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Andrew Sewell <[log in to unmask]>
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Andrew Sewell <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 16 Feb 2014 12:38:50 -0500
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Once upon a time, there was a rare bird alert that was part of this
listserve, but it was performed on a volunteer basis. From what I gathered,
it took a bit of work to compile every week. Still, I think it's missed and
I would like to see it again.

Andy Sewell
Columbus, Ohio
On Feb 16, 2014 12:33 PM, "Jeff Harvey" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> To the birders who still use this listserv,
>
> I think in Ohio we have at least 6 facebook pages for sightings, at least
> 3 listserv type sites plus ebird, how do we get the word out on rare birds?
> Recently, posts about Yellow headed Blackbirds have appeared on ebird,
> Spotted Towhee on one facebook site and Harris Sparrow on another facebook
> site.
>
> I love birding but this is really hard to follow.  Migration is right
> around the corner and trying to follow all these sites is getting harder.
> Does anyone have any ideas?  I know some birders have their favorite
> posting locations but what about all rarities being posted to any
> one statewide site? Many poeple look and chase but rarely contribute so
> others can follow up. I will post here if I find or have followed up on a
> rare sighting.
>
> Jeff Harvey
> Mahoning county
>
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