So, did anyone know about the three golden-plovers seen on Thursday at the
Ithaca airport? Come on guys, let's be a little more neighborly. A number
of people would like to have seen them.
One bird that did not get posted yesterday was a CACKLING GOOSE in with the
Canada Geese north of Myers Point. It was lighter than the other geese,
with more distinct silvery striping/edging to back and rear feathers, a
very square forehead, and a tiny bill. Photo at
http://picasaweb.google.com/KevinJ.McGowan/BasinSpecies2009#5393932308802218066.
It should be noted that many of the geese there were not locals, but were
tundra breeders that had small bills themselves. In comparison with the
larger resident birds they suggested Cackling Geese. But the real one in
their midst stood out and was unmistakable, if it stopped looking away
(which it did most of the time).
kevin
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