Re: [cayugabirds-l] Grape Jelly

[Nancy Cusumano]

My Trader Joe's strawberry preserve ingredients are: strawberries, liquid
sugar, sugar, water (Sugar contains 2% or less of lemon juice concentrate),
pectin.

I thought this seemed ok - is it?  THe orioles seem to like the strawberry
just fine.

Thank you.

Nancy

On Wed, May 8, 2024 at 9:34 PM Steve Donohue  wrote:

> This is a big issue.   We need to fight for the poor species that
> unwittingly feed on these potential poisons - put out by either uninformed
> birders, or birders that just don't care.
>
> On Wed, May 8, 2024, 8:36 PM Ken Haas  wrote:
>
>> I agree with Marie. However there is an alternative. Last year I found a
>> product called “Bird Jelly”. It is manufactured by Lizzie Mae’s Bird Seed
>> and Dry Good in Millersburg, OH. Go to www.LizzieMaesBirdSeed.com.
>> Ingredients: Cane sugar, Grapes, water, pectin, Lemon Juice, Citric Acid.
>> It says on the label that it is an “Excellent choice for all jelly eating
>> birds”. Also says NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. I’ve used this last year and
>> the Orioles and Catbirds seem to really like it, and I think it is better
>> for them than jelly bought in a grocery store made for human consumption. I
>> found this at the Wild Bird Center in Horseheads, NY. Oh, and it is grape
>> flavored. Says on the label “Amish Farm to Backyard Feeder". “Let the birds
>> get their jam on!”. I’ve got an 18 oz. jar for $8.
>>
>> Ken Haas
>> Mecklenburg
>> www.KenHaasPhotos.com
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>> On May 3, 2024, at 8:14 PM, Marie P. Read  wrote:
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>> Thanks for this reminder, John. I always feel a sense of despair when I
>> know people are feeding grape jelly or any other fruit preserve. Complete
>> with added flavorings and colors. Killjoy that I am, I view it as junk
>> food for birds. (Yes I know that sugar water could be considered that too).
>> My orioles get oranges, period! And BTW catbirds and woodpeckers also like
>> oranges.
>> Marie
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>> bounce-128189088-5851...@list.cornell.edu> on behalf of John Gregoire <
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>> *Sent:* Friday, May 3, 2024 6:08:06 PM
>> *To:* Carl Steckler 
>> *Cc:* CAYUGABIRDS-L 
>> *Subject:* Re: [cayugabirds-l] Grape Jelly
>>
>> Please be careful with this as many birds can be sickened by other than
>> pure cane sugars.  Most other non-organic jellies contain ingredients I
>> would not consume let alone feed to the birds. Sugar substitutes are a
>> special problem.
>>
>> On Fri, May 3, 2024 at 5:44 PM Carl Steckler 
>> wrote:
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>> Interesting discovery today
>> It seems that besides Orioles, Catbirds and Hummingbirds like grape jelly
>> too.
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[cayugabirds-l] broad wing kettle

[Nancy Cusumano]

We had a kettle of five broadwings about an hour ago over the black diamond
trail between Houghton and Garrett roads. Super cool to see them!

Nancy

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] FOY Grackle

[Nancy Cusumano]

We had about 50 gorgeous grackles here on Monday, looking beautiful in the
sun.


On Wed, Mar 6, 2024 at 9:35 AM Alyssa Johnson <
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> Just saw my first Grackle of the season at the feeders.
>
> Peepers are peeping, song sparrows are singing- seems like a very early
> spring this year!
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] snow geese

[Nancy Cusumano]

There have been steady flocks of snow geese moving around overhead here
above Maplewood Pt (Duboise Rd). I can only hear them with the low
cloud/snow. Hundreds to thousands I would guess.

Nancy Cusumano

On Sun, Jan 7, 2024 at 3:24 PM Deb Grantham  wrote:

> On Thursday, I saw a flock of several thousand snow geese, circled over
> Iradell Road, Trumansburg a couple of times before heading off north.
>
>
>
> On Friday, from my place on Sheffield Road, Ithaca (west of Ithaca,
> Ithaca/Enfield townline), I saw several hundreds rise up just above the
> tree line to the east so I assume they were on the lake and flew up and
> then flew down out of sight.
>
>
>
> And yesterday, I saw a flock of hundreds heading southeast over Sheffield
> Road.
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>
>
> Today, I saw a flock of a few hundred over Sheffield Road and heading
> southwest.
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>
> Deb
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>
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>
> *From:* bounce-127964892-83565...@list.cornell.edu <
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> *Sent:* Sunday, January 7, 2024 3:05 PM
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>
> It has been an interesting day for geese.  Had a flock (I assume the same
> one) fly over our house in Lansing about 5 times this morning.   Wondering
> if they were trying to go to Myers area and deciding against it but
> couldn't find anything they liked off the lake.
>
>
>
> Had a couple hundred snow geese and a couple separate flocks of Canadas
> near Trumansburg.  Snow Geese headed north and Canada flocks headed south.
> The first flock of Canadas were still jostling for position as they flew
> over.
>
>
>
> Duane and Rita
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>
> On Sun, Jan 7, 2024, 2:59 PM Donna Lee Scott  wrote:
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> About 1.5 hours ago I saw a few thousand Snow Geese flying in a southerly
> direction over Ithaca, and the lake, probably.
>
> They were seen from the NW side of the Kendal (Cayuga Hts) loop sidewalk ,
> and were west of the west side Kendal property line.
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Limpkin continues

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Is there a better time to find this bird, or does that not really matter?
we are going to give it a try today.

Thanks so much for the ongoing posts!

Nancy

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> The Limpkin continues to re-found daily in Elmira between Pirozzolo Park
> and the Chemung River and a block or 2 east or west of there. It has
> sometimes been wading along the north edge of the river near the bank
> (where it was reported eating snails) in the vicinity of a small concrete
> boat ramp, but is also often seen walking on the ground eating earthworms
> in thickets of Japanese Knotweed, or in forest clearings, or on lawn areas
> even adjacent to park fences or yards and on both sides of the levee.
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> I have not seen any reports of it flying, but it holds its folded wings
> normally, and I’ve seen one photo of it stretching an apparently normal
> wing. Clearly it did not walk here from Florida, but it’s possible that it
> came here in a storm and may be the worse for wear. I’m curious about its
> ability to fly, but wouldn’t want anyone to deliberately flush it. So far
> it seems to be doing well, from what I’ve read.
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] More bad Avian influenza news

[Nancy Cusumano]

They will vaccinate domestic poultry first, and then mybe birds at risk
like the condor? I wouldn't bet on it though.
https://extension.psu.edu/vaccination-for-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-hpai

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> I think that an Avian flu vaccine would be effective to help Condors,
> unlike any other species. Maybe also some of the raptors' nests where
> chicks are banded, too.
>
>
> On Tue, May 16, 2023 at 11:43 AM Nancy Cusumano 
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>> After a wave of bird flu, more than 20 California Condors Dead in the
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[cayugabirds-l] More bad Avian influenza news

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After a wave of bird flu, more than 20 California Condors Dead in the
Southwest.

https://www.audubon.org/news/after-wave-bird-flu-more-20-california-condors-dead-southwest

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[cayugabirds-l] BirdCast article

[Nancy Cusumano]

I was not aware of this. Pretty cool.

Trying to find your place in the world?
Try birding from a different angle.
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Tick disease other than Lyme.

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Here’s the article gifted. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/16/health/babesiosis-tick-disease-northeast.html?unlocked_article_code=eMOtfhFK1XpTj5fK_SKkfjz6YD3VpsJE3gr-OiSMdTU0lMShGBjuuJY00Ldd1a8epzV9qvJ3ze2ui023a-17O5rbhs-6Z0CHkIA0SVufST3mJtP5l6FUJj4-0tU2cax0w-FK3vqPIeKBf_5Dr9a9gC1aYC_se0s122ScubYY-IPXd8CTqjnTItvSTn0589SUg7-eeY495s7ZOBT5cp6Rv1hlQxfE7vdGkgBe8ba69h8dPHkDFjIXTJ8UI12cogGt8cy-NCE-xyS6qMfqjR8krFC9iasgqyinlo6PlPvg-MOvXYnPAMrSl1SxQEpV2P64B2VKKwLkqmR4Ppyswef-kWFNW1O1XFSOJ3U=url-shareSent from my iPadOn Mar 20, 2023, at 6:11 AM, Kate T. Finn  wrote:We have Insectishield clothes and religiously use insect repellent, and do tick checks.  Any tick found can/should be sent to the Upstate Medical lab for free testing for tick borne disease.https://www.newyorkupstate.com/news/2019/06/upstate-lab-tests-ticks-for-diseases-for-free.htmlKate and John FinnOn Mon, Mar 20, 2023, 7:49 AM Lanie Wilmarth  wrote:Thanks everybody for filling me in!On Mon, Mar 20, 2023 at 7:34 AM Scott Brim  wrote:You don't need the article. Just look up babesia / babesiosis. I had it two summers ago along with Lyme when it was still rare here. It's a single celled organism that attacks red blood cells and platelets, like malaria, and is treated the same way as malaria, not Lyme or anaplasmosis (look that up too). When I had it, no one I went to had heard of it until I got to Dr. Macqueen, who had dealt with it in Maine. Now I'm sure the medical community knows about it. Most people fight it off eventually, but it can possibly kill and can definitely linger in your system. I want to praise Dr. Macqueen and the Cayuga Center for Infectious diseases.Scott On Mon, Mar 20, 2023, 06:43 Maryfaith Miller  wrote:Paywall On Sun, Mar 19, 2023, 8:58 PM Peter Saracino  wrote:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/16/health/babesiosis-tick-disease-northeast.html 

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Bird flu kills sea lions and thousands of pelicans in Peru's protected areas

[Nancy Cusumano]

And also this one
Bird flu spreads to new countries, threatens non stop war on poultry




On Thu, Feb 23, 2023 at 11:43 AM Regi Teasley  wrote:

> Sad news about bird flu.
>
>
> https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/bird-flu-kills-sea-lions-thousands-pelicans-perus-protected-areas-2023-02-21/
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[cayugabirds-l] large lake raft and 1 errant RWBB

[Nancy Cusumano]

Yesterday when we driving up Rt 89, there was a VERY long raft of
waterfowl, about 1/2 a mile long. Didn't stop to look but guessing the
usual red heads and mixed species of past years.

Today at our feeder, 1 lone red wing, an all black bird with no red at all
and a sort of goldish (maybe just faded?) mantle along the top of the bird.

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[cayugabirds-l] more on bear kill MWR

[Nancy Cusumano]

 a hunter accused of shooting a bear with a bow and arrow at the Montezuma
National Wildlife Refuge faces federal and state charges.

https://www.fltimes.com/news/hunter-charged-with-shooting-bear-at-montezuma/article_c063fe3d-58aa-59ce-ba96-0d9810b4469b.html?utm_campaign=blox_source=facebook_medium=social=IwAR3dOkaV-dNGq4Hrj2Onft_LM5gOTqsc53uCwwE4hcL6T7xi_D4GskN7cu0

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Horned Lark?

[Nancy Cusumano]

In my “around here” on Dubois rd, we have breeding Flickers in the yard a
fledglings on the ground daily.

Nancy Cusumano

On Wed, Jul 13, 2022 at 3:26 PM Deb Grantham  wrote:

> Sorry, “around here” is Sheffield Road, Ithaca/Enfield town line.
>
>
>
> Deb
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> I just saw what I think is a northern flicker but a female. Dark bib and
> red spot on back of head, very spotted breast, long bill, no mustache.
>
>
>
> This year is the first year I’ve seen them around here.
>
>
>
> Deb
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* bounce-126673961-83565...@list.cornell.edu <
> bounce-126673961-83565...@list.cornell.edu> *On Behalf Of *Kevin J.
> McGowan
> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 13, 2022 3:05 PM
> *To:* Sherwood Snyder ; CAYUGABIRDS-L <
> cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu>
> *Subject:* RE: [cayugabirds-l] Horned Lark?
>
>
>
> It’s a male Northern Flicker. Note the black moustache and black bib. The
> bill is too long for a Horned Lark, but I can see how one could come to
> that identification.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
>
>
> Kevin McGowan
>
>
>
> *From:* bounce-126673932-3493...@list.cornell.edu <
> bounce-126673932-3493...@list.cornell.edu> *On Behalf Of *Sherwood Snyder
> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 13, 2022 2:55 PM
> *To:* CAYUGABIRDS-L 
> *Subject:* [cayugabirds-l] Horned Lark?
>
>
>
> I was standing in my friend's driveway in Danby (Nelson and Miller area) a
> few days ago when this bird landed and started dust bathing 20 feet in
> front of me. Binoculars were nearby in my car but I didn’t want to scare
> the bird off so this terrible movie is my only record.
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/y27mzofl839tigh/Video.mov?dl=0
>
>
>
> I get a real Horned Lark vibe, rare as I know that is. I would love the
> opinion of more experienced eyes? No vocalizations as it left. I thought
> juvenile meadowlark at first, but staring at the movie an unhealthy amount
> of times tells me not. Her daughters told me they have seen the bird dust
> bathing several times before in recent weeks, but I have been back to stalk
> it a few times with no luck.
>
> Sherwood Snyder
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[cayugabirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrush

[Nancy Cusumano]

Merlin tells me there's a Louisiana Waterthrush in the Willow Creek gorge,
intersection of Kraft Rd and the black diamond trail, town of Ulysses. I
was walking my dogs and not able to stop to search but it was singing away.

Nancy

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Bobolinks

[Nancy Cusumano]

Hopefully they will not be mowed until after young have fledged, if they
indeed are nesting there.

On Fri, May 20, 2022 at 9:45 AM Eveline V. Ferretti 
wrote:

> Meaning the fields across from the Tompkins County SPCA; on Hanshaw Road.
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> Subject: RE: [cayugabirds-l] Bobolinks
>
> I've seen bobolinks gracing the Mount Pleasant fields and the fields
> across the SPCA with their good cheer this past week. (I've done lots and
> lots of dog walking across the SPCA fields over these past couple of years
> and had never before seen bobolinks so that was a nice surprise. Or maybe I
> was just being inattentive. But they were very much present there last
> Monday and it was hard not to smile at their lovely song).
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: bounce-126567605-62666...@list.cornell.edu <
> bounce-126567605-62666...@list.cornell.edu> On Behalf Of Elizabeth
> Windstein
> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2022 11:11 PM
> To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Bobolinks
>
> I was excited to see my first bobolinks …in the big field off the FLT at
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> Fun to watch especially when they were gliding and chasing each other
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> Thank you. Betty
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Polygamous Osprey

[Nancy Cusumano]

There's a nest box in Hellgate, MT
https://www.facebook.com/Montana-Osprey-Cams-165072613556909 with a similar
story, two females, two nests, one male.
Iris, one of the females is an eldery mom but has raised many healthy
babies over the years. Her mate Louis is also mated to Star at another nest
a few miles away. He couplates with Iris and she usually lays a clutch of
eggs but Louis does not bring her fish, only to Star. This forces Iris to
leave her eggs to fish. The last couple years her eggs were predated and
she abandoned them. It's sad, but nature. Star and Louis continue to raise
chicks.
There's a lot of anthropomorphising about this and how people should
interfere. I disagree...and Dr. Erik Green of Montana Osprey Project, who
manages the nest and camera feels the same. But lots of drama out in MT for
sure. Dr Greene has some thoughts he posted recenlty about why males are
scarce and it boils down to climate change and poor fishing. Check it out
if interested.

Always something to learn in the world of nature!

Nancy

On Mon, May 9, 2022 at 4:34 PM Candace E. Cornell  wrote:

> Orpheus is a serial polygamist—who knew Ospreys could have such a colorful
> sex life? This is the third year the Ospreys at Salt Point, Lansing, have
> been involved in a polygamous relationship. Read about it at: 
> *https://www.lansingrec.com/images/Blog__387_One_bird_too_many.pdf
> *. Luckily
> the breeding pair was able to lay three lovely eggs before the confusion
> started.
>
> When Osprey platforms are placed too close together, their mating systems
> get perturbed. However, if the Ospreys chose to nest near one another, such
> as on Rt. 5/20 (*Osprey Alley*) by Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge,
> then the birds can live peacefully.
>
> Eyes to the sky!
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[cayugabirds-l] Grasslands Conservation program webinar

[Nancy Cusumano]

With all the discussion last year about grassland conservation, I thought I
would share info about this webinar, which is tomorrow.
Nancy

*Webinar Tomorrow on the Grasslands Conservation Reserve Program *



The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in New
York state will present a webinar on the Grasslands Conservation Reserve
Program (CRP) on *Thursday, April 28th at 10 a.m.*



Grasslands CRP

 is a voluntary program that contracts with agricultural producers to help
landowners and operators protect grassland, including pastureland and
certain other lands, while maintaining the areas as grazing lands. The
program emphasizes support for grazing operations, plant and animal
biodiversity, and eligible land containing shrubs and forbs under the
greatest threat of conversion. The Grasslands CRP program is a working
lands program. Working lands conservation programs help farmers to enhance
the sustainability of their operations while keeping land in production.



*New York FSA will present a webinar on this program, the cost-share
opportunities it provides, and how-to sign-up. While the webinar is free, a
pre-registration is required. The webinar will be recorded, and a link will
be sent to all that register. Please register
here: https://grassland.eventbrite.com
*



FSA will accept applications for CRP Grasslands from April 4 to May 13.
USDA updated signup options to provide great incentives for producers and
increase its conservation benefits, including reducing the impacts of
climate change. The program is competitive and will provide for annual
rental payments for land devoted to conservation purposes.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in this
meeting should contact Lynette Wright at (315) 477-6309, or dial 7-1-1 to
access telecommunication relay services.

Thanks!

Lynnette



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*Lynnette Wright*

*Public Affairs & State Outreach Specialist*

*NY State Beginning Farmer Coordinator*

New York State Office



USDA-Farm Service Agency

Office: 315.477.6309

Cell: 315.657.7950

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] FYI: USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

[Nancy Cusumano]

THhs is the APHIS page.
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/2022-hpai

North and South Carolina only so far.

On Wed, Jan 19, 2022 at 4:45 PM Johnson, Alyssa 
wrote:

> This message by no means indicates this HPAI was found in NY, to my
> knowledge it has NOT. Just sharing to spread the word.
>
>
>
> “WASHINGTON, January 14, 2022 – The United States Department of
> Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has
> confirmed highly pathogenic Eurasian H5 avian influenza (HPAI) in a wild
> American wigeon in Colleton County, South Carolina.
>
> Eurasian H5 HPAI has not been detected in a wild bird in the United States
> since 2016. There was a case of HPAI (H7N3) in one commercial meat turkey
> flock in South Carolina in 2020 due to a North American lineage virus.
>
> The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers the risk to the
> general public from HPAI H5 infections to be low. No human infections with
> Eurasian H5 viruses have occurred in the United States. As a reminder, the
> proper handling and cooking of poultry and eggs to an internal temperature
> of 165˚F kills bacteria and viruses, including HPAI.”
>
> Full article:
> https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/newsroom/stakeholder-info/sa_by_date/sa-2022/hpai-sc
>
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Suet question

[Nancy Cusumano]

Don't know if they will have what you are looking for, but you could try
Pine Tree Farms in Interlaken, where they make suet blocks, logs etc. You
have to go during business hours but they are usually very helpful.

On Sun, Jan 9, 2022 at 9:39 AM Peter Saracino 
wrote:

>
> Folks im looking for a suet log/cylinder for a suet holder I have. Just
> suetno embedded seeds. At least 6-7" high and a few inches in diameter.
> Any ideas where I can buy some. No luck at Tractor Supply, Running, Country
> Max or Wild Birds Unlimited, Amazon
> Thanks.
> Pete Sar
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count Compilation meeting recording

[Nancy Cusumano]

Is anyone having trouble playing this meeting back? The error message says
something about the recording being corrupted?
Is there a good link?

Thank you

On Tue, Jan 4, 2022 at 10:42 AM Diane Morton  wrote:

> Thanks to Paul Anderson for sharing the results of the Ithaca Area
> Christmas Bird Count last night!
> A recording of the meeting is available to view via this link:
>
> https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/0rG10324Ns0qCO7I24ZXhw3RApXHkD05VaxnT3f1-9x_ZAad4nj2lu0anuAmncrq.0G3jmtozAXmLZ0bp
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Last Loon watch over Seneca Lake

[Nancy Cusumano]

Here on Dubois Rd, closer to Rt 89, we also have had a pair of RB Nuthatch,
for several weeks now and they are still around. We have never had them
here for the 15 years I have lived here. I love seeing them.
We also have a semi-constant Sapsucker, on some 2" willow stems. Late
migrant?

Nancy

On Tue, Nov 30, 2021 at 6:51 AM John Gregoire 
wrote:

> Conditions have never been ideal for a good flight of Common Loons over
> Seneca this year but yesterday looked OK for one last try.
>
> The first two seen were headed north, at 0715. In the next hour and a half
> only 18 were headed south. As usual they were mixed in with hundreds of
> wheeling and southbound Gulls and were barely visible in the gloomy
> weather. Most were single individuals but there were two groups of 3 and 4.
> Not very inspiring.
>
> Also saw quite a few skeins of Canada Geese and a couple of flocks of
> unidentifyable ducks. Upon arrival home I heard what I thought were distant
> Snow Geese.
>
> At home, on the western edge of the Cayuga Basin, in Schuyler County, we
> have a constant presence of 4 Red-breasted Nuthatches, uncommon up here.
> Also had a quick visit by a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker two days ago.
>
> Sue G.
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Monarch migration and interesting starling behavior

[Nancy Cusumano]

We were at Fair Haven Beach State Park on Lake Ontario this week, camping.
We estimated there were thousands of Monarchs migrating along the lake
shore. We counted an average of 12 monarchs every 10 minutes, and those
were only the ones we could see. They were at all elevations including
soaring like a bird high above our heads and right down at ground level. We
kayaked in Little Sodus Bay, and they were crossing the bay where it is
narrow.

We surmised they were hugging the lakeshore in order to head south at some
point, although the angle of the lake shore is SW anyway. It was magical.
I've never seen anything like it.

Nancy

On Sat, Sep 18, 2021 at 10:50 AM Marie P. Read  wrote:

> On my walk up Mt Pleasant Rd just now, I greatly enjoyed a sizable
> movement of Monarch butterflies. I counted 20 in about an hour, which might
> not seem a lot but it’s more than I have seen on Mt Pleasant for years.
> Often they seemed to appear in small groups, as if they had just taken
> flight from the numerous clumps of goldenrod and aster in the fields and
> along the road. Others, though, I noted flying up high, helped on their way
> south by the NW breeze.
> During the same walk I witnessed a behavior I hadn’t seen before: a small
> flock of starlings fly-catching from a high dead tree, just like waxwings
> do. It occurred during a period of sunshine, which presumably had
> stimulated an upward flight of insects. (Didn’t see them chasing Monarchs,
> though.) The starlings swooped around high in the sky, sometimes hovering,
> then flying back to the tree to repeat. Once the clouds came over the
> starlings left.
> Ah…nature!
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Yellow-crowned Night-Heron continues at Taughannock SP

[Nancy Cusumano]

I saw him yesterday evening. If he makes it safely through this holiday weekend 
I will be amazed. Kids and dogs and boats seem like a recipe for disaster. Poor 
guy needs to fly to Montezuma. 




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> On Jul 3, 2021, at 5:27 PM, Duane  wrote:
> 
> Letting everyone know the Yellow-crowned Night-heron is continuing this 
> afternoon at 530.  Good views at the marina.
> 
> Duane
> 
>> On Fri, Jul 2, 2021, 10:50 AM Muhammad Arif  wrote:
>> Great views this morning. I have uploaded a few photos to eBird: 
>> https://ebird.org/checklist/S91114530
>> 
>>  
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> --
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>> https://www.instagram.com/arif.photos/
>> 
>> http://facebook.com/m.arif.photos/
>> https://mainetomiami.wordpress.com
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> From: Dave Nutter
>> Sent: Friday, July 2, 2021 7:22 AM
>> To: CayugaBirds-L b
>> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Yellow-crowned Night-Heron continues at Taughannock 
>> SP
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> The very rare local chance to observe a Yellow-crowned Night-Heron continues 
>> this morning. 
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Jay McGowan confirmed that this immaculately plumaged juvenile is still at 
>> the small marina in Taughannock Falls State Park. 
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Distinguishing this bird from juveniles of our more common Black-crowned 
>> Night-Heron are the smaller rounder head, the thicker shorter black bill, 
>> the longer legs, the longer thinner neck (often extended), and the tiny 
>> whitish spots instead of longer whitish teardrops at the tips of the 
>> feathers on the folded wings. 
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Yellow-crowned Night-Herons specialize in eating crabs, and this bird has 
>> been eating crayfish. 
>> 
>> - - Dave Nutter
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[cayugabirds-l] Is this in NY as well?

[Nancy Cusumano]

It doesn't seem so from the report. Hopefully will not come this way...but
migration will worsen it?

https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/game-commission-details.aspx?newsid=479=IwAR2X5nK0NACICRPWjmeuX2RiUVy-s3P1uoJmDj6DAGfCpiG1vU8h83wEDeY


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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Injured Kestrel

[Nancy Cusumano]

Morgan Hapeman of Finger Lakes Raptor Center is on her way to get this bird. 
She is a licensed rehabber in Lodi.




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> I just got a call from Reuben Stoltzfus. A Mennonite friend of his who lives 
> just north of the former Seneca Army Depot has a slightly injured Kestrel 
> which he would like to give to someone who can either care of it or take it 
> to someone who can (a rehabber or the Swanson Center at Cornell for example). 
> The bird can fly some but not very well, and I understand it is currently 
> captive and being given food & water. 
> 
> If you can help, please call 
> Cleason Horst
> 315-521-1488
> He is at 4396 MacDougal Center Rd, which is a block east of 96A in the block 
> which is north of 336 and south of Leader Rd.
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fields being mowed.

[Nancy Cusumano]

I have been thinking about this too. And to me the issue is, what is in it
for the farmer? If we are going to ask them to cut their fields up to go
around nesting sites, is the bird conservation issue enough for them? What
is the carrot, I guess is my question. I don't know the answer.
Also, if fields are cut down around nesting birds, does that leave them
enough grassland to continue? Will they abandon?

I think a trial at CU fields is a great idea if we can float it to them.

Nancy


On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 6:05 PM Suan Hsi Yong  wrote:

> Thanks, Dave.
>
> As Cayuga Bird Club I've been wondering what, if anything, we could do
> about the situation. One dimension would be outreach and education and
> increasing general awareness, for which CAC chair Jody has stepped up to
> solicit volunteers, thanks! But I'd also toyed with a pipedream idea of
> whether the club could establish a corps of volunteer surveyors who, upon
> request by any interested farmer, would go to a field and try to map out
> nest sites and mark off sub-sections of the field that the farmer may be
> willing to leave alone for the sake of the birds.
>
> I've never tried finding nest sites of field birds before; I suspect it
> can be hard. I'd be interested to hear of any work or techniques that can
> be workable to "an average volunteer". Perhaps Reuben has some hints or
> suggestions. I know that Reuben is a very acute observer of birds, and
> would place his skills at above average; ideally, we would like to
> establish some methodology that can be effectively applied by one of
> "average" observational skills.
>
> Just spitballing, I imagine a workable technique would involve first
> installing flags to establish a grid over the field, then having at least
> two observers situated on orthogonal axes communicating with walkie-talkies
> to triangulate the grid location of an observed bird flying into or out of
> a likely nest. Flag installation should probably happen a day or two in
> advance, and could conceivably be done by the farmer ahead of time. Flag
> installation may also flush birds from potential nest sites, and notes on
> such observations should be taken as well. The flags will need to be marked
> such that they can be read from both axes, and be easy to interpolate.
> Using letters and numbers is the obvious choice, but the markings would
> have to be on stiff cards facing both axes. Another option is to use color
> coded flags, but interpolation may be tricky, as one needs to be able to
> quickly locate the grid "between the green and blue flags", say. Something
> involving two digits of rainbow colors could be workable, but it gets
> complicated fast with two axes to label.
>
> If anyone is interested in volunteering for such a survey, please email
> me. I don't know if this idea will go anywhere, but having a sense of
> potential interest could be a starting point. Also, if any farmers are
> willing to let us test out techniques, email me as well. I suspect we won't
> be able to do anything this season, but if the stars align (enough
> volunteers sign up and a farmer offers a field to test) we could
> potentially try doing something within the next week or two of peak
> nesting. More likely is to think about possibly doing something next
> season, perhaps on one of Cornell's agricultural fields that started this
> thread?
>
> Curious to hear people's thoughts.
>
> Suan
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fields being mowed.

[Nancy Cusumano]

For hay/farm fields, yes. But these fields of Cornell’s are not hay fields. Are 
they? They just mow it down and leave it there.
That’s was my understanding.




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> On Jun 15, 2021, at 8:56 PM, Donna Lee Scott  wrote:
> 
> Related to discussion on migratory bird act & lack if protections: 
> New York has a
> “Right to Farm” law. 
> I have not read it, but it probably would muddy the waters further. 
> 
> Donna Scott
> Lansing
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Jun 15, 2021, at 8:47 PM, Alicia  wrote:
> 
>> I have zero expertise in this area, but it looks like the courts have at 
>> best a mixed record in interpreting unintentional negative effects as 
>> violations of the MBTA. Take a look at this summary, and also this one. 
>> Based on these summaries, it looks like courts are divided on the question 
>> of whether criminal behavior under the MBTA is limited "to deliberate acts 
>> done directly and intentionally to migratory birds" or if actions that 
>> incidentally hurt birds/nests/etc also are covered. 
>> 
>> A 43 yr old case from the 2d Circuit, which includes NY, 
>>> "affirmed the conviction of a manufacturer of pesticides for migratory bird 
>>> deaths. United States v. FMC Corp., 572 F.2d 902 (2d Cir. 1978). Still the 
>>> FMC court stated misgivings (a “construction that would bring every killing 
>>> within the statute, such as deaths caused by automobiles, airplanes, plate 
>>> glass modern office buildings or picture windows into which birds fly, 
>>> would offend reason and common sense”) and suggested possibly limiting 
>>> incidental takes to “extrahazardous” activities ... ."
>>  (Entire quote from second summary linked above.)  FWIW, I doubt that a 
>> farmer cutting hay would be considered engaged in an extra-hazardous 
>> activity in a legal sense, even though farming itself is a hazardous 
>> occupations.
>> 
>> Later cases in other circuits aren't as willing to assign criminal blame 
>> when the intent was not specifically to harm birds. The 5th Circuit ruled in 
>> 2015 that
>>> we agree with the Eighth and Ninth circuits that a “taking” is limited to 
>>> deliberate acts done directly and intentionally to migratory birds. Our 
>>> conclusion is based on the statute’s text, its common law origin, a 
>>> comparison with other relevant statutes, and rejection of the argument that 
>>> strict liability can change the nature of the necessary illegal act.
>> Looking at a somewhat similar fact pattern, federal district courts have 
>> held that timber operations are not criminally liable under the MBTA for 
>> felling trees when that activity takes out nests, for example in Curry v. 
>> U.S. Forest Service, 988 F.Supp. 541, 549 (W.D. Pa. 1997); and Mahler v. 
>> U.S. Forest Service, 927 F. Supp. 1559, 1573-83 (S.D. Ind. 1996).  (Again, I 
>> am relying on the summaries above and haven't read the cases but the 
>> summaries seem evenhanded and well done.)
>> 
>> Conclusion?  This is not a clear area of the law.  At some point perhaps the 
>> US Supreme Court will agree to hear a case and clarify it, but I'm not 
>> holding my breath that this particular Supreme Court would rule the way we 
>> would wish if it came before them, particularly if it involves farmers 
>> cutting hay rather than, say, an oil spill caused by the negligence of a 
>> large corporation.
>> 
>> Alicia
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On 6/15/2021 6:43 PM, david nicosia wrote:
>>> The MBTA is completely ignored in this case and has been for decades. Why 
>>> is that? Anyone know?
>>> 
>>> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>>> 
>>> On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 6:27 PM, Kevin J. McGowan
>>>  wrote:
>>> I don’t think that’s true. Birds, nests, eggs, and their parts all come 
>>> under protection from the MBTA. If feathers are covered, nestlings are 
>>> covered.
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Kevin
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> From: bounce-125714362-3493...@list.cornell.edu 
>>>  On Behalf Of david nicosia
>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 5:55 PM
>>> To: darlingtonbets ; Nancy Cusumano 
>>> ; Kenneth V. Rosenberg 
>>> Cc: Linda Orkin ; CAYUGABIRDS-L 
>>> 
>>> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fields being mowed.
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Young nestling birds aren't protected by the migratory bird act. I guess 
>>> that is true since this has been going on for decades. W

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fields being mowed.

[Nancy Cusumano]

Ken,

May I use your words in my letters? I think I will go straight to the top
with this issue.

I will paraphrase...

Nancy

On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 4:07 PM Kenneth V. Rosenberg 
wrote:

> Linda, thanks for bringing this mowing to everyone’s attention. In a
> nutshell, what is happening today in those fields, repeated over the entire
> U.S., is the primary cause of continued steep declines in Bobolink and
> other grassland bird populations.
>
>
>
> Last year, because of the delays in mowing due to Covid, the fields along
> Freeze and Hanshaw Roads were full of nesting birds, including many nesting
> Bobolinks that were actively feeding young in the nests at the end of June.
> In the first week of July, Cornell decided to mow all the fields. Jody Enck
> and I wrote letters and met with several folks at Cornell in the various
> departments in charge of managing those fields (Veterinary College,
> University Farm Services) – although they listened politely to our concerns
> for the birds, they went ahead and mowed that week as dozens of female
> bobolinks and other birds hovered helplessly over the tractors with bills
> filled food for their almost-fledged young.
>
>
>
> The same just happened over the past couple of days this year, only at an
> earlier stage in the nesting cycle – most birds probably have (had)
> recently hatched young in the nest. While mowing is occurring across the
> entire region as part of “normal” agricultural practices (with continued
> devastating consequences for field-nesting birds), the question is whether
> Cornell University needs to be contributing to this demise, while
> ostensibly supporting biodiversity conservation through other unrelated
> programs. Jody and I presented an alternative vision, where the
> considerable acres of fields owned by the university across Tompkins County
> could serve as a model for conserving populations of grassland birds,
> pollinators, and other biodiversity, but the people in charge of this
> management were not very interested in these options.
>
>
>
> And there we have it, a microcosm of the continental demise of grassland
> birds playing out in our own backyard, illustrating the extreme challenges
> of modern Ag practices that are totally incompatible with healthy bird
> populations. I urge CayugaBirders to make as much noise as possible, and
> maybe someone will listen.
>
>
>
> KEN
>
>
>
> Ken Rosenberg (he/him/his)
>
> Applied Conservation Scientist
>
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>
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>
> Fellow, Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future
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>
> Wk: 607-254-2412
>
> Cell: 607-342-4594
>
>
>
>
>
> *From: *bounce-125714085-3493...@list.cornell.edu <
> bounce-125714085-3493...@list.cornell.edu> on behalf of Linda Orkin <
> wingmagi...@gmail.com>
> *Date: *Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 3:02 PM
> *To: *CAYUGABIRDS-L 
> *Subject: *[cayugabirds-l] Fields being mowed.
>
> After a couple year hiatus in which the Freese Road fields across from the
> gardens have been mowed late in the season allowing at least Bobolinks to
> be done with their nesting and for grassland birds to be lured into a false
> feeling of security so they have returned and I’ve counted three singing
> meadowlarks for the first time in years,  Cornell has returned to early
> mowing there as of today. And so the mayhem ensues. How many more
> multitudes of birds will die before we believe our own eyes and ears. Mow
> the grass while it’s still nutritious but are we paying attention to who is
> being fed. Grass taken from the land to pass through animals and in that
> inefficient process turning to food for humans.
>
> Linda Orkin
> Ithaca NY
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] YB Cuckoo

[Nancy Cusumano]

Interesting!  I heard a cuckoo early this morning, distantly and though
Black billed. But now that you say that, it was just the single call. So
now we have also had both in the area, after having neither for several
years. I wonder if it is the gypsy moth caterpillars that are bringing them
into the  area?

Thanks!

Nancy

On Wed, Jun 9, 2021 at 10:23 AM Donna Lee Scott  wrote:

> Earlier in season I had BB Cuckoo here on Lans. Station Rd.
> Lately, I have heard only YB Cuckoo.
>
> Donna Scott
> Lansing
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Jun 9, 2021, at 10:17 AM, Suan Hsi Yong  wrote:
>
> Just heard the repeated single calls of a yellow-billed cuckoo outside
> my home / office. Coupled with the BBCU from last month, that's both
> cuckoos as new yard birds for me this season! Again, once I got
> outside it stopped calling and could not be found.
>
> Is it just me, or have the black-billed cuckoos, who seemed to be
> singing everywhere earlier in the season, been replaced by
> yellow-billed cuckoos lately? We had looks and calls from
> yellow-billed cuckoos on our Connecticut Hill field trip last Sunday.
> I also heard then saw one that afternoon at Lindsay-Parsons
>
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Black billed cuckoo

[Nancy Cusumano]

I also had a yard Black billed cuckoo two days ago. It sang twice. We are
now hearing it up and down Houghton Rd, at the intersection with Duboise.
Haven't had one locally in about 10 years. So nice to have them back. I
hope he finds a mate!

On Sat, May 22, 2021 at 7:38 AM Suan Yong  wrote:

> New yard bird for me (actually a house bird): a black billed cuckoo was
> singing a long series of po-po-po-po outside my house in Commonland. When I
> got outside with my binoculars and camera, it didn't sing again and was not
> found.
>
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] transport a mallard to Swanson?

[Nancy Cusumano]

Thank you for trying.

On Wed, May 12, 2021 at 4:12 PM William Baker  wrote:

> We were unable to catch it.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On May 12, 2021, at 4:05 PM, William Baker  wrote:
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> Hi all- I am here with Melissa Groo. Who ever else comes down will need a
> net. The bird can fly short distances and there is the risk of it getting
> into the water
>
> Bill Baker
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> On May 12, 2021, at 2:44 PM, Nancy Cusumano 
> wrote:
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> 
> this is from the Mutual Aid Tompkins county FB page, is there anyone
> downtown who could collect and transport him?
>
> Any wildlife rescuers downtown? There is a male duck sitting in the grass
> just off of the wood chip path at Titus Triangle Park. The duck’s back
> right food is tangled in fishing line with a large weight attached to it.
> The duck’s
> location is roughly across the street from 413 S Titus.
> Cornell Wildlife Swanson Center has been called. Is anyone available to
> bring the duck to them (covering the duck with a towel and putting it in a
> box). FYI, its mate is hanging out in the grass a few feet away. There is
> someone who can go back after 4:15 to help but, if someone is available
> sooner, that’d be ideal since the duck seems pretty uncomfortable.
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[cayugabirds-l] transport a mallard to Swanson?

[Nancy Cusumano]

this is from the Mutual Aid Tompkins county FB page, is there anyone
downtown who could collect and transport him?

Any wildlife rescuers downtown? There is a male duck sitting in the grass
just off of the wood chip path at Titus Triangle Park. The duck’s back
right food is tangled in fishing line with a large weight attached to it.
The duck’s
location is roughly across the street from 413 S Titus.
Cornell Wildlife Swanson Center has been called. Is anyone available to
bring the duck to them (covering the duck with a towel and putting it in a
box). FYI, its mate is hanging out in the grass a few feet away. There is
someone who can go back after 4:15 to help but, if someone is available
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[cayugabirds-l] Hangar Theatre osprey platform

[Nancy Cusumano]

I meant to send this on Friday. Both Thursday and Friday (laat week) when I
went past it, there was an osprey sitting on the perch at the platform
nearest the Hangar, or near the park workmen's building. There were more
sticks on the platform than had been previously.

Maybe a new nest?

Nancy

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[cayugabirds-l] FOY Towhee

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In our front yard this afternoon. Have good pics!

That seems early!

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] because there have been a few questions

[Nancy Cusumano]

And because it comes up here enough, and because we are coming into baby
season, here's what to do if you find an injured or orphaned bird/animal.

https://www.vet.cornell.edu/hospitals/janet-l-swanson-wildlife-hospital/what-do-if-you-find-injured-animal


First, Make sure it is really orphaned. Often, parents will come back for a
baby, especially fawns but other mammals as well.

If it is really orphaned, as in no parents for several hours, you can
collect the animal if it is safe to do. ALWAYS wear gloves. Have a box or
animal crate ready.
If it is injured, call Swanson Wildlife Center at 256-3060. This will get
you to the main vet school desk and they will connect you to Swanson, which
is located at the top of Hungerford Hill Rd off Snyder Hill Rd. You will
have to bring it to them, they do not come get it.
If you cannot get it, you can try calling a local rehabber for help.
Sometimes they have volunteers who can come and assist. For a list of
licensed rehabbers, you can search here, by county.
https://www.dec.ny.gov/cfmx/extapps/sls_searches/index.cfm?p=live_rehab


Swanson does not take rabies vector species-those are racoons, skunks and
bats. There are very few rabies-vector rehabbers left in NY. There is a
good one in Ithaca. But once he is full, that is it. There is only so much
one person (with volunteers) can do.

Swanson is a great resource and we are lucky to have them in the area. And
as Linda mentions, they are a great place to donate to, as are any of your
local rehabbers, who do everything out of pocket.

Happy Spring!

Nancy



On Tue, Mar 30, 2021 at 11:47 AM Linda Orkin  wrote:

> That’s a great read and reminds me again how very lucky we are here in
> Ithaca to be able to feel comfortable rescuing animals in trouble.  I have
> brought many suffering beings to them.  This whole philosophy of treating
> wild creatures as individuals is a recent concept in the history of animal
> compassion. I am glad to see it in action here.  A good place to donate to.
>
> Thanks Deb
>
> Linda Orkin
> Ithaca NY
>
> On Mar 30, 2021, at 9:31 AM, Deb Grantham  wrote:
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> 
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> A local resource: Caring for wildlife in Cornell’s own backyard | Alumni,
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[cayugabirds-l] OOB redpolls

[Nancy Cusumano]

I’m house sitting for friends, located on one of the hills south of Binghamton. 
There are still a dozen redpolls here. They only show up in the cool mornings. 
I was surprised to see them still here.

Nancy Cusumano 




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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow geese and bald Eagles

[Nancy Cusumano]

They were all heading north as we were leaving, like half as many on the water 
as wine we arrived. Will the come back south again tomorrow, or keep goin? 
Anyone want to guess?

It was a truly amazing sight and sounds. The amount of birds in the air at any 
one time made it look like the sky was fluttering.

Nancy




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> On Mar 17, 2021, at 8:31 PM, Poppy Singer  
> wrote:
> 
> What is the chance of them being there come late morning tomorrow?
> 
>> On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 8:21 PM Elaina M. McCartney 
>>  wrote:
>> It was worth the drive—astonishing numbers close to shore at Cayuga Lake 
>> State Park!
>> 
>> Elaina
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> From:  on behalf of Deb Grantham 
>> 
>> Reply-To: Deb Grantham 
>> Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 8:12 PM
>> To: "Johnson, Alyssa" , Nancy Cusumano 
>> , Marc Devokaitis 
>> Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
>> Subject: RE: [cayugabirds-l] Snow geese and bald Eagles
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Nancy and I were just up there – I would believe 400,000!!
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Deb
>> 
>>  
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> From: bounce-125469616-83565...@list.cornell.edu 
>>  On Behalf Of Johnson, Alyssa
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 6:25 PM
>> To: Nancy Cusumano ; Marc Devokaitis 
>> 
>> Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
>> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow geese and bald Eagles
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> We received a count from a very experienced birder after I left the area, he 
>> estimated 400,000! I came back a few hours later in the afternoon and the 
>> flock had definitely grown from when I saw it around 11:30 am. 
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Magical.
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Get Outlook for iOS
>> 
>> From: Nancy Cusumano 
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 5:19:35 PM
>> To: Marc Devokaitis 
>> Cc: Johnson, Alyssa ; CayugaBirds-L b 
>> 
>> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow geese and bald Eagles
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Thanks Marc. I was debating. You clinched it!
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 4:44 PM Marc Devokaitis  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> phenomenon ongoing. definitely hundreds of thousands, close in, starting at 
>> lower lake rd, proceeding north. Absolutely astounding. 
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Marc Devokaitis
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> On Wed, Mar 17, 2021, 11:26 AM Johnson, Alyssa  
>> wrote:
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>> I’m saying over 200,000 now. THEY KEEP COMING!!! :)
>> 
>>  
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>> From: bounce-125468279-79436...@list.cornell.edu 
>>  on behalf of Johnson, Alyssa 
>> 
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 11:13:53 AM
>> To: Cayugabirds-L@cornell.edu 
>> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Snow geese and bald Eagles
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> 40+ bald eagles being seen along the Seneca river viewed from the Morgan Rd 
>> DEC office in Seneca Falls.
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> 50,000 snow geese in a raft on Cayuga Lake viewed from the State Park boat 
>> launch. 
>> 
>>  
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>> TONS of divers and tundra swans too 
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow geese and bald Eagles

[Nancy Cusumano]

Thanks Marc. I was debating. You clinched it!

On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 4:44 PM Marc Devokaitis 
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> phenomenon ongoing. definitely hundreds of thousands, close in, starting
> at lower lake rd, proceeding north. Absolutely astounding.
>
> Marc Devokaitis
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> On Wed, Mar 17, 2021, 11:26 AM Johnson, Alyssa 
> wrote:
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>> I’m saying over 200,000 now. THEY KEEP COMING!!! :)
>>
>> Get Outlook for iOS 
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>> *From:* bounce-125468279-79436...@list.cornell.edu <
>> bounce-125468279-79436...@list.cornell.edu> on behalf of Johnson, Alyssa
>> 
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 17, 2021 11:13:53 AM
>> *To:* Cayugabirds-L@cornell.edu 
>> *Subject:* [cayugabirds-l] Snow geese and bald Eagles
>>
>> 40+ bald eagles being seen along the Seneca river viewed from the Morgan
>> Rd DEC office in Seneca Falls.
>>
>> 50,000 snow geese in a raft on Cayuga Lake viewed from the State Park
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[cayugabirds-l] old Nikons for donation

[Nancy Cusumano]

I have a pair of older roof prism Nikon 8x30, in the original case I would
like to donate.THey are in very good condition, the eye cups are not
brittle or anything. Still a nice sharp image.

Do any of you know of a program that accepts binos for youth who are just
getting into birding or any kind of program like that?

Thanks!

Nancy

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] swans overhead

[Nancy Cusumano]

I also saw/heard them, I am on the west side of Cayuga and they were flying
west. Very distinctive sound.

On Wed, Mar 3, 2021 at 11:30 AM Donna Lee Scott  wrote:

> I think swans flew north by my place on lake after John’s sighting, too.
>
> I just heard them, but was busy filling feeders under roofed deck, so did
> not see them in sky.
> Had a hat on so hearing was muffled. Calls could have been from over cliff
> on lakeshore maybe.
> Went from south to north.
>
> Donna Scott
> Lansing
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> On Mar 3, 2021, at 9:24 AM, Karen  wrote:
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> 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.
>
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] 50 Robins

[Nancy Cusumano]

There have been robin flocks in the Dubois area for a couple weeks now.
Duboise, Perry City, Houghton, Garrett, Kraft the whole area is full of
them. They are eating sumac, hawthorn, every kind of berry they can find.

On Tue, Feb 16, 2021 at 3:38 PM Geo Kloppel  wrote:

> At about 2:45 pm on February 5th, I was driving south along Dubois Road.
> Between Perry City Road and Indian Creek Road it was continuous Robins,
> scattering from the road shoulders ahead of me. They must have totaled
> several hundred. There was one dead in the middle of the road, presumably
> the victim of a collision with a car.
>
> Yesterday one died on my road, probably taken by a Cooper’s Hawk. All
> there was to see was a patch of blood and a whole lot of plucked feathers.
>
> -Geo
>
>
> On Feb 16, 2021, at 3:06 PM, Bill McAneny  wrote:
>
> 
>
> Hello Dave,
>
> I wonder if your flock of robins was the same one as my flock.  About
> mid-afternoon (maybe) we noticed a few robins flying about the yard.  Then
> we noticed most of them in a crab apple tree loaded with little (quarter
> inch) red-brown fruits.  Not loaded any more.  I was able to count about 45
> birds, which is close to the size of one of your flocks. Some of them were
> on the snow under the tree, salvaging the fruit dropped by other birds. The
> flock was very active and hard to count.  My count could easily be off by
> 10 on the low side to 20 or 30 on the high side.  We kept watching for
> waxwings but saw none.
>
> Bill McAneny (same side of lake as Dave Nutter but 7 miles north.)
> On 2/15/2021 8:02 PM, Dave Nutter wrote:
>
> My first 2021 American Robin was on the Count on New Year’s Day, a single
> bird in the suburban neighborhood above my home on Ithaca’s West Hill. It
> was over a month before I saw another Robin: On February 6th, around the
> time that other folks began writing on CayugaBirds-L about flocks of them,
> I happened to be staring out a window with my scope aimed toward the
> Collegetown skyline when a few distant passerines crossed my view. They
> were substantial and dark but didn’t have fast and regular wingbeats of
> Starlings. Fortunately, they were tracking toward me, and I stayed on one
> until it surprised me with a telltale white lower belly and undertail
> coverts contrasting with brick red elsewhere below. Closer, and the fuller
> wings and longer tail supported the ID as well. How novel to see a Robin
> shape! Scanning nearby, I confirmed 4 of them before they went out of view.
> Neat, but a bit weak as a contribution to discussions of flocks. Sorry.
>
> Yesterday, while trying to write, I kept being distracted by individual
> birds flying past the window, too far away for an easy naked-eye ID, but
> too fast for me to get binoculars on them. Eventually I gave up and went to
> the window as they became more organized. They were Robins, and at least 40
> of them went past toward the bit of woods nearby, but they didn’t seem to
> be feeding.
>
> Today we were expecting a delivery, so I set up closer to the window. I
> didn’t get much of my writing project done. The Robins came back. Many
> settled into a Hawthorn tree whose numerous fruits I had assumed nobody
> liked. But they were tasty enough today. Another little tree that I hadn’t
> thought much about also had fruit, and the Robins covered that tree, too,
> and brought a few Cedar Waxwings along. Birds were busy emerging from the
> woods, eating, and resting in nearby trees. I tried to count them and got
> to at least 60 Robins. A few other birds tagged along - a Starling, a male
> and a female Red-bellied Woodpecker, a male Hairy, and also a gorgeous
> Flicker. I showed Laurie, who declared the array well worth looking at.
> She’s getting a bit tired of the small dull-colored birds.
>
> Then a Red-tailed Hawk, who had spent the morning next door quietly
> sitting atop a large tree, tried to join the party. Awkward! That so-called
> raptor was really bad at hunting songbirds in the woods, and after a few
> short flights and asymmetrical landings, it gave up and left. I hope it
> finds a nice, fat, slow squirrel crossing the snow. Within a minute the
> birds were back at the berries. A dozen Robins were thirsty enough that
> they came down to the pavement to sip at wet spots. I kept scanning through
> all the birds, hoping for a Hermit Thrush. No luck there, but I did notice
> something atop a tree about a quarter mile away: a young Cooper’s Hawk who
> has graced my yard many times this season without catching anything that I
> saw. How could it not notice the activity here? When my attention wandered
> I suddenly saw several Robins start a rush straight for the woods. Yup, the
> Cooper’s Hawk came ripping past, but veering off, again unlucky, I think.
> Still, everyone took this predator seriously, and the feeding session
> seemed to be over. A little while later I noticed Robins leaving the woods
> to fly away over downtown. There were 2 groups totaling about 75. The
> 

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Rechargeable hand warmers?

[Nancy Cusumano]

I have these things called Heat Solution by Prism. You boil them to reset them, 
the press the little metal disk inside to release heat. They are sort of bulky 
so good for inside gloves. I’ve had them for year they still work. 
https://www.gearx.com/pristech-heat-solutions-zap-pac?gclid=CjwKCAiA6aSABhApEiwA6Cbm_yVGBrgj2rqDdkxc6XvfpLWtPJl65xNnOEY-WHCMgo8tqmnKJsNrTxoCxAYQAvD_BwE
 



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> On Jan 21, 2021, at 8:47 PM, Poppy Singer  
> wrote:
> 
> My son uses a pair of rechargable battery heated gloves.
> 
>> On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 2:56 PM Betsy Darlington  
>> wrote:
>> Have any of you tried rechargeable hand warmers (foot warmers, too)? I use 
>> the disposable type (Yak-Trax) which is good for about 7 hours, and hate 
>> being so wasteful. Any advice?
>> Thanks!
>> Betsy  
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy owl near Treman Marina

[Nancy Cusumano]

I saw this bird yesterday, sitting in hogs hole on the ground, and then
later on a tree just at the point of hogs hole and treman marina. I looked
this morning but did not refind but agree he is probably around. I got 1
decent pic which is in ebrid. It is a heavily barred youngster.

On Wed, Jan 20, 2021 at 9:43 AM Tom Schulenberg  wrote:

>
>
> I'm at Hog Hole now, just ran into the fellow who saw the Snowy Owl. his
> sighting was yesterday; he looked for it today, but didn't see it. still
> could be around, though!
>
> tss
>
> My brother, who works at Treman Marina at the southwest corner of Cayuga
>> Lake in Ithaca, reports a sighting of a Snowy Owl along the lakeshore this
>> morning.  The owl may or may not be easily visible from the marina, as he
>> says he only saw her/him after walking west along the lake shore (where the
>> low water level has exposed some of the lake bottom) "until the large
>> roadside ditch joins the lake," near the first house on Route 89.  He was
>> able to get a decent cell-phone photo of the owl in flight, and another --
>> from a distance, but still recognizable -- of her/him sitting on the shore.
>>
>> -Allison Myers
>>
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Dryden Conservation Board Resolution Recommending Preservation of Dryden Lake Dam

[Nancy Cusumano]

This may be a separate issue, but I would hope the high levels of harmful
algae that Dryden lake is prone to every year might be addressed somehow in
this process. I am a rare visitor to the lake during the summer, but I have
to say, I would not dare to put even my kayak in that water. The color. The
smell!  The runoff of it downstream and all that that affects. I know that
algae is difficult to eradicate...but maybe dredging or somehow increasing
the circulation of that body of water could help?

As I say, maybe a separate issue but one that surely needs to be addressed
as well.

Thank you for listening.

On Sat, Jan 9, 2021 at 3:05 PM Regi Teasley  wrote:

> I would love to see birders, as birders, taking an active role in
> supporting local environmental protection.
> Regi
>
> 
> *“The future of the world is nuts.”  Philip Rutter, founder of the
> American Chestnut Foundation*
>
>
> On Jan 9, 2021, at 2:32 PM, Marie P. Read  wrote:
>
> 
> ...or maybe I should have said “...help support financially.”
>
>
> Get Outlook for iOS 
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> bounce-125276647-5851...@list.cornell.edu> on behalf of Marie P. Read <
> m...@cornell.edu>
> *Sent:* Saturday, January 9, 2021 2:30:01 PM
> *To:* Bard Prentiss ; CAYUGABIRDS-L <
> cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu>; NATURAL-HISTORY-L <
> natural-histor...@list.cornell.edu>
> *Subject:* Re: [cayugabirds-l] Dryden Conservation Board Resolution
> Recommending Preservation of Dryden Lake Dam
>
> Good news...losing Dryden Lake would be a tragedy for wildlife and humans
> alike. If/when the expected grumbling about finding the needed funds and
> how that would affect local taxes comes up, this should be a project that
> the local birding community could support financially?
>
> Marie
>
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> *Sent:* Saturday, January 9, 2021 1:12:35 PM
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> *Subject:* [cayugabirds-l] Dryden Conservation Board Resolution
> Recommending Preservation of Dryden Lake Dam
>
>  v
>
> DRAFT 12/29/2020
>
> Dryden Conservation Board Resolution Recommending Preservation of Dryden
> Lake Dam
>
> Whereas there has been a dam at Dryden Lake Dryden, NY since circa 1801;
> and
>
> Whereas the body of water known as Dryden Lake, created by the building of
> the dam, has provided numerous benefits to the citizens of the Town of
> Dryden and surrounding areas for over two hundred years, with its benefits
> changing and expanding over two plus centuries; and
>
> Whereas the lake originally provided power for a sawmill and ice
> harvesting, it created additional waterfowl and wildlife habitat that has
> made the lake today a birding “hot spot” with 228 species observed,
> providing migratory bird rest areas and nesting and foraging habitat
> (Canada geese, ducks, loons, herons, Bald Eagles) as well as habitat for
> numerous mammals, amphibians, turtles, etc; and
>
> Whereas Dryden Lake and its surrounding areas provides many forms of year
> round recreation for town and surrounding area residents, such as fishing,
> ice fishing, hiking, jogging, dog walking, biking, cross country skiing,
> snow shoeing (on the Jim Schug trail), kayaking, canoeing, ice skating,
> hunting, trapping, bird watching, picnicking, etc; and
>
> Whereas Dryden Lake and its surrounding natural areas are an important
> educational resource, being used both for formal classes in ecology and
> natural resources (Cornell University) and informal education of everyone
> from young children to lifelong education participants; and
>
> Whereas the Town of Dryden currently provides a community park at the Lake
> under an agreement with the New York State Department of Environmental
> Conservation; and
>
> Whereas the Dryden Lake park is a popular location for many community
> events with the lake being the center piece for those events; and
>
> Whereas the lake has a rich historical and cultural value to the citizens
> of the town; and
>
> Whereas the NYS DEC is considering the removal of the dam and the
> elimination of Dryden Lake in the form it has existed for over two hundred
> years; and
>
> Whereas the Dryden Town Board has requested a recommendation from the
> Conservation Board on the future of the Dryden Lake dam and ultimately
> Dryden Lake itself.
>
> Therefore, let it be resolved that the Town of Dryden Conservation Board
> recommends to the Dryden Town Board that the latter take all necessary
> action to ensure the preservation of a dam and the body of water known as
> Dryden Lake, maintaining its current contribution to the recreational and
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] cranes at MNWR

[Nancy Cusumano]

There were 53 cranes in the pool by the visitor center. We got great looks
and got to see them preening and dancing. There are a huge number of geese
and swans behind this small pool, I was very surprised at the number of
swans, as I first mistook them for snow geese.

Several small groups of cranes flew off while we were there, there were 30+
still there when we left. Very glad we made the drive, it was just what my
heart needed today.

Thanks!

Nancy

On Thu, Dec 10, 2020 at 2:27 PM Barbara Bauer Sadovnic 
wrote:

> On Tuesday, in the early afternoon there were about 65 cranes at the
> visitor center pool.  When I came back around 3:30 there weren’t any.
>
> Barbara
>
> On Dec 10, 2020, at 11:37 AM, Johnson, Alyssa 
> wrote:
>
> Hi Nancy,
>
> I was out yesterday on a birding tour in the snow, and could not find
> evidence of any cranes! Much of the wetlands, especially the shallow ones,
> are iced over here. I expect that with this weekend’s warmer temps, that
> will melt. I don’t know though if they’ve taken off for the winter!
>
> I checked Sandhill Crane Unit on VanDyne Spoor Road, Knox Marsellus Marsh
> on East Road, and the Refuge visitor center flooded field. No cranes. Also
> checked the usual corn fields I can find them in. Someone did report to me
> that they saw a few on the Route 31 Muck Flats somewhere, but not sure
> exactly when or where.
>
> Curious if others are seeing them!
>
> Alyssa
>
> --
> *Alyssa Johnson*
> Environmental Educator
> 315.365.3588
>
> *Montezuma Audubon Center*
> PO Box 187
> 2295 State Route 89
> Savannah, NY 13146
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>
> *From:* bounce-125209393-79436...@list.cornell.edu <
> bounce-125209393-79436...@list.cornell.edu> *On Behalf Of *Nancy Cusumano
> *Sent:* Thursday, December 10, 2020 10:52 AM
> *To:* CAYUGABIRDS-L 
> *Subject:* [cayugabirds-l] cranes at MNWR
>
> Are cranes still being seen at Montezuma? I am thinking of heading up
> there today
>
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[cayugabirds-l] cranes at MNWR

[Nancy Cusumano]

Are cranes still being seen at Montezuma? I am thinking of heading up there
today

Nancy

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[cayugabirds-l] late season yellow rump

[Nancy Cusumano]

Currently at our feeders!

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[cayugabirds-l] bird sightings - Duboise Rd - west side of the lake

[Nancy Cusumano]

Had a late season Phoebe today on Houghton Rd, along with the already
mentioned white throated sparrow.

The local bluebird family is quite active, sitting on/in/around their nest
box, sometimes all 4 of them at once.

Was it Marty Schlabach who was asking about mockingbirds? There is an
extended family of 6-8 also on Houghton rd that stay around all year. At
least a couple of them have been going through their repertoire, mostly on
sunny days but one was doing it this morning. I hear them a couple times a
week singing away.

Nancy Cusumano

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] [VTBIRD] BBS cancelled

[Nancy Cusumano]

This means the NY breeding bird atlas work is also off? Or is that separate?

Thank you!

Nancy

On Wed, Apr 15, 2020 at 9:27 AM Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes <
c...@cornell.edu> wrote:

> Below is what I’ve gleaned online, Marie. Also, John and Sue, I hadn’t
> considered that many Federal and State roads are now closed to access,
> thereby preventing ability to conduct many BBS routes.
>
>
> https://ornithologyexchange.org/forums/topic/42854-breeding-bird-survey-cancelled-for-2020/?tab=comments#comment-46346
>
> This was posted by Ellen Paul, an administrator on the Ornithology
> Exchange:
>
> Posted Friday at 04:18 PM
> 
>
> We hope you and your loved ones are doing well during this trying time.
> After much careful deliberation, the U.S. Geological Survey, Canadian
> Wildlife Service, and Mexican National Commission for the Knowledge and Use
> of Biodiversity have decided to cancel all North American Breeding Bird
> Survey (BBS) field activities for 2020.
>
> We would prefer to be in the field collecting BBS data this spring,
> however, potential exposure to the health risks and hardships of COVID-19
> is too great. Furthermore, the suspension of nonessential travel and
> activities in many locales as well as diminished access to roadways used by
> BBS routes due to public land closures would make conducting a BBS route
> illegal, if not impossible in many areas. Also, with national BBS staff
> having to work from home, we are unable to prepare or mail out your annual
> BBS packets/kits this season. As a result, we have decided that it is in
> the best interests of everyone to cancel the survey, to help ensure that we
> have a healthy team of participants for the 2021 season.
>
> The BBS staff at the national offices will not be idle during this time.
> We will instead take advantage of the next few months to make progress on
> exciting new developments outlined in the forthcoming “Strategic Plan of
> the North American Breeding Bird Survey: 2020-2030", which we will share
> with you soon.
>
> In the meantime, we hope that you will safely continue to sharpen your
> birding skills, using resources such as Dendroica or Merlin, in
> anticipation of the 2021 field season when we will continue our important
> BBS work. Please stay safe by following national and local COVID-19
> response guidelines. Take care of yourself and of your families.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> BBS National Offices
>
> Sincerely,
> Chris T-H
>
>
> On Apr 15, 2020, at 7:35 AM, Marie P. Read  wrote:
>
> Is this for real? I’m still not seeing any mention of cancellation on the
> USGS site, PWRC site or on eBird.
>
> Marie
>
> Ps Merlins were copulating at Myers Park yesterday morning
>
> !
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> From: bounce-124548385-5851...@list.cornell.edu [
> bounce-124548385-5851...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Christopher T.
> Tessaglia-Hymes [c...@cornell.edu]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 4:37 PM
> To: CAYUGABIRDS-L
> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [VTBIRD] BBS cancelled
>
> FYI...I hadn’t heard this and am somewhat surprised.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> From: Gretchen Nareff mailto:marshbir...@gmail.com
> >>
> Date: April 14, 2020 at 16:17:39 EDT
> To: vtb...@list.uvm.edu
> Subject: [VTBIRD] BBS cancelled
> Reply-To: Vermont Birds mailto:vtb...@list.uvm.edu>>
>
> This was announced on Friday, but I learned today that the entire North
> American Breeding Bird Survey was cancelled for 2020. I suspect this has
> never happened before, so although it is understandable in these crazy
> times, I was shocked to hear it. It was announced on Ornithology
> Exchange—it's
> not showing on the USGS BBS website yet.
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Eastern towhee

[Nancy Cusumano]

We had one on the black diamond trail this morning, between Garrett and
Perry City but closer to Garrett.

On Sun, Apr 12, 2020 at 4:48 PM Magnus Fiskesjo 
wrote:

>
> One sang in my yard in Forest Home, Ithaca -- but after singing for 2
> days, it stopped and was gone. Migrating, just passing through perhaps?
>
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> n...@cornell.edu
>
> 
> From: bounce-124541908-84019...@list.cornell.edu [
> bounce-124541908-84019...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Karen Edelstein [
> k...@cornell.edu]
> Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2020 4:37 PM
> To: CAYUGABIRDS-L
> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Eastern towhee
>
> 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] Wildlife drive?

[Nancy Cusumano]

Does anyone know if the wildlife drive is open yet for the season?
Seems like that might be a good solitary endeavor.

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] snow buntings

[Nancy Cusumano]

There are often buntings on/around Perry City rd, at intersection with
Krums Corners going N, and the fields around that area.

On Tue, Jan 21, 2020 at 2:49 PM Dave Nutter  wrote:

> I also saw Snow Buntings today, my first this year - a flock of about 60
> flying over a cornstubble field on the south side of Perry City Rd east of
> Waterburg Rd in Ulysses. They alit atop a large bare tree in the hedgerow
> on the far side, and I got a good enough scope view to confirm my initial
> impression of the ID.
>
> - - Dave Nutter
>
> On Jan 21, 2020, at 12:53 PM, Marty Schlabach  wrote:
>
> Saw a small flock of snow buntings on Bromka Rd, about 15 birds in
> flight.  It was between Log City Rd and CR 129 in Romulus, Seneca County.
>
>
>
> Marty
>
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[cayugabirds-l] 6 Flickers

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There are 6 Flickers in our yard right now, altogether on one large black
locust tree.  What a nice January treat!

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[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: backpack for scope - free

[Nancy Cusumano]

Pack is pending pick up,

Thanks all for the interest

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I have a backpack that is designed to carry a scope and not much else. It
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Free if anyone wants to try it. I can send pics. Please message me off list
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[cayugabirds-l] backpack for scope - free

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[cayugabirds-l] Horned lark flock

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Steve says there's a flock of 20 or so horned larks in the ag field across
from our house on Duboise Rd. A first for this winter?

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Monday Night Seminar

[Nancy Cusumano]

Will the recording be available?

On Mon, Nov 4, 2019 at 8:52 PM Carol Keeler  wrote:

> Thank you so much for live streaming Ken Rosenburg’s talk.  It was
> excellent!  I don’t drive at night so I can’t make it down to Ithaca for
> the Monday night seminars.  This was a wonderful way for me to be further
> informed.  Thanks again.
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[cayugabirds-l] West side Ravens

[Nancy Cusumano]

I don't know h ow often you all see Ravens. We have a family up here, see
them pretty much daily so I forget how uncommon they are for most. The
local pair fledged 4 young this year. We see them singly or in pairs
regularly and today one landed in the field across the street, where he was
almost immediately mobbed by Crows.We hear them more than see them.

So if you need a Raven fix, come up to Dubois rd, north end between
Houghton and Kraft. You are likely to see/hear them. Or walk the Black
Diamond Trail.

Nancy

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Lots O Loons

[Nancy Cusumano]

We tried just south of Taughannock, and from north point. Had only 2 from
the south and none from the northside. They must like Myers better!

On Mon, Oct 28, 2019 at 12:36 PM Laura Stenzler  wrote:

> Good afternoon! Cayuga Lake at Myers Park is like glass, making it easy to
> see the 18 Common Loons I just counted. Quite a sight.
>Now I’m off to Aurora to see if there are still hundreds, as Bob
> McGuire reported yesterday.
>
> Laura
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Avian Pox Virus

[Nancy Cusumano]

HI Anne Marie,

I believe it is illegal to catch and keep it, not catch it and take it for
treatment. If that were the case then every citizen who rescues a bird and
brings it to a rehabber or vet for treatment would be breaking the law,
which I do not believe is the case.

Nancy


On Thu, Jul 18, 2019 at 8:59 AM Anne Marie Johnson  wrote:

> It is illegal to capture most wild birds unless under the direction of
> someone licensed to do so. I don’t know if House Finches are protected in
> this way, but it is always best to leave the capturing and/or treatment of
> sick or injured birds to the professionals. I am copying Victoria Campbell
> on this message. She is a local, licensed wildlife rehabilitator who can
> assist you.
>
>
>
> Anne Marie Johnson
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> *From:* bounce-123756235-9846...@list.cornell.edu <
> bounce-123756235-9846...@list.cornell.edu> *On Behalf Of *Nancy Cusumano
> *Sent:* Thursday, July 18, 2019 6:06 AM
> *To:* Carol Cedarholm 
> *Cc:* CAYUGABIRDS-L 
> *Subject:* Re: [cayugabirds-l] Avian Pox Virus
>
>
>
> Carol,
>
>
>
> If there is any way you could catch this bird, maybe with a net, it could
> go to the Swanson Wildlife Center at the vet school. They could maybe treat
> him, but it is an advanced case and may euthanize but at least it would be
> out of pain.  Poor thing.
>
>
>
> Nancy
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jul 17, 2019 at 7:58 PM Carol Cedarholm 
> wrote:
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> Hello all,
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> I have a mourning dove with avian pox virus sores around its beak coming
> to my feeders. Am I correct that this is very contagious to other birds?
> Should I stop filling my feeders?
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Avian Pox Virus

[Nancy Cusumano]

Carol,

If there is any way you could catch this bird, maybe with a net, it could
go to the Swanson Wildlife Center at the vet school. They could maybe treat
him, but it is an advanced case and may euthanize but at least it would be
out of pain.  Poor thing.

Nancy

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> Hello all,
> I have a mourning dove with avian pox virus sores around its beak coming
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> Should I stop filling my feeders?
> Thanks,
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Baby nuthatch at greenstar parking lot

[Nancy Cusumano]

The parents are probably around. If a safe place can be found for it until
they return that is a much better option than a rehabber.

I can't get down there until 4:30 so if someone can move the little tyke to
safety that would be great.

On Thu, May 23, 2019 at 2:38 PM Caroline Manring 
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> There is a recent fledgling white breasted nuthatch in the hanging plant
> outdoor area at greenstar dodging cars and feet. I have twin infants in my
> car and have to get home but if anyone is rehab-minded or could search for
> a safer place to deposit it nearby I’m sure the little guy/gal would
> appreciate it. It’s making little frog like noises. Likely not safe from
> cars or well-meaning humans who want a pet.
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Female Towhee

[Nancy Cusumano]

We had 2 under ours this morning. Took us a while to ID her. First thought
it was a fox sparrow, but that beautiful white breast!

On Tue, Apr 30, 2019 at 10:00 AM W Larry Hymes  wrote:

> Had a female RUFOUS-SIDED TOWHEE this morning.
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Thermal Woodcocks

[Nancy Cusumano]

When is the woodcock and owl walk and is there registration needed?

On Wed, Apr 10, 2019 at 5:58 PM Suan Hsi Yong  wrote:

> Continuing with woodcock week: while scouting for this weekend's field
> trip, I got the following thermal infrared footage of woodcock courtship
> and, I believe, mating, followed by a celebratory skydance. Same video on
> both facebook and youtube (quality may differ between the platforms, not
> sure):
>
>   https://www.facebook.com/suan.yong/videos/10219410881080701/
>   https://youtu.be/basYq15QoO4
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[cayugabirds-l] Winter and Spring

[Nancy Cusumano]

Yesterday at the lot behind Morrison Hall, some of the 40 or so robins that
have been hanging out there were singing their Cheerup  Cheerio song. It
was good to hear.

Just now walking the dogs, there are still about 20~ snow buntings in the
field across from our house. They are almost impossible to see down in the
corn stubble until something like a fly-over red tail puts them up. They
have been around at least a month or two,  but I hear more than see them.

Nancy

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[cayugabirds-l] redpoll

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We have one lone Redpoll on our feeders today, west side of Cayuga near
Glenwood Pines.

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fox (W t) sparrow

[Nancy Cusumano]

Thanks all.  Sure looks like one to me, doing his little hoppy dance
Great to see one out in the open. The only other times I have seen them in
the yard has been under an evergreen in the shady dark.

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On Fri, Nov 16, 2018 at 4:42 PM Marie P. Read  wrote:

> I have had A Fox Sparrow under the feeder several times over the past
> couple of days.
> M
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> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] W t sparrow
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> I believe I have a winter fox sparrow under my feeders right now.  Never
> had one here in winter before, only spring.
> Likelihood of this?
>
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] W t sparrow

[Nancy Cusumano]

I believe I have a winter fox sparrow under my feeders right now.  Never
had one here in winter before, only spring.
Likelihood of this?

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> I had my FOY while throated sparrow yesterday and today
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[cayugabirds-l] Hummingbird this morning

[Nancy Cusumano]

I thought all my hummers were gone, but I saw  one this morning, a plump
little female, sitting on the garden fence and sipping from the red bee
balm. My feeders are still up too!

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] No hummers or house sparrows

[Nancy Cusumano]

We still have plenty of hummers on the feeders and at the red bergamot (bee
balm).
There are also LOTS on the shores of Seneca lake, just north of Lodi.

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On Mon, Sep 3, 2018 at 1:27 PM John and Fritzie Blizzard <
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> On 26 Aug. 2018 I saw the last male hummingbird.  28 Aug. I saw the last
> female at my feeders.  As I stood watching the goldfinches & nuthatch in
> the crab apple tree outside my window, I realized that for more than a
> wk.,  I hadn't see *ANY* of the 25-30 (English), predominately male,
> house sparrows  that have been here since before last winter. Not one. May
> they not return! They killed too many tree swallows & bluebirds. The
> chipping sparrow(s), not unexpectedly, are also gone.
>
> I am pleased to see many different butterflies & many, many more monarchs
> than I have seen in years. Must be my imagination but the monarchs seem
> larger than in the last few yrs.. They visit my cosmos more than any other
> flowers in my flower bed.
>
> We're still seeing occasional young ospreys as we're out along Rte. 90.  A
> few T. vultures that roost down in the village are still here.
>
> My thrill was being outside early last wk. to see 6 chimney swifts go down
> into the tall chimney of the girl's dorm at the US Academy. I hadn't been
> able to be outside in the evening to see them & indeed, thought repairs to
> the chimney last fall may have included covering the chimney with screen.
>
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Where are the birds?

[Nancy Cusumano]

It really is an odd summer!  We also are missing "our" peewee, who has been
here reliably for the 14 years I have lived in this house. Missing him!
There are at least 2 pair of great crested flycatchers and on Friday an
Indigo bunting showed up and is still around singing his head off from the
tops of the black locust trees.
There are sapsucker babies (that sound like they are humming in morse code
from inside the tree) and bluebirds too.  So down one peewee, up a bunting?
Guess I would call that OKbut I want my peewee back.

thanks for everyone's comments on this thread.

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On Mon, Jun 18, 2018 at 1:28 PM,  wrote:

> Hi!
>
> Over 30years of banding, migration and population study here and we
> experienced and ever increasing paucity of birds. About 15 years ago I
> wrote a report citing these losses. While many can be linked to loss of
> habitat mainly due to factory farming, that didn't account for the lack of
> song. We prognosticated at the time that populations within species were
> undergoing a drastic diminishment.That has since been shown to be even
> worse than we guessed ( based on American Bird Conservancy data sets).
>
> A result most noticeable was in song. With fewer competitors, birds in
> lesser numbers arrive on native land and , if they find it still existent,
> establish a territory. With little or no competition, the territorial song
> is short lived -after all, why expend energy needlessly? Defense of
> territory is seldom needed so in season song is greatly diminished.
>
> That doesn't mean it stops entirely but certainly far less than what we
> new 50, 40 or 30 years ago.
>
> Fast forward to the crazy migration we experienced this spring. Expected
> species have still not checked in and we guess they either overflew or were
> content to our south. We have the same experience with Veery here and Wood
> Thrush has been declining steadily. Least Flycatcher, Warbling Vireo are
> all missing and the fancy Thrushes once a stopover certainty haven't been
> seen for several years. Yesterday, we finally had a single Pewee. On the
> positive side we are inundated with Grosbeaks, Purple Finch, Great-crested
> Flycatchers, cuckoos and others that are normally here in much smaller
> numbers.
>
> Looking South to the greater DC area, many of these species are still
> there and that's abnormal. Check the ADK reports and they are also having a
> strange year although I've not seen any thoughts on the subject from that
> area.
>
> The short answer is an unusual migration window with lots of weather
> effect, rapidly declining populations creating an environment where our old
> expectations are no longer valid.
>
> I liked it much better several decades ago. We have stopped banding
> passerines and happy we did as the disappointment would be even greater.
>
> Best,
>
> John
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> On 2018-06-18 15:45, W. Larry Hymes wrote:
>
> I have noticed, as have others, that the woods have not been as plentiful
> with bird song as normal.  On my recent walks at Upper Buttermilk I have
> been very disappointed in the total absence of Wood Thrush, Veery, and
> Scarlet Tanager.  By this time in past years I've always have several of
> these birds.  On my most recent walk (Friday) I was wonderfully surprised
> to hear 2 Wood Thrush and 2-3 each of Veery and Scarlet Tanager.  Why the
> sudden "reappearance"??  I know I'm going to be criticized for asking, but
> could some birds (species) still be migrating in?  If not, then why did
> they finally "show up"?  Some could argue they were busy with nesting.  But
> I've never experienced birds remaining completely mum during the nesting
> season.  Another argument could be that they are now moving around after
> the first brood.  I doubt that would explain the numbers of these species I
> had all of a sudden plopping down in Upper Buttermilk?  By the way, we
> picnicked at Upper Treman yesterday and bird song was relatively
> infrequent.  Do any of you have any thoughts on this subject??
>
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] A question on Eastern Bluebirds trails

[Nancy Cusumano]

I am on Dubois Rd, between Rt 96 and 89, near Jacksonville and we have
plenty of swallows and blue birds both. We have lots of farm land, but they
do less spraying (thankfully). I do agree that some species are really
taking a hit this year, though. We had two sets of nesting Carolina wrens,
neither of which were successful. Seems like we have less chickadees and
nuthatches as well. And the chipmunks are my nemesis. We have a yard full
of old black locust trees that are riddled with cavities. There are 5
species of woodpecker we saw courting and mating, but so far no sign of
young. I hope they are all ok too. Oh, and our very fist house sparrow in a
nest box!

The only birds that seem to have an advantage are the Orioles, of which
there are more than I have ever seen in the area.

One funny anecdote, I was walking on the black diamond trail a little while
ago and looked up to find the cedar waxwings I was hearing eating cherries.
In the middle of this big old cherry tree were two sleeping raccoons! They
did not move a muscle, maybe with a belly full of fruit they were having
their siesta. Pretty funny sight!

Enjoy,

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On Fri, Jun 15, 2018 at 5:21 PM, John and Fritzie Blizzard <
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> With the decline in food supply (insects) over fields, thanks to farmers'
> spraying, we have almost no swallows *of any kind*. I have one pair now
> on eggs. Their first eggs were destroyed by a male house sparrow.� I put
> a groc. bag over a nearby box to keep out the house sparrows. Surprisingly,
> they have left the swallows alone since then but for the 1st time I can
> recall, the male swallow seems to be going into the box to sit on the eggs
> when the female leaves & is more alert at being protective to chase away
> the sparrows.
>
> I saw maybe all of 8 tree swallows here at home with 100 acres of fields
> all around us this spring � & one barn swallow ... at MNWR.�
>
> Blue birds seem more inclined to look for larvae/worms than small flying
> insects caught mid air. One of my boxes had a successful brood of bluebirds
> as did 2 trees with holes in dead wood.� A chipmunk ran by me 2 wks. ago
> with a bird in it's beak, probably taken from a nest in the nearby spruce
> trees.� On the 12th, my daughter saw a chickadee come out of a tiny hole
> in a dead tree carrying an egg sac. I saw it yesterday. I was afraid the
> striped rats (chipmunks) had discovered the hole & managed to get the adult
> &/or babies. I read a study several yrs. ago saying that chipmunks are by
> far the most destructive of any animals combined when it comes to killing
> birds.
>
> Be gentle 
>
> Fritzie
> On 6/15/2018 3:13 PM, Mona Bearor wrote:
>
> In recent years it seems that Eastern Bluebird trails are raising more
> Tree Swallows than bluebirds if they are anywhere near water.� Has there
> been any research on whether we are artificially raising the numbers of
> Tree Swallows by placing bluebird nestboxes in proximity to water?
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Bobolink presentation tonight

[Nancy Cusumano]

What time will the talk be?

Thanks!

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> Tom Gavin, biologist and author, will be giving a talk titled “Ecology,
> Behavior, and Conservation of Bobolinks in Upstate New York” at Danby Town
> Hall tonight (1830 Danby Rd./Rte
> . 96B
> – about five miles south of Ithaca College). A Professor Emeritus from
> Cornell’s Department of Natural Resources, Dr. Gavin studied Bobolinks in
> New York over several decades and is one of the world’s experts on the
> species.
>
> The ecology & behavior of the Bobolink is astonishing. Folks with
> hayfields can make a difference in protecting this species if they are able
> to delay their mowing until after nestling Bobolinks have fledged. Come
> learn more tonight.
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> Sponsored by the Danby Community Council. Refreshments will be served.
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey

[Nancy Cusumano]

I have to say, I LOVE seeing ospreys every morning on my drive to work. I
see them along the inlet and the hogs hole/Cass park area and it brightens
my morning so much!

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On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 8:31 AM, Donna Lee Scott  wrote:

> Perched atop a branch in my dead White Oak on cliff overlooking lake.
>
> Donna Scott
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[cayugabirds-l] osprey on hogs hole platfrom

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This morning as I drove by, there was an osprey sitting on the platform
that is just north of hogs hole, but south of the Hangar, right along rt
89. There is often red tail who hunts from that platform but this is the
first time I've seen an osprey on it. It also looked like there was a new
stick or maybe sticks on it. I will keep a watch, as I drive past 2x a day.

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey spotted - Ernsberger Road

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I saw one today on Rt 96 near Interlaken sitting on a pole eating a fish.

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> Yesterday we saw one Osprey on the nest at the top of the hill on
> Ernsberger Road, Romulus. Near Knapp Winery.
> Coordinates are 42.7645507 X 76.778507
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> This is the first Osprey that I have seen on this nest.
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[cayugabirds-l] West side Harriers

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For a week or so, Steve and I have been seeing a Norther Harrier almost
every afternoon when we walk the dogs, no matter which direction we walk,
and I saw one one afternoon looking for snow geese towards Rt 96. We are on
Dubois Rd and walk the Dubois/Albrechston/Krums Corners area. We had
commented that it was unusual to see one so often in our area.

Yesterday, we saw 2 together! Maybe they are a pair? One seemed quite a bit
lighter, so maybe it is a juvenile.  But that could explain why we have
been seeing them so often - that there are 2 of them.

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey

[Nancy Cusumano]

Hi Candace,

There’s an osprey nest, at least there was last summer, across the lake from 
the one you are talking about but it’s on private property. It is just south of 
Taughannock st Park, and just south of a home my neighbors have. It is by no 
means the tallest tree, though, as the lake shore cliff rises above it. They 
were feeding young when we were there last August. Lots of ospreys around these 
days, so good to see.

Nancy

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> On Mar 19, 2018, at 6:27 PM, Candace Cornell  wrote:
> 
> I'd love to find that osprey's nest—I have been looking for a few years. 
> Ospreys don't nest in woods, but in the open where they can see 360 degrees 
> to spot predators—eagles and great horned owls. So if you are looking for the 
> nest, look in fields or on a cliff face in the area. There can not be any 
> trees around that are taller than the nest.
> 
> PLEASE let me know if you find it!
> Candace
> 
>> On Mon, Mar 19, 2018 at 8:48 AM, Donna Lee Scott  wrote:
>> Reported fishing off shore by Lansing Station Rd, 700 house #s area. 
>> (Lansing, Cayuga Lake)
>> Neighbor who reported it, thinks a pair nests in woods north of junction of 
>> Algerine rd. & Lans. Stat. Rd.
>> She watched a pair flying that direction repeatedly while she kayaked last 
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[cayugabirds-l] West End Merlin

[Nancy Cusumano]

I'm pretty sure I saw the west end Merlin again this afternoon. I was
sitting at the light at Taughannock Blvd and Buffalo St, adjacent to Mickey
Roof Jeweler. The Merlin flew out of one of the trees in the vacant lot  on
the inlet side, flew right across in front of my car at windsheild height,
and up over Island Fitness toward the inlet. It was so fast I only got a
look at the back and fanned tail. He was tipping and turning as they do
when flying through woods.

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Quick & dirty summary of Ithaca bird count 1 Jan 2018

[Nancy Cusumano]

HI Dave,

Scott Sutcliffe, myself and our group saw an immature common loon from the
yacht club, pretty close in and quite verifiable by the whole group.

thanks for checking

Nancy

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On Tue, Jan 2, 2018 at 9:09 AM, Dave Nutter  wrote:

> The species below were reported for the Ithaca “Christmas” Bird Count on 1
> Jan 2018. For ease in tallying the number of species they are in groups of
> five species at a time here.
> * new high count
> ** new to the Ithaca CBC
> Species found by a single party in a single place are so credited. I’m
> still working on this, so please correct me where info is wrong and inform
> me where info is missing.
>
> 12 Snow Goose
> 1 Cackling Goose (Ken Rosenberg, East Shore Park, Ithaca)
> 5784 Canada Goose
> * 7 Mute Swan (Jessie Barry & Chris Wood, Stewart Park, Ithaca)
> 
> 12
> 
> Tundra Swan
>
> 7 Gadwall
> 2 American Wigeon
> 18 American Black Duck
> 635 Mallard
> 3 Northern Pintail (Kevin McGowan, Ladoga, Lansing)
>
> 2 Green-winged Teal (Kevin McGowan, Ladoga, Lansing)
> 57 Canvasback
> * 16,401 Redhead
> * 250 Ring-necked Duck
> ** 1 Tufted Duck (Stuart Krasnoff, SW Cayuga Lake, Ithaca)
>
> 9 Greater Scaup (may be revised: Jessie Barry & Chris Wood saw 30 at
> Stewart Park, Ithaca)
> * 501 Lesser Scaup
> 1 Surf Scoter (by Kevin McGowan & Stephanie Herrick, East Shore Park,
> Ithaca)
> * 7 White-winged Scoter
> * 47 Long-tailed Duck
>
> 5 Bufflehead
> * 204 Common Goldeneye
> 2 Hooded Merganser (by Stuart Krasnoff, SW Cayuga Lake, Ithaca)
> * 216 Common Merganser
> *21 Red-breasted Merganser
>
> 2 Ruddy Duck (may be revised: Ann Mitchell saw 4, SW Cayuga Lake, Ithaca)
> 1 Ruffed Grouse (by John Fitzpatrick along Cascadilla Cr, Caroline/Dryden)
> 65 Wild Turkey
> 1 Red-throated Loon (Ken Rosenberg & Paul Rodewald, Stewart Park, Ithaca)
> 1 Common Loon (by whom where in area 7 on west side of lake?)
>
> 4 Horned Grebe
> 1 Double-crested Cormorant (Ken Rosenberg & Paul Rodewald, Stewart Park,
> Ithaca)
> 2 Great Blue Heron
> ** 3 Black Vulture (Anne Clark at roost north of Dryden Rd west of Forest
> Home Dr, Varna, Dryden)
> 26 Turkey Vulture
>
> 3 Northern Harrier
> 6 Sharp-shinned Hawk
> 18 Cooper’s Hawk
> * 14 Bald Eagle
> 114 Red-tailed Hawk
>
> 1 Rough-legged Hawk (Bill Evans, Sandbank Rd, Ithaca)
> 216 Ring-billed Gull
> 1006 Herring Gull
> 2 Iceland Gull (Ken Rosenberg & Paul Rodewald, Stewart Park, Ithaca)
> 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull (Ken Rosenberg & Paul Rodewald, Allan Treman
> State Park, Ithaca)
>
> 140 Great Black-backed Gull
> 737 Rock Pigeon
> 723 Mourning Dove
> 30 Eastern Screech-Owl
> 6 Great Horned Owl
>
> 1 Barred Owl (John Fitzpatrick along Cascadilla Cr, Caroline/Dryden)
> 1 Northern Saw-whet Owl (Ann Mitchell, Caswell Rd, Dryden)
> 1 Belted Kingfisher (Marie Read near Mt Pleasant, Dryden)
> 1 Red-headed Woodpecker (Tom Schulenberg in Palmer Woods, Cayuga Hts,
> Cornell U, Ithaca)
> 219 Red-bellied Woodpecker
>
> 5 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
> 357 Downy Woodpecker
> 162 Hairy Woodpecker
> 12 Northern Flicker
> 28 Pileated Woodpecker
>
> 2 American Kestrel
> 2 Peregrine Falcon
> 1032 Blue Jay
> 1686 American Crow
> 2 Fish Crow (Paul Rodewald near NYS-13 & Third Street, Ithaca; may be
> revised: Kevin McGowan reported 3 on Washington Street, Ithaca)
>
> 22 Common Raven
> 91 Horned Lark
> 1516 Black-capped Chickadee
> 312 Tufted Titmouse
> 10 Red-breasted Nuthatch
>
> 272 White-breasted Nuthatch
> 19 Brown Creeper
> 2 Winter Wren
> 34 Carolina Wren
> 32 Golden-crowned Kinglet
>
> 74 Eastern Bluebird
> 1 Hermit Thrush (Larry Hymes, East Ithaca Recreationway, Ithaca)
> 14 American Robin
> 14 Northern Mockingbird
> 2345 European Starling
>
> 68 Cedar Waxwing
> 882 Snow Bunting
> 3 Yellow-rumped Warbler
> 345 American Tree Sparrow
> * 1514 Dark-eyed Junco
>
> * 9 White-crowned Sparrow
> 213 White-throated Sparrow
> 1 Savannah Sparrow (Kevin McGowan, Blackchin Dr, Lansing)
> 67 Song Sparrow
> 7 Swamp Sparrow
>
> 1 Eastern Towhee (Steve Kress, Snyder Hill Rd, Caroline)
> 402 Northern Cardinal
> 12 Red-winged Blackbird (Sarah Wagner, Sapsucker Woods,
> Lansing/Dryden/Ithaca)
> 2 Rusty Blackbird (Tracy McLellan, Lansing Center Trail, Lansing)
> 3 Brown-headed Cowbird
>
> House Finch (number not final at tally)
> 22 Purple Finch
> ** European Goldfinch (Bob McGuire, Whitted Rd, Dryden)
> 459 American Goldfinch
> 449 House Sparrow
>
> 100 species found on count day.
>
> 2 more species found during start of count week (Dec 29, 30, & 31):
> Pied-billed Grebe
> Common Grackle
>
> Species missed on the count, but found previous years and seem plausible.
> Please especially report these species if they are found in the count
> circle during the rest of Count Week (Jan 2, 3, or 4):
> Greater White-fronted Goose (6 were at Stewart Park on 

[cayugabirds-l] male cowbird

[Nancy Cusumano]

There's a stray male brown-headed cowbird under our feeds currently.
He's pretty wet and bedraggled. And lost?



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[cayugabirds-l] Hogs Hole raft?

[Nancy Cusumano]

Has anyone had a chance to check out the big raft of duck in the Hogs Hole
area? I have not and curious as to the make up of the raft.

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Goose down on the commons

[Nancy Cusumano]

So the one on the commons has been gone for about 10 minutes, on his own it
seems.
Couldn't be the same one, could it?

Anyway, no more commons rescue needed.

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> Strangely , I just got a call from a friend on Tioga who said a goose is
> oddly sitting in his front lawn like the commons goose and won't move . It
> also keeps stretching its neck out flat but nobody is around.  I am at work
> and can't get there myself.  He's never had a goose in his lawn on Tioga
> before. It might be ill but he  said it doesn't look injured.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Dec 13, 2017, at 11:51 AM, Linda Orkin <wingmagi...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Candace, I remember that you said you are being trained for transport.
> Does this goose fit into your parameters?
>
> Linda Orkin
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> Date: Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 11:45 AM
> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Goose down on the commons
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> Apparently there is a goose sitting on the commons, sitting on the walkway
> and been there several hours. Can anyone co check on him and maybe bring to
> Swanson if necessary? Doesn't seem a likely spot for one...
>
> Photo attached.
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[cayugabirds-l] Goose down on the commons

[Nancy Cusumano]

Apparently there is a goose sitting on the commons, sitting on the walkway
and been there several hours. Can anyone co check on him and maybe bring to
Swanson if necessary? Doesn't seem a likely spot for one...

Photo attached.

Nancy


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[cayugabirds-l] Downtown Kestrel or Merlin?

[Nancy Cusumano]

Driving on Meadow St this morning, near Meadow Fulton office complex, I saw a 
small falcon land on a power pole where Fulton and Meadow come back together. I 
was unable to pull over for a closer look, but it was either a Kestrel or 
Merlin, judging by size. That seemed like an unlikely Kestrel spot. Do our 
local Merlins migrate? 

Cool to see it downtown no matter what.
Thanks,
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker -- Continuing at Palmer Woods

[Nancy Cusumano]

Perfect directions Nard and Gin! We got great looks at him this morning, 
storing and caching and flying around. Life bird for my husband, and I’d only 
seen one one other time. Beautiful guy.

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> On Nov 24, 2017, at 4:36 PM, Nari Mistry  wrote:
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> Gin & I got to see the RH Woodpecker at Palmer Woods around noon today, 
> courtesy of Wes Blauvelt  who kindly showed us where he had just seen it . We 
> had been walking in the woods looking in all the wrong places around the top 
> of the rise, but enjoying the balmy weather anyway when Wes came along and 
> helped us out. 
> It was where it has been reported all along, on the large oak close to the 
> Red marked trail, ~300 yds southwards from the head of the trail at 
> Triphammer Rd. just opposite Iroquois Rd.  
> Our only earlier sighting in Ithaca had been on Coddington Road ages ago. 
> Hope everyone gets to go see this friendly Ithaca rarity.
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] 65 Sandhill Cranes

[Nancy Cusumano]

Anyone know if the cranes are still there?
May head up today.

Thanks.

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On Fri, Oct 27, 2017 at 7:49 PM, Jennifer  wrote:

> Maybe just a "band" of cranes (or anything else). Usually evokes a loose
> or temporary association for a particular purpose, something for which they
> banded together...
>
> On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Dave Nutter  wrote:
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>> “Cranery” sounds like a nest colony (they don’t do that) or communal
>> roost. Also auto-spell-correct changes cranery to cranberry. How about
>> “cranefield” for where a large group feeds?
>> - - Dave Nutter
>>
>>
>> On Oct 26, 2017, at 7:08 AM, Chris R. Pelkie 
>> wrote:
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>> Nice. Is ‘cranery’ a word yet? Maybe we should start pushing it! Oxford
>> Dictionary, here we come!
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[cayugabirds-l] Flock of cormorants

[Nancy Cusumano]

This morning about 9:45 as I was driving Rt 89 along Cass Park, there were
probably 100+ double crested cormorants in two big flocks. I don't think
I'd every seen flocks of cormorants before. It seemed like they were
getting ready to head in a southerly direction.
The flock was very messy, not at all like a goose flock. From a distance I
thought they were crows but when I got under I was able to ID better.

Always interesting to see new things on my everyday drive.

Nancy

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] injured gull

[Nancy Cusumano]

Another lady had already called Swanson and is on the way with it. Badly
injured herring gull

On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 5:11 PM Anne Marie Whelan <gardensfi...@gmail.com>
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> Nancy Cusumano volunteered to check on the injured gull.  Thank you Nancy!
>
> On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 4:13 PM, Anne Marie Whelan <gardensfi...@gmail.com
> > wrote:
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>> A friend just told me that he just saw an injured gull by the big gas
>> tanks at Andree's Petroleum near the waterfront.  (I'm not sure if it's
>> still called Andre's - it's just up from the Cornell Boathouse on the way
>> to Aldi's.)   He said it appeared to be in great distress, chewing on its
>> wing.
>>
>> Anne Marie
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>> From: Dave Nutter <nutter.d...@mac.com>
>> Date: Sun, Oct 8, 2017 at 9:00 AM
>> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] About that injured hawk
>> To: CayugaBirds-L b <cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu>
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>>
>> On Friday evening a friend called me saying friends of hers had a
>> Red-tailed Hawk with an injured wing under their porch in downtown Ithaca.
>> I asked CayugaBirds-L if someone was willing to help them. Candace Cornell
>> quickly volunteered. I gave her the contact info, and she and her husband
>> were immediately on their way.
>>
>> Several other people also quickly gave this useful advice for dealing
>> with such a large injured bird:
>> 1) protect your eyes and hands (talons are raptors’ threat, although the
>> stabbing bill of birds like loons, herons, or the chomping bill of a
>> Cardinal can hurt you)
>> 2) toss a large towel or blanket over the bird
>> 3) put the blanketed bird in a cardboard box either by quickly scooping
>> it up or by putting the box over it and flipping them over together, then
>> cover/close the box (not airtight of course)
>> 4) take it to the Cornell University Vet School’s Swanson Wildlife
>> Clinic. It’s on Hungerford Hill Rd on the east/uphill side near the end at
>> Snyder Hill Rd. They can be reached at 607-253-3060 or there is an
>> emergency button to push there. They have a vet on call 24/7. The service
>> is free.
>>
>> Candace reported that the finders misidentified the large injured bird at
>> night under their porch, which is not surprising. What is surprising is
>> that it was a female Ring-necked Pheasant, which I have never seen in
>> downtown Ithaca. Candace suspected it had been struck by a car. I wonder if
>> it also had ridden clinging to the grille to the downtown location. She did
>> not know whether the wildlife vets would try to save a pheasant, a
>> non-native species which is raised to be shot. Two pieces of good news,
>> though: No hawk got hurt, and Candace was happy to rescue the bird
>> regardless of species.
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] White winged tern?

[Nancy Cusumano]

Is there a park or specific location that's the best place to view this
bird?

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On Sat, Aug 12, 2017 at 8:00 PM, Gary Kohlenberg <jg...@cornell.edu> wrote:

> It's totally still there. Ann Mitchell and I enjoyed wonderful views of
> this terrific bird today with dozens of others. Well worth the 90 min.
> drive !
> Gary
>
> On Aug 12, 2017, at 7:30 PM, Brad Walker <bm...@cornell.edu> wrote:
>
> Not sure if it's still around, but it's real.
>
> https://search.macaulaylibrary.org/catalog?date.beginMonth=1=
> species=1900=2017=
> whwter=Gallery=US-PA=show=YALL
> endMonth=12=false=true
> monthRange=M1TO12=0=30=Audio,
> Photo,Video=upload_date_desc=White-winged%20Tern%20-
> %20Chlidonias%20leucopterus=White-winged%20Tern%20-%20Chlidonias%
> 20leucopterus=Pennsylvania,%20United%20States%20(US)
>
> On Sat, Aug 12, 2017 at 7:27 PM Nancy Cusumano <nancycusuman...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
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>> Can anyone in this list confirm this sighting? Is it still around?
>> http://www.mytwintiers.com/news/local-news/extremely-
>> rare-bird-discovered-in-pennsylvania/787221646
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[cayugabirds-l] White winged tern?

[Nancy Cusumano]

Can anyone in this list confirm this sighting? Is it still around?
http://www.mytwintiers.com/news/local-news/extremely-rare-bird-discovered-in-pennsylvania/787221646

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question

[Nancy Cusumano]

It took several months for my husband to get his and he applied on line.
There is a "last minute rush" on them with the price increase looming.

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On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 11:46 AM, Claire Damaske  wrote:

> The Women's Historic Park in Seneca Falls.
>
> Claire Damaske
>
> On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 10:59 AM Chris R. Pelkie 
> wrote:
>
>> Finger Lakes NF - Hector Station 607-546-4470 <(607)%20546-4470> Hector
>> NY https://www.fs.fed.us/r9/gmfl/contact/offices.htm YES YES
>>
>> The YESes are for Senior Pass and Access Military 4th Grade
>>
>> Taken from:
>> https://store.usgs.gov/sites/default/files/PassIssuanceList.pdf
>>
>> I have not tried this source myself.
>>
>> ChrisP
>> __
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>> 159 Sapsucker Woods Road
>> Ithaca, NY 14850
>>
>> On Jul 13, 2017, at 10:51, Peter  wrote:
>>
>> Might anyone know where one could purchase a Senior park pass to our
>> National Parks? I got mine at the Refuge but am told they are no longer
>> selling them.
>>
>> Much obliged.
>>
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[cayugabirds-l] Two questions

[Nancy Cusumano]

There have been so many public osprey nests failing this year - seems like
many of the nest cam nests have had one tragedy or another. Does anyone
know how the many local osprey nests are doing? Candace can you give an
update?  Thanks.

Second question - we are kayakers and always see a small shorebird along
the river shores. Merlin tells me it is a spotted sandpiper, but my husband
says they are smaller than the 7" given in books and AllAboutBirds.
Without a photo (super hard to get them as they are moving and so are we)
can anyone confirm this is what we are seeing? It doesn't seem like there
are any other good options, as Solitary is out of area for us, right?

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Lack of birds

[Nancy Cusumano]

The other thing that's missing is bats. Haven't seen a one.
I also saw some fire flies at a friend's in Enfield, but none here in 
Jacksonville.

Thirdly, there are a lot of cottonwood that are looking awful. Many dead or 
dying branches. Maybe drought damage from last yearbut the sum total of all 
these things missing is pretty darn scary.

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> On Jun 18, 2017, at 9:48 AM, Glenn Wilson  wrote:
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> In Union Center (Endicott), do not have any Tree Swallows that I know of. 
> 
> BUT the Spring Street feeders are very active with Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks, 
> Cardinals, Juncos with young, White and Red breasted Nuthatches, Mourning 
> Doves, at least two Hummingbirds, one pair of nesting Bluebirds, two nests of 
> Prairie Warblers, calling Ovenbirds and Towhees, and a very vocal Phoebe. 
> Can't forget Purple Finches, nesting House Finches, and two active House Wren 
> nests
> 
> Other than Tree Swallows, I would say this location is pretty normal. No 
> Great Blue or Green Herons after the goldfish yet but no doubt they will 
> come. 
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Re: No birds - Re: [cayugabirds-l] Tree swallow

[Nancy Cusumano]

We are kayaker, and there are plenty of birds along the rivers. Yellow 
warblers, Baltimore orioles and especially cedar waxwings.
Around our house, same as others are reporting.

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> On Jun 17, 2017, at 11:32 AM, Terry P. Mingle <tmin...@twcny.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> We have a TON of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds at camp (Forest Lake Campground, 
> in Truxton).  Not so many in Cortland (where we live).
> 
> Also I've seen almost all the usual suspects in Cortland this year (sans the 
> hummingbirds).
> 
> At camp, plenty of assorted swallows (Tree and Barn) Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, 
> Scarlet Tanagers, and assorted warblers, along with our resident Barred Owl, 
> hawks, etc.
> 
> Oh, and insects, too.  (Which I guess, is good AND bad…. could sure do 
> without the flies and mosquitoes!)
> 
> Hoping to re-energize the "party"….   :-D
> 
> --Terry
> 
> =
> 
>> On Jun 17, 2017 , at 11:20 AM, "Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes" 
>> <c...@cornell.edu> wrote:
>> 
>> Oh, yeah. I forgot about Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. I remember when we used 
>> to have them in the Northeast. They used to be a really common and cheerful 
>> species of the summer. People used to put out these feeders filled with 
>> sugar-water to attract them to their house for viewing pleasure. They were 
>> these super tiny birds, about the size of a very large bee, and used to 
>> hover from flower to flower feeding on nectar, and would glean insects from 
>> spider webs from under the eaves of our house.
>> 
>> I’m obviously being facetious, but I’m greatly concerned that we are now 
>> beginning to visibly see the effects of the greatest environmental 
>> catastrophe since the fifth mass extinction – and this one being entirely 
>> caused by human activity. Are we seeing the death of the canaries in the 
>> coal mine? Is this finally becoming more visible and working it’s way up the 
>> food chain? I haven’t seen a single fly-by Ruby-throated Hummingbird or 
>> heard any chittery territorial calls from them this season.
>> 
>> Past few summers, insect numbers have been WAY down. Remember those longer 
>> road trips across country, or just after a road trip for a few hours? My 
>> windshield would get smattered solid with insect splatter – not so much any 
>> more.
>> 
>> I’m concerned that we are all becoming complacent with these changes, and 
>> accepting them as the “new norm”. This isn’t normal, this is a huge red 
>> flag, and something should be done about it – the question is: what?
>> 
>> Party-pooper,
>> Chris
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Invasive plant at swan pen - lesser celandine

[Nancy Cusumano]

It's is growing up through the mulch in the pathway. It shouldn't be where
it is...
but how about Henbit or ground ivy? Both are early flowering, and thought
not native too well established here to be removed.
http://identifythatplant.com/three-easily-mixed-up-early-spring-plants/
The Celandine is much more of a problem I would think.
There are a couple of invasive plant websites  that show how this stuff can
take over.
Like this one
http://urbanecologycenter.org/blog/invasive-plant-to-watch-lesser-celandine-ranunculus-ficaria.html

Again, just my opinion...

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On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 2:26 PM, Linda Orkin <wingmagi...@gmail.com> wrote:

> It is an early nectar source for pollinators. Before we remove we need to
> decide what we'll replace it with. In my opinion.
>
> Linda Orkin
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> Dear friends,
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> I helped pick up trash on Saturday morning around the swan pen, and
> noticed quite a bit of this invasive around the lake side of the path.
> There's not so much there not that it could not be dug up and stopped or at
> least slowed down as of yet.
>
> I'm not sure if that is something this group would take on?
> Or maybe I should let the parks dept know as well.
>
> Suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> http://www.nyis.info/index.php?action=invasive_detail=71
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[cayugabirds-l] Invasive plant at swan pen - lesser celandine

[Nancy Cusumano]

Dear friends,

I helped pick up trash on Saturday morning around the swan pen, and noticed
quite a bit of this invasive around the lake side of the path.  There's not
so much there not that it could not be dug up and stopped or at least
slowed down as of yet.

I'm not sure if that is something this group would take on?
Or maybe I should let the parks dept know as well.

Suggestions would be appreciated.

http://www.nyis.info/index.php?action=invasive_detail=71

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Warblers at MAC

[Nancy Cusumano]

Has anyone seen the Stilt today (Sunday)

Thanks!

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> Yesterday while volunteering with MARSH,  I heard YELLOW WARBLER and
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> trail that runs behind the center, just beyond the observation platform.
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[cayugabirds-l] Free screening of A Plastic Ocean

[Nancy Cusumano]

Hello friends, wearing my work hat here...

The Northeastern Integrated Pest Management Center and New York Sea Grant
are sponsoring a free screening of the environmental documentary "A Plastic
Ocean" on Monday April 24 at 7pm in Willard Straight Theatre (Cornell
Cinema).

Public is invited. I watched it last night and it is a stunning work that
anyone who cares about birds, animals, the ocean and the planet should see.

There is a section on tropical birds ingesting plastic that is just
heartbreaking.

The trailer can be watched here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zrn4-FfbXw

Please put this important event on your calendars (only 2 days after Earth
Day) and invite friends as well.

Thanks so much,

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