[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Sun 8/12 (Golden-winged Warbler)

female-type AMERICAN REDSTARTS. Here is my eBird checklist, including a poor but definitive photo of the Golden-winged Warbler. Jay got much better photos, which seem to confirm the absence of hybrid field marks. https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S47800932 Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Sun 8/19

Fantastic flock of early migrant warblers along Sapsucker Woods Road (Sunday 9:15 AM). Bay-breasted, Cape May, Tennessee, Canada, Hooded, 5+ Blackburnian, Black-throated Green, Chestnut-sided, probable Black-throated Blue, plus a Merlin, Chimney Swifts, et al. Wow Mark Chao (with Wee Hao Ng

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

. What a great start to this season of songbird migration! Mark Chao -- 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] Sapsucker Woods, Fri 9/7

Excellent warbler numbers and diversity by Sherwood Platform in Sapsucker Woods on Friday (9:30 am). Cape May (2+), Wilson's, N. Parula, Blackburnian, Black-throated Blue, Black-throated Green, several Chestnut-sided, Nashville, et al. I haven't even checked the north side of the pond

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Sat 9/8

hooting somewhere out along the East Trail. Mark Chao -- 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

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods and Cornell Community Gardens, Tues 9/11

, I managed to see many birds at pretty close range, sometimes many at once in one field of view. Great birds! Thanks for the tip, Kevin! Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Common Nighthawk perched in Sapsucker Woods, Sunday 9/16

, left one covered w poison ivy. 2/3 of the way up, 3 o'clock. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Tues 9/25

, which contains some photos. https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S48743798 Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Th 9/27

Cape May Warbler again giving tremendous open views on ground by Charley Harper bench along Wilson Trail North in Sapsucker Woods (11:45 AM). Other warblers around too...mostly Yellow-rumped but also N. Waterthrush, et al. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Cornell Community Gardens, Fri 10/5

. We also heard an AMERICAN PIPIT or two flying overhead. I hope to see many of you this weekend! Mark Chao PS. Another highlight of the day: two COMMON RAVENS soaring in circles together for 5+ minutes, very high above our home on Simsbury Drive in northeast Ithaca. This is probably

[cayugabirds-l] CBC field trip to Cornell Garden Plots and Bluegrass Lane, Sat Oct 6 and Sun Oct 7

all who came out for the walks! Mark Chao -- 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.com

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Sun 10/14

Extremely cooperative MERLIN perched with prey in talons for last 35+ minutes (now 11 am) right by the parking space closest to start of Wilson Trail North and pillar marking Robert M. and Mary M. Baker Memorial Entrance. Also singing Winter Wren at Sherwood Platform. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Sun 10/14

MERLIN still present in same tree (just past noon -- 90 minutes and counting!), unfazed by foot traffic right below. Also BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER seen and another WINTER WREN seen and heard (jif-jif call notes) next to base of Woodleton Boardwalk. Mark Chao On Oct 14, 2018 11:02 AM, "

[cayugabirds-l] Evening Grosbeaks in NE Ithaca, Wed 12/5

within about a minute. eBird shows at least a couple dozen Evening Grosbeak records around Tompkins County since November 2018, including more than a few this week so far, including a county high count of 44 (13+ adult males) by Jay McGowan along Irish Settlement Road a couple of days ago. Mark

[cayugabirds-l] NE Ithaca, Th 1/4/19

There is a first-winter WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW in our yard in northeast Ithaca this morning, along with the usual array of House Finches, juncos, jays, a CAROLINA WREN, and others. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Mon 2/4

A Barred Owl is sleeping in the lone pine by the Wilson/Severinghaus shelter in Sapsucker Woods (Monday 12:25 pm). Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Th 2/7 (Barred Owl reported again)

Tom Schulenberg reports that the BARRED OWL has returned to the tall pine tree by the shelter at the Wilson/Severinghaus intersection in Sapsucker Woods on Thursday morning. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Sun 2/10

intrusiveness – especially because this owl’s fidelity to the tree might indicate incipient breeding activity nearby. I hope that the owl continues to find reason to stay, and thus also to keep offering such fine viewing to so many of us. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Mon 3/18

Barred Owl perched low in hollow of dead tree just to west of eastern Severinghaus/Wilson Trail node. Wonderful views. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Sun 4/7

MERGANSER on main pond. * A pair of WOOD DUCKS perched in a tree near Podell Boardwalk, plus at least one flying over. Full eBird checklist, including some photos to be posted later, is here: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S54667204. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Woodcock update

Still present, now farther south straight out halfway to road from 5th post of Podell Boardwalk. Mark -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationL

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Tues 4/9

portions out toward Route 13, as well as the grassy edges and small nearby trees). I also saw a WILSON’S SNIPE in the Fuller Wetlands. I spent a few minutes scanning for Sunday’s woodcock near the Podell Boardwalk, but didn’t find it. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Tues 4/23

-CROWNED KINGLETS throughout * Two GREEN HERONS flying together to Fuller Wetlands Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Tues 5/7

. Other warblers were a bit harder to find, but collectively I think we found at least a dozen other species, including WILSON’S, BAY-BREASTED, BLACKBURNIAN, BLACK-THROATED BLUE, BLACK-THROATED GREEN, BLUE-WINGED, BLACK-AND-WHITE, and NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Finger Lakes Land Trust Spring Bird Quest -- four guided walks over May 25-27

ll be leading a free birding walk for kids (age 5 and up) at the Roy H. Park Preserve (south), starting at 9:30 AM. All kids must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. More details at the link above. I am looking forward to some great birding with many of

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Fri 5/10

WREN continues to sing in the reeds out from the Ruth Davis arbor south of the visitor center. (To my knowledge, no one has found the Golden-winged Warbler since Tuesday afternoon.) Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Cerulean Warbler in Ithaca (?), Sat 5/11

Cerulean is the most likely ID, despite its local rarity and potential for confusion with other singers. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Th 5/16

made 20 warbler species for the morning, but somehow we didn’t hear any along the Woodleton Boardwalk. We also found a couple of YELLOW-THROATED VIREOS and BLUE-HEADED VIREOS. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Goetchius Wetland Preserve and Roy H. Park Preserve (FLLT SBQ), Sat 5/25

Preserve (8 AM start, Rockwell Road in Enfield). Mark Chao -- 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

[cayugabirds-l] Spring Bird Quest -- Bock-Harvey Forest Preserve (Sun 5/26) and Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve (Mon 5/27)

On Sunday and Monday, I led two more walks for the Finger Lakes Land Trust Spring Bird Quest (SBQ). Again we had essentially perfect weather, impressively large groups of very congenial birders, and our fair share of rewarding bird moments. Sunday, May 26 Bock-Harvey Forest Preserve (owned b

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club sparrow walks this weekend

(probably my first ever on this side of Freese Road) and saw an American Mink in another. We will be walking through a lot of tall, wet weeds in chilly weather. I recommend waterproof clothing and footwear. I look forward to seeing many of you this weekend! Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L

[cayugabirds-l] Cornell community garden plots, Sat 10/12 and Sun 10/13

forgetting at the moment -- the veteran trip leaders who shared information, lugged scopes, kept better lists than I did, and generally helped make the trips more orderly, enlightening and fun for me and everyone. Thanks to all for a great weekend! Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] NE Ithaca screech-owls, Mon 2/24/2020

. Mark Chao -- 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.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Ithaca airport Meadowlarks / with a warning

is a whole different level of response. Maybe it is somehow because the officers are more wary in these troubled times. But given my past experience, I would guess that it's more likely a case of Magnus having companions, and then maybe a backup request getting out to a few on-duty officers at

[cayugabirds-l] Palmer Woods, Sat 4/11

ebird), and several of each kinglet species. Mark Chao -- 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-archiv

[cayugabirds-l] NE Ithaca highlights since Sat 4/11

round our neighborhood for the past week, ranging over several blocks, but I don't know where they are nesting. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabird

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Tues 4/14

I saw a BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER in the Fuller Wetlands in Sapsucker Woods a little past midday on Tuesday. I also saw a COMMON RAVEN flying by, eastbound. I looked for Vesper Sparrows around the far parking lot and roadsides, but I didn’t find any. (Over the past couple of weeks, foot traffic ar

[cayugabirds-l] Finger Lakes Land Trust Spring Bird Quest update

enjoy and share the birds and these wonderful preserves with each other. And I hope you will join me in remembering that the birds still depend on protected land, which in turn depends on the Land Trust, which in turn depends on us. With my thanks and best wishes to all, Mark Chao PS. In a

[cayugabirds-l] Goetchius Wetland Preserve (FLLT), Tues 5/5

fields to the north (2007 and 2011) and the new wet meadows and hedgerows to the east (January 2019). Two more pending acquisitions will bring the preserve to more than triple its original size! Mark Chao PS. The gray-morph EASTERN SCREECH-OWL has been regularly present in its cavity along

[cayugabirds-l] Logan Hill and Campbell Meadows (FLLT SBQ), May 9-10

and/or photos from your own visits to Land Trust preserves this month, please feel free to get in touch!) Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdi

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Magical evening at Monkey Run

Hi Sandra, I’m so glad to read about your evening! You had so many high-quality moments with exciting birds! (I was also glad to read about that unexpected Green Heron moment you had last week!) I hope all is well with you. My family and I are staying productive and happy together and well

[cayugabirds-l] Genung Nature Preserve, Tues/Wed May 12-13

Blue, Palm, Pine, Yellow, Yellow-rumped, Blue-winged, American Redstart, Ovenbird, Northern Waterthrush, and Common Yellowthroat -- plus Blue-headed Vireos, Veeries, a Spotted Sandpiper, and others. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWE

[cayugabirds-l] Around Tompkins County (FLLT SBQ update), May 15-17

is now somewhere around 105 species, with more than a few expected species still left to find. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Lick Brook FLLT sites, Tues 5/19 (stream-wading Swainson's Thrush, fledgling ravens, etc.)

-updates/. Thank you again to all of you who have been encouraging me and especially donating to the Land Trust this month, on your own or in connection with this SBQ. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Genung, McIlroy, and Logan Hill, Sat/Sun May 23-24

bills, all while hardly losing any airspeed. For a family used to watching Chimney Swifts over downtown Ithaca but not elsewhere, it was a revelation to witness this species’ wildness up close, and to its relationship with habitat beyond our world of metal, concrete, and glass. Mark Chao

[cayugabirds-l] Invitation to virtual Finger Lakes Land Trust Spring Bird Quest celebration -- Tuesday, June 2

y-morph EASTERN SCREECH-OWL along Siena Drive has been continuing to roost in its same cavity, including all three days of the long weekend. This is the latest in spring that I’ve ever seen a screech-owl lingering at a winter roost site. Still no obvious signs of a nest here, though

[cayugabirds-l] Spring Bird Quest presentation reminder -- Tuesday, June 2, 7:30 PM

tomorrow night! Mark Chao -- 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.com/cayugabirds-l

[cayugabirds-l] SBQ talk clarification -- pre-registration required, re-registration not

I mistakenly typed "re-registration" instead of "pre-registration" in my message below. If you registered before, you are set -- no need to do so again. Sorry for the confusion. Mark Chao On Mon, Jun 1, 2020, 12:45 PM Mark Chao wrote: > Just a reminder that tomorrow even

[cayugabirds-l] Summerland Farm Preserve (FLLT) in Caroline, Sat/Sun June 13-14

, because of hunting season. That’s why I didn’t visit during this year’s Spring Bird Quest.) https://www.fllt.org/preserves/summerland-farm-preserve/ Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] SFO local trip, Sat 4/11

e water and pulling out a huge fish Mark Chao --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES h

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Mon 4/13

I found a singing BLUE-HEADED VIREO and a HERMIT THRUSH by the shelter along the East Trail in Sapsucker Woods on Monday morning. Mark Chao --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] 10th annual Finger Lakes Land Trust Spring Bird Quest

may also donate a flat amount online at http://www.fllt.org/donate/. And it would be fantastic some of you might do your own species count and raise your own pledges. Let me know if you’re interested. I look forward to seeing many of you out on the walks next month! Mark Chao

[cayugabirds-l] Newman Municipal Golf Course owls et al., Wed 4/22

top a tree every time I passed. But I haven't seen any Merlins there for more than a week now. Mark Chao --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabi

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Fri 4/24

lmost sure it was my first sighting of a Pine Warbler on the ground or even anywhere below my eye level. I also found one MERLIN behind the houses inside the eastern corner of Christopher Lane and Christopher Circle in northeast Ithaca. Mark Chao ---

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods and Newman Arboretum, Sun 4/26

circling together high overhead. Mark Chao --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Golf course owls, etc., Wed 4/29

arking lot with that of the Cumming Nature Center along the same road. Mark Chao --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/C

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Th 4/30

and Yellow-rumped Warblers, some RUSTY BLACKBIRDS, at least one Purple Finch, and other expected birds are present too. Mark Chao --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Recent highlights (breeding sandpipers, Merlins, toads)

Quest (SBQ). We found 39 bird species and an orgy of American Toads. For full details and some photos (rated PG for humans, but NC-17 for amphibians), see the SBQ blog at http://www.fllt.org/spring-bird-quest-blog-by-mark-chao/. The next SBQ walks will be at the Bahar Preserve and the High

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Th 5/7 and sandpiper correction

species, the usual sex roles in courtship, territorial defense, and nesting can be reversed. I’ve posted further explanation on the Spring Bird Quest blog: http://www.fllt.org/spring-bird-quest-blog-by-mark-chao/. (I still welcome pledges in support of this month-long fundraiser. Please

[cayugabirds-l] Salmon Creek Bird Sanctuary (FLLT), Fri 5/8

THRUSHES, and BALTIMORE ORIOLES. Mark Chao -- 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.com

[cayugabirds-l] Bahar and High Vista Nature Preserves (FLLT SBQ), Sat 5/9

preservation around Skaneateles Lake are up on my Spring Bird Quest blog: http://www.fllt.org/spring-bird-quest-blog-by-mark-chao/. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] VanRiper Conservation Area (FLLT), Sat 5/16

Woodpecker along Mays Point Road and maybe a bittern along the Wildlife Drive. We missed both, but we did enjoy the shorebirds and ducks in the Main Pool. We also heard a VIRGINIA RAIL calling near Benning Marsh. Mark Chao Running Spring Bird Quest (SBQ) totals: 99 bird species, 43+ donors

[cayugabirds-l] 4 Finger Lakes Land Trust sites incl. McIlroy Bird Sanctuary, Sat 5/23

-HEADED VIREOS, a RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH, and other fine birds. Not bad for a mere 70 minutes close to midday. My thanks to all for your wonderful company and support! Mark Chao Running SBQ tally: 110 species Number of donors so far: 46+ Number of group walk participants so far: 70

[cayugabirds-l] Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve, Sun 5/24

there! Mark Chao Running SBQ tally: 114 bird species -- 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

[cayugabirds-l] Goetchius Wetland Preserve and Roy H. Park Preserve, Mon 5/25

heard only. My thanks to all participants and of course the Finger Lakes Land Trust for another great morning! Mark Chao Running SBQ tally: 117 bird species Running count of bird walk participants (counting repeat customers each time, but not including me): 114 -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Updated SBQ blog (great photos from Suan Yong)

The Finger Lakes Land Trust has posted updates and new photos to the SBQ blog. http://www.fllt.org/spring-bird-quest-blog-by-mark-chao/ My accounts of this past weekend are essentially a reduced version of what I’ve posted here on the listserv. But you may still deem it worth checking out

[cayugabirds-l] Logan Hill Nature Preserve (new Finger Lakes Land Trust site in Candor), Fri 5/29

full of them, especially when the rain leaves some puddles behind. My thanks to Betsy for her wonderful company and guidance today, and to both her and Dick for donating such a truly special place to the Land Trust! Mark Chao PS. Tomorrow, I will lead the month’s last bird walk for the SBQ. It

[cayugabirds-l] Ellis Hollow Nature Preserve, Sat 5/30

the Land Trust and the SBQ. Mark Chao -- 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.com/cayugabirds

[cayugabirds-l] Brown Pelican SW corner Cayuga Lake

At about 10:07 I saw the pelican flying up from the line of houses at the SW corner of Cayuga Lake. I was and still am on the white lighthouse jetty looking NW. I haven't yet refound the bird. Also Ruddy Turnstone on the white lighthouse jetty. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Brown Pelican SW corner Cayuga Lake

wrong again if others can find it. Mark PS. It's cold here by the lighthouse... On Jun 6, 2015 10:19 AM, "Mark Chao" wrote: > At about 10:07 I saw the pelican flying up from the line of houses at the > SW corner of Cayuga Lake. I was and still am on the white lighthouse

[cayugabirds-l] Pelican over Cass Park

Diane Morton, Paul Anderson, and I saw the Brown Pelican flying high above the jetty woods and Fall Creek from Stewart Park at 11:25. The bird flew out of view behind the jetty woods treeline. Via the RBA text service, Jay just reported seeing it soaring above Cass Park @~ 11:35. Mark -- Cayugab

[cayugabirds-l] Treman Marina, Mon 6/29

fall. Mark Chao -- 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.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods

, and a WARBLING VIREO in the power line cut east of the road. Also, Ron Rohrbaugh and a group of students found an ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER along the Fuller Wetlands pond this afternoon. Mark Chao -Original Message- From: bounce-119638434-3493...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-119638434

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Fri 9/11

Yellowthroat (Podell Boardwalk) Yellow-throated Vireo (1 by map stand) Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Sun 9/13

, worn, bright, muted, short-tailed, long-tailed, boldly streaked, and nearly unstreaked. Over the past couple of days, I’ve also seen Savannah Sparrows, Field Sparrows, a juvenile Swamp Sparrow, and one Indigo Bunting with a brown head but blue rump and tail. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Mon 9/21

of main pond, 6+ in Fuller Wetlands; possibly many more throughout) Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

[cayugabirds-l] Cornell Community Gardens, Fri 9/25

bird each time. The Savannah Sparrows have been issuing “jreeet” calls reminiscent of siskins or Rough-winged Swallows much more often than I’ve ever noticed in the past. They are a great pleasure to watch – conspicuous, sharp, and diverse in their details. Mark Chao PS. I’m going to lead

[cayugabirds-l] Thrush flight Wed 7:30 PM

Many dozens of calling thrushes are passing southbound over Ithaca at 7:30 PM. We have been hearing mostly Swainson’s Thrushes, but also at least six Gray-cheeked Thrushes just in the last five minutes. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Cornell Community Gardens, Fri 10/2

weekend.) Mark Chao -- 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.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] Cornell Community Gardens, Sat 10/3

This morning’s Cayuga Bird Club field trip delivered pretty much everything I hoped for – a good-sized group (ten people), lots of sparrows (seven species), and many very satisfying and enlightening encounters with these and other birds, all under a rainless gray sky. Here are some highlights.

[cayugabirds-l] Cornell Community Gardens - imminent conversion, weekend walks, M-Th recap

/photos/1yHryZfebUGZfwJcA. I look forward to seeing many of you this weekend! Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Dickcissel still present at Cornell Community Gardens, Freese Road

flock gradually shifted there, but we didn’t refind it. Mark Chao -- 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

[cayugabirds-l] Cornell Community Gardens, Sat Oct 10 and Sun Oct 11

her life. Carpe diem, carpe annum, carpe vitam. Mark Chao -- 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

[cayugabirds-l] NE Ithaca, Fri 12/4

A gray EASTERN SCREECH-OWL has appeared in our nest box in northeast Ithaca on Wednesday and again today, so far only by the dimmest light of early morning or late afternoon. These are our first sightings since March 28. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Equine Research Park area, Sun 12/20

question the owl or the pheasant, but did give me the coveted “confirm” prompt for my count of 23 TURKEY VULTURES. All these birds were drifting south at around 3:40 PM. The last one had a white outer left wing. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Lansing Center Trail, Sun 1/3

und-headed, beakless, doubly pointed silhouette of a PEREGRINE FALCON flying over Route 13 from the Stewart Park area toward downtown Ithaca. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES h

[cayugabirds-l] Recent highlights -- Newman Golf Course, lake, Plantations

-morph Rough-legged Hawk crossed very high to our north as we were leaving. Mark Chao *From:* bounce-12020-3493...@list.cornell.edu [mailto: bounce-12020-3493...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Sandy Wold *Sent:* Sunday, January 31, 2016 6:24 PM *To:* Upstate NY Birding digest

[cayugabirds-l] South Hill, Sat 2/20, plus Siena Drive owl update

before sunset. Here are some more photos (scroll to the bottom of the album, where you can see an owl in a tree with no nest box): https://goo.gl/photos/gqUKLmpeey7HrpVs7 Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park, Fri 3/25

Bonaparte's Gull on the shore by the pavilion and boardwalk platform at Stewart Park on Friday morning. Some visiting birders from Philadelphia saw a second Bonaparte's before I arrived, but I haven't found it yet myself. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.North

[cayugabirds-l] Around Ithaca, Sun 3/27

three Eastern Commas basking and chasing each other in the Malloryville preserve – the first butterflies I’ve seen this year. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Around Cornell, Sun 4/3

flyover Great Blue Herons, and dozens of American Robins and juncos everywhere. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park, Mon 4/4

years ago under very similar conditions in April, a Little Gull spent the day at Stewart Park with Bonaparte’s Gulls, close to shore. But I found no small gulls during my brief visit today. I think they must be on the lake somewhere…) Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Bluegrass Lane and Sapsucker Woods, Mon 4/4

over to Sapsucker Woods and found 8 more Wilson’s Snipe – 3 in the ditch across the trail from the Fuller Wetlands, and 5 along the north edge of the main pond. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Monkey Run South, Sun 4/10

, sometimes occupying the same field of view as the two roadside Fox Sparrows. * PURPLE FINCHES singing along both the road and the trails * COMMON RAVEN calling from the gorge. I also saw an AMERICAN PIPIT flying north over the parking lots of Barnes & Noble and Wegmans yesterday. Mark

[cayugabirds-l] Finger Lakes Land Trust Spring Bird Quest -- walks at new sites over Memorial Day weekend

preserves! Mark Chao Ithaca PS. It appears that a pair of EASTERN BLUEBIRDS is trying to nest in a box installed by my wife Miyoko Chu in our yard in northeast Ithaca. I just saw a female enter the box with nest material. The male has been hanging around too

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Wed 5/4

SPARROW by our feeders today, and several PINE SISKINS on Tuesday. Mark Chao -- 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] Rumor of Golden-winged Warbler in Palmer Woods

-BREASTED GROSBEAKS, SOLITARY SANDPIPER, a little flock of northbound EASTERN KINGBIRDS, and a pair of WOOD DUCKS together on a tree limb. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

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

I was just too early, and that some more new birds are around. (Radar indicated descending birds at 5 AM today.) Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Fri 5/13

noticed in past days, plus two countersinging CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLERS in the power-line corridor on the Dryden side. Otherwise, I found no new or unusual birds. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Sat 5/14

.), Veeries (singing throughout the woods, also tolerating close approach), Wood Ducks, and many more. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

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