SUMMARY Merlin known nesting results for Tompkins County In 2020 there were 7 known, incubated nests with 4 fledged broods, plus two sets of fledglings with no known nest, plus 2 pair with no known nest, for a total of 11 Merlin pairs. In 2021 there were 6 known, incubated nests with 4 fledged broods, plus 2 sets of fledglings with no known nest, plus 3 pair with no known nest, for a total of 11 pairs. This year, 2022, there were 7 known, incubated nest sites with 4 fledged broods, plus 1 set of fledglings with no known nest, and two pairs with no known nest, for a total of 10 pairs. Again, the tabulation for our county depends greatly on reports from many birders. Thanks to so many, especially eBird reporters. I'm sorry if I've forgotten some contributors in the tally below. DETAILS Merlin Summary, 2022
109 Sycamore. Thanks to Ken, Olivia,Anne, and Sheila Successful Two fledged youngobserved on 14 July Yellow Barn Rd. Thanksto Lee Ann, Jay, and Charleen Successful Threeor four fledglings. Madison, Hancock, 3rdSt. Thanks to Paul Unknown. Pair. But no nesting known. Jennings Pond. Thanks to John, Bill, andGerard Successful Foundas fledgling begged for food. At least 1 fledgling. Crescent Place, Hawthorn,Pearsall. Thanks to Carol, Diane, Stephanie, and John Failed. Female seen onnest on two occasions. Nest failed. Landowner hates hawks. . Forest Home Dr. bridge. Thanksto Anonymous, and Peter Failed. Female seenincubating on two occasions, but nest failed. Marina, boat ramp. Thanks to Laura, Ton, David,Peter, Sandy Failed. Pairseen carrying food to nest, yet nest failed. Oak Ave. Thanks to Lynn,Keigan, Zack Successful. Veryearly pair. Fledged 2 and probably 3 young in late June Trumansburg (Grove Cemetery). Thanksto John (same as Jennings Pond), and anonymous Successful. At least one fledgling The Parkway. Thanks to Gwen Unknown Known pair, but no known nest -- 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-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
