[cayugabirds-l] WESTERN GREBE PERSISTS

2012-02-18 Thread sbk1
The WESTERN GREBE is north and east of red lighthouse. Viewed from East Shore park. Stuart Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Enormous Aythya Raft continues north of Union Springs.

2012-02-18 Thread daven1024
Thousands and thousands of Aythya sp. continue. Best viewed by taking access road along railroad tracks that cross rte 90. Mostly redhead, lots of canvasback, some scaup sp. Also american widgeon. Western grebe not found but would be needle in haystack. Dave Nicosia. Sent from my Verizon

[cayugabirds-l] Birding Sunday

2012-02-18 Thread Kathy Strickland
Just wondering if anyone is birding around the lake, or up here at the north end tomorrow (Sunday). I have a rare Sunday off and would like to hook up with a group or individual to bird for whatever part of the day would work out. You may email me privately or call me (315-730-4451). Kathy

[cayugabirds-l] Seneca Lake St Park, Sodus Point

2012-02-18 Thread Mark Miller
Quick notes on Seneca Lake St Park for Sat AM. Bald Eagle (mature) is still hanging out across the canal from the marina, Am Wigeon, C. Goldeneye, C. Mergansers, Bufflehead, Mallards, Black Ducks all present. Couple swans too far out for an ID. No sign of the Egyptian Goose. Sodus Pt pier (1

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Seneca Lake St Park, Sodus Point

2012-02-18 Thread Linda Clark Benedict
We found the Egyptian goose dead about a week ago. --Linda Linda Clark Benedict Sent from my iPod On Feb 18, 2012, at 5:20 PM, Mark Miller mmiller...@rochester.rr.com wrote: Quick notes on Seneca Lake St Park for Sat AM. Bald Eagle (mature) is still hanging out across the canal from the

[cayugabirds-l] East Side of Cayuga Lake Saturday 18 Feb 2012

2012-02-18 Thread david nicosia
Took a trip with my birding pals, Dan Watkins, Jon Weeks  and Rich Youket to the east side of Cayuga Lake.  First stop was Stewart park for the WESTERN GREBE and we found it pretty quicklydistant...but seen well in a scope. Also seen well from East Park. We also had 2 RED-THROATED LOONS with

[cayugabirds-l] RFI: Pileated woodpecker

2012-02-18 Thread Marie P Read
Naomi's posting reminded me to put out this request for information. I'm looking to photograph and video Pileated Woodpecker for an upcoming multi-media project. If anyone knows of/finds a regularly-used Pileated feeding channel in a treetrunk, or better yet a nest later in the spring, I'd

[cayugabirds-l] Pileated Wdpkr and Carolina Wren make backyard rounds for GBBC

2012-02-18 Thread Nari Mistry
A Pileated Woodpecker flew in and made the rounds of our backyard as we were observing for the GBBC today. A Carolina Wren also showed up again after weeks, singing all around the backyard, celebrating the count weekend. A Bluebird has been singing for several days. The lone Redpoll has not

[cayugabirds-l] Myers WW Scoter

2012-02-18 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
The White-winged Scoter that Dave reported from Salt Point is hanging with some Goldeneye south of the lighthouse at Myer's Point. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES