[cayugabirds-l] American Kestrels and Merlins

I know that American Kestrels are declining across the state, however it seems that Merlin reports are becoming more frequent. Is that just my impression, or are Merlins not in trouble as Kestrels are? If not, is it because they don't require cavities to nest, or because they seem to be more

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club Field Trip, Sunday March 8

Hi all, Just a reminder. This day (Sunday March 8) is ‘Spring forward day’, i.e change in day light saving timing. So make sure you don’t show up an hour later. Of course these days people use their cell phones, which will automatically show the correct(ed) timing. Cheers Meena From:

[cayugabirds-l] Tufted Duck continues at Ithaca Yacht Club

also Long-tailed Ducks, 2 Horned Grebes, 2 Red-throated Loons, etc. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Iceland Gull in Waterloo

In among the RB Herring Gulls on the frozen canal, there was at least 1 immature Iceland Gull. Viewed from Oak Island (south end of Oak St off rtes 5 20), about 4 PM Friday. The resident mallard flock (with a few domestic varieties) was also there. Mark Miller Photo on Eaton Birding