[cayugabirds-l] Call woodcock

2012-06-29 Thread Brad Walker
Hi all there is currently an American Woodcock in the middle of the trail at the back entrance of the lab of ornithology It just moved to the side of the trail along the pond shore. Brad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Orchard oriole, barn swallows, and meadowlarks

2012-06-29 Thread M K Mannella
The ORCHARD ORIOLE (I assume the same one) that nested in our yard was back this morning singing loudly from a large maple. In May he was actively defending a nest then all went quiet. Not sure if there was a successful fledge or not. Today is the first time I've seen or heard him since the

[cayugabirds-l] fledglings

2012-06-29 Thread Nancy W Dickinson
An exciting time of year! In the past two days I have observed the begging fledglings of Phoebes, Grackles, Cardinals, Chickadees, and the defensive parenting of Common Yellowthroats, Song Sparrows, Hairy Woodpeckers, Field Sparrows, Towhees, and House Wrens. Still singing are Brown Thrashers,