[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Warblers

Lots of warblers at Stewart Park this morning ! Six species so far Gary -- 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] Olive-sided Fly. on Dresser Rd

Ann and I saw an Olive-sided Flycatcher at the bog off Dresser Rd. in Summerhill this Noon. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLe

[cayugabirds-l] Ruddy Turnstone at Knox-Marcellus, reported

Douglas Robinson has reported a Ruddy Turnstone at Knox-Marcellus Marsh, from Towpath Road, today. I don't have any more details, but wanted to pass it on. He saw both species of Phalaropes and Plover. No Buff-breasted found. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cay

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Marcellus-Knox Marsh migrants

I spent time on East Road today, but later than Drew's report. Around noon I had 2 Black-bellied Plovers and 2 Wilson's Phalaropes but no Buff-breasted or A. Golden-Plovers. The second trip back in the late afternoon had me scanning with Dominic Sherony. We eventually found 6 A. Golden-Plover an

[cayugabirds-l] Yard Warblers

I had my first obvious migrant warblers today in the front yard hedge. One each of Canada, Chestnut-sided and A. Redstart with a couple Chickadees. I know warblers have been flying over us at night, but it's nice to see some in the flesh feathers. I'm excited for some good fall flocks. Gary --

[cayugabirds-l] Treman Marine Ospreys

I spent a hour at Treman Marina after work. The two juvenile Ospreys eventually came back to the nest loudly begging for at least 20 mins. The adult was cruising the shoreline, but never responded. I guess they thought there's always hope for a home delivered meal if you're loud enough.

[cayugabirds-l] Hog Hole shorebirds

Hi all, The grass mat at Hog Hole is getting very nice, especially if you don't have a scope. There were a handful of Least Sandpipers, one Semi-palmated Sandpiper, five Spotted Sandpipers, one Killdeer and lots of Song Sparrows acting like shorebirds, around Noon today. This ar

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Pelican

I haven't see any Pelicans yet at Tschache or Knox-Marcellus marsh. If. Of course the veg is very high there and could easily hide the largest birds. The only new birds for me are Black-bellied Plover at East Rd. There are many birds and the viewing will be better late when the sun goes down.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper...No

I spent most of the day around the marsh with Brad Carlson, Kendra Carter, Mike and Joann Tetlow without finding the Curlew Sandpiper. I agree with Brad that it still could be there. We did do a lot of scanning but the distances are great and the light is iffy. When a Northern Harrier put the s

[cayugabirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Knox-Marcellus marsh via RBA

Tom Johnson and Chris Wood reported ,a few minutes ago, a curlew sandpiper adult male at Knox-Marcellus marsh from East Rd. (TBJ, CLW) -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.c

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Western Willet - Myers Point, Lansing 7/19

I wasn't able to find the Willet this morning. There are Least Sandpipers and a couple of Semi-palmated and one Caspian Tern. I'm hoping it will show up again later. Gary On Jul 19, 2012, at 10:47 PM, "Tom Johnson" mailto:t...@cornell.edu>> wrote: Cayugabirders, In the rain just before dusk t

[cayugabirds-l] white-eyed Vireo at Park Pre.

The White-eyed Vireo is still singing very intermittently behind the trailer. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIV

[cayugabirds-l] Seneca Meadows Dickcissel

The Dickcissel was singing, briefly, at the intersection of Main Loop trail and Oak Tree Pass trail, NW corner at 3:30 this afternoon. I was unable to get looks at it and of course it was about 15 minutes after Jean Skelley (sp.) from Rochester had left. Sorry Jean, good luck tomorrow.

[cayugabirds-l] Salt Point Orchard Orioles

John Confer's email about their big day reminded me I forgot to post my latest nest findings. While birding Saturday I found an Orchard Oriole nest at Salt Point; park at the "Y", looking straight down the road toward the lake from the car there is a big Cottonwood tree on the right and another

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler PAIR at Ithaca City Golf Course

you really mean "Ken's great sighing" (very apt), or did you mean "Ken's great sighting" (also very apt)? On May 25, 2012, at 08:36 PM, Gary Kohlenberg mailto:jg...@cornell.edu>> wrote: Inspired by Ken's great sighing I made my seventh trip to Pier Rd. for

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler PAIR at Ithaca City Golf Course

Inspired by Ken's great sighing I made my seventh trip to Pier Rd. for this bird. After about 1/2 hr. of cruising up and down the walkway I was able to see one Yellow-throated Warbler foraging in the Sycamores by the tee. It eventually started singing and then I heard a second one across the riv

[cayugabirds-l] Yard bird

I had my first ever Swainson's Thrush singing this morning from the woods in the back yard here in Ithaca. It makes me wonder if any other new migrants will be reported today. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.co

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Red-necked Phalarope and other birds there

Still swimming around at 3:50 Nice ! On May 23, 2012, at 2:49 PM, "bilba...@pop.lightlink.com" wrote: I came home from errands to Shannon telling me about Steve's report of a Red-necked Phalarope in Brooktondale. I went right back out As of 2 PM the bird was still at the small man mad

[cayugabirds-l] MNWR Wilson's Plover ?

Does anyone know more about the Wilson's Plover reported yesterday ? Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) ht

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler song question

Thanks ! I struggle with this bird because I don't know them well and I didn't know the song is so variable. Gary On May 16, 2012, at 10:46 PM, "Matthew Medler" mailto:matthewmed...@yahoo.com>> wrote: Hi Dave and All, If you're interested in listening to more recordings of Yellow-throated

Re: [cayugabirds-l] MERLIN (nesting?) in City Cemetary

I'm thrilled the Merlins are back in the cemetery. After Stuart's post I stopped by and had terrific views of the female on the bare treetop. As with Suan, the male and female would call and respond several times then he would swoop in, copulating, then off again. They did this two times with a

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker woods

I birded the Lab late this morning and had a very enjoyable time. Lots of MAGNOLIAS, YELLOW-RUMPS, OVENBIRD, COMMON YELLOWTHROATS, YELLOW WARBLERS, one CHESTNUT-SIDED and in addition to the NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH by Sherwood Platform I had one singing on the Wilson Trail at the first split

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hawthorn Orchard, May 3:

I'm confessing that I officially love the Hawthorn Orchard during migration ! I've only been able to get there in late afternoon yesterday and today, but still had 46 and 51 total species with 15 different Warblers. I missed some warblers, like Orange-crowned and Ovenbird, so 20+ warbler speci

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Terns still around

After work I stopped by the Swan Pen to see if I could clean up on a few of the great birds everyone has been seeing today. Four FORSTER'S TERNS, one COMMON TERN were sitting on snags. Many BONAPARTE'S GULLS are still there along with the continuing imm. ICELAND GULL which looked positiv

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Six Mile Creek birds n stuff

On Apr 29, 2012, at 5:01 PM, Gary Kohlenberg wrote: < The CANADA GOOSE pair and their five SEVEN goslings were touring the river by the parking lot. > I want to keep track and see how many make it to full size ! -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Six Mile Creek birds n stuff

After an unsuccessful walk at the Lab looking for the BARRED OWL, I did see two BROAD-WINGED HAWKS riding the developing thermals, I headed to Six Mile Creek Preserve. Being late morning the parking lot was full of kids, dogs, walkers, runners and stone pickers. I decided to go an alter

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Yellow-Headed Blackbird Endicott, NY Photos

Yellow-headed Blackbird still present this morning , flying around a lot being aggressive toward the other RWBB's Nice lighting for photos too. Gary On Apr 27, 2012, at 5:29 PM, "david nicosia" mailto:daven1...@yahoo.com>> wrote: Just got texted by Jon Weeks. Bird still present as of 515 pm.

[cayugabirds-l] Jetty woods Eagle, Yellow-rumps

I saw my first of the year singing Yellow-rumped Warblers, (Myrtle), in Jetty woods this afternoon. I had views or three, but I think there were more in the flowering treetops. An adult Bald Eagle was in the trees with a very large fish. He flew out toward the north, possibly to the nest

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Great Egret

I stopped by the tennis courts in Stewart Park hoping maybe Terns would be frolicking near shore. No luck with that but there was one Great Egret very close to shore. I watched him catch and swallow a fish before flying up the west side of the lake. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://

[cayugabirds-l] Mt. Pleasant birding

Hi all, I thought today, on Mount Pleasant, would be great for migrating raptors, but it was much slower in reality. The wind was more westerly than the forecast had predicted. When I arrived Hope Batcheller and amigos had already been scanning. They had some BROAD-WING

[cayugabirds-l] Dryden Lake

There are Red-necked and Horned Grebes on Dryden Lake today. One adult Bonaparte's Gull is looking sharp in the rain and sleet. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Sunday; George Rd. Vesper Sparrow

My understanding on George Rd. pond is that the beaver dam that created it was to be removed. The Dryden village is in the process of restoring the railroad bed to a walking trail. If someone could verify this please do. I think we may have lost a terrific birding spot. Gary On Apr 9, 2012,

[cayugabirds-l] Marten's Tract Eurasian Wigeon

eurasian wigeon swamp south of martens tract. Dave Nicosia. Rply: CAYUGARBA + yr msg. m.textmarks.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurati

[cayugabirds-l] Freeze Rd. Snipe

Hi all, I walked the fields across from Dyce Lab looking for Vesper Sparrows. I didn't see or hear any, but it was very windy. I did flush 8, invisible, WILSON'S SNIPE. They were directly across from Dyce Lab at the north edge of the bare field. Four of them flew north and I didn't see i

[cayugabirds-l] Freeze Rd. Snipe

I saw 3 Wilson's Snipe on Freeze Rd today by the pond. Savanna sparrows were also new for me here. A huge number of Robins seemed to be enjoying the plowed fields along with Cowbirds and RWBBs , all males. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME ht

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Blue-winged Teal

Susan, Ann and I walked Renwick Woods yesterday checking owl trees. Susan spotted a Blue-winged Teal hanging with two Mallards up the creek by the, no dry, carp spawning pool. Otherwise the only new birds were two E. PHOEBES. They have really filled in the last few days. My yard Phoebe was back

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Northern Saw-whet Owl

I met Susan on Hammond Hill Friday after her foray to Park Pre. and we had a similar experience; silence. The frogs did start up for us finally. I always wonder what makes Owls especially vocal or not. Of course my pondering mostly occurs when facing the prospect of hearing nothing, but the ant

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Waxwings?

Hi Mark, I pulled this from Oneida Birds. Gary Bohemian waxwings continue Posted by: "ccspagnol

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Stony Point Bohemian Waxwings

nithology 607-254-2412 607-342-4594 (cell) k...@cornell.edu On Mar 17, 2012, at 1:05 PM, Gary Kohlenberg wrote: > Make that 1000 + Wow ! > > > > On Mar 17, 2012, at 12:31 PM, "Gary Kohlenberg" wrote: > > On a tip from Jerry Smith at Derby Hill this morning I

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Stony Point Bohemian Waxwings

Make that 1000 + Wow ! On Mar 17, 2012, at 12:31 PM, "Gary Kohlenberg" wrote: On a tip from Jerry Smith at Derby Hill this morning I went to Stony Point State Park. There are many hundreds of Bohemian Waxwings as of Noon today ! Quite a sight ! Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Stony Point Bohemian Waxwings

On a tip from Jerry Smith at Derby Hill this morning I went to Stony Point State Park. There are many hundreds of Bohemian Waxwings as of Noon today ! Quite a sight ! Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabi

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Thursday afternoon

I was in Aurora earlier today so I stopped at the boathouse to scan as it was pretty calm. There were 6 HORNED GREBES, three of them in breeding plumage and one C. LOON. I didn't see any sign of the EARED GREBE. I then drove to the Visitor's Center at Montezuma to see if anything

[cayugabirds-l] East Hill Equestrian fields RLHawk

There is a Rough-legged Hawk hunting the East Hill Equestrian fields this late morning. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Birding Cayuga Lake area today

The Snow Geese, ( Aythya too ), on Cayuga were close to Cayuga Lake State Park visible from the end of Lake Rd. / Rt-89. I found two Ross's Geese in with about 30,000 Snows. The flock Dave mentioned on the Mucklands is pretty impressive, but viewing is more difficult. They situated them

[cayugabirds-l] Mt. Pleasant windy migrants

Hi all, I decided to spend time on Mt. Pleasant today looking for migrants. Ann joined me at 8AM, on the tower hill, to start what turned into an alternation between the radio tower and the observatory. The early morning from 8-9:30 was filled with migrating CANADA GEESE (>2000

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Woodcocks Are Flying

Woodcocks were twittering at the airport last night also over the sound of raucous Geese. Gary On Mar 1, 2012, at 6:18 PM, bob mcguire wrote: We have one Woodcock peenting & sky-dancing outside right now. I'll check other nearby spots after dinner. Bob McGuire -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Pond at Lab this a.m.

I noticed at least six N. Pintail near the new mudflats in Stewart Park yesterday. No shorebirds yet. lol Gary On Feb 21, 2012, at 8:24 AM, "Mary E. Winston" mailto:me...@cornell.edu>> wrote: Before I opened the Lab Visitor Center there was a pair of NORTHERN PINTAIL ducks on the pond. The

[cayugabirds-l] Myers WW Scoter

The White-winged Scoter that Dave reported from Salt Point is hanging with some Goldeneye south of the lighthouse at Myer's Point. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Saturday

After seeing Jay's post of two Western Grebes up the lake Dave and I scanned the south end of the lake from 11:00. The viewing conditions were perfect for most of our time. Dave took the west shore and I the east. Birds were what Kevin has reported minus the Ruddy Duck. No Grebes of any type that

Re: [cayugabirds-l] 2 or 3 Grebes??

to by Gary Kohlenberg), vocalizations (notes by Gary Kohlenberg), dull bill with dark line on top and below. I have no experience with these birds in winter, so I'm not trying to argue one way or the other, just summarizing some points. I'll be surprised if there are actually 3 birds, but

[cayugabirds-l] Western Grebes still at Twin Oaks

Western Grebes still at Twin Oaks. 5PM with Redheads -- 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

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question on the Western Grebe ID

Hi Dave, Nice shots. I'm sending a link to the ones I took on Fri., the 3rd, which show the view of the hind neck. I struggled with the separation of Western / Clark's because I don't have experience with either bird. I didn't doubt the great birders that found and ID'd this guy as Western, but

[cayugabirds-l] Western Grebe at Hog Hole

W. Grebe easily visible from Hog Hole now. Directly north with small flock of Scaup. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARC

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Any recent news of Western Grebe?

I checked Stewart Park after work ,3:40 to 4:30, but couldn't find any Western Grebe'ish looking candidates. I checked Myers also on the chance it moved up the lake , but nothing. I hope it reappears again. Gary On Jan 31, 2012, at 4:17 PM, "Meena Haribal" wrote: Any recent news of Western

Re: [cayugabirds-l] EURASIAN WIGEON, Cayuga Lake State

Eurasian Wigeon visible from Cayuga Marine directly west near shore at 4:40 pm. Gary , Ann On Jan 30, 2012, at 2:55 PM, "6072292...@vtext.com" <6072292...@vtext.com> wrote: EURASIAN WIGEON, Cayuga Lake State Park, found by Jim Tarolli, reported to RBA by Dave Wheeler. --Dave Nutter --

[cayugabirds-l] Scofield Rd. SEOW no

Hi all, I staked out Scofield Rd. in Lansing tonight, but didn't find any Short-eared Owls. I had one flock of 450 Canadas, 24 M. Doves and 29 Whitetails grazing. I'm happy to see Marty's post of Owls in Ovid. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOM

[cayugabirds-l] C. U. Campus Raven

I just passed Morrison Hall. There was a Red-tailed Hawk and Raven soaring. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) h

RE: [cayugabirds-l] TV flock

I wonder if it is the same flock I witnessed the other day. I'll try and keep an eye out to see if they put down again late in the day. Gary -Original Message- From: bounce-39150433-3493...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-39150433-3493...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of John Greenly Se

[cayugabirds-l] Community Corners Turkey Vultures

As I was driving through Community Corners today at 3:30 there was a good size kettle of T. V. 's floating south. I counted 42 , but there could have been more blocked by the trees. I guess this means winter is coming. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayu

[cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owl at outlet mall

The Snowy Owl is on top of the Columbia store now, 8:30 am. at the Waterloo Outlet Mall. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy owl

this winter. Gary On Dec 27, 2011, at 3:17 PM, bob mcguire wrote: Ann Mitchell, Gary Kohlenberg, and I spent the morning driving roads in Seneca County, centered on Kings Corners Rd, in a fruitless search for a reported Snowy Owl. On a similar note, my reading of the Wiegand & Eames map, whi

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Use of GPS Coordinates

My most common use is to plunk the DD "decimal degrees" coordinates into Google Maps on my phone. It works 100% of the time. My GPS mapping program uses DD or DMS. The other GPS driving applications I use, GPS Drive and MapQuest, always seem to get confused so I have to enter locations in addr

[cayugabirds-l] C. U. Campus

Behind (west) Day Hall on the Cornell campus is a handful of Pine Siskins feeding in the trees. They are the first I've seen here on campus. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.Northea

[cayugabirds-l] South Hill Rec. Way Woodcock

Hi all, It was interesting to see Ray's photo of a Woodcock head this morning at Bradfield. I wonder if the resident Red-tail picked him off ? After work I took a walk on the S.H.R.W. trail. It was busy with Robins, Chickadees, Juncos and Waxwings. I heard one BARRED OWL in the gloom of early

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Myers Point 28Oct11

After leaving Myers Pt. my last stop in town was East shore Park. My best birds were two Black Scoters that flew in to feed almost directly across from the pavilion. They were still there when I left around 11:30. Gary On Oct 28, 2011, at 10:08 AM, "Jay McGowan" mailto:jw...@cornell.edu>> wr

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Friday afternoon birds

After a hard day in the mine I stopped at Stewart Park to scan the lakeshore. There was good diversity and larger numbers of some species. Among the expected birds there were 2 SURF SCOTERS, up from one the other day, over 350 D.C. CORMORANTS, 200 A. COOT, 22 RUDDY DUCKS and 16

[cayugabirds-l] Surf Scoter at Stewart Park is pretty close to shore

Binocular distance west of floating dock across from pavilion parking lot., for those without scopes. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConf

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Nelson's Sparrow, Hog Hole

When Stuart,Ann and I left the Nelson's sparrow had moved into the main field , NW corner, bordered by the trail as it runs along the lake. Slow careful movement kept him from being terrorized by giants. We were able to get several great looks;, it was a lifer for Stuart. Ann only crashed to the

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Freese Road - Dickcissel, Lincoln's, etc

After doing my mental cost-benefit analysis this morning, the Lab for thrushes or chase Nate's reported Dickcissel, Freeze road won out. I searched from about 7am, luckily Dave, Ann and the CBC field trip participants saw me staring intently at the ground and came over. Dave was able to get it i

Re: [cayugabirds-l] 2011 Muckrace

-3493...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of bob mcguire Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 8:52 AM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] 2011 Muckrace The 2011 Muckrace is now history, and I hope that a full report will get posted to the List soon. Ann Mitchell, Susan Danskin, Linda Orkin, Dave Nutter,

RE: [cayugabirds-l] continuing shorebirds on Towpath Rd, Clay-colored Sparrow on King Rd

Very late Tuesday afternoon the Clay-colored Sparrow was still singing atop the blue spruces. I heard two different song types, a three buzz song then on his next return a two buzz introduction followed by multiples. The songs may not be exciting or musical, but it sure is nice to see a new bird

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Prothontaries -- Yes

thought. KEN Ken Rosenberg Director of Conservation Science Cornell Lab of Ornithology 607-254-2412 607-342-4594 (cell) k...@cornell.edu<mailto:k...@cornell.edu> On Jun 1, 2011, at 11:46 AM, J. Gary Kohlenberg wrote: Yesterday at 6:30 pm I was able to hear and then see both Prothonotary warbl

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Prothontaries -- Yes

Yesterday at 6:30 pm I was able to hear and then see both Prothonotary warblers. I recorded video of one to have the singing. They are LOUD at close range. This area is amazingly birdie. Gary On Jun 1, 2011, at 9:58 AM, "Matthew Medler" mailto:m...@cornell.edu>> wrote: There were two Proth

[cayugabirds-l] Black-bellied Plover at MNWR

There are 5 Black-bellied Plover at the shorebird flats on the wildlife drive. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCH

[cayugabirds-l] New yard bird

I know there are some killer yards out there, and some magic ones, that report wonderful birds and maybe if I stayed home more my yard total would increase, but I had my first Blackpoll Warbler this morning. I was excited enough to leave the coffee boiling too long. At Ford Rd. yesterday while

[cayugabirds-l] BB Cuckoo, Nighthawk and others

In my quest for first-of-season birds I made a fourth trip to try and find a Worm-eating Warbler in W. Danby. I was finally successful, but was more excited to hear a Black-billed Cuckoo singing on Bald Hill Rd. It's just a great sound ! A B-b Cuckoo was singing in Jet

Re: [cayugabirds-l] PUrple Martin over Ithaca

This last Sunday Ann and I saw a Purple Martin at Myers spit also maybe the same two Dunlin. Gary On May 24, 2011, at 10:08 PM, Meena Haribal wrote: Day before yesterday, there were two Dunlins feeding at close range from people at Myers spit. I also saw a Purple Martin over water along with

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sedge Wren report, just out of basin

I wasn't able to see or hear a Sedge Wren this morning. The only wren was a House Wren for me. I did have my FOS BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO. I may try again later today. Gary On May 23, 2011, at 11:20 AM, Jay McGowan wrote: Chris and Jessie's Sedge Wren was still in the same area on Hile School Roa

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Field Sparrows?

This morning at Park Preserve there was no shortage of Field Sparrows. I hadn't been there this year and the new trails really extend the fun. Gary On May 23, 2011, at 12:37 PM, Kevin J. McGowan wrote: Where are all the Field Sparrows? The severe mowing of the powerline cut beside my house co

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpeckers Aurora

Two Red-headed Woodpeckers at same location as yesterday. Gary On May 21, 2011, at 11:00 PM, "wroberts" wrote: > I had the good fortune of meeting up with Bob McGuire, Dave Nutter, Susan > Danskin, and others as they > were tracking the movement of a Red-headed Woodpecker at the corner of P

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Wed 5/11

I walked the Wilson Trail after work. I didn't find many of the great birds reported today, but did see my first R.T. HUMMINGBIRD and ALDER FLYCATCHER calling just before the first house on the curve with the crazy stop sign. Gary On May 11, 2011, at 2:00 PM, Matthew Medler wrote: I spent a

[cayugabirds-l] Ithaca birds Saturday

Susan, Ann, Stuart and I birded around Ithaca yesterday. Starting at the Swan Pen the only new bird was COMMON YELLOWTHROAT along with Palm Warbler, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Yellow and Yellow-rumped Warblers that I think have been all reported earlier. We tried walking around to Jetty Woods but it

[cayugabirds-l] Bonapartes Gulls on 9th fairway. Newman Golf Course

Fun ! Gary -- 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) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Marbled Godwit, Montezuma

On Apr 23, 2011, at 2:25 PM, Jay McGowan wrote: Ann and Gary just found a MARBLED GODWIT at Montezuma that we are now looking at. It is along the wildlife drive at the new shorebird flats just before the turn for Benning (visible from the photo blind pulloff.) Lucky for us Jay and Andrew VanN

[cayugabirds-l] Cornell Fish Crows

Hi all, I saw and heard my first Fish Crows at Cornell today. Two of them were mobbing a Red-tail over Ives Hall. At the swan pen this afternoon, in the rain, were a couple, crisp looking, Yellow-rumped Warblers, three Palm Warblers and a Ruby-crowned Kinglet. A Rusty Blackbird was calling by

[cayugabirds-l] Sunday around the lake

Hi all, After sleeping in today Bob and Ann picked me up for a trip up the lake to see what was new. It was a funny day with the weather. Although we had some new birds for the year, numbers were low, and we had to work to get them. At Mud Lock the female Bald Eagle was vocalizing almost constan

[cayugabirds-l] Lab of O , old new migrants.

There was a nice red Fox Sparrow in the feeder garden at the Lab yesterday afternoon as well as Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher on the Wilson Trail. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cliff Swallow, Stewart Park

I stopped at the Swan Pen late today to check out the action. I found the CLIFF SWALLOW and the other assortment Jay posted. The TREE SWALLOWS were up to ~160 individuals. I also enjoyed the nice close viewing with only light rain. The biggest surprise was my first singing PALM WARBLER. Beautifu

[cayugabirds-l] MAC Eurasian Wigeon

The Eurasian Wigeon is still at the back , north, pond of the MAC complex. Gary -- 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) h

[cayugabirds-l] Newman Golf Course Turkey Vultures

While walking the golf course / Jetty Woods, this afternoon around 4:30, there was a mini flight of Turkey Vultures . I saw 51 TVs drifting north, mostly over West Hill. There were also 7 D.C. Cormorants heading the same way. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Redpolls

I had a little time to kill before an appointment this afternoon so I went around the Wilson Trail. I saw three REDPOLLS feeding in the shrubby trees by the inside corner just past the photo blind. I was happy to see them still here. American PIPITS were still at Stewart Park, l

Re: [cayugabirds-l] More Ross's Geese, Dryden

Would this be a Tompkins County record number of Ross's Geese ? Gary On Mar 13, 2011, at 3:02 PM, Jay McGowan wrote: Kevin and I just found at least two ROSS'S GEESE (certainly different birds than the ones at Game Farm) in a large flock of Snow Geese on the north side of Ferguson Road betwee

[cayugabirds-l] Mt. Pleasant migration

Hi all, It was a terrific morning on Mount Pleasant today with a constant stream of birds. Kevin McGowan joined me not too far into the flight. I was hoping for a Golden Eagle and ended up with two, one immature and one adult. I saw the youngster before Kevin showed up, but he found the adult a

[cayugabirds-l] Top's Crows tonight

Hi all, I was in the parking lot by Tops ,downtown at dusk, and had my first look at some of the CROWS roosting in the area. I was unable to estimate the size of the flock flying from behind the plaza to Meadow St. it was larger than any I have seen since living in Auburn. The swirling

[cayugabirds-l] Ladoga Park, Red-necked Grebe

Bob McGuire just called, he and Drew have seen a Red-necked Grebe from Ladoga looking toward Portland point. Nice day, Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com

[cayugabirds-l] Farmer"s Market Robins

Hi all, I birded at the Ithaca Farmer's Market around 5 pm. The treetops held 160 A. ROBINS. That's the most I've seen in one place in a while. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES:

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Sunday Cayuga Lake Birding

Tim's counts don't seem unreasonable at all. Here is a count for one of my stops yesterday, midday, on my way up the east side of the lake. The Tundra Swan numbers are high here and at Towpath Mach. Where I counted over 500. Location: Harris Park Observation date: 2/20/11 Number of sp

[cayugabirds-l] East Shore Surf Scoter

Hi all, I stopped late yesterday at East Shore Boathouse. Along with the few thousand REDHEADS was one distant SURF SCOTER and an A. WIGEON closer to shore. Maybe the Scoter was one of the ones seen at Myers earlier this week. I didn't see any white-winged Gulls among the hundred

[cayugabirds-l] Triangle Diner Longspur

Hi all, The farm immediately south of the Triangle Diner has a fresh manure/bedding spread, in the fields, holding HORNED LARKS, SNOW BUNTINGS and at least one LAPLAND LONGSPUR. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBir

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Compost gulls (Iceland, Glaucous)

Hi all, Some days the birding is short but sweet. I left work this afternoon and made a quick loop around fantasizing about Black Vultures. No Vultures appeared, but the resident RED-SHOULDERED HAWK at the lab flew in front of me and landed on the power lines letting be check him out for

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