The art of identifying shorebirds with Michael O'Brien. Mike is one of the
co-authors of the Shorebirds Book.
Enjoy.
https://youtu.be/vSiXVWsav70
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Hi folks.
If anyone out there is interested in selling a used copy of the Lab of O's
"Hanbook Of Bird Biology" please contact me via personal email.
Thank you.
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Hi folks.
Just an FYI in case you've been looking for a Wilson's Snipe this season or
want to see more of them. Jackie Bakker picked out 10 of them in various
spots in Larue's Lagoon today on our survey. One grouping had 4 birds in
it. Another had at least 3.
Good luck. Visitor Center pool had
LOTS of shorebirds this morning in the Visitor center pool!!
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Hope you shorebird lovers out there can relate:
"The restlessness of shorebirds, their kinship with the distance and swift
seasons, the wistful signal of their voices down the long coastlines of the
world make them, for me, the most affecting of wild creatures."
- Peter Matthiessen
Reuben Stolfus scouted Knox Marcellus marsh this morning in preparation for
tomorrow's guided shorebird walk. He reports a variety of species including
lots of yellowlegs of both "flavors", a number of short-billed dowitchers,
good numbers of least sandpipers and semipalmated sandpipers, a few
Folks I've been asked about the Source of my recent letter concerning
tick-carrying birds. Herewith, the entry in its entirety:
Sar
"Several recent studies demonstrate that wild birds transport ticks and
their associated diseases during migration. In addition, a number of bird
species are able to
Interesting fact:
Ground feeding species (cardinals, catbirds, song sparrows, robins) spend
lots of time foraging for food at optimal height for ticks, and are
excellent hosts AND have all demonstrated the ability to infect ticks with
the Lyme-disease causing bacteria.
"Naturally Curious Day By
3 part video from one of the authors of "The Shorebird Guide"
Sar
Karlson shorebirds
https://youtu.be/xc159z_bgwA
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Shared with me by a friend.
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It's beginning to be that time of year
FYI
FYI
Timing of Fall Shorebird Migration - BSBO
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Why Woodpeckers Don’t Mind Hitting Trees With Their Faces - The New York
Times
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Juvenile white phase broad wing hawk along Bald Hill Rd, Danby Forest, at Abbot
Loop crossing. In red pine stand. Thick tail stripes and very high pitched
monotone whistle diagnostic. Saturday 16th 7am. Peter
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A great resource from a dear Cornell friend, Rebecca Smyth.
Hope you find it useful.
BugGuide.Net
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thoughts? It seems
fatal since I’ve found three dead in past 2 months with the ‘glue eye’
diagnostic. I gather their deaths are probably for lack of feeding acumen due
to blindness more than anything. (BTW I only get the list digest here so
include me in any response.) Thx, Peter
Sent from Peter's
Folks in "Naturally Curious Day By Day.", by Mary Holland, I read this
account of a northern waterthrush display and am wondering if anyone has
ever witnessed it. See below.
Thanks
Sar
"Northern waterthrush has a flight song/display it typically gives on its
breeding ground in the evening. The
Flock of 90 dunlin currently in Visitor Center pool at the Montezuma
Refuge/Seneca County. Soon to head for the far north.
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Folks after many visits I just now (8:20 a.m.) got the upland sandpipers.
Two of them walking left in the middle of the field on the east side of
Thorpe Rd. (Just west of the airport) Just a bit north of the last (white)
house!!
Boy they sure can be sneaky.right under one's nose but out of
Thanks for the info Kyle.
A quick FYI for those going to Armitage Rd. There is also a hooded warbler
hanging out around the vicinity of the prothonatary nest box.
Sar
On Fri, May 6, 2022, 4:00 PM Kyle Gage wrote:
> A male prothonotary warbler was checking out the re-installed nestbox on
> the
72 dunlin currently at Visitor center pool and 4 glossy ibises at Larues
Lagoon (MNWR)/Seneca County
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Make that 34 dunlin.
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Flock of 31 dunlin currently (7:54 a.m.) in Refuge Visitor Center pool.
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Jackie Bakker is currently reporting the presence of two glossy ibises
along the wild life drive (MNWR/Seneca County)in the third pool east of
eagle scupter. There is also one in the pool just west of the sculpter.
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yet to see any.
Pete Sar
On Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 10:53 PM Dave Nutter wrote:
> I was talking to Reuben Stoltzfus today. He often calls when he suspects
> he has found a new species for the Cayuga Lake Basin for the year,
Our martins have returned from South America and are currently choosing
housing near the Visitor Center. Their "bubbly chirps and rattles" are
proof of winter's end, new beginnings and a season of hope and promise.
Come see.
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Currently there are a handful of dunlin, pectoral sandpipers and greater
yellowlegs at the intersection of routes 31 and 89 a bit north of the
Refuge. Some Bonaparte gulls as well.
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Holy cow.
I'm holding a very blue, Bluejay's tail feather in my hand.
I can make it go from blue to brown and back to blue again simply by
changing the angle between it, me, and the light coming through the window.
Great example of how the play of light and structure of the feather
combines to
>From one of our finest. And with birds too!
To the Thawing Wind
https://poets.org/poem/thawing-wind?mbd=1
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2 snowy owls at the Seneca Falls airport this morning. On West side. One on
a white elliptical shaped tank near office and the other on the ground to
left of the B runway sign.
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Osprey atop nest tower on route 5&20 near Refuge. Two others checking out
nest site near May's Point.
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2 lesser yellowlegs at corners of Rt. 89 and 31mucklands
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At least 3 short-eared owls still on Johnson Rd. town of Phelps this
evening at sunset- along with at least 2 northern harriers.
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I'm watching the osprey on the cell phone tower behind the Smith Opera
House in Geneva NY. I'm watching it thru my spotting scope from the parking
lot of the Finger Lakes Welcoming Center.
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Incredible.
Sar
Australia’s Clever Birds Did Not Consent to This Science Experiment - The
New York Times
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Don't know if coots have been reported in the basin yet but they're back at
the Refuge.
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Yes, Alyssa- they are Surveyors.
Pete Sar
On Thu, Mar 17, 2022, 11:11 AM Johnson, Alyssa
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> Today there is a Montezuma Wetlands Complex wide waterfowl survey, so that
> is most likely who those people are.
>
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> Environmental Educator
> 315.365.3588
>
> Montezuma
Tree swallows at Refuge at Larue's Lagoon!
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What sounds of Life tonight!
Such a cacophony as the Sun sets and the moon rises: peepers peeping,
woodcock peenting, cardinals whistling, robins in their vesper voices and
geese gabbling the moon!
Fills my heart with song.
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Hey folks.
If you're not busy tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11:30-12:30 come join us (the
folks at Geneva Reads) at the F.L. Welcoming Center in Geneva, NY. We'll be
having a robust (hopefully) discussion/sharing centered on Scott
Weidensaul's recent book - "A World On The WingThe Global Odyssey
The softly rising Sun is edging closer to its Equinox point along the
eastern horizon. A song sparrow is singing full throated from a nearby
lilac bush. A titmouse is calling "Peter, Peter, peter", reminding me of
lengthening days. And a ribbon-shaped skein of snow geese is heading
The banded snow goose I observed today is a female greater than 2
years old. She was banded in 2018 on Bylot Island, Nunavut XOA OSO, Canada.
Thanks to all who responded to my request for help with a special thanks to
Laurie Michelman for the tip on how to get quick feedback on the "band".
Cool
Watching feeding snow geese on Serven Rd. a bit east of Geneva NY. One has
a yellow neck ring with the numbers/letters
XU97.
Any ideas where I can report it?
Many thanks.
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I'm an early riser and today, as I sat in the early morning stillness, I
heard for the first time this "Spring" the dawn chorus - the unmistakable
voice of Robins; and with it a feeling of hope.
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Witnessed the woodcock's skydance tonight a bit east of Phelps, NY.
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A few thousand (at least) snow geese in fields on Durling Rd. just off
Gravel Rd. North of Seneca Falls, NY. First seen this morning by Chuck
Gibson.
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Our white friends are beginning to pour into the Finger Lakes on their
return voyage. Janet Aken had hundreds on county road 4 yesterday between
Geneva and Canandaigua, and I just had a big flock fly over my house near
Oaks Corners.
And so it begins
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Do you know anyone in the area who is a licensed Falconer?
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Flock of 80+ redwings here this morning near Phelps, NY.
At least.
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For we lovers of the Natural World
Naturally Curious with Mary Holland | An online resource based on the
award-winning nature guide – maryholland...@gmail.com
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3 weeks early!
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EarthSky | Bird ranges shifting northward: Audubon study
https://earthsky.org/earth/bird-ranges-shifting-northward-says-new-audubon-study/
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Great horned owl hooting away across the road last night around 8pm.
Sar
On Sun, Jan 23, 2022, 10:37 AM Donna Lee Scott wrote:
> Recently (fall?) I had 2 T Vultures sitting awkwardly on the top bars of
> my backyard feeders!
> Many years I see wave after wave of them flying from north to south
How to Get Your Free N95 Masks From the Government at Your Local Pharmacy
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Folks:
Everything in Nature is relational. The iron in our blood, the calcium in
our bones, each formed in stellar interiors.
Nowhere is this relational reality more simply stated than in this Nature
documentary about the relationship between the horseshoe crab and red knot.
Hope you enjoy
A harrier just strafed my feeders and birds then headed toward Johnson Rd.
empty-handed!
I guess I shouldn't be surprised. I saw one pick off a redpoll from the
roadside last winter
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Free at home Covid19 rapid test availability starting Wednesday at
covidtests.gov. you can get 4 tests per household shipped to your home.
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Dave we had a peregrine on Years day. Does that count?
Sar
On Fri, Jan 14, 2022, 3:54 PM Dave Nutter wrote:
> Thanks for the fast feedback, folks!
>
> I have now added the missing Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers from the Ithaca
> Christmas Bird Count, which I had inadvertently entered as
>
> - - Dave Nutter
>
> On Jan 14, 2022, at 3:13 PM, Peter Saracino
> wrote:
>
> Had anyone had redwings yet? I had a male a few days ago.
> Pete Sar
>
> On Fri, Jan 14, 2022, 1:41 PM Sigrid Connors wrote:
>
>> We had 2 females on the 5th in Groton.
Had anyone had redwings yet? I had a male a few days ago.
Pete Sar
On Fri, Jan 14, 2022, 1:41 PM Sigrid Connors wrote:
> We had 2 females on the 5th in Groton.
>
> On Fri, Jan 14, 2022 at 1:00 PM John Gregoire <
> johnandsuegrego...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> We had cowbirds here on the first.
>>
Courtesy Fritzie Blizzard
https://www.hcn.org/articles/birds-where-are-alaskas-snowy-owls.
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There's a male Redwing at my feeders this morning along with the usual
suspects (and a lurking Coopers hawk).
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Folks im looking for a suet log/cylinder for a suet holder I have. Just
suetno embedded seeds. At least 6-7" high and a few inches in diameter.
Any ideas where I can buy some. No luck at Tractor Supply, Running, Country
Max or Wild Birds Unlimited, Amazon
Thanks.
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On Sat, Jan 8, 2022, 9:39 AM Dave Nutter wrote:
> The bleak season has begun at my place because the Flood Control Channel
> has finally frozen solid. Yesterday there was just a thin layer of
4th owl near runaway's end from.parking lot area near red house on Chadwick
rd.
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3 snowy owls on runway (2 side by side) easily seem from parking area on
airport road in SFNY.
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2 snowy owls currently at the SFNY airport. One on runway from airport
road and one on gas well from Farron Rd.
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t;
> bounce-126125793-25047...@list.cornell.edu> on behalf of Nancy Tonachel
> Gabriel
> *Sent:* Friday, December 3, 2021 7:45:03 PM
> *To:* Peter Saracino
> *Cc:* eatonbirdingsoci...@groups.io ;
> CAYUGABIRDS-L
> *Subject:* Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sandhill Crane note
>
A word about my recent post about the cranes on Olmstead Rd. I was going
thru the flock counting them one by one going right to left. I got to my
three hundredth bird with a handful more to count when the entire group
went airborne. It was quite a raucous spectacle.but left me with an
300+ sandhills on Olmstead Road (off Armitage Rd. ) just took off towards
Knox Marcellus.
Pete Saracino
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Wow!!!
That breaks my record of 256!!!
Awesome.
Pete Saracino
On Wed, Dec 1, 2021, 10:11 AM Johnson, Alyssa
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> Yes thank you! I was just writing to correct the road and in my pics I got
> 240
>
> If you can get a more specific number that would be great, that’s the
> highest
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Date: Mon, Nov 29, 2021, 2:13 PM
Subject: Red knots: a cultural cartography of a migratory bird's annual
journey.
To:
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Date: Mon, Nov 29, 2021, 2:13 PM
Subject: Red knots
A Wonderful poem for Thanksgiving by one of our finest.
Happy Holiday to my fellow birders.
Pete Sar
https://wordsfortheyear.com/2020/04/04/messenger-by-mary-oliver/
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Hi folks.
This article was shared with Surveyors at the Montezuma Refuge by
Biologist, Linda Ziemba. With permission I share it here in the hopes you
may also find it useful.
Pete Ssr
https://www.ducks.org/conservation/waterfowl-research-science/understanding-waterfowl-the-amazing-molt
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Sounds like a wonderful day.
May you have many of them.
Sar
On Tue, Nov 9, 2021, 3:04 PM Donna Lee Scott wrote:
> Sometimes on nice fall days out here in NW Lansing it is blessedly QUIET!
> Today has been like that - first by the lake and then along ‘my’ stream in
> the woods.
>
> No cars, no
Tonight on Johnson Rd. in town of Phelps I had 4 harriers (1 male, 1
female, 2 immatures), a red-tailed hawk and 3, possibly 4 short earred
owls. It was so cool to see these beautiful owls after so long an absence.
More to come I'm sure.
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> watch the Peregrines after the birds are able to keep their own comfortable
> distance. There are many ledges and snags for the birds to use, and they
> can be seen flying as well.
>
> - - Dave Nutter
>
> On Oct 21, 2021, at 10:33 AM, Peter Sa
Hi folks. Is the peregrine nest location at Taughannock best seen from the
north or south side of the rim trail.
Thank you.
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>From the folks at Nature Canada:
https://naturecanada.ca/discover-nature/about-our-birds/how-climate-change-is-affecting-birds/
?
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For we lovers of shorebirds.
Pete Sar
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Hi Karen. I attended the Festival of the Cranes at Bosque a few years back.
Pete Sarscino
On Thu, Oct 7, 2021, 9:32 PM Karin Suskin wrote:
> Hello, wondering if anyone has birded New Mexico: Bosque del Apache, White
> Sands, Carlsbad Caverns?
> Would like to talk.
> Thank you,
> Karin
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For we lovers of the "Windbirds".
Sar
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Great job Sarah! Thanks for sharing what was, for me, a lifer.
Pete Saracino
On Tue, Sep 28, 2021, 12:22 PM Johnson, Alyssa
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> Another congrats to Sarah, for this exciting first sighting!
>
> *FLCC grad’s bird sighting is a first for New York
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F.Y.I.
I am advised that one CAN get out at Seneca Flats, but at the south end.
Unfortunately many folks get at the pull-off or wherever they see birds!!
Good luck with the shorebirds.
Sar
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> Hi folks.
> Just a heads up that now is a great opportunity to practice your
shorebird i.d. skills at the Refuge's Seneca Flats. The bird's are close,
you can get out of your car and there's a nice diversity of species to
examine: both yellowlegs, both dowitchers, pectoral sandpipers, stilt
Folks I found this piece by Ken Kaufman on the Montezuma Audubon Facebook
page. With special thanks to those folks , I send it along in the hopes of
shedding additional light on the "goings-on" currently happening this time
of year.
Peye Sar
Here's Why So Many More Birds Migrate Through the
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From: Peter Saracino
Date: Wed, Aug 25, 2021, 9:21 AM
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Great shot Suan!
Pete Sar
On Sun, Aug 15, 2021, 11:23 PM Suan Hsi Yong wrote:
> I've seen waxwings passing fruit among themselves in the spring several
> times, but was luck to capture this photo once of a pair exchanging
> crabapples: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQmq_i-tfWo/
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> Suan
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>
> On
I've watched them flying thru a big hatch of midges along Flint Creek near
Phelps, NY. They'd perch over the stream, fly thru the swarm, and then
return to the perch. Then do it all over again!
Also watched a spotted sandpiper gobbling them up at the Refuge. It was on
foot. Reminded me of a
Hi folks..
Keep in mind thas there is a limit to how many can attend the shorebird
walks and pre-registration is required.
Pete Sar
On Sat, Aug 7, 2021, 8:13 PM bob mcguire
wrote:
> If you haven’t taken the time to search out the Roseate Spoonbill, Wood
> Stork, and Black-bellied Whistling
Cool beans!
They ARE pirates those eagles
Pete Sar
On Sun, Aug 1, 2021, 9:56 AM Candace E. Cornell wrote:
> That is classic Bald Eagle behavior. Greater Black-backed Gulls will
> occasionally do this to Ospreys as well. Bald eagles are kleptoparasitic
> when it comes to fish. Eagles are
ri, Jul 30, 2021, 9:23 AM John and Fritzie Blizzard <
job121...@verizon.net> wrote:
> Since this article is 3 yrs. old, one wonders what progress has occurred
> since then.
>
> Fritzie
> On 7/29/2021 10:36 AM, Peter Saracino wrote:
>
> Yet another reason to respect, a
Yet another reason to respect, admire, cherish and even reverence our
avian- fellow travelers.
Sar
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This meteor shower will probably produce the greatest number of meteors on
the mornings of August 11, 12 and 13. On the peak mornings in 2021 – in the
early morning hours, when the most meteors will be flying – there’ll be no
moon to ruin on the show.
Clear skies!
Sar
As is their custom this time of year, great egrets are beginning to return
to the Montezuma Refuge. On today's (Friday's) survey we counted 77 at Knox
Marcellus Marsh alone.
If you listen closely, one can almost hear the Season taking a breath.
While relatively quiet with respect to avifauna, the
Great observations Dave. Thanks for sharing.
Seems we are the beneficiaries of a young bird testing its wings..and
the joy these creatures bring.
Pete Sar
On Mon, Jul 12, 2021, 12:16 AM Dave Nutter wrote:
> The Roseate Spoonbill at Montezuma NWR remained all afternoon today (11
> July) and
o available
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> Linda Orkin
>
> On Jul 9, 2021, at 10:20 AM, Peter Saracino
> wrote:
>
>
> I played the song of a junco from IBird pro on one electronic device and
> listened using Birdnet with another electronic device. The devices were
> side by side.
>
I played the song of a junco from IBird pro on one electronic device and
listened using Birdnet with another electronic device. The devices were
side by side.
Birdnet said it was a worm eating warbler. I did so after having been
fooled by juncos at Lindsay Parsons a number of times.
After birdnet
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