This a.m. we saw about 100 Snows & 4 Blues heading east over our house going towards the lake. First of the season. Sounded like little yipping dogs. As usual, no one seemed to know which direction to go, north, west, south or in a circle.
Five Bluebirds have been coming regularly to check out our "motel" facilities for winter nights. Usually several House Finches are with them. Today I was at the refuge. Road had a turn around sign just past the fish ladder but I was glad to see lots more water in the main pool than a wk. ago. River is over its banks in the fish ladder area. Saw only 3 juvie Harriers today. Kathy & I saw 5 on 25 Sept.. Such magnificent birds!! Lots of ducks in motion but could only ID a few because of late afternoon light. Between the higher water & the coming influx of large flocks of geese, the weeds should be flattened so more birds can be seen, hopefully before the main pool freezes!!! Patience, I say!! Frustration is what I get tho'. Fritzie -- 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/ --
