RE: [cayugabirds-l] an ovenbirdish wren
Here in the Sheldrake area we have Carolina Wrens year around and they have several songs and chatters. One, in spring, it calls Teacher, Teacher over and over. I always thought it was to call in a mate. They nest in my flower basket hanging by my front door every year. And stand on porch railing making little chatters to let babies know they're coming. They have a vocal hiss when we come in or out the door when they are tending to babies. A beautiful and friendly little bird. I always have suet out in winter and they love it. Winters are hard on them and I lost one this winter - found it laying on front porch. Two are about now but I don't see signs of a nest yet. Off and on they roosted in their nest this winter which is in the center of a big Christmas wreath fastened up on the porch wall. It's not nice an green any more but they like it. Hope I haven't rambled on too much. I could tell tales about my Carolina Wrens enough for a book !! Enjoy, Naomi Brewer From: bounce-15896423-9392...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-15896423-9392...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Candace Cornell Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 5:34 PM To: cayugabirds-l Subject: [cayugabirds-l] an ovenbirdish wren I should have mentioned earlier that I am not 110% certain about the Ovenbird ID, since it is early for an Ovenbird, and sincerely appreciate any helpful comments. The bird I heard repeated a Teacher, Teacher phrase 12 times, with each repetition increasing in emphasis and volume as it built to a crescendo. The song also had the emphatic insistence I associate with an Ovenbird. On the other hand, I thought I detected a slight difference in the clarity of the song. The bird seemed to enunciate Teacher, Teacher a little too clearly, a little too perfectly. I was not sure whether to attribute that distinction to a local accent or the fact that I usually hear ovenbirds when there are leaves muffling their songs a bit. Both Susan Fast and John Greenly wrote that they have heard Carolina Wrens sing ovenbirdish songs and John, a Ludlowvillite, knows of one such wren in the area where we heard the bird. I can imagine a clever wren turning teakettles into teachers. However, I've listened to countless Ovenbird and Carolina Wren recordings today and didn't hear any wren recordings that came close to what I heard yesterday. Since locals usually know the quirks of their neighborhood birds best, I'll assume it was a Carolina Wren, record it as an unknown passerine, and go back to hopefully track down the singer again. Thank you Susan and John! Have a good bird-filled weekend! Candace -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Forster's Tern, Dryden Lake
A FORSTERS TERN is foraging on Dryden Lake right now. Jay McGowan -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] SFO Saturday 4/9/11 Local Trip
Had the pleasure of leading the SFO local group this morning. All of us had no strict time constraints so we decided to head up the east side of Cayuga Lake so it really was not that local after all! We didn't plan on it but we made it all the way up to Montezuma since the birding was great. Light south winds bringing migrants north, and great viewing on Cayuga Lake made for such an action-packed day. I can't wait to see what the other SFO groups come up with! On the way up and back, we got great views of both OSPREY nests seen from Route 89 near Union Springs. We also saw a RING-NECKED PHEASANT on the way up as well. Our first stop was Mud Lock and the BALD EAGLE was sitting on the nest with nice views. We also had a nice, fairly close up view of a COMMON LOON in breeding plumage. There was a distant group of REDHEAD, SCAUP sp., 1 RING NECKED DUCK, BUFFLEHEADS, and RUDDY DUCKS. We heard an EASTERN PHEOBE, heard and briefly saw a RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER and a flyover BELTED KINGFISHER. A couple small flocks of DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANTS flew by as well. Great start. Since we were so close, we decided to stop at the Montezuma NWR visitor's center and we were not disappointed. There was a waterfowl bonanza there with close-up views of many species. Great for studying field marks. We had many NORTHERN SHOVELERS, NORTHERN PINTAIL, GREEN-WINGED TEAL, BLUE-WINGED TEAL, several AMERICAN WIGEON, and 1 GADWALL. There were 4 PURPLE MARTINS by the martin homes and several TREE SWALLOWS floating around. A SWAMP SPARROW was singing in the marsh. We had two OSPREY and TVs soaring overhead and a female NORTHERN HARRIER coursing low over the marsh. On the way back, we stopped at the Factory Street Pond but we did not see screechie today in his box. It was still cold and fairly cloudy so maybe he/she was hiding? Not much else at this pond. Next stop was the Aurora boathouse on Aurora Bay. We had a nice HORNED GREBE in breeding plumage, many BUFFLEHEAD, a distant COMMON LOON and distant LONG-TAILED DUCKS. There were also many RING-BILLED GULLS and a few HERRING. We also had a fly-by BARN SWALLOW at Aurora bay. Next stop was Lake Road near Long Point and we got great views of a singing EASTERN MEADOWLARK. What a treat. At the Ithaca Airport we had nice views of both a RED-TAILED HAWK and an AMERICAN KESTREL. Back at the Lab I am learning that the best place to go over your list is by the feeders. We added COMMON REDPOLL, AMERICAN TREE SPARROW (still many!), WHITE-THROATED SPARROW, and HOUSE FINCH while adding up our species totals. For just 4 1/2 hours of birding, we totaled 56 species. Not bad. More importantly we got great views of many of our beautiful watefowl and migrants. Dave Nicosia Johnson City, NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] SFO Saturday 4/9/11 Local Trip
*Bob Marx was an AVID birder, very familiar with their calls, esp. warblers, and a real Butterfly guy as well. He loved the outdoors and had been an encouragement to me(as was his son, Wayne, also passed on) at a time when I was struggling. I still love both these men. Mark * On Sat, Apr 9, 2011 at 3:40 PM, Robert L. Marx robertm...@htva.net wrote: HI, could whoever manages this bird list pls. remove Bob Marx's name? He died on April 5. Thank you. PS - he checked this list up to the day he died! A birder forever! Sally On Apr 9, 2011, at 2:23 PM, david nicosia wrote: Had the pleasure of leading the SFO local group this morning. All of us had no strict time constraints so we decided to head up the east side of Cayuga Lake so it really was not that local after all! We didn't plan on it but we made it all the way up to Montezuma since the birding was great. Light south winds bringing migrants north, and great viewing on Cayuga Lake made for such an action-packed day. I can't wait to see what the other SFO groups come up with! On the way up and back, we got great views of both OSPREY nests seen from Route 89 near Union Springs. We also saw a RING-NECKED PHEASANT on the way up as well. Our first stop was Mud Lock and the BALD EAGLE was sitting on the nest with nice views. We also had a nice, fairly close up view of a COMMON LOON in breeding plumage. There was a distant group of REDHEAD, SCAUP sp., 1 RING NECKED DUCK, BUFFLEHEADS, and RUDDY DUCKS. We heard an EASTERN PHEOBE, heard and briefly saw a RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER and a flyover BELTED KINGFISHER. A couple small flocks of DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANTS flew by as well. Great start. Since we were so close, we decided to stop at the Montezuma NWR visitor's center and we were not disappointed. There was a waterfowl bonanza there with close-up views of many species. Great for studying field marks. We had many NORTHERN SHOVELERS, NORTHERN PINTAIL, GREEN-WINGED TEAL, BLUE-WINGED TEAL, several AMERICAN WIGEON, and 1 GADWALL. There were 4 PURPLE MARTINS by the martin homes and several TREE SWALLOWS floating around. A SWAMP SPARROW was singing in the marsh. We had two OSPREY and TVs soaring overhead and a female NORTHERN HARRIER coursing low over the marsh. On the way back, we stopped at the Factory Street Pond but we did not see screechie today in his box. It was still cold and fairly cloudy so maybe he/she was hiding? Not much else at this pond. Next stop was the Aurora boathouse on Aurora Bay. We had a nice HORNED GREBE in breeding plumage, many BUFFLEHEAD, a distant COMMON LOON and distant LONG-TAILED DUCKS. There were also many RING-BILLED GULLS and a few HERRING. We also had a fly-by BARN SWALLOW at Aurora bay. Next stop was Lake Road near Long Point and we got great views of a singing EASTERN MEADOWLARK. What a treat. At the Ithaca Airport we had nice views of both a RED-TAILED HAWK and an AMERICAN KESTREL. Back at the Lab I am learning that the best place to go over your list is by the feeders. We added COMMON REDPOLL, AMERICAN TREE SPARROW (still many!), WHITE-THROATED SPARROW, and HOUSE FINCH while adding up our species totals. For just 4 1/2 hours of birding, we totaled 56 species. Not bad. More importantly we got great views of many of our beautiful watefowl and migrants. Dave Nicosia Johnson City, NY -- Mark Walls -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] SFO Saturday
I lead an enthusiastic group of nine (or was it ten - or eleven - people kept jumping in) up and around the lake today. Because I'm tired and am going to do it all over again tomorrow, all I am going to do here is list the highlights. Myers Point: three Belted Kingfishers in aerial combat over the creek; two Barn Swallows in a group of some 20 Tree Swallows. Lake Road below Lake Ridge Winery: Savannah Sparrow, flew across the road and perched up, singing. Aurora Bay; distant looks at 5 Horned Grebes and 4 Long-tailed Ducks; Tree Swallows and a single Barn Swallow. Mill Pond, Union Springs: Blue-winged Teal and Wood Duck - both difficult to spot on the far shore. MNWR Visitor's Center: Common Teal (missed Purple Martens). Wildlife Drive: 2 Dunlins and Greater Yellowlegs in new shorebird area. Tschache pool: Mute Swan (missed Lesser Black-backed Gull). Mays Point Pool: numerous Ruddy Ducks, Pied-billed Grebe, Redhead (only one for the trip). MAC: Eurasian Wigeon (north pool, seen from the wooden overlook structure); 9 Trumpeter Swans in pond on east side of Rt 89. Marten's Tract: flushed a Wilson's Snipe (no bittern or rail - or crane). Railroad Road: calling American Bittern (no rail). On the way home we drove through the Empire Farm Days grounds to look for Upland Sandpipers - nothing; did have a few Horned Larks. Our last stop was the Creamery which was packed at 4 PM. Bob McGuire -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] American Bittern/Crow preyed upon by Red Tail
Larry and I had a leisurely trip around the lake today. Because there weren't the great numbers of waterfowl on the lake, our first main stop was Mudlock to look at the BALD EAGLE on nest with at least one visible gray fluff young. Steve Kress' SFO class was also observing the nest. Of note around the auto loop, we did see 2 DUNLIN and a GREATER YELLOW LEGS. When we thought we wouldn't see much else besides the waterfowl which have already been reported, by Benning Marsh, Larry said he thought he spotted something in the grass on left side of road. Sure enough, out in plain sight was a very cooperative AMERICAN BITTERN!! It was fascinating to watch. I took a couple of poor digiscope photos of it, as well as the Eagle, which can be viewed with following link: https://picasaweb.google.com/sjh4hymes/AmericanBitternBaldEagle?authkey=Gv1sRgCPvum7ODt9jNuAE# At Tsachacke Pool we saw 5 Eagles in the distance along with lots of GADWALL constantly bobbing their tails in air and 7 SNOW GEESE flying in the air.Our other interesting observation was at the DEC building on Morgan Rd. When we pulled up there was a lot of commotion by 25 CROWS who were obviously mobbing something. Once our scope was setup, we could discern in the distance off to left in trees, that a RED-TAILED HAWK (back to us unfortunately) had just caught an AMERICAN CROW. The Hawk and prey were in a low tree near ground, and crow was still struggling in an attempt to get free. After scanning the rest of area for ducks and watching an AMERICAN KESTRIL guarding a nest box, we would scan back to see if crow had any luck in escaping. After about 15 min. of watching, it was obvious to us, that the Hawk had it's meal for the day, but we did not stay to watch if it was even able to get airborn with it, or just consumed on the spot. Several of the crows took off after another Red-tail (mate?) and gave up on their unfortunate buddy. While there, Larry may have seen an AMERICANxEURASIAN TEAL hybrid. The bird had a very prominent white stripe on the scapulars, but it also had a prominent white bar. Once spotted it started preening and we couldn't ID it any clearer. Is it possible that the Green Wing Teal (not hybrid) can at times display a prominent white stripe above the scapulars? We returned via west side of lake, and because we didn't see many waterfowl at all, decided to stop at Stewart Park for a final view before sunset. No new birds were spotted there. -- Sara Jane and Larry Hymes -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] LP Bird records
We have three, 33 1/3 LP records which we no longer want. If anyone can use, please contact me off line. If a home is not found for them, we will donate to Friends of Library Book Sale. They are: Songbirds of American in color and sound and story (book album) American Bird Songs Vol one (60 of most distinctive familiar birds) American Bird Songs Vol two (51 bird voices captured with a microphone in birds' natural habitats -- Sara Jane Hymes -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Union Springs, etc.
We stayed home today 'til about 4 p.m. before going for a leisurely ride to tally osprey nests. Sun was wrong to look at MNWR birds but the carp were all along the flooded field next to the Main Drive since the river is quite over the banks. Besides ours with 2 birds on Number One Rd. (extension of Center St., going East from the post office about 3/4 mi. to the elec. station, we saw 1 osprey on each nest on: Backus Rd., the 1st rd. on the left n. of US; fire lanes 15 17 n. of US; Cayuga .. atop the tall metal tower in the water behind the Beacon Mills warehouse; along Seneca River to the right of the bridge on 5 20 just before MNWR entrance; the 1st one on 5 20 over near the lawn mower repair place Rte 89. I'm sure we'd have seen more if we'd gone north on 89 past Tschache May's Pools to the canal to check those 2 nests the one on a pole on Armstrong Rd. (actually out across the muck across the road from the eagle nest.) We also didn't go south of Union Springs (new platform at Dill's Winery needs to be watched) to check the Cayuga Lake Farm nest platform up on the top of the hill overlooking the lake. It's between Kings Corners Rd. Levanna Rd., well back away from 90 next to the barn. Wednesday I saw 2 birds on the nest there. SO looks like ospreys are moving in doing well. Today we meandered to the refuge via Webb Rd. north of Union Springs where we saw 3 Snows a Blue Goose mixed in with about 75 Canadas at a farm pond. I also saw the eagle at Mud Lock feeding a baby. Becky went birding with me on Wed. to Tomp. Co.. I took her down Sweazy Rd. showed her a dead tree. She immediately spotted an owl in a hole. Looked like a Screech owl but the day was gray dreary light was poor so maybe someone else can find properly ID it. Less than a mi. from her house just before dark she spotted 7 Woodies in a puddle in a cornfield. Along with all the other birds things, including lots of loons, 3 different mergs, lots of Horned Grebes, new waterfalls for her, etc. we had a great day despite snow drizzle she was thrilled moved to tears when she saw the Woodies. Nature is great therapy for the soul. Guess I'll stick with it. Blessings, Fritzie -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] ADMIN: List Info
In light of a recent request for removal, although under unfortunate circumstances, I would like to provide subscribers with current information, should any List- or Administrative-specific questions arise. For general List information and rules, please visit these two links: Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES For administrative information, or questions about this List, please don't hesitate to contact me off-List at c...@cornell.edumailto:c...@cornell.edu. If you are interested in adjusting your own List subscription settings, please visit the following link: http://www2.cit.cornell.edu/computer/elist/lyris/user-custom.html -- It may be a little confusing, but you can give it a try. If you still have problems, email me off-List. Also, please visit the following links for archives of past postings: ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Again, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to email me. Thanks and good birding! Sincerely, Chris T-H Chris Tessaglia-Hymes Listowner, Cayugabirds-L Ithaca, NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] OOB: Fair Haven SP
Susie I headed up to Lake Ontario today. First stop was BARB'S DINER in LOCKE for a wonderful way to start the trip. Then on to Fair Haven Beach State Park. On arrival we were surprised to see a veritable mass of TURKEY VULTURES overhead, no flapping, no circling; all in loose formation heading NE. We counted around 150. We then headed to the western breakwater. While I set up the scope at the northern end of the pier, Susie played with rocks for 1.5 hrs.; and came upon a sunning tangle of 8 young garter snakes. Enclosed is a list of birds seen there. Common loon12 Red-throated loon1 (basic plumage) Red-necked grebe 10 (beautiful breeding colors) White-winged scoter 3 Long-tailed duck25 Bufflehead 2 Red-breasted merganser ( too many to count) D.-c. cormorant 1 Killdeer 1 Bonaparte's gull 8 Herring gull1 Great black-backed gull 3 Ring-billed gull 6 Caspian tern 5 We ended the day with a shake cone at PETE'S TREATS IN Union Springs. Steve Susie Fast Brooktondale -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
