[cayugabirds-l] Tree swallows

many more-- swooping over the newly mowed alfalfa fields. Kathy Strickland Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] A Phoebe...

...was phoebe-ing outside my window about 7:30 this am. Hadn't heard any for several weeks. Kathy Strickland Union Springs area Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Field Sparrow back

Mallards in the process) and grab a talonful of algae which it took to the nest (badly damaged over the winter) along the river. Along River Rd there were several DC Cormorants in the river, and at Mud Lock a Bald Eagle flew in with food and proceeded to feed the youngsters. Kathy Strickland

[cayugabirds-l] 2 more Osprey nests

Learned of 2 more Union Springs Osprey nests just south of town--one at the Dildine/Hardy Rds T and the other just a few utility poles north of the T. Both were occupied this year. It's just a road I don't usually go down. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L

[cayugabirds-l] Union Springs Ospreys

Yesterday morning I found a just-fledged Osprey roadkill on Spring St about a quarter mile west of where I'd been wa This morning about 930 there were 5 Ospreys circling high above the nest site on Center/No.1 Rd, and a not-particularly-welcome Red-tailed Hawk. The youngsters were

[cayugabirds-l] Finishing Osprey post

on the roadside the next morning. Its condition leads me believe it was hit sometime Tues afternoon. So it was extra nice to see 5 drifting together today. Could it be possible that the pair raised 4 youngsters? Kathy Strickland Union Springs Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Union Springs Ospreys

I'm guessing at least one of our Ospreys has fledged. I didn't have time to drive over to the nest site on Center Rd, but about 11:00 today I was heading home on Spring St when I saw 3 Ospreys over the field on the noth side of the road as I was reaching the crest. One landed on the ground and

[cayugabirds-l] Turkey Vulture roost threat

. Either way, it's wrong. I had to get inside for choir rehearsal or I would have at least walked down the street a ways to see if I could locate the source of the shot. Any ideas on how to deal with this? Kathy Strickland, Union Springs -- Cayugabirds

[cayugabirds-l] NE end of Lake

on this listserve) were in the air and sweeping in dark masses a huge flock of blackbirds. For several minutes I watched, fascinated. They were mostly settled down again when I finally left. Didn't see a single raptor the entire 3 hrs. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs

[cayugabirds-l] Birding Sunday

Just wondering if anyone is birding around the lake, or up here at the north end tomorrow (Sunday). I have a rare Sunday off and would like to hook up with a group or individual to bird for whatever part of the day would work out. You may email me privately or call me (315-730-4451). Kathy

[cayugabirds-l] Need info

I have the opportunity to visit Cuba this November and wonder if anyone can give me some birding and other nature pointers. You may contact me by phone, text, or off-list. Thanks---Kathy Strickland, Union Springs 315-730-4451 -- Cayugabirds-L

[cayugabirds-l] Indigo Bunting--better late than never

if there's a female around. The yard Blue Jays fledged (nest not seen but know it's somewhere near), and a couple nestfulls of Chipping Sparrows. The Carolina Wren has started up again after about 6 weeks of silence or absence. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs area

[cayugabirds-l] CBC Picnic tonight?

pairs up around the corner on Powers Rd. Kathy Strickland Waldron Rd, Union Springs area -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] YB Eastern Wood Pewee

it singing from what's left of the swampy woods across the road. Kathy Strickland, Waldron Rd, Union Springs area. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Brown Creeper

I seldom see Brown Creepers here, so it was a real treat to watch one working its way around on the old winter pear tree north of the house about 4 this afternoon. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs area -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Union Springs

An Osprey flying over Union Springs Academy campus about 3:00, heading toward the lake. Hopefully our Union Springs nester. A pair of N. Shovelers, a single Pied-billed Grebe, and a dozen or so Buffleheads on the pond around 7pm. --Kathy Strickland

[cayugabirds-l] Mud Lock Eagles

. Proceeding from there south down the lake there were a lot of Tundra Swans in groups ranging from 15 to over 300. My rough estimate is around 1500. Kathy Strickland -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] iBird question

I got an email from ad...@whatbird.com that appears to be related to iBird. Is this true--safe? or bogus? -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Some lake birds

, a Bufflehead, a few Gadwall. No Screechie in sight on Factory St. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[cayugabirds-l] Great-horned Owl...

...flew thru the headlights and above my car as I was heading east on Spring Street out of Union Springs about 9:00 tonight. Kathy Strickland -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] hummers and downies

At a friend's place this afternoon--hummingbirds sharing their feeder with a couple of Downy Woodpeckers. Didn't know that sort of thing could happen. Rather neat to watch. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs area -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Tschache, Mays, K-M, Rte 89, RR Road

nature. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs _ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326

[cayugabirds-l] Sunday outing

to watch a f. Cardinal and later a Catbird and then a Goldfinch bathing in puddles. Fritzie caught sight of a Sora on the east side of the second impoundment. A nice way to end a beautiful weekend.---Kathy Strickland, Union Springs

[cayugabirds-l] Barn Swallows fledged

, and when I checked this morning there was just one left and it left sometime this afternoon. It's been fun having them so easy to watch over my dining room window. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs area

[cayugabirds-l] MNWR and MWC

of point. Didn't attempt the really bumpy roads with Baldwin's car. Save the jeepin' for mine! Kathy Strickland, Union Springs _ Hotmail is redefining busy

[cayugabirds-l] Sunday afternoon Montezuma area

--heard some interesting ones but couldn't ID. Kathy Strickland _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http

[cayugabirds-l] Bluebirds nesting

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[cayugabirds-l] Woodcock

that moved through around 5:00. --Kathy Strickland, Union Springs PS: Anyone birding up this way mid-day Saturday? I have a funeral to play for here at 10 but should be free around 11 and I could join you wherever you happen to be at the time--up towards this end of the lake

[cayugabirds-l] My birds

on Skillet Rd. Question: I've been told that HORNED LARKS nest early, sometimes along roadsides. Anyone ever find their nests? Bloodroot, Blue Cohash, and Hepatica in bloom. Emerging Trillium, Trout Lily, Wild Ginger. Mourning Cloak Butterfly flutterby. --Kathy Strickland

[cayugabirds-l] Red-wings

sign of spring!), Common Grackle flyover in Aurora yesterday, and 4 TVs over Auburn yesterday as well. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security

[cayugabirds-l] Blue-headed Mallards

, and the Great-horned Owls can be heard most nights. Kathy Strickland Union Springs area _ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL

[cayugabirds-l] Eagles at Mud Lock

yet characteristically dense. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469226/direct/01

[cayugabirds-l] Eagles at Mud Lock

yet characteristically dense. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs _ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469228/direct/01/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Union Springs pond

but I'd not taken the time to look that closely. Another carload of birders was checking things out when I pulled up, but I don't know who. Maybe they found something I missed. No Screech Owl. -Kathy Strickland

[cayugabirds-l] YC Kinglet etc.

--that was the one I was trying to figure out last weekend on that dizzly field trip.) Anyone birding up this end of the lake (Montezuma area) tomorrow? Either morning and/or afternoon is fine. I'd like to tag along. ThanksKathy Strickland, Union Springs

[cayugabirds-l] MNWR this a.m.

. A very appropriate sound effect. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs _ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail®. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid