[cayugabirds-l] Birding in the Cayuga Lake Basin

2012-03-28 Thread John and Sue Gregoire
Anne Marie, Bob, Karen and Marie,

We picked up a copy while at MNWR yesterday (not much happening less a Golden 
Eagle
adult) and are very impressed. EAsy to use and comprehensive it will be of 
immense
value to birders unfamiliar and familiar with the area. Thanks for your fine 
work on
this most unique bird finding guide.

My only quibble would be that you left out Henslow's Sparrow and N. Harrier as
breeders under the FLNF description. Barred Owl is only found within the SW 
Seneca
Lake watershed side of the forest and then is very uncommon. Short-eared Owls 
have
become quite rare in the forest pastures and non-existent most winters.

Best,
John
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 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/
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[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker at Sapsucker Woods

2012-03-28 Thread Matthew Medler
There was a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker giving its wah call a few times as I 
walked into work here at Sapsucker Woods this morning (28 March 2012). The bird 
was calling from the patch of woods just south of the outer parking lot, on the 
east side of the road.

Also in the early arrivals category, there was a singing Winter Wren at 
Shindagin Hollow last Friday (23 March 2012).


Good birding,
Matt Medler
Ithaca

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[cayugabirds-l] Broadway n boycott

2012-03-28 Thread cobra
Major push...1000++ vultures + hawks east bound
Wade and Melissa

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[cayugabirds-l] Vultures

2012-03-28 Thread cobra
It was Broadway road North wolcott ny. Spell check changed my subject
line...sorry

Flyovers have stopped about 15 minutes ago but be alert along the lake
Ontario shoreline east of wolcott.

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[cayugabirds-l] Common Loon Migrant

2012-03-28 Thread Brad Walker
Hi all,

I just had my first migrant COMMON LOON of the season flying high(ish) and
fast, headed north over Sapsucker Woods. There wasn't much else to report,
but it's a beautiful day!

- Brad

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[cayugabirds-l] Why do birds sing to themselves?

2012-03-28 Thread Evan Barrientos
For the last 5 minutes there's been an adult male Dark-eyed Junco just 8ft away 
from me foraging on the ground outside Mann Library on Cornell Campus. 
Sporadically, he's been quietly singing to himself while he forages, but so 
quietly that nothing further than 10ft away could hear. The bird is also alone. 
I've seen other birds do this before on occasion, such as American Robins, but 
I don't know why? Are they practicing their songs? Anyone have an answer?
Thanks,
Evan B


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[cayugabirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon, Howland Island

2012-03-28 Thread Jay McGowan
Frank Morlock just texted to say that a nice male EURASIAN WIGEON is on the
headquarters pond on Howland Island north of Montezuma.

Closer to Ithaca, Livia and I just saw 6 NORTHERN SHOVELERS giving great
looks offshore at Stewart Park.

Jay McGowan

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[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
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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 mate was.  
 Lots of Cinnamon Teals in the front water area of Refuge. 
 Diana Whiting
 http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/
 
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[cayugabirds-l] oops?!!

2012-03-28 Thread Mark Miller
Okay, just had to comment! I was at MWR (visitor center) last weekend when a 
lady came in with a report of a Smew by mud lock (thanks to Linda B. for 
checking it out), now a report of lots of Cinnamon Teal at MWR? Well the Smew 
turned into an old Long-tailed duck decoy that had floated away and the teal 
are actually Green-winged Teal (well they do have cinnamon coloring on the 
head). Thanks for keeping us on are toes! lol.
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[cayugabirds-l] Sapsuckers and trees

2012-03-28 Thread Meena Haribal
Hello all,
I have been reading that sapsuckers are heading back to our area. I am again 
looking for sapsucker trees with holes. If you see a sapsucker feeding from the 
well, please let me know. I would very much appreciate that information. I am 
willing to travel some distance.  Email me at 
m...@cornell.edumailto:m...@cornell.edu  or can call me at 607 2154663

Thanks in advance.
Meena


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