[cayugabirds-l] BALD EAGLE SURVEY---David Marsh, Canandaigua

[David Marsh]

The record for Bald Eagles (BAEA) sighted at the Mid Winter Bald Eagle Survey 
was smashed on Friday, January 8.. Twenty-nine surveyors covered 14 assigned 
routes to sight 77 BAEA,  a new survey record for the Greater Montezuma 
Wetlands. Last year 43 BAEA were reported at Montezuma in this annual 
nationwide survey. The detail results by route will be reported to the U. S. 
Army Corps of Engineers, who coordinate this annual national survey.

The day was perfect for surveying, and it was quite beautiful as well with lots 
of sunshine, light breezes, excellent visibility, and good travel conditions. 
Unlike the Winter Raptor Surveys, where surveyors are assigned a fixed survey 
spot, surveyors for the BAEA survey  are assigned a route to travel, either in 
vehicles, or on foot. The total survey area covered is larger than for the 
raptor surveys, running from the north end of Cayuga Lake to the Lake Ontario 
shore.

The #1 hot  site today was Tschache Pool, which had been drained recently, 
where 40 BAEA were counted, most collected in trees at the north end. An 
amazing spectacle. The Main Pool area was the #2 spot, with 14 BAEA. Although 
we were not counting them, a number of Rough-legged Hawks (RLHA) were also 
reported, a good sign that we may see more of them in our forthcoming raptor 
surveys. The sizable Sandhill Crane (SACR) “gang” that has been hanging around, 
was also spotted, indicating they must be enjoying our mild winter.

This annual daytime event is always a lot of fun, providing an opportunity for 
participants to socialize and watch the scoreboard to see how the count comes 
in. Of course there is food, a potluck provided by the volunteers. My gratitude 
to everyone who provided the food, and to all who helped with the survey. Your 
time is precious, and it is appreciated. 

David Marsh

P. S. There was also an article in the Saturday Auburn newspaper, The Citizen, 
about the event.

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[cayugabirds-l] First bird of the year 2016

[Meena Madhav Haribal]

An hour ago, when the sun broke out first, I heard the first bird of the basin. 
A cardinal was singing. He sang for a minute plus!  It was so nice to hear him.


Now I will go out to see what else is around in the neighborhood!


Happy 2016 to all!


Meena


Meena Haribal
Ithaca NY 14850
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http://www.haribal.org/
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Ithaca area moths: https://plus.google.com/118047473426099383469/posts
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[cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskins

[Anne Marie Johnson]

Some Pine Siskins, 8 of them, just joined the goldfinch flock at my feeders.

Anne Marie Johnson
Caroline

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Re:[cayugabirds-l] Cowbirds

[Peter]

Thanks for the reply Dave!
By the way, I WAS able to read even your first email.
Anyway, thanks for the reply.
Pete

On 1/9/2016 7:11 PM, Dave Nutter wrote:
> Peter,
> On the afternoon of 5 January Ann Mitchell & I saw a flock of about 25 
> BROWN-HEADED COWBIRDS, males & females, on the shoulder of Fenner Rd 
> near NYS-34B, which is in the northwest corner of the Town of Lansing 
> in Tompkins County. They were not present during a couple of more 
> recent visits. They were first-of-year for both of us. I think the 
> cowbirds wander. Several MOURNING DOVES were also on the road shoulder 
> that day, but they flushed separately and did remain in the area. We 
> also saw a few HORNED LARKS elsewhere along Fenner Road that day, and 
> today we saw some just north of Fenner on Davis Rd.
> --Dave Nutter
> PS - Apologies to those who found this message redundant. After I 
> first sent it to CayugaBirds-L I realized it was in the form which 
> turns to garbage on some people’s email (including Peter’s!) and on 
> the digests and archives, so I this time it is in a form that I hope 
> is legible all those ways. I’m trying to get in the habit of sending 
> messages to Cayugabirds in this more universally readable way, but 
> sometimes I forget.
>
> On Jan 08, 2016, at 07:30 PM, Peter  > wrote:
>
>>
>> Hi folks.
>> Pulled into my driveway today only to see a bunch of cowbirds (both 
>> male and females) scurrying around the ground going after spilled 
>> feed.  Am wondering if there are any other reports of cowbirds out there.
>> Thanks.
>> Pete Saracino
>>
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[cayugabirds-l] Too much email in your inbox? Reminder, choose the "digest" option

[Sandy Wold]

I have heard from several people that they unsubscribe from this listserv
because it can have a heavy load of email.  When I tell them about the
"digest" option, they usually do not know.  I think you have to go into
your listserv settings to set it.  Also, note that the digest usually is
sent out around 12:05AM...so you won't be able to read about the birds
being reported as promptly.  For me, it is worth it to have the digest.

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