I had a little time this afternoon to head up and try and see this uncommon
Crossbill. I wasn't able to hear or see him unfortunately but was able to
attract the attention of 2 Sheriff patrol cars. The neighbors in this area are
obviously bored or have overdosed on reality TV. Otherwise our
Hi all,
I walked my usual route down Burns Road today and found a Brown Thrasher
visiting a feeder at Burns Way. In talking to the homeowner he said it’s been
at his house all winter with some Grackles and what sounds to me like a Rusty
Blackbird. I didn’t see these other early birds, but I’ll
The great part of using eBird as Bob does is that rare bird sightings output to
all users that have the rare bird / needs alert notifications setup in their
account. No extra work involved and potentially reaching more observers than
the text alert system. I highly recommend using BirdLog NA
Hi Liz,
It certainly could have been a BH Cowbird. They will occasionally overwinter in
our area. There has been a large flock,(~50) visiting feeders at Lake Como
again this winter.
Happy birding,
Gary
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Both there as of 3:05 on SW side.
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I found one fast moving flock of ~60 Snow Buntings on Mt. Pleasant today. They
were hard to track down and you might have to traipse around the fields at the
top of the hill by the cell towers.
I only heard one Horned Lark but the usual large Crow flock is in their spot in
the woods.
Gary
Two Peregrines! Susan, Ann and I just had one circling the building and one
perched on west side ledge at 1:42
Gary
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East side. Viable from greenhouses.
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tonight. He appeared at 5:02, but was soon lost from view.
Of course that was the time Ann picked to move her car :)
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Horned Grebes yesterday at Stewart Park. I don't know if they were reported.
On Dec 31, 2014, at 5:26 PM, Dave Nutter
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Northern Pintail today at Stewart Park.
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I was able to find the Northern Gannet this morning about 9:45. It was swimming
far to the north of Seneca Marina. I scanned from Clute Park at 60x. The huge
size jumped out especially compared to the Common Loons nearby. An incredible
bird for the lake and a wonderful find by the Gregoire's.
After watching the wonderful Purple Sandpiper this afternoon I thought of going
back to Ithaca and chasing the Black Scoter.
I stopped first to the Marina and was pleasantly surprised to see 7 Black
Scoters flying in tight formation up the lake past the point. There were also 9
Surf Scoters, 3
Keep your eyes open today around Spencer and beyond. I just talked with a
friend that saw a possible WOOD STORK in a field apparently waiting out the
heavy rain. It has flown and was not relocated.
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I made a loop around the park after work today. There still weren’t
many migrant birds at the swan pen, but I did find one Western Palm Warbler
with a few Chickadees. There was one vociferous Fish Crow on the peninsula with
white tag 06.
Renwick Woods was going to be nothing
Yes. Very quiet. Dave was there way before me and indicated the same. No exotic
Gulls or Terns.
Gary
On Sep 14, 2014, at 8:28 AM, Matthew Medler
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Has anybody been to Stewart Park this morning to look for the Sabine's Gull? If
so, could positive or
I just checked the radar from a few minutes ago. Great bird blooms over New
York and Pennsylvania !
On Sep 11, 2014, at 7:36 PM, Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes
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Just a heads-up:
Tonight and tomorrow night look to be really good nights to listen
Ann and I stopped by Myer’s Point this afternoon to try and find a
Sanderling for her year list. When we arrived there was a large wader on the
point. My initial thought was a Greater Yellowlegs until it flew, the bold
black and white wing stripes confirmed it was in fact a WESTERN
I was at Stewart Park the same time Dave was across the inlet. I saw two
Nighthawks over the golf course that flew south. My suspicion was they picked
up from Renwick Woods to continue their journey, but reading Dave's post makes
me think they spent some time feeding the flats as my sighting
Carl,
You can also change your eBird settings to get alerts quicker and for more than
one county.
The GroupMe App for RBA alerts is terrific if you decide to set that up.
Onondaga birders use it to if you want more northerly alerts.
Gary
On Aug 15, 2014, at 7:45 PM, Paul Anderson
Hi all,
I thought it would be fun to chase Jay and Livia’s Olive-sided
Flycatcher. on Neimi Rd., today. I struck out on that one so I decided to go to
Summerhill to my other can’t miss spot”. Well of course I did miss seeing one
there as well, but a nice consolation prize was a RED
Hi all,
Everyone may already know about this , but I see there is a Bald Eagle nest at
the intersection of Poplar Ridge Rd. and Rt-90 in Aurora. It's a tree in the
near side of the yard for the house on the point and visible from the road.
The leaves can make it a little hard to see. It helps
Ralph Lott Farms are what I call the Seneca County Fairgrounds.
315 568-9501
I always get an answering machine; ask permission, leave my name and # with a
description of the vehicle I will be driving. They have been very generous in
giving people access.
Gary
From:
Hi all,
Ann Mitchell and I went to Hector hoping to see the MONK PARAKEETS
taking up residence in the vineyards. I also wanted to walk in the Finger Lakes
National Forest, one of my favorite spots.
It wasn't hard to find the Parakeets, using LeeAnn's directions, and
the fact
Ray,
I think arguments could be made for a couple species / morphs based on the
backlit photos, and I have my opinion, but as you heard the bird call my bet
would be whatever the vocalization indicates. I don’t know if you are solid on
the calls, but to my ear the Broad-winged “p-s” and
Cerulean Warblers are very good ! It seems they have been absent for a while.
Gary
On Jun 4, 2014, at 2:52 PM, Carl Steckler
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Salmon creek bird sanctuary
Lpts of Baltimore Orioles a few Cerulear Warblers, no Cuckoos
Carl
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This afternoon Bob, Susan, Ann, Stuart and myself enjoyed looking at shore
birds on Carncross Rd. including Peeps, Semipalmated Plover, American Golden
Plover, Black-bellied Plover and many Dunlin. A pair of Sandhill Cranes were in
the far NW corner of the field leading around a pair of too
Hi all,
I have always believed horrible weather can provide some of the most
memorable birding opportunities. Bob's Kittiwake today is a perfect example.
With that in mind, and a Kittiwake under my belt, I decided to go to the Lab
and look for thrushes.
I thought the trails
Stuart just sent an RBA that the Lawrence's Warbler continues on Burns Rd. in
Ithaca.
It is in the shrubs at the top of a steep bank directly across from the
entrance to the Ithaca City Police gun range.
There are a few Blue-winged Warblers as well. The Lawrence's will sing both
song types,
I spent the late morning at Hawthorn. As Chris's RBA pointed out there was a
nice selection of migrants. With a good chunk of time spent birding with Larry
Hymes.
There were multiple copies of Blue-winged, Chestnut-sided, Bay-breasted,
Blackpoll , Yellow-rumped, Tennessee, Yellow, A. Redstart,
Hi all,
On our way up the lake Saturday to chase the Glossy Ibis, Susan, Ann
and I had a swallow sweep by Aurora bluffs on Lake Rd. Northern Rough-winged,
Bank, Tree, Barn Swallows and one CLIFF. Today as came though I added Purple
Martins and Chimney Swifts. The numbers aren't huge,
The upper picnic area was pretty birdy this morning. Both Waterthrush sp.
present with my first Ovenbird , B-T Green Warbler, GC Kinglets , Raven, B-W
Hawk ands LOTS of Ticks, so careful off the trails.
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I had my FOY Northern Rough-winged Swallows mixed with Tree Swallows Friday in
the wind shadow of the Aurora bluffs. I don't think I've ever been happier to
find a flock of Swallows as I am after this winter.
I also did a quick trip around the auto loop at Montezuma. Large numbers of
If someone lost their scope lens cap in Stewart Park email me off list and I'll
get it back to you. Looks brand new.
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Hi Martin,
I was fortunate to see an ATTW in 2006 ? , I need to verify
with my notes, in Pharsalia WMA. The thing that struck me most about this bird
was the feeding behavior. You wouldn't notice this on suet of course, but she
would feed horizontally, peeling bark chunks
Hi all,
http://www.wimp.com/crowtobogganing/
My friend Dave Roman alerted me to the fact that crow sledding
is a popular winter activity in some parts of the world. It made me wonder if
Kevin McGowan had witnessed similar winter sports action in North America.
I was wondering who's tracks I followed. The same mix of winter field birds
were on Cornell Lane in Dryden with viewing somewhat easier. There was also a
nice flock of Turkey's (21) and a dark phase Rough-legged Hawk.
Gary
On Jan 5, 2014, at 1:39 PM, Susan Fast
Hi all,
I am leading a field trip on Saturday, 21st, up the east side
of Cayuga Lake to look for Short-eared Owls. We meet at the Lab-of-O parking
lot at 2:30pm and should be back no later than 6pm. They are owls and operate
on their own schedule, not mine, but hopefully we will
done that; a dangerous
habit. haha
Gary
On Dec 13, 2013, at 10:21 PM, Gary Kohlenberg wrote:
During all this Snowy Owl excitement we've been having lately I've also
been looking for those other winter visitors, Short-eared Owls. Following up on
reports I was thrilled to see one SEOW
During all this Snowy Owl excitement we've been having lately I've also
been looking for those other winter visitors, Short-eared Owls. Following up on
reports I was thrilled to see one SEOW on Scofield Rd. near Buck Rd. late
Wednesday and today SIX of them on Lake Rd. / Rt-90 near the
I to applaud the quick activism, but I want to point out that the Port
Authority's responsibility is safety for planes and passengers. I doubt anyone
losing a loved one in a plane crash would be comforted knowing it was caused by
a cute Snowy Owl instead of the more common Canada Goose. Boston
I went up the lake today as I missed the Snowy Owl cocktail party
Friday afternoon in the mucklands, but held out hope they would still be there.
After much scanning I did find one Snowy Owl sitting in the corn at the far
north side of the fields about center. It was partially hidden
Friday afternoon I spent time in the Interlaken area looking for
Short-eared Owls. While I wasn't successful finding them there was a
spectacular late afternoon Snow Goose flight. Canadas and Snows had been moving
all afternoon in small groups, but by dusk the numbers really picked up.
There is a Ring-necked Pheasant at the Swan Pen. Has anyone else seen one here
? This is definitely a new Ithaca bird for me.
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should have mentioned that there is one BRANT still hanging with the
Canadas in the center field grass by the tennis court.
Gary
On Oct 27, 2013, at 1:40 PM, Gary Kohlenberg wrote:
There is a Ring-necked Pheasant at the Swan Pen. Has anyone else seen one here
? This is definitely a new
I had a late appointment in Aurora this afternoon so I made a quick
stop at the boathouse parking lot. One scan across the water not blocked by
tree branches yielded 58 C. Loons. I thought I saw a Red-throated Loon in the
distance, but wasn't sure because of the poor view.
It
As I was studying the two Ibis at Benning Marsh around 6:15pm a photographer
arrived, wiggled his bulk up through the sunroof of the van, slapped down a
sandbag , hauled up his giant lens and managed to spook the Ibis away to the
west. I didn't see them again , but maybe they will be back in
I too downloaded the app. which looks good, but I noticed the new messages come
in as part of a continuing conversation so don't trigger the new text alert
on my iPhone. I'm not sure what's up with that yet.
Thanks Jay for riding herd on this, it should be a good system when we get used
to
of the Settings app and open the GroupMe app.
Log out of GroupMe and then log back in
Everything should work fine.
Gary
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I hadn't heard this yet and it isn't good news for our RBA system. RIP
OneidaRBA text message system
My first of the fall Screech Owl was calling in the back yard this morning,
just before 5am.
What a treat for being awake early.
Gary
On Oct 1, 2013, at 9:07 AM, Michele Mannella
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Around 4 a.m. this morning, I was awoken by the whinny call
I decided to chase the Connecticut warblers this morning as I opted not too
yesterday late day. I never hold out hope to find these guys after reports, but
I thought I would have nothing to lose as it might be birdie otherwise. Stuart
and I birded together after meeting on the drive there.
We
I saw my first and only so far in the 17th in the gardens
Gary
On Sep 23, 2013, at 2:04 PM, bob mcguire
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Thanks Dave. I was there briefly yesterday, looking for Lincoln's but didn't
find any.
Bob
On Sep 23, 2013, at 12:45 PM,
Donations are still welcome in the name of any team including the Pluck
Mucksters.
Follow the Friends of Montezuma web page below where there is a link for
Muckrace donations in the name of any of the participating teams.
http://friendsofmontezuma.org/
Thanks !
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As of 6:30pm the Whimbrel is still feeding around the SE end of the marsh in
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One of our many stops today was Mud Lock. Ann, Dave, Susan and myself had good
views of one Red-headed Woodpecker today in the snags south of the dam. With
the two at May's Point it was a 3 RHWO day. There may be more than one at Mud
Lock, but of course if two birds are switching places it can
Today was the jackpot with a bonus after three trips looking for Worm-eating
Warblers. I broke with routine and walked in on the RR tracks at
Lindsay-Parson's Preserve to the blue trail.
Two Worm-eating Warblers were on the back of the blue trail feeding low and
only about 25 feet away!
Nice !
A while after you guys left I was birding the brush just before the RR woods
and got a quick glimpse of what I first thought might be a Buteo, but the tail
was too long so I put it down as Accipiter sp. gliding toward the Pinnacles.
This would have been about the right time to coincide
My experience with the three routes Dave mentions is that they all work. I have
even been successful sitting at the picnic table on top of the Pinnacles while
a Worm-eating Warbler was feeding in the flat section of woods at the top. They
seem to forage over a pretty large area. They have also
Hi all,
The Clay-colored Sparrow that Jay and Livia found on Lick Street, in
Summerhill, is still there. I spent a good amount of time birding the area, but
didn't have any luck re-finding it until I was almost back to the car at the
north end of the tree farm. It was singing
I agree with Jay. I heard this song for the first time earlier this week and
had no idea what it was until I tracked down the singer. The version I heard
had a ringing metallic quality to the finish. It sounded very strange and I
recorded it. When I figure out how to post I will.
Gary
On May
I made another trip to look for Worm-eating Warbler this morning above
Station Rd. While I had no luck finding one it was an active birdy morning to
be out with territories defended and insects consumed.
I was able to add a couple year birds in the woods and on Bald Hill
Road.
I have them regularly over the yard, Slaterville/Burns Rd., and am sure they're
nesting close by. The local crows never miss a chance to gang up on them this
time of year.
Gary
On May 17, 2013, at 2:22 PM, Meena Madhav Haribal
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East Hill area we
As a birthday gift to myself, my daughter Kayla, and I went on a RUFF
twitch to Howland Island. Her first bird chase I might add. The chase was
successful in yielding an absolutely stunning bird with not a mosquito in
sight. Dave Wheeler and friend Rose were already on the bird when we
Hi all,
There appears to be a pair of Merlins nesting in Freeville. I watched
and photographed a pair copulating several times atop the spruce trees across
from 53 Main Street today. I was never able to see the nest, but it seems
likely it's close by. I hope they are happy in their new
I had my first yard Black-throated Green Warbler this morning, very exciting.
Stewart Park is loaded with Yellow-rumped ,Yellow and Palm Warblers this
morning. I was also able to finally find a Green Heron by the carp pool. I
heard one Warbling Vireo but no others.
Happy birding
Gary
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Hi all,
I couldn't get motivated to drive to Montezuma today so instead started
my birding at Hawthorn Orchard. The main area was quiet until I followed some
mobbing BLUE JAYS to find them harassing a RED-SHOULDERED HAWK. There were all
of the expected woodpeckers and
I was shocked to see sun today so in celebration went up to Mt. Pleasant for a
little afternoon hawk watching. It was even a little warm out there.
Adding to the warm feelings were three Red-tails, a dark phase Rough-legged
Hawk and one Golden Eagle. I almost missed the GE as he popped up by
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Took a ride down to Morgan Road DEC in Savannah to hopefully
Hi all,
After a late start today I moseyed up to Summerhill to check the feeder
activity. At Noon I made the rounds of Lake Como feeders and Hovel Chalet.
Nothing unusual from my previous visits this January , no Hoary's or Grosbeaks,
but low double digit Redpoll flocks still and the
Hi all,
2012 was a fun birding year and a little different from my typical. I
decided to chase fewer birds and eBird more. It was the first year I eBirded
every bird seen. The surprising thing was it didn't diminish the total number
of species seen. I actually had my
I'll echo Dave's observations. My impressions of this distant Scoter were long,
low, heavy bodied bird. The head shape not as upright and rounded and the white
wing patch more of a horizontal stripe than vertical. Kevin's good photos will
keep me on higher alert this week, if she lasts that
With this list, and the CBC, threatening to turn into a anti-hunting
forum I'd thought I would mention a few bird sightings instead.
I went looking for close up Longspurs today in Groton as the one we
found yesterday was very unsatisfying. Salt Road has some nice fresh manure /
Larry,
North Campus is hosting many crows, what looks to be 1000+ . Most of
them are in the trees by Robert Purcell Community Center, Appel Commons and the
Observatory. I was surprised by them on the Christmas Bird Count as I hadn't
been up there at dusk.
Gary
On Jan 6, 2013, at
Two things:
1. If I had a hot tub that's where I would be owling !
2. I was shoveling snow off the roof during the CBC so I didn't get a chance to
poach anyone's area unfortunately, but I did get a yard/ feeder list for the
day. I tried calling it into the Lab from 5-6PM but nobody was taking
I was able to get a Northern Saw-whet Owl to respond to my tooting last night
at Six Mile Creek. In a year when we've had so many migrants they seem
reluctant to be very vocal in the areas I've been.
Gary
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This
Around 2:30 at East Hill Plaza I could hear flyover Tundras but couldn't see
them in the clouds. If they have been moving all this time that's quite a good
number.
Gary
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There are large numbers of Tundra
This posting just in to the Cayuga Bird Club website. If anyone is in the area
keep a lookout.
Gary
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I just spotted a black
A Christmas surprise was my first ever Redpolls in the yard today. I'm
officially no longer jealous of all you others with flocks at your feeders. Now
it's time for a few Evening Grosbeaks.
Merry Christmas
Gary
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The scheduled half day field trip tomorrow, originally to Summerhill, will
instead be birding the lake as far as time permits.
It may be rainy so bring your umbrella, but shouldn't be excessively cold.
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Driving back from Rochester, after visiting Pine Grosbeaks Friday, I was able
to scan a little at dusk from Cayuga Lake SP. The Tundra Swans are starting to
build in numbers with over 100 just south of the park. I watched a feeding line
made up of 60 Red-breasted Mergansers and 50 Bonaparte's
I made a spur of the moment drive this afternoon to Summerhill hoping
to see something new. The trees were wintery looking with about an inch of new
snow. A stop at Hovel Chalet didn't surprise me with anything unusual, but did
lead to a hot tip of 17 EVENING GROSBEAKS at 1270 Lake Como
Late this afternoon while birding the pond on Freese Rd. I had one
flyover raptor headed southeast . It came in low behind me, about treetop
level, so I only had a quick going away view, but the strong wingbeats, direct
flight, and pointed wings make me believe it was a Peregrine. It
Lots of warblers at Stewart Park this morning ! Six species so far
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scanning the ones in front of me. If I was only faster on the fall ID's , lol
Gary
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Ann and I saw an Olive-sided Flycatcher at the bog off Dresser Rd. in
Summerhill this Noon.
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Douglas Robinson has reported a Ruddy Turnstone at Knox-Marcellus Marsh, from
Towpath Road, today. I don't have any more details, but wanted to pass it on.
He saw both species of Phalaropes and Plover. No Buff-breasted found.
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had 2 Black-bellied Plovers and 2 Wilson's Phalaropes but no Buff-breasted or
A. Golden-Plovers. The second trip back in the late afternoon had me scanning
with Dominic Sherony. We eventually found 6 A. Golden-Plover
I had my first obvious migrant warblers today in the front yard hedge. One each
of Canada, Chestnut-sided and A. Redstart with a couple Chickadees. I know
warblers have been flying over us at night, but it's nice to see some in the
flesh feathers. I'm excited for some good fall flocks.
Gary
I spent a hour at Treman Marina after work. The two juvenile Ospreys
eventually came back to the nest loudly begging for at least 20 mins. The adult
was cruising the shoreline, but never responded. I guess they thought there's
always hope for a home delivered meal if you're loud enough.
Hi all,
The grass mat at Hog Hole is getting very nice, especially if you don't
have a scope. There were a handful of Least Sandpipers, one Semi-palmated
Sandpiper, five Spotted Sandpipers, one Killdeer and lots of Song Sparrows
acting like shorebirds, around Noon today.
This
I haven't see any Pelicans yet at Tschache or Knox-Marcellus marsh. If. Of
course the veg is very high there and could easily hide the largest birds.
The only new birds for me are Black-bellied Plover at East Rd. There are many
birds and the viewing will be better late when the sun goes down.
I spent most of the day around the marsh with Brad Carlson, Kendra Carter, Mike
and Joann Tetlow without finding the Curlew Sandpiper.
I agree with Brad that it still could be there. We did do a lot of scanning but
the distances are great and the light is iffy. When a Northern Harrier put the
Tom Johnson and Chris Wood reported ,a few minutes ago, a curlew sandpiper
adult male at Knox-Marcellus marsh from East Rd. (TBJ, CLW)
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I wasn't able to find the Willet this morning. There are Least Sandpipers and a
couple of Semi-palmated and one Caspian Tern.
I'm hoping it will show up again later.
Gary
On Jul 19, 2012, at 10:47 PM, Tom Johnson
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In the rain just
The White-eyed Vireo is still singing very intermittently behind the trailer.
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The Dickcissel was singing, briefly, at the intersection of Main Loop
trail and Oak Tree Pass trail, NW corner at 3:30 this afternoon. I was unable
to get looks at it and of course it was about 15 minutes after Jean Skelley
(sp.) from Rochester had left. Sorry Jean, good luck tomorrow.
John Confer's email about their big day reminded me I forgot to post my latest
nest findings. While birding Saturday I found an Orchard Oriole nest at Salt
Point; park at the Y, looking straight down the road toward the lake from the
car there is a big Cottonwood tree on the right and another
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On May 25, 2012, at 08:36 PM, Gary Kohlenberg
jg...@cornell.edumailto:jg...@cornell.edu wrote:
Inspired by Ken's great sighing I made my seventh trip to Pier Rd. for this
bird. After about 1/2 hr. of cruising up and down the walkway I was able to see
one Yellow-throated Warbler foraging
Inspired by Ken's great sighing I made my seventh trip to Pier Rd. for this
bird. After about 1/2 hr. of cruising up and down the walkway I was able to see
one Yellow-throated Warbler foraging in the Sycamores by the tee. It eventually
started singing and then I heard a second one across the
I had my first ever Swainson's Thrush singing this morning from the woods in
the back yard here in Ithaca. It makes me wonder if any other new migrants will
be reported today.
Gary
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