Re: [nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Re:Limpkin - Niagara County

2022-11-18 Thread Ardith Bondi 
What is the current status of the Limpkin?Was it captured? Is it eating? Is 
someone going to drive it to Florida?

Ardith
NYC
www.ardithbondi.com

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> On Nov 18, 2022, at 6:05 PM, Michael Galas  wrote:
> 
> 
> Very good idea!
> 
>> On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 5:51 PM Holly Sweeney  
>> wrote:
>> Just a thought regarding expenses for the rescue/relocation of this bird. 
>> Maybe BOS, RBA and NYSOA could also help defray the costs.
>> 
>> Holly Sweeney 
>> holly.sweeney...@gmail.com 
>> 
 On Fri, Nov 18, 2022, 12:13 PM Willie D'Anna  
 wrote:
 I just wanted to give a heads up that there is a plan to capture the 
 Limpkin as soon as possible, with people currently on site. I am sorry for 
 people who might be on their way now but this turned out to be the best 
 time for the rehabbers and, with the weather, probably for the bird as 
 well.
 
  
 
 When I hear more, I will post what I know.
 
  
 
 Willie
 
  
 
 From: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebird...@geneseo.edu] On 
 Behalf Of Willie D'Anna
 Sent: Friday, November 18, 2022 9:58 AM
 To: 'geneseebirds'; 'Geneseebirds'; 'NYSBirds'
 Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Limpkin - Niagara County
 
  
 
 The Limpkin in Lewiston, along the Niagara River, was seen throughout the 
 day yesterday and was there again this morning. It is sticking to a very 
 small area – a linear strip about 50 yards long. If you don’t see it, just 
 carefully check the weeds at the base of the slope for any movement. It 
 can really hide in there!
 
  
 
 If you have not seen the bird by now, unfortunately, your opportunity may 
 soon be over. I know this will be disappointing/upsetting to those who 
 have had no chance to chase it during the week and were waiting for the 
 weekend. Although there may be disagreement on whether or not humans 
 should intervene, there is strong consensus among people that I have 
 talked with that the health of this bird should be the primary 
 consideration. A rehabilitator has been alerted who is willing to 
 transport the bird to Florida. Although the bird seems fine now, we know 
 how quickly things can change. We are fairly certain from past experience 
 (the Anhinga near Rochester), that this bird will not simply leave when 
 things get really bad for it. Therefore, its capture may come sooner 
 rather than later. Capturing a healthy bird often results in a better 
 outcome than capturing one that is already unwell. Please don’t ask me 
 exactly when this will occur because I don’t know. It could be today. We 
 will continue to monitor the Limpkin and try to assess its condition, as 
 well as watch what the weather is or will be doing.
 
  
 
 The snowstorm in Buffalo is horrendous right now and there is a driving 
 ban in parts of Buffalo and the suburbs. Nobody should be driving into or 
 close to the city to see this bird. If you are coming from the east, go 
 through Rochester and come along Lake Ontario, then back south to Lewiston.
 
  
 
 The coordinates are 43.173805, -79.049374 Mapped pin: 
 https://goo.gl/maps/CyuEbPmWpmwBt1DL8  This is below the cliff, down at 
 river level. You must park above at street level and take the stairs down. 
 For those who have difficulty walking, you can be driven down and let off 
 at water level. Look for the blue-gray building that says “harbor master” 
 over one of the doors. Next to it is a blue-gray shed. The weeds that it 
 was hanging out in all afternoon on Tuesday are between those two 
 buildings, which are only 15 feet apart. The bird sometimes moves behind 
 one of the buildings but you can usually find it by moving around. It is 
 close, only 30 feet or so away, though usually obscured or made invisible 
 by weeds, and does not seem particularly concerned about people. However, 
 please do not surround it, as it does sometimes like to come out into the 
 open. I suggest that people stay off the grass in order to give it some 
 space. You will still get great views.
 
  
 
 PLEASE NOTE: If anyone notices the bird showing concerning behavior, such 
 as lethargy, noticeable limping, or dragging a wing, could you please 
 contact me ASAP.
 
  
 
 Thanks and good birding!
 
 Willie
 
 --
 
 Willie D'Anna
 
 Wilson, NY
 
 dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom
 
  
 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Re:Limpkin - Niagara County

2022-11-18 Thread Ardith Bondi 
What is the current status of the Limpkin?Was it captured? Is it eating? Is 
someone going to drive it to Florida?

Ardith
NYC
www.ardithbondi.com

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 18, 2022, at 6:05 PM, Michael Galas  wrote:
> 
> 
> Very good idea!
> 
>> On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 5:51 PM Holly Sweeney  
>> wrote:
>> Just a thought regarding expenses for the rescue/relocation of this bird. 
>> Maybe BOS, RBA and NYSOA could also help defray the costs.
>> 
>> Holly Sweeney 
>> holly.sweeney...@gmail.com 
>> 
 On Fri, Nov 18, 2022, 12:13 PM Willie D'Anna  
 wrote:
 I just wanted to give a heads up that there is a plan to capture the 
 Limpkin as soon as possible, with people currently on site. I am sorry for 
 people who might be on their way now but this turned out to be the best 
 time for the rehabbers and, with the weather, probably for the bird as 
 well.
 
  
 
 When I hear more, I will post what I know.
 
  
 
 Willie
 
  
 
 From: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebird...@geneseo.edu] On 
 Behalf Of Willie D'Anna
 Sent: Friday, November 18, 2022 9:58 AM
 To: 'geneseebirds'; 'Geneseebirds'; 'NYSBirds'
 Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Limpkin - Niagara County
 
  
 
 The Limpkin in Lewiston, along the Niagara River, was seen throughout the 
 day yesterday and was there again this morning. It is sticking to a very 
 small area – a linear strip about 50 yards long. If you don’t see it, just 
 carefully check the weeds at the base of the slope for any movement. It 
 can really hide in there!
 
  
 
 If you have not seen the bird by now, unfortunately, your opportunity may 
 soon be over. I know this will be disappointing/upsetting to those who 
 have had no chance to chase it during the week and were waiting for the 
 weekend. Although there may be disagreement on whether or not humans 
 should intervene, there is strong consensus among people that I have 
 talked with that the health of this bird should be the primary 
 consideration. A rehabilitator has been alerted who is willing to 
 transport the bird to Florida. Although the bird seems fine now, we know 
 how quickly things can change. We are fairly certain from past experience 
 (the Anhinga near Rochester), that this bird will not simply leave when 
 things get really bad for it. Therefore, its capture may come sooner 
 rather than later. Capturing a healthy bird often results in a better 
 outcome than capturing one that is already unwell. Please don’t ask me 
 exactly when this will occur because I don’t know. It could be today. We 
 will continue to monitor the Limpkin and try to assess its condition, as 
 well as watch what the weather is or will be doing.
 
  
 
 The snowstorm in Buffalo is horrendous right now and there is a driving 
 ban in parts of Buffalo and the suburbs. Nobody should be driving into or 
 close to the city to see this bird. If you are coming from the east, go 
 through Rochester and come along Lake Ontario, then back south to Lewiston.
 
  
 
 The coordinates are 43.173805, -79.049374 Mapped pin: 
 https://goo.gl/maps/CyuEbPmWpmwBt1DL8  This is below the cliff, down at 
 river level. You must park above at street level and take the stairs down. 
 For those who have difficulty walking, you can be driven down and let off 
 at water level. Look for the blue-gray building that says “harbor master” 
 over one of the doors. Next to it is a blue-gray shed. The weeds that it 
 was hanging out in all afternoon on Tuesday are between those two 
 buildings, which are only 15 feet apart. The bird sometimes moves behind 
 one of the buildings but you can usually find it by moving around. It is 
 close, only 30 feet or so away, though usually obscured or made invisible 
 by weeds, and does not seem particularly concerned about people. However, 
 please do not surround it, as it does sometimes like to come out into the 
 open. I suggest that people stay off the grass in order to give it some 
 space. You will still get great views.
 
  
 
 PLEASE NOTE: If anyone notices the bird showing concerning behavior, such 
 as lethargy, noticeable limping, or dragging a wing, could you please 
 contact me ASAP.
 
  
 
 Thanks and good birding!
 
 Willie
 
 --
 
 Willie D'Anna
 
 Wilson, NY
 
 dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom
 
  
 
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Re:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Re:Limpkin - Niagara County

2022-11-18 Thread Michael Galas 
Very good idea!

On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 5:51 PM Holly Sweeney 
wrote:

> Just a thought regarding expenses for the rescue/relocation of this bird.
> Maybe BOS, RBA and NYSOA could also help defray the costs.
>
> Holly Sweeney
> holly.sweeney...@gmail.com
>
> On Fri, Nov 18, 2022, 12:13 PM Willie D'Anna 
> wrote:
>
>> I just wanted to give a heads up that there is a plan to capture the
>> Limpkin as soon as possible, with people currently on site. I am sorry for
>> people who might be on their way now but this turned out to be the best
>> time for the rehabbers and, with the weather, probably for the bird as well.
>>
>>
>>
>> When I hear more, I will post what I know.
>>
>>
>>
>> Willie
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* geneseebird...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebird...@geneseo.edu] *On
>> Behalf Of *Willie D'Anna
>> *Sent:* Friday, November 18, 2022 9:58 AM
>> *To:* 'geneseebirds'; 'Geneseebirds'; 'NYSBirds'
>> *Subject:* [GeneseeBirds-L] Limpkin - Niagara County
>>
>>
>>
>> The Limpkin in Lewiston, along the Niagara River, was seen throughout the
>> day yesterday and was there again this morning. It is sticking to a very
>> small area – a linear strip about 50 yards long. If you don’t see it, just
>> carefully check the weeds at the base of the slope for any movement. It can
>> really hide in there!
>>
>>
>>
>> If you have not seen the bird by now, unfortunately, your opportunity may
>> soon be over. I know this will be disappointing/upsetting to those who have
>> had no chance to chase it during the week and were waiting for the weekend.
>> Although there may be disagreement on whether or not humans should
>> intervene, there is strong consensus among people that I have talked with
>> that the health of this bird should be the primary consideration. A
>> rehabilitator has been alerted who is willing to transport the bird to
>> Florida. Although the bird seems fine now, we know how quickly things can
>> change. We are fairly certain from past experience (the Anhinga near
>> Rochester), that this bird will not simply leave when things get really bad
>> for it. Therefore, its capture may come sooner rather than later. Capturing
>> a healthy bird often results in a better outcome than capturing one that is
>> already unwell. Please don’t ask me exactly when this will occur because I
>> don’t know. It could be today. We will continue to monitor the Limpkin and
>> try to assess its condition, as well as watch what the weather is or will
>> be doing.
>>
>>
>>
>> The snowstorm in Buffalo is horrendous right now and there is a driving
>> ban in parts of Buffalo and the suburbs. Nobody should be driving into or
>> close to the city to see this bird. If you are coming from the east, go
>> through Rochester and come along Lake Ontario, then back south to Lewiston.
>>
>>
>>
>> The coordinates are *43.173805, -79.049374* Mapped pin:
>> https://goo.gl/maps/CyuEbPmWpmwBt1DL8  This is below the cliff, down at
>> river level. You must park above at street level and take the stairs down.
>> For those who have difficulty walking, you can be driven down and let off
>> at water level. Look for the blue-gray building that says “harbor master”
>> over one of the doors. Next to it is a blue-gray shed. The weeds that it
>> was hanging out in all afternoon on Tuesday are between those two
>> buildings, which are only 15 feet apart. The bird sometimes moves behind
>> one of the buildings but you can usually find it by moving around. It is
>> close, only 30 feet or so away, though usually obscured or made invisible
>> by weeds, and does not seem particularly concerned about people. However,
>> please do not surround it, as it does sometimes like to come out into the
>> open. I suggest that people stay off the grass in order to give it some
>> space. You will still get great views.
>>
>>
>>
>> *PLEASE NOTE: *If anyone notices the bird showing concerning behavior,
>> such as lethargy, noticeable limping, or dragging a wing, could you please
>> contact me ASAP.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks and good birding!
>>
>> Willie
>>
>> --
>>
>> Willie D'Anna
>>
>> Wilson, NY
>>
>> dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom
>>
>>
>>
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Re:[nysbirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Re:Limpkin - Niagara County

2022-11-18 Thread Michael Galas 
Very good idea!

On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 5:51 PM Holly Sweeney 
wrote:

> Just a thought regarding expenses for the rescue/relocation of this bird.
> Maybe BOS, RBA and NYSOA could also help defray the costs.
>
> Holly Sweeney
> holly.sweeney...@gmail.com
>
> On Fri, Nov 18, 2022, 12:13 PM Willie D'Anna 
> wrote:
>
>> I just wanted to give a heads up that there is a plan to capture the
>> Limpkin as soon as possible, with people currently on site. I am sorry for
>> people who might be on their way now but this turned out to be the best
>> time for the rehabbers and, with the weather, probably for the bird as well.
>>
>>
>>
>> When I hear more, I will post what I know.
>>
>>
>>
>> Willie
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* geneseebird...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebird...@geneseo.edu] *On
>> Behalf Of *Willie D'Anna
>> *Sent:* Friday, November 18, 2022 9:58 AM
>> *To:* 'geneseebirds'; 'Geneseebirds'; 'NYSBirds'
>> *Subject:* [GeneseeBirds-L] Limpkin - Niagara County
>>
>>
>>
>> The Limpkin in Lewiston, along the Niagara River, was seen throughout the
>> day yesterday and was there again this morning. It is sticking to a very
>> small area – a linear strip about 50 yards long. If you don’t see it, just
>> carefully check the weeds at the base of the slope for any movement. It can
>> really hide in there!
>>
>>
>>
>> If you have not seen the bird by now, unfortunately, your opportunity may
>> soon be over. I know this will be disappointing/upsetting to those who have
>> had no chance to chase it during the week and were waiting for the weekend.
>> Although there may be disagreement on whether or not humans should
>> intervene, there is strong consensus among people that I have talked with
>> that the health of this bird should be the primary consideration. A
>> rehabilitator has been alerted who is willing to transport the bird to
>> Florida. Although the bird seems fine now, we know how quickly things can
>> change. We are fairly certain from past experience (the Anhinga near
>> Rochester), that this bird will not simply leave when things get really bad
>> for it. Therefore, its capture may come sooner rather than later. Capturing
>> a healthy bird often results in a better outcome than capturing one that is
>> already unwell. Please don’t ask me exactly when this will occur because I
>> don’t know. It could be today. We will continue to monitor the Limpkin and
>> try to assess its condition, as well as watch what the weather is or will
>> be doing.
>>
>>
>>
>> The snowstorm in Buffalo is horrendous right now and there is a driving
>> ban in parts of Buffalo and the suburbs. Nobody should be driving into or
>> close to the city to see this bird. If you are coming from the east, go
>> through Rochester and come along Lake Ontario, then back south to Lewiston.
>>
>>
>>
>> The coordinates are *43.173805, -79.049374* Mapped pin:
>> https://goo.gl/maps/CyuEbPmWpmwBt1DL8  This is below the cliff, down at
>> river level. You must park above at street level and take the stairs down.
>> For those who have difficulty walking, you can be driven down and let off
>> at water level. Look for the blue-gray building that says “harbor master”
>> over one of the doors. Next to it is a blue-gray shed. The weeds that it
>> was hanging out in all afternoon on Tuesday are between those two
>> buildings, which are only 15 feet apart. The bird sometimes moves behind
>> one of the buildings but you can usually find it by moving around. It is
>> close, only 30 feet or so away, though usually obscured or made invisible
>> by weeds, and does not seem particularly concerned about people. However,
>> please do not surround it, as it does sometimes like to come out into the
>> open. I suggest that people stay off the grass in order to give it some
>> space. You will still get great views.
>>
>>
>>
>> *PLEASE NOTE: *If anyone notices the bird showing concerning behavior,
>> such as lethargy, noticeable limping, or dragging a wing, could you please
>> contact me ASAP.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks and good birding!
>>
>> Willie
>>
>> --
>>
>> Willie D'Anna
>>
>> Wilson, NY
>>
>> dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom
>>
>>
>>
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