[nysbirds-l] Application ID: 3-5152-00233/00002 - Article 11, Incidental take of Endangered and Threatened Species - Galeville Park & Shawangunk NWR

Dear Mr. Murray: I would like to take this opportunity to express my strong opposition to the issuance of a permit, pursuant to the above-referenced application, by the Department of Environmental Conservation so the Town of Shawangunk may move forward to construct a large, regional recreational

[nysbirds-l] Linnaean Society Lecture Program: Songbird look-alikes and Southern Ocean seabirds [Tues 11 Sep 2012]

*** THE LINNAEAN SOCIETY OF NEW YORK - MEETING PROGRAM - AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, NEW YORK CITY *** On 11 Sept 2012 (next TUESDAY), The Linnaean Society of New York (TLS) will present another two-part program at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City. 6:00 p.m.

RE:[nysbirds-l] Lesser Black-backed Gull flight on LI

I ran down to RMSP on my way into Staten Island, shortly after posting the note below. I found 18 Lesser Black-backed Gulls--all adults or older immatures (these can be tough to distinguish from each other without careful study but are collectively very different from the yearling birds that pre

[nysbirds-l] Floyd Bennett Field- Grasspipers--NO

Floyd Bennett Field, 5 Sept Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin and I (Sy Schiff) birded the puddles and surrounding areas without any success this morning. We did see a male RING-NECKED PHEASANT that popped out along the runway edge, wandered back and out again several times. We stopped by the Communi

Re:[nysbirds-l] [MidHudsonBirds] Galeville Park development proposal

Thanks to all who've urged us to write letters. Deadline is tomorrow, and even the briefest of letters/emails could help. Below as an FYI is a copy of the email I've sent. Apologies for the cross-posting. Best regards and thanks again, John Workman === Joseph R M

[nysbirds-l] Lesser Black-backed Gull flight on LI

Last evening, Derek Rogers noted the arrival of a near-adult LBBG at Heckscher SP, Suffolk County, LI last evening. This morning, Patricia Lindsay reports not only that bird's persistence but also the arrival of at least 11 similarly aged birds at Robert Moses SP. If observers could check likely

[nysbirds-l] Hawkwatching Conference in Greenwich, CT

The Hawk Migration Association of North American (HMANA) will hold its 2012 conference, "Counting for the Future," hosted by the National Audubon Society at the Audubon Center in Greenwich CT: www. http://greenwich.audubon.org/ on October 13 and 14. The conference is open to both members and non-

FW: [nysbirds-l] Galeville Park development proposal

I would also add, for those who plan to submit something but have not yet done so, to mention that we spend money at the local gas stations and eateries - probably a more convincing economic argument to some who make these decisions. Address below Joseph R Murray NYSDEC Region 3 Headquarters