Bill,

   I know a Birder who use to Bird with Ernie & Tom. His name is George
Stewart He is 93 years old . If you can't figure out who the Birder is,
maybe he can help.

       Go Birds,
         Bruce

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>   1. Help sought in identifying birder in old photograph (5)
>   2. apologies
>   3. Turkey Vulture
>   4. RED-NECKED GREBE in Rocky River OH
>   5. Delaware county Merlin&Turkey vulture
>   6. WESTERN TANAGER - Montgomery County!!
>   7. My photograph
>   8. Visiting NC
>   9. EURASAIN TREE SPARROW - Summit County!
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> Date:    Mon, 11 Jan 2016 09:33:03 -0500
> From:    Bill Whan <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Help sought in identifying birder in old photograph
>
> A local publication will be offering a feature on the life of Tom
> Thomson, and the author asked me to identify the birder standing in the
> middle of the attached old photo. The man on the left is Ernie Limes I
> think, but I don't know who the man in the middle might be. The image
> likely comes from the old Brownie days. Any help from veterans of bygone
> eras would be welcome, but needed by the day after tomorrow for the
> publication deadline! Please send to me; my guesses are not of much help...
> Thanks,
> Bill Whan
> Columbus
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> Date:    Mon, 11 Jan 2016 09:45:17 -0500
> From:    Matthew Valenic <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Help sought in identifying birder in old photograph
>
> I recall seeing a plaque commemorating Ernie Limes on the boardwalk at
> Magee.  His picture is on the plaque.  Maybe someone at Black Swamp Bird
> Observatory can get a picture of it and send it to you.
>
> Matt Valencic
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Bill Whan
> Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 9:33 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [Ohio-birds] Help sought in identifying birder in old photograph
>
> A local publication will be offering a feature on the life of Tom Thomson,
> and the author asked me to identify the birder standing in the middle of
> the attached old photo. The man on the left is Ernie Limes I think, but I
> don't know who the man in the middle might be. The image likely comes from
> the old Brownie days. Any help from veterans of bygone eras would be
> welcome, but needed by the day after tomorrow for the publication deadline!
> Please send to me; my guesses are not of much help...
> Thanks,
> Bill Whan
> Columbus
>
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> Date:    Mon, 11 Jan 2016 10:14:24 -0500
> From:    Bill Whan <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: apologies
>
> I'm sorry, but the photo I thought I had attached to my post didn't come
> across. It would be meaningful mostly for folks whose memories include
> those of birders four decades years ago, anyway. I'll be glad to send
> the photo to those who birded with Ernie and Tom (and maybe the mystery
> person) back in the day, but I apologize to others....
> Bill W
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> Date:    Mon, 11 Jan 2016 11:21:27 -0500
> From:    Matthew Valenic <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Help sought in identifying birder in old photograph
>
> I have posted the picture Bill referred to (see below) on my Flickr page (
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/85567104@N05/).  If you know the middle
> person please get back to Bill today or tomorrow as the publication
> deadline is upon the author.
>
> Thank,
>
> Matt Valencic
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> P.S.  It the picture of the three men, not the three Turkey Vultures!
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Bill Whan
> Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 9:33 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [Ohio-birds] Help sought in identifying birder in old photograph
>
> A local publication will be offering a feature on the life of Tom Thomson,
> and the author asked me to identify the birder standing in the middle of
> the attached old photo. The man on the left is Ernie Limes I think, but I
> don't know who the man in the middle might be. The image likely comes from
> the old Brownie days. Any help from veterans of bygone eras would be
> welcome, but needed by the day after tomorrow for the publication deadline!
> Please send to me; my guesses are not of much help...
> Thanks,
> Bill Whan
> Columbus
>
>
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> Date:    Mon, 11 Jan 2016 11:27:51 -0500
> From:    Rachel Shamy <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Turkey Vulture
>
> Turkey Vulture just spotted soaring over 23S in Lucas county.
>
> Rachel S
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> Date:    Mon, 11 Jan 2016 12:18:27 -0500
> From:    Laura <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Help sought in identifying birder in old photograph
>
> Bill, Matt et. al.,
>
> I found the flickrstream where the men in the old birding photo were posted
> to be inaccessible from my computer/ connection here.  I know the problem
> might be on my end, but I was wondering if the photo could be additionally
> posted at another site such as Google drive or a Facebook page. In fact
> feel free to post the photo on my FB page Deep Cover Cleveland.
>
>  I'm not saying I could help here, but I do know some "old timers" in Ohio
> birding, and it is certainly a subject that I have recently researched
> myself.
>
> Thank you very much,
>
> Laura
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> Date:    Mon, 11 Jan 2016 12:33:50 -0500
> From:    James Muller <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: RED-NECKED GREBE in Rocky River OH
>
> A RED-NECKED GREBE was found and photographed by Richard Kopchock today in
> Rocky River, Cuyahoga County. Time was about 10am today by Stichcomb hill
> area. The bird was in the river, likely diving with some frequency.
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> Date:    Mon, 11 Jan 2016 12:50:38 -0500
> From:    Robert Batterson <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Delaware county Merlin&Turkey vulture
>
> About an hour ago I spotted a TUVU soaring over rt23 at the intersection
> of Lewis center rd. As I was pulled over watching it a Merlin flew over
> head and circled a few time then continued in an eastern direction towards
> Alum creek. the TUVU continued soaring slowly to the south along 23.
>
> Good birding,
> Rob Batterson
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> Date:    Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:23:23 +0000
> From:    Stefan Minnig <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: WESTERN TANAGER - Montgomery County!!
>
> The Western Tanager is still present as of 12:50pm today. The home owners
> are very friendly and accommodating—thanks much for their hospitality! Of
> course to all birders who visit, please reciprocate this kindness.
>
> To note, the tanager has also caught the eye of a Cooper's Hawk, who
> chased it off quickly after it showed itself in the brush near the feeders.
> As a Cooper's Hawk has to eat too, I do hope it can find a tasty House
> Sparrow instead.
>
> I'll post a couple pictures on eBird fairly soon.
>
> Stefan Minnig
>
>
>
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> Roalef <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2016 1:05 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [Ohio-birds] WESTERN TANAGER - Montgomery County!!
>
> Carolyn Sayre Garber has a WESTERN TANAGER coming to her feeders in
> Montgomery County!! She first spotted the bird briefly yesterday (Saturday)
> and was unsure of what it was until today when she was able to take photos
> which can be seen on Facebook. It's occurrence pattern is unknown at this
> point but with crappy weather it seems like it will be more frequent. The
> home owner is welcoming visitors and is preferring people to call her at
> this number to check on the current status of the bird. Thanks!
> 937-657-4047
>
> - JR
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> Date:    Mon, 11 Jan 2016 15:33:21 -0500
> From:    Bill Whan <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: My photograph
>
> This is mostly to apologize. The editor of a local newspaper wanted me
> to identify three binocular-toting subjects photographed decades ago. I
> forgot I couldn't share the photo with folks on this list. Thanks to
> friends with better memories and connections than I. The photos and
> names will be published Thursday in the Short North Gazette, a
> periodical established and long edited by Tom Thomson, with internet
> address of www.shortnorth.com . His successor, Margaret Marten,
> has prepared a tribute to Thomson and was hoping birders could identify
> the folks in the photos, and some of you have been very helpful in doing
> so. I recognized Ernie Limes of course, but I had to be told Tom was the
> one with the beard (!), and the name of the third was new to me. Hoping
> those of you interested will be able to read the tribute,
> Bill Whan
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> Date:    Mon, 11 Jan 2016 20:36:34 -0500
> From:    evan wunder <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Visiting NC
>
> Hi I am a young birder that will be visiting the Toledo/ Maumee area a few
> days this upcoming weekend into next week. I will have some free time to do
> somebirding. I was planning on looking for some winter rarities such as
> "Snow Bunting, Snowy Owl, Waterfowl and Common Redpoll". I was wondering if
> anyone could help give me advice on where to possibly find these.
>
> Thanks,
> Evan Wunder
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> Date:    Tue, 12 Jan 2016 02:39:11 +0000
> From:    Dale Brubeck <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Help sought in identifying birder in old photograph
>
> I am wondering if Jim Davidson or Joe Meara might know...or Dave Horn once
> he checks in again.  I might forward this to Roz Horn.  They are in the
> midst of moving.    I don't think Jim or Joe do this listserve.  I will
> post if I hear anything.
>
> Dale Brubeck
>
> ---- Matthew Valenic <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > I have posted the picture Bill referred to (see below) on my Flickr page
> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/85567104@N05/).  If you know the middle
> person please get back to Bill today or tomorrow as the publication
> deadline is upon the author.
> >
> > Thank,
> >
> > Matt Valencic
> >
> > P.S.  It the picture of the three men, not the three Turkey Vultures!
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Ohio birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Bill Whan
> > Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 9:33 AM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: [Ohio-birds] Help sought in identifying birder in old photograph
> >
> > A local publication will be offering a feature on the life of Tom
> Thomson, and the author asked me to identify the birder standing in the
> middle of the attached old photo. The man on the left is Ernie Limes I
> think, but I don't know who the man in the middle might be. The image
> likely comes from the old Brownie days. Any help from veterans of bygone
> eras would be welcome, but needed by the day after tomorrow for the
> publication deadline! Please send to me; my guesses are not of much help...
> > Thanks,
> > Bill Whan
> > Columbus
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> Date:    Mon, 11 Jan 2016 23:56:40 -0500
> From:    Jacob Roalef <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: EURASAIN TREE SPARROW - Summit County!
>
> EURASIAN TREE SPARROW - Some of you may have seen the post from yesterday
> regarding this potential first state record. Hopefully this post can help
> clear things up as more information has come to light.
>
> Sometime yesterday a ETSP was located by naturalist Joe Malmisur (as far
> as I am aware). At least one photo was taken to confirm the ID. Yesterday's
> sighting was confirmed this evening at F. A. Seiberling Nature Realm Metro
> Park in SUMMIT COUNTY coming to the PUBLIC visitor center feeders.
>
> The Visitor Center has a great INDOOR window to view the feeders that can
> accommodate many birders. However, the center is closed on Mondays and you
> can not view the feeders from the outside. You can still see lots of the
> birds in the shrubs from the right side of the center. The open hours of
> the center are: Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-5PM and Sunday 12PM-5PM. So the
> center will be open and welcoming to the public tomorrow from 10 till 5.
> Address to the park: 1828 Smith Rd, Akron, OH 44313
>
> Get out there if you can folks to this amazing window feeder setup.
> Hopefully this bird will be refound for many others to enjoy. Drive Safe!
>
> - JR
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