Re: [cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park, Wednesday November 3
Here, here!! Ann On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 6:59 AM, Dave Nutter nutter.d...@me.com wrote: Yesterday's entertainment at Stewart Park was highlighted by a thin man in a hooded black wetsuit standing tall atop a surfboard with an oar in his hands and slowly paddling the length of the shoreline. This of course caused every single waterbird to take flight in succession. He must've looked like the grim reaper to them. When I think of other people's odd hobbies, I wonder what they think of my hobby or how they view the world (If I could only get past all those dang people with tripods on the shore and get rid of all the birds, then I could appreciate the view of the water, or Birds swarming up and flying off are ever so much prettier than when they are just lazing around in the water near the shore.) It is surely a wonderful thing that even on days when there is not enough wind to raise a big kite and zoom around frightening the birds wholesale, that someone has still found an energy efficient way to clear them off. Despite the disruption I found a GREEN-WINGED TEAL swimming by herself. The single female COMMON GOLDENEYE was by herself as well. Small groups of BUFFLEHEADS and RUDDY DUCKS were flying back and forth. There was at least one AMERICAN BLACK DUCK afar on the water. Lots of CANADA GEESE, including the greylag hybrid, and MALLARDS were moving nervously on or over the water in the closer ranges. The Aythya flock was much further from shore. It now numbers about 60. I was able to pick out the BLACK SCOTER among them as they flew circuits around the southern end of the lake, and when they alit far off I could pick out a male REDHEAD as well as RING-NECKED DUCK, several LESSER SCAUP, and I think the female CANVASBACK. No doubt there was Greater Scaup still among them as well. A GREAT BLUE HERON also flew past, but the BELTED KINGFISHER stayed perched on the dock railing --Dave Nutter -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Owl Trip on Saturday
I will be leading a trip up the east side of the lake to Rafferty Road to see Short-eared Owls. We will be meeting at the Lab of Ornithology at 2:00, probably birding the lake on the way there. We will be heading back at dark. Dress warmly. Best, Ann Mitchell -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Dave Nutter and redpolls, in that order
Here, here to Dave. Ann Mitchell On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 10:27 AM, B Mcaneny bmcane...@fltg.net wrote: We are a truly favored birding community to have as our birding conscience and constant recorder the incomparable Dave Nutter. Dave would probably be the only one to deny that, but the rest of us are richer because of his daily reports of the birds in the Basin. So to his complete embarrassment, I would like to say Thankyou to you Dave on behalf of all the Basin birders. We are all better birders because of you. Of much less importance, the Redpolls finally showed up between the lakes. We had 18 of them at the feeders this a.m. about an hour ago. Had a Flicker also. Bill and Shirley McAneny, T'Burg -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Short eared Owls?
Really nice! Ann On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 3:53 PM, Candace Cornell cec...@gmail.com wrote: My husband and I went to Rafferty and Dixon Roads near Aurora on the 17th and 21st at 16:30-17:15 and saw no owls or harriers. Both days were cold and snowy yet the visibility was adequate in the fading light. A *Short-eared Owl* flew by our car, however, on Asbury Road near Triphammer Road at 16:40 yesterday. It was flying about 6-7 ft. off the ground towards us and quite close to the road when we passed each other. Since I was the passenger and it was on my side of the road, I had an exceptional yet fleeting view of this handsome owl. Having only seen them in rural, agricultural areas, I was taken aback by seeing one in a residential locality. This Short-eared Owl encounter made my day. Candace On Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 9:07 AM, Bard Prentiss prenti...@frontiernet.net wrote: Hi, Anyone seeing Short eared Owls? at Rafferty Road, Center Road etc.? Bird Hard, Bard Bard Prentiss P O Box 283 Dryden, NY 13053 607-844-4691 prenti...@frontiernet.net -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Falcon
A couple days ago, I thought I saw a falcon fly in front of me on Pleasant Grove Road heading west. I truely think it was a Peregrine. Keep an eye on Bradshaw Hall. I could have made a mistake, but Best, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Merlin
On the corner of Pleasant Grove and Handshaw Roads, while in traffic around 7:25 a.m., a Merlin swerved in front of a car ahead of me, and continued to the Cayuga Hgts Community Ctr shopping area. It was flying low and powerful. It certainly got my attention! It was a great way to start the day. Best, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Fifty Blackbirds
I just returned home from downtown to a mixed flock of Redwings, Grackles, and one Rusty Blackbird. Spring must be here, although it doesn't look like it. Best, Ann Snyder Hill Road -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] SFO Woodcock and Barred Owl Trip
My group joined Bob McGuire's and Bill Baker's group to listen for Woodcock. We were on Whitted Road in a field near Snyder Hill Road. It started sprinkling while we were waiting. Then, it sprinkled harder (rain?). We finally heard 1 or 2 Woodcocks (possibly 3). They did not fly, so the groups did not have the experience of hearing the other sounds the bird makes in flight. On Bob's request, we walked single file into the field. Bob had a large lantern flashlight which he shone on one of the woodcocks. All groups had marvelous views of the bird. Great job, Bob!! The rain didn't matter after that. We are all drip dry after all. My group went to Laura Stenzler's home. Laura met us in her driveway to greet us and to warn us that salamanders were moving. We quickly became extra cautious about them. When we grouped together underneath her porch, she gave us a scientific explanation of the life of the salamander and why they were moving on the land. Then, she took us to her pond to show them swimming about. She also showed us their egg sacs or sperm or whatever she called it. We then went under her porch to call in Barred Owls. After 10 minutes we heard an owl nearby. We moved into the yard, and heard another owl responding. A few members of the group were lucky to see one of them fly to the front of her house. Success!! Best, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Golden Eagle
While driving on Rte 13 just around the Green Street turn, a GOLDEN EAGLE was soaring above me. I watched it for 30-60 seconds, then it headed south. Great city bird! Best, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Blackburnian Warbler
Bob Horn saw a BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER at his house this morning. It was mixed in with a flock of YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS. Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] MNWR Marbled Godwit - request for updates
Gary Kohlenberg and I were are the new shorebird spot at Montezuma around 1:00-2:00 P.M. (maybe earlier) and did not see the Marbled Godwit. We did see one on 4/23/11. Best, Ann Mitchell On Sat, May 21, 2011 at 11:00 PM, tigge...@aol.com wrote: Greg Lawrence reported a MARBLED GODWIT at MNWR flying toward the new shorebird area on Wildlife Dr. Since tomorrow will be Sunday, any updates on the bird would be greatly appreciated. Perhaps it will stick around another day so those that didn't see it the first time can have a chance. If you can't post updates from the field, feel free to call or text message me at (315) 373-5350 and I will post. David Wheeler. -- *Cayugabirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html *Please submit your observations to eBirdhttp://ebird.org/content/ebird/ !* -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] B-b Cuckoo
I was home this morning planting flowers and vegetables and heard a Black-Billed Cuckoo calling in the distance towards the Eastern Rec way. I have heard it from home in past years. What a nice sound. Best, Ann Eastern Heights Road Ithaca -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Bats, not birds
Chris, hope this is okay to report. This evening while sitting on my deck in Eastern Heights, I saw at least 3 Little Brown Bats. I thought that was pretty cool, especially since their population is on a downward spiral. I will try to keep track of them. Best, Ann Mitchell -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Grey-headed Gull
I met with my financial adviser at TTC (not that I have any money) today, and he actually brought up the subject. WOW. He must read the NY Times. I am still broke, but he knows about the bird and asked me many questions. Cool. Maybe we have a convert. Best, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] American Avocet
He was still around today. He was at Knox-Marcellus swishing his bill between a large number of ducks. No one seemed to mind. Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods
I walked around the lab from 1-2:30 P.M. today. The only thrush I spotted was an AMERICAN ROBIN. Some of the usuals were around, but I didn't hear or see any Warblers. By the Sherwood Platform, I heard 2 EASTERN TOWHEES calling. That was the first time I have heard them since spring. That was very cool. Good birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma and area
I arrived at Montezuma Wild Refuge around 1:45 P.M. today. The visitor's center goose population doubled from yesterday. As I was searching for the GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE, Canadas kept arriving. I would say at least 2000+ Canada Geese. After finding the Greater White-fronted Goose, I located the Snow-Canada hybrid. Everyone that showed up saw the Greater W-f Goose through my scope. There were also 3+ Greater Yellowlegs and a couple Kildeer, many Mallards and Northern Shovelers. I admit, I was focused on one bird, so I am sure more species were there. Knox Marcellus and Puddlers seemed to be shorebird free except for the AM AVOCET. I didn't even hear a Kildeer. There were at least 2000 Canada Geese there also, 100+ Snow Geese, a mass of Green-winged Teal, Shovelers, some Great-blue Herons and a couple Great Egrets. I stopped by Mays on the way home in case Red Knots were there. Shorebirds there were 15+ Lesser Yellowlegs, 5 Long-billed Dowitchers, 3 Black-bellied Plovers. Mr. Larue and Jackie also saw Dunlin there earlier. The light was against me when I was looking. Good birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] The Big Year
Hi All, The Big Year opens tomorrow at the Regal Theaters at the Pyramid Mall in Ithaca. It is the first movie ever focused on birders, and Kenn Kaufman and Roger Ebert give it a thumbs-up. Bring a non-birder and see what they think. Good birding, Ann I will be there for the 7:50 showing. Hope to see you then. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Compost gulls (Iceland, Glaucous)
Hi Guys, I took a slow trip to the Trust Company today (.4 miles), but no vultures appeared. I am off tomorrow morning and will head to the compost before I have to meet the demands of work. I will keep you posted. Best, Ann On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 6:31 PM, J. Gary Kohlenberg jg...@cornell.eduwrote: Hi all, Some days the birding is short but sweet. I left work this afternoon and made a quick loop around fantasizing about Black Vultures. No Vultures appeared, but the resident RED-SHOULDERED HAWK at the lab flew in front of me and landed on the power lines letting be check him out for a while. Then when making a quick stop to gaze at food scrapes in the compost piles a very large white-winged gull, flying around, caught my eye. The adult GLAUCOUS GULL landed on the piles with the Herring Gulls and allowed some good viewing at binocular distance before they all got up to fly, maybe, back to the lake. I decided to quit when I was ahead and have dinner. Gary On Jan 26, 2011, at 10:58 AM, Jay McGowan wrote: Hi all, I've been to the Cornell compost facility off Stevenson Road several times in the last few days. Over the weekend, Kevin had a second-cycle ICELAND GULL: http://picasaweb.google.com/KevinJ.McGowan/Gulls201102#5565806580337010306 On Monday, gull numbers were very low and I was not able to find anything out of the ordinary. Yesterday, after the return of the students and the resulting influx of wasted food, the numbers were greatly augmented. I found an adult ICELAND GULL with moderately dark wingtips and an interesting pale Herring-type Gull that may well be a Herring x Glaucous hybrid (Nelson's Gull), or possibly just an abnormally large, pale Herring Gull. A sequence of this bird begins here: http://picasaweb.google.com/jmcgowan57/Winter20102011#5566183702254267842 Finally, today I checked in again. All the gulls were up on the hillside above the piles when I arrived and I was not able to pick out anything unusual. As I was about to leave a noticed a few gulls that had moved onto the lower piles near the entrance, and quickly found an adult GLAUCOUS GULL among them. This bird flew around a lot and probably went to the fresh pile as soon as I left. It stands a head taller than the surrounding Herring Gulls, with pure white wingtips, a slightly paler gray mantle, large head and bill, and an obvious yellow eye. A sequence of this bird begins here: http://picasaweb.google.com/jmcgowan57/Winter20102011#5566522186077431218 As I was coming up Rt. 13 between Warren and Sapsucker Woods, I saw a pair of COMMON RAVENS flying northwest over the road. As I was walking into the Lab, I saw another COMMON RAVEN flying north over the pond, calling loudly as it flew. Other birds at the Lab lately include the continuing FIELD SPARROW, a female PURPLE FINCH, a flock of COMMON REDPOLLS, and several WHITE-THROATED and SONG SPARROWS. Good birding. Jay McGowan Dryden, NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOMEhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULEShttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOMEhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULEShttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Glossy Ibis at Mays Point, MNWR
Why were you were 99% sure it was a Glossy? I photographed it, but lost all my photos. To me it looked very dark on the body. I saw no light color, which made me think it was a Glossy. My friends wern't sure. What makes you almost comfirm it? Best, Ann Mitchell On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 2:57 PM, Jay McGowan jw...@cornell.edu wrote: From Geneseebirds... *Subject: Glossy Ibis at Mays Point, MNWR* From: Mike Wasilco mrwasilc AT gw.dec.state.ny.us Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:15:05 -0400 I saw an ibis at Mays yesterday afternoon that I am 99% sure was a glossy. The bird was feeding in several parts of teh impoundment and changed locations four times in the 45 minutes I was there. Also good numbers of shorebirds present, but hard to see due to distance for most and the closer ones being in the stubble. The species I was able to pick out were: both Yellowlegs, killdeer, pectoral sandpiper, semipalmated plover, least sandpiper, dowitcher spp., Black-bellied plover, and White-rumped Sandpiper. Michael R. Wasilco Regional Wildlife Manager NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Region 8 Bureau of Wildlife 6274 East Avon-Lima Road Avon, NY 14414(585)226-5460 -- Jay McGowan Macaulay Library Cornell Lab of Ornithology jw...@cornell.edu -- *Cayugabirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html *Please submit your observations to eBirdhttp://ebird.org/content/ebird/ !* -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Red-necked Grebes
There were five RED-NECKED GREBES seen from Cargill Salt this afternoon. Good birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Short-eared Owls
Hi All, Yesterday, Gary Kohlenberg and I went to Rafferty Road to scout for SE Owls. Rafferty Road was pretty much plowed and was dirt. We drove around the area, but still no good grassland for the bird. We did find 6 Pheasants though. We road down to the diner, but no luck, then back up to the field across from Rafferty Road on Rte 90. No luck. Today we went to Scofield Road in Lansing, but didn't get there until 4:45 P.M. We had great looks at a playful Ermine. Finally, before darkness overtook us, a SE Owl appeared. There might be more than one owl, but it just became too dark to see much. Good luck if you go there. Best, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Short-eared Owl Trip
On a very cold, blustery day seventeen brave people, six being members of the Cornell Student Bird Club, joined me in search of Short-eared Owls. Because we started at 3:00 P.M. we had at least two hours before sunset. We carpooled to Myers Point. It was extremely windy with high waves to see much in the water. Many of us scoped the area and saw only three species of gulls and Mallards. We next went to Ladoga to get out of the wind and hoped to more species of waterfowl. Stepping out of his car, Paul Anderson commented as to how balmy it felt. We scanned for awhile. The outcome was a flotilla of Coots, Mallards, two Black Ducks and two Common Loons. We then drove to the end of Scofield Road in Lansing where Gary Kohlenberg and I saw an owl two days previously. Nothing was being seen because it was really early, so thirteen of us walked to the end of the road to keep warm. It was a extremely quiet for birds. As the sun became lower in the sky, we did see three flocks of Canada Geese flying south. Eventually, it became dark enough to see some planets - Venus and Jupiter. Someone put a scope on Jupiter, and we all saw four moons. Then, our moon rose. It was hugh and orange. We gawked at it. We waited until dark to see a Short-eared Owl, but to no avail. It was disappointing, but everyone still had a great time. Many said they would go next year. I want to say thanks to everyone who joined me on the trip. It was great! One last thing - Bob McGuire composed this haiku before the trip was over: High hopes, Seven scopes, No owls. Good Birding, Ann Mitchell -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] NORTHERN SHRIKE
At 10:15 this morning, Dave Nutter and I saw an adult NORTHERN SHRIKE at the top of a small tree on Salt Road and just south of Old Stage Road on the east side of the road. Cheers, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Golden Eagle
Sorry guys about not specifying where I was when I saw the eagle. I was using my iPhone and it was the 1st or 2nd time I sent an email to the CBC site. Anyway, I was hiding behind the Observatory on Hammond Hill to get a break from the wind. I couldn't see directly south, but I could scope east and west. Sure enough, I saw a GOLDEN EAGLE soaring just north of IC. I followed it as it came closer. It flapped it's wings, but generally stayed in a soaring mode. I watched it traveling through the trees, then...it was out of sight. It took only a number of seconds viewing it, and, of course, not long enough. Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Monkey Run South
Dave and I also heard 1 Winter Wren there. Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Spring Birds
Today I heard my first EASTERN PHOEBE and CAROLINA WRENS in my yard. Eastern Heights. Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Northern Saw-whet Owl
This evening around 7:30 Susan and I met at the Park Preserve and tried our luck at hearing the migrant Long-earred Owl. We stood just inside the gate and played the Northern Saw-whet tooting call. We did not hear the LE Owl, but clearly heard a NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL. It was still light enough so we walked along the main trail for a bit. We heard and saw at least 2 actively displaying WOODCOCK, one on either side of the Park Preserve. They flew high enough so we were able to see them. There were at least 2 pairs. Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] SFO trip around the lake
Dave Nicosia and I led the day trip around the lake. Since Dave's and my agenda were about the same, we decided to combine our trip. These are the highlights of the trip: Ladoga Park - 3 Common Loons, 2 Red-necked Grebes, a couple Coots, Ring-necked Ducks, Common Merganzer. Myers Point - We saw a raft of waterfowl south of the point, so we walked to the lighthouse. The raft consisted of 2 White-winged Scoters, many Long-tailed Ducks, some Horned Grebes in breeding plumage, Ring-necked Ducks, and Wood Ducks. Harris Park area on Lake Street - All Aythya species (except for Ring-necked Ducks), Ruddy Ducks, 2 Western Grebes, Horned Grebe in breeding plumage. Visitors Center - Blue and Green-winged Teal, Northern Shovelers, Gadwall, American Wigeon, 2 Greater Yellowlegs. Martens Tract - Pied-billed Grebe, Sora, Virginia Rail, possible American Bittern. Dave saw a Eurasian Wigeon, but no one else got on it. East Road - Add ons were Double-crested Cormorants, 2 Snow Geese. We ran out of time, so we headed home. While there, we did see numerous Osprey nests and Osprey with fish, the Mudlock Eaglets, 2 male Northern Harriers in different locations, Red-tailed Hawks, and Turkey Vultures. Best, Ann ps If anyone remembers any other important sightings, please respond. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Red-throated Loon
I don't know if anyone posted this yet, but Brad Walker saw one from Wheat and Lake Streets in Cayuga on Sunday. We also had Virginal Rail. Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Common Loon question
I live in Eastern Heights. While outside I thought i heard a Common Loon calling while in flight. I didn't see it. Do they call when they fly? It would be a first for me. Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Birding up the lake
Today Susan, Gary, and I headed up the lake on a birding venture. Following are the highlights. I did not list all the birds we saw. Most places we stopped had the same ducks. Someone told us that the two WESTERN GREBES are still at Harris Park. Myers Point we saw 4 BONAPARTE'S GULLS. Two flew up the lake and two sat on the mudflats. 3 or 4 COMMON LOONS, GREEN-WINGED TEAL, KILLDEER were there. Driving by the Deer check Station on Rte 90 Susan spotted a possible BROWN TRASHER, which we stopped for. It was one. It sang very nicely for us and gave us great looks. There was also a FIELD SPARROW calling. Martin's Tract in Savannah there were very vocal COMMON GALLINULE (MOORHEN), AMERICAN COOTS, PIED-BILLED GREBES, and a VIRGINIA RAIL railed on for quite a time. No other rails or bitterns called. There were ducks on the pond, but I didn't list them. Across from Muckrace Flats on a large pond, Susan saw a large white bird. GREAT EGRET! That was the only one we saw that day. There was also NORTHERN SHOVELER, BLUE-WINGED TEAL, WOOD DUCK and AMERICAN WIGEON there. We stopped by Railroad Road to see if it had more water in it, but it didn't. On the pond there were MUTE SWANS, TRUMPETER SWANS, more dabbling ducks, AMERICAN COOTS, and SWAMP SPARROWS. We did not hear Marsh Wren. Towpath Road was a treat. A BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON flew from the first dike as you drive onto Towpath. We also had GREAT BLUE HERONS, BLUE-WINGED TEAL, GREEN-WINGED TEAL, OSPREY, a COOPER'S HAWK scaring up the Icterids, and NORTHERN HARRIER. The last place we stopped (besides the Creamery) was the visitor's center at Montezuma. Gary was the only one that saw a PURPLE MARTIN. I will wait for that one. At Bennings Marsh the high count for WILSON'S SNIPE was 63 by Gary. There were 5 or 6 GREATER AND LESSER SANDPIPERS, and 7 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS. No Dunlin today. During the trip, we saw many raptors and TURKEY VULTURES. Tomorrow might be a good time for Mt. Pleasant or actually anyplace you may want to go. Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] White-eyed Vireo continues (noon)
Hi All, Gary and I went there after work. We had to wait until the storms passed. We finally received a window of time to bird. (Better safe than killed by binos.) The Brown Thrasher was a car bird while waiting. There was a total of 6 Brown Thrashers, which Gary is posting on ebird. We went to Stuart's spot. The vireo was not around. We walked around the trails. As we were coming back up the loop, near Stu's sticks, we heard the Vireo. It was west of where it was earlier and on the right side of the trail. We also had 2 Catbirds. I heard a Prairie Warbler sing once. Good birding, Ann On Tue, Apr 26, 2011 at 1:23 PM, Stuart Krasnoff s...@cornell.edu wrote: i dashed out to Teeter Rd. over the noon hour and quickly found the White-eyed Vireo at the location Jay described. The bird was confining itself to the strip of brush between the right and left trails at the second left. I marked the left-hand trail with two large sticks 10-15 yards above the best vantage point for me. Here's to Bob, Jay, and short-term site fidelity. No Prairie Warbler for me, but a (Jay's?) virtuoso Brown Thrasher was carrying on near the parking spot along with Cardinals, Towhees, and a Field Sparrow who filled the noon-day air with song. Excelsior! -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOMEhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULEShttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Larues
Hi All, I was at Montezuma today, and noticed that the workers were rototilling at Larues. The ground was dry and, hopefully, will have some water soon. YES! I did not have a scope with me, so I had to rely on 10 power binos. At the Visitor Center around 2:30 P.M. there were both Yellow Legs, a Stilt and two Great Egrets. At the shorebird spot, nothing new. Both areas have a lot of vegetation. Anyone know what is going on at the back side of the wild life drive? There is fantastic dirt there that could be sold as a fund raiser. Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Larues
Thanks for the info. I had no idea. Best, Ann On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 7:48 PM, chuck gibson chuckgib...@verizon.netwrote: ** Hi Ann, the diging you saw is being done to provide more open water in the dry marsh. The soil that is being removed will be used to raise the Wildlife Drive. This soil can not be removed form the Refuge as it may contain nematodes and other undesierable things that might be invasive. - Original Message - *From:* Ann Mitchell annmitchel...@gmail.com *To:* CAYUGABIRDS-L cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu *Sent:* Thursday, August 18, 2011 7:09 PM *Subject:* [cayugabirds-l] Larues Hi All, I was at Montezuma today, and noticed that the workers were rototilling at Larues. The ground was dry and, hopefully, will have some water soon. YES! I did not have a scope with me, so I had to rely on 10 power binos. At the Visitor Center around 2:30 P.M. there were both Yellow Legs, a Stilt and two Great Egrets. At the shorebird spot, nothing new. Both areas have a lot of vegetation. Anyone know what is going on at the back side of the wild life drive? There is fantastic dirt there that could be sold as a fund raiser. Good Birding, Ann -- *Cayugabirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html *Please submit your observations to eBirdhttp://ebird.org/content/ebird/ !* -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] 2011 Muckrace
Also, Bob Spahn's team heard a Whip-pool-will early morning on Howland Island. On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 9:44 AM, Kevin J. McGowan k...@cornell.edu wrote: Bob, Thanks for posting. Last year a full report never was posted to the list. Can you tell us who won? Kevin -Original Message- From: bounce-38025639-3493...@list.cornell.edu [mailto: bounce-38025639-3493...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of bob mcguire Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 8:52 AM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] 2011 Muckrace The 2011 Muckrace is now history, and I hope that a full report will get posted to the List soon. Ann Mitchell, Susan Danskin, Linda Orkin, Dave Nutter, Gary Kohlenberg, and I took part as a recreational team, sponsored by the Cayuga Bird Club. We found a total of 89 birds. Colleen Richards and Susan Barr were another team sponsored by the club. Some 170-odd birds were found by the collective groups. The winning team had 120 birds. A Sedge Wren was reported (don't know where it was found). Long-eared Owl was reported. Apparently no Virginia Rail or Least Bittern. A Glossy Ibis was reported at Railroad Road, but I have no information on how it was id'd (and was not a White-faced). Overall, the shorebird numbers were extremely low, though a good variety of them were found. Missing, I think, were Buff-breasted, Western Sandpiper, American Golden Plover, Sanderling. The only decent shorebird area we found was the Muckrace Flats, a small area right along Savannah-Spring Lake Road. May's Point Pool still has significant exposes mud, but not a lot of birds. Bob McGuire -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOMEhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULEShttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htmhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOMEhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULEShttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htmhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] forsythia for birds
I have a great forsythia bush near 4 feeders and have never cut it back. It is looking rather ratty these days, so I figured that when the blooms are gone, I will cut it to the ground. I figured it would sprout up sometime in the summer, definitely by the fall. Is that your take on pruning and bird security? Ann On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 9:00 PM, M Kardon mk2...@pol.net wrote: And, the deer don't graze on the forsythia! Marsha Kardon - Original Message - From: Nancy W Dickinson n...@cornell.edu To: CAYUGABIRDS-L cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 5:52:30 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [cayugabirds-l] forsythia for birds Since this has been such a spectacular season for forsythia, I thought I'd mention that my bird feeding area is flanked on both sides by large forsythia bushes. In every season, the feeder birds find shelter there between feedings, and when danger threatens. Right now the bushes are beautiful AND full of birds, and my FOY Chipping Sparrow just popped out of one for a few minutes of pecking at the seed on the ground. One of my bushes is ancient and huge, and requires twice-a-year pruning (not to confine its shape, just its size), but the other is only a few years old, an off-shoot of the older one, and is a usual staging area for sparrows and juncos etc. on their way to the feeder. A cheap, simple landscaping plant! I recommend it. (Also, in cold winters, birds seem to eat the buds, and in those years, my forsythia blooms in October!) Nancy Dickinson Mecklenburg -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird ! -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Has birding ethics changed?
I led an SFO trip up the lake on Saturday. I did not call birds until we reached Martin's Tract. I used a tape to call in a Virginia Rail. A Sora responded. A couple days before a Virginia Rail responded. There is also an American Bittern calling from there and probably Marsh Wrens. (Both Gary Kohlenberg and Tim Lenz heard the wren). I think using a tape is an okay thing to do. I totally agree about NOT playing tapes when birds are breeding. That is taboo. Also pishing is okay until breeding season. If you try to pish for sparrows, Song Sparrows might be the only one you hear. After breeding season for warblers and sparrows. I think it is a mixed bag. Good Birding, Ann Up for disputes On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 2:31 PM, John Confer con...@ithaca.edu wrote: For my two cents: I have done some really extensive audio playback as part of my golden-wing nest surveys and studies of nesting success, which involved luring birds into nets for color-banding and for blood samples to determine hybridization. I never felt that my playbacks reduced nesting success or caused mortality by predators, although that could rarely happen. I do know that in 20 years there were 3-4 instances when I caused nest failure by visiting nests, but not due to playbacks themselves. I always justified the extremely regretful nest failures and any small stress to the birds due to playback because of the gai knowledge about the conservation and ecology of the species. I certainly agree that multiple playbacks by many visitors should be prohibited, but I don't think a few, say ~4 or 5 in a day or 10 over a week, does any harm. That would be qualified by the weather condition and somewhat by the stage of courtship and nest building. In terrible weather, turn the audible off, and also if it is apparent that the pair is just forming a pair bond. Cheers, John Confer On 4/9/2012 2:13 PM, geoklop...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Nari, As John said, it used to be strictly limited to scientific research, but I think over the last 50 years we've shifted from black-and-white to grayscale on this question. The advent of Citizen Science has played a role, by creating research projects that depend on the participation of birders, hence offering them an inside view of the scientific justifications for various kinds and degrees of disturbance. For example, pishing, imitation and playback are all accepted field techniques in various projects that aim to survey breeding birds. I expect that birding ethics (and citizen science) will continue to evolve, and eventually we may see them in something like true color! Geo -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] (playback)Has birding ethics changed?
Ted Parker, one of the best birders and a well known recorder of bird songs, recorded the birds in Peru and played back tapes of them so they would respond. Of course it was done in the name of science, but he was relentless. A super researcher. That didn't keep the birds away. Read The Parrot Without A Name. That will help you appreciate the work that goes into identifying birds. Best, Ann On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 11:39 PM, Kenneth Victor Rosenberg k...@cornell.eduwrote: Hi all, Although this discussion has gone on for awhile and is in danger of getting too heated for this List, I feel compelled to jump in. I want to thank those who brought scientific experience and reasoning to the debate, and especially to Lee Ann for the links to deeper discussion and actual studies on this topic. Bottom line is that the scientific evidence (sparse as it is) does not support the often strongly negative views that some birders have towards the use of playback to lure birds into view or get them to pose for photographs. As with most ethical questions, then, this issue comes down to people's personal opinions and choices. So here is my (hopefully somewhat professional and reasoned) personal opinion: I have been a professional ornithologist for 35 years and have spent much of the past 15 years trying to help conserve threatened and declining bird populations; I am also a lifelong birder, bird-tour leader and teacher. I have used playback in a wide variety of situations ranging from scientific protocols to purely recreational -- I frequently use an owl-mobbing playback during birding, in order to get a more thorough count of the species in a given area. I am not aware of any situation in which a population of birds was adversely affected by use of playback by birders or researchers. Even in the most famous and hotly debated cases (Arizona trogons) no effects on nesting success could be shown, and after 40+ years of using playback and imitating calls (the same thing really) in many Arizona canyons, none of the highly sought species have disappeared from those areas -- in fact most have expanded their distribution and populations in the general region. I know of many, many cases where bird tour leaders at tropical locations return year after year to the same rare bird territories, using playback successfully to show these amazing birds to successive groups of people. The primary negative effect of excessive use of playback (certainly a subjective term) is that the birds quickly habituate to the sound and stop responding -- very often a bird continues to sing on its territory but simply does not respond to the playback (guides use the expression taped out to describe such birds). Even around here I have found that chickadees will not respond to the owl-mobbing playback if I go to the same area within a short timeframe. In my experience the adverse effects of excessive playback is mostly on the birders and not on the birds. In certain locations, such as the tropical lodge discussed in the posts at Lee Ann's link, or South Fork of Cave Creek Canyon, guidelines for regulating use of playback (but not banning) might be necessary -- but again, mostly to preserve the experiences of other birders. I think the ABA Code of Birder Ethics has this issue well covered, and Sibley's guidelines are very sensible and even offer tips for improving the effectiveness of playback while birding. And John Confer -- among the most cautious and respectful bird people I have known -- summarized well the biological perspective – that even regular (daily) use of playback, even during the breeding season (not to mention the subsequent capture, handling, and blood-sampling of individual birds), had minimal if any effect on breeding success or population status. Certainly compared with virtually every other form of anthropogenic disturbance or threat to habitats that birds face everywhere and all the time, the use of playback by birders, from a conservation perspective, is simply a non-issue. If one's personal birding ethics do not include playback or pishing because of the perceived temporary stress to individual birds, that is fine, but please don't question the integrity of other birders or SFO leaders that choose to use these tools to enhance the birding experience. KEN Ken Rosenberg Conservation Science Program Cornell Lab of Ornithology 607-254-2412 607-342-4594 (cell) k...@cornell.edu On Apr 8, 2012, at 1:37 PM, Lee Ann van Leer wrote: I've heard this debated by many birders at many levels. Many pros and cons have been argued. It is worthy of more research in to what if any negative or positive impact playback has on individual birds, bird populations, bird conservation funding. Ecotourism in general has pros and cons but researchers have to be willing to do the research to find out what human impacts have on wildlife. Certainly one should adhere to
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Common Loon question
Super! A new yard bird. Ann On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 9:06 PM, Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu wrote: Yes, loons do vocalize while in flight. A few mornings ago, I was startled by a loon calling right over my head just above tree tops. ** ** Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847 cell315-521-4315 == ** ** ** ** *From:* bounce-47615040-3494...@list.cornell.edu [mailto: bounce-47615040-3494...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Ann Mitchell *Sent:* Thursday, April 12, 2012 6:45 PM *To:* CAYUGABIRDS-L *Subject:* [cayugabirds-l] Common Loon question ** ** I live in Eastern Heights. While outside I thought i heard a Common Loon calling while in flight. I didn't see it. Do they call when they fly? It would be a first for me. Ann -- *Cayugabirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME*** * Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES** ** Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html *Please submit your observations to eBirdhttp://ebird.org/content/ebird/ !* -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Black White Warbler, etc
I went to SSWoods around 9:00 a.m. and walked slowly around the Wilson Trail. There were a number of Ruby-crowned Kinglets foraging and singing. Around the feeder by the wood blind, I saw a small bird on the the pond side fly to a couple branches. It was black and white. No yellow. It flew to another branch. Again, no yellow. It flew to one of the small islands on the pond. Originally, when I saw it on the branches, it seemed to be perched quite vertical. It is quite early for Black White Warblers, but I saw what I saw. Don't know what else it could have been. There were also many Yellow-rumped Warblers around to compare it with. I stopped by Sweedlers to see if the Louisiana Waterthrush were back. I didn't hear any, but had good looks at a Blue-headed Vireo on the NE side of the road. Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Yellow Warbler
Susan, Judy, and I saw and heard our first of the year YELLOW WARBLER at Sapsucker Woods on the Wilson Trail. Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] PURPLE FINCH
I had my first PURPLE FINCH at my feeder today. It was a female and very beautiful. Can't wait for the male. Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Myers Point
At Myers Point today were many PIPITS, TREE, BARN, ROUGH-WINGED, and 2 BANK SWALLOWS, one RED-THROATED LOON, AND 2 COMMON LOONS. That was between 8:00 and 8:40 A.M. Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woodpecker
Just before my house is a metal sign. Before pulling into my driveway, I saw a bird land on the backside of the sign. I inched up to slowly past the sign. There it was! In retrospect, I probably didn't need to stop, because right after I saw it, it started rapping. Beautiful bird. Good birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Birding Montezuma today
I went up the lake with Stephanie Greenwood. Highlights were: Union Spring Frontenac Park - 2 CASPIAN TERNS, 1 BONAPARTE'S GULL. Montezuma Visitor's Center - Many GREEN-WINGED and BLUE-WINGED TEAL, NORTHERN SHOVELERS, GREATER and LESSER YELLOWLEGS, PURPLE MARTINS. Larues - 2 WILSON'S SNIPE, PECTORAL SANDPIPERS, both YELLOWLEGS, a singing WARBLING VIREO. Bennings Marsh - 76 DUNLIN and both YELLOWLEGS. Muckrace Flats - pretty wet from the snow, but along with GREATER and LESSER YELLOWLEGS was a SOLITARY SANDPIPER. Martin's Tract - AMERICAN WIGEON, AMERICAN COOTS . We also heard a MARSH WREN. Towpath Road - at the first drive as you go in yielded 4 BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERONS. We didn't walk the whole dike because we didn't want to disturb the herons we saw so there very well could have been more. The Farm Days Field (Sorry, I never remember the name) - We saw 2 UPLAND SANDPIPERS. One was displaying. SAVANNAH and SONG SPARROWS were also seen. Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrush
The LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH is back at the Sweedler Preserve. Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Hawthorn Orchard revisited
It was another fantastic day at the orchard. I was there from 10:00 - 12:00 A.M. I tried to count numbers of each species, but it didn't quite work.(sorry Chris) They were moving around too much. Anyway, there seemed to be a number of birds in just about every tree. It was a real treat! As Gary put it yesterday I love the Hawthorn Orchard. The following is my list. Also, I only birded the Northeast and Northwest areas. Many Black-throated Green Warblers Many Black-throated Blue Warblers Common Yellowthroat One Orange-crowned Warbler on the northeast side of the orchard. It was skulking in the low bushes at that entrance. Yellow Warblers Yellow-rumps galore Many Blackburnian Warblers Many Northern Parulas Nashville Warblers 4 at least Tennessee Warbler 4 + Chestnut-sided Warblers Magnolia Warblers 3+ Many Black and White Warblers American Redstart Scarlet Tanagers were there Rose-breasted Grosbeaks - I saw a male and female together. Great Crested Flycatcher There were also Baltimore Orioles, Blue-Gray Catbird, Northern Cardinal, Tufted Titmouse, flyover Mallard. A fellow birder saw an Indigo Bunting that I missed. It was around the ravine. Also, a Canada Warbler was reported around that area. After the Hawthorn Orchard, I did stop by Park Preserve to hear a Prairie Warbler. There were a number there. Lastly, I stopped by Sandbank Road and saw 8+ Bobolinks. They are back. Good birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler continues
I was there two hours later and the bird was in that general area but had moved to the Renwick woods side. On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 9:36 AM, Jay McGowan jw...@cornell.edu wrote: The YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER is currently singing from the same tall cottonwoods as on Monday, at the edge of the golf course off Willow Ave across from Renwick. Jay McGowan -- *Cayugabirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html *Please submit your observations to eBirdhttp://ebird.org/content/ebird/ !* -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] East Recreation Parkway Game Farm Road and GREAT HORNED OWL
I walked a mile of the Recreation Parkway from 1-1:45. It was very quiet warbler wise - Yellow Warbler, Redstart, and Common Yellowthroat. Catbirds, Baltimore Orioles, a Scarlet Tanager, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Song Sparrows, Red-eyed and Warbling Vireos, American and Fish Crows, a very loud Flicker along with a couple very vocal Red-bellied Woodpeckers in the same area (wonder what that was about?), and a very noisy Great-creasted Flycatcher livened up the walk. Also a flyover quacking Mallard passed by. The big surprise was hearing a GREAT HORNED OWL hooting. It called only once, but it was very clear. The call came from the direction SE of the walkway. Shortly after it sang, a couple Am Crows heading in that direction. Didn't know the Great Horned called during the day, but it was really cool! Good birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Yellow-Billed Cuckoo
I heard a Yellow-billed Cuckoo singing east of me on Eastern Heights Drive about 5 minutes ago. First time for that yard bird. Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Cape May Field Trip
Just to let you know, the trip is filled.:( Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Recreational Walkway Game Farm Road with Blue-winged Warblers present
I walked the above path this morning around 9:30, believe it or not, without binoculars. I heard AMERICAN REDSTARTS, YELLOW WARBLERS, YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS and a probable CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER. There were many CATBIRDS, ROBINS, CEDAR WAXWINGS, a RED-TAILED HAWK being chased by an AMERICAN CROW, WOOD THRUSH, VEERY and BLUE JAYS. As I was getting into my car, I distinctly heard a couple BLUE-WINGED WARBLERS. Good birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] dickcissel
Hi All, Sorry for the late post. Dave and I saw the Dickcissel on Tuesday. He did post the sighting. I want to add that we were extremely lucky to see the bird at the top of the Sprawling Oak where there are no leaves. It sat there for at least 10 minutes. It preened, moved in all directions, and sang. It was quite beautiful. Enjoy it if you can see it. Hopefully, they will breed here. Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Possible Common Nighthawk
The other day as I was driving towards Judd Falls Shopping Plaza from Snyder Hill, I saw what I first thought was a gull sp. (because of the long wings) crossing Mitchell Street heading towards Judd Falls. Then I realized that it was too small for a gull. It had long narrow wings and flew very fast and steady. It passed Judd Falls and headed in the direction of Rte 79. It veered once, but kept to it's course. That area is quite open, so I observed it for awhile (while driving), then it was gone. in retrospect, it's behavior was a lot like a Common Nighthawk. Since I am only 99.999% sure that was the species, I can't count it as a new species for the year. Keep your eyes to the sky. Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] plus the hazards of discarded fishing line - a new club project?
In response to Geo's note - I caught a fishing line in a tree on my first cast once, so I know how easily it happens. Luckily for me and any unsuspecting wildlife, the line was retrievable! Ann Mitchell On Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 3:28 PM, geoklop...@gmail.com wrote: In my experience (having been raised among anglers), snags in trees are should have known better events, i.e. the result of careless or inept casting. Experienced anglers can avoid this problem. More difficult to avoid are the underwater snags, and I suspect the latter exact a greater cost on wildlife, though the submerged tackle and the victims may remain out of sight. -Geo -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma and north
Today Bob McGuire, Judy Thoroughman, Deirdra Anderson, and I birded at Montezuma. Great to see you, Deirdra! At the Visitor's Center on the wildlife drive we saw the same birds that Anne Marie posted, except we saw 2 SNIPE. At Bennings we saw 3 or so PECTORAL SANDPIPERS. At Marten's Tract the main species was BLUE-WINGED TEAL and at Railroad Road the main species was Wood Duck (too many to count). There were also a couple BLACK DUCKS. There were some PECTORAL SANDPIPERS there also. On East Road around 5:30, other then what Anne Marie posted, we saw 6 SANDHILL CRANES. On different mud flats we saw a PEREGRINE FALCON eating something, an OSPREY, and 2 juvenile BALD EAGLES. The different shorebirds were 3 RED-NECKED and 1 WILSONS PHALAROPE, 2 BLACK-BELLIED and 1 GOLDEN PLOVER, 6 BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS, and 1 SPOTTED SANDPIPER. (There was no heat shimmer at that time of day which helped). If I missed anything, hopefully Bob or Judy will pipe up. On another note, the rather newly created shore bird flats on the wildlife drive is looking pretty good for shorebirds. LaRues and Bennings had quite a bit of water, but was best at Bennings. The Muckrace Flats in Savannah was dry with no shorebirds, and the one pond at the Audubon Center which was looking drained is now filled with water. Things may be totally different by next weekend. You never know. Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods Birding
I met Laura Stenzler at the Lab of Ornithology and we birded the first part of Wilson Trail from l:00 to 1:30. Other than the usual suspects seen, we had a nice flock of warblers including Magnolia, Black-throated Green, Tennessee, Wilson's, a female Redstart, and a singing Common Yellow-throat. There was also at least one Red-eyed Vireo, a singing Warbling Vireo, and a Red-breasted Grosbeak. Not bad for 1/2 hour of birding. Good birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods Warblers
Today around l:30 I birded part of the Wilson Trail. The warblers seemed to be around the foot bridge. The main group was on the path by the pond. I saw Tennessee, Pine, Wilson's Black-throated Green, Magnolia, Blackpoll, Nashville Warblers and a Redstart. There were close to 20 warblers there, but couldn't see them all because they moved through very quickly. Hope they will be around tomorrow. Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Franklin's Gull, etc
Dave Nutter and I went to Montezuma and Savannah today. Highlights are as follows: On Tow Path Road, we saw LINCOLN'S, WHITE-CROWNED, WHITE-THROATED, and SONG SPARROWS. Looking at Knox Marsellus from Tow Path, we saw a FRANKLIN'S GULL alone on the mud flats, TRUMPETER SWANS, six SANDHILL CRANES, twelve plus SNOW GEESE, AMERIAN PIPITS, and BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS. We actually met up with a contingent from Rochester which is always nice. While looking at the Franklin's Gull, a PEREGRINE FALCON flew from the marsh over our heads. That was the closest view that I have experienced. The AMERICAN AVOCET was still active at Puddler's. Montezuma Wildlife Drive At the Visitor's Center we saw a number of PECTORAL SANDPIPERS, one BAIRD'S SANDPIPER (up close for a change), a couple LESSER YELLOWLEGS, and KILLDEER. Larues had three BONAPARTE'S GULLS. Vandyne Spoor Road No Yellow-headed Blackbird for us, but while we were waiting for it NOT to show up, we saw many COOTS, PIED-BILLED GREBES, a MARSH WREN singing, SWAMP SPARROW, and much to our surprise, a VIRGINIA RAIL. At one point there were three NORTHERN HARRIERS there. Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club Field Trip
Nine birders joined me on 10/20 for a trip up the lake. The trip was supposed to be until 1:00, but because no one had time restraints, we decided to go all the way up the lake to Knox-Marcellus to see the Greater White-fronted Geese that were seen there the day before. Besides laughing a lot the highlights of the trip are as follows: Stewart Park - 30 Ruddy Ducks, many Pied-billed Grebes, 100 Double-crested Cormorants, Common Merganser, and one female King-fisher. Myers Point - Both Greater and Lesser Scaup, one Ring-necked Duck, one Hooded Merganser, a number of Common Mergansers, and one King-fisher. Aurora Boathouse - 5+ Common Loons. Union Springs Factory Pond - Yellow-rumped Warblers in the Poison Ivy. No ducks. Tow Path Road - 4 Greater White-fronted Geese, 20 Snow Geese, MANY Canada Geese, 4 Trumpeter Swans, many Northern Pintail Ducks, Green-winged Teal. There were a number of Dunlin, 9 Black-bellied Plovers, l Golden Plover, l Stilt Sandpiper, l Greater Yellowlegs, and Long-billed Dowitchers, 19 Sandhill Cranes, which our group saw 9 or so. The Eaton Bird Club was also there. A number of people wanted to hopefully see the Rufous Hummingbird, so we went down the west side of the lake to Marty and Mary Jane's house on Powell Road in the town of Covert. Indeed, the bird was there, and everyone had great looks at it. it was a life bird for many on the trip. It was also a New York State and a Cayuga Lake Basin bird! Fun was had by all. We arrived back in Ithaca around 2:00 p.m. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma and Towpath Road
The wildlife drive today was mainly filled with Canada Geese. There were Cackling Geese also. Northern Shovelers were at Larues. The main pool had a number of Scaup with Redheads mixed in. I am sure there were other species of Aythya ducks there, but I didn't look through a scope. The shorebird spot and Benning Marsh was filled with Canada Geese. On Towpath Road, I saw a Fox Sparrow bathing in a puddle. At Knox Marcellus there were many Canada Geese, a number of Sandhill Cranes, and Green-winged Teal. The Snow Geese were at Puddlers where I saw at least 3 Ross's Geese. They were sleeping at times, so I don't think I saw them all. There were more Snow Geese there than Jay saw the day before. The invasive Ladybugs were in full force. It was a beautiful day to be out. Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Redpoll
I have a Redpoll at my feeders. It seems to be with a flock of House Finches. Bring on the crossbills! Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Redpolls
Make that two Redpolls. Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] And MORE as I typed previous message!!!!
I missed all the geese activity today because of work, but I did see 80 plus Canada's flying from West Hill towards the lake. Good birding, Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone On Dec 27, 2012, at 1:14 PM, nutter.d...@me.com wrote: I went outside at noon and noticed a couple hundred Snow Geese flying north over Ithaca's West End from my yard, then a couple hundred again a few minutes later. I'm not sure if they are circling around or different birds. There are some Canada Geese in the air, too, and a bit aimless. They are similarly not high enough to be migrating but not decisively stopping either. I wonder if hunting has started on the lake. Grazing and grubbing are a rough go today. --Dave Nutter On Dec 27, 2012, at 01:06 PM, Asher Hockett veery...@gmail.com wrote: And MORE over Ithaca. From the top of the MH building on Green St, skein after skein, some quite low and others almost too high to see. Thousands and thousands. Some even flying north. On Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 1:00 PM, Geo Kloppel geoklop...@gmail.com wrote: Just passed over my house (West Danby). I guesstimated 8,000 - 10,000, more still coming. -Geo Kloppel On Dec 27, 2012, at 12:42 PM, Stephanie Greenwood stpegreenw...@gmail.com wrote: I've never ever seen so many. -- Stephanie Greenwood Ecovillage at Ithaca 221 Rachel Carson Way Ithaca, NY 14850 607 280 1050 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- asher -Never play it the same way once. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Red-necked grebe
Stewart Park west side near pile cluster. Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Hoary Redpoll
Hi All, Sorry for the late post. The Hoary Redpoll I saw was on Lake Como Road (in Summer Hill) at Nick's place. Sorry I don't know the exact address. I actually stayed on Lake Como Road even though his home is on the lake. There was a cleared off area, so... I grabbed my scope and watched from above. There were 3 or so feeders I could see, and Redpolls came in by the numbers. The Hoary was distinctive to me because there were hardly any strips on the sides. It did have a reddish breast, so it wasn't totally frosty. The face was a little more squished in than the other Redpolls. Three or so years back, Chris Wood and Jeff Gerbrecht helped me ID them. Good Birding, Ann ps While I was there I heard a bird call 3 times. I had no idea what it was and I couldn't find it. I am pretty good with bird songs, but I did't recognize that sound. If you go there, please pay attention to it. Thanks. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Lake Cuomo
Both Dave and I watched MANY Redpolls at the sock feeders at Nick's. None of them seemed nervous to me. Maybe Dave has a different story. It was a great day, but no Grosbeaks, Siskins, or Goshawks. :-(. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Short-Eared Owls
Gary and I scoured the Ovid area for SHORT-EARED OWLS, but Usually if you see Northern Harriers, you see Short-eared Owls. There were none of either species. There was lots of corn in the fields. I think the owls like hay better. The search is on. Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Northern Goshawk
Hi All, I went to Summer Hill in hopes of seeing Evening Grosbeaks, but no luck. I turned onto Dresser Road from Salt Road. (Dave Nutter and I saw a deer carcass there a week ago.) When I drove by it, the deer looked pretty well picked clean. There were no birds around. Hmmm. I drove down the road a little ways, turned around, and parked far enough away from the carcass, but close enough to have a good view of it. I could hear little chip sounds but couldn't see any birds. For some reason, I looked on the other side of the road just in time to see a large grey bird flying away from me. I think it had been perched across from my car. I watched it until it disappeared in the trees - NORTHERN GOSHAWK! Good birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Lots of redpolls
I stopped by the lab Thursday or Friday. I saw two large Redpolls( I can't remember how many Jay saw. One was much paler than the other. Feeding alongside a Goldfinch they were noticeably larger. Cool! Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone On Feb 3, 2013, at 12:15 PM, Bill Mcaneny bmcane...@fltg.net wrote: We can't lay claim to a flock of 200. More like a private party of 6. One is pale halfway up the back and noticeably fatter but it also appears to be puffed up, perhaps like Laura's. I could not see under the rump. The flanks appeared to have light striping and the face profile did not appear dished, so I have to go with Common R. On another unsatisfactory note, there was a dead redpoll under the feeders this a.m. The cleanliness gods are telling me some housekeeping may be in order. BTW, I have seen only one report here of an increase in the Junco yard count. We have had 10 to 12 consistently for the past 2 months. That is twice our count from previous winters. Have others seen higher counts than normal? Bill McAneny, T'burg -Original Message- From: bounce-72649768-7495...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-72649768-7495...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Laura Stenzler Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2013 9:35 AM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Cc: K A Schat Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Lots of redpolls Hi all We have a flock of around 200 Redpolls at our feeders thus morning, maybe more. They are very active, flying up every couple of minutes, then raining back down to the feeders and the ground. I've noted at least one that appears to be much larger than the rest, but I'm not sure if it is just more puffed up. And one possible Hoary, but it does not sit still long enough to be sure, yet. They are fascinating to watch! Laura Laura Stenzler l...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Eagle moving nest???
An Eagle was on the 2nd nest yesterday. Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone On Feb 14, 2013, at 10:28 PM, Diana whiti...@roadrunner.com wrote: I remember when the eagles took over the nest from the osprey. When the osprey arrived back in town, there was a talon to talon fight into the water observed by one of the guys working. He said it happened just after the birders left. It makes me wonder if there will some contention over that prime spot. It is too bad they chose to move. It was a great spot to observe behavior. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:46 PM, Carol Keeler carolk...@adelphia.net wrote: I've been wondering that very thing. One day I was there and both eagles were near their new nest. Down near the lock an immature eagle was perched in a tree. The eagles came down and drove it off. I have a feeling they won't tolerate any other bird in the old location, which is too bad. Sent from my iPad On Feb 14, 2013, at 2:26 PM, nutter.d...@me.com wrote: Many observers have noticed this new nest-building activity over the past several months. I think the question is, what will happen to the photogenic nest atop the pylon? Are there enough Bald Eagles around for another pair to use it? Would they even tolerate being so close? Will Ospreys reclaim it? --Dave Nutter On Feb 14, 2013, at 12:42 PM, John Confer con...@ithaca.edu wrote: Does it seem to others that the pair of eagles at the lock at the outlet of Cayuga Lake has moved its nest to the south? I didn't see any activity at the electric poles at the lock and the nest there seemed shrunken. And, there is a large pile of sticks farther to the south in a very large tree, which had an eagle sitting next to it on Saturday. The eagle nest at the lock was perhaps the most photographed nest in New York. If not the most, then certainly one of the most. In a way it is too bad if the eagles have moved to a more distant and less visible location. Cheers, John -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html'http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- Bald Eagle MNWR - nestling.jpg -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Dark-eyed Junco singing
Mine has been singing for a week on east hill. Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone On Feb 19, 2013, at 5:46 PM, Linda Orkin wingmagi...@gmail.com wrote: My junco at work on downtown east state street ithaca has been strongly singing for two weeks. Love hearing him. Linda Sent from my iPhone On Feb 19, 2013, at 4:36 PM, Marie P Read m...@cornell.edu wrote: Heard the first soft hints of trilling from a Dark-eyed Junco in the yard this morning. Marie Marie Read Wildlife Photography 452 Ringwood Road Freeville NY 13068 USA Phone 607-539-6608 e-mail m...@cornell.edu http://www.marieread.com ***NEW*** Music of the Birds Vol 1 ebook for Apple iPad now available from iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/music-of-the-birds-v1/id529347014?mt=11 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Short-eared Owls
Dave and I did go to Morgan Road today. We got there about 5:15 and were immediately rewarded with 5 Short-eared Owls. Dave counted a total of ten owls and saw two successfully with voles. Apparently, there are many rodents in the fields for them to feast on. The Audubon Educator was there surveying the owls. He said they came out today at 4:45. Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Saturday Field Trip
This is just a reminder that I will be leading a trip heading up the east side of the lake on Saturday. We will meet at the parking lot across from the Cornell Dairy Store. at 7:00 A.M. The trip was advertised to return by 2:00 P.M. Those of you who want the option to go to Morgan Road in Savannah to see Short-eared Owls, please join me. It is a spectacular sight. Carpooling will be good for people that want to stay for the owls and for those who have to be back by a certain time. Dress warmly, bring food and snacks. We will stop a couple places to get food. Unfortunately, I can't promise any Gyrfalcons on this trip! Best, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Short-eared Owlssss
There was also a Northern Shrike in the field looking towards Railroad Road from Morgan Road. Ann Mitchell On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 9:12 PM, nutter.d...@me.com wrote: As Gary Kohlenberg forwarded from Geneseebirds-L, Wade Melissa Rowley reported 5 Short-eared Owls seen from the DEC headquarters at the end of Morgan Road in Savannah on Tuesday. They went back yesterday and saw only 3. Both days the Rowleys said the owls showed up about 5:55pm. So I was planning on arriving about then until Bob told me 5:30 was showtime. Ann Mitchell I had taken a slow ride up the west side of the lake starting at 2pm, and when Bob called we had just arrived at the open water (with lots of Tundra Swans and at least 6 Mute Swans) by Lake Rd in Bridgeport, Seneca Falls (north of Lower Lake Rd) across from Harris Park. The ice appears continuous south from the corner of Lake and Lower Lake Roads (East Bayard St) to the Canoga Marsh, although we didn't actually drive Lower Lake Rd to be certain there were no polynyas. We went directly to Morgan Rd arriving at 5:20 to find the owls already active. Apparently today they started before 5pm, maybe because it had been windy and snowy until then. Anyway, I counted ten (10) Short-eared Owls in a single scope sweep from the DEC parking lot. Several of these may have been visible from Carncross Road, and some were quite distant towards Railroad Road. On a couple of occasions we saw owls perched on utility poles fairly close. Several times I saw an owl suddenly drop to the snow and twice I saw one arise carrying a vole. There was also some chasing, some barking, and also their usual deep wingbeats and erratic flight. All of this occurred while there was still plenty of daylight for viewing. I don't know if photographers would be satisfied, but we were thrilled. We stayed until 6pm. Lots of warm clothes and a telescope are recommended. I knew Short-eared Owls are rather communal in winter, but this is the first time in years I have seen so many in one area. Sibley shows females being rather tawny below, but all the birds I noticed looked whitish bellied, like males in his pictures. Maybe the color difference at a distance in flight is more subtle than I was expecting, or is the ratio really this skewed here? --Dave Nutter On Feb 21, 2013, at 08:21 PM, bob mcguire bmcgu...@clarityconnect.com wrote: Having tried several times recently - and unsuccessfully - for Short- eared Owls, and having heard that a couple were sighted recently on Morgan Road, I drove north this afternoon to see what I could find. I had a good conversation with Frank Morlock at the DEC headquarters. He reported trapping two SEOWs two days before and having seen more than that in the vicinity. He mentioned that his watch usually began at 5:15, and that the first owls showed up at around 5:30. With half an hour to kill, I drove over to Van Dyne Spoor Rd (Sandhill Crane Unit). I was rewarded with two SEOWs foraging over the far SW dike at 5:10. At that point I spoke with Dave Nutter who, with Ann Mitchell, was headed to Morgan Rd. Since I figured there would be good coverage there, I raced across town to try and reach Seneca Meadows before dark. I got there in plenty of time, walked out to a spot overlooking the huge north meadow, and waited. At 5:40 the first SEOW showed up and was soon joined by a second. They foraged out to the west and then the north, occasionally dropping out of sight into the vegetation for 5 minutes or so. Another SEOW came in from the south, followed by a Red-tailed Hawk. The hawk eventually perched at the edge of the far woods, and the owl continued to work back and forth until I left at around 6:10. I spoke once more with Dave, who reported some unbelievable number of owls at Morgan Road. I look forward to reading his post! Bob McGuire -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu http://www.mail-archive.com/%3Ca%20href= /maillist.html'http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu /maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- *Cayugabirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html *Please submit your
[cayugabirds-l] Field Trip on Saturday
Sorry folks. We meet at the parking lot at 7:30, not 7:00. Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Field Trip Up The Lake
Eight people joined me for a trip up the lake. The weather started out in the 20's, windy, and sleety (if that is a word). As the day went on, it either became warmer or we became numb to it. It was a super day despite the weather, and we had lots of fun and saw lots of cool birds! We stopped 2 or 3 times for warm drinks and food. I think everyone had great looks at all the bird species we saw. We started at Stewart Park. We had a total of 15 species including 3 gull species, Common and Hooded Mergansers, five species of ducks, Coots, and most of interest, we saw a Red-tailed Hawk carrying nest material to a tree on the west side of the park. It sat on the nest for awhile, then moved on, probably in search for more building material. Whether it will stay there, who knows. At Myers, we added 3 more duck species - Northern Pintail, American Wigeon, and Lesser Scaup. We stopped at Cayuga Vista in search of the Northern Shrike, and didn't see it. We did add more species - Blue Jay, Turkey Vulture, Northern Cardinal, and Mourning Dove. Next was Long Point where we saw a Horned Grebe in transitional plumage. We all thought it quite beautiful. Aurora Boat House was next. Before seeing any Common Loons, we could hear them calling which is always a treat. Two were easily picked out. Also, there were an additional 6 Horned Grebes. An adult Bald Eagle flew by us which was the first of many spotted. Union Springs and Frontenac Park - we saw Ring-necked Ducks, Blue Birds, and a White-breasted Nuthatch. There were also 6 Bald Eagles. Cayuga, Harris Park, and Cayuga Trailer Park (we asked permission to bird there) We added Greater Scaup, Downy Woodpecker, Tufted Titmouse, Trumpeter and Mute Swans to our list. We headed to Savannah. Our first stop was Van Dyne Spoor Road where we saw 2+ Northern Flickers, a Red-bellied Woodpecker, a Northern Mockingbird, a male Northern Harrier and a Dark-phased Rough-legged Hawk. It was still a little early to go to Morgan Road, so we stopped by the Audubon Center and the only addition were Tree Sparrows. Morgan Road was the HIGHLIGHT of the day. We arrived there around 4:40 or 4:45. Folks were already there, and introductions went around. At 4:55 P.M. Gary spotted 7 Short-eared Owls fly out of the Cattails to the east of the DEC building. Shortly after that, we saw 3 sitting in a tree. We counted at least 10 Owls, and there easily could have been more. Most of them seemed to be hunting closer to Carncross Road. I don't think the owls care about humans, but at the same time there were 26 people that showed up at Morgan Road. Maybe the owls ate most of the voles around Morgan Road, but who knows. Also, we had great views of a close-up Northern Shrike. Beautiful bird. Both species were seen before dusk and offered great views. The club trip was a success! We had a total of 48 species. Thank you to everyone that came on the trip. It was a real Hoot. I guess they really bark. Oh, well! Ann Mitchell -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Evening Grosbeaks
There were 16 Evening Grosbeaks at noon today at the Hovel Chalet in Summerhill. Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Red-winged Blackbirds
I heard Red-winged Blackbirds in the trees just before entering the compost pile area off Stevenson Road. On leaving, I saw 4 male Red-winged Blackbirds in a tree singing. It is hard to believe that spring is around the corner. Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Birding today
A group of us met at Mt. Pleasant. I arrived there around 11:00. We saw a Golden Eagle, Red-Tailed Hawk, Coopers Hawk, 2 Goshawks, Rough-legged Hawk, Northern Harrier, Blue Birds. If we saw more, someone else has to expound on it. Best, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Peregrine Falcon
Coming home from work around 5:25 today, I was stopped at a traffic light on Buffalo and Meadow Streets. There were 25 or so Rock Pigeons flying about. I noticed a PEREGRINE FALCON flying among them. Luckily my binoculars were on the front seat which confirmed the ID. Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Red-shouldered Hawk
There are two Red-shouldered Hawks on Hunt Hill Road off Ellis Hollow Road. I had great looks at one and heard two a little later. Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Pink-footed Goose
It was seen at 3:00-5:00 at Knox Marcellus on the dike across from Knox Marcellus. Most of us saw a buffy breast with a brown neck. It put it's head up every once in awhile. You could see the pink in the bill. It did stand up once while I was there and showed light colored legs. I hope a lot of folks IDed it. Cool bird! Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Redpolls
I just had at least 30 at my feeders. I wondered why the feeders were emptying so quickly. Good birding, Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Redpolls
They are still here eating hulled sunflower seeds and Niger seed. They are expensive to have around! Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Redpolls
I am up to a high count of 50 or more at my feeders. Good birding, Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Redpolls again!
I have never had this many Redpolls. I am feeding them the EXPENSIVE hulled black oiled sun flower seeds. They really like that. Guess the more you pay, the better outcome. Best, Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone On Apr 2, 2013, at 10:40 AM, Marie P. Read m...@cornell.edu wrote: I have had a flock of redpolls here today and yesterday, for the first time in weeks too. WOnder if they're starting to move back north again and that's why they're showing up? Marie (ps 2 Fox Sparrows persist..and got video of them double-scratching today) Marie Read Wildlife Photography 452 Ringwood Road Freeville NY 13068 USA Phone 607-539-6608 e-mail m...@cornell.edu http://www.marieread.com ***NEW*** Music of the Birds Vol 1 ebook for Apple iPad now available from iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/music-of-the-birds-v1/id529347014?mt=11 From: bounce-78606602-5851...@list.cornell.edu [bounce-78606602-5851...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of W. Larry Hymes [w...@cornell.edu] Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 9:52 AM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Redpolls again! Yesterday we had our first REDPOLL in weeks, and today there were two. I joked with Ann Mitchell that yesterday's bird must have been an overflow bird from her flock of 50. So today she must be down to 48. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] SFO trip yesterday
I forgot to mention a highlight. At Mudlock, we looked at the eagle's nest. I noticed the adult standing on the side of the nest looking down. Soon two fuzzy heads appeared! Good birding, Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Spring Ornithology Woodcock and Owl night
Dave Nicosia and I joined together to take some SFO members to hopefully see Woodcocks and Owls. It was a very calm and warm evening which is great for owls. First we went to Irby Lovett's home in Ellis Hollow. There were 2 very active Woodcocks penting and making fluttery sounds with their wings. We had excellent looks at them as they flew around. Irby had a Great Horned Owl calling before we got there. Eventually 3 of us heard it. Pretty cool! Then we went to Durland Preserve on Ellis Hollow Creek Road. We stood in the parking lot, and I spent about 20 minutes, using the Bird Tunes App, playing call back for Barred Owls. I think the tune that got them REALLY interested was the song where a pair are calling to each other making weird vocalizations. The first Barred Owl we heard was to the right of us. Then we heard 2 owls straight ahead of us. I kept playing, and the ones in front came in closer, then we heard them to the right of us getting even closer, then they flew to the trees behind us. One owl could be easily seen in a tree behind us. I played a call back once more, and they flew directly over us. They kept calling for another 20 minutes. Guess they had a lot to say to us. During that time we also heard another pair of Barred Owls off to our right. I tried playing for Screech Owl, but the Barred Owls kept calling. It was hard to ignore them. A Screech Owl never returned our call. I did play it for quite awhile.The small owl probably felt greatly out numbered! Anyway, the trip was a success, and everyone went home happy. Thank you to the people that joined us. It was great! Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Regarding the ago trip and owls
Normally if I am calling in owls, I start with the small owls. I was told on good authority last night that Barred Owls dont bother Screech Owls. That is the only reason I did it in that order. Best, Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Redpolls
I still have a dozen or so coming to my feeders. Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Three Osprey at Stewart Park; two Yellow-Rumped warblers; Eared Grebe
There were 2 when we saw them On Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 6:40 PM, Nari Mistry n...@cornell.edu wrote: Ann Mitchell's post reminded me to write that we saw three adult Osprey at Stewart Park over the Swan Pen pond, at around 1pm. One (female?) perched on a tree and kept calling while the other two circled overhead. Then they all flew off toward Hog Hole. There were also two Yellow-Rumped warblers by the swan pond. One Eared Grebe (basic plumage?) swam within binocular distance of the dock. Lots of Redheads, Scaup, Red-Necked Ducks etc, out further not too clear with just binoculars. Hooded mergansers (2 male with 7 females), Buffleheads, grebes (horned?) in the inlet. Nari Gin Mistry --- Nari B. Mistry, Ithaca, New York For my paintings, see http://www.artbynari.com -- *Cayugabirds-L List Info:* Welcome and Basics http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME Rules and Information http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES Subscribe, Configuration and Leavehttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm *Archives:* The Mail Archivehttp://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html Surfbirds http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds BirdingOnThe.Net http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html *Please submit your observations to eBirdhttp://ebird.org/content/ebird/ !* -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Birds
At Dryden Lake there were 20 Cormorants and 7 Common Loons. So far I have counted14 Juncos and a dozen Redpolls at my feeders. Shouldn't the Redpolls go north? Gary said they like the food I am giving them and the warm weather feels like they are in Florida! Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Field Sparrow
After searching for Field Sparrows yesterday in different fields (in the non-stop winds) I ended up hearing and seeing one at the Swan Pen after seeing the Audubon's Yellow-rumped Warbler. It is always surprising what you can find there. Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Catbird
At Swan Pen. Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Park Preserve
Linda and I walked there this afternoon and it was quiet. We did hear Brown Thrasher, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Pine Warbler, and the regulars. No Towhee for us. Best, Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Park Preserve
I also wanted to mention that she found SE owl pellets that had part of a white plastic bag rapped around some pellets. Poor bird. Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Swan Pen
There was a Savannah Sparrow at the swan pen today. Good birding, Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] SFO Morning Trip
Eight people joined me for a GREAT morning of birding. The sky was blue and it was not too warm. We stopped two places. First, we stopped on Dodge Road (off Stevenson Road) where there is a nice stand of spruces. The only warbler we saw was a YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER. Then we heard and saw a BROWN THRASHER. We watched him for awhile. Also, we hear a CAROLINA WREN singing almost continuously. We then went to Park Preserve. I heard a RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH as soon as we got there, but no one else did. Walking along the path, we soon heard a PRAIRIE WARBLER. Everyone was able to see it. Walking further, we heard and saw a MAGNOLIA WARBLER. My guess is there were at least 4 at the preserve). We heard a BEE buzz. We didn't see the BLUE-WINGED WARBLER, but most everyone heard it. We heard an EASTERN TOWEE sing a couple different songs and also heard a FIELD SPARROW calling. Further on the path, we started hearing OVENBIRDS. A RUFFED-GROUSE drummed, then we heard 3-4 or so BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLERS. Heading back to the entrance on a different path, everyone finally had good looks at a BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER. An OSPREY was spotted by one of the group. Thank you for everyone who joined me! Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
