Death of Central Park Bird Guide

[Bobbie Ireland]

What an interesting woman! Has anyone heard of her?

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/10/nyregion/starr-saphir-bird-watching-guide-in-central-park-dies-at-73.html?ref=todayspaper&_r=0

[OlRedHair]

Oh yes, I have read much about her.  Marie Winn wrote about her extensively in her Pale Male book.  She was an institution.  She did so much for birding.  I knew she was terminally ill.  So sad to lose a treasure like Starr.

[Bobbie Ireland]

Oh yes, I have read much about her.  Marie Winn wrote about her extensively in her Pale Male book.  She was an institution.  She did so much for birding.  I knew she was terminally ill.  So sad to lose a treasure like Starr.

She sounds like quite a character - who has left a wonderful legacy. Would that all of us could do the same.

[Kris G.]

I had read about her not too long ago.  She was quite a lady and such a sad loss for so many.

[~Ruth]

saw the documentary on HBO.  what a gift to be able to recognize so many birds and be willing to share with so many others.