[cayugabirds-l] Duck drama

All of a sudden the 400+ redheads and their aqua allies I was watching on the lake from my kitchen started zoom-swimming back-and-forth, with some of them flying up and landing nearby, only to swim rapidly back & forth. This rapid motion on the water continued & soon I saw an immature bald

Re: [cayugabirds-l] FW: Salt Point meadow

Hi Dave It is being dredged supposedly to prevent flooding of Myers Park and nearby houses. I do not believe work like this actually works to prevent ice pile-up and subsequent flooding, but nobody listened to me (& the two others on the Friends of salt point committee that were against

[cayugabirds-l] OOB -burrowing owls

Cape Coral Florida just had its annual burrowing owl festival with over 4000 attending. It is an owl-friendly city and burrowing owls have their dens all over in peoples' yards and in public grounds. Maps help people find den sites. Last year at one of the sites I went to, there were not only

[cayugabirds-l] Owl flew away

Acc. To Chris whom I saw inside CLO just now. No report on where it went. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Barred Owl still there

Barred Owl still in same pine tree, dozing but looking down at me now & then. Wish I had brought hiking stick for slippery path! Other "oldsters" may want to bring one! Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone On Feb 5, 2019, at 10:30 AM, Chris R. Pelkie mailto:chris.pel...@cornell.edu>> wrote:

[cayugabirds-l] Ducky Day

Today I watched offshore here an undulating raft of Redheads (~500) accompanied by 26 Ring Necked Ducks, 2 Buffleheads, 1 Golden Eye, 4 Lesser Scaup, 1 Greater Scaup, 1 Canvasback, 18 mallards, 16 Black Ducks, and nearby were 8 Red Breasted Mergansers. 5-600 Canada Geese were in attendance,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ringwood Rd Northern Cardinal

And here on Lansing Station Rd. By lake at 0 F this morning, a WHITE THROATED SPARROW was singing "oh Canada canada canada" ( or the peabody version, if U prefer!) Sweet. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone On Jan 30, 2019, at 10:25 AM, Marie P. Read mailto:m...@cornell.edu>> wrote:

[cayugabirds-l] Bald Eagle

Immature Bald Eagle just circled around in 600 block Lansing Station Rd. Local Crows upset. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Redheads

About 1000 REDHEADS off 535 area Lansing Station Rd, east side of lake. Now. 1 large + 1 smaller raft. No Tufted duck seen. 1 Amer. Widgeon male in w/ Redheads. 7 male, 4 female Red-breasted Mergansers off by themselves. 6 Black Ducks & 2 Mallards pr. trying to get leftover lake weeds brought up

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Crows at my feeders

I always have our local crow families at or below my feeders, since I purposely scatter seeds on ground, too, & especially under sheltering bushes. A lot of birds prefer feeding on ground or deck floor, probably cause it is more natural to them. Of course this means I feed a lot of squirrels

[cayugabirds-l] Pileated woodpeckers

A pair of PILEATED WOODPECKERS have been cavorting around in my backyard trees making their loud "interactive calls". I could hear calls from inside the house w door shut! Snow fall has brought lots of usual feeder birds, including CAROLINA WREN. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone --

[cayugabirds-l] Bald Eagle

Adult, Sitting near big nest opposite Poplar Ridge Rd in Aurora. Back at stream south of 729 Lans. Stat. Rd, bright Yellow Rumped Warbler persists. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Tree Sparrow, Yellow Rumped Warbler

American Tree Sparrow, FOY, scratching under bushes where I put bird food on ground. Along with 13 Mourning Doves, 2 White Throated Sparrows (3 yesterday, one tan), 3 N. Cardinals (2 m., 1 f), 3 BC Chickadees, 2 Tufted Titmouse, 4 DE Juncos, 1 House Sparrow (where are the other 15 of them?).

[cayugabirds-l] not so empty lake

Sarah Blodgett reported a flock of Golden Eyes here off shore at Lansing Station Rd. Yesterday (Sat. ). Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone On Jan 5, 2019, at 5:32 PM, Marie P. Read mailto:m...@cornell.edu>> wrote: On the other hand, on Saturday morning (Jan 5th) as I drove down Rt 13

[cayugabirds-l] OT:dish

Left at CBC Bird count dinner: Terra cotta dish with spoon & a tiny glass with toothpicks. Contact Donna Scott if you want them back. d...@cornell.edu [cid:10EC151B-0005-46A5-84CD-41C778810017] Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

RE:[cayugabirds-l] empty lake

Yesterday, I was on the lake shore here in Lansing and looked up and down for a while and saw no waterfowl in any direction. Donna L. Scott Lansing Station Road Lansing, NY -Original Message- From: bounce-123219952-15001...@list.cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] new take on old song

12 Days of Bird Counting On the 12th day of Bird Counting Mom Nature gave to me: 12 Gold Finches 'Tato chipping 11 Mo Does a-Cooing 10 Blue Jays a-Piping 9 Crows a-Cawing 8 Juncos Trilling 7 Cardinals Purty purtying 6

[cayugabirds-l] NW Lansing

16 elegant RED BREASTED MERGANSERS on lake off Lansing Station rd. 37 WILD TURKEYS in field behind red roof barn ~200 Algerine Rd. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Big Red

On the way to a holiday dinner this afternoon, I saw a man with his scope by side of Judd Falls road near Rt. 366 on Cornell campus. I stopped & found that he was admiring the famous campus Red Tailed Hawk, BIG RED, sitting in a nearby tree. She is indeed beautiful & has quite a few rusty

[cayugabirds-l] B Headed Cowbirds

20 BROWN HEADED COWBIRDS males, females, feeding on my deck rail. Donna Scott Lansing, by C. Lake Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] MODOs

At least 32 MOURNING DOVES have taken up residence under & on feeders here, for over a week. Donna Scott Lansing, by Cayuga L. Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] OT Lansing Center Trails info

Many of us like to bird at the Lansing Center Trails in South Lansing along NY Rts. 34/34B (Auburn Road). The Town of Lansing originally acquired this large parcel of land from New York State a few years ago. Some of you may have noticed that a new road has been cut into the area opposite

Re: [cayugabirds-l] White Crowned Sparrow

Please Re-read Kevin's message... "...hatch-year birds with brown crowns..." Refers to juvenile White Crowned Sparrows! Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone On Nov 24, 2018, at 9:08 AM, Donna Lee Scott mailto:d...@cornell.edu>> wrote: "My" white crowned sparrow i

Re: [cayugabirds-l] White Crowned Sparrow

s, which is sort of surprising. It seems that hatch-year birds, with brown crowns, are more frequently seen out of season than adults. Kevin From: bounce-123128320-3493...@list.cornell.edu<mailto:bounce-123128320-3493...@list.cornell.edu> mailto:bounce-123128320-3493...@list.cornell.edu>

[cayugabirds-l] White Crowned Sparrow

...along with White Throated Sparrow scootching around in leaves under bushes today. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ruby crowned kinglet

I had 1 on Lansing Station rd. A week ago. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone On Nov 20, 2018, at 4:14 PM, Carol Cedarholm mailto:cceda...@gmail.com>> wrote: We had a ruby crowned kinglet trapped in our blueberry pergola. Are they around now? -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: Welcome and

[cayugabirds-l] Pine siskins

I am at airport, but Sarah Blodgett reports many PINE SISKINS on Lansing Station Rd. By lake! Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Siskins!

Snow has brought many birds to my feeders including a flock of Pine Siskins! Also Cowbirds, red winged blackbirds, carolina wrens, many of the usuals & many A. Goldfinches. Donna Scott Lansing, by lake Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Brant

Single BRANT with gulls on spit at Myers Park point. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Apology

Sarah Blodgett asked me to apologize to the list for the email blast she accidentally caused earlier. She is very sorry. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] No hummers or house sparrows

I am still seeing hummers at my feeder, but the sugar water is not being depleted as fast as in previous weeks. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone On Sep 3, 2018, at 1:27 PM, John and Fritzie Blizzard mailto:job121...@verizon.net>> wrote: On 26 Aug. 2018 I saw the last male hummingbird.

[cayugabirds-l] Not Wilson's Plover

Jay McG & I discussed this, & it is not Wilson's Plover at Myers. Probably a brown variation of Semipalmated Plover. Thanks Jay. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Red Knot, Myers Point

I just saw RED KNOT at same place on Myers spit with a SANDERLING & what I believe is a WILSON'S PLOVER. Could there be a W Plover here, migrating? Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone On Aug 30, 2018, at 7:14 PM, Jay McGowan mailto:jw...@cornell.edu>> wrote: A juvenile Red Knot found by

Re: [cayugabirds-l] seeking mockingbirds

The north side of Salt Point in Lansing often has a pair flying around the small meadow. Enter Salt Point rd off Myers Rd (off rt. 34-B) Drive across RR track & go right on gravel road, drive to parking area by kiosk & walk around that area. I often have seen them on Algerine Rd further north

[cayugabirds-l] OT - little birds benefit Lab of O

"Christmas in July" is a fund raiser for Lifelong, the activities center for "senior citizens". Vendors buy a table from Lifelong for two days and sell their wares. I am selling my late sister's miniature bird collection and any profit I make, I donate to Cornell Lab of Ornithology, one of

[cayugabirds-l] morning treats/Salt Point update

As I refilled my drilled-hole, hanging suet log with Bark Butter this morning, I was surprised that < 3 feet away from me a juvenile Downy Woodpecker kept perching on the suet cake cage, eating the fat! I was able to see its reddish top-of-head patch and all its feathers very well! Meanwhile,

[cayugabirds-l] 3 Downies

3 Downy Woodpeckers at 1 time on large hanging suet cake cage! Male parent feeding 2 young, who were also eating suet on their own, in between offerings from their father. I was able to see the rather large red crown on 1 of the juveniles. Sibley says this is seen July -August. Donna Scott

RE: [cayugabirds-l] fledglings, fledglings, fledglings

Here in yard and near feeders Downy Woodpecker, Tufted Titmouse, and A. Crow (loud!) fledglings. Robin with eggs in bush by garage. She didn't count on the noisy, big door opening now and then. Flies off calling & upset. Donna Donna L. Scott 535 Lansing Station Road Lansing, NY 14882 From:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Brown Thrasher trapped in garage

? Put big shallow pan of water (1" deep water) on floor near door. Maybe thrasher will come to drink then fly out. This morning at 6:30 I saw one of "my" brown thrashers in a dark place in a bush. We looked at each other for a while. Nice start to day. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Clear cutting under powerlines

This happened w/NYSEG here before leaf-out in spring. Also Tn of Lansing did along Lansing Station /Algerine/Bill George Roads before leaf-out. So ok for birds here, but bad where you all are! Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone On Jun 8, 2018, at 10:09 AM, Poppy Singer

[cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskin

Cracking open sunflower seeds at my feeder! First one I have seen here this year, but I suppose there could have been others when I was not here. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] OOB Evening Grosbeaks

EVENING GROSBEAKS, Two different small groups seen a few miles apart near Rt. 60 on same morning, while in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, a week & a half ago. Also saw several (13-14) species of warblers (incl. 4 diff sp in one small birch tree) , Rose Breasted Grosbeak, Blue Headed

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskin

I have not had a Pine Siskin here in NW Lansing for a year. I was just in Algonquin Provincial Park Ontario and FOR THE FIRST TIME in my many years visiting there, I saw PINE SISKINS almost every place I went! That I knew of, I had never seen them there before. Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone

[cayugabirds-l] Morning birds

Yellow Warbler, Gray Catbirds, male B Oriole, & Chipping & White Throated Sparrows, as well as a bunch of female RW Blackbirds in yard w usual males & Brown headed Cowbirds. Saw female Rose Breasted Grosbeak yesterday afternoon. Also C. Loons & DC Cormorants on lake. Donna Scott Lansing Sent

[cayugabirds-l] Poor wood thrush

Sarah Blodgett (neighbor) & I are mourning the probable car death of a beautiful Wood Thrush she found on Bill George Rd. yesterday. I have yet to hear any in my woods this season. Such a shame the thrush made it all the way here from Latin America only to get hit by a car. On a happier note we

[cayugabirds-l] Wild Turkey

A lone wild turkey strolled thru my woods this morning. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

Perched atop a branch in my dead White Oak on cliff overlooking lake. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Cave Swallow

Flying back & forth over Salmon Creek; seen from Myers Park side, about 200 ' from where creek enters Cayuga Lake. Life bird! Worth the rain-frozen, wet fingers... Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Woodcock

WOODCOCK crossing Lansing Station rd by 197. Went into thicket & out of sight. Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Kestrel

Seen at jct. of Lansing Station Rd & Rt. 34-B. Male. It actually stayed put on telephone wire while I stopped car underneath; usually that causes them to fly away. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Harrier

Got a brief look at a male NORTHERN HARRIER at Snyder Rd side of Ithaca Airport a few minutes ago. Then it flew west & out of sight. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Cedar Waxwings!

Big flock, 60-70 or more zooming around from tree to tree in my Lansing Station rd yard. Visiting several cedar trees & nibbling on berries that are left from last fall's voluminous crop. I almost didn't look too closely because at first I thought they were Starlings. Donna Scott Sent from

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Song id

Having heard a loud similar call outside just now, I would guess tufted titmouse. I also have Carolina wrens here ; their loud call somewhat different. Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone On Apr 4, 2018, at 8:32 AM, Mo Barger Rooster Hill Farm

[cayugabirds-l] Loons/Mergs

6-7 Common Loons off E shore at Lansing Station Rd, Cayuga Lake. Several in breeding plumage. Also several gorgeous Red Breasted Mergs. In pairs. Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] what a difference...

...a day makes! Yesterday (Sunday) I too went up the lake and thru Montezuma's Wildlife Drive and Tschache Pool areas, areas Laura Stenzler described Saturday. I saw no Canvasbacks in the main pool, although maybe I missed a few way across, and not too many waterfowl anywhere, and Tschache pool

[cayugabirds-l] Common Loon

In north cove off Salt Point, Cayuga Lake, Lansing. Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey overSalt Pt

Hovering over creek looking for fish. Maureen Cowen saw it a few minutes before w a small fish! Also RED BREASTED & HOODED Mergs, BUFFLEHEAD, TREE SWALLOWS, N FLICKERS, A ROBINS, SONG SPARROWS. Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Lansing Station birds

Saturday: A couple 1000 Snow Geese near west shore Cayuga L. Buffleheads by east shore. Raven pair croaking as they flew over yard. Brown Headed Cowbird pair in with flock of Red Winged Blackbirds. Usual feeder birds. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Great Blue Herons

Oh I forgot- We also saw a Great Blue Heron fly over at Long Pt yesterday evening. Yay! Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone On Mar 19, 2018, at 8:36 PM, Dave Nutter > wrote: Today’s sign of spring for me was a close trio of GREAT BLUE HERONS flying

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese in Lansing

100s of thousands in large rafts before 8 AM this morning in Cayuga L off Lansing Station Rd. Also 1000s Canada Geese in loose flocks swimming & flying & various ducks , including 5 Red Breasted Mergs reported by Sarah Blodgett in her cove. Most Snow Geese flew away, but one small raft remains

[cayugabirds-l] Short Eared Owls

At Long Point winery above East side Cayuga Lake yesterday evening. Friend Bill & I saw one close by in field off Lg Pt Rd bouncing around in tall grass - taking short flights over grass then landing again, several times. It stood tall in grass looking around giving good binoc views of its

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese Monday

ds of, snow geese at 330 pm today off Cayuga State Park on the northwest side of the lake. A dozen or so swans (sp?), swimming on the periphery of the rafts looked like they were herding the geese. The gang was wonderfully loud. Candace On Sun, Mar 18, 2018 at 10:17 AM, Donna Lee Scott <d...@corne

Re: [cayugabirds-l] female redwing back

The flock of Red winged Blackbirds coming to my feeders, which numbers about 50, has several females in the group. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone On Mar 19, 2018, at 9:21 AM, Carol Schmitt > wrote: We had a female Redwing at our feeders

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

Reported fishing off shore by Lansing Station Rd, 700 house #s area. (Lansing, Cayuga Lake) Neighbor who reported it, thinks a pair nests in woods north of junction of Algerine rd. & Lans. Stat. Rd. She watched a pair flying that direction repeatedly while she kayaked last summer! Donna Scott

[cayugabirds-l] Eurasian lifers!

This afternoon I birded up the east side of Cayuga Lake to Montezuma NWR visitor center. At Union Springs north of Village Hall I found the Eurasian Widgeon at lake edge (thank you Diane Morton!) along with lots of other elegant ducks, including American Widgeon Northern Pintail, Goldeneye,

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese

Yesterday and today, moderate-sized rafts on Cayuga Lake off Lansing Station Road, Lansing. Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] RW Blackbirds, Fisher

About 50-60 Red Winged Blackbirds have joined "my" regular troop of A. Goldfinches at my feeders & ground food. Quite a cacophony of sounds! Also , OT, Sunday last, my near neighbors here at Lansing Station Rd saw a Fisher going north on RR track. Last night a beautiful fox was in front yard. I

[cayugabirds-l] Ducks & trains

I was just about to head down to the lake cliff/shore by my house to see if there were any other kinds of ducks or fowl in with a bunch of redheads and ringnecks, when the train pulling big noisy empty coal cars from power plant came tooting down the track! Then it parked in front so I cannot

[cayugabirds-l] Red Breasted Merganzers

About 26 males/females off Lansing Station Rd. by E shore Cayuga Lake. Beautiful! Also a few Aythyas, & 1 female A. Wigeon & 2 female Hooded Mergs. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Gyrfalcon update please

Gladys Birdsall & I looked for Gyrfalcon at quarry yesterday afternoon & did NOT see it. Also did not see either Snowy or Shorteared Owls in all that area around FL Airport. Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone On Jan 19, 2018, at 8:43 AM, Gary Kohlenberg

[cayugabirds-l] Belltown Dairy

About 100 A CROWS Flock of about 100 HORNED LARKS w/ a few SNOW BUNTINGS in road & field across from bldgs. Sometimes broken up into 2 flocks. No scope w me, so couldn't see if any Longspurs. Also over 100 ROCK DOVES flying around, wanting to land on large feed silo, but taking off again

[cayugabirds-l] Cormorants

3 DC CORMORANTS just flew by from north to south, over Cayuga Lake near E. shore. I haven't seen any for a long time. Donna Scott Lansing Station Rd, Lansing Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Bald Eagle

Mature Bald Eagle sitting near a bloody-looking deer carcass in large agric. field w/ the many power line poles, across from power plant entrance, NY Rt 34B, Lansing. Just at sunset. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker; Crows

While I was outside walking, I found a pretty female YELLOW BELLIED SAPSUCKER eating cedar tree berries in my woods across from house. It was hanging around with a DOWNY WOODPECKER. All day I have enjoyed watching 5 AMERICAN CROWS feeding under the trees and feeders in my yard. 1 or 2 sit up

[cayugabirds-l] Aythyas

Mostly RED HEADS 100s, on water & frequently flying mostly from north to south today, here by Lansing Station Rd. #535. Saw 1 CANVASBACK, 2-4 RING NECKED DUCK & BLACK DUCK. small flock GOLDEN EYES, w CA GEESE. YOu could have access to RR track thru my yard. Park in road. Donna Scott Lansing

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Rare bird alert

I would like to get on RBA too Thanks, Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone On Jan 11, 2018, at 11:54 AM, Peter > wrote: Hi folks. can someone tell me how I might receive rare bird alerts from this group? Thanks much. Pete Saracino --

[cayugabirds-l] waterfowl sighting/buntings

Today, I drove north to Union Springs to see the reported waterfowl in the two ponds there. Just a moderate amount of ducks and geese were in the Mill Pond and only a few ducks in the Factory Pond. On the way there, from Rt. 90, I had noticed the ice edge was about opposite Allens Point, south

[cayugabirds-l] More A. Crows

Along Lake Rd, north of Powers, then here & there in various farm fields, until about the Cayuga Shoe Co. on Rt. 90. Several 100s more None in Long Point area. Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] A Crows

Around 100-200 AMERICAN CROWS all spread out on either side of Powers Rd, off Lake Rd. Just over county line in south Cayuga County. Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Cyndi Tkachuck

It is with great sadness that I learned that formerly active Cayuga Bird Club member Cyndi Tkachuck died at Mathew House Hospice in Auburn on Jan 6. She & husband Richard did our club newsletter from Sept 2012 until June 2015 & took part in some of the work of the club Directors. An obituary

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Glaucoma Gull

A gull w eye pressure problems? Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone On Jan 8, 2018, at 1:56 PM, Ann Mitchell > wrote: Seen from Boat House at Aurora Bay Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Red heads

1000? More? Picked out 1 Canvasback & a few Scaup sp. maybe 1 Ring Necked Spread out on water btw 456 & 517 Lansing Station Rd, Lansing. If anyone wants access to RR track to see them, park in road at my place at #535 & go thru both gates end of driveway to RR track, to walk up . It is OK to

[cayugabirds-l] Bluebirds in lansing

It was worth bundling up for a cold walk by Cayuga Lake today (having just spent 6 days in balmy Florida). I found at least 3, maybe more, pairs of beautiful Eastern Bluebirds around #s 644 -655 on Lansing Station Rd. The males were brilliant blue! They were with a bunch of DE Juncos and ranged

Re: [cayugabirds-l] the four Black Vultures

Great interview re Christmas Bird Count , Paul! Thanks for doing it. Donna Scott Lansing Count region 9; + collecting feeder count #s Jan 1, 4 -6 PM, 254-2473 Sent from my iPhone On Dec 28, 2017, at 11:17 AM, Paul Anderson > wrote: If the Black

RE:[cayugabirds-l] upsurge in birds

On this mild sunny day, I have far fewer birds at feeders than I had during the brief snowy, cold spell. Are they back at the “natural foods” out there? Donna L. Scott Lansing Station Road Lansing, NY 14882 From: bounce-122139374-15001...@list.cornell.edu

Re: [cayugabirds-l] add to- They're back!

Also at feeders: 2-4 BC Chickadee & 3 A Crow. Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone On Dec 18, 2017, at 9:16 AM, Donna Lee Scott <d...@cornell.edu<mailto:d...@cornell.edu>> wrote: Recent snowy spell his brought back many of my usual feeder birds. 10 morning doves, 20 Gold finches,

[cayugabirds-l] They're back!

Recent snowy spell his brought back many of my usual feeder birds. 10 morning doves, 20 Gold finches, 3 titmouse, pair each of woodpeckers: downy, hairy, red bellied; 2 - 3 White breasted nut hatch, a Starling, 7 DE junco, 1 House finch, 12 House sparrow, ~4 Blue Jay, intermittent small flocks

[cayugabirds-l] Red Headed Woodpecker

North side of Red trail at top of Knoll , near large dead sawed off fallen tree on ground, not too far from A lot end of oak woods. Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Sand Hill Cranes

Another birder & I counted at least 51 SAND HILL CRANES down in Knox Marcellus marsh, right before many of them took flight towards the northwest. Some left in somewhat dryer SW portion of marsh. Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owl

from my iPhone On Nov 19, 2017, at 12:59 PM, Donna Lee Scott <d...@cornell.edu<mailto:d...@cornell.edu>> wrote: Now Owlman is inside the hunting station at Goose Haven to examine & band the SNOWY OWL. Owl is presently inside a large cylindrical tube. Many interested hunters her

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owl

Now Owlman is inside the hunting station at Goose Haven to examine & band the SNOWY OWL. Owl is presently inside a large cylindrical tube. Many interested hunters here. Donna Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone On Nov 19, 2017, at 12:46 PM, Donna Lee Scott <d...@cornell.edu&l

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owl

SNOWY OWL on rt. 89 Just caught in circular trap net that was baited w pigeon. Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone On Nov 19, 2017, at 9:16 AM, Dave K > wrote: 915 snowy owl is perched on farm equipment at Goose Haven corner of Schoolhouse

[cayugabirds-l] Snowy owl?

Has anyone seen the snowy owl near route 89 by Montezuma? Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Small birds

Little Birds Sale ! Proceeds donated to Cornell Lab of Ornithology At Lifelong Crafts Gala, 119 W. Court St., Ithaca In back of old library, just west of Cayuga St. Fri. Nov. 17, 10 - 4 / Sat. Nov. 18, 10 - 12:30 100s of little birds: rare, antique, silver, bone, brass, glass, pewter, ceramic,

[cayugabirds-l] American Crows

100s flying from north to south along Cayuga Lake east shore just now. Donna Scott Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re:[cayugabirds-l] [cayugabirds- H Sparrows

Feisty House Sparrows were landing on my car tires yesterday! I was sitting in parked car in driveway doing something & saw them all fly from bush down onto front tire! They made noise while there. Perhaps emulating the Black Vultures in The Everglades trying to chew off the rubber?? Donna

[cayugabirds-l] Loons, Cedar Waxwings

5 COMMON LOONS offshore Lansing Station Rd. with a few CORMORANTS, Gull sp & 1 MALLARD male. Lake water is very high for November. & the CEDAR WAXWINGS (6-7) have arrived to gorge on the voluminous blue cedar berries! Along w A. ROBINS, BLUE JAYS, & maybe HOUSE SPARROWS (couldn't actually see

[cayugabirds-l] Pheasants

2 male PHEASANTS went from driveway at 699 Lansing Station Rd to woods across street, mid-day Sunday. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] E shore Cay. Lk.

A mile jaunt down & back, above Lansing Station Rd shore, revealed 2, maybe 3 COMMON LOONS, with gull escorts, as well as a few MALLARDS, C. MERGS, & the now usual CORMORANTS. The latter like to sit on my buoys airing their wings. Also a lovely soaring RED TAILED HAWK. I always hope it is the

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Two unusual geese at Stewart Park

Yes, I think those are Graylag (Barnyard) domestic geese, Fred. I saw them when I went to see the Brants last Sunday. Someone else said they have been there awhile. Donna Scott From: bounce-121968018-15001...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-121968018-15001...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of

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