Has anyone any similar experience with Mourning Doves? I am so enjoying
hanging out with two fledglings in my garden. They have been hanging out
there for a few days now, taking naps in the sun on the warm stones. They
seem curious about me and do not spook too easily. Last night, as the sun
I like that defense very much!
Melanie
On 6/21/2015 8:06 PM, Pete M. Marchetto wrote:
Sandy,
The defense for anthropomorphizing, in my opinion, is that humans are
animals, and who would know better than an animal how another animal
feels? We're a species with a talent for empathy (when we
Sandy,
The defense for anthropomorphizing, in my opinion, is that humans are animals,
and who would know better than an animal how another animal feels? We're a
species with a talent for empathy (when we choose to use it), and shouldn't shy
away from applying it to other taxa. I'm certain the
Went kayaking today through the Cayuga Inlet to the red lighthouse andthere
were 6 CASPIAN TERNS next to the lighthouse. They were all adults. I presume
they are non-breeders since it is a bit early for fall migration??
Dave Nicosia
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Cayugabirds-L List Info:
This afternoon a trip through the refuge brought nothing rare but higher
water on the main pool diluted the smell of rotting carp and last week's
congregation of 20+ eagles had moved on. Here are some family highlights of
the day;
- The winner of the cutest babies contest was a family of 3
Went kayaking today through the Cayuga Inlet to the red lighthouse and
there were 6 CASPIAN TERNS next to the lighthouse. They were all adults.
I presume they are non-breeders since it is a bit early for fall
migration??
Dave Nicosia
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Cayugabirds-L List Info:
Nice observations Mike and Joanne! I was thinking of swinging in in the
afternoon on the way back form Sterling Nature Center.
Meena Haribal
Ithaca NY 14850
42.429007,-76.47111
http://www.haribal.org/
http://meenaharibal.blogspot.com/
Ithaca area moths: