[cayugabirds-l] Swifts
I haven’t been watching until but the chimney Swift’s are back in Dryden Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- 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] Nita Irby's post
Hi All, Nita Irby’s post is spot on. Living on the lake she knows it’s value. It is also true that your “SUPPORT IS ALSO NEEDED” Please write: DEC and the Dryden Town Board and post information about the issue where ever else it might be appropriate. Best, Bard -- 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 Conservation Board Resolution Recommending Preservation of Dryden Lake Dam
v DRAFT 12/29/2020 Dryden Conservation Board Resolution Recommending Preservation of Dryden Lake Dam Whereas there has been a dam at Dryden Lake Dryden, NY since circa 1801; and Whereas the body of water known as Dryden Lake, created by the building of the dam, has provided numerous benefits to the citizens of the Town of Dryden and surrounding areas for over two hundred years, with its benefits changing and expanding over two plus centuries; and Whereas the lake originally provided power for a sawmill and ice harvesting, it created additional waterfowl and wildlife habitat that has made the lake today a birding “hot spot” with 228 species observed, providing migratory bird rest areas and nesting and foraging habitat (Canada geese, ducks, loons, herons, Bald Eagles) as well as habitat for numerous mammals, amphibians, turtles, etc; and Whereas Dryden Lake and its surrounding areas provides many forms of year round recreation for town and surrounding area residents, such as fishing, ice fishing, hiking, jogging, dog walking, biking, cross country skiing, snow shoeing (on the Jim Schug trail), kayaking, canoeing, ice skating, hunting, trapping, bird watching, picnicking, etc; and Whereas Dryden Lake and its surrounding natural areas are an important educational resource, being used both for formal classes in ecology and natural resources (Cornell University) and informal education of everyone from young children to lifelong education participants; and Whereas the Town of Dryden currently provides a community park at the Lake under an agreement with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; and Whereas the Dryden Lake park is a popular location for many community events with the lake being the center piece for those events; and Whereas the lake has a rich historical and cultural value to the citizens of the town; and Whereas the NYS DEC is considering the removal of the dam and the elimination of Dryden Lake in the form it has existed for over two hundred years; and Whereas the Dryden Town Board has requested a recommendation from the Conservation Board on the future of the Dryden Lake dam and ultimately Dryden Lake itself. Therefore, let it be resolved that the Town of Dryden Conservation Board recommends to the Dryden Town Board that the latter take all necessary action to ensure the preservation of a dam and the body of water known as Dryden Lake, maintaining its current contribution to the recreational and ecological benefits provided to the Dryden community. -- 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 Lake may be in danger
The Dryden Lake that we know and love is in serious danger of reverting toits primitive original form as a shallow pond. The dam is beginning to leak a bit and its current owner NYS DEC may not wish to spend the money for a proper replacement of concrete nor are they interested in repairing and maintaining the current dam. The town is also resistant to assuming the costs and responsibility for either idea, although there has been a dam there since the late1700s. It is unlikely given the way things happen these days that the dam will be allowed to just rot away. It will probably have to be destroyed soon, for liability reasons, and the lake drained to primitive levels. Such action would dramatically effect the lives of persons throughout theregion. The lake would, in effect, become relatively useless to its current large, diverse crop of users. It would have little appeal to the large number of boaters currently dotting its waters throughout the warmer months. Its shallow nature would limit the species of fish that could live there to pan fish. The current Dryden Lake Park would be difficult to justify and the trail would have little relationship to the remaining pond. The current lake’s great value to birders and naturalists would be seriously reduced. The lake attracts thousands of visitors yearly for all the activities mentioned above as well as for public gatherings, picnicking and relaxing. The loss of the lake would have a major economic impact on the region.It would be truly serious for the area to loose Dryden Lake.We can’t let it happen! Attached is a resolution by the Town of Dryden Conservation Board. To strengthen the case for keeping a dam individuals might write to the NYSDEC Region 7, Fisher Ave, Cortland, N Y 13045 and the Dryden Town Board, 93 E Main St. Dryden, N Y 13053 expressing the importance of the lake to them personally. PS: Feel free to post this any where it might further spread the word. -- 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] special year
Just had 10 siskins and a pair of purple finches in my feeder. The siskin flock is quite large and both species have been scarce in recent years. I bodes well for a special feeder year. -- 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] Uhbirds
Yesterday, we had several interesting birds at the feeder. Along with several siskins we had a pair of Carolina wrens, and a Red breasted hatch.This is the first red breasted not hatch we’ve had in over two years. I’m not clear where they were last year but we didn’t have any. This year is starting out like an excellent Feeder birding year. Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- 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] Siskins
Over thirty pine Siskins at my feeders in Dryden Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- 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] Fwd: Indigo bunting
Indigo bunting àt my feeder in Dryden Best, Bard Bard Prentiss ( -- 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] Rbgb
Hi Just watched a male rbgb at our feeder. Awesome Foy Taking shelter from the snow storm Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- 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] merlin
Hi John,and all Yesterday we had a female merlin on our deer fence in the yard. Later we saw and heard a pair in the spruces across the street between Union and East Main. I saw one there on Wednesday too. I hope they stay. Best, Bard -- 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] brown creeper
Hi, Yesterday while I was posting about c. wrens. a brown creeper was moving up and down the tree out side my window. It was my foy brown creeper. cool bird. Best, Bard -- 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] Carolina wren
Hi Alicia, After I posted i continued to search and found this JOURNAL ARTICLE Sexual Size Dimorphism and Assortative Mating in Carolina Wrens Thomas M. Haggerty Journal of Field Ornithology Vol. 77, No. 3 (Summer, 2006), pp. 259-265 It states clearly that: "Analysis revealed that males were significantly larger than females in all body measurements." I had read that only males sing but it was not clear till I found this that males were larger. you suggest that females sing too. > On Feb 27, 2020, at 3:56 PM, Alicia wrote: > > Hi Bard, > > We have had C. Wrens in our yard since 1995, when we moved in, except for 15 > mos following the cruel February of 2015 which wiped out the majority of the > C. Wrens in this area. Have never noticed any size differential in any of > the pairs & have only been able to tell them apt by song: the male sings a > two or three part song and the female has a buzzier, irritated sounding > response - they duet. The young birds do take a month or so to get up to > size after they fledge, but that wouldn't explain a small one at your feeder > all winter. > > That great resource Wikipedia, however, says there is a size difference on > average & gives citations for that proposition: >> At 12.5 to 14 cm (4.9 to 5.5 in) long, with a 29 cm (11 in) wingspan and a >> weight of about 18 to 23 g (0.63 to 0.81 oz), the Carolina wren is a fairly >> large wren; the second largest in the United States species after the cactus >> wren. Among standard measurements, the wing chord is 5.4 to 6.4 cm (2.1 to >> 2.5 in), the tail is 4.5 to 5.6 cm (1.8 to 2.2 in), the culmen is 1.4 to 1.8 >> cm (0.55 to 0.71 in) and the tarsus is 2 to 2.3 cm (0.79 to 0.91 in).3 >> <https://books.google.com/books?id=-r35SXfm9BYC=PA134> Sexual >> dimorphisma is slight with males being larger than their mates. A study >> indicated that out of 42 mated pairs, all but one of male was larger than >> the female of the pair. The males were on average 11 percent heavier along >> with having longer wing chords.13 >> <http://www.buildingthepride.com/faculty/tmhaggerty/Articles/dimorphism%20article.pdf>C. >> Wrens sing all year round, although I am not sure if females do except in >> response to male song. Did your small bird sing? The males also have a call >> that is somewhat similar to the female's buzzy song but I don't think the >> females ever sing anything melodic so if your small bird did sing >> melodically, I think that means it's a male. > > The idea of a small C. Wren seems so odd - for a wren, they seem massive to > me! Will be interested in hearing about whether they interbreed. > > Alicia > > P.S. This photo > <https://www.birds.cornell.edu/crows/images/CarWrenseriesthmb.jpg> (which > comes from a webpage Kevin McGowan posted to show much white can be in C. > Wren tail feathers) also shows a much greater size differential than I at > least would have expected! > > > On 2/27/2020 3:00 PM, Bard Prentiss wrote: >> Throughout the winter our feeders have been visited by a small c. Wren. >> Today it was joined by a notably larger one. Probably the other half of the >> pair that has nested here for several years. There is a clear size >> difference in that pair. If sex doesn’t account for size differentiation >> in this species what might explain it? >> Do sub species interbreed? >> Best, >> Bard >> >> Bard Prentiss >> >> (607)882-0504 >> >> >> Best, >> Bard >> >> Bard Prentiss >> (607)882-0504 >> -- >> >> Cayugabirds-L List Info: >> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME >> <http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME> >> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES >> <http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES> >> http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm >> <http://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> >> >> ARCHIVES: >> 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/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 >> <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds> >> 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html >> <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html> >> >> Please submit your observations to eBird: >> http://ebird.org/content/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] Carolina wren
Throughout the winter our feeders have been visited by a small c. Wren. Today it was joined by a notably larger one. Probably the other half of the pair that has nested here for several years. There is a clear size difference in that pair. If sex doesn’t account for size differentiation in this species what might explain it? Do sub species interbreed? Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- 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] Yellow birds
The yellow birds are back. Seems early for goldfinches to moult. Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- 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] redpolls
The crossbill has gone but I have a few common redpolls in its place Bard Bard V. Prentiss 27 East Main Street Dryden, NY 13053 bvanwoer...@gmail.com 607-844-4691 -- 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] Red Crossbill
A Red Crossbill male just visited my thistle feeder. Awesome bird. Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- 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] White throated sparrow
I was not lucky enough to have a Fox. Sparrow i Hàd a first of the year white throated sparrow Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- 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] W t sparrow
I had my FOY while throated sparrow yesterday and today Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- 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] Feeder birds
Two Fridays ago Matt Young stoped by for a visit. In the course of our chatting he mentioned that unlike last year this’ll be a good year for feeder birds since there isn’t much wild food. WOW was he right. In the last few days my feeders in Dryden village have been visited by countless Chickadees tufted tit mice. Downey and Harry wood peckers small flocks of pine Siskins and. Gold finches. Several each of white and red breasted nuthatches pairs of Carolina wren bousefinch and red belly woodpeckers several morning doves and probably a lot more that slips my mind. Some year. Waiting for evening and blue grosbeaks. Best Bard km Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- 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] More Siskins
Birds of a feather. Yesterday my Siskins hung with the goldfinches but Today with a dozen plus they formed their own flock chasing other birds away. Interesting. Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- 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] Siskins
Three to four Siskins at my feeder in Dryden this week Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- 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] Zeiss 7x’42
Binoculars sold this afternoon Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- 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] Ziess victory 7x42 for sale
Hi all, Due to a permanent nerve injury I am no longer able to use my Ziess victory 7x42 Binocs. They have recently been discontinued due to poor sales but as anyone who has used them knows they are probably, optically, the best binoculars ever made. I was there when Wild Birds Unlimited got their first pair and when Walt checked them out he passed them to me with the comment " it doesn't get any better than this". I agreed and, shortly after, bought mine. I had been using the previous generation of Ziess 7x4 2 for about 30 years and guessed it was time, given the awesome improvements, to replace them. I prefer 7x42s due to the greater brightness and exceptional field of view. i used them for watching hawks and warblers and everything in between and never felt handicapped. The advantages more than made up for the 1 to 3x reduction in power. I'm asking $999.00 cash for them but may entertain offers. -- 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] Herron nest email
Oops as you probably guessed that This message was not intended for the Listserve. The person who hosts it fears an invasion. Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- 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] IMG_0976.JPG
The three of u are all that know about the Herron nest Melssia is going to Alaska. Elsie says it’s right on the shore. Since it maybe easily spooked I have a portable camo blind u can share. It can probably be approached with out ur being seen. Enjoy. Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 > On Jul 5, 2018, at 1:00 PM, Marie P. Read wrote: > > Thanks Bard. > Marie > > Marie Read Wildlife Photography > 452 Ringwood Road > Freeville NY 13068 USA > > Phone 607-539-6608 > e-mail m...@cornell.edu > > Website: http://www.marieread.com > Follow me on Facebook: > https://www.facebook.com/Marie-Read-Wildlife-Photography-104356136271727/ > ____ > From: Bard Prentiss [bvanwoer...@gmail.com] > Sent: Thursday, July 5, 2018 12:51 PM > To: melg...@gmail.com; Marie P. Read; Donna Lee Scott; CAYUGABIRDS-L > Subject: Fwd: IMG_0976.JPG > > Photo is of green Herron next in pond behind first house east of rite aid > drugs on rt. 392 in Dryden. Elsie has offered to let a few birders watch and > photograph it. I have also told Kevin and Jay. Let Elsie know your there. > She’ll tell u where it is. > > Best, > Bard > > Bard Prentiss > (607)882-0504 > > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Elsie Gutchess mailto:women...@localnet.com>> > Date: July 5, 2018 at 11:23:44 AM EDT > To: bvanwoer...@gmail.com<mailto:bvanwoer...@gmail.com> > Subject: IMG_0976.JPG > > > > [cid:B831C5F2-EDE4-45B9-821F-14BEA934E3DE] > > Bard. Respond please. Elsie. > 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Cardinals
There are a few male cardinals in my neighborhood that are calling incessantly I assume for a mate for a second nesting. Do they pick a new mate for each nesting or is there something else going on.? Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- 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 MerLIns
Two merLIns were cavorting over Union and east maim streets in Dryden this afternoon. Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- 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 Siskin
Finally had a pine Siskin at my feeder in Dryden on Wednesday. First in years. Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- 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] feeder birds
Hi all, I have a mature white throated sparrow , perhaps 2 or 3 almost constantly at my feeder . Last year an immature one spent the winter with me. Also unusual for me I have several immature common grackles eating me out of house and home. Bard j Bard V. Prentiss 27 East Main Street Dryden, NY 13053 bvanwoer...@gmail.com 607-844-4691 -- 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] Fwd: Oops
My post got away before I re read it. The corrected version follows. Best, Bard > Subject: Painted ladies > > I had three ladies in my yard yesterday. > I am very happy to see what appears to be increased interest in butterflies. > Butterflies and moths were my way into nature studies. Although my parents > were both bird watchers my interest in birds came much later. > Bard > > Bard Prentiss > (607)882-0504 -- 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] Ladies
I could not get close enough to determine which species they were Painted or American Best Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- 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] Painted ladies
I had three ladies in my yard yesterday am not happy to see what appears to be increased interest in butterflies. Butterflies and moths were my way into nature studies although my parents were bird watchers. My interest in birds came much later. Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- 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] Hummer
A female regularly visits our monarda 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Eagles
Has anybody seen eagles lately? Juveniles? at Dryden lake 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] eagles ?
Hi All, I keep getting reports of daily visitations of Bald Eagles at Dryden Lake from non birders living around the lake. it's possible that they are Ospreys nesting nearby and even eagles nesting nearby. Perhaps someone might check it out. I would but I have to be loaded in the car and driven there , about 40 min. total for a visit plus observation time. I can't ask my wife to do that very often. Bard Bard V. Prentiss 27 East Main Street Dryden, NY 13053 bvanwoer...@gmail.com 607-844-4691 -- 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 to Ithaca trail
Please keep voting for trail all this week. It could mean $100,000 funding 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Repeat voting for Schs EASY
Hi, Some persons are having difficulty with daily voting for the trail extension project and Bob Beck has found a better way. You don't have to enter your information and it's a one click process. It is explained in the attached email. Best Bard Bard V. Prentiss 27 East Main Street Dryden, NY 13053 bvanwoer...@gmail.com 607-844-4691 Begin forwarded message: > From: Robert Beck> Subject: Repeat voting is EASY > Date: April 19, 2017 at 10:59:41 AM EDT > To: > > Hello Friends of Dryden Rail Trail, > > Reminder: Help us win $50,000 or $100,000 in USA Today’s “A Community > Thrives” grant competition by voting for "Dryden Rail Trail" video. > > The videos with the most votes advance to the judges. Remember, you are not > voting for the quality of the short video, but rather for the Dryden Rail > Trail project itself. > > Repeat, daily voting, is EASY. With your second vote you will receive a > "noreply" email. Save that email. For all future votes, just click on the > long link at the bottom of that email. Do not click on "Log In!". > Then click "Vote" and you will not have to re-enter your personal information. > > Vote daily until May 12th and share with all of your friends. > > For your first and second votes, here’s the original link to vote for our > video: > > http://act.usatoday.com/submit-an-idea/#/gallery/60418376 > > My thanks again to Steve Foote and Gordon Beck for producing our little video > on very short notice. > > Bob > > Bob Beck, Chair > Rail-Trail Task Force > Town of Dryden > (607) 423-0397 (mobile) > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Friends of Dryden Rail Trail" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to friends-of-dryden-rail-trail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to > friends-of-dryden-rail-tr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/friends-of-dryden-rail-trail/CAMxAsKXMqE0DtjBj709CZ20pakdVYhPPbHe4qaPqhqYvK0ChhQ%40mail.gmail.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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] Y B sapsucker in Dryden village
FOY for me Bard 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Purposed birding and nature observation site
Hi All, Please watch the attached video and message from Bob Beck supporting the proposed extension of the Jim Schug trail, from Dryden to the East Ithaca Recreation Way. When complete the trail will provide access to many otherwise nearly inaccessible top shelf birding and general nature observation sites and opportunities, as well as a safe footpath and bike way connecting Dryden to Ithaca and its large network of trails. You can voice your support for the trail and the many opportunities it will provide birders and naturalists by voting once a day until May,12. Please do so. We can use all the help we can get. $50,000 to $100,000 would go a long way towards making this project a reality. Best, Bard Bard V. Prentiss 27 East Main Street Dryden, NY 13053 bvanwoer...@gmail.com 607-844-4691 Begin forwarded message: > From: Robert Beck> Subject: Vote for Dryden Rail Trail video > Date: April 12, 2017 at 3:37:00 PM EDT > To: > > Hello Friends of Dryden Rail Trail, > > Help us win $50,000 or $100,000: > > Vote for Dryden Rail Trail video in USA Today’s “A Community Thrives” grant > competition. > > Help our rail-trail effort by watching and voting for this short 1 1/2-minute > video (Dryden Rail Trail) on USA Today's website. Here’s the link: > > http://act.usatoday.com/submit-an-idea/#/gallery/60418376 > > You can even vote once a day for the next month (April 12–May 12; you enter > your name, birthdate, email and ZIP code). And you can help by sharing this > information and link with all of your friends. Your votes count! (But please > be patient with their sometimes slow website.) > > My thanks to Steve Foote and Gordon Beck for producing our little video on > very short notice. > > Bob > > Bob Beck, Chair > Rail-Trail Task Force > Town of Dryden > (607) 423-0397 (mobile) > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Friends of Dryden Rail Trail" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to friends-of-dryden-rail-trail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to > friends-of-dryden-rail-tr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/friends-of-dryden-rail-trail/CAMxAsKUxxPZqYZauYUN85-21CHwpvH8qMzPcnUA1gkSH1RQXQA%40mail.gmail.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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] Purple finch and "The yellow birds are back"
Hi, Gina spotted our first purple finch of the year this AM. They nest in the Norway Spruces next door. We also had our first male goldfinch in full breeding plumage at a feeder today. Before today the yellow feathers were sparse and not particularly attractive. Then today, as if a new species had arrived, We were treated to the shocking yellow of our first "yellowbird" of the spring. "The yellow birds are back" was the very predictable announcement , each spring, of a charming, now deceased couple in Dryden. Knowing that I like birds they would give me a call as soon as they saw their first "yellowbird". I never had the heart to tell them that the dull, mostly greenish birds at their feeder all winter were were winter plumage "yellowbirds". Bard Bard V. Prentiss 27 East Main Street Dryden, NY 13053 bvanwoer...@gmail.com 607-844-4691 -- 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] old and new birds
Hi, This has been a better than average year for feeder and yard birds at my house. I have both sexes of red bellied, downy and hairy woodpeckers and a female pileated, several rb and wb nuthatches. A white throated sparrow and a brown creeper that show up daily along with chickadees, bluejays, modos, d e Juncos, e starlings, n. cardinals, etc.. An a. crow frequently cleans up the scraps under the suet feeder. Recently, common grackles are infrequent visitors. In January a coopers hawk took a modo from the ground below a feeder. This week I added a cedar waxwing and an a. robin both whom must have been attracted by the feeder flock. This morning I am watching a small flock of song sparrows and a single fox sparrow. My first in yeaofrs. Bard Bard V. Prentiss 27 East Main Street Dryden, NY 13053 bvanwoer...@gmail.com 607-844-4691 -- 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] yard birds
Hi Alll, This morning I was visited by two quite special, to me, yard birds. First a Brown Creeper appeared in a the tree near my feeders. it stayed in the yard for about 10 minutes. An hour or so later a Carolina Wren showed up. It only stayed for a minute or so and didn't visit the suet feeders which were in use by E. Starlings. I'm hopeful it will return soon. Best, Bard Bard V. Prentiss 27 East Main Street Dryden, NY 13053 bvanwoer...@gmail.com 607-882 0504 -- 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] MNWR Caspian Terns and pedestrians on the Wildlife Drive :(
I don't remember anyone addressing this long standing annoyance in the manner I mention below and I think its worth a try: Perhaps the bird clubs in the region could each submit thoughtful petitions to the director of mnwr requesting a policy change. If Chris didn't mind one might also originate with this list serve. It would be difficult for a public servant to ignore several hundred signatures behind a group of thoughtfully worded letters and It should at least generate a response and get a dialogue going. Bird Hard Bard Sent from my iPhone On Aug 2, 2014, at 6:08 PM, John VanNiel john.vann...@flcc.edu wrote: Meena, this is exactly the kind f discussion I was hoping to instigate. I am not against a change in policy, but I am for enforcement of policies. Dr. John Van Niel Professor of Environmental Conservation Director, East Hill Campus Finger Lakes Community College From: Meena Madhav Haribal [m...@cornell.edu] Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2014 5:59 PM To: John VanNiel Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] MNWR Caspian Terns and pedestrians on the Wildlife Drive :( Hi John and all, My question to you is were the birds disturbed by so many people being out. I have been to MNWR for more than 20 years. When I started birding MNWR there was no restriction of being in the car. We could walk around on the drive. I have been to many NWR refuges, nowhere there was restrictions as to be in car. I have seen shorebirds and other birds from as close as few feet from me. Birds get used to human beings if we are not shooting them or harassing them. So why there is so much fuss about disturbing the non_existing birds on the wildlife drive. I am for the one who believe in opening the drive to foot traffic. I agree if someone is harassing the birds they should be stopped. If someone is digiscoping that means birds were far anyway, so why complain about them? I vote for wildlife drive should be open for foot traffic! Cheers Meena John VanNiel john.vann...@flcc.edu wrote: Many Caspian Terns along the Wildlife Drive at Montezuma this afternoon. I very much enjoyed trying to photograph them in flight. (Now the rant..) What I did NOT enjoy were all the people out of their vehicles. Every single person in the five cars ahead of me were out of the vehicles. A young couple were digiscoping with a nice spotting scope on a tripod. Another woman with a large telephoto lens was parked in the middle of the drive and was excitedly taking photos. Two elderly women were down at the edge of the water snapping pictures of the mallows in bloom. I could go on I moved to Seneca Falls 19 years ago and have been a regular visitor since. I cannot recall a year when the foot traffic was as bad as I have seen it this year. There are two signs that instruct visitors to stay in their vehicles that drivers pass before entering the drive and a third reminder after the big left turn before Benning Marsh. However, I can understand how visitors would miss seeing them. I think this is a problem that needs a solution. I would like to speak to the Refuge staff formally about it. If anyone would like to join me or have me relay his or her thoughts, please contact me offline. Thank you for your time. Dr. John Van Niel Professor of Environmental Conservation Director, East Hill Campus Finger Lakes Community College -- 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 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] franklins gull?
Has anyone seen the franklins gull today, and if so where? Bard Bard Prentiss P O Box 283 Dryden, NY 13053 607-844-4691 prenti...@frontiernet.net -- 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 Redpols
Hi, I had my first of the year Dryden village Redpols this morning. Perhaps it's a sign of spring. I rarely get them until mid March. Let's hope. Bard Bard Prentiss P O Box 283 Dryden, NY 13053 607-844-4691 prenti...@frontiernet.net -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Owl Prowl
Gina and I will check for screech owls etc in Dryden Village as we have for about 20 years. Bard Bard Prentiss P O Box 283 Dryden, NY 13053 607-844-4691 prenti...@frontiernet.net -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] unusual ducks for Dryden, Lake.
Hi All, I just saw a small flock of 5 Northern Shovlers in the little bay that never freezes on the north end of the lake. They can be seen by looking SE from the end of Southworth road. I can't remember when I last saw this species on the lake. Bird hard, Bard Bard Prentiss P O Box 283 Dryden, NY 13053 607-844-4691 prenti...@frontiernet.net -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Surf Scoters
Dave Loparco saw 2 Surf Scoters off Ladoga Point around 11 AM this morning. Bard Bard Prentiss P O Box 283 Dryden, NY 13053 607-844-4691 prenti...@frontiernet.net -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] How do they know?
Yesterday i filled my feeders for the first time since late May. This AM at 8 o-clock I had a large flock including several TT Titmice, many BC Chickadees, WB Nuthatches 2 Bluejays and 2 Carolina wrens. How do they know so quickly that there is food in the feeders? Are they watching? Bard Bard Prentiss P O Box 283 Dryden, NY 13053 607-844-4691 prenti...@frontiernet.net -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Eurasian Widgeon
Sorry for the lateness of this. Yesterday at around noon Dave Loparco found and a number of others re-found a male Eurasian Widgeon at Tsache (sp) pool at MNWR. Bard Bard Prentiss P O Box 283 Dryden, NY 13053 607-844-4691 prenti...@frontiernet.net -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --