RE: [cayugabirds-l] Question about dates in 2nd edition Breeding Bird Atlas

The data are from individual reports, not complete observations through nest cycles. I am sure it is not a misprint. Those data had lots of cases like this. I would interpret the fledging data to indicate that eggs were laid earlier than the earliest known so far. Kevin McGowan From:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question on local sunflower seed

I just found the information about local sunflower seeds. Here's the important info from that email: His name is Jon Snow and is 3 generation of the SnoFarm in Brooktondale (town of Caroline) 644 Buffalo Rd. He is offering 40 lbs. bag of black oil for $25.00 each, locally grown and harvested.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question on local sunflower seed

You can get quality local sunflower seeds directly from the farmers on Buffalo Rd., Caroline. Snow family farm. Someone in this group posted the contact info about a month ago. I no longer have their contact info. Does anyone in this group have that number?  Madonna On Fri, Dec 15, 2023, 12:12

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Question on local sunflower seed

I called Agway at Triphammer if that clarifies things Thanks! From: Barbara Chase Sent: Friday, December 15, 2023 12:18 PM To: Barbara B. Eden Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question on local sunflower seed I thought I saw 50 lb bags of local sunflower seed at Ithaca Agway

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question on local sunflower seed

I thought I saw 50 lb bags of local sunflower seed at Ithaca Agway yesterday when I was there for something else. They did not have local sunflower seed a couple weeks ago so I bought some of the non- local seed. Wish I had waited a couple of weeks. Barbara > On Dec 15, 2023, at 12:11 PM,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about Merlin behavior (the falcon, not the app)

During my banding years at Cape May, we loved Merlin time. The birds love to have fun and play with any creature available. What you describe is often seen. Our frustration was with the ones that seemed to know our catch tactics and would tease to the point of getting caught and then slip away

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about Merlin behavior (the falcon, not the app)

Merlins are very aggressive if they have young and feel like they might be in danger—and there is a nest with already fledged young in Trumansburg. But actually, Merlins can be pretty aggressive anyway, with or without a nest. I've seen Merlins at migration hotpots like Hawk Mountain and Cape

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about air quality and birds

ce-127469924-78135...@list.cornell.edu> on behalf of Poppy Singer < > poppysinger.ith...@gmail.com> > *Sent:* Wednesday, June 7, 2023 1:12:01 PM > *To:* Regi Teasley > *Cc:* CAYUGABIRDS-L > *Subject:* Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about air quality and birds > > none of

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about air quality and birds

ne 7, 2023 1:16:21 PM To: Poppy Singer ; Regi Teasley Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about air quality and birds It is a disaster. You can read more by reading cbc news or other canadian news Mostly they are evacuating and letting it burn Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about air quality and birds

Sent: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 1:12:01 PM To: Regi Teasley Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about air quality and birds none of the wildlife can get away from it. i am sure they are suffering (though i am no expert). On Wed, Jun 7, 2023 at 12:25 PM Regi Teasley mailto:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about air quality and birds

none of the wildlife can get away from it. i am sure they are suffering (though i am no expert). On Wed, Jun 7, 2023 at 12:25 PM Regi Teasley wrote: > Does anyone know how this very bad air quality affects birds? > > Regi > > > Creativity is the heart of adaptive evolution. > Terry

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about air quality and birds

One can only imagine. Animal recommendations specify keep birds indoors. Birds are basically an enclosed air sac. It’s just awful. These small particles that can easily be carried into our bloodstream must be totally dispersed throughout a bird’s cardiovascular system, organs etc. And what

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question on waterfowl on Seneca Lake vs. Cayuga Lake

Barbara, Seneca is deeper and the headwaters in the south at Watkins s deepen dramatically within a hundred yards of the shore. The water at the Geneva north end is shallower and more hospitable to waterfowl as it provides better food possibilities. While Seneca does get the occasional gem and

RE: [cayugabirds-l] question about feeder crowds

I think my neighbors would be paralyzed by bear visitors!!! Deb From: bounce-125564523-83565...@list.cornell.edu On Behalf Of Geo Kloppel Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 6:04 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] question about feeder crowds I have a bog metal hopper-type feeder

RE: [cayugabirds-l] question about feeder crowds

Very clever! I want one! Deb From: Holly Noble Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 6:08 PM To: Deb Grantham Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] question about feeder crowds A weight sensitive feeder closes access to the seed openings when a certain amount of weight is on the perch

Re: [cayugabirds-l] question about feeder crowds

A weight sensitive feeder closes access to the seed openings when a certain amount of weight is on the perch. You can calibrate to exclude birds such as starlings, red-winged blackbirds, grackles, etc. I did see a few clever starlings who learned if they continued to flap their wings while

Re: [cayugabirds-l] question about feeder crowds

I have a bog metal hopper-type feeder with spring-loaded perching bars, and the spring tension is adjustable. At any particular setting, birds over a certain weight will depress the bars, which closes off the seed ports. During Blue Jay migration, for example, the spring loading can be adjusted

Re: [cayugabirds-l] question about feeder crowds

You can find a few more tips for deterring large flocks of birds on this page of the FeederWatch website. Anne Marie Johnson Caroline On 4/21/2021 2:15 PM, Donna Lee Scott wrote: I too have many RW

RE:[cayugabirds-l] question about feeder crowds

I too have many RW Blackbirds, Brown-headed Cowbirds, and 6-8 Grackles and I am going thru a lot of expensive bird food. I put out food in early morning, one time a day. The only thing I can think to do is to stop feeding the birds altogether for a while, so that the hoards go somewhere else

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about "blackbirds."

Liz that’s a great question that I’ve wondered about myself. Hope answers/guesses get posted here. Starlings aren’t even related. Linda Orkin Ithaca > On Mar 13, 2021, at 11:58 AM, Liz Brown wrote: > >  > Here's something I wonder about every spring, when the big mixed flocks of >

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Question on water quality for birdbaths

: Monday, February 8, 2021 11:12 AM To: Mona Bearor ; CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: RE: [cayugabirds-l] Question on water quality for birdbaths Hi Mona, I looked up the sodium content of softened water, sunflower seed meats, corn kernals, and shelled peanuts. The amount of sodium in softened water depends

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Question on water quality for birdbaths

Hi Mona, I looked up the sodium content of softened water, sunflower seed meats, corn kernals, and shelled peanuts. The amount of sodium in softened water depends on the hardness (called "grains per gallon") of the original water, which determines how much salt has to be added to the water to

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

We live on the edge of Brooktonville. On 2/3/2021 3:41 PM, Carol Cedarholm wrote: > I'm wondering where you all live? In the country? I have had one only > rarely and live in town in Ithaca.  But the last few weeks I have had > one almost every day. > > On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 3:07 PM Marilyn

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 >

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

I'm wondering where you all live? In the country? I have had one only rarely and live in town in Ithaca. But the last few weeks I have had one almost every day. On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 3:07 PM Marilyn Ray wrote: > About seven or eight winters ago, we had a pair of white throats all > winter

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

About seven or eight winters ago, we had a pair of white throats all winter and have had them ever since until last year when we had our usual pair plus maybe two more and nor we've had about six or seven all this winter.  The first winter the pair only ate from fallen seeds beneath the

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

On 2/2/2021 2:34 PM, Donna Lee Scott wrote: > I often have had WT Sparrows here in winter. > I have 2 now eating off ground where i scatter bird seed mix. > > Donna Scott > Lansing > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 2, 2021, at 2:23 PM, Linda Post Van Buskirk > wrote: > >>

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

I usually have 2-6 at my feeders all winter. They breed in the woods around my house east of Ithaca. Gary On Feb 2, 2021, at 2:23 PM, Linda Post Van Buskirk wrote:  How common is it for them to winter here? I have one or possibly a pair at my feeders this week. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

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

I often have had WT Sparrows here in winter. I have 2 now eating off ground where i scatter bird seed mix. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone On Feb 2, 2021, at 2:23 PM, Linda Post Van Buskirk mailto:l...@cornell.edu>> wrote: How common is it for them to winter here? I have one or

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question

Sorry Carol, that response was to another's question which somehow became crossed by our email. I agree with Mark's response. John --- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Rd Burdett, NY 14818 42.443508000, -76.758202000 "Create and

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question

I mis-spoke as this is an advanced Second year bird showing adult plumes but a youngster's eye. My guess he was born in 2017. Now that he is a third year the eye should go red come spring. John --- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Rd

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question

Hi Carol, A guess would be that the fruits/seeds of the plant are "persistent", meaning they last a long time on the plant, and while Alaskan Cedar may not be a familiar for the local birds, they are into them now for whatever reason. Perhaps they're exploring novel food sources at this point in

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question re: Towpath Road

Very good question. I bet lots of people would like to know. Van Dyne Spoor was improved this year, but those rains may change that. Sent from my iPad > On Jul 25, 2018, at 10:39 PM, Stephen Taylor > wrote: > > >> >> I haven’t been down Towpath Road since mid-May. At the time it seemed to

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question

The ranger station at FLNF Hector is sold out of Senior passes and will not be getting any more before the price increase. On Sat, Jul 15, 2017 at 12:15 PM, Peter wrote: > One last time for those who tend to come this way to bird the Refuge. > Passes can be purchased

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question

Sorry, no they don't sell them at the Women's HIstoric Park. Hector or online are the way to go. On Sat, Jul 15, 2017 at 12:16 PM Peter wrote: > One last time for those who tend to come this way to bird the Refuge. > Passes can be purchased at the Woman's Historic

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: >> You can purchase passes at: >> * >> * >>

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question

Thanks folks. On 7/13/2017 1:39 PM, Asher Hockett wrote: > You can purchase passes at: > * > * > *Hector Ranger Station* > 5218 State Route 414 > Hector, NY 14841 > > On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 12:34 PM, Mike Pitzrick > wrote: > > It looks

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question

You can purchase passes at: *Hector Ranger Station* 5218 State Route 414 Hector, NY 14841 On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 12:34 PM, Mike Pitzrick wrote: > It looks like it would be a good idea to purchase a Senior Pass prior to > August 28, 2017. > > Changes to Senior Pass >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question

It looks like it would be a good idea to purchase a Senior Pass prior to August 28, 2017. Changes to Senior Pass -Mike On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 12:28 PM, Judith Thurber

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question

I purchased mine at Wonderful Steamtiwn in Scranton but Ft Stanwix in Rome NY probably also sells them. A bargain for sure. Judy Thurber, Liverpool Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 13, 2017, at 10:51 AM, Peter wrote: > > Might anyone know where one could purchase a

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question

It took several months for my husband to get his and he applied on line. There is a "last minute rush" on them with the price increase looming. Cayuga Dog Rescue has saved more than 555! dogs since 2005! Learn more at cayugadogrescue.org On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 11:46 AM, Claire Damaske

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question

The Women's Historic Park in Seneca Falls. Claire Damaske On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 10:59 AM Chris R. Pelkie wrote: > Finger Lakes NF - Hector Station 607-546-4470 Hector NY > https://www.fs.fed.us/r9/gmfl/contact/offices.htm YES YES > > The YESes are for Senior Pass

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question

Finger Lakes NF - Hector Station 607-546-4470 Hector NY https://www.fs.fed.us/r9/gmfl/contact/offices.htm YES YES The YESes are for Senior Pass and Access Military 4th Grade Taken from: https://store.usgs.gov/sites/default/files/PassIssuanceList.pdf I have not tried this source myself. ChrisP

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Question on merganser

Hi Sheila, Yes, Red-breasted Mergs are migrants and breed much farther north of us here. Common Mergansers breed here commonly! It is a bit hard to tell the females apart, but female Red-breasteds are much more slender (Sibley says more "spindly) with thin bills, and more wispy crests. They

Re: [cayugabirds-l] question on Sandbank Rd fields

Thanks Judy! I am in the Bahamas right now and not on email much so it will be hard for me to monitor and forward responses. So it would be great if people could write him directly. He is not on the listserv but his email address is in the original email I sent. On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 11:05 AM,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] question of the day

One's own two legs, and a backpack. A bike with panniers is good, but not as good. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 12, 2015, at 10:33 AM, Marc Devokaitis mdevokai...@gmail.commailto:mdevokai...@gmail.com wrote: OK folks-- hoping to crowd-source the answer to this question. Of course i will

Re: [cayugabirds-l] question of the day

While I agree with Pete, some of us... me, at this stage of life and my now-deceased and dear friend Caissa Wilmer... have physical limitations but don't want to give up the joy of birding. About vehicles... I used to have a Subaru Legacy which had good-sized windows, a hatchback for

RE: [cayugabirds-l] question of the day

Sitting in the bed of a pickup truck on a swivel chair with a cooler nearby. You can see all, hear all, and be elevated above those nasty roadside weeds and shrubs. Bill McAneny _ From: bounce-118928563-7495...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-118928563-7495...@list.cornell.edu] On

Re:[cayugabirds-l] question of the day

Thanks to all who replied. Marc On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 10:29 AM, Marc Devokaitis mdevokai...@gmail.com wrote: OK folks-- hoping to crowd-source the answer to this question. Of course i will include the requisite warning against birding WHILE driving... But maybe someone has an answer

Re: [cayugabirds-l] question of the day

Could we possibly direct the rest of these responses directly to Marc, and not to the list? Thanks, Scott On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 10:56 AM, Bill Mcaneny bmcane...@fltg.net wrote: Sitting in the bed of a pickup truck on a swivel chair with a cooler nearby. You can see all, hear all, and be

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question on American Crow roost

Hi Mona and all. Thanks so much for the information. I will answer Mona at greater length separately. But I do want to take this chance to reiterate our interest in information like this about crow roosts around the state, in the context of a major two year study. Hopefully soon, but

Re: [cayugabirds-l] question re: feeders and migration

Hi Eben, White-throated Sparrows are common migrants in our area but quite uncommon as breeders (We're at the southern edge of their breeding range). So, they're not typical feeder birds for us in summer. Indigo Buntings, on the other hand, are common breeders here. So you need a different

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about lower lake road

om: bounce-75479805-3493...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-75479805-3493...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Geo Kloppel Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 8:06 AM To: cayugabirds-l Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about lower lake roadI imagine a number of factors contribute to the attrac

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about lower lake road

I imagine a number of factors contribute to the attractive power of that area. Here's one: the lake is still broad there, but it's very shallow, mostly 5 - 6 ft. -Geo On Mar 11, 2013, at 1:29 AM, Barbara B. Eden b...@cornell.edu wrote: I am curious why that is the place where the snow

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Question about lower lake road

There was also an ice shelf there to loaf on... -Original Message- From: bounce-75479805-3493...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-75479805-3493...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Geo Kloppel Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 8:06 AM To: cayugabirds-l Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about lower lake road

Message- From: bounce-75479805-3493...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-75479805-3493...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Geo Kloppel Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 8:06 AM To: cayugabirds-l Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about lower lake road I imagine a number of factors contribute

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about lower lake road

] On Behalf Of Geo Kloppel Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 8:06 AM To: cayugabirds-l Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about lower lake road I imagine a number of factors contribute to the attractive power of that area. Here's one: the lake is still broad there, but it's very shallow, mostly 5

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about lower lake road

[mailto:bounce-75479805-3493...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Geo Kloppel Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 8:06 AM To: cayugabirds-l Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about lower lake road I imagine a number of factors contribute to the attractive power of that area. Here's one: the lake is still broad

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about lower lake road

Yes, marshes and agricultural land is important. In addition to the rafts of waterfowl on the lake near Lower Lake Road, there were large congregations--mostly snows--on the mucklands around Savannah yesterday (3/10). The western shore of the lake is also in the more protected, windward side.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about lower lake road

For birders who enjoy maps, the following link opens the official Cayuga and Seneca navigation chart (depths in feet): http://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/14786cs1.png -Geo -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question

I am sure this is not a similar report - but last week on Comfort Rd a bunch of crows were harrassing a male Ringnecked Pheasant which was standing in the road. As we approached the crows flew and the pheasant moved slowly on foot towards the shoulder. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:03 AM, Susan

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Question about crows

Crows will certainly chase and mob smallish raptors, such as Sharp-shinned or Cooper's (juvenile male) hawks. It is rare for them ever to catch them in a truly vulnerable position, as you describe, but I'm sure they would take advantage of it if they could. Crows also will occasionally kill

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question on the Western Grebe ID

Chris Wood's eBird post from his first sighting contains notes that describe the field marks distinguishing the grebe from a Clark's Grebe: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S9554251 Anne Marie Johnson On 2/4/2012 9:08 PM, david nicosia wrote:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question on the Western Grebe ID

: Sunday, February 5, 2012 7:21 AM Subject: RE: [cayugabirds-l] Question on the Western Grebe ID Dave, After seeing your pics, you seem to have been much closer than I am, the bill looks yellowish and pointed. Plus average more grayish white flanks on the back too.  I would also tend to call

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question on the Western Grebe ID

...@cornell.edumailto:m...@cornell.edu To: david nicosia daven1...@yahoo.commailto:daven1...@yahoo.com Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2012 7:21 AM Subject: RE: [cayugabirds-l] Question on the Western Grebe ID Dave, After seeing your pics, you seem to have been much closer than I am, the bill looks

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Question on the Western Grebe ID

, 2012 11:18 AM To: david nicosia Cc: Meena Haribal; CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question on the Western Grebe ID Hi Dave, Nice shots. I'm sending a link to the ones I took on Fri., the 3rd, which show the view of the hind neck. I struggled with the separation of Western / Clark's

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Question on the Western Grebe ID

species in winter. Wesley Hochachka From: bounce-39533270-3494...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-39533270-3494...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Kevin J. McGowan Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 11:49 AM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: RE: [cayugabirds-l] Question on the Western Grebe ID Great shots

Re: [cayugabirds-l] question on Snowy's locale

Sent:Wednesday, February 1, 2012 10:28 PM Subject:Re: [cayugabirds-l] question on Snowy's locale No, just Chiropractic College at the back. From: Mark Miller mmiller...@rochester.rr.com To: Cayugabirds Posting

Re: [cayugabirds-l] question

Hi Alicia and Dave, That's interesting. I guess the idea occurred to me when I saw the other one sitting by the female. I don't get to watch them for extended periods of time so I am curious. Thanks, Diana On Feb 17, 2011, at 7:34 PM, Alicia Plotkin wrote: Hi, I haven't been up to