Re: Re:[cayugabirds-l] Red Winged Blackbirds/Grackles

Hi Alicia, Having just returned from a week away (during which time my pet sitter doled out almost 40 lbs. of "cheaper" bird seed mix and a lot of sunflower seeds), I don't have enough "cheap" bird seed mix on hand to feed these hundreds of birds, so I threw out a lot of black oil sunflower seed

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Red Winged Blackbirds/Grackles

Hi, For the first time in the 20 yrs we have been here, our yard with its two modest feeders has transformed into a set from "The Birds" - over a hundred grackles, RW blackbirds, and a few starlings have taken over the feeders, driving away the usual titmice, nuthatches, chickadees, goldf

[cayugabirds-l] Red Winged Blackbirds/Grackles

Along with all my other feeder birds on this snowy day, there are ~ 2-300 Red Winged Blackbirds and a dozen or so Grackles here at my feeder areas (along with 33 C. Red Polls and many Cardinals and Goldfinches, etc.). Most the RW B.birds are male, but there are a few females with them. Donna L.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Northern Shovelers et al.

I just returned from a walk from the marina out to the lakeshore to see if Elaina's shovelers could be seen from there. It was pretty windy (and snowy) and, even though I could see her dock, I could not find the shovelers. However, there were two make Northern Shovelers bobbing in the froth

[cayugabirds-l] Northern Shovelers et al.

Forgot the pictures (distant and snowy): http://www.flickr.com/photos/emccartney/5502934713/in/set-72157594554486980/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/emccartney/5502943435/in/set-72157594554486980/ Elaina -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.N

[cayugabirds-l] Northern Shovelers et al.

The Northern Shovelers have spent the afternoon here near the shore in a tight pack. The water between the two docks is somewhat sheltered when it's stormy. There were no Canada Geese when I made the report, but they've since gathered a bit out from shore, several hundred. No Tundra Swans for

[cayugabirds-l] Fifty Blackbirds

I just returned home from downtown to a mixed flock of Redwings, Grackles, and one Rusty Blackbird. Spring must be here, although it doesn't look like it. Best, Ann Snyder Hill Road -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayu

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Woodcock sighting for Cayuga-L

Along the same lines, Yashodhan Gharat, a student at Cornell, reported seeing an AMERICAN WOODCOCK next to Olin Library yesterday morning. Although it was acting injured, it ultimately flew away fine to the east. Cool bird on campus! Jay McGowan On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 1:50 PM, Chris Tessaglia-

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Woodcock sighting for Cayuga-L

The following is a message from a non-subscriber: -- Forwarded message -- From: Eric Woods Date: Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 10:16 AM Subject: Woodcock sighting for Cayuga-L To: c...@cornell.edu Chris - I'm not presently a subscriber to Cayuga-L, but I see you are listed as the officia

[cayugabirds-l] Red-winged Blackbirds

Hi all, Just now from my office window I watched a small flock of Red-winged Blackbirds. They were actually seeming to head towards west in this snowy weather. Yesterday, at Myers I was trying a video camera for its sharpness and range for a an upcoming project, when I saw two Killdeer at the sp

[cayugabirds-l] RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS

Sixteen RWBB are lunching at all the feeders and on the ground here in Lansing. JILL VAUGHAN -- 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

[cayugabirds-l] Northern Shovelers

Although visibility out on the lake isn't that great due to the snow, I was surprised to see 12 Northern Shovelers right by my dock. I got a few snowy pictures which I'll post later. Elaina -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBird

[cayugabirds-l] White-crowned Sparrow (EWCS)

We have a young (SY) eastern White-crowned Sparrow at the feeder this morning. It's looking a bit forlorn with the driving snow. Except for one that over-wintered better than 15 years ago, this is the earliest arrival for the species here. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestr

[cayugabirds-l] Tree sparrows

Since yesterday the lone Tree Sparrow, alone at our feeders since January, has found a companion or mate. The new sparrow is smaller and leaner-- female? Nari Mistry, Ellis Hollow Rd. -- Nari B. Mistry, Ithaca, New York For my paintings, see http://www.artbynari.com -- Cayugabirds-L List

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Red-winged blackbirds

In addition to these, the flowing field across from our house has had 3 female RWBB (for those who keep track of such things, like me), 3 KILLDEER, and one each male and female RUSTY BLACKBIRD in breeding (alternate) plumage. No meadowlarks yet, but the day is young. Steve Fast Brooktondale ---

[cayugabirds-l] Red-winged blackbirds

This morning: About a dozen red-winged blackbirds mixed in with starlings and two robins touched down to feed and splash on the pasture adjacent to our property. Welcome spring! Michele Ovid/interlaken Sent from miPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabirds