Thanks for posting Bobby's passing to the birding community. Living in Western NY, I have not made it down to Region 10 for birding as often as I would like. And yet, serendipitously I ran into Bobby three times on those rare occasions when I did, which shows how active a birder he was. He was very helpful with lots of good information about where to go to look for birds in the area. He seemed like a bit of a character, certainly someone most people would remember upon meeting. He talked a lot and I liked him and enjoyed birding with him. The last time I saw him he picked out a Western Sandpiper at Jamaica Bay for me and my friends, which was very much appreciated. My condolences to you, Pat and Shai, and to the entire NYC/Long Island birding community. May he rest in peace.
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