RE: [nfc-l] nocturnal crow
Ken, I had a similar episode near our home in Portland, Oregon a year ago. It was about 11:15PM and crow flew over calling. Totally bizarre. I've never heard a crow call this long after dark. Dave Irons > From: k...@cornell.edu > To: cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu > CC: nf...@list.cornell.edu > Subject: [nfc-l] nocturnal crow > Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2012 02:57:50 + > > At 10:30 this evening, I heard a single AMERICAN CROW flying over my house, > calling -- very strange to hear one at night! I suppose it was a bird > disturbed off its roost, but it was flying north to south against a fairly > illuminated overcast sky. Is there any evidence of true nocturnal movements > in crows? > > KEN > > > Ken Rosenberg > Conservation Science Program > Cornell Lab of Ornithology > 607-254-2412 > 607-342-4594 (cell) > k...@cornell.edu > > > -- > > NFC-L List Info: > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NFC_WELCOME > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NFC_RULES > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NFC-L_SubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm > > ARCHIVES: > 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nfc-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html > 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NFC-L > 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NFCL.html > > Please submit your observations to eBird: > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ > > -- > -- NFC-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NFC_WELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NFC_RULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NFC-L_SubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nfc-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NFC-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NFCL.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nfc-l] nocturnal crow
At 10:30 this evening, I heard a single AMERICAN CROW flying over my house, calling -- very strange to hear one at night! I suppose it was a bird disturbed off its roost, but it was flying north to south against a fairly illuminated overcast sky. Is there any evidence of true nocturnal movements in crows? KEN Ken Rosenberg Conservation Science Program Cornell Lab of Ornithology 607-254-2412 607-342-4594 (cell) k...@cornell.edu -- NFC-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NFC_WELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NFC_RULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NFC-L_SubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nfc-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NFC-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NFCL.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park scoters, etc.
Sorry for the late post... An afternoon (3:30-5) check of Stewart Park produced a single male WHITE-WINGED SCOTER and 4 female-plumaged BLACK SCOTERS on the white-capped lake among the 130+ RUDDY DUCKS and smaller numbers of BUFFLEHEAD, LESSER and GREATER SCAUP, AMERICAN WIGEON, GADWALL, AM BLACK DUCKS, COOTS, and 21 PIED-BILLED GREBES. A PEREGRINE circled high overhead with a kettle of TURKEY VULTURES; 5 HOODED MERGANSERS, 3 WOOD DUCKS, 2 YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS, a MOCKINGBIRD, and a KINGFISHER were at the Swan Pen. KEN Ken Rosenberg Conservation Science Program Cornell Lab of Ornithology 607-254-2412 607-342-4594 (cell) k...@cornell.edu -- 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Lake CBC trip 4Nov12
Hi all, Thirteen brave people joined me today for a cold, wet, and windy trip up Cayuga Lake. Conditions were far from ideal but we saw some good birds nonetheless. An early highlight came at Myers Point in the form of a 1st-cycle THAYER's GULL on the spit. It stood out immediately with frosted wingtips and overall small size, and we were able to get nice looks at it as it played with sticks in the water and sat on the spit. Other birds at Myers included Surf Scoter, Snow Bunting (two flying north), and a Dunlin (also flying north.) Lots of loons were moving, but not too many waterfowl, similar to yesterday. Thayer's photos here: https://picasaweb.google.com/37855303614931880/EarlyWinter2012#5806732909777065906 ...and continuing from there. We then headed up the lake, but despite frequent stops and admirable perseverance, the strong winds proved too much and we found very few birds of interest on lake. At Mud Lock, however, we found a COMMON TERN flying around and landing on buoys, and a large flock of 40+ Pine Siskins flew over. The Visitor Center pool at Montezuma has a good variety of waterfowl. Also, as we arrived here I am fairly sure I heard a Common Redpoll call from somewhere out in the weeds, perhaps with a goldfinch flock we saw later. At Benning a large flock of Dunlin contained a White-rumped Sandpiper, but most of the group took off before we could get good looks. At least eight Wilson's Snipe were more cooperative in the back. We made a quick stop to look at the three continuing CATTLE EGRETS at Goosehaven on Rt. 89, then headed over to East Road. We quickly picked out five ROSS'S GEESE in with several hundred Snow Geese, then at least three more Ross's in with the rest of the flock for a total of eight. A briefly had a CACKLING GOOSE in with the Canadas but couldn't refind it for the group. A large group of Dunlin along the south part of Knox-Marsellus proved to contain at least seven WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS when finally seen in decent light from Towpath, but sporadic and chilling rain made viewing very difficult. Sixteen Sandhill Cranes were foraging around here as well, as well as nine TUNDRA SWANS, my first of the season. Thanks again to everyone who came along today, I hope the birds made up for the unpleasant weather. -- Jay McGowan Macaulay Library Cornell Lab of Ornithology jw...@cornell.edu -- 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Peregrine Falcon
Hi all, I went to my front yard to pick up my moth light for winter storage when a dark looking large falcon came into view coming low along Six Mile Creek not very far from the house. It continued flying along Rt 79 quite some distance in Southeast direction. I also found a small group of small finches flying over my house across Six Mile Creek. Yesterday, afternoon from my office window I watched a compact stubby looking Sharp-shinned hawk circle around in front of my office window and head northeast! Meena Meena Haribal Ithaca NY 14850 http://haribal.org/ http://meenaharibal.blogspot.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-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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Huge loon movement today
Today was incredible…after thinking that the buildup of loons moved through yesterday, I did not anticipate today to surpass yesterdays count, but it did…by a lot! The total count was 2,112 (South) and 231 (North). The first wave off Cayuga Lake commenced quickly with 150 heading south in the 15min before sunrise and another 392 in the 15min following. Looking south, the cloud buildup was low and it appeared to be precipitating. This probably explains why the majority of loons returning north occurred at the end of the first wave – they hit this barrier and decided not to continue. The second wave was a bit unusual; it started out very strong, then quieted down a bit and ended strong again. Roughly 25% of the birds heading south occurred in the last 15 minutes of the 2-hr count. The final 5 minutes had very little to no movement. It’s as if they were delayed, probably by weather, then moved all at once. It will be interested to see what tomorrow will do.. Ethan -- 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Pine siskins
There's a vigorous flock of about 15 PINE SISKINS at my feeders now (Pleasant Valley Rd. in Groton). Marla Coppolino -- 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Golden eagle - Brooktondale
I just returned from a morning neighborhood walk, battling the wind, sleet, rain and snow. I was positive there would be no raptors flying in this crapass weather. However, first I saw a RED-TAILED HAWK spiraling about, looking for a thermal (hah!). Then 10 ring-billed gulls in a kettle, which I could believe. Finally, an adult GOLDEN EAGLE flapped and glided 100' over my head at the corner of Boiceville and Central Chapel Rds. Unbelievable! Where there's a will, there's a way. Steve Fast -- 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Thayer's Gull, Myers Point
The Cayuga Bird Club trip and I had a probable 1st cycle THAYER'S GULL on the spit at Myers Point a little while ago. Pale gray overall, darkish wingtips with frosty edges, petite build. Photos and discussion to follow, but worth taking a look at if you're in the area. Jay -- 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Re: [cayugabirds-l] The Loon Watch – 1st notable push
Just wanted to mention also that Ethan has found lodging and that this year the watch is being conducted at the north pier of Taughannock Falls State Park. The old count location at the south pier has been fenced off and inaccessible for several years. To get to the north pier from Ithaca, take the first right after you cross the creek on rte 89. Bill E From: Ethan Kistler Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 11:44 AM To: cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu Subject: [cayugabirds-l] The Loon Watch – 1st notable push Hi all, Today’s northwesterly winds produced the first notable push of Common Loons over Cayuga Lake. -- 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] MWR update/correction
The Ring-billed duck I mentioned at Mud Lock was more likely a Greater Scaup (only took a quick glance at it). Besides a few Mallards, it was the only duck in the area. I'm assuming it is the same one that had an injured wing and has been there all summer (fortunately not becoming an eagle snack). Also had a catbird and GC Kinglet on towpath yesterday (and possible Lincoln's sparrow in with all the song sparrows) - it was dark and rainy so viewing wasn't great. -- 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/ --
