[cayugabirds-l] Snowys in Orion
Hi all, Yesterday night on the way to see Pale Male around 6.45 PM near WSH (Willard Straight Hall, on campus), I looked up at the sky as I geese calling. What a perfect V of Snow Geese (may be 60 or so) passed through Orion and parallel to Orion's belt. At one point all the geese were within Orion's four main stars I forget all the names, but Betelgeuse and Rigel are two brightest stars of them (gamma and delta? Others). Just close by was less than a quarter of moon. It made perfect composition for a shoot, but alas I did not have a camera with me! Today morning as the bus was turning into East Hill Plaza, a Common Grackle flew past the bus! I am looking forward to next few days! Meena PS: Those who missed Pale Male, newer version, do see it you get chance! Meena Haribal Boyce Thompson Institute Ithaca NY 14850 Phone 607-254-1258 http://meenaharibal.blogspot.com/ http://haribal.org/ http://haribal.wikispaces.com/space/showimage/wildwest+trip+August+2007+.pdfhttp://www.geocities.com/asiootusloe/http:/www.geocities.com/asiootusloe/mothsofithaca.htmlhttp:/haribal.wikispaces.com/space/showimage/wildwest+trip+August+2007+.pdf -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Song sparrow
Just had my FOS song sparrow. Also had a flicker. Yesterday, I had several bluebirds. Glad my bluebird boxes are cleaned and ready. Carol Keeler Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] tame tree sparrow
I just had a rather strange interaction with a tree sparrow. I've had 10-15 of them frequent the feeders all winter. They don't tolerate my presence like the chickadees do. Chickadees are brave souls who fly right up to me as I fill the feeders. They see me and know food is coming. Anyway, I went out to fill the feeders and noticed that one tree sparrow stayed in the area that I have chicken wire around to keep the rabbits from eating my landscape plants. I watched it squeeze through the wire to go over to where I broadcast mixed seed. I thought for sure it would get stuck and I'd have to rescue it, but it did pop through. I'm only 6 feet or so from the bird. He went under the platform feeder and was looking for seed. I grabbed a handful of feed and went over and through more out for him. At times I was no more than 2 feet from him as I filled the feeders. He stayed right there and kept eating. Now, is this bird sick? He doesn't look or act sick. Just so hungry that he'd tolerate my presence? After I came in, I looked out the window and lots of sparrows came in for food. As soon as they saw me, they took off, except for my one tame? bird. Any ideas as to his behavior. I haven't had it before this year (except for chickadees and tufted titmice). Carol Keeler -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] At least 4 cold KILLDEER
At least 4 cold KILLDEER on lawn patches by tennis courts at Stewart Pk 1020 --Dave Nutter -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Meyers Point
At Myers Point this morning I had the merganser sweep with a single FOY male RED-BREASTED MERGANSER. Also present were 3 KILLDEER and I spooked up the largest group of WOOD DUCK I've seen so far this year with about 25. And yesterday about 5:30pm I had another/ the same adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL from Stewart Park proper. Yours, Kevin Ripka www.tekbirdr.com leaflittercritters.blogspot.com Dallas, Pa Luzerne Co. Ithaca, NY Tompkins Co. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
RE: [cayugabirds-l] tame tree sparrow
Carol, Birds too have personalities. Some are bolder others are shy. I don't know about this particular bird you have to watch him for other signs to make sure he is happy creature. Meena Meena Haribal Boyce Thompson Institute Ithaca NY 14850 Phone 607-254-1258 http://meenaharibal.blogspot.com/ http://haribal.org/ http://haribal.wikispaces.com/space/showimage/wildwest+trip+August+2007+.pdf -Original Message- From: bounce-9076008-3493...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-9076008-3493...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Carol Keeler Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 9:58 AM To: cayugabirds Subject: [cayugabirds-l] tame tree sparrow I just had a rather strange interaction with a tree sparrow. I've had 10-15 of them frequent the feeders all winter. They don't tolerate my presence like the chickadees do. Chickadees are brave souls who fly right up to me as I fill the feeders. They see me and know food is coming. Anyway, I went out to fill the feeders and noticed that one tree sparrow stayed in the area that I have chicken wire around to keep the rabbits from eating my landscape plants. I watched it squeeze through the wire to go over to where I broadcast mixed seed. I thought for sure it would get stuck and I'd have to rescue it, but it did pop through. I'm only 6 feet or so from the bird. He went under the platform feeder and was looking for seed. I grabbed a handful of feed and went over and through more out for him. At times I was no more than 2 feet from him as I filled the feeders. He stayed right there and kept eating. Now, is this bird sick? He doesn't look or act sick. Just so hungry that he'd tolerate my presence? After I came in, I looked out the window and lots of sparrows came in for food. As soon as they saw me, they took off, except for my one tame? bird. Any ideas as to his behavior. I haven't had it before this year (except for chickadees and tufted titmice). Carol Keeler -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga ice edge
Does anyone know the current location of the ice edge on Cayuga Lake? Is there as yet a large Snow Goose congregation? Many thanks, John -- 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 List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
