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

Thanks to Donna and Paul for the information provided. Fun observation:Toxay I bought an oriole feeder and some prepared bird jelly. I put it out and got some jelly on me as I hung the feeder. I walked inside, washed my fingers,walked back to the door. and in that amount  of time there ws an

[cayugabirds-l] Merlin phone message - bad

With the extensive help of Geo, we are up to 8 known or highly likely areas for nests. Plus, 6 general areas. Better than for other years at ths time. Someone left a phone mesage about a nest. My recording is garbled. All I heard was "Spring St" and I thought "Dryden". Could this person email

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?

Hi Astrid,    The light show with that disturbance and the disturbance of setting up the light show might cause the nesting birds to desert the nest. Tolerance for anthropogenic disturbance varies among individuls even within the same species. Some individuls get acclimated, some don't. It is

[cayugabirds-l] Merlin help

Help monitoring Merlin nesting in Tompkins County, please. For a decade I have tried to find all Merlin nests in Tompkins County. I am trying to write a paper on our population: where it nests and how many there are. This is an impossible task without support from people who contribute to

[cayugabirds-l] Fox Sparrow

Singing near feeder on Friday. A lovely sound of spring. -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") Cayugabirds-L List Info: NortheastBirding_DOT_com/CayugabirdsWELCOME_DOT_htm NortheastBirding_DOT_com/CayugabirdsRULES_DOT_htm

[cayugabirds-l] Red-tail nest

A pair of red-tailed hawks is building a nest along the northern edge of the Newman Municipal Golf Course, not far from Fall Creek, along the boundary with Jetty Woods. Here's the approximate location: 42.458442989157916, -76.50797178605234. I watched one member of the pair carrying nesting

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Snow geese

I just flew out of Syracuse through Philadelphia, and passed over the tops of Skaneateles, Owasco, and Cayuga Lakes. There were rafts of snow geese in the middles of Owasco and Skaneateles Lakes. -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Merlin nesting 2023 vs 2022

Merlin Nesting Tabulation for 2023 vs. 2022 for Tompkins County In 2022 the total was 15 pair vs.15 this year    Successful:  11 vs. 8 this year (counting one nest with downy young before it fledges)    Failed:  3 vs. 1 this year  Known pair but no known nest: 1 vs. 6 this year 1035 Highland

[cayugabirds-l] Preliminary Merlin - help still needed

In short, thanks to the effort of many, the 2023 found more pairs than ever before, rising from 1 in 2005 to 2 in 2014 to 16 in 2023. Many pairs showed courtship and mating, but their nests were never found. Any further information would be helpful.   2023. 16 pair in Tompkins County. Seven

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

Aw. Come on. If you are going to carry out a prolonged discussion on this theme, at least you could get the definition of the main terms correct.  Ecology is a science that tries to objectively describe the natural world, and derive predictions about objectively measured interactions.

[cayugabirds-l] Oriole adult male feeding fledged chick

les, the young fledge after 12-14 days, so this male must have found his mate not long after his arrival here on May 1st. Females have been way less visible this season compared to previously. Karen -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME h

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Conservation vs Ecology

On Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 05:05:55 PM EDT, Carl Steckler wrote: Well, let me state right out front that I am about to ignite a fire storm. Are we conservationists or are we ecologists? Hope to instruct things like green energy and the impact on wildlife.This is a false dichotomy

[cayugabirds-l] Nesting Merlin update

Merlin breeding in Tompkins County In 2014 the survey found two Merlin nests in Tompkins County. Since then, our survey has found a new high count almost every year.  In 2022 (tally enhanced by reports this year of nesting last year such as video of flying fledglings, or "parts of small birds

[cayugabirds-l] Bald Eagle Goetchius

Two adult Bald Eagle perched near road at 2:50 PM. On west side of road, south of house on the east side.If still there, please do not get out of the car, or even stop.  Jhn Confer -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Merlin update

Thanks to reports of many on this list serve,  I have located 11 Merlin territories this year for Tompkins County, but so far no known nests. South Hill near Oak Manor, Fairmount Ave. near Elmwood, Gimme Coffee, Tareyton Rd/Murial area, Dryden west of Agway, Freeville, just west of Yellow Barn

[cayugabirds-l] Rose-breasted grosbeak in Lansing

A female rose-breasted grosbeak just showed up at my feeder. 2 weeks ahead of schedule, like everything else. I put my hummingbird feeder up yesterday, in anticipation. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

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

A few decades ago I had a group of students monitoring the survival of chickadees. We used the McGowan Woods, opposite the office buildings at the game farm. It is isolated from any adjacent forest, and I hoped that movement in or out would be minimal. We tried to do a weekly census as part of

[cayugabirds-l] FOY Eastern towhee yard bird

What a thrill to see an Eastern towhee right outside my kitchen window in Lansing today. Seems very early! Anyone else seeing them? -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

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

Hi Folks, This will be the 13 year of my attempt to find all Merlin pairs and nests in Tompkins County. Thanks to reports from the many local birders this survey is fairly complete. I think this may the most nearly complete survey of any county due to the help of so many people. In 2014 I found

[cayugabirds-l] Aside from tick-borne babesiosis...

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

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

The Finger Lakes regionis named for the beautiful lakes formed in north-south valleys carved by glaciers.Subsequently, dozens of east-west streams have formed gorges as water flowedover steep declines and into these lakes. These head water streams are often surroundedby mature forests and can

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

I have just been referred to Todd Bittner at the Botanic Gardens and have let him know. Thanks, Nancy! Karen From: Karen Steffy Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:47 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Dead Geese on Beebe Lake Hi, I have seen four dead Canada Geese on Beebe Lake. Any idea

[cayugabirds-l] Dead Geese on Beebe Lake

Hi, I have seen four dead Canada Geese on Beebe Lake. Any idea what’s going on? I have found two still floating upright in the water, with their heads under the water as if eating. Thanks, Karen Cornell University is located on the traditional homelands of the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' (the Cayuga

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mealworms

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

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Early migrants

Two male bluebirds on Hammond Hil on Saturday. Screech Owls can hunker down within a tree cavity, still be there, and be invisible. Very frustrating. John On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 10:39:39 AM EST, Deb Grantham wrote: I have been seeing bluebirds around my property (Sheffield

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

I support much of what Alicia has written. I admire her effort putting it together. I do think there is a wider perspective on funding for USFW refuges. Operational expenses come out of the US budget. That includes salaries, equipment, maintenance, and all other yearly expenses that go on

[cayugabirds-l] External mic setup suggestions

some suggestions about how this might work? Best, Karen -- 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

[cayugabirds-l] Saw-whet owls

For a decade local birders have banded migrating Northern Saw-whet Owls at the banding station in my yard known as Hammond Hill Owls or HHOWLS. This is one of my greatest pleasures. We have caught, weighed, measured and banded over 1000 owls, including ~30 previously banded owls, thereby,

[cayugabirds-l] Two more Merlin thanks

Hi Folks,   I got two more Merlin reports since I posted the county-wide preliminary total just yesterday. Wow. We now have a total of 12 known pairs, 9 of which fledged young for the year for the county. There is even the possibility of a late renest for one of the failed nests, as happened

[cayugabirds-l] Merlin summary

SUMMARY   Merlin known nesting results for Tompkins County In 2020 there were 7 known, incubated nests with 4 fledged broods, plus two sets of fledglings with no known nest, plus 2 pair with no known nest, for a total of 11 Merlin pairs. In 2021 there were 6 known, incubated nests with 4 fledged

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

Not mentioned so far is that Frontenac Island is an indian burial site. To prevent inevitable disturbance, it should not be visited. -Original Message- From: bob mcguire To: job121...@verizon.net Cc: Cayugabirdlist Sent: Mon, Jul 11, 2022 6:37 pm Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Frontenac

[cayugabirds-l] Merlin help

Merlin help, please. I can't compete with Worm-eating Warbler or Curlew Sandpiper, but,  In past years the census of Merlin nesting pairs in ToCobenefited immensely by the work of grad. students studying crows. Thesestudents have finished their field work. It is impossible for me to do

[cayugabirds-l] Common yellowthroat

Lovely to wake up this morning to the dawn chorus through my open bedroom window: a spring song mix of common yellowthroat, wood thrush, white-throated sparrow, Baltimore oriole, cardinal, and phoebe. Lansing, NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] "anonymous" Merlin reporter

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

[cayugabirds-l] 56 Broad-winged Hawks

My good luck to see 56 Broad-winged Hawks pass by in 15 minutes from 11:15 to 11:30 at The Parkway and Cayuga Heights Secondary School. John Confer  -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Merlin Oak Ave. help

Hi Lynn Leopold reported a pair of Merlin near 120 Oak Ave (Near Lutheran church) about 10 days ago. They have been there on 4 of 4 visits by me and seen by another. They were calling and mated today about 150 m uphill from 120 Oak Ave. Birds acclimated to lots of human and car traffic. I can't

[cayugabirds-l] Merlin - marina

Male Merlin continues around boat ramp close to last year's Fish Crow nest. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Merlin - help

Thanks and help again, I have tabulated the number of pairs and known nests by Merlin in Tompkins County for 8 years and hope to continue this year. This time spans shortly after the arrival of Merlin to the fairly well established population we now have. I have been able to publish some of the

[cayugabirds-l] Sandhil Crane, Eurasian Widgeon, Pipit

wonderful number of waterfowl alone west shore at upper end of lake, and especially at Savannah Mucklands, including maybe 200,000-300,000 snow geese1 Eurasian Widgeon along Van Dyne Spoor Rd at northwest corner of Sandhill Crane Unit1 Water Pipit on side of Cemetery Rd. about halfway between

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Killdeer and Rusties

I also thought I heard one on Sunday morning, but didn’t get to see it. Thanks! Karen From: bounce-126385147-25410...@list.cornell.edu On Behalf Of Laurie Michelman Sent: Sunday, March 6, 2022 11:08 AM To: Paul Anderson Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Killdeer and Rusties I

[cayugabirds-l] Tree Sparrows

For most of the winter I only rarely have had a Tree Sparrow at my feeder, and then only one at a time. In the last 3 days I have had several, reaching 15 at a time today. I have a rat infestation around the feeders. Yesterday I say the rear end of a raptor leaving my door step with a rat and

RE: [cayugabirds-l] American Robins

I saw about 40 on campus today, near the Rice Bowls/Conifer slope on Tower Rd. Karen From: bounce-126251057-25410...@list.cornell.edu On Behalf Of Aaron Yappert Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:01 PM To: Joshua Snodgrass Cc: Carol Keeler ; Marty Schlabach ; CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count results

Hi Paul,     Thanks for the wonderful job. I compiled the count for several years. Linda and I entered the back data and we compiled a gaph of the changing abundance. Kevin compiled for a number of years and merged his and Jay's photos with each species. You showed the history of the numbers

[cayugabirds-l] Banding saw-whet owls

Sharing the joy.Hammond Hill Owls, HHOWLS, had its second consecutive covid restricted banding year. We had fewer people involved (9 vs ~30), fewer nets (5 vs 8), fewer nights since fewer peope meant nearly everybody had to come every night we banded (8 vs 15-18). Still, we caught 55 birds.

[cayugabirds-l] 8 meadowlarks

Very pleasant to see small flock in evening of 8 Nov.. Specifically in Game Farm Rd soccer fields, in field that  has flood light pole with osprey nest west of fenced soccer field..I hope they stay around awhile.John -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Final Merlin Tab for 2021

Tompkins County Merlin status for 2021 11 Resident pairs 8 known nests    Two known nests failed, 6 fledged young. One set of fledged young observed, but nest not found (See South Hill below) Tabulatin of 2021 the same as for 2020 South HillLatest fledging date by at least 30 days out of

[cayugabirds-l] New yard bird

Just sharing pleasure of new species seen from our yard, a goatsucker. I have had the good fortune to hear a Whip-poor-will on our property. Last night (Sat. 08/21) Gian Dodici thought he glimpsed a nighthawk passing by over head. At first it disappeared, but came back for a nice view. Haven't

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Cedar waxwings fly catching

A few weeks ago, I watched a group of a few dozen cedar waxwings fly catching over a pond at the OD von Engeln Preserve in Malloryville. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Wildlife rehab???

Hi Folks,    There is a Canada Goose with a broken wing on a pond along Slaterville Rd. I think this is one of the adults that fledged 4 young on the pond, but the others have left. I have lost my reference for not-a-hawk wildlife rehabilitator. Any help appreciated. Send to

[cayugabirds-l] 1 R. S'bill + 1 R. S'bill = 1 or 2

I was watching a Roseate Spoonbill in the rain (i.e., we both were) at Knox-Marcellus. Considering that I had  a jacket and a small hat, I was getting wet. Gary drove up and got out with an umbrella, muck boots, and a rain jacket as I proceeded to get wetter. Gary said that Ken sed that he had

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlins

We actually banded four nestlings. It would be great to know if ther were four banded birds still flying. John -Original Message- From: Kevin C Packard To: CAYUGABIRDS-L ; Sandy Podulka Sent: Wed, Jul 21, 2021 12:07 pm Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlins #yiv2512016714 P

[cayugabirds-l] Merlin nesting

2021 Provisional tabulation ofnesting Merlin Information obtained by the birding community in TompkinsCounty provides a unique opportunity to survey local bird populations. Reportson eBird and the cayugabirds-L have enabled me to document the expandingpopulation of nesting Merlin with a

[cayugabirds-l] Bird ID help, please

Hi, When I was at Cass Park this morning, I spotted this small sandpiper hanging out with some mallards in one of the flooded ball fields. I couldn't figure out what it was eBird link https://ebird.org/checklist/S91658984 Thanks, ​Karen Graduate Field Assistant Fiber Science & App

[cayugabirds-l] Merlins at Treman

Hi All,    The Merlin nest at Treman is in tact with at least two young. Both parents were extremely noisy this afternoon when I visited. More so than any other nest I have observed. I don't know why. John Confer -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Merlin update

Poor year for Tompkins CountyMerlins In sum:              4known active nests 2 failed nests 4 pair unknown if/wherethey nested. Any help appreciated 2021 in some detail Burleigh Dr.     Nestactive with tiny nestlings Bridges Cornell Heights     Nestactive with

[cayugabirds-l] enjoy

Some birding good news   I drove from Taughannoch to Treman Marina and thought aboutpopulation changes for some of the charismatic fauna. Peregrine young at Taughannoch! At the peak of DDT use,there were no nesting Peregrine Falcons in eastern United States. Tom Cadetried to re-introduce

[cayugabirds-l] Mourning Warbler (4)

Four territorial, male Mourning Warblers seen at same exact location on two dates. Drive up Hammond Hill from south end: go past natural gas pipeline (about 1 mi): continue generally uphill approximately 1/2 mile to Rabbit Run trail on right (east) and park. Follow lumber truck trail on left

[cayugabirds-l] Merlins in Tompkins County

With the essential help of the Ithaca birdingcommunity, I have monitored the nesting success of Merlins in Tompkins County.I have been able to document an increased abundance since 2014: # of nests (year): 2 (2014), 6 (2015), 6 (2016), 5 (2017), 6 (2018),6 (2019), 9 (2020). This information has

[cayugabirds-l] Foxy Fox Sparrows

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

[cayugabirds-l] Me too Pheobe

Pheobe back, Fox Sparrows continue. Love their song. 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] Downtown merlin(s?)

A lot of very vocal Merlin action downtown this evening, back and forth over Triangle Park and the corner of Dey and Hancock Streets. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Merlin reports

I love Merlins and Merlin reports and people who send in Merlin reports. I check them all out. . Thanks to such reports, I have observed an increasing number of incubated nests in Tompkins County as follows: 2 (2014), 6 (2015), 6 (2016), 5 (2017), 3(2018), 6 (2019), 9 (2020).  These include

[cayugabirds-l] flyby Bald Eagle

I saw a wonderful, adult Bald Eagle flying over Pyramid Mall toward the lake, surely a reward for having gone to get my first vaccination shot! John -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] swans overhead

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

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cooper's Hawk

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

[cayugabirds-l] darn turkeys

First of all, I love my turkey coming in to my feeder, BUT They are large and hungry. In early fall, a flock of 21 started to come in eating the whole kernel and cracked corn I put on the ground. At first they were wary. If I walked out to the car they took flight banging into branches and going

[cayugabirds-l] saw-whets at HHOWLS

Last year the Hammond Hill Owl Station banded on 19 nights, caught 37 birds, and had 145 visitor-nights.This year HHOWLS banded on 7 nights, caught 82 birds with one foreign recaptures and one local recapture banded here four years earlier. This year the age of owls was dominated by Hatch Year

[cayugabirds-l] Clay-colored Sparrow

Along gravel road east of gamefarm cages and leading to mulch pile. Just south of lane leading into gamefarm, i.e., not very far north of Stevenson Rd.Part of flock of Song Sparrows Sitting on fence on the west side of shrubs and providing both front and back view.Chest clear with tinge of

[cayugabirds-l] Also, great-crested flycatcher today

In approximately the same location as Cape May Warbler I just reported, just east of Coot Pond, Howland Island. Top of tall snag on east side of trail. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Cape May Warbler at Howland Island

Beautiful and very sweet views of two Cape May Warblers today on the trail just north of Coot Pond on Howland Island, seen by Joe Wetmore and me. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Red tail vs squirrel

and a young squirrel the other day. Can any animal behaviorists give me more information on what seems to be going on? https://youtu.be/uA873t01oBg As of today, these hawks are now successfully catching their own food on their own. Karen -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Eastern towhee

We had a beautiful Eastern Towhee foraging and singing in the yard this afternoon. I think this is the first time that I've had one as a yardbird here in 30 years. Salmon Creek valley Lansing, NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

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

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

[cayugabirds-l] Hawthorns and Ithaca street trees

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

[cayugabirds-l] Bird ID help

on it resembled a mustache that ran down from both sides of its beak down to its throat. Any ideas? Merlin couldn't find a match. Thanks! Karen -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

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

Bob McGuire has gently corrected me that after I shared a recording with him, it truly was a Carolina wren. Dang. Sorry about that false alarm. What a stinker... On Sat, Apr 20, 2019, 6:49 PM Karen Edelstein wrote: > This morning, and for 3-4 days prior, I've been hearing common > yellowt

[cayugabirds-l] Common yellowthroat, Salmon Creek

This morning, and for 3-4 days prior, I've been hearing common yellowthroats singing in the woods behind my house (Salmon Creek Valley, Lansing). In past years, they've also arrived on the early side, yet hearing one singing by (or before) April 20th seemed a little odd. But this morning, the bird

[cayugabirds-l] Springport osprey

Joe Wetmore and I had an osprey flying low over the road in the Town of Springport along Route 90 near Fire Lane 20. About 10 am this morning. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Campus robins

There is a nice flock of around 20 robins hanging out in the trees between the back side of Corson-Mudd and the entrance to Biotech. Karen Graduate Field Assistant Fiber Science & Apparel Design T57 Human Ecology Building Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 607-255-8605 -- Cayugabirds-L

[cayugabirds-l] Short eared owls

Last night, Joe Wetmore and I watched 5 short-eared owls plying the fields on both sides of Lake Road leading west from Long Point Winery, just south of Aurora. We spotted the first one around 5 pm. So graceful, and the white of their wings flashing brilliantly. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Clear cutting under powerlines

gt; trees they deem a possible future problem under any of their power lines. > Carol Schmitt > -Original Message- > From: Muhammad Arif > To: Marie P. Read ; Karen L Edelstein ; > CAYUGABIRDS-L > Cc: Bill Evans ; Donna Lee Scott < > d...@cornell.edu>; Candace

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Clear cutting under powerlines

Thanks all...let's keep the comments to NYSEG flowing. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Clear cutting under powerlines

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

[cayugabirds-l] Salt Point tonight

Joe Wetmore and I marveled at the nimble and acrobatic flight of three to four Common Nighthawks feeding on a midge hatch at Salt Point this evening. Could be a first for me, certainly in Lansing. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Lake Osprey Trail

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

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

*SOUND MEETS SCIENCE: RADIO PRODUCTION AND THE NATURAL WORLD* By Bill McQuay, Audio Producer, and NPR Contributor Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 7 p.m. Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing ​In celebration of autumn at Salt Point, Bill McQuay, an audio producer and NPR Contributor, will give a

[cayugabirds-l] Speaker: Oct 3, Bill McQuay, Audio Producer & NPR Contributor

SOUND MEETS SCIENCE: RADIO PRODUCTION AND THE NATURAL WORLD By Bill McQuay, Audio Producer, and NPR Contributor Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 7 p.m. Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing ​In celebration of autumn at Salt Point, Bill McQuay, an audio producer and NPR Contributor, will give a

[cayugabirds-l] Prairie Warbler???

I heard the ascending sound of what I think is a prairie warbler this morning, but it seems early. Is there a bird that has a similar song to a prairie warbler? Karen -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Beebe Lake Northern Pintail

There is currently (2:30 pm) a Northern Pintail wading in the shallow area on the left of the falls/dam on Beebe lake (Cornell University). Karen -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

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

14 (1993) snowstorm in huge numbers. On Tue, Mar 14, 2017 at 4:57 PM, Karen Edelstein <k...@cornell.edu> wrote: > Oddly enough, the small flock of brown-headed cowbirds gorging on black > oil sunflower seed included a very bossy female rose-breasted grosbeak. I > didn't believe Joe a

[cayugabirds-l] RB grosbeak, for real

this morning, poking about in the eves behind our kitchen. Vagrants courtesy of this nor'easter? Karen Salmon Creek Rd, Lansing -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Killdeer

A pair of killdeer were in the pasture on Hurd Rd. this morning. I also heard one in the field at the corner of Game Farm Rd. and Route 366. Karen -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Red Winged Blackbird

I heard two at A lot (Cornell)this morning. Karen From: bounce-121264100-25410...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-121264100-25410...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Carol Cedarholm Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 9:10 AM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L <cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu>; Donna Lee Sco

[cayugabirds-l] Snowy owl, Lott Farm

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

[cayugabirds-l] Crow roost descended

Over the past few weeks, a large roost of crows has formed in the woods off Lansingville Rd just uphill and west of my house on Salmon Creek. Mid- morning they stream east in loose groups. But this morning, hundreds have dropped into the cleared cornfield on Salmon Creek Rd, and the many have made

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

Ooops. No "American" in those tree swallow. Just tree swallows, and maybe they were Canadian, anyway. Sorry about that slip of the keyboard. On Fri, Sep 30, 2016 at 4:22 PM, Karen Edelstein <k...@cornell.edu> wrote: > Joe Wetmore and I just returned from several days in t

[cayugabirds-l] OOB: Tree swallow migration

, I bet it would make a great research project for some enterprising student. I just count myself as fortunate, particularly when I thought the swallows living around the Finger Lakes had been gone for over a month already. Karen Edelstein -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

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

I'm excited to say that after the last instance (I knew of) 15 years ago, there was a long-eared owl calling about halfway up the hill behind my house last night. He was vocal for only about 5 minutes around 11 pm, and then quiet. The last time I heard LEOWs was in February 2001(?), a dueting

[cayugabirds-l] Hooded and Black and White warblers

I found a hooded warbler and a black and white warbler during my lunch today, from 1:40 - 2:10, in the woods at the east end of Martha Van Rensselaer. Karen -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Western Tanager still present

At 11:20 this morning, it was on top of the wall at the entrance to the campus store. Karen -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

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