Re: [cayugabirds-l] House Finch behavior question

2013-12-09 Thread Dave Nutter
That looks to me like a samara type seed from an ash tree or tulip tree, in which case it could be a food item.--Dave NutterOn Dec 09, 2013, at 08:33 PM, Mona Bearor wrote:Please check the photo on this webpage:http://dogsfirstclass.com/mona/hofibehavior.html  It appears to be a male House Finch p

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Pressure = results...1st step...

2013-12-09 Thread Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes
Begin forwarded message: From: Andrew Baksh mailto:birdingd...@gmail.com>> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Pressure = results...1st step... Date: December 9, 2013 7:59:41 PM EST To: nysbirds-l mailto:nysbird...@cornell.edu>> Cc: Nyc ebirds mailto:ebirds...@yahoogroups.com>>, "jerse...@lists.princeton.edu

[cayugabirds-l] House Finch behavior question

2013-12-09 Thread Mona Bearor
Please check the photo on this webpage: http://dogsfirstclass.com/mona/hofibehavior.html It appears to be a male House Finch passing a non-food item (a leaf?) to a female. I have never seen a bird do this, unless it was material brought to a nest site. Any thoughts on this behavior? Mona Bearo

[cayugabirds-l] PLEASE READ - Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Resources to use in contacting wildlife agencies and elected officials re: Snowy Owl Killings...

2013-12-09 Thread Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes
Important information and link below. Sincerely, Chris T-H Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Andrew Baksh mailto:birdingd...@gmail.com>> Date: December 9, 2013 at 17:28:42 EST To: nysbirds-l mailto:nysbird...@cornell.edu>> Cc: Nyc ebirds mailto:ebirds...@yahoogroups.com>>, "

[cayugabirds-l] Syracuse RBA

2013-12-09 Thread Joseph Brin
RBA   *  New York *  Syracuse * December 09, 2013 *  NYSY  12. 09. 13   Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): December 02, 2013 - December 09, 2013 to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma Wetlands Com

[cayugabirds-l] FW: [HMBirds] Re: [MidHudsonBirds] Snowy Owl treatment by Port Authority

2013-12-09 Thread Mona Bearor
See below... From: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:hmbi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Larry Federman Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 4:48 PM Cc: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [HMBirds] Re: [MidHudsonBirds] Snowy Owl treatment by Port Authority Here’s a link to an American Bird Conservan

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Petition about Snowy Owl killings

2013-12-09 Thread John and Sue Gregoire
Thanks Linda! The correct place to voice our complaints is not Cuomo or the legislature but with the Port Authority of NY who has cognizance of and lead on this horrendous action. This petition will help ease the way. If you write or email be sure to copy to the Mayor of New York City to get a li

[cayugabirds-l] Aunkst & Rt 96 Snowy Owl

2013-12-09 Thread Dave K
Found owl near lean to/shed ~1PM today. One tenth mile North of Aunkst, West side of Rt96. http://www.flickr.com/photos/105424358@N06/11295594476/ A Raven at Seybolt and Canoga Rd at 1:30 http://www.flickr.com/photos/105424358@N06/11295583536/ --

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Recrudescent behavior at this time???

2013-12-09 Thread Kevin J. McGowan
There is no such thing as "recrudescent" behavior in birds, that is, behavior that normally develops in the spring that reappears in the fall when the day lengths match. That's not how it works. Bird gonad growth and the accompanying breeding behavior is stimulated by the CHANGE in daylight le

Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

2013-12-09 Thread Linda Orkin
>From Seth Ausubel is another suggestion, see below. Linda Orkin -- Forwarded message -- From: Seth Ausubel Date: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 2:13 PM Subject: Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK To: Betsy Russell , Linda Orkin < wingmagi...@gmail.com> Hi. Th

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

2013-12-09 Thread Corinne Morton
I did the same and was given the same answer and address early this morning. Worth trying! Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2013, at 12:31 PM, "Betsy Russell" wrote: > I did call the NYC phone # given this morning in order to register my > sentiments re: Snowy Owls being shot at JFK. The call w

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

2013-12-09 Thread Betsy Russell
I did call the NYC phone # given this morning in order to register my sentiments re: Snowy Owls being shot at JFK. The call was routed to Albany where is was kindly and carefully explained to me that this issue needs to be addressed by the public in writing, hard copy, snail mail if it is ever

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Recrudescent behavior at this time???

2013-12-09 Thread Linda Orkin
A Hairy Woodpecker was drumming yesterday also. Linda Orkin On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 12:14 PM, W. Larry Hymes wrote: > I've recently observed what I would consider recrudescent behavior in > three species of birds. I would think that this behavior would occur more > closely to the autumnal equ

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

2013-12-09 Thread Glenn Wilson
Speaking of bird control, it is going to the dogs. grin (And this is probably the wrong forum to talk about goose for the holiday.) www.birdstrikecontrol.com/bcs.html - Border Collies are now the fastest-growing and most popular form of bird control on airports, military airbases, golf courses

[cayugabirds-l] Recrudescent behavior at this time???

2013-12-09 Thread W. Larry Hymes
I've recently observed what I would consider recrudescent behavior in three species of birds. I would think that this behavior would occur more closely to the autumnal equinox, rather than the winter solstice that we are fast approaching. While in Virginia I saw huge flocks of ROBINS, some o

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

2013-12-09 Thread Glenn Wilson
I emailed Gov. Cuomo via his web site. Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com On Dec 9, 2013, at 10:15 AM, Corinne Morton wrote: Write to 1 Commerce Plaza 99 washington ave. Albany NY 12231. Address it to Gov's Correspondence Unit. Ask for a reply. If you wish. Sent from my iPho

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

2013-12-09 Thread Corinne Morton
Write to 1 Commerce Plaza 99 washington ave. Albany NY 12231. Address it to Gov's Correspondence Unit. Ask for a reply. If you wish. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2013, at 10:03 AM, "Corinne Morton" wrote: > Also letting them know public sentiment. Some are calling Gov. Cuomo's NYC > offi

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

2013-12-09 Thread Corinne Morton
Also letting them know public sentiment. Some are calling Gov. Cuomo's NYC office. I am now. 212-681-4537 Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2013, at 9:25 AM, "Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes" wrote: > You're welcome. > > Other major airports can only follow suit if they know of the alternatives

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

2013-12-09 Thread Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes
You're welcome. Other major airports can only follow suit if they know of the alternatives and have complete contact information for certified raptor banders or wildlife rehabilitators who agree to conduct any capture and relocation effort. Sincerely, Chris On Dec 9, 2013, at 9:19 AM, Corinne

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

2013-12-09 Thread Corinne Morton
Thank you for this. Let's hope other airports will follow with humane alternatives!! Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2013, at 9:06 AM, "Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes" wrote: > Something to be aware of as a successful alternative for area airports for > which this becomes an issue. There may b

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

2013-12-09 Thread Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes
Something to be aware of as a successful alternative for area airports for which this becomes an issue. There may be hope. Sincerely, Chris T-H Begin forwarded message: From: Nadine Scarpa mailto:nadinescarpaho...@gmail.com>> Subject: Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK Date: Decem

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

2013-12-09 Thread Corinne Morton
Very upsetting. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2013, at 8:50 AM, "Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes" wrote: > Thoughts some may be interested in this article. > > Sincerely, > Chris T-H > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Christina Wilkinson >> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being sh

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

2013-12-09 Thread Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes
Thoughts some may be interested in this article. Sincerely, Chris T-H Begin forwarded message: From: Christina Wilkinson mailto:nutrich...@rcn.com>> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK Date: December 9, 2013 7:22:53 AM EST To: mailto:nysbird...@cornell.edu>> Reply-To: Christina W