I received word that Starr Saphir passed away today. See this blog http://starrtrips.wordpress.com/blog/ for more about this legendary birder from NYC. We at Brooklyn Bird Club express our condolences to Starr's daughters Shawna and Lara and the family.
NYTIMES OBIT
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/10/nyregion/starr-saphir-bird-watching-guide-in-central-park-dies-at-73.html?smid=tw-nytimesobituary&seid=auto&_r=0
