[cayugabirds-l] Flycatcher and environs

was anything like Monday the area was replete with Sympetrum vicinum (Autumn Meadowhawk) dragonflys, many of them in tandem (mating)posture and easy targets. Was the flycatcher feeding on these? Thanks. JS -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373

[cayugabirds-l] Schuyler CBC early highlights

.. Walking was treacherous on melting ice. JS -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Leucistic Red-tailed Hawk

excellent birds.. Best, John and Sue -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Ruffed Grouse collision

it along. Have any of you seen/heard of such an avian accident? -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Haiku

We passed Susan's haiku on to a birder/haiku author in Virginia who was also impressed. His reply: In the spirit of a mini-homage: Cayuga birding: Lake circumambulation, February fun. Best, JS -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373

[cayugabirds-l] NEXRAD site

us so you have to mentally fill in the space between the three stations. This is a true case of connect the dots. Sue G. -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven

[cayugabirds-l] American Robin longevity

The record is a California bird back in 1975 that was 13 years 11 months of age when recovered. A full list of longevity records by species and AOU number can be found at http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/homepage/longvlst.cfm John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian

[cayugabirds-l] Black-capped Chickadee

molt. Same is often true for juncos with white spots appearing in the eye ring and head. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat

[cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskins

The first Pine Siskins showed up at our feeders this noon. A pair, these are the first we've seen this year. How unlike the recent past. J -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http

[cayugabirds-l] Barn Swallow

Our first one arrived yestreday afternoon and didn't waste anytime checking out nesting sites as he dashed into our garage as soon as the door was opened. Tree Swallows building nests and geese about to hatch. -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration

[cayugabirds-l] New arrivals and photo information

birds. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Kestrel Haven information

. You will get an advisory of the closed group from yahoo but simply tell us who you are on the request and we'll approve you for the group. To start the process send an email to khamolistserv-subscr...@yahoogroups.com. We hope to see you there. Best, JS -- John and Sue Gregoire Field

[cayugabirds-l] Acadian Flycatcher

blooming three weeks early. J -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Hot Turkey

birds intentionally defecate on their feet in an attempt to cool off, we assume this turkey was doing the same. The other possibility is, of course, she was just a typically clumsy turkey. Sue G. -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Least and American Bittern RFI

and Sora. That's about 750 acres of marsh. We've experienced about the same densities along the riverine tribs of the Chesapeake Bay. We've also had both at the main MNWR area, particularly Tsactche. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Summer movements at Monkey Run

and flat out extirpated others. We'd never have a handle on any of this without the daily data. Thanks to Chris and others who take on this relevant way of birding. John -- Dr. John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818

[cayugabirds-l] Species codes

://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/manual/aspeclst.htm. On the west coast a group reinvented the wheel as did Dave's source with five and six letter species codes that serve only a small group and inhibit information sharing. It's always easiest when we speak the same language. John -- Dr. John and Sue Gregoire Field

[cayugabirds-l] recent banding

on our Finger Lakes Natural History listserv at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/khamolistserv/ Best, John -- Dr.John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve

[cayugabirds-l] Hudsonian Godwit with a very straight bill

-- Dr.John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] owl calling

/attempted predation by larger owls looking for a meal. While Saw-whets won't call during migration, they do respond and the bigger guys appear to know that. Screech, Barred Long-eared and Great Horned -all caught while looking for that free meal. Best, John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field

[cayugabirds-l] A terrific new ID Guide to Eastern Birds

and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] White-crowned Sparrow (EWCS)

We have a young (SY) eastern White-crowned Sparrow at the feeder this morning. It's looking a bit forlorn with the driving snow. Except for one that over-wintered better than 15 years ago, this is the earliest arrival for the species here. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga ice edge

Does anyone know the current location of the ice edge on Cayuga Lake? Is there as yet a large Snow Goose congregation? Many thanks, John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http

[cayugabirds-l] Brewer's and Rusty Blackbirds

on the latter as we don't get close enough to disturb roosts on the sanctuary. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat

[cayugabirds-l] a few notes

was their average arrival date here, but everything is behind schedule this year. Sue G. -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create

[cayugabirds-l] Banding station open finally!

a picture when time allows. Ken, Western Palm Warblers are the more common transient here with the occasional influx of a few Yellow Palms (Eastern). In spring, the Yellow form is much more rare with very few banded/reported over the last 25 years. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field

[cayugabirds-l] New peep description. color morph enroute species status?

Please see the following link for a new species description of peeps by the American Bird Conservancy. http://www.abcbirds.org/newsandreports/botw/peeps.html -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626

[cayugabirds-l] Eastern White-crowned Sparrow transitional plumage photo

not use without prior permission. Enjoy. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Common Yelowthroat

Banded one male this morning; was our first warbler up here. Yesterday we had a nice low flyover by an Osprey and the local Phoebes spent the day nest building. We have a fairly large number of Purple Finch and large Goldfinch flock decimating the sunflower seed. John -- John and Sue Gregoire

[cayugabirds-l] Marked gull info -Herring and Great Black Backed

, Acadia University -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Blackpoll Warbler

We banded our first true migrant, a young Blackpoll, on 01 Sep. Seems very early as it is usually one of the last migrant warblers caught here. I wonder if the storm may have pushed it down from the ADKs. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration

[cayugabirds-l] Exciting Northern Saw Whet Owl Recovery

block so the actual point of recovery may have been that much offset to the north and east from the point shown. John and Sue -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net

[cayugabirds-l] night flight calls

Always interesting to compare what we are banding with what others hear the night before. Have yet to see a Lincoln's and the warbler du jour here is Cape May. J -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626

RE:[cayugabirds-l] Goldfinch conjunctivitis?

. The whole thing is most probably due to, or exacerbated by the almost straight line genetics of the east coast HOFI population. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net

[cayugabirds-l] The party's over but the owls were fantastic!

to fall in love with these creatures. JS -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Schuyler County Christmas Bird Count

to him at Seneca Lodge, Watkins Glen. Field helpers contact your sector leader. Thanks, John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat

[cayugabirds-l] Watkins Glen CBC Results

from late spring/early summer was Black-bellied Whistling Ducks at Queen Catharine Marsh. Single report, no photos but decent details. -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net

[cayugabirds-l] EWCS (Eastern White-crowned Sparrow) head molt

band) and within two days of banding, it lost the remaining brown! I figure it completed the full head molt cycle within a week and two days. That was certainly rapid! Best, John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY

[cayugabirds-l] Herring Gull look alike -OOB

Best double check your Herring Gull IDs in the future! See: http://www.wimp.com/robotbird/ -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat

[cayugabirds-l] Brant, Aurora and Saw-whet Owls

feathers don't fluoresce but one can clearly see the difference. To answer the obvious question, this technique does not work for all owl species nor for many other birds. JS -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818

[cayugabirds-l] Merlin Prey

of these days. A Rock Dove or Mourning Dove would be very unusual prey for a Merlin and, unless ill, too heavy for a Merlin to move very far. J -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http

[cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owl gone

the downtown area. Awesome powered flight and fast! JS -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Crow Presentation tomorrow (Saturday) Location Change

Due to a scheduling conflict, Kevin's crow program will be at the Montour Falls library tomorow. That building is next door (east) of the former location. Starts at 1 PM. For those coming from Ithaca, be sure to visit the falls to the west of Main St. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field

[cayugabirds-l] FOY KILLDEER

Around 1300 today we had our First of Year Killdeer! (The 27 year norm is 3/10) Also overhead were a large flock of Pine Siskins and three large skeins of Snow Geese heading NW. JS -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road

[cayugabirds-l] Red tail and others

by a flock of some 50 Cedar Waxwings. Ravens are spending a lot of time here also. We hear and see them every day. Sue G. -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven

[cayugabirds-l] More Woodcock

it was a responding female. Neat experience -near mid-air with a woodcock! -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Wowie new arrival

-- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Birding in the Cayuga Lake Basin

in the forest pastures and non-existent most winters. Best, John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Communication Tower siting recommendations

to the recommended ABC guidelines. See: http://www.abcbirds.org/ http://www.abcbirds.org/abcprograms/policy/collisions/towers.html Best, John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http

[cayugabirds-l] Has birding ethics changed?

don't see the need or the justification. Comments appreciated. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L

[cayugabirds-l] Glossy Ibis and A. Bittern

look! Fun day with over 70 spp. Photos of Ibis and Swans on our listserv and available upon request. Too awestruck to snap the bittern. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http

Re:[cayugabirds-l] had birding ethics changed

and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma roads

I should have mentioned last week but the crew at MNWR has done a great job of smoothing out Towpath and several other dirt roads! First time we could drive and look without falling into a bomb crater! J -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373

[cayugabirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrush

Enjoying birds and spring ephemerals in The Gulf (Cayuta Lake outlet), we heard and spotted our first migrant warbler of the season, a Louisiana Waterthrush. We also had many paired juncos, Winter Wrens singing and Yellow-rumped Warbler in song. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists

[cayugabirds-l] Common loons

Has anyone been watching the lake for migrating common loons yet? We saw a few in the water off Taughannock last week. Sue -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net

[cayugabirds-l] Help please

aging eyes say Thanks! John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] OOB Sandhill Cranes

and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Yellow Palm Warbler

Sparrows and chickadees are already displaying developed (edematous) brood patches and cloacal protuberances; its very unusual this early in April and a reflection of our crazy weather. We'll have some photos on the KHAMO list a bit later in the day; others by request. John -- John and Sue Gregoire

[cayugabirds-l] NEXRAD site

The NEXRAD site I use has been stuck on 23 April for 5 days now. This site is a great tool for monitoring migration and I'm really missing it. Anybody having the same problem or is it me? http://www.cam.cornell.edu/~pauljh/US_Composite_Radar/ Sue G. -- John and Sue Gregoire Field

[cayugabirds-l] migration

our first: Rose-breasted Grosbeak Great-crested Flycatcher Ovenbird Black-throated Green Warbler Myrtle (Yellow-rumped) Warbler Blackburnian Warbler (gorgeous male) Blue-headed Vireo John and Sue -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373

Re:[cayugabirds-l] [KHAMOlistserv] migration

After this bunch in the morning we had noontime singing Yellow Warbler and by mid afternoon, Eastern White Crowned Sparrows! Nine new species today. -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http

[cayugabirds-l] More migrants

-- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] New arrivals

ORCHARD ORIOLE (female) Third one here in 27 years Scarlet Tanager John PS: Clayton, at full volume and timbre, I could hear the redstart! -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http

Re:[cayugabirds-l] [KHAMOlistserv] New arrivals

. Northern Parula Tenn. W. Red-eyed Vireo Veery Least Flycatcher I haven't seen such a fallout here in many years and the old thrill was surely back! Most of the above are a week or so early for us, some right on time. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration

[cayugabirds-l] New arrival

a couple of weeks ago and one was sighted foraging in the same area yesterday. The dirt road that runs north/south on the east of the IBA/BCA marsh is called Rock Cabin Rd and at about the middle is an observation platform; the cranes have been seen (conveniently) in that area. John -- John and Sue

[cayugabirds-l] Junco encounter

birds and bands are extremely rare. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

RE:[cayugabirds-l] Mob of crow (or is it called death of crow?)

When crows get to chatting I always thought Parliament of Cows was more descriptive and it applies to Barred Owls also. There's a list of these alternate flock names somewhere that I'll try to find and post. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration

[cayugabirds-l] Flock Names

This is perhaps the most comprehensive. Interesting that the origin for Parliament is Rooks! http://pandemoniumaviaries.org/our-birds/flock-names/ John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website

RE:[cayugabirds-l] Deer/redwing

Like most field animals at this time of year, deer are often plagued by face flies and other nasty biters. Seems this redwing found mana with a little cooperation from a relieved deer. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald

[cayugabirds-l] American Woodcock

binoculars totally filled the field of view. They are the goofiest things! Sue -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat

[cayugabirds-l] Common Ravens

-- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Bat replacement crew

wondering what the world will become without bats. A rise in insects no doubt, along with a rise in insectivores perhaps? Let's hope so. Sue G. -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http

[cayugabirds-l] Jay's post on Sandhill Cranes

https://picasaweb.google.com/37855303614931880/Summer2012#5768092322845148642 Good birding -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

them off. Maybe cooling off? It was a pleasure! Sue G. -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey out-of-basin

Apologies. I was just reminded that Cayuta Lake is not in the basin. Sue -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat

[cayugabirds-l] Caspian Terns

. Thanks, John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Caspian Terns

. Lots of Tree Swallows yesterday apparently heading south. Thanks, John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds

[cayugabirds-l] Posting and Cedar Waxwings

while others in the flock dine. Pretty cool experience to walk among the waxwings as they treat us as useful, but temporary, members of their flock. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http

[cayugabirds-l] Blackpoll Warbler

measurements. A Yellow-bellied we banded the other day was quite drab and could easily have been called something else strictly by eye. Best, John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http

[cayugabirds-l] Cats and wildlife -an American Bird Conservancy interview on 20/20.

results. The issue has recently been covered by almost 100 newspapers nationwide as well as by CNN, CBS and USA Today. Members of that study team will also appear on Friday’s program. -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road

[cayugabirds-l] Hummingbird photo essay

Thought this might help the discusssion. Nice photo article on hummingbirds from a friend's station in the Carolinas. http://www.hiltonpond.org/ThisWeek120826.html John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma report Thus Aug 13th

construction to a new parking lot about a half mile from the first pond. All ponds on island devoid of birds and most odonates-very dry for the most part. J -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http

[cayugabirds-l] Cattle egret request

future finds of either species. Many thanks in advance. We have landline only -607-546-2169. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create

[cayugabirds-l] Thank you Dave Nutter

of knowledge crammed into smart phones; quite a departure from our early days of notes and sketches and phone trees! Great day! John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net

[cayugabirds-l] Whip-poor-will

. John John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Saw-whet migration

, they vocalize very little during migration and almost never with the usual call. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds

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

the station for an hour around when we also had at least 3 screechers and three great horned come too close for comfort! Nights like that should be once in a lifetime and we've been honored with two such this season! John and Sue -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration

[cayugabirds-l] nice feeder birds

Had a mix of COMMON REDPOLLS, PINE SISKIN, and RED-BREASTED NUTHATCHES all together at our feeders yesterday. Plenty of activity as the snow fell. No Grosbeaks yet, but we're open for business. Sue -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373

[cayugabirds-l] around the lake

the few other spots we checked on the east side. A few close up COMMON LOONS were cool to watch. Sue -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve

[cayugabirds-l] Red-throated Loon-Not

Yesterday I reported a Red-throated Loon on Cayuga. Make that Red-necked Grebe. Sorry. Sue -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create

[cayugabirds-l] White-winged Crossbill

more than enough for a thrill! He stayed about two hours and hasn't returned as yet today. J -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat

[cayugabirds-l] Townsend's Solitaire continues at Sampson State Park through afternoon.

several Red-breasted Nuthatches. John PS. Dave and Anne -sorry we didn't recognize you, it's been too many years. Was good to catch up with Diana and folks from Rochester and Buffalo. -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett

[cayugabirds-l] Hoary Redpoll and N. Goshawk

as a Northern Mockingbird, cowbirds and red-wings among the more common species. Merry Christmas to all JS -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese on Thursday

waterfowl season is in progress but don't know if that's the case this time. -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L

[cayugabirds-l] Subject: N Saw Whet Owl in yard

saw-whets. Overall the saw-whet migration was astounding with record numbers banded throughout Canada and the US, some traveling as far south as Alabama and Georgia. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818

RE:[cayugabirds-l] OOB/OT: avoiding bird strikes by aircraft

and there with no winter owls found. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Identifying Redpolls

Given recent exchanges on the listserv, this may be of interest: John http://blog.aba.org/2013/01/open-mic-redpolls.html -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net

[cayugabirds-l] Large Redpoll

a junco and the sizes were identical. Other redpolls nearby were very much darker and noticeably smaller. -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create

[cayugabirds-l] Common Redpoll snow tunneling

over 8 inches overnight followed by lake effect all day today. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ Conserve and Create Habitat -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Eagle nest -

, will be tolerated. Our hope of course is that some of the mature birds will start house hunting at the south end of our lakes. Queen Catharine Marsh would be ideal for them and for observation. Dave, thanks for the NOSH on No. Shrike.;-) John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel

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