Re: [nysbirds-l] stores that display a variety of spotting scopes

2016-03-14 Thread Nadine Scarpa
I purchased my Kowa scope and Manfrotto tripod many years ago from CMBO. While they did not have the lowest price, they did allow you to actually try out the scopes, and they were more knowledgeable than B regarding scopes for BIRDING. You are also supporting a great organization by purchasing

Re: [nysbirds-l] stores that display a variety of spotting scopes

2016-03-14 Thread Nadine Scarpa
I purchased my Kowa scope and Manfrotto tripod many years ago from CMBO. While they did not have the lowest price, they did allow you to actually try out the scopes, and they were more knowledgeable than B regarding scopes for BIRDING. You are also supporting a great organization by purchasing

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

2015-08-14 Thread Nadine Scarpa
Could it be a mink? From what I understand, they sometimes use trees to escape from predators. On Fri, Aug 14, 2015 at 12:26 PM, Cesar Castillo wrote: > Hi all, > > Yesterday I found this mammal resting at the top of trees to the left of > the blind at Big John's Pond. It seems to be a an

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

2015-08-14 Thread Nadine Scarpa
Could it be a mink? From what I understand, they sometimes use trees to escape from predators. On Fri, Aug 14, 2015 at 12:26 PM, Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi all, Yesterday I found this mammal resting at the top of trees to the left of the blind at Big John's Pond. It seems

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bald eagle sighting?

2014-07-09 Thread Nadine Scarpa
If you want to go a little further, we have ALWAYS seen Bald Eagles from the Saugerties Lighthouse in Saugerties. They nest across the river, and they usually hang out in the trees on the little island straight off in the river and to the right (looking off the boardwalk just before you turn left

Re: [nysbirds-l] Bald eagle sighting?

2014-07-09 Thread Nadine Scarpa
If you want to go a little further, we have ALWAYS seen Bald Eagles from the Saugerties Lighthouse in Saugerties. They nest across the river, and they usually hang out in the trees on the little island straight off in the river and to the right (looking off the boardwalk just before you turn left

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

2013-12-09 Thread Nadine Scarpa
Canada Geese are culled in many areas because there are TOO MANY of them to get rid of any other way. Boston's Logan Airport is doing catch and release for the Snowy Owls - they bait with rodents, and catch them and move them away from the airport. Canada Geese are so numerous, they can take out

Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

2013-12-09 Thread Nadine Scarpa
Canada Geese are culled in many areas because there are TOO MANY of them to get rid of any other way. Boston's Logan Airport is doing catch and release for the Snowy Owls - they bait with rodents, and catch them and move them away from the airport. Canada Geese are so numerous, they can take out

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [GABO-L] Birding TV Show

2013-04-09 Thread Nadine Scarpa
Just what the world needs - a "reality" TV show with "bizarre" and "crazy birders". Do we really want folks to think that all birders are crazy? That's absolutely what will happen if the only birders he portrays are "over the top" and "crazy". Just try and get a non-birder to allow birders to

Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [GABO-L] Birding TV Show

2013-04-09 Thread Nadine Scarpa
Just what the world needs - a reality TV show with bizarre and crazy birders. Do we really want folks to think that all birders are crazy? That's absolutely what will happen if the only birders he portrays are over the top and crazy. Just try and get a non-birder to allow birders to come onto

Re: [nysbirds-l] bands on female kite?

2012-06-12 Thread Nadine Scarpa
Is it at all possible that there are two pairs of kites? Someone saw bands on one female, and there are clearly no bands on either the male or the female of this pair in the photograph. Perhaps another pair is nesting somewhere nearby? On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 8:18 AM, Ardith Bondi wrote: > I

Re: [nysbirds-l] bands on female kite?

2012-06-12 Thread Nadine Scarpa
Is it at all possible that there are two pairs of kites? Someone saw bands on one female, and there are clearly no bands on either the male or the female of this pair in the photograph. Perhaps another pair is nesting somewhere nearby? On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 8:18 AM, Ardith Bondi

Re: [nysbirds-l] ethics, photographers, knee-jerks, op-eds

2012-02-07 Thread Nadine Scarpa
On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 1:58 PM, Jim Osterlund wrote: "Capitalism is the American way, and I'm all for it. So let's consider a capitalistic approach to the problem. Let's boycott, and advocate boycotting to others, the sale of those photos. Let's point out to the editors of publications we see

Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

2012-02-06 Thread Nadine Scarpa
> > - Reply message - > From: "Nadine Scarpa" > Date: Mon, Feb 6, 2012 10:56 am > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point > To: > > I was just about to post the same question about purpose, since the group > rules state: > > > &qu

Re: [nysbirds-l] Knee jerk reaction to 2 guys that just didn't get it

2012-02-06 Thread Nadine Scarpa
On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Mark Barriger wrote: "My attitude is if your serious about photographing owls and your serious about observing them then spend more time out looking for them and less time checking online for other people sightings." So lets go ahead and punish the folks who are

Re: [nysbirds-l] Knee jerk reaction to 2 guys that just didn't get it

2012-02-06 Thread Nadine Scarpa
We use THIS list (and others) to get "in the loop". Not all of us have our days free to wander all over the state looking for rarities or trying to find other birders in the field to talk with to get "the scoop" on rarities. We have full-time jobs, families, and many other commitments, which is

Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

2012-02-06 Thread Nadine Scarpa
I was just about to post the same question about purpose, since the group rules state: "The primary purpose of the List is to disseminate information about wild bird sightings in and around New York State in a timely manner and to provide an effective electronic forum for New York State area

Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

2012-02-06 Thread Nadine Scarpa
I was just about to post the same question about purpose, since the group rules state: The primary purpose of the List is to disseminate information about wild bird sightings in and around New York State in a timely manner and to provide an effective electronic forum for New York State area

Re: [nysbirds-l] Knee jerk reaction to 2 guys that just didn't get it

2012-02-06 Thread Nadine Scarpa
We use THIS list (and others) to get in the loop. Not all of us have our days free to wander all over the state looking for rarities or trying to find other birders in the field to talk with to get the scoop on rarities. We have full-time jobs, families, and many other commitments, which is why

Re: [nysbirds-l] Knee jerk reaction to 2 guys that just didn't get it

2012-02-06 Thread Nadine Scarpa
On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Mark Barriger mark8b...@hotmail.comwrote: My attitude is if your serious about photographing owls and your serious about observing them then spend more time out looking for them and less time checking online for other people sightings. So lets go ahead and punish

Re: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point

2012-02-06 Thread Nadine Scarpa
- From: Nadine Scarpa nadinescarpaho...@gmail.com Date: Mon, Feb 6, 2012 10:56 am Subject: [nysbirds-l] Photographer problem at Breezy Point To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu I was just about to post the same question about purpose, since the group rules state: The primary purpose of the List

Re: Re: [nysbirds-l] hummer at feeder

2011-06-11 Thread Nadine Scarpa
Andrew Block is a major contributor to the NYS Bird list. The disrespect he was shown by Rick & Linda Kedenburg was uncalled for. Ruby Throated Hummingbirds may be here (this region) and breeding on a regular basis and as a normal occurrence, but it's also just as interesting to know that some

Re: Re: [nysbirds-l] hummer at feeder

2011-06-11 Thread Nadine Scarpa
Andrew Block is a major contributor to the NYS Bird list. The disrespect he was shown by Rick Linda Kedenburgkedenb...@optonline.net was uncalled for. Ruby Throated Hummingbirds may be here (this region) and breeding on a regular basis and as a normal occurrence, but it's also just as

Re: [nysbirds-l] Newsday article about Common Ground-Dove

2010-11-03 Thread Nadine Scarpa
I was able to find the link for Newsday - no subscription necessary. http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/rare-ny-sighting-of-common-ground-dove-1.2423037 On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 10:22 AM, Donna Schulman wrote: > Newsday Online is only available to subscribers, but the article went out > on the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Newsday article about Common Ground-Dove

2010-11-03 Thread Nadine Scarpa
I was able to find the link for Newsday - no subscription necessary. http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/rare-ny-sighting-of-common-ground-dove-1.2423037 On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 10:22 AM, Donna Schulman queensgir...@gmail.comwrote: Newsday Online is only available to subscribers, but the