[cayugabirds-l] Common Gallinule, Sapsucker Woods

[Jay McGowan]

The Common Gallinule continues this evening on the pond at Sapsucker Woods,
sitting in brush along the dike that forms the southern border of the main
pond, just west of two beaver-chewed trees and southeast of the main dead
snag. May or may not be visible from outside the visitor center, but can be
seen from the Wilson Trail past the blind.

Jay

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[cayugabirds-l] Spring Montezuma Tours

[Johnson, Alyssa]

Good afternoon,



I wanted to share a few tour opportunities coming at the Montezuma Audubon 
Center during the month of May. Going on tours led by Audubon Staff is a great 
way for beginners to learn all the hot spots of Montezuma birding, or if you're 
a bit more advanced...well it's nice to be driven around, isn't it?! Hope you 
can join me this spring.



Wednesday, May 8th, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Montezuma Birdwatching Tour

The Montezuma Wetlands Complex is teeming with migratory songbirds, marsh 
birds, and other wildlife this time of year. Join us for an evening van tour 
through the Montezuma's marshes, forests and grasslands to explore the abundant 
wildlife as they prepare for their nocturnal activities. Bring your camera to 
capture images of the beautiful habitats and wildlife. Binoculars and field 
guides provided. Fee: $8/child, $15/adult. PRE-PAID RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.



Saturday, May 11th, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00p.m.

Warblers and Wine Van Tour

Join us for a trip to Thorpe Vineyard, located along the Lake Ontario shoreline 
in Wolcott, NY. During the tour, guests will sample award-winning wines at the 
winery and then explore nearby Chimney Bluffs State Park to search for Cerulean 
Warblers and nearly two dozen other warbler species. Short distance, easy to 
moderate hiking will be part of the program. Must be 21+ to participate. Fee: 
$20/adult includes wine tasting. PRE-PAID RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.

Wednesday, May 22nd, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Montezuma Wildlife Tour

The Montezuma Wetlands Complex is teeming with migratory songbirds, marsh 
birds, and other wildlife this time of year. Join us for a van tour around 
Montezuma's marshes, forests and grasslands to explore the abundant wildlife. 
Everything from snapping turtles, to Bald Eagles, to muskrats can be seen. 
Bring your camera to capture images of the beautiful habitats and wildlife. 
Binoculars and field guides provided. Fee: $8/child, $15/adult. PRE-PAID 
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.



Saturday, May 25th, 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Howland's Island Birding Tour

Spring songbird migration and breeding season is underway so join us for an 
early morning tour behind the locked gates of Howland's Island. We'll drive 
onto the island and make stops along the way listening and looking for migrants 
like the Warbling Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, and nearly two dozen Warbler species. 
We will also highlight the 10,000-year cultural and natural history of this 
unique island habitat.  Binoculars and bird guides will be provided. Fee: 
$8/child; $15/adult. PRE-PAID RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.



Space is limited for all programs and registration is required.

Please e-mail: montez...@audubon.org or call 315-365-3588 to reserve your spot.

For more upcoming programs with the Montezuma Audubon Center:

http://ny.audubon.org/education/montezuma-audubon-center-programs-and-events





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Alyssa Johnson

Environmental Educator

315.365.3588



Montezuma Audubon Center

2295 State Route 89
P.O. Box 187

Savannah, New York 13146

Audubon NY- Montezuma

Montezuma Audubon Center on 
Facebook



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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Yellow-throated Warblers

[khmo]

Yes, there are several species of dragonfly that are migratory. The
Common Green Darner, a long term study species of ours) is the most
common.  The Tramea (saddlebags), Anax longipes (Comet darner) and
others are also migrant. In fall the Green Darner and others head
southward. The Pantala species are famous for their worldwide migratory
escapades.

Some  very few observations have indicated that there may be a link
between American Kestrel migration and the Common Green Darner migration
with the former feeding on the latter during the trek. That's practical
but has not been formally studied.

John 

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On 2019-04-25 12:25, Johnson, Alyssa wrote:

> Migratory dragonfly? 
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> ALYSSA JOHNSON 
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> Environmental Educator 
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> 315.365.3588 
> 
> MONTEZUMA AUDUBON CENTER 
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> 2295 State Route 89
> P.O. Box 187 
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> Savannah, New York 13146 
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> Audubon NY- Montezuma [1] 
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> Montezuma Audubon Center on Facebook [2] 
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> Further to earlier comments, the species does seem to be surging northward. 
> Birder friends in NYC have reported them from Central Park and in every one 
> of the borroughs!  Interestingly the migrant Anax Junius (Common Green 
> Darner) was just reported from NYC yesterday, a good two weeks after our 
> first sighting here.
> John
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> John and Sue Gregoire
> Field Ornithologists
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> 5373 Fitzgerald Rd
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[cayugabirds-l] SSW Gallinule, Osprey, Rusty Blackbirds

[Anne Marie Johnson]

There’s been an Osprey on one of the snags in the back pond of Sapsucker Woods 
the last three mornings. I saw it between 8 and 8:30 the last two mornings. 
It’s best viewed from the Sherwood Platform at the back of the pond or the 
bridge between the Wilson Trail and the Visitor Center entrance.

While looking at the Osprey from that bridge this morning, a Common Gallinule 
walked out of the cattails and started swimming toward the island off shore 
from the Visitor Center. It was a stunning, close up view, and the first time I 
recall seeing or hearing one in SSW.

There’s been a flock of about 40 Rusty Blackbirds in SSW the past two days. It 
moves around, though. Yesterday morning they were foraging in the pools on the 
Wilson Trail behind the pond. Then at noon yesterday, they were gathered along 
the Woodleton Boardwalk on the east side of Sapsucker Woods Rd. This morning 
they were between the road and the Podell Boardwalk on the west side of the 
road. They have been extremely vocal and can be heard from some distance away.

Other highlights on the Wilson Trail this morning included Ruby-crowned 
Kinglets and Yellow-rumped Warblers. I did not hear a Northern Waterthrush 
today, although I heard one near the Sherwood Platform yesterday morning.

Anne Marie Johnson

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[cayugabirds-l] Yellow-throated Warblers

[khmo]

Further to earlier comments, the species does seem to be surging
northward. Birder friends in NYC have reported them from Central Park
and in every one of the borroughs!  Interestingly the migrant Anax
Junius (Common Green Darner) was just reported from NYC yesterday, a
good two weeks after our first sighting here.
John

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