Re: [cayugabirds-l] Black Vultures over Lansing

[Dave Nutter]

I think there's a good chance, not only that the 2 Black Vultures which Gary 
Kohlenberg & Ann Mitchell saw at 4:30 this afternoon at Woodsedge & Cayuga 
Vista are those which Meena Haribal saw around 2:30 at North Triphammer & 
Hillcrest Roads, but that they are also the same birds seen from the deck at 
the Lab of O between noon & 1pm by Tom Auer, Drew Weber and several others. 
Pretty cool!
--Dave Nutter


> On Feb 23, 2017, at 4:36 PM, Gary Kohlenberg  wrote:
> 
> Meena's two Black Vultures are visible now, 4:30, over Lansing. 
> SE of the Cayuga Vista Dr. / Woodsedge Dr. intersection Lansing, off of East 
> Shore Dr. 
> Gary 
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[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: NNYBirds: Ross's Gull Phone Message 2/23/17

[Whitings]

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> From: "'Joan Collins' joan.coll...@frontier.com [Northern_NY_Birds]" 
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> Date: February 23, 2017 at 7:47:49 PM EST
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> Subject: NNYBirds:  Ross's Gull Phone Message 2/23/17
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> Hi Everyone,
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> 
> I was out guiding today and just received my home phone messages – one of 
> them was from a cell phone number that I don’t recognize.  It was a man who 
> said the Ross’s Gull was back on Simon Pond today!  He mentioned that it flew 
> toward the Piercefield Flow.  (A few of us wondered if that was where it went 
> – we checked the Setting Pole Dam area several times, but no luck.  Most of 
> the Piercefield Flow area is inaccessible.)  The man didn’t leave his name 
> and I haven’t been able to reach him at his cell number.  I’ll keep trying.  
> His call came in at 2:30 p.m.  Very exciting news!
> 
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> Joan Collins
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[cayugabirds-l] Simon Pond

[Whitings]

Simon Pond
Tupper Lake, NY 12986

He viewed it from the bridge.

Diana
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[cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese Knox Marcellus ~4PM today

[Dave K]

A lot of Snow Geese on KM this afternoon..

Looking at the birds in the air and on the water, easily 500,000 but maybe 
twice that.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/105424358@N06/32263181073/in/datetaken-public/

[X]Snow Geese 2-23-17 East 
Rd

[https://farm1.staticflickr.com/690/32263181073_fb7950bfe6_b.jpg] 

[https://farm1.staticflickr.com/690/32263181073_fb7950bfe6_b.jpg]





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[cayugabirds-l] Woodcocks

[Leigh Stivers]

Just heard my first Woodcocks of the year! Then it got quiet.
Leigh

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Black Vultures over Lansing

[Gary Kohlenberg]

The 2 BV's in Lansing were associated with a flock of 27 Turkey Vultures, 
including one with a white wingtip. We never saw them leave, west or north, so 
may be roosting somewhere in the area between the new Dollar General store on 
East Shore Dr., N. Triphammer Rd. and Asbury Rd. 

Tomorrow it may be worthwhile to try and pick them up again. 

Gary

On Feb 23, 2017, at 4:37 PM, Gary Kohlenberg  wrote:

Meena's two Black Vultures are visible now, 4:30, over Lansing. 
SE of the Cayuga Vista Dr. / Woodsedge Dr. intersection Lansing, off of East 
Shore Dr. 
Gary 
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[cayugabirds-l] Black Vultures over Lansing

[Gary Kohlenberg]

Meena's two Black Vultures are visible now, 4:30, over Lansing. 
SE of the Cayuga Vista Dr. / Woodsedge Dr. intersection Lansing, off of East 
Shore Dr. 
Gary 
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[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: MONTEZUMA RAPTOR SURVEY SUMMARY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 22, 2017

[Dave Spier]

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From: David Marsh 
Date: Wed, Feb 22, 2017 at 11:23 PM
Subject: MONTEZUMA RAPTOR SURVEY SUMMARY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 22, 2017
To: "David S. Marsh" 


Hello Surveyors,



After seven surveys with temperatures in the 30’s one would expect winter
would soon descend on us. The 50 degree temperatures tonight, combined with
the presence of an amazing number of waterfowl, made the survey a spectacle
to witness. It was like being at the beach for surveyors, with very good
visibility and no wind as bonuses. For Raptors, the absence of snow cover
made it easier  to hear and see prey. It was satisfying that we were able
to survey 19 sites, two more than last week, with 33 surveyors, the same
number as last week and one below the high mark for the season. A total of
99 Raptors were spotted, 16 higher than last week.



Four sites reported double digit sightings, Hidden Marsh-North (16), Main
Pool-North (14), Morgan Rd. (12), and Main Pool-South (10), with notable
numbers at Hidden Marsh-South (8), Route 31 Muck (7), Waugh (7), and
Sandhill Crane Unit (6). The Short-eared Owls (SEOW) were reported at
Hidden Marsh-North (5), Morgan Rd. (2), Main Pool-North (2), and Waugh (1).
The Main Pool area, collected the largest number of Northern Harriers
(NOHA), with Main Pool-North (8) and Main Pool-South (8) together
maintaining their reputation as the NOHA hangout. NOHA were also reported
at Hidden Marsh-North (3),  Route 31 Muck (2), and one each at Hidden
Marsh-South, Carncross Rd., and the Sandhill Crane Unit. Bald Eagles (BAEA)
made an impressive showing at 12 of the total 19 sites, with reports of
birds sitting on some nests. Rough-legged Hawks (RLHA) continued their
unusually strong  presence this season and sightings were only slightly
below last week. RLHAs were seen at Hidden Marsh-North (5), Morgan Rd. (2),
and one each at Hidden Marsh-South, Guy’s Marsh, Route 31 Muck, and U2
Fallow Field. Red-Tailed Hawk sightings were reported at 12 of the 19
sites. A Coopers Hawk (COHA) was reported, the first one seen since
November, and the first Peregrine Falcon (PEFA) of the season was spotted.



Winter Raptor surveyors are treated to much more than spotting birds of
prey fighting the elements to stay alive in a challenging climate.
Montezuma is life on the large screen. Tonight we were treated to ducks and
geese flying against a blazing sunset, huge crowds of Snow Geese looking
for a nighttime roost at sunset, waves of Canada Geese calling, swarms of
newly arrived Ducks, Swans bringing dignified beauty to the skies, and a
couple of skunks , not flying, busily looking for food. The night belonged
to waterfowl, and spring was in the air.



Highlights from tonight’s survey were:

SEOW: 10 this week (TW) vs. 12 last week (LW).

NOHA: 24 TW vs. 20 LW.

BAEA: 28 TW vs. 14 LW.

RLHA: 11 TW vs. 12 LW.

RTHA: 21 TW vs. 22 LW.



The SEOW trend continues above the prior three seasons. The NOHA sightings
tonight were above those of the previous seven survey nights, the trend is
up, however, the cumulative sightings lag those of last season at this
point.



Survey hats were presented to five more surveyors for assisting with at
least 10 surveys this season in recognition of their significant
contributions. Those receiving hats are (left to right in the attached
photo): Greg Karl, Sarah Lyons, Kyle Gage,  Pete Saracino, and Maggie
Passmore. A total of 17 surveyors have earned hats this season. Applause
please!



Jackie Bakker fueled us up with her very delicious brownies. Thank you
Jackie. I will bring cookies next week unless someone else volunteers to
bring some treats. The next Survey is scheduled for March 1st, meeting at
the Refuge Offices at 4:45 pm. If you are planning on helping with the
survey, please e-mail me no later than 6:00 pm on February 28. Thank you
all for your time and dedication.



*David Marsh*

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[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Waterfowl Tour Wed. March 1, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

[Chris Lajewski]

Montezuma Waterfowl Tour Wed. March 1, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Join Montezuma 
Audubon Center Director Chris Lajewski for a tour of the Montezuma Wetlands 
Complex to experience the incredible number of waterfowl that are migrating 
through right now! Hop in our van and Chris will take you to Montezuma's 
birding hotspots where 30 species of ducks, geese and swans can be seen. Bald 
eagles and other raptors are a possibility too! Fee: $8/child; $15/adult. Space 
is limited and registration is required. Call 315-365-3588 or email 
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The Montezuma Audubon Center is located at 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 
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[cayugabirds-l] Geese

[Donna Lee Scott]

Yesterday several large vees of both Snow Geese and Canada Geese flew north 
over the east shore of Cayuga Lake,  quite high in the sky.
Many geese in one Snow group were dark in color

Donna Scott
Sent from my iPhone

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