We still have two hummers, maybe more.
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is 8 years old. I am envious. How about you?
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Shirley and I stopped by Marty Schlabach's place in Interlaken about noon
today in hopes of seeing the rufous hummer that has been there for a week.
We were not disappointed. The hummer made three appearances between 12:40
and 1:20. The rufous sides were clearly visible as the bird hovered
One pine sisken finally made a stop in our yard this a.m. It skipped the
new nyger tube filled with delicious fresh seed and instead joined the house
finches on the platform with Ithaca Blend. However, there were 5
goldfinches on the nyger, a high this fall. Just before the siskin appeared,
a
Our redpoll count just doubled from yesterday: we now have TWO. Ta Da!
About 17 siskins on niger feeders. When they left, the resident goldfinches
returned, about 18 of them. Hard to count 'em when they outnumber the
perches on the feeders.
The snow here (1 to2 inches) has made this a very
perfect
for an escape to the south. I think Geo's count was accurate. While I
watched for just a few minutes, I saw perhaps 1000 to 2000 birds. I wonder
what Geo's final tally was. Too bad the birds couldn't have waited until
the census day next week.
Bill McAneny, Tburg
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Just at sundown today, there were 3 Snow Buntings and 4 Horned Larks on the
grassy shoulder of Cayuga View Rd east of Trumansburg. I often see some
there. Also, there was a male N.Harrier cruising the cornfield and it came
to rest on the corn stubble. Him I don't see often, Or ever.
Yesterday,
Meanwhile, I would like to report 5 E. Bluebirds that arrived briefly to eat
a few red seeds from the euonymus next to the niger feeders.
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About 11:40 this a.m., an adult Cooper's Hawk flew into our back yard and
perched on the lower rail of our fence. Three crows (our resident family,
less one) were in attendance without the showy dramatics they go thru with
Red-Tails. The crows sort of stalked around and got closer and closer to
. Had to refer to Peterson for an ID. There were no more than a
dozen or so and they were very tame. I stood about 3 feet from a feeder and
took lots of photos. It is nice to see them again in such numbers.
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victim in the near future may be a redpoll all puffed up and not
showing any inclination the take evasive action every 30 seconds or so. Got
to clean up the feeding area, per Wesley's suggestion.
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consistently for the past 2 months. That is
twice our count from previous winters. Have others seen higher counts than
normal?
Bill McAneny, T'burg
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We have a sign of Spring, however unwelcome. There are about 20 BROWN
COWBIRDS on our platform feeder this a.m. About two-thirds are males and
the rest females.
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Four Tree Swallows showed up this morning checking out the nest boxes in our
field. The one they seem to want the most already has House Sparrows
claiming an interest. There may be conflict.
Yesterday, the first bird we saw was a Harrier and the second was a Flicker.
Both birds have white
Four WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS (3M, 1F) at our feeder this a.m. in the company
of one Song Sparrow and 2 Juncos. Looks like fallout all over this area
based on reports from others this morning. Yesterday there was a male
PURPLE FINCH at the feeder (FOY).
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am willing to change my ID to three brights and one tan. And I think a
little research is on my agenda.
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pecking at the oranges.
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Yesterday there was an E. Kingbird hawking insects from atop one of our nest
boxes. The box's current occupants are Tree Swallows, but there appeared to
be no conflict. We have not seen the Kingbird again.
Bill and Shirley McAneny
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Just had a Ruby-throated Hummingbird at the azalea by our front porch on
Savercool Rd off Rte 89. The initial attraction seemed to be a small hybrid
lilac blooming nearby. It did not stay long, probably due to two large
critters sitting within a yard or two.
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usual 3 species of woodpecker. No little migrants today but maybe the hawks
have kept them in hiding.
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We also had a female RTH today in t'burg. In fact, Shirley reported seeing
a second hummer but too quick a look to see markings.
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, two Caro. Wrens at the feeders. Also four crows right beneath the
feeders. They must have been very hungry because they almost never come
that close to the house.
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FeederWatch, one Starling counts the same as one of anything else.
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Ten to 15 mins ago, about 2000-3000 snow geese flew over our barns going
from SE to NW, so may have been seen in Ithaca and vicin.
Only saw one blue but may well have been others. Nothing like Ross's
seen.
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the natural world works, and that is not a bad thing. My vote would be
for more platforms.
Bill McAneny, TBurg
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in the garage
after getting shut in. Two robins acting very territorial. Several birds
collecting nesting materials. Happy Spring. Go bird!
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There were 4 Tree Swallows circling our field about noon today. Also a Barn
Swallow in and out of the barn today, maybe yesterday too. Three TVs over
the field today, leaving in the direction of Ithaca.
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Male Towhee on the ground beneath the feeders behind our house about noon
today. Then came the snow showers about 1pm. What's wrong with this
picture?
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Hurrah! The west side of the lake finally catches up with the rest of the
basin. This morning between 7:45 and 8:00 in quick succession we had a male
Baltimore ORIOLE, Purple Finches (3 females), and White-Crowned Sparrow, all
seen while I was seated at the breakfast table. Easy viewing, but it
. But
this is the first female this year. It is like finding a new species because
they are so different from the males. Perhaps a couple of you could
enlighten me on what you have seen so far. Dave N, do you have a record of
the FOY this year?
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Just as the clock struck three, a male INDIGO BUNTING landed on our rear
patio next to the feeder. It spent a few minutes sharing the feeder with a
female Baltimore Oriole, then flew away. A terrific bird, one that we have
not seen before in the yard.
Bill and Shirley McAneny, TBurg
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At Sunken Meadow S.P. on L.I., there was a House Finch pair nesting in the
lower level of an Osprey's nest.
Bill McAneny
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About 8:30 this a.m. a flock of Common Grackles descended on the lawn behind
our house. Probably in the order of 200 birds. I didn't scan the whole
flock but there did not seem to be any other species mixed in. So, does
this mean the summer is over??
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with a deformed bill.
Photos next time!! I promise.
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Tetlow's 48. We heard them calling before we found them.
Bill McAneny, TBurg
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Maybe it's the sudden snow or maybe it's the everything mix I get from
Pine Tree Farms in Interlaken, but finally this morning we had TREE SPARROWS
(4) at our feeders. First of the Season for us.
Besides the usual seeds and corn, the mix has lots of nuts and fruit. The
Blue Jays (8) can hardly
On an otherwise unbirdy morning, three RAVENS flew over our field on their
way from Taughannock gorge to Frontenac gorge. Within minutes we were
notified that a courageous friend had passed on in the early hours of the
morning. This is going to be an exceptional day. Carpe diem.
Bill
Lots of Canadas and Snows headed south in mid afternoon today. Big vees.
Fairly high up. Crossing rte 89 in vic. of Boy Scout camp, north of
Taughannock S.P.
Yesterday, about 2pm, a Cooper's hawk flew west over rte 13 and across
Wegman's pking lot.
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Iradell Rd. So maybe not all the geese were headed south of the snow
belt.
Bill McAneny, TBurg
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Red-Tail with a whitish head. So there you go.
BTW, we have not seen a Sharpie here in a decade.
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on our
platform feeder. Our feeder count for the day is 20 species. No redpolls or
siskins.
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, with
no meal apparent.
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all the usual birds were here, in contrast to yesterday which was
extremely quiet.
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Sitting in the bed of a pickup truck on a swivel chair with a cooler nearby.
You can see all, hear all, and be elevated above those nasty roadside weeds
and shrubs.
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WE have about 16 nest boxes on poles around our field. Initially they were
for bluebirds, and then the tree swallows arrived. Our strategy: the nest
boxes are erected in pairs: one for the bluebirds, one for the tree
swallows. House sparrows may move into one box in a pair, but not both.
then
flew from the tree down the slope towards the lake.
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FOY brown thrasher here a mile north of Taughannock Falls SP. Perched atop
the tallest tree in our yard for about 20 minutes, softly singing a long
song about love in the springtime.
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About 9am today, a WHITE_CROWNED SPARROW was scratching around on the ground
outside our kitchen window.
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Our FOY chipping sparrow appeared yesterday (4/13) on our feeder. Sorry for
the late post.
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2 TVs sitting on my shop roof. Ominous sign. A third on a branch over the
shop. Don't think I will work in the shop today. May be a good Idea to check
behind the barns for something dead or dying. Hope it's the neighbor's
killer cat. Hope the neighbor is not on this listserv.
Bill McAneny
I don't remember a Porsche but I do clearly recall a customized van he drove
to spring bird biology field trips, either in "00 or '01. The van was all
wood paneled inside and immaculate. Ever after I would meet him at various
mtgs etc. and sometimes with his bike. In those years he wore an orange
Sorry for the delay, but yesterday (Mon) there was a male PURPLE FINCH on
the feeder outside our kitchen window. It is the first male we have seen
here in a long time, probably over two years. Neat bird.
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Forty to 50 ROBINS in the trees east of our house. Must be Spring. But
what's all that white stuff??
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For the past 3 hours, a flock of STARLINGS has been building up in our
neighborhood next to Rte 89. I would estimate that there are currently
(almost noon) over 1000 birds, almost all Starlings with a robin or two and
some cowbirds.
It is awesome to be at or near the center of activity. It is
Within the last 10 minutes, while looking out my kitchen window, I saw one
Tree Sparrow, one WB Nuthatch, and three Ravens. Why is this notable? We
did FeederWatch Sunday and Monday and saw NONE of these birds!
Actually, the Tree Sparrow was a surprise. Haven't seen any here for a week
or
It's been a long winter without Pine Siskins but there are 3 at the feeders
this morning. Also a small flock of Cedar Waxwings on a crabapple. Several
seem to be paired, feeding and moving together. One Tree Sparrow still
here.
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coming and going of human
types beneath their nest.
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there are a lot of birds flying around the yard. Smile.
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Anne, there are a bunch (8?) of TVs that roost in the firs behind the
community center, so you happen to be in their territory. What may seem to
be more birds may just be that you are close to the mother lode. Enjoy
them. They are a different kind of bird.
Bill McAneny, TBurg
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Since Saturday, we have hosted six WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS. No Orioles yet.
No Hummers either. A male R-B Grosbeak before last weekend.
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A Mockingbird just flew onto our "hawk perch". First one here in about a
year, maybe longer.
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About 1:30 a male Ruby-throat showed up at the feeder that has been primed
for a week. Shirley's work has not been in vain.
Now, where is the Oriole? The orange slices await.
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Hot Dang! A pair of Balt, Orioles were pecking at the orange slices all day
today. It just seems to take a little longer for the species to filter into
the habitats on the west side of the lake, but we check every day once the
birds are spotted on the east side. Another example: yesterday a
Late this afternoon there were 9 TVs circling low (tree top height) at the
intersection of Falls Rd and Cayuga View Rd north of Taug. S.P.
A little bit north on Cayuga View there were 2 Killdeers next to the road
between the cornfields, probable nesters based on past year's experience.
Bill
Surprised this a.m. to see a White-crowned Sparrow scratching around in the
hedge. I thought they had moved on by now. Are others still around?
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to themselves. I took a couple of fotos but the bulk of the flock can't be
seen due to trees, barns, etc.
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Not all the Snows are heading for the corn fields. About an hour ago
several well-formed Vees flew fairly high over our place heading due north.
On the move?.
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Shirley and I just got back from a trip up the west side of the lake. We
talked about the improbability of seeing a GREAT BLUE HERON since we
couldn't remember any having been reported yet. On the way south, we
stopped at Wolffy's for coffee and homemade carrot cake, Very good! And we
got a
Our FOY CHIPPING SPARROW appeared on our feeder this a.m., making me glad I
refilled everything yesterday.
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Now on pole nest near Rice Rd & Cayuga View Rd, T-burg. We think he has been
around for almost a week but positive ID today.
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On this cold morning, a solitary SONG SPARROW showed up near the niger
feeders on the east end of the house.
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I agree with Geo about the great butterfly weather. Around our yard in the
past 2 days there have been Aphrodite, tiger swallowtail, silver-spotted
skipper, Monarch, and of course the cabbage whites. Also, goodly numbers of
wasps and hornets.
Bill McAneny, TBurg
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Here at the farm yesterday: Balt Oriole. Seen again today. Also today:
Rose Br Grosbeak on feeder. Barn Swallow circling the yard to make sure he
was noticed. Exciting days. Flowers popping open all over the place.
Bill McAneny, TBurg
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and showing a white eye-line. It may be unusual or even rare in Scotland,
causing some excitement. BTW, the Redwing is in the same family (turdus) as
the American Robin. Glad to be of help.
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Shirley reports that she just saw a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER being chased thru
our side yard by a Pileated WP. She knows the difference between
Red-headed and Red-bellied WPs and clearly saw the all-red head and
all-black back, plus the bold white areas in flight. This is the first
Red-headed WP
not draw any
conclusions from this comparison, except that the comparison is striking. A
number of our listserv correspondents have `noticed a lot fewer feeder birds
this Fall and the cause is certainly something to speculate about. Happy
speculation.
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on the feeder at the same time. Meanwhile, a FOY Brown Thrasher landed
atop the nearby rail fence. . An eye-popping show of brilliant colors.
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Hi All.
Today is the busiest day this winter at our feeders. Highlights: SONG
SPARROW on ground beneath tube feeder containing "Ithaca Blend";
Rough-legged Hawk {very white) flying thru back yard accompanied by angry
crow. In excess of 3 dozen Goldfinches on niger seed and sunflower seed.
Six
Laurie reminded me about early robins. We had one last Thursday (2/15), our
FOY also. The bird was under attack by 3 Blue Jays but defended itself
well. It was bulkier than the Jays which probably helped it.
Bill and Shirley McAneny
TBurg
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Sunday about 9a.m., there was a Killdeer flying across Cayuga View road from
east to west. One or more have been seen in the same area in past years and
have nested nearby within 100 yds.
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Phoebe perched on a branch outside our kitchen, FOY yard bird.
Bill McAneny
TBurg
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This is the day I have waited for all winter. Finally had a siskin . It
was on the ground beneath the niger feeders in the company of about 10
goldfinches. Now spring can begin.
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a flock of about 200 Cedar Waxwings spent 15 minutes inspecting the
tallest trees around the field. Weird day. Snow all day but none on the
ground until the latest squall.
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More yard activity: 20 robins on the lawn and 200 starlings in the field. A
mockingbird supervising the search for lunch. A pair of house sparrows in a
new nest box I put up a few weeks ago.
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Kestral this afternoon on Waterburg Rd in TBurg.
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About noon today, a FOX SPARROW was scavenging seeds beneath a feeder near
our creek. This is a yard FOY for us.
Today's count of goldfinches is 23. In last week's storm, we had 50.
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Lots of birds around today and migrants are beginning to appear. A female
PURPLE FINCH had breakfast at our hopper feeder in the company of a
multitude of house finches. Keep looking. There's probably something at
your feeders that you don't see very often.
Bill McAneny, TBurg
Yard FOY phoebe this morning. Looked a little ragged; must have had a
hard night.
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This a.m. a single TREE SWALLOW (FOY yard) resting atop a nest box in
the back yard.
A single C. Waxwing looking for the last crab apple in the tree. A robin
close by ready for a fast grab-and-run in the event an apple is discovered.
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Two Song Sparrows beneath our feeders this a.m. FOY for us. No Fox
Sp's yet.
Bill McAneny , TBurg
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Thousands of Canada Geese flying north over area north of T. Falls SP.
Bill McAneny, TBurg
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One lone female RWBB at our feeder about 1:30 pm today. No males
nearby. Also our FOY Fox Sparrow about mid-morning.
Bill McAneny, TBurg
On 3/19/2019 11:40 AM, Donna Lee Scott wrote:
> 11 female Red Winged Black Birds under my feeders, with 19 males.
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> Donna Scott
> Lansing
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