Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Mon 8/20

Mark, what a fabulous report of the fall warbler migration at Sapsucker Woods! In my yard yesterday (I live 0.8 miles south of the lab near the intersection of Hanshaw and Freese Roads), I also saw a Bay-breasted Warbler in plumage more typical of a spring male. Yes, eBird flagged my sighting, t

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Wood-Pewee Images

d for sure. Thanks for reporting it. Jody Enck Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sister Bird Club Network 607-379-5940 On Sun, Oct 21, 2018 at 11:50 AM Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes < c...@cornell.edu> wrote: > > > > -- > > Ca

[cayugabirds-l] peregrine falcon

A peregrine falcon swooped by low and fast between Caldwell Hall and Martha van Rennselaer Hall on the Cornell campus at about 8:10 this morning. It was chasing another bird unsuccessfully as it was navigating a slalom course among the construction equipment. Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation

[cayugabirds-l] Saturday morning bird walks at Stewart Park

volved. Thanks Jody Enck Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sister Bird Club Network 607-379-5940 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.North

[cayugabirds-l] Bird Conservation thread

e trips, please see our website http://www.cayugabirdclub.org/ If you want to get involved in conservation actions with the Club, please contact me directly. The time for taking action is now. Jody Enck Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sister Bird Club Netwo

[cayugabirds-l] Forest birds in Shindagin Hollow

Hi All, The birds are almost as thick as the gnats in Shindaggin Hollow State Forest. I was there Thursday morning and again today. I observed about 30 species total over the two days, including a substantial number of recently fledged birds. Got to see my two target species -- Mourning Warbler

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Avian Pox Virus

Hi All, Regarding obviously sick wildlife, it is best to contact the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at wildl...@dec.ny.gov and to contact a licensed wildlife rehaber. It is technically illegal to capture wildlife, even to take it for treatment. Whether you would be ticke

[cayugabirds-l] Empid ID help

Hi All, While working in my home office today, I noticed a flycatcher land on a partially-shaded branch of an apple tree about 20-25 feet (6-7m) directly out my window. At first glance, I noticed wing bars, and thought I saw a two-colored lower mandible even with my naked eye. I expected it to b

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Empid ID help

suggest sharing your photos. Perhaps others > can draw conclusions from them although you may not be able to. Shape alone > would be enough to confirm a pewee if that’s indeed what it was. > > Good birding > > Adrian Burke > > On Mon, Jul 29, 2019 at 11:13 AM Jody Enck

[cayugabirds-l] Bird Behavior

I've always loved August because, for me, it kicks off the fall season. Yes, the heat and humidity are still high, but you can just feel the restlessness of nature. Various blackbirds and swallows are starting to move around in flocks. Mourning Doves course the skies in ever increasing numbers.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] bird ID help

Hi Carol, Its a great picture! And, your description of it holding its tail up was a good field mark. Check out the Gnatcatcher page in your field guide. Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sister Bird Club Network 607-379-5940 On Mon, Aug 19, 2019 at 3:21

Re: [cayugabirds-l] "The mass disappearance of North American birds"

Cayuga Birders, if you are as upset by this news of steeply declining bird populations as I am, please know that there are tangible efforts you can do to help. The Lab of Ornithology article about the decline mentions several things -- keep cats indoors, make your windows less likely to cause bird

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club field trip Saturday the 28th

we'll stop by Herman Road (or Cady Road, if Herman is too busy due to the Rt 38 detour). More walking along the road there. See you Saturday! Jody Enck Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sister Bird Club Network 607-379-5940 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: h

[cayugabirds-l] Bird Conservation work on Sunday at Jetty Woods (Lighthouse Point)

much physical labor, I still usually need 3 hands to attach the fencing to fence posts with zip ties. Park at the city golf course club house and walk in the access road along the inlet to the woods. Thanks Jody Enck Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sister Bird

[cayugabirds-l] Bird Habitat project

u might be able to help. Thanks Jody Enck Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sister Bird Club Network 607-379-5940 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabirds

[cayugabirds-l] Bird Habitat work at Jetty Woods / Lighthouse Point on Sunday

things ready, and likely will stay until mid afternoon. We still have about 25 plants to get in the ground and fenced. Wear boots, especially given how much rain we are getting this week. Bring a pointed shovel if you have one. Thanks Jody Enck Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist

[cayugabirds-l] Native plant habitat flash mob

directions. Jody Enck Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sister Bird Club Network 607-379-5940 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] FLNF Grassland Enhancement Project open house, 11/22/19, in Hector N.Y.

Maintenance and improvement of grassland habitat for birds and other wildlife is a very important issue. I am grateful for Gary and others for bringing this effort by the Finger Lakes National Forest to engage in the proposed conservation actions. I also am grateful for Josh and others who take the

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club December meeting

whom they work. She is willing to deliver any binoculars we donate for the kids in Honduras to use. She will gladly collect any binoculars you want to donate Monday night. Thanks See you Monday! Jody Enck Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sister Bird Club N

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Spotting scope question

Hi Pete, For good value for price, check out Vortex products. I bought my scope 10 years ago, so I won't mention specific products as they change over time. However, I did learn several important lessons that I'd like to pass along. In no particular order Get a decent tripod. You want one t

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Spotting scope question

Great advice from everyone! I can't emphasize enough to practice, practice, practice with your scope. Your enjoyment level will go up by leaps and bounds. It's a bit like buying a musical instrument. I've seen people by expensive instruments, but they don't know how to use them effectively. I'll s

Re: [cayugabirds-l] FW: Robin Mystery

I've seen chipmunks and outdoor cats collect bird eggs from nests and move them. Not sure if that is what is happening here, but it might be. Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sister Bird Club Network 607-379-5940 On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 7:18 AM Charles Rouse

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Murder most Fowl - Saturday 5/30

Hi Gary and all, So sorry you came upon this scene. However, it definitely does not sound like a shooting incident. As a duck hunter myself, I will say that you would need to be within 5 or 6 feet (maybe less) in order to take the head off a duck via a shot. At even 10-12 feet, the shotgun pell

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sedge Wren, Bluegrass Lane, Ithaca

Yes, thanks to Jay for locating and reporting the sedge wren in the grass field to the west of the dirt part of Bluegrass Lane. For those folks who go looking for it, you can expect lots and lots of sparrows calling and singing in the field. This morning, I observed Song, Savannah, and Swamp. I m

[cayugabirds-l] Community Engagement for bird conservation

hope you join me in watching and learning about ideas we can put into practice here in Ithaca. Thanks Jody Enck The National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) in collaboration with the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program (UWCP) is pleased to announce this exciting LIVE event. This series is open

[cayugabirds-l] Neat birds at Stewart Park

Hi All, After a fun and productive morning birding out at Lindsay-Parson's Nature Preserve (Coleman Lake has some of the best shorebird habitat in the county right now), I stopped by Stewart Park around noon. Lots of people and hot, but some fun birds, too. The Blue-winged Teal reported a couple

Re: [cayugabirds-l] New Mexico Mass Motality

Thank, Pete, for passing along the Guardian article. Additional information has been forthcoming recently. Hypotheses include movements related to smoky conditions in some states, coupled with those weird temperature swings recorded last week (90 to 100 F one day and below freezing, with snow, th

[cayugabirds-l] Brant and Lesser Black-backed Gull

Hi All, This morning I had the pleasure of being invited by friends who work with Cooperative Extension to join a family educational trip out on Cayuga Lake on the boat called *The Teal*, otherwise known as the floating classroom. Most of the cool birds seen were fairly close in near the lighthous

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Northward Bird migration already Lower Mississippi Valley / Texas

Purple Martins also have been reported in the states bordering the Gulf for the last 2 weeks or so. Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sister Bird Club Network 607-379-5940 On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 8:55 AM Wes Blauvelt wrote: > I noticed sightings of Tree Swallo

[cayugabirds-l] Conservation action committee

in a zoom meeting of the committee to discuss action items for spring, please send me your email address so I can include you in a doodle poll of possible dates. Thanks Jody Enck Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist Founder of the Sister Bird Club Network -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Eagle and Mallard

Yesterday from East Shore Park (RT 34 N just outside of Ithaca), I watched an immature Bald Eagle unsuccessfully try to catch a female Mallard duck. There where hundreds of ducks on Cayuga Lake in that area, but the Eagle had isolated this hen. She would dive under the water while the Eagle hovere

Re: [cayugabirds-l] poss merlin Salt Point

I was at Myers in the early afternoon and saw a Merlin perched in the trees above the bath house. So, one is definitely around there. Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sister Bird Club Network 607-379-5940 On Sat, Mar 27, 2021 at 10:23 PM Donna Lee Scott

[cayugabirds-l] Habitat Improvement

27;ll concentrate on removing non-native, invasive plant species tomorrow. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thanks Jody Enck Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sister Bird Club Network 607-379-5940 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirdin

[cayugabirds-l] Bird habitat improvement in Renwick Woods this Saturday

Hi All, The Conservation Action Committee of the Cayuga Bird Club has been working on bird habitat restoration projects in both Renwick Woods (adjacent to Stewart Park) and Lighthouse Point Woods (adjacent to Ithaca's Newman Golf Course) for the past 3 years. On Saturday May 15th, we will be joine

[cayugabirds-l] Birds in the heat

Hi All, This is a public service announcement for the birds. It is getting pretty hot this week compared to what it has been like in recent weeks. The birds could benefit from your help. I just refilled my birdbath this morning, and it has been a parade of birds to it ever since. Many bath in it

[cayugabirds-l] Opportunity to see Cayuga Bird Club project in action

Hi All, Tomorrow (Wednesday the 2nd) members of the Cayuga Bird Club conservation action committee will be joined by some youth and parents through a Cornell Cooperative Extension afterschool program to work on our habitat improvement project. We'll be meeting in Renwick Woods by the footbridge f

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club trip to Colombia

Hi Folks, Yesterday's discovery of a Prothonotary Warbler in Renwick Woods adjacent to Stewart Park in Ithaca is notable because it is one of the focal species (along with Purple Martin and Wood Thrush) for which we are improving habitat in Renwick and Lighthouse Point Woods. This exciting event re

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fields being mowed.

communities who share these grassland bird species of interest. Please let me know if you want to be involved in that. Thanks Jody Enck Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sister Bird Club Network 607-379-5940 On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 11:33 PM Kenneth V. Rosenber

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fields being mowed.

Alicia, Thanks for reading and summarizing the material from the Bobolink project (operated in Massachusetts, but apparently run by Alan Strong from the University of Vermont). Just a reminder that this thread started as a reaction to Cornell mowing hayfields near the Equine Research farm. Then i

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Chimney Swifts

Hi Josh, I had no idea there was a BBS route through downtown Ithaca! That is fascinating. You may not be able to tell apart immature and adult Chimney Swifts right now, but in another month or so, the adults will be going through active molt of their flight feathers. Any bird at that time with a

[cayugabirds-l] Follow-up communication to Cornell re mowing of hay at peak nesting time

properties. Members of the Cayuga Bird Club look forward to meeting with the most appropriate group of administrators to discuss this pressing need. Sincerely, Jody Enck

[cayugabirds-l] More on haying and Bobolinks

Audubon just posted this story today. Very relevant to our work here. https://www.audubon.org/magazine/summer-2021/how-farmers-new-england-make-hay-bobolinks?ms=digital-eng-email-ea-newsletter-engagement_20210707_audubon-magazine_summer-2021-issue&utm_source=ea&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=enga

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club habitat project

Hello birders, I will be working on our habitat project in Lighthouse Point Woods Saturday morning, and I welcome anyone who wants to come help. I will be parking at the Newman Golf Course clubhouse at 9am on Saturday and walking in the dirt access road. If you get there after 9 and before bout

[cayugabirds-l] Birding trip to Colombia will be unforgettable

Hi Cayuga Birders, Ever wonder what it would be like to see some of our visiting warblers, vireos, orioles, or other migratory birds in their wintering habitats? You can have the chance this December by joining the Cayuga Bird Club trip to Colombia. There are 4 more spots left on the trip. Fina

[cayugabirds-l] visiting birder looking for suggestions and a ride

Hi All, Yesterday while birding around the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, I ran into a young scholar named Rik who literally just got off a flight from Belgium. He will be in Ithaca for a couple months and would love to have company to go birding. He has a bike, but not a car. So if you are especia

[cayugabirds-l] Progress on talks with Cornell about grassland bird conservation

Hi all, I just returned from a very cordial fact-finding meeting with Samara Sit who is an Associate Dean in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell. She was asked by the university president to be the point person on the issue. We spent much of our time discussing the big pictur

[cayugabirds-l] pickup truck for bird habitat project

If anyone has a pickup truck and is willing to help move some rolls of fencing and fence posts from Tractor Supply company in Ithaca to our habitat improvement project in Stewart Park, please email me directly. We can work out a day/time to suit you. Thanks Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation So

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club trip to Colombia

Hi everyone, We are fast approaching the billing date for this trip, and we are still two people short of making the trip a "GO". If you are sitting on the fence and wondering whether or not you want to do, please contact me so I can I answer any questions you might have. If we don't get two more

[cayugabirds-l] Calling all Birding Ambassadors

We'll need help that day, too. If you can come out and pitch in either day, please let me know. Also, I am looking for a couple of metal fence post pounders to use those days. Thanks Jody Enck Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sister Bird Club Netwo

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Bell Station Auction canceled!

I am thrilled about this news! Thanks to everyone who helped make this possible. Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sister Bird Club Network 607-379-5940 On Fri, Sep 24, 2021 at 4:13 PM Suan Hsi Yong wrote: > Governor Secures Agreement with NYSEG to Cancel Pla

[cayugabirds-l] Conservation Work at Lighthouse Point Woods next Monday

Hello Cayuga Birders, As part of our continuing habitat improvement efforts, we are once again working with students from IC professor Anne Stork's Conservation Biology class on Monday October 11th from about 1pm to 3:30pm. This time, we will be working in Lighthouse Point Woods. Meet at 1pm at

[cayugabirds-l] Bird Habitat Work in Lighthouse Point Woods today

Hello CayugaBirders, Just a reminder that we are monitoring our previously planted habitat improvement project today in Lighthouse Point Woods from about 1 to 3pm. All are welcome to help out. Meet at the Newman Golf Course pro shop on Willow Avenue at 1pm. Thanks Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Conse

[cayugabirds-l] Wednesday tree planting for the birds

Hi All, The Cayuga Bird Club will be working with students from the New Roots Charter School on Wednesday October 13th (tomorrow) from 1-3pm in Renwick Woods. We will be planting native trees in the plots we cleared last month with help from Anne Stork's conservation biology students at Ithaca Co

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Youth and Family Birding opportunities in the next few weeks

Many thanks to Beth Bannister for developing these Cooperative Extension programs to engage with the Cayuga Bird Club. If you want to know more about how you can participate or help out with these kinds of birding projects, please reach out either to Beth or to me (jodye...@gmail.com). Thanks! Jo

[cayugabirds-l] Reminder about habitat improvement with youth today in Lighthouse Point Woods

Hello Cayugabirders, We invite all of you to come out this afternoon to help with our projects in Lighthouse Point Woods. We'll be walking in to the woods from the parking lot for the Newman Golf Course around 12:30. Latecomers can find us in the woods. If you come, please wear boots and bring

[cayugabirds-l] Bird Conservation work on Saturday

Hi folks, Another month and another opportunity to help with our on-going bird conservation work. Beth Bannister, Cornell Cooperative Extension rural youth educator, has set up a family activity on Saturday (the 6th) from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Originally planned for Lighthouse Point Woods, we change

[cayugabirds-l] Carbon offsets

Hi all, Just in case anyone is wondering, part of the cost of our trip to Colombia is to pay for carbon offsets. It's built-in to the trip because we recognize that traveling to go birding and to meet with conservationists and to see the outcomes of their efforts has environmental consequences.

[cayugabirds-l] Bird conservation planning

Hi All, The Conservation Action Committee of the Cayuga BIrd Club will be continuing its work this coming growing season. I'll be hosting a zoom meeting in the near future to plan our activities. Please let me know if you'd like to join the planning meeting. I'll figure out the best time for ev

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park clean up

Hi All, Many of us love to go to Stewart Park in Ithaca to enjoy nature, including the variety of birds that can be seen there. Each year, the Friends of Stewart Park hosts a clean up day. Below is the information for this year's event. I hope many of you can help out. Friends of Stewart Par

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park clean up tomorow!

Hello birders, Please don't forget that tomorrow is the annual clean up day in Stewart Park starting at 10am. Please come out and help make this popular birding destination a cleaner place. If you see me there, ask me about our habitat improvement projects! Friends of Stewart Park is hosting

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park clean up is still on!

Hi folks, Despite the drizzly weather, the clean up effort will happen as scheduled today from 10am to noon at Stewart Park. See you there! Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sister Bird Club Network 607-379-5940 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.Northeast

[cayugabirds-l] bird conservation activities this week

Hi All, On Thursday the 14th, we will meet with youth from a Cornell Cooperative Extension program in Stewart Park near Renwick Woods starting about 9am (kids are off school this week). We can start with one or two groups (depending on numbers) doing an ebird inventory around Renwick Woods. Later

[cayugabirds-l] Birding and bird conservation work with youth tomorrow

Hi All, Just a friendly reminder that we will be working with Cornell Cooperative Extension youth educators about up to a dozen or so youth tomorrow. We'll meet about 9am or so at the Purple Martin house in Stewart Park. We'll do some birding with the youth first around Renwick Woods and the park

[cayugabirds-l] Call for help with Earth Day activities of the Cayuga Bird Club

l be a lot of activity down there those two days! Looking forward to hearing from folks Jody Enck Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sister Bird Club Network 607-379-5940 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWE

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Call for help with Earth Day activities of the Cayuga Bird Club

rning, we will be joined by 6-8 family members from TRC, Inc., a local environmental firm, as well as other members of the public. Thanks! Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sister Bird Club Network 607-379-5940 On Wed, Apr 20, 2022 at 8:55 AM Jody Enck

[cayugabirds-l] Lighthouse Point bird habitat improvement

Hi All, With the great weather forecast for this week, I'd like to make as much progress as possible on our plots in Lighthouse Point (jetty woods). I have quite a bit of flexibility this week, but much less after that. Please let me know if you want to come down and lend a hand sometime this week

[cayugabirds-l] Two opportunities to engage with New Roots School students this coming week

Hi Everyone, Two teachers and ten students from New Roots Charter School are doing a week of community engagement this coming week focused on the activity of hiking. They are looking for some birders who might be interested in hiking with them at the Park Reserve South on Tuesday and showing them

[cayugabirds-l] Conservation work with New Roots Charter School

Hi All, Just a friendly reminder that we have a great opportunity to work with students from New Roots tomorrow at 10am down at Lighthouse Point Woods. Please let me know if you would like to come out and join us! Thanks Jody Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sis

[cayugabirds-l] Plant ID walk tomorrow for birders

Hi All, Those of you who want to improve habitat for birds but are not sure what plant species you should leave in (native plants) and which should be removed (non-native, invasive species), come out tomorrow morning to Renwick Woods to engage with some plant experts! See you then. Jody *Saturd

[cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker in Ellis Hollow last week

Hi All, Sorry for the late post, but... Yesterday, my son showed me a photo of a bird he saw in Ellis Hollow last week that he realized was one he had not seen before. It was an adult Red-headed Woodpecker. Who knows where is might be by now, but please keep your eyes out for that have been show

[cayugabirds-l] Grassland bird conservation

Hello Cayuga Birders, Just a couple quick updates. The hay fields near Freese and Hanshaw Roads that have been mowed right at fledging time for Bobolinks, Meadowlarks, and other grassland birds was mowed again this year at that critical time for birds. Some good news is that we continue to discu

[cayugabirds-l] Birding and Bird Conservation news this week

There is a lot going on in the local birding world this week. On Wednesday, our bird conservation efforts in Lighthouse Point Woods will be enriched a wetland restoration crew from New Roots Charter School, led by Dean of Students, Jhakeem Haltom. If you want to help out even for a short time, me

[cayugabirds-l] bird conservation work on Wednesday

Hi Cayuga Birders, A couple of folks asked for more info about our work on Wednesday down at Lighthouse Point Woods. Details: Meet around 9:30am at the west end of Willow Ave near the City's Newman Golf Course Pro shop. Bring gloves, and a shovel if you have one. A weed wrench is even better if

[cayugabirds-l] More bird habitat improvement work

Hi folks, We had a really fun and productive day down at Lighthouse Point Woods on Wednesday with students and staff from the wetland restoration crew at New Roots Charter School. And, they had so much fun that they are interested in coming out next week (which is their last week of their summer p

[cayugabirds-l] Lighthouse Point Woods conservation work

Hi all, We have a chance to continue our work this week with the Wetland Restoration crew from New Roots Charter School. We will be down there from about 9:30 until about 1:30 on Thursday. Please let me know if you want to join us for some or all the time. If you come, please bring a water bottl

[cayugabirds-l] Save the date for bird conservation at Lighthouse Point

Hi All, As you know, we have worked with several different teachers and student groups from the New Roots Charter School on our conservation projects down at Renwick Woods and Lighthouse Point over the last 4 years. We now have the opportunity to engage the entire New Roots school population in l

[cayugabirds-l] Migration Celebration on Saturday 17 September 10 am to 3 pm

Hi All, The Cayuga BIrd Club will have a table at this even at the Lab of Ornithology on Saturday. We need volunteers to sit at our table for one-hour shifts during the event. We will have lots of information for folks about the Cayuga Bird Club. The most important knowledge you would need to ha

[cayugabirds-l] workshop on using i-naturalist

Hey everyone, I received this notice today about a workshop on how to use i-naturalist. The workshop is tomorrow -- Saturday the 17th. Info below. Jody Enck I-Natrualist Workship *WHEN: Saturday, September 17, 9:00amWHERE: Meet at the Cascadilla Boathouse* Friends of Stewart Park invites

[cayugabirds-l] Birds and conservation engagement with New Roots school next week

nell Botanic Gardens). If you can help one or both days, please drop me a note. Thanks Jody Enck Jody W. Enck, PhD Conservation Social Scientist, and Founder of the Sister Bird Club Network 607-379-5940 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Colombia

Hi All, Because a few folks have expressed interest in birding in Colombia, I thought I'd post a few general things here on the listserve. The Cayuga Bird Club just took a 10-day trip there in December 2021. We concentrated in a small area of the Central Andes. Colombia is the birdiest country in

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mobility Impaired Birding

Carl, thanks for asking this very important question. As someone who leads bird walks, I welcome anyone with any level of mobility to come enjoy birds on those outings. It may be more enjoyable for someone using mobility assistance to seek out (or better yet, -- to be invited to participate in) sma

[cayugabirds-l] Information about tracking birds with MOTUS

Hi all, You probably are aware that the Cayuga Bird Club has two MOTUS towers for helping to track birds (thanks to the Town of Lansing and Myers Park staff, and to Cornell for allowing us to have our antennas at those locations). The article below describes more about how the system works and why

[cayugabirds-l] Important bird conservation news

Hi Cayuga Birders This fall, two very important reports were released documenting the status of our feathered friends. For the U.S. and North America, see this State of the Birds report issued by the North American Bird Conservation Initiative (NABCI). https://www.stateofthebirds.org/2022/ For a

Re: [cayugabirds-l] OT- Finger Lakes NF sensitive species help

Hello Josh, You have done a great service, not just for the Finger Lakes National Forest staff, but for all of us by conducting and posting your analysis. As a member of the Cayuga Bird Club, you are demonstrating how our members contribute to bird conservation through their passion in birds and o

[cayugabirds-l] Migration and Sister Bird Club Network

Hello Cayuga Birders, Migration is ramping up. Every day I encounter migrants coming back from their winter haunts. If you are interested in meeting to (a) learn more about the Sister Bird Club Network that is linked together by these migratory birds, or (b) discussing a trip to Honduras later t

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Invasive plant at swan pen - lesser celandine

Hi All, Thanks to Nancy C. for pointing out some of the specific invasive plant species growing around the Swan Pen at Stewart Park. Thanks to Linda O. for mentioning that a plan needs to exist for restoring any habitat structure that is lost by removing invasive plant species there. The good news

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Guess which bird made the front page of the Scottish BBC news...

Hi All, Here's an opportunity to dust off your field guides (as many as you can find) and look at all the different plumages presented in those guides of Red-winged Blackbirds. Like many, many species of birds, males and females of Red-winged Blackbirds look quite different. The picture posted o

[cayugabirds-l] Meeting regarding Sister Bird Club Network

27;ll provide you with the location and other details. Thanks Jody Enck President of the Cayuga Bird Club -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdin

[cayugabirds-l] Dryden's first bio blitz is coming up

.ny.us. If you have particular expertise in identifying certain kinds of organisms, please let me know. Jody Enck President, Cayuga Bird Club -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] best bet for bird bonanza?

can. Good birding, Jody Enck On Wed, May 24, 2017 at 1:08 AM, Melanie Uhlir wrote: > Hello birders! > > As a musician who is often out late and also struggles with a sleep > disorder I am not able to be an early riser very often. If I can manage to > get out of the house of a mornin

[cayugabirds-l] Pine Warbler

other people heard and or saw it this morning in the same place, including three hot-shot Amish women birders from Penn Yan who I encountered on the trail. If it keeps singing like it did this morning, it will not be hard to find. Jody Enck -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Lake Birding Trail

Hello Dave, I think it would be a wonderful idea to work toward a Cayuga Lake Birding Trail! Given the foundation that already exists through the great book about where to bird in the Cayuga Lake Basin that involved a number of members from the Cayuga Bird Club, I think it is a logical next step t

Re: No birds - Re: [cayugabirds-l] Tree swallow

Hi All, My perception of spring migration is about the same as Chris' description. Migration of neotropical migrants almost never happened. Because of helping out with the Sapsucker Woods Acoustic Monitoring Project (SWAMP) this spring, I have spent a lot of time in Sapsucker Woods this spring. B

[cayugabirds-l] Seeking input about Sister Bird Club Network

of talks about the Sister Bird Club Network at upcoming Partners in Flight bird conservation conference in Costa Rica this fall (in combination with the MesoAmerican Conference on Biodiversity). Here is the list of speakers and topics for our symposium: Jody Enck (President, Cayuga Bird Club)– The

[cayugabirds-l] Ribbon cutting for refurbished Fuertes overlook at Stewart Park

Dear Friends, We hope you are enjoying your holiday weekend with family, friends and fireworks in Stewart Park. *Please join Friends of Stewart for a short ribbon-cutting celebration for the newly restored Fuertes Bird Sanctuary Overlook in Stewart Park. * *WHEN: Wednesday, July 12th at 8:30am*

Re: [cayugabirds-l] RUFF location- made easy E-bird!!!

Hi Dave and all, thanks for the info, but I do not have a smart phone. My little trac-fone does not even save phone numbers. I can reply to text message I receive from RBA, but I have no GPS on it. And, I cannot access eBird on it. Please remember that more than half (52% according to most rec

[cayugabirds-l] Migration

ub Network, the Cayuga Bird Club, or either of these trips. Thanks Jody Enck -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVE

Re: [cayugabirds-l] When to stop feeding hummers AND Orioles

Hi Pete, Don't worry about either the Hummingbirds or the Orioles. Food availability is not really a driver in migration timing for any species. That would be quite maladaptive. Other cues, including but not limited to day length, sometimes combined with wind direction, atmospheric pressure, til

[cayugabirds-l] orange-crowned warbler

Hi All, Orange-crowned Warbler spotted in apple trees in my back yard this morning at 8am. I am at 1504 Hanshaw Road. Feel free to stop by and look for it. If someone could please pass this on to the RBA, I'd appreciate it. Thanks Jody Enck -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] migration celebration and visit to wintering areas

trips (Honduras) to visit migrating birds on their wintering grounds in January 2018. If you want to know details, let me know and I'll email them to you. Thanks Jody Enck -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/C

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