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

2021-01-18 Thread 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

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

2021-01-18 Thread 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

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

2021-01-18 Thread 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

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

2021-01-18 Thread 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

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

2021-01-18 Thread 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

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

2021-01-18 Thread 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

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

2021-01-18 Thread 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)

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

2021-01-18 Thread 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)