Unfortunately, Shu Swamp will be closed this week due to intense storm damage
and dangerous trails. There is no parking in the area. It may open back up
this weekend.
Stella Miller
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
whooping cranes in h
san Herbst
To: Stella Miller
Cc: nysbirds-l
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 12:50 PM
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Pileated update
Yes there so much suitable habitat with rotting and dead trees containing the
delicious food he craves! A veritable smorgasbord!Thanks for the update - I
haven
I have not heard the bird in two days, either drumming or calling. I did a two
hour hike yesterday in the area and found only a nicely shredded tree,
obviously the work of the bird, but no actual pileated. There is a ton of nice
habitat around so let's hope he's still in the are
Wow. I live right next door to Shu. As I was walking to my car this morning,
I heard what I thought was a pileated, drumming and calling. Saying to myself,
"Dream on, baby" I dismissed my wishful thinking and continued on to the car.
DOH! Fingers crossed it discovers my feede
The Marvels of Avian Migration...What a Long Strange Trip It's Been
October 5, 2017 at 7pm
Location: Wild Birds Unlimited, 625 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, NY
RSVP or For More Information: (516) 226-1780
Bird migration is one of the most incredible phenomena on our planet and one we
are still lear
Feathers...Not Just a Downy Covering
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
The feathers of birds are one of the many traits that help identify our winged
friends. Not only do feathers help birds stay aloft and warm, they also play a
role in attracting mates, as well as creating sound.Feathers are what mak
Shu Swamp: An Ecological Gem of the North Shore
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Swamp Preserve, officially the Charles T. Church Nature Sanctuary in Mill Neck,
has long been popular with hikers, birders, nature lovers, and more recently
for geocaching and Pokémon games. But this 60-acre jewel of th
The winds are howling and the snow and sleet are pelting down, so isn't this a
great time to daydream about your spring gardening plans? Join us tomorrow
night for a special documentary screening of Hometown Habitat and bring your
dreams even closer to reality.
Date: Wednesday, March 15Time: 7pm
Location: Cold Spring Harbor Library and Environmental Center, 95 Harbor Road,
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Refreshments at 6:45. Announcements and then speaker at 7:20
Stella Miller
PresidentHuntington-Oyster Bay Audubon
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
Falconry: An Ancient But Not Forgotten Sport
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 - 7:00 PM
Falconry is the sport of hunting with the use of a trained bird of prey. This
ancient sport dates back nearly 4,000 years ago. Greatly popular in Europe
during medieval times, falconry was a favorite past time an
. Remember, our programs are
free and always open to the public!
Best,
Stella Miller
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
whooping cranes in higher esteem than people. It is up to science to spread the
understanding that the choice is not between wild plac
Please join us for an important discussion on climate change. This is Part 1
of a two part series.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 - 7:00 PMA Bird's Eye View of Climate Change
Birds are literally the canary in the coal mine... In 2014, the National
Audubon Society published a major study on the
Tonight, June 8, 2016 - 7:00 PM at the Cold Spring Harbor Library and
Environmental Center
Aye-Ayes, Fossas and Fanalokas, Oh My! The Unique Wildlife of Madagascar with
James Herrera
As a follow up to James’ 2014 program about community conservation in
Madagascar, tonight we will be learning mo
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - 7:00 PM
Where to Bird in NYC and on Long Island with Deborah Rivel and Kellye Rosenheim
Join us Wednesday for a special "Authors' Night"!
Over 500 species of birds can be seen in New York City’s five boroughs and on
Long Island, one of the most densely populated and urban
Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon's May Program:
Warblers: Gems of the Avian World with Lloyd SpitalnikWednesday, April 13, 2016
- 7:00 PM
Warblers. The very word causes birders to begin salivating each spring as their
thoughts turn to the birds that can best be described as avian eye candy. This
Just got off the phone with FWS law enforcement. Since kinkajous are not a
protected species, and are commonly bred in the US it was most likely not
smuggled in. She agrees that it most likely became too much for someone and
they just dumped it. Which brings me back to my assessment about peo
story.
Stella Miller
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
whooping cranes in higher esteem than people. It is up to science to spread the
understanding that the choice is not between wild places or people, it is
between a rich or an impoverished exi
interest, the kinkajou
will be captured safely and placed in an appropriate situation.
People that dump animals are cruel. They could have been signing this animal's
death warrant.
Stella Miller
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
whooping
Animal Care and Control would handle an escaped or dumped exotic animal.
Unfortunately their new phone system doesn't seem to be working.
The rangers at the refuge are aware of the situation and are on it.
Stella Miller
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everythin
Please join Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon for our (free) monthly nature
program:
Wednesday, June 10 at 7:30pm (refreshments at 7)The Fascinating World of
Shorebirds with Lloyd SpitalnikCold Spring Harbor Library, Downstairs Meeting
Room
If you have ever watched a flock of shorebirds lift to the
May 13, 2015 at 7pm
Grasslands, a Vanishing Landscape with Jenny Murtaugh - NYS Department of
Environmental Conservation
Tallgrass prairies once covered 140 millions acres across the United States.
Today, all that remains is between 1 and 4% . Short and mixed grass prairies
are also decli
Wednesday April 87pmCold Spring Harbor Library
Let's Get It On: How Birds Reproduce
Spring is the breeding season for many birds, but what does that entail? Before
nestlings can be produced, a lot has to happen! From claiming territories to
enticing a partner to raising young, tonight we will co
Wednesday, March 11 at 7pm
Coyotes on Long Island-They're Coming!
A breeding population of coyotes has been established in the Bronx near Long
Island’s western end and on Fishers Island (technically the Town of Southold,
Suffolk County), near Long Island’s eastern end, for some years. Individual
etnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The program will be
held at the Cold Spring Harbor Library. For more information on
Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon, please visit our website.
Stella Miller
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
whooping cranes i
Working Group of the Adirondack All-Taxa Biodiversity
Inventory, and the Paul Smiths College
Fisheries and Wildlife Science Advisory Board.
For more information on our programs, field trips and activities please visit
our website.
Stella Miller
President
Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon
8-day trip as part of his studies. The
questions
that guide his research revolve around how behavior is shaped by ecological and
social environments.
For more on Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon: www.hobaudubon.org. or like us on
Facebook!
Stella Miller
President
"Conservation is s
s tail off to protect this ecological gem and
we are thrilled to be in a position where we can hire someone to further our
efforts!!!
Stella Miller
President
Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon
Communications Manager - Preserve Plum Island Coalition
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stop
th me for four months this past winter!
Stella Miller
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
whooping cranes in higher esteem than people. It is up to science to spread the
understanding that the choice is not between wild places or people, it is
spring 2013; his Peterson Reference Guide to the Sparrows is
scheduled for 2015.
Location: downstairs meeting room of the Cold Spring Harbor Library.
Stella Miller
President
Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
who
Thanks Larry!
H, I wonder if the Rip Van Winkle Rod and Gun Club has the same "high
ethical and moral standards" in place that Ducks Unlimited does.
Stella Miller
ps: remember to watch where you take your vacuum, should it need repairs!
"Conservation is sometim
et coyotes, squirrels and
other species that play critically important roles in our ecosystem.”
Stella
Miller, the President of the Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society stated, “I was very disturbed to learn about the
crow killing contest to be held in Palenville. Crows are highly intellige
erstanding that the choice is not between wild places or people, it is
between a rich or an impoverished existence for Man." Thomas Lovejoy
From: Will Raup
To: Colleen spider99 ; Stella Miller
Cc: NYSBIRDS-L
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2014 3:51 PM
Subj
tence for Man." Thomas Lovejoy
____
From: Colleen / spider99
To: Stella Miller
Cc: NYSBIRDS-L
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2014 3:36 PM
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Press release
Please don't lump all of us who live "upstate" together.
There are a number of us here in the
t distributed to the general public. It
was sent to us because we have an interest in the topic.
Christina
From: "Will Raup"
To: "Linda Orkin"
Cc: "Stella Miller" , "NYSBIRDS-L"
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2014 2:57:
_
From: Will Raup
To: Linda Orkin
Cc: Stella Miller ; NYSBIRDS-L
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2014 2:57 PM
Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Press release
Because the people who live where this hunt is taking place, will ignore it.
They don't care what a Senator
s not between wild places or people, it is
between a rich or an impoverished existence for Man." Thomas Lovejoy
From: Rick & Linda Kedenburg
To: Stella Miller
Cc: NYS Birds
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2014 10:34 AM
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Press release
Attached is the press release regarding the legislation.
Thanks,
Stella
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
whooping cranes in higher esteem than people. It is up to science to spread the
understanding that the choice is not between wild places or
our
voices and resources can become very mighty weapons. As stated in my prior
email, we are working on a letter of support for this bill, so any sign-ons are
welcome.
Stella Miller
President
Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything col
ldlife we share our world with.
Stella Miller
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
whooping cranes in higher esteem than people. It is up to science to spread the
understanding that the choice is not between wild places or peopl
on as well. It
may well help to have a larger, well organized force behind us.
Stella Miller
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
whooping cranes in higher esteem than people. It is up to science to spread the
understanding that the choice is not
Is he really confirming that they will be eating these birds? Sounds as though
he is putting it out there that they CAN be eaten, not necessarily that they
will be sitting down to a feast of Crow Pot Pie.
Stella
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
They took down the announcement on the timeline
where several of us had commented. Glad to see there is an official event to
post on. Thanks Larry!
Stella
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
whooping cranes in higher esteem than people. It is up
oping cranes in higher esteem than people. It is up to science to spread the
understanding that the choice is not between wild places or people, it is
between a rich or an impoverished existence for Man." Thomas Lovejoy
From: Linda Orkin
To: Stella M
By the way, the Club took down the Crow Down announcements on their FB page. A
few of us had already made comments.
Attached is the announcement for those of you that have not seen it.
Stella
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
whooping cranes
and Gun Club's FB
page also. Not that it will matter to them, but at least they will hear
dissenting voices to this barbaric practice.
Stella Miller
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
whooping cranes in higher esteem than people. I
I have reached out to the DEC to try and get the ball rolling. This is
outrageous.
Stella Miller
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
whooping cranes in higher esteem than people. It is up to science to spread the
understanding that the choi
g Harbor Library. Please visit
website to register.
For more information on all of these programs please visit the HOBAS website or
email me privately.
Thanks,
Stella Miller
President
Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everyth
d the speaker's bio as well as to check out our upcoming programs and
activities please visit our website.
Stella Miller
President
Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society
www.hobaudubon.org
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
whooping cranes in hig
hich
cannot be ignored!
Stella Miller
President
Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
whooping cranes in higher esteem than people. It is up to science to spread the
understanding that the choice is not between wild pla
Andrew,
Here is the letter that Audubon NY and NYC Audubon jointly sent to the Port
Authority.
Stella Miller
Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
whooping cranes in higher esteem than people. It is up to scien
onservationists are putting their
hearts and souls into saving it!
For more details and to see our other upcoming programs, field trips and
activities please visit our website.
Stella Miller
President
Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon
Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon works to protect birds and other
O Box 735, Huntington, NY 11743 or
Memorial Fund at the First Presbyterian Church of Northport, 330 Main
Street, Northport, NY 11768 in Bill's memory will be appreciated.
Stella Miller
President
Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping
raises important implications for potential
conservation strategies in these habitats. Please join us tonight as we learn
about Bird of the Northern Forests.
For more information about the speaker, please visit our website:
http://www.hobaudubon.org/meetings_events.asp
Stella Miller
President
Hi, does anyone know if there are still skimmers hanging around Nickerson or
Lido? Volunteers for Wildlife has a juvenile that was rescued and is now ready
for release. They would prefer to release him in the area where he was found.
Please email me off-list.
Thanks,
Stella Miller
sland’s wildlife and preserve its significant habitat.
If anyone has questions, feel
free to contact me privately.
Thanks,
Stella Miller
President
Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society
Spokesperson
Preserve Plum Island Coalition
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping ev
author of the book, "Exploring the Other Island: A Seasonal Guide
to Nature on Long Island," as well as a children's book on the water cycle
entitled "Waylon's Wandering Waterdrop".
For more information and to download the flyer: www.hobaudubon.org
Thanks!
S
being crossed that should not
be. I agree with Seth, owls should not be listed on the listserv. Word of
mouth has worked wonderfully in the past, in fact, I only joined the listserv a
year or so ago and managed to hear about any and all owls that were being
seen.
Stella Miller
President
, drive all the way down to
the far end, near the gate across the trail to park. Take the wide trail into
the preserve, looking for the Do Not Mow signs on your left. The egret is in
that field.
Stella Miller
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as ho
t plan we need proof that this will be
worth our efforts. Thanks!!!
Stella Miller
President
Conservation Co-Chair
Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
whooping cranes in higher esteem than people. It is up
Dear NYS Birders,
I realize this is a bit off topic, but this is an issue of importance
regarding bird conservation, and we are hoping to rally the birding community
into lending support to our efforts to preserve Plum Island’s important
bird habitat and protect it from development. All we
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