In case this hasn’t been mentioned yet, BirdCast has a short but well-written
news article on the mass mortality, with links to further reading. It was
published a few days ago on Sept. 18:
Respectfully, please stop blaming this on climate change. This is weather, not
climate. Rapid swings in temperature are actually common in the western/central
U.S. This one just happened at a bad time for birds. The records are full of
major temperature changes in the western U.S and Plains
Sad to say, this afternoon I found a dead Common Nighthawk on Route 227 in
Trumansburg between Sirrine and Perry City roads.
Annette
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Hi All. Just saw 4 Black Vultures over a field along NY 415 on the east side
of Cooper’s Plains, Steuben County. They were east of the intersection of 415
and Main Street; they then flew south to the ridge line on the south side of
the Cohocton River.
Bill Howe
Hemlock, NY
whhow...@gmail.com
I just learned of the mass mortality of migrating birds in New Mexico. I
> read a CNN report. Is there any new information on the cause? They’re
> talking hundreds of thousands, even millions.
>
here's one well-researched suggestion:
Jay McGowan reported 600 flying over Myers Point yesterday.
Jill
From: on behalf of Donna Lee Scott
Reply-To: Donna Lee Scott
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 9:23 AM
To: bob mcguire
Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Flight of Blue Jays
Yesterday my neighbor was
Yesterday my neighbor was surprised to see more than 20 Blue Jays on lawn under
his feeders. He usually has 2-3.
I have been seeing the numerous fly-overs of B. Jays for days now! Sometimes
some rest in my big oak trees, then continue on their flights.
Have 6-7 seeming regulars at feeders every
