, they need to make an effort to discourage the owls from hanging out on the runway, but if those fail, then can and do shoot the owls. This is not limited to JFK, but can happen at any airport. While not ideal in my mind, you will be hard pressed to find anyone, especially in the government who would potentially risk hundreds of human lives for one, two or even 3 Owls. Its the same reason why Canada Geese are culled in many areas. Just another risk Snowy Owl's have to deal with when they come this far south. Will Raup Albany, NY From: nutrich...@rcn.com To: nysbird...@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 07:22:53 -0500 Just wanted to bring everyone’s attention to this article in the Daily News this morning regarding the Port Authority shooting Snowy Owls at JFK airport. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/snowy-owls-added-port-authority-kill-list-article-1.1541823 Christina -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basicshttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Informationhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Archives: The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l%40cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirdshttp://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Nethttp://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBirdhttp://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/ -- -- 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! -- -- Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes Field Applications Engineer Bioacoustics Research Program, Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, New York 14850 W: 607-254-2418 M: 607-351-5740 F: 607-254-1132 http://www.birds.cornell.edu/brp -- Cayugabirds-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! -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
You're welcome. Other major airports can only follow suit if they know of the alternatives and have complete contact information for certified raptor banders or wildlife rehabilitators who agree to conduct any capture and relocation effort. Sincerely, Chris On Dec 9, 2013, at 9:19 AM, Corinne Morton renecorinne...@hotmail.commailto:renecorinne...@hotmail.com wrote: Thank you for this. Let's hope other airports will follow with humane alternatives!! Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2013, at 9:06 AM, Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes c...@cornell.edumailto:c...@cornell.edu wrote: Something to be aware of as a successful alternative for area airports for which this becomes an issue. There may be hope. Sincerely, Chris T-H Begin forwarded message: From: Nadine Scarpa nadinescarpaho...@gmail.commailto:nadinescarpaho...@gmail.com Subject: Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK Date: December 9, 2013 8:47:22 AM EST To: post NYSBirds nysbird...@cornell.edumailto:nysbird...@cornell.edu Reply-To: Nadine Scarpa nadinescarpaho...@gmail.commailto:nadinescarpaho...@gmail.com Canada Geese are culled in many areas because there are TOO MANY of them to get rid of any other way. Boston's Logan Airport is doing catch and release for the Snowy Owls - they bait with rodents, and catch them and move them away from the airport. Canada Geese are so numerous, they can take out more than just one engine and THAT'S what takes a plane down. Here is how Logan Airport deals with Snowy Owls: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/boston-airport-takes-approach-snowy-owls-article-1.1541847 On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 8:05 AM, Will Raup hoaryredp...@hotmail.commailto:hoaryredp...@hotmail.com wrote: Through being an active birder in the Albany area and now being involved in e-bird, I've gotten to make some contact with the Air Traffic control folk at Albany International Airport. They are reluctant to report owls, because of situations like this. Basically, the Owls because of their size are a threat to airplanes taking off and landing. If I recall, they need to make an effort to discourage the owls from hanging out on the runway, but if those fail, then can and do shoot the owls. This is not limited to JFK, but can happen at any airport. While not ideal in my mind, you will be hard pressed to find anyone, especially in the government who would potentially risk hundreds of human lives for one, two or even 3 Owls. Its the same reason why Canada Geese are culled in many areas. Just another risk Snowy Owl's have to deal with when they come this far south. Will Raup Albany, NY From: nutrich...@rcn.commailto:nutrich...@rcn.com To: nysbird...@cornell.edumailto:nysbird...@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 07:22:53 -0500 Just wanted to bring everyone’s attention to this article in the Daily News this morning regarding the Port Authority shooting Snowy Owls at JFK airport. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/snowy-owls-added-port-authority-kill-list-article-1.1541823 Christina -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basicshttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Informationhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Archives: The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l%40cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirdshttp://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Nethttp://birdingonthe.net/http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBirdhttp://ebird.org/content/ebird/! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOMEhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULEShttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htmhttp://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/ -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basicshttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Informationhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Archives: The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirdshttp://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Nethttp://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBirdhttp://ebird.org/content/ebird/! -- -- Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes Field Applications Engineer Bioacoustics
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Also letting them know public sentiment. Some are calling Gov. Cuomo's NYC office. I am now. 212-681-4537 Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2013, at 9:25 AM, Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes c...@cornell.edu wrote: You're welcome. Other major airports can only follow suit if they know of the alternatives and have complete contact information for certified raptor banders or wildlife rehabilitators who agree to conduct any capture and relocation effort. Sincerely, Chris On Dec 9, 2013, at 9:19 AM, Corinne Morton renecorinne...@hotmail.com wrote: Thank you for this. Let's hope other airports will follow with humane alternatives!! Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2013, at 9:06 AM, Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes c...@cornell.edu wrote: Something to be aware of as a successful alternative for area airports for which this becomes an issue. There may be hope. Sincerely, Chris T-H Begin forwarded message: From: Nadine Scarpa nadinescarpaho...@gmail.com Subject: Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK Date: December 9, 2013 8:47:22 AM EST To: post NYSBirds nysbird...@cornell.edu Reply-To: Nadine Scarpa nadinescarpaho...@gmail.com Canada Geese are culled in many areas because there are TOO MANY of them to get rid of any other way. Boston's Logan Airport is doing catch and release for the Snowy Owls - they bait with rodents, and catch them and move them away from the airport. Canada Geese are so numerous, they can take out more than just one engine and THAT'S what takes a plane down. Here is how Logan Airport deals with Snowy Owls: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/boston-airport-takes-approach-snowy-owls-article-1.1541847 On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 8:05 AM, Will Raup hoaryredp...@hotmail.com wrote: Through being an active birder in the Albany area and now being involved in e-bird, I've gotten to make some contact with the Air Traffic control folk at Albany International Airport. They are reluctant to report owls, because of situations like this. Basically, the Owls because of their size are a threat to airplanes taking off and landing. If I recall, they need to make an effort to discourage the owls from hanging out on the runway, but if those fail, then can and do shoot the owls. This is not limited to JFK, but can happen at any airport. While not ideal in my mind, you will be hard pressed to find anyone, especially in the government who would potentially risk hundreds of human lives for one, two or even 3 Owls. Its the same reason why Canada Geese are culled in many areas. Just another risk Snowy Owl's have to deal with when they come this far south. Will Raup Albany, NY From: nutrich...@rcn.com To: nysbird...@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 07:22:53 -0500 Just wanted to bring everyone’s attention to this article in the Daily News this morning regarding the Port Authority shooting Snowy Owls at JFK airport. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/snowy-owls-added-port-authority-kill-list-article-1.1541823 Christina -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basicshttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Informationhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Archives: The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l%40cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirdshttp://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Nethttp://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBirdhttp://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/ -- -- 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! -- -- Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes Field Applications Engineer Bioacoustics Research Program, Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, New York 14850 W: 607-254-2418 M: 607-351-5740 F: 607-254-1132 http://www.birds.cornell.edu/brp -- Cayugabirds-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! -- -- Christopher T.
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Write to 1 Commerce Plaza 99 washington ave. Albany NY 12231. Address it to Gov's Correspondence Unit. Ask for a reply. If you wish. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2013, at 10:03 AM, Corinne Morton renecorinne...@hotmail.com wrote: Also letting them know public sentiment. Some are calling Gov. Cuomo's NYC office. I am now. 212-681-4537 Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2013, at 9:25 AM, Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes c...@cornell.edu wrote: You're welcome. Other major airports can only follow suit if they know of the alternatives and have complete contact information for certified raptor banders or wildlife rehabilitators who agree to conduct any capture and relocation effort. Sincerely, Chris On Dec 9, 2013, at 9:19 AM, Corinne Morton renecorinne...@hotmail.com wrote: Thank you for this. Let's hope other airports will follow with humane alternatives!! Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2013, at 9:06 AM, Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes c...@cornell.edu wrote: Something to be aware of as a successful alternative for area airports for which this becomes an issue. There may be hope. Sincerely, Chris T-H Begin forwarded message: From: Nadine Scarpa nadinescarpaho...@gmail.com Subject: Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK Date: December 9, 2013 8:47:22 AM EST To: post NYSBirds nysbird...@cornell.edu Reply-To: Nadine Scarpa nadinescarpaho...@gmail.com Canada Geese are culled in many areas because there are TOO MANY of them to get rid of any other way. Boston's Logan Airport is doing catch and release for the Snowy Owls - they bait with rodents, and catch them and move them away from the airport. Canada Geese are so numerous, they can take out more than just one engine and THAT'S what takes a plane down. Here is how Logan Airport deals with Snowy Owls: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/boston-airport-takes-approach-snowy-owls-article-1.1541847 On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 8:05 AM, Will Raup hoaryredp...@hotmail.com wrote: Through being an active birder in the Albany area and now being involved in e-bird, I've gotten to make some contact with the Air Traffic control folk at Albany International Airport. They are reluctant to report owls, because of situations like this. Basically, the Owls because of their size are a threat to airplanes taking off and landing. If I recall, they need to make an effort to discourage the owls from hanging out on the runway, but if those fail, then can and do shoot the owls. This is not limited to JFK, but can happen at any airport. While not ideal in my mind, you will be hard pressed to find anyone, especially in the government who would potentially risk hundreds of human lives for one, two or even 3 Owls. Its the same reason why Canada Geese are culled in many areas. Just another risk Snowy Owl's have to deal with when they come this far south. Will Raup Albany, NY From: nutrich...@rcn.com To: nysbird...@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 07:22:53 -0500 Just wanted to bring everyone’s attention to this article in the Daily News this morning regarding the Port Authority shooting Snowy Owls at JFK airport. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/snowy-owls-added-port-authority-kill-list-article-1.1541823 Christina -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basicshttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Informationhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Archives: The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l%40cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirdshttp://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Nethttp://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBirdhttp://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/ -- -- 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! -- -- Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes Field Applications Engineer Bioacoustics Research Program, Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, New York 14850 W: 607-254-2418 M: 607-351-5740 F: 607-254-1132 http://www.birds.cornell.edu/brp
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
I emailed Gov. Cuomo via his web site. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Dec 9, 2013, at 10:15 AM, Corinne Morton renecorinne...@hotmail.com wrote: Write to 1 Commerce Plaza 99 washington ave. Albany NY 12231. Address it to Gov's Correspondence Unit. Ask for a reply. If you wish. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2013, at 10:03 AM, Corinne Morton renecorinne...@hotmail.com wrote: Also letting them know public sentiment. Some are calling Gov. Cuomo's NYC office. I am now. 212-681-4537 Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2013, at 9:25 AM, Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes c...@cornell.edu wrote: You're welcome. Other major airports can only follow suit if they know of the alternatives and have complete contact information for certified raptor banders or wildlife rehabilitators who agree to conduct any capture and relocation effort. Sincerely, Chris On Dec 9, 2013, at 9:19 AM, Corinne Morton renecorinne...@hotmail.com wrote: Thank you for this. Let's hope other airports will follow with humane alternatives!! Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2013, at 9:06 AM, Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes c...@cornell.edu wrote: Something to be aware of as a successful alternative for area airports for which this becomes an issue. There may be hope. Sincerely, Chris T-H Begin forwarded message: From: Nadine Scarpa nadinescarpaho...@gmail.com Subject: Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK Date: December 9, 2013 8:47:22 AM EST To: post NYSBirds nysbird...@cornell.edu Reply-To: Nadine Scarpa nadinescarpaho...@gmail.com Canada Geese are culled in many areas because there are TOO MANY of them to get rid of any other way. Boston's Logan Airport is doing catch and release for the Snowy Owls - they bait with rodents, and catch them and move them away from the airport. Canada Geese are so numerous, they can take out more than just one engine and THAT'S what takes a plane down. Here is how Logan Airport deals with Snowy Owls: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/boston-airport-takes-approach-snowy-owls-article-1.1541847 On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 8:05 AM, Will Raup hoaryredp...@hotmail.com wrote: Through being an active birder in the Albany area and now being involved in e-bird, I've gotten to make some contact with the Air Traffic control folk at Albany International Airport. They are reluctant to report owls, because of situations like this. Basically, the Owls because of their size are a threat to airplanes taking off and landing. If I recall, they need to make an effort to discourage the owls from hanging out on the runway, but if those fail, then can and do shoot the owls. This is not limited to JFK, but can happen at any airport. While not ideal in my mind, you will be hard pressed to find anyone, especially in the government who would potentially risk hundreds of human lives for one, two or even 3 Owls. Its the same reason why Canada Geese are culled in many areas. Just another risk Snowy Owl's have to deal with when they come this far south. Will Raup Albany, NY From: nutrich...@rcn.com To: nysbird...@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 07:22:53 -0500 Just wanted to bring everyone’s attention to this article in the Daily News this morning regarding the Port Authority shooting Snowy Owls at JFK airport. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/snowy-owls-added-port-authority-kill-list-article-1.1541823 Christina -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basicshttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Informationhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Archives: The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l%40cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirdshttp://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Nethttp://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBirdhttp://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/ -- -- 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! -- -- Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes Field Applications Engineer Bioacoustics Research
[cayugabirds-l] Recrudescent behavior at this time???
I've recently observed what I would consider recrudescent behavior in three species of birds. I would think that this behavior would occur more closely to the autumnal equinox, rather than the winter solstice that we are fast approaching. While in Virginia I saw huge flocks of ROBINS, some of which were in full song normally associated with the breeding season. Also, I saw two male HOODED MERGANSER next to each other displaying with full crest and head bobbing. Two females were nearby and paid them no attention! Yesterday at our feeders I noticed a behavior I've never before seen in JUNCOS. Two birds were sitting facing each other about 2 apart, and both were moving their heads up and down, apparently in response to each others movement. I observed this for about 20 seconds, before they discontinued their interaction and flew off. Then a short time later I saw 2 birds (same ones??) engaged in vigorous aerial combat. Have others of you also noticed breeding/territorial behavior in birds at this time? Any observations or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin (And this is probably the wrong forum to talk about goose for the holiday.) www.birdstrikecontrol.com/bcs.html - Border Collies are now the fastest-growing and most popular form of bird control on airports, military airbases, golf courses and other venues across the country. Links to a pdf - digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014context=icwdm_wdmconfproc www.canadageese.org/bcis.html - Coalition to Prevent the Destruction of Canada Geese I trimmed off the previous stuff. Nigel -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Recrudescent behavior at this time???
A Hairy Woodpecker was drumming yesterday also. Linda Orkin On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 12:14 PM, W. Larry Hymes w...@cornell.edu wrote: I've recently observed what I would consider recrudescent behavior in three species of birds. I would think that this behavior would occur more closely to the autumnal equinox, rather than the winter solstice that we are fast approaching. While in Virginia I saw huge flocks of ROBINS, some of which were in full song normally associated with the breeding season. Also, I saw two male HOODED MERGANSER next to each other displaying with full crest and head bobbing. Two females were nearby and paid them no attention! Yesterday at our feeders I noticed a behavior I've never before seen in JUNCOS. Two birds were sitting facing each other about 2 apart, and both were moving their heads up and down, apparently in response to each others movement. I observed this for about 20 seconds, before they discontinued their interaction and flew off. Then a short time later I saw 2 birds (same ones??) engaged in vigorous aerial combat. Have others of you also noticed breeding/territorial behavior in birds at this time? Any observations or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Don't ask what your bird club can do for you, ask what you can do for your bird club!! ')_,/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
I did call the NYC phone # given this morning in order to register my sentiments re: Snowy Owls being shot at JFK. The call was routed to Albany where is was kindly and carefully explained to me that this issue needs to be addressed by the public in writing, hard copy, snail mail if it is ever going to reach the agency (DEC) that will most likely address it. The woman said that one should also request a reply with contact info. so that you can follow up if you want to. I asked about e-mailing and the woman said the way the system worked in Albany it should only be hard copy. They scan them into their system and then send all letters regarding a particular issue on the the agency that will most likely address it. She explained if it is not done by hard copy your complaints will enter a big black hole. For what it's worththis is the address I was given. New York State Govenor's Correspondence Unit 1 Commerce Plaza 99 Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12231 Betsy Russell -Original Message- From: Glenn Wilson caven...@gmail.com To: CAYUGABIRDS-L cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 12:09 pm Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin (And this is probably the wrong forum to talk about goose for the holiday.) www.birdstrikecontrol.com/bcs.html - Border Collies are now the fastest-growing and most popular form of bird control on airports, military airbases, golf courses and other venues across the country. Links to a pdf - digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014context=icwdm_wdmconfproc www.canadageese.org/bcis.html - Coalition to Prevent the Destruction of Canada Geese I trimmed off the previous stuff. Nigel -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
I did the same and was given the same answer and address early this morning. Worth trying! Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2013, at 12:31 PM, Betsy Russell betsywruss...@aol.com wrote: I did call the NYC phone # given this morning in order to register my sentiments re: Snowy Owls being shot at JFK. The call was routed to Albany where is was kindly and carefully explained to me that this issue needs to be addressed by the public in writing, hard copy, snail mail if it is ever going to reach the agency (DEC) that will most likely address it. The woman said that one should also request a reply with contact info. so that you can follow up if you want to. I asked about e-mailing and the woman said the way the system worked in Albany it should only be hard copy. They scan them into their system and then send all letters regarding a particular issue on the the agency that will most likely address it. She explained if it is not done by hard copy your complaints will enter a big black hole. For what it's worththis is the address I was given. New York State Govenor's Correspondence Unit 1 Commerce Plaza 99 Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12231 Betsy Russell -Original Message- From: Glenn Wilson caven...@gmail.com To: CAYUGABIRDS-L cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 12:09 pm Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin (And this is probably the wrong forum to talk about goose for the holiday.) www.birdstrikecontrol.com/bcs.html - Border Collies are now the fastest-growing and most popular form of bird control on airports, military airbases, golf courses and other venues across the country. Links to a pdf - digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014context=icwdm_wdmconfproc www.canadageese.org/bcis.html - Coalition to Prevent the Destruction of Canada Geese I trimmed off the previous stuff. Nigel -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-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! -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK
From Seth Ausubel is another suggestion, see below. Linda Orkin -- Forwarded message -- From: Seth Ausubel sausu...@nyc.rr.com Date: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 2:13 PM Subject: Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK To: Betsy Russell betsywruss...@aol.com, Linda Orkin wingmagi...@gmail.com Hi. Thanks for all the info on the Snowys at JFK which is cross-posting on CAYUGABIRDS and NYSBIRDS. I posted the suggestions below on NYSBIRDS, but I'm not a member of CAYUGABIRDS, so I wonder if one of you would post this to CAYUGABIRDS. Thanks. Seth Ausubel Forest Hills, NY Director, NYSOA Begin forwarded message: *From: *Seth Ausubel sausu...@nyc.rr.com *Subject: **Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK* *Date: *December 9, 2013 1:18:02 PM EST *To: *post NYSBirds nysbird...@cornell.edu *Reply-To: *Seth Ausubel sausu...@nyc.rr.com I believe that any communication is helpful, despite what the person at the contact phone number said. Two suggestions: (1) You can contact the Port Authority directly by sending a message from their web site at: http://www.panynj.gov/contact/contact-us.htm (2) Contact the NYSDEC Region 2 Natural Resources Supervisor at r2nat...@gw.dec.state.ny.us and ask them to engage with the Port Authority to stop the practice of shooting the owls. Begin forwarded message: *From: *Linda Orkin wingmagi...@gmail.com *Subject: **Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK* *Date: *December 9, 2013 12:43:00 PM EST *To: *Betsy Russell betsywruss...@aol.com, nysbirds-l nysbird...@cornell.edu *Cc: *caven...@gmail.com, CAYUGABIRDS-L cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu *Reply-To: *Linda Orkin wingmagi...@gmail.com Thanks Betsy for this information. I think it is horrendous that such a time sensitive and destructive issue can only be addressed by snail mail in this day and age. I am doing as you suggest, but still urge all to flood Cuomo's office with phone calls. (518) 474-8390 Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 12:30 PM, Betsy Russell betsywruss...@aol.comwrote: I did call the NYC phone # given this morning in order to register my sentiments re: Snowy Owls being shot at JFK. The call was routed to Albany where is was kindly and carefully explained to me that this issue needs to be addressed by the public in writing, hard copy, snail mail if it is ever going to reach the agency (DEC) that will most likely address it. The woman said that one should also request a reply with contact info. so that you can follow up if you want to. I asked about e-mailing and the woman said the way the system worked in Albany it should only be hard copy. They scan them into their system and then send all letters regarding a particular issue on the the agency that will most likely address it. She explained if it is not done by hard copy your complaints will enter a big black hole. For what it's worththis is the address I was given. New York State Govenor's Correspondence Unit 1 Commerce Plaza 99 Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12231 Betsy Russell -Original Message- From: Glenn Wilson caven...@gmail.com To: CAYUGABIRDS-L cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 12:09 pm Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin (And this is probably the wrong forum to talk about goose for the holiday.) www.birdstrikecontrol.com/bcs.html - Border Collies are now the fastest-growing and most popular form of bird control on airports, military airbases, golf courses and other venues across the country. Links to a pdf - digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014context=icwdm_wdmconfproc www.canadageese.org/bcis.html - Coalition to Prevent the Destruction of Canada Geese I trimmed off the previous stuff. Nigel -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOMEhttp://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULEShttp://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird:http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- *Cayugabirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html *Please submit your observations to eBird
RE: [cayugabirds-l] Recrudescent behavior at this time???
There is no such thing as recrudescent behavior in birds, that is, behavior that normally develops in the spring that reappears in the fall when the day lengths match. That's not how it works. Bird gonad growth and the accompanying breeding behavior is stimulated by the CHANGE in daylight length, not the actual length of the day itself. So, think again about what you're seeing and why. Faint, inexpert singing by migrants in the fall comes from hatch-year birds that are working to practice and crystalize their songs. Winter songs can be the same thing (crows do this too; I watched a hatch-year crow going through all the vocalizations just yesterday), or, as in Northern Mockingbirds or Eastern Screech-Owls, they serve the same function as spring songs: keeping others out of their (winter) territory. Ducks actually form mating pairs on the wintering grounds, so lots of species are starting to do courtship displays right now. Concentrated food sources, such as feeders, often brings out aggression among flocking birds. Birds do a number of interesting and unexpected things. They do make mistakes, but there usually is a functional explanation to most bird behavior that is appropriate for the time and context. Best, Kevin -Original Message- From: bounce-19473-3493...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-19473-3493...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of W. Larry Hymes Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 12:15 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Recrudescent behavior at this time??? I've recently observed what I would consider recrudescent behavior in three species of birds. I would think that this behavior would occur more closely to the autumnal equinox, rather than the winter solstice that we are fast approaching. While in Virginia I saw huge flocks of ROBINS, some of which were in full song normally associated with the breeding season. Also, I saw two male HOODED MERGANSER next to each other displaying with full crest and head bobbing. Two females were nearby and paid them no attention! Yesterday at our feeders I noticed a behavior I've never before seen in JUNCOS. Two birds were sitting facing each other about 2 apart, and both were moving their heads up and down, apparently in response to each others movement. I observed this for about 20 seconds, before they discontinued their interaction and flew off. Then a short time later I saw 2 birds (same ones??) engaged in vigorous aerial combat. Have others of you also noticed breeding/territorial behavior in birds at this time? Any observations or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Aunkst Rt 96 Snowy Owl
Found owl near lean to/shed ~1PM today. One tenth mile North of Aunkst, West side of Rt96. http://www.flickr.com/photos/105424358@N06/11295594476/ A Raven at Seybolt and Canoga Rd at 1:30 http://www.flickr.com/photos/105424358@N06/11295583536/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Petition about Snowy Owl killings
Thanks Linda! The correct place to voice our complaints is not Cuomo or the legislature but with the Port Authority of NY who has cognizance of and lead on this horrendous action. This petition will help ease the way. If you write or email be sure to copy to the Mayor of New York City to get a little extra oomph. BTW, the ruling covered all the NY area fields under Port Authority cognizance. As background, a very dear friend and fellow raptor bander Sammy Chevalier worked at JFK in the 70s and 80s as their bird and animal control officer. As is currently the practice at Boston's Logan, Sammy trapped, banded and relocated all raptors that posed threats to themselves and aircraft. For him it was a full time job and he had plenty of volunteer helpers. I wonder what happened after he retired? I see the job title changed but common sense/ talent didn't convey. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat On Mon, December 9, 2013 15:11, Linda Orkin wrote: Hey All, The American Bird Conservancy just alerted people to this petition that is circulating. For those of you who may not have time or inclination to make phone calls. http://www.change.org/petitions/the-port-authority-of-new-york-and-new-jersey-stop-shooting-snowy-owls-at-new-york-metro-area-airports-2?share_id=pSTiVqbmWUutm_campaign=signature_receiptutm_medium=emailutm_source=share_petition -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] FW: [HMBirds] Re: [MidHudsonBirds] Snowy Owl treatment by Port Authority
See below... From: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:hmbi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Larry Federman Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 4:48 PM Cc: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [HMBirds] Re: [MidHudsonBirds] Snowy Owl treatment by Port Authority Here’s a link to an American Bird Conservancy petition: http://www.change.org/petitions/the-port-authority-of-new-york-and-new-jersey-stop-shooting-snowy-owls-at-new-york-metro-area-airports-2?share_id=pSTiVqbmWUutm_campaign=signature_receiptutm_medium=emailutm_source=share_petition http://www.change.org/petitions/the-port-authority-of-new-york-and-new-jersey-stop-shooting-snowy-owls-at-new-york-metro-area-airports-2?share_id=pSTiVqbmWUutm_campaign=signature_receiptutm_medium=emailutm_source=share_petition Please sign and “Share”! Also, Audubon New York and NYC Audubon’s Executive Directors “sent a letter to the Port Authority Executive Director (Pat Foye) and JFK’s General Manager. We have also alerted Governor Cuomo’s Office (the PA is jointly controlled by NY and NJ) and the DEC as to our position.” Our Audubon chapter network’s leaders have been alerted as well. Thx everyone. Let’s keep the pressure on! Larry Federman President, Northern Catskills Audubon Society, Inc. From: Deborah Kral mailto:nym...@optonline.net Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 12:37 PM To: midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com Cc: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [MidHudsonBirds] Snowy Owl treatment by Port Authority https://www.facebook.com/SMRAudubon?ref=stream Saw Mill River Audubon Issue Alert: We learned this morning that the Port Authority has been shooting snowy owls at JFK. Logan Airport in Boston traps and relocates snowy owls. News link below. Governor's office in NYC is the place to call to register your opposition: (212) 681-4573. Call takes just a moment. Simply say you are calling in opposition to the snowy owls shootings at JFK and they'll ask for your zip code. Help us tell the Port Authority that snowy owls are valued and there are better ways to insure aircraft safety. http://m.nydailynews.com/1.1541823 http://m.nydailynews.com/1.1541823 Please share! An NBC news team will be meeting with local birders later today and will film some local Snowy Owls so there will be media coverage. Deb Kral __._,_.___ http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97476590/grpId=1262041/grpspId=1705065787/msgId=17154/stime=1386625681 Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hmbirds/join;_ylc=X3oDMTJmbHJzZDU5BF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzEyNjIwNDEEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDY1Nzg3BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA3N0bmdzBHN0aW1lAzEzODY2MjU2ODE- (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest mailto:hmbirds-dig...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Email%20Delivery:%20Digest | Switch to Fully Featured mailto:hmbirds-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change%20Delivery%20Format:%20Fully%20Featured Visit Your Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hmbirds;_ylc=X3oDMTJkZW1xNjZiBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzEyNjIwNDEEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDY1Nzg3BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2hwZgRzdGltZQMxMzg2NjI1Njgx | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use http://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/ | Unsubscribe mailto:hmbirds-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe __,_._,___ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Syracuse RBA
RBA * New York * Syracuse * December 09, 2013 * NYSY 12. 09. 13 Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): December 02, 2013 - December 09, 2013 to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) (just outside Cayuga County), Onondaga, Oswego, Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida, Herkimer, Madison Cortland compiled:December 09 AT 4:00 p.m. (EST) compiler: Joseph Brin Onondaga Audubon Homepage: www.onondagaaudubon.org #372 Monday December 09, 2013 Greetings. This is the Syracuse Area Rare Bird Alert for the week of December 02, 2013 Highlights: --- CACKLING GOOSE BRANT ROSS’S GOOSE RED-SHOULDERED HAWK SANDHILL CRANE ICELAND GULL GLAUCOUS GULL LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL SNOWY OWL SAW-WHET OWL RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD NORTHERN SHRIKE HERMIT THRUSH GRAY CATBIRD LAPLAND LONGSPUR Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) 12/6: 4 SNOWY OWLS were seen on the south side of Rt. 31 opposite the potato building. also seen were 1 ROSS’S GOOSE and 4 SANDHILL CRANES. 12/7: The 4 SNOWY OWLS were again seen at the previously mentioned Area in the mucklands. Also seen were a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, an ICELAND GULL and 20+ SANDHILL CRANES. Yet another SNOWY OWL was found on VanDyne Spoor Road. 12/8: 3 of the SNOWY OWLS were refound at the Rt. 31 location opposite the potato building. Extralimital 12/3: This was the last sighting of the RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD on Mynderse Street in Seneca Falls. Onondaga County SNOWY OWLS continue their presence at Hancock Airport. Anywhere from three to seven have been reported daily. 12/6: A SAW-WHET OWL has returned to it’s area at Beaver Lake Nature Center on the Bog Trail. It was relocated on the 7th. but has not been found since. 12/7: ABRANT was seen along the Creekwalk on Onondaga Creek near Carousel Center in Syracuse. 12/8: A PEREGRINE FALCON was seen hunting at the intersection of Rt. 31 and 57 in the town of Clay. A NORTHERN SHRIKE was seen at Three Rivers WMA north of Baldwinsville. A late HERMIT THRUSH was again seen along the Creekwalk Oneida County 12/5: A NORTHERN SHRIKE was seen on Dunbar Road near Camden. 12/7: A GLAUCOUS GULL was seen on Oneida Lake at South Bay. Oswego County 12/8: A late GRAY CATBIRD and a CACKLING GOOSE were seen at Mexico Point State Park. Three SNOWY OWLS were seen on the break walls at Oswego Harbor. Herkimer County - A LAPLAND LONGSPUR was found on Peck Road north of Little Falls. Madison County 12/3: A GLAUCOUS GULL was seen at the Madison County Landfill. 12/8: an ICELAND GULL was seen at the Sav-alot gas station in Canastota. -- end report Joseph Brin Region 5 Baldwinsville, N.Y. 13027 U.S.A. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] PLEASE READ - Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Resources to use in contacting wildlife agencies and elected officials re: Snowy Owl Killings...
Important information and link below. Sincerely, Chris T-H Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.commailto:birdingd...@gmail.com Date: December 9, 2013 at 17:28:42 EST To: nysbirds-l nysbird...@cornell.edumailto:nysbird...@cornell.edu Cc: Nyc ebirds ebirds...@yahoogroups.commailto:ebirds...@yahoogroups.com, jerse...@lists.princeton.edumailto:jerse...@lists.princeton.edu jerse...@lists.princeton.edumailto:jerse...@lists.princeton.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Resources to use in contacting wildlife agencies and elected officials re: Snowy Owl Killings... Reply-To: Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.commailto:birdingd...@gmail.com I have compiled from all the e-mails sent on the subject of the killing of Snowy Owls at JFK, a list of the resources a number of you submitted. The list can be accessed here http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2013/12/nyc-kills-snowy-owls-while-boston-saves.html This way, it is easier than wading through e-mail threads. It covers phone numbers to the online petition link. If anyone has any other resources to add, please e-mail me and I will add it to the list. Also, if anyone has already penned a letter to the Governor and would be willing to share their format as a template, I would gladly add it. This will help those who are too busy to craft one themselves. Keep up the pressure y'all! Cheers! Andrew Baksh Queens, NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.comhttp://www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basicshttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME Rules and Informationhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm Archives: The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirdshttp://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L BirdingOnThe.Nethttp://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBirdhttp://ebird.org/content/ebird/! -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] House Finch behavior question
Please check the photo on this webpage: http://dogsfirstclass.com/mona/hofibehavior.html It appears to be a male House Finch passing a non-food item (a leaf?) to a female. I have never seen a bird do this, unless it was material brought to a nest site. Any thoughts on this behavior? Mona Bearor S Glens Falls -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] House Finch behavior question
That looks to me like a samara type seed from an ash tree or tulip tree, in which case it could be a food item.--Dave NutterOn Dec 09, 2013, at 08:33 PM, Mona Bearor conservebi...@gmail.com wrote:Please check the photo on this webpage:http://dogsfirstclass.com/mona/hofibehavior.html It appears to be a male House Finch passing a non-food item (a leaf?) to a female. I have never seen a bird do this, unless it was material brought to a nest site. Any thoughts on this behavior?Mona BearorS Glens Falls--Cayugabirds-L List Info:Welcome and BasicsRules and InformationSubscribe, Configuration and LeaveArchives:The Mail ArchiveSurfbirdsBirdingOnThe.NetPlease submit your observations to eBird!-- -- Cayugabirds-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! --
