[cayugabirds-l] Dryden Lake

2013-04-11 Thread Ann Mitchell
I just counted over 20 Horned Grebes,, most in breeding plumage, 3 pied-billed Grebes, 5 Common Loons, and a number of Buffleheads and Scaup Species. Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Chipping Sparrow

2013-04-13 Thread Ann Mitchell
My FOY under my feeders. Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- 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

[cayugabirds-l] Sunday around the lake

2013-04-14 Thread Ann Mitchell
Judy Thoroughman and I went around the lake, braving the snow for a small part of the trip. The winds were quite brisk at 10-15 mph. At Stewart Park, there were both Horned and Pied-billed Grebes (not anywhere near the numbers posted yesterday), 8 species of ducks, Coots, Double-crested Cormorants

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Three Osprey at Stewart Park; two Yellow-Rumped warblers; Eared Grebe

2013-04-14 Thread Ann Mitchell
There were 2 when we saw them On Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 6:40 PM, Nari Mistry wrote: > Ann Mitchell's post reminded me to write that we saw three adult Osprey > at Stewart Park over the Swan Pen pond, at around 1pm. One (female?) > perched on a tree and kept calling while the other two circled ov

[cayugabirds-l] Birds

2013-04-16 Thread Ann Mitchell
At Dryden Lake there were 20 Cormorants and 7 Common Loons. So far I have counted14 Juncos and a dozen Redpolls at my feeders. Shouldn't the Redpolls go north? Gary said they like the food I am giving them and the warm weather feels like they are in Florida! Ann Mitchell Sent from my I

[cayugabirds-l] Field Sparrow

2013-04-19 Thread Ann Mitchell
After searching for Field Sparrows yesterday in different fields (in the non-stop winds) I ended up hearing and seeing one at the Swan Pen after seeing the Audubon's Yellow-rumped Warbler. It is always surprising what you can find there. Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.N

[cayugabirds-l] Catbird

2013-04-19 Thread Ann Mitchell
At Swan Pen. Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- 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] Park Preserve

2013-04-25 Thread Ann Mitchell
Linda and I walked there this afternoon and it was quiet. We did hear Brown Thrasher, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Pine Warbler, and the regulars. No Towhee for us. Best, Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Park Preserve

2013-04-25 Thread Ann Mitchell
I also wanted to mention that she found SE owl pellets that had part of a white plastic bag rapped around some pellets. Poor bird. Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Birding up the lake

2013-04-27 Thread Ann Mitchell
Today Susan Danskin and I birded up the lake. There were great birds we saw heading up the lake but I mainly want to report some of the more rarities we saw. Caspian Terns were seen at Stewart Park. along with a couple Palm Warblers. Harris Park's terns were also Caspian. At the Visitors Center at

[cayugabirds-l] Swan Pen

2013-05-02 Thread Ann Mitchell
There was a Savannah Sparrow at the swan pen today. Good birding, Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] SFO Morning Trip

2013-05-04 Thread Ann Mitchell
Eight people joined me for a GREAT morning of birding. The sky was blue and it was not too warm. We stopped two places. First, we stopped on Dodge Road (off Stevenson Road) where there is a nice stand of spruces. The only warbler we saw was a YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER. Then we heard and saw a BROWN

[cayugabirds-l] Addendum to SFO Trip

2013-05-04 Thread Ann Mitchell
On the way back to the car, we did spot a chickadee with nesting material going into a hole in a loped off tree on the orange trail. Everyone liked seeing that. Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ht

[cayugabirds-l] Birding at Montezuma and motherhood to Savannah

2013-05-18 Thread Ann Mitchell
Sora. Good Birding, Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- 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/cay

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods

2013-05-19 Thread Ann Mitchell
There is a Philadelphia Vireo past the Sherwood Platform where the trail splits. Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Windy day makes great swallowing!

2013-05-25 Thread Ann Mitchell
Hi Chris and all, Stuart, Dave and I headed north today. The white caps at Myers were wild, but at Puddlers off Towpath Road, we also had white caps. We also thought we saw some in the large puddles on Towpath Road. A very windy day! Birding was good. Stewart Park had MANY Chimney Swifts in the ai

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma this evening

2013-05-31 Thread Ann Mitchell
Redheads. The main pool at Montezuma was remarkable for the lack of shorebirds. We saw 2 Least Sandpipers at Larue's, 50 peep species on the main pool which was quite dry. We saw nothing at Benning. Good Birding, Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Scarlet Tanager

2013-06-25 Thread Ann Mitchell
I just heard one calling from my yard in Eastern Heights. Nice! Good birding, Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Birding today

2013-06-30 Thread Ann Mitchell
Hi All, Linda Clougherty and I went birding at Gutchess Preserve and North Park Preserve. We could find no paths at Gutchess. Looks like I have to go there with someone who actually can find the trails.We saw or heard Song and Swamp Sparrow, Bobolinks, Eastern Meadowlark, Killdeer, Spotted Sandpip

[cayugabirds-l] Worm eating Warbler

2013-07-06 Thread Ann Mitchell
Donna Scott,Judy Thouroughman, and I had great looks at the warbler on the blue trail near the railroad track at Lindsay Parsons, Great photo op! Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Lindsay Parsons

2013-07-06 Thread Ann Mitchell
The Clay-colored Sparrow was still in the same field. Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] White Pelican and Little Blue Heron

2013-07-23 Thread Ann Mitchell
The WHITE PELICAN was seen at Knox Marcellus along with a male EURASIAN WIGEON. There was a WILSON'S PHALAROPE, also, seen by Wade and Melissa Rowley. The LITTLE BLUE HERON flew in to roost with 45 GREAT EGRETS at 8:21 on Van Dyne Spoor Road. Good Birding, Ann Mitchell Sent from my I

[cayugabirds-l] Audubon Center in Savannah

2013-08-08 Thread Ann Mitchell
Just wanted to give you the heads up that they are draining the lst pool. We saw Least Sandpipers and Lesser Yellow Legs there and a Solitary Sandpiper near by. The fellow leading the trip also mentioned draining the far pool soon in time for the Muck Race. Good Birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L Lis

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods

2013-08-16 Thread Ann Mitchell
Today Linda Clougherty and birded the area for about 1 and 1/2 hours. The Wilson Trail was quiet, but at the beginning of it we had good looks at 2 Philadelphia Vireos chasing each other around in a Sycamore tree. I heard a Yellow Warbler calling. Other than the usual birds, we heard a Rose-breaste

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpeckers at May's Point

2013-08-20 Thread Ann Mitchell
I thought I mentioned it before, but Linda Clougherty and I saw then caching food a couple weeks ago. We did see them with some kind of nut and also insects. Really cool! Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone On Aug 20, 2013, at 7:42 PM, "Marie P. Read" wrote: > Hey there's a

[cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpeckers

2013-08-27 Thread Ann Mitchell
Dave and I were at May's Pool, and spent quite some time watching the baby in the hole. We saw it calling, but couldn't hear it. We saw an adult feeding it. After leaving the spot, I headed to Mays. Some folks from Manhattan showed up. Dave took them back to the nest hole. The son could actually he

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Black Vultures on the move?

2013-08-28 Thread Ann Mitchell
I saw them sitting on the compost pile at 5:00. They weren't together but were in a line of T.V.'s. Very cooperative and best seen from Stevenson Road. Best, Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone On Aug 28, 2013, at 1:11 PM, Jay McGowan wrote: > A few minutes ago Ben Barkley rep

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods

2013-09-05 Thread Ann Mitchell
at a male Black-throated Blue. That bird was very close to me at eye level. I know there were other species there, but they were not easy to see. Good birding, Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Soras

2013-09-15 Thread Ann Mitchell
On the first stretch of the drive on Montezuma Wildlife Drive, we had anywhere from 4 to 7 Soras calling in the cattails in front of us. Pretty cool! Paul may expound on what we saw, but I know Ken gave a report. Good birding, Ann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayuga

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ruby-crowned combatants

2013-10-14 Thread Ann Mitchell
, but there were none seen. Maybe it was practicing? Just wierd! Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone > On Oct 14, 2013, at 3:19 PM, "W. Larry Hymes" wrote: > > The other day at Upper Buttermilk I came across two RUBY-CROWNED KINGLETS > behaving in a way I have never observ

Re: [cayugabirds-l] CayugaRBA going bye bye ?

2013-10-15 Thread Ann Mitchell
It is not good news. Who actually gets the money?? Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone > On Oct 15, 2013, at 8:36 AM, Meena Madhav Haribal wrote: > > It depends on how much you love chasing birds and if you think it is worth > $250 a year! CayugaRBA usage is low except for one gu

[cayugabirds-l] October 19th bird club trip (late)

2013-10-25 Thread Ann Mitchell
Last week I met ten people at the Lab of O for a half day trip. The original venue changed from lake birding and going to Montezuma instead. We first went to the Swan Pen at Stewart Park for warblers. We met two more birding friends there. I think Bob said there was a Lesser Scaup and Ruddy Ducks o

[cayugabirds-l] Three species of scoters, etc.

2013-10-27 Thread Ann Mitchell
ock he had a high count of 83 (maybe a few more) Common Loons. Good birding, Ann Mitchell Sent from my IPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[cayugabirds-l] Cattle Egret(a)?

2013-11-03 Thread Ann Mitchell
Around 11:30 a.m.Dave and I saw the Cattle Egret Marty spotted yesterday near Romulus. It gave us great views next to the road with 20 plus cows. The cows seemed to harass it a bit. It then flew to the west side of the road over some trees. An hour plus later one was reported at Treman Marina. W

[cayugabirds-l] Park Preserve North

2013-12-01 Thread Ann Mitchell
Linda, Tom, and I just heard and saw a Belted Kingfisher. Also, a new beaver dam has been built. Good birding, Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayug

[cayugabirds-l] Around Cayuga Lake

2013-12-08 Thread Ann Mitchell
Susan, Judy, and I went around the lake today. Of note at East Shore were GREAT-CRESTED CORMORANTS, RUDDY DUCKS, and REDHEADS. At Myers we met up with Jay McGowan. At Long Point there was a huge raft of SNOW GEESE in the middle of the lake. Aurora Boathouse yielded 3 HORNED GREBES and some GOLDEN

[cayugabirds-l] Up The Lake

2014-01-10 Thread Ann Mitchell
I headed to Aurora around 1:30 today. Met Dave Wheeler and Jin Tarolli there. Dave counted 5 HORNED GREBES and Jim found the one EARED GREBE. That was around 2:40. Good going! At the north end of Cayuga Lake, I saw all 3 SWAN SPECIES. Lots of CANADA GEESE, but did not come up with a small goose.

[cayugabirds-l] Winter Wren

2014-01-30 Thread Ann Mitchell
I finally felt well enough to take a walk which was at Renwick Park. A Winter Wren entertained me for 4-6 minutes. Very cute and chatty. Good Birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabird

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Article about great lakes freezing over

2014-02-09 Thread Ann Mitchell
My understanding is that the lake completely froze over was 1912. If someone has a different date, that would be great! Ann Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2014, at 2:27 PM, Linda Post Van Buskirk wrote: > > As of noon today, Cayuga was pretty much frozen from Chris's hill north. > Chris's h

[cayugabirds-l] Mill Pond

2014-02-22 Thread Ann Mitchell
There are 2 Horned Grebes and 1 Red-necked Grebes. Also, one male Wood Duck. Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.

[cayugabirds-l] Saturday, February 22nd Field Trip

2014-02-24 Thread Ann Mitchell
Ten great birders joined me for a trip up the lake. Our first stop was at East Shore Park. The winds were rather calm. We had great looks at all the Aythyas, except for the Tufted Duck. Common Goldeneye, Bufflehead, Coots, plus 30+ White-winged Scoters were seen. Common and Hooded Mergansers were d

[cayugabirds-l] West side of the lake

2014-03-01 Thread Ann Mitchell
Dave Nutter and I went up the lake starting around 12:15. Our stops were the Ithaca Marina (or boat club), Taughannock Park (north side) and Sheldrake. We saw all ducks, except for Northern Shoveler and any teal. No rarities. Dave found White-winged Scoters at Taughannock and Sheldrake. A singl

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Crows on South Hill

2014-03-04 Thread Ann Mitchell
I agree, Linda. Muster seems quite appropriate. Thanks. On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 1:11 PM, wrote: > Recently, I found 2 dead crows near each other. I was surprised to find > this. Is this unusual? > > > -Original Message- > From: Linda Orkin > To: Sue Rakow > Cc: Anne Clark ; cayugabir

[cayugabirds-l] Last night

2014-03-09 Thread Ann Mitchell
David Weber and I went first to Thomas Road we stopped in front of a house (sorry no address.) We heard major bill clacking, but nothing else. It was very loud. We drove down the street hearing nothing. In front of the same house heading back I heard a Northern Saw-whet Owl calling with it's too

[cayugabirds-l] Owning

2014-03-09 Thread Ann Mitchell
At the Ellis Hollow Preserve, David and I heard a Barred Owl. Sorry. I didn't realise that I forgot to mention the name of the bird. Details! Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ht

[cayugabirds-l] Purple Martin

2014-04-01 Thread Ann Mitchell
Dave spotted one at Frontamac with 25 Tree Swallows. Great looks. It must be Spring! Good birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSu

[cayugabirds-l] Bonaparte's Gull

2014-04-03 Thread Ann Mitchell
Between the two lighthouses at Stewart Park at 4:00 P.M. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

[cayugabirds-l] Virginia Rail

2014-04-10 Thread Ann Mitchell
I heard one at Martin's Tract. From the parking lot walk the part beside the pond. I walk until I was next to the water. It called from there. Also. I saw 3 Caspian Terns at the north end of the lake. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabird

[cayugabirds-l] Prairie Warbler

2014-04-14 Thread Ann Mitchell
Swan Pen Stewart Park. Sent from my iPhone -- 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/cayugabi

[cayugabirds-l] Correction

2014-04-14 Thread Ann Mitchell
I meant Palm Warbler. Quests I got to study again. Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://w

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Unknown warbler

2014-04-19 Thread Ann Mitchell
I also agree with Asher. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 19, 2014, at 11:27 AM, Asher Hockett wrote: > > My guess is a Ruby-crowned Kinglet - not a warbler, and the crown usually not > seen, http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/ruby-crowned_kinglet/id > > >> On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 10:57 AM, Rich

[cayugabirds-l] Glossy Ibis

2014-04-24 Thread Ann Mitchell
Dave Nutter and I were at Shorebird Flats past the main pool at Montezuma. It flew in front of us and landed across from us. We had great looks at it. Beautiful bird!! Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBir

[cayugabirds-l] Prarigan

2014-04-26 Thread Ann Mitchell
Mark Miller saw the Willow Prarigan on S Shore Extension. He sent the email at 11:37. Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurat

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Great Horned Owl, Palmer Woods

2014-04-28 Thread Ann Mitchell
Linda Clougherty and I heard 2 spontaneously singing at Park Preserve. Really cool! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 28, 2014, at 3:59 PM, David Weber wrote: > > Hi all, > > The GHOW has returned to its roost at Palmer/Jessup Woods on north campus. > He is currently in a small pine behind the r

[cayugabirds-l] House Wren

2014-04-30 Thread Ann Mitchell
I woke up to one singing near a nest box in the backyard. Happy spring! Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.h

[cayugabirds-l] Redo-breasted Grosebeaks

2014-05-01 Thread Ann Mitchell
There are 2 females at my feeders. Wish 2 males would also show up! Eastern Heights. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigu

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Orchard Oriole, Myers Point

2014-05-05 Thread Ann Mitchell
Also, around noon a male Redstart was quite active around the middle of the pond. Ann Sent from my iPhone > On May 5, 2014, at 11:19 AM, Jay McGowan wrote: > > At least one ORCHARD ORIOLE has returned to Myers Point. An adult male was > singing cheerily from near the entrance, then foraging a

[cayugabirds-l] Scarlet Tanager

2014-05-08 Thread Ann Mitchell
I worked for most of the day at 821 Cliff Street. Around 11:00 I went to the trash bin out back. Coming back, i heard a bird singing. At first, I thought, American Robin. Well, it had to be one with a very bad raspy call. I listened for quite awhile. Scarlet Tanager!! Good birding, Ann -- Cayugab

[cayugabirds-l] Lindsay Parson's Preserve

2014-05-16 Thread Ann Mitchell
Yesterday. Lots of Warblers including Blue-winged, Prairie, Hooded, Canada, and Mourning (missed the Worm-eating for the moment). Warning: BEWARE of ticks! I know better, but yesterday I did not tuck in my pant legs under the socks and didn't tuck in my shirt. Two major no-nos! I had 8 ticks

Re: [cayugabirds-l] dark red-tailed hawk

2014-06-15 Thread Ann Mitchell
I agree with Dave regarding a Broad-winged Hawk. Ann Mitchell Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 15, 2014, at 5:28 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: > > I am NOT an authority on raptors, but that has never stopped me from > commenting before, so here's my guess: > > I think the first

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma

2014-06-29 Thread Ann Mitchell
Judy Thoroughman and I went north yesterday. There were no birds at Union Springs Marina. We arrived there around 11:30. The Wildlife Drive was the most productive. There were 2 plus Black Terns there, too many to count Canada Geese and families and many Coot and Common Gallunile families. Also

[cayugabirds-l] East Road

2014-09-01 Thread Ann Mitchell
I arrived there at 3:30. Super lighting! Both Black-bellied and Golden Plovers were there - more than one of each. Both Hudsonian Godwits remained. I saw Stilt Sandpipers and Pectoral Sandpipers plus Dowitcher species. There were many peeps, but they were too far away for me to find any Baird's

[cayugabirds-l] American Avocets

2014-10-12 Thread Ann Mitchell
Continue at Knox-Marsellus. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- 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] Turkey Vultures

2014-10-12 Thread Ann Mitchell
Saw 18 Turkey Vultures flying above Triphammer Road 3 miles north of Shops of Ithaca. Pretty impressive! Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugab

[cayugabirds-l] Purple Sandpiper

2014-10-22 Thread Ann Mitchell
It was still at Myers when I left. Watched it for an hour. Good Birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.

[cayugabirds-l] Purple Sandpiper

2014-10-22 Thread Ann Mitchell
It was still at Myers when I left at 4:50. I watched for an hour. Good Birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurati

[cayugabirds-l] Purple Sandpiper

2014-10-22 Thread Ann Mitchell
Sorry about double posts. My phone told me that they didn't go threw. So much for that info! A Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeC

[cayugabirds-l] Black Scoters

2014-10-28 Thread Ann Mitchell
7 Black Scoters seen from East Shore Park plus 6 Surf Scoters now. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm A

[cayugabirds-l] Ross's Geese

2014-10-30 Thread Ann Mitchell
Three are still at Knox Marsellus. Good birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- 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] American Avocet

2014-11-08 Thread Ann Mitchell
Just talked with Mark Miller. Shorebird Flats is now Eaton Bird Flats. He also just saw a Glossy Ibis there. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cay

[cayugabirds-l] Saturday birding

2014-11-15 Thread Ann Mitchell
Today, Gary Kohlenberg and I went up the lake to Montezuma. Here is where we went and what we saw: Myers - 3 species of gulls and mallards. Long Point- 35 or so Common Loons, a probable Red-throated Loon, but not 100 percent sure. 3 Pipits. Montezuma Wildlife Drive - we saw every specie of duc

[cayugabirds-l] Saturday Field Trip

2014-11-22 Thread Ann Mitchell
ve. No Sandhill Cranes were seen and no Snow Geese either. It was much different than last week. We had a total of 51 species. If we count the accipiter sp., then it is 52. Not bad for a cold and eventually wet day. We had a great time. Thank you to everyone who joined us! Ann Mitchell Sent

[cayugabirds-l] Short-eared Owls

2014-12-07 Thread Ann Mitchell
The owner of the Long Point Winery said he has seen 4 Short-eared Owls there. They were first seen a couple days ago. Bob, Dave, and I saw 2 or 3 starting around 4:35. Good Birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://ww

[cayugabirds-l] Saturday's field trip

2014-12-20 Thread Ann Mitchell
Nine people joined me for a trip to see Short-eared Owls. We ended up birding at the end of Scofield Road near Buck Road, because of a post from Jay McGowan stating that at least three owls were there. When we arrived, we immediately saw three of them - one was flying, one was sitting on the g

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owl Martin Rd Seneca Falls

2015-01-04 Thread Ann Mitchell
Still there at 3:30. Ann Mitchell Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2015, at 2:44 PM, Marty Schlabach wrote: > > Still in the same place at 1:30pm today. > Best seen approaching from the east. > --Marty & Mary Jean > > From: bounce-118670822-3494...@list.cornell.edu &

[cayugabirds-l] Short-eared Owls

2015-01-08 Thread Ann Mitchell
>From the Long Point Winery on Lake Road, Steve Fast and I saw three Short-eared Owls, the first one seen at 4:45 (that was when we arrived there) flying north of the road. We saw two on the south side. The owner of the winery told me he has recently seen 5 or 6 there. It was t cold to sear

[cayugabirds-l] Red-throated Loon

2015-01-15 Thread Ann Mitchell
Distant look at it from Myers Point by Dave and me. Ann Mitchell Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Chipping Sparrow

2015-01-27 Thread Ann Mitchell
I have a Chipping Sparrow coming to my millet feeder. I have seen it 3 times today. If anyone wants to see it, please do. Let me know if you need my address. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cay

[cayugabirds-l] Redpolls

2015-01-29 Thread Ann Mitchell
At Lake Como 1196 Lake Como Road. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- 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-archi

[cayugabirds-l] Northern Shrike

2015-01-29 Thread Ann Mitchell
At Christmas Tree Farm at Rt. 90 and Lick Street in Summer Hill. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARC

[cayugabirds-l] Lapland Longspur

2015-01-29 Thread Ann Mitchell
On Ledyard Road just west of Dixon Road. In with a flock of Horned Larks on side of the road. Super looks! Good birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBi

[cayugabirds-l] Chipping Sparrow

2015-02-14 Thread Ann Mitchell
I hadn't seen the Chipping Sparrow for awhile, but he is here this morning. I put a niger seed mix in a tray to attract American Goldfinch and hoping for Redpolls. Goldfinch came and the Chipping Sparrow made an appearance. It was in the tray with the finches. Cool! Ann Sent from my iPhone --

[cayugabirds-l] Redpolls!

2015-02-14 Thread Ann Mitchell
Two Common Redpolls so far at my feeders! :) Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www

[cayugabirds-l] Redpolls

2015-03-15 Thread Ann Mitchell
I still have 2 Redpolls coming to my feeders. Seems crazy - red-wings one day and Redpolls the next day. Such is winter! Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBir

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Female Red-winged Blackbird

2015-03-20 Thread Ann Mitchell
I hade two Red-winged Blackbirds, a male and female, at my feeders last week. In the past, I only saw males. The females came later. Ann Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 20, 2015, at 11:56 AM, bob mcguire wrote: > > I have had a couple of flocks of Red-wings & Grackles around the house and > bri

[cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskin

2015-03-22 Thread Ann Mitchell
This morning I was happily surprised to see a Pine Siskin at my feeders. There also was one Redpoll and lots of American Goldfinches. Good birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRU

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park, Wednesday November 3

2010-11-04 Thread Ann Mitchell
Here, here!! Ann On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 6:59 AM, Dave Nutter wrote: > Yesterday's entertainment at Stewart Park was highlighted by a thin man > in a hooded black wetsuit standing tall atop a surfboard with an oar in his > > hands and slowly paddling the length of the shoreline. This of course

[cayugabirds-l] Owl Trip on Saturday

2010-12-08 Thread Ann Mitchell
I will be leading a trip up the east side of the lake to Rafferty Road to see Short-eared Owls. We will be meeting at the Lab of Ornithology at 2:00, probably birding the lake on the way there. We will be heading back at dark. Dress warmly. Best, Ann Mitchell -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Common Redpoll

2010-12-30 Thread Ann Mitchell
After birding all day with Dave Nutter in Summerhill, and not seeing any new birds for the year, I arrived home and saw a Common Redpoll at my feeders. I won't be around on New Year's Day, so whom ever has my area, should stop by my feeders. Email me if you need my address. Happy New

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Dave Nutter and redpolls, in that order

2011-01-02 Thread Ann Mitchell
Here, here to Dave. Ann Mitchell On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 10:27 AM, B Mcaneny wrote: > We are a truly favored birding community to have as our birding > conscience and constant recorder the incomparable Dave Nutter. Dave would > probably be the only one to deny that, but the rest

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