Date: 8/14/25 9:34 am
From: Patricia Lindsay <gelochelidon...>
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Passing of Lloyd Spitalnik
It is with sadness that we note the passing of Lloyd Spitalnik earlier this
week. Although we were aware that he had been facing some health issues, we
had not been in touch recently and were surprised by this terrible news.

Although less active in recent years, Lloyd was for decades a prominent,
deeply respected, and much loved figure in the New York birding community,
especially noted for his world-class photography. He will be greatly
missed, not only for his talents, but for his sharp wit and gruff humor.
Always a key figure at the Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival, which this year
will be held on Sunday, 17 August, Lloyd will be there this time in our
thoughts and in our hearts. We are not yet aware of funeral or remembrance
details, but wanted to share this sad news with the greater birding
community.

Patricia Lindsay and Shai Mitra
Bay Shore, NY

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