[cayugabirds-l] MNWR Sandhills and shrike

Hi, We visited Montezuma today, and stopped at Towpath Rd, May's Point and the Visitors' center, where we saw many of the same birds reported earlier today by Dave Nutter. We also picked up a KILLDEER at Knox Marcellus and two GREATER YELLOWLEGS at Mays Point. We are grateful to Ann Mitchel

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma NWR Greater White-fronted Goose, etc

Also there were about a hundred AMERICAN COOTS close to NYS 89, I think just south of Lower Lake Rd.--Dave NutterOn Nov 06, 2011, at 06:46 PM, Dave Nutter wrote:Ann Mitchell & I went to Montezuma NWR today.  The biggest highlight for me (year bird) was the GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE which she pic

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Pileated Woodpecker

Hi Paul, Pileated Woodpeckers are widely reported to favor the berries of flowering dogwood (Cornus florida). Check out this photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20136270@N04/2116217431/ -Geo Geo Kloppel Bowmaker & Restorer 227 Tupper Road Spencer NY 14883 607 564 7026 g...@cornell.edu ge

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Pileated Woodpecker

Saw this for my first time last year. Saw pileateds feeding on Virginia Creeper berries and then, for as long as the grapes persisted on vines in a maple at the front of my driveway, had them visit for that fruit snack everyday. Just goes to show, as birders, we've never seen it all. Keep on

[cayugabirds-l] Pileated Woodpecker

A friend reported that he is observing a Pileated Woodpecker feeding on the berries on a Dogwood. He’s knowledgeable and a good observer. Wondering if anyone has observed this? Seems out of character to me. Appreciate any insights that can be shared. Paul Schmitt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma NWR Greater White-fronted Goose, etc

Ann Mitchell & I went to Montezuma NWR today.  The biggest highlight for me (year bird) was the GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE which she picked out among the swimming CANADA GEESE at Knox-Marsellus.  It later flew to Puddler's along with several hundred SNOW GEESE.  We were not able to pick out any Ro

[cayugabirds-l] Myers (Dunlin and Surf Scoters) and Mt. Pleasant (Pipits)

Despite a paucity of birds (no shooting or ducks of wood, styrofoam or other polymers either) I spent an hour around Myers and Salt Points this morning from about 9-10 (EST! yeah!). There was a lone DUNLIN on the spit with 2-3 dozen plus Ring-Billed Gulls and a few Herring Gulls. Lots of Malla

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park at midday

I didn't really have anything new for Stewart Park today - just the standard assortment of ducks and a few songbirds along the back pond. Here's my complete checklist: Stewart Park, Tompkins, US-NY Nov 6, 2011 12:33 PM - 2:08 PM Protocol: Traveling 1.0 mile(s) 26 species Canada Goose (Branta cana

[cayugabirds-l] Robins and Waxwings and OT info on NM or ICELAND

Hi all, Since yesterday, my yard is invaded by robins and waxwings and along with them there are some juncos too. There is a hawthorn bush in front of my bedroom window under the spruces, whose fruits are being relished by these birds. Some of the fruits seem too far away from them if they are s

[cayugabirds-l] Ringwood Rd Fox Sparrow

Hi all, There was a Fox Sparrow perched in the trees near my bird feeders a short while ago. Marie Marie Read Wildlife Photography 452 Ringwood Road Freeville NY 13068 USA Phone 607-539-6608 e-mail m...@cornell.edu http://www.marieread.com Now on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/pages/M