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

I'll second that. B is a fantastic store to buy optics and they are great in customer service ON-LINE. I too went to their store to buy a scope and they are of almost zero help. They do have an amazing multi-floor store. If you've never been there, it is worth a trip one day. Glenn Wilson

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

B are indeed good - but bear in mind that by giving them your money you're supporting some pretty horrendous discrimination practices. They're being sued again by the feds right now:

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

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

This may be stretching this discussion topic beyond what is desired but...I did want to add another plug for EagleOptics' support of birding. They have a 1-for-1 matching program for not-for-profits with their Kingbird binoculars, good for youth birding programs. Saw Mill River Audubon received

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

B Photo on 9th Ave has many scopes on display. While they are quite knowledgeable, they are somewhat less than helpful in that the scopes are not mounted on tripods. If you already have a tripod, I suggest bringing it with you. If not, you can go upstairs to the used tripod dept and borrow

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

Let me add this to the discussion - there are on-line stores that are much more "bird friendly" than B Let me explain - several years ago, I wrote and called B several times to ask for a contribution to NYC Audubon (NYCA). I wrote that many birders in the city were buying from them, and that a

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

The key to getting awesome help in Optics at the B store is "Bob". If you get anyone else you'll be disappointed, but Bob has been there for years and is a godsend. He is extremely knowledgeable, ethical, helpful and personable. I couldn't recommend him more highly. Amy Simmons Sent via

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

I am another Bob enthusiast. Last fall, I bought my Nikon binoculars from Bob. He was terrific—he even made me look at a pair of binoculars that was cheaper than the one I was interested in. He didn’t pressure me to buy the more expensive Nikon. He was recommended to me by Birding Bob. So I

[nysbirds-l] NYC AUDUBON CONSERVATION LECTURE

Tomorrow night! PRIORITIES AND PARTNERSHIPS: FREE NYC AUDUBON CONSERVATION LECTURE By Susan Elbin, PhD and Debra Kriensky Tuesday, March 15, 6:30pm Central Park Zoo 4-D Theater NYC Audubon conducts scientific monitoring in all five boroughs to understand how birds are using our urban environment

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

I'd like to second Anne's shout out about EagleOptics. Customer service is great, you can try and return if you need to and their support of not-for-profits is awesome. Central Westchester Audubon wasn't able to use the same matching program SMRA used but they were helpful, pointed out the

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park geese

Ardith Bondi has kindly added some of my recent photos of small "white-cheeked geese" from Central Park Reservoir (NY Co.) to her website. They include additional photos of the original bird first found on 12 February (and still present on 9 March), and a second similar-sized goose taken

[nysbirds-l] Reminder: Brooklyn Bird Club Evening Presentation

Please join the Brooklyn Bird Club tomorrow evening Tuesday, March 15th, 7:00 PM for: The Rarest Bird in the World: The Search for the Nechisar Nightjar Presenter: Vernon R.L. Head Location: Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch at Grand Army Plaza Vernon R.L. Head, chairman of BirdLife of

[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

 *  New York*  Syracuse - March 14, 2016 *  NYSY  03. 14. 16 Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird AlertDates(s):March 07, 2015 - March 14, 2016to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.comcovering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refugeand Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC)

RE: [nysbirds-l] Central Park geese

Maybe I’d see it differently if the pictures were larger, but this looks like a regular Canada Goose to me. Structurally, it looks like the canadensis (or interior) subspecies should. The bill may be on the shorter side of average, but I found a couple in my photo collection that look the same.

[nysbirds-l] Queens County Bird Club - Upcoming Meeting - Wed. 03/16- Paul Sweet presents " ...Papua, New Guinea"

The Queens County Bird Club will be meeting at the Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd Douglaston, NY 11362 >Map of location< at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Free admission. Refreshments served. Public transportation users: Meeting

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

B Photo on 9th Ave has many scopes on display. While they are quite knowledgeable, they are somewhat less than helpful in that the scopes are not mounted on tripods. If you already have a tripod, I suggest bringing it with you. If not, you can go upstairs to the used tripod dept and borrow

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

I'll second that. B is a fantastic store to buy optics and they are great in customer service ON-LINE. I too went to their store to buy a scope and they are of almost zero help. They do have an amazing multi-floor store. If you've never been there, it is worth a trip one day. Glenn Wilson

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

Let me add this to the discussion - there are on-line stores that are much more "bird friendly" than B Let me explain - several years ago, I wrote and called B several times to ask for a contribution to NYC Audubon (NYCA). I wrote that many birders in the city were buying from them, and that a

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

The key to getting awesome help in Optics at the B store is "Bob". If you get anyone else you'll be disappointed, but Bob has been there for years and is a godsend. He is extremely knowledgeable, ethical, helpful and personable. I couldn't recommend him more highly. Amy Simmons Sent via

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

I am another Bob enthusiast. Last fall, I bought my Nikon binoculars from Bob. He was terrific—he even made me look at a pair of binoculars that was cheaper than the one I was interested in. He didn’t pressure me to buy the more expensive Nikon. He was recommended to me by Birding Bob. So I

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

This may be stretching this discussion topic beyond what is desired but...I did want to add another plug for EagleOptics' support of birding. They have a 1-for-1 matching program for not-for-profits with their Kingbird binoculars, good for youth birding programs. Saw Mill River Audubon received

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

B are indeed good - but bear in mind that by giving them your money you're supporting some pretty horrendous discrimination practices. They're being sued again by the feds right now:

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

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

I'd like to second Anne's shout out about EagleOptics. Customer service is great, you can try and return if you need to and their support of not-for-profits is awesome. Central Westchester Audubon wasn't able to use the same matching program SMRA used but they were helpful, pointed out the

[nysbirds-l] NYC AUDUBON CONSERVATION LECTURE

Tomorrow night! PRIORITIES AND PARTNERSHIPS: FREE NYC AUDUBON CONSERVATION LECTURE By Susan Elbin, PhD and Debra Kriensky Tuesday, March 15, 6:30pm Central Park Zoo 4-D Theater NYC Audubon conducts scientific monitoring in all five boroughs to understand how birds are using our urban environment

[nysbirds-l] Reminder: Brooklyn Bird Club Evening Presentation

Please join the Brooklyn Bird Club tomorrow evening Tuesday, March 15th, 7:00 PM for: The Rarest Bird in the World: The Search for the Nechisar Nightjar Presenter: Vernon R.L. Head Location: Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch at Grand Army Plaza Vernon R.L. Head, chairman of BirdLife of

Re: [nysbirds-l] Central Park geese

Ardith Bondi has kindly added some of my recent photos of small "white-cheeked geese" from Central Park Reservoir (NY Co.) to her website. They include additional photos of the original bird first found on 12 February (and still present on 9 March), and a second similar-sized goose taken

[nysbirds-l] Syracuse RBA

 *  New York*  Syracuse - March 14, 2016 *  NYSY  03. 14. 16 Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird AlertDates(s):March 07, 2015 - March 14, 2016to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.comcovering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refugeand Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC)

RE: [nysbirds-l] Central Park geese

Maybe I’d see it differently if the pictures were larger, but this looks like a regular Canada Goose to me. Structurally, it looks like the canadensis (or interior) subspecies should. The bill may be on the shorter side of average, but I found a couple in my photo collection that look the same.

[nysbirds-l] Queens County Bird Club - Upcoming Meeting - Wed. 03/16- Paul Sweet presents " ...Papua, New Guinea"

The Queens County Bird Club will be meeting at the Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd Douglaston, NY 11362 >Map of location< at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Free admission. Refreshments served. Public transportation users: Meeting