Does anyone use RareBird.org? 

> Date: Fri, 29 May 2015 21:43:10 -0400
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-birds] Posting Bird Sightings
> To: [log in to unmask]
> 
> 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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