[cayugabirds-l] Raptor successful

nd an approaching raptor is too easily seen. It was notable to see one successful. Bill McAneny, TBurg -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdin

[cayugabirds-l] starlings

y fill the trees in one's yard. Bill McAneny, TBurg -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.m

[cayugabirds-l] Ist tree sparrow

FeederWatch, one Starling counts the same as one of anything else. Bill McAneny, TBurg -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Trumansburg Snow Buntings

, two Caro. Wrens at the feeders. Also four crows right beneath the feeders. They must have been very hungry because they almost never come that close to the house. Bill McAneny -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] ruby-thr Hummer

We also had a female RTH today in t'burg. In fact, Shirley reported seeing a second hummer but too quick a look to see markings. Bill McAneny, TBurg -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] R-B grosbeaks

colors clashed a bit. Bill McAneny, TBurg -- 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

[cayugabirds-l] Yard Hawks

eft by the usual 3 species of woodpecker. No little migrants today but maybe the hawks have kept them in hiding. Bill McAneny, TBurg -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[cayugabirds-l] R-T Hummer

Just had a Ruby-throated Hummingbird at the azalea by our front porch on Savercool Rd off Rte 89. The initial attraction seemed to be a small hybrid lilac blooming nearby. It did not stay long, probably due to two large critters sitting within a yard or two. Bill and Shirley McAneny, TBurg -- C

[cayugabirds-l] B. Thrashers

Just a few minutes ago, there was a Brown Thrasher on the platform feeder where there are some black oil sunflower seeds. It flew to a nearby crabapple tree where it was joined by a second B.T. These are FOY for us. Bill and Shirley McAneny, TBurg -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.Northe

[cayugabirds-l] E. Kingbird

Yesterday there was an E. Kingbird hawking insects from atop one of our nest boxes. The box's current occupants are Tree Swallows, but there appeared to be no conflict. We have not seen the Kingbird again. Bill and Shirley McAneny Rte 89, 1st field N. of Cayuga View Rd. -- Cayugabirds-L List I

[cayugabirds-l] Balt. Oriole

been pecking at the oranges. Bill McAneny, TBurg -- 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-archiv

RE: [cayugabirds-l] WTS

Thanks for pointing out the color distinctions. As a normal human being, I am willing to change my ID to three brights and one tan. And I think a little research is on my agenda. Bill McAneny -Original Message- From: bounce-86348349-7495...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-86348349

[cayugabirds-l] WTS

Four WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS (3M, 1F) at our feeder this a.m. in the company of one Song Sparrow and 2 Juncos. Looks like fallout all over this area based on reports from others this morning. Yesterday there was a male PURPLE FINCH at the feeder (FOY). Bill and Shirley McAneny, TBurg -- Cayug

[cayugabirds-l] tree swallows

Four Tree Swallows showed up this morning checking out the nest boxes in our field. The one they seem to want the most already has House Sparrows claiming an interest. There may be conflict. Yesterday, the first bird we saw was a Harrier and the second was a Flicker. Both birds have white rumps,

[cayugabirds-l] Snow geese

About 2pm today, several Vee's of SNOW GEESE flew north together over T'Burg Main St., 200 to 300 birds in all. Bill McAneny, TBurg -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[cayugabirds-l] cowbirds

We have a sign of Spring, however unwelcome. There are about 20 BROWN COWBIRDS on our platform feeder this a.m. About two-thirds are males and the rest females. Bill and Shirley McAneny, TBurg -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastB

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Lots of redpolls

d 10 to 12 consistently for the past 2 months. That is twice our count from previous winters. Have others seen higher counts than normal? Bill McAneny, T'burg -Original Message- From: bounce-72649768-7495...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-72649768-7495...@list.cornell.edu] On

[cayugabirds-l] Cooper's

ctims. A possible victim in the near future may be a redpoll all puffed up and not showing any inclination the take evasive action every 30 seconds or so. Got to clean up the feeding area, per Wesley's suggestion. Bill McAneny, TBurg -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirdi

[cayugabirds-l] redpolls

. Had to refer to Peterson for an ID. There were no more than a dozen or so and they were very tame. I stood about 3 feet from a feeder and took lots of photos. It is nice to see them again in such numbers. Bill McAneny TBurg -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Cooper's H.

About 11:40 this a.m., an adult Cooper's Hawk flew into our back yard and perched on the lower rail of our fence. Three crows (our resident family, less one) were in attendance without the showy dramatics they go thru with Red-Tails. The crows sort of stalked around and got closer and closer to M

[cayugabirds-l] E. Bluebirds

Meanwhile, I would like to report 5 E. Bluebirds that arrived briefly to eat a few red seeds from the euonymus next to the niger feeders. Bill McAneny, TBURG -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] snow buntings

every passing car but quickly alight nearby. The best way to see them is to drive very slowly and look ahead for the birds. Then stop and work your way slowly towards them. Traffic is light along that road. Bill McAneny, TBurg -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Buntings; Northern Harrier

Just at sundown today, there were 3 Snow Buntings and 4 Horned Larks on the grassy shoulder of Cayuga View Rd east of Trumansburg. I often see some there. Also, there was a male N.Harrier cruising the cornfield and it came to rest on the corn stubble. Him I don't see often, Or ever. Yesterday,

RE: [cayugabirds-l] HUGE Snow Geese movement

perfect for an escape to the south. I think Geo's count was accurate. While I watched for just a few minutes, I saw perhaps 1000 to 2000 birds. I wonder what Geo's final tally was. Too bad the birds couldn't have waited until the census day next week. Bill McAneny, Tburg -O

[cayugabirds-l] rough-legged Hawk

to be a hunting day for raptors, except maybe a Snowy Owl? Bill McAneny, TBurg -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] redpolls

Our redpoll count just doubled from yesterday: we now have TWO. Ta Da! About 17 siskins on niger feeders. When they left, the resident goldfinches returned, about 18 of them. Hard to count 'em when they outnumber the perches on the feeders. The snow here (1 to2 inches) has made this a very

[cayugabirds-l] common redpoll

I knew that with so many people reporting REDPOLLS, we would have one sooner or later. Well, it is later, but one just arrived on the niger feeder with a host of Goldfinches and about 3 Pine Siskins. I thought I might gift wrap it for Shirley. Bill McAneny, TBurg -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] pine siskin

One pine sisken finally made a stop in our yard this a.m. It skipped the new nyger tube filled with delicious fresh seed and instead joined the house finches on the platform with Ithaca Blend. However, there were 5 goldfinches on the nyger, a high this fall. Just before the siskin appeared, a Pil

[cayugabirds-l] Marty's rufous hummer

Shirley and I stopped by Marty Schlabach's place in Interlaken about noon today in hopes of seeing the rufous hummer that has been there for a week. We were not disappointed. The hummer made three appearances between 12:40 and 1:20. The rufous sides were clearly visible as the bird hovered around

[cayugabirds-l] wood ducks

neighbor is 8 years old. I am envious. How about you? Bill McAneny, TBurg -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

RE: [cayugabirds-l] No hummers

We still have two hummers, maybe more. Bill and Shirley McAneny, T'Burg _ From: bounce-64107687-7495...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-64107687-7495...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of John and Fritzie Blizzard Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 4:00 PM To: CayugaBirds-L@Cornell.e Subj

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