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scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...> |
[hmbirds] FW: HMBC -- April Program Invite & Zoom link. Monday April 20 |
| 4/15/26 9:55 am |
Pier Wing via groups.io <hudsonwings...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Juvenile Northern Goshawk |
| 4/15/26 9:41 am |
zach schwartz-weinstein via groups.io <zachsw...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Juvenile Northern Goshawk |
| 4/15/26 9:39 am |
hudsonwings via groups.io <hudsonwings...> |
[hmbirds] Juvenile Northern Goshawk |
| 4/15/26 7:58 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] This week's destination: 4/16 |
| 4/10/26 3:26 pm |
Scott Varney via groups.io <scottvarney1968...> |
[hmbirds] FOY Sparrows |
| 4/9/26 4:01 pm |
zach schwartz-weinstein via groups.io <zachsw...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Bar-headed Goose |
| 4/9/26 3:59 pm |
Yana Levchinsky-Grimmond via groups.io <YanaLG...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Bar-headed Goose |
| 4/9/26 3:54 pm |
barbolink2 via groups.io <barbolink2...> |
[hmbirds] Bar-headed Goose |
| 4/8/26 8:08 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] This week's destination: 4/9 |
| 4/7/26 10:39 am |
David M via groups.io <davidpmassa...> |
[hmbirds] Outreach Corner Update |
| 4/7/26 10:13 am |
David M via groups.io <davidpmassa...> |
[hmbirds] Vischer Ferry Birdwalk Recap |
| 4/6/26 4:31 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Upcoming field trips INCLUDING A NEW ADDITION |
| 4/5/26 1:15 pm |
gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...> |
[hmbirds] Caspian terns - Saratoga lake |
| 4/3/26 3:29 pm |
David M via groups.io <davidpmassa...> |
[hmbirds] Sunday Birdwalk Update (4/5) |
| 4/1/26 6:49 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] No destination this week: 4/2 |
| 3/30/26 3:03 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Upcoming field trip: Vischer Ferry, Sunday 4/5 |
| 3/25/26 8:25 pm |
Eve Waterman via groups.io <eve.m.waterman...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Fort Edwards Solar Project |
| 3/25/26 4:39 pm |
Tristan Lowery via groups.io <tristanlowery...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Fort Edwards Solar Project |
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Richard Guthrie via groups.io <richardpguthrie...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Fort Edwards Solar Project |
| 3/25/26 3:32 pm |
Tristan Lowery via groups.io <tristanlowery...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Fort Edwards Solar Project |
| 3/25/26 1:56 pm |
Richard Guthrie via groups.io <richardpguthrie...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Fort Edwards Solar Project |
| 3/25/26 1:27 pm |
David M via groups.io <davidpmassa...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Fort Edwards Solar Project |
| 3/25/26 1:15 pm |
Eve Waterman via groups.io <eve.m.waterman...> |
[hmbirds] Fort Edwards Solar Project |
| 3/25/26 8:32 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] This week's destination: 3/26 AND BACK TO REGULAR HOURS!!! |
| 3/17/26 1:53 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] This week's destination: 3/19 |
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Date: 4/15/26 3:31 pm
From: scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...>
Subject: [hmbirds] FW: HMBC -- April Program Invite & Zoom link. Monday April 20 |
Public program, zoom and in- person.
Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club HMBC April Program Notice Monday, April 20th 2026, 7:15PM, In person at Five Rivers EEC and Remotely via Zoom Hello HMBC Members: On Monday, April 20th, 2026 at 7:15PM EDT, the Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club's April Program meeting will be held in person at Five Rivers EEC and remotely via a Zoom meeting. Use the link below to join the Zoom meeting. The program will begin shortly following the conclusion of the HMBC Annual Business Meeting. The stated start time is approximate. NOTE: The first time you use Zoom on a device, you will be prompted to download the Zoom app when you click on the meeting link below. Follow the prompts to download the app and then launch the meeting using the meeting ID from the invite. (The app is recommended, but if you prefer, there is also an option when you open the link below to join the meeting via a web browser window, but with limited capabilities.) Audio connections can be through the app on your device or through a separate dial-in phone number given below. The program topic is: 50 Years of Nature through the lens of Warren Greene Speaker: Photographer Warren Greene Warren Greene has been passionately photographing nature for half a century. In this special program following the HMBC's Annual Meeting, Warren will share his favorite images of birds and more from the Adirondacks, greater upstate New York, and beyond. Full details: https://hmbc.net/event-6492384 Topic: HMBC April Program Meeting Time: Apr 20, 2026 07:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88239773125 Meeting ID: 882 3977 3125 --- One tap mobile +16469313860,,88239773125# US +16465588656,,88239773125# US (New York) Join instructions https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/88239773125/invitations?signature=1-WqdgeVMWPeUO349zPn7Jp_azCuz6_urUAKRU9KsSY Scott Stoner, Program Chair Gregg Recer, Membership Chair Unsubscribe
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Date: 4/15/26 9:55 am
From: Pier Wing via groups.io <hudsonwings...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Juvenile Northern Goshawk |
Thanks!
On Apr 15, 2026 12:40 PM, zach schwartz-weinstein <zachsw...>
wrote:
Hi, the white eyebrow is not diagnostic for American Goshawk. This
looks ok for Cooper’s Hawk.
Zach Schwartz-Weinstein
203 500 7774
On Wed, Apr 15, 2026 at 12:39 PM hudsonwings via groups.io
<hudsonwings...> wrote:
We saw a juvenile N.Goshawk land on our pool cover out back
for a sip of water..at first thought it was a Coopers until I
saw the white eyebrow. It was a big size too. Here's a pic if
anyone can confirm this for me.Thanks. Pier Wing [IMAGE][IMAGE]
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Date: 4/15/26 9:41 am
From: zach schwartz-weinstein via groups.io <zachsw...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Juvenile Northern Goshawk |
Hi, the white eyebrow is not diagnostic for American Goshawk. This looks ok
for Cooper’s Hawk.
Zach Schwartz-Weinstein
203 500 7774
On Wed, Apr 15, 2026 at 12:39 PM hudsonwings via groups.io <hudsonwings=
<msn.com...> wrote:
> We saw a juvenile N.Goshawk land on our pool cover out back for a sip of
> water..at first thought it was a Coopers until I saw the white eyebrow. It
> was a big size too. Here's a pic if anyone can confirm this for me.
> Thanks. Pier Wing
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Date: 4/15/26 9:39 am
From: hudsonwings via groups.io <hudsonwings...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Juvenile Northern Goshawk |
We saw a juvenile N.Goshawk land on our pool cover out back for a sip of water..at first thought it was a Coopers until I saw the white eyebrow. It was a big size too. Here's a pic if anyone can confirm this for me.
Thanks. Pier Wing
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Date: 4/10/26 3:26 pm
From: Scott Varney via groups.io <scottvarney1968...>
Subject: [hmbirds] FOY Sparrows |
I had a FOY Field Sparrow in my yard today as well as a FOY Savannah
Sparrow at the Fort Edward Grasslands today.
Scott Varney
Salem, NY
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Date: 4/9/26 4:01 pm
From: zach schwartz-weinstein via groups.io <zachsw...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Bar-headed Goose |
Bar-headed geese are frequently kept in waterfowl collections. There have
been at least three prior incidences of an escapee reported in the capital
region in the last fourteen years or so. These birds are not countable by
listing rules, and show up as “escapees” on eBird.
Zach Schwartz-Weinstein
203 500 7774
On Thu, Apr 9, 2026 at 6:58 PM Yana Levchinsky-Grimmond via groups.io
<YanaLG...> wrote:
> I saw this posted yesterday in the NYS Rare birds alerts (Washington
> county?), got distracted and then the post was gone. So not sure if it was
> deleted for a reason or what. It was so sudden, I actually thought it was
> in a different state/FB group. And then nobody said anything anywhere, so I
> assumed I had dreamed it :)
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Date: 4/9/26 3:59 pm
From: Yana Levchinsky-Grimmond via groups.io <YanaLG...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Bar-headed Goose |
I saw this posted yesterday in the NYS Rare birds alerts (Washington county?), got distracted and then the post was gone. So not sure if it was deleted for a reason or what. It was so sudden, I actually thought it was in a different state/FB group. And then nobody said anything anywhere, so I assumed I had dreamed it :)
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Date: 4/9/26 3:54 pm
From: barbolink2 via groups.io <barbolink2...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Bar-headed Goose |
I don't know if this has been publicized. A non-birder friend sent it to me. I have no other details.
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Barb Putnam barbolink2 AT yahoo
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Date: 4/7/26 10:39 am
From: David M via groups.io <davidpmassa...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Outreach Corner Update |
Hi everyone,
Quick outreach update for the Schenectady Green Market. We are putting a few dates on the calendar to get back in the swing of things heading into Spring - We just got confirmation yesterday that there’s room for us this Sunday 4/12, so we grabbed a last minute spot. We have one other member helping out at this time and could use a few more if anyone has an hour or two. Setup is 9 to 10am and we usually meet at the Greenmarket booth in front of Pizza King to find our assigned location. It’s a simple setup, the tent is doable with one person but two makes it smoother, then just a fold up table and tablecloth. No chairs provided so bring your own seat. We’ll have brochures, trail cards, stickers, and a few visuals like the Reist Sanctuary poster and some small posters for eBird and Merlin. It’s really just about chatting with people and sharing what you enjoy about birding.
The market runs through 2pm so you can still make it home for the start of the final round of the Masters if that’s your thing. Plan for cooler weather and a bit of wind. If you’re out birding Sunday morning, consider swinging by after and helping us hold it down for a bit. Even an hour helps. If you’re interested, just reply here. It’s a relaxed setup, mostly greeting people and talking a little birding. We know this came together last minute, but we are also confirmed for Sunday 5/17 with more notice.
Thanks folks. See you out there!
David
Save the date: Saturday, June 13, 2026. We’ll also be tabling at Five Rivers for the annual Get Outdoors & Get Together Day, a statewide event hosted at DEC sites and State Parks that brings people of all ages and abilities outside for fun, accessible activities.
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Date: 4/7/26 10:13 am
From: David M via groups.io <davidpmassa...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Vischer Ferry Birdwalk Recap |
Eight birders showed up Sunday morning at Vischer Ferry under a solid blanket of gray, one of those dark, gloomy mornings where you half expect to get soaked any minute. A fearless crew, and a really nice mix of newer folks and more experienced birders, which made for a lot of good sharing along the way. We started at the bridge and flooded field and for a while it was just wall to wall Ring-necked Ducks, scan after scan with not much else mixed in. Then about halfway through things finally started to shift when I believe it was new member Andrew who picked out a Lesser Scaup tucked in with the Ring-necks. Great find and a good group effort getting everyone on it.
After that, the variety started to open up a bit with Wood Duck, Green-winged Teal, American Wigeon, Mallard, and even a Blue-winged Teal so we ended up with both Teals on the morning. No Mergansers/Bufflehead, but we did have a flyby Great Blue Heron, Bald Eagle overhead, and one or two Osprey cruising through. Along the trail we picked up Eastern Bluebirds, Northern Cardinals, and Red-bellied Woodpeckers. Grackles and Red Winged Blackbirds dominated the towpath scene and were everywhere. The light was rather flat so most birds were silhouettes until you got on them with binoculars, which led to some good optics talk along the way.
On the walk back we got one of the highlights of the morning, a beautiful pair of Northern Shovelers dropping in with a dramatic splashdown. Big shoutout to the new members who joined us, great to have you out. Somehow we threaded the needle with the weather and made it through the whole walk dry, with the rain finally starting right as we wrapped up.
Cheers
Dave Massa
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Date: 4/6/26 4:31 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trips INCLUDING A NEW ADDITION |
In which we have an upcoming deadline, a previously-announced trip, and a new addition partnering with Mohawk-Hudson Land Conservancy!
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Powell Sanctuary
When: 11 Apr 2026
8:00 AM
Location: Powell Sanctuary, Columbia County
Joint trip with Alan Devoe Bird Club.
Coordinator: Kathy Schneider 518-248-8665 <fallline...>
This 145-acre preserve has been owned and managed by the Alan Devoe Bird Club since 1959. It features a beaver pond with an observation blind, neighboring farm fields, and Dorson’s Rock, a sandstone ledge that offers good hawk watching and a panoramic view of the Hudson Valley. There are 3 miles of moderate, well-marked trails throughout the sanctuary, which is mostly woods. The club’s list for this site has more than 200 species, including 20 species of warblers.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at Wilson M. Powell Wildlife Sanctuary, 75 Hunt Club Road, Old Chatham. From the junction of County Route 13 and Albany Turnpike in the hamlet of Old Chatham, travel southwest on County Route 13 for 0.9 miles to Pitt Hall Road on the left, where two signs mark the road to Powell House and the sanctuary. Follow Pitt Hall Road 0.25 miles, then bear left (east) onto Hunt Club Road and continue 0.25 miles to the main parking lot.
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Deadline for reservations New York State Museum Ornithology Collection on April 25
When: 18 Apr 2026
Coordinators: Tristan Lowery 646-323-8914 <tristanlowery...> and Jeremy Kirchman <jeremy.kirchman...>
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A new destination with new partners!
Spring Birding
Saturday, April 25, 2026
7 - 10 a.m.
Location:
Alplaus Kill Preserve
Hudson Mohawk Bird Club guides, Dan Leonard and Eric Molho, will lead us through MHLC's new Alplaus Kill Preserve in search of birds returning north. Our early start is best for the "dawn chorus" and active foraging! The Alplaus Kill Preserve boasts a scenic trail that meanders through the open field and into the woodlands of the 54-acre property. The woods are home to many deer and the open fields are a popular hunting ground for red-tailed hawks, who prey on the abundant mice, voles, and rabbits. Eagles, osprey, and great blue heron are often spotted as they head to the stream for fish. The trail continues along the banks of the Alplaus Kill, where lucky visitors might spot a beaver, mink, or river otter as they occasionally traverse the stream. In the right conditions, paddlers heading up from the Mohawk River can easily access the preserve from the banks of the Alplaus Kill. The trail may be wet and muddy in places - dress for wet! The preserve is located at 218 Alplaus Ave, East Glenville.
Registration is capped at 15 - sign up fast!
Registration:
https://www.mohawkhudson.org/event-registration-pages/event-registration--2026-4-25-spring-birding
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Naomi Lloyd
Field Trip Committee
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Date: 4/5/26 1:15 pm
From: gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Caspian terns - Saratoga lake |
3 Caspian terns still present at the north end of Saratoga lake, hanging out with a few ring-billed gulls on a small private dock at the north end of the lake. Viewing from SR 9P is not ideal with the traffic, but there is a little shoulder going eastbound, and the dock is also visible from the east end of Franklin Beach Rd.
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gregg recer
malta NY
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Date: 4/3/26 3:29 pm
From: David M via groups.io <davidpmassa...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Sunday Birdwalk Update (4/5) |
Hey Folks!
Just a quick update ahead of our Sunday morning walk at Vischer Ferry. The current forecast is calling for a cold, windy rain moving through the area that morning.
We’re still planning to meet at 8:00 AM as scheduled. Depending on conditions, we may keep things a bit more limited—likely birding from the parking lot and bridge area, with the possibility of a short walk down the trail if weather allows.
Hopefully the rain holds off or moves through quickly, but either way Ill plan to be there and make the most of it. Just come prepared for some wet and breezy conditions.
See you out there,
Dave
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Date: 3/30/26 3:03 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trip: Vischer Ferry, Sunday 4/5 |
Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve (VFNHP)
When: 5 Apr 2026
8:00 AM
Location: Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve (VFNHP), Saratoga County
Coordinator: David Massa <davidpmassa...>
We will start out on this trip looking for spring waterfowl such as American Wigeon, Green and Blue-winged Teal, Gadwall, Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail, Wood Duck, Ring-necked Duck, Hooded Merganser, and Pied-billed Grebe. Other possibilities include Virginia Rail, American Bittern, Palm Warbler, and Rusty Blackbird.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the VFNHP main entrance, at the intersection of Riverview and Van Vranken Roads in Clifton Park.
Naomi Lloyd
Field Trip Committee
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Date: 3/25/26 8:25 pm
From: Eve Waterman via groups.io <eve.m.waterman...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Fort Edwards Solar Project |
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Date: 3/25/26 4:39 pm
From: Tristan Lowery via groups.io <tristanlowery...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Fort Edwards Solar Project |
Sure. Just wanted to temper people's expectations and correct the potential
misconception that this is another public hearing with an opportunity for
comments; I suspect it's actually going to be pretty dry legal stuff. But
it doesn't hurt for the public to demonstrate its interest in these matters
even if it's just by attending these events as observers.
On Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 19:26 Richard Guthrie <richardpguthrie...>
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> Thanks Tristan. I haven’t seen the order. That makes sense.
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> Rich
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> On Mar 25, 2026, at 6:32 PM, Tristan Lowery <tristanlowery...>
> wrote:
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> Because it's not a hearing, it's an oral argument scheduled at the request
> of the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting. Instead of
> presenting new evidence and testimony, this is a much more limited
> proceeding requested by ORES to further develop the record against an
> appeal by the Grassland Bird Trust concerning its denied petition for party
> status in this matter. It's going to be an argument between lawyers in
> front of the administrative law judges on a very specific issue, not an
> open venue for general public comments on the entire matter, which is why
> the notice specifically invites non-party attendees to "*observe*" the
> oral argument. I have no doubt that all non-party attendees will be
> automatically muted for the entire Webex call.
>
> Tristan Lowery
> Albany
>
> On Wed, Mar 25, 2026 at 4:56 PM Richard Guthrie via groups.io
> <richardpguthrie...> wrote:
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>> Why was this seemingly important information disseminated just three
>> minutes before the deadline for registering to view the hearings? Did the
>> agencies or parties fail to provide adequate public notice?
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>> On Mar 25, 2026, at 4:27 PM, David M via groups.io <davidpmassa=
>> <gmail.com...> wrote:
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>> Thank you Eve 🫡
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>> On Mar 25, 2026, at 4:15 PM, Eve Waterman via groups.io <eve.m.waterman=
>> <gmail.com...> wrote:
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>> There will be a hearing regarding the Solar Project on Thursday at
>> 12:30. Just learned about this now but the deadline to register to watch
>> the call live at the following link is today at 4:30. However, we can at
>> least call in based on the instructions provided:
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>> Meet virtually with Cisco Webex. Anytime, anywhere, on any device.
>> <https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r1e032f1c1394a40aa89a3bb9f5822491>
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Date: 3/25/26 4:26 pm
From: Richard Guthrie via groups.io <richardpguthrie...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Fort Edwards Solar Project |
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Date: 3/25/26 3:32 pm
From: Tristan Lowery via groups.io <tristanlowery...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Fort Edwards Solar Project |
Because it's not a hearing, it's an oral argument scheduled at the request
of the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting. Instead of
presenting new evidence and testimony, this is a much more limited
proceeding requested by ORES to further develop the record against an
appeal by the Grassland Bird Trust concerning its denied petition for party
status in this matter. It's going to be an argument between lawyers in
front of the administrative law judges on a very specific issue, not an
open venue for general public comments on the entire matter, which is why
the notice specifically invites non-party attendees to "*observe*" the oral
argument. I have no doubt that all non-party attendees will be
automatically muted for the entire Webex call.
Tristan Lowery
Albany
On Wed, Mar 25, 2026 at 4:56 PM Richard Guthrie via groups.io
<richardpguthrie...> wrote:
> Why was this seemingly important information disseminated just three
> minutes before the deadline for registering to view the hearings? Did the
> agencies or parties fail to provide adequate public notice?
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> On Mar 25, 2026, at 4:27 PM, David M via groups.io <davidpmassa=
> <gmail.com...> wrote:
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> Thank you Eve 🫡
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> On Mar 25, 2026, at 4:15 PM, Eve Waterman via groups.io <eve.m.waterman=
> <gmail.com...> wrote:
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> There will be a hearing regarding the Solar Project on Thursday at 12:30.
> Just learned about this now but the deadline to register to watch the call
> live at the following link is today at 4:30. However, we can at least call
> in based on the instructions provided:
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> Meet virtually with Cisco Webex. Anytime, anywhere, on any device.
> <https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r1e032f1c1394a40aa89a3bb9f5822491>
> meetny-gov.webex.com
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Date: 3/25/26 1:56 pm
From: Richard Guthrie via groups.io <richardpguthrie...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Fort Edwards Solar Project |
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Date: 3/25/26 1:27 pm
From: David M via groups.io <davidpmassa...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Fort Edwards Solar Project |
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Date: 3/25/26 1:15 pm
From: Eve Waterman via groups.io <eve.m.waterman...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Fort Edwards Solar Project |
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Date: 3/25/26 8:32 am
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] This week's destination: 3/26 AND BACK TO REGULAR HOURS!!! |
Hey Thursday birders! Let's give Five Rivers a try. Meet at the Visitor Center AT 8:AM - BACK TO REGULAR START TIME!!!
Naomi
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