[cayugabirds-l] Swifts

I haven’t been watching until but the chimney Swift’s are back in Dryden Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Nita Irby's post

Hi All, Nita Irby’s post is spot on. Living on the lake she knows it’s value. It is also true that your “SUPPORT IS ALSO NEEDED” Please write: DEC and the Dryden Town Board and post information about the issue where ever else it might be appropriate. Best, Bard -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Dryden Conservation Board Resolution Recommending Preservation of Dryden Lake Dam

v DRAFT 12/29/2020 Dryden Conservation Board Resolution Recommending Preservation of Dryden Lake Dam Whereas there has been a dam at Dryden Lake Dryden, NY since circa 1801; and Whereas the body of water known as Dryden Lake, created by the building of the dam, has provided numerous benefits

[cayugabirds-l] Dryden Lake may be in danger

  The Dryden Lake that we know and love is in serious danger of reverting toits primitive original form as a shallow pond.   The dam is beginning to leak a bit and its current owner NYS DEC  may not wish to spend the money for a proper replacement of concrete nor are they interested

[cayugabirds-l] special year

Just had 10 siskins and a pair of purple finches in my feeder. The siskin flock is quite large and both species have been scarce in recent years. I bodes well for a special feeder year. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Uhbirds

is starting out like an excellent Feeder birding year. Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Siskins

Over thirty pine Siskins at my feeders in Dryden Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Indigo bunting

Indigo bunting àt my feeder in Dryden Best, Bard Bard Prentiss ( -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

[cayugabirds-l] Rbgb

Hi Just watched a male rbgb at our feeder. Awesome Foy Taking shelter from the snow storm Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] merlin

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:

[cayugabirds-l] brown creeper

Hi, Yesterday while I was posting about c. wrens. a brown creeper was moving up and down the tree out side my window. It was my foy brown creeper. cool bird. Best, Bard -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Carolina wren

> The idea of a small C. Wren seems so odd - for a wren, they seem massive to > me! Will be interested in hearing about whether they interbreed. > > Alicia > > P.S. This photo > <https://www.birds.cornell.edu/crows/images/CarWrenseriesthmb.jpg> (which > comes from a w

[cayugabirds-l] Carolina wren

in this species what might explain it? Do sub species interbreed? Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Yellow birds

The yellow birds are back. Seems early for goldfinches to moult. Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] redpolls

The crossbill has gone but I have a few common redpolls in its place Bard Bard V. Prentiss 27 East Main Street Dryden, NY 13053 bvanwoer...@gmail.com 607-844-4691 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Red Crossbill

A Red Crossbill male just visited my thistle feeder. Awesome bird. Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] White throated sparrow

I was not lucky enough to have a Fox. Sparrow i Hàd a first of the year white throated sparrow Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] W t sparrow

I had my FOY while throated sparrow yesterday and today Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Feeder birds

. Waiting for evening and blue grosbeaks. Best Bard km Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

[cayugabirds-l] More Siskins

Birds of a feather. Yesterday my Siskins hung with the goldfinches but Today with a dozen plus they formed their own flock chasing other birds away. Interesting. Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Siskins

Three to four Siskins at my feeder in Dryden this week Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Zeiss 7x’42

Binoculars sold this afternoon Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

[cayugabirds-l] Ziess victory 7x42 for sale

Hi all, Due to a permanent nerve injury I am no longer able to use my Ziess victory 7x42 Binocs. They have recently been discontinued due to poor sales but as anyone who has used them knows they are probably, optically, the best binoculars ever made. I was there when Wild Birds Unlimited got

[cayugabirds-l] Herron nest email

Oops as you probably guessed that This message was not intended for the Listserve. The person who hosts it fears an invasion. Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re:[cayugabirds-l] IMG_0976.JPG

The three of u are all that know about the Herron nest Melssia is going to Alaska. Elsie says it’s right on the shore. Since it maybe easily spooked I have a portable camo blind u can share. It can probably be approached with out ur being seen. Enjoy. Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882

[cayugabirds-l] Cardinals

There are a few male cardinals in my neighborhood that are calling incessantly I assume for a mate for a second nesting. Do they pick a new mate for each nesting or is there something else going on.? Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Dryden MerLIns

Two merLIns were cavorting over Union and east maim streets in Dryden this afternoon. Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskin

Finally had a pine Siskin at my feeder in Dryden on Wednesday. First in years. Best, Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] feeder birds

Hi all, I have a mature white throated sparrow , perhaps 2 or 3 almost constantly at my feeder . Last year an immature one spent the winter with me. Also unusual for me I have several immature common grackles eating me out of house and home. Bard j Bard V. Prentiss 27 East Main Street

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Oops

nature studies. Although my parents > were both bird watchers my interest in birds came much later. > Bard > > Bard Prentiss > (607)882-0504 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES h

[cayugabirds-l] Ladies

I could not get close enough to determine which species they were Painted or American Best Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Painted ladies

I had three ladies in my yard yesterday am not happy to see what appears to be increased interest in butterflies. Butterflies and moths were my way into nature studies although my parents were bird watchers. My interest in birds came much later. Bard Bard Prentiss (607)882-0504

[cayugabirds-l] Hummer

A female regularly visits our monarda 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)

[cayugabirds-l] Eagles

Has anybody seen eagles lately? Juveniles? at Dryden lake 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:

[cayugabirds-l] eagles ?

Hi All, I keep getting reports of daily visitations of Bald Eagles at Dryden Lake from non birders living around the lake. it's possible that they are Ospreys nesting nearby and even eagles nesting nearby. Perhaps someone might check it out. I would but I have to be loaded in the car and

[cayugabirds-l] Dryden to Ithaca trail

Please keep voting for trail all this week. It could mean $100,000 funding Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Repeat voting for Schs EASY

Hi, Some persons are having difficulty with daily voting for the trail extension project and Bob Beck has found a better way. You don't have to enter your information and it's a one click process. It is explained in the attached email. Best Bard Bard V. Prentiss 27 East Main Street Dryden,

[cayugabirds-l] Y B sapsucker in Dryden village

FOY for me Bard 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)

[cayugabirds-l] Purposed birding and nature observation site

Hi All, Please watch the attached video and message from Bob Beck supporting the proposed extension of the Jim Schug trail, from Dryden to the East Ithaca Recreation Way. When complete the trail will provide access to many otherwise nearly inaccessible top shelf birding and general nature

[cayugabirds-l] Purple finch and "The yellow birds are back"

Hi, Gina spotted our first purple finch of the year this AM. They nest in the Norway Spruces next door. We also had our first male goldfinch in full breeding plumage at a feeder today. Before today the yellow feathers were sparse and not particularly attractive. Then today, as if a new

[cayugabirds-l] old and new birds

Hi, This has been a better than average year for feeder and yard birds at my house. I have both sexes of red bellied, downy and hairy woodpeckers and a female pileated, several rb and wb nuthatches. A white throated sparrow and a brown creeper that show up daily along with chickadees,

[cayugabirds-l] yard birds

Hi Alll, This morning I was visited by two quite special, to me, yard birds. First a Brown Creeper appeared in a the tree near my feeders. it stayed in the yard for about 10 minutes. An hour or so later a Carolina Wren showed up. It only stayed for a minute or so and didn't visit the suet

Re: [cayugabirds-l] MNWR Caspian Terns and pedestrians on the Wildlife Drive :(

I don't remember anyone addressing this long standing annoyance in the manner I mention below and I think its worth a try: Perhaps the bird clubs in the region could each submit thoughtful petitions to the director of mnwr requesting a policy change. If Chris didn't mind one might also

[cayugabirds-l] franklins gull?

Has anyone seen the franklins gull today, and if so where? Bard Bard Prentiss P O Box 283 Dryden, NY 13053 607-844-4691 prenti...@frontiernet.net -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Dryden Redpols

Hi, I had my first of the year Dryden village Redpols this morning. Perhaps it's a sign of spring. I rarely get them until mid March. Let's hope. Bard Bard Prentiss P O Box 283 Dryden, NY 13053 607-844-4691 prenti...@frontiernet.net -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Owl Prowl

Gina and I will check for screech owls etc in Dryden Village as we have for about 20 years. Bard Bard Prentiss P O Box 283 Dryden, NY 13053 607-844-4691 prenti...@frontiernet.net -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] unusual ducks for Dryden, Lake.

Hi All, I just saw a small flock of 5 Northern Shovlers in the little bay that never freezes on the north end of the lake. They can be seen by looking SE from the end of Southworth road. I can't remember when I last saw this species on the lake. Bird hard, Bard Bard Prentiss P O Box 283

[cayugabirds-l] Surf Scoters

Dave Loparco saw 2 Surf Scoters off Ladoga Point around 11 AM this morning. Bard Bard Prentiss P O Box 283 Dryden, NY 13053 607-844-4691 prenti...@frontiernet.net -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] How do they know?

Bard Prentiss P O Box 283 Dryden, NY 13053 607-844-4691 prenti...@frontiernet.net -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2

[cayugabirds-l] Eurasian Widgeon

Sorry for the lateness of this. Yesterday at around noon Dave Loparco found and a number of others re-found a male Eurasian Widgeon at Tsache (sp) pool at MNWR. Bard Bard Prentiss P O Box 283 Dryden, NY 13053 607-844-4691 prenti...@frontiernet.net -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http