[nysbirds-l] Sad News from Bush Terminal Pier Park, Brooklyn

[Gus Keri]

I believe the Osprey nest there has failed. There was no evidence of the pair 
anywhere in the park and I spent more than half an hour there. I have seen at 
least one Osprey each time I visited the place.

I wasn't surprised with this failure, especially after I saw a couple of people 
sitting at the end of the pier (north of the nest) that is closed for public 
because of the construction. In addition to those, there were a couple who were 
walking on the rocks at the south side of the nest (which is fenced and 
supposed to be closed to public too).

A worker at the park told me few weeks ago that people keep breaking the law 
and nobody can do anything about it.

I feel sorry for this Osprey couple which wasted two and half months trying to 
have a family, but they spent most of their time away from the nest and 
eventually, the eggs hadn't hatched, in spite of over 73 days of intermittent 
incubation.

I have two questions:

Frist: should this platform be removed completely, now that I don't anticipate 
any Osprey to be able to nest there? This pair could have nested just a half 
mile north of the park like what happened few years ago when a pair 
successfully had a family in South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. By removing the 
platform, we prevent another pair from trying and failing again.

Second: Should these eggs be collected for any research? I don't know if people 
collect raptors eggs from a failed nest.

Gus Keri


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[nysbirds-l] Sad News from Bush Terminal Pier Park, Brooklyn

[Gus Keri]

I believe the Osprey nest there has failed. There was no evidence of the pair 
anywhere in the park and I spent more than half an hour there. I have seen at 
least one Osprey each time I visited the place.

I wasn't surprised with this failure, especially after I saw a couple of people 
sitting at the end of the pier (north of the nest) that is closed for public 
because of the construction. In addition to those, there were a couple who were 
walking on the rocks at the south side of the nest (which is fenced and 
supposed to be closed to public too).

A worker at the park told me few weeks ago that people keep breaking the law 
and nobody can do anything about it.

I feel sorry for this Osprey couple which wasted two and half months trying to 
have a family, but they spent most of their time away from the nest and 
eventually, the eggs hadn't hatched, in spite of over 73 days of intermittent 
incubation.

I have two questions:

Frist: should this platform be removed completely, now that I don't anticipate 
any Osprey to be able to nest there? This pair could have nested just a half 
mile north of the park like what happened few years ago when a pair 
successfully had a family in South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. By removing the 
platform, we prevent another pair from trying and failing again.

Second: Should these eggs be collected for any research? I don't know if people 
collect raptors eggs from a failed nest.

Gus Keri


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Re: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

[Steve Walter]

That's the Jones Beach Boys that Andrew knew. But I started birding Jones
Beach around 1982 or so. Sy was one of the first birders I knew (and he was
always happy to chat and teach). The rest of the Jones Beach group then
included Al Wollin, Neil Ward, Stephen Dempsey, Manny Levine, and Matt
Bayer. Sy was the last of that troop. 

 

One little story that I have. A few years ago, I ran across Sy at Point
Lookout. He asked me about whether I had seen any Purple Sandpipers. I said
yes, but you have to go out on the jetty to be able to see them. To that, he
replied that "five years ago I would have done that". He was 85 when he said
that. We should all be as spry as Sy at 80 . 85  . even 90. He will be
missed.

 

Steve Walter 


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Re: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

[Steve Walter]

That's the Jones Beach Boys that Andrew knew. But I started birding Jones
Beach around 1982 or so. Sy was one of the first birders I knew (and he was
always happy to chat and teach). The rest of the Jones Beach group then
included Al Wollin, Neil Ward, Stephen Dempsey, Manny Levine, and Matt
Bayer. Sy was the last of that troop. 

 

One little story that I have. A few years ago, I ran across Sy at Point
Lookout. He asked me about whether I had seen any Purple Sandpipers. I said
yes, but you have to go out on the jetty to be able to see them. To that, he
replied that "five years ago I would have done that". He was 85 when he said
that. We should all be as spry as Sy at 80 . 85  . even 90. He will be
missed.

 

Steve Walter 


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Re: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

[Andrew Baksh]


This is a tough loss especially for folks who were close to Sy. I spoke to his 
dear and loyal friend Joe Giunta today and he is taking this very hard. 

Coincidentally, I had spoken to Joe on the 7th, as I was curious to know if Sy 
had seen the other SNCBC (Southern Nassau Christmas Bird Count) Spotted Towhee 
record which was in 1956. Joe did follow up for me with a phone call to Sy but 
sadly never heard back from him.

If I am right, I think Sy was a member of the Jones Beach Boys. While I did not 
roll with them, I was always impressed with the camaraderie and closeness of 
the group consisting of Sy, Joe Giunta, Sam Janazzo and Pat Jones (forgive me 
if I am missing any others). I had the privilege of doing one of my early 
Adirondack trips as a birding rookie with the group and it was a trip filled 
with lots of laughter and good birds, many of them lifers. If Sam Janazzo reads 
this he will likely chuckle at the memories.

My heartfelt condolences to Sy’s family and friends. I will be thinking of him 
this evening and remembering his gentleman behavior. The man known to many as 
“the Dean” will be sincerely missed for his soft mannerism and his ability to 
wax philosophically about practically anything.

As I have said before on this list serve. We are in some tough times and 
contact is important for a lot of people. Reach out and check in on people that 
you know.

Cheers,

“Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but 
manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran

"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

風　Swift as the wind
林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu  The Art of War

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> (") _ (") 
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> On Jan 18, 2021, at 1:47 PM, rc...@nyc.rr.com wrote:
> Thanks, Shai, very sorry to hear.  Rick
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: bounce-125314520-3714...@list.cornell.edu
>  On Behalf Of Shaibal Mitra
> Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 1:43 PM
> To: NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu) 
> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community
> 
> Seymour (Sy) Schiff passed away on Thursday, January 14, at the age of 93. I
> learned this from his dear friend Joe Giunta, who had been in touch with Sy
> regularly and made inquiries when he couldn't be reached. I understand that
> a service has already been held, but I will discuss with Joe how we birders
> might join in honoring him. 
> 
> From his years writing the Kingbird seasonal reports for New York City and
> Long Island, to his gentlemanly and erudite omnipresence around Jones Beach,
> to his more wide-ranging birding adventures later in life in Joe's company,
> Sy touched New York's birding community deeply. He will be missed deeply by
> many, many people.
> 
> I know that Sy saw at least 402 species of birds in New York State, and just
> this morning I was thinking of encouraging and helping him to try for the
> Spotted Towhee, very near his home in Baldwin. That will never happen, but I
> will spend some time tonight with my memories of many birds I saw with Sy.
> 
> Shai Mitra
> Bay Shore
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

[Andrew Baksh]


This is a tough loss especially for folks who were close to Sy. I spoke to his 
dear and loyal friend Joe Giunta today and he is taking this very hard. 

Coincidentally, I had spoken to Joe on the 7th, as I was curious to know if Sy 
had seen the other SNCBC (Southern Nassau Christmas Bird Count) Spotted Towhee 
record which was in 1956. Joe did follow up for me with a phone call to Sy but 
sadly never heard back from him.

If I am right, I think Sy was a member of the Jones Beach Boys. While I did not 
roll with them, I was always impressed with the camaraderie and closeness of 
the group consisting of Sy, Joe Giunta, Sam Janazzo and Pat Jones (forgive me 
if I am missing any others). I had the privilege of doing one of my early 
Adirondack trips as a birding rookie with the group and it was a trip filled 
with lots of laughter and good birds, many of them lifers. If Sam Janazzo reads 
this he will likely chuckle at the memories.

My heartfelt condolences to Sy’s family and friends. I will be thinking of him 
this evening and remembering his gentleman behavior. The man known to many as 
“the Dean” will be sincerely missed for his soft mannerism and his ability to 
wax philosophically about practically anything.

As I have said before on this list serve. We are in some tough times and 
contact is important for a lot of people. Reach out and check in on people that 
you know.

Cheers,

“Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but 
manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran

"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

風　Swift as the wind
林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu  The Art of War

> (\__/)
> (= '.'=)
> (") _ (") 
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! 

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www.birdingdude.blogspot.com

> On Jan 18, 2021, at 1:47 PM, rc...@nyc.rr.com wrote:
> Thanks, Shai, very sorry to hear.  Rick
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: bounce-125314520-3714...@list.cornell.edu
>  On Behalf Of Shaibal Mitra
> Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 1:43 PM
> To: NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu) 
> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community
> 
> Seymour (Sy) Schiff passed away on Thursday, January 14, at the age of 93. I
> learned this from his dear friend Joe Giunta, who had been in touch with Sy
> regularly and made inquiries when he couldn't be reached. I understand that
> a service has already been held, but I will discuss with Joe how we birders
> might join in honoring him. 
> 
> From his years writing the Kingbird seasonal reports for New York City and
> Long Island, to his gentlemanly and erudite omnipresence around Jones Beach,
> to his more wide-ranging birding adventures later in life in Joe's company,
> Sy touched New York's birding community deeply. He will be missed deeply by
> many, many people.
> 
> I know that Sy saw at least 402 species of birds in New York State, and just
> this morning I was thinking of encouraging and helping him to try for the
> Spotted Towhee, very near his home in Baldwin. That will never happen, but I
> will spend some time tonight with my memories of many birds I saw with Sy.
> 
> Shai Mitra
> Bay Shore
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

[Fred Baumgarten]

Very much a part of my birding education on Southern Nassau CBCs. If memory
serves me correctly, I got my life Fox Sparrow in his backyard. Condolences
to his friends and family.

--Fred--

Fred Baumgarten
Haydenville, MA
860-671-0168
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On Mon, Jan 18, 2021 at 1:47 PM  wrote:

> Thanks, Shai, very sorry to hear.  Rick
>
> -Original Message-
> From: bounce-125314520-3714...@list.cornell.edu
>  On Behalf Of Shaibal Mitra
> Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 1:43 PM
> To: NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu) 
> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community
>
> Seymour (Sy) Schiff passed away on Thursday, January 14, at the age of 93.
> I
> learned this from his dear friend Joe Giunta, who had been in touch with Sy
> regularly and made inquiries when he couldn't be reached. I understand that
> a service has already been held, but I will discuss with Joe how we birders
> might join in honoring him.
>
> From his years writing the Kingbird seasonal reports for New York City and
> Long Island, to his gentlemanly and erudite omnipresence around Jones
> Beach,
> to his more wide-ranging birding adventures later in life in Joe's company,
> Sy touched New York's birding community deeply. He will be missed deeply by
> many, many people.
>
> I know that Sy saw at least 402 species of birds in New York State, and
> just
> this morning I was thinking of encouraging and helping him to try for the
> Spotted Towhee, very near his home in Baldwin. That will never happen, but
> I
> will spend some time tonight with my memories of many birds I saw with Sy.
>
> Shai Mitra
> Bay Shore
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

[Fred Baumgarten]

Very much a part of my birding education on Southern Nassau CBCs. If memory
serves me correctly, I got my life Fox Sparrow in his backyard. Condolences
to his friends and family.

--Fred--

Fred Baumgarten
Haydenville, MA
860-671-0168
fredbee.ea...@gmail.com
Pronouns: He/him


On Mon, Jan 18, 2021 at 1:47 PM  wrote:

> Thanks, Shai, very sorry to hear.  Rick
>
> -Original Message-
> From: bounce-125314520-3714...@list.cornell.edu
>  On Behalf Of Shaibal Mitra
> Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 1:43 PM
> To: NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu) 
> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community
>
> Seymour (Sy) Schiff passed away on Thursday, January 14, at the age of 93.
> I
> learned this from his dear friend Joe Giunta, who had been in touch with Sy
> regularly and made inquiries when he couldn't be reached. I understand that
> a service has already been held, but I will discuss with Joe how we birders
> might join in honoring him.
>
> From his years writing the Kingbird seasonal reports for New York City and
> Long Island, to his gentlemanly and erudite omnipresence around Jones
> Beach,
> to his more wide-ranging birding adventures later in life in Joe's company,
> Sy touched New York's birding community deeply. He will be missed deeply by
> many, many people.
>
> I know that Sy saw at least 402 species of birds in New York State, and
> just
> this morning I was thinking of encouraging and helping him to try for the
> Spotted Towhee, very near his home in Baldwin. That will never happen, but
> I
> will spend some time tonight with my memories of many birds I saw with Sy.
>
> Shai Mitra
> Bay Shore
> --
>
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RE: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

[rcech]

Thanks, Shai, very sorry to hear.  Rick

-Original Message-
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 On Behalf Of Shaibal Mitra
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 1:43 PM
To: NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu) 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

Seymour (Sy) Schiff passed away on Thursday, January 14, at the age of 93. I
learned this from his dear friend Joe Giunta, who had been in touch with Sy
regularly and made inquiries when he couldn't be reached. I understand that
a service has already been held, but I will discuss with Joe how we birders
might join in honoring him. 

>From his years writing the Kingbird seasonal reports for New York City and
Long Island, to his gentlemanly and erudite omnipresence around Jones Beach,
to his more wide-ranging birding adventures later in life in Joe's company,
Sy touched New York's birding community deeply. He will be missed deeply by
many, many people.

I know that Sy saw at least 402 species of birds in New York State, and just
this morning I was thinking of encouraging and helping him to try for the
Spotted Towhee, very near his home in Baldwin. That will never happen, but I
will spend some time tonight with my memories of many birds I saw with Sy.

Shai Mitra
Bay Shore
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RE: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

[rcech]

Thanks, Shai, very sorry to hear.  Rick

-Original Message-
From: bounce-125314520-3714...@list.cornell.edu
 On Behalf Of Shaibal Mitra
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 1:43 PM
To: NYSBIRDS (NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu) 
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

Seymour (Sy) Schiff passed away on Thursday, January 14, at the age of 93. I
learned this from his dear friend Joe Giunta, who had been in touch with Sy
regularly and made inquiries when he couldn't be reached. I understand that
a service has already been held, but I will discuss with Joe how we birders
might join in honoring him. 

>From his years writing the Kingbird seasonal reports for New York City and
Long Island, to his gentlemanly and erudite omnipresence around Jones Beach,
to his more wide-ranging birding adventures later in life in Joe's company,
Sy touched New York's birding community deeply. He will be missed deeply by
many, many people.

I know that Sy saw at least 402 species of birds in New York State, and just
this morning I was thinking of encouraging and helping him to try for the
Spotted Towhee, very near his home in Baldwin. That will never happen, but I
will spend some time tonight with my memories of many birds I saw with Sy.

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[nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

[Shaibal Mitra]

Seymour (Sy) Schiff passed away on Thursday, January 14, at the age of 93. I 
learned this from his dear friend Joe Giunta, who had been in touch with Sy 
regularly and made inquiries when he couldn’t be reached. I understand that a 
service has already been held, but I will discuss with Joe how we birders might 
join in honoring him. 

>From his years writing the Kingbird seasonal reports for New York City and 
>Long Island, to his gentlemanly and erudite omnipresence around Jones Beach, 
>to his more wide-ranging birding adventures later in life in Joe’s company, Sy 
>touched New York’s birding community deeply. He will be missed deeply by many, 
>many people.

I know that Sy saw at least 402 species of birds in New York State, and just 
this morning I was thinking of encouraging and helping him to try for the 
Spotted Towhee, very near his home in Baldwin. That will never happen, but I 
will spend some time tonight with my memories of many birds I saw with Sy.

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[nysbirds-l] Sad News for the NY Birding Community

[Shaibal Mitra]

Seymour (Sy) Schiff passed away on Thursday, January 14, at the age of 93. I 
learned this from his dear friend Joe Giunta, who had been in touch with Sy 
regularly and made inquiries when he couldn’t be reached. I understand that a 
service has already been held, but I will discuss with Joe how we birders might 
join in honoring him. 

>From his years writing the Kingbird seasonal reports for New York City and 
>Long Island, to his gentlemanly and erudite omnipresence around Jones Beach, 
>to his more wide-ranging birding adventures later in life in Joe’s company, Sy 
>touched New York’s birding community deeply. He will be missed deeply by many, 
>many people.

I know that Sy saw at least 402 species of birds in New York State, and just 
this morning I was thinking of encouraging and helping him to try for the 
Spotted Towhee, very near his home in Baldwin. That will never happen, but I 
will spend some time tonight with my memories of many birds I saw with Sy.

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Sad News

[Robert Berlingeri]

On 4/10/19, Shaibal Mitra  wrote:
> Dear New York Birders,
>
> I learned yesterday that Bob May passed away on Monday.
>
> Bob was a long-time Long Island birder and a dear friend of many. It was
> always a pleasure to meet him in the field--whether it was a reunion between
> old friends, or, for newer birders who had never met him before, as a
> positive influence and a helpful voice (with glorious New England accent!)
> of experience. I know I valued his kindness to me in my first meetings with
> him, when I was getting started birding on Long Island.
>
> From Dave Klauber and Norm Klein I learned that the wake will be at Rocky
> Point Funeral Home, 603 Route 25A, Rocky Point, Suffolk County, with
> visiting hours on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9.
>
> With sorrow but also with many warm memories,
>
> Shai Mitra
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>Terrible news indeed. So many fond memories meeting Bob in the field at so 
>many hot spots in our area - usually with Dave Klauber at his side who used to 
>refer to him as his "birding guru". A true gentleman. He'll be missed dearly.

Bobby Berlingeri
>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Sad News

[Robert Berlingeri]

On 4/10/19, Shaibal Mitra  wrote:
> Dear New York Birders,
>
> I learned yesterday that Bob May passed away on Monday.
>
> Bob was a long-time Long Island birder and a dear friend of many. It was
> always a pleasure to meet him in the field--whether it was a reunion between
> old friends, or, for newer birders who had never met him before, as a
> positive influence and a helpful voice (with glorious New England accent!)
> of experience. I know I valued his kindness to me in my first meetings with
> him, when I was getting started birding on Long Island.
>
> From Dave Klauber and Norm Klein I learned that the wake will be at Rocky
> Point Funeral Home, 603 Route 25A, Rocky Point, Suffolk County, with
> visiting hours on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9.
>
> With sorrow but also with many warm memories,
>
> Shai Mitra
> Bay Shore
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>Terrible news indeed. So many fond memories meeting Bob in the field at so 
>many hot spots in our area - usually with Dave Klauber at his side who used to 
>refer to him as his "birding guru". A true gentleman. He'll be missed dearly.

Bobby Berlingeri
>
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[nysbirds-l] Sad News

[Shaibal Mitra]

Dear New York Birders,

I learned yesterday that Bob May passed away on Monday.

Bob was a long-time Long Island birder and a dear friend of many. It was always 
a pleasure to meet him in the field--whether it was a reunion between old 
friends, or, for newer birders who had never met him before, as a positive 
influence and a helpful voice (with glorious New England accent!) of 
experience. I know I valued his kindness to me in my first meetings with him, 
when I was getting started birding on Long Island. 

>From Dave Klauber and Norm Klein I learned that the wake will be at Rocky 
>Point Funeral Home, 603 Route 25A, Rocky Point, Suffolk County, with visiting 
>hours on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9. 

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[nysbirds-l] Sad News

[Shaibal Mitra]

Dear New York Birders,

I learned yesterday that Bob May passed away on Monday.

Bob was a long-time Long Island birder and a dear friend of many. It was always 
a pleasure to meet him in the field--whether it was a reunion between old 
friends, or, for newer birders who had never met him before, as a positive 
influence and a helpful voice (with glorious New England accent!) of 
experience. I know I valued his kindness to me in my first meetings with him, 
when I was getting started birding on Long Island. 

>From Dave Klauber and Norm Klein I learned that the wake will be at Rocky 
>Point Funeral Home, 603 Route 25A, Rocky Point, Suffolk County, with visiting 
>hours on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9. 

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[nysbirds-l] Sad news about Sarah Elliot

[Richard Fried]

Dear Fellow Birders,

It is with sadness that I let you know that our friend Sarah Elliott passed 
away on October 12th. Sarah was a longtime member of the Linnaean Society of 
New York. She led nature walks in Central Park and elsewhere, and maintained 
the bird sighting book in the Boathouse. She regularly issued an informative 
series of Nature Notes. In addition to her passion for birds and botany, Sarah 
was keenly interested in literature and jazz. For the last year Sarah was cared 
for by her niece Dukeanna. 

Please check the LSNY website  for updated 
information.

Andrew Rubenfeld
President
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[nysbirds-l] Sad news about Sarah Elliot

[Richard Fried]

Dear Fellow Birders,

It is with sadness that I let you know that our friend Sarah Elliott passed 
away on October 12th. Sarah was a longtime member of the Linnaean Society of 
New York. She led nature walks in Central Park and elsewhere, and maintained 
the bird sighting book in the Boathouse. She regularly issued an informative 
series of Nature Notes. In addition to her passion for birds and botany, Sarah 
was keenly interested in literature and jazz. For the last year Sarah was cared 
for by her niece Dukeanna. 

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information.

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[nysbirds-l] Sad News re Ken Allaire

[Arie Gilbert]

Fellow Birders,

I am saddened to inform you that list member, fellow birder, and friend 
Ken Allaire recently passed away.


For those interested, a  wake will be held tomorrow, Tuesday May 13 at

Quinn-Fogarty Funeral Home
162-14 Sanford Ave,
Flushing, NY 11358
718-353-3430
Map: 
http://www.dignitymemorial.com/quinn-fogarty-funeral-home/en-us/directions.page

 7-9pm

Mass will be held Wednesday 9:30 am at
St. Ann Parish
146th St. and 58th Ave, Flushing NY 11355

Arie Gilbert
President - Queens County Bird Club, Inc
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[nysbirds-l] Sad News re Ken Allaire

[Arie Gilbert]

Fellow Birders,

I am saddened to inform you that list member, fellow birder, and friend 
Ken Allaire recently passed away.


For those interested, a  wake will be held tomorrow, Tuesday May 13 at

Quinn-Fogarty Funeral Home
162-14 Sanford Ave,
Flushing, NY 11358
718-353-3430
Map: 
http://www.dignitymemorial.com/quinn-fogarty-funeral-home/en-us/directions.page

 7-9pm

Mass will be held Wednesday 9:30 am at
St. Ann Parish
146th St. and 58th Ave, Flushing NY 11355

Arie Gilbert
President - Queens County Bird Club, Inc
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[nysbirds-l] sad news - trumepter swan

[Luke Ormand]

I have heard via Bob Kessler (who lives on Upper Lake and who first spotted
the Trumepter Swans several years ago) that the Trumepter Swan which was
shot last month has passed away under the care of the rehabber.

On an unrelated note, I received an e-mail recently about a "naturalist"
training program which will take place at the Flanders Community Center in
Flanders, NY (next to Riverhead).  For anyone interested, here is the info:

http://www.prlog.org/12068478-long-islands-east-end-to-benefit-from-quality-parks-master-naturalist-program.html

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[nysbirds-l] sad news - trumepter swan

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I have heard via Bob Kessler (who lives on Upper Lake and who first spotted
the Trumepter Swans several years ago) that the Trumepter Swan which was
shot last month has passed away under the care of the rehabber.

On an unrelated note, I received an e-mail recently about a naturalist
training program which will take place at the Flanders Community Center in
Flanders, NY (next to Riverhead).  For anyone interested, here is the info:

http://www.prlog.org/12068478-long-islands-east-end-to-benefit-from-quality-parks-master-naturalist-program.html

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[nysbirds-l] Sad News

[Hugh McGuinness]

Yesterday I learned that Paul Gillen of Southold, Long Island, died last
week. Many of you will remember Paul as the fellow who found the
Black-tailed Godwit in Eastport many years ago. Before that Paul was one of
the the first birders in the modern era to find a bona fide Franklin's
Gull, a first-year bird that spent several weeks cadging handouts in the
parking lot of the Riverhead McDonald's. For many of us, that was the first
Franklin's Gull we had seen in New York. Paul was a regular contributor
throughout the years that I compiled East End Birds. Even as his abilities
diminished in recent years, he remained active in the field and was often
the first to report the rare waterfowl of Lake Marratooka. I, for one, am
very saddened to learn of his demise even though I did not know him well.

-- 
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Washington, D.C.

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[nysbirds-l] Sad News

[Hugh McGuinness]

Yesterday I learned that Paul Gillen of Southold, Long Island, died last
week. Many of you will remember Paul as the fellow who found the
Black-tailed Godwit in Eastport many years ago. Before that Paul was one of
the the first birders in the modern era to find a bona fide Franklin's
Gull, a first-year bird that spent several weeks cadging handouts in the
parking lot of the Riverhead McDonald's. For many of us, that was the first
Franklin's Gull we had seen in New York. Paul was a regular contributor
throughout the years that I compiled East End Birds. Even as his abilities
diminished in recent years, he remained active in the field and was often
the first to report the rare waterfowl of Lake Marratooka. I, for one, am
very saddened to learn of his demise even though I did not know him well.

-- 
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Washington, D.C.

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