I spent a few hours Sunday morning in the Ford Hill area. I heard an Acadian
Flycatcher singing intermittently from the south side of the creek in the area
where Jay reported one a few weeks ago. I also heard and saw a Yellow-throated
Vireo. I then crossed to the north side of the creek and
Hello All,
Just a reminder and a warm invitation to all to come on out for the
Cayuga Bird Club dish-to-pass Myers Point Pavilion (A) Picnic. Bring a
generous dish to share and your own place serving and beverage. I hope to
see everyone there. This is not just limited to club members...
6:30
First canoeing of the season on Dryden Lake yesterday afternoon (sorry for late
post - sore muscles!). Flushed an adult bald eagle from the NE edge of the lake
which flew directly across and perched in trees on the west edge. When we
arrived opposite the main park pavilion some kayaks again
Hi All,
I just wanted to remind you that tonight is the June Cayuga Bird Club meeting -
in the form of our yearly MEMBERS' PICNIC/Dish to Pass dinner at Myers Park, at
6:30 pm! And, you don't even need to be a member to join us!
Here are the details. I hope to see many of you there on this
Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I agree that one shouldn't try to move a snapper
if there isn't a good reason. (I had a very good reason, see explanation
further on). Only touch a wild animal if it is absolutely necessary. Only
attempt it if you know what you are doing and have been properly
RBA
* New York
* Syracuse
* June 04, 2012
* NYSY 06.04.12
Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert
Dates(s):
May 28, 2012 - June 04, 2012
to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com
covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC)
Hi all,
I am leaving the States now to spend two months in the Yucatan Peninsula doing
environmental education with a local nonprofit called Niños y Crías. I will be
primarily taking kids on birding trips and hopefully inspiring them with some
of my love and enthusiasm towards nature. If you'd
Lee Ann,Thank-you for bringing me up to date. My Peterson Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians has a photo of a Snapping Turtle being held by the base of the tail, but the copyright on that book is 1958, and a few things have been learned since then, including how to be more humane. I
I stopped by the Stewart Avenue bridge over Fall Creek gorge this afternoon and was not surprised to see the Red-tailed Hawk nest empty and no obvious adults or juveniles in the vicinity, though I did not make a long or thorough search. When did they fledge, or alternatively when were they last
