[cayugabirds-l] focus group about bird habitat on private lands

__ Jody W. Enck, PhD Human Dimensions Research Unit Department of Natural Resources 119 Fernow Hall, Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 607-255-8192 www.dnr.cornell.edu/hdru/http://www.dnr.cornell.edu/hdru/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Red Knot and Ruff Sighting Info

a challenge to ID much beyond the closest parts of the mudflats. Just a thought. Thanks. Jody Enck __ Jody W. Enck, PhD Human Dimensions Research Unit Department of Natural Resources 119 Fernow Hall, Cornell University Ithaca, NY  14853          607-255-8192

[cayugabirds-l] peregrine falcon at Cornell

-kettling away in my yard in Ellis Hollow while I was trying to rake some leaves. Jody Enck Jody W. Enck, PhD. Research Associate, Human Dimensions Research Unit Department of Natural Resources Cornell University phone 607-255-8192 web www.dnr.cornell.edu/hdru/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Saturday birds

Hi all, My two sons (ages 8 and 11) and I went around Cayuga Lake Saturday, starting after a mid morning music lesson. Highlights were: Excellent scope views of the Great Horned owls in Renwick Woods (Stewart Park, Ithaca), a domestic-Canada goose hybrid and a domestic?-mallard mixed female

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Use of GPS Coordinates

Hi Bob, Great question as I know different folks relate differently to numbers. My personal preference is the decimal degrees for lat-long. That is what I have my hand-held GPS unit set to. Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD. Research Associate, Human Dimensions Research Unit Department

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Swan count for CBC

degree- for everyone who looked for birds on the First. Have fun, Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Cornell Lab of Ornithology From: Bill Evans Sent: ‎January‎ ‎4‎, ‎2013 ‎10‎:‎05‎ ‎AM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re:[cayugabirds-l] Swan count for CBC Last night I made

RE: [cayugabirds-l] (Long comment) Exempt part of Cayuga Lake from hunting diving ducks

, something like this may seem like a worthy cause on the surface, but greater benefit for people and bird conservation might come out of some kind of effort at birders and hunters working together rather than as antagonizers. Thanks for listening. Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Human Dimensions

[cayugabirds-l] Bird Conservation -- REALLY!

and communicate about what kinds of conservation “outcomes” we’d like to see happen. I think it’s hard to get my friends and neighbors interested in bird conservation if they don’t really know what that means. I hope this stimulates some fruitful discussion. Thanks. Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Human

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park: decoys on ice, gunners' boat adjacen...

or could ever get enough traction locally to see the light of day, but it sure would be exciting to think about. For those of you who can’t wait until waterfowl season is over, the last day to hunt ducks in this part of the state is January 13th. Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Human Dimensions

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Crows mobbing Great Horned Owl on nest

Don’t know if owls and crows really think like this, but it would be a shame if they didn’t!! Dave, you should write a book. Jody Enck From: nutter.d...@me.com Sent: ‎February‎ ‎16‎, ‎2013 ‎12‎:‎21‎ ‎PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Crows mobbing Great Horned Owl on nest I

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Black-billed cuckoo heard?

Hi all, In terms of what species it could have been -- wild turkey comes to my mind. They are making lots of vocalizations right now, including yelps and clucks that could definitely sound cuckoo-esque in a wooded environment. I have no doubt there are other winter resident birds that might

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Marbled Godwit, Knox-Marsellus

Anybody interested in carpooling up tomorrow morning from Ithaca to look for this bird? Jody Enck From: Jay McGowan Sent: ‎Friday‎, ‎August‎ ‎2‎, ‎2013 ‎6‎:‎45‎ ‎PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L, oneidabi...@yahoogroups.com, geneseebirds-l, NYSBIRDS-L A beautiful bright MARBLED GODWIT is currently

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Rufous Hummingbird Seneca Falls

a flight out west! Thanks for posting you find. Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Conservation Cornell Lab of Ornithology From: Dave K Sent: ‎Monday‎, ‎October‎ ‎14‎, ‎2013 ‎3‎:‎34‎ ‎PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Have a Rufous Hummingbird visiting my feeders in Seneca Falls

[cayugabirds-l] Saturday birding highlights (sort of long)

Hello All, I am really not trying to compete with Ken Rosenberg for reporting neat birds (sorry, Ken, I couldn’t resist), but it just takes me a while to sit down at my computer to let other folks know about my experiences. Anyway... perhaps the coolest birds I saw Saturday were a

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [GeneseeBirds-L] Duck Hunting Rules and enforcement

Hello all, Please note that all of New York State west of route 81 and south of Lake Ontario is in the western zone for waterfowl hunting. The zones listed in the DEC table are just for New York State. I hope this reduces some of the confusion. Jody Enck From: Linda Orkin Sent: ‎Monday‎,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count and Hunting Pressure

From: bob mcguire Sent: ?Monday?, ?December? ?30?, ?2013 ?10?:?19? ?AM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L In an effort to move the discussion towards some sort of resolution, I have have a couple of questions. Does anyone have answers? 1) Has the late waterfowl hunting season overlapped with the Ithaca CXBC

Re: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

Hi all, I encourage folks on the listserv to consider this issue carefully and to provide comments to DEC during this period when the agency is seeking public comment. A word of caution, though. As I am sure all of you can appreciate, issues like this are rather complex -- they are

Re: [cayugabirds-l] other osprey nest at Cass?

Hill (I say, all the way but that is only a couple hundred yards as the Osprey flies. Jody W. Enck, PhD Program Development and Evaluation Cornell Lab of Ornithology 607-254-2169 From: Marc Devokaitismailto:mdevokai...@gmail.com Sent: ?Tuesday?, ?May? ?6?, ?2014 ?4?:?08? ?PM To: CAYUGABIRDS

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Thrushes at SSW

?!. Lots of warblers, vireos, Baltimore Orioles, Scarlet Tanagers (a pair patiently looking for insects only six feet from me!), and other thrushes too. fun morning. Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Program Development and Evaluation Cornell Lab of Ornithology 607-254-2169 From: Anne Marie

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Flocks of mallards

, but they seemed especially attracted later in the fall and early winter to the harvested corn fields. They would come and go at different times of day, but I have wonderful memories of lots and lots of birds coming into those fields between sunset and dark. Much fun! Thanks for the memories. Jody Jody W

RE: [cayugabirds-l] 50+ red-wings

This was a neat observation as I usually think of my son's birthday on March 3rd as when I should start to see Red-winged Blackbirds. All this makes me wonder about migratory fits and starts. If it snows too much for those birds to forage effectively, can they / will they move back south just

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Lapland Longspur/ Pheasant

. Of course, individual who train dogs or who operate licensed shooting preserves could release hen pheasants. Pheasants were really common on our farm in southcentral PA when I was growing up. I love to see them. Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Program Development and Evaluation Cornell Lab

Re: [cayugabirds-l] rare bird rant

to. Just please don’t expect me to want to ! Thanks Dave for stimulating this discussion. Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Public Engagement in Science Program Cornell Lab of Ornithology 607-254-2471 From: Dave Nuttermailto:nutter.d...@me.com Sent: ‎Friday‎, ‎February‎ ‎27‎, ‎2015 ‎4‎:‎59‎ ‎AM

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Clarification about anti-rant

be. And, I really like it that there are so many different kinds of birders around. If we all were the same, I think birding would be really boring. Take care everybody. Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Program Development and Evaluation Cornell Lab of Ornithology 607-254-2471 From: Rob Blyemailto:rwb

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Turkey Vulture

Hi Larry, Great report on another cold day. I have seen Turkey Vultures (up to 15) almost every day this winter locally around Ithaca. One recent day I was waiting for an early morning ride from Varna to the Lab of O and watched more than a dozen in trees across the road hanging out until

[cayugabirds-l] Palm Wabler!

chasing insects. I wasn’t expecting anything but maybe Yellow-rumped Warblers for a little while longer. A very nice way to start my weekend. Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Public Engagement in Science Program Cornell Lab of Ornithology 607-254-2471 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker at Fairhaven SP

Hello Marc, One idea is to check out eBird. Go to Explore a Region (choose a state or even a county within a state along your route), and you'll get a map with stick pins showing hotspots where people have been reporting checklists. Alternatively, if you have some target birds you want to

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Golden-cheeked Warbler

as much information as you can and become as informed as you can before just signing a petition. Thanks, Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Public Engagement in Science Program Cornell Lab of Ornithology 607-254-2471 From: Judith Thurbermailto:jathur...@yahoo.com Sent: ?Thursday?, ?July? ?9?, ?2015 ?9?:?59

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Golden-cheeked Warbler

want folks to dig into the background to become more informed before deciding what to do. Take care -- will be in airplanes rest of day and unable to respond any more. Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Public Engagement in Science Program Cornell Lab of Ornithology 607-254-2471 From: Dave

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ithaca count notes & questions

taste, but I am glad to see the Club and the count getting some nice press. Enjoy Jody http://www.ithacajournal.com/story/news/local/2016/01/01/yearly-outing-christmas-bird-count/78181962/ Jody W. Enck, PhD Public Engagement in Science Program Cornell Lab of Ornithology 607-254-2471 From

[cayugabirds-l] Red-winged Blackbirds

? Good Birding Jody W. Enck, PhD Public Engagement in Science Program Cornell Lab of Ornithology 607-254-2471 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club meeting tonight

Hi All, A quick reminder that there is a Club meeting this evening at 7:30pm in the auditorium at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. After a bit of business, we’ll hear from Dr. Anastasia Dalziell about her fascinating research on vocalizations of Superb Lyrebirds. Since the Club’s last

Re: [cayugabirds-l] working on response to City

Hi Dave, Thanks for your thoughtful attention to this matter. I was going to write sooner in response to your initial note, but have been dealing with an injury that has taken much of my attention. I will write a more extensive note soon. But for now, let me just point out that the Club

[cayugabirds-l] Fw: [clo-l] Monday Night Seminar - Spotlight on Young Bird Researchers

Hi All, please take note of the next Monday night seminar hosted by the Lab of Ornithology. Hope to see many of you there. Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Public Engagement in Science Program Cornell Lab of Ornithology 607-254-2471 From: Lisa M Kopp<mailto:lk...@cornell.edu> Sent: ?Thursday?,

[cayugabirds-l] FW: Waterfront Cleanup_Saturday, May 7 from 9 - 11am. 

Hello Birders, if you love Stewart Park as a place to go enjoy birds, please consider helping out on Saturday morning at the annual spring clean-up. See the note below for more details. Its fun, its easy, and it shows how much pride we have in our local birding haunts. Jody Enck President of

[cayugabirds-l] Saturday birding

inside reading this, you really should get outside and enjoy the day! Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Public Engagement in Science Cornell Lab of Ornithology -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Golden-winged Warbler at 1504 Hanshaw

In my apple tree as of 2:05pm. Park in my driveway and come around back. Apple tree is the one to the right (outside) of the split rail fence – just beyond the pear tree. Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Public Engagement in Science Cornell Lab of Ornithology -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Yellow-bellied Sapsucker behavior around a nest

Hi All, Every once in a while I am fortunate enough to be able to conduct a 30-minute stationary count during mid-day at a point in about the middle of the woods adjacent to my house. Today was one of those days, and my count was the 47th half-hour count at that site since the beginning

[cayugabirds-l] More Sapsucker Natural History

thoroughly enjoyed running into many friends and strangers alike who were out birding yesterday. But, I find it hard to tear myself away from my local patch and its common birds when they have so much to teach me about their lives. Enjoy the day Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Public Engagement in Science

[cayugabirds-l] Bobolink

Hello Everyone, Heard/saw my first-of-year Bobolink (just one) singing/displaying just to the west of the pond near the Bee Lab off of Freese Road this evening about 7:30pm. Nice to hear its jingle again. Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Public Engagement in Science Cornell Lab of Ornithology

[cayugabirds-l] Annual Cayuga Bird Club picnic tomorrow

me directly if you are interested. thanks Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Public Engagement in Science Cornell Lab of Ornithology -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Downy WP behavior

Chickadee stopped by for a drink. Yesterday, I finally got pictures of an actual Baltimore Oriole drinking from the oriole feeder. Lots of fun for me. Maybe not so much for the birds. Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist and President, Cayuga Bird Club From: Sara Jane Hymes<mailt

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club at Migration Celebration

in advance, and see you at the Club meeting on Monday the 12th. Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist and President, Cayuga Bird Club -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club Meeting- October 10

m<http://www.modelbirder.blogspot.com> as I chronicle this journey. Plus, it’s not too late to support my in-country travel when I am in Honduras through my campaign at www.gofundme.com/2hra68nv<http://www.gofundme.com/2hra68nv>. I look forward to seeing many of you at the meeting Monday night. Jody

[cayugabirds-l] Bring items to Club meeting to donate to Honduran birders

<mailto:presid...@cayugabirdclub.org>. Thanks Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and President of the Cayuga Bird Club -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULE

[cayugabirds-l] Developing sister birding clubs to help protect neotropical migrants

n $5 or $10 donations can help!). Also, please contact me by email at presid...@cayugabirdclub.org if you are interested in knowing more about this effort or want to help in some other way. Thanks so much! Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and President of the Cayuga Bird Clu

[cayugabirds-l] out of basin warblers

embers of the Cayuga Bird Club and the Lab of Ornithology for sending along some birding items to donate to clubs in Honduras. Enjoy the birds of winter! Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and President of the Cayuga Bird Club -- Cayugabirds-L List Info