Thank you for updates and your efforts in rescuing this bird.
I know Limpkin is a rarity outside of FL but I still question the carbon
footprint of driving 10 hours or so (RT) to see a single bird to add to a State
list. (I did notice a few folks bussed up from NYC; very commendable.) Now if
Larry et al,The fact that so many are willing to travel so far to share in this
experience is a VERY strong argument for conservation, and should not be
ignored. Lehman and others have produced positive economic impact studies
showing the benefit of a rarity showing up. While our carbon
The Limpkin in Lewiston, along the Niagara River, was seen throughout the
day yesterday and was there again this morning. It is sticking to a very
small area - a linear strip about 50 yards long. If you don't see it, just
carefully check the weeds at the base of the slope for any movement. It can
I just wanted to give a heads up that there is a plan to capture the Limpkin as
soon as possible, with people currently on site. I am sorry for people who
might be on their way now but this turned out to be the best time for the
rehabbers and, with the weather, probably for the bird as well.
Driving to revel in nature's beauty? Fine by me! But birds first,always!
Thanks, Willie!
On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 3:07 PM ROBERT SPAHN wrote:
> I also will echo the kudos to Willie for his posts and staying on top
> of this birding event and also back the capture and move decision as best
>
What is the current status of the Limpkin?Was it captured? Is it eating? Is
someone going to drive it to Florida?
Ardith
NYC
www.ardithbondi.com
Sent from my iPhone
> On Nov 18, 2022, at 6:05 PM, Michael Galas wrote:
>
>
> Very good idea!
>
>> On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 5:51 PM Holly Sweeney
Very good idea!
On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 5:51 PM Holly Sweeney
wrote:
> Just a thought regarding expenses for the rescue/relocation of this bird.
> Maybe BOS, RBA and NYSOA could also help defray the costs.
>
> Holly Sweeney
> holly.sweeney...@gmail.com
>
> On Fri, Nov 18, 2022, 12:13 PM Willie
Just a thought regarding expenses for the rescue/relocation of this bird.
Maybe BOS, RBA and NYSOA could also help defray the costs.
Holly Sweeney
holly.sweeney...@gmail.com
On Fri, Nov 18, 2022, 12:13 PM Willie D'Anna
wrote:
> I just wanted to give a heads up that there is a plan to capture
- RBA
* New York
* New York City, Long Island, Westchester County
* Nov. 18, 2022
* NYNY2211.18
- Birds mentioned
MOTTLED DUCK+
CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD+
LIMPKIN+ (extralimital)
BROWN BOOBY+
CAVE SWALLOW+
BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER+
TOWNSEND'S WARBLER+
(+ Details requested by NYSARC)
Cackling Goose
It seems like this topic is related to birders and also to birds so I
hope it's OK to continue it.
Encouraging birders to consider to consider taking a bus, or to car pool
(maybe with someone who has an electric car?), or otherwise considering
the costs to the planet - and to birds! - is not
The Limpkin was captured late today by a team using a large net. The bird
was slowly pushed toward and into the net, then captured. The bird weighed
in at 815 g, average is 900-1270, so a little underweight but otherwise
seems healthy. What happens next isn't exactly known, at least by me, but we
The next Queens County Bird Club meeting will be on Wednesday December 14th and
will be a live meeting held at the temporary APEC location, 224-65 76th Avenue
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM EST but
I encourage attendees to come early to catch up and
The next Queens County Bird Club meeting will be on Wednesday December 14th and
will be a live meeting held at the temporary APEC location, 224-65 76th Avenue
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM EST but
I encourage attendees to come early to catch up and
The Limpkin in Lewiston, along the Niagara River, was seen throughout the
day yesterday and was there again this morning. It is sticking to a very
small area - a linear strip about 50 yards long. If you don't see it, just
carefully check the weeds at the base of the slope for any movement. It can
I just wanted to give a heads up that there is a plan to capture the Limpkin as
soon as possible, with people currently on site. I am sorry for people who
might be on their way now but this turned out to be the best time for the
rehabbers and, with the weather, probably for the bird as well.
Thank you for updates and your efforts in rescuing this bird.
I know Limpkin is a rarity outside of FL but I still question the carbon
footprint of driving 10 hours or so (RT) to see a single bird to add to a State
list. (I did notice a few folks bussed up from NYC; very commendable.) Now if
Larry et al,The fact that so many are willing to travel so far to share in this
experience is a VERY strong argument for conservation, and should not be
ignored. Lehman and others have produced positive economic impact studies
showing the benefit of a rarity showing up. While our carbon
Driving to revel in nature's beauty? Fine by me! But birds first,always!
Thanks, Willie!
On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 3:07 PM ROBERT SPAHN wrote:
> I also will echo the kudos to Willie for his posts and staying on top
> of this birding event and also back the capture and move decision as best
>
Just a thought regarding expenses for the rescue/relocation of this bird.
Maybe BOS, RBA and NYSOA could also help defray the costs.
Holly Sweeney
holly.sweeney...@gmail.com
On Fri, Nov 18, 2022, 12:13 PM Willie D'Anna
wrote:
> I just wanted to give a heads up that there is a plan to capture
Very good idea!
On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 5:51 PM Holly Sweeney
wrote:
> Just a thought regarding expenses for the rescue/relocation of this bird.
> Maybe BOS, RBA and NYSOA could also help defray the costs.
>
> Holly Sweeney
> holly.sweeney...@gmail.com
>
> On Fri, Nov 18, 2022, 12:13 PM Willie
What is the current status of the Limpkin?Was it captured? Is it eating? Is
someone going to drive it to Florida?
Ardith
NYC
www.ardithbondi.com
Sent from my iPhone
> On Nov 18, 2022, at 6:05 PM, Michael Galas wrote:
>
>
> Very good idea!
>
>> On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 5:51 PM Holly Sweeney
It seems like this topic is related to birders and also to birds so I
hope it's OK to continue it.
Encouraging birders to consider to consider taking a bus, or to car pool
(maybe with someone who has an electric car?), or otherwise considering
the costs to the planet - and to birds! - is not
The Limpkin was captured late today by a team using a large net. The bird
was slowly pushed toward and into the net, then captured. The bird weighed
in at 815 g, average is 900-1270, so a little underweight but otherwise
seems healthy. What happens next isn't exactly known, at least by me, but we
- RBA
* New York
* New York City, Long Island, Westchester County
* Nov. 18, 2022
* NYNY2211.18
- Birds mentioned
MOTTLED DUCK+
CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD+
LIMPKIN+ (extralimital)
BROWN BOOBY+
CAVE SWALLOW+
BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER+
TOWNSEND'S WARBLER+
(+ Details requested by NYSARC)
Cackling Goose
The next Queens County Bird Club meeting will be on Wednesday December 14th and
will be a live meeting held at the temporary APEC location, 224-65 76th Avenue
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM EST but
I encourage attendees to come early to catch up and
The next Queens County Bird Club meeting will be on Wednesday December 14th and
will be a live meeting held at the temporary APEC location, 224-65 76th Avenue
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM EST but
I encourage attendees to come early to catch up and
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