[cayugabirds-l] Cowbirds revisited

"The female cowbird lays up to 40 eggs in one summer, which explains why there are 214 species of birds known to have been parasitized." "Naturally Curious A Photographic Guide and Month-by-Month Journey through the Fields, Woods, and Marshes of New England." By Mary Holland Pete Sar --

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Listening to birds

. > > Bob McGuire > > On Jun 1, 2020, at 9:16 AM, Peter Saracino > wrote: > > > https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/05/31/nyregion/coronavirus-birding-nyc.html > -- > *Cayugabirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/Cayu

[cayugabirds-l] Listening to birds

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Murder most Fowl - Saturday 5/30

Last year while doing our weekly survey at the refuge, Jackie Bakker and I watched as a great blue heron patiently worked at swallowing a muskrat whole!! All that was left to go down were the feet- at which point the bird coughed the entire rat up and out.only to start over. At another time,

[cayugabirds-l] Dave Nicosia's prediction.

I'd like to give a shout-out to Dave Nicosia for his recent comments concerning the southerly air flow and the warblers in its tow. I had a wonderful day birding with my friend, Linda, along the southern shore of Lake Ontario (Church Woods/Firehouse Woods/ BraddocknBay Eastern Spit). Between these

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Prolonged Period of South Winds Tonight through Wednesday Night

Thanks for the heads-up Dave! Pete Saracino On Sat, May 23, 2020, 7:00 PM David Nicosia wrote: > All, > > Beginning tonight and lasting right through at least Wednesday night, we > will see southerly winds in central NY. I expect a lot of nocturnal > migration each night. Temperatures also are

Re: [cayugabirds-l] molting birds question

ay...with a bald spot. > > Whatever other explanations may pertain, male-male fights contribute I > feel sure. > Balding blue jays show up after breeding during post-juvenile and post > breeding molts, I agree. Have seen. Not just their heads look ratty. > > Sent from my iPho

Re: [cayugabirds-l] molting birds question

--- > *From:* bounce-124627147-10557...@list.cornell.edu < > bounce-124627147-10557...@list.cornell.edu> on behalf of Peter Saracino < > petersarac...@gmail.com> > *Sent:* Tuesday, May 12, 2020 4:58 PM > *To:* Linda Clark Benedict > *Cc:* CAYUGABIRDS-L >

[cayugabirds-l] Location of clay colored sparrows/Ontario County

Hi Folks. Reuben Stolfus asked that I post this for folks interested in possibly seeing the clay colored sparrows that Kyle Gage posted today (5/12/20). The location I will describe is on PreEmption Rd. (also called County Rd. 6) heading south of Geneva, NY. It is suggested one gets permission

Re: [cayugabirds-l] molting birds question

Thanks for the info. Must be so m.j e as re molting non-essential feathers? On Tue, May 12, 2020, 2:37 PM Linda Clark Benedict wrote: > We had a bald rose-breasted grosbeak at our feeder. > > On Mon, May 11, 2020, 3:35 PM Peter Saracino > wrote: > >> Hi folks. >> Rec

[cayugabirds-l] molting birds question

Hi folks. Recently I have seen one "bald" redwing on a tray feeder and another that was nearly bald. Now I see what appears to be an adult Oriole "losing" some of the black on its head. Is it normal for these birds to molt some of their non-flight feathers at this time of year? Thanks for the

[cayugabirds-l] Correction on Cerulean post

Hi folks- one correction to my recent post about the cerulean warbler and waterthrush on Armitage Rd. I saw the cerulean on the WAYNE county [north] side of the road. Sorry for any confusion. Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Cerulean Warbler and Northern Waterthrush

Cerulean warbler today on Armitage Rd. Seneca County Side (north side) of road - west side of one lane bridge - very near current location of the prothonatory nest box. Also there is a northern waterthrush on both sides of Armitage Rd. (I heard one and heard and saw the other) around the same

Re: [cayugabirds-l] My FOY hummingbird!

Horray! Sar On Mon, May 4, 2020, 12:13 PM Robyn Bailey wrote: > I just had my FOY hummingbird, a male, at my feeders here in Lansing! Yay, > such a nice surprise on a gray day. > > > > Best, > > > > Robyn Bailey > -- > *Cayugabirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Golden-winged Warbler

Susan might the bird nest there? Thank you. Pete Saracino On Mon, May 4, 2020, 10:38 AM Susan Henne wrote: > Seen this morning on exact day and time as last year at Brookton > Cemetery. Male feeding on tall Spruce trees. 7:30am > > Sue Henne > Caroline > -- > *Cayugabirds-L List Info:* >

[cayugabirds-l] Northern Waterthrush

Northern waterthrush continues in wooded/swampy area on Armitage road - seen on Seneca County side (south side of road) directly across from prothonatory nest box. Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Spotting scope question

n it’s the wrong scope for you no matter how “good” >it is! > > > > Cheers, > Leo > > > > *From:* bounce-124588382-83239...@list.cornell.edu < > bounce-124588382-83239...@list.cornell.edu> *On Behalf Of *Jody Enck > *Sent:* Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:07 PM &g

[cayugabirds-l] Spotting scope question

Hi folks. I'm in the market for a relatively inexpensive (but halfway decent)spotting scope (straight barrel), and am wondering if anyone out there can recommend one. Thank you. Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Upland sandpiper

Following Reuben's lead via Dave Nutter, I see 2 upland sandpipers on Lott farm. Hanging together and one with a darker back. Returned from the Argentine! Beautiful birds!! Be sure to ask permission. The lady in the office said she has removed the phone number so you'll have to stop and ask. Pete

[cayugabirds-l] Great egret

Great egret on Sutton Rd. pond (Wayne County just south of Lyons, NY) just down from Josh Bacon's house (the house where the Bullocks Oriole was being seen). Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Strutting turkey

This morning we have a Tom turkey behind the house strutting his stuff in front of 5 females!!! Tail feathers fanned...strutting! Only 1 female seemed interested. Right now none of them do! Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Black crown night heron

So just now I'm out watching for woodcock and what should fly over my head but a black crowned night heron! Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cowbirds

hael H. > Goldstein [michael.goldst...@cornell.edu] > Sent: Friday, April 10, 2020 8:05 PM > To: CAYUGABIRDS-L > Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cowbirds > > Cowbirds are crazier than you think…check out the research by Meredith > West and Andrew King on the role of female co

[cayugabirds-l] Cowbirds II

I suppose EVERY cowbird now returning to the Northeast had foster parents!! The ultimate case of "drop and run" Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Cowbirds

I was having a cup of coffee looking out the window at 3 male and 3 female cowbirds going at the sunflower seeds. As I watched them it dawned on me that all of them were raised by foster parents!!! According to the Lab of O: "the cowbird does not depend exclusively on a single host species; it has

[cayugabirds-l] Raptor Videos

In case you're not on the Facebook "Raptor I.D." group. Jerry Liguori has asked to let folks know that a friend of his is uploading several hundred of his bird videos to youtube for everyone's education/enjoyment. There are already a few hundred uploaded and more coming. You can find them here:

[cayugabirds-l] Martin's are back

Purple Martin's have returned to Refuge. Thank you Chuck Gibson!! Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] More bird i.d. tutorials

No loafing. Here's your next assignment!    CEAP Sparrows https://youtu.be/fhjprAXgdpk Pete Sar P.S. Stay safe and healthy. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] The Simple Things

Folks - A beautiful morning, filled with resplendent sunshine! In the face of COVID 19, the Spring still advances. The bright star, Arcturus, is a shining beacon rising just north of due east as night falls. The yellow of the daffodils is so heartening as are the blue on the bluebird's back, the

[cayugabirds-l] Review while we wait (flycatchers, videos and thrushes)

> A little more review while we wait: > Flycatchers, Vireos and Thrushes > https://youtu.be/nC5XrJw7sS0 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

Osprey on 3 different nests on the 5 & 20 corridor as you approach the Refuge. One nest had 2 birds on it! Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] poem to share

Nice. Thank you for sharing. Pete Sar On Fri, Mar 20, 2020, 10:23 PM Karin Suskin wrote: > THE VISITORS > > For six months, I have been waiting > > The barren bones of trees > > Showing soft hues of buds > > The strength of daffodils to push > > Upward through hardened earth > > The anticipated

[cayugabirds-l] For these times....

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[cayugabirds-l] Test

Just testing. Recently I have been unable to send messages. I think the problem is solved. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [nysbirds-l] Diurnal Migration on This Morning's Radar

Looking at the loop from last night, the reflectivities just about totally petered out at 6 AM, but then picked up again. That would seem to favor diurnal migration rather than a continuation of that from overnight. Peter > On Aug 14, 2019, at 10:05 AM, David Nicosia wrote: > >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Bird Signs of Earlier Spring?

Thanks Anne. Very informative. Question: how about birds SOUTH of the equator..say an upland sandpiper in Central Argentina. As Argentina's autumn is coming on the days are shortening. What cue to these birds then rely on? Thanks Pete Saracino On 2/14/2018 11:43 AM, AB Clark wrote: >

[cayugabirds-l] Gyrfalcon finally!!

Folks after MANY attempts over the past two winters at looking for this Arctic "Fox" my friend, Janet Aiken, and I finally spotted the beautiful falcon this morning (2/12/18)around 10 a.m. We were traveling north on Seybolt Rd. just south of the Left turn that would put you onto Stahl Rd. when

[cayugabirds-l] Redwing Blackbirds at feeders

8 redwing blackbirds and a lone male cowbird at my feeders just now (11:35 a.m. Phelps, NY) Pete Saracino -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Rare bird alert

Hi folks. can someone tell me how I might receive rare bird alerts from this group? Thanks much. Pete Saracino -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Red-necked Phalarope and more.

Mike and allon our Tuesday weekly survey at the refuge we counted 46 bald eagles at various spots along the wildlife drive. Only 2 were adults. Pete Sar On 9/5/2017 8:57 PM, metet...@gmail.com wrote: This afternoon Dominic Sherony and a I visited the Martens Tract overlook for

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Highlights of Montezuma NWR shorebird walk Sat 26 Aug

Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge with us Dave. Very much appreciated. Pete Sar On 8/26/2017 10:22 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: About 30 of us birders walked onto the dikes at Knox-Marsellus Marsh on Saturday morning seeking shorebirds. Habitat was a bit limited due to lots of

Re: [cayugabirds-l] When to stop feeding hummers AND Orioles

ife-Photography-104356136271727/ > > <https://www.facebook.com/Marie-Read-Wildlife-Photography-104356136271727/> > > From: bounce-121727479-5851...@list.cornell.edu > <mailto:bounce-121727479-5851...@list.cornell.edu&

[cayugabirds-l] When to stop feeding hummers AND Orioles

Can someone suggest an appropriate time to stop feeding hummers sugar water and orioles jelly? Thanks Pete Sar > > > > <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hummingbird update

Thanks Dave. Cool. Pete On 7/19/2017 10:56 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: > Remember that hummingbird nest I mentioned awhile back? I checked it > yesterday afternoon, and the 2 nestlings looked like actual birds. They were > well past the lizard stage with wrinkly round chameleon eyes and serrated

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question

One last time for those who tend to come this way to bird the Refuge. Passes can be purchased at the Woman's Historic Park in Seneca Falls. Sar On 7/15/2017 11:54 AM, Peter wrote: > > Thanks folks. > > > On 7/13/2017 1:39 PM, Asher Hockett wrote: >> Yo

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question

o sells them. A bargain for sure. > > Judy Thurber, Liverpool > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 13, 2017, at 10:51 AM, Peter > <psara...@rochester.rr.com <mailto:psara...@rochester.rr.com>> > wrote: > > >

[cayugabirds-l] Question

Might anyone know where one could purchase a Senior park pass to our National Parks? I got mine at the Refuge but am told they are no longer selling them. Much obliged. Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Kingdom Rd. Dickcissel

Howdy folks. Can anyone share a precise location of the Kingdom Rd. (Seneca County) Dickcissel? Much obliged. Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Birding in Nova Scotia

Howdy folks. am contemplating a trip to Nova Scotia this August and am wondering if anyone can recommend some neat places to bird (am interested in shore birds and pelagic birds). Will probably be staying near Digby or Yarmouth. Also, any known resources you can point me to in this regard.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Why Do Bird Eggs Have Different Shapes? Look to the Wings - NYTimes.com

not > (Eastern Screech-Owl), yet their eggs are a similar shape, quite > spherical. Why? They both nest in holes. I still like the older > theories. But maybe that's because I'm old. > > Sandy Podulka > > At 01:03 PM 6/23/2017, Peter wrote: > >> https://mobile.n

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Dickcissels - in NY, in the region, and beyond

Yesjust returned from there. It was right at the roadside sitting atop the bare branches of a roadside bush.singing its heart out. A real beauty! If you go be careful. It's a "country" road (County Rd. 18 just a bit south and west of the village of Gorham) but quite busy with

[cayugabirds-l] Why Do Bird Eggs Have Different Shapes? Look to the Wings - NYTimes.com

https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/06/22/science/bird-eggs-shapes-flight.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone=nytcore-iphone-share= Virus-free.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] OT: fireflies, bats, avian visitor

Dave Kyle Gage and I saw a black and white while birding at Shadagin Hollow yesterday (Thursday). Pete Saracino On 6/20/2017 9:49 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: Again this year my overgrown yard at the base of West Hill in the City of Ithaca supports a show of fireflies. We first noticed them

[cayugabirds-l] Goldfinch Lifespan

Folks. I've read in both the book "Into the Nest (by Laura Erickson & Marie Read) and on the Lab's Birds of North America online that, on the average, male goldfinch live longer than females. Can anyone shed light on why this is so? I recently purchased a new niger tube feeder that is 3

[cayugabirds-l] Hawthorn Orchard

I was wondering if anyone can tell me how the warblers have been over at Hawthorn Orchard. I've read in the Basin Birding Book that it's a good spot for them. Has anyone birded it yet this year? And how would that location compare with Shindagin Hollow? Thanks much. Pete Saracino --

[cayugabirds-l] Black terns

FYI folks. While performing my duties as a roving naturalist at the Montezuma National Wildlife Refjge yesterday I saw two black terns. TONS of Great Blue Herons and lots of eagles. Very few shorebirds - a spotted sandpiper, both flavors of yellow

[cayugabirds-l] Migration Wind Maps

A little help to follow the spring migration Pete U.S. http://hint.fm/wind/? Global Wind Map https://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wind/surface/level/orthographic=-100.02,28.79,359 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

Re: [cayugabirds-l] does anyone have an extra copy of the book, not CDs, from Stokes Field Guide to Bird Songs 1997

Common Birds And Their Songs by Lang Elliott and Marie Read? On 4/14/2017 8:37 AM, Laurie Roe wrote: > Hi all, I am looking for a copy of the booklet that comes with the CD > set of the Eastern Region, released in 1997..with the singing YW on > the cover..don't need the CDs just the

[cayugabirds-l] Sign of the Season

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[cayugabirds-l] Re: [cayugabirds-l] Marie Read’s National Wildlife cover photo!

Beautiful Marie. Pete Saracino On 3/26/2017 4:04 PM, Carol Schmitt wrote: > Our local photographer extraordinaire Marie Read’s photo of a > Rose-breasted Grosbeak graces the April/May 2017 issue of National > Wildlife Magazine. > Congratulations again to her! > Carol Schmitt > See it at : >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] More Turkey Vultures

eler wrote: I was told yesterday by the Savannah Audubon director that the Mud Lock eagles are rebuilding their nest near the old, blown down nest but farther in the woods. It might be much harder to see. Sent from my iPad On Mar 26, 2017, at 9:44 AM, Peter <psara...@rochester.rr.com>

Re: [cayugabirds-l] More Turkey Vultures

Saw two sandhills at Knox Marcellus (Montezuma Refuge) yesterday (Saturday). Eagles on nest on Fisher Rd, Armitage Rd. and Rt. 31 near Potato barn (the only 3 nests I checked). Oh, and no sign of any eagle activity near the Mud Lock nest that has blown down. 4 Tree swallows at Mud Lock. Also

[cayugabirds-l] Weather Radar and Migration

Dave(s) Nutter and Nicosia. Thanks for the help concerning radar and migration. In my search I also found this site, and I hope it can be of use to some folks; it has the National Doppler Radar Sites available at one click of a mouse... https://radar.weather.gov -- Cayugabirds-L List

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Next Big Migratory Push Friday / Saturday

Dave(s) Nutter and Nicosia. Thanks for the help concerning radar and migration. In my search I also found this site, and I hope it can be of use to some folks; it has the National Doppler Radar Sites available at one click of a mouse... https://radar.weather.gov On 3/24/2017 6:58 PM, Peter

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Next Big Migratory Push Friday / Saturday

Dave - can you share the radar site where migratory birds can be tracked. Thanks Pete Saracino On 3/19/2017 6:50 PM, David Nicosia wrote: > All, > > The next period of sustained southerly winds and eventually some > decent rainfall looks to begin early Friday and last into Saturday for NY >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Free Audubon Guide (not the app)

Thanks Eben. Will take a look. Peter On 3/22/2017 5:41 PM, Eben McLane wrote: > This is an interesting site, Peter. > I suggest consulting it in conjunction with a site like > https://www.fs.fed.us/nrs/atlas/ , which has more information > connected to modeled shifts in h

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mucklands

Hi. I drove by just yesterday around 6 pm as part of the raptor survey at Montezuma Refuge.the spot is snow and ice still. Lots of snow geese in the area (northern part of the basin)just not there..at least yesterday. Pete Sar On 3/22/2017 7:34 PM,

[cayugabirds-l] A trail from Ithaca to Taughannock Falls

For those who may not yet know... Sounds good for hiking AND birding... Pete Saracino

[cayugabirds-l] Free Audubon Guide (not the app)

Folksgo to this site and check out the free audubon guide. As I explored the listing on Magnolia warblers I noticed that as part of the Guide they have a piece on "How climate change could affect this bird's range.seem to have one for each species...great resource AND free...

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Migration Video and question

of the equator, as some do. -Geo Kloppel On Mar 20, 2017, at 8:22 AM, Peter <psara...@rochester.rr.com> wrote: Folks...I have a spring migration question and wonder if anyone out there can help. I understand that the lengthening days ignites hormonal responses in birds and, among other

[cayugabirds-l] Gulf Crossing/The Story of Spring

EXCELLENT video concerning Spring migration. Pete Sar https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=e20qNjdcSUk -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Migration Video and question

Folks...I have a spring migration question and wonder if anyone out there can help. I understand that the lengthening days ignites hormonal responses in birds and, among other things, encourages "migratory restlessness" - an "itch" to begin their respective journeys north. But how does

[cayugabirds-l] Studying up on warbler i.d. Watch "CEAP birds - warblers" on YouTube

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[cayugabirds-l] Magee Marsh in early May

Hi folks. Am writing to inquire if any one person or persons or group is planning an early May trip to Magee Marsh. I would like to inquire of them as to the possibility of throwing in with them. Thanks. Look forward to the responses. Best. Pete Saracino -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Feeder birds

I have a song sparrow as well Dave.along with 2 white throats (of different flavors) along with lots of blackbirds (red wings, grackles, starlings) and a female cardinal eating suet!! Stay warm all. Can Spring be far away? Pete Sar On 3/14/2017 10:30 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: I, too, did

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mt Pleasant Horned Larks

I have 2 white throated sparrows - one of each "flavor" visiting me this morning. Pete Saracino On 3/14/2017 1:52 PM, Marie P. Read wrote: Hi all, I braved the snow for a walk about 10:30 this morning up Mt Pleasant Rd, where the highlight (well all I could see through the blizzard,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] birds and climate science

Thanks a million John. Pete On 3/13/2017 2:42 PM, John and Sue Gregoire wrote: Pete, The short answer is we have done so for the last 31 years. Many of our publications address climate related changes in bird numbers and activity. Others relate many negative changes to changes in farming

[cayugabirds-l] birds and climate science

Folksmight anyone know of any /*loca*//*l*/ ornithological research that informs climate science? Thanks Pete Saracino -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow geese moving north

It's right around the corner. On another note, has anyone seen the Gyrfalcon of late? I've been down there about 12 times and have not seen it. I've found EVERYTHING but!! I found the fountain of youth, the lost city of Coronado, the lost Inca gold, even the Holy Grail. But alas, no

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow geese moving north

Lots of redwings here in Phelps New York as of LAST week... Pete Saracino On 2/19/2017 11:22 AM, Laura Stenzler wrote: Just had our first of the year snow geese fly north over our house on Hunt Hill Rd, east of Ithaca. Also robins in the yard. Laura Laura Stenzler l...@cornell.edu --

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owls

Thanks for helping to share Marc. And thanks, of course, to Laurie for her wonderful work. Hope your new year is off to a good start and I hope to see you each as we bird the basin!! Pete Sar On 1/4/2017 9:30 AM, Marc Devokaitis wrote: > In case you missed it on the local FB bird club pages,

[cayugabirds-l] Blackbirds

Here at the feeder in Phelps, NY I am being "treated" to mixed flocks of starlings, crackles, cowbirds and redwings devouring the seed. I wish it WERE March!! Bah, humbug!!! (smile) Pete "Ebenezer" Saracino -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Great Blue Heron - Upper Buttermilk

Larry and all. I, too, spotted a Great Blue during our weekly raptor survey at the Montezuma NWR yesterday. I asked it if it wanted to borrow my compass, but it politely said no, it had learned how to both orient AND navigate a few seasons back. (smile) It WAS a pleasure to see one at this

[cayugabirds-l] Rare glimpse of feathered dinosaur tail

Talk about ancestry. http://earthsky.org/earth/rare-glimpse-of-feathered-dinosaur-tail -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] A fun diversion...Amorous Avians: Ways of Love in the World of Birds - correct link...sorry

Very beautiful Marie. Thanks for sharing!! Pete Saracino On 11/30/2016 1:45 PM, Marie P. Read wrote: OK I'll try that again. Here is the CORRECT link (I hope) https://spark.adobe.com/page/ivFqOTQTsdfHo/?w=0_4375 Marie Marie Read Wildlife Photography 452 Ringwood Road Freeville NY

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sandhill Cranes

Great. Must have been an awesome sight. On 11/27/2016 4:10 PM, bob mcguire wrote: One other highlight of Ann’s and my trip around the lake today was a flock of 63 SANDHILL CRANES foraging in a field of what looked like winter wheat towards the east end of Armitage Road. We initially had

[cayugabirds-l] King Fisher and Turkey Vultures

While at Taughannock Falls State Park yesterday looking for migrating loons I also happened upon a kingfisher patrolling the banks of Taughannock Creek near its mouth. I then went up to the falls overlook before I left for home only to be treated to 3 turkey vultures cruising the area. I was

[cayugabirds-l] Sad/Bad Golden Eagle News....

From the folks at Franklin Mountain Hawk Watch near Oneonta, NY. This in an email from Tom Salo: "Some of you may have heard a Golden Eagle we had been tracking was found dead in a trap (snare) in Quebec. There is significant eagle mortality associated with canid trapping in Quebec. Quebec

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Deuces wild at the Montezuma Audubon Center

Quite a card hand. Thanks Chris!! On 10/6/2016 10:03 AM, lajews...@yahoo.com wrote: > Earlier this week, we saw 2 Sandhill Cranes, 2 Northern Harriers, 2 > Trumpeter Swans and heard 2 Great-horned Owls at the Montezuma Audubon > Center. > > Chris Lajewski > Center Director > Montezuma Audubon

[cayugabirds-l] Android Version of Warbler Guide App

Hi folks. Anyone know of any plans to have an android version of the Warbler App that goes with The Warbler Guide by Stephenson and Whittle - there is one for Ipads and ipods... Thanks much. Pete Saracino -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Monday Night Seminar - Amanda Rodewald: Coffee, Communities, and Conservation

perity of marine > life, but man-made ocean noise is threatening this fragile world. > Sonic Sea is about protecting life in our waters from the destructive > effects of oceanic noise pollution. After the screening, join a Q > discussion with Dr. Christopher Clark who is featured

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Eagle Question

election is so strong at weeding out "frivolous" behavior. > > > Kevin > > > > *From:* bounce-120838092-3493...@list.cornell.edu > <bounce-120838092-3493...@list.cornell.edu> on behalf of

[cayugabirds-l] Eagle Question

Howdy folks. Am reading a very interesting, creative book by Pete Dunne called "The Wind MastersThe Lives Of North American Birds of Prey". Dunne takes a very creative approach to teach us about these birds...the book reads more like a novel! I highly recommend it but have a question.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Please get permission to see Booby from "Townline Road"

Thanks Suan! Pete On 9/22/2016 9:55 AM, Suan Hsi Yong wrote: > On Thu, Sep 22, 2016 at 8:31 AM, Peter <psara...@rochester.rr.com > <mailto:psara...@rochester.rr.com>> wrote: > > Folks - a question about the Booby. Is it more easily seen from > Lower Lake

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Please get permission to see Booby from "Townline Road"

Folks - a question about the Booby. Is it more easily seen from Lower Lake Rd. near Seneca Falls (west side of lake) or from the village of Cayuga (east side of lake). Or perhaps it depends on the bird's mood? (smile) Thanks for the help. Pete Saracino On 9/20/2016 11:29 PM, Dave Nutter

[cayugabirds-l] Young Peregrine at Montezuma NWR Visitor Center Pool

Hi folks. We had the great pleasure of an incredible visit from a young peregrine falcon this afternoon as we stood on the deck at the Visitor Center scanning the pool in front of us. It flew in suddenly, strafed a few birds (and missed) and then proceeded to give all present a very nice

[cayugabirds-l] Flooded fields at MNWR Visitor's Center

In case you didn't know, the Montezuma Refuge created lots of shorebird habitat by flooding the large expanse of disked "field" behind its Visitor's Center yesterday. That, coupled with significant rainfall last night has created some nice spaces for shorebirds and waterfowl. I was there

[cayugabirds-l] Self Medication, Wildlife Style: How Birds and Other Creatures Use Medicinal Plants

It would appear we are not the only creatures practicing herbal medicine. Interesting http://blog.nature.org/science/2016/06/20/self-medication-wildlife-style-how-birds-creatures-medicinal-plants/?utm_campaign=social.nature_medium=social_source=multiple_content=1467232225 -- Cayugabirds-L

[cayugabirds-l] Question

Friends: Cape May is having a 2 day "field trip" to look for shorebirds on the 24th and 25th of August. It's led by one of the folks who wrote the shorebird book. Cost for the workshop (not including travel, room and board) is about $190. Anyone interested in car pooling? Pete Saracino Here

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Why larger predatory birds flee smaller birds

Come to think of it, a few year's back I saw 2 Canada Geese fearlessly go after a balk eagle who had come too near where they were And I must say, I am always very impressed with a smaller bird's willingness to protect...a profile in courage. On 7/18/2016 2:45 PM, AB Clark wrote:

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