Re: [cayugabirds-l] uploading pictures to ebird?
I was having trouble adding photos on my computer one evening. Later I tried using my iPad and it was easy! It makes me wonder if many people are having trouble. I often see reports that say photos but when you click on the report there are NO photos posted. ?? ? Leona Lauster Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 9, 2021, at 3:17 PM, Pat Martin wrote: > > Anyone out there also having trouble uploading photos to their ebird reports > today? Doesn't seem to be a computer issue, as I'm having the same problem on > both my and my husband's computer. > > Pat Martin > > -- > > 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] FLLT Bell Station Webpage
The FLLT just put up this webpage about the Bell Station issue: https://www.fllt.org/savebellstation If you haven't already, signing this change.org petition ( https://chng.it/yQdP6g8PyT ) is something you can do quickly; there are plans for the NYS senator and assemblyperson to send the list of signatories to the governor's office: Suan -- 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] Muckrace 2021 & early deer season
I also posed the question of the possibility of Knox/Marcellus/Puddlers Marshes being closed on Saturday to hunting to refuge management and staff. Below are excerpts of their response which illustrates the reasoning behind the decisions to allow hunting and birding for the Muckrace. _ “We actually do not have as much capacity to modify rules/dates as you think. In order to do so, it has to be justified and approved in our Hunting and Fishing Plan. Otherwise, we have to follow state regulations. If conflict does occur (not assumed that it will occur), then our Manager has the discretion to close an area if needed. We understand that some people are uncomfortable with sharing the area with hunters, but in the eyes of the state, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that is not a valid justification to close an area to hunting. We had to fight not to become completely open to hunting, which is done on other refuges (Iroquois is a good example; they are open to hunting/multiple use much more widely than we are). The Knox-Marsellus and Puddler Marshes are areas generally closed to the public, except for hunting, which again, is in our Hunting and Fishing Plan and overall management plan. We have responded to birders' requests for access into those areas by offering the guided shorebird walks and by opening the dikes to the Muckrace. This is a privilege we have extended under special circumstances. If we chose not to open Knox & Puddler to multiple use this weekend, then it is highly likely that we would have to close it to non-hunters based on our approved management plans. We do NOT want to do that! And we do not see a reason that would be needed. Multiple use occurs on state lands all around us. DEC statistics show a downward trend of hunting-related injuries and the majority of those injuries are self-inflicted by the hunters themselves. We cannot say that multiple use is unsafe. We CAN notify groups that the multiple uses are occurring. We can offer advice to wear fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink; hunters are required to do so. We can offer our supply of fluorescent orange vests to Muckrace participants. And we have done all of that. Further, this September hunt is an effort by the state to improve deer management in order to protect habitat and to create conditions for healthier herds. We support and use deer hunting as a management tool. The overpopulation of deer disrupts bird and other wildlife habitat from the ground to mid-canopy. Just FYI, I will be at the Visitor Center on Saturday from 10 am to 3 or 4 pm. Also, our Federal Officer, Tom Wolabough, will be here for the weekend and is aware of both the Muckrace and the September deer hunt. I am not sure which state officer will be around; I think JT Rich. So if there is conflict, notify Tom. His number is 757-894-8048 (his number will be on the signs I will put up at the check station and at the visitor center letting people know that hunting and the Muckrace are both occurring).” _ Again, please take proper safety precautions while participating in the Muckrace and be aware that you are sharing space with hunters. Wearing blaze orange is recommended and there will be vests available for use at the MAC. We look forward to an enjoyable and successful event! Kyle Gage (Acting) President FOTMWC -- 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] Muckrace 2021 & early deer season
I contacted the DEC's Frank Morlock who heads the Northern Montezuma Field Office on Morgan Rd. and below are excerpts of his response re: WMU's open for the early antlerless deer season. Frank has been very supportive of the Muckrace and has installed signage and alerted hunters to the fact that there will be numerous birders as well as other members of the public on state WMU’s on 9/11. This early deer season news came last minute to the FOTMWC and apparently even to many DEC personnel (who assumed it would be implemented in 2022, not this year). Please note what I’ve underlined/highlighted in red: "Below is the link that describes the deer hunting seasons in NYS...including this new September season. https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28605.html [1] A legal description of the WMU boundaries is below. https://govt.westlaw.com/nycrr/Document/I21bfafb6c22211ddb7c8fb397c5bd26b?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default) [2] Most people aren't going to read through these unless they're hunting near the border of two different WMUs, in which case it's important to know which one you're in. For the Muckrace this might be helpful. However, I think it's safer, given that a large part of the Complex is in WMUs 8F and 8J, for participants to assume that they will likely be birding where there is an active antlerless deer hunting season occurring on the 11th. The Montezuma Audubon Center or the land it sits on is not owned by NY Audubon, rather it is owned by NYS and managed by the DEC's Bureau of Wildlife (Northern Montezuma Field Office on Morgan Rd). There is however a No-Hunting zone around the Audubon Center. The land owned by TNC on Carncross allows deer hunting by permit only. I do not know if they allow it during this early September season, but the permit only allows for deer hunting in the woodlot on the west side of their property. WMU 8J being mistakenly omitted from the list, but included in the map was a simple error and has been corrected. From what I understand, 8J was always part of what was proposed. Keep in mind these WMUs are included because they fail to meet population objectives. Hunters in NY are statistically an extremely safe group. While deer hunters can now legally begin shooting starting 1/2 hour before sunrise and 1/2 hour after sunset, they're also now legally responsible for wearing blaze orange or pink. These two changes fall in line with regulations in most other states." ___ Meanwhile, the Friends Of The Montezuma Wetlands Complex recommends that participants be aware of their surroundings while birding and encourages team/team members to wear blaze orange. Extra vests/hats will be available at the MAC for use during the event. If an area seems active with hunters and you are uncomfortable then it may be best to move on to another location. It is unfortunate that Muckrace participants may have to make these concessions, but we are confident the event can proceed as planned and look forward to your participation. Kyle Gage (Acting) President FOTMWC Links: -- [1] https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28605.html [2] https://govt.westlaw.com/nycrr/Document/I21bfafb6c22211ddb7c8fb397c5bd26b?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default) -- 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] uploading pictures to ebird?
Anyone out there also having trouble uploading photos to their ebird reports today? Doesn't seem to be a computer issue, as I'm having the same problem on both my and my husband's computer. Pat Martin -- 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 support Cayuga Bird Club's teams for the Montezuma Muckrace!
Hello all, This weekend is the Montezuma Muckrace, a 24-hour bird-a-thon to find as many species as possible within the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Funds raised from the Muckrace will go to support restoration of Montezuma's wetlands and wildlife habitat, as well as public access and education. Cayuga Bird Club is sponsoring two recreational teams in this year's Muckrace: the "Arrogant Bustards", with team members Susan Danskin, Deirdre Anderson, Gary Kohlenberg, Ken Kemphues, Brian Marino, Ann Mitchell, Diane Morton, Dave Nutter and Bob McGuire, and the "Montezuma Mud Hens" with members Alyssa Johnson, Chelsea Gendreau, Cara Boggs, and Lauren Richardson. Donations on behalf of either the Arrogant Bustards or Montezuma Mud Hens can be made through the Friends of Montezuma website ( https://friendsofmontezuma.org/projects-programs/muckrace/) or via mail to Friends of Montezuma, c/o Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, 3395 US Route 20 East, Seneca Falls, NY 13148. We welcome your support! Even a small donation to the Friends of Montezuma would be very appreciated. Thank you! Diane Morton -- 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/ --
