Re: [cayugabirds-l] orioles and appleblossoms?

[Linda Callahan]

Orioles do consume nectar. That's probably what they're after.

On Tue, May 15, 2018, 2:43 PM Melanie Uhlir  wrote:

> I have very much been enjoying the glorious and fragrant blossoms of
> crabapple trees, especially at the collection of said trees in the F.R.
> Newman Arboretum. I have further been delighted by the frequenting of
> these trees by orioles (I've only seen males so far). I am curious if
> anyone knows what they are gleaning from the buds and blossoms. They do
> not appear to be eating the buds or flower petals. They delicately put
> the bills in the blossoms, coming away with something that is invisible
> to me. Nectar? Pollen? Tiny insects? Stamens? Whatever they are doing it
> is certainly lovely to watch. And they like it so much that I saw two
> males in one tree seemingly oblivious to each other.
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Pine Warbler

[Linda Callahan]

I've heard my pine warbler in Newfield since last weekend.

On Sun, Apr 15, 2018, 3:42 PM Andrew Schmalfuss  wrote:

> Hey Annette,
> I've also had one frequenting my backyard down here in Spencer. My wife
> and I just moved here recently so I assumed this was a normal time for them
> but please someone chime in if it's not. Thanks!
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> On Sun, Apr 15, 2018 at 3:20 PM, Annette Nadeau 
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>> I was shocked this morning to see a Pine Warbler in my yard here in
>> Brooktondale. I saw it up close through a window and again in another part
>> of the yard but still checked my field guide as it seems so early and it's
>> so chilly outdoors. I can't find my list of arrival dates. Can someone
>> please tell me how much of an early bird this is.
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[cayugabirds-l] FOY robins

[Linda Callahan]

In Newfield. Three under the spruce where snow didn't penetrate. Earliest
ever for here.

On Feb 22, 2018 11:27 AM, "Linda Callahan" <linda.calconsult...@gmail.com>
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About 100 grackles and a few red-wings have landed in Newfield. Last year
they hit on the 23rd, so they're right on time. There goes all the bird
food.

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[cayugabirds-l] grackles and red-wings

[Linda Callahan]

About 100 grackles and a few red-wings have landed in Newfield. Last 
year they hit on the 23rd, so they're right on time. There goes all the 
bird food.


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