Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread akmirth
AM To: Peter Reisfeld Cc: NYSBIRDS , "Grover, Bob" , Andrew Baksh , Steve Walter Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay That seemed so stilted; will-let it die a quick death. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 28, 2018, at 8:59 AM, Peter Reisfeld wrote:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread akmirth
AM To: Peter Reisfeld Cc: NYSBIRDS , "Grover, Bob" , Andrew Baksh , Steve Walter Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay That seemed so stilted; will-let it die a quick death. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 28, 2018, at 8:59 AM, Peter Reisfeld wrote:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread Tim Dunn
achtenberg ; Peter Reisfeld > ; NYSBIRDS ; Grover,Bob > ; Andrew Baksh ; Steve Walter > > Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay > > Now that we’ve baird our best shorebird puns, perhaps the discussion can move > back upland. &g

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread Tim Dunn
achtenberg ; Peter Reisfeld > ; NYSBIRDS ; Grover,Bob > ; Andrew Baksh ; Steve Walter > > Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay > > Now that we’ve baird our best shorebird puns, perhaps the discussion can move > back upland. &g

RE: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread rcech
Ribolow Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 10:47 AM To: Pat Martin Cc: Larry Trachtenberg ; Peter Reisfeld ; NYSBIRDS ; Grover,Bob ; Andrew Baksh ; Steve Walter Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay Now that we’ve baird our best shorebird puns, perhaps

RE: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread rcech
Ribolow Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 10:47 AM To: Pat Martin Cc: Larry Trachtenberg ; Peter Reisfeld ; NYSBIRDS ; Grover,Bob ; Andrew Baksh ; Steve Walter Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay Now that we’ve baird our best shorebird puns, perhaps

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread Philip Ribolow
:04 AM To: Peter Reisfeld Cc: NYSBIRDS , "Grover, Bob" , Andrew Baksh , Steve Walter Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay That seemed so stilted; will-let it die a quick death. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 28, 2018, at 8:59 AM, Peter Reisfeld mailto:drpi...@yahoo.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread Philip Ribolow
:04 AM To: Peter Reisfeld Cc: NYSBIRDS , "Grover, Bob" , Andrew Baksh , Steve Walter Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay That seemed so stilted; will-let it die a quick death. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 28, 2018, at 8:59 AM, Peter Reisfeld mailto:drpi...@yahoo.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread Pat Martin
Knot so fast.-Original Message- From: Larry Trachtenberg Sent: Aug 28, 2018 9:04 AM To: Peter Reisfeld Cc: NYSBIRDS , "Grover, Bob" , Andrew Baksh , Steve Walter Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay That seemed so stilted; will-let it d

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread Pat Martin
Knot so fast.-Original Message- From: Larry Trachtenberg Sent: Aug 28, 2018 9:04 AM To: Peter Reisfeld Cc: NYSBIRDS , "Grover, Bob" , Andrew Baksh , Steve Walter Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay That seemed so stilted; will-let it d

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
That seemed so stilted; will-let it die a quick death. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 28, 2018, at 8:59 AM, Peter Reisfeld mailto:drpi...@yahoo.com>> wrote: We should leave no turnstone unturned. On Aug 27, 2018, at 6:53 PM, Paul R Sweet mailto:sw...@amnh.org>> wrote: A mere peep would be

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-28 Thread Larry Trachtenberg
That seemed so stilted; will-let it die a quick death. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 28, 2018, at 8:59 AM, Peter Reisfeld mailto:drpi...@yahoo.com>> wrote: We should leave no turnstone unturned. On Aug 27, 2018, at 6:53 PM, Paul R Sweet mailto:sw...@amnh.org>> wrote: A mere peep would be

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-27 Thread Paul R Sweet
A mere peep would be inadequate. We should not stint in this analysis. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On Aug 27, 2018, at 6:18 PM, Grover, Bob mailto:rgro...@gpinet.com>>

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-27 Thread Paul R Sweet
A mere peep would be inadequate. We should not stint in this analysis. Paul Sweet | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West @ 79th St | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On Aug 27, 2018, at 6:18 PM, Grover, Bob mailto:rgro...@gpinet.com>>

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-27 Thread Mike
Apologies for including the photos instead of the links- I forgot which group and rules I was replying to Mike Cooper Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 27, 2018, at 6:43 PM, Mike wrote: > > I was more inclined to think that if it’s one or the other, it might be an > oddball Western rather than

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-27 Thread Mike
Apologies for including the photos instead of the links- I forgot which group and rules I was replying to Mike Cooper Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 27, 2018, at 6:43 PM, Mike wrote: > > I was more inclined to think that if it’s one or the other, it might be an > oddball Western rather than

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-27 Thread Mike
I was more inclined to think that if it’s one or the other, it might be an oddball Western rather than Semi. I’ve never seen a Semi with anywhere near the extent of markings on the underparts that this bird shows. It has well defined chevrons along the flanks and spotting and streaking onto

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-27 Thread Mike
I was more inclined to think that if it’s one or the other, it might be an oddball Western rather than Semi. I’ve never seen a Semi with anywhere near the extent of markings on the underparts that this bird shows. It has well defined chevrons along the flanks and spotting and streaking onto

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-27 Thread Grover, Bob
Take a peep? That’s precious. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 27, 2018, at 5:45 PM, Andrew Baksh mailto:birdingd...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi Steve, Whenever, I see “hybrid” in any reports I am always tempted to immediately take a peep. Despite looking at the images from the field on my phone I have

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-27 Thread Grover, Bob
Take a peep? That’s precious. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 27, 2018, at 5:45 PM, Andrew Baksh mailto:birdingd...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi Steve, Whenever, I see “hybrid” in any reports I am always tempted to immediately take a peep. Despite looking at the images from the field on my phone I have

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-27 Thread Andrew Baksh
Hi Steve, Whenever, I see “hybrid” in any reports I am always tempted to immediately take a peep. Despite looking at the images from the field on my phone I have to respectfully disagree with the “presumed” hybrid call on the bird you referenced. This to me, is just a Semipalmated Sandpiper

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-27 Thread Andrew Baksh
Hi Steve, Whenever, I see “hybrid” in any reports I am always tempted to immediately take a peep. Despite looking at the images from the field on my phone I have to respectfully disagree with the “presumed” hybrid call on the bird you referenced. This to me, is just a Semipalmated Sandpiper

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-27 Thread Mike
Just to clarify, this bird was found by birders who were coincidentally at the East Pond as part of the Great South Bay Audubon field trip. It stood out as being very different, so they photographed it and, when the crowd thinned out enough, pointed it out to the festival folks to get their

Re: [nysbirds-l] Presumed Hybrid Shorebird at Jamaica Bay

2018-08-27 Thread Mike
Just to clarify, this bird was found by birders who were coincidentally at the East Pond as part of the Great South Bay Audubon field trip. It stood out as being very different, so they photographed it and, when the crowd thinned out enough, pointed it out to the festival folks to get their