Re: [cayugabirds-l] Re Grape Jelly for orioles/catbirds

[Karen]

 Thanks to Donna and Paul for the information provided.
Fun observation:Toxay I bought an oriole feeder and some prepared bird jelly. I 
put it out and got some jelly on me as I hung the feeder. I walked inside, 
washed my fingers,walked back to the door. and in that amount  of time there ws 
an oriole eating the jelly.  Amazing.
Woodpeckers and summer suit:I once spent several hours over each of  two days 
watching a Red-bellied Woodpecker feeding young at a nest. The nest was near my 
suit feeders, that I know both male and female visited. The adults brought both 
large caterpillars and suet to their young. This was not exactly alternated, 
but sort of close to bringing the different food on alternate trips. I don't 
ascribe wisdom to the birds, but effectively they varied the diet of their 
young.
Merlin: More Merlin discovered in Tomp. County this year than ever before, 
partially due to Geo's help. But lots of areas that have had nests in the past, 
don't have any reports (YET) for this year. I just found a nest near The 
Parkway x Klinewood Rds. x Comstock, so I don't need help about that pair. Just 
confirmed today a nest on Yellow Barn Rd. But, the pair near the Dryden Hotel 
and along Lake Rd. have eluded me, despite a lot of time looking.  I have this 
love/hate relationship with Merlin. Today, I watched a female eat a small prey 
brought by her mate to the nest area, legs and feet and all. 
Love those birds.
John 



On Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 02:52:02 PM EDT, Paul Schmitt 
 wrote:   

 Good factual separation on high fructose versus “natural”.  Based on my 
experience feeding hummingbirds, I believe there is an additional difference 
that separates cane sugar from beet sugar.  Years ago, hummers suddenly refused 
our sugar nectar.  Realizing we had opened a new bag, we checked the bag.  It  
listed beet sugar.  Tasted identical to our taste buds.  Borrowed cane sugar 
from neighbors and on providing it to the feeders, the hummer eagerly returned. 
 
I wondered if it is higher sugar content or closer to real nectar taste?
Paul Schmitt

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2024, at 10:59 AM, Deb Grantham  wrote:




Or pots of flowers that would attract them.
Deb
On May 9, 2024 10:44 AM, Donna Lee Scott  wrote:

Well, I hate to wade into this topic,

but since I believe I am one of the only dedicated birders around here with 
degrees in Food Science and Nutrition (BS, Mich St U; MS, Cornell U), and about 
23 years work experience in two different Food Science departments in Cornell 
College of Agriculture, here goes…

 

High-fructose corn syrup(HFCS) and sugar are similar, but there are a few 
differences:
   
   - Composition:
   
   - HFCS: It’s a sugar-based sweetener derived from CORN syrup. Like regular 
table sugar (from CANE or BEETS), it consists of both fructose and glucose 
molecules. The most common type, HFCS 55, contains 55% fructose and 42% glucose.
   -  
   - Sugar:Regular table sugar is composed of equal parts of monosaccharides 
fructose and glucose (50%-50%), bound together as a disaccharide (called 
Sucrose).

So the chemical composition is slightly different and the source of the sugar 
is from different plants.
   
   - Production Process:
   
   - HFCS is made from CORN starch, which is processed to create corn syrup. 
Some of the glucose in corn syrup is converted to fructose using enzymes, 
resulting in HFCS.
   - Table Sugar is obtained from sugar cane or sugar beets.
   
   - Physical Form:
   
   - HFCS is liquid and contains about 24% water.
   - Sugar is dry and granulated.
   
   - Nutritional Value:
   
   - In terms of nutritional value and health properties, there are no 
significant differences between HFCS 55 and sugar (although some science 
writers debate this statement on the basis of how these substances are digested 
in humans). Both are broken down into fructose and glucose during digestion.

The US Food and Drug Administration long ago declared HFCS to be safe for human 
consumption.

HFCS is used in various foods because it is cheaper (or was at one time 
cheaper) than cane/beet sugar.

However, in recent decades manyhumans have way-overconsumed “foods” like sodas 
and some not-too-nutritional edibles, and this has contributed to obesity, 
diabetes and other adverse health conditions. So, it is the high consumption of 
HFCS that is the problem, most likely, and not the small chemical differences 
between the two types of sugars. 

Regardingbirds’ consumption of jelly (made with fruit juice) and jam (made with 
fruit juice and fruit pieces) containing either of these sugar sources,

-we may have to consider if we are encouraging birds to eat too much of these 
foods containing sugar. To my knowledge, nobody has studied the effect of this 
“diet” for a few months of the year.

(By the way, there are no added artificial colors or flavors in grape jellies 
for humans; just pectin (from apples) which makes it gel, and 1 or 2 fruit 
acids (citric, malic, 

[cayugabirds-l] Merlin phone message - bad

[Karen]

With the extensive help of Geo, we are up to 8 known or highly likely areas for 
nests. Plus, 6 general areas. Better than for other years at ths time.
Someone left a phone mesage about a nest. My recording is garbled. All I heard 
was "Spring St" and I thought "Dryden". Could this person email me, please.
Any help with nest locations greatly aids the county-wide survey of nests and 
number fledged per nest.  Thanks.
John Confer
 
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?

[Karen]

 Hi Astrid,
   The light show with that disturbance and the disturbance of setting up the 
light show might cause the nesting birds to desert the nest. Tolerance for 
anthropogenic disturbance varies among individuls even within the same species. 
Some individuls get acclimated, some don't. It is not possible to be certain 
about the light show and its affect on nesting birds. 
    Both the Raven and the Peregrine have recently returned as nesting birds to 
Tompkins County. The first nesting Raven in nearly a century was in the FLLT 
Preserve at Lick Brook about 15 years ago. They did not nest there again, 
perhaps as hiking that portion of the trail became quite popular. Yet, there 
has been a Raven nest in Cayuga Heights recently. The Peregrine at Tgnk are 
part of a national recovery and are the first nest in the county in decades. 
Either pairs of birds could leave due to disturbance, but it is not possible to 
be certain. Leaving their current nest after having laid the eggs and started 
incubation would likely lead to reproductive failure for the year. The timing 
of courtship, physiological changes to produce eggs, site selection, 
incubation, and eventually fledgling have been selected  for optimum success 
rate. Starting over changes the timing by well over a month and would likely be 
unsuccessful. I think it is unlikely that they would even try to start another 
nest, even if they could find a suitable nest site.
   I think the dedication of the state parks to protecting natural ecosystems, 
which certainly includes uncommon nesting birds, favors leaving the site alone.
John Confer
Monday, April 15, 2024 at 10:27:33 AM EDT, Astrid Jirka 
 wrote: 
 
 Hi everyone,
I appreciate the care and attention being given to the peregrines and the 
ravens in light of the lightshow being planned this weekend, as I've seen 
expressed through the Cayuga Bird Listserve.
I also appreciate NYS Parks for all they do to promote recreation and 
conservation of our natural resources.And I appreciate the Chamber and Visit 
Ithaca for all they do to promote tourism in our area which is so crucial to 
our local economy. 
It is understandable to me that there is an interest in a celebration and that 
Tgnk Falls should be (literally) highlighted due to its beauty and its 
attraction to locals and visitors alike.

Could one of the birders please explain exactly what they think the 
repercussions would be to the bird nests that are of concern?  Are the females 
likely to abandon their nests, eggs or chicks, and never return? 

It is nice to see a community caring so much for our natural resources in so 
many ways. Let's do our best to make it work for the birds and the humans and 
all involved!

Take care,
Astrid Jirka
Director of Tourism InitiativesDiscover Cayuga Lake

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To: Geo Kloppel , CAYUGABIRDS-L 



  Sounds like there is a lot of momentum behind this and it might be easier to 
deflect than to stop unless the weather is like today.  Celebrating the 100th 
probably is a huge deal for the agency, which certainly have manages a lot of 
great habitat for birds.  And they people behind this particular event have put 
time, money, and effort into planning and executing it and probably will be 
reluctant to abandon it.
 
 Is there a way this could be done and disturbance minimized?  What if they lit 
up the falls from right below so the gorge itself wasn't illuminated, and 
instead of hiking up the gorge they centered the celebration on the overlook 
rather than hiking the gorge hike?  Maybe there's a local bird-loving food 
truck or caterer who would be willing to offer food at a discount to the parks 
for the three nights up at the visitor center by the overlook?  
 
 Is there someone on the list with contacts at the Regional State Park office 
or at the Chamber who could sound them out on whether they are open to 
alternatives?  Does the bird club have any programming it runs in partnership 
with any of the local state parks?  We could try to shut this down but there's 
a good chance that would fail and, whether or not it did, trying to shut it 
down entirely will piss off a lot people which might not be good for birds (or 
even birders) in the long run.  Note the Chamber of Commerce seems to be 
running the hikes so anyone on the list who is a member might want to gently 
explain the issue to Jennifer Tavares, who seems like a decent person.  Not 
sure if Fred Bonn is still the Regional Director of State Parks but he has been 
flexible in the past when approached given actual evidence and alternatives - 
but whoever approaches him should be prepared with published evidence or 
personal reports by someone (maybe Tim G) who is an acknowledged expert on 
peregrines and can show that the light show is going to disturb the peregrines. 
 Keep in mind that these folks know peregrines nest 

[cayugabirds-l] Merlin help

[Karen]

Help monitoring Merlin nesting in Tompkins County, please.
For a decade I have tried to find all Merlin nests in Tompkins County. I am 
trying to write a paper on our population: where it nests and how many there 
are. This is an impossible task without support from people who contribute to 
CayugaBirds-L and/or to eBird and/or let me know personally about sightings. 
Merlin have increased in abundance from 2005. Last year I found 9 nests, of 
which 8 fledged young. There were reports of an additional 5 territorial pairs, 
whose nests I never found. Perhaps they didn't stay or actually form a pair. 
Perhaps my poorer hearing and eyesight failed to detect them. Perhaps there 
were just too many for me to spend the necessary time to find the nest. 
I spend one or two hours on three mornings at every location for which there 
are two or more reports of a Merlin. With potentially 14 pair in the county 
that is a lot of time. I love doing it, but can't do a thorough job at it. 
If anyone would like to help with this survey from now until the end of July, 
please let me know: confergoldw...@aol.com, 607-539-6308.
John Confer


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Observed, Incubated Nests    
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Fledged broods, Known Nest
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Nest Success Rate1
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Fledglings, No Known Nest
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Territorial Pairs.  No Known Nest or Fledglings2
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Sum of Pairs3
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2023
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9
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8
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89% (8 of 9)
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0
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5
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14
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[cayugabirds-l] Fox Sparrow

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Singing near feeder on Friday. A lovely sound of spring.
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[cayugabirds-l] Red-tail nest

[Karen Edelstein]

A pair of red-tailed hawks is building a nest along the northern edge of
the Newman Municipal Golf Course, not far from Fall Creek, along the
boundary with Jetty Woods. Here's the approximate
location: 42.458442989157916, -76.50797178605234. I watched one member of
the pair carrying nesting materials to the tree, where the nest is
plainly visible from the golf course. The hawks were very vocal today.

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Re:[cayugabirds-l] Snow geese

[Karen Edelstein]

I just flew out of Syracuse through Philadelphia, and passed over the tops
of Skaneateles, Owasco, and Cayuga Lakes. There were rafts of snow geese in
the middles of Owasco and Skaneateles Lakes.

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[cayugabirds-l] Merlin nesting 2023 vs 2022

[Karen]

Merlin Nesting Tabulation for 2023 vs. 2022 for Tompkins County


In 2022 the total was 15 pair vs.15 this year    Successful:  11 vs. 8 this 
year (counting one nest with downy young before it fledges)    Failed:  3 vs. 1 
this year  Known pair but no known nest: 1 vs. 6 this year


1035 Highland Rd. Nest abandoned.   But, a very late pair, called, mated, and 
established a nest about 900 m distant. I am tabulating these sites as the same 
pair. Beth and Geoff reported a few minutes ago that a downynestling was fed on 
23 July. This nest is by far the latest ever.
Brandywineand Simsbury Drives. No known nest. Pair seen frequentlyearly in 
season near potential nest. Disappeared.
 

Monroe St. and vicinity, Dryden. No known nest. Pairseen early in season. 
Disappeared.

 

Jenning’s Pond. No known nest. Pair seen mating,chasing crows early in season. 
Occasional report around Jennings Pond through20 June.

 

Myer’s Park. No known nest. Pairseen around a nest at park entrance early in 
season, and occasionally throughJune and July.

 

South Hill. No known nest. Pairseen calling, mating early in season.

 

Craft Way, Brook Way, Brook Dr.  No known nest. Pair mating, calling.

 
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Fairmount/ElmwoodAves. Fledged, three young.
Freeville.Two young on nest as of 25 June. Two fledglings by 14 July.
Hanshawand Klinewood Rds. 25 June, Still incubating. 23 July, feeding at least 
onechick with downy head.
 

McLallaen and Washington Sts., Trumansburg.   Fledged, three young.

 

Sycamore Dr. x Pinewood Pl. Fledged at least two young.

 

The Parkway near elementary school. Fledged at least twoyoung, probably three.

 

Top Forty Rd.  Threeolder nestlings as of 25 June. Fledged by mid-July

 

Valley View Rd. Three nestlings as of 25 June.



 
Gimme Coffee. Nest failed.
With hundreds of Merlin reports to eBird, and thousands of reports that did not 
detect Merlin, I think our survey in Tompkins County is fairly complete.

Thanks ever so much for the continued help of so many in documenting the Merlin 
population of Tompkins County.
Jeff, please forward to your friends, thanks.




 





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[cayugabirds-l] Preliminary Merlin - help still needed

[Karen]

In short, thanks to the effort of many, the 2023 found more pairs than ever 
before, rising from 1 in 2005 to 2 in 2014 to 16 in 2023. Many pairs showed 
courtship and mating, but their nests were never found. Any further information 
would be helpful. 
 2023. 16 pair in Tompkins County. 
Seven pair unknown fate. One pair failed.  Eight pair with oldernestlings or 
fledged young. 
=
Details
1035 Highland Rd.  Nestabandoned.  Probably moved to Hanshaw x KlinewoodsRds.   
                                  A very late pair, called,mated, 
and established a nest about 900 m distant at Hanshaw and Klinewoods
Brandywineand Simsbury Drives. No known nest.
Pair seen frequently earlyin season near potential nest. Disappeared.

 

Monroe St. and vicinity, Dryden. No known nest.

    Pairseen early in season. Disappeared.

 

Jenning’s Pond. No known nest.

Pair seen mating,chasing crows early in season. Occasional report around 
Jennings Pond through20 June.

 

Myer’s Park. No known nest.

Pair seenaround nest at park entrance early in season.

 

South Hill. No known nest

            Pairseen calling, mating early in season.

 

Craft Way, Brook Way, Brook Dr.  No known nest

Pair mating, calling.

 

Craft Way, Brook Way, Brook Dr.  No known nest

Pair mating, calling.
--Fairmount/ElmwoodAves.
 Fledged, three young.
Freeville.Two young on nest as of 25 June.
Hanshawand Klinewood Rds. 25 June, Still incubating.
 

McLallaen and Washington Sts., Trumansburg.   Fledged,three young.

 

Sycamore Dr. x Pinewood Pl. Fledged at least two young.

 

The Parkway near elementary school. Fledged at least twoyoung, probably three.

 

Top Forty Rd.  Threeolder nestlings as of 25 June.

 
Valley View Rd. Three nestlings as of 25 June.
The data from many shows a still increasing population. The many pairs with 
unknown nesting efforts are a problem.




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Re:[cayugabirds-l] Conservation vs Ecology, not a "vs"

[Karen]

 
Aw. Come on. If you are going to carry out a prolonged discussion on this 
theme, at least you could get the definition of the main terms correct.  
Ecology is a science that tries to objectively describe the natural world, and 
derive predictions about objectively measured interactions. Conservation is a 
value-laden effort to protect one ecological interaction. They are not in 
conflict. 
FYI
Human death rates




Estimated bird mortality by cause."There's no standardized way of doing it that 
everyone can agree to," says Garry George, renewable energy director for 
Audubon California – but when it comes to bird kills by the electricity 
industry, here's the approximate pecking order:


Solar: Anywhere from about 1,000 birds a year, according to BrightSource, to 
28,000 birds a year, according to an expert at the Center for Biological 
Diversity.

Wind: Between 140,000 and 328,000 birds a year in the contiguous United States, 
according to a December 2013 study published in the journal Biological 
Conservation. Taller turbines tend to take out more birds.

Oil and Gas: An estimated 500,000 to 1 million birds a year are killed in oil 
fields, the Bureau of Land Management said in a December 2012 memo.
Coal: Huge numbers of birds, roughly 7.9 million, may be killed by coal, 
according to analysis by Benjamin K. Sovacool, director of the Danish Center 
for Energy Technologies. His estimate, however, included everything from mining 
to production and climate change, which together amounted to about five birds 
per gigawatt-hour of energy generated by coal.

Nuclear: About 330,000 birds, by Sovacool’s calculations.

Power Lines: Between 12 and 64 million birds a year are felled by transmission 
lines, according to a study published July 3 in the journal PLOS ONE.

All told, felines kill 1.4 to 3.7 billion birds a year. 


  
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[cayugabirds-l] Oriole adult male feeding fledged chick

[Karen Edelstein]

Joe Wetmore and I just watched one of the male orioles in our yard
chattering excitedly. As it dropped down to the ground, we realized that it
was looking after, and bringing food to, a recently fledged oriole chick.
The chick could hop and make short flights of about 4-5 feet, but I'm
wondering where it will find safety for the night. Fortunately, there are
no outdoor cats around our house.

The youngster was absolutely adorable, with perky little white ear-tufts,
much like are shown in this photo:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/wilgi--563935184566802239/

>From what I've read about orioles, the young fledge after 12-14 days, so
this male must have found his mate not long after his arrival here on May
1st. Females have been way less visible this season compared to previously.

Karen

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Conservation vs Ecology

[Karen]

 

On Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 05:05:55 PM EDT, Carl Steckler 
 wrote:  
 
 Well, let me state right out front that I am about to ignite a fire storm.
Are we conservationists or are we ecologists? Hope to instruct things like 
green energy and the impact on wildlife.This is a false dichotomy based on an 
incorrect definition. I taught ecology. I have had over 70 peer-reviewed 
publications in professional journals. I have had major NSF research grants. I 
am an ecologist. I know what ecology is. This is not a correct definition of 
ecology. Ecology is a science. Ecology tries to describe things. Ecology tries 
to develop testable predictions: if A occurs then B will follow. Ecology is an 
objective scientific study. Ecologists often have strong, personal 
feelings/beliefs about conservation. I have had conservation grants, too. They 
are quite different. If you do not know the difference between them you do not 
have the knowledge background to criticize them.
For the ecologists among you, you place a high value on green, renewable 
energy, But at the same time you are ignoring the fact that green energy is 
detrimental to wildlife and plant life No. I am also a conservationist. I am 
concerned about balancing competing needs for the natural habitat that supports 
wildlife. 
Wind, turbines, kill hundreds of birds and bats every year. Both of these 
activities are illegal but the fact that it is green energy seems to overlook 
the fact that we’re destroying what we seek to keep. No. Things are illegal 
when they violate a relevant law. The permitting process for almost everyting, 
but certainly for installation of solar panel farms goes through a permitting 
proceess and is approved by law. It is not illegal.
More and more grassland is disappearing under the covering of silicon, solar 
panels not only are the wildlife dispossessed, but so too is the flora. 
Wildlife can relocate, although it may not be to a suitable habitat, but the 
plants cannot relocate and often end up dying, because the sun that gives them 
nourishment is now blocked by solar panels The question isn't if solar farms 
reduce wildlife. The question is what source of energy is less deterimental.
Unfortunately, the argument about green energy global warming has become more 
political than environmental The science of green energy global warming climate 
change whatever you want to call it is flawed Some like to say that global 
warming climate change is caused by humans. Well, I’ve seen many studies that 
support that and many studies that disprove that. what I haven’t seen yet is a 
good scientific reason why the earth goes into an Ice Age and why the earth 
comes out of an Ice AgeAnd yet again, there are many theories, but they are 
just that theories Theories are the highest level of certainty that science 
provides. But, I grant that you are intending to use "theory" with a meaning 
that is not the use employed in a science discussion. The lack of understanding 
about this distinction weighs on the merit of your arguements. 
Without knowing the causes of an ice age or the causes of an ice age ending, we 
are missing a big chunk of cause-and-effect The ice-age lasted over millions of 
years for reasons that are irrelevant to our current. The causes for 
cooling/warming associated with the major advances and retreats of glacies over 
a totally different geological time scale are virtually irrelevant to the 
causes for our present rate of warming, which has largely occurred in around 
100 years. The physical process for our current warming is similar to the 
familiar event of a car warming in the sun. Visible radiation comes in, strikes 
a surface and warms it up. The heat is emitted but most of it cannot get 
through the glass. We accept this because as infants or children we know about 
this. The physics of global climate change is virtually the same. For our 
earth, the visible radiation passes through the atmosphere. It strikes the 
earth's surface, and is reemitted as heat. The heat is absorbed or retained in 
the atmosphere by CO2 or methane, The ability of gasses to retain heat is 
easily and accurately measured. We know why the earth is warming now. The 
causes of ice age cooling and warming over hundreds of thousands of years is 
almost totally irrelevant to the causes of our current warming within a 
century. Anthropogenic global climate change was predicted by physicists a 
century ago due to well-measured physical properties of gasses and due to the 
emission of greenhouse gasses by industrilization. The physics of current 
warming is known and it is caused by the so-called greenhouse gasses.  
Does anyone disagree that when an ice age ends it gets warmer? Conversely, when 
an ice age starts, it gets colder and it has been doing that for a lot longer 
time than humans have been on this earth.
So think about it do we want to be climate activist or do we want to be 
conservationist preserving what we have on this planet 

[cayugabirds-l] Nesting Merlin update

[Karen]

Merlin breeding in Tompkins County
In 2014 the survey found two Merlin nests in Tompkins County. Since then, our 
survey has found a new high count almost every year. 
In 2022 (tally enhanced by reports this year of nesting last year such as video 
of flying fledglings, or "parts of small birds falling on lawn".):
     15 pairs                13 pairs successfully fledged young
                1 incubated nest failed
                1 pair moved to unknown location
in 2023, so far:        16 pairs            11 known nests, including one 
probably abandoned/failed at Myer's Point near admission booth.
            5 pair, no known nest 

           Sycamore Pl., pair or male frequently seen and heard, 
view of nest from private (do not enter) property.

            Any observations of the following locations would add 
to the county survey.   
        Paired observeda around Craft Rd, Brook Way, 
Brook Dr., St. Joseph's Lane        Jenning's Pond, 
nest may be along end of pond on the west side.        
Dryden, Monroe St., pair seen early in season but disappeared           
 South Hill: Hudson St., pair seen mating near Pleasant St., seen 
around potential nest on Crescent Place, but not seen lately.
John Confer607-539-6308        
 

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[cayugabirds-l] Bald Eagle Goetchius

[Karen]

Two adult Bald Eagle perched near road at 2:50 PM. On west side of road, south 
of house on the east side.If still there, please do not get out of the car, or 
even stop. 
Jhn Confer
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[cayugabirds-l] Merlin update

[Karen]

Thanks to reports of many on this list serve,  I have located 11 Merlin 
territories this year for Tompkins County, but so far no known nests.
South Hill near Oak Manor, Fairmount Ave. near Elmwood, Gimme Coffee, Tareyton 
Rd/Murial area, Dryden west of Agway, Freeville, just west of Yellow Barn Rd. 
near Rt. 38, The Parkway near school, Trumansburg, Jennings Pond, and a 
possible pair near Christopher Lane and Brandywine. That is 11 pair, but I 
haven't found any nests yet. The females should be incubating now and the pair 
is less vocal. With noisy time in the last two weeks of nestlings and shortly 
after fledging in about 6-8 weeks, we may well match last year's county high of 
12 pairs.
Any information appreciated.
Thanks, John


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[cayugabirds-l] Rose-breasted grosbeak in Lansing

[Karen Edelstein]

A female rose-breasted grosbeak just showed up at my feeder. 2 weeks ahead
of schedule, like everything else. I put my hummingbird feeder up
yesterday,  in anticipation.

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] possible Chickadee migration near Allan Treman marina

[Karen]

 A few decades ago I had a group of students monitoring the survival of 
chickadees. We used the McGowan Woods, opposite the office buildings at the 
game farm. It is isolated from any adjacent forest, and I hoped that movement 
in or out would be minimal. We tried to do a weekly census as part of our 
monitoring. Over a two week span our numbers doubled, long after the breeding 
season, which sort of screwed up our effort to count survival. We later learned 
that there was a day when Braddoch Bay, if my memory serves me, banded 500 
chickadees in a day. I totally agree with Andrea, chickadees are truly 
obnoxious to get out of a net. They bite constantly, never hold still, and 
constantly grab new parts of the net. Banding 100+ chickadees in a day would be 
a challenge to one's dedication.
I wonder what the conditions were during the breeding season that led to so 
many chickadees?
John
On Monday, April 17, 2023 at 07:08:32 AM EDT, Geo Kloppel 
 wrote:  
 
 This 2005 Chickadee Irruption post from our old friend Jeff Wells is also fun:
https://www.borealbirds.org/blog/2005/09/30/chickadee-irruption

-Geo




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[cayugabirds-l] FOY Eastern towhee yard bird

[Karen Edelstein]

What a thrill to see an Eastern towhee right outside my kitchen window in
Lansing today. Seems very early! Anyone else seeing them?

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[cayugabirds-l] Survey for Merlin pairs in Tompkins County

[Karen]

Hi Folks,
This will be the 13 year of my attempt to find all Merlin pairs and nests in 
Tompkins County. Thanks to reports from the many local birders this survey is 
fairly complete. I think this may the most nearly complete survey of any county 
due to the help of so many people.
In 2014 I found 1 nest and 2 pairs.By 2021 I found 6 nests and 11 pairs.By 2022 
there were 12 pairs in Tompkins County
A research report on this study is now in review in a journal with Anne Clark 
and Connor Loomis. This report depends greatly on reports from the local 
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[cayugabirds-l] Aside from tick-borne babesiosis...

[Karen Edelstein]

Also be on the lookout for the pathogen Borrelia miyamotoi which is carried
by black-legged ticks, as well. It causes relapsing fever, and can progress
to meningoencephalitis. If doctors are only screening for Lyme in sick
patients, they may miss this.

I know of one person (and possibly two) who got infected by B. miyamotoi in
Danby in just the last year.

Apologies to admin if this has gotten off-topic. I thought it was
especially germane to mention since Lindsay Parsons Biodiversity Preserve
is such a hotspot for migratory birds in Danby, and also has one of the
highest black-legged tick densities in the area.

K

On Wed, Mar 22, 2023, 12:40 AM Upstate NY Birding digest <
cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu> wrote:

> Subject: cayugabirds-l digest: March 22, 2023
> From: "Upstate NY Birding digest" 
> Reply-To: "Upstate NY Birding" 
> Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:21 -0400
> MIME-Version: 1.0
> Content-Type: text/plain
>
> CAYUGABIRDS-L Digest for Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
>
> 1. FOS
> 2. woodcock on Mt. Kendal
> 3. nest building
> 4. Re: cayugabirds-l digest: March 21, 2023
> 5. Re: cayugabirds-l digest: March 21, 2023
> 6. Birding in the Azores
> 7. Great Blue Heron Rookery
>
>
>
>
>
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: Carol Keeler 
> To:
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:44:28 -0400
> Subject: FOS
> I’ve just had my FOS male Purple Finch arrive.  I’ve had about 4 Song
> Sparrows for a week.  Luckily the number of blackbirds has diminished.
> Just a few bossy grackles at a time.  I had a Carolina Wren a few times
> this winter and a Mockingbird but haven’t seen either in quite a while.
> I have a starling pulling out the nesting materials in a House Sparrow
> nest chalet.  Oh, I finally have heard a bluebird.  They often nest here.
> That’s my spring report.
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>
>
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: Donna Lee Scott 
> To:
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:55:25 +
> Subject: woodcock on Mt. Kendal
>
> Last night (Monday) not long after sunset 3 of us inmates heard and saw
> the Woodcock doing its display flight and peenting!
>
> I think we saw it both ascending and descending.
>
>
>
> It seems to have quit right after 8 PM both nights I was
> listening/observing.
>
> It was in the same spot on Mt. Kendal as it was Friday and Saturday.
>
>
>
> Yesterday here, I saw a single Mockingbird again. I hope the mate shows up
> (pair here last fall)!
>
> I have seen a Song Sparrow and heard a Carolina Wren, along with Cardinals
> and other usual bird residents.
>
> Lots more bird singing in the morning – the start of the Dawn Chorus!
>
>
>
> Donna L Scott
>
>
>
> 377 Savage Farm Dr
>
> Ithaca, NY 14850
>
> Kendal at Ithaca
>
>
>
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: Deb Grantham 
> To:
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 15:15:32 +
> Subject: nest building
>
> Yesterday, saw a crow carrying a stick into the top of the spruce tree
> near my house. There’s a group of 5 crows hanging close to each other. I’ve
> had a breeding family here for some years now.
>
>
>
> I’m hearing lots of Carolina wrens and I think I see them but flitting too
> fast to tell. Merlin hears song sparrows, again flitting too fast for me to
> see. Lots of red-winged blackbirds, robins, and bluebirds. And a couple of
> blue jays that may have been around all winter.
>
>
>
> Sheffield Road, Ithaca/Enfield town line.
>
>
>
>
>
> Deb
>
>
>
>
>
> Deborah G. Grantham
>
> Director, Northeastern Integrated Pest Management Center
>
> Cornell Institute for Resource Information Sciences
>
> Faculty Fellow, Cornell Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future Cornell
> University
>
>
>
> The Northeastern IPM Center is based at Cornell University in Ithaca, New
> York.
>
> Cornell University sits on the traditional homelands of the Cayuga Nation
> .
>
>
>
>
> 100B Rice Hall, 340 Tower Road
>
> Ithaca, NY 14853
>
> 607-255-8879
>
> www.northeastipm.org | Facebook | Twitter
>
>
>
>
>
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: Margaret Hurley 
> To:
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:45:56 -0400
> Subject: Re: cayugabirds-l digest: March 21, 2023
> A good family doctor or internist is likely to be aware of it and test for
> it when appropriate.  It is pretty well known in the medical community and
> there is lots of information out there about it, and while cases have
> increased, it is still quite rare for an individual clinician to have seen
> many cases.  So don't be too alarmed!
>
> On Tue, Mar 21, 2023 at 12:01 AM Upstate NY Birding digest <
> cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu> wrote:
>
>> CAYUGABIRDS-L Digest for Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
>>
>> 1. Re: Tick disease other than Lyme.
>> 2. Re: Tick disease other than Lyme.
>> 3. Re: Tick disease other than Lyme.
>> 4. Re: Tick disease other than Lyme.
>> 5. Re: Tick disease other than Lyme.
>> 6. Re: Tick disease other than Lyme.
>> 

[cayugabirds-l] Loyuisiana Waterthrush in Finger Lakes Land Trust Preserves

[Karen]

The Finger Lakes regionis named for the beautiful lakes formed in north-south 
valleys carved by glaciers.Subsequently, dozens of east-west streams have 
formed gorges as water flowedover steep declines and into these lakes. These 
head water streams are often surroundedby mature forests and can provide clear 
water to the finger lakes. Thesestreams are a prized feature of the preserves 
of the Finger Lakes Land Trustand they provide the very specialized habitat 
required by the LouisianaWaterthrush. 

The LouisianaWaterthrush nests exclusively along streams in mature forests. 
They feed onlarge, aquatic insect larvae that live in unpolluted streams with a 
fast flow. Thesespecialized requirements make this bird one of the rarest 
songbirds routinely nestingin the Finger Lakes region. The Finger Lakes Land 
Trust has established manypreserves that protect this ideal habitat. A survey 
of Louisiana Waterthrushbreeding in land trust preserves is likely to show a 
large number of these uncommonwarblers.

I would like to organizea survey of Louisiana Waterthrush nesting in the 
preserves of the Finger LakesLand Trust. If you are interested in helping this 
census, please contact JohnConfer confergoldw...@aol.com.


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RE:[cayugabirds-l] Dead Geese on Beebe Lake

[Karen Steffy]

I have just been referred to Todd Bittner at the Botanic Gardens and have let 
him know.  Thanks, Nancy!

Karen


From: Karen Steffy
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:47 PM
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
Subject: Dead Geese on Beebe Lake

Hi,

I have seen four dead Canada Geese on Beebe Lake.  Any idea what’s going on?  I 
have found two still floating upright in the water, with their heads under the 
water as if eating.

Thanks,

Karen


Cornell University is located on the traditional homelands of the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' 
(the Cayuga Nation). The Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' are members of the Haudenosaunee 
Confederacy, an alliance of six sovereign Nations with a historic and 
contemporary presence on this land. The Confederacy precedes the establishment 
of Cornell University, New York State, and the United States of America. We 
acknowledge the painful history of Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' dispossession, and honor the 
ongoing connection of Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' people, past and present, to these lands 
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[cayugabirds-l] Dead Geese on Beebe Lake

[Karen Steffy]

Hi,

I have seen four dead Canada Geese on Beebe Lake.  Any idea what’s going on?  I 
have found two still floating upright in the water, with their heads under the 
water as if eating.

Thanks,

Karen


Cornell University is located on the traditional homelands of the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' 
(the Cayuga Nation). The Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' are members of the Haudenosaunee 
Confederacy, an alliance of six sovereign Nations with a historic and 
contemporary presence on this land. The Confederacy precedes the establishment 
of Cornell University, New York State, and the United States of America. We 
acknowledge the painful history of Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' dispossession, and honor the 
ongoing connection of Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' people, past and present, to these lands 
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mealworms

[Karen]

 I maintain a small culture for emergency bird care. If someone has an 
emergency, I would be glad to give them some.
John
On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 02:48:59 PM EST, madonna stallmann 
 wrote:  
 
 Does anyone know where one can purchase live mealworms locally, within 25 
miles from Ithaca?
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Early migrants

[Karen]

 Two male bluebirds on Hammond Hil on Saturday.
Screech Owls can hunker down within a tree cavity, still be there, and be 
invisible. Very frustrating.
John
On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 10:39:39 AM EST, Deb Grantham 
 wrote:  
 
 
I have been seeing bluebirds around my property (Sheffield Road, Ithaca/Enfield 
town line) and on Bundy Road (town of Ithaca) for the last week. Not every day 
and only one or two at a time.
 
  
 
Deb
 
  
 
  
 
From: bounce-127144182-83565...@list.cornell.edu 
On Behalf Of Donna Lee Scott
Sent: Monday, February 13, 2023 10:34 AM
To: Geo Kloppel 
Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Early migrants
 
  
 
A bright male Bluebird was spotted checking a nest box yesterday & I once again 
saw a gray Screech Owl sleeping in a “perfect “ hole in a tree, here at Kendal. 
 
Owl must have other roosts, since I don’t see it there every day. 
 
Donna Scott 
 
Kendal at Ithaca
 
Sent from my iPhone
 



 

On Feb 13, 2023, at 10:27 AM, Geo Kloppel  wrote:
 


A small flock of 10-12 Grackles went over my house at dawn, headed north. 
Yesterday I had an Eastern Bluebird feeding on the grassy bank below my house. 
This morning I‘m hearing their “turalee” calls as they pass overhead, and even 
full songs from several scouts checking out the nest boxes.

-Geo


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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Black bear killed on Refuge

[Karen]

 I support much of what Alicia has written. I admire her effort putting it 
together. I do think there is a wider perspective on funding for USFW refuges. 
Operational expenses come out of the US budget. That includes salaries, 
equipment, maintenance, and all other yearly expenses that go on forever after 
the land is purchased. I pay for that in my taxes.By the way, I have been a 
member of Ducks Unlimited.
John
On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 06:35:08 PM EST, Peter Saracino 
 wrote:  
 
 Trying to find out. 
On Thu, Dec 8, 2022, 5:44 PM  wrote:

  Birders often buy a duck stamp, too.  According to Ducks Unlimited, "Each 
year, about 25 percent of all duck stamps are purchased by individuals who do 
not hunt waterfowl that particular year. Many of these stamps are bought by 
collectors and avid conservationists who support habitat programs funded by 
duck stamp sales."  My husband & I don't hunt but we get one at the Post Office 
each year, every Post Office carries them.  This year the Duck Stamp feature a 
pair of Redheads and cost $25, 98% of which goes directly to help acquire and 
protect wetland habitat and purchase conservation easements for the National 
Wildlife Refuge System. 
 
 Question to folks who have experience with bears: wasn't that bear pretty 
small?  Seems like the ones I have seen in the wild (always running away from 
us so not ideal views) were larger, but maybe that's just the way the photo was 
taken?
 
 Alicia
 
 On 12/8/2022 5:05 PM, Alyssa Johnson wrote:
  

This is going to be long; I apologize in advance! But as a huge advocate for 
hunting, a former colleague of MNWR, and a bear lover, I wanted to share my 
perspective. Something I discovered while working out at Montezuma Audubon was 
the general public’s misconception about what a "wildlife refuge" is, and its 
purpose. The following was taken from the National Wildlife Refuge System 
website:
 
About Us: The National Wildlife Refuge System lands and waters serve a purpose 
distinct from that of other U.S. public lands: Wildlife conservation drives 
everything on national wildlife refuges, from the purposes for which each 
refuge was established to the recreational activities offered, to the resource 
management tools used.
 
The mission of the refuge system is "To administer a national network of lands 
and waters for the conservation, management, and where appropriate, restoration 
of fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats within the United 
States for the benefit of the present and future generations of Americans."
 

 
 
I'd like to focus on the highlighted sections and in particular the word 
"conservation". At its very simplest, conservation means "wise use", and in 
this case, the wise use of natural resources which includes fish, wildlife, and 
plants. Preservation is the word that implies "no use", but that is not used 
here. Legally huntable wildlife species, in accordance with NYS and Federal 
law, can be hunted in the National Wildlife Refuges, including Montezuma. In 
fact, without hunting, much of the land within Montezuma National Wildlife 
Refuge, would not be under their ownership and management. When hunting for 
migratory bird species (which is defined as waterfowl and gallinule at 
Montezuma NWR) you must have a "Duck Stamp" on your person while hunting. 
Hunters 16 years of age or older are required to purchase them, and the stamps 
are considered "conservation revenue stamps; 98 percent of the purchase prices 
goes directly to help acquire and protect wetland habitat and purchase 
conservation easements for the National Wildlife Refuge System. Wetlands 
acquired with Duck Stamp dollars help purify water, aid in flood control, 
reduce soil erosion and sedimentation, and enhance outdoor recreation 
opportunities." (FWS Duck Stamps) I can’t remember the exact percentage, but 
something like 89%? (don’t quote me, and maybe someone from the Refuge will 
jump in), but a majority of the Refuge lands has been acquired using Duck Stamp 
funds. Without hunting, which is considered a mechanism of conservation and 
wildlife management, we would likely would not have the wildlife drive, Knox 
Marsellus Marsh, Tschache Pool, Wil-Goose, etc. to enjoy. Hunters have no 
choice if they want to purchase that stamp or not, no stamp, no hunting. But 
birders and other “non consumptive” users of the land are by and large, NOT 
contributing financially. I know some people are donors, but I’d guess most 
people who visit the drive, are not, and get to enjoy that beautiful place for 
free. A current Federal Duck Stamp is also a free pass into any national 
wildlife refuge that charges an entry fee (some do). Because nearly all of the 
proceeds are used to conserve habitat for birds and other wildlife, birders, 
nature photographers and other outdoor enthusiasts buy Duck Stamps to help 
ensure that they can always see wildlife at their favorite outdoor spots. No 
hunting =  less publicly accessible 

[cayugabirds-l] External mic setup suggestions

[Karen Edelstein]

While the weather has been continuing to be mild this fall, I've enjoyed
sleeping with the windows open and listening to the night sounds of the
last crickets, and happily, in the past week, a pair of duetting barred
owls. But soon enough, the windows will be closed, and the sounds outside
will be lost to me. I'm wondering whether there might be some way to run a
microphone from outside the window into a device like an old Android phone
that I can Bluetooth to a speaker, and then be able to listen to the wonder
of nature while I'm cozy in my warm bed.

Do any of you audio-savvy folks have some suggestions about how this might
work?

Best,

Karen

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[cayugabirds-l] Saw-whet owls

[Karen]

For a decade local birders have banded migrating Northern Saw-whet Owls at the 
banding station in my yard known as Hammond Hill Owls or HHOWLS. This is one of 
my greatest pleasures. We have caught, weighed, measured and banded over 1000 
owls, including ~30 previously banded owls, thereby, contributing to our 
knowledge about owl survival and migration. The people who come out to go 
banding are wonderful, interesting company, with a shared interest in birds, 
wildlife, and science. I feel that going out in the dark at night and finding 
an owl in the net is like Christmas morning and finding a wonderful present in 
your stocking. 

Previously, I have been glad to welcome large numbers of visitors to watch and 
share in the banding. However, the concern for covid and my increasingly tired, 
old bones are compatible only with a smaller number of volunteers. Accordingly, 
this year Phil MacNeil and Maddie Ulinski are going to organize the banding as 
part of an effort to help me.

We are looking for a small group to form a banding core. We band from between 1 
Oct and ~19 Nov, about 50 days. But, we only band on about ¼ of those nights 
when weather is very favorable. Volunteers agree to come on certain night(s) of 
the week. But it is not possible to predict how many. For example, if you chose 
Weds., it is possible that there will be perhaps nearly 7 nights with favorable 
weather, or perhaps nearly none.  
If this sounds as exciting to you, as it is to us, contact Phil by email at 

John Confer 607-539-6308

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[cayugabirds-l] Two more Merlin thanks

[Karen]

Hi Folks,   I got two more Merlin reports since I posted the county-wide 
preliminary total just yesterday. Wow. We now have a total of 12 known pairs, 9 
of which fledged young for the year for the county. There is even the 
possibility of a late renest for one of the failed nests, as happened last 
year. The county-wide survey has gone from 2 in 2014 to 12 this year, the 
highest count so far. Bill and John (another John) led me to a group of fledged 
young on Brandywine Rd. this morning.  One of the new reports was in Dryden. 
Dryden now has had known pairs for 8 of the last 9 years, thanks to Suzanne.
I have submitted an article on Merlin to a science journal. In the 
acknowledgement I note that "The assistance of the Ithaca birding community has 
been key to the discovery of many Merlin nests." This is certainly one of the 
best places in the world to do a county-wide survey for a raptor.  Got to love 
the local birders.
John Confer
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[cayugabirds-l] Merlin summary

[Karen]

SUMMARY  
Merlin known nesting results for Tompkins County
In 2020 there were 7 known, incubated nests with 4 fledged broods, plus two 
sets of fledglings with no known nest, plus 2 pair with no known nest, for a 
total of 11 Merlin pairs.
In 2021 there were 6 known, incubated nests with 4 fledged broods, plus 2 sets 
of fledglings with no known nest, plus 3 pair with no known nest, for a total 
of 11 pairs.
This year, 2022, there were 7 known, incubated nest sites with 4 fledged 
broods, plus 1 set of  fledglings with no known nest, and two pairs with no 
known nest, for a total of 10 pairs.
Again, the tabulation for our county depends greatly on reports from many 
birders. Thanks to so many, especially eBird reporters. I'm sorry if I've 
forgotten some contributors in the tally below. 
DETAILS
Merlin Summary, 2022

109 Sycamore.  Thanks to Ken, Olivia,Anne, and Sheila

Successful   Two fledged youngobserved on 14 July


 
Yellow Barn Rd.    Thanksto Lee Ann, Jay, and Charleen

Successful       Threeor four fledglings. 


 
Madison, Hancock, 3rdSt. Thanks to Paul 

Unknown.    Pair. But no nesting known.


 
Jennings Pond.  Thanks to John, Bill, andGerard 

Successful       Foundas fledgling begged for food. At 
least 1 fledgling. 

 Crescent Place, Hawthorn,Pearsall. Thanks to Carol, Diane, Stephanie, and John

Failed.  Female seen onnest on two occasions. 
Nest failed. Landowner hates hawks.

. 

Forest Home Dr. bridge.    Thanksto Anonymous, and Peter

Failed.  Female seenincubating on two 
occasions, but nest failed. 


 
Marina, boat ramp.             Thanks to Laura, Ton, David,Peter, Sandy

Failed.      Pairseen carrying food to nest, yet 
nest failed. 


 
Oak Ave.  Thanks to Lynn,Keigan, Zack

Successful.  Veryearly pair. Fledged 2 and probably 3 
young in late June 

    

Trumansburg (Grove Cemetery).  Thanksto John (same as Jennings Pond), and 
anonymous

Successful.  At least one fledgling

 The Parkway. Thanks to Gwen

Unknown                             Known pair, but no known nest


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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Frontenac Island in Cayuga Lake

[Karen]

Not mentioned so far is that Frontenac Island is an indian burial site. To 
prevent inevitable disturbance, it should not be visited.


-Original Message-
From: bob mcguire 
To: job121...@verizon.net
Cc: Cayugabirdlist 
Sent: Mon, Jul 11, 2022 6:37 pm
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Frontenac Island in Cayuga Lake

Fear not, Fritzie and Becky. Your beloved island will survive. The trees will 
all die. The cormorants will move on to another stand of trees, somewhere else 
along the lakeshore.The trees will fall and rot away. The guano will dissolve 
and wash into the lake (eventually). The seeds of new trees will find their way 
there (eventually). The island will survive. 
Come stand sometime under the cormorant colony at Jetty Woods - in the spring. 
(Wear a hat with a broad brim!) Listen to the croaks of the adults and the 
barks of the young. You might grimace. It makes me smile!!
Bob McGuire


On Jul 11, 2022, at 6:18 PM, job121...@verizon.net wrote:
11 July 2022 Union Springs, NY
I noticed several wks. ago the many dead trees (ash?) on the center of our 
beloved Frontenac Island, the only natural island in any of the Finger Lakes.. 
Today Becky & I were shocked to see that a large area of trees & rocks were 
white almost like firemen had sprayed with foam to put out a fire. She asked at 
the village office what had happened. Was told it was the fecal matter of 
cormorants. Said someone had tried chasing them away with noise, to no avail. 
Certainly there were far more cormorants & nests there this spring than I've 
ever seen.
In the village office is a  map of proposed use of shore land owned by the 
village, including possible extension of the rock ledge in the lake at the 
north end of the park to make the island accessible. People have already 
desecrated the island  ... no access should be increased.
This a.m. we watched as many cedar waxwings were flying out to scarf insects 
over Factory St. pond. They have long taken advantage of feeding there.
Fritzie B., Union Springs


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[cayugabirds-l] Merlin help

[Karen]

Merlin help, please. I can't compete with Worm-eating Warbler or Curlew 
Sandpiper, but, 

In past years the census of Merlin nesting pairs in ToCobenefited immensely by 
the work of grad. students studying crows. Thesestudents have finished their 
field work. It is impossible for me to do asthorough job working alone, and I 
think this will be the last year to attemptthis. I am going out 4-5 times a 
week, but can’t match the previous effort. Thisyear, thanks to reports of many, 
I have found nesting pairs in T’burg, South Hillnear Oak Hill Manner, near 
Forest Home Drive bridge, the Marina, and west ofWarren Rd: a sum of 5 nesting 
pairs compared to 11 the last two years.

Most pairs started incubating last week after which they gosilent until feeding 
older nestlings. Any help surveying the muted population of ToCoMerlin would be 
appreciated.

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[cayugabirds-l] Common yellowthroat

[Karen Edelstein]

Lovely to wake up this morning to the dawn chorus through my open bedroom
window: a spring song mix of common yellowthroat, wood thrush,
white-throated sparrow, Baltimore oriole, cardinal, and phoebe.

Lansing, NY

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[cayugabirds-l] "anonymous" Merlin reporter

[Karen]

Someone reported a Merlin calling repeatedly near Judd Falls Rd. It can't be a 
fledged young . None of them fledge before early July. Female are much bigger 
than males. The call is a solicitation, it certainly is followed by mating and 
by feeding, sort of a two for one purpose. Thanks for the report.
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[cayugabirds-l] 56 Broad-winged Hawks

[Karen]

My good luck to see 56 Broad-winged Hawks pass by in 15 minutes from 11:15 to 
11:30 at The Parkway and Cayuga Heights Secondary School.
John Confer 
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[cayugabirds-l] Merlin Oak Ave. help

[Karen]

Hi
Lynn Leopold reported a pair of Merlin near 120 Oak Ave (Near Lutheran church) 
about 10 days ago. They have been there on 4 of 4 visits by me and seen by 
another. They were calling and mated today about 150 m uphill from 120 Oak Ave. 
Birds acclimated to lots of human and car traffic. I can't find any potential 
leftover crow nest. If anyone finds a nest, please let me know at 
confergldw...@aol.com
good birding
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[cayugabirds-l] Merlin - marina

[Karen]

Male Merlin continues around boat ramp close to last year's Fish Crow nest.
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[cayugabirds-l] Merlin - help

[Karen]

Thanks and help again,
I have tabulated the number of pairs and known nests by Merlin in Tompkins 
County for 8 years and hope to continue this year. This time spans shortly 
after the arrival of Merlin to the fairly well established population we now 
have. I have been able to publish some of the info on our Merlin, and hope to 
be able to publish a full compilation. 
Many Merlin are back now. Pairs often establish a general area as their 
territory, and seem to select one nest site, and then move to another nest 
site. Generally, eggs are laid in late April and begin incubation around 1 May.
I can't possible find most of the nests from Trumansburg to Lansing to Etna, 
Freeville and Dryden and, of course, Ithaca without much help. Any information 
anyone has about Merlin, I would appreciate very much if you would send it to 
me. I do check all reports to eBird and to the listserve.
Previous information known to me.             # Pairs
2014    22015    6 (The jump probably represents more intense coverage and 
extensive help from others)2016    72017    52018    62019    72020    11 
(Probably about the same survey effort, and a real increase)2021    11
Please contact off the list serve at confergoldw...@aol.com, or 607-539-6308
Isn't it nice to have Merlin and Peregrines nesting in our county.
Thank you  John Confer
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[cayugabirds-l] Sandhil Crane, Eurasian Widgeon, Pipit

[Karen]

wonderful number of waterfowl alone west shore at upper end of lake, and 
especially at Savannah Mucklands, including maybe 200,000-300,000 snow geese1 
Eurasian Widgeon along Van Dyne Spoor Rd at northwest corner of Sandhill Crane 
Unit1 Water Pipit on side of Cemetery Rd. about halfway between Seybolt and Rt 
89. 26 Sandhill Cranes ~200 m north of Railroad Rd. at western edge of 
wetlands.1 Iceland Gull off shore at Cayuga Lake State Park boat launch1 
Glaucous G. at mucklands.great day for speciesmore power to anyone who could 
pick out a Bean Goose. When Bill Howe and I were there the wind was ferocious 
and almost all the ducks/geese had their beaks tucked under their wing. played 
hell on identifying a bird from its beak
 

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RE: [cayugabirds-l] Killdeer and Rusties

[Karen Steffy]

I also thought I heard one on Sunday morning, but didn’t get to see it.

Thanks!

Karen


From: bounce-126385147-25410...@list.cornell.edu 
 On Behalf Of Laurie Michelman
Sent: Sunday, March 6, 2022 11:08 AM
To: Paul Anderson 
Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Killdeer and Rusties

I was wondering if anyone else saw some Killdeer. I just saw three in 
Skaneateles. Heard them first. Great to see them back.

-Laurie
Sent from my iPhone


On Mar 6, 2022, at 10:23 AM, Paul Anderson 
mailto:fish...@gmail.com>> wrote:

This morning at Salt Point I heard and saw my first Killdeer of the year. Then 
at Sapsucker Woods I heard and saw three Rusty Blackbirds. An impressive flock 
of several thousand Red-winged Blackbirds flew over in about three separate 
waves.

Then at the field next to the compost piles, another Killdeer.

I finally went to Mount Pleasant in the hope that the warm south wind would 
bring some raptors over. No luck unfortunately.

-Paul

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[cayugabirds-l] Tree Sparrows

[Karen]

For most of the winter I only rarely have had a Tree Sparrow at my feeder, and 
then only one at a time. In the last 3 days I have had several, reaching 15 at 
a time today.
I have a rat infestation around the feeders. Yesterday I say the rear end of a 
raptor leaving my door step with a rat and its tail dangling in the raptors 
talons. Yeah.
A pair of ravens and a pair of red-tails, probably in courthsip flight, along 
Coddington Rd. near German Cross yesterday.
Good birding,
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RE: [cayugabirds-l] American Robins

[Karen Steffy]

I saw about 40 on campus today, near the Rice Bowls/Conifer slope on Tower Rd.

Karen


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Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:01 PM
To: Joshua Snodgrass 
Cc: Carol Keeler ; Marty Schlabach ; 
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Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] American Robins

Hey All,

I figured I’d throw my Robin observations from the Trumansburg area into the 
mix. Each morning and evening, thousands of robins move between their evening 
roost and daytime foraging areas. I haven’t yet had a chance to pin down either 
of those locations - perhaps a project for next week. This evening, I 
individually counted a remarkable 5,273 robins as they passed overhead! Based 
on observations that have been entered into eBird, this count is more than 
double the previous high count for Tompkins County!

Here are more details on eBird: https://ebird.org/checklist/S101107915; 
https://ebird.org/checklist/S100997128

Cheers,
Aaron Yappert
Trumansburg



On Jan 16, 2022, at 1:11 PM, Joshua Snodgrass 
mailto:cedarsh...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Today, while doing a waterfowl survey that included Taughannock SP, I had about 
10 American Robins along the South cove. There were also several Eastern 
Bluebirds and a wintering Yellow-rumped Warbler. There was at least one more, 
if not two more Yellow-rumped Warblers along the creek at North Point of 
Taughannock SP near the big cedar/arbor vitae type tree.
Thanks,
Josh

On Sun, Jan 16, 2022, 7:33 AM Carol Keeler 
mailto:carolk...@adelphia.net>> wrote:
Two days ago I had a huge ,30-40 , flock of robins come into my yard to eat my 
winterberries.  About 15 were around yesterday.
Sent from my iPad


On Jan 15, 2022, at 9:46 PM, Marty Schlabach 
mailto:m...@cornell.edu>> wrote:

A flock of 30-40 robins flew up from the side of the road near Taughannock, 
along Taughannock Park Rd near where it meets rt. 89.--Marty

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count results

[Karen]

Hi Paul,
    Thanks for the wonderful job. I compiled the count for several years. Linda 
and I entered the back data and we compiled a gaph of the changing abundance. 
Kevin compiled for a number of years and merged his and Jay's photos with each 
species. You showed the history of the numbers for each species and tabulated 
species with count highs and lows. Each technique is great, and a choice that 
the compiler gets to make. Thanks for getting all this together. It is a lot of 
work
John
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[cayugabirds-l] Banding saw-whet owls

[Karen]

Sharing the joy.Hammond Hill Owls, HHOWLS, had its second consecutive covid 
restricted banding year. We had fewer people involved (9 vs ~30), fewer nets (5 
vs 8), fewer nights since fewer peope meant nearly everybody had to come every 
night we banded (8 vs 15-18). Still, we caught 55 birds. After last year's 
flood of Hatch Year birds we anticipated and did get a large percentage of 
Second Year birds (62%). Amazingy, we caught 8 birds that had bands (15%): one 
from Kelly's Iland in western Lake Erie, one from the Upper Peninsula of MI., 
two from Ontario banded at stations nearly directly north of us. two from PA, 
one that we banded last year, and one that isn't yet recorded with the Bird 
Banding Laboratory. It is amazing to think of all these little owls flying by 
all of us that come from all over eastern North America.
We hope that we can open the banding to a larger number of people in coming 
years. 
HHOWLS
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[cayugabirds-l] 8 meadowlarks

[Karen]

Very pleasant to see small flock in evening of 8 Nov.. Specifically in Game 
Farm Rd soccer fields, in field that  has flood light pole with osprey nest 
west of fenced soccer field..I hope they stay around awhile.John
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[cayugabirds-l] Final Merlin Tab for 2021

[Karen]

Tompkins County Merlin status for 2021
11 Resident pairs
8 known nests    Two known nests failed, 6 fledged young.

One set of fledged young observed, but nest not found (See South Hill below)
Tabulatin of 2021 the same as for 2020
South HillLatest fledging date by at least 30 days out of preceding 50 nests 
observed since 2014 in Tompkins County. Thought to be a re-nest attempt         
      Male and female heard on six dates between 2 June and 10 June in vicinity 
of South Hill Elementary School (Daniel Toronto). Considered as a resident pair.
              Three fledglings heard near Hillview and Turner Place. Reported 
by Jill Hellerman and Joel Tabb as present for approximately two weeks prior to 
26 Aug, and independently reported by Susan                                     
    Suarez and Stanley Scharf as calling from 14 Aug to 25 August .over Emerson 
factory approximately 200 m from previous location .             Three 
fledgings observed for 90 minutes by JLC near corner of Turner Place and 
Hillview calling and flying in group and all three landing in tree within 4 m 
of each other. Definitive behavior and calls                                of 
fledglings.
             Fledged around 14 Aug., which is later than any previous fledging 
by about 30 days. With ~30 days for incubation and ~30 days for nestling stage, 
and 4 days for egg laying, nesting may have                                     
   started  ~10 June. Conclusion: these late fledglings probably represent a 
second nest attempt compatible with reports of calling near South Hill 
Elementary School in early June. 
Again, thanks so much to all who helped with this tabulation. Truly a 
collaborative effort.






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[cayugabirds-l] New yard bird

[Karen]

Just sharing pleasure of new species seen from our yard, a goatsucker.
I have had the good fortune to hear a Whip-poor-will on our property. Last 
night (Sat. 08/21) Gian Dodici thought he glimpsed a nighthawk passing by over 
head. At first it disappeared, but came back for a nice view. Haven't added a 
yard bird in a couple years. Nice to see.
John
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Re:[cayugabirds-l] Cedar waxwings fly catching

[Karen Edelstein]

A few weeks ago, I watched a group of a few dozen cedar waxwings fly
catching over a pond at the OD von Engeln Preserve in Malloryville.

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[cayugabirds-l] Wildlife rehab???

[Karen]

Hi Folks,
   There is a Canada Goose with a broken wing on a pond along Slaterville Rd. I 
think this is one of the adults that fledged 4 young on the pond, but the 
others have left. I have lost my reference for not-a-hawk wildlife 
rehabilitator. Any help appreciated. Send to confergoldw...@aol.com
Thanks,
John Confer 539-6308
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[cayugabirds-l] 1 R. S'bill + 1 R. S'bill = 1 or 2

[Karen]

I was watching a Roseate Spoonbill in the rain (i.e., we both were) at 
Knox-Marcellus. Considering that I had  a jacket and a small hat, I was getting 
wet. Gary drove up and got out with an umbrella, muck boots, and a rain jacket 
as I proceeded to get wetter. Gary said that Ken sed that he had seen two 
Black-bellied Whistling Ducks down Tow Path. Gary also said that Tow Path was 
rutted and had mosquitoes. I decided to try and got ~0.7 miles down the the 
tank trap lined with mosquito swarms to the first opening where you could see 
water. There was a pink Roseate Spoonbill between two taller American Egrets 
all while I was offering my limited supply of RBC to the swarms. I drove back 
down the tank trap and out to Gary who was overlooking the first Roseate 
Spoonbill, still in Knox-Marcellus although it had moved. These two locations 
are about 1400m apart (Google Earth). I feel fairly certain they were two birds.
While I was down the tank trap feeding mosquito swarms and watching the pink 
object in my scope, a small flock of ~5 ducks flew by, banked and showed an 
entirely black underside. I know, what are the odds that one would see a 
Roseate Spoonbill and 5 Black-bellied Whistling Ducks in one field of vision in 
upstate New York? To help restore my sense of sanity and self-confidence and 
credibility, would someone else drive a tank down Tow Path to the first opening 
and see if they find ducks with all black undersides flying around a Roseate 
Spoonbill.
Thanks, John 
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlins

[Karen]

We actually banded four nestlings. It would be great to know if ther were four 
banded birds still flying.
John


-Original Message-
From: Kevin C Packard 
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L ; Sandy Podulka 

Sent: Wed, Jul 21, 2021 12:07 pm
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlins

#yiv2512016714 P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;}I visited Allen H Treman this 
morning and the merlins were perched in trees and flying around the boat launch 
area calling many times. I didn't notice the banding but there were 4 merlins 
present, so at least one of the adults is nearby.
 Kevin


Kevin Packard


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Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 1:08 AM
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Merlins This evening during the thunderstorm I stopped 
by Cass Park to check on the Merlin nest by the Dog Park and saw three banded 
fledglings hanging around the trees in the area of the boat launch. They were 
definitely working on their landing, perching, and flying skills, and being 
seriously challenged by the wind. Sometimes they called repeatedly, but I never 
saw a parent nearby. Looks like they will be around for a while, as they did 
not move far.
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[cayugabirds-l] Merlin nesting

[Karen]

2021 Provisional tabulation ofnesting Merlin

Information obtained by the birding community in TompkinsCounty provides a 
unique opportunity to survey local bird populations. Reportson eBird and the 
cayugabirds-L have enabled me to document the expandingpopulation of nesting 
Merlin with a thoroughness probably unmatched anywhereelse. I have had one 
publication and one ms. under review thanks to the effort oflocal birders. I am 
so grateful to so many participants.

For Tompkins County 2021

    11known pairs: 7 known nests, of which 5 succeeded and two 
failed.

    Thetotal number of pairs equals the high total of last year. 
But the number ofnests discovered is well short of the 9 nests found last year. 

The following tabulates the number ofMerlin pairs found by year since 2014: 

2 (2014), 6 (2015), 6 (2016), 5 (2017),6 (2018), 7 (2019), 11 (2020) and 11 
(2021).

I am glad to provide further details ifyou contact confergoldw...@aol.com.

 Good birding, 

John Confer


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[cayugabirds-l] Bird ID help, please

[Karen Steffy]

Hi,

When I was at Cass Park this morning, I spotted this small sandpiper hanging 
out with some mallards in one of the flooded ball fields. I couldn't figure out 
what it was   eBird link https://ebird.org/checklist/S91658984

Thanks,

​Karen

Graduate Field Assistant
Fiber Science & Apparel Design
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Ithaca, NY 14853

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[cayugabirds-l] Merlins at Treman

[Karen]

Hi All,
   The Merlin nest at Treman is in tact with at least two young. Both parents 
were extremely noisy this afternoon when I visited. More so than any other nest 
I have observed. I don't know why.
John Confer
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[cayugabirds-l] Merlin update

[Karen]

Poor year for Tompkins CountyMerlins

In sum:

             4known active nests

2 failed nests

4 pair unknown if/wherethey nested. 

Any help appreciated

2021 in some detail


Burleigh Dr.

    Nestactive with tiny nestlings

Bridges Cornell Heights

    Nestactive with tiny young.

Maplewood Dr.

    Nestactive with small young

Treman Marine

    Nestwith ~10 day old young.


 
Dryden

Pair seen alongJames St., but left that area. Subsequently pair found along 
Mill St., but leftthat area. Pair found around Dryden Family Medicine, but 
can’t find nest.

Trumansburg

    Pairfound around Washington St, but no known nest.

Ithaca, South Hill

    Pairactive and noisy for 8 days and then disappeared

West Hill

Pair around nestat Union Fields, Childrens’ Garden, and later up Elm St., but 
no nest found.


Lansing 

Pair stoleactive Fish Crow nest, but subsequently nest failed.

Ithaca City Cemetery

    Nestfailed.


Last year there were 11 knownpair in Tompkins County, and 8 pair that fledged 
young. 


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[cayugabirds-l] enjoy

[Karen]

Some birding good news


 
I drove from Taughannoch to Treman Marina and thought aboutpopulation changes 
for some of the charismatic fauna.


Peregrine young at Taughannoch! At the peak of DDT use,there were no nesting 
Peregrine Falcons in eastern United States. Tom Cadetried to re-introduce 
peregrines to Taughannoch. Without adults, a Great HornedOwls ate some of the 
young and others were recaptured and returned tocaptive breeding.


I drove by Glenwood Pines and the long term eagle nestnearby. Bald Eagles were 
eliminated from New York at the DDT peak: excepting a pair on Hemlock Lake that 
laid eggs with thin egg shells that did not hatch.That pair was successfully 
used for foster parenting. With the boost from youngeagles hacked back at 
Montezuma by Tina Milburn, a Tom Cade graduate student,and young hacked back by 
Peter Nye and the DEC, eagles are now conspicuous inNew York.


Osprey were limited to the Long Island area where they atefish from the ocean 
during the peak use of DDT. Osprey are now doing fabulously.


Merlin first nested in New York in 1990s in the Adirondacks.These birds came 
from an exploding population in Ontario that expandedsouthward after the DDT 
ban. This has been followed by Merlin nesting inTompkins County since 2005.


Fish Crow moved northward into Tompkins County in the 1970s.


We can now see nests of all five of these species in a 10 miledrive and 15 
minutes, whereas none of the raptors were here in the peak yearsof DDT use. 
Somethings do get better.

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[cayugabirds-l] Mourning Warbler (4)

[Karen]

Four territorial, male Mourning Warblers seen at same exact location on two 
dates.
Drive up Hammond Hill from south end: go past natural gas pipeline (about 1 
mi): continue generally uphill approximately 1/2 mile to Rabbit Run trail on 
right (east) and park. Follow lumber truck trail on left (west) past tiny 
creek, past lumber truck loading yard, and into selective cutting approximately 
1/2 mile. Circle around area of selective cutting and check out brush piles for 
Mourning Warbler. Black-throated Blue, Blackburnian, and Black-throated Green 
warblers in adjacent, uncut forest. 
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[cayugabirds-l] Merlins in Tompkins County

[Karen]

With the essential help of the Ithaca birdingcommunity, I have monitored the 
nesting success of Merlins in Tompkins County.I have been able to document an 
increased abundance since 2014: # of nests (year): 2 (2014), 6 (2015), 6 
(2016), 5 (2017), 6 (2018),6 (2019), 9 (2020). This information has led to one 
publication and anothersubmission, expanding our understanding of the Merlin 
population, thanks toyour help.

The help of many people this year have alreadyguided me to several nests. But, 
in contrast to the high number of nests lastyear, this year has so far seems to 
have declined to what may be thesustainable abundance of only 6 nests 

Burleigh Dr.

Lansing

Maplewood Dr.

Cornell Heights Bridges

Ithaca City Cemetery

Dryden (already predated)

I know the general location of two pair but nottheir nests: Trumansburg and Elm 
St. Extension.

I do not share location of nests except for thosenests that are accessible from 
public land and are already exposed to andacclimated to major human activity. 

Merlins are quiet around their nests in May butquite noisy in June as they 
bring food to the young. I would appreciate yourhelp if you know of any Merlin 
nest maybe with noisy June nestlings.

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Thanks so much,John Confer


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[cayugabirds-l] Foxy Fox Sparrows

[Karen]

It seems like very spring there is a late snow that brings extreme numbers of 
birds to the feeder.
Fox Sparrow are a particular delight with their beautiful color and song. Tom 
turkeys with iridescent feathers putting on display are so vain, dozens of 
juncos.
To put a number on it:    12 Fox Sparrow
    14 Wild Turkey
    50+ junco.

If you wanted to drive out, sit in your car in the drive, and enjoy the birds, 
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[cayugabirds-l] Me too Pheobe

[Karen]

Pheobe back, Fox Sparrows continue. Love their song.
John
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[cayugabirds-l] Downtown merlin(s?)

[Karen Edelstein]

A lot of very vocal Merlin action downtown this evening, back and forth
over Triangle Park and the corner of Dey and Hancock Streets.

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[cayugabirds-l] Merlin reports

[Karen]

I love Merlins and Merlin reports and people who send in Merlin reports. I 
check them all out. . Thanks to such reports, I have observed an increasing 
number of incubated nests in Tompkins County as follows: 2 (2014), 6 (2015), 6 
(2016), 5 (2017), 3(2018), 6 (2019), 9 (2020).  These include pairs in 
Trumansburg, Lansing, Dryden, Freeville, Etna, and Ithaca (plus hints of a pair 
in Groton). Local observers provided guidance to almost all of these. I have 
written one paper on this, and am trying to write a more complete paper 
including habitat choice. Interestingly, all nests have been in urban/suburban 
areas. None in forests nor edge of forest nor edge of lake.
Merlins start egg-laying in early May. Observations in late March are helpful 
by providing a hint about where they may finally nest. For instance, the pair 
observed by so many at Myer's Pint never nested there. Weeks after being seen 
at Myer's Point, there was a pair about 800 m east closer to the Catholic 
church.
I would love to have individuals provide me with their observations at 
confergoldw...@aol.com
Thanks, 
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[cayugabirds-l] flyby Bald Eagle

[Karen]

I saw a wonderful, adult Bald Eagle flying over Pyramid Mall toward the lake, 
surely a reward for having gone to get my first vaccination shot!
John
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[cayugabirds-l] swans overhead

[Karen]

Hi All,
   After living in the same place for 40+ years, I don't very often get a new 
yard bird. However, a flock of Tundra Swans calling as they flew over was 
pretty nice. Maybe you can see them at the north end of the lake.
John
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cooper's Hawk

[Karen]

I recall seeing a Great-hored Owl flying down a small river with a grey 
squirrel in its talons. The squirrel swayed like a pendulum with each stroke of 
the owl's wings. The owl stayed along the creek and for two or three turns we 
would catch up and scare it off down stream. It was a season when the owl would 
be feeding fledglings.John


-Original Message-
From: Donna Lee Scott 
To: Tim Gallagher 
Cc: Lea LSF ; CAYUGABIRDS-L 

Sent: Mon, Jan 18, 2021 10:55 am
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cooper's Hawk

Hi TimWhy don’t hawks or even eagles (many here by the lake) kill gray 
squirrels, of which I have many bird-seed-fattened individuals in my big yard? 
Yard Has tall trees & 2 fairly open expanses. 
Coopers or Sharpies occasionally kill birds near feeders here. A few years ago 
I watched a Bald Eagle drop from a tree on my beach to catch a mink that had 
gone to water’s edge to drink. It flew up into another tree and ate it. ThxDonna

Donna ScottLansingSent from my iPhone
On Jan 18, 2021, at 10:47 AM, Tim Gallagher  wrote:


Hi Lea,
It certainly might have been a Cooper's Hawk that killed your chicken. We also 
have Great Horned Owls and Red-tailed Hawks in and around the village. This 
time of year, a lot of juvenile raptors are starving and desperate to catch 
something to eat. Most of them don't survive until spring. If a desperately 
hungry hawk sees a chicken out in the open, not protected by chicken wire, 
there's a decent chance it will attack it—which is completely understandable.
The Cooper's Hawks I've seen in the village might be local birds. I found a 
Cooper's Hawk nest a few years ago in the swamp behind the school. Maybe they 
nested there again last spring.
Best wishes,
Tim
From: Lea LSF 
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2021 6:13 PM
To: Tim Gallagher 
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cooper's Hawk Hi Tim,I live at 22 Main Street in 
the village, and have observed what my best guess told me was a Cooper's Hawk 
hanging out in a tree over my chicken yard a handful of times.  Recently, an 
animal killed one of my chickens.  I'm guessing by the amount of chicken 
feathers around that it was a hawk who took the chicken out, though I don't 
know if a Cooper's Hawk is big enough.  I am so curious about whether this pair 
that you observed is living nearby. It does seem strange to have a food-begging 
hawk tagging along a parent during winter! I'll have to learn the begging call 
and listen out for it now. I wonder now that I'm writing this if hawks even 
live in one place during the winter, whether they even stay in their nests or 
move around.  I hope you get some fruitful responses to your question!
Best Wishes,Lea

On Sun, Jan 17, 2021 at 12:36 PM Tim Gallagher  wrote:

I observed something interesting this morning while walking my dog on Main 
Street in Freeville. I heard the food-begging call of a Cooper's Hawk coming 
from the front of a house just past a big hedge. I carefully peeked past the 
hedge and spotted the bird, a juvenile female Cooper's Hawk, sitting on the 
porch rail and facing the house. Perhaps it saw its reflection in the window 
and was calling to it. Anyway, it took off, flying across Main Street and 
disappeared between some houses along the creek. 
Last month, on December 6, I saw something similar—but this time it involved an 
adult female Cooper's Hawk and a juvenile male, which was following her around 
through the trees beside some houses and calling like the one this morning. I 
thought at the time that December seemed very late for a young hawk to be 
following its parent around, begging for food. I'd only heard that call before 
in the late spring and summer around Cooper's Hawk nests. 
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[cayugabirds-l] darn turkeys

[Karen]

First of all, I love my turkey coming in to my feeder, BUT
They are large and hungry.
In early fall, a flock of 21 started to come in eating the whole kernel and 
cracked corn I put on the ground. At first they were wary. If I walked out to 
the car they took flight banging into branches and going a long distance. So I 
tried to condition them to my presence. I walked slowly, clucked before coming 
into their line of sight, and didn't wave arms. Now they usually walk away if I 
come into their view. So I pour out about 8 quarts of corn sort of in a line 
and now 29 turkey eat it. It is really neat to see all the heads going like a 
sewing machine all in a line. So far so good.
Turkeys eat a lot. They eat everything I put out on the first trip. So 
sparrows, jays, doves don't get anything. OK. I put out another 8 quarts. The 
turkey walk a short distance and are back eating before I get back in the 
house. 29 big turkeys can eat many gallons of food. I now have to put feed out 
three times a day in order for the little ones to get any food. 
Anyone want a few turkeys?
John Confer
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[cayugabirds-l] saw-whets at HHOWLS

[Karen]

Last year the Hammond Hill Owl Station banded on 19 nights, caught 37 birds, 
and had 145 visitor-nights.This year HHOWLS banded on 7 nights, caught 82 birds 
with one foreign recaptures and one local recapture banded here four years 
earlier. This year the age of owls was dominated by Hatch Year birds. We had 36 
visitor-nights from 8 individuals. With this number we were able to keep 
appropriate social distancing (We hope.)
Last night (12 Nov) as we arrived for one net check 45 minutes after the 
preceding check, we had a Barred Owl and 5 Northern Saw-whet Owls in the nets. 
The Barred Owl was a foot away from one of the saw-whets, most likely its 
intended meal. When we removed all owls, one person had the barred, two people 
had two saw-whets apiece, and one person had one saw-whet. As we started to 
walk away from the nets back to the banding shed with hands full of owls, two 
more saw-whets flew into the nets. Later last night we ended our season with 
frost on the nets and on eyebrows and on cold fingers.
No owls were hurt during this process. All flew upwards on release.
One bird injured earlier was rehabed successfully by Finger Lakes Raptor 
Center. It flew strongly away on release. Thanks Morgan
Thanks to Maddie, Bob, Phil, Julia and Wayne, and Jessie and Bryan
John Confer
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[cayugabirds-l] Clay-colored Sparrow

[Karen]

Along gravel road east of gamefarm cages and leading to mulch pile. Just south 
of lane leading into gamefarm, i.e., not very far north of Stevenson Rd.Part of 
flock of Song Sparrows

Sitting on fence on the west side of shrubs and providing both front and back 
view.Chest clear with tinge of beige color (I know it sounds as if I copied it 
from the field guide, but that is what it was.)While line above malar 
stripe.Appeared smaller than nearby Song Sparrows. 
And, the largest number of Turkey Vultures I have ever seen there: about 170.
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[cayugabirds-l] Also, great-crested flycatcher today

[Karen Edelstein]

In approximately the same location as Cape May Warbler I just reported,
just east of Coot Pond, Howland Island. Top of tall snag on east side of
trail.

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[cayugabirds-l] Cape May Warbler at Howland Island

[Karen Edelstein]

Beautiful and very sweet views of two Cape May Warblers today on the trail
just north of Coot Pond on Howland Island, seen by Joe Wetmore and me.

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[cayugabirds-l] Red tail vs squirrel

[Karen Edelstein]

The last few weeks have been full of wild activity in our backyard, as a
nest of red tailed hawks up the hill has now fledged and are spending a
tremendous amount of time around our bird feeders and on the trees in the
yard. I captured this interaction between a couple of juvenile hawks and a
young squirrel the other day. Can any animal behaviorists give me more
information on what seems to be going on?

https://youtu.be/uA873t01oBg

As of today, these hawks are now successfully catching their own food on
their own.

Karen

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[cayugabirds-l] Eastern towhee

[Karen Edelstein]

We had a beautiful Eastern Towhee foraging and singing in the yard this
afternoon. I think this is the first time that I've had one as a yardbird
here in 30 years.

Salmon Creek valley
Lansing, NY

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[cayugabirds-l] Great egret at McIlroy Bird Sanctuary yesterday

[Karen Edelstein]

In addition to some excellent botanic sightings yesterday at McIlroy, we
had some spectacular views from the wetland viewing deck of a great egret
swooping and looping over the water, roosting in a tree, and patrolling the
water's edge. Apologies for the late posting.

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[cayugabirds-l] Hawthorns and Ithaca street trees

[Karen Edelstein]

Dave...the city maintains an online database and interactive map of its
13,000+ trees. Hopefully this will be helpful in determining your hawthorn
variety (advance apologies. ..it does not seem optimized for mobile devices
so I can't absolutely verify).
https://www.cityofithaca.org/253/Tree-Inventory-GIS

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[cayugabirds-l] Bird ID help

[Karen Steffy]

Hi,

I was birding/jogging around Beebe Lake just a little bit ago.  There was a 
warbler sized bird that showed up among the yellow-rumps near the small foot 
bridge below Helen Newman.  The bird was basically black and dark grey with a 
black beak.  The only other marks I could see on it resembled a mustache that 
ran down from both sides of its beak down to its throat.  Any ideas?  Merlin 
couldn't find a match.

Thanks!

Karen



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Re:[cayugabirds-l] Common yellowthroat, Salmon Creek

[Karen Edelstein]

Bob McGuire has gently corrected me that after I shared a recording with
him, it truly was a Carolina wren. Dang. Sorry about that false alarm. What
a stinker...

On Sat, Apr 20, 2019, 6:49 PM Karen Edelstein  wrote:

> This morning, and for 3-4 days prior, I've been hearing common
> yellowthroats singing in the woods behind my house (Salmon Creek Valley,
> Lansing). In past years, they've also arrived on the early side, yet
> hearing one singing by (or before) April 20th seemed a little odd. But this
> morning, the bird was right outside my bedroom window, and very loud. I
> checked it against the song on eBird (first recording on the list) and it
> was identical--basically counter-singing to what was outside. I'm 100% sure
> on this one.
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[cayugabirds-l] Common yellowthroat, Salmon Creek

[Karen Edelstein]

This morning, and for 3-4 days prior, I've been hearing common
yellowthroats singing in the woods behind my house (Salmon Creek Valley,
Lansing). In past years, they've also arrived on the early side, yet
hearing one singing by (or before) April 20th seemed a little odd. But this
morning, the bird was right outside my bedroom window, and very loud. I
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was identical--basically counter-singing to what was outside. I'm 100% sure
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[cayugabirds-l] Springport osprey

[Karen Edelstein]

Joe Wetmore and I had an osprey flying low over the road in the Town of
Springport along Route 90 near Fire Lane 20. About 10 am this morning.

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[cayugabirds-l] Campus robins

[Karen Steffy]

There is a nice flock of around 20 robins hanging out in the trees between the 
back side of Corson-Mudd and the entrance to Biotech.

Karen

Graduate Field Assistant
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[cayugabirds-l] Short eared owls

[Karen Edelstein]

Last night, Joe Wetmore and I watched 5 short-eared owls plying the fields
on both sides of Lake Road leading west from Long Point Winery, just south
of Aurora. We spotted the first one around 5 pm. So graceful, and the white
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Clear cutting under powerlines

[Karen Edelstein]

Wow. I'm so sorry that happened to you. What a shoddy way of doing
business. It's not like they can replace the time it took to put that
garden into place. ..

On Fri, Jun 8, 2018, 7:24 PM Carol Schmitt  wrote:

> Our summer garden at our cottage was completely *clear-cut* early this
> winter.  Low-growth lilacs, honeysuckle, witch hazel, Japanese maples
> with a likely mature height of 12’, and other very small trees were sliced
> off at the ground.  My five bird feeders were removed and left on our
> front steps.  Mean-spirited and heart-breaking to discover when we opened
> the cottage for the season.
>   I made an appointment for the Auburn NYSEG forester to come look at the
> damage.  He said that although the decorative trees in question were
> considered ‘low-growth compatible’ and not a problem, “mistakes happen” and
> “our guys are only human”.  He said I can try to file a claim through
> their website.
>I was told that they now have a 5-year program to continue doing this,
> contracting with Ironwood Heavy Highway.  Having found that simple branch
> trimming was not effective, NYSEG now will simply completely remove any
> trees they deem a possible future problem under any of their power lines.
> Carol Schmitt
> -Original Message-
> From: Muhammad Arif 
> To: Marie P. Read ; Karen L Edelstein ;
> CAYUGABIRDS-L 
> Cc: Bill Evans ; Donna Lee Scott <
> d...@cornell.edu>; Candace Cornell 
> Sent: Fri, Jun 8, 2018 11:33 am
> Subject: RE: [cayugabirds-l] Clear cutting under powerlines
>
> Marie, Thank you.
>
> I also just sent them an email. If anyone else would like to send NYSEG a
> note, here is their “contact us by email” page:
> https://www.nyseg.com/WritetoNYSEG.html
>
> They also have a Facebook page and it might be worthwhile for some of us
> to post messages there. I found this page:
> https://www.facebook.com/NYSEandG which says Binghamton but regardless,
> it ought to get their attention. (I’ve posted a message there as well).
>
> --
> muhammad arif
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> http://facebook.com/mnarifphotos
> https://mainetomiami.wordpress.com
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> *From:* bounce-122625976-77717...@list.cornell.edu  77717...@list.cornell.edu> on behalf of Marie P. Read 
> *Sent:* Friday, June 8, 2018 10:19:38 AM
> *To:* Karen L Edelstein; CAYUGABIRDS-L
> *Cc:* Bill Evans; Donna Lee Scott; Candace Cornell
> *Subject:* RE: [cayugabirds-l] Clear cutting under powerlines
>
> I just sent NYSEG the following email:
>
> "I am hearing from others in Tompkins County that clear cutting/brush
> hogging under powerlines is currently being done in the area. I want to
> stress that this is entirely the WRONG time of year to do this! There are
> numerous birds nesting in the utility access areas whose breeding efforts
> will be destroyed when vegetation is removed. Have a heart PLEASE. At this
> time of year, this removing vegetative cover is cruel and unnecessary.
> Please wait until autumn when the birds have finished nesting and are
> leaving the area for the winter. Thanks!"
>
> Marie
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Marie Read Wildlife Photography
> 452 Ringwood Road
> Freeville NY  13068 USA
>
> Phone  607-539-6608
> e-mail   m...@cornell.edu
>
> Website: http://www.marieread.com
> Follow me on Facebook:
> https://www.facebook.com/Marie-Read-Wildlife-Photography-104356136271727/
> 
> From: bounce-122625773-5851...@list.cornell.edu [bounce-122625773-
> 5851...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Karen Edelstein [k...@cornell.edu]
> Sent: Friday, June 8, 2018 9:28 AM
> To: CAYUGABIRDS-L
> Cc: Paul Paradine; Bill Evans; Donna Lee Scott; Candace Cornell
> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Clear cutting under powerlines
>
> I was dismayed to see that NYSEG has been clearcutting/brush-hogging
> vegetation down to bare ground under the powerlines on Salmon Creek Rd.
> With the nesting season still well in process, I'm very concerned about the
> probable mortality of birds that has resulted in this area of (formerly)
> dense growth.
>
> While I do not know whether this vegetation removal is happening elsewhere
> in the county, I would like to see if we can prevail on NYSEG to delay
> cutting at least until later in the summer.
>
> Your thoughts?
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Clear cutting under powerlines

[Karen Edelstein]

Thanks all...let's keep the comments to NYSEG flowing.

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[cayugabirds-l] Clear cutting under powerlines

[Karen Edelstein]

I was dismayed to see that NYSEG has been clearcutting/brush-hogging
vegetation down to bare ground under the powerlines on Salmon Creek Rd.
With the nesting season still well in process, I'm very concerned about the
probable mortality of birds that has resulted in this area of (formerly)
dense growth.

While I do not know whether this vegetation removal is happening elsewhere
in the county, I would like to see if we can prevail on NYSEG to delay
cutting at least until later in the summer.

Your thoughts?

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[cayugabirds-l] Salt Point tonight

[Karen Edelstein]

Joe Wetmore and I marveled at the nimble and acrobatic flight of three to
four Common Nighthawks feeding on a midge hatch at Salt Point this evening.
Could be a first for me, certainly in Lansing.

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[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Lake Osprey Trail

[Karen Edelstein]

Since Dave Nutter referenced this the other day, I just wanted to remind
everyone about the interactive map I created a few years ago with Candace
Cornell. The URL changed since the original version so please update any
bookmark you might have had.  Here's the handy, shortened URL:
http://tinyurl.com/CLospreys

Still a work in progress, as more platforms are put in place and discovered.

As Candace says: "Eyes to the skies". It was great to see a few this
evening that had recently returned to Salt Point.

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[cayugabirds-l] Reminder, 7 PM tonight: Sound Meets Science presentation

[Karen Edelstein]

*SOUND MEETS SCIENCE: RADIO PRODUCTION AND THE NATURAL WORLD*

By Bill McQuay, Audio Producer, and NPR Contributor
Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 7 p.m.
Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing

​In celebration of autumn at Salt Point, Bill McQuay, an audio producer and
NPR Contributor, will give a presentation entitled SOUND MEETS SCIENCE:
RADIO PRODUCTION AND THE NATURAL WORLD.  The talk will take place Tuesday,
October 3, 2017, at 7 PM at Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road in Lansing.
Sponsored by the Friends of Salt Point, it is free and open to the public.

McQuay will talk about radio production with a focus on production
techniques for stories about science and the natural world. He will share
samples of his work and discuss techniques and technologies used in his
award-winning productions.

McQuay is an audio producer and NPR Contributor. Prior to that, he worked
with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology / Macaulay Library of Natural Sound and
Video. For fifteen years McQuay was an NPR sound engineer, technical
director and producer for NPR programs including Morning Edition, Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, Performance Today and NPR's Radio Expeditions. Radio
Expeditions is where McQuay began his long time collaboration with NPR
science correspondent Christopher Joyce, a creative relationship that
continues today.

Salt Point and the Salt Point Speaker Series are managed by the Friends of
Salt Point Ltd. group of volunteers in cooperation with the Town of Lansing
Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, visit
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[cayugabirds-l] Speaker: Oct 3, Bill McQuay, Audio Producer & NPR Contributor

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SOUND MEETS SCIENCE: RADIO PRODUCTION AND THE NATURAL WORLD
By Bill McQuay, Audio Producer, and NPR Contributor
Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 7 p.m.
Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing

​In celebration of autumn at Salt Point, Bill McQuay, an audio producer and
NPR Contributor, will give a presentation entitled SOUND MEETS SCIENCE:
RADIO PRODUCTION AND THE NATURAL WORLD.  The talk will take place Tuesday,
October 3, 2017, at 7 PM at Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road in Lansing.
Sponsored by the Friends of Salt Point, it is free and open to the public.

McQuay will talk about radio production with a focus on production
techniques for stories about science and the natural world. He will share
samples of his work and discuss techniques and technologies used in his
award-winning productions.

McQuay is an audio producer and NPR Contributor. Prior to that, he worked
with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology / Macaulay Library of Natural Sound and
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director and producer for NPR programs including Morning Edition, Weekend
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continues today.

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[cayugabirds-l] Prairie Warbler???

[Karen Steffy]

I heard the ascending sound of what I think is a prairie warbler this morning, 
but it seems early.  Is there a bird that has a similar song to a prairie 
warbler?

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[cayugabirds-l] Beebe Lake Northern Pintail

[Karen Steffy]

There is currently (2:30 pm) a Northern Pintail wading in the shallow area on 
the left of the falls/dam on Beebe lake (Cornell University).

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Re:[cayugabirds-l] RB grosbeak, for real

[Karen Edelstein]

So on more careful consideration, and sage input from Bill Evans, I'm going
to retract that bold report, and go with female red-winged blackbird. Which
made more sense to me, given the fellowship with the cowbirds. Ah well.
Welcome to my feeders, blackbirds! They also showed up in the last March 14
(1993) snowstorm in huge numbers.

On Tue, Mar 14, 2017 at 4:57 PM, Karen Edelstein <k...@cornell.edu> wrote:

> Oddly enough, the small flock of brown-headed cowbirds gorging on black
> oil sunflower seed included a very bossy female rose-breasted grosbeak. I
> didn't believe Joe at first when he told me, but just watched it with my
> own eyes.
>
> He also saw a phoebe looking for shelter from the storm earlier this
> morning, poking about in the eves behind our kitchen.
>
> Vagrants courtesy of this nor'easter?
>
> Karen
> Salmon Creek Rd, Lansing
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[cayugabirds-l] RB grosbeak, for real

[Karen Edelstein]

Oddly enough, the small flock of brown-headed cowbirds gorging on black oil
sunflower seed included a very bossy female rose-breasted grosbeak. I
didn't believe Joe at first when he told me, but just watched it with my
own eyes.

He also saw a phoebe looking for shelter from the storm earlier this
morning, poking about in the eves behind our kitchen.

Vagrants courtesy of this nor'easter?

Karen
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[cayugabirds-l] Killdeer

[Karen Steffy]

A pair of killdeer were in the pasture on Hurd Rd. this morning.   I also heard 
one in the field at the corner of Game Farm Rd. and Route 366.

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RE: [cayugabirds-l] Red Winged Blackbird

[Karen Steffy]

I heard two at A lot (Cornell)this morning.

Karen

From: bounce-121264100-25410...@list.cornell.edu 
[mailto:bounce-121264100-25410...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Carol Cedarholm
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Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Red Winged Blackbird

Saw two this morning on First St. in downtown Ithaca!
On Wed, Feb 22, 2017 at 9:08 AM Donna Lee Scott 
<d...@cornell.edu<mailto:d...@cornell.edu>> wrote:
First one I have seen here on Lansing Station Rd. Male feeding on ground bird 
seed.
Donna

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[cayugabirds-l] Snowy owl, Lott Farm

[Karen Edelstein]

Great views with Joe Wetmore just now of one snowy owl on the ground in the
field on the south side of Martin Rd. We parked just in front of the gate
of the service road in front of CASE-H, halfway between the farm  silos and
the airport.

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[cayugabirds-l] Crow roost descended

[Karen Edelstein]

Over the past few weeks, a large roost of crows has formed in the woods off
Lansingville Rd just uphill and west of my house on Salmon Creek. Mid-
morning they stream east in loose groups. But this morning, hundreds have
dropped into the cleared cornfield on Salmon Creek Rd, and the many have
made their way to the road itself, where they seem to be pecking at the
compressed gravel and overturning dead vegetarian along the shoulder. There
were at least 60 or more on the road directly in front of my house,
scattering when a car comes by, and then reconvening. Thoughts on this?
I'm enjoying the entertainment.

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Re:[cayugabirds-l] OOB: Tree swallow migration

[Karen Edelstein]

Ooops. No "American" in those tree swallow. Just tree swallows, and maybe
they were Canadian, anyway. Sorry about that slip of the keyboard.

On Fri, Sep 30, 2016 at 4:22 PM, Karen Edelstein <k...@cornell.edu> wrote:

> Joe Wetmore and I just returned from several days in the Provincetown, MA
> area. On Monday, while we were hiking to High Head Beach (North Truro)
> along the Cape Cod National Seashore, we witnessed what seems to be a
> fairly lightly documented phenomenon in that area: the massing of American
> tree swallows on their migration south. While the locals we later talked to
> mentioned that they frequently see a lot of tree swallows along the Cape in
> the fall, what we serendipitously encountered was really intriguing.
>
> On our walk, as we crested the dunes and could see the ocean, we noticed
> large clouds of birds swirling overhead. The white bellies, calls, and
> flight patterns were a fast clue that these were tree swallows, these birds
> were surprisingly round. Well, fat. The birds all landed on the beach in a
> group, not far from the surf line, each one perched on the highest ridge of
> sand in the vicinity. The flock numbered about 3000. All sitting on the
> sand, facing south. Occasionally, they would startle, and most take to the
> air, only to settle down again.
>
> A naturalist on our whale watching trip later the next day congratulated
> us for seeing these birds, since he knew of few birders in the area who
> talk about these migration massings. When I checked eBird later that night,
> the records there resonated...sitings of 80, maybe a few hundred there.
> Ebird kicked my report back, in fact, asking me whether I'd actually seen
> 3000. The whale guide indicated that a little bit south in Wellflleet, he
> sees an estimated 100,000 there some years.
>
> After doing a little reading, it made sense. The swallows are gorging
> themselves silly on the lipid-rich bayberries that grow along the dunes,
> fattening up to fuel their long flights to southern wintering grounds.
> Bayberries are their second preferred food after insects. The following day
> at Race Point, we saw more flocks along the coast, looking from a distance
> like black haze moving along the shoreline, then coming in waves to the
> shrublands in back of the dunes, presumably to eat more.
>
> While this was just dumb luck to have seen what we did, I bet it would
> make a great research project for some enterprising student. I just count
> myself as fortunate, particularly when I thought the swallows living around
> the Finger Lakes had been gone for over a month already.
>
> Karen Edelstein
>

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[cayugabirds-l] OOB: Tree swallow migration

[Karen Edelstein]

Joe Wetmore and I just returned from several days in the Provincetown, MA
area. On Monday, while we were hiking to High Head Beach (North Truro)
along the Cape Cod National Seashore, we witnessed what seems to be a
fairly lightly documented phenomenon in that area: the massing of American
tree swallows on their migration south. While the locals we later talked to
mentioned that they frequently see a lot of tree swallows along the Cape in
the fall, what we serendipitously encountered was really intriguing.

On our walk, as we crested the dunes and could see the ocean, we noticed
large clouds of birds swirling overhead. The white bellies, calls, and
flight patterns were a fast clue that these were tree swallows, these birds
were surprisingly round. Well, fat. The birds all landed on the beach in a
group, not far from the surf line, each one perched on the highest ridge of
sand in the vicinity. The flock numbered about 3000. All sitting on the
sand, facing south. Occasionally, they would startle, and most take to the
air, only to settle down again.

A naturalist on our whale watching trip later the next day congratulated us
for seeing these birds, since he knew of few birders in the area who talk
about these migration massings. When I checked eBird later that night, the
records there resonated...sitings of 80, maybe a few hundred there. Ebird
kicked my report back, in fact, asking me whether I'd actually seen 3000.
The whale guide indicated that a little bit south in Wellflleet, he sees an
estimated 100,000 there some years.

After doing a little reading, it made sense. The swallows are gorging
themselves silly on the lipid-rich bayberries that grow along the dunes,
fattening up to fuel their long flights to southern wintering grounds.
Bayberries are their second preferred food after insects. The following day
at Race Point, we saw more flocks along the coast, looking from a distance
like black haze moving along the shoreline, then coming in waves to the
shrublands in back of the dunes, presumably to eat more.

While this was just dumb luck to have seen what we did, I bet it would make
a great research project for some enterprising student. I just count myself
as fortunate, particularly when I thought the swallows living around the
Finger Lakes had been gone for over a month already.

Karen Edelstein

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[cayugabirds-l] Long-eared owl, Salmon Creek

[Karen Edelstein]

I'm excited to say that after the last instance (I knew of) 15 years ago,
there was a long-eared owl calling about halfway up the hill behind my
house last night. He was vocal for only about 5 minutes around 11 pm, and
then quiet. The last time I heard LEOWs was in February 2001(?), a dueting
pair, who on my last encounter, flew out of the woods and swooped low over
the heads of John Greenly and me. People had been driving from as far as
the Catskills to listen. Hope this one stays around.

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[cayugabirds-l] Hooded and Black and White warblers

[Karen Steffy]

I found a hooded warbler and a black and white warbler during my lunch today, 
from 1:40 - 2:10, in the woods at the east end of Martha Van Rensselaer.

Karen


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[cayugabirds-l] Western Tanager still present

[Karen Steffy]

At 11:20 this morning, it was on top of the wall at the entrance to the campus 
store.

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