[nysbirds-l] Great Black-backed Gull in Lake George

2019-09-04 Thread Andrew Block
I was just wondering if anyone knows how unusual it is to have Great Black-backed Gulls on Lake George.  I had one on a boat docked by Shepard Park this past weekend and just thought it a little unusual for one to be so far away from the coast.  I have never seen one I don't think away from

[nysbirds-l] Great Black-backed Gull in Lake George

2019-09-04 Thread Andrew Block
I was just wondering if anyone knows how unusual it is to have Great Black-backed Gulls on Lake George.  I had one on a boat docked by Shepard Park this past weekend and just thought it a little unusual for one to be so far away from the coast.  I have never seen one I don't think away from

RE:[nysbirds-l] Miriam Levine, 1923-2019

2019-09-04 Thread Shaibal Mitra
Hi everyone, We just learned that the service for Mickey will be tomorrow at 11:00, at 175 North Long Beach Road, Rockville Centre. I know that this is very late notice, but we wanted to let people know. Shai Mitra Bay Shore From: Shaibal Mitra Sent:

RE:[nysbirds-l] Miriam Levine, 1923-2019

2019-09-04 Thread Shaibal Mitra
Hi everyone, We just learned that the service for Mickey will be tomorrow at 11:00, at 175 North Long Beach Road, Rockville Centre. I know that this is very late notice, but we wanted to let people know. Shai Mitra Bay Shore From: Shaibal Mitra Sent:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Hurricane Dorian

2019-09-04 Thread Michael Cooper
It probably won’t apply in this case, but in general east of the eye is usually best- or along the ‘normal’ eastern seaboard, that would be north of the eye. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 4, 2019, at 4:54 PM, Peter Post wrote: > > Experience has shown that most

Re: [nysbirds-l] Hurricane Dorian

2019-09-04 Thread Michael Cooper
It probably won’t apply in this case, but in general east of the eye is usually best- or along the ‘normal’ eastern seaboard, that would be north of the eye. Mike Cooper Ridge, LI Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 4, 2019, at 4:54 PM, Peter Post wrote: > > Experience has shown that most

Re: [nysbirds-l] Hurricane Dorian

2019-09-04 Thread Peter Post
Experience has shown that most hurricane blown birds immediately return out-to-sea. You have to get out there during the storm or as soon as possible afterward. On Sep 4, 2019, at 4:44 PM, Purbita Saha wrote: > Thank you Shai and Peter for these insights. What day do you recommend going >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Hurricane Dorian

2019-09-04 Thread Peter Post
Experience has shown that most hurricane blown birds immediately return out-to-sea. You have to get out there during the storm or as soon as possible afterward. On Sep 4, 2019, at 4:44 PM, Purbita Saha wrote: > Thank you Shai and Peter for these insights. What day do you recommend going >

Re: [nysbirds-l] Hurricane Dorian

2019-09-04 Thread Purbita Saha
Thank you Shai and Peter for these insights. What day do you recommend going out then to see what this devastating event dredges up? Saturday morning? (Sorry if you already mentioned). Cheers, Purbita Saha On Wed, Sep 4, 2019 at 5:07 AM Shaibal Mitra wrote: > Dear Peter, > > It's amazing to

Re: [nysbirds-l] Hurricane Dorian

2019-09-04 Thread Purbita Saha
Thank you Shai and Peter for these insights. What day do you recommend going out then to see what this devastating event dredges up? Saturday morning? (Sorry if you already mentioned). Cheers, Purbita Saha On Wed, Sep 4, 2019 at 5:07 AM Shaibal Mitra wrote: > Dear Peter, > > It's amazing to

[nysbirds-l] Sixth Annual Seatuck Long Island Birding Challenge

2019-09-04 Thread Patricia Lindsay
The sixth annual Long Island Birding Challenge, sponsored by the Seatuck Environmental Association, will be held on Saturday September 28th. Sign up now for an exciting day in the field, followed by a lively dinner at the historic Scully mansion. For more information and to register, please

[nysbirds-l] Sixth Annual Seatuck Long Island Birding Challenge

2019-09-04 Thread Patricia Lindsay
The sixth annual Long Island Birding Challenge, sponsored by the Seatuck Environmental Association, will be held on Saturday September 28th. Sign up now for an exciting day in the field, followed by a lively dinner at the historic Scully mansion. For more information and to register, please

RE: [nysbirds-l] Hurricane Dorian

2019-09-04 Thread Shaibal Mitra
Dear Peter, It's amazing to hear these first-hand accounts of your experiences in past storms! And yes, access could be an issue for any storm that directly affects our area. But a major reason why I posted these summaries was to show people with less experience the birding potential of

RE: [nysbirds-l] Hurricane Dorian

2019-09-04 Thread Shaibal Mitra
Dear Peter, It's amazing to hear these first-hand accounts of your experiences in past storms! And yes, access could be an issue for any storm that directly affects our area. But a major reason why I posted these summaries was to show people with less experience the birding potential of