[cayugabirds-l] Nest box guards

Hello, Apologies if this question has appeared on this list before. Have folks been successful with guards attached to the opening of nest boxes, to prevent raccoons and other animals from disturbing nests? If so, what type/brand would you recommend? Many thanks, Patrizia -- Cayugabirds-L

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: update: Mowing fields and nesting

Hello, Below is the response I got from the person I contacted at Cooperative Extension. Patrizia > > > Patrizia - I got more information about mowing early in the season. I also > talked with Graham Savio (CCE Tompkins Ag Issue Leader) who is hoping to > develop a payment for ecosystem

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fields being mowed.

Cornell has a cooperative extension program with an agricultural section, which provides education on “good” agricultural practices to local farmers. I remember reading somewhere that fields are mowed in June to cut off seed heads from weeds. I contacted cooperative extension asking if this is

Re: [cayugabirds-l] transport a mallard to Swanson?

My husband and I are leaving Cortland shortly to try. If anyone decides to try and/or succeeds, please let me know. Thanks Patrizia From: bounce-125629766-12685...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of Nancy Cusumano Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 4:13:47 PM To:

[cayugabirds-l] Dead birds under the thistle feeder

again? It is the first time it has ever happened to us in the 10 years we’ve lived in our present location, and all this time we’ve fed birds. Many thanks, Patrizia Sione -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey at Stewart Park in Ithaca

Building nest as we speak on power utility pole by the inlet (near playground). Patrizia -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm