Re: [cayugabirds-l] Many Horned Grebes on the south end of Cayuga

2020-03-27 Thread Suan Yong
Two horned grebe on Jennings Pond also, one in confusing transitional plumage, with the facial pattern looking more like an “ear” than a “horn”, but I think I spied a white tip on the bill. Also had 17 green-winged teals, I think, which took off and flew away when flushed on my kayak. Suan --

[cayugabirds-l] C Loons

2020-03-27 Thread Donna Lee Scott
3 Common Loons calling & diving off shore by 5-600 block Lansing Station Rd. First I have seen in a while. Donna Scott Lansing/Cayuga Lake Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://ww

[cayugabirds-l] Many Horned Grebes on the south end of Cayuga

2020-03-27 Thread Joe Welklin
Hi all, There are lots of Horned Grebes on the south end of Cayuga right now. Some in breeding plumage but many in non-breeding. Also a couple Goldeneye and plenty of Bufflehead. Joe -- Joseph F. Welklin PhD Candidate Dept. of Neurobiology and Behavior Cornell University www.josephwelklin.com

[cayugabirds-l] merlin

2020-03-27 Thread Bard Prentiss
Hi John,and all Yesterday we had a female merlin on our deer fence in the yard. Later we saw and heard a pair in the spruces across the street between Union and East Main. I saw one there on Wednesday too. I hope they stay. Best, Bard -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.co

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Winter Wren

2020-03-27 Thread Melissa Groo
Yesterday my husband said he thought he heard a Winter Wren for the first time this spring, from down along the stream below our house next to and north of Shindagin Hollow State Forest in Caroline. This morning I was thrilled to wake up to the sound of one singing at around 6:40 am, from down in t