Re: Update on Harahan's Purple Martin "nuisance" case
I think that could only help . I ll touch base with Mr Wilson and respond back . And thank you Van for input, excellent points that need addressing .
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On Feb 12, 2025, at 2:56?PM, sandabar10 <sandabar10@...> wrote:
?I can't go to the hearings but like Mac Myers I will write, too, if that would help. If so, who can supporters write to and where? Would letters from supporters elsewhere in the country help?
Sandra
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From: "Mac Myers via groups.io" <budogmacm@...>
Date: 2/11/25 10:09 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: cedisalvo1@...
Cc: seejanebird@..., jenniferocoulson@..., LABIRD LABIRD <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [labird] Update on Harahan's Purple Martin "nuisance" case
Jenn, Jane, Cathy, et al.,
Thanks for the update on this idiotic litigation. Please send out a
reminder about any future hearings or trials. Also, where is this being
heard or tried--in a Harahan municipal court or ??? What government body is
responsible for this absurd law or interpretation of law? I think many of
us would be glad to write to them expressing outrage at this egregious
overreach of government, at the same time letting them know that we'll
boycott all Harahan businesses if they go forward with this.
Mac
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 8:30?AM Cathy DiSalvo via groups.io <cedisalvo1=
[email protected]> wrote:
Thank you Jennifer for update and Mr Wilson for diligently defending the
Stamm's and the Martins. It is very important for a show of force at the
trial on March 10. ( if there is one). The Stamm's are currently putting
up their Martin houses and several Martins have already arrived.
Thanks to All
Cathy DiSalvo
Harahan resident and neighbor to Stamms.
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:23?AM Jane Patterson via groups.io <seejanebird=
[email protected]> wrote:
Jenn,
Thanks for the update. I actually spoke to a group of ladies in the garden
club in Harahan yesterday. They live in the Stamm¡¯s neighborhood but not
all of them were aware of the issue.
Question: what is the status of the colony at this point? Purple Martins
are starting to return and will no doubt return to the Stamm¡¯s. Will they
find housing this year?
¡ªJane Patterson
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:17?AM Jennifer Outlaw Coulson via groups.io
<jenniferocoulson@...> wrote:
Dear LABIRD,
*Thank you to those of you who attended the hearing last night!*
UPDATE on Harahan¡¯s Purple Martin "Nuisance" Case
Breaking news ... last night at the Purple Martin "nuisance" case hearing
in Harahan, attorney and Orleans Audubon Society Conservation Chair, Andrew
Wilson, presented motions to dismiss. The judge was impressed with the
argument that the case should be dismissed based on the Ex Post Facto
Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits governments from
passing
laws that retroactively punish people for actions that were legal when they
were committed. A retired couple in Harahan is being charged with the
"crime" of keeping Purple Martin houses in their backyard, because
their
neighbor has declared the martins to be a public nuisance and human health
hazard. The fact that this case is being considered at all is
bewildering
because Harahan has officially declared itself to be a bird sanctuary.
Concerned citizens turned out in droves last night to attend the
hearing
and show their support for Purple Martins and the Stamms. The crowd ranged
from Harahan residents to bird watchers, folks who feed backyard birds,
gardeners and nature enthusiasts.
The judge considered Mr. Wilson's argument a strong one, so much so
that
he
delayed the hearing and trial dates by one month, giving the city time to
respond. The hearing is now set for Monday, March 10, 5:00 p.m., with
the
trial to follow on Wednesday, March 125:00 p.m., if the case is not
dismissed. OAS hopes that you will mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Coulson
OAS President
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Re: Update on Harahan's Purple Martin "nuisance" case
I can't go to the hearings but like Mac Myers I will write, too, if that would help. If so, who can supporters write to and where? Would letters from supporters elsewhere in the country help??Sandra
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-------- Original message --------From: "Mac Myers via groups.io" <budogmacm@...> Date: 2/11/25 10:09 AM (GMT-06:00) To: cedisalvo1@... Cc: seejanebird@..., jenniferocoulson@..., LABIRD LABIRD < [email protected]> Subject: Re: [labird] Update on Harahan's Purple Martin "nuisance" case Jenn, Jane, Cathy, et al.,Thanks for the update on this idiotic litigation. Please? send out areminder about any future hearings or trials. Also, where is this beingheard or tried--in a Harahan municipal court or ??? What government body isresponsible for this absurd law or interpretation of law? I think many ofus would be glad to write to them expressing outrage at this egregiousoverreach of government, at the same time letting them know that we'llboycott all Harahan businesses if they go forward with this.MacOn Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 8:30?AM Cathy DiSalvo via groups.io <cedisalvo1@...> wrote:> Thank you Jennifer for update and Mr Wilson for diligently defending the> Stamm's and the Martins.? It is very important for a show of force at the> trial on? March 10. ( if there is one).? The Stamm's are currently putting> up their Martin houses and several Martins have already arrived.>> Thanks to All> Cathy DiSalvo> Harahan resident and neighbor to Stamms.>> On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:23?AM Jane Patterson via groups.io <seejanebird=> [email protected]> wrote:>> > Jenn,> >> > Thanks for the update. I actually spoke to a group of ladies in the> garden> > club in Harahan yesterday. They live in the Stamm¡¯s neighborhood but not> > all of them were aware of the issue.> >> > Question: what is the status of the colony at this point?? Purple Martins> > are starting to return and will no doubt return to the Stamm¡¯s. Will they> > find housing this year?> >> > ¡ªJane Patterson> > On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:17?AM Jennifer Outlaw Coulson via groups.io> > <jenniferocoulson@...> wrote:> >> > > Dear LABIRD,> > >> > > *Thank you to those of you who attended the hearing last night!*> > >> > > UPDATE on Harahan¡¯s Purple Martin "Nuisance" Case> > >> > > Breaking news ... last night at the Purple Martin "nuisance" case> hearing> > > in Harahan, attorney and Orleans Audubon Society Conservation Chair,> > Andrew> > > Wilson, presented motions to dismiss. The judge was impressed with the> > > argument that the case should be dismissed based on the Ex Post Facto> > > Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits governments from> passing> > > laws that retroactively punish people for actions that were legal when> > they> > > were committed. A retired couple in Harahan is being charged with the> > > "crime" of keeping Purple Martin houses in their backyard, because> their> > > neighbor has declared the martins to be a public nuisance and human> > health> > > hazard. The fact that this case is being considered at all is> bewildering> > > because Harahan has officially declared itself to be a bird sanctuary.> > >> > > Concerned citizens turned out in droves last night to attend the> hearing> > > and show their support for Purple Martins and the Stamms. The crowd> > ranged> > > from Harahan residents to bird watchers, folks who feed backyard birds,> > > gardeners and nature enthusiasts.> > >> > > The judge considered Mr. Wilson's argument a strong one, so much so> that> > he> > > delayed the hearing and trial dates by one month, giving the city time> to> > > respond. The hearing is now set for Monday, March 10, 5:00 p.m., with> the> > > trial to follow on Wednesday, March 125:00 p.m., if the case is not> > > dismissed. OAS hopes that you will mark your calendars and plan to> > attend.> > >> > > Sincerely,> > >> > > Jennifer Coulson> > > OAS President> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >>>> >>>
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Re: Update on Harahan's Purple Martin "nuisance" case
LABIRD: it¡¯s great to see everyone going to bat for the martins. For those on the front line, I¡¯m sure you¡¯re using this in the arguments but just in case ¡ with many thousands of people maintaining Martin boxes in the USA, has there ever been a documented case of the Martins causing a health issue with an owner? Those are the people in most frequent contact with potential problems caused by the excrement, not the neighbors. Also, how many cases are there of heath issues known to have been caused by contact with feces of wild birds in general? It seems to me, naively, that burden-of-proof is on those who would designate PUMA colonies as a health hazard, especially in comparison to other wild birds. I¡¯ll bet the local Mockingbird generates more poop in their yard than the fly-over Purple Martins. Also, those feces provide free nitrogen-rich fertilizer to the surroundings, including even the beloved lawns. Also, for those who just don¡¯t like ¡°bugs¡±, Purple Martins provide free organic bug control. I¡¯m sure there are data on how many flying insects one PUMA consumes per day, which might be useful to include in the public records. Obviously, this is not a point that resonates with people on our LABIRD forum, but in the eyes of the non-ecological-thinking general public, it might. =================== Dr. J. V. Remsen Emeritus Prof. of Natural Science and Curator of Birds Museum of Natural Science/Dept. Biological Sciences LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 najames<at>LSU.edu
On Feb 12, 2025, at 12:13 PM, Cathy DiSalvo via groups.io <cedisalvo1@...> wrote:
[You don't often get email from cedisalvo1@.... Learn why this is important at ]
Jennifer and All
I confirmed with Andrew that the hearing is set for March 10 and the trail
is set for March 12 both at Harahan City Hall 6437 Jefferson Hwy ,
Harahan. 5:00pm
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 10:09?AM Mac Myers <budogmacm@...> wrote:
Jenn, Jane, Cathy, et al.,
Thanks for the update on this idiotic litigation. Please send out a
reminder about any future hearings or trials. Also, where is this being
heard or tried--in a Harahan municipal court or ??? What government body is
responsible for this absurd law or interpretation of law? I think many of
us would be glad to write to them expressing outrage at this egregious
overreach of government, at the same time letting them know that we'll
boycott all Harahan businesses if they go forward with this.
Mac
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 8:30?AM Cathy DiSalvo via groups.io <cedisalvo1=
[email protected]> wrote:
Thank you Jennifer for update and Mr Wilson for diligently defending the
Stamm's and the Martins. It is very important for a show of force at the
trial on March 10. ( if there is one). The Stamm's are currently putting
up their Martin houses and several Martins have already arrived.
Thanks to All
Cathy DiSalvo
Harahan resident and neighbor to Stamms.
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:23?AM Jane Patterson via groups.io
<seejanebird=
[email protected]> wrote:
Jenn,
Thanks for the update. I actually spoke to a group of ladies in the garden
club in Harahan yesterday. They live in the Stamm¡¯s neighborhood but not
all of them were aware of the issue.
Question: what is the status of the colony at this point? Purple Martins
are starting to return and will no doubt return to the Stamm¡¯s. Will they
find housing this year?
¡ªJane Patterson
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:17?AM Jennifer Outlaw Coulson via groups.io
<jenniferocoulson@...> wrote:
Dear LABIRD,
*Thank you to those of you who attended the hearing last night!*
UPDATE on Harahan¡¯s Purple Martin "Nuisance" Case
Breaking news ... last night at the Purple Martin "nuisance" case hearing
in Harahan, attorney and Orleans Audubon Society Conservation Chair, Andrew
Wilson, presented motions to dismiss. The judge was impressed with the
argument that the case should be dismissed based on the Ex Post Facto
Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits governments from
passing
laws that retroactively punish people for actions that were legal when they
were committed. A retired couple in Harahan is being charged with the
"crime" of keeping Purple Martin houses in their backyard, because
their
neighbor has declared the martins to be a public nuisance and human health
hazard. The fact that this case is being considered at all is
bewildering
because Harahan has officially declared itself to be a bird sanctuary.
Concerned citizens turned out in droves last night to attend the
hearing
and show their support for Purple Martins and the Stamms. The crowd ranged
from Harahan residents to bird watchers, folks who feed backyard
birds,
gardeners and nature enthusiasts.
The judge considered Mr. Wilson's argument a strong one, so much so
that
he
delayed the hearing and trial dates by one month, giving the city time to
respond. The hearing is now set for Monday, March 10, 5:00 p.m., with
the
trial to follow on Wednesday, March 125:00 p.m., if the case is not
dismissed. OAS hopes that you will mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Coulson
OAS President
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Re: Update on Harahan's Purple Martin "nuisance" case
Jennifer and All
I confirmed with Andrew that the hearing is set for March 10 and the trail
is set for March 12 both at Harahan City Hall 6437 Jefferson Hwy ,
Harahan. 5:00pm
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On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 10:09?AM Mac Myers <budogmacm@...> wrote: Jenn, Jane, Cathy, et al.,
Thanks for the update on this idiotic litigation. Please send out a
reminder about any future hearings or trials. Also, where is this being
heard or tried--in a Harahan municipal court or ??? What government body is
responsible for this absurd law or interpretation of law? I think many of
us would be glad to write to them expressing outrage at this egregious
overreach of government, at the same time letting them know that we'll
boycott all Harahan businesses if they go forward with this.
Mac
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 8:30?AM Cathy DiSalvo via groups.io <cedisalvo1=
[email protected]> wrote:
Thank you Jennifer for update and Mr Wilson for diligently defending the
Stamm's and the Martins. It is very important for a show of force at the
trial on March 10. ( if there is one). The Stamm's are currently putting
up their Martin houses and several Martins have already arrived.
Thanks to All
Cathy DiSalvo
Harahan resident and neighbor to Stamms.
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:23?AM Jane Patterson via groups.io
<seejanebird=
[email protected]> wrote:
Jenn,
Thanks for the update. I actually spoke to a group of ladies in the garden
club in Harahan yesterday. They live in the Stamm¡¯s neighborhood but not
all of them were aware of the issue.
Question: what is the status of the colony at this point? Purple Martins
are starting to return and will no doubt return to the Stamm¡¯s. Will they
find housing this year?
¡ªJane Patterson
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:17?AM Jennifer Outlaw Coulson via groups.io
<jenniferocoulson@...> wrote:
Dear LABIRD,
*Thank you to those of you who attended the hearing last night!*
UPDATE on Harahan¡¯s Purple Martin "Nuisance" Case
Breaking news ... last night at the Purple Martin "nuisance" case hearing
in Harahan, attorney and Orleans Audubon Society Conservation Chair, Andrew
Wilson, presented motions to dismiss. The judge was impressed with the
argument that the case should be dismissed based on the Ex Post Facto
Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits governments from
passing
laws that retroactively punish people for actions that were legal when they
were committed. A retired couple in Harahan is being charged with the
"crime" of keeping Purple Martin houses in their backyard, because
their
neighbor has declared the martins to be a public nuisance and human health
hazard. The fact that this case is being considered at all is
bewildering
because Harahan has officially declared itself to be a bird sanctuary.
Concerned citizens turned out in droves last night to attend the
hearing
and show their support for Purple Martins and the Stamms. The crowd ranged
from Harahan residents to bird watchers, folks who feed backyard
birds,
gardeners and nature enthusiasts.
The judge considered Mr. Wilson's argument a strong one, so much so
that
he
delayed the hearing and trial dates by one month, giving the city time to
respond. The hearing is now set for Monday, March 10, 5:00 p.m., with
the
trial to follow on Wednesday, March 125:00 p.m., if the case is not
dismissed. OAS hopes that you will mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Coulson
OAS President
|
Re: Update on Harahan's Purple Martin "nuisance" case
Jenn, Jane, Cathy, et al., Thanks for the update on this idiotic litigation. Please send out a reminder about any future hearings or trials. Also, where is this being heard or tried--in a Harahan municipal court or ??? What government body is responsible for this absurd law or interpretation of law? I think many of us would be glad to write to them expressing outrage at this egregious overreach of government, at the same time letting them know that we'll boycott all Harahan businesses if they go forward with this. Mac On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 8:30?AM Cathy DiSalvo via groups.io <cedisalvo1= [email protected]> wrote: Thank you Jennifer for update and Mr Wilson for diligently defending the
Stamm's and the Martins. It is very important for a show of force at the
trial on March 10. ( if there is one). The Stamm's are currently putting
up their Martin houses and several Martins have already arrived.
Thanks to All
Cathy DiSalvo
Harahan resident and neighbor to Stamms.
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:23?AM Jane Patterson via groups.io <seejanebird=
[email protected]> wrote:
Jenn,
Thanks for the update. I actually spoke to a group of ladies in the garden
club in Harahan yesterday. They live in the Stamm¡¯s neighborhood but not
all of them were aware of the issue.
Question: what is the status of the colony at this point? Purple Martins
are starting to return and will no doubt return to the Stamm¡¯s. Will they
find housing this year?
¡ªJane Patterson
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:17?AM Jennifer Outlaw Coulson via groups.io
<jenniferocoulson@...> wrote:
Dear LABIRD,
*Thank you to those of you who attended the hearing last night!*
UPDATE on Harahan¡¯s Purple Martin "Nuisance" Case
Breaking news ... last night at the Purple Martin "nuisance" case hearing
in Harahan, attorney and Orleans Audubon Society Conservation Chair, Andrew
Wilson, presented motions to dismiss. The judge was impressed with the
argument that the case should be dismissed based on the Ex Post Facto
Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits governments from
passing
laws that retroactively punish people for actions that were legal when they
were committed. A retired couple in Harahan is being charged with the
"crime" of keeping Purple Martin houses in their backyard, because
their
neighbor has declared the martins to be a public nuisance and human health
hazard. The fact that this case is being considered at all is
bewildering
because Harahan has officially declared itself to be a bird sanctuary.
Concerned citizens turned out in droves last night to attend the
hearing
and show their support for Purple Martins and the Stamms. The crowd ranged
from Harahan residents to bird watchers, folks who feed backyard birds,
gardeners and nature enthusiasts.
The judge considered Mr. Wilson's argument a strong one, so much so
that
he
delayed the hearing and trial dates by one month, giving the city time to
respond. The hearing is now set for Monday, March 10, 5:00 p.m., with
the
trial to follow on Wednesday, March 125:00 p.m., if the case is not
dismissed. OAS hopes that you will mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Coulson
OAS President
|
Re: Update on Harahan's Purple Martin "nuisance" case
Thank you Jennifer for update and Mr Wilson for diligently defending the Stamm's and the Martins. It is very important for a show of force at the trial on March 10. ( if there is one). The Stamm's are currently putting up their Martin houses and several Martins have already arrived. Thanks to All Cathy DiSalvo Harahan resident and neighbor to Stamms. On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:23?AM Jane Patterson via groups.io <seejanebird= [email protected]> wrote: Jenn,
Thanks for the update. I actually spoke to a group of ladies in the garden
club in Harahan yesterday. They live in the Stamm¡¯s neighborhood but not
all of them were aware of the issue.
Question: what is the status of the colony at this point? Purple Martins
are starting to return and will no doubt return to the Stamm¡¯s. Will they
find housing this year?
¡ªJane Patterson
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:17?AM Jennifer Outlaw Coulson via groups.io
<jenniferocoulson@...> wrote:
Dear LABIRD,
*Thank you to those of you who attended the hearing last night!*
UPDATE on Harahan¡¯s Purple Martin "Nuisance" Case
Breaking news ... last night at the Purple Martin "nuisance" case hearing
in Harahan, attorney and Orleans Audubon Society Conservation Chair, Andrew
Wilson, presented motions to dismiss. The judge was impressed with the
argument that the case should be dismissed based on the Ex Post Facto
Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits governments from passing
laws that retroactively punish people for actions that were legal when they
were committed. A retired couple in Harahan is being charged with the
"crime" of keeping Purple Martin houses in their backyard, because their
neighbor has declared the martins to be a public nuisance and human health
hazard. The fact that this case is being considered at all is bewildering
because Harahan has officially declared itself to be a bird sanctuary.
Concerned citizens turned out in droves last night to attend the hearing
and show their support for Purple Martins and the Stamms. The crowd ranged
from Harahan residents to bird watchers, folks who feed backyard birds,
gardeners and nature enthusiasts.
The judge considered Mr. Wilson's argument a strong one, so much so that he
delayed the hearing and trial dates by one month, giving the city time to
respond. The hearing is now set for Monday, March 10, 5:00 p.m., with the
trial to follow on Wednesday, March 125:00 p.m., if the case is not
dismissed. OAS hopes that you will mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Coulson
OAS President
|
Re: Update on Harahan's Purple Martin "nuisance" case
Jenn, Thanks for the update. I actually spoke to a group of ladies in the garden club in Harahan yesterday. They live in the Stamm¡¯s neighborhood but not all of them were aware of the issue. Question: what is the status of the colony at this point? Purple Martins are starting to return and will no doubt return to the Stamm¡¯s. Will they find housing this year? ¡ªJane Patterson On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:17?AM Jennifer Outlaw Coulson via groups.io <jenniferocoulson@...> wrote: Dear LABIRD,
*Thank you to those of you who attended the hearing last night!*
UPDATE on Harahan¡¯s Purple Martin "Nuisance" Case
Breaking news ... last night at the Purple Martin "nuisance" case hearing
in Harahan, attorney and Orleans Audubon Society Conservation Chair, Andrew
Wilson, presented motions to dismiss. The judge was impressed with the
argument that the case should be dismissed based on the Ex Post Facto
Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits governments from passing
laws that retroactively punish people for actions that were legal when they
were committed. A retired couple in Harahan is being charged with the
"crime" of keeping Purple Martin houses in their backyard, because their
neighbor has declared the martins to be a public nuisance and human health
hazard. The fact that this case is being considered at all is bewildering
because Harahan has officially declared itself to be a bird sanctuary.
Concerned citizens turned out in droves last night to attend the hearing
and show their support for Purple Martins and the Stamms. The crowd ranged
from Harahan residents to bird watchers, folks who feed backyard birds,
gardeners and nature enthusiasts.
The judge considered Mr. Wilson's argument a strong one, so much so that he
delayed the hearing and trial dates by one month, giving the city time to
respond. The hearing is now set for Monday, March 10, 5:00 p.m., with the
trial to follow on Wednesday, March 125:00 p.m., if the case is not
dismissed. OAS hopes that you will mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Coulson
OAS President
|
Update on Harahan's Purple Martin "nuisance" case
Dear LABIRD,
*Thank you to those of you who attended the hearing last night!*
UPDATE on Harahan¡¯s Purple Martin "Nuisance" Case
Breaking news ... last night at the Purple Martin "nuisance" case hearing
in Harahan, attorney and Orleans Audubon Society Conservation Chair, Andrew
Wilson, presented motions to dismiss. The judge was impressed with the
argument that the case should be dismissed based on the Ex Post Facto
Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits governments from passing
laws that retroactively punish people for actions that were legal when they
were committed. A retired couple in Harahan is being charged with the
"crime" of keeping Purple Martin houses in their backyard, because their
neighbor has declared the martins to be a public nuisance and human health
hazard. The fact that this case is being considered at all is bewildering
because Harahan has officially declared itself to be a bird sanctuary.
Concerned citizens turned out in droves last night to attend the hearing
and show their support for Purple Martins and the Stamms. The crowd ranged
from Harahan residents to bird watchers, folks who feed backyard birds,
gardeners and nature enthusiasts.
The judge considered Mr. Wilson's argument a strong one, so much so that he
delayed the hearing and trial dates by one month, giving the city time to
respond. The hearing is now set for Monday, March 10, 5:00 p.m., with the
trial to follow on Wednesday, March 125:00 p.m., if the case is not
dismissed. OAS hopes that you will mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Coulson
OAS President
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BRAS Program - Wed, Feb 26 @ EBR Parish Main Library
Please mark your calendars for the next program hosted by the Baton Rouge
Audubon Society.
PROGRAM TITLE: Great Bird Books
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Danny Heitman surveyed publications to come up with a "Great Bird Books"
collection to review in this program for the Baton Rouge Audubon Society.
His categories include books about ornithology, the joy of birds and
nature, bird art, and of course, the world¡¯s most famous bird artist, John
James Audubon. Mr. Heitman is no stranger to this subject matter having
authored ¡°A Summer of Birds: John James Audubon at Oakley House,¡± among
countless other nature based columns and award winning editorials and
essays. To read more about Mr. Heitman and to access some of his great
work, please visit dannyheitman.com.
PRESENTER: Danny Heitman, magazine editor, columnist, author, and cultural
commentator for national publications.
LOCATION: East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library on Goodwood Blvd; Room 102
(first floor)
DATE: Wednesday, February 26th
TIME: 7:00 - 8:00 PM (in-person social 6:30-7:00)
Although we encourage everyone to attend in person, we do still offer a
virtual option via Zoom.
Zoom Registration:
As always, you may view recordings of previous programs on the BRAS YouTube
<> channel.
Thank you,
Katie Percy
BRAS Programs Committee
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Orleans Audubon birding trip to Grand Isle changed to Bayou Sauvage!
Dear LABIRD,
The Orleans Audubon Society birding trip location scheduled for this
Saturday has been changed from Grand Isle to the Bayou Sauvage National
Wildlife Refuge. Yesterday, the trip leader, John Nelson, scouted Grand
Isle and found a disturbing absence of birds, possibly due to winter storm
Enzo, and an abundance of mosquitoes. Here are the details for the Bayou
Sauvage NWR trip:
*Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge* ¨C Half Day Trip
*Saturday, February 8, 8:00 a.m.*
Meet at the Ridge Trail parking lot on Chef Hwy: 17160 Chef Menteur Highway
New Orleans, LA 70129. Immediately after crossing the Maxent Canal, look
for the refuge sign and turn onto Ridge Trail Road.
Leader: John Nelson 504-258-1009 johnnygnelsoniv@...
If you know anyone who was thinking about going, please spread the word
about the change to Bayou Sauvage.
Jennifer Coulson
President
Orleans Audubon Society
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Grand Isle Winter Birds Trip - Saturday, February 8th
Dear LABIRD,
Orleans Audubon Society has a birding trip to Grand Isle coming up. Here
are the details:
*Grand Isle Winter Birds ¨C All Day Trip*
Saturday, February 8, 8:00 a.m.
Meet at Moran¡¯s grocery/gas station on the corner of Hwy. 1 and Hwy 3090
(Fourchon Rd.) right where you come off of the new bridge. Note: The new
Leeville Bridge across the Intracoastal Waterway is a toll bridge. Moran¡¯s
Marina, 27900 Highway 1, Golden Meadow, LA, located at the end of the
Leeville Bridge.
Leader: John Nelson 504-258-1009 johnnygnelsoniv@...
Bring binoculars, field guides, bug spray, rain gear, sunscreen and
refreshments. Boots and cell phones may be useful. Snacks and drinks are
recommended. Contact the trip leader if you have questions. Any last minute
changes will be posted on the events page of the Orleans Audubon Society
website, so check *
<>* for updates.
At the discretion of the leader(s) trips will be divided into groups if the
number of attendees becomes too large. eBird users: Please share your eBird
account email address with the trip leader and the trip leader or designee
will keep the trip list to share with participants.
Sign up for OAS program and field trip announcements here:
Jennifer Coulson
President, Orleans Audubon Society
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Hello all,
There are spots available for the following upcoming LOS field trips:
8 February, Northwest Wildlife Refuge-Yates Tract with Caleb Persia
8 February, Amite River Wildlife Sanctuary with Jane Patterson
Contact melissaweaverbird@... for information or to register.
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Re: Dr. Remsen¡¯s Buff-bellied Hummingbird surviving 10 degree night.
1st Buff-bellied I ever saw was on the banks of the Rio Grande in the Valley the morning after a 15 degree night resulting from a severe blue norther in 1989 or so.
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Birds in Print with Pippin Frisbee-Calder - Abita Springs, Jan. 28th
Dear LABIRD,
The Audubon Abita Bird Club, an affiliate of the Orleans Audubon Society,
has an interesting program this coming Tuesday. This program is open to the
public, so please spread the word.
Jennifer Coulson
President
Orleans Audubon Society
Birds in Print
with Pippin Frisbee-Calder January 28, 6:00 ¨C 7:30 p.m.
Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level St, Abita Springs, LA 70420
Pippin¡¯s work investigates organisms and ecosystems and demystifies
science, while calling into question human responsibility. *Working with
scientists she creates amazing large-scale installations and prints
exploring issues of climate change, species extinction and environmental
stewardship.* The work she is happiest with always finds a balance between
printmaking, science and draftsmanship, unifying to tell big picture
stories about humanity¡¯s complicated relationship with nature.
Learn more about Pippin here:
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Re: Snow birds? What's at your feeders?
And now for the 3 eBird lists that I did during the storm ¡ª lots of photos of snowy birds, scenes from the yard, and a couple of video clip links: First one, with video of House Finches swarming: Second one, with Proof of Life for Buff-bellied ¡ª survived a 10 degree night: Third one: =================== Dr. J. V. Remsen Emeritus Prof. of Natural Science and Curator of Birds Museum of Natural Science/Dept. Biological Sciences LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 najames<at>LSU.edu
On Jan 23, 2025, at 10:40 AM, James V Remsen via groups.io <najames@...> wrote:
LABIRD: Video of the birds (500+) swarming my feeders on Tuesday. Several were sluggish and clearly suffering. Heavy wet snow was sticking to plumage and freezing. More later ¡.
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Dr. J. V. Remsen
Emeritus Prof. of Natural Science and Curator of Birds
Museum of Natural Science/Dept. Biological Sciences
LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
najames<at>LSU.edu
On Jan 22, 2025, at 9:00 PM, James V Remsen via groups.io <najames@...> wrote:
LABIRD: I will post a couple of eBird lists from yesterday with videos to show the feeding frenzy at my place, but meanwhile today ¡. 100% survival of my hummingbirds despite 10 F. I brought in all feeders last night and had them out before dawn. Because Amazilia is a genus of the lowland tropics, I was most worried about my Buff-bellied, but it made it! This afternoon¡¯s eBird list (5 species hummers):
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Dr. J. V. Remsen
Emeritus Prof. of Natural Science and Curator of Birds
Museum of Natural Science/Dept. Biological Sciences
LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
najames<at>LSU.edu
On Jan 21, 2025, at 3:09 PM, Johnson, Erik via groups.io <Erik.Johnson@...> wrote:
LAbird,
With such an unprecedented snowfall (8.25 inches at my place in Sunset!), all kinds of interesting bird observations must be out there. Share what you've been seeing.
The most interesting observation at my place was 4 Rusty Blackbirds devouring black oil sunflower. Also, a Brown Thrasher visited the seed feeder, which I think may be a first for me (at least in south LA). A little group of Common Grackles briefly stopped by, which also don't regularly come to my seed feeders. One quick visit by a Dark-eyed Junco, which I haven't had at the feeder yet this winter. Most of my winter hummingbirds are accounted for - I have a few each of Black-chins and Rufous, and no one new has arrived as far as I can tell. Maxed out at 14 Northern Cardinals and about 50 American Goldfinches in view at once. No Purple Finches or Pine Siskins, but this isn't over yet.
Hope everyone is safe and warm.
Erik Johnson
Sunset, LA
Erik.Johnson AT Audubon DOT org
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Re: Snow birds? What's at your feeders?
Wow, sorry for the poor formatting. Not sure what happened. One more try to make it easier to read: Among the usual suspects, we had an elevated number of House Finches(10) and American Goldfinches(15). The Yellow-rumped Warblers have been low(2) and the Northern Cardinals(10) were somewhat typical. Several winters ago we had our highest ever count of Cardinals, 30(!), all of them sunning themselves in a 80 foot long hedgerow! We have also been enjoying Red-winged blackbirds(4), White-throated Sparrows(2), Ruby-crowned Kinglet(1), Orange-crowned Warbler(1), and a Yellow-throated Warbler(1) that has been around since Jan 10th. I believe we've had Yellow-throated Warblers here for about 5 of the past 7 winters. Always excited to see them! The birds hitting the suet during the freeze were Yellow-throated Warbler, Orange-crowned Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warblers, Red-bellied & Downy Woodpeckers, Titmice, Chickadees, Carolina Wrens, and even one House Sparrow. This fall, we had Mockingbirds, Brown Thrashers, and even Gray Catbirds "hovering" between the squirrel baffle & the suet feeder, pecking at the suet before flying off with tiny bits. None of these have been see eating suet during this freeze/snow event. Brown Thrashers and Gray Catbirds have not been seen at all over the past week or two. On Jan 24, 2025, at 3:34 PM, Debra Babin via groups.io <Debra.b@...> wrote: Among the usual suspects, we had an elevated number of House Finches(10) and American Goldfinches(15). The Yellow-rumped Warblers have been low(2) and the Northern Cardinals(10) were somewhat typical. Several winters ago we had our highest ever count of Cardinals, 30(!), all of them sunning themselves in a 80 foot long hedgerow! We have also been enjoying Red-winged blackbirds(4), White-throated Sparrows(2), Ruby-crowned Kinglet(1), Orange-crowned Warbler(1), and a Yellow-throated Warbler(1) that has been around since Jan 10th. I believe we've had Yellow-throated Warblers here for about 5 of the past 7 winters. Always excited to see them! The birds hitting the suet during the freeze were Yellow-throated Warbler, Orange-crowned Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warblers, Red-bellied & Downy Woodpeckers, Titmice, Chickadees, Carolina Wrens, and even one House Sparrow. This fall, we had Mockingbirds, Brown Thrashers, and even Gray Catbirds "hovering" between the squirrel baffle & the suet feeder, pecking at the suet before flying off with tiny bits. None of these have been see eating suet during this freeze/snow event. Brown Thrashers and Gray Catbirds have not been seen at all over the past week or two. On Jan 23, 2025, at 10:40 AM, James V Remsen via groups.io <najames@...> wrote: LABIRD: Video of the birds (500+) swarming my feeders on Tuesday. Several were sluggish and clearly suffering. Heavy wet snow was sticking to plumage and freezing. More later ¡. =================== Dr. J. V. Remsen Emeritus Prof. of Natural Science and Curator of Birds Museum of Natural Science/Dept. Biological Sciences LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 najames<at>LSU.edu On Jan 22, 2025, at 9:00 PM, James V Remsen via groups.io <najames@...> wrote: LABIRD: I will post a couple of eBird lists from yesterday with videos to show the feeding frenzy at my place, but meanwhile today ¡. 100% survival of my hummingbirds despite 10 F. I brought in all feeders last night and had them out before dawn. Because Amazilia is a genus of the lowland tropics, I was most worried about my Buff-bellied, but it made it! This afternoon¡¯s eBird list (5 species hummers): =================== Dr. J. V. Remsen Emeritus Prof. of Natural Science and Curator of Birds Museum of Natural Science/Dept. Biological Sciences LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 najames<at>LSU.edu On Jan 21, 2025, at 3:09 PM, Johnson, Erik via groups.io <Erik.Johnson@...> wrote: LAbird, With such an unprecedented snowfall (8.25 inches at my place in Sunset!), all kinds of interesting bird observations must be out there. Share what you've been seeing. The most interesting observation at my place was 4 Rusty Blackbirds devouring black oil sunflower. Also, a Brown Thrasher visited the seed feeder, which I think may be a first for me (at least in south LA). A little group of Common Grackles briefly stopped by, which also don't regularly come to my seed feeders. One quick visit by a Dark-eyed Junco, which I haven't had at the feeder yet this winter. Most of my winter hummingbirds are accounted for - I have a few each of Black-chins and Rufous, and no one new has arrived as far as I can tell. Maxed out at 14 Northern Cardinals and about 50 American Goldfinches in view at once. No Purple Finches or Pine Siskins, but this isn't over yet. Hope everyone is safe and warm. Erik Johnson Sunset, LA Erik.Johnson AT Audubon DOT org
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Re: Snow birds? What's at your feeders?
Among the usual suspects, we had an elevated number of House Finches(10) and American Goldfinches(15). The Yellow-rumped Warblers have been low(2) and the Northern Cardinals(10) were somewhat typical. Several winters ago we had our highest ever count of Cardinals, 30(!), all of them sunning themselves in a 80 foot long hedgerow! We have also been enjoying Red-winged blackbirds(4), White-throated Sparrows(2), Ruby-crowned Kinglet(1), Orange-crowned Warbler(1), and a Yellow-throated Warbler(1) that has been around since Jan 10th. I believe we've had Yellow-throated Warblers here for about 5 of the past 7 winters. Always excited to see them! The birds hitting the suet during the freeze were Yellow-throated Warbler, Orange-crowned Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warblers, Red-bellied & Downy Woodpeckers, Titmice, Chickadees, Carolina Wrens, and even one House Sparrow. This fall, we had Mockingbirds, Brown Thrashers, and even Gray Catbirds "hovering" between the squirrel baffle & the suet feeder, pecking at the suet before flying off with tiny bits. None of these have been see eating suet during this freeze/snow event. Brown Thrashers and Gray Catbirds have not been seen at all over the past week or two. On Jan 23, 2025, at 10:40 AM, James V Remsen via groups.io <najames@...> wrote: LABIRD: Video of the birds (500+) swarming my feeders on Tuesday. Several were sluggish and clearly suffering. Heavy wet snow was sticking to plumage and freezing. More later ¡. =================== Dr. J. V. Remsen Emeritus Prof. of Natural Science and Curator of Birds Museum of Natural Science/Dept. Biological Sciences LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 najames<at>LSU.edu On Jan 22, 2025, at 9:00 PM, James V Remsen via groups.io <najames@...> wrote: LABIRD: I will post a couple of eBird lists from yesterday with videos to show the feeding frenzy at my place, but meanwhile today ¡. 100% survival of my hummingbirds despite 10 F. I brought in all feeders last night and had them out before dawn. Because Amazilia is a genus of the lowland tropics, I was most worried about my Buff-bellied, but it made it! This afternoon¡¯s eBird list (5 species hummers): =================== Dr. J. V. Remsen Emeritus Prof. of Natural Science and Curator of Birds Museum of Natural Science/Dept. Biological Sciences LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 najames<at>LSU.edu On Jan 21, 2025, at 3:09 PM, Johnson, Erik via groups.io <Erik.Johnson@...> wrote: LAbird, With such an unprecedented snowfall (8.25 inches at my place in Sunset!), all kinds of interesting bird observations must be out there. Share what you've been seeing. The most interesting observation at my place was 4 Rusty Blackbirds devouring black oil sunflower. Also, a Brown Thrasher visited the seed feeder, which I think may be a first for me (at least in south LA). A little group of Common Grackles briefly stopped by, which also don't regularly come to my seed feeders. One quick visit by a Dark-eyed Junco, which I haven't had at the feeder yet this winter. Most of my winter hummingbirds are accounted for - I have a few each of Black-chins and Rufous, and no one new has arrived as far as I can tell. Maxed out at 14 Northern Cardinals and about 50 American Goldfinches in view at once. No Purple Finches or Pine Siskins, but this isn't over yet. Hope everyone is safe and warm. Erik Johnson Sunset, LA Erik.Johnson AT Audubon DOT org
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Thanks for sharing these lists - it's so interesting to see who is at your feeders in this wild weather!
In Abita Springs I have had a couple of Purple Finches and ONE Pine Siskin among the many goldfinches. A Red-headed Woodpecker showed up - they haven't been around our yard for awhile - along with downies, red-bellies, and a sapsucker. Chipping Sparrows but why no White-throated Sparrows? Plenty of Mourning Doves but no blackbirds of any kind. Orange-crowned Warbler and Pine Warblers eager on the suet, and like David I am seeing Yellow-rumped Warblers on the ice around the edge of the lake. They seem to be picking at something but I also observed them drinking water. They seem to have swapped places with the Common Yellowthroat who is now foraging father into the yard than usual, among the dead calico asters. The Yellow-rumps and Ruby-crowned Kinglets are also hovering to the ceiling of the porch and window panes to snap up dead spiders and gnats. Now that the snow is melting the goldfinches are foraging more on the exposed ground than the feeders. Where is the Cooper's Hawk with all of this feeder activity? Surely lurking...
Meanwhile the Pied-billed Grebes on the pond are garbling and bathing away completely un-phased.
So grateful for the snow birds and all of their entertaining behaviors!
Donata
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Re: Snow birds? What's at your feeders?
LABIRD: Video of the birds (500+) swarming my feeders on Tuesday. Several were sluggish and clearly suffering. Heavy wet snow was sticking to plumage and freezing. More later ¡. =================== Dr. J. V. Remsen Emeritus Prof. of Natural Science and Curator of Birds Museum of Natural Science/Dept. Biological Sciences LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 najames<at>LSU.edu
On Jan 22, 2025, at 9:00 PM, James V Remsen via groups.io <najames@...> wrote:
LABIRD: I will post a couple of eBird lists from yesterday with videos to show the feeding frenzy at my place, but meanwhile today ¡. 100% survival of my hummingbirds despite 10 F. I brought in all feeders last night and had them out before dawn. Because Amazilia is a genus of the lowland tropics, I was most worried about my Buff-bellied, but it made it! This afternoon¡¯s eBird list (5 species hummers):
===================
Dr. J. V. Remsen
Emeritus Prof. of Natural Science and Curator of Birds
Museum of Natural Science/Dept. Biological Sciences
LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
najames<at>LSU.edu
On Jan 21, 2025, at 3:09 PM, Johnson, Erik via groups.io <Erik.Johnson@...> wrote:
LAbird,
With such an unprecedented snowfall (8.25 inches at my place in Sunset!), all kinds of interesting bird observations must be out there. Share what you've been seeing.
The most interesting observation at my place was 4 Rusty Blackbirds devouring black oil sunflower. Also, a Brown Thrasher visited the seed feeder, which I think may be a first for me (at least in south LA). A little group of Common Grackles briefly stopped by, which also don't regularly come to my seed feeders. One quick visit by a Dark-eyed Junco, which I haven't had at the feeder yet this winter. Most of my winter hummingbirds are accounted for - I have a few each of Black-chins and Rufous, and no one new has arrived as far as I can tell. Maxed out at 14 Northern Cardinals and about 50 American Goldfinches in view at once. No Purple Finches or Pine Siskins, but this isn't over yet.
Hope everyone is safe and warm.
Erik Johnson
Sunset, LA
Erik.Johnson AT Audubon DOT org
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Re: Snow birds? What's at your feeders?
We missed the heavier snow by a few miles but still had a few inches.
No new birds feeding but my herd of yellow-rumped warblers jumped from 300+ to about 500 and a few new pine warblers also arrived. Maybe another dozen cardinals. Last year the freeze brought in a good number of strangers but not this year.
The herd
and more at
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Jennifer Outlaw Coulson
