[cayugabirds-l] White Pelican

Hi All, I would like to add for those of us who might not know, that after a little research, I found that the White Pelican co-operatively feeds with the cormorant because when the cormorant dives, it stirs up the fish to the top of the water where the pelican can then scoop up the fish. Ev

[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/Cayugabird

[cayugabirds-l] yellow headed blackbird

Hi All, What another beautiful day. There were thousands of blackbirds this afternoon on East Road. I was photographing them until the neighbor's plane repeatedly flew in circles around the fields, eventually scattering them. I have been interrupted in a lot of ways, but that is a new one. Ma

[cayugabirds-l] Red-tailed Hawk Fight

Hi All, Yesterday, I came upon a pair of Red-tailed Hawks on Ledyard Road that were locked in combat or that's what it appeared like. A man who saw it all start said there had been a third hawk there when it began. When I first saw them, the hawk on the bottom was barely moving. Then there wo

[cayugabirds-l] today

Hi All, It felt good to drive around today with the windows down and the sun shining. I thought I might let people know where there is some open water with some birds. Mud Lock is quite free of ice and a person with a scope had his eye on a Long-tailed Duck. There were a few Red-breasted Mergan

[cayugabirds-l] bird feeders and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

Hi All, My husband andI have maintained a suet and bird feeder in our local Skaneateles Conservation area for several years. We fill them both daily and the feeder usually just has the same local birds year round with the exception of the Tree Sparrows that settle in for the winter. We enjoy wa

[cayugabirds-l] Least Bittern

Hi All, I was able to finally see and photograph the Least Bitterns at the end of the channel on the wildlife drive. They were very furtive and it was difficult to photograph them through the windy reeds, but I did get a few. Frogs seem to be on the main menu. I was amazed by their huge feet for

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=2918733785&k=ZmM8BLP Diana Whiting On Nov 19, 2013, at 4:41 PM, Kev

[cayugabirds-l] Larue's Lagoon

Hi All, That is wonderful to hear Fritzie! I can't think of a better way to honor his years of service than that! When I was traveling Van Dyne Spor Rd. today, there was a pair of Eastern Meadowlarks foraging in the grass along the road. I wonder if that is late for them or normal. The wate

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

Hi, I was only able to observe them a couple of times. The first dates are on 7/08/ 2013 and the ones where I saw them going back and forth from the nesting cavity are on 8/12. On the July date, they were still excavating. Here is a link to one leaving the cavity with what I assume is a fecal

[cayugabirds-l] Sandhill Cranes

Hi All, I saw the White Pelican today from Towpath Rd. about 1:00. It was very far away in northeastern corner hanging out with a group of Cormorants. I also saw three Sandhill Cranes in the water about half the distance. One flew east and I lost sight of it. The other two retreated some and w

[cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker

Hi All, I was able to find the Red-headed Woodpecker with Dave and Donna's directions. With patience, I was able to observe it both at the tree they are working at and at closer ranges. They appeared to exchange the job of excavating with one of them almost always there. When they fly with the

[cayugabirds-l] Townsend's Solitaire still there

Hi All, I went to look for the Townsend's Solitaire this afternoon and arrived in time for a quick look through Dave Nutter's scope at a life bird for myself. Most of the views reported today were scope variety which was a bit far for photographing. I had got there at about 12:50 and the bird

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese

Hi All, Today started with a Fox Sparrow at our home feeders. Then, though I am recovering from what ever nasty virus is going around, the warm day beckoned. The most interesting thing I saw was a huge raft of Snow Geese that went on for about a half a mile on Owasco Lake where Number One Rd.

[cayugabirds-l] Red-winged Crossbill

Hi All, We had three White-winged Crossbills today, first in the late morning and then late afternoon. This timeI was able to see them and even get a few photos. Sadly in the afternoon, the male flew into my glass door and appeared to be stunned. I tried to get him to warm him up but he flew up

Re: [cayugabirds-l] MNWR update, Fri morning

Hi Dave, I did see the Cattle Egret at 8:15. By 8: 30 it was gone and with all the activity plus some banding going on, there was nothing too much on that whole area where they are working and driving by. There were 4 plovers yet to be gets ids that were in La Rues. If you really want some sho

[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://www.dianawhiti

[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:

[cayugabirds-l] Cooper's Hawk

We had an interesting evening last night when our daughter Heather called to tell us that she had a hawk that was acting strangely in her yard. It had been sitting on a car unconcerned by barking dogs, children, or curious people walking by. She wondered if it was in need of help. I called a wil

[cayugabirds-l] OT

Hi All, This is an interesting behavior My husband observed on the shore of the Raquette River while I was kayaking. Two Swallow tail butterflies were hooked up together and unfortunately came to rest like that sitting on the shore. A frog leapt out and caught one of the butterflies. Now, what

[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-L

[cayugabirds-l] Gully Road

Hi, Today I heard a Blue-headed Vireo while walking my dog along Gully Road in Marcellus. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsR

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 most

[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 Lis

Re:[cayugabirds-l] off topic

On Mar 5, 2012, at 5:31 PM, joe & Diana wrote: > Since this is a birding opportunity, I am posting Baltimore Woods request to > vote once a day throughout the month of March for their project to design and > install a Peregrine Falcon Education Exhibit within view of th

[cayugabirds-l] feeder birds

Hi Everyone, A cold and snowy day made for great feeder watching. Birds today included 4 Downy Woodpeckers, 1 Hairy Woodpecker, 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker, 1 White-breasted Nuthatch, 1 Titmouse, 5 Juncos, 2 Goldfinch, 5 Chickadees, 1 White-throated Sparrow, 3 American Tree Sparrows, and 2 Ca

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Phalaropes

ibal.blogspot.com/ > > From: bounce-38251392-3493...@list.cornell.edu > [bounce-38251392-3493...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of joe & Diana > [whiti...@roadrunner.com] > Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 6:52 PM > To: CAYUGABIRDS-L; Oneidabirds > Subject: [cayugabirds

[cayugabirds-l] Phalaropes

Hi All, I ran into Dave Wheeler today and he has cautioned me about my id of a Red Phalarope. They do look very similar so I see how I could get confused without a photo comparison. Just to make sure, here are three photos of the birds. They are cropped but still useful for id purposes. The tw

[cayugabirds-l] Red Phalarope

Hi All, I thought I'd enjoy the beautiful calm day and head for Fairhaven. I saw a pair of Red Phalaropes in the surf at the park. There were a lot of Canadian Geese at the water's edge. Also saw a single Ruddy Duck, Bufflehead and numerous Mute Swans, Coots, and Mallards in the pond. I've got

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 a

[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=9479342&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1 > > >

[cayugabirds-l] Little Green Heron

Hi All, Montezuma was very slow today. Nothing was in the front area except a Canadian Goose. The rising water has probably sent the shorebirds packing. A pair of Northern Harriers were on either side of the road. They are also moving the dirt piles which could account for lack of activity.

[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://www.N

[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@cornell.ed

[cayugabirds-l] Marbled Godwit

Hi All, What started out as a dismal morning, got brighter with a pair of Purple Finches, Pine Siskins, and White-throated Sparrow at my feeder in Skaneateles. The are not common for me. I also had a Titmouse, Goldfinch, Downy Woodpecker, and a lot of Juncos. The Juncos were the brownish ones

[cayugabirds-l] Skaneateles conservation area

Hi, While photographing some Skunk Cabbage and Snow Drops this morning I heard Two pairs of Wood Ducks fly over. There was also A pair of Black Ducks, 2 pair of American Widgeons, Mallards, Green -winged Teal, and a group of Golden -crowned Kinglets. These are relatively new today as I haven

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma

Hi All, Spent the afternoon checking out the hotspots at Montezuma area. It seems like a lot of birds have moved since I was out Tuesday. I did see Green -winged Teals at the pond across from the MAC and at the muck lands where some Pintails still lingered. The amount of Snow Geese was small

[cayugabirds-l] Northern Shrike

Hi All, I missed all the fun yesterday because of work so I thought I might find some Snow Geese today. I saw mostly Canada Geese, Swans, and a lot of Pintails in the mucklands. There was also Mallards and Widgeons. The light was pretty bad and it was also raining. I did not see the Eagles at

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: NNYBirds: OT-Amazing peregrine hunting video

It's amazing to watch the fight patterns and the way it must confuse the falcon. Begin forwarded message: > From: "brian" > Date: March 10, 2011 7:27:14 PM EST > To: northern_ny_bi...@yahoogroups.com > Subject: NNYBirds: OT-Amazing peregrine hunting video > Reply-To: northern_ny_bi...@yahoogro

Re: [cayugabirds-l] question

o so after we moved away. > Don't know if the eagles you saw are some of the same birds - I guess eagles > can live to be 30 yrs or more, but I think it was back in 1987 that the trio > first fledged young, and they would certainly be getting close to 30 now. > > Best -

[cayugabirds-l] question

Hi All, I watched the Eagles on Armatage Road last weekend and got a good close up one of them mating. While observing them, I noticed the third bird in the distance not too far away form the pair I photographed. I later saw the odd bird fly and sit next to the female near the nest. Believe m

[cayugabirds-l] Eastern Phoebe

Hi All, I took a walk today with my dog and I saw an Easter Phoebe on the Charlie Major Nature Trail in Skaneateles. It was at the 2nd bridge coming in from the Franklin Rd. entrance. There were also a large flock of Cedar Waxwings, a Brown Creeper, Cardinals and Chickadees singing, Goldfinch

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Juncos learn new trick, Lab feeder favs

The Juncos here at my house regularly use the perch on the hanging feeders. Diana Whiting On Jan 22, 2011, at 9:34 PM, chuck gibson wrote: > Juncos have been eating from my sock feered for the last two years. > - Original Message - > From: Caroline Manring > To: cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] flamingos

Hi all, I just watched my Netflix pick, "The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos" . It was an incredible documentary on this beautiful bird. The cinematography was fantastic, and the intricate relationship of this ancient bird with its landscape is a great example of nature and how finely

[cayugabirds-l] snow buntings

Hi, I was out today driving back roads from Morgan Hill to Fenner. It was very slow, but I saw a small flock of Snow Buntings under a feeder right next to a house in Pompei. I couldn't see what was in the feeder, but I thought it was interesting. Diana Whiting -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[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 -- Cayugabird

[cayugabirds-l] white crowned sparrow

Hi All, A White Throated Sparrow was at the feeder today with nine squirrels! There were so many in one spot it looked like a fur coat moving on the ground. No Redpolls yet. When I drove by the Onondaga Lake access by the fairgrounds today, I saw no waterfowl. Duck hunters were obvious so it

[cayugabirds-l] snow buntings

Hi All, I haven't been out in so long that today I saw the sun and started up Rt. 129 going south. Of course, the minute I loaded the car the sun disappeared but now I was committed. I saw lots of Red-Tails commanding there territory along with two adult Northern Harriers. One was hunting in

[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 > Date: December 22, 2010 2:29:49 PM EST > To: > Subject: [Ontbirds] Redpolls Are Coming > > I've had recent questions asking, "When are the redpolls coming to > southern Ontario?

Re: [cayugabirds-l] peregrine id

ry that it came through hard to read. Diana Whiting > I confess I'm not able to interpret this chart; I could use some > help. Thanks > Bob GarrisonSpencer, NY > + > ----- Original Message - > From: joe & Diana > To: Cayuga Birds > Se

[cayugabirds-l] peregrine id

Hi, Thanks to Don and Suzanne, we now know where the young Peregrine came from. It's pretty exciting to think of its journey and that the people who were a part of it know he is safe and has survived this far. Thanks for following through with the information. I'm sure we'll all enjoy it!

[cayugabirds-l] Peregrine band

Hi, Someone from Pa. kindly pointed me in the right direction. The black and red means it is the eastern US and with some looking around on line, the purple means it is a wild bird. I submitted the id and hope I hear back from someone. It's kind of exciting to think that we could learn

[cayugabirds-l] banded Peregrine

Hi All, I managed to get out for a bit today and I had a nice moment or two with a banded Peregrine in the new shorebird area. I have a pretty good image of the bands and wonder if anyone knows where its origin is. Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/gallery/13273665_xTB

[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/Ca

[cayugabirds-l] finch report

Hi, I stumbled on to this report regarding finch forecast for this winter. Thought some of you might be interested. Diana Whiting http://naturestuff.net/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1256&Itemid=29 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOM

[cayugabirds-l] new backyard bird

Hi. Today in Skaneateles village, I looked out my back door and was totally surprised to see a pair of bluebirds. As I looked at them, at least three more flew in and landed in the the bushes. Guess I should pay attention more! I've never seen them here before. They were still there an

[cayugabirds-l] Lincoln Sparrow?

Hi Everyone, I woke up early today and with Dave's report, I thought I'd try Montezuma. I didn't find any Warblers on the drive except Common Yellow Throat, but if I'm correct, I think I found a Lincoln's Sparrow which gave me a quick look and was gone. http://www.dianawhitingphotography.

[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

Hi Muckracers, Going to go out on a limb, and after much debate, Carol and I are pretty sure this is a Buff-Breasted seen at close distance at the new shorebird area on the main drive. The light was terrible, but I feel lucky to have seen it at all. Just a gentle reminder that if people

[cayugabirds-l] Clyde River

Hi Everyone, My husband and I stole away for a quick paddle on the backside of Montezuma this afternoon. The river was dramatically lower than the last time we were out a couple weeks ago. Many of the little nooks and crannies are mudflats now where I paddled two weeks ago. The water lin

[cayugabirds-l] Bobolinks

Hi, On our morning walk with our dogs, I've seen at least 4 Bobolinks at the Skaneateles Conservation Area. It usually is a cultivated field, but I'm not sure if they are letting them be this year. It is in the section just above the landfill. Diana Whiting > > > -- -- Cayugabirds-L L

[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 s

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fire at Montezuma

Hi, I started out today hoping for a day of birding and came out to our cars which were covered in ash. Later, I would hear of ash on people's homes and cars in Skaneateles, Elbridge and Auburn. People reportedly could see the fire on their way from Ithaca. At the time,I didn't give it

Re: [cayugabirds-l] UNION SPRINGS OSPREYS

Hi, Tonight, I saw a lone Great White Egret at Marcellus Knox. The Osprey pair whose nest was removed on Rt 89, were looking quite confused and a bit sad as they tried to figure out what happened to their platform. There was another pair on Rt. 20 and a single on another nest near by. I

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 the p

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

Hi Meena and all, While others have different birds, I have had the largest flock [for me] of about 15 Goldfinches visiting the feeder for quite a while. the only other visitors have been 2 Downys, 1 Nuthatch, Cardinals, House Sparrows, An occasional House Finch or 2, Mourning Doves, Juncos,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] sharp- shinned hawk -ooops! here is finished version

Thank you all for the help. The link that Stefan gave is really helpful to see side by side. I also forgot to say that I saw 3 Muskrat today at the Boathouse in Aurora. One had a few sticks in its mouth. They spent some time out of view on the far end of the dock. Ice prevented me from ve

[cayugabirds-l] sharp- shinned hawk

Hi All, Today, though the light was more than dreadful, I took a drive down to Ithaca to see the Red-Tails at the game farm. There were about 25 without even trying. The thing I didn't get is are they actively hunting the Pheasants? I did see a couple Red tails on a bird of some sort in

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Possible Bobcat and Fox on Route 89

Hi Meena, When I was going to PT a couple years ago, there was a young woman there who lived in Trumansburg. She claimed to see a Bobcat regularly on her property. If memory serves me. she had a horse farm with quite a few acres of land. Diana Whiting On Jan 3, 2010, at 7:33 PM, B Mcaneny

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Flycatcher and environs

I have just one photo of the flycatcher with an insect. I'm curious what it is myself. Here is a link to it. http://www.pbase.com/dianawhitingphoto/image/118800510 There are a couple others in the same gallery. I found it a pretty hard subject to get tack sharp unless it was sitting as it d

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 mig

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

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

ould 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 t

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