[cayugabirds-l] Mt. Pleasant Snow Buntings

For the past few days I have been seeing two different flocks of Snow Buntings on Mt Pleasant: one flock of 8 or 9 birds is usually at the edge of the road where there is exposed vegetation in which they forage, the other flock of more like 20-25 birds is usually in flight over the fields. And

Re: [cayugabirds-l] gettin' frisky?

These remind me too that when I was downtown yesterday I heard my first cardinal of the year singing (albeit a rather understated song and for just a few seconds). And yet, when I was in CT for Christmas (a bit farther south, it's true) the titmice, chickadees, cardinals, WB Nuthatches and

Re: [cayugabirds-l] robins

I wrote: I have one American Robin in my yard also. Pretty late for this species up here on the mountain. The bird's been feeding on my winterberry and I am about to go out and try to photograph it. And I DID! Photos here:

[cayugabirds-l] Mt. Pleasant Cornell Arboretum

Sorry for the late post, but Mt Pleasant yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon hosted several Horned Larks as well as a largish flock of American Pipits (great views of them foraging on the ground in the field opposite the observatory). Also a Common Raven was heard calling. And this morning I was in

[cayugabirds-l] Just OOB Yellow Rail in Caroline on Saturday[Fwd: Yellow Rail]

Hi all, John Confer, who is no longer a Cayugabirds subscriber, asked me to forward this to the list. John's water spaniel caught a Yellow Rail near his home on Flatiron Road in Caroline on Saturday. Read John's exciting story below: Original Message

[cayugabirds-l] Mt. Pleasant American Pipit

HI all, On my afternoon walk today on somewhat breezy Mount Pleasant, I heard an American Pipit in flight. A couple of days ago there was a sizable flock of either American Pipits or Horned Larks way out in the fields, spooked up by a Northern Harrier, but I was unable to identify them. Marie

[cayugabirds-l] Ringwood Rd Ruffed Grouse

Hi all, As I drove up Ringwood Road from Ellis Hollow just now, near the crest of the hill there was a somewhat foolhardy Ruffed Grouse strolling nonchalantly out into the road. I swerved and luckily it flew off unharmed. Marie Marie Read Wildlife Photography 452 Ringwood Road Freeville NY

[cayugabirds-l] RFI: MNWR Tree Swallow roost location?

HI all, I was wondering if anyone has noticed where Tree Swallows are roosting at Montezuma this fall? I was up there about 3 weeks ago until dark but was unable to find where they might be roosting, despite looking in most of the spots they've used in past years. I hope to go up in the next

[cayugabirds-l] Hummingbird late date....

For those interested in keeping records of Ruby-throated Hummingbird departure dates, I just noticed one at my feeder. Marie Marie Read Wildlife Photography 452 Ringwood Road Freeville NY 13068 USA Phone 607-539-6608 e-mail m...@cornell.edu http://www.marieread.com

Mt. Pleasant Monday am

A hot walk up the mountain this morning turned up the following: 2 American Kestrels (there have usually been 4 up there of late) Assorted Bobolinks in various spots flying and landing in the long grass 2 Eastern Kingbirds Numerous Barn Swallows 12 Cedar Waxwings feeding on black cherry fruits 2

Mt. Pleasant Bobolinks, Indigo Buntings - Friday am

Hi all, Carpal-tunnel surgery has banned me from camera, steering wheel, and too much Photoshop for a while, so to keep from losing my mind I am now taking TWO Mt Pleasant walks a day! Fortunately I can type one-handed. Anyway, my morning walk today turned up two delights. A flock of 40 or so

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