Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cold weather

It looks like temperatures are moderating now, but during these last cold days some upland forest habitats around West Danby have actually seemed pretty empty. I didn't even bother trying for Worm-eating Warblers until yesterday, the signs just weren't there. And when I did go it was so cold up

[cayugabirds-l] Cold weather behavior by insectivores

To add to Laura and Judith's observation we have been watching Barn Swallows desperately beating the brushy banks of ponds attempting to rise insects and getting no more than a very few cluster flies. Tree Swallows doing much of the same but finding a few Black Flies higher up (and around

[cayugabirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler Armitage Rd

Seen and heard this AM on both sides of the road near the parking area next to the bridge. https://www.flickr.com/photos/105424358@N06/34446465661/in/datetaken-public/ [X]Prothonotary Warbler 5-10-17 Armitage Rd

[cayugabirds-l] Orchard Oriole

At the Swan Pen. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Tanager on suet

I have EBluebirds come regularly to suet, especially in winter months. They find it tricky to stay on little wire suet cage and much prefer finding chunks on the ground...which I try to make sure happens. They also happily take sunflower chips. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPhone

[cayugabirds-l] Tanager on suet

This cold weather must really be stressing the insect eating birds. There is a scarlet tanager eating suet at our feeder this morning. He has to wait his turn behind the jays and grosbeaks. I've never seen this before. Laura Laura Stenzler l...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: