[cayugabirds-l] osprey nest on Warren Rd.

2016-04-20 Thread howard london
The nest (new?) is atop a utility pole just past the Sheriff's Dept. on the northbound side of Warren Rd. and opposite Borg-Warner. Passing by there this afternoon I glimpsed just a bird's head. Howard London -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey activity

2016-04-11 Thread Lois E. Chaplin
There were two Osprey flying around the north end of Dryden Lake yesterday morning. One landed on the new platform. This morning, I noticed that there are sticks on the platform which I had not noticed before. At Myers Point yesterday afternoon, I caught site of two Osprey sitting in a tree. I

[cayugabirds-l] osprey activity at Treman

2016-04-10 Thread Liisa S. Mobley
The osprey nest # 59: Treman Marina nest, on the Cayuga Lake Osprey map had some promising activity today! While walking around the Treman Marina and lake shore area at around 11:30 or noon, we saw and heard an osprey calling on the nest. As we came closer to the nest, another osprey flew in,

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey Sightings

2016-04-01 Thread Karel V. Sedlacek
[cayugabirds-l] Osprey nest #59 occupied near Treman Marina KS Karel V. Sedlacek Thu 3/31/2016 7:32 PM Karel V Sedlacek Senior Analyst, Consulting Services Alumni Affairs and Development Cornell University Work Phone: 607-254-3399 bounce-120325052-64835...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of Karel V

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey sighting

2016-04-01 Thread Suzanne A. Horning
An osprey was spotted eating a fish on a power pole at McGovern fields off of Game Farm Road around 5pm. This is the area of nest #64. Suzanne Horning Associate Director, The Cornell Commitment Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Smartphone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey nest #59 occupied near Treman Marina

2016-03-30 Thread Dave Nutter
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[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2016-03-19 Thread Diane Morton
A perched osprey perched in a tree above the lake, village of Cayuga. Seen from rte 90 NW of blinking light. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey at Beebe

2015-08-07 Thread Dick Feldman
An Osprey is right now in the evergreen just on the south side of the dam. No prey in talons. Oh, maybe he was resting - just flew to the woods on the other side. Dick Feldman -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey at Britt Road

2015-08-07 Thread Meena Madhav Haribal
Hi all, I was out in the corn field helping colleagues to weed their corn plots on Britt Road near Poplar Ridge. There is a medium sized farm pond. Here we observed an Osprey diving into the pond for a fish and came up with nothing and dove again and finally picked up a fish and headed towards

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey Fledgling

2015-08-06 Thread Meena Madhav Haribal
A colleague of mine who lives on the lake along East Shore told me that she saw a young osprey begging for food. So I was wondering which Ospreys have fledglings. Is it Cass park pair or Salt Point pair or is it an unknown nesting pair? Thanks in advance for any info I

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey in Fall Creek, downtown Ithaca

2015-08-04 Thread Sandy Wold
I've been seeing Osprey flying low in Fall Creek on three different days this week, each time calling. One over Gimme Coffee and twice over my house within 100 feet above, and calling. Once there were two of them. they circle around and then head back in the direction of Stewart Park/Cass Park.

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey fatality - helping the chicks?

2015-07-25 Thread Sandy
Just wondering if there are wildlife people who can rescue the chicks? Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey Fatality

2015-07-24 Thread Karel V. Sedlacek
Bill, Thank you for looking after the Osprey. Karel From: bounce-119477094-64835...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119477094-64835...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of William Roberts Sent: Friday, July 24, 2015 1:26 AM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey Fatality This evening

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey Fatality

2015-07-23 Thread William Roberts
This evening around 4:45 pm I discovered an Osprey on Rt. 90, south of the Village of Cayuga. It was in the north lane in front of the Mennonite farm across from the nesting platform. It was apparently if not obviously the result of having been hit by a vehicle. Part of one wing was severed.

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2015-07-22 Thread Tom Vawter
At ca. 19:25 this afternoon there were a pair of osprey on a power pole (no nest) on the E side of NYS 90, S of Aurora and a few hundred meters N of Ledyard Road. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2015-06-22 Thread Donna Scott
Flying w fish towards south, Salt Point, presumably. ( seen from cayuga lake shore in NW Lansing) Sent from my iPhone Donna Scott -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey (2) appear at Deans Cove

2015-06-09 Thread Candace Cornell
Great News! I'm glad the riser final got put back into action. Osprey often need the stimulation of a few sticks to get into nesting mode. It was such a shame that the folks who installed the new riser up left the entire nest on the ground below. It really is too late for a pair to attempt

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey (2) appear at Deans Cove

2015-06-09 Thread Sally Eller
The platform which NYSEG placed on the pole that had an Osprey nest last year has remained empty all spring. Last week I noticed one Osprey perching on the platform. This morning there are two there. But probably too late for them to start a family, right? The pole is on the west side of Rt 89,

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2015-06-03 Thread Meena Madhav Haribal
I finally confirmed that the East Hill osprey stops at Beebe lake to fish. Today I saw him (or her?) catching a nice sized fish and fly away with the booty towards its mate/nest. Also saw a fresh specimen of a Giant Swallowtail around Beebe lake. And then saw a Lancet Clubtail among the

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2015-05-07 Thread Carol Keeler
I'm a couple of miles from Skaneateles Lake. I just watched an Osprey snap a couple of branches off the top of a tree across the road on rt. 20, then fly toward toward the lake. It's a new yard bird for me. Now I've got to see where it might be building a nest. awesome! Sent from my iPad

[cayugabirds-l] osprey

2015-05-07 Thread Naomi Brewer
As of 3:30 p.m. on Wed. May 6th. there are no signs of an Osprey nest on the new platform at Deans Cove near Cayuga Lake. Naomi -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] osprey

2015-05-01 Thread lrumsey
There is a pair of Osprey building a nest at the end of VanDyne Spoor Rd. They are not not very far along, but have several branches on top of a pole and flushed when I pulled up. I left and parked some distance away and they returned after several minutes. Loreta Ebert-Rumsey --

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey @ Deans Cove platform

2015-04-20 Thread Ann Raffetto
Seen today at 4:50, perched on the new platform. No nesting material yet. Ann Raffetto East Varick -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey and other spring arrival dates

2015-04-03 Thread John and Fritzie Blizzard
The e-mail below was sent by Matt Medler 7 yrs. ago in response to a question asked by Linda Van Buskirk. With numerous folks mentioning osprey sightings, it seems like an informative e-mail to re-send. For you newbies in the hobby, Matt Medler was always someone who would find an answer to a

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2015-04-02 Thread Carol Keeler
Dave's Osprey post reminded me that yesterday I saw my FOS Osprey sitting on a nest on rt. 20 near the Montezuma entrance. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey (and at Myers/Salt point today)

2015-04-02 Thread Marie P. Read
...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Carol Keeler [carolk...@adelphia.net] Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2015 7:42 AM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey Dave's Osprey post reminded me that yesterday I saw my FOS Osprey sitting on a nest on rt. 20 near the Montezuma entrance. Sent from my

[cayugabirds-l] osprey, Red-thr Loon, Snipe, Woodcock

2015-04-02 Thread Carol Schmitt
Yesterday morning, while watching the Red-throated Loon by the white lighthouse, an Osprey flew over and landed by the inlet. On a roll, we continued on and the Snipe was still calmly probing in the wet spot on Stevenson Rd. Last night, precisely at 8:00 pm (Mohawk Rd, airport). a Woodcock

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2015-03-27 Thread Ann Mitchell
I headed up the lake this afternoon to see the thousands of Snow Geese Bob mentioned. It was quite a sight! I did see one Osprey near May's Point hovering over a stream where there were a number of Great Blue Herons. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2015-03-26 Thread Susan Gateley
Yesterday with strong south winds in late AM many many turkey vultures were zooming at tree top level along the Lake Ontario shore line, heading east at high speed! First big flight of soaring birds I've seen up here ( Wolcott- Fair Haven area) On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 12:42 PM, Dave Nutter

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2015-03-26 Thread Dave Nutter
I was already headed to Myers this morning when I got word of a Blue-winged Teal being there. I didn't find it, but I did have a fine consolation prize: An OSPREY flew over me when I was near the lighthouse, last seen powering north over the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake. As far as I know this

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2015-03-26 Thread Karel V. Sedlacek
AWESOME news David. Thank you. From: bounce-118985016-64835...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-118985016-64835...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Dave Nutter Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2015 12:42 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey I was already headed to Myers this morning when

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2015-03-26 Thread Karel V. Sedlacek
Thank you guys for the heads up. From: bounce-118985362-64835...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-118985362-64835...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of david nicosia Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2015 2:05 PM To: Susan Gateley; Dave Nutter Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey Last night

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2015-03-26 Thread david nicosia
26, 2015 1:59 PM Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey Yesterday with strong south winds in late AM many many turkey vultures were zooming at tree top level along the Lake Ontario shore line, heading east at high speed! First big flight of soaring birds I've seen up here ( Wolcott- Fair Haven

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2014-08-27 Thread Meena Madhav Haribal
Just now an Osprey flew overhead, was seen from yard where i was having my dinner. There is also a dead Am. Robin flegdling in my yard, which i just saw. The reason for death is not known. Meena Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey interaction

2014-06-08 Thread Karen Edelstein
Last night, during our sunset walk at Salt Point in Lansing, Joe and I got some nice views of the osprey pair sharing a fish on the platform edge. When we were ready to leave (it was getting quite dark by then) one osprey was down incubating presumably while the other stayed alert on the perch

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey interaction

2014-06-08 Thread Bill Mcaneny
AM To: cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu Cc: Candace Cornell Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey interaction Last night, during our sunset walk at Salt Point in Lansing, Joe and I got some nice views of the osprey pair sharing a fish on the platform edge. When we were ready to leave (it was getting quite

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey interaction

2014-06-08 Thread Carol Keeler
When I used to photograph the Bald Eagles at Mud Lock, I saw House Sparrows within the Eagle's nest as well, so I wasn't too surprised to hear that they do it to Ospreys as well. I'm glad to hear that the sparrows may provide some benefit to the Ospreys, as well. I hate the House Sparrows

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey platforms and NYSEG correction

2014-05-12 Thread Candace Cornell
Bill— My apologies, as I gave you some misinformation the other day regarding osprey platforms on utility poles. The osprey population on Cayuga Lake is increasing exponentially and there are not enough platforms to suit their present, let alone their future, needs. Since we need the

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey nesting

2014-04-28 Thread John Eliot Parks
I believe there is an osprey attempting to nest on one of the light fixtures at the Game Farm Rd. soccer fields, although a large soccer event yesterday may have put them off. Dr. John E. Parks, Professor Department of Animal Science 131 Morrison Hall Director, Cornell Raptor Program Office

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2014-04-24 Thread Carol Keeler
A pair of Osprey are trying to build a nest on the power structure at the beginning of Towpath Rd. I watched them break off sticks then lay them on the wooden tower. So, keep your eyes on the beginning of Towpath to see if they successfully construct a nest. It's a new one for Fritzie and

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey nests.

2014-04-22 Thread Meena Madhav Haribal
on behalf of job121...@verizon.net job121...@verizon.net Sent: Monday, April 21, 2014 11:56 PM To: cec...@gmail.com; CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey nests. These are all nests with visible birds. I went back twice to check. I'm swamped with work so will check on a couple other nests soon

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey nests.

2014-04-22 Thread Christianne McMillan White
cayugabird...@list.cornell.edumailto:cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu Subject: RE: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey nests. That is a great count Fritzie! Thank you for sharing! Meena Meena Haribal Ithaca NY 14850 42.429007,-76.47111 http://haribal.org/ http://meenaharibal.blogspot.com

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Osprey nests.

2014-04-22 Thread Candace Cornell
Thank you so much Fritzie for rechecking and notating the exact locations of the osprey nests in your area. As I said in my earlier e-mail, I am trying to keep track of all the osprey nests on Cayuga Lake and am starting to collect information on Seneca Lake. Your list of active nests is

Re: Re:[cayugabirds-l] Osprey nests.

2014-04-22 Thread Bill Evans
=OSPRorder=1year=1985comp=0 Bill E From: Candace Cornell Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 10:42 AM To: John and Fritzie Blizzard ; cayugabirds-l Subject: Re:[cayugabirds-l] Osprey nests. Thank you so much Fritzie for rechecking and notating the exact locations of the osprey nests in your area. As I

RE: Re:[cayugabirds-l] Osprey nests.

2014-04-22 Thread Marty Schlabach
-114718492-3494...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-114718492-3494...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Bill Evans Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 11:17 AM To: Candace Cornell; John and Fritzie Blizzard; CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: Re:[cayugabirds-l] Osprey nests. On a historical note, while doing breeding

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey nests.

2014-04-21 Thread job121830
These are all nests with visible birds.I went back twice to check. I'm swamped with work so will check on a couple other nests soon as I have time but not before the end of the mo. atthe rate I'm going. Hope this

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey with fish heading from Beebe lake to probably game farm road nest.

2014-04-14 Thread Meena Madhav Haribal
Osprey with fish heading from Beebe lake to probably game farm road nest. And also one Sharp-shinned passed by. Meena Dr. Meena Haribal Boyce Thompson Institute Ithaca NY 14850 Ph: 607-3011167 http://meenaharibal.blogspot.com/ http://haribal.org/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] osprey pair courting over Jessup Woods

2014-04-13 Thread Anne Clark
Today about 11-1130, a pair of ospreys, one clasping a 6-8 inch fish with both feet, circled, giving high calls, and repeatedly alighted on the playing field lights just W of the Woods and N across Jessup Rd from the Purcell Center. They moved off toward the north, appearing to stay for a

Re: [cayugabirds-l] osprey pair courting over Jessup Woods

2014-04-13 Thread Candace Cornell
That's the second pair trying to nest on CU campus athletic field lights. I think CU should consider putting up a safe osprey platform or two! Candace On Sun, Apr 13, 2014 at 1:54 PM, Anne Clark anneb.cl...@gmail.com wrote: Today about 11-1130, a pair of ospreys, one clasping a 6-8 inch fish

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey - Nest Building?

2014-04-11 Thread Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes
This morning, as I was driving along Game Farm Road (East Hill, Ithaca) from Ellis Hollow Road to Route 366, I observed an in-flight Osprey carrying a stick. The bird landed atop one of the six floodlight poles for the Cornell soccer fields closest to Ellis Hollow Road. Specifically, it landed

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2014-04-11 Thread Carol Keeler
It seems the Osprey have reclaimed their former nest at Mud Lock. It's nice that they have returned to their former nesting site. With so many Osprey around I figured a pair would claim it sooner or later. The Osprey pair on the rt. 89 bridge have begun to rebuild their nest on the same side

RE: [cayugabirds-l] osprey at Salt Point

2014-03-31 Thread Liz Brown
] On Behalf Of david nicosia Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 6:09 PM To: Candace Cornell; CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] osprey at Salt Point Our SFO group had an OSPREY perched in a tree at the Myer's Point Marina this morning. I wonder if it is the bird you speak of?? On Sunday, March 30, 2014 1

[cayugabirds-l] osprey at Salt Point

2014-03-30 Thread Candace Cornell
Steve and Sue Ruoff saw the first osprey to come around Salt Point yesterday.. It was fishing and hanging out in the SP-Myers area, but did not show any particular interest in the nest. I also saw it fishing, but it was too far away to tell if it was either of the adults from last year--but it had

Re: [cayugabirds-l] osprey at Salt Point

2014-03-30 Thread david nicosia
Our SFO group had an OSPREY perched in a tree at the Myer's Point Marina this morning. I wonder if it is the bird you speak of?? On Sunday, March 30, 2014 1:04 PM, Candace Cornell cec...@gmail.com wrote: Steve and Sue Ruoff saw the first osprey to come around Salt Point yesterday.. It was

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2014-03-29 Thread Carol Keeler
Saw my FOS Osprey on the bridge near Mays Point. It sat on the cross bar probably wondering where its nest had gone. I went through the wildlife drive around noon. Lots of gulls. It sounded as if I were at the ocean. There were a few GBHs , one lone Harrier, and a pair of Tundra Swans,

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey + fish

2013-07-04 Thread Donna Scott
My sister I are having dinner on my boathouse deck. An OSPREY just flew up, dove in the water right in front of us, caught a fish! It flew up and out towards the middle of lake and shook its wings to shed some water, then headed south with its catch. Perhaps its the Salt Point or salt mine

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey nestlings

2013-06-26 Thread Candace Cornell
For the last few days, I've been able to see the chicks in the nest at Salt Point during feedings, although I can't tell yet whether there are two or three. The oldest is about twelve days old and they are both/all covered in a rusty brown second down with a light stripe down the back. Their eyes

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey on Niemi Road

2013-05-18 Thread smb4inc
Last evening while checking out the birds around the airport and Niemi Rd, we saw an Osprey eating a fish on a telephone pole across from one of the Niemi Road ponds. Suzanne Ithaca, NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] osprey

2013-05-07 Thread Meena Madhav Haribal
An Osprey just flew over my office window coming as close as 15 feet probably to give a very nice view! I walked along EIR and hardly any migrants were encountered. But catbirds and wrens are in full attendance. Meena Meena Haribal Boyce Thompson Institute Ithaca NY 14850

[cayugabirds-l] osprey at Esker Brook

2013-03-29 Thread Claire Damaske
Just saw my first osprey of the season hovering over the ponds at Esker Brook. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2012-08-03 Thread John and Sue Gregoire
While walking the fisherman's trail along Cayuta lake (AKA Kayutah and Little Lake) yesterday I flushed an Osprey who took off across the water. Before it lifted off, I heard the chirruping sound they make, then it flew low, close to the water and occasionally dragging it's feet, as if rinsing

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey out-of-basin

2012-08-03 Thread John and Sue Gregoire
Apologies. I was just reminded that Cayuta Lake is not in the basin. Sue -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat --

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey On campus

2012-06-08 Thread Meena Haribal
Hi all, It looks like there is at least one Osprey hanging on the campus and Beebe lake. Today I watched hunt for the fish and chased by crows, when he got annoyed at the crow and whistled at them to get lost and continued hunting. Someone else also told me that they have been seeing an Osprey

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2012-05-30 Thread Meena Haribal
Osprey is circling in front of my office window! Meena Meena Haribal Boyce Thompson Institute Ithaca NY 14850 Phone 607-254-1258 http://meenaharibal.blogspot.com/ http://haribal.org/

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey Near Airport

2012-05-01 Thread smb4inc
This evening about 6 pm, we saw an Osprey hovering over the pond near the Tompkins County airport. It eventually flew over to the ponds on Niemi Rd and hunted before flying off. Suzanne in Ithaca -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey Hunting AMAZING FOOTAGE

2012-04-20 Thread Don
Birders---perhaps this has already made the rounds, but if you havent' seen it, here's some great footage of osprey strikes. Don T. In the first sequence, he catches half a dozen fish in one strike. In the second sequence, he plunges talons into deep water right to the bottom to grab his

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey and Raven

2012-04-19 Thread Melissa Groo
Yesterday on the west side of Hog Hole I photographed an OSPREY sitting atop a snag, eating a fish. It called back and forth to another, just out of sight, who soon flew in and perched on a branch nearby with its own fish. The day before, Tuesday, I kayaked on Dryden Lake and watched as two

[cayugabirds-l] osprey on beebe lake

2012-04-18 Thread Liisa Mobley
During my lunch break a few minutes ago, I was sitting on the stone wall overlooking Beebe Lake (near where Plantations Rd intersects Forest Home), and heard something slapping the water a couple of times. A few seconds later, I saw an osprey fly by me with a fish. It flew along the south

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey @ Treman platform

2012-04-14 Thread Suan Yong
An osprey is perched on the platform at Treman/Hog's Hole right now, preening itself. There are a few twigs on the platform, though I don't know if they were put there by bird or human. Suan PS. Stewart park had a green-winged teal couple and a wood duck couple. -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey, Bald Eagles, etc.

2012-03-30 Thread Dave Nutter
Inspired by Robyn Bailey's report of Ospreys at the new nest platform at Portland Point, I took a walk to the lakeshore at Treman Park this afternoon. Even with my 7x binoculars I could discern the new wood of the nest platform, but I think the birds at that distance (about 5 miles) would have

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2012-03-28 Thread joe Diana
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

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey oops!

2012-03-28 Thread joe Diana
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 mostly wondering where her

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey at Jennings Pond

2011-04-18 Thread Melissa Groo
No Caspian terns at Jennings Pond this morning (Danby), but at about 9:30 I watched an OSPREY circle and hover, and finally make off with a big fish. I've posted a pic post-catch at http://tinyurl.com/3ruajl4 Melissa Groo -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey and Common Teal, Dryden

2011-03-30 Thread Jay McGowan
On my way home just now I saw an OSPREY in a dead snag in the pond along Rt. 38 south of Dryden just north of Crystal Drive. The COMMON TEAL was still at George Road this morning. I will have to check again tomorrow when the bird might be closer, but it was my impression I could make out just

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey- Knox-Marcellus Marsh

2011-03-21 Thread Michael and Joann Tetlow
Yesterday afternoon, while scanning the large numbers of No.Pintail and Canada Geese at Knox-Marcellus marsh from East Road at Montezuma Joann picked out an Osprey soaring directly above us then off to the SE. 2 Tree swallows and a pair of Wood Ducks were there also. At around 4:30 all the

[cayugabirds-l] osprey over beebe lake today

2010-09-21 Thread Liisa Mobley
Maybe the same osprey came back today - I watched it circle for about 5 minutes over Beebe Lake, but then had to go back to work. Still circling when I left. Also saw a beaver cruising the waters. -Liisa Liisa Mobley Electronic Resources Specialist Cornell University Library B60 Mann Library

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey-Beebe Lk

2010-09-20 Thread Betsy Darlington
Watched an osprey take off from Beebe Lake about 10:45 AM today, with a small fish in its talons. It circled a few times, then flew off to the south. Meanwhile, two kingfishers were pursuing each other, sometimes right below the osprey. About 20 minutes later, another, or maybe the same osprey

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2010-06-19 Thread Alm9413
I don't know if this has been posted or not, but there is an Osprey nest on the west side of the lake 3-4 miles south of the gas station at the northern end. It is on the west side of the road and, actually, quite close to the road. I was surprised seeing it. They are definitely spreading

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey 1, fishermen 0

2010-05-18 Thread John Greenly
Last Sunday evening I was at Myers for about half an hour and observed two fishermen in kayaks flailing away fruitlessly at the water with their lures. They had just given up and were heading in to shore when an Osprey came gliding in behind them, made the standard spectacular dive, plucked

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey, Dryden

2009-10-21 Thread Jay McGowan
Perri and I saw a late OSPREY sitting in a snag in the swamp along Rt. 38 south of Dryden and north of Beam Hill Road this evening. Jay McGowan Beam Hill Dryden, NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

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