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News from the Flyway November 5, 2015 EFTA Announces IMBD 2016 Artist Lionel Worrell works to create art that comes as close as possible to capturing the essence of nature. He believes that if people understand the natural world, they will be less inclined to do it harm, but will take ownership of it and its protection. Lionel's beautiful bird paintings, his passion for conservation, and his interest in helping us share messages about birds and their conservation made him a strong candidate for the highly competitive position as an International Migratory Bird Day artist.   Artist Lionel Worrell has an obvious interest in birds! He lives in Canada, and his art reflects the wildlife he observes there and in the Caribbean, where he spent much of his childhood.  Spread Your Wings for Bird Conservation Get ready for a big year, as 2016 highlights the many ways we protect birds, including a focus on the centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty in the U.S. and Canada and emphasis on other agreements in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. This conservation theme will share the benefits of protective laws, plans, and other actions that conserve birds and their habitats. It will also invite individuals, youth, adults, and communities to recognize the benefits of these laws and to develop personal pledges to contribute to bird conservation.  Get ready to Spread Your Wings for Bird Conservation! THANKS to our 2015 IMBD SPONSORS   IMBD Program Sponsors     IMBD Title Sponsors                     IMBD Regional Sponsors s             IMBD 2015 Partners Birdzilla * Get to Know *Songbird Essentials * Avian Power Line Interaction Committee    * Optics for the Tropics * U.S. Geological Survey * Boreal Songbird Initiative This newsletter is brought to you by Environment for the Americas, home of International Migratory Bird Day. Learn more at: Email: bday@birdday.org Web: www.birdday.org  www.migratorybirdday.org Phone: 1.866.334.3330 IMBD Themes:  Past & Present Bird Day Event Ideas Connecting Cultures  IMBD FAQs

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getting ready for winter

When you can count more duck species than sparrow species, the season begins to change for cold type birds though today didn't feel that way.

A too quiet walk in Prospect , though well populated by park visitors, only saw for me few passerines. Though a smattering of YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS,HERMIT THRUSHES and flyover Blackbird species were observed, the tree colors preoccupied me more. It was that low for birds. Only the waterways yielded anything interesting.

In the Upper Pool, 7 WOOD DUCKS waded from the waterfall corner to the small island. In Prospect Lake,the usual assortment of SHOVELERS and Ruddy Ducks with Mallards and few American Black Ducks was all there to show.

I read on Facebook that Bush Terminal Park is beginning to wake up from its slumber with waterfowl.Some American Wigeons reported there yesterday stakes the park' s reputation as a winter Haven,this month being that park' s one year anniversary.

Ringnecked duck pair west sector Prospect Lake

2nd hand rept Orange crowned Warbler continues at bklyn bot garden Native flora section per Orrin t.

Fwd: Help Congress Pass the 2015 Bird-Safe Buildings Act

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Did you know that collisions with glass claim the lives of hundreds of millions of birds in the United States each year? Birds that have successfully flown thousands of miles on migration can then die in seconds on a pane of glass. Luckily, we have the bird-friendly design strategies and technology needed to make a difference now. Please urge your U.S. Representative to support the 2015 Federal Bird-Safe Buildings Act, which would help prevent the deaths of millions of birds - like this Painted Bunting - by including bird-safe building materials and design features across federal buildings. Feel inspired to support other bird conservation efforts? A number of bills have been introduced in Congress to conserve migratory birds, and to protect birds from threats such as neonicotinoid pesticides. You can help by urging your elected officials to become cosponsors of these bills. Please urge your U.S. Representative to cosponsor the Saving America’s Pollinators Act of 2015. The bill requires EPA to suspend the registration of neonicotinoid insecticides pending thorough review of the adverse effects on birds, bees, butterflies, bats, and other beneficial organisms. Take action now! The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) has supported 451 conservation projects on more than 3.7 million acres of critical bird habitat Tell your representatives: Let's build on this conservation success by reauthorizing the NMBCA! Please act today! Thanks for taking action to conserve birds and their habitats!

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Fwd: Fw: baby picture

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Pictures of juvenile red-headed woodpecker at GWC this morning, plus the usual narcissistic great blue heron.  Other birds included a bunch of juncos and a couple of hermit thrushes.

 

Quietude

There isnt much to report the last few days in these parts.

The best bird despite the quiet time is the continuing juvenile RED HEADED WOODPECKER in Greenwood Cemetery. Orrin T reported this morning as the same location the rare woodpecker has been frequenting. Section  plot 82 directly south of the Chapel at Cornus Avenue/ Sycamore Ave is the location, today by the Berry Path.

IN Prospect the only note is a pair of AMERICAN WIGEONS in the midsection of the Lullwater by the Rustic Arbor yesterday.On my way home after work ,at field 3 Bseball fields, a flock of 45 JUNCOS accompanied by 18 CHIPPING SPARROWS seem "exciting".

Immature redheadwp berry path plot 82. Pix 2 follow per Orrin T GWCemetery

Don't rake your leaves, scientists say

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2014/11/19/do-not-rake-your-leaves/19266079/

If children lose contact with nature they won't fight for it | George Monbiot | Comment is free | The Guardian

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2012/nov/19/children-lose-contact-with-nature

Fwd: today's birds

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American kestrel, female I think, high above the Sylvan water, and a towhee on the slope above the Crescent Water.