Re: [nysbirds-l] Purposeful Birdwatching

2019-06-26 Thread John Laver
Nancy O'Keefe and I (John Laver), drove the Jones Beach West End loop on Sunday morning. We'd read somewhere a dearth of Brown Thrashers for the region. Well, we saw six from the car without really trying. Don't know if that's a lot or not. John Laver & Nancy O'Keefe Manhattan On Wed, Ju

Re: [nysbirds-l] Purposeful Birdwatching

2019-06-26 Thread John Laver
Nancy O'Keefe and I (John Laver), drove the Jones Beach West End loop on Sunday morning. We'd read somewhere a dearth of Brown Thrashers for the region. Well, we saw six from the car without really trying. Don't know if that's a lot or not. John Laver & Nancy O'Keefe Manhattan On Wed, Ju

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

2017-12-19 Thread John Laver
hold. We need to think about the Big Picture. John Laver Manhattan On Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 1:50 PM, Angus Wilson <oceanwander...@gmail.com> wrote: > For European Goldfinch I suspect 'domesticated' isn't an option. Same for > other known or presumed escapes or delibera

Re: [nysbirds-l] Governors Island: European Goldfinch Flock (18-Dec)

2017-12-19 Thread John Laver
hold. We need to think about the Big Picture. John Laver Manhattan On Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 1:50 PM, Angus Wilson wrote: > For European Goldfinch I suspect 'domesticated' isn't an option. Same for > other known or presumed escapes or deliberate releases that occur with > regularity

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bob Kurtz, now passed

2017-09-28 Thread John Laver
F.I.R.E crew and, of course, Bobby's other friends and family. John Laver & Nancy O'Keefe Manhattan On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 11:46 PM, Patricia Lindsay <pjlind...@optonline.net> wrote: > Our dear friend Bobby Kurtz passed away today, after several months of > illn

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bob Kurtz, now passed

2017-09-28 Thread John Laver
F.I.R.E crew and, of course, Bobby's other friends and family. John Laver & Nancy O'Keefe Manhattan On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 11:46 PM, Patricia Lindsay wrote: > Our dear friend Bobby Kurtz passed away today, after several months of > illness. > > > Bobby was an unforget

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

2015-08-14 Thread John Laver
It may have stowed away on an airplane and arrived via JFK. Or, more likely, it might have been smuggled in through JFK and somehow escaped. If/when captured, forensics might be able to determine its recent history via anything living on or in it. John Laver Manhattan, NY On Fri, Aug 14, 2015

Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail

2015-08-14 Thread John Laver
It may have stowed away on an airplane and arrived via JFK. Or, more likely, it might have been smuggled in through JFK and somehow escaped. If/when captured, forensics might be able to determine its recent history via anything living on or in it. John Laver Manhattan, NY On Fri, Aug 14, 2015

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope still present this morning as of about 10 am

2015-07-22 Thread John Laver
I (John Laver), Nancy O'Keefe & Barbara Saunders observed a dozen or so Fowlers Toads at various points around the TRNC at Jones Beach West End last weekend. I thought I saw the rear end of a fox fleeing from my approach, as I hiked out to observe the Red Phalarope last Sunday - but I c

Re: [nysbirds-l] Red Phalarope still present this morning as of about 10 am

2015-07-22 Thread John Laver
I (John Laver), Nancy O'Keefe Barbara Saunders observed a dozen or so Fowlers Toads at various points around the TRNC at Jones Beach West End last weekend. I thought I saw the rear end of a fox fleeing from my approach, as I hiked out to observe the Red Phalarope last Sunday - but I can't

Re: [nysbirds-l] feral cat bill

2015-06-11 Thread John Laver
I called too, thanks for the headup. John Laver Manhattan, NY On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 2:10 PM, MB Warburton < msmarybeth.warbur...@gmail.com> wrote: > I just called and it was very simple. > Thanks for the information and encouragement to do it. > > Mary Beth Warburton > P

Re: [nysbirds-l] feral cat bill

2015-06-11 Thread John Laver
I called too, thanks for the headup. John Laver Manhattan, NY On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 2:10 PM, MB Warburton msmarybeth.warbur...@gmail.com wrote: I just called and it was very simple. Thanks for the information and encouragement to do it. Mary Beth Warburton Potsdam, NY On Jun 11, 2015

Re: [nysbirds-l] Why did you yell at him? Bird must have left becuase of yell

2013-12-02 Thread John Laver
the trophy category no? These are protected species for a reason. A wise and humane field ethic ought to be respectful of these creatures natural dignity and right to be left alone. Long lens and patience will get most folk a nice memento. Give the birds some room. John Laver On Mon, Dec 2, 20

Re: [nysbirds-l] Why did you yell at him? Bird must have left becuase of yell

2013-12-02 Thread John Laver
category no? These are protected species for a reason. A wise and humane field ethic ought to be respectful of these creatures natural dignity and right to be left alone. Long lens and patience will get most folk a nice memento. Give the birds some room. John Laver On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 1:03 PM

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Gyrfalcon YES

2013-03-09 Thread John Laver
-- Forwarded message -- From: "John Laver" Date: Mar 9, 2013 5:02 PM Subject: Gyrfalcon YES To: "Phil Jeffries" Flyby close northeast corner Gilgo parking lot 4:50PM today. John Laver -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/

[nysbirds-l] Fwd: Gyrfalcon YES

2013-03-09 Thread John Laver
-- Forwarded message -- From: John Laver eart...@gmail.com Date: Mar 9, 2013 5:02 PM Subject: Gyrfalcon YES To: Phil Jeffries ebirds...@yahoogroups.com Flyby close northeast corner Gilgo parking lot 4:50PM today. John Laver -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

Re: [nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeets & Shawangunk Grasslands NWR birds

2012-03-12 Thread John Laver
somewhere, so keep a current Duck Stamp. It's the right thing to do. John Laver On the other hand, knowledge has progressed since the managing refuges for maximum game species On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Mike Wasilco wrote: > He was probably trying to fill his tags since yester

Re: [nysbirds-l] Monk Parakeets Shawangunk Grasslands NWR birds

2012-03-12 Thread John Laver
somewhere, so keep a current Duck Stamp. It's the right thing to do. John Laver On the other hand, knowledge has progressed since the managing refuges for maximum game species On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Mike Wasilco mrwas...@gw.dec.state.ny.uswrote: He was probably trying to fill his

Re: [nysbirds-l] one more comment on the Breezy Point owl

2012-02-17 Thread John Laver
, John Laver On Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Cindy wrote: > Hi all, > > First off, thanks to everyone for all the supportive comments and kind > words following my last post. I had not opened my email again since posting > till last night and it was a pleasant surprise! (sti

Re: [nysbirds-l] one more comment on the Breezy Point owl

2012-02-17 Thread John Laver
, John Laver On Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Cindy catbird...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi all, First off, thanks to everyone for all the supportive comments and kind words following my last post. I had not opened my email again since posting till last night and it was a pleasant surprise! (still

[nysbirds-l] Suggestion - How to Observe and Photograph Owls Guide

2012-02-06 Thread John Laver
Watching the brouhaha over inconsiderate photographers with interest. Mostly, this is about owls, snowies in particular. I'm thinking there are two categories of problem people, those who willfully and consciously disturb and harass owls for the better shot, and those who lack the field craft to

[nysbirds-l] Suggestion - How to Observe and Photograph Owls Guide

2012-02-06 Thread John Laver
Watching the brouhaha over inconsiderate photographers with interest. Mostly, this is about owls, snowies in particular. I'm thinking there are two categories of problem people, those who willfully and consciously disturb and harass owls for the better shot, and those who lack the field craft to

Re: [nysbirds-l] Grey-Hood Gull - subway access

2011-08-04 Thread John Laver
. As someone once noted, operating an automobile in New York City actually reduces one's mobility. For Grey-Hooded Gull twitchers, riding the NYC subway might even add some flavor to their quest. But however you get here, good luck finding the bird. John Laver On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 9:22 AM, Robert

Re: [nysbirds-l] Grey-Hood Gull - subway access

2011-08-04 Thread John Laver
. As someone once noted, operating an automobile in New York City actually reduces one's mobility. For Grey-Hooded Gull twitchers, riding the NYC subway might even add some flavor to their quest. But however you get here, good luck finding the bird. John Laver On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 9:22 AM, Robert

[nysbirds-l] Grey-Hood Gull - access and location 8/3/2011

2011-08-03 Thread John Laver
an be a bit daunting. But in NYC, in 2011, our subway system is air conditioned, fast, safe and in the case of this twitch, far and away the most convenient access to current location of the Grey-hooded Gull. Best regards, John Laver -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/

[nysbirds-l] Grey-Hood Gull - access and location 8/3/2011

2011-08-03 Thread John Laver
daunting. But in NYC, in 2011, our subway system is air conditioned, fast, safe and in the case of this twitch, far and away the most convenient access to current location of the Grey-hooded Gull. Best regards, John Laver -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

Re: [nysbirds-l] hummer at feeder

2011-06-11 Thread John Laver
Not to forget too, that tolerance and patience grace our trails in the field or electronically. On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 2:56 PM, Phil Jeffrey wrote: > Lots of solutions for this: > 1. Aforementioned delete key > 2. Mail programs like Gmail allow you to filter user by name (e.g. >

Re: [nysbirds-l] hummer at feeder

2011-06-11 Thread John Laver
Not to forget too, that tolerance and patience grace our trails in the field or electronically. On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 2:56 PM, Phil Jeffrey phil.jeff...@gmail.comwrote: Lots of solutions for this: 1. Aforementioned delete key 2. Mail programs like Gmail allow you to filter user by name

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sun, Jan 17 Freeport Pelagic 8-Hour Pelagic

2010-01-15 Thread John Laver
? Perhaps I have the wrong end of the stick? Thanks, John Laver On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 5:32 PM, Paul Guris wrote: > > We still have space on Sunday's 8-hour pelagic trip out of Freeport, NY. > The marine forecast as of the last update is for very calms seas in the > morning

Re: [nysbirds-l] Sun, Jan 17 Freeport Pelagic 8-Hour Pelagic

2010-01-15 Thread John Laver
? Perhaps I have the wrong end of the stick? Thanks, John Laver On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 5:32 PM, Paul Guris paulagics@gmail.com wrote: We still have space on Sunday's 8-hour pelagic trip out of Freeport, NY. The marine forecast as of the last update is for very calms seas in the morning