[cayugabirds-l] Unusual flock

[Bob Anderson]

This morning in the middle of a downtown snow squall a swarm of birds 
descended on my ornamental crab apple. There were about 40 CEDAR 
WAXWINGS, 3 ROBINS and 4 STARLINGS. They zoomed around for several 
minutes before being scared off by a passing snowplow. Very exciting.


Bob


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Re: [cayugabirds-l] question about white-throated sparrows

[Marilyn Ray]

About seven or eight winters ago, we had a pair of white throats all 
winter and have had them ever since until last year when we had our 
usual pair plus maybe two more and nor we've had about six or seven all 
this winter.  The first winter the pair only ate from fallen seeds 
beneath the feeders, but the last few winters they hav gradually learned 
to use he feeders and use them most of the time.

On 2/2/2021 3:27 PM, Gary Kohlenberg wrote:
> I usually have 2-6 at my feeders all winter. They breed in the woods 
> around my house east of Ithaca.
> Gary
>
> On Feb 2, 2021, at 2:23 PM, Linda Post Van Buskirk  
> wrote:
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> 
> How common is it for them to winter here?  I have one or possibly a 
> pair at my feeders this week.
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] question about white-throated sparrows

[Carol Cedarholm]

I'm wondering where you all live? In the country?  I have had one only
rarely and live in town in Ithaca.  But the last few weeks I have had one
almost every day.

On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 3:07 PM Marilyn Ray  wrote:

> About seven or eight winters ago, we had a pair of white throats all
> winter and have had them ever since until last year when we had our usual
> pair plus maybe two more and nor we've had about six or seven all this
> winter.  The first winter the pair only ate from fallen seeds beneath the
> feeders, but the last few winters they hav gradually learned to use he
> feeders and use them most of the time.
>
> On 2/2/2021 3:27 PM, Gary Kohlenberg wrote:
>
> I usually have 2-6 at my feeders all winter. They breed in the woods
> around my house east of Ithaca.
> Gary
>
> On Feb 2, 2021, at 2:23 PM, Linda Post Van Buskirk 
>  wrote:
>
> 
> How common is it for them to winter here?  I have one or possibly a pair
> at my feeders this week.
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] question about white-throated sparrows

[Whitings]

Hi, 
I have had three or four all winter and I live in the village of Skaneateles. 
They are very reliable.

Diana Whiting

dianawhitingphotography.com


> On Feb 3, 2021, at 3:42 PM, Carol Cedarholm  wrote:
> 
> 
> I'm wondering where you all live? In the country?  I have had one only rarely 
> and live in town in Ithaca.  But the last few weeks I have had one almost 
> every day.  
> 
>> On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 3:07 PM Marilyn Ray  wrote:
>> About seven or eight winters ago, we had a pair of white throats all winter 
>> and have had them ever since until last year when we had our usual pair plus 
>> maybe two more and nor we've had about six or seven all this winter.  The 
>> first winter the pair only ate from fallen seeds beneath the feeders, but 
>> the last few winters they hav gradually learned to use he feeders and use 
>> them most of the time. 
>> 
>> On 2/2/2021 3:27 PM, Gary Kohlenberg wrote:
>>> I usually have 2-6 at my feeders all winter. They breed in the woods around 
>>> my house east of Ithaca. 
>>> Gary 
>>> 
>>> On Feb 2, 2021, at 2:23 PM, Linda Post Van Buskirk  wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> How common is it for them to winter here?  I have one or possibly a pair at 
>>> my feeders this week.
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] question about white-throated sparrows

[Bobbie Monroe]

On 2/2/2021 2:34 PM, Donna Lee Scott wrote:
> I often have had WT Sparrows here in winter.
> I have 2 now eating off ground where i scatter bird seed mix.
>
> Donna Scott
> Lansing
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 2, 2021, at 2:23 PM, Linda Post Van Buskirk  > wrote:
>
>> How common is it for them to winter here?  I have one or possibly a 
>> pair at my feeders this week.
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in Homer just off from Rt.281.

Bobbie Monroe


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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Northward Bird migration already Lower Mississippi Valley / Texas

[Wes Blauvelt]

I noticed sightings of Tree Swallows at Breezy Point, Queens a couple of
days ago. Perhaps the radar is seeing early swallow arrivals as they
prepare to move up the Mississippi river valley?

On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 6:14 AM David Nicosia  wrote:

> All,
>
> I noticed some bird migration echoes in the lower Mississippi valley and
> Texas early this morning. It's only early February.  Birdcast shows this
> early migratory push. see
>
> https://birdcast.info/migration-tools/live-migration-maps/
>
> The birds were moving north so they are not wintering birds pushing
> further south. There are southwest winds in this area.  Does anyone have an
> idea on what species of birds these may be?  I know Horned Larks can nest
> early. I am unfamiliar with the timing of migration in this area.
>
> Thanks,
> Dave Nicosia
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] 50+ Robins /Florida Robins

[David Nicosia]

I saw a nice flock of around 20 american robins on lower lake road
northwest Cayuga Lake January 23rd. There were probably even more.

On Tue, Feb 2, 2021 at 4:50 PM Donna Lee Scott  wrote:

> Meanwhile, my brother in Bradenton Florida, south of Tampa Bay, reports
> that 1000s of Robins are coming into roost overnight in the mangroves
> across the Braden River from his house! Hundreds are lined up on the high
> power line that crosses the river there.
>
> In the past, I have seen this while visiting him there.
>
>
>
> Donna L. Scott
>
> 535 Lansing Station Road
>
> Lansing, NY 14882
>
>
>
> *From:* bounce-125353610-15001...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:
> bounce-125353610-15001...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *David Ruppert
> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 02, 2021 4:45 PM
> *To:* CAYUGABIRDS-L 
> *Subject:* [cayugabirds-l] 50+ Robins
>
>
>
> About 50 American Robins flew into our yard along Ellis Hollow Creek Road
> slightly after 4pm this afternoon.  It appears that they are planning to
> roost here for the night.
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[cayugabirds-l] Northward Bird migration already Lower Mississippi Valley / Texas

[David Nicosia]

All,

I noticed some bird migration echoes in the lower Mississippi valley and
Texas early this morning. It's only early February.  Birdcast shows this
early migratory push. see

https://birdcast.info/migration-tools/live-migration-maps/

The birds were moving north so they are not wintering birds pushing further
south. There are southwest winds in this area.  Does anyone have an idea on
what species of birds these may be?  I know Horned Larks can nest early. I
am unfamiliar with the timing of migration in this area.

Thanks,
Dave Nicosia

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[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club scholarships for youth and educators to learn about birds

[Diane Morton]

Cayuga Bird Club is pleased to announce that we are making several
scholarships available for young people and educators for our online
course, *Spring Ornithology with Steve Kress*. This eight-week course will
be held by Zoom webinars on Tuesday evenings, March 30 - May 18, 2021, 7 -
9 pm.


We hope to make this course available to a broader audience of people who
may be interested in birds but unable to afford the course fee. Instead of
the full $125 course fee, scholarship recipients will be asked to pay
$15, which will include Cayuga Bird Club membership.


*Applications for youth and young adult scholarships are welcome from
people ages 14-25.*

*Applications for educator scholarships are welcome from teachers,
naturalists, and other youth mentors.*

Lectures by Dr. Stephen Kress, well-known for teaching a Spring Field
Ornithology course at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology for more than 40
years, will include discussion of habitat, migration, courtship, family
life, and conservation. Each weekly presentation features a group of birds
that are at the peak of their spring migration, with beautiful photos and
sound recordings. Lectures will also be recorded and shared with
participants for later viewing if they are unable to attend a session, or
if they’d just like to watch again to review. Dr. Kress is renowned for his
entertaining and engaging teaching style, and loves sharing his extensive
knowledge of bird life.

Course information and scholarship application forms are available for
download at www.cayugabirdclub.org/spring-ornithology. You may also request
application materials by emailing dianegmor...@gmail.com. The application
deadline is March 1, 2021.


Diane Morton
Cayuga Bird Club

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[cayugabirds-l] Bluebird sleeping quarters

[Laura J. Heisey]

Each night, there are 4 Eastern Bluebirds tucking themselves into crooks and 
crannies of a locust tree behind my house.  They gather on the tree in the 
afternoon and emerge at first light.  I can't tell them apart so I wonder if 
they each go to the same spot or if they vie for the choicest spots.

I've been watching two of them tuck in from my "office" (aka dining room table) 
while I'm working from home.  Two others stay in spots on the tree that I can't 
see, but they all gather for a few minutes in the morning.

It's been going on for at least two weeks, probably longer.  I doubt it's 
unusual but I have never seen it before, and it's so much fun to watch!

Laura
Newfield, NY

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Northward Bird migration already Lower Mississippi Valley / Texas

[Jody Enck]

Purple Martins also have been reported in the states bordering the Gulf for
the last 2 weeks or so.


Jody W. Enck, PhD
Conservation Social Scientist, and
Founder of the Sister Bird Club Network
607-379-5940


On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 8:55 AM Wes Blauvelt 
wrote:

> I noticed sightings of Tree Swallows at Breezy Point, Queens a couple of
> days ago. Perhaps the radar is seeing early swallow arrivals as they
> prepare to move up the Mississippi river valley?
>
> On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 6:14 AM David Nicosia 
> wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>> I noticed some bird migration echoes in the lower Mississippi valley and
>> Texas early this morning. It's only early February.  Birdcast shows this
>> early migratory push. see
>>
>> https://birdcast.info/migration-tools/live-migration-maps/
>>
>> The birds were moving north so they are not wintering birds pushing
>> further south. There are southwest winds in this area.  Does anyone have an
>> idea on what species of birds these may be?  I know Horned Larks can nest
>> early. I am unfamiliar with the timing of migration in this area.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dave Nicosia
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] 50+ Robins /Florida Robins

[Peter Saracino]

My cousin in northwestern Florida also reporting lots of Robin's in his
lawn!
Pete Sar

On Wed, Feb 3, 2021, 8:04 AM David Nicosia  wrote:

> I saw a nice flock of around 20 american robins on lower lake road
> northwest Cayuga Lake January 23rd. There were probably even more.
>
> On Tue, Feb 2, 2021 at 4:50 PM Donna Lee Scott  wrote:
>
>> Meanwhile, my brother in Bradenton Florida, south of Tampa Bay, reports
>> that 1000s of Robins are coming into roost overnight in the mangroves
>> across the Braden River from his house! Hundreds are lined up on the high
>> power line that crosses the river there.
>>
>> In the past, I have seen this while visiting him there.
>>
>>
>>
>> Donna L. Scott
>>
>> 535 Lansing Station Road
>>
>> Lansing, NY 14882
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* bounce-125353610-15001...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:
>> bounce-125353610-15001...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *David Ruppert
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 02, 2021 4:45 PM
>> *To:* CAYUGABIRDS-L 
>> *Subject:* [cayugabirds-l] 50+ Robins
>>
>>
>>
>> About 50 American Robins flew into our yard along Ellis Hollow Creek Road
>> slightly after 4pm this afternoon.  It appears that they are planning to
>> roost here for the night.
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