Re: [cayugabirds-l] Migration beginning to become evident on radar

Last night was the first night since 10 July, where there has been a notable passage of birds overhead at Etna, NY. While there were some birds over the past few nights, last night was definitely more active with a greater number and variety of NFCs. 18 Warblers (zeep, upsweep, downsweep) 1

[cayugabirds-l] Bird Watching Hike on Howland’s Island - July 18

Bird Watching Hike on Howland’s Island Thursday, July 18, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM   Montezuma’s forest habitats are alive with dozens of neotropical songbirds like warblers, vireos and thrushes. Join the Montezuma Audubon Center staff for a 2-mile long walk over uneven terrain to hone visual and audio

[cayugabirds-l] Cruel nature

Last week I was watching what I believe is a pretty, lichen-decorated Red Eyed Vireo nest. Just found 3 nestlings dead on ground under nest, which now seems like it might have holes in bottom; V. hard to see it all in leaves. Lansing had violent storm last Wed. night, so that may have blown

[cayugabirds-l] 17th Annual Montezuma Muckrace September 6-7

17th Annual Montezuma Muckrace 2013 Help celebrate the diversity of birds in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) by participating in the 17th annual Montezuma Muckrace, September 6-7,2013. This “Big Day” birding event is an excellent opportunity to test your birding skills and raise funds for

Re:[cayugabirds-l] [bluewing-group] Migration beginning to become evident on radar

For the first time EVER we had 1 male and 2 female Rose Boreated Grosbeaks stay around our house (and feeders) all summer this summer. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Jul 15, 2013, at 2:15 PM, RA Levy ruth6l...@gmail.com wrote: I have had r-b grosbeaks at my Quaker Lake

[cayugabirds-l] OT Bridge Construction

I just found out that the new bridge on Rt. 13 over Fall creek was raised to accommodate a walking path to Cornell. This sounds like it will open up new places to seek out birds. For once NYSDOT has done us a favor. Carl Steckler -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Young birds

The other day I heard a bird going through an unusual repertoire of calls. At first it sounded somewhat like a bluebird (we don't have these around us). Then I heard it do a rattle call similar to that of a hairy woodpecker. Then it started doing the chink/squeak calls of a rose-breasted

[cayugabirds-l] Syracuse RBA

RBA   *  New York *  Syracuse * July 15, 2013 *  NYSY  07. 15. 13   Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): July 08, 2013 - July 15, 2013 to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC)