[cayugabirds-l] Union Springs OSPREY
Saw our Union Springs Osprey at 11 A.M. today. We can see the nest across the field from our upper back yard. Platform nest is on No. One Road, Center St. Extension at the NYSEG relay station. Last yr. we saw the pr. copulating on 3 April. Fritzie -- 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] OT: seek restaurant reviews Montezuma area
I'm looking for recommended restaurants where a group of birders could go after a full day of birding for a decent, reasonably-priced, hot, sit-down meal which with fast enough service to allow the group to predictably be out at dusk looking for Short-eared Owls in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. The owls might be at Martens Tract, Carncross Rd, Morgan Rd, Van Dyne Spoor Rd, East Rd, or Seneca Meadows (or other suggested location?). Therefore the dinner might be in the Village of Savannah, the Village of Montezuma, Port Byron, or maybe Clyde, or somewhere in that region. We're considering this for the SFO overnight trip next weekend, which may be a long-shot for the owls as well as a restaurant, but I thought I'd ask, in case anyone has eaten somewhere that might fill the bill, so to speak. Thanks.--Dave Nutter -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! --
Re:[cayugabirds-l] Impossible bird song
Shannon called me at 8:40 this morning when she got to work in Johnson City because she heard what she was sure was a Common Yellowthroat. I suggested the possibility of Carolina Wren, but she was sure it wasn't. It is definitely early for Com. Yellowthroat, but this is an interesting coincidence... Bill Baker - This message was sent using Endymion MailMan. http://www.endymion.com/products/mailman/ -- 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] 2 OSPREYS hunting, south end of Cayuga Lake now. -...
2 OSPREYS hunting, south end of Cayuga Lake now. --Dave Nutter -- 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/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Redpolls
I think my common redpolls have left. I have pine siskins and goldfinches, but I haven't seen redpolls for a few days. Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone Donna Scott On Mar 29, 2013, at 5:08 PM, Michael Czarnecki poet...@foothillspublishing.com wrote: Yes, I keep wishing they would leave. We've had 100 - 200 of them here since mid-January! Wheeler, NY - Steuben County. Makes me think of Frost's poem: A Minor Bird I have wished a bird would fly away, And not sing by my house all day; Have clapped my hands at him from the door When it seemed as if I could bear no more. The fault must partly have been in me. The bird was not to blame for his key. And of course there must be something wrong In wanting to silence any song. They are still here eating hulled sunflower seeds and Niger seed. They are expensive to have around! 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@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/ -- -- www.foothillspublishing.com/poetguy www.foothillspublishing.com/48states www.facebook.com/people/Michael-Czarnecki/1575191103 Never Stop Asking for Poems -- 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 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] Eastern Bluebirds
...at Campbell Meadow this morning about 9:15 AM. Nice birding spot. Therese -- 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] Around the Lake and Montezuma Today Sat 3/30/13
Went up the east side of Cayuga Lake and to Montezuma with my friends, Dan Watkins, Rich Youket and Renee DePrato. Our first stop was Stewart Park and there really wasn't much. We had a male CANVASBACK and male REDHEAD in the far southeast part of the lake south of the docks. There were also BUFFLEHEAD, COMMON MERGANSERS and a raft of AMERICAN COOTS. Many of these birds also could be seen from East Park too. No loons or grebes present. Next stop was the Myer's marina and there continues a nice diversity of waterfowl including nice views of both GREATER and LESSER SCAUP, RING-NECKED DUCK, REDHEAD, HOODED and COMMON MERGANSERS, BUFFLEHEAD and AMERICAN COOT. At Long Point, there were 2 WILD TURKEYS running around near the lighthouse looking very out of place! The best birds there were 16 COMMON GOLDENEYE. From the Aurora Boathouse we had 3 HORNED GREBES, 2 close to full breeding plumage and one closer to non-breeding. There was also one PIED-BILLED GREBE. The north end of the lake had a small raft of SNOW GEESE around 200 or so. Gone are the thousands of weeks ago. Montezuma main pool was loaded with mainly CANVASBACK. There were hundreds. In addition, we picked out NORTHERN PINTAIL, GADWALL, AMERICAN WIGEON, NORTHERN SHOVELER, GREEN-WINGED TEAL, REDHEAD, 100 or so RING-NECKED DUCK, REDHEAD, SCAUP sp., BUFFLEHEAD, COMMON MERGANSER and AMERICAN COOTS. There were also two TRUMPETER SWANS. We also had gorgeous adult BALD EAGLE that flew by fairly low. Then we had our FOY OSPREY. Tschache Pool had 1 MUTE SWAN and 5 TRUMPETER SWANS, many GADWALL, loads of AMERICAN WIGEON, some NORTHERN PINTAIL, NORTHERN SHOVELER, REDHEAD, many many RING-NECKED DUCKS, BUFFLEHEAD, HOODED MERGANSER and a few AMERICAN COOTS. Gone are the thousands of NORTHERN PINTAIL that were at May's Point a couple weeks ago. There was not much at May's but we did get a flyover GOLDEN EAGLE here which was a nice surprise. From east road, there were again many many CANVASBACK among other typical aythya species and other waterfowl. We picked up 5 RUDDY DUCKS within the waterfowl here. We did get a TUNDRA SWAN here too among several SNOW GEESE. There was a fairly large flock of SNOW GEESE(hundreds) visible from east road in the mucklands. It was also nice to see the TREE SWALLOWS back flying around the boxes on East Rd. We also had a lone DOUBLE CRESTED CORMORANT flyby here and there was one GREAT BLUE HERON. We totaled 67 species. Nothing unusual today but great birds and great company made for another fantastic birding trip. The milder weather also was VERY nice too!! Dave Nicosia -- 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/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] impossible bird song?
Not impossible, but not likely either. Common Yellowthroat typically shows up in the basin in the latter half of April, but it does winter in the southern U.S. and isn't as predictable in its arrival time as the neotropical migrants. I think it's been found on the Christmas Bird Count on occasion. I looked on eBird, and the nearest "recent" report is from the Little Patuxent River in Maryland on 24 March, and the closest more recent report is from the Great Dismal Swamp in Virginia on 26 March, which is also pretty stale. So, if these are Common Yellowthroats, they are sneaking past Pennsylvania's army of birders. Stranger things have happened. My first thought is to consider whether it's a Carolina Wren, who might sing a song similar in notes but different in tone. My second thought is to get a look. So I went to Cass Park, but it was getting late - shadowed by West Hill there - and I didn't spend much time in that area. So I can't answer definitively, and I won't be able to check that place in the morning until Tuesday at the earliest. Despite the unfavorable winds recently there has been some migration happening - at least strong flyers like Canada Geese and Snow Geese were passing over Mount Pleasant early this afternoon.--Dave NutterOn Mar 30, 2013, at 04:48 PM, Regi Teasley rltcay...@earthlink.net wrote:Hi Folks, When I was walking my dogs in Cass Park this morning I thought I heard a "witchety-witchety-witch" across from the Skating Rink on the west side of the road (89). I heard it 2 or 3 times but didn't have a chance to go over and look. I seems nuts but I thought I would mention it in case there might be something to it. Regi -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html'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 List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! --
[cayugabirds-l] migration on radar now
Tonight's calm air has allowed some pent-up migration to occur, visible right now on the radar.http://www.wunderground.com/radar/radblast.asp?zoommode=panprevzoom=zoomnum=0frame=0delay=15scale=1.000noclutter=0ID=BGMtype=N0Vshowstorms=0lat=42.23885727lon=-76.01076508label=Glen%20Aubrey,%20NYmap.x=400map.y=240scale=1.000centerx=400centery=240showlabels=1rainsnow=0lightning=0lerror=20num_stns_min=2num_stns_max=avg_off=smooth=0In case that's not usable or clear, it's the Binghamton airport's radar, showing a fuzzy donut moving NNE.Those of you with good ears or equipment, what do you hear?I look forward to see what tomorrow brings, with south winds, and rain not starting until the afternoon.--Dave Nutter -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! --
[cayugabirds-l] Eagle nest in Town of Springport
March 30 - there is a Bald Eagle nest in the Town of Springport, at the mouth of Great Gully Creek, just north of the Springport-Ledyard Townline. I viewed nest today with scope from side of Rt 90, after parking at the creek's off road area. Look to the lake, and the nest is visible in the bare trees, maybe a half-mile away. I spoke with the property owner and he said the eagles have nested for five years, and have switched between two nests on the property. From Farley's Point, I have been seeing adult eagles drop into these woods, and roosting by the lake during spring and summer, also for about five years. David Suggs Buffalo -- 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] Dryden G.H. Owl
Today, during the late afternoon, while shooting at the Dryden Gun Club I found myself wondering again whether nearby birds change their behavior living next to an intermittently noisy environment. In my few small samples I think they adapt well considering the noise is less predictable than something like road noise. When I would take off my ear muffs I could hear and see singing Cardinals, Robins, Bluebirds, Chickadees, Redwing Blackbirds, Titmouse, etc. A Killdeer also calls the club home. The most surprising vocalist was a Great Horned Owl in the spruce trees. I'm always thrilled to hear Owls in the daylight. I have never noticed any flushing or breaks in song that would indicate that they feel vulnerable, just spring business as usual. Gary -- 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/ --
