“I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your newsletter. It’s packed with such wonderful information – the Peterson book I ordered, the Massachusetts ornithologist, and the birdwatching tips from the Cornell folks. Such helpful information and fabulous reading! The articles on Rachel Carson and the treaty are excellent, as well. Her book was one of several life changing books I read back in the 70s. It opened my eyes and changed the trajectory I was on at the time, becoming a quiet advocate for organic gardening/living and have remained committed ever since.”
“As always, last night was fun and instructive.”
“Hadley, Benjamin, and I had the best time birding with you! Thank you so much!
Birding with you was so wonderful for the kids – and it was also fantastic for me!”
“…want to thank you for a spectacular evening last night. Seeing the egrets, eastern kingbirds, ospreys, Baltimore Oriole, nighthawks and, of course, the woodcocks was absolutely thrilling. The best part is that we needn’t travel far to witness the wonders of nature!”
“Thank you Sue: That’s a wonderful piece and I appreciate your sharing it.”
“Thanks, Sue! We had a good walk today!”
“Hi Sue, Thank you for getting back with me so quickly. I very much appreciated your greenhead advice. Had a wonderful morning birding on Plum Island. Light clothing seemed to do the trick.Thank you and Happy Birding and thank you for all that you do for the birds in this area.”
“Thanks Sue! Really enjoyed meeting you and Im sure Ill be back again soon for more photography.”
“Thanks, Sue, for another educational, entertaining, and (at times) enthralling tour on the refuge this morning. You never cease to win over more fans with your “bird-banter”, which is nonpareil. Everyone loved it. But you also do such a great job imparting the very serious mission of the FWS (and the hunters and clammers) Clearly, your expertise goes well beyond birds – you’ve got such a grasp on the Whole Picture. You really do give back.”
“Thank you again for the referral.”
“Hi Sue, We had a great time this morning. The weather couldn’t have been better for some time outside, but more importantly, we loved watching, hearing, and hearing all about the birds we saw with you. It was a great reminder that sometimes you really have to take a moment to stop look and listen to what’s around you. Wonders keep unfolding! Today was well worth waiting for… Thanks again”
“…as usual, colorfully written. Thank you much.”
“Many thanks for all of your advice and help prior to my trip, it made it much more successful and comfortable (I managed to avoid the worst of the insects although the greenheads on the beach gave a good nip!).”
“Thank you very much, Sue! These resources have been extremely helpful! Much appreciated!”
“Thank you again for two wonderful birding programs. Hope to do another time permitting…”
“I thoroughly enjoyed the walk and always appreciate learning a little more each and every time I go birding.”
“Sue, I love your teaching style!!”
” I love to read that monthly letter you send out; it keeps me inspired to keep birding!”
“It was another great day in the field with you as usual. The beautiful view of the “gray ghost” was probably my fave.”
“Thanks for your devotion and hard work, Sue.”
“I don’t get to Plum too often but always enjoy seeing the martins when they are in residence. Thanks for keeping them coming!”
“Thanks, Sue, for a great day! All four of us got just what we were hoping for. Thanks for doing what you do, and for doing it so well.”
“It was a great day for birding. We both had fun and look forward to doing it again in the future. You have such a wealth of knowledge – thank you for sharing it with us!”
“I did want to let you know about the unrestrained positive feelings in our car, from start to finish, about your leading abilities and personal traits! I did not in any way instigate, but obviously reinforced. The feelings and assessment were: -you are so well informed, and patient and take the time to appreciate (without letting it become draggy) -you talk about the whole habitat, behaviors, the context, not only about well youve seen this sought after one -even if there are no/few birds, you always fill in effortlessly (I know from experience in another field exactly how effortless this is) with interesting background and related material, and keep teaching and creating excitement -you obviously love your work -its not a rush from place to place and bird to bird like many other guided trips. -the people in our car were struck by your generous, informed approach to birding, and it made them feel good to be there.”
“Thanks for an informative and fun morning.”
“It was great seeing you again and we look forward to doing it again soon.”
“Thank you for sharing your time with us on Plum Island.”
“I enjoyed it. Learned a lot about gulls, other birds and the area. And thanks for the id tip on the harriers, saw one the next day at Plum Island.”
“Thank you Sue for your speedy and informative reply, that was very thoughtful, I appreciate your time…”
“I really enjoyed the outing yesterday. Virginia Rail was a life bird for me… Also, I had never seen Kingfishers that close before – another highlight for me. As always, I appreciate how much you teach us on those walks!!”
“Congratulations on a good year!”
“Bird walk last was lovely – and I didn’t even have a chance to ask the interns what they thought, as soon as we were in the car they both said how terrific you were; they especially appreciated your teaching, how easy it was to hear and understand you, and the pace of waiting in each area for what might come along…”
“Good work, landlord! You midwifed 45 new songbirds :-)”
“I really enjoyed the walk the other evening, as ever.”
” I love your narrative emails!”
“Thank you Sue for all the time you put in to so lovingly take care of and watch over our beautiful Purple Martins at Parker River! Hope all is well with you!”
“Mazel Tov! with a big thank you to the [martin] landlord…”
“We really appreciated the event and learned a lot. I especially liked seeing the wild rice, the variety of birds that we saw and meeting the fellows from Belize. I was glad to get the report on the absence of nighthawks although I would have been happy to see the Woodcock.”
“Wonderful news, Suethanks for all you do for the Martins!”
“Thanks so much Sue! I didn’t mean for you to go to so much effort, but these are very helpful hints.”
“Great morning and wonderful spot.”
“It was a pleasure meeting and birding with you! I’m sure you will be seeing me again!”
“Thank you for the leading our birding adventure on Lake Attitash. It was a delightful experience.”
“Thank you again for your wonderful commentary yesterday. I will never paddle in Back River again just looking down for invasive weeds. I’ll look up, and always bring my binoculars. Thanks for opening my eyes … and ears!!”
“A great time was had by all on Saturday, I’d say! Thank you for your knowledge and wisdom.”
“As usual, it was an honor and delight to have you lead the group through a morning on the dike… You have a very special way with expressing your respect for all of nature, and particularly your avian specialties.”
“Thanks for the dike trip. You were great…”
“Such fun. My favorite was the savannah sparrow taking a dip at the last….I so enjoy your trips, and your approach to birds and their surroundings. A lesson in harmony, them and their habitat, and you and the birds!”
“Thanks again for all of the info and for the great tours. I’m hoping to come out with you again soon!”
“Thanks so much! They all had a great time with you!”
“We had a rewarding, fun and informative visit with you and the “birdlands” once again! We sat out on our back porch this morning and continued the lust for the winged creatures!”
“Thank you so much for this, Sue. This is great information, based on your close observations.”
“Wonderful essay! Do you publish in birder or natural history magazines? ”
“You are a highlight of Massbird–thank you. :)”
“Many thanks for your knowledge and wisdom.”
“I enjoyed our birdwatching walk last Sunday. Hope to go out with you, again, in the near future.”
“Anyhow, just wanted to say too how much Betsy and I enjoyed our time last Saturday AM…”
“Shane and I thoroughly enjoyed yesterday’s outing with you. Keep us posted regarding future possibilities please!”
“I really enjoyed the walk – I’ll be joining you again sometime!”
“Thanks, we appreciated your welcoming demeanor!”
“Our day was delightful! Thanks for the personable and relaxed pace.”
“Sue’s calm demeanor and sense of humor made for a great time. We saw so much in just three hours.”
“Sue us excellent at getting people on the bird! Sue said look at the wires ahead for a kestrel and bingo, we had two a male & a female!”
“We were told we could see the woodcocks at around 7:30pm. We arrived at the site, and at 7:30, the show started, and we heard the “peent” of a woodcock. Sue got us on the birds, and we had fantastic looks.”
“That homemade trail mix and fresh fruit were perfect snacks. Thanks for the hospitality!”
Sue worked hard scouting for several lifers for us! She started each day with our needs in mind! We had much more than we anticipated given the weather!”
“The relaxed pace and long looks at birds made for a great family outing.”
“We wanted to see a Bald Eagle and contacted Sue. We met her and within minutes she had three in her scope. They were of differing ages and plumage. We were thrilled to see an adult bird. It took flight too!!”
“Had a great time yesterday – – the eagle sightings were way beyond what I expected.”
“Thanks so much for leading the trip and sharing your knowledge about the birds and the ecology of the area.”
“We had a great time. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.”
“If I haven’t ever said it, thanks for all you taught me. I love knowing about this stuff.”
Thank you Sue for taking the time to point that American Woodcock out to me.”
“Thank you!! Wonderful account… especially for an intermediate birder such as I.”
“Great article, Sue!”
“Having enjoyed your many postings on Massbird, I feel that I would be remiss if another day goes by without acknowledging how much I, for one, appreciate the sharing of your vast birding knowledge with our community. I marvel at how you express even the most involved details with such clarity and fluidity that captivates the mind. Most notably are the ones about the Common Redpoll, and the fascinating lore about the “Bird’s Nest, Fruitcake, Mistletoe, etc, among many others too numerous to mention. This charming way of expression is informative and most certainly a gift to us all, so thank you!”
“Thanks for this insightful information.”
“…thank you for a great walk! It’s amazing to me how much we all learn when out birding with you. It was such a nice group of people and a very enjoyable morning.”
“Thanks for yesterday’s outing with Doug. It was marvelous! Thanks also for providing those amazing brownies, afterwards.”
“Thanks– It was a great day… You have such a gift for bringing excitement to what we typically might consider ordinary. A born educator, with passion!”
“I heard nothing but great things about your recent tour. Thanks very much for sharing your magic…!”
“…what a gorgeous, awe-imspiring, goose-bumpy, absolutely perfect film – thanks so much for sending the link!”
“Quinn and I would like to thank you for a most enjoyable walk today. It was the perfect way to start the New Year! Chilly at times but a truly beautiful New England winter’s day. On the way home Quinn said that today was “amazing” because “I saw 5 life birds and met 4 new friends”. Thanks again to you and all the wonderful ladies for sharing, Quinn loved every minute of it.”
“Thank you! I had 3 life birds yesterday and felt it was very successful for us.”
“Thanks again for a fun and informative day.”
“Thanks for a great bird tour and also for the photo.”
“My wife and I were on Doug’s walk this morning and we enjoyed it immensely.”
“Thanks for leading yesterday’s refuge bus tour; it was delightful! It was a perfect morning, of birds, learning, pleasant camaraderie, and beautiful scenery.”
“It was so nice to join a group of friendly people and not feel like an outsider. “Thank you Sue for putting together this morning’s bird walk with Doug Chickering.”
“Thanks so much for leading us yesterday! It was great being guided by someone so knowledgeable. We had a blast.”
“What a fabulous bird! Thank you, again.”
“We so enjoyed our time with you! The Yellow-breasted Chat was such a bright yellow. Thank you!!”
“This is wonderful Sue. Thank you very much for the report. May they all live well and prosper.”
“I really appreciated the gift of teaching me those keys to differentiate similar species.”
“It was a very nice group and a well organized trip – A+! Many thanks!”
“Sue, thank you for the information & the lovely day of birding.”
“Sue, you were delightful to be with in the field! Your warmth and interest in us was evident.”
“We so enjoyed your tour and we will join you again. Please keep me advised of your future tours.”
“Outstanding success and report. Best to you for all you dedicated hard work.”
“This morning was really great although a bit hot towards the end. At least the birds were cooperative. I hope to make it to a few more meetings this Fall…”
There’s a palpable joy when Sue is leading the tour all while attentive to our comfort and safety.” We took breaks at the right times. Best private tour we’ve ever been on!”
“Thanks so much Sue. We did learn a lot and were fine once hydrated in an air conditioned restaurant! We hope to explore the north shore birding further and take advantage of more learning opportunities. Thank you again…”
“Sue is endlessly patient, and highly skilled at considerately managed our group.”
“Newburyport Birders is patient and encouraging to new birders. We received enough information about the birds. Sue is attentive to the whole group. A well planned outing!”
Sue does it well! Her ease in the field shows her experience and it’s a pleasure to bird with her!”
“Both Sue and Paula were enthusiastic, kind and very knowledgeable.” They’re a fantastic duo in the field!”
“Newburyport Birders is always thinking ahead for the good of the group. Those Whip-poor-wills were a nice night-cap after a delightful evening with you. Thanks so much!”
“I really enjoyed your prose in this newsletter. Not only are you a great teacher and birder, you are an interesting and instructive writer. The Greenhead paragraphs made me feel as though I was being stung. I remember one July day I saw a Glossy Ibis for the first time at Plum Island..they are so easily identified even without a guide. I was swatting and watching, swatting and watching. More swat than watch! Your birding walks look so interesting…”
“This is very informative, Sue. Thank you.”
“Thanks Sue for your efforts.”
“Thanks for following through on this and for providing some context.”
“Great news, great follow-through.”
“We loved last night. Thank you for all you do.”
“Thank you for the update – this is very good news – happy to hear they’re doing the draw down!”
“Well done. Thank you very much.”
“Thank you, Sue.”
“I saw your post … and was able to get some very good looks at the bird. Thanks again!”
“Many thanks, Sue, for all the additional information about the stilts… one of the many things that makes your postings so much more worth reading than many 🙂 ”
“Thanks for sharing that Bald Eagle with us! We were focused on the grassland birds and never saw that bird of prey.” You’re the best! ”
“Thank you for taking the time to share those meadowlarks with us!”
“…thanks for the recommendation and your good wishes.”
“Thanks for the bird ID. Glad I wasn’t far off…”
“Thanks so much, Sue, for these wonderful follow-ups to a delightful day yesterday.”
“WOW, Thank you Sue for all the great information. We are very excited about our trip to Plum Island.”
“I never would have had the woodpecker “vibe” without our walk in W. Newbury…, where we spent so much time talking and thinking about and inspecting the traces of Pileated Woodpeckers!”
“thanks again for your continued attention to my (and through me) tom’s gradual improvement, and certainly our avidity”
“Sue, thanks for a great article.”
“Another beautiful post. Thank you. :)”
“Thanks for the summary. Seeing this list reinforces what a great morning it was. As always, birding with you is fun, informative and productive. We look forward to many more!”
“We all had another wonderful day with you! Thanks so much for your vast knowledge of birds, habitat, land and the environment – we always learn lots of new facts from you! Your patient, leisurely pace suits us well!”
“Thanks so much, Sue!”
“Thank you again for guiding us to another excellent visit to the area.”
” I so enjoy your full reports of birding trips…full of information.”
“The residents LOVED the tour, I heard they saw a Snowy Owl at the end of the day, what a treat!! Thanks again, I’d love to do it again in the future.”
“This was great – thank you. :)”
“Sue, that’s one of the best messages you’ve ever written! I love it!”
“What a lovely experience!”
“I love to read your posts as well, always so informative and interesting…”
“I enjoyed your intelligent, caring and good humored company. I learned so much!”
“I just finished reading your newsletter. It was very interesting! And I love the interactive poster…”
“Read your article that was in the paper last week… Well done!”
“Thanks for your continued efforts in sharing your knowledge of birding. Loved the Snowy Owl slide show to the Bolero music!”
“Thanks for always being attentive to my needs in the field.”
“I love reading your reports especially when I can’t join you.”
“Thank you, Sue! We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed ourselves. Hope to see you on another tour!”
“Thanks, Sue! It was really fun and I learned so much!”
“You know the Bald Eagle’s habits so well! Thanks for an outstanding tour!”
“Thoroughly enjoyed! Thank you.”
“You were kind enough to help with some info regarding my forthcoming birding trip to New England…”
“Sue, thanks for taking the time to teach us how to use our binoculars & scope!”
“Thanks Sue – makes me smile :)…”
“Thanks Sue! We had a great time on Sunday. Exciting and informative as always. We look forward to future events!”
“Thank you for the list Sue!”
“Birding with the dream team of both you and Paul Roberts should be awesome!”
“Thank you for a very informative day… as always…”
“Yesterday was a fantastic day I enjoyed it more than I can put into words. Thank you again for yesterday and this article I appreciate it.”
“I so enjoyed the outing yesterday. Charlotte and I both talked a lot about what we saw and learned. Thanks so much for your informative email about the Northern Shrike – I feel very fortunate to have seen this bird with you… Looking forward to more birding.”
“It was nice running into you at the reservation recently – thanks to you we enjoyed a spotting we would have otherwise missed!”
“Thanks so much for the shrike information… I was very impressed with this beautiful bird, n0t only for its plumage, but for its raptorial traits! Interesting that it behaves so much like one… Thanks for a memorable day in the field.”
“…thanks for the follow-up on yesterday’s trip! It was exhilarating to see all those beautiful birds, and so great to be able to ask any question that crossed my mind, and to have it be expertly answered by you, Paul, or another member of the group! I hope to join you again soon.”
“Just wanted to thank you for a wonderful field trip on Saturday!! I saw and learned so much….you always put together a great program and I love how you follow up with notes!”
“Thank you for sending me this essay. I enjoyed reading it after seeing that wonderful shrike on our outing recently. What a day that was! Thanks for all you do!”
“You are truly gifted…”
“Loved learning about the valisneria connection, thanks for posting that!”
“We’re all the better for what you do – and how you do what you do.”
“It was a great weekend, and the weather was the best. Thanks!!!”
“I was just reading your very informative post about Shrikes, which I also love. Thanks so much!”
“Kudos for your recent Northern Shrike posting on Massbird! I read it with great interest, and have gained a new realization that these birds are unique and have some fascinating characteristics.
“Your conversation with Dr. Yosef was a good opportunity to gain more insight regarding this predator, and I thank you for sharing your knowledge with the birding community. So much to learn, so little time…..”
“I always learn so much from your posts, Sue. Thank you.”
“Thank you for all you do to encourage young birders! My son so enjoys keeping in touch with you.”
“what a wonderful description of one of our favorite ducks… thank you…”
“…my goodness, you have been busy with the research and writing – thank you, as usual, for all the interesting and valuable information!”
“A wonderful, stirring description of buffleheads, one of our favorites too…”
“Nice write up. Lots of good info!”
“Thanks for your beautifully phrased description of the Red-throated Loon.”
“Beautifully written article about the buffleheads, Sue!”
“…we have finally warmed up and we are still glowing over the new species we saw with you yesterday as well as the numerous snowy owls. Birding with you is ALWAYS an amazing experience.”
“Thank you again for a wonderful birding outing! Loved every minute of it!! It was such a pleasure spending time with you today and learning so much in just a couple of hours.”
“Thank you for all that you do…”
“…nice meeting you in person this morning.”
“Good morning, Sue. Thank you so much for your guidance. We’re enjoying our visit.”
“Thank you for this wonderful newsletter.”
“Thanks, Sue! Happy birding!”
“Enjoyed our day — see you soon!”
“As an Activities Director with Enriching Kids, One of the big projects we’re working on at the moment is putting together a few trips for Birdwatching. Our team is pulling together a tips and planning guide and I wanted to let you know that newburyportbirders.com has been such a great help for us! Thank you for your work on it.”
“I just visited your lovely area so now when I get your eNotes I can picture exactly where your bird walks are. I wish I lived closer so that I could go, but I”m there in spirit.”
“We had a great time last night; maybe I’ll hear them again sometime”
“Neat adaptation to the lunar cycle.. Thanks again, great birthday!”
“Many thanks for the wonderful outing!”
“We loved birding with you – see you on Sunday!”
“Thank you for the detailed newsletter. It was very informative!”
“Wonderful information – thank you! My son is already asking to go out again tomorrow to see what else we can see :-)”
“WOW! What a wonderful evening. Thank you! You always teach me so much Sue. I so appreciate it.”
“I thought that you were likely involved – as you so often take on these environmental challenges!”
“Your newsletter is so full of information. We truly enjoyed it. We had read about the puffins demise. can hardly believe it.”
“Thanks for your wonderful report and the terrific photos.”
“Great time last night – looking forward to this weekend… ”
“I enjoyed this walk… And the wine tasting was a lovely addition.”
“…when our students returned from the barge ride on the Merrimack River. I could not get over how excited they were with what they learned and saw. We can’t thank you enough for giving our students such a rich experience. They rarely have opportunities to experience something like this and the memory of the day on the barge with you and their peers will stay with them forever. Once again thank you for making this happen!”
“Sue – Just wanted to tell you how lucky I feel to have crossed paths with your group yesterday at the Piping Plover/Least Tern area. Your level of knowledge and willingness to share certainly helped make my time on Plum a wonderful experience.”
“Keep up with all your good work!!”
“Hi Sue, It was very nice meeting you at Sandy Point on Saturday. I’ve always enjoyed your Massbird postings. ”
“Thanks for the compliment, Sue.” “Thank you for the wonderful walk yesterday!!!” “The summary was terrific…until you look at the list, hard to believe that we saw all of that!! Kept my book out ’til last evening so I could show Tom and Jenn the picture of the stilt!! That was great, but so awesome seeing the nesting Least Terns, and plovers!!!” “a truly beautiful experience – thank you for your leadership in alerting folks to the importance of those fields…”
“We all had a wonderful birding adventure! Thanks so much for all your knowledge, skill, patience and interest!”
“I continue to thoroughly enjoy your posts and observations.”
“Thanks for a wonderful morning and a great write up and list of what transpired I really enjoyed it.”
“This was great fun…I really enjoyed it…both in terms of exploring a new area and getting a “fix” of warblers which I really hadn’t yet this year.”
“There are few who work so hard yet maintain such a great sense of humor and generosity of spirit. Sue McGrath, you make it look easy!
“Bless your heart. ”
“They had a great morning. A special time for a grandfather and grandson….. And so much appreciated.”
“Thank you, Sue. In just our short chat, I learned a lot from you! It’s easy to see that you are passionate about what you do (hardly makes it seem like work when one feels that way).”
“I enjoyed the informative e-mail. I especially appreciate your piece on Saving the Forests for Birds. Thank you for spreading the word!”
” I hadn’t read the WOT article, so thanks very very much! Thanks for this wonderful post.”
“Had a great time yesterday. Was great to see the Short eared Owl and the Piping Plovers.”
“Thanks so much for the information Sue.”
“I had a great time, thank you so much for a wonderful Sunday.”
“I love the education I’m getting from your posts, as well as the opportunity to see such beautiful birds and places.”
“What a lovely description of this rite of spring….for woodcock and for birders :-)”
“That was a lovely and informative post. Thank you.”
“Sue: So glad I decided to come tonight.”
“I enjoy reading your informative Massbird posts and detailed descriptions of your bird walks. I especially enjoyed reading your recent woodcock ramble on Plum Island. ”
“… looking forward to the next workshop.”
“What a thrilling evening, Sue! Thank YOU so much. I appreciate how you present/lead your programs. Your introductions are most helpful and deepen our knowledge, thus enjoyment of what we see and hear later in the field. I appreciated your patience with me, Sue. ”
“Sue: Thank you ever so much for today. I took over 125 photos.”
“Thank you so much for the great walk on Sunday!!! You always make it so interesting!! Such a wonderful treat to have seen the Short-eared Owl and those plovers. You just have so much information!!”
“Wanted to say thanks for another informative post (Red-throated Loon, NH list-serv, from a recent jaunt along our brief coast-line). It is easy to enjoy and learn from your acquired knowledge and postings, but it is a bit too easy in the anonymity of being on-line not to acknowledge or give kudos. You have a great voice in your list-serv offerings, and I just want to say that I appreciate them and am a fan.”
“Very nice post on RELO; informative and entertaining as usual.”
“The piping plovers were a real treat! An eventful St Pat’s day walk!”
“I wanted to tell you what a great help your site has been for us. A middle school boy I’m tutoring found your page while researching for his Sounds of Spring project and I just had to tell you! Thank you for helping him come out of his shell…”
“I love your posts so much. Thank you for the time and thought you put into them.”
“What a great birthday present….Sue- you never disappoint nor do your feathered friends! looking forward to more and more…”
“Happy New Year! Thank you for the tips on MassBird. I enjoy following your posts there too.”
“Great essay, Sue! Very well written!”
“I had a wonderful time on Saturday. Looking forward to my next adventure with you.”
“I just wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed it and have spread the word about your trips to my veterinary, and other, friends.”
“Thanks for another great birding experience. ”
“A birdwatching tour with Sue isn’t just fun, it’s educational too!”
“Thank you for a great program today.”
“Thanks so much for our tour yesterday, I really appreciated your knowledge and love of the outdoors and nature. Great Bald Eagle sightings and all the other birds and ducks that we saw. Now they have names…”
“Sue was absolutely delightful!” She was very enthusiastic, concerned that everyone saw the birds and shared interesting info n each bird we saw.”
“Thanks for posting the great info to Massbird!”
“I much appreciate your thoughtful analysis of the poem.”
“Sue, I am a big fan of your posts to the list.”
“Thanks very much Sue. A fascinating and informative afternoon. You did a fabulous job entertaining and educating us in delightful fashion.”
“By the way, I really enjoy your “species profile” posts on Massbird. I (and my kids) have learned a ton from them, and they are really a joy to read. ”
“Thank you for an awesome day! it was my first time ‘birding’ in a formal group, and I loved it.”
“In any case, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and passion for wildlife with everyone!”
“My overall Bald eagle experience was absolutely fantastic! The entire outing from start to finish exceeded my expectations.”
“Thank you. You are awesome!!!!”
“We thoroughly enjoyed the day with you…”
“Fascinating and informative, Sue. Thanks…”
“John and I had a lot of fun on Saturday. We have been looking for birds ever since and are keeping the binoculars out instead of tucked away in storage.”
“Thanks for the trip and I’ll look forward to doing it again sometime. I always learn something new.”
“It was a great day.”
“Thanks for taking me eagle watching yesterday. I really enjoyed spending time with you and seeing the eagles.”
“I always enjoy your posts.”
“…thank you for your friendship too and for being such a wonderful and thoughtful inspiration — a great teacher of course too! Words barely do justice!”
“I enjoyed it immensely. Thanks so much!”
“Thank you, Sue! I appreciate it. It was a very good day birding…”
“Thanks so much as usual Sue! That was a nice time and it was a real pleasure…”
“I always love going birding with you, and Cheryl is now a huge fan. We both learned a lot Saturday and had fun doing it. You produced the hot chocolate at exactly the right moment. I needed the sugar.”
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping to arrange such a splendid day for my family and me! We are still reeling about what we saw! We will be back.”
“Well, Merry Christmas to you and thanks for all of the wonderful programs this past year.”
“Oh, most excellent Sue. And here are the photos of the moment. They’ll talk about this for years to come! Thank you so much!”
“I love reading your informational emails. Thanks and keep them coming.”
“Thank you for a highly informative article. I had no idea about their connection to flickers and Pileated Woodpeckers.”
“Thank you, Sue, for this wonderful fact filled post. I love ducks, and found your e-mail so enlightening. It gives me a new appreciation for this little, but mighty gem!”
“I read your post and want to thank you for explaining sea foam. We are so fortunate to have naturalists like you to include cool facts along with the bird sightings. Take care, friend.”
“Thank you ! It was another wonderful walk with you!”
“My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our session with you and learned so much.”
“Thank you Sue for a great walk!”
“…thanks again for a great time yesterday…we really enjoyed it and will hope to join you again in the near future.”
“Sue, Just wanted to say “Hello” and thank you for all you do to mentor the rest of us.”
“I had a great time yesterday and enjoyed your obvious wealth of knowledge. I particularly liked how you filled in information of food sources and tidbits like the sure footing of the Purple Sandpiper.”
“I so enjoy your particular mix of bird identification, behavior, and natural history. Seeing such a long list of birds for that day reminds me of what a rich day it truly was. Thank you.”
“I just wanted to personally thank you for that post. My wife & I are new birders (still nestlings as I like to say) and we appreciate so very much the information that others share. I have not yet seen a redpoll, but now I feel more prepared. Thank you again.”
“I want to give a public thank you to Sue McGrath for her wonderful stories/information that she contributes to Massbird. They do not go unappreciated. Her recent one on the Common Redpoll I particularly loved. Thank you Sue. You add a special element to Massbird. Without it, Massbird just wouldn’t be the same.”
“Love the sunset seasonal analysis, learned something new there.”
“Thank you, Sue. I loved the program – could not have asked for better weather or a better leader!
I appreciate the list. And thanks for solving the mystery of the plaintive yet demanding and incessant calling I heard for several months in “my” cemetery! I had myself mostly convinced it was a juvenile bald eagle. Ignorance is bliss. I will look forward to attending another one of your programs.”
“Thanks for your informative post on Redpolls. I hope to see some in the next month and get a few pics.”
“Thanks so much for sending the bird list! I had a great time and learned so much. I’m looking forward to birding with you again and doing some more exploring on Plum Island and other areas. Thanks for the class!”
“Boy, Sue is such a great teacher.”
“Delightful and insightful time in the field.”
“Great evening tour.”
“We so enjoyed your class; what an eye opener. Looking forward to your next one.”
“Superb! Thank you for your passion.”
“Wonderful, informative and fun. Just beautiful.”
“Delightful, thanks so much.”
“Entertaining and informative time in the field!”
“Wonderfully informative & entertaining!”
“Sue, was so nice birding with you as well. We’re always delighted with the new birds we see. The Sharp-shinned Hawk was also a wonderful look.”
“Thanks so much for your on-going efforts to shepherd this special colony of birds. There’s no doubt that the martin colony provides our visitors with a valuable and accessible watchable wildlife opportunity.”
“I enjoyed reading about your visit to the Brookside Sanctuary. I sounds like you had a very rewarding morning. Your account of the Osprey with the reddish-hued fish in its talons, possibly a Koi, reminded me of something. Every May 5th in Japan is “Boys’ Day”, and those families with sons display banners in the form of a koi. The banner is hollow with a rigid circle holding its mouth open, it is on a pole so it will turn into the wind, and when the wind strikes it, the banner appears to fly. This gives rise to the expression about Boys’ Day of “Koi Nobori”, or “flying koi”. If that Osprey did indeed have a koi in its talons, it gives “Koi Nobori” a whole new meaning.”
“Sue, a very interesting and informative… Thank you for sharing your experience.”
“Sue is knowledgeable, concerned for her participants and makes sure everyone saw the birds.”
“We eagerly await our next private tour with Newburyport Birders!”
“Sue has many pearls to share.”
“Thank you Sue. Words from all three boys ‘that was awesome!’ All three are returning with me on Thursday.”
“Managing a group takes special skills and Sue has them!”
“Our half day trip today was well-planned, fun, productive, and executed flawlessly. The refreshments were top quality and well presented!”
“Thank you Sue. Words from all three boys ‘that was awesome!’ All three are returning with me on Thursday. ”
“Sue, Thanks for the note! As you can imagine, I was thrilled to get a photo into NG. It was made even sweeter that it was something local and one of my favorite subjects!”
“Thanks much for your care of the martin colony and equally for keeping me up to date on all your fine work.”
“I greatly enjoyed your class this past weekend and you helped open my eyes further into a different outdoor area that I am a complete novice in. I am continually amazed at what incredible natural resources we all share right here in our own backyard of our local area and I am also continually impressed with the level of knowledge that exists amongst people like yourself! Not only was your class very informative, but most of all it left me wanting to learn more! Thank you! ”
“Thanks Sue for Mrs. Robertson’s essay “A Native Knows About Greenheads” and your summary of the nasty flying July fly.”
“You always have such interesting reflections to share. I love the image of haying by moon light.”
…”thank you for all the time you put into the newsletter. So informative!”
“We all had a great day with you – lots of neat birds/ducks and interesting information!”
“Thanks, Sue. What a delightful way to begin a dreary, rainy day.”
“Thank you for your efforts to keep the martin colonies vibrant.”
“I did so enjoy our time on Saturday and found it all very inspiring. Thanks again for a wonderful day.”
“Yes, I had a great time in the refuge with you on Saturday. Your passion and love for this area comes across loud and clear!”
“That is a remarkable discovery. Thank you for sharing.”
“You somehow sensed how special those bobolinks are to me — what a delightful poem! Thanks you so much for your thoughtfulness. Songbird Day was superb – far beyond my expectations, thanks to the relaxed and respectful delivery of your seemingly boundless knowledge of All Things Bird. Being a geologist by education, I’ve never really seen myself as becoming one of those crazy bird-list-types, but now I know that there is a whole other way of enjoying these lovely creatures. As soon as we can start blending in strange mating habits, the acid content of ants, mailing warblers in an envelope with a first class stamp, and poetry–well, you’ve got me hooked!”
“Wow! Thanks, Sue, for posting that. ”
“We thoroughly enjoyed walking with you yesterday and exploring the trail. Thank you for patiently answering all our questions and also for all the encouraging words. I look forward to another birding trip with you.”
“I had a good time and picked up some worthwhile tips. Thanks again for the info packet; there’s some great stuff in there. Hope to see you again sometime.”
“Thanks for all you do to promote birding in our beautiful area, Sue. ”
“Thank you!”
“I am very appreciative of the quality time that you gave us on Saturday. Thank you! It is always exciting learning new facts about birds and the natural world. FYI, this was my first visit to a banding station. Quite interesting! I also enjoyed very much the Purple Martin story. They’re beautiful! It is apparent that I am happiest when outside in the field observing nature. I will keep in touch!”
“Very nice, thanks. You have solved a decades-old casual wondering on my part – my mother, possibly from her mother, used to say the two refrain lines whenever I would talk about seeing a Bobolink. I especially remember this from childhood, perhaps when she heard one.”
“Sue was knowledgeable, friendly and created a good learning environment.”
“Our instructor was gifted at sharing her knowledge”
“I liked the level of participation. ”
“Knowledgeable instructor.”
“This course provided me with all the basics I’ll need to get started…”
“Your e-newsletter is terrific!”
“Great program!”
“Thanks for those Bald Eagles!”
“Thank you for being available on such short notice. We didn’t plan on stopping in Newburyport.”
“Very well presented class.”
“Sue was well prepared. She listened and stayed on subject.”
“Instructor facilitated beginners.”
“Great class yesterday. I enjoyed learning from you; you have a wealth of knowledge. I was disappointed we didn’t get to much time in the field. I plan on attending another one of your offerings in the near future.”
“Appreciate your writings, as always.”
“Sue, please know that your excellent work is deeply respected and broadly appreciated. Our exchanges have been very pleasant and consistent with your motto to observe, appreciate, and identify.”
“…a little group of them just bobbing in front of the Inn! Tom said, “there they are!” and we got the scope up and took a great look for quite a while. They looked terrific, both sexes. Thanks for giving us the good steer. ”
“Thanks and keep up your great reports.”
“Great program from start to finish today! Thanks for the assortment of refreshments.”
“That dark, hot chocolate & biscotti were perfect on that wintery day. Thanks for your kindness!”
“I loved your bonfire and generous celebration with beverages by the beach. ”
“It’s hard to say what’s best about Newburyport Birders’ outings – the birds, the guides, the places or the thought put into each program.”
“Thanks for the refreshments!” Newburyport Birders are also gracious.”
“Thanks for the great owl video!” “Sue to the rescue! I was wondering how long…”collective conscienceness” would take to make the acorn connection…”
“WOW! You provide lots of birding news, winter field trips & educational opportunities.”
“Newburyport Birders is heads above other local walks.”
“We often hire Sue privately for our time in the field. She’s shown us some of Essex County’s hidden jewels.”
“Sue, Happy New Year! I enjoy the newsletter so much — just wanted to say so again. The youtube on Snowy Owls was too beautiful to believe…”
“Thanks for all you do for us, and for the birds!”
“It has been a pleasure to work with you in my capacity as editor and I hope I may look forward to continuing to work with you in my new capacity as writer. You have done so much to make my job easier and to provide great birding coverage to our community . I send my heartfelt thanks to you , Sue ! ”
“I have enjoyed all of your programs this year…thank you for doing such a good job! Have a Merry Christmas!”
“Thank you!”
“Nice post”
“Mary was telling me she kept seeing the Rusty Blackbird listed in your columns which she had never heard of. Yesterday, she noticed an unusual blackbird at the suet feeder. Because of your column, she decided to take better look rather pass it off as a nondescript, female blackbird. Checking the bird book, she realized she had a Rusty Blackbird.”
“Thank you so much. That was great stuff. Hopefully, I will see you on Sunday.”
“This is beyond the call of duty. Or beyond the call of a Sandhill Crane! On New Year’s Eve, Sue! You’re a wonder. I thank you wholeheartedly… I will never forget how you took the time to send this tonight.”
“Nice write up, Sue!”
“We had a great time birding with you. Thank you so much for all the interesting “facts” you shared with us. It is always great to have additional information that you don’t find in the average field guide.”
“I enjoy receiving your newsletter.”
“Sue – thanks for leading the program and for forwarding the update – the session was definitely a highlight of my holiday weekend. There is something special about going out with a group of people who love to bird.”
“Thanks for continuing to send Joanne & I your “Newsletter”. It’s very informative & well put together.”
“Hi Sue, Thanks for the update – I loved it!”
“Sandy Point is wonderful! We lucked out with that tern and the weather! Thanks for being so patient with the new-to-birding folks in the group.”
“Bill and I had a great time yesterday.”
“Thank you again for a wonderful time. We both enjoyed ourselves and will certainly book it again. Wayne was very appreciative and thought it was the best gift ever.”
“Thank you for dropping off the gift certificate yesterday. I can’t tell you how much the board of the Newburyport Choral Society appreciates your gift.”
“I can’t thank you enough. You’re always so generous with your time & your expertise.”
“This is great! I really enjoyed reading it. Please keep me on your list! I don’t know when or how you find time to do all that you do!”
“WOW! It was a GREAT trip! Hope to see you in early in Sept.”
“Just wanted to say thank you for introducing me to birding. I really love it.”
“An outstanding experience, thanks so much!”
“Newburyport Birders’ people skills are unmatched.”
“Sue went out of her way to make sure that participant saw the birds.”
“It was a phenomenal experience.”
“A very good tour!” Every detail was considered in this private tour.”
“Our small group was very compatible. Paula & Sue were very congenial.”
“The best feature were the guides. Their knowledge & experience were extensive.”
“We had a great time! One highlight after another. Newburyport Birders take great care of their trip participants.”
“Newburyport Birders’ guides are indefatigable.”
“Sue has earned the reputation as a legend. She’s knowledgeable, shares great stories and is optimistic. She know bird behavior and can manage the group.”
“Newburyport Birders finds the birds and, more importantly, they made our trip fun. Birding as it should be!”
“Fantastic tour on Plum Island!”
“The guides were patient & knowledgeable. I like the trip very much and they were a joy to be out with.”
“Sue takes everything in stride having great senses – wonder and humor.”
“Energetic & hardworking guides! Our outing was simply outstanding!”
“They always make our good looks easy!”
“We appreciated the field skills. They can get you on the birds!”
“The leader can make or break the trip – Newburyport Birders’ leaders are as good as they get.”
“Just wanted to say that I thought this was a great Newsletter! I had really wanted to attend your Little River program since I’ve never been there but it didn’t quite work out…hopefully, another time.”
“Many thanks for all that you do! We had a GREAT time with you!”
“Lovely trip this morning – thanks so much!”
“Sue, That lemonade & watermelon allowed us bare the humid air. Thank you for your thoughtfulness!”
“Even though I don’t get up to your area very often, I wanted you to know how much I enjoy your newsletter. I always learn something new. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge in such a well written format.”
“Many thanks for all that you do for Purple Martin colonies on the Plum Island. We had a GREAT time with you on Sunday night.”
“Thanks Sue! Had a blast with my visit last night. Thanks again on many levels!”
“Wow, we saw quite a few birds yesterday. It was such a nice, relaxing time – I am looking forward to the next one. Thank you for opening my eyes to another side of a beautiful world. :)”
“Was a fabulous morning… thank you so much for spending so much time with us…. I learn so much each time I am with you…. I feel as if I am in a class… hope you don’t mind all of my questions….”
“Thank you for providing snacks & beverages during our tour. It was a hot day, & you had just the right mix to keep us all refreshed.”
“Thank you very much for our birding trip today and sending me the poem. The bobolinks were very special.”
“Thank you so much for last night. Being on the island at night is always magical, despite the weather. Loved the whips and the bonus nighthawks.”
“Thanks so much for organizing that trip last night. It was fun to hear the Whips and Woodcock, and see the Nighthawks.”
“Thanks again for inviting me to join your group on Tuesday evening. It was fun to hear the whip-o-wills. The woodcocks and the nighthawks were welcome bonuses! To me the Refuge in the evening is an almost magical place.”
“Sue, Thank you for setting up our feeding station. We have our first hummer!!!”
“Our outing was fun, informative, birdy, & memorable. Thank you, Sue, for your kindness in guiding us!”
“Our experience with Newburyport Birders was excellent. You were patient with us and so knowledgeable. I liked the pace and your energy efficient route.”
“Thanks so much for the word about the Greater Scaup. They were right were they were supposed to be. They even sort of drifted close enough that I got a couple of shots. Not being much of a man of the coast, I was delighted to see the birds – the Greater Scaup is sort of rare for me. I got a shot of male Greater and Lesser together, and that really showed me all the differences. Of course there were a bunch of Common Eiders at the bridge over the river, as well as an assortment of other species including the usual Black and Mallard, goldeneye, Bufflehead, Red-Breasted mergs, and four Brant, and more. It was really, really fun…”
“Enjoyed the morning and look forward to more birding with you.”
“Thanks again for a great eagle day last Saturday! We had such a good time.”
“Had a great time…. And a few good laughs too… Sue, plan some more trips soon.”
“What lovely start to the New Year! Out in perfect, if unseasonable weather, with a congenial group and two experts identifying and sharing their knowledge. I particularly loved the long-tail duck and the beautiful male eider. Nice that the birds themselves were getting some respite from the severe weather of the past week. The solution of the mystery of the off-shore light and the delicious post-sunset firelight picnic were icing on the cake of a most pleasant afternoon.Many thanks to you and Paula and a joyful, peaceful, healthful 2011 to you both.”
“I just wanted to say “thank you” for the occasional essays you write about various birds. I always enjoy reading them and they are especially welcome when everyone else seems to just be sending in species lists.”
“I just wanted to thank you again and tell you what an entirely enjoyable afternoon I had with you and everyone who joined you on New Year’s Day in Salisbury. I am looking forward to continuing my birding “education” in the coming year and beyond. Thanks too for the use of the binoculars – they were really wonderful. I plan on having my own of the same the next time I see you. ”
“Thanks again for a really great birding trip on New Year’s Day. I think we lucked out on the weather and conditions in general. Learned a lot, as usual.”
“Neat! Thanks for the information write-up!”
“I was at Cape Ann last year and was fortunate enough to be on the bus with you and Jim. It was a memorable day even though it was bitter cold. I hope to be on your bus this year as well. Again, thank you…”
“Nice summary”
“I just read your musings on the “unseen rigging” of the drake merganser’s odd head-dip and raise dance. Thanks for sharing your prose. I’ve often wondered about the strain on their muscles and the hidden mechanisms that allow them to do that with such avidity, and then reflect on how birding is it’s own mechanism for me to harness my “muscles” of attention and awareness…now how to transfer that quality to the other things in my life!”
“Sue, thanks, that is a great write…”
“Your tip on Crane Beach proved to be fortuitous as the birds were good to me in June!”
“The Purple Martin article is just what I was looking for. And very well written. Thanks!”
“Thank you, Sue, for this informative and interpretive newsletter. May you continue to have wonderful adventures in 2011 and experience good health to enjoy them.”
“These stories and lessons from the birding and Natural History jaunts you take are enjoyable, educational and seasonable journal entries for both the experienced and novice naturalist to read…”
“Thanks for showing us that Bald Eagle; we never would have found it on our own! It was a great way to end our 2010 birding.”
“Sue, offering these environmental education opportunities to people of all ages is the key to effect widespread change.”
“I liked your Butterball essay .. I’m a 70 year old birder fairly new to it and realize that I spend more time looking for id marks and shape than actually observing what the bird is doing — your writing emphasizes the value of patient observation. Nice job!”
“Sue was very pleasant, knowledgeable and worked hard making sure we has a successful experience. Our in the field, catered picnic was very special.”
“Sue was wonderful! If you are a total newbie at birding or a professional ornithologist seeking a sighting on a particular species/family in the greater Newburyport, MA area, you needn’t look further than Newburyport Birders. Sue took us to a number of locations, spent hours with us, picked us up at our hotel, and really informed and educated us about bird sightings. It was totally enjoyable and a real adventure. She’s also very knowledgeable about shops, restaurants,lodging, parks, etc. If you love getting away to a truly seaside, scenic destination, want to explore Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and Plum Island, have never been to Newburyport and nearby Amesbury, then you must connect with Sue. She’ll make your visit truly memorable. She certainly did that for us.”
“Today’s trip well exceeded my expectations. I look forward to more outings with Newburyport Birders.”
“Newburyport Birders’ can get you on the birds! Their directions in the field are very precise!”
“Sue was tireless as we toured the Greater Newburyport area with her – it was very comfortable an a true pleasure.”
“It is a pleasure to observe birds with Newburyport Birders ~ they find what’s present and show them to all.”
“Thank you for catering to our parents’ whims with such grace. You tour was the highlight of their anniversary weekend.”
“Sue’s tours are fantastic!”
“Just a short note to thank both of you for the excellent “Bird Walk” on Labor Day. Both Joanne & I really enjoyed the walk. We have been coming to the Joppa Flats area for at least 8 to 10 years, & never knew that there was a right of way around the edge of the harbor area. Thanks so much for a GREAT day birding!”
“Again, you’ve worked hard for us! Thanks so much, we got good looks at every bird!”
“Thank you for the waterfowl ID guide.”
“We appreciate the time you took in planning our outing and considering our physical limitations.”
“We enjoy our time in the field. We never realized that the saltmarsh was hayed and now we know the name of the red plant is in the marsh.”
“Our family gathering was made more special with your tour of Plum Island. Thank you very much!”
“Sue, what a beautiful account. Thanks so much.”
“Thanks, by the way for your Bobolink letter of support the other week. I think the meeting with the con comm. Went OK and your letter was helpful. Supposedly they’ll help us supervise the mowing next year and keep the mayor and farmer in line. We’ll see… Much appreciate all your support.”
“I was grateful for your identification of the red plant I’ve seen at Plum Island every September. Now knowing what it was, I simply labeled it “Red Stuff” in my photo notebook! Here’s a photo I took of the glasswort near the Salt Pannes.”
“Thanks for being part of our wonderful Sunday morning!”
“Thanks so much for your program. I was inspired to take my National Geo… out (seeing your lovingly worn copy), and then Eddie and I went over some of the birds we saw. We really enjoyed you, Paula, and the birds!”
“Sue, Always enjoy reading your posts. Glasswort is delicious!! And beach plums are great too…but I’m sure you know that.”
“Thanks very much for the enjoyable and informative program yesterday morning. I can’t believe how many different birds we saw! So exciting. Please thank Paula too. We learned a great deal from both of you.”
“Thank you, looking forward to another birding program!!”
“Still love reading your postings Sue!”
“I really enjoyed both outings Ð thank you! And I also appreciate the articles you sent Ð very interesting and informative.”
“We really enjoyed it! Thanks so much.”
“Again, another enjoyable day of birding. I think what delighted me most today were the birding spots themselves, little gems, and the beautiful scenery we passed along the way – made even more so by the morning misty, overcast sky.”
“Sue, thank you for a very educational posting.”
“The article you wrote on nest parasitism was very informative.”
“Another first rate nature piece — full of great information and so well written. Keep them coming!”
“Sue-Thanks for the write up of Great Pond, where I spent summers when growing up, and where my love of nature began, Just your mention of the name Mesalonskee brought back great memories of overnight canoe trips and being awakened by a chorus of bird calls. Clearly, I gotta get back there.”
“Thank you, Sue, for this excellent and readable report on cowbirds.”
“Thanks again for a nice article.”
“I always appreciate your posts because they’re completely ornithological & thought-provoking essay.”
“You have been a great help!”
“Thanks Sue, very helpful and appreciated. We’re already getting excited again and looking forward to our visit.”
“Thanks for your help!”
“Paula is so nice to bird with!”
“I thoroughly enjoyed both the morning walk and the evening program. Many thanks for the wonderful dawn and dusk programs!”
“The bird world could use many more Sue McGraths.”
“Thanks again Sue for your speedy & comprehensive response.”
“Thanks again for your all your kind help, we throughly enjoyed birding with you on your home turf…”
“Thank you very much for all that you do – particularly with the Essex County Purple Martin project. Last nite was a “highlight” experience for Carol and me. We learned a great deal from you (and from watching the colony much more carefully than ever before).”
“Thanks so much for sending the pictures of the martins. May they grow and thrive! And thanks, too, for your efforts in caring for the martins.”
“I’ve really enjoyed the last 2 events and appreciate all the work you put into supporting our bird life and educating neophytes in the beauty of the world of birds.”
“Thanks for all your postings, I learn a lot from you.”
“You’re a genius! Excellent day with you!”
“Thanks so much for an informative, interesting and fun evening with the Purple Martins. I had never seen the nest, eggs or the young before. Thanks for all you do to keep them on Plum Island; I think Plum Island would be a poorer place without them.”
“Thanks for the unbelievably vivid photos!”
“We enjoyed birding with Paula & Sue very much!”
“Thank you sooooo much!”
“Thank you so much for your reports and pictures. Some day I will get up there and see them for myself!”
“Keep up the great work!”
“Paula is really quick at finding birds’ nests. We loved that Cedar Waxwing nest!”
“Thanks for the information. I’ll try to incorporate it into the field program at the Arnold Arboretum.”
“Thanks for all the info! That must have taken some time to put together…. very much appreciated.”
“Thank you very much… On a side-note, we both commented on how friendly and polite everyone was, not only while birding, but everywhere in the surrounding towns. Thanks again for directing us in your corner of the world.”
“Thanks for the nice birding walk, I enjoyed it & the full moon, as well.”
“Wow, what a peaceful evening birding with you!”
“It was an amazing evening! Teresa so enjoyed it and is looking forward to the next time.”
“Thanks so much, Sue! I really enjoyed the Mother’s Day walk.”
“I want to thank you for introducing me to two lovely gems today – Little River Trail and Oak Hill Cemetery.”
“Thanks, Sue, as always it was fun to be out with you yesterday.”
“Thank you for leading the walk tonight. I appreciate what you do for the fund raiser for the Breast Cancer Research. Thanks also for being a good teacher and leading these bird walks. That was my life Whip-poor-will although it was Heard only. Keep up the good work of sharing your love of birds and nature. Thank Paula as well for sharing those great looks at the Least Bittern.”
“I appreciate your summary of Essex County sightings.”
“I enjoyed the walk very much. You had asked me about what my favorite bird sighting was today. I originally answered the Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Upon reflection, I would have to say the Blue-winged Warbler sightings were a close second.”