[cayugabirds-l] Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Hi All, I have kept my hummingbird cafe open and a juvenile was feeding on the salvia. I put a feeder out, but they always seem to just choose the flowers. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Question

Hi All, A friend of mine opened their car to find a loose ‘nest’ of what looks like dried grass or fine little sticks. In the middle was a dead goldfinch. Any ideas about a story here? I was wondering if a chipmunk would drag a bird there. It seems unlikely place for a goldfinch to nest. The

[cayugabirds-l] Interesting behavior

Hi All, Today while waiting for an appointment, I stopped by Onondaga Lake. I found a flock of about 100 starlings. Almost every one that I saw had a wooly bear caterpillar in its beak and they were slapping the caterpillar back and forth across the blacktop. It was windy and occasionally one

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hummers

Hi, We had the family with the exception of the adult male until two days ago. Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com > On Sep 16, 2021, at 12:59 PM, madonna stallmann > wrote: > >  > We have two hummingbirds hanging out at our place, still. We believe that > they are the offspring

[cayugabirds-l] Behavior

Hi All, I had a friend email me quite the story yesterday. He was in a box store in the garden center. While he was in line, he noticed a house sparrow fly into the store when the door was open. He watched the bird, wondering how it would get out. The bird then flew to the door, hovered by

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

Hi, My sister just called. She is seeing 4 Osprey on Rt. 20 by the refuge. One was perched on a nest. Diana dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

Hi All, My sister saw an osprey flying on Rt. 20 near the entrance to the refuge yesterday. Also, a Sandhill crane was seen at Mercer Park in B’ville. Spring is in the air! Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] American Crow "snow-bathing"!

Hi, I have seen other birds do these, most recently snow buntings, horned larks and tree sparrows. Diana dianawhitingphotography.com > On Feb 27, 2021, at 2:11 PM, Marie P. Read wrote: > >  > Hi everyone, > > Earlier today, while it was still cloudy and drizzly, I was watching an >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] question about white-throated sparrows

Hi, I have had three or four all winter and I live in the village of Skaneateles. They are very reliable. Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com > On Feb 3, 2021, at 3:42 PM, Carol Cedarholm wrote: > >  > I'm wondering where you all live? In the country? I have had one only rarely >

[cayugabirds-l] American Widgeon with yellow cheeks

Hi All, Today I saw an American Widgeon with different colored cheeks than what I think would be normal. They were a golden yellow color. When I tried to look it up, I found it to be called a variant color. Anyway it was in the main pool and enjoying a lot of stolen meals from the coots.

[cayugabirds-l] Platform feeders

Hi All, My husband is going to build me a couple platform feeders. I am a little concerned about birds getting their feet caught in the screen. Does anyone have any suggestions or experience to prevent that, but also allow for drainage and cleaning ? Diana dianawhitingphotograpy.com --

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hummingbirds?

Hi, ours appear to have left yesterday. Diana dianawhitingphotography.com > On Sep 12, 2020, at 7:57 PM, Marie P. Read wrote: > >  > Had a female/imm Ruby-throated Hummingbird at the feeder around 6:45pm. Saw > two yesterday feeding from the few remaining bee-balm flowers. > Marie > >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler

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[cayugabirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler

Hi All, I was able to watch the Prothonotary Warbler on Armitage Rd. For. an extended period of time. In the morning it was mostly foraging and singing as well as displaying periodically. Then in mid day, it started bringing moss into the nest box. I was wondering if this is the male making

[cayugabirds-l] Phoebe

I heard the FOY Eastern Phoebe today in the yard. Staying home does have some perks. Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

Hi All, Yesterday there was a single Osprey on a nest on route 20 just west of the refuge entrance on the south side of the road. Lots of Turkey Vultures around the refuge complex too. Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Meadow lark

Hi All, Today I found a Meadow Lark on Center St. just east of Route 129. I noticed it’s silhouette in a shrubs and was able to make out some color besides the shape against the sun. Then it flew across the road landing low in the grass where I was able to get a couple very distant poor but

[cayugabirds-l] U.S. Plan on Killing Birds in New York - CounterPunch.org

Does anyone know about this? It seems insane. Diana https://www.counterpunch.org/2019/12/02/u-s-plan-on-killing-birds-in-new-york/ dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Sandhill Cranes

Hi All, There were 57 Sandhill Cranes today at Knox Marcellus. They took off westerly at around 1:30. Earlier I saw some in a distant field just off of East Rd. heading towards Rt. 31. Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Wood Thrush

Hi All, We had a Wood Thrush singing its heart out tonight here in the village of Skaneateles. That is a new yard bird. Must be all the trees we have planted make things a bit more attractive even if It is only a pit stop. On the other hand the Red-breasted Nuthatch pair continues in our yard.

[cayugabirds-l] Fox Sparrow

Hi All, If it can’t be a real fox, it was sure a nice surprise to see a beautiful Fox Sparrow under the feeder today. New yardbird for us In Skaneateles village. Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hummingbird!!!

I have maintained a feeder all summer too with no results until yesterday when my husband saw one there briefly. We never seem to have any despite many plantings for them until August or when the Bee Balm and Rose of Sharon are flowering so I guess it is on time for our yard. Diana

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: NNYBirds: Ross's Gull Phone Message 2/23/17

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[cayugabirds-l] Simon Pond

Simon Pond Tupper Lake, NY 12986 He viewed it from the bridge. Diana dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owl

Hi All, The bird that was attacked by the Gyrfalcon was one of the birds that has been banded. It has a really dark head, but upon viewing it on the computer, I could easily see a color difference in the dark head from the body. A check with a friend who is familiar with the banding process

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Etna: House Wren

Hi, House Wrens returned last Sunday in Skaneateles along with some White-throated Sparrows and a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker which is a new yardbird. Diana Whiting Sent from my iPad > On Apr 23, 2016, at 11:53 AM, Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes > wrote: > > Did anyone else

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Long-eared Short-eared Owls

Hi, It is in Baldwinsville. The trail is not too far, but want you to know it can be ice covered so you might want those ice trackers for your boots. Hate to have someone fall. I haven't been this year, but I know from other times. Good luck! Diana Whiting Sent from my iPhone On Dec 23,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] MNWR discsussion

Hi, I find it interesting in this discussion that there is no mention of all the other places that one can walk in the complex as well as the MAC. The wildlife drive to my knowledge is the only place where they ask you to stay in the car. Yes, Knox Marcellus might be more accessible, but they