Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezeuma

Janie Leff and I went today and saw plenty of Sand hill cranes along with a bunch of pintails and shovelers and other ducks in the pond near the nature center. And, thanks to Suan, Janie almost immediately spotted the Red headed woodpecker in the row of trees in the parking lot, lakeside. >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese on Cayuga Lake Saturday

I missed that! I’m disappointed because I live right down the block!Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 20, 2023, at 9:29 PM, Martha Fischer wrote: At 8:45 this evening (20Dec) I heard Snow Geese moving over Ithaca Martha Fischer Amabel Rd, Town of Ithaca From:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese on Cayuga Lake Saturday

Suan— This is UNBELIEVABLE! It gives me chills. Thrilling. Thank you. Diana > On Dec 19, 2023, at 5:56 PM, Suan Hsi Yong wrote: > > I got some drone footage of the large raft of Snow Geese on Cayuga > Lake last Saturday, about 3km northeast of Dean's Cove: > > https://yo

Re: [cayugabirds-l] TVs over Ithaca

And 15 just landed in a tree near my house off Rte. 13A/Five Mike Drive in Ithaca!Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 24, 2023, at 10:34 AM, Paul Anderson wrote:From my office desk I am witnessing a large movement of Turkey Vultures. The first group had about 60 birds in a tight kettle all circling and

Re: [cayugabirds-l] American Bittern video

The swaying in the wind and later disappearing into the reeds…. Loved this video, Suan! Sent from my iPadOn Sep 29, 2023, at 6:18 PM, Suan Hsi Yong wrote:Here's a video I took earlier this month of an American Bittern at the wildlife drive. An exciting sighting to be sure, but watching it just

[cayugabirds-l] Louisiana waterthrush

Just saw one feeding in Buttermilk Falls. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Eagles cartwheeling

Saw two Bald Eagles cartwheeling this evening near the end of Inlet Road in Ithaca.On Apr 30, 2023, at 6:34 AM, John Gregoire wrote:I can't remember if anyone had reported as yet. We had a Least Flycatcher here on Fitzgerald Rd on Friday the 28th. Catbirds also arrived up here.John --

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Help with bird song?

⁣Sent from TypeApp ​ On Jun 8, 2019, 7:18 PM, at 7:18 PM, Magnus Fiskesjo wrote: >Hi! > >I am no expert but if a junco, it should be possible to spot? I've >stalked quite a few, to try and see if I can notice a difference >between them and Chipping sparrows. And in my experience at least,

[cayugabirds-l] Pelican

Hi All, Sadly, the American Pelican has been reported to have died. The person who let me know saw it being pulled out of the water. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] White Pelican

flights I saw. Photos after my camera warms up and can out of the bag. Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] White Pelican

. Even so, the strategy did not seem to be working. That would explain why the pelican is following them. Here are a few shots, nothing spectacular because the light really dwindled, but for the record. http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Central-New-York-Rarities/ Diana Whiting

[cayugabirds-l] another one

Hi, Sorry about two posts, but I think there were two Yellow- headed Blackbirds, quite close together. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] yellow headed blackbird

. Maybe flying lessons were going on, but I was hoping they weren't going to fly into a flock of birds. Anyway, I am looking through the images and there is a yellow headed blackbird, a first for me. Maybe they will be around tomorrow. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma is great today!!! - out of car thread...

a vehicle as a blind. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com > On Oct 18, 2015, at 5:23 PM, Marie P. Read <m...@cornell.edu> wrote: > > As one those darned bird photographers, and at risk of being labelled a > killjoy, I feel must make a comment here.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma is great today!!! - out of car thread...

afterwards. The flock of Dunlins I saw flying did not return to Eaton Marsh even after a couple hours. Believe me, I am all for engaging people young and old in the wonders of birds, but some of us like to observe behavior that is only earned by having a low profile. Respectfully, Diana Diana

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mrs Robin reuses her nest!

Hi Marie, Last year I photographed this robin nest which had been added to for seven seasons. Here is the link. Thought it was pretty unusual at the time. http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Passerines/12959449_8PScNT#!i=3321550030k=9LSJhQT Diana Whiting

[cayugabirds-l] Cedar waxwing

Hi All, I have a friend who has been watching a cedar waxwing nest. The nest is in a cavity. He can see some moss and the birds have young. I guess I was thinking they were late nesters. Wondering if one or both things are unusual. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com

[cayugabirds-l] Night time singer

finally! Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

[cayugabirds-l] Red-tailed Hawk Fight

of blood where the talons were grasping each others, and that they both flew away. I have many more photos, but I think there are enough angles here for id purposes. http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Red-tailed-Hawk-Fight/48060565_ZVDm2x#!i=3936330011k=cHcxwCf Diana Whiting

[cayugabirds-l] today

not find the Gyrfalcon. As much as today felt like a gift, I bet the wildlife was grateful for some sun. Here is a photo of the Rough-legged Hawk. http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Birds-of-Prey/13273665_3ptKMG#!i=3893769030k=TX2HMgF Diana Whiting

[cayugabirds-l] bird feeders and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

be appreciated. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- 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] House Sparrows adapt to cars

Hi, My husband had a couple mallards under the cat today. Go figure. Diana Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com On Feb 1, 2015, at 1:35 PM, Dave Nutter nutter.d...@me.com wrote: I was trying to see my neighbors' feeding operation to add to my yard list, but the parked car

[cayugabirds-l] Van Dyne Spoor

kind of ducks, but I was able to make some out as mallards. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com On Dec 2, 2014, at 6:56 PM, Michael Tetlow mjtet...@frontiernet.net wrote: As previously posted on Genesee birds the wildlife drive and the area around

[cayugabirds-l] Ebird

Hi, I noticed my Ebird report is not showing up from yesterday. I wonder if anyone has any idea why it would not be there. Thanks, Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma

practice patience and keeping a low profile using my vehicle as a blind. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Least Bittern

for their size. A Virginia Rail was also seen, but no chicks. Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Waders-Shorebirds-Herons/13061498_R4dFT2#!i=3425062979k=2T6t7Ks http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Waders-Shorebirds-Herons/13061498_R4dFT2#!i

[cayugabirds-l] Glossy Ibis

on its spot. It is still distant for photos though I took a couple. There were a few Great Blue Herons as well. We had our first bedraggled Rose-breasted Grosbeak this morning at home. Our House Wre was heard Friday. Just put a new house up for it. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Seneca White Deer

attention as it only got on my radar recently. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com Begin forwarded message: From: Carl Patrick carlfpatr...@gmail.com Date: January 20, 2014 at 2:29:26 PM EST To: whiti...@roadrunner.com Subject: Seneca White Deer Diana, I'm Carl

[cayugabirds-l] Ebird

Hi, Ebird is crashing when I get to choosing a location on a map using county and state. Anyone else having this problem? Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma ibises

Hi, I have some photos from Oct 21and 22 and November 3, 2013. I have other views not up on the site, but maybe can be helpful. http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Waders-Shorebirds-Herons/13061498_R4dFT2#!i=2918733785k=ZmM8BLP Diana Whiting On Nov 19, 2013, at 4:41 PM

[cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker

Hi All, I have photographed them bringing out a fecal sac, so pretty sure there is young involved. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpeckers at May's Point

sac. http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Passerines/12959449_8PScNT#!i=2713829101k=jc4LbbC Diana On Aug 20, 2013, at 8:12 PM, Paul wrote: Have not seen them bringing out fecal sacs, and have been looking for that. Any seen that? It is definitely possible this is food

[cayugabirds-l] Sandhill Cranes

and were resting on the mudflats. Lots of Great Blue Herons and Egrets in the back. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker

with their distinctive black and white pattern, one should find the tree they are working on. Here are a couple, though I have some more I haven't had time to even look at. Many thanks for the postings. It is a beautiful bird. Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds

[cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskins

Hi, I was surprised to see a dozen or so Pine Siskins here at the house in Skaneateles this morning. They appeared quite hungry and very skittish. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] House Wren

My House Wren has returned, singing up a storm. It must be quite disappointed to see his normal home occupied by the House Sparrows. I put up a new house by an evergreen it favors. Hope it will take. Diana Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cooper's Hawk

as well. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com On Feb 17, 2013, at 12:01 PM, Carol Keeler carolk...@adelphia.net wrote: My Cooper's Hawk has made counting birds for the Backyard Bird Count impossible. It's been here each day, so no birds are coming to the feeders

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Wing Tail Image Collection

I forgot to add a link I saw today that might be interest to some. Diana Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com http://digitalcollections.pugetsound.edu/cdm/search/collection/slaterwing Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Eagle moving nest???

that prime spot. It is too bad they chose to move. It was a great spot to observe behavior. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:46 PM, Carol Keeler carolk...@adelphia.net wrote: I've been wondering that very thing. One day I was there and both eagles

[cayugabirds-l] Pileated

, and is there a way to know the difference? Diana Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Pileated

Y Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com On Feb 6, 2013, at 12:06 PM, Marie P Read m...@cornell.edu wrote: Most likely a feeding situation at this time of year. They are going after wintering carpenter ants inside the tree, which tells you that even though the tree is alive it has some

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Pileated

. The different shapes of the holes are interesting. I will have Joe keep track. The holes are about ten feet off the ground. I wouldn't want to walking in the vicinity in the future if the tree is hollow! Diana Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com On Feb 6, 2013, at 12:06 PM, Marie P Read m

[cayugabirds-l] Carolina Wren

Hi, I had a Carolina Wren this morning. It's not a new visitor, but uncommon for us. Diana Whiting -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Crossbills

it sounded more like the White-winged variety. They did not come out for viewing and did not call again. I have only seen them once in my yard and it was a really long time ago. Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Skaneateles

There are lots of waterfowl in the village of Skaneateles. They are nestled in on West Lake St. I could only make out quite a few Coots and Buffleheads among the Canada Geese. It was a drive by in the fog, but there are probably more to Id. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting

[cayugabirds-l] Shorebird Ids

Hi Everyone, In case there are those of you that are confused by fall shorebirds, I found this link interesting. I wish I had read it before I went out kayaking today. It gives some good id behavior that looks helpful. http://www.aba.org/birding/v40n4p32.pdf Diana Whiting http

[cayugabirds-l] New yard bird this year

Hi, We had a Rose-breasted Nuthatch at the feeder this afternoon. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Sorry!

Hi, if I could turn back time, I would! Diana Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Re

Let's just say I got excited about the bird. I always have to remember whether it is red or rose. I googled rose-breasted nuthatch and only looked at the first one that came up. I was baby wrangling a three year old , so made a hasty post. Apologies again. Diana Whiting

[cayugabirds-l] new species

Hi, Just for laughs, My new species is for sale as a lovely ornament on Amazon. If it's on the internet, it must be real, right? lol http://www.amazon.com/Cobane-Studio-Breasted-Nuthatch-COBANEC392/dp/B005VI42UU Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Wood Duck/Linda/Donna

Thank you too for all who post, especially with the detailed stories. I always reading them. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com On Aug 18, 2012, at 10:46 AM, John and Fritzie Blizzard job121...@verizon.net wrote: Thank you Linda Donna I, too, have missed

[cayugabirds-l] Cooper's Hawk

=2017309617k=JQ6nbXM Diana Whiting Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES

[cayugabirds-l] OT

the discussion about birds and losing their mates, this was timely. Diana Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Skaneateles

Hi All, Lots of house wrens around the village today. I heard them in at least 4 places Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Skaneateles Conservation area

Hi, New arrivals today were one Eastern Towhee and one Field Sparrow at the conservation area. I also saw a Green Heron at the beginning of Towpath Road yesterday and an American Bittern on Van dyne Spoor. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds

[cayugabirds-l] White-throated Sparrow

Hi All, I usually just have black oiled sunflower seeds in my feeders, but added a mixture of seeds to one of them this week. I had my first White-throated Sparrow this afternoon. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Gully Road

Hi all, There were a pair of Ring-necked ducks in the pond. It's nice to have some water in it. Diana Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

Hi All, Two different sets of Ospreys today. One of a pair was left with nest detail and was doing some housekeeping but mostly wondering where her mate was. Lots of Cinnamon Teals in the front water area of Refuge. Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey oops!

OOps. Can't talk and type or maybe I should say think at the same time. Green-wing Teals! On Mar 28, 2012, at 6:53 PM, joe Diana wrote: Hi All, Two different sets of Ospreys today. One of a pair was left with nest detail and was doing some housekeeping but mostly wondering where her

[cayugabirds-l] Phalaropes

. The two previous Red-necked Phalarope are from Montezuma this fall. Thanks Dave for helping! http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Waders-Shorebirds-Herons/13061498_R4dFT2#1576258662_QgzrDWs Diana Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Red Phalarope

got some quick shots of the Phalaropes before they took off, but not up yet on my site. The small flock of snow buntings were also still around. Diana Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Peregrine

Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com Begin forwarded message: From: Diana whiti...@roadrunner.com Date: August 19, 2011 5:37:03 PM EDT To: cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu Hi, I might of spotted the flying Peregrine as it flew over my shoulder, but I surely

Re: [cayugabirds-l] clarification of Prothonotary location

They have been there before. Years ago before I even took photographs, Tim Capone told me about this bird right down to the branch and he was there like he had been waiting for me. I think that would be before 1993! Diana Whiting On May 29, 2011, at 8:12 PM, Mark Chao wrote: Lyn Jacobs

[cayugabirds-l] a bit of spring!

Hi, This is a neat video of a Robin's nest. Kind of brings a smile to this gloomy weather! Diana Whiting This is truly magnificent... http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9479342server=vimeo.comshow_title=0show_byline=0show_portrait=0color=00ADEFfullscreen=1

[cayugabirds-l] Godwit

hi , I went to Montezuma this morning and two spins around the drive [one at 8:30 and then at 11:00] had no shorebirds or Marbled Godwit. I think the birds had more sense than I did today! Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] correction

OOps, I mean Jay instead of Kevin. Sorry! Diana Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l

[cayugabirds-l] Skaneateles conservation area

Fracturing combined with horizontal drilling. I'm hoping most of us are concerned about the rush to allow this practice not under any protection for our air and water. http://www.toxicstargeting.com/MarcellusShale/cuomo/coalition_letter Diana Whiting -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma

reliably saw were not around either. I also saw one lone Tree Sparrow on Carncross Rd. Diana Whiting -- 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

[cayugabirds-l] Northern Shrike

of it with its prey and one displaying its wing patterns. No Snow Geese no matter how much I looked! Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Birds-of-Prey/13273665_xTBkm#1215057543_5RiDr http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Birds-of-Prey/13273665_xTBkm

[cayugabirds-l] Eastern Phoebe

, Goldfinch, Robins, American Crows,and some that got away as the light faded. Nice place for birding if you haven't been there. Diana Whiting -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

Re: [cayugabirds-l] question

Hi Alicia and Dave, That's interesting. I guess the idea occurred to me when I saw the other one sitting by the female. I don't get to watch them for extended periods of time so I am curious. Thanks, Diana On Feb 17, 2011, at 7:34 PM, Alicia Plotkin wrote: Hi, I haven't been up

[cayugabirds-l] flamingos

tuned it is in sustaining a single type of bird. Just amazing to watch. Diana Whiting -- 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

[cayugabirds-l] redwings

Hi All, In my travels around Montezuma on Route 89, I saw 2 male Red-winged Blackbirds and 4 females. I don't know if this is unusual or not. It was pretty quiet otherwise with a Red-tail watching the thruway and a distant Rough-legged in the grassland area on 89. Diana Whiting

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [Ontbirds] Redpolls Are Coming

Thought this might be of interest. No Redpolls at my feeder yet! Diana Begin forwarded message: From: Jean Iron jeani...@sympatico.ca Date: December 22, 2010 2:29:49 PM EST To: birdal...@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Redpolls Are Coming I've had recent questions asking, When

[cayugabirds-l] peregrine id

it! Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Birds-of-Prey/13273665_xTBkm#1061939389_or4ze # FWS Band Color Band Name Sex Year Location Site Type Help Hatch date Banded date Fledge date Hack/ Wild/ Augment Male Parent FWS Band Female Parent FWS Band Breeder Help Survivor

[cayugabirds-l] feeder birds

Hi, I had a visit from a Rose-breasted Grosbeak and a single Pine Siskin at the feeder in the past two days. I also phished in a group of House Finches. Maybe not too exciting except to me, because they came! Diana Whiting -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Lincoln Sparrow?

on the roadside except some Killdeer. One Northern Harrier was hunting way out. The Greylag Goose continues to hang with the Canada Geese. A pair of Marsh Wrens were scolding early on before the wind came up. Diana Whiting -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] hawk video

A friend just sent this link to a video taken from a camera mounted on a falcon and a Goshawk. It's pretty amazing especially the Goshawk flying through the woods. Diana Whiting http://wimp.com/hawkssee -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Buff-Breasted Sandpiper

away. After that , all the Golden Plovers with the exception of a one legged one flew and did not return. The Buff was a life bird for Carol and I and we're quite excited unless of course we're incorrect! Good luck! I can't wait until I'm retired so I can do some of these events. Diana

[cayugabirds-l] starling behavior

Hi Everyone, I have been hearing a rattling noise for a couple weeks and wondered if our evicted Starlings were using my neighbors air vent as they were for years at our house. My husband put screen inside last fall. They really made quite a mess. I did wonder where they might go this

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fire at Montezuma

goose seems oblivious. Diana http://www.pbase.com/dianawhitingphoto/image/123305067 http://www.pbase.com/dianawhitingphoto/image/123305150 http://www.pbase.com/dianawhitingphoto/image/123305172 http://www.pbase.com/dianawhitingphoto/image/123305202 http://www.pbase.com/image/123305713 Hi, We

Re: [cayugabirds-l] UNION SPRINGS OSPREYS

by. I waited for SEO on Van Dyne Spoor until 7: 10 with no luck. There were on sign of the Eagle at the lock at twilight unless one was deep in the nest. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting On Apr 2, 2010, at 10:48 AM, John and Fritzie Blizzard wrote: At 10:45 this A.M., John I observed the Union

Re: [cayugabirds-l] phoebe

Hi, I had a Phoebe for the last two days in my area in Skaneateles. I never really have them stick around, but it was singing above the creek today. Diana Whiting On Apr 1, 2010, at 6:16 PM, jpack...@clarityconnect.com wrote: Heard my first PHOEBE this morning, as I went out to get

Re: Goldfinch [cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskin in Caroline(was)

enough, I hardly ever get Blue Jays at the feeder though I may hear them. The creek across the street as had many Mallards that have been there through out the winter. Diana Whiting On Feb 27, 2010, at 8:10 PM, Meena Haribal wrote: Ken and all, Sometimes ago I did post about lack

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Flycatcher and environs

as it did briefly. Diana Whiting On Oct 28, 2009, at 10:07 AM, John and Sue Gregoire wrote: Thanks to George for pointing out that spoor is Dutch for spur. If you look at that road it is an extension of one of the two old RR beds. Meena, et al who were fortunate to see this birds. Did any of you

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

I spent 2 1/2 hours today looking for the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher from about 8- 10:30. It was not seen by any of the people who had come to look, It was pretty laden with frost at arrival. Diana Whiting On Oct 25, 2009, at 8:01 PM, Matthew Medler wrote: Just a quick note for those who

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Danby white hawk has died

On Oct 17, 2009, at 3:02 PM, Joe Whiting wrote: On Oct 16, 2009, at 10:57 PM, joe Diana wrote: Try this again.. Pbase has been having some problems. I apologize for the repetition. Diana http://www.pbase.com/dianawhitingphoto/image/108208679 http://www.pbase.com/dianawhitingphoto

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Danby white hawk has died

On Oct 16, 2009, at 6:05 PM, joe Diana wrote: How sad. I was just driving through that area and took a spin down Comfort Road to see if I could see her. I had seen her a couple years ago flying out of a ditch carrying a good sized unidentified mammal. She flew to this hay bale

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Danby white hawk has died

be an offspring. I suppose if it's banded, we'll out. diana On Oct 16, 2009, at 6:09 PM, joe Diana wrote: On Oct 16, 2009, at 6:05 PM, joe Diana wrote: How sad. I was just driving through that area and took a spin down Comfort Road to see if I could see her. I had seen her a couple years ago