Re: [cayugabirds-l] Imm northern goshawk

2016-09-07 Thread Dave Nutter
I think the reference is to an eBird research project in our area which gathers data by suggesting specific locations where birders should go based on habitats. The birders earn points by submitting eBird lists from various sites, then get a chance to win a prize based on the number of points

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Imm northern goshawk

2016-09-07 Thread John and Sue Gregoire
Joshua, what is this trailhead you mention? Not one of the FLNF names. FYI, at least three pair of Gos breed in the forest, probably a couple more. One year, FLT hikers were constantly bombarded as they passed under a nest near the lean-to. That nest no longer in use. Although Gos and other

[cayugabirds-l] Imm northern goshawk

2016-09-07 Thread Joshua Snodgrass
I just saw an immature northern goshawk on Mathews Rd in the finger lakes NF, near the avitrail 27 trailhead. Large accipiter- initially mistaken for a rtha given its perch in the open. But long tail with white terminal band and a conspicuous eyebrow stripe lead me to believe goshawk. It flew into

[cayugabirds-l] Guided Tour of Howland's Island Sept. 14

2016-09-07 Thread Chris Lajewski
Howland’s Island Birding Hike Wednesday, Sept. 14,  10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The autumn migration continues as warblers, waterfowl, and shorebirds continue to use Montezuma during their long, southbound journey. This is a rare opportunity to drive behind the gates to some of the best birding