RE: [cayugabirds-l] bobolinks and yellowthroat/mowing

Hi Eric, The Cornell U. Cooperative Extension publication entitled Hayfield Management and Grassland Bird Conservation by Jim Ochterski (CCE of Schuler County; ja...@cornell.edu) says this on page 2: “To be considered good habitat for grassland birds, a grass hayfield

[cayugabirds-l] OT- Cayuga Bird Club trip tomorrow 5/4

WhenSat, May 4, 7:30am – 4:30pm *Where: Finger Lakes National Forest- Teeter Pond* *No registration necessary- all are welcome.* . I will be leading an all day field trip in the Finger Lakes National Forest and possibly other sites in Schuyler County for a casual Schuyler County Big

[cayugabirds-l] Orioles back at Beebe

I’ve been popping over from lab every few days when I get a chance during lunch and as of today (as far as I know) the Baltimore orioles are back at Beebe Lake on Cornell campus! There were at least 3 males and at least one female hanging around last year. Maybe the same ones now? Also seen were

[cayugabirds-l] More migrants

Looking at the radar before work early this morning, I can tell there is a lot of bird movement, so today (Fri 3 May) should bring additional interesting & new birds. Yesterday I was in touch with Reuben Stoltzfus, who found Blue-winged Warbler and Bobolink from a work site on Caswell Rd in

[cayugabirds-l] 2019 Cayuga Lake Basin first records updated

During a lull in taxi business this morning, I have updated the table of 2019 Cayuga Lake Basin First Records through yesterday, 2 May, just in time for the new migrants you will be finding today. The table is on the Cayuga Bird Club website on the Resources page. Please let me know of any

[cayugabirds-l] bobolinks and yellowthroat

We have bobolinks in our back fields this morning and I heard my FOY common yellowthroats. Last evening I had 3 evening grosbeaks and 2 rose breasted grosbeaks at the feeder at the same time. Thomas Hoebbel Photo~Video www.TH-Photo.com

[cayugabirds-l] New birds

New birds on our property today: common yellowthroat, ovenbird, yellow warbler and black-throated green warbler. Hunt Hill Rd, Dryden. Laura Laura Stenzler l...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] More orioles

Two male orioles, 3 white crowned sparrows and a yellow warbler along with a flock of 10 goldfinches in downtown ithaca. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Indigo bunting

We also saw a male indigo bunting at our feeder on Lansing Station Rd yesterday and 3 male rose breasted grosbeaks a few minutes ago. Maureen Cowen Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2019, at 7:45 AM, Robyn Bem wrote: > > A male indigo bunting visited my feeder in Ellis Hollow this morning around

[cayugabirds-l] Fallout on Beam HIll

Wow - what an eyeful of new arrivals in my yard this morning. Hummingbird (arrived yesterday) Oriole (had to scurry to get the orange out there) Indigo Bunting A flight of 13 Blue Jays arrived as well. Nesting Wood Ducks add to the color scheme, as does the Red-bellied Woodpecker. Lois

[cayugabirds-l] Chestnut sided warbler

Chestnut sided warbler is added to our property list today. Laura Laura Stenzler l...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Orioles, RB Grosbeak

At least 2 B. ORIOLES, males. Male ROSE BREASTED GROSBEAK here & at Sarah Bloddgett’s house, along with YELLOW RUMPED WARBLERS & the usual colorful resident Blue Jays, Cardinals, White Throated Sparrows & Goldfinches. And the sun is shining thru the lake mist temporarily (acc. to the weather

[cayugabirds-l] Indigo bunting

A male indigo bunting visited my feeder in Ellis Hollow this morning around 7:30. Robyn Bem -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Black-throated Blue Warbler

I had a black-throated blue warbler and also a ruby-crowned kinglet (possibly two) in my downtown Ithaca home backyard. A first for both species. -- muhammad arif https://www.instagram.com/arif.photos/ http://facebook.com/m.arif.photos/ https://mainetomiami.wordpress.com -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Merlin nest info.

Hi Folks, I have monitored nesting success of Merlins for four previous years. This year neat finding has been really slow. I know of a probable nest near Freeville and a probable nest near the Ithaca swim club and a third in Endicott. The adults are flying around the probably nest, but

[cayugabirds-l] Trumansburg FOS birds

Coming out on my porch in the village of Trumansburg at dawn this morning the 3rd I was greeted by the wheep call of the GREAT CRESTED FLYCATCHER. Further down Bradley there was a GRAY CATBIRD song coming out of the forsythia. Down off of Salo Dr there was the first BALTIMORE ORIOLE male

[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

[cayugabirds-l] Reeeep!!!

Great Crested Flycatcher just arrived in the yard, calling loudly! And yesterday an Eastern Kingbird was hawking bugs over the pond (along with 2 Eastern Phoebes and many swallows). Marie Marie Read Wildlife Photography 452 Ringwood Road Freeville NY 13068 USA Phone 607-539-6608 e-mail

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Kingbird/hummer

Yesterday at airport/ Snyder rd, Eastern Kingbird on fence. Also at least 4 E. Meadowlarks. Just had my FOY hummer with his ruby throat glistening in the sunlight! Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my iPhone On May 3, 2019, at 10:31 AM, Marie P. Read mailto:m...@cornell.edu>> wrote: Great Crested

[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

Re: [cayugabirds-l] bobolinks and yellowthroat

Speaking of Bobolinks, my neighbor just asked me if it was ok to mow now before they make their nests. I wasn't sure of best timing for early mowing so wanted to touch base with the collective experience on this list. What are best practices I can share with my neighbors as far as when to NOT

[cayugabirds-l] FOY migrants at Montezuma Audubon

At the Montezuma Audubon Center (Route 89, Savannah) we had our FOY Rose-breasted Grosbeaks and Baltimore Oriole's on Thursday 5/2, and a FOY Ruby-throated Hummingbird today, 5/3! RBGR was seen feeding on black oil sunflower seeds on the ground. BAOR was enjoying fresh oranges and nectar from