[cayugabirds-l] apex sighting ... goose on a pole per Colleen Richards 2/15/21

[John and Fritzie Blizzard]

Colleen saw a goose on a utility pole along Rte. 90 but it wasn't real.



Subject:[cayugabirds-l] apex sighting ... goose on a pole
Date:   Mon, 15 Feb 2021 21:05:48 -0500
From:   John and Fritzie Blizzard 
To: Colleen Richards , Cayuga Birds 



Colleen  That goose is a "dummy" put there by NYSEG to keep ospreys 
from building a nest there until an extension can be put on the poles 
/well above the transformers/ before the ospreys return.� Daughter, 
Becky Sewell, who monitors the osprey nests for Candace Cornell since 
I'm no longer able, knows where /all three of them/ are.

* One is on the transformer pole on the west side of 90, between the 
Union Springs Fire Department and the casino (Lakeside Entertainment). 
Map coordinates are 42.852716, -76.690844.

* South of Union Springs is one on the transformer pole on the west 
side of 90, across from Great Gully Road. Map coordinates are 42.811910, 
-76.699376.

* Another is on the pole on the west side of 90, at the northeast 
(toward Union Springs) corner of a little patch of trees at the top of 
the hill above Cayuga Lake Farm, (north of Levanna) with a nice view of 
the lake (from the top of the pole, anyway). Coordinates are 42.795959, 
-76.710332.

Last fall, Becky actually "rescued" a NYSEG man at the Great Gully Rd. 
utility pole when the engine on his truck quit & his fully extended 
lift, with him in it, wouldn't go down. He was stuck! She had seen him & 
stopped to ask why the osprey nest had been removed & why a fake Canada 
goose had been put atop the pole. I'm sure he was glad for a "nosy" 
female 'cause she did what he told her so he got down okay.

_So_ ... _*yes*, there really is a Canada goose balancing atop a utility 
pole._ The three /rigid, unmoving decoys/ have been securely fastened to 
the poles, so if NYSEG may never take them down, the poor ospreys will 
simply move their operations to other transformer poles since those are 
their favorite places, on the twin cross-arms above the transformers.

Oh, and last week, Becky found that a new, sturdier, bald eagle nest has 
been built in a taller tree in the hedgerow south of Backus Rd. which 
goes west, down to Hibiscus Harbor just north of Rte. 326. It is 
replacing the former red-tail hawk/bald eagle nest, still seen in a 
slightly shorter tree about halfway down the hedgerow behind the Union 
Springs casino/fire station/Lakeside Trading gas station. It is highly 
visible from 90, at the storage units at the intersection of 90 and 326. 
She saw an adult eagle in the tree yesterday. Until trees leaf out, the 
nest(s) can be seen from the parking lots of those places & from Backus 
Rd., esp. from the 2nd curve, under the osprey nest pole. The new nest's 
higher position lifts it above the shorter trees that typically obscured 
the older, lower nest, giving much nicer, clearer views of the nest and 
hopefully its occupants! Its APPROXIMATE coordinates (it doesn't show on 
Googlemaps) are 42.857367, -76.697237, or very nearby.

BTW, there is also a red-tail hawk nest in the first clump of trees 
north of Backus Road after leaving 90. It was occupied in 2020 at least. 
Map coordinates are 42.860886, -76.695246.

Fritzie B.

Union Springs, NY

On 2/15/2021 6:18 PM, Colleen Richards wrote:
>
> ..� Sunday afternoon, completing a circling of Seneca and Cayuga 
> Lakes, something else odd appeared on the top of a telephone pole 
> along Rt. 90. Unless someone was playing a joke, a Canada Goose 
> appeared to be trying to balance on *that* apex by raising and 
> lowering his head and neck!
> Strange sightings indeed!
> Colleen Richards

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[cayugabirds-l] Seneca Lake Tufted duck and Aythya hybrids

[Jay McGowan]

After an absence of over two weeks, an adult male TUFTED DUCK reappeared on
Seneca Lake yesterday, found at the Seneca Yacht Club at the northeast
corner of the lake by Dave Kennedy. It was not there this morning, but
presumably the same bird was refound by Tim Lenz down along the west side
of the lake south of Geneva. My checklist with photos and the exact
location here:
https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S82004482

While I was searching for the Tufted earlier in the morning, I came across
a nice variety of Aythya hybrids in the several thousand ducks at the north
end of the lake. First, a RING-NECKED DUCK x SCAUP SP. HYBRID in the large
flock off the middle of Seneca Lake State Park. I didn't get a photo, but
it looked likely to be the same bird that had been in the flocks on the
west side of the lake. Some poor photos of that bird from two weeks ago
here:
https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S80410040

Then at Long Pier at the west end of the Geneva Lakefront Park area, the
smaller Aythya flock close to shore contained a REDHEAD x SCAUP SP. HYBRID,
a REDHEAD x RING-NECKED DUCK HYBRID, and most notably, an apparent
CANVASBACK x REDHEAD HYBRID that Tim had noticed earlier. This cross is one
of the tougher to pick out in my experience, looking mostly like a dingy
Canvasback at first glance. The headshape is indeed intermediate between
the two species, but with a sloping enough forehead it doesn't immediately
stand out as not being a Canvasback. On this individual, the blue markings
on the bill are perhaps the most noticeable feature, along with overall
slightly grayer body color. The eye is also subtly more orange than
Canvasbacks, although still much darker red than Redhead. They always
recall Common Pochard, but the bill pattern is usually distinctly different.

Photos of these three hybrids here:
https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S82005647

Meanwhile, here in Ithaca we still have a decent sized Aythya flock in the
southwest corner of the lake, but the only birds of note there lately have
been two more REDHEAD x SCAUP SP. HYBRIDS. Photos of both (nearly
identical) individuals here:
https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S80888034

Good birding,
Jay

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Redpolls!

[anneb . clark]

My two redpolls that have been here for a week apparently got outed and more 
arrived today. Not 20 yet but 6-7 and feisty!  Niger and those peanut suet 
blocks. Took a close up video of one at suet 5 inches from sliding door. 
Competition from red bellied woodpecker and Pileated is a little one sided., of 
course. 

This is on Hile School rd.  Been putting in eBird here and there 

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> On Feb 20, 2021, at 12:57 PM, Laura Stenzler  wrote:
> 
> Finally, we have a small flock of Redpolls coming to our feeders!  FIrst it 
> was 2 or 3 every other day or so, for about 15 minutes each day over the last 
> 2 weeks. Then they discovered the one niger seed sock feeder that has been up 
> there since fall.  Yesterday, there were about 5 on that sock so I rushed out 
> to buy two mesh niger feeders and more seed and today there are about 20 on 
> and off all day. Fun!  I've also seen them eating suet. They mostly ignore 
> the sunflower seeds now. At times there are 8 or more squeezing onto each of 
> the mesh feeders, and on the sock!
>  This is all happening on Hunt Hill Road, 7 miles east of Ithaca (town of 
> Dryden).
> 
> Now, where are those Evening Grosbeaks.
> 
> Laura
> 
> Laura Stenzler
> l...@cornell.edu
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Chickadee flock?

[Colleen Richards]

We seem to have a group of 30-40 chickadees around our neighborhood quite 
frequently. Not sure if they are always the same but I often see one of my 
backyard "buddies" amongst the group - a bird that was attacked by something 
last spring and is missing about half of the feathers on his crown and nape 
whom we dubbed "Baldy". - Colleen Richards

-- Original Message --
From: Liz Brown 
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L , Suan Yong 
, Rachel Lodder 
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Chickadee flock?
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2021 19:03:02 +


I was xc skiing on CT Hill about 10 years ago, and I came across a deer carcass 
- a skeleton, really, with bits of flesh clinging to it. It was covered with 
chickadees, like flies. At least 30 of them were working away at it, tugging 
and pecking at scraps of fat and meat. It was one of the coolest things I've 
ever seen, and I'm kind of glad that it was pre-cell-phone-camera, and I just 
carry the image in my mind. -Liz Brown From: 
bounce-125403508-25000...@list.cornell.edu 
 on behalf of Rachel Lodder 

 Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 1:23 PM
 To: CAYUGABIRDS-L ; Suan Yong 

 Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Chickadee flock? I once encountered A LOT of 
chickadees along Cayuga Lake. There was a row of trees beside the road, and as 
a couple of us were birding the lake, there was a steady stream of chickadees 
moving past us in the trees headed north, so it was easy to tell they weren't 
the same birds. I don't see my eBird checklist (maybe I didn't make one, I 
can't remember), so I don't have any more exact numbers, but we were all 
impressed with the number of chickadees that went by and I'm sure it was over 
50. Not sure why or what they were up to!  From: 
bounce-125403482-81221...@list.cornell.edu 
 on behalf of Suan Yong 

 Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 1:00 PM
 To: Cayuga Birding List 
 Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Chickadee flock? While cross-country skiing through 
Hammond Hill, I saw a flock of about 50 small birds moving through some 
evergreens, in fairly tight quarters, in waves of 5-10 at a time. The only 
sounds I could hear and identify were chickadee chips and calls. I'm used to 
only encountering chickadees in small flocks of maybe 5-10, and this big flock 
seems unusual. They were too far to ID without binoculars. Conceivably they 
were redpolls or something else, but I heard nothing to suggest anything 
besides chickadees.
 
 Suan
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] new vs. old niger seed

[Ken Haas]

>From 2004 to 2008 I worked part time at The Wild Bird Center near Reading, Pa. 
>We had several customers that would leave Nyjer seed in the feeder for too 
>long. It absorbs moisture faster than sunflower or safflower and can get moldy 
>quickly if left unattended. Even when stored inside the bag, it will go bad as 
>it has a relatively short shelf life. I use a “sock” type of feeder and have 
>found it  works well because it can get more air than when it’s in a tube 
>feeder. I offer nyjer in a dual sock feeder and every couple of days, I go out 
>and shake the seed up a bit. If it’s in a tube feeder I’d recommend shaking 
>the feeder by turning it upside down a few times just to move the seed around 
>a bit inside. You’ll find that it will stay fresh a bit longer. 

Ken Haas





> On Feb 20, 2021, at 1:21 PM, Carol Keeler  wrote:
> 
> Yes, I’ve found that too. Niger seed gets old.  I read somewhere that it’s 
> good when it’s shiny.
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Feb 20, 2021, at 12:13 PM, Marty Schlabach  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> I’ve been feeding niger seed all season.  Even though we have plenty of 
>> birds coming to our feeders, few birds have been visiting the niger feeders 
>> and I rarely have to refill them.  The seed is some I purchased last season. 
>>  
>> The other day I decided to purchase new niger seed.  The birds are now 
>> clamoring to get to the feeder and refilling needs to happen regularly.
>>  
>> Must be that niger seed does not age well.  The benefits of aging will have 
>> to remain with things like wine.
>>  
>> Marty
>> ===
>> Marty Schlabach   m...@cornell.edu
>> 8407 Powell Rd. home  607-532-3467
>> Interlaken, NY 14847   cell315-521-4315
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Chickadee flock?

[Tim Gallagher]

I've seen a Louis Agassiz Fuertes painting just like that, with chickadees 
picking meat from a deer's ribs.


From: bounce-125403547-10557...@list.cornell.edu 
 on behalf of Liz Brown 

Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 2:03 PM
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L ; Suan Yong 
; Rachel Lodder 
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Chickadee flock?

I was xc skiing on CT Hill about 10 years ago, and I came across a deer carcass 
- a skeleton, really, with bits of flesh clinging to it. It was covered with 
chickadees, like flies. At least 30 of them were working away at it, tugging 
and pecking at scraps of fat and meat.

It was one of the coolest things I've ever seen, and I'm kind of glad that it 
was pre-cell-phone-camera, and I just carry the image in my mind.

-Liz Brown

From: bounce-125403508-25000...@list.cornell.edu 
 on behalf of Rachel Lodder 

Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 1:23 PM
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L ; Suan Yong 

Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Chickadee flock?

I once encountered A LOT of chickadees along Cayuga Lake. There was a row of 
trees beside the road, and as a couple of us were birding the lake, there was a 
steady stream of chickadees moving past us in the trees headed north, so it was 
easy to tell they weren't the same birds. I don't see my eBird checklist (maybe 
I didn't make one, I can't remember), so I don't have any more exact numbers, 
but we were all impressed with the number of chickadees that went by and I'm 
sure it was over 50. Not sure why or what they were up to!


From: bounce-125403482-81221...@list.cornell.edu 
 on behalf of Suan Yong 

Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 1:00 PM
To: Cayuga Birding List 
Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Chickadee flock?

While cross-country skiing through Hammond Hill, I saw a flock of about 50 
small birds moving through some evergreens, in fairly tight quarters, in waves 
of 5-10 at a time. The only sounds I could hear and identify were chickadee 
chips and calls. I'm used to only encountering chickadees in small flocks of 
maybe 5-10, and this big flock seems unusual. They were too far to ID without 
binoculars. Conceivably they were redpolls or something else, but I heard 
nothing to suggest anything besides chickadees.

Suan
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Chickadee flock?

[Liz Brown]

I was xc skiing on CT Hill about 10 years ago, and I came across a deer carcass 
- a skeleton, really, with bits of flesh clinging to it. It was covered with 
chickadees, like flies. At least 30 of them were working away at it, tugging 
and pecking at scraps of fat and meat.

It was one of the coolest things I've ever seen, and I'm kind of glad that it 
was pre-cell-phone-camera, and I just carry the image in my mind.

-Liz Brown

From: bounce-125403508-25000...@list.cornell.edu 
 on behalf of Rachel Lodder 

Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 1:23 PM
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L ; Suan Yong 

Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Chickadee flock?

I once encountered A LOT of chickadees along Cayuga Lake. There was a row of 
trees beside the road, and as a couple of us were birding the lake, there was a 
steady stream of chickadees moving past us in the trees headed north, so it was 
easy to tell they weren't the same birds. I don't see my eBird checklist (maybe 
I didn't make one, I can't remember), so I don't have any more exact numbers, 
but we were all impressed with the number of chickadees that went by and I'm 
sure it was over 50. Not sure why or what they were up to!


From: bounce-125403482-81221...@list.cornell.edu 
 on behalf of Suan Yong 

Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 1:00 PM
To: Cayuga Birding List 
Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Chickadee flock?

While cross-country skiing through Hammond Hill, I saw a flock of about 50 
small birds moving through some evergreens, in fairly tight quarters, in waves 
of 5-10 at a time. The only sounds I could hear and identify were chickadee 
chips and calls. I'm used to only encountering chickadees in small flocks of 
maybe 5-10, and this big flock seems unusual. They were too far to ID without 
binoculars. Conceivably they were redpolls or something else, but I heard 
nothing to suggest anything besides chickadees.

Suan
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Chickadee flock?

[Rachel Lodder]

I once encountered A LOT of chickadees along Cayuga Lake. There was a row of 
trees beside the road, and as a couple of us were birding the lake, there was a 
steady stream of chickadees moving past us in the trees headed north, so it was 
easy to tell they weren't the same birds. I don't see my eBird checklist (maybe 
I didn't make one, I can't remember), so I don't have any more exact numbers, 
but we were all impressed with the number of chickadees that went by and I'm 
sure it was over 50. Not sure why or what they were up to!


From: bounce-125403482-81221...@list.cornell.edu 
 on behalf of Suan Yong 

Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 1:00 PM
To: Cayuga Birding List 
Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Chickadee flock?

While cross-country skiing through Hammond Hill, I saw a flock of about 50 
small birds moving through some evergreens, in fairly tight quarters, in waves 
of 5-10 at a time. The only sounds I could hear and identify were chickadee 
chips and calls. I'm used to only encountering chickadees in small flocks of 
maybe 5-10, and this big flock seems unusual. They were too far to ID without 
binoculars. Conceivably they were redpolls or something else, but I heard 
nothing to suggest anything besides chickadees.

Suan
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] new vs. old niger seed

[Carol Keeler]

Yes, I’ve found that too. Niger seed gets old.  I read somewhere that it’s good 
when it’s shiny.

Sent from my iPad

> On Feb 20, 2021, at 12:13 PM, Marty Schlabach  wrote:
> 
> 
> I’ve been feeding niger seed all season.  Even though we have plenty of birds 
> coming to our feeders, few birds have been visiting the niger feeders and I 
> rarely have to refill them.  The seed is some I purchased last season. 
>  
> The other day I decided to purchase new niger seed.  The birds are now 
> clamoring to get to the feeder and refilling needs to happen regularly.
>  
> Must be that niger seed does not age well.  The benefits of aging will have 
> to remain with things like wine.
>  
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] new vs. old niger seed

[Gary Kohlenberg]

I’m glad you mentioned this, because I thought it was just me having that 
experience. It was frustrating as I don’t see how I could tell without trying 
it myself ;) 

Gary 

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[cayugabirds-l] Chickadee flock?

[Suan Yong]

While cross-country skiing through Hammond Hill, I saw a flock of about 50 
small birds moving through some evergreens, in fairly tight quarters, in waves 
of 5-10 at a time. The only sounds I could hear and identify were chickadee 
chips and calls. I'm used to only encountering chickadees in small flocks of 
maybe 5-10, and this big flock seems unusual. They were too far to ID without 
binoculars. Conceivably they were redpolls or something else, but I heard 
nothing to suggest anything besides chickadees.

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[cayugabirds-l] Redpolls!

[Laura Stenzler]

Finally, we have a small flock of Redpolls coming to our feeders!  FIrst it was 
2 or 3 every other day or so, for about 15 minutes each day over the last 2 
weeks. Then they discovered the one niger seed sock feeder that has been up 
there since fall.  Yesterday, there were about 5 on that sock so I rushed out 
to buy two mesh niger feeders and more seed and today there are about 20 on and 
off all day. Fun!  I've also seen them eating suet. They mostly ignore the 
sunflower seeds now. At times there are 8 or more squeezing onto each of the 
mesh feeders, and on the sock!
  This is all happening on Hunt Hill Road, 7 miles east of Ithaca (town of 
Dryden).

Now, where are those Evening Grosbeaks.

Laura

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[cayugabirds-l] new vs. old niger seed

[Marty Schlabach]

I've been feeding niger seed all season.  Even though we have plenty of birds 
coming to our feeders, few birds have been visiting the niger feeders and I 
rarely have to refill them.  The seed is some I purchased last season.

The other day I decided to purchase new niger seed.  The birds are now 
clamoring to get to the feeder and refilling needs to happen regularly.

Must be that niger seed does not age well.  The benefits of aging will have to 
remain with things like wine.

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RE:[cayugabirds-l] [oneidabirds-l] Short-eared Owls in Montezuma Wetlands Complex

[Johnson, Alyssa]

A follow up to my previous post, and many thanks to bringing this up, Diana.

I am aware that the Short-eared Owl viewing situation at Nations Road in Avon, 
NY is nothing short of a 3-ring circus at times. (And probably other places 
too) Some of the human activity has perhaps become disturbing to the owls. I 
haven't been there, so I'm unaware of what it's been like first hand, but I can 
imagine.

Considering the well-being of the wild animal you're trying to enjoy or 
photograph, is paramount to me. Many of these seasonally exciting birds, like 
the Short-ear and Snowy Owls, have traveled far distances and may be weak, 
hungry, and exhausted. Please respect the space needed by these birds to roost 
and hunt. Disturbing them during either could very well lead to their death. 
Maybe not because one person flushed one, but if many people are visiting and 
getting out of cars, talking loudly, walking around, and maybe getting too 
clsoe, you can see how it can quickly get out of hand.

The locations I mentioned are, by their nature, not that accessible unless you 
are dedicated to tromp through FEET of snow to get closer to the hunting 
grounds. There are great viewing opportunities from the roads or parking lots, 
depending on where you go. Some will suggest staying in your car, and I don't 
disagree. If you do want to get out to get a better view or angle, use your car 
as a blind. There were 15 of us last night, and we kept the cars between us and 
the field where the owl was hunting. There was no indication that we were 
disturbing the owl as it was actively hunting, and coming close and moving away 
equally as it was perusing the field. I read or heard a good thing to remember: 
Don't sacrifice the well-being of the animal by approaching for a better look, 
just because you don't have the gear to get those good views. Invest in 
binoculars, a scope, a lens, and you will have great opportunity to watch these 
birds with out getting too close.

I'll end with this link for more information regarding ethical 
birding/photography. This comes from Braddock Bay Raptor Research in Greece, 
NY: https://bbrr.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/owl-trail-rules.pdf


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From: Diana Green 
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Johnson, Alyssa 
Subject: RE: [oneidabirds-l] Short-eared Owls in Montezuma Wetlands Complex

Dear Alyssa, Thanks for this wonderful information.   Some people are saying 
that the SEOWs (snowy owls I'm assuming) are being adversely affected by the 
commotion of many people & photographers.   Should we be aware of this & what 
precautions do you recommend?

From: 
bounce-125403319-88442...@list.cornell.edu
 [mailto:bounce-125403319-88442...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Johnson, 
Alyssa
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 10:47 AM
To: Cayuga Birds mailto:Cayugabirds-L@cornell.edu>>; 
geneseebird...@geneseo.edu; 
oneidabird...@cornell.edu
Subject: [oneidabirds-l] Short-eared Owls in Montezuma Wetlands Complex

Hi all,

Just wanted to share a few spots where SEOW viewing is possible.

Last night about 5:30, I drove through the "Route 31 Muck Flats" and on the 
eastern half, before you go over the Seneca River bridge I saw two flying high 
together. They were fighting or playing, not sure because I was driving and 
couldn't stop there. But they were definitely SEOWs and interacting. A friend 
of mine drove through that same spot an hour prior and said she had great views 
of them as she was driving, and even one landing and sitting in a tree right 
along 31.

>From there, I was headed to West Loop Rd/CR 38 in Montezuma. Once you go over 
>the bridge (on 31) look for W. Loop Rd on your left, turn up there. In 2018-19 
>(I believe) the DEC and Ducks Unlimited were working on a big project at the 
>flood plain there right between West Loop Rd and the Seneca River. That's a 
>seasonally flooded area, and gets quite wet in the spring. Last year record 
>numbers of Northern Pintails were counted there in March during the peak of 
>the waterfowl migration. At this time of year though, it's a frozen 
>grassland/wetland and has been a regular viewing area for SEOWs and Northern 
>Harriers. They are repeatedly being documented during the Winter Raptor Survey 
>the DEC conducts. I wanted to see if I could find them there, and as I was 
>driving up, I saw one immediately. There is a little gravel pull off similar 
>to the one on East Road, but it hasn't been plowed. There are quite a few 
>houses on the east side of the road, but on the west side, that gives the 
>better viewing, there are not. It's a pretty quiet road, especially at SEOW 
>time of day (after 4pm). Just be careful as there are not great shoulders 

[oneidabirds-l] Short-eared Owls in Montezuma Wetlands Complex

[Johnson, Alyssa]

Hi all,

Just wanted to share a few spots where SEOW viewing is possible.

Last night about 5:30, I drove through the "Route 31 Muck Flats" and on the 
eastern half, before you go over the Seneca River bridge I saw two flying high 
together. They were fighting or playing, not sure because I was driving and 
couldn't stop there. But they were definitely SEOWs and interacting. A friend 
of mine drove through that same spot an hour prior and said she had great views 
of them as she was driving, and even one landing and sitting in a tree right 
along 31.

>From there, I was headed to West Loop Rd/CR 38 in Montezuma. Once you go over 
>the bridge (on 31) look for W. Loop Rd on your left, turn up there. In 2018-19 
>(I believe) the DEC and Ducks Unlimited were working on a big project at the 
>flood plain there right between West Loop Rd and the Seneca River. That's a 
>seasonally flooded area, and gets quite wet in the spring. Last year record 
>numbers of Northern Pintails were counted there in March during the peak of 
>the waterfowl migration. At this time of year though, it's a frozen 
>grassland/wetland and has been a regular viewing area for SEOWs and Northern 
>Harriers. They are repeatedly being documented during the Winter Raptor Survey 
>the DEC conducts. I wanted to see if I could find them there, and as I was 
>driving up, I saw one immediately. There is a little gravel pull off similar 
>to the one on East Road, but it hasn't been plowed. There are quite a few 
>houses on the east side of the road, but on the west side, that gives the 
>better viewing, there are not. It's a pretty quiet road, especially at SEOW 
>time of day (after 4pm). Just be careful as there are not great shoulders to 
>pull off, with all this snow! Please be cognizant of not blocking driveways, 
>we don't want to wear out our welcome. I plan on speaking with homeowners 
>along there when given the opportunity and share with them what we're looking 
>at! We got to watch it hunting in the snow until it was too dark to see. It 
>gave us great views flying back and forth, getting fairly close a few times, 
>and diving for prey. Here's a map: https://goo.gl/maps/1dHfjU47ViK11TVRA I 
>will definitely return with a tour group to share these owls with them.

Also, I haven't personally seen owls here recently, but they are also being 
seen from Carncross Road (The seasonal part of the road IS NOT PLOWED, I highly 
advise to not drive down towards the Island, YOU WILL GET STUCK). And also from 
Morgan Road at the end where the DEC offices are.

Earlier in the afternoon, I checked the Reese/Seyboult Rd gas well Snowy Owl 
spot, and did not see an owl. I very briefly pulled into the Finger Lakes 
Regional Airport, hoping to ask an employee for intel, but no one was around. I 
was leading a tour, so time was of the essence, I didn't have time to spend a 
ton of time there and scope. The snow banks were high, so it's hard to see in 
the fences there at the terminal building. I did not drive the block around the 
airport and look either. We did have some great views of Horned Larks there in 
the snow by the driveway!

All in all, great trip. The antics of the SEOWs really made the day!

Stay warm!
Alyssa

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RE: [cayugabirds-l] Massive Solar Farm coming to Cayuga County

[Marty Schlabach]

Jenny Landry, who supervises the DEC raptor survey in Region 8, which focuses 
on grassland species like short eared owls and northern harriers, has mentioned 
there are a lot of solar farms being proposed and reviewed right now. They are 
trying to compile as much grassland data as possible.   She would be a good 
place to start with the DEC.  Region 8 does not include Cayuga County.

Jenny Landry
Wildlife Biologist, Division of Fish and Wildlife

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
6274 East Avon-Lima Road, Avon, NY 14414
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From: bounce-125403298-3494...@list.cornell.edu 
 On Behalf Of Alicia Plotkin
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 10:17 AM
To: david nicosia ; CAYUGABIRDS-L 

Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Massive Solar Farm coming to Cayuga County

Great idea!  The Syracuse article you linked to says that a number of these 
mega-farms are in the planning stage for NYS.  Maybe an approach through the 
permitting process or legislation would be more effective than approaching them 
individually?  Does anyone on this list have good DEC or legislative contacts?

Does Audubon or the Sierra Club or anyone else have an updated report on how 
this can work, perhaps analyzing the effect of the Minnesota law mentioned in 
your other link - what regulations work best & why they don't cost taxpayers or 
solar farms much?  For that matter, is Audubon already working on this in NYS?

Alicia

On 2/20/2021 8:31 AM, david nicosia wrote:
All,

see 
https://www.syracuse.com/news/2020/02/monster-cny-solar-farm-would-replace-corn-and-soybeans-with-power-for-3-homes.html


Does anyone have any more details on this? If it is done with wildlife in mind 
this could be a good thing. If they plant pollinator friendly and native 
grasses this could be a positive. But if it is just plain grass it could be at 
best just a trade-off and at worse a negative. These solar farms could be good 
for birds and pollinators. see
https://www.audubon.org/news/can-solar-plants-make-good-bird-habitat

Maybe you are all aware of this but the big renewable energy push through solar 
farms could be an opportunity to improve bird and pollinator habitats. Anyway, 
just wondering if any folks have information on this or have contacted solar 
farm companies on this.

Best,
Dave





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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Massive Solar Farm coming to Cayuga County

[Alicia Plotkin]

Great idea!  The Syracuse article you linked to says that a number of 
these mega-farms are in the planning stage for NYS.  Maybe an approach 
through the permitting process or legislation would be more effective 
than approaching them individually?  Does anyone on this list have good 
DEC or legislative contacts?

Does Audubon or the Sierra Club or anyone else have an updated report on 
how this can work, perhaps analyzing the effect of the Minnesota law 
mentioned in your other link - what regulations work best & why they 
don't cost taxpayers or solar farms much?  For that matter, is Audubon 
already working on this in NYS?

Alicia


On 2/20/2021 8:31 AM, david nicosia wrote:
> All,
>
> see 
> https://www.syracuse.com/news/2020/02/monster-cny-solar-farm-would-replace-corn-and-soybeans-with-power-for-3-homes.html
>  
> 
>
>
> Does anyone have any more details on this? If it is done with wildlife 
> in mind this could be a good thing. If they plant pollinator friendly 
> and native grasses this could be a positive. But if it is just plain 
> grass it could be at best just a trade-off and at worse a negative. 
> These solar farms could be good for birds and pollinators. see
> https://www.audubon.org/news/can-solar-plants-make-good-bird-habitat 
> 
>
> Maybe you are all aware of this but the big renewable energy push 
> through solar farms could be an opportunity to improve bird and 
> pollinator habitats. Anyway, just wondering if any folks have 
> information on this or have contacted solar farm companies on this.
>
> Best,
> Dave
>
>
>
>
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Re:[cayugabirds-l] cayugabirds-l digest: February 20, 2021

[Patricia Keen]

About 20 feeding on the red berries of a Buck Hawthorne in Caroline midweek!

On Sat, Feb 20, 2021 at 12:01 AM Upstate NY Birding digest <
cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu> wrote:

> CAYUGABIRDS-L Digest for Saturday, February 20, 2021.
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> 1. American Robins
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> Subject: American Robins
> From: Bill Roberts 
> Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2021 21:02:35 -0500
> X-Message-Number: 1
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> At about 4:40 pm this afternoon there were approximately 75-100 American
> Robins in the trees adjacent to the west parking lot of the Island Fitness
> Center in Ithaca. The birds were active as they flew in flocks from one
> stand of trees to another. Photos later will be posted on eBird,
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Massive Solar Farm coming to Cayuga County

[Tobias Dean]

Note that the 2K acres is not entirely panels- some of the extra is buffers
for sensitive riparian areas which would be critical.
   Some towns have tried to work in requirements about decommissioning
panels in the future.
 There are some smaller farms that run sheep for grazing- not sure this
is practical for this size. At some point growth of brush would have to be
checked and it would be interesting to know how they plan to do that.
Big solar supporter but it would be a bit alarming to be living in the
middle of this. I kind of prefer less concentrated solar farms. On the
other hand it’s location next to large transmission lines make it sensible
and such a large area where people rarely go could make great habitat for
birds.

TD

On Sat, Feb 20, 2021 at 8:31 AM david nicosia  wrote:

> All,
>
> see
> https://www.syracuse.com/news/2020/02/monster-cny-solar-farm-would-replace-corn-and-soybeans-with-power-for-3-homes.html
>
>
> Does anyone have any more details on this? If it is done with wildlife in
> mind this could be a good thing. If they plant pollinator friendly and
> native grasses this could be a positive. But if it is just plain grass it
> could be at best just a trade-off and at worse a negative. These solar
> farms could be good for birds and pollinators. see
> https://www.audubon.org/news/can-solar-plants-make-good-bird-habitat
>
> Maybe you are all aware of this but the big renewable energy push through
> solar farms could be an opportunity to improve bird and pollinator
> habitats. Anyway, just wondering if any folks have information on this or
> have contacted solar farm companies on this. The Mail
> 
>
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[cayugabirds-l] Massive Solar Farm coming to Cayuga County

[david nicosia]

All, 
see 
https://www.syracuse.com/news/2020/02/monster-cny-solar-farm-would-replace-corn-and-soybeans-with-power-for-3-homes.html

Does anyone have any more details on this? If it is done with wildlife in mind 
this could be a good thing. If they plant pollinator friendly and native 
grasses this could be a positive. But if it is just plain grass it could be at 
best just a trade-off and at worse a negative. These solar farms could be good 
for birds and pollinators. 
seehttps://www.audubon.org/news/can-solar-plants-make-good-bird-habitat 

Maybe you are all aware of this but the big renewable energy push through solar 
farms could be an opportunity to improve bird and pollinator habitats. Anyway, 
just wondering if any folks have information on this or have contacted solar 
farm companies on this. 
Best,Dave  





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http://ebird.org/content/ebird/

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