Re: [cayugabirds-l] Re Grape Jelly for orioles/catbirds

the bag.  It  listed beet sugar.  Tasted identical to our taste buds.  Borrowed cane sugar from neighbors and on providing it to the feeders, the hummer eagerly returned.  I wondered if it is higher sugar content or closer to real nectar taste?Paul SchmittSent from my iPhoneOn May 9, 2024, at 10:59 AM

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Black Vultures

for Wednesday, March 06, 2024. 1. Re: Black vultures 2. Re: Black vultures -- Subject: Re: Black vultures From: Dave Nutter Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2024 00:14:19 -0500 X-Message-Number: 1 Paul Rodewald said a pair of Black Vultures

[cayugabirds-l] Final numbers from 2024 Christmas Bird Count

usp=sharing>. If anyone has any last-minute corrections, let me know before I submit the numbers to Audubon (in about a week). I've found a volunteer to take over this role next year, so this is my last report. It's been fun doing this! -Paul -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modif

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Canvasback on count day

Thanks for this Dave. If Dan Watkins or the unnamed partner are reading this list, I'd love to hear from them. Also, ICYMI, a Tufted Duck was reported through ebird on Jan 2nd. I've added it (and the details) as a count week bird to the spreadsheet. -Paul On Wed, Jan 3, 2024 at 12:13 PM Dave

[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count results

all the leaders, counters, and everyone who helped with the most excellent compilation dinner last night for which we had about 60 people. -Paul -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") Cayugabirds-L List Info: NortheastBi

Re: [cayugabirds-l] What Happened to Cayuga Heights Birds?

Natural food supplies become more abundant in late summer/early fall as plants go to seed? Paul On Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 11:55 AM GW wrote: > I am new to this list. Not sure if this question has been asked but the > birds in our Cayuga Heights backyard feeder and those of our surro

[cayugabirds-l] TVs over Ithaca

. V. impressive. -Paul -- 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@cornell.edu/maillist.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Possible Red-shouldered Hawk at SSW

been the same bird. -Paul -- 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@cornell.edu

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Redwing?

Juvenile Robins look a bit like Redwings. Maybe that's what you saw. -Paul On Sun, Jul 23, 2023 at 4:21 PM Carol Cedarholm wrote: > Has anyone ever seen a Redwing around here. I think I might have seen one > in Lakeview Cemetery this morning. Is that possible? > Carol

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Club trip to Lindsay Parson's Biodiversity preserve

We did have Goldfinch, but no House Sparrow. -Paul On Sun, May 28, 2023 at 7:49 PM John Luther Cisne wrote: > Did I miss an American Goldfinch in there somewhere? …and maybe a House > Sparrow? > > > > *From: *bounce-127433743-77975...@list.cornell.edu < >

[cayugabirds-l] Club trip to Lindsay Parson's Biodiversity preserve

I led a group of about 13 people on a trip in delightful weather through Lindsay Parson's this morning. No huge surprises, except for the huge number of Wood Ducks (64 in all), and an American Wigeon. One of the Trashers looked like it was carrying off a fecal sac. Also, one of the Tanagers had a

[cayugabirds-l] Red-headed woodpecker in Feedwatch cam at Sapsucker Woods

It showed up on 2023-05-18 at 18:12:22. Live Birds In 4K! Cornell Lab FeederWatch Cam at Sapsucker Woods - YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N609loYkFJo> Paul Dietz Ithaca, NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirdi

Re: [cayugabirds-l] hawk eats skunk???

Well documented that GH Owls take skunks.  Saw it at our rural property.  Seems reasonable.Paul SchmittSent from my iPhoneOn Apr 17, 2023, at 12:02 PM, Colleen Richards wrote:The following occurred out-of-basin, but it was such an interesting behavior that it seems worth sharing. My

[cayugabirds-l] Re: [cayugabirds-l] Re: [cayugabirds-l] Re: What’s been found in the Cayuga Lake Basin so far in 2023

Ha! Thanks for noticing that! It's fixed now. -Paul On Sun, Jan 8, 2023 at 4:42 PM Gary Kohlenberg wrote: > Hi Paul, > The spreadsheet header still has 2022 date, but I can see it now. :) > Gary > > On Jan 8, 2023, at 3:58 PM, Paul Anderson wrote: > >  > Al

[cayugabirds-l] Re: [cayugabirds-l] Re: What’s been found in the Cayuga Lake Basin so far in 2023

/1b15HLb4FScNqSvly4VSaJEmrFThEpT6Wy1AjuOr7cFk/edit?usp=sharing . If anyone has any problems accessing this, please let me know. -Paul On Sun, Jan 8, 2023 at 10:15 AM Dave Nutter wrote: > Hello again, > > I left out a couple things that may be helpful. > > The First Records are posted in 2 forms. In the Taxonom

[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count preliminary results

the House Sparrow count was almost there. 41,181 individual birds. Thanks to everyone who helped, especially the area leaders, Stephanie, and Matt. Also thanks to Kevin and Jay for furnishing photos used in the presentation. -Paul -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Cortland area Christmas Bird Count

Hey everyone! Someone emailed me in search of the contact information of whoever runs the Cortland area CBC. Apparently the contact info on Audubon is no longer valid. If anyone knows this information please let me know so I can pass it along. Thanks, and happy birding! -Paul -- Cayugabirds-L

[cayugabirds-l] Possible Sedge Wren at Sapsucker Woods

y reported by others) was the Osprey, the Great Egret, a Northern Waterthrush, about 60 Rusty Blackbirds (yes really), Palm Warbler, Yellow Warbler, many Yellow-rumped, and a Blue-headed Vireo. -Paul -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastB

[cayugabirds-l] Killdeer and Rusties

Killdeer. I finally went to Mount Pleasant in the hope that the warm south wind would bring some raptors over. No luck unfortunately. -Paul -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Curious Canada Geese in Union Springs Mill Pond

for the speckled neck. Before I could get a photo, the entire flock took off in the direction of the lake. I tried refinding them there without success. Does anyone know if this is a natural variation, or might they indeed have been hybrids? -Paul -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Suet question

of the plastic squares from a commercial suet cake and oil it for easy release. Paul Schmitt Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9, 2022, at 10:22 AM, t...@ottcmail.com wrote: > >  I love Pine Tree Farms - nice people, good prices - and we get all our seed > and suet there, but have never s

[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count results

. We made up some lost ground in the last few days with a few new count week species, mostly observed from Hog Hole. The total for the week is now 94, which is only 4 below the 10-year average. All the data is in that spreadsheet. Enjoy! -Paul -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Ducks off Stewart Park, including Eurasian Wigeon

There's a very nice selection of ducks visible from Stewart Park this morning, and viewing is good if you can bear the stiff north wind. The list includes the Eurasian Wigeon, and also American Wigeon, Pintail, Ring-necked Duck, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead, Common Merganser, Hooded Merganser,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] No Birds

, and then were back. Paul Schmitt On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 6:28 PM Marie P. Read wrote: > My bet would be the weather. Yesterday was cold and windy...birds are more > hungry in those circumstances. > Today it's much milder. > > Marie > > Marie Read Wildlife Photography > 452 R

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Surprises at Salt Point

I see that Pipits are tail-bobbers too, so that's likely what I saw. Sorry for the false alarm! -Paul On Sun, Feb 21, 2021 at 4:02 PM bob mcguire wrote: > Diane, Rachel, Ken, and I were at Myers mid-morning as five American > Pipits flew in front the direction of Salt Point (north sho

[cayugabirds-l] Surprises at Salt Point

wouldn't be surprised if there were more interesting waterfowl further out. If only I had brought that scope -Paul -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Results from the 2021 Christmas Bird Count Ithaca Circle

Sorry, it looks like I sent out the link to the 2020 sheet by mistake. The 2021 link is this: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qKBp_qY7ZAw6ZPxMNjmfb9bjPjUDNFaH/view. Thanks to those who pointed this out. -Paul On Tue, Jan 5, 2021 at 8:16 PM Paul Anderson wrote: > All: > > The Chris

[cayugabirds-l] Results from the 2021 Christmas Bird Count Ithaca Circle

to collate numbers. Consequently, we are discussing breaking with tradition and doing the dinner on the day after the count instead. Thanks to everyone who participated and helped out. This was fun! -Paul -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count results

-2021-01-cbc. Please note that we already have 60 people signed up, and our maximum capacity is 100, so sign up soon! Thanks, -Paul -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Myers and Sapsucker Woods this morning: Snow Buntings then Fox Sparrow and GH Owl

iry, and Red-bellied Woodpeckers. >Also one White-throated Sparrow. In the tall pine tree close to where the Wilson Trail meets the Severinghaus Trail, I found a Great-horned Owl glaring at me menacingly from about 40 feet up. I have some photos that I'll post to the FB group later. -Paul -- Pa

[cayugabirds-l] Glaucous gull at Stewart Park

Swallow. See ebird for the full list. Then in Renwick Woods, the crows alerted me to the resident Great-horned Owl. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; https://www.grammatech.com

[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count spreadsheet

I finally got round to uploading the spreadsheet from the Christmas Bird Count. It can be found here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=18fVU66lwWkJgcXKVIZwiXWMak_TOC9nK -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http

RE: [External] - [cayugabirds-l] Photos of white duck now on Ebird

Fred: I saw that same bird on the Christmas Bird Count (that’s my patch) and took a couple of photos too. I judged it most likely to be a domestic, although I concede that it isn’t as chunky as most domestics seem to be. I’m interested to hear other opinions though. -Paul -- Paul Anderson

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club Field Trip on Saturday

the cold, the shimmer, and the low diversity, we all had a great day. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com The information contained in this e-mail and any

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club Field Trip on Saturday

The plan is to be done by about noon. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments from GrammaTech, Inc m

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club field trip to Park Preserve on Sunday

I'll be leading a trip to the Park Preserve on Sunday from 7-12. Meet at the CLO parking lot at 7 to carpool. All are welcome. This and all other club trips can be found on the club calendar, visible on our website at http://cayugabirdclub.org. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering

[cayugabirds-l] Sandpipers on Hanshaw Road

In the field opposite 1460 Hanshaw Road is a muddy pool. At about 5:15 today I found there a Solitary Sandpiper and a Semipalmated Sandpiper. They were oblivious to the cars buzzing past, but a cyclist went by, they and the Blackbirds and Starlings in the vicinity all flew off. -Paul -- Paul

[cayugabirds-l] Red-shouldered Hawk in Mecklenburg Cemetery

Parula, Baltimore Oriole, and others. -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Dryden Lake this morning

, Chipping, Field, and Savannah. Ebird list is below. -Paul Dryden Lake, Tompkins, New York, US Apr 6, 2019 8:20 AM - 9:50 AM Protocol: Traveling 0.8 mile(s) 36 species Canada Goose X Wood Duck 5 Mallard X Ring-necked Duck 15 Bufflehead 3 Hooded Merganser 4 Common Merganser X Red-breasted

[cayugabirds-l] Christmas bird count final spreadsheet

! -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] 2019 Ithaca Christmas Bird Count results

-year average of 38463. The most recent year with fewer was 2004 when the count was 19314. Interestingly, prior to 1994 almost all the counts were less than 20,000 and only one year since then have they been fewer than 20,000. -Paul On 1/2/2019 10:43 AM, Dave Nutter wrote: > Despite a h

Re: [cayugabirds-l] cayugabirds-l digest: December 29, 2018

: Dickcissel and Green-tailed Towhee! -Paul On 12/29/2018 10:16 AM, Randolph Scott Little wrote: When was the first Ithaca Christmas Bird Count?  It may have been 1/1/63, as that is the earliest NYIT CBC that I could find in the National Audubon Society web archive.  Perhaps I could find

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Where are the birds?

foraging in stream areas. Paul Schmitt Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 20, 2018, at 3:31 PM, Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes > wrote: > > Something not mentioned is the impact of unexpected Atlantic tropical and > hurricane storm systems and the affect these may have upon migrating

[cayugabirds-l] Jetty Woods on Saturday afternoon

Starling X American Redstart 6 Blackburnian Warbler 1 Yellow Warbler 1 Chipping Sparrow 6 Dark-eyed Junco X Northern Cardinal 4 Baltimore Oriole 1 Red-winged Blackbird X Common Grackle X House Sparrow X -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club Field Trip to the Park Preserve tomorrow

the location of Horned Larks. A lovely male Harrier was there too. A bit further up we got out of the car when we heard a Savannah Sparrow, and then got great scope views of a singing male Bobolink at the very top of a tree. Thanks to everyone who participated. It was well worth the effort. -Paul On 5

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club Field Trip to the Park Preserve tomorrow

<mailto:fish...@gmail.com> if you have questions. -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOM

[cayugabirds-l] Preliminary results of Christmas Bird Count

are likely to stand. Thanks are due to everyone who contributed, especially the area leaders. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] the four Black Vultures

. Before 2004 we had never recorded a Turkey Vulture, but they've been seen every year since but one. Vultures moving their winter range north appears to be a trend. -Paul On 12/28/2017 10:18 AM, AB Clark wrote: > I too went back through Bluewing as well as CBL, and repeat sightings > of

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park this morning - two Greater White-fronted Geese

something to do with it. The dead goose on the ice looked to be a Canada. Kevin -Original Message- From: bounce-122157940-3493...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-122157940-3493...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Paul Anderson Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2017 10:02 AM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park this morning - two Greater White-fronted Geese

Ruddy Ducks, a handful of Lesser Scaup, and a few Ring-necked Ducks. I was surprised to find no Canvasback. -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] TVs on the move

From my office window on Esty St in Ithaca, I can see lots of Turkey Vultures flying south. It's been a constant sequence of clumps for the past hour. I've counted about 60, but there are probably very many more that I can't see. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Loons at inlet?

nearby in the lake. Loons tend to be solitary birds, not hanging out in large groups like Cormorants do. ..Paul On Sep 25, 2017, at 11:22 AM, Asher Hockett <veery...@gmail.com<mailto:veery...@gmail.com>> wrote: Are you sure they were NOT Double-crested Cormorants? They are plentiful i

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Shindagin Hollow

Maybe the road is flooded where it crosses the creek? PS On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 12:03 PM, Laura Stenzler wrote: > Hi all, > > I decided to check out Shindagin Hollow this morning to see if there was > any activity. I was surpised to find that there is a barrier and "Road >

[cayugabirds-l] Bird club trip to Park Preserve

that we could see the White-crowned Sparrows in the feeder garden. -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club field trip on Saturday 4/29 to the Park Preserve

(the one closest to the junction with Hurd Road). I expect we'll arrive there between 7:45 and 8:00 am. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in the 60s and a 30% chance of rain, and we may venture into muddy areas, so dress accordingly. Insect repellent is likely to be useful too. -Paul

[cayugabirds-l] Preliminary bird count results

. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Why larger predatory birds flee smaller birds

. Paul Schmitt On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 1:42 PM, Dave K <fishwatch...@hotmail.com> wrote: > On the Eastern end of Eaton Marsh this AM, Kingbirds were defending > against an Osprey. It's the first time I've seen the Kingbirds red crown > which, apparently, they use in this situa

[cayugabirds-l] Jetty Woods Orchard Oriole

I went looking for the GH Owls at Jetty Woods this morning, but I was so pressed for time that I had to leave before I found them. My consolation prize (as well as many of the other migrants already reported) was an Orchard Oriole right by the building at the entrance to the trail. -Paul

[cayugabirds-l] Pipit party at Myers

visitors were brave enough to join. We encountered many flocks of Rusty Blackbirds, but it was impossible for me to tell for sure how many in total because they were moving around so much. I would guess about 20-30 individuals. My guests were happy to see their first Sapsucker ever. -Paul

[cayugabirds-l] Lightroom CC Photo Editing: The Complete Guide with Ben Willmore

, they offer a discount to people on the RSVP list. Ray Hunt and I have been watching free programs over the last 2 years. Willmore has been a top instructor. Paul Schmitt Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] help determining the time to mow fields

Thanks Geo for this suggestion. I just added this document to the Resources section of the CBC website: http://www.cayugabirdclub.org/Resources. It's right at the end. I'm more than happy to accept other suggestions for similar additions. -Paul On 3/15/2016 10:13 AM, Geo Kloppel wrote: >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Deer ticks

A couple of years ago when we had that mild winter, I got a tick on the Christmas Bird Count. Not the FOY species I was hoping for! -Paul On 10/22/2015 2:22 PM, Donna Lee Scott wrote: Some of my animals and I have all had multiple ticks on us in the last 2 weeks, after a summer of relative

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cornell Community Gardens - imminent conversion, weekend walks, M-Th recap

to Freese Road, the club will be on hiatus. As a birder and a gardener, I am doubly saddened by the loss of this spot, but I am hopeful that we might get it back in a couple of years. And who knows? Maybe it will continue to be a good spot for fall sparrows regardless. Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mill pond path ... Union Springs

If This follows the pattern of many Eagle Scout projects that lack a commitment for maintenance, the trail will be gone in ten years. Paul Schmitt Sent from my iPad > On Sep 28, 2015, at 9:38 PM, John and Fritzie Blizzard > <job121...@verizon.net> wrote: > > Today I wa

[cayugabirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrush on Kline Road

As I drove my son to school this morning a Louisiana Waterthrush was singing from the gorge next to Kline Road. This is on the part of Kline Road between Needham Road and Lake Street, just uphill from the Ithaca High School. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531

[cayugabirds-l] Belle Sherman migrants

Sparrow Small groups of RW Blackbirds on the move; Blue Jays too. A tightly bunched flock of ~20 finches, silent, in rapid flight over tree tops, not very well seen, but looked interesting Yesterday: Warbling Vireo and new House Wrens. Paul Rodewald -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] SFO learns alchemy - GH Owl nest - correction: owls there Thursday 4/16 morning.

Well, I have photos of both chicks and adult from Saturday morning. This report does not match. Paul Schmitt Sent from my iPad On Apr 19, 2015, at 6:15 PM, Marie P. Read m...@cornell.edu wrote: Correction: I was at the GH Owl nest THURSDAY morning, around 9:00 am. One adult and one

[cayugabirds-l] Spring Waterfront Cleanup this weekend

it sounds. A good sighting of a Great-horned Owl is practically guaranteed! Please join us. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Jetty Woods this morning

to the great distance. Are they back? I had some other FOYs for me: Great-blue Heron, Pied-billed Grebe (about 4), two Double-crested Cormorants. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com

[cayugabirds-l] Reminder: CBC meeting: Share your photo night THIS EVENING

Everyone is invited to join us this evening for the Cayuga Bird Club meeting. The meeting will start at 7:30 with some bird club business, then will continue with our annual Share Your Photo night hosted by Kevin McGowan. Hope to see you all there. -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering

[cayugabirds-l] Bird Club Meeting reminder - Share Your Photos night

date. Remember, you must attend the meeting to show your photos. Don’t be shy! Share! Although submission is limited to club members, the meeting is open to all! -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ithaca Christmas Bird Count unofficial summary

, except that the Barred Owl now bumps it to 97. Question: does the Barred Owl sighting fall within Area VIII (west of Sapsucker Wood Road) or Area II (east)? Paul On 1/1/2015 11:06 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: These are preliminary records. Some may be adjusted. There may be errors. Maybe you can add

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ithaca Christmas Bird Count unofficial summary

Question: does the Barred Owl sighting fall within Area VIII (west of Sapsucker Wood Road) or Area II (east)? Never mind. I just found out it was seen on the East side. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118

[cayugabirds-l] Orange-crowned Warbler today

and Nate's Floral Estates, and drive as far south as you can. Park there and the spot is a short walk further south. My other sightings are below. -Paul Canada Goose 518 Mallard 160 Green-winged Teal 1 Common Merganser 10 Red-tailed Hawk 3 Ring-billed Gull 8 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 64

[cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owl at Hancock Airport

I have a friend who is returning to France in a few months and would love to see a Snowy before leaving. Have there been any more sightings at Hancock Field since December 26? Appreciate any update. Thanks, Paul Schmitt pschmi...@gmail.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club photo night on January 12th

is limited to club members, the meeting is open to all! -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Basin Bird Lists

The front desk does not have any Basin Bird Lists, we haven't had any for some time. The basin checklist can be downloaded from the Resources page of the Cayuga Bird Club website: http://www.cayugabirdclub.org/Resources. It's the first link. Enjoy! Paul Mary E. Winston Public Outreach

[cayugabirds-l] Golden-crowned Kinglet

, so I suspect there was at least on other. Isn't this very late to be seeing these? No luck on the turkeys, so this softened my disappointment on the turkeys. Paul Schmitt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Making Montezuma even better

– A Wood duck-- on my photo pack to show my support for the refuge system. Wouldn’t it be great if all birders did the same? With these four actions, we can move from helpful ideas to an even more enriching refuge. I hope you will join me. Paul Schmitt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club meeting tonight

and will be asking for volunteers to help with various tasks. 2. We will present candidates for the elections to be held in October. These meetings are open to everyone. Please come join us! Best regards, Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607

Re: [cayugabirds-l] goose poop an issue at interior of Myers Park

The large airports have learned to stop cutting the grass so short. I believe over 9 inches discourages them. But that goes contrary to the American ideal, eh? Paul Schmitt From: Meena Madhav Haribal Sent: Friday, August 22, 2014 6:41 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L ; Donna Lee Scott Subject: RE

[cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpeckers feeding their chick

with the wind keeping the mosquitoes down. Paul Schmitt -- 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

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Reminder: Cayuga Bird Club picnic and panel unveiling today

Thanks to everyone who came to the event yesterday. Someone left a rain jacket behind. Contact me off list to retrieve it. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Reminder: Cayuga Bird Club picnic and panel unveiling today

/pavilionrentals.cfm. The boardwalk is in the Southwest of the park. From the entrance to the park, take a left then follow the road round the one-way system and past the boathouse until you see the footbridge on the right. Best regards, Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club picnic and panel unveiling next Monday

/pavilionrentals.cfm. The boardwalk is in the Southwest of the park. From the entrance to the park, take a left then follow the road round the one-way system and past the boathouse until you see the footbridge on the right. Best regards, Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma area shorebirds

At the Armitage Road flooded field at about 4pm yesterday I saw no Yellowlegs or Dowitchers, but I did have two Ruddy Turnstones. Paul On 5/25/2014 11:48 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: I went north today seeking the Prothonotary Warbler (no luck for me, although others heard it earlier

[cayugabirds-l] Ravens over Ithaca

Yesterday I finished Berndt Heinrich's Mind of the Raven, which I can highly recommend. Today at about 6pm waiting at the stop light at the Dey St. exit from Rt 13, two Ravens flew over in the direction of the farmer's market. One was being harassed by a blackbird. Happy birding... -- Paul

[cayugabirds-l] Bird club field trip today

American Goldfinch X House Sparrow X -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Bird club field trip tomorrow to Lindsay Parsons

by noon. If we do go on to the Pinnacles, we should be done by 2pm. It is a moderately strenuous hike in and out of the preserve, so bring water and appropriate footwear. Also note that this location is notorious for ticks. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods Prairie Warbler

submit your observations to eBird http://ebird.org/content/ebird/!* -- -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Tundra Swans in Big Flats

Currently 103 Tundra Swans in the pond to the west of Kahler Road at the Speer Memorial Park. They are in the back pond behind Lowe Pond. Also one Mute Swan keeping its distance and the usual resident flock of Canada Geese. Paul Schmitt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: CRESLI 2014 Great South Channel whale and pelagic bird trips -

All: This might be of interest to local birders. I went on one of these trips a couple of years ago and enjoyed it. Paul Original Message Subject:CRESLI 2014 Great South Channel whale and pelagic bird trips - Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2014 18:30:27 -0500 From: Arthur H

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Rules for the David Cup

Richard: I don't know that the rules are written down anywhere! Try here: http://www.cayugabirdclub.org/Resources/the-david-cup Paul On 1/17/2014 9:46 AM, Richard Tkachuck wrote: Is there anywhere where the rules for the David Cup are posted? Richard Tkachuck -- *Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Upcoming CLO webinars

Hi all: I'm forwarding this announcement because it is likely to be of interest to listserv readers. Paul Dear Webinar alum, The Education department at the Cornell Lab will be running another set of waterfowl ID webinars in a couple of weeks. The schedule is as follows: Beginning

Re: [cayugabirds-l] CayugaRBA going bye bye ?

fall to me. I will of course share anything I learn with Oneida birders. Paul On 10/15/2013 10:18 PM, Judith Thurber wrote: Dave, if 50 birders put up $5 each could oneidarba and cayugarba share one textmark account? I think if mentioned at meetings there would be enough interest to keep

[cayugabirds-l] CBC field trip Sunday AM

to Andrea at MNWR who helped get us permission to view from the dikes. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] CBC field trip on Sunday Sept 15th - Montezuma, dikes included

Linda: Thanks! What location should I tell them to congregate at? Paul On 9/11/2013 2:14 PM, Linda Orkin wrote: Thanks Paul, I can pick Cornell Students up if they want to go. Linda On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 1:52 PM, Paul Anderson p...@grammatech.com mailto:p...@grammatech.com wrote

[cayugabirds-l] Most unusual flyover ever at Van Dyne Spoor Road

helicopters coming right towards me. I looked up to see that the one in the lead was Marine One - probably with Obama himself inside! -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L

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

fledging in 39 to 44 days from onset. How does that match with dates when they were excavating? Does anyone have the key dates? Paul Schmitt From: Dave Nutter Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 7:32 PM To: Cayugabirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpeckers at May's

[cayugabirds-l] Getting wet at Lindsay Parsons

-winged Blackbird X Common Grackle X Brown-headed Cowbird X Baltimore Oriole 1 American Goldfinch X -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

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