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August 03, 1989 - Uncommon Visitor Stirs Interest of Local BirdersF-F Antiques Center at THE MILL New Unique Concept on Long Island Quality Dealers Wanted Year Round - Space for 30 .Dealers and Lighted Cabinets OPEN 7 DAYS Remsenburg (516) 288 -0206 HILL STREET a 2831300 NO JNGEO PN 1O 6� HAMPTON BEACH • 288 -1500 WHEN HARRY MET SALLY [R] 30 MAIN STREET e PARENTHOOD [Pil WHEN HARRY MET SALLY [R] LETHAL WEAPON 11 [R] BATMAN [PG-131 LICENSED TO KILL [PC-t 31 fluffluv rThe host of the adult ticks but not the source of the infection ' a April - May Late July Mid Septembe _ 4s. ak The host of the immature tick both larvae and nymphs) and the wares of the infection DAMMINIX Ixodes doormat Focus on Nature An Uncommon Visitor Stirs Interest of Local Birders By Paul Stoutenburgh We here on the East End don't see eagles too often, so when someone called me about seeing one at Montauk I was all ears. Jim Krajicek, a free -lance photographer working out on the East End over the Fourth of July, spotted a large bird along the shore. Realiz- ing it was unusual, he tried to work his way closer to the bird and was amazed to find it an immature bald eagle. He felt this large brown bird with white flecking and a huge hooked beak was worth photographing, As he worked his way up closer and closer he was able to read the numbers on the leg band 629 - 31536. With this information in hand, he called the Fish & Wildlife Service and then after a few more calls he finally reached the one who origi- nally banded the bird out in Oklahoma. Wanting to get more information on the ea- gle, I too called the Sutton Avian Research Center and spoke to Allen Jenkins who is deeply involved in trying to introduce bald eagles into the southeast where they were once common. Their organization is a re- search and educational institution funded by corporations and private trusts. The eagle seen at Montauk over the July Fourth weekend was later seen by the work- ers at the Southold Town Landfill on the north shore. Sorry to say, when they tried to con- tact me I was out and therefore missed see- ing it myself, but the men at the landfill are familiar with red - tailed hawks and said this was much much larger and their description fit the immature bald eagle perfectly right down to the color of the bill. Eagle Spends Time at Landfill One of the employees saw it attack and kill a seagull. Eagles are scavengers of the high- est order and will often dispatch a crippled duck or, in this case, a seagull. It reminded me of the time I saw an eagle attack an osprey in flight until the osprey dropped its catch, which the eagle promptly landed on and ate. They are rust -class opportunists and seize on every chance they get for a free meal without actually catching it. This is not to say eagles do not catch fish on their own, or other creatures, but if someone else does the catch- ing, the eagle is usually there to harass who- ever it might be for the meal. This particular bald eagle came from an egg collected in Florida last December 9 along with 125 others. It was one in a clutch of the usual two eggs which are taken from the nest with the knowledge that the female will lay a new clutch to incubate. The eggs that are collated are then mechanically in- cubated and the young eaglets hatch in about 35 days. For the first five days the eyes of the ea- glets are not fully developed and therefore the sight of humans feeding them at this crit- ical time has no effect on the bird. After the first five days the bird never sees its human feeder as all feeding is done by a puppet from NIX When to apply Damminix: Damminix is applied in the spring, after April 1, and in the summer, as late as mid September. Two applications are recommended each year. Treatment can begin at either time. Both are important, and the summer application is essential. Most cases of Lyme disease are acquired in May, June or July when the nymphal (pinhead size) ticks are feeding. Damminix works in two ways: How Damminix works: '0 In the spring: by killing some nymphal ticks. Ut In the mid to late summer: by killing the newly hatched larval ticks that will be next year's infected nymphs. Do not omit the summer application. Deer ticks, tlrr,de, dnmmbrit, become carriers of Lyme disease by feeding on field mice- The nymphal stage of the tick is particularly dangerous to people because it is tiny — the size of a pinhead — and active in the spring and early summer when people are outdoors. Mice like to make nests of soft natural materials. Damminix tubes contain Fluffy cotton treated with permethrin -- highly toxic to ticks-. The mice collect the cotton; the n'eated cotton kills the ticks- , Tests have shown that this method protects treated property against infected finks and is up to 97% effective. (actual size of nymphal tick) ,A " GARDEN CENTER 175 North Sea Rd., Southampton, N.Y. 283 -5515 Open 8 -5, Mon -Sat, Closed Sun THE SOUTHAMPTON PRESS / AUGUST 3, 1989 EcoHEALTH, INC..I Specially Priced at $69l Suggested Retail Price $89.95 This immature bald eagle was seen over the Fourth of July weekend at Montauk and later on the north shore. Numbers from a leg band revealed an interesting story about this majestic bird. Announces —James Krajicek Photo behind one -way glass. Even when it comes tended, the eaglets are taken to a tower to weighing the birds, which occurs three where they are fed for another three weeks. times a week, the participants take special By then they are able to fly and the cage is precautions by wearing camouflage cover so left open so they can come and go, returning that the bird does not become familiar with for food only when they so desire. Gradually people and therefore become imprinted to they learn to fend for themselves. This par - humans. This imprinting is a problem when ticular bird was fledged on Horn Island off people start feeding young birds in captivity Mississippi, which is part of the National as it is difficult for the birds to break away Isarksystcm that runs along the entire Gulf from their adopted parent and return to the Coast. The theory is that because of the heat wild with all its hazards and uncertainties. of summer down there eagles move north to Ready to Be On Their Own cooler areas and that is probably how our ea- After six to eight weeks of being fed and gle came to Montauk and Southold. The Sutton Avian Research Center is in- 'Children's Day' Scheduled volved in many other projects, one in partic- ular being the restoration of the peregrine At Agawam August 12 falcon, a bird that ranks high on the endang- The Cultural Center of Southampton has ered species list. Here in New York State a announced that on Saturday, August 12, from a similar hacking program is being carried out in hopes of introducing this handsome falcon to a.m. to 1 p.m. it will present its second an- into the New York City area and the Pali - nual "Children's Day" at Agawam Park in sades of New Jersey, where it once was a Southampton. The event is sponsored by Mi- chael J. and Barbara Kugler and will feature a variety of activities for children of all ages. The Cultural Center is asking anyone over the age of 14 who is interested in volunteer- ing to help to contact its office at 283 -4300. Help is needed at the button booth, petting zoo, food table and pony ride station. Free T- shirts will be given to all volunteers. Rain date for the event is August 13. Harbor Main Street Sag Harbor 725.0010 Open Every Day "'D0 THE RIGHT THING' Announces Is sa GREAT FILM. It is an eEeat, joyousentertaining, joyous oF life. , Harvey Maron, M.D. on August 25th, 1989, Oo ties N 9M Ta g.•Y C l - a spite ire t .a isq, sillad..0 R sA Dot' Rw�r1��"� - Aug. 4 to Aug. 10 7 &9PM Coming On Aug. 11 Milk & Honey MOVIE DINNER on FRI. $14,95 RESERVATIONS AMERICAN HOTEL 725 -3535 Foram. & Performances Subiect to Change common nester. There are reports that this system is working as each year we hear about new nesting sites like the one on the Verrazano Bridge and other sites amongst the tall buildings of New York City where these birds have taken up residence. Since the peregrine is a fierce and deadly preda- tor it will have little trouble finding a meal of pigeons in that area. All these efforts to try to reintroduce spe- cies that have been pushed out by man in one way or another could have been avoided if only man had planned a little better earlier on. Today we are waking up to the fact that we no longer can do what we want with our environment. As much as we dislike them, rules and regulations are now forcing us to correct our ways with reference to the en- vironment. Whether or not it will be too late remains to be seen. The environment is now a worldwide con- cern and just last week the heads of the most prosperous countries in the world met in Eur- ope to discuss problems confronting them. In a list of the 20 most important concerns, 17 had to do with the environment. To many, the loss of ospreys, or eagles or peregrine falcons is of no great concern, but what we should realize is that when these birds, plants or other parts of the natural world become degraded they are indicators that our world is in trouble. If for no other reason, we should be thankful we have peo- pie who are alert enough and can interpret the problems that our wildlife are facing so that we may be the beneficiary of a better world. College Symposium On Home Gardening "Down to Earth Gardening," a symposium which will present information from horti- culture professionals to help make home - gardening easier and more successful, will be held Friday, August 4, through Monday, August 7, at the Southampton Campus of Long Island University. Idohne Scheerer of East Hampton will present methods of designing a three - season cutting garden on Friday, August 4. Ms. Scheerer's demonstration will include flower arranging to make the most of seasonal of- ferings. She designs and maintains cutting gardens during the gardening season and works with Twigs Florist in Manhattan dur- ing the winter. A photography course will be taught by Ra- meshwar Das and on Sunday, August 6, El- len Samuels, a local garden writer and broadcaster will lead a teaching -tour of lo- cal gardens. On Monday, August 7, Ellen Samuels and Tish Rehill, who designs and maintains some gardens in Southampton, will give the first of a two-session course on perennial mainte- nance that will feature a hands -on practice in local gardens. The symposium will include lectures by lo- cal gardeners on perennials, fertilizers, new management practices and more. A selection of plants, books and videos will be on sale at the symposium which will be held in the Fine Arts Center from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with registration starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 5. The fee is $35 for each day of the sympos- ium. More information may be obtained by calling the Office of Continuing Education at 283-4000, extension 316. Registration forms are also available at that office. F04c Moborne Agencg, Jnc. Insurance & Real Estate • Established 1875 CHARLES J. OSBORNE - 324 -2800 Peter C. Osborne Steven R. Scott Javne Kolbenhever - Aubrey W. Peterson Hampton Medical Center Announces The retirement from practice of Harvey Maron, M.D. on August 25th, 1989, after 25 years of dedicated service to the community. Physicians in all offices are available to serve your continuing medical needs. BY APPOINTMENT 15161 537 -0136 Ruth Stecher Pastels and Oils August 5th to 19th, 1989 Artist Reception Saturday, August 5, 1989 (4 to 6pm) at the CLAYTON- LIBIl?ATOIE API' GALLMY (ESTA5118111D IN N.YC. /tcyi BRIDGEHAMPTON, LONG ISLAND, N.Y. 11932