I also monitor the FL Listservs, having recently relocated from there.

I'll chime in to say that, as a dedicated eBirder, documenting observations
is something I strive to do as precisely and timely as I can. But life is
hectic, and spending time drafting an email is a bit of a redundancy for me
at times.

Granted--I know it only can take two seconds to whip out an email.

However, an equally elegant solution for people is to set up eBird alerts
for the counties within your travel range, such that you can have the best
of both worlds. Regular notification from eBird as well as monitoring your
favorite ListServ.

There is NO delay in eBird alerts--they come to you whether reviewed or
notp they are marked as Confiemed or Unconfirmed.

Cheers.

James A. Wheat
Louisville KY
(whose heart is still in NE FL)

On Fri, May 29, 2015 at 8:54 PM, Nelson Mostow <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I am an ardent follower of this list serve.  I rely on it for sightings so
> I
> can plan my birding.  I am not interested in checking several social media
> sites.  This site works fine and I strongly urge we continue to use it as
> the central site for postings!
>
> Dr. Nelson Mostow
> Moreland Hills, Ohio
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Charles Crawford
> Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 11:35 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-birds] Posting Bird Sightings
>
> Perhaps someone could list all of these Facebook groups.
> Especially if you are suggesting dropping the ohio birds listerv.
>
> Charlie
> Henderson KY
>
>
> > On May 29, 2015, at 10:26 AM, Jeff Harvey <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
> >
> > Yesterday, Chris Swan asked about the information on the Loggerhead
> Shrike. Unfortunately rare bird posts are not making it to this listserv.
> The world has now moved to social media. The Trumbull County Western
> Meadowlark was never posted on the listserv. If you don't follow the 10 or
> so facebook groups in Ohio or have someone follow them for you, you will
> not
> be informed of the sightings. Even the old time birders and most of the top
> birders in the state have stopped posting here. I think it is sad not for
> Ohio birders but for anyone visiting the state and wanting to see birds.
> How
> does an out of state birder find out what is being seen? They can't even
> know what facebooks to look at and with most being closed they can't see
> the
> posts anyway.
> > As with field guides, the listserv is no longer relevant for bird
> sightings. You just post a picture on a social media sight and ask what
> bird
> is this and so it goes with sightings.
> > If this sight costs OOS or the list owner anything to run they should
> consider dropping it.
> > Join as many facebook groups as you can to stay up on the latest or have
> a
> good friend keep you informed.
> > The new world of birding communications is upon us.
> > Jeff HarveyMahoning county
> >
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