As of 24 April, a pr. of buffles was still on Mill pond along Rte. 90
here in Union Springs, NY. Factory St. pond has a pr. of woodies. The
male redhead of the last 3 yrs. that hangs around alone is still here.
MANY cormorants are on Frontenac Island, many are in the water & many
have already
Along the Montezuma wildlife drive yesterday morning, I was most
captivated by the fishing show put on by the Great Blue Herons. Here's
one of many video clips I took (the rest I probably won't have time to
edit til -- who knows when?):
The third bird is a fairly worn and pale brown female White-winged Scoter,
with an adult male and an immature male (mostly female looking) Surf Scoter.
Jay
On Sun, Apr 25, 2021, 12:23 PM Kevin J. Cummings wrote:
> Sorry for all the emails. More details on the possible King Eider on
> Dryden
Hi everyone,
There's a new arrival of 4 Caspian terns on the red lighthouse jetty late this
morning, well viewable from Stewart Park and other locations for those who
would like to see their first terns of the year.
Happy birding,
Kevin
Kevin C Packard
364 Ives Hall East
Department of
Sorry for all the emails. More details on the possible King Eider on Dryden
Lake: brownish overall, longer and bulkier than the two Surf Scoters it is
associating with, pale area on face at base of dark bill, and white patch on
wings visible during preening. I hope others check it out.
Cheers,
Hi again,
There is now an overall brownish duck hanging out with the 2 Surf Scoters and 3
Ruddy Ducks on Dryden Lake. It is a bit longer than the Scoters. I know this is
a long shot, but it reminds me of a King Eider. Hopefully others will take a
look and weigh in.
Kevin
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Just had a surprise new yard bird: a pine warbler checking out my
small garden bed right outside my picture window not five feet away,
here in Commonland by Six-Mile Creek. The view out that window is
towards a grove of pines and spruces, from which trills are frequently
heard, but which I'd
Thanks for the heads up RE the Swifts being back. Built a tower this
spring. I won't hold my breath, but it would be fun to have a pair move
in. Large chimney was torn down in Newark this past winter, so who knows,
maybe housing is in short supply.
Steve
Hi all,
There is currently a pair of Surf Scoters on Dryden Lake, hanging out with a
trio of Ruddy Ducks.
Kevin
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