[cayugabirds-l] woodcock

Greetings, We had two Woodcock “peenting” in our backyard this evening. It’s unusual to have them here when there is still so much snow on the ground. Also had a FOS Fox Sparrow trying to scratch up a meal through the frozen snow. Ken Smith Hills of Groton -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://ww

[cayugabirds-l] Dryden Lake today

A walk along the trail from Weber St. to the end of the lake was pleasant and productive for birds. There were numerous HOODED MERGANSERS, RED HEADED DUCKS, a pair of CANVASBACKS and MALLARDS along with geese and beaver. We rustled up two WOOD DUCKS near the far end of the lake. There were quit

[cayugabirds-l] Northern Pintails

I forgot to share this the other day, oops! But, I was on the corner of Arcadia Zurich Norris Road and Bauer Van Winckle Road in Arcadia (Wayne County) when I came across a large mixed flock of Snow and Canada Geese. Probably ~200 birds. Almost immediately I noticed a pair of NORTHERN PINTAI

[cayugabirds-l] meadowlark

Just located an E. MEADOWLARK singing from a treetop in a nearby field.  That is, I can see it singing, but it's too away for me to hear. Steve Fast Brooktondale -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snows on the ice and flying - Mud Lock

Hope you are wearing a hat! :) On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 4:47 PM, J. Sullivan wrote: > Thousands of Snows at Mud Lock on ice and flying directly overhead. > Thrilling. > > Jae > > On Mar 25, 2014, at 1:37 PM, John and Fritzie Blizzard > wrote: > > Thousands of snows & a few Canadas on the ice out

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snows on the ice and flying - Mud Lock

Thousands of Snows at Mud Lock on ice and flying directly overhead. Thrilling. Jae > On Mar 25, 2014, at 1:37 PM, John and Fritzie Blizzard > wrote: > > Thousands of snows & a few Canadas on the ice out from Frontenac Park ... to > & beyond, north & south of the island since 10 this a.m. &

[cayugabirds-l] NE Ithaca screech-owl, Tues 3/25

So far in March, my sightings of the roosting EASTERN SCREECH-OWL in our nest box in northeast Ithaca seem closely correlated with outdoor temperature. Average daily temperature ? 23°F: Owl seen 12 out of 13 days, including yesterday and today Average daily temperature ? 28°F: Owl seen 0 o

[cayugabirds-l] N Pintail ailing

Now near point/spit at Myers Park, Lansing. First saw beautiful N. Pintail male sitting on ice edge in waters of Lans. Town Marina - he was leaning down with his head & neck sideways, first in the water, then on the ice. He kept this posture while trying to move a little. The he flew about 50'

[cayugabirds-l] Snows on the ice/Union Springs

Thousands of snows & a few Canadas on the ice out from Frontenac Park ... to & beyond, north & south of the island since 10 this a.m. & still there now at 1:30 p.m.. Woodies, etc. on Mill Pond. Fritzie -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.N

[cayugabirds-l] Galveston oil spill

Hello Good Birders, Has anyone out there ever de-oiled a bird? Is anyone considering heading to Texas to help with recovery? I can't seem to get it off my mind. I left my name with Houston Audubon, although they are only utilizing licensed wildlife rehabbers and experienced de-oilers right now. M

[cayugabirds-l] Red-throated Loon, East Shore Park

A basic adult RED-THROATED LOON is visible distantly to the northwest from East Shore Park, seeb better from father north. Several White-winged Scoters are still in that area as well. Lots of wigeon and a pair of NORTHERN SHOVELERS are mixed in with the Aythya flock along the ice edge. No sign of e