[cayugabirds-l] CBC Muckrace Sponsorship

I am happy to report that the Cayuga Bird Club Sponsorship of a Muckrace team has been awarded. Ken Kemphues Treasurer Cayuga Bird Club -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] CBC sponsorship of Muckrace team

If you want to participate in the Muckrace at the Montezuma Wetland Complex this year, The Cayuga Bird Club has an open sponsorship. So far one person has indicated interest and would like one or two teammates. Please let me know if you would like to be a member of this team. Email me at

Re: [cayugabirds-l] bald bluejays

https://feederwatch.org/community/participant-photo/bald-stage-of-a-molting-blue-jay/ [https://feederwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Category2JC-EasternBB-StevenLiffmann-1024x779.jpg] Bald stage of a

Re: [cayugabirds-l] bald bluejays

They’re molting. On Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 11:34 AM Astrid Jirka wrote: > Hi folks, > > I have at least 2, if not 3, blue jays coming to my feeder in the last 3 > days who have no feathers on their heads. Any ideas as to what's going on? > > *Astrid Jirka* > Director of Tourism Initiatives >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] bald bluejays

Thanks for all the responses folks and I'm glad to hear it's a normal occurrence because they sure look a bit funny, and even creepy, without their head feathers! *Astrid Jirka* Director of Tourism Initiatives ~~~ Discover Cayuga Lake - "Tourism with a Mission"

Re: [cayugabirds-l] bald bluejays

Astrid yes. A cooomon observation at this time of year. https://feederwatch.org/learn/unusual-birds/bald-headed-birds/ Linda Orkin Ithaca NY > On Aug 18, 2021, at 11:34 AM, Astrid Jirka wrote: > >  > Hi folks, > > I have at least 2, if not 3, blue jays coming to my feeder in the last 3

[cayugabirds-l] bald bluejays

Hi folks, I have at least 2, if not 3, blue jays coming to my feeder in the last 3 days who have no feathers on their heads. Any ideas as to what's going on? *Astrid Jirka* Director of Tourism Initiatives ~~~ Discover Cayuga Lake - "Tourism with a Mission"