RE:[cayugabirds-l] RFI: Common birds nesting

2012-04-26 Thread Marie P Read
Many thanks to everyone who responded to my request a few weeks ago. I've got several promising leads, but am still looking for many of the subjects we need. In particular at this point we'd like nests of: Killdeer Downy Woodpecker White-breasted Nuthatch Bluebird and/or Tree Swallow in

[cayugabirds-l] White Robin

2012-04-26 Thread Kurt
Keuka Lake Area I have attached a couple of links showing the robin that is white from the neck down.just don't see that every day. Kurt http://www.brokenroadfarms.com/images/773_145a.jpg http://www.brokenroadfarms.com/images/774_146a.jpg

[cayugabirds-l] Merg entering box

2012-04-26 Thread Laura Stenzler
Hi all, The female hooded merganser that is occupying a nest box above our driveway has been kind of elusive the last few days. We weren't sure she was still around - until this morning, when Ton got photos of her entering the box! You can find them here:

RE:[cayugabirds-l] Merg entering box

2012-04-26 Thread Meena Haribal
Woo, it would be fun to watch baby mergs coming out of the box! Meena From: bounce-51701042-3493...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-51701042-3493...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Laura Stenzler Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 9:49 AM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Merg entering box

[cayugabirds-l] OT: TODAY at 4PM: Interspecific Competition in Birds with André Dhondt at Mann Library

2012-04-26 Thread Marty Schlabach
Please join us for a Chat in the Stacks with André Dhondt at Mann Library ... Book Talk: Interspecific Competition in Birds André A. Dhondt Thursday, April 26 at 4:00pm Mann Library, Room 160 One of the challenges of the future is to maintain biodiversity, and a very large number of factors

[cayugabirds-l] Audubon app $1

2012-04-26 Thread Chris Pelkie
One of my deal sites just alerted me that for a short (indeterminate) time, both the Apple iTunes Store and the Android (Amazon AppStore) have the Audubon Birds app for $1 instead of $20. I have not used it yet, but for $1 will get it. It claims to have an eBird tie-in. Maybe someone can

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Audubon app $1

2012-04-26 Thread Donna Scott
I got the Audubon Birds App for my Nook Tablet after Linda Orkin recommended it. With nothing to compare it to, because I don't have a smart phone to put an App on, I like it and use it a lot. Many of the bird sounds are loud enough and the photos (usually at least 4 different ones) are

[cayugabirds-l] Birding Montezuma today

2012-04-26 Thread Ann Mitchell
I went up the lake with Stephanie Greenwood. Highlights were: Union Spring Frontenac Park - 2 CASPIAN TERNS, 1 BONAPARTE'S GULL. Montezuma Visitor's Center - Many GREEN-WINGED and BLUE-WINGED TEAL, NORTHERN SHOVELERS, GREATER and LESSER YELLOWLEGS, PURPLE MARTINS. Larues - 2 WILSON'S SNIPE,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Audubon app $1

2012-04-26 Thread Suan Hsi Yong
On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 5:10 PM, Chris Pelkie chris.pel...@cornell.edu wrote: One of my deal sites just alerted me that for a short (indeterminate) time, both the Apple iTunes Store and the Android (Amazon AppStore) have the Audubon Birds app for $1 instead of $20. I have not used it yet, but

[cayugabirds-l] Myers, Harris Park, MWR

2012-04-26 Thread Jill Vaughan
At Myers this morning, at 9:30, Marianne Ludwigsen and I saw a lone NORTHERN PINTAIL. It left soon after we arrived. In Cayuga, from a distance, we thought we saw a swan, but a drive down into Harris Park revealed a SNOW GOOSE swimming close to shore. We were concerned with the way it held one

[cayugabirds-l] Fw: [bluewing-group] Yellow-headed Blackbird 4/26/12

2012-04-26 Thread daven1024
Another rare one for Broome. Of course I am on the road! Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: sara kinch ksar...@stny.rr.com Sender: bluewing-gr...@googlegroups.com Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:58:28 To: bluewing-gr...@googlegroups.com Reply-To:

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Fw: [bluewing-group] Yellow-headed Blackbird 4/26/12

2012-04-26 Thread Mona Bearor
Directions to West Corners Swamp? Google didn't help any, so any info appreciated. Thanks, Mona Bearor So Glens Falls -Original Message- From: bounce-51833034-9150...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-51833034-9150...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of daven1...@yahoo.com Sent: Thursday,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fw: [bluewing-group] Yellow-headed Blackbird 4/26/12

2012-04-26 Thread daven1024
I will put it on ebird on my alternate account so you can find it. That's the best I can do for now. I will also find exact lat long for this area. Stay tuned. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Mona Bearor conservebi...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fw: [bluewing-group] Yellow-headed Blackbird 4/26/12

2012-04-26 Thread david nicosia
To get to the marsh, you drive down route 26, the google earth address is 1329 union center maine highway, endicott, ny. You basically drive down route 26 and turn right before you get to the Ann G. McGuinness Intermediate School. There is a road which leads up to the soccer fields for the

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Center birds

2012-04-26 Thread Christopher Lajewski
Thursday April 26 Walking through the Montezuma Audubon Center woods and marsh to prepare for Friday's Home School Nature Programs, I heard/saw the following... bald eagle (adult) northern harrier (adult male) black-throated green warbler (FOS) yellow-rumped warbler ruby-crowned kinglet barred

[cayugabirds-l] True story of killer swan in Illinois

2012-04-26 Thread Don
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