[cayugabirds-l] Common Nighthawks

2018-08-24 Thread Ann Mitchell
I missed Jeremey’s alert about the Nighthawks for about an hour, so I went to Stewart Park. After about an hour I saw one, possibly two, flying around and calling. Good Birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club Field Trip

2018-09-06 Thread Ann Mitchell
it. It looks like we will be running into rain, so dress appropriately. Bring a drink and snacks. We will be stopping for a break and food. You can reach me at annmitchel...@gmail.com with questions. See you Sunday! Ann Mitchell Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskin

2018-01-22 Thread Ann Mitchell
Pine Siskin still around! Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] CBC Field Trip

2018-04-06 Thread Ann Mitchell
I am leading a trip to Dryden Lake Sunday, April 8th from 7:00 to 11:00. We will meet at the far parking lot at the Lab of Ornithology. It should be a fun trip looking at ducks, Bald Eagles, different Sparrows, and who knows what else. It will be cold, 20’s to 33’s, so dress warmly with good

[cayugabirds-l] CBC trip to Dryden Lake

2018-04-07 Thread Ann Mitchell
Someone mentioned my phone # was wrong. It is 220-8448. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES:

[cayugabirds-l] Virginia Rail

2018-04-12 Thread Ann Mitchell
I stopped at Eaton Marsh to look at the Ross’s Goose, and heard a VIRGINIA RAIL grunting in the marsh! The goose is still present on the back side of the pond. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] CBC Trip to Dryden Lake

2018-04-10 Thread Ann Mitchell
cars, we ran into an SFO trip and shared the location of the eagle's nest. That was fun. It was only a little after 10 when our trip was over, so we all went to the local diner for breakfast and lots of warm coffee. The was a good day!! Ann Mitchell -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Park Preserve South

2018-04-24 Thread Ann Mitchell
Linda Clougherty and I were walking there this morning and heard a couple Prairie Warblers and a Louisiana Waterthrush. We also heard a Barred Owl which was being harassed by Ravens. Good birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Brown Thrasher

2018-04-23 Thread Ann Mitchell
In my yard! Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ithaca Ospreys, and other stuff

2018-04-01 Thread Ann Mitchell
thanks, > Candace > >> On Sat, Mar 31, 2018 at 8:49 PM, Dave Nutter <nutter.d...@mac.com> wrote: >> This morning (31 March) I went to Mount Pleasant, joined by Ann Mitchell and >> later Gary Kohlenberg. We were all hoping the south wind would bring >> migrating raptor

[cayugabirds-l] Common Redpoll

2018-03-26 Thread Ann Mitchell
I just saw one at my feeders. They must be moving through. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Blue-winged Teal

2018-03-16 Thread Ann Mitchell
I was just at the Lab of O and talked with a couple visiting here from MA. They had been to Montezuma earlier today and did not see any Green-winged Teal, but saw two Blue-winged Teal. Good Birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Song Sparrow

2018-03-03 Thread Ann Mitchell
This morning I awoke to a cacophony of Red-wing Blackbirds singing. Thought I was on Van Dyne Spoor Road. No song Sparrow yet. I also had lots of Common Grackles yesterday. Despite the weather, Spring is here! Ann Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2018, at 12:41 PM, bob mcguire

[cayugabirds-l] Cackling Geese

2018-03-01 Thread Ann Mitchell
While doing the Waterfowl Count for Montezuma, Bob Mcguire, Dave Nutter and I were at Knox Marcellus and found 2 Cackling Geese mixed in with thousands of Snow Geese. Ann Mitchell Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma

2018-10-14 Thread Ann Mitchell
I stopped by the Montezuma Wildlife Drive around 4:00 today. The Visitor Center was the only place there were shorebirds which included Lesser Yellowlegs, many Killdeer, 2 Dunlin, and 3 Black-bellied Plovers. There was one Snow Goose there. On the back side of the drive just before the Eagle

[cayugabirds-l] Cackling Goose

2018-10-16 Thread Ann Mitchell
Reuben S. called me to report a Cackling Goose at th south east end of Taughannock State Park. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Common Redpolls

2019-01-14 Thread Ann Mitchell
The flock is back on the east side sometimes going into the road. The Hoary Redpoll was under cover .:-( Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskin

2018-12-07 Thread Ann Mitchell
I just counted 22 Pine Siskins at my feeders!!! Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Redpolls, Aiken Rd. in Enfield - redpoll food

2019-01-09 Thread Ann Mitchell
Not yet! Ann On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 9:02 PM psaracin wrote: > Marie, I believe I saw some Queen Anne's Lace in there the other day as > well. > Pete > > > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > > Original message > From: "Marie P. Read" > Date: 1/9/19 8:22 PM

[cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskin

2019-01-03 Thread Ann Mitchell
I just counted 20 at my feeders. I don’t know where they were for “the count” but they are certainly back! Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Eastern Screech-Owl

2019-01-11 Thread Ann Mitchell
Back in the tree at Dandy Mart in Slaterville Springs enjoying the sun. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey at Stewart Park

2019-03-25 Thread Ann Mitchell
I saw an Osprey flying up the creek heading towards Stewart Park this morning. Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2019-03-20 Thread Ann Mitchell
There is an Osprey sitting on a nest which is past Union Springs heading north. It is just across from Connors Road on the west side. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Common Grackles

2019-03-12 Thread Ann Mitchell
I just had my FOY Grackles in my yard! Guess Spring is here (thru the snow flakes)! Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Trip to Danby Hotspots on June 1st

2019-05-30 Thread Ann Mitchell
Please join Wes Blauvelt and me from 7:00 to 12:00 on Saturday morning for a morning of birding the Danby area for Hooded, Mourning, Chestnut-sided and other Warblers and forest birds, plus a trek or to, to a swampy area for Soras and Rails. We will also visit the heron rookery in West Danby.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Th 5/16

2019-05-16 Thread Ann Mitchell
Last time I heard one there was the 9th, but I don’t go there every day. Ann Sent from my iPhone > On May 16, 2019, at 2:35 PM, Linda Orkin wrote: > > Sounds like a wonderful morning. Glad you were out there. > > Interestingly we did not hear any Northern Waterthrush along the Woodleton >

[cayugabirds-l] Black Terns

2019-04-30 Thread Ann Mitchell
I was at the Montezuma main pool today and saw 2 BLACK TERNS flying in the back of the main pool along with Caspian Terns. Later I stopped by VanDyne Spoor Road because that is where I usually spot them, but they weren’t there yet. Good birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Common Terns

2019-05-06 Thread Ann Mitchell
There are a number of them seen drone East Shore Park. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Great Egrets

2019-07-12 Thread Ann Mitchell
I went back to Thomas Road to recount the Egrets. I counted six at 6:30. They have moved to an area where it is more difficult to see them. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] First House Wren this morning

2019-04-23 Thread Ann Mitchell
One showed up at my house, too. Ann Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 23, 2019, at 7:36 AM, AB Clark wrote: > > At least the first prospectively assessing the nest boxes on Hile School Rd. > > This morning at 7am singing atop the empty feeder. > > > Anne Clark > > -- > > Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] CBC Club Field Trip 7:30-4:30

2019-09-05 Thread Ann Mitchell
Please join me for an all day field trip up the lake Saturday, September 7th. We will meet at the lab parking lot and carpool up the lake. Bring food and drink. We will make a stop for sandwiches at the top of the lake. Hopefully, the rarities will still be around. Bring a scope if you have

[cayugabirds-l] Lab of O

2019-09-17 Thread Ann Mitchell
There were 2 Swainson’s Thrushes and a Philadelphia Vireo at the end of Podell bridge. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Shorebirds in Montezuma

2019-08-09 Thread Ann Mitchell
Herons were present. Good birding, Ann Mitchell Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

[cayugabirds-l] Brant

2019-10-31 Thread Ann Mitchell
There are still around 60 Brant at Stewart Park. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Rose-breasted Grosbeak

2020-05-01 Thread Ann Mitchell
I had my first Rose-breasted Grosbeak at my feeders today. It is officially spring! Best, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] 8 white throated sparrows

2020-05-01 Thread Ann Mitchell
I also have quite a few White-throated Sparrows. I also had a Field Sparrow here for a day. Ann Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2020, at 7:23 PM, Donna Lee Scott wrote: > >  Skootching around under 1 large bush in my yard this evening! > > Donna Scott > Lansing > Sent from my iPhone > --

Re: [cayugabirds-l] FOY White-crowned Sparrow

2020-05-04 Thread Ann Mitchell
I just had my first White-crowned Sparrow at my feeder too. Nice wind they came in on. Ann Sent from my iPhone > On May 4, 2020, at 9:33 AM, W Larry Hymes wrote: > >  We just had our FOY WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW. It fed momentarily, before > being chase off by a squirrel. > > Larry >

[cayugabirds-l] Indigo Buntings

2020-05-14 Thread Ann Mitchell
About 20 minutes ago I had 4 buntings at me feeders. They certainly must like my back yard! Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Indigo Buntings

2020-05-14 Thread Ann Mitchell
For the past 3-4 days I have had an Indigo Bunting at my feeders. 2 days ago, 2 INBUs were on the feeders. I thought that was really neat. Then today about 15 minutes ago, there were 3 Indigo Buntings at my feeders!! That was really cool! Stay healthy! Best, Ann Sent from my iPhone --

[cayugabirds-l] 2 caged birds

2020-07-03 Thread Ann Mitchell
I have 2 caged birds in my yard - a yellow one and a blue one (the blue one has momentarily disappeared). My neighbor put out an email to Ithaca neighborhood East. Are there any other places I can post them? Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Siskins

2020-11-30 Thread Ann Mitchell
I have had 16-21 siskins at my feeders for a couple weeks now. It's pretty cool watching them. They move so quickly, that it is hard to get an accurate count. Good luck with the bears! Ann On Mon, Nov 30, 2020 at 12:11 PM Dave Nutter wrote: > I haven’t seen them yet today, but for the last 3

[cayugabirds-l] Rough-legged Hawk

2021-01-21 Thread Ann Mitchell
Linda and I saw one on Mt. Pleasant Road near the Observatory. It would use the tree near there to perch looking for food. When it flew the underwings were very light. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Follow-up communication to Cornell re mowing of hay at peak nesting time

2021-06-27 Thread Ann Mitchell
Thanks for the superb letter. Ann Mitchell Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 27, 2021, at 3:34 PM, Rebecca Hansen wrote: > >  Wonderful. Thanks so much. > > Sent from my iPad > >>> On Jun 27, 2021, at 1:42 PM, Jody Enck wrote: >>> >>  >> Hel

[cayugabirds-l] Black-throated Green Warbler

2021-04-27 Thread Ann Mitchell
It’s back at Park Preserve South! Good birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Robins

2021-01-29 Thread Ann Mitchell
Just looked out the window and there are 3+ Am Robins sitting in the privet next to the house. Guess the snow has baffled them. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] our foy chipping sparrow

2021-03-31 Thread Ann Mitchell
I finally got my first Chipping Sparrow. Good birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 31, 2021, at 11:42 AM, Marty Schlabach wrote: > >  > We just had our first of the year chipping sparrow at our feeders. > --Marty Schlabach >Interlaken, NY > > -- > Cayugabirds-L List Info: >

[cayugabirds-l] Bad news for Osprey along 5 & 20

2021-03-23 Thread Ann Mitchell
The nests are being torn down and replaced with the discs. No sign of Osprey. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ithaca Osprey

2021-03-27 Thread Ann Mitchell
There is another Osprey at the nest off Game Farm Road, Ann Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 27, 2021, at 5:53 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: > >  > 14:47pm: I had a second sighting of a northbound Osprey over the Flood > Control Channel past my place. The first bird went straight and steady about >

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2021-03-30 Thread Ann Mitchell
The Osprey nest just north of Union Springs had two Osprey when I drove by. Looked like they were having a bit of fun. Best, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Surf Scoter

2023-10-09 Thread Ann Mitchell
There is a Surf Scoter at Stewart park. Presently on the east side. Ann Mitchell Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Help ID'ing peep?

2022-05-21 Thread Ann Mitchell
Looks like avLeast Sandpiper to me, also Ann Sent from my iPhone > On May 21, 2022, at 10:29 PM, William Baker wrote: > > I could be off here but looks like Least to me. The brown look to the back > and slight curve to the bill are what I’m going by. > > Bill Baker > > Sent from my

[cayugabirds-l] Baltimore Oriole

2022-05-02 Thread Ann Mitchell
I filled a hanging coconut with grape jelly about an hour ago and a Baltimore Oriole just ate some. So cool!!! Good birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Great Egrets

2023-04-23 Thread Ann Mitchell
There were at least 4 Great Egrets flying around at Tschache Pool. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2023-04-01 Thread Ann Mitchell
There is an Osprey fixing up the nest by Game Farm Road. Welcome back and may you have many offspring!! Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Great Egret

2023-04-04 Thread Ann Mitchell
At the east end of Stewart Park. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Caspian Tern

2023-04-04 Thread Ann Mitchell
There is a Caspian Tern at Stewart Park. Found by Gladys Birdsall. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2024-03-28 Thread Ann Mitchell
Osprey is also back at Myers Point.AnnSent from my iPhoneOn Mar 28, 2024, at 11:38 AM, Bill Roberts wrote:Yesterday at about 2:30 pm there was an Osprey on the nesting platform on Rt. 90 at Kings Corners Rd. This location is north of Levanna and south of Great Gully.  -- Cayugabirds-L List

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Chipping Sparrow

2024-04-13 Thread Ann Mitchell
I had my first Chipping Sparrrow yesterday.AnnSent from my iPhoneOn Apr 13, 2024, at 10:29 AM, Donna Lee Scott wrote: I just saw my 2 FOY Chipping Sparrows under feeder here at Kendal.  Been seeing Cedar Waxwings around here on walks.  A friend/resident who was here at Kendal for the

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