[cayugabirds-l] Fw: Fwd: Amazing hummingbird recapture
I thought this posting on the State College PA listserv might also be of interest to folks here as well. Don Timmons Newfield ---Original Message--- From: Greg Grove Date: 1/5/2012 11:59:51 AM To: scbir...@lists.psu.edu Subject: Fwd: Amazing hummingbird recapture Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 11:22:47 -0500 Reply-To: Scott Weidensaul scottweidens...@verizon.net Sender: Bird discussion list for Pennsylvania pabi...@list.audubon.org From: Scott Weidensaul scottweidens...@verizon.net Subject: [PABIRDS] OT: Amazing hummingbird recapture To: pabi...@list.audubon.org Although this report regards an out of state bird, given the interest in (and sometimes concern for) fall/winter hummingbirds in the Northeast, I thought it was worth sharing, with the permission of bander Allen Chartier of Michigan. In October 2009, Allen banded an adult female rufous hummingbird in Ashland County, Ohio, where it was last seen in early November of that year. In December 2010, the same bird was recaptured in Pensacola, Florida, by bander Fred Bassett, showing that she's survived the intervening migrations. Allen just notified the hummingbird-banding community that he recaptured this little traveler yesterday in Richland County, Ohio, about 15 miles from where she was originally banded; the bird has been present since about Nov. 1. This is only the second Rufous Hummingbird confirmed as a returnee to Ohio (none yet in Michigan or Indiana), and is the first 'triple play' I've ever been involved with, Allen said. Since she was banded in 2009, she has likely flown at least 15,000 miles, including two returns in summer back to her breeding area somewhere in the Pacific Northwest (from Oregon to southern Alaska), Allen posted. She is also at least 3 years 6 months old. I know there are still a few folks who are skeptical that these vagrant western hummingbirds actually survive their time here in the North, but as we get more and more banding data and a growing body of recoveries like this, it confirms what we've long suspected - that these are tough, hardy continental travelers. Scott Weidensaul Schuylkill Haven, PA -- Gregory W. Grove, Ph.D. Genomics Core Facility 407 Chandlee Lab, Penn State 814 865 3332 g...@psu.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] IS THIS BIRD A PAINTED BUNTING?
Cayuga Birders, The following message was posted to the State College PA Bird Club listserv. Click on the link and watch the whole thing. While these are not living birds, I think everyone will agree that the artistry and craftsmanship these pistols show is just incredible!! Don Timmons Newfield ---Original Message--- From: CHARLIE HOYER Date: 2/12/2012 12:50:22 PM To: scbir...@lists.psu.edu Subject: IS THIS BIRD A PAINTED BUNTING? Is this bird a Painted Bunting? http://www.christies.com/features/singing-bird-pistols-en-1422-3.aspx Above is a link to a short video about a pair of 200+ year-old mechanical singing-bird pistols at auction by Christie's. Whether or not you are an antique gun aficionado, you'll want to take a moment to watch. BTW, they don't shoot bullets ! Cheerz 'n beerz ! ... Charlie Hoyer -- 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] When a Snowy met the locals | North American Birding
Cayuga Birders, Here is a link to a great pictures and a fascinating story of an encounter between a Snowy Owl and Peregrine Falcon near Chicago. http://www.nabirding.com/2012/02/16/when-a-snowy-met-the-locals/ Don Timmons Newfield -- 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/ --faint_grain.jpg
[cayugabirds-l] Broad-winged Hawk
I saw a lone Broad-winged Hawk today (3/12) flying low over Newfield Depot Rd, mid-afternoon. Don Timmons Newfield -- 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/ --faint_grain.jpg
[cayugabirds-l] Fw: Sh*t Birders Say
Birders, I am forwarding this funny link that birders will identify with. Don Timmons Newfield ---Original Message--- From: Robyn Graboski Date: 3/27/2012 11:22:40 AM To: scbir...@lists.psu.edu Subject: Sh*t Birders Say http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=NaX7i1Q7-Rw Too funny ** Robyn Graboski Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Centre Wildlife Care PO Box 572, Lemont, PA 16851 www.wildaboutanimals.org 814-692-0004 -- 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] Birds and sounds
Thinking about the pishing issue, I just remembered that in my days as an avid (pun intended) backpacker and working on the bird atlas, I always noticed how birds would be greatly attracted to the sound of the rushing gas my backpacking stove made while it was lit. So I always made sure my binocs and bird book were handy as I made my meal---I could often see 5 or 10 species in the process. I really noticed the difference on those occasions when I would use my alcohol stove, which made no noise---it didn't attract any birds. Don Timmons -- 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/ --faint_grain.jpg
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese at Dusk over muckland
Wow, an absolutely amazing wonder of nature! Thank you so much for enduring the cold and posting it for us!! Don Timmons Newfield ---Original Message--- From: Meena Haribal Date: 01/11/12 21:55:59 To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese at Dusk over muckland Hi all, I had an errand to run along the lake, so after the errand (which did not work out), I decided to head further north in the hopes of seeing Snow Geese When I arrived, sun had already set and I hardly saw any snow geese. Only a few were visible and a few were landing behind the vegetation. I was disappointed at that and was about head back when I heard the swishing noise looked back there was a huge snow geese cloud rising from the muck. They often settle back soon after one such burst and that is it. But this swarm kept circling. I watched for 5 minutes as I did not want to miss the show. Then I grabbed my camera and started shooting video. I was wearing only T-shirt and it was getting freezing. I thought I might miss this action so did not bother to waste time get my jacket. Then this went on and on even my hands started shaking due to cold. So stopped and grabbed my coat. For nearly half an hour they swirled and circled. They waxed and waned, they came in as rising and falling tide. When they were heading towards me when I looked up, there was dizzying effect on me as the waves and waves flew over me. It was amazing to watch them. With shaking hand and steadying hand I managed to get some fifteen minutes video. I wish I had mounted the camera on the tripod. I am not sure what made them circle so long. Were they thinking of heading south as cold is expected to night? Many birds, especially shore birds do this kind of flight when they are in hurry to migrate. Or were there any hunters on the ground that made them take to wing and probably every time a small group landed they got shot at so they took to flight again. I hope that was not the case. I hate to think myself as snow goose, especially if I the cute Ross's Goose (which I saw many at Bosque del Apache) and get continuously shot at by some nasty human when I am ready to rest and sleep. Here is a video about a minute at YouTube. As this is a large file, takes time to load, I suggest wait for it completely download (watch the grey line reach the end) and then watch instead of in snatches. Hope you too enjoy it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baXc6u0T8u8 Cheers Meena I was glad I was there to watch this scene. Meena Haribal Ithaca NY 14850 http://haribal.org/ http://meenaharibal.blogspot.com/ -- 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 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/ --faint_grain.jpg
[cayugabirds-l] Lindsay-Parsons Preserve
Mid-afternoon today (Sun.) at Lindsay-Parsons Preserve I saw 12 Ring-necked Ducks (8m, 4f); 5 female Red-breasted Mergansers; 8 Hooded Mergansers (4m, 4f); 15 Canada Geese; 6 American Tree Sparrow; and a Pileated Woodpecker. Also about 8 pet dogs, that made the waterfowl skittish. Don Timmons Newfield -- 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/ --faint_grain.jpg
Re: [cayugabirds-l] George Road Pond
Nice job on the research, Carl, and great ideas, Candice. I wonder if there might be a group like the Nature Conservancy that could think about purchasing and managing the property, if the WGA were interested? Don Timmons ---Original Message--- From: Carl Steckler Date: 4/17/2012 2:47:28 PM To: Cayugabirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] George Road Pond On 4/17/2012 9:04 AM, Candace Cornell wrote: I have not heard if anyone has talked to the Town of Dryden regarding the George Rd. Pond. I meant to send this note a few weeks ago, but travelling (birding) elsewhere. I have worked for wetland preservation for many years and would like to offer some ideas on this subject. I did talk to Mary Ann Summner, the Town of Dryden Supervisor on Friday April 13th. The action that resulted in the draining of George Rd. pond was taken because the blocked culvert and accompanying backup was threatening the bank of Virgil Creek. The creek is a protected Trout stream and the Town was more or less forced to take the action they did. The William George Agency , the owner of the pasture, has been asking the town to fix the problem since it first occurred and has no plans to keep the pond permenent. The area does not qualify as a wetland as DEC definitions require a minimum of 12.7 acres. So as it stands it will revert to a seasonal pond during the rainy season and be a dry pasture the rest of the time. I also talked to the CEO of the William George Agency and he said that the agency was happy that the problem had been solved and they had no plans other than using the land for pasture. I then talked to DEC and they informed me that the Town Of Dryden committed no violation in fixing the threat to Virgle Creek and the resulting draining of Grorge Rd. pond. Unless someone has some pull with WGA it looks like it will be but a fond memory. On another note, The Town of Dryden is planning a recreational park to the North of the Town Hall and would welcome our input. I will have some more information at the next CBC meeting. Linda? Carl Steckler For those who fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know -- 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 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/ --faint_grain.jpg
Re: [cayugabirds-l] George Road Pond
I guess for that matter, I could mention that back in the early 1980s, when I was with High Peaks Audubon (now Northern NY Audubon), the Four Brothers Islands in Lake Champlain (off Willsboro Point), entered into a management agreement with The University of Vermont, and we successfully and fruitfully managed them for around 20 years before UVM eventually took over the whole role. We were a pretty small chapter at the time, with not much money, but as I recall there was very little cost to us and we were able to do annual bird-banding etc. On them. We even bought a used boat just for the purpose. We appointed a Wildlife Manager (Mike Peterson, some of you might know him), and filed an annual report. It was a win-win situation. Don Timmons ---Original Message--- From: Carl Steckler Date: 4/17/2012 2:47:28 PM To: Cayugabirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] George Road Pond On 4/17/2012 9:04 AM, Candace Cornell wrote: I have not heard if anyone has talked to the Town of Dryden regarding the George Rd. Pond. I meant to send this note a few weeks ago, but travelling (birding) elsewhere. I have worked for wetland preservation for many years and would like to offer some ideas on this subject. I did talk to Mary Ann Summner, the Town of Dryden Supervisor on Friday April 13th. The action that resulted in the draining of George Rd. pond was taken because the blocked culvert and accompanying backup was threatening the bank of Virgil Creek. The creek is a protected Trout stream and the Town was more or less forced to take the action they did. The William George Agency , the owner of the pasture, has been asking the town to fix the problem since it first occurred and has no plans to keep the pond permenent. The area does not qualify as a wetland as DEC definitions require a minimum of 12.7 acres. So as it stands it will revert to a seasonal pond during the rainy season and be a dry pasture the rest of the time. I also talked to the CEO of the William George Agency and he said that the agency was happy that the problem had been solved and they had no plans other than using the land for pasture. I then talked to DEC and they informed me that the Town Of Dryden committed no violation in fixing the threat to Virgle Creek and the resulting draining of Grorge Rd. pond. Unless someone has some pull with WGA it looks like it will be but a fond memory. On another note, The Town of Dryden is planning a recreational park to the North of the Town Hall and would welcome our input. I will have some more information at the next CBC meeting. Linda? Carl Steckler For those who fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know -- 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 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/ --faint_grain.jpg
[cayugabirds-l] Osprey Hunting AMAZING FOOTAGE
Birders---perhaps this has already made the rounds, but if you havent' seen it, here's some great footage of osprey strikes. Don T. In the first sequence, he catches half a dozen fish in one strike. In the second sequence, he plunges talons into deep water right to the bottom to grab his prey. In the third sequence, he captures a big old fat fish that looks as if it weighs more than he does! Incredible photography (best viewed in full screen mode)! http://www.youtube.com/embed/nA3LtXnNIto?feature=player_embedded From the Grand Valley Audubon Society This birding-information e-mailing reaches many people on the Western Slope. If you know of others who might be interested please send their names and e-mail addresses by replying to this e-mail. If you would like to unsubscribe please send a reply e-mail with Unsubscribe from Friends of Audubon in the subject. -- 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] True story of killer swan in Illinois
Sad but true story seen in The Week magazine, April 26, 2012, that I thought would be of interest to birders. Don Timmons -- 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/ --faint_grain.jpgclip_image001.jpg
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ticks Trip to Lindsay Parsons
Thank you, John Fritzie and Ann, for the detailed information. Wow. Guess I'm finally motivated to start wearing my Tick and Chigger Gaitors that I bought last fall, from a posting (can't remember for sure if it was cayugabirds) about a forestry supply site that sells them. They are made by NiteLite Outdoor Gear, I think they were around $10 for a pair. They're about 8 high and elastic, keeping the pants snug against the boot tops. I would also note to check your clothing too. Last year in the Saratoga area I was out hiking and my skin was free of them, but overnight I found two ticks firmly ensconced on my neck and chest. I can only presume they got on my bed because I had lain my hiking pants there for a while after the hike. Don Timmons ---Original Message--- From: Ann Mitchell Date: 05/14/12 22:48:16 To: John and Fritzie Blizzard Cc: geoklop...@gmail.com; CAYUGABIRDS Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ticks Trip to Lindsay Parsons Just to let you know, that not everyone gets a circular rash. It is a great warning to the people who are lucky (not a good word to use for the bite, but...) enough to get the rash. Beware because you can be bitten and never develop a rash. If you feel ill, don't ignore it. Seek treatment. I worked for a doctor who knew. Sorry about your son, Fritzie and John. Ann On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 10:25 PM, John and Fritzie Blizzard job121...@verizon.net wrote: George all .. ... Our 56 yr. old son had Lyme last spring/early summer was very seriously ill for close to 2 mos., initially refusing to go to a dr.. I'm so thankful that a man with whom he works told him how CRITICALLY ill his own daughter became from the effects of Lyme. This was the 2nd time in 3 yrs., with last yr. being FAR, FAR, FAR worse than the first bout. (Both times the ticks were in hard to spot places it was the red rash that made him aware.) He had unrelenting high fever for three wks. with temp. that finally peaked at 103.4 deg. accompanied by chills, sweating, dreadful, unending headache, as well as aches pains everywhere. Whether it was just the Lyme or his bad reaction to Doxycycline we'll never know but his hands were very red, very sore very swollen with blisters deep in the flesh eventually the skin peeled off. He has had flu/cold-like bouts several times since then. From what I've read, these other weird effects can continue to crop up. Folks, this is not a simple virus, it'll-go-away-in-due-time type thing even tho' it acts like a virus. If you have the red rash .. get to the dr. fast. Blood tests rarely come back positive but that rash is the basic thing to look for. Seems that there are drs. who tend to pooh-pooh the whole idea but besides our son, we have a friend in NH, heart of tick country, who has been through severe medical crises since having Lyme twice. AND pay attention to the side effects warnings about Doxycycline esp. the part about light/sun-sensitivity. Fritzie *** Susan wrote: An added bonus not a single tick in sight! George wrote: several of the ones I _have_ seen were already attached to me One of these bites produced a vague circular rash about 3 in diameter. I took the full course of Doxycycline, just in case (a neighbor of mine actually came down with Lyme Disease last year). Better safe than sorry. -- 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: 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 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/ --faint_grain.jpg
[cayugabirds-l] Audio files of bird calls
Cayuga Birders, I often see discussion on this listserv of bird calls and songs, which is great---but I would find it so much more educational if the listserv allowed audio files and sonograms to be displayed along with the emails. I realize it is probably due to concern about viruses, but the State College Bird Club listserv has some people who make excellent recordings and since they can attach them to their email, it is easy to click on them and hear them, repeatedly if necessary. It is one of the main reasons I continue to subscribe to them, as I find it very educational and interesting. I know there are various CDs etc of bird songs, which I have, but allowing audio files on Cayugabirds I think would enhance everyone's knowledge, from beginner to advanced. I don't know if this is discussion-worthy, but I have often wondered why this listserv doesn't have them, so I thought I'd throw it out there. Don Timmons Newfield -- 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/ --faint_grain.jpg
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Request for this listserve.....
I am glad we are having this discussion about noting locations. I must say, as a relative newcomer to the Ithaca area, it has been quite a challenge to figure out where some of the posts are referring to---but I find it very helpful when people mention at least the approximate town they are referring to. Even just a general, ballpark location such as that helps me to decide whether to spend the time looking up the specifics. (I guess we have to look things up, to narrow things down!---but I digress) I don't have a GPS device, and my Internet connection is too slow to allow me to use Ebird ( it just won't load, it is so graphics-heavy), so I rely mostly on paper maps and books. I was so glad when the Guide to Birding the Cayuga Lake Basin came out, as I finally began to discover where some of these places are. For example, until the book came out, I thought the potato building was on the Cornell campus! But when people say things like Smith Road, the red barn, the upper field, and so on, I am still often at a loss as to where to begin. I am gradually making progress, however. I also try to keep my gas costs down, so I generally don't go far for one bird, except for special occasions, but if there are several nice birds clustering in a rough area I might investigate the details and make the trip If it is a rare or unusual bird of course, greater detail is very welcome. I would imagine that it could get quite tedious to be typing a lot of GPS numbers along with the message, for the majority of posts. At least a mention of the nearest town (except for the most well-known places) should be quick and easy. One other thing---I encourage folks to continue to mention if they are willing to take a rider for a given trip! I'll try to do the same! Don Timmons Newfield ---Original Message--- From: Rob Blye Date: 5/3/2013 12:19:06 PM To: Geo Kloppel Cc: cayugabirds-l Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Request for this listserve. Cayuga bird list serv participants, I heartily embrace the request to provide a location when posting to this list serv. Although I attended Cornell and birded many of the areas mentioned, it has been along time and it is often very difficult to figure out where people are posting about. George's post below seems too much, but the place name and county at a minimum seems reasonable. The town(ship) name too might be helpful for us old, former residents of Tompkins County. Rob Blye East Coventry Township Chester County, Pennsylvania From: Geo Kloppel geoklop...@gmail.com To: cayugabirds-l cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2013 7:35:50 PM Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Request for this listserve. OK, Tompkins County, Town of Danby, roughly half a mile south of Station Road, 3/4 mile west of Bald Hill Road, 7/8 mile east of NY 34. Latitude Longitude in decimal degrees: 42.31605N 76.50678W (approximate, per Google Earth; if you prefer another coordinate system you probably already have an app for conversion) That's probably enough location info for birds that haven't even arrived yet! :-) -Geo -- 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: 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 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/ --faint_grain.jpg
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cardinal song?
Yesterday at Lindsay-Parsons Preserve, West Danby, I heard a Baltimore Oriole singing just three loud, piping, ascending musical notes that might also fit your description. LNS # 112697 has some that resemble it. Don Timmons Newfield ---Original Message--- From: Asher Hockett Date: 5/17/2013 9:35:32 AM To: CAYUGA_BIRDS Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Cardinal song? Yesterday I heard a song, a thrice repeated ascending arpeggio, roughly a musical perfect 4th between each: g c f, g c f, g c f (just to give an idea) This was downtown, S Albany St a block north of the traffic circle. They are whistling or piping sounds, quite musical. Fairly easy to imitate by whistling. I think this may be a N. Cardinal, but have been unable to find an example anywhere on the 'net. Ideas, links? -- asher -Never play it the same way once. -- 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 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/ --faint_grain.jpg
[cayugabirds-l] Lindsay-Parsons yesterday
Yesterday (very windy) on a walk to Beaver Pond at Lindsay-Parsons Preserve, West Danby, I had the following birds: Canada Goose pair with two fuzzy goslings Wood Duck Great Blue Heron (2) Green Heron Warbling Vireo Blue Jay American Crow American Robin Gray Catbird Northern Parula Chestnut-sided Warbler Yellow Warbler Common Yellowthroat Red-winged Blackbird Common Grackle Baltimore Oriole Don Timmons Newfield -- 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/ --faint_grain.jpg
Re: [cayugabirds-l] ADMIN: Nelson's Sparrow - Hog Hole
Chris's post brought a question to mind--I often see folks apologizing for reporting birds out of the Cayuga basin---so I myself have hesitated to report things seen outside the basin. But I just looked up the listserv rules, which state that it is for reporting sightings in and around the Finger Lakes Region and the Cayuga Lake Basin. So it seems clear that no one should apologize for reporting out-of basin birds--at least the good ones---but I am relatively new here so I could be mistaken and would welcome clarification. It's not always easy to know which sightings are list-worthy but in the above vein I would mention that yesterday I had an excellent view of an American Pipit (I followed him bobbing along the parking lot for a good 50 yards at a distance of 8 feet!) at the Van Etten Wildlife Sanctuary near Spencer, two Ravens at Park Station Lake near Erin (Chemung Co.), an adult Bald Eagle at the main beach (who also put on a nice show of capturing a fish about 75 yards from me as I was canoeing), 11 Killdeer at the beach, and last Saturday five Ring-Necked Pheasants on rt 223 east if the lake. Don Timmons Newfield ---Original Message--- From: Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes Date: 10/4/2013 5:29:48 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] ADMIN: Nelson's Sparrow - Hog Hole There were two eBird reports of Nelson's Sparrow sighted this morning at Hog Hole (SW Corner of Cayuga Lake), but I've not seen these posted to Cayugabirds-L. As a reminder, for a bird such as Nelson's Sparrow, although predicable in location and timing of migration, I'm sure there are dozens who would appreciate receiving notice of something like this sooner in the day via Cayugabirds-L or the CayugaRBA. If you hear of something like this, but are not the original finder, please don't hesitate to post a heads-up message to the list and/or CayugaRBA don't worry about stealing the thunder on rarities; it's more important to get the word out. Thanks! Sincerely, Chris T-H -- Chris Tessaglia-Hymes Listowner, Cayugabirds-L Ithaca, New York c...@cornell.edu Cayugabirds-L Archives Cayugabirds-L Welcome and Basics Cayugabirds-L Rules and Information Cayugabirds-L Subscribe, Configuration and Leave -- 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 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/ --faint_grain.jpg
RE: [cayugabirds-l] Birding information
I certainly empathize with Meena's concern, and nobody wants the reporting of locations to get tedious, but I'm hoping there could be a happy medium that would be quick and easy, and more helpful. In my view there are actually many posts over time where the location is frustratingly ambiguous, but constantly doing Google searches would be difficult or even impossible. Remember that not everyone can afford a smartphone or an unlimited data package (in fact, Ithaca has the lowest per-capita income of any city in NYS according to census data). And some of us live in spots where phone or Internet service is very weak or variable. Some on the listserv may simply not be as familiar with specific locations as others, or may only consider trying to find it if they are given a sense of where in the big picture the location may be (oh, that's near Syracuse, too far away for today or oh, just N of Lansing--I can do that after work) but still would love to know approximately where the good birds are being sighted. I even read an article recently that said there is currently a noticeable uptick in sales of flip-phones (even among young people) not just because of cost but because some folks are trying to reclaim time for themselves. The article even suggested that in some circles owning a flip-phone is starting to become a status thing! Maybe Henry David Thoreau would have been a flip-phone guy (after, not during, his sojourn to Walden Pond). But I digress. In the interests of being inclusive, it would be wonderful if more of us could at least try to add in some kind of overall orienting reference in either the subject line or body of the text, perhaps like just N of Ovid or E Hill, Ithaca. Many people already do this, of course; and thanks! Perhaps mentioning the county might only be necessary when there is no nearby large town? (It would be great if there were a button or app that would automatically spell out the location in the body of the text (instead of, or in addition to, numerical coordinates))! It should only take a few seconds (not sure where it starts to get onerous--perhaps around 10 seconds?). It would be much appreciated and would help to make this list more user-friendly for all! Thanks to everyone who does report, though! Great list-serv and amazing group of birders! Bird On! Don Timmons Newfield ---Original Message--- From: Meena Madhav Haribal Date: 2/11/2015 12:24:36 PM To: Marty Schlabach; rwb...@comcast.net; Carl J. Steckler; CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: RE: [cayugabirds-l] Birding information I guess you all are referring to the earlier posts of owls. If you read the title of the message and then the rest of the message itself will give you general idea of the locations. Of course the second one was about the residence hall, so that must pertain to some college or university. A simple Google search would take you to the location! And once you know the location then you can deduce the county if you are keeping county list. I for one who feel that it is too much to write all those information requested. Do some work for yourself as everyone on the list is probably not interested in such details J And it is fun to find out new locations. We used to play it (finding locations) as a game when we were kids! Cheers Meena From: bounce-118809677-3493...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-118809677-3493...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Marty Schlabach Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 12:08 PM To: rwb...@comcast.net; Carl J. Steckler; CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: RE: [cayugabirds-l] Birding information And even for those still living in the Basin. --Marty === Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847 cell315-521-4315 === From: bounce-118809642-3494...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-118809642-3494...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of rwb...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 12:03 PM To: Carl J. Steckler; CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Birding information Agreed. County, township and common name make the posts more useful to those who no longer live in Cayuga basin. Rob Blye East Coventry, Chester County, PA CALS 1972 Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App -Original Message- From: c...@cornell.edu To: cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu Cc: Sent: 2015-02-11 11:08:28 GMT Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Birding information This may sound a little nit-picky, but when reporting a bird sighting could those reporting please give a location and not use local references or not so well known initials. Some of us flunked Mind Reading 101 (humorous smiley face assumed) Thanks Carl Steckler -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http
