Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread akmirth
As my wife said “Your enthusiasm I don’t want to kill,dear. You really ‘ave a set if you proceed.” Rick’s a tough act to follow buthere goes. Te minks (sorry, I was dyslexic there), Methinks thedowager Queen Elizabeth II would be appalled at these, oh my god, witlessattempts at humor.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread akmirth
As my wife said “Your enthusiasm I don’t want to kill,dear. You really ‘ave a set if you proceed.” Rick’s a tough act to follow buthere goes. Te minks (sorry, I was dyslexic there), Methinks thedowager Queen Elizabeth II would be appalled at these, oh my god, witlessattempts at humor.

[nysbirds-l] Baird’s still at aviator In Brooklyn

2018-08-28 Thread grubyrun
As of 3pm today the Baird’s was still at the puddle in front of the aviator building in Brooklyn Thanks to everyone whose posts and help allowed us to observe it! Robyn Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Baird’s still at aviator In Brooklyn

2018-08-28 Thread grubyrun
As of 3pm today the Baird’s was still at the puddle in front of the aviator building in Brooklyn Thanks to everyone whose posts and help allowed us to observe it! Robyn Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Columbia University/Audubon celebration of the "Year of the Bird" - Morningside Heights, Manhattan - Sept. 8

2018-08-28 Thread Nancy Tognan
Here is an interesting event that a Queens County Bird Club member asked me to publicize. Build a bird lantern in advance or watch the procession on Sept 8 at 8 pm in Manhattan:

[nysbirds-l] Columbia University/Audubon celebration of the "Year of the Bird" - Morningside Heights, Manhattan - Sept. 8

2018-08-28 Thread Nancy Tognan
Here is an interesting event that a Queens County Bird Club member asked me to publicize. Build a bird lantern in advance or watch the procession on Sept 8 at 8 pm in Manhattan:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread Tim Dunn
I can’t believe I spotted another one of these emails. Is this going to continue until it is snowy outside. At least another little stint of nonsense. Maybe greater, maybe lesser. Definitely not common to see such humor on this list serve, but I’ve got to get back to work. I’m very tied up at

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread Tim Dunn
I can’t believe I spotted another one of these emails. Is this going to continue until it is snowy outside. At least another little stint of nonsense. Maybe greater, maybe lesser. Definitely not common to see such humor on this list serve, but I’ve got to get back to work. I’m very tied up at

[nysbirds-l] Jones beach bar and Heckscher SP

2018-08-28 Thread Sy Schiff
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) stopped on the way to Heckscher SP and birded the bar at the Jones Beach Marina just before high tide. There were the usual Common Terns, American Oystercatchers, Black-bellied Plover, Red Knot, Ruddy turnstones and Short-billed Dowitchers. As the tide moved in and

[nysbirds-l] Jones beach bar and Heckscher SP

2018-08-28 Thread Sy Schiff
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) stopped on the way to Heckscher SP and birded the bar at the Jones Beach Marina just before high tide. There were the usual Common Terns, American Oystercatchers, Black-bellied Plover, Red Knot, Ruddy turnstones and Short-billed Dowitchers. As the tide moved in and

RE: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread rcech
Yes, All this sniping can get ruff (I suppose it could be courser, but that really would be out of order, murre or less anyway). If you take this thing too far you could end up Alle alone – solitary – or else get shoved and fall down on your Cox’s. In any case, be careful of the changing

RE: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread rcech
Yes, All this sniping can get ruff (I suppose it could be courser, but that really would be out of order, murre or less anyway). If you take this thing too far you could end up Alle alone – solitary – or else get shoved and fall down on your Cox’s. In any case, be careful of the changing

[nysbirds-l] Kings County Baird's continues

2018-08-28 Thread Sean Sime
The juvenile Baird's Sandpiper continued through 9:30am this morning at Floyd Bennett Field. It was using the fast shrinking puddle in the Aviator Sports parking lot, but has been known to move to the puddle opposite the community gardens as well. Also present were Least and Semipalmated

[nysbirds-l] Kings County Baird's continues

2018-08-28 Thread Sean Sime
The juvenile Baird's Sandpiper continued through 9:30am this morning at Floyd Bennett Field. It was using the fast shrinking puddle in the Aviator Sports parking lot, but has been known to move to the puddle opposite the community gardens as well. Also present were Least and Semipalmated

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread Philip Ribolow
Now that we’ve baird our best shorebird puns, perhaps the discussion can move back upland. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 28, 2018, at 9:41 AM, Pat Martin mailto:emartin...@earthlink.net>> wrote: Knot so fast. -Original Message- From: Larry Trachtenberg Sent: Aug 28, 2018 9:04 AM To:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread Philip Ribolow
Now that we’ve baird our best shorebird puns, perhaps the discussion can move back upland. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 28, 2018, at 9:41 AM, Pat Martin mailto:emartin...@earthlink.net>> wrote: Knot so fast. -Original Message- From: Larry Trachtenberg Sent: Aug 28, 2018 9:04 AM To:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread Pat Martin
Knot so fast.-Original Message- From: Larry Trachtenberg Sent: Aug 28, 2018 9:04 AM To: Peter Reisfeld Cc: NYSBIRDS , "Grover, Bob" , Andrew Baksh , Steve Walter Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay That seemed so stilted; will-let it die a quick

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread Pat Martin
Knot so fast.-Original Message- From: Larry Trachtenberg Sent: Aug 28, 2018 9:04 AM To: Peter Reisfeld Cc: NYSBIRDS , "Grover, Bob" , Andrew Baksh , Steve Walter Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay That seemed so stilted; will-let it die a quick

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
That seemed so stilted; will-let it die a quick death. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 28, 2018, at 8:59 AM, Peter Reisfeld mailto:drpi...@yahoo.com>> wrote: We should leave no turnstone unturned. On Aug 27, 2018, at 6:53 PM, Paul R Sweet mailto:sw...@amnh.org>> wrote: A mere peep would be

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
That seemed so stilted; will-let it die a quick death. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 28, 2018, at 8:59 AM, Peter Reisfeld mailto:drpi...@yahoo.com>> wrote: We should leave no turnstone unturned. On Aug 27, 2018, at 6:53 PM, Paul R Sweet mailto:sw...@amnh.org>> wrote: A mere peep would be

[nysbirds-l] Setauket Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

2018-08-28 Thread JOHN TURNER
The 2018 season was kicked off last night with 68 nighthawks being seen in 141 minutes. Also, many chimney swifts and several dozen laughing gulls hawking for insects high over the ponds. All are welcome. John Turner   -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Setauket Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

2018-08-28 Thread JOHN TURNER
The 2018 season was kicked off last night with 68 nighthawks being seen in 141 minutes. Also, many chimney swifts and several dozen laughing gulls hawking for insects high over the ponds. All are welcome. John Turner   -- NYSbirds-L List Info: