[cayugabirds-l] Purple Martin at MNWR Thursday

As another sign of spring Susan, Ann and I had a, first of the year, PURPLE MARTIN sitting on one of the Martin house poles at the Montezuma Visitor's Center yesterday. The Martin houses haven't been raised to the top of the poles yet, but it looks like time. There were half a dozen NORTHERN SHO

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Killdeer Courtship at Myers

Hi Lauren, As Marie noted sometimes this behavior is by small groups. I watched a group of four Killdeer doing this display on a visit to Myer’s several years ago. It was the most unusual thing to see these birds do what amounted to a Killdeer version of a square dance calling li

[cayugabirds-l] Saturday CBC field trip- long

Saturday nine of Ithaca’s best, most enthusiastic, birders joined me for a jaunt up the lake. When I left the house to meet at the Lab the morning was so snowy it seemed like a replay of February. When we arrived at Myer’s Point the heavy blowing snow limited visibility to about 100 yard

Re: [cayugabirds-l] various migrants

Late yesterday afternoon around 6 PM there was a steady movement of Grackles in small flocks over my house. All heading west just at treetop level. The conditions may be marginal but Spring waits for no one. Gary On Mar 19, 2015, at 9:13 AM, Dave Nutter mailto:nutter.d...@me.com>> wrote: Mig

[cayugabirds-l] Saturday field trip up Cayuga Lake

arm as the weather looks to be around 30 deg. with damp southern breezes. All are welcome and it's not necessary to be a CBC member. If you have a scope bring it along, if not we can share amongst the group. Happy birding, Gary Kohlenberg -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.North

Re: [cayugabirds-l] White-winged Crossbill, Enfield

I had a little time this afternoon to head up and try and see this uncommon Crossbill. I wasn't able to hear or see him unfortunately but was able to attract the attention of 2 Sheriff patrol cars. The neighbors in this area are obviously bored or have overdosed on reality TV. Otherwise our publ

[cayugabirds-l] Brown Thrasher

Hi all, I walked my usual route down Burns Road today and found a Brown Thrasher visiting a feeder at Burns Way. In talking to the homeowner he said it’s been at his house all winter with some Grackles and what sounds to me like a Rusty Blackbird. I didn’t see these other early birds, but I’ll

Re: [cayugabirds-l] rare bird rant

The great part of using eBird as Bob does is that rare bird sightings output to all users that have the rare bird / needs alert notifications setup in their account. No extra work involved and potentially reaching more observers than the text alert system. I highly recommend using BirdLog NA for

Re: [cayugabirds-l] cowbird?

Hi Liz, It certainly could have been a BH Cowbird. They will occasionally overwinter in our area. There has been a large flock,(~50) visiting feeders at Lake Como again this winter. Happy birding, Gary On Feb 12, 2015, at 11:42 AM, Liz Brown mailto:e...@cornell.edu>> wrote: Hi all, This m

[cayugabirds-l] Bradfield Peregrines SW side

Both there as of 3:05 on SW side. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabir

[cayugabirds-l] Mt. Pleasant Buntings

I found one fast moving flock of ~60 Snow Buntings on Mt. Pleasant today. They were hard to track down and you might have to traipse around the fields at the top of the hill by the cell towers. I only heard one Horned Lark but the usual large Crow flock is in their spot in the woods. Gary

Re: [cayugabirds-l] PEREGRINE STIILL AT BRADFIELD

Two Peregrines! Susan, Ann and I just had one circling the building and one perched on west side ledge at 1:42 Gary On Jan 11, 2015, at 12:19 PM, Stuart Krasnoff wrote: East side. Viable from greenhouses. >From the semi-opposable thumbs of SB Krasnoff via iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] SEOW in Lansing

I had one Short-eared Owl, low over the western fields, on Scofield Rd. tonight. He appeared at 5:02, but was soon lost from view. Of course that was the time Ann picked to move her car :) Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.Northe

Re: [cayugabirds-l] another count-week species

Horned Grebes yesterday at Stewart Park. I don't know if they were reported. On Dec 31, 2014, at 5:26 PM, Dave Nutter mailto:nutter.d...@me.com>> wrote: Northern Pintail today at Stewart Park. --Dave Nutter -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics

Re: [cayugabirds-l] N. Gannet at Seneca Lake

I was able to find the Northern Gannet this morning about 9:45. It was swimming far to the north of Seneca Marina. I scanned from Clute Park at 60x. The huge size jumped out especially compared to the Common Loons nearby. An incredible bird for the lake and a wonderful find by the Gregoire's. Af

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Black Scoter, East Shore Park

After watching the wonderful Purple Sandpiper this afternoon I thought of going back to Ithaca and chasing the Black Scoter. I stopped first to the Marina and was pleasantly surprised to see 7 Black Scoters flying in tight formation up the lake past the point. There were also 9 Surf Scoters, 3

[cayugabirds-l] Spencer, possible Wood Stork

Keep your eyes open today around Spencer and beyond. I just talked with a friend that saw a possible WOOD STORK in a field apparently waiting out the heavy rain. It has flown and was not relocated. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http:/

[cayugabirds-l] Red Phalarope

Hi all, I lead a NYSOA trip this afternoon to E.Shore Park / Stewart Park area. Our first stop was E. Shore Park. While somewhat sparse in lake birds due to boat traffic we did manage to see a few birds including Hooded Mergansers hiding under the docks to the north. Our young, sharp-eye

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park birds

I made a loop around the park after work today. There still weren’t many migrant birds at the swan pen, but I did find one Western Palm Warbler with a few Chickadees. There was one vociferous Fish Crow on the peninsula with white tag 06. Renwick Woods was going to be nothing but

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sunday Sabine's Gull?

Yes. Very quiet. Dave was there way before me and indicated the same. No exotic Gulls or Terns. Gary On Sep 14, 2014, at 8:28 AM, "Matthew Medler" mailto:m...@cornell.edu>> wrote: Has anybody been to Stewart Park this morning to look for the Sabine's Gull? If so, could positive or negative rep

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Northeast Night Migration

I just checked the radar from a few minutes ago. Great bird blooms over New York and Pennsylvania ! On Sep 11, 2014, at 7:36 PM, "Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes" mailto:c...@cornell.edu>> wrote: Just a heads-up: Tonight and tomorrow night look to be really good nights to listen for or record

[cayugabirds-l] Willet at Myer's Point

Ann and I stopped by Myer’s Point this afternoon to try and find a Sanderling for her year list. When we arrived there was a large wader on the point. My initial thought was a Greater Yellowlegs until it flew, the bold black and white wing stripes confirmed it was in fact a WESTERN WILLE

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Common Nighthawks, Cass Park, Ithaca

I was at Stewart Park the same time Dave was across the inlet. I saw two Nighthawks over the golf course that flew south. My suspicion was they picked up from Renwick Woods to continue their journey, but reading Dave's post makes me think they spent some time feeding the flats as my sighting was

Re: [cayugabirds-l] RBA text aleart system

Carl, You can also change your eBird settings to get alerts quicker and for more than one county. The GroupMe App for RBA alerts is terrific if you decide to set that up. Onondaga birders use it to if you want more northerly alerts. Gary On Aug 15, 2014, at 7:45 PM, "Paul Anderson" wrote:

[cayugabirds-l] Summerhill logs and birds

Hi all, I thought it would be fun to chase Jay and Livia’s Olive-sided Flycatcher. on Neimi Rd., today. I struck out on that one so I decided to go to Summerhill to my other "can’t miss spot”. Well of course I did miss seeing one there as well, but a nice consolation prize was a RED CROS

[cayugabirds-l] Bald Eagle nest in Aurora

Hi all, Everyone may already know about this , but I see there is a Bald Eagle nest at the intersection of Poplar Ridge Rd. and Rt-90 in Aurora. It's a tree in the near side of the yard for the house on the point and visible from the road. The leaves can make it a little hard to see. It helps w

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Fairgrounds Access

Ralph Lott Farms are what I call the Seneca County Fairgrounds. 315 568-9501 I always get an answering machine; ask permission, leave my name and # with a description of the vehicle I will be driving. They have been very generous in giving people access. Gary From: bounce-116574009-3493...@lis

[cayugabirds-l] Parakeets and stuff

Hi all, Ann Mitchell and I went to Hector hoping to see the MONK PARAKEETS taking up residence in the vineyards. I also wanted to walk in the Finger Lakes National Forest, one of my favorite spots. It wasn't hard to find the Parakeets, using LeeAnn's directions, and the fact tha

RE: [cayugabirds-l] dark red-tailed hawk

Ray, I think arguments could be made for a couple species / morphs based on the backlit photos, and I have my opinion, but as you heard the bird call my bet would be whatever the vocalization indicates. I don’t know if you are solid on the calls, but to my ear the Broad-winged “p-s” and juve

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Salmon Creek Bird Santuary

Cerulean Warblers are very good ! It seems they have been absent for a while. Gary On Jun 4, 2014, at 2:52 PM, "Carl Steckler" mailto:nyleatherneck3...@gmail.com>> wrote: Salmon creek bird sanctuary Lpts of Baltimore Orioles a few Cerulear Warblers, no Cuckoos Carl -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: We

[cayugabirds-l] OOB Willow Ptarmigan continues Pt. Peninsula, Jefferson Co.

If anyone is sorry they missed seeing the wayward Willow Ptarmigan there is still a chance to experience a truly rare sighting. Check eBird for details on yesterdays report. http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=43.9668473,-76.2624308&ll=43.9668473,-76.2624308 Gary -- Cayugabirds-L Lis

[cayugabirds-l] Carncross Sandhills.

This afternoon Bob, Susan, Ann, Stuart and myself enjoyed looking at shore birds on Carncross Rd. including Peeps, Semipalmated Plover, American Golden Plover, Black-bellied Plover and many Dunlin. A pair of Sandhill Cranes were in the far NW corner of the field leading around a pair of "too cut

[cayugabirds-l] Thrush sweep (minor) at Lab of O

Hi all, I have always believed horrible weather can provide some of the most memorable birding opportunities. Bob's Kittiwake today is a perfect example. With that in mind, and a Kittiwake under my belt, I decided to go to the Lab and look for thrushes. I thought the trails woul

[cayugabirds-l] Burns Rd Lawrence's Warbler continues

Stuart just sent an RBA that the Lawrence's Warbler continues on Burns Rd. in Ithaca. It is in the shrubs at the top of a steep bank directly across from the entrance to the Ithaca City Police gun range. There are a few Blue-winged Warblers as well. The Lawrence's will sing both song types, GWWA

[cayugabirds-l] Hawthorn birds

I spent the late morning at Hawthorn. As Chris's RBA pointed out there was a nice selection of migrants. With a good chunk of time spent birding with Larry Hymes. There were multiple copies of Blue-winged, Chestnut-sided, Bay-breasted, Blackpoll , Yellow-rumped, Tennessee, Yellow, A. Redstart,

[cayugabirds-l] Swallow diversity is great at Aurora bluffs

Hi all, On our way up the lake Saturday to chase the Glossy Ibis, Susan, Ann and I had a swallow sweep by Aurora bluffs on Lake Rd. Northern Rough-winged, Bank, Tree, Barn Swallows and one CLIFF. Today as came though I added Purple Martins and Chimney Swifts. The numbers aren't huge, do

[cayugabirds-l] Upper Buttermilk SP

The upper picnic area was pretty birdy this morning. Both Waterthrush sp. present with my first Ovenbird , B-T Green Warbler, GC Kinglets , Raven, B-W Hawk ands LOTS of Ticks, so careful off the trails. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http:/

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Dryden: Bonaparte's Gulls & Common Tern

I happened to be heading to Freeville when the RBA came in so I appreciated the chance to change course and try for the Tern. It wasn't anywhere to be found. I checked Dryden Lake without success also, but there were two breeding plumage Horned Grebes very close to shore that were a treat to wa

[cayugabirds-l] N. Rough-winged Swallows

I had my FOY Northern Rough-winged Swallows mixed with Tree Swallows Friday in the wind shadow of the Aurora bluffs. I don't think I've ever been happier to find a flock of Swallows as I am after this winter. I also did a quick trip around the auto loop at Montezuma. Large numbers of Ring-ne

[cayugabirds-l] Found lens cap at Stewart Park

If someone lost their scope lens cap in Stewart Park email me off list and I'll get it back to you. Looks brand new. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabirds

RE: [cayugabirds-l] American three-toed woodpecker

Hi Martin, I was fortunate to see an ATTW in 2006 ? , I need to verify with my notes, in Pharsalia WMA. The thing that struck me most about this bird was the feeding behavior. You wouldn't notice this on suet of course, but she would feed horizontally, peeling bark chunks instead

Re: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

There is hunting allowed in some places in the city and on the Cornell Campus. The permits are awarded by lottery, I work with one of the lottery winners. This is an interesting DEC post especially the management plan for MUTE SWAN. I guess we can look forward to having Mute Swan be a harder add

[cayugabirds-l] Summerhill / Lake Como

I had some time to kill yesterday before the playoff games so I drove to Summerhill by way of Freeville. I didn't find the SNOWY OWL on Ed Hill Rd., but snow does make it more of a challenge. The drive up to Lick St. was sprinkled with small SNOW BUNTING flocks. I especially like it when

[cayugabirds-l] Crows like to toboggan

Hi all, http://www.wimp.com/crowtobogganing/ My friend Dave Roman alerted me to the fact that crow sledding is a popular winter activity in some parts of the world. It made me wonder if Kevin McGowan had witnessed similar winter sports action in North America. ;

Re: [cayugabirds-l] longspurs, shrike

I was wondering who's tracks I followed. The same mix of winter field birds were on Cornell Lane in Dryden with viewing somewhat easier. There was also a nice flock of Turkey's (21) and a dark phase Rough-legged Hawk. Gary On Jan 5, 2014, at 1:39 PM, "Susan Fast" mailto:sustf...@yahoo.com>> wro

[cayugabirds-l] Saturday field trip

Hi all, I am leading a field trip on Saturday, 21st, up the east side of Cayuga Lake to look for Short-eared Owls. We meet at the Lab-of-O parking lot at 2:30pm and should be back no later than 6pm. They are owls and operate on their own schedule, not mine, but hopefully we will

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Those other Owls

nt due to the angle. I've probably done that; a dangerous habit. haha Gary On Dec 13, 2013, at 10:21 PM, Gary Kohlenberg wrote: During all this Snowy Owl excitement we've been having lately I've also been looking for those other winter visitors, Short-eared Owls. Following

[cayugabirds-l] Those other Owls

During all this Snowy Owl excitement we've been having lately I've also been looking for those other winter visitors, Short-eared Owls. Following up on reports I was thrilled to see one SEOW on Scofield Rd. near Buck Rd. late Wednesday and today SIX of them on Lake Rd. / Rt-90 near the

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy owl udpates

I to applaud the quick activism, but I want to point out that the Port Authority's responsibility is safety for planes and passengers. I doubt anyone losing a loved one in a plane crash would be comforted knowing it was caused by a cute Snowy Owl instead of the more common Canada Goose. Boston a

[cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owls still around Montezuma

I went up the lake today as I missed the Snowy Owl cocktail party Friday afternoon in the mucklands, but held out hope they would still be there. After much scanning I did find one Snowy Owl sitting in the corn at the far north side of the fields about center. It was partially hidden and

[cayugabirds-l] Big migration afternoon

Friday afternoon I spent time in the Interlaken area looking for Short-eared Owls. While I wasn't successful finding them there was a spectacular late afternoon Snow Goose flight. Canadas and Snows had been moving all afternoon in small groups, but by dusk the numbers really picked up. B

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Pheasant

also should have mentioned that there is one BRANT still hanging with the Canadas in the center field grass by the tennis court. Gary On Oct 27, 2013, at 1:40 PM, Gary Kohlenberg wrote: There is a Ring-necked Pheasant at the Swan Pen. Has anyone else seen one here ? This is definitely

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Pheasant

There is a Ring-necked Pheasant at the Swan Pen. Has anyone else seen one here ? This is definitely a new Ithaca bird for me. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/C

[cayugabirds-l] Loons

I had a late appointment in Aurora this afternoon so I made a quick stop at the boathouse parking lot. One scan across the water not blocked by tree branches yielded 58 C. Loons. I thought I saw a Red-throated Loon in the distance, but wasn't sure because of the poor view. It ma

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Ibis flew west

As I was studying the two Ibis at Benning Marsh around 6:15pm a photographer arrived, wiggled his bulk up through the sunroof of the van, slapped down a sandbag , hauled up his giant lens and managed to spook the Ibis away to the west. I didn't see them again , but maybe they will be back in the

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Avoiding add texts: New rare bird text alert

d Turn everything else (ON) in this window. Close out of the "Settings" app and open the GroupMe app. Log out of "GroupMe" and then log back in Everything should work fine. Gary -Original Message- From: bounce-108936021-3493...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-1089

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Avoiding add texts: New rare bird text alert

I too downloaded the app. which looks good, but I noticed the new messages come in as part of a continuing conversation so don't trigger the "new text alert" on my iPhone. I'm not sure what's up with that yet. Thanks Jay for riding herd on this, it should be a good system when we get used to i

[cayugabirds-l] CayugaRBA going bye bye ?

I hadn't heard this yet and it isn't good news for our RBA system. RIP OneidaRBA text message system

Re: [cayugabirds-l] 2 screech owls - new yard bird!

My first of the fall Screech Owl was calling in the back yard this morning, just before 5am. What a treat for being awake early. Gary On Oct 1, 2013, at 9:07 AM, "Michele Mannella" mailto:mkmanne...@gmail.com>> wrote: Around 4 a.m. this morning, I was awoken by the whinny call of at least two

Re: [cayugabirds-l] 2 Connecticut Warblers at Lindsay-Parsons

I decided to chase the Connecticut warblers this morning as I opted not too yesterday late day. I never hold out hope to find these guys after reports, but I thought I would have nothing to lose as it might be birdie otherwise. Stuart and I birded together after meeting on the drive there. We se

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Myers 23Sep2013

I saw my first and only so far in the 17th in the gardens Gary On Sep 23, 2013, at 2:04 PM, "bob mcguire" mailto:bmcgu...@clarityconnect.com>> wrote: Thanks Dave. I was there briefly yesterday, looking for Lincoln's but didn't find any. Bob On Sep 23, 2013, at 12:45 PM, David Weber wrote: Hi B

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Muckrace donations

Donations are still welcome in the name of any team including the Pluck Mucksters. Follow the Friends of Montezuma web page below where there is a link for Muckrace donations in the name of any of the participating teams. http://friendsofmontezuma.org/ Thanks ! Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Whimbrel still at Knox-Marcellus

As of 6:30pm the Whimbrel is still feeding around the SE end of the marsh in the short grass. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationL

Re: [cayugabirds-l] RH Woodpecker/Mud Lock

One of our many stops today was Mud Lock. Ann, Dave, Susan and myself had good views of one Red-headed Woodpecker today in the snags south of the dam. With the two at May's Point it was a 3 RHWO day. There may be more than one at Mud Lock, but of course if two birds are switching places it can b

[cayugabirds-l] Cerulean Warbler at Lindsay-Parson's again Sunday

Today was the jackpot with a bonus after three trips looking for Worm-eating Warblers. I broke with routine and walked in on the RR tracks at Lindsay-Parson's Preserve to the blue trail. Two Worm-eating Warblers were on the back of the blue trail feeding low and only about 25 feet away! Anoth

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Northern Goshawk-- Bald Hill Rd.

Nice ! A while after you guys left I was birding the brush just before the RR woods and got a quick glimpse of what I first thought might be a Buteo, but the tail was too long so I put it down as Accipiter sp. gliding toward the Pinnacles. This would have been about the right time to coincide wi

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Lindsay-Parson's--this morning and questions

My experience with the three routes Dave mentions is that they all work. I have even been successful sitting at the picnic table on top of the Pinnacles while a Worm-eating Warbler was feeding in the flat section of woods at the top. They seem to forage over a pretty large area. They have also b

[cayugabirds-l] Lick St., Summerhill, Clay-colored Sparrow still at the Christmas trees

Hi all, The Clay-colored Sparrow that Jay and Livia found on Lick Street, in Summerhill, is still there. I spent a good amount of time birding the area, but didn't have any luck re-finding it until I was almost back to the car at the north end of the tree farm. It was singing fr

Re: [cayugabirds-l] May 19 unidentified call

I agree with Jay. I heard this song for the first time earlier this week and had no idea what it was until I tracked down the singer. The version I heard had a ringing metallic quality to the finish. It sounded very strange and I recorded it. When I figure out how to post I will. Gary On May 2

[cayugabirds-l] Upper Lindsay-Parsons Preserve, Sat.

I made another trip to look for Worm-eating Warbler this morning above Station Rd. While I had no luck finding one it was an active birdy morning to be out with territories defended and insects consumed. I was able to add a couple year birds in the woods and on Bald Hill Road. A

Re: [cayugabirds-l] ravens

I have them regularly over the yard, Slaterville/Burns Rd., and am sure they're nesting close by. The local crows never miss a chance to gang up on them this time of year. Gary On May 17, 2013, at 2:22 PM, "Meena Madhav Haribal" mailto:m...@cornell.edu>> wrote: East Hill area we have been see

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Palmer Woods location

ounce-91602448-3493...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-91602448-3493...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Kenneth V. Rosenberg Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 10:38 AM To: Gary Kohlenberg; CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Palmer Woods RBA just in. Dare I ask -- Where is Palmer Woods!? KEN

[cayugabirds-l] Palmer Woods RBA just in.

BBarkley: Yellow-throated Warbler singing at Palmer Woods! By the tennis courts...havent heard it for about 5 minutes -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscr

[cayugabirds-l] Ruff at Coot Pond Monday

As a birthday gift to myself, my daughter Kayla, and I went on a RUFF twitch to Howland Island. Her first bird chase I might add. The chase was successful in yielding an absolutely stunning bird with not a mosquito in sight. Dave Wheeler and friend Rose were already on the bird when we a

[cayugabirds-l] Probable nesting Merlins in Freeville

Hi all, There appears to be a pair of Merlins nesting in Freeville. I watched and photographed a pair copulating several times atop the spruce trees across from 53 Main Street today. I was never able to see the nest, but it seems likely it's close by. I hope they are happy in their new

[cayugabirds-l] Tuesday birds

I had my first yard Black-throated Green Warbler this morning, very exciting. Stewart Park is loaded with Yellow-rumped ,Yellow and Palm Warblers this morning. I was also able to finally find a Green Heron by the carp pool. I heard one Warbling Vireo but no others. Happy birding Gary -- Ca

[cayugabirds-l] Around Ithaca birds

Hi all, I couldn't get motivated to drive to Montezuma today so instead started my birding at Hawthorn Orchard. The main area was quiet until I followed some mobbing BLUE JAYS to find them harassing a RED-SHOULDERED HAWK. There were all of the expected woodpeckers and th

[cayugabirds-l] Mt. Pleasant Raptors

I was shocked to see sun today so in celebration went up to Mt. Pleasant for a little afternoon hawk watching. It was even a little warm out there. Adding to the warm feelings were three Red-tails, a dark phase Rough-legged Hawk and one Golden Eagle. I almost missed the GE as he popped up by the

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Blackbirds

I birded around Stewart Park late yesterday afternoon and my heart was warmed by a flock of about 50 Red-winged Blackbirds. They flew in from the NW and headed over Renwick Woods. Dave Nutter was also checking the area and mentioned that he had a flock a little earlier. Spring is good ! Gary

[cayugabirds-l] FW: [GeneseeBirds-L] Wayne County SEOW

From: geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebirds-l-boun...@geneseo.edu] On Behalf Of go team usa Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 12:08 AM To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Wayne County SEOW Took a ride down to Morgan Road DEC in Savannah to hopefully obser

[cayugabirds-l] Lake Como Redpolls continue

Hi all, After a late start today I moseyed up to Summerhill to check the feeder activity. At Noon I made the rounds of Lake Como feeders and Hovel Chalet. Nothing unusual from my previous visits this January , no Hoary's or Grosbeaks, but low double digit Redpoll flocks still and the fo

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Basin Highlights of 2012

Hi all, 2012 was a fun birding year and a little different from my typical. I decided to chase fewer birds and eBird more. It was the first year I eBirded every bird seen. The surprising thing was it didn't diminish the total number of species seen. I actually had my bes

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Crows coming in to roost

Larry, North Campus is hosting many crows, what looks to be 1000+ . Most of them are in the trees by Robert Purcell Community Center, Appel Commons and the Observatory. I was surprised by them on the Christmas Bird Count as I hadn't been up there at dusk. Gary On Jan 6, 2013, at 4:3

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Buntings, Longspurs

With this list, and the CBC, threatening to turn into a anti-hunting forum I'd thought I would mention a few bird sightings instead. I went looking for close up Longspurs today in Groton as the one we found yesterday was very unsatisfying. Salt Road has some nice fresh manure /

Re: [cayugabirds-l] white-winged, but not a scoter, poor thing

I'll echo Dave's observations. My impressions of this distant Scoter were long, low, heavy bodied bird. The head shape not as upright and rounded and the white wing patch more of a horizontal stripe than vertical. Kevin's good photos will keep me on higher alert this week, if she lasts that long

Re: [cayugabirds-l] More CBC birds for 2013

My count of Tundra Swans was a single flock of 23, flying over Comstock Knoll between 2:10-2:30 PM, headed SE. This is Area Vlll with a grand total of 122. I think the 23 individuals in Area lV may be the same flock as they were headed that way. Whoever counted those birds would know the time /

RE: [cayugabirds-l] More CBC birds for 2013

Two things: 1. If I had a hot tub that's where I would be owling ! 2. I was shoveling snow off the roof during the CBC so I didn't get a chance to poach anyone's area unfortunately, but I did get a yard/ feeder list for the day. I tried calling it into the Lab from 5-6PM but nobody was taking cal

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ithaca count week

I was able to get a Northern Saw-whet Owl to respond to my tooting last night at Six Mile Creek. In a year when we've had so many migrants they seem reluctant to be very vocal in the areas I've been. Gary On Dec 30, 2012, at 8:14 PM, mailto:nutter.d...@me.com>> wrote: This afternoon I returne

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Tundra Swans

Around 2:30 at East Hill Plaza I could hear flyover Tundras but couldn't see them in the clouds. If they have been moving all this time that's quite a good number. Gary On Dec 30, 2012, at 5:00 PM, "France" mailto:bird...@gmail.com>> wrote: There are large numbers of Tundra Swans currently mi

[cayugabirds-l] Reported Black Vulture in Lansing near Baker's Acres on Rt-34

This posting just in to the Cayuga Bird Club website. If anyone is in the area keep a lookout. Gary Julia Reich 2:32pm Dec 26 I just spotted a blac

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Redpolls today

A Christmas surprise was my first ever Redpolls in the yard today. I'm officially no longer jealous of all you others with flocks at your feeders. Now it's time for a few Evening Grosbeaks. Merry Christmas Gary On Dec 24, 2012, at 10:03 PM, wrote: This morning (Mon), after I left for

[cayugabirds-l] Saturday Bird Club field trip

The scheduled half day field trip tomorrow, originally to Summerhill, will instead be birding the lake as far as time permits. It may be rainy so bring your umbrella, but shouldn't be excessively cold. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME htt

[cayugabirds-l] Tundra Swans

Driving back from Rochester, after visiting Pine Grosbeaks Friday, I was able to scan a little at dusk from Cayuga Lake SP. The Tundra Swans are starting to build in numbers with over 100 just south of the park. I watched a feeding line made up of 60 Red-breasted Mergansers and 50 Bonaparte's Gu

Re: [cayugabirds-l] We scoters Stewart park

I found the WW Scoters Laura saw and they were joined by 4 Horned Grebes. Nice winter birds to see at 70 deg. ! Gary On Nov 11, 2012, at 10:22 AM, Laura Stenzler wrote: Three White winged scoters at Stewart Park, two adult males and one female. 10:20 am. Laura Laura Stenzler l...@cornell.e

[cayugabirds-l] Summerhill Grosbeaks

I did some walking and feeder checking today in Summerhill. There was lots if shooting today ,but it didn't seem to bother the Hovel Chalet Evening Grosbeaks. The flock grew as I watched to 14 birds. One Fox Sparrow kept a low profile under the trees. My first of the season Rough-legged Hawks

[cayugabirds-l] Lake Como birds

I made a spur of the moment drive this afternoon to Summerhill hoping to see something new. The trees were wintery looking with about an inch of new snow. A stop at Hovel Chalet didn't surprise me with anything unusual, but did lead to a hot tip of 17 EVENING GROSBEAKS at 1270 Lake Como

Re: [cayugabirds-l] White-winged Crossbills, Cornell

Still there at 4PM. I counted 18 and there are probably more but the rain makes it a little hard to see / hear Gary On Oct 29, 2012, at 12:28 PM, "Jay McGowan" mailto:jw...@cornell.edu>> wrote: Group of about 15 WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS in hemlocks at Azalea Garden, Cornell Campus. -- Cayugab

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Clay-colored Sparrow

I found Jay's Clay-colored Sparrow at 1pm. It was showing itself nicely in the tallest shrub right at the west side base of the dock. It just flew to the lakeshore weeds parallel to the Pavillion restroom building. Gary On Oct 14, 2012, at 11:24 AM, "Jay McGowan" mailto:jw...@cornell.edu>> w

[cayugabirds-l] Freese Rd. Peregrine

Late this afternoon while birding the pond on Freese Rd. I had one flyover raptor headed southeast . It came in low behind me, about treetop level, so I only had a quick going away view, but the strong wingbeats, direct flight, and pointed wings make me believe it was a Peregrine. It loo

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Warblers

es as I was scanning the ones in front of me. If I was only faster on the fall ID's , lol Gary On Sep 11, 2012, at 10:33 AM, "Gary Kohlenberg" wrote: Lots of warblers at Stewart Park this morning ! Six species so far Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.

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