[cayugabirds-l] Orioles eating tomatoes

Folks I'm getting a complaint that Orioles have been eating a friend's tomatoes. Might this be true? Thanks much.Pete Saracino Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone   -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Shorebird Walk Today August 25th, 2019 Montezuma NWR

Thanks for agreeing to lead the trip Dave. Great fun. Great to also be a witness to the vast movement of birds across the continentah, the mystery and wonder of migrationPete SarSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: David Nicosia

[cayugabirds-l] Turkey eggs question.

One of Janet Aiken's son's guy hit a turkey nest while mowing. Ryan found it this morning there are six eggs out of nine not broken. Anyone know if they could still be incubated or is it to late?ThanksPete Sar on behalf of JanetSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone_._,_._,_Sent from

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds and babies.

And so the "Fall" migration of shorebirds has begun.SarSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: metet...@gmail.com Date: 7/7/19 7:36 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Cayuga Birds Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds and babies. Joann and I drove

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Red Knots NJ Delaware Bay Good News

Cool!!!Great news.Here's hoping the trend continues.Pete SarSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: David Nicosia Date: 5/26/19 7:08 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Cayuga birds , BroomeBirds Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Red Knots NJ Delaware Bay Good News I

[cayugabirds-l] Black bellies plovers

9 black bellied plovers on wildlife drive (MNWR). South of spillway and pretty far out west of drive. Observer Jackie Bakker. Scribe Pete Sar.Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone BirdingOnThe.Net-- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Female Wilson's Phalarope

Female Wilson's Phalarope MNWR  Main Pool halfway to spillway from start of Drive. Observer Jackie Bakker. Scribe Peter Saracino.Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone null -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Upland sandpipers & Lott Farm

Just a brief point of clarification concerning my recent post about upland sandpipers on the Lott Farm. I went there on a tip from Dave Nutter who said Reuben had seen 2 of them the day before. Somine was NOT the first sighting of the year. That belongs to Reuben S.Sent from my Verizon,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Upland Sandpipers

2 upland sandpipers thia afternoon at Lott farm. Out behind cement " structure" straight out from where you pull in 9ff of Rt. 414.SarSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphoneSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone --

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Galinules!!

2 galinules at MNWR (Sandhill Crane Unit).Observer = Jackie Bakker. Scribe = Pete Saracino.Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Green heron

Green heron at MNWR (East Rd).SarSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone null -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Upland Sandpiper

Cool. Back from the Argentine. 4000 miles- give or take.Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Dave Nutter Date: 4/18/19 4:29 AM (GMT-05:00) To: CayugaBirds-L b Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Upland Sandpiper Yesterday, 17 April, Reuben

[cayugabirds-l] Blue wing teal

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone 8 blue wing teal (mixed sexes) at Northern Montezuma today along Savannah Springs Lake  Rd. at Shorebird Flats.Pete Saracino  -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Salt Point Osprey Nest Camera is On-line!

Thanks! Osprey are returning to their nests atop towers along rt. 5&20 on the Montezuma Refuge.Pete SarSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Salt Point Osprey Camera Date: 3/30/19 9:53 PM (GMT-05:00) To: cayugabirds-l ,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] FOY Pine Warbler

Yeah!SarSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Joshua Snodgrass Date: 3/30/19 12:06 PM (GMT-05:00) To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] FOY Pine Warbler Just had my FOY Pine Warbler pass through my yard in Interlaken. Here they

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Lesser-Heard Sounds of Spring

Thanks Suan. The sounds of the planet coming to Life!I heard peepers last night near the intersection of Rt. 14 and Cross Rd. a bit north of Geneva NY.Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Suan Hsi Yong Date: 3/26/19 12:13 PM (GMT-05:00) To:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ringwood Rd Northern Cardinal

Yes, embrace!!!And try to remember, no Winter lasts forever.Stay warm all!Pete Sar Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: "Marie P. Read" Date: 1/30/19 10:25 AM (GMT-05:00) To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Ringwood Rd Northern

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Redpolls, Aiken Rd. in Enfield - redpoll food

Marie, I believe I saw some Queen Anne's Lace in there the other day as well.Pete Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: "Marie P. Read" Date: 1/9/19 8:22 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Regi Teasley , Rachel Lodder Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L , Barbara Bauer

Re: [cayugabirds-l] FOS American Tree Sparrow

Had one here near Phelps, NYSar Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: k...@empacc.net Date: 11/21/18 1:10 PM (GMT-05:00) To: cayugabirds-l Subject: [cayugabirds-l] FOS American Tree Sparrow Had our first two visit the feeders today. --

Re: [cayugabirds-l] FW: [eatonbirdingsociety] Snowy owl

And so it begins.Pete SarSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Marty Schlabach Date: 10/30/18 6:41 PM (GMT-05:00) To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] FW: [eatonbirdingsociety] Snowy owl     From: eatonbirdingsoci...@groups.io

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Dunlin

Flock of 200+ Dunlin at MNWR Visitors Center pool today (Friday) around 4:45 p.m. I have never seen so many in one place!Pete Saracino Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Ring bills

There are a GAZILLION ring-billed gulls at the Tops plaza in Geneva I have never seen so many in my life!!! Migrants staging? Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hudsonian Godwit, Montezuma NWR

And both species of yellowlegs! Thanks to the Ithaca contingent for helping us spot the Godwit! Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: bob mcguire Date: 10/7/18 10:56 AM (GMT-05:00) To: jay mcgowan Cc: Cayugabirdlist ,

Re:[cayugabirds-l] White rumps at Montezuma

Nice flock of 13 white rumps at Benning Marsh (MNWR) today in late afternoon...along with a few stilts, and a bunch of least, and semipalmated sandpipers and plovers. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone   -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Buff-breasted Sandpipers, Montezuma NWR.

Thanks Dave. Just in time for the Muckrace!!Sar Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Dave Nutter Date: 9/13/18 10:01 PM (GMT-05:00) To: CayugaBirds-L b Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Buff-breasted Sandpipers, Montezuma NWR. I was at the

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Today's Guided Montezuma Shorebird Walk Knox-Marcellus Marsh

Thanks again Dave, et.al. for sharing your time and expertise. Once again an enjoyable outing with great company and birds.Pete Sar Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: David Nicosia Date: 8/25/18 4:54 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Cayuga birds , NY

[cayugabirds-l] Odd hummer behavior

Hi folks. My brother has a hummingbird feeding at his feeder who then flies right up to his face and stares at him. Might it be a young bird of this year who has yet to become afraid of people?Thanks!Pete Saracino Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -- -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Re: [cayugabirds-l] Today’s ‘Shorebird Walk’ and Montezuma NWR

Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge with us Dave!!Pete Sar Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Dave Nutter Date: 8/18/18 9:55 PM (GMT-05:00) To: CayugaBirds-L b , andrea_vanbeusic...@fws.gov Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Today’s

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Larue St. Clair

Rest in Peace Larue.Pete Saracino Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: John and Fritzie Blizzard Date: 7/17/18 10:05 AM (GMT-05:00) To: "CayugaBirds-L@Cornell.e" , Becky Sewell , oneida birds Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Larue St. Clair Our

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Shorebirds

Thanks Chris. Solitary sandpipers are also arriving as are Caspisn terns (seen on our Friday  Refuge survey).Pete Saracino Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Chris Lajewski Date: 7/14/18 8:07 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Oneida Birds , Cayugabirds

[cayugabirds-l] Next generation and a hint of Passage...

Lesser and greater yellowlegs beginning to make their way back this way on their return journey South (Failed breeders? Females?). More of the lesser yellowlegs than greater. Also a few semipalmated sandpipers as well. Seen with Jackie Baker along Puddler's Dike during weekly Refuge Survey

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Mz White-rumped

Mike we've been watching the Spotteds courting and sparking over Seneca Flats way. Nice to know they have a family!!Pete Sar Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: metet...@gmail.com Date: 6/14/18 4:40 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Cayuga Birds Subject:

[cayugabirds-l] Directions needed

Hi folks. Can anyone tell me how to reach BY  CAR the section of Lindsay Parsons closest to where the wormeating warblers tend to hang out? I know how to get to Lindsay Parsons itself. Thanks!Pete Saracino Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Yet another sandhill crane family?

Today while  at Knox Marcellus (MNWR) I noticed a pair of sandhills with 1 colt  in their usual spot. As I was leaving and heading toward the south end of East Rd I spied another pair with a colt! Combined with the pair on Rt. 89 and the one recently observed along Rt. 31 this may make for the

[cayugabirds-l] Another crane family near refuge.

New family of cranes (1 colt) walking in field across from potato barn on Rt 31. Made a quick trip to Knox and located the Knox family to be sure we weren't seeing the Knox/Marcellus family near the potato barn. Seen with Jackie Baker at today's conclusion of Refuge survey. Sent from my

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma NWR Tschache Pool Spring Shorebird Walk May 26th, 2018

Thanks to YOU Dave for taking the time and energy and talent to set this up. Great experience with lots of good, knowledgeable people. I've definitely grown in my confidence with  shorebird identification.See you again in late summer!Pete Sar Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

[cayugabirds-l] Sandhill cranes and colt

2 sandhill cranes with one colt at Wilgoose/MNWR/Rt.89 near Goose Haven seen tonight (5/23/18) with Jackie Baker after eagle nest check durvey.  -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma birds today

 Some cool birds observed today (4/10/18) during part one of weekly survey of the Montezuma Refuge:1 Common Moorehen on Main Pool4 Great Egrets at Tschache Pool1 Greater Yellowlegs at Seneca FlatsHundreds of tree swallows perched on marsh vegetation at May's Point Pool.Migration IS

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ospreys

Candace is there anyone you can give that feedback to?Pete Sar Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Candace Cornell Date: 4/7/18 9:55 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Robyn Bailey , Carol Keeler

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ithaca Ospreys, and other stuff

Osprey!!! Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: psaracin <psara...@rochester.rr.com> Date: 4/1/18 3:11 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Candace Cornell <cec...@gmail.com>, Dave Nutter <nutter.d...@mac.com>, cayugabirds-l <cayugabirds-

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ithaca Ospreys, and other stuff

If not reported I sorry on nest at Refuge (st. 5 and 20) as of Tuesday last...Pete Sar Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Candace Cornell Date: 4/1/18 9:48 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Dave Nutter ,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Woodcock Peenting

I read in "Bulls Birds of New York State (1998 edition) that woodcock".among our earliest breeders, with males reported in display as early as the last week in January and, commonly, by the last week of February."(pg. 268) That being said, these reports could possibly be from other

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese

Thanks Bob.Big flocks of  SNOW Geese south of Seneca Falls flying southeast of Fayette quarryno falcon in sight, Snowy owl near end of runway at SFNY Airport. No Slaty at VanCleef Lake..  Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: bob mcguire

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese

2nd Snowy Owl at  SFNY Airport. Half way down runway atop a black box. Good view from parking lot off Peterman Rd. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: psaracin <psara...@rochester.rr.com> Date: 2/21/18 2:57 PM (GMT-05:00) To: bob m

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese

Cool. Saw,a nice flock in Yellow,Tavern Rd. south and east of Geneva, NY this past Saturday. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Geo Kloppel Date: 2/21/18 10:54 AM (GMT-05:00) To: cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Bird Signs of Earlier Spring?

, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: david nicosia <daven1...@yahoo.com> Date: 2/14/18 8:30 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Sandy Wold <sandra.w...@gmail.com>, Upstate NY Birding digest <cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu>, psaracin <psara...@rocheste

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Bird Signs of Earlier Spring?

Sandy, I, too, have heard titmice and cardinals. I believe such behavior is more tied to hormonal responses brought on by increased daylength but am no ornitholigist. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Sandy Wold

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owls Finger Lakes Airport

Actually a,3rd one around the corner atop a telephone pole on Hoster Rd. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: mgul...@rochester.rr.com Date: 1/12/18 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) To: cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owls

Re: [cayugabirds-l] the four Black Vultures

Hi Kevin. Is the vultures' presence a sign of their creeping advance into the state?Thanks.Pete Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: "Kevin J. McGowan" Date: 12/27/17 3:41 PM (GMT-05:00) To: CAYUGABIRDS-L