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> From: Sarah <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: May 30, 2015 at 8:48:53 AM EDT
> To: Jeff Harvey <[log in to unmask]>
> Cc: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-birds] Posting Bird Sightings
> 
> I'm a thirty-something tech-sav who chooses not to use Facebook, so I rely solely on this list serv- not because I'm out chasing every bird posted, but because I enjoy learning about what others are seeing.  Thanks to all who continue to post sightings. 
> 
> Stopped at Magee Marsh yesterday- nothing rare or unusual, but had great looks at a Woodcock drying off after the rain.  Currently sitting at my campsite in Maumee Bay listening to a Yellow-billed Cuckoo, getting ready to go check out the Screech Owlets one more time before we head home.
> 
> Thanks Lucas County, you're beautiful!!
> 
> Bird on.
> 
> Sarah
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On May 29, 2015, at 11:26 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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