FW: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owl

I am the one who said it has been seen for a week. The ONLY time I saw it was yesterday 12/31/11. I said that because I’ve been watching reports posted on this list for “about a week”. So please don’t use my “week” as gospel! Glenn Wilson (Endicott) -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

RE: [cayugabirds-l] OOB bird behavior

I've seen White Ibis' clean customer plates at Sea World. Glenn -Original Message- From: bounce-39139901-25849...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-39139901-25849...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of cl...@juno.com Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 8:35 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L@Cornell.edu Subject:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] [nysbirds-l] OT: Guide to Birding in the Cayuga Lake Basin article

I just bought a copy for WBU in Johnson City Glenn Wilson Sent from my iPhone On Apr 11, 2012, at 5:27 PM, Linda Orkin wingmagi...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Willie and All, You can find out how to get ahold of this book by checking the list of vendors on our website, Cayugabirdclub.org

Re: [cayugabirds-l] no hummingbirds

We had them on our Rose of Sharon this morning at the junction of rites 26 and 38B in Union Center. Glenn Wilson Sent from my iPhone On Sep 3, 2012, at 4:41 PM, Nancy W Dickinson n...@cornell.edu wrote: I see Laura has a hummingbird on her list, but mine seem to be, very suddenly, gone. All

Re: [cayugabirds-l] re Hooded mergansers at Mud lock

Kathy and I conservatively estimated 200. eBird did not like this count. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY Sent from my iPhone On Dec 2, 2012, at 8:28 PM, Donna Scott d...@cornell.edu wrote: Viewing and counting the huge flock of HOODED MERGANSERS was difficult since many of them were diving

[cayugabirds-l] Townsend's Solitaire pictures

I took these pictures today at 3PM on East Lake Road in Sampson State Park. The exact location was 42.741802 -76.915575 http://www.wilsonswarbler.com/solitaire-townsends.html -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] More BAD bird seed

is FULL of Common Redpolls! We've never had redpolls here before! I wonder if Lowes food comes from Scott's? Glenn Wilson www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] bad bird seed revisited

I just talked with the manufacturer of Garden Treasure bird seed distributed by Lowes. The highlights for me were: Pretty much all Thistle feed comes from Myanmar, Ethiopia, or India. There is a trade embargo against Myanmar now so current seed comes from Ethiopia or India. Every companies

[cayugabirds-l] pictures of a banded Ring-billed Gull Vestal, NY 11AM today

Seen at Barnes Nobel parking lot 11AM this morning: http://www.wilsonswarbler.com/banded-ring-billed-gull.htm Glenn Wilson -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Request for this listserve.....

and see how it goes. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Request for this listserve.....

of) that you could click on a lat/Lon pair that would take you to map! Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re:[cayugabirds-l] [bluewing-group] Migration beginning to become evident on radar

For the first time EVER we had 1 male and 2 female Rose Boreated Grosbeaks stay around our house (and feeders) all summer this summer. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Jul 15, 2013, at 2:15 PM, RA Levy ruth6l...@gmail.com wrote: I have had r-b grosbeaks at my Quaker Lake

[cayugabirds-l] Rufous-sided Wood-rail

Since I haven't seen it mentioned before, I thought this was worth forwarding. http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50151777n Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Deceased Lincoln's Sparrow

on it and it has now died. Would anyone like this body (legally)? It seems in absolutely mint shape externally. If some one would like to verify its identity, I would be glad to email pictures I took while it was still alive. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

I emailed Gov. Cuomo via his web site. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Dec 9, 2013, at 10:15 AM, Corinne Morton renecorinne...@hotmail.com wrote: Write to 1 Commerce Plaza 99 washington ave. Albany NY 12231. Address it to Gov's Correspondence Unit. Ask for a reply

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin (And this is probably the wrong forum to talk about goose for the holiday.) www.birdstrikecontrol.com/bcs.html - Border Collies are now the fastest-growing and most popular form of bird control on airports, military airbases, golf courses

[cayugabirds-l] Gloves?

I’m curious what gloves people are wearing this cold winter while using their scopes, cameras, and binoculars. Thanks, Glenn Wilson www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Binoculars sent south?

Off list please tell me who was sending binoculars to people south who do not have binoculars already. Thank you. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mill Pond, Union Springs 1:30 p.m.

Fritzie, We we there about an hour ago and there were two American Wigeons right up close to the road - close enough for pictures We did see one of your horned grebes almost on the far shore - first grebe of the drain for us. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Mar 15, 2014

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Horned larks, C. swifts today 5 July 2014

I wonder how much last winter affected insects. It was hard on me. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Jul 6, 2014, at 8:39 AM, John and Sue Gregoire k...@empacc.net wrote: We'll join that observation and sentiment. Lynda, we were just commenting on how safe it is to walk

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Jason Dombroskie's talk on Moths and importance of understandoing ecology of moths/insects

feel very sad and guilty. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Jul 22, 2014, at 7:33 AM, Meena Madhav Haribal m...@cornell.edu wrote: Hi all, Yesterday I posted about the moth week but did not emphasize on this talk on this Thursday 24 June from 6.30 pm to 7.30 by Dr. Jason

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Foot traffic and impact

There were about 100 Robins on River Road this morning in Endwell. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Aug 5, 2014, at 10:49 AM, Meena Madhav Haribal m...@cornell.edu wrote: Hi all, One more important thing about wildlife drive and foot traffic – It is the small amount

[cayugabirds-l] Sandpipers at Myers Park today around 12:30PM

at the same time as the Yellowlegs when we showed up. The second picture of several sandpipers on the ground are the same ones shown flying. I think the first sandpiper by itself may or may not be related to the flock of them. http://www.wilsonswarbler.com/html_trips/2014_08_31.html Glenn Wilson

[cayugabirds-l] Long-eared Short-eared Owls

Are these seen basically during dawn and dusk or are they also seen during the day? Thanks all. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Tufted Duck

Has anyone seen it this morning? Thank you. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Tufted Duck today NO!

in hopes of seeing a gull with white-wing-tips. Dipped on those birds too but did catch up with Dr. Anne Clark! The best bird of the day was a single Ruddy Duck somewhat near the red lighthouse. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Red-throated Loon

Is the Red-throated Loon at Treman Park in winter plumage? Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] EBird info IPhone question

crashes. This method on a computer is GREAT. thanks in advance to all who respond. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Purple Finches!

We had Three this morning 2 male one female. 1/2 hour later one was dead in the driveway. Right now it is on ice. Not sure if it is unusual enough to cart to the lab. It is a male in very good condition. Endicott my. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Apr 26, 2015, at 12:22

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Deer ticks

and there they were. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Oct 22, 2015, at 9:33 AM, Ann Mitchell <annmitchel...@gmail.com> wrote: Just a heads up. I know I am attracted to ticks, or the other way around, but they are still with us. I discovered one on me after a walk at Roy Park Pr

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma is great today!!! - out of car thread...

I do not mind staying in my car. However, EVERY TIME I drive through the wildlife drive, Several vehicle's worth of people do get out and this simply isn't fair. Glenn -Original Message- From: bounce-119792525-25849...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119792525-25849...@list.cornell.edu]

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma is great today!!!

Some days half of the people get out of their cars regardless of signs. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Oct 18, 2015, at 12:53 PM, Peter <psara...@rochester.rr.com> wrote: Greetings folks. Just to shed light on Dave's note about being allowed to get out of one's car

[cayugabirds-l] Free Vortex lens caps fit 32mm Diamondback binoculars

I have two new pairs of "Vortex Tethered Objective Lens Caps for 32mm Diamondback Binoculars CAP3243". 4 covers total. I bought the wrong size somehow. Anyone that can use them can have them free. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose @ Stewart Park

Here is a picture of the Snow Goose Sandy mentioned. Sandy, Kathy, and I all crossed paths at Stewart Park this beautiful Christmas Day. http://www.wilsonswarbler.com/html_trips/2015_12_25.html Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Lots of swans

Seen from river red by mud lock. Not sure which swan. They are near a lot of Canada geese Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Lots of swans

That was supposed to be seen from River Road. I think there are 75 to 100 Sean's and I think some at least are Trumpeter. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Jan 30, 2016, at 2:41 PM, Glenn Wilson <wil...@stny.rr.com> wrote: Seen from river red by mud lock. Not sure whic

[cayugabirds-l] 2 Canada geese fishing line

There are two Canada geese Stewart park not far golf course and boat club. Both can fly a bit but are both in trouble with fishing line. We tried to capture and solve but failed Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Yellow banded Canada Goose

There is a Canada Goose with a Yellow neck band with the letters "NU02" in the Jenny F Snap field by the defunct Kmart in Endicott. I know many of these were in Stewart Park. Maybe someone would like to know this. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L

[cayugabirds-l] 5 pipits

At Myers Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hummingbird!!!

We had 6 Rose-breasted Grosbeaks frequenting the feeders often until 40 to 50 Grackles and several Red-winged Blackbirds took over. The grackles have had the feeders for about a month. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Jul 28, 2017, at 9:01 PM, Tom Hoebbel <tomh

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Dowitchers Reported Montezuma Wildlife Drive Today around 220 pm

Sorry for the false alarm. Looking at pictures tonight, they turned out to be Lesser Yellowlegs. 20 stands as a reasonable count. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Jul 4, 2017, at 7:25 PM, David Nicosia <daven102...@gmail.com> wrote: Had a friend who saw 20 dowitcher

[cayugabirds-l] Lack of birds - Not now!

a Lilac Bush. There are NO Ring-billed gulls at Barns & Nobel. I suspect they too are attending to eggs or young. In short, birds are back to normal here at Spring Street in Endicott. I would go as far as saying more than normal. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler

Re: [cayugabirds-l] best bet for bird bonanza?

I'm not sure where in "Cayuga land" is the best place to find these but the prettiest bird songs to me are the Veery, and the Wood Thrush. Both sing songs no human can come close two. To me, they sound like several tunes at the same time. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsW

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Tree swallow

We usually have a dozen or so flying and nesting until mid summer. I haven't seen a single one since early swallow migration. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Jun 17, 2017, at 8:34 AM, John and Fritzie Blizzard <job121...@verizon.net> wrote: We've had one nest

[cayugabirds-l] Lack of birds

but no doubt they will come. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

[cayugabirds-l] Sora

Out in the open mill pond Auroa. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Where are all my feeder birds

plants with seeds. Thanks Kevin for reassuring us they will come back to the feeders! Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Oct 18, 2017, at 1:12 PM, Kevin J. McGowan <k...@cornell.edu> wrote: This seems to be a widespread phenomenon. There is just so much food in the

[cayugabirds-l] Small number of feeder birds

We have 3 Chickadees, 2 Hairy Woodpeckers, 1 Tufted Titmouse, 2 Cardinals, and 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker. This is about 20% of normal. I find it hard to believe the extra food available in the Wild is causing this. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Where are the birds?

including several warblers. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Jun 18, 2018, at 1:28 PM, wrote: Hi! Over 30years of banding, migration and population study here and we experienced and ever increasing paucity of birds. About 15 years ago I wrote a report citing these losses. While

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Clear cutting under powerlines

We have the same problem with both buried gas line and overhead power lines. They bull dozed a 40 foot wide path through hundreds of feet of our land and left it so bumpy I can’t drive it. The only positive is we now have Field Sparrows. I HATE NYSE Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY

[cayugabirds-l] Trackpoints not valid

Might someone on this group have a solution for “trackpoints not valid” when trying to submit an eBird report via the iPhone app? Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] North Spenser Marsh

Has the North Spenser Marsh been opened up for viewing birds? I am seeing many reports of a Least Bittern and others. Thanks all. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] No hummers or house sparrows

Still at least one here in Union Center Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Sep 3, 2018, at 1:49 PM, Nancy Cusumano wrote: We still have plenty of hummers on the feeders and at the red bergamot (bee balm). There are also LOTS on the shores of Seneca lake, just north of Lodi

Re: [cayugabirds-l] empty lake

Similar here in Broome County. A rare few waterfowl are here and there. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Jan 4, 2019, at 8:59 AM, Donna Lee Scott wrote: Yesterday, I was on the lake shore here in Lansing and looked up and down for a while and saw no waterfowl in any

Re: [cayugabirds-l] anyone love trying to identify bird nests from photos?

My neighbor shot and wounded a downy off our feeders. No cop would help. They have their list of pet laws to enforce and that is it. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Jul 20, 2019, at 5:28 PM, wrote: Laurie, please advise them that the collection of bird parts including

Re: [cayugabirds-l] anyone love trying to identify bird nests from photos?

. I told him “0.40 Springfield”. Nothing more was said. I’m sure he checked it out later. One boy paid for 1/2 the window. The other never paid a dime. These kids did lose their BB guns. They deal drugs now but seem to leave us along. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Jul

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Of Unleashed Dogs and Waterthrushes

breads) jump on my back and nearly knock me over because I didn’t see it coming. Dogs keep me from birding many hotspots. I won’t mention how I protect myself. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com > On Apr 27, 2020, at 7:18 AM, Robin Cisne wrote: >  As the owner of a well-b

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Spotting scope question

I too use an angled scope from my car a LOT. Works great. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com > On Apr 28, 2020, at 1:45 PM, Lynn Bergmeyer wrote: >  This is probably a ridiculous question but does anyone have an idea of anything out there for using angled scope

Re:[cayugabirds-l] [External Email] Re: [bluewing-group] Sumac for catbirds and robins

I too have see Pileateds hanging on and eating sumac. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On May 24, 2020, at 8:05 PM, Julian Shepherd wrote:  Add Pileated. Once saw one feeding thus in the BU Nature Preserve. > On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 10:27 AM Elaine Benjamin wrote: >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Murder most Fowl - Saturday 5/30

We watched a turtle grab a Pied-billed Grebe and pull it under. It got free and the turtle did it again. The second time, the Grebe flew away Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On May 31, 2020, at 2:40 PM, Linda Post Van Buskirk wrote:  Consider the snapping turtle

Re: [cayugabirds-l] arrogant dogowner going viral

to take your head off and many many happy dogs that simply run along the water’s edge and scare off every shore bird in the area. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On May 26, 2020, at 10:49 PM, Magnus Fiskesjo wrote:  Yes, I meant to write 'dogs'. Thanks for your comment

[cayugabirds-l] Noah Stryker

When I went to Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology to listen to Noah Stryker (sorry if I’ve misspelled his last name), what do I see? Free running dogs on the trails around the lab! I do like Noah a lot. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Rosette Spoonbill

Seen from tower at Tschache almost due north in trees far away. Pics verified bill plus color correct Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http