[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Sun 5/15

BLUEBIRD perched out in our yard this morning. So Miyoko ran out and took a quick look inside this bird’s nest box. There are five chalk-blue eggs in the nest! Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Newman Municipal Golf Course and lighthouse woods, Sun/Mon 5/15-5/16

/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S29705580. 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, Tues 5/17

* A pair of WHITE-BREASTED NUTHATCHES at an apparent nest hole in a tall tree, East Trail 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 5/20

Trail), plus several others throughout the woods. 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, Sat 5/21

unidentified warbler high in the treetops above the Wilson/Severinghaus shelter – plus a SCARLET TANAGER seen by Miyoko Chu at our home in suburban northeast Ithaca. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Tues 5/24

this trail south of the roadside gate. I also saw a BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO flying across the southern part of Sapsucker Woods Road. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Wed 5/25 and Finger Lakes Land Trust SBQ reminder

the “in honor of” field. Mark Chao ___ Saturday, May 28 8:00 AM High Vista Nature Preserve Village of Scott Woods and streams near Skaneateles Lake. Breeding Hooded Warbler, Mourning Warbler, Black-throated Blue Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, and

[cayugabirds-l] High Vista Preserve and Hinchcliff Family Preserve (FLLT SBQ), Sat 5/28

WARBLERS, most of which were singing their rambling, unemphatic alternate songs. Thanks to all who joined the walks in the rising heat! And I look forward to seeing many of you in Candor for tomorrow’s walk at Logan Hill! Mark Chao High Vista list http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist

[cayugabirds-l] Logan Hill Nature Reserve (FLLT SBQ), Sun 5/29

getting there. If there is water running across the road, I will not cross it, and I urge you to apply similar caution. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] VanRiper Conservation Area (FLLT SBQ), Mon 5/30

for a marvelous 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

[cayugabirds-l] NE Ithaca, Wed 6/8

, who this morning spread and quivered her wings, inviting and then accepting copulation. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Bluebirds have fledged in NE Ithaca, Sat 6/11

squawk that we saw a Veery making at the High Vista Nature Preserve on May 28). Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Batman/Robin in Sapsucker Woods, Sat 7/2

the hole of the nest box, entered completely, and exited within a couple of seconds. I’ve added some distant but illustrative photos to this album: https://goo.gl/photos/F87v9R9WgvbTd4Y38 Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Tues 9/6

maintenance going on. Our eBird checklist, including some photos of the Tennessee Warblers, is here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S31449541. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods highlights, incl Green Heron buoyancy trials

entertaining were one adult’s efforts yesterday to defy Archimedes and traverse the lily-strewn Fuller Wetlands like an aspiring Northern Jacana. I think we all feel like this bird sometimes… https://youtu.be/37eidfPFq_U Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Fri 9/30

Excellent variety of songbirds along East Trail near small pond by 91 Sapsucker Woods Road, 2:05 pm. Multiple Bay-breasted, B-t Green, N. Parula, etc. plus a calling raven across the little pond. I could use help sorting through everything, actually... Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Grasshopper Sparrow, Cornell Community Gardens

many birders (go to “Explore a Region” and enter Tompkins County, or “Explore a Hotspot”). Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Sparrow walks at Cornell Community Gardens this weekend

that Saturday morning’s weather forecast calls for rain. I’ll go to the site even if it is raining hard, but we might decide to quit early. If we do get completely rained out on Saturday morning, I might announce an impromptu make-up walk on Saturday afternoon or Monday morning. Mark Chao

[cayugabirds-l] Cornell Community Gardens, Sat 10/8 and Sun 10/9

late BROAD-WINGED HAWK (I noted the correct shape and underwing pattern, and Bob saw the tail). Thanks to all who attended! Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park and Cornell Community Gardens, Mon 10/17

outer tail feathers, and alighted high in a tree across the road. I also found a LINCOLN’S SPARROW yesterday, and several WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS on both days. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park, Tues 10/18

FINCH in the tallest willow next to the dock. I found another Tennessee Warbler by the swan pen, and I think that there were probably a few other calling non-Yellow-rumped warblers, which I couldn’t confirm by sight. I didn’t find any unusual birds on the lake. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Cornell Community Gardens, Th 10/20

n the southern hedgerow. 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@cornel

[cayugabirds-l] NE Ithaca screech-owl, Sun 10/23

On Sunday evening, I saw a gray-morph EASTERN SCREECH-OWL roosting at the hole of our nest box, intensely scanning the darkening landscape, then flying out at 6:35 PM. This was my first screech-owl sighting in the yard since a three-day run in early December 2015. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L

[cayugabirds-l] Myers Park, Sat 11/5

There are five SNOW BUNTINGS on the beach at Myers Park in Lansing (11 AM, Saturday). Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park, Fri 11/18

photos. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32611892 (If you think that I have somehow botched the ID of this bird, please let me know.) Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Siena Drive screech-owl, Tues 11/22

ut 25 meters south of the corner of the intersection. The owl is in the fresher-looking one, on the right side. This is the same cavity where Tilden and I found an owl last February. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirdin

RE:[cayugabirds-l] Siena Drive screech-owl, Tues 11/22

Here is my eBird checklist with some photos of the owl. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32669870 I am going back there within the next five minutes or so. I’d be glad to see you and help you find the cavity. Mark Chao *From:* Mark Chao [mailto:markc...@imt.org] *Sent

[cayugabirds-l] Siena Drive screech-owl, Wed 11/23

the whole tree: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32681829 * Yesterday, I returned and watched the owl fly out of the cavity at 5:03 PM. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Siena Drive screech-owl continues

leaf litter below. But the likelihood of seeing the owl is still highest in the late afternoon. 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 3/19

… 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/maillist.html 2

[cayugabirds-l] NE Ithaca, Fri 4/7

enough to get through. 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] Sapsucker Woods and Edwards Lake Cliff Preserve, Sat 4/15 and Sun 4/16

than 150 of them without even looking very widely or carefully. As Miyoko said, it was like an Easter egg hunt, but even better. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Tues 4/18

against the wall of the Y. 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] Sapsucker Woods, Tues 4/25

Two Barred Owls together along Severinghaus Trail, in first tall pine south of Dayhoff Boardwalk. Two crows just chased one owl into center of woods, but one owl remains in the pine. At least one Northern Waterthrush is singing along the Woodleton Boardwalk this morning too. Mark Chao

[cayugabirds-l] Finger Lakes Land Trust Spring Bird Quest: May 27-29

weekend! Mark Chao Ithaca -- 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] Sapsucker Woods, Tues 5/16

Many migrants on Wilson Trail North this morning. Bay-breasted, Cape May, Tennessee, Wilson's, N. Parula, good numbers of other more common species. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Wed 5/17

k-throated Blue, a silent male Magnolia, and a subadult male American Redstart, plus some "dzzt" notes moving overhead. I hope others find what I've been missing... Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Wed 5/17

f the spring. Just not a lot of sojourning boreal birds that I've found. Mark On May 17, 2017 7:35 AM, "Mark Chao" wrote: Birding has been very slow for me in Sapsucker Woods so far on Wednesday. Despite my usual rather wide coverage, I've found about one-tenth of the volume and

[cayugabirds-l] Yellow-breasted Chat reported at Lindsay-Parsons, Wed 5/17

the chat but not other birds in her field guide. 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, Sat 5/20

spite a lot of waiting and searching. Willow and Alder Flycatchers also here, plus the usual expected breeding species. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdin

[cayugabirds-l] Lindsay-Parsons and Bock-Harvey, Sun 5/21

not too late to pledge a donation to the Land Trust in association with my weekend bird species tally on Land Trust preserves. See below for details. Thank you. Mark Chao Finger Lakes Land Trust Spring Bird Quest Scheduled Walks 2017 Saturday, May

[cayugabirds-l] Photo challenge

Boardwalk. They were issuing unfamiliar “klert” vocalizations that I thought at first were from a squirrel. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Photo challenge answer, plus Bock-Harvey and Stevenson Forest Preserves, Tues 5/23

next to parking area 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] Sapsucker Woods, Fri 5/26

found this species in the sanctuary, but it's close. This one seemed to be acting territorial. I also heard and saw a BLACKPOLL WARBLER on Simsbury Drive at dawn, and saw five or six WILD TURKEYS in the field along Hanshaw Road between Freese Road and Bluegrass Lane. Mark Chao -- Cayugabi

[cayugabirds-l] Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve, Sat 5/27

starting at 10 AM. I hope to see many of you there. Let’s keep pushing Q as high as we can! Mark Chao PS. The forecast seems OK for tomorrow, but not so great for Monday’s walks at the Goetchius Wetland Preserve and the Roy H. Park Preserve. I will show up to lead the walks no matter what, but

[cayugabirds-l] Bock-Harvey and Stevenson, Sun 5/28 (and weather note for Mon 5/29)

dodge tomorrow, I’ll gladly take what we got today. Thanks to all for two great outings! Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Goetchius Wetland Preserve and Roy H. Park Preserve, Mon 5/29

support this weekend. What a privilege and pleasure it is to spend time in such great places, amid so many wonderful birds, with all of you! Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Myers, Wed 5/31

I am reasonably confident that there are 14 first-cycle LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS off the tip of the spit at Myers Park (6 PM). There is also a RUDDY TURNSTONE on one of the branches sticking out of the water. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park, Th 6/15

/ebird/view/checklist/S37589209 Stewart Park: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37605275 Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park, Th 6/15

I meant that the Orchard Orioles were in the willow upstream from the boathouse, not downstream. MC On Jun 15, 2017 1:50 PM, "Mark Chao" wrote: > At midday on Thursday, I saw two ORCHARD ORIOLES together near the > boathouse and Fuertes Sanctuary (swan pen) in Stewart Park. A

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park, Sat 6/17

inconvenience in terms of driving, and essentially none in terms of watching birds.) Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Bock-Harvey Forest Preserve and vicinity, Sat 6/24

WREN was churring at this corner too. 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] Thayer and Sweedler Preserves (FLLT), Sun 6/25

surroundings, though one managed to snap up a white moth that wandered practically right into its bill. Here is our eBird checklist with photos of one or two fledglings: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37790220. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Sun 10/15

views especially by the arbor south of the feeder garden * a BLUE-HEADED VIREO along the East Trail (one along the Hoyt-Pileated Trail yesterday too) Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Fri 10/20

n Bluebirds, Eastern Towhees, other sparrows so far (first 15 minutes). 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] Stewart Park, Sat 11/4

I believe that I'm watching eight SURF SCOTERS and one WHITE-WINGED SCOTER off the east side of Stewart Park (8:20 AM, Saturday), not too far away now but maybe drifting north. Nice viewing too of Buffleheads, Hooded Mergansers, etc. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] East Shore Park, Sat 11/4

There is a distant tight flock of 17 BLACK SCOTERS plus two slightly closer WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS out to the northwest from East Shore Park (8:40 AM Saturday). Mark Chao On Nov 4, 2017 8:23 AM, "Mark Chao" wrote: > I believe that I'm watching eight SURF SCOTERS and one WHITE-W

[cayugabirds-l] Siena Drive screech-owl, Th 11/9

woodlot about 27 yards south of the intersection with St. Catherine’s Circle, across from the mailbox for 328 Siena Drive. The hole is on the right side of the tree facing south, about a third of the way down from the top. Hooray, Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker present, Sun 12/31

shape. Also, the EASTERN SCREECH-OWL along Siena Drive has continued to appear every day in the ~90 minutes before sunset every day I’ve looked since early November, including today. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Lansing Center Trail, Sun 1/7 (Golden Eagle)

wing, a white tail base with a broad black terminal band, and the overall proportions of an oversized buteo. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Newman Golf Course area, Mon 3/19 and Tues 3/20

(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://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Sun 4/15

, sapsuckers, and others, as well as a mink and a muskrat. 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 4/27

-Pileated Trail. Yesterday I found at least five western PALM WARBLERS loosely together along the Wilson Trail North (others found at least one of the eastern race), but today I found only one or two. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Finger Lakes Land Trust Spring Bird Quest -- guided walks and fundraising over Memorial Day weekend

onation by check or cash. Please feel free to contact me for more details. I look forward to seeing many of you next month! Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods and Newman Municipal Golf Course, Tues 5/1

, I saw another Broad-winged Hawk flying west over the Woodleton Boardwalk. (I am looking forward to seeing how many people count over the next few days…) Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Newman Municipal Golf Course, Th 5/3

GNATCATCHERS, and others. 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] Newman Municipal Golf Course and Sapsucker Woods, Fri 5/4

Wilson Trail, just south of the Sherwood Platform, toward the pond side. I looked and looked but couldn’t refind it, nor any parent or siblings. Still, it might be worthwhile to pay extra attention here for the possibility of a woodcock family. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Newman Municipal Golf Course (owlets have fledged), Mon 5/7

an fly ** (hooray). 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@corne

RE:[cayugabirds-l] Newman Municipal Golf Course (owlets have fledged), Mon 5/7

Sorry – I posted the wrong URL for my owl photo album. Here’s the corrected link <https://photos.app.goo.gl/b2MsoAfjJovesix57>. Mark Chao *From:* Mark Chao *Sent:* Monday, May 07, 2018 9:59 AM *To:* Cayugabirds- L *Subject:* Newman Municipal Golf Course (owlets have fledged), M

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

rather cooperative LINCOLN’S SPARROW, and a silent LEAST FLYCATCHER, plus what seemed to me to be both territorial and sojourning AMERICAN REDSTARTS and RED-EYED VIREOS. Otherwise, throughout the sanctuary on both sides of the road, migrants seemed very sparse. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Houghton Land Preserve (new FLLT preserve in Corning), Mon 5/21

! 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/maillist.html 2

[cayugabirds-l] Cooperative Barred Owl in Sapsucker Woods, Tues 5/22 11:55 AM

There is an adult BARRED OWL out in the open right near the trail about 100 meters south of the map stand on the Wilson/Severinghaus Trail in Sapsucker Woods (11:55 AM Tuesday). Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Owl no longer present at aforementioned spot

in the open for so long (10+ minutes). I wonder if maybe there are young nearby, or if a school group before me called it in... Mark MC On Tue, May 22, 2018, 12:01 PM Mark Chao wrote: > There is an adult BARRED OWL out in the open right near the trail about > 100 meters south of the map

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park, Sapsucker Woods, NE Ithaca Th 5/24

also a first for us here at home – at least I don’t remember any precedent). Mark Chao PS. The weather forecast for this weekend’s Finger Lakes Land Trust Spring Bird Quest is less than ideal (heat on Saturday, thunderstorms on Sunday and Monday). I will still plan to go to the sites at the

[cayugabirds-l] High Vista and Hinchcliff (FLLT preserves in Skaneateles Lake watershed), Sat 5/26

migrant. I’m hopeful that the weather tomorrow morning will cooperate long enough to allow for a safe and fun (and maybe even dry) walk at the new Houghton Land Preserve along Spencer Hill Road in Corning, starting at 8 AM. I look forward to seeing some of you there! Mark Chao

[cayugabirds-l] Houghton Land Preserve, Sun 5/27 and Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve, Mon 5/28

I feel very satisfied, and I hope everyone else does too. Thanks to all for a fantastic weekend! Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Least Bittern at SSW

appeared quite small and fuzzy, but did have surprisingly long and well-developed tail feathers. Mark Chao PS. Barb, are you on this list? Congratulations on a tremendous find! -Original Message- From: bounce-122617078-3493...@list.cornell.edu < bounce-122617078-3493..

[cayugabirds-l] NE Ithaca, Sun 2/6

Lake Ridge Road in King Ferry on Saturday afternoon. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

[cayugabirds-l] Two Eastern Screech-Owls -- yes

the owls apart. Mark Chao From: Mark Chao [mailto:markc...@imt.org] Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 1:07 PM To: 'CAYUGABIRDS-L@cornell.edu' Cc: 'Miyoko Chu' Subject: NE Ithaca screech-owl, Fri 3/18 [.] At midday today, I heard a sustained commotion fro

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Fri 4/15

ween South Hill and Brooktondale.) Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailingli

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Wed 4/20

the Great Blue Heron drama that Chris Pelkie witnessed. When I passed by the pond at 8:40, I saw just one heron, her head sticking up from the nest on the tallest snag. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

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

Blackbirds) * multiple Purple Finches, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, and Yellow-rumped Warblers throughout I also heard a WINTER WREN singing once by the Woodleton Boardwalk last night. Also, my kids and I found a singing PINE WARBLER in the Newman Arboretum on Thursday afternoon. Mark Chao -- Cayugabi

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods and Monkey Run North, Sun 4/24

taway of Monkey Run North in search of Pine Warblers. We heard only one, which sang just once, but we did get nice views of three Hermit Thrushes together. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabirds

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Tues 4/26

so got the "confirm" prompt) * male PILEATED WOODPECKER feeding on root mass of fallen tree by Goldsworthy cairn * NORTHERN HARRIER, three BROAD-WINGED HAWKS, and four RED-TAILED HAWKS seen in a ten-minute window, migrating north -- shared with Judy Bernal and her friend Suzanne Mark Chao --

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Wed 4/27

l numerous, conspicuous, and thoroughly fun to watch at Hermit Thrush spot * at least one singing WOOD THRUSH along the East Trail * one singing ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK along the Wilson Trail North Thanks to Dave Nutter for posting alerts earlier. Mark Chao PS. I just tried to send t

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Th 4/28 (quieter)

against the wind over Simsbury Drive in northeast Ithaca. This bird's trajectory was taking it straight to Cayuga Heights, where this species has bred in recent years. I also saw a COMMON LOON flying high toward the lake. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Dodge Road, Th 5/5

birds were also here along the edge, including an EASTERN KINGBIRD, a few RED-BREASTED NUTHATCHES, and a WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW singing across the road in the brush. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabirds

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Fri 5/6

(somehow as if quite pleased), and then flew off to serve or consume its meal. Q: How does a corvid warm up cold pizza? A: In the mi-crow-ave. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

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

#x27;ve ever seen in Sapsucker Woods at any time, and certainly more than in any previous May. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLe

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Sun 5/8

VIREO singing at the intersection of the Wilson and West Trails. * one lingering RUSTY BLACKBIRD heard singing. * Many other fine songbirds, including WOOD THRUSH, VEERY, many male and female BALTIMORE ORIOLES, ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK, SCARLET TANAGER, WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS, and others. Mark Chao

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

EBIRD along the parking lot of Northeast Elementary School. Though I've heard this bird in the neighborhood before, it was the first time I've seen one on the school grounds. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.North

[cayugabirds-l] Finger Lakes Land Trust Spring Bird Quest -- Memorial Day weekend

I also welcome any inquiries about your joining me in counting species and raising pledges from others. Thank you for your consideration. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.

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

etops. 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@cornel

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

) CANADA (2+, lower branch of Wilson North) Common Yellowthroat David Gaspari and I also saw a SWAINSON'S THRUSH (probable second passasge-migrant Catharus seen with this bird) and heard countersinging YELLOW-THROATED VIREOS by the shelter at the Severinghaus/Wilson intersection. Mark

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

ional Migratory Bird Day. 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/cayugabi

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Sun 5/15

is other impressive finds!) Finally, to add to yesterday's prodigious Tennessee Warbler totals from the Hawthorn Orchard and other locations, I'll note that I also heard this species on Saturday at Tutelo Park and Cass Park in Ithaca. I imagine that one could find them all over town even to

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

t-sided, Yellow, and American Redstart also available for outstanding looks nearby with a mere turn of the head. BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER along the Woodleton Boardwalk brings the day's warbler tally to at least 16 species. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.co

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Tues 5/17

perched up near the top of a shrub right next to the trail for thirty thrilling seconds, singing and chipping, turning often for fine views from multiple angles. It may have been the most surprising and satisfying warbler sighting I've ever had on the Dryden side of Sapsucker Woods. Mark Chao

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Wed 5/18

l the way until sleep or migration takeoff at sundown, but alas, a SHARP-SHINNED HAWK chose that moment to buzz the east shore of the pond, setting off a great multispecies chorus of alarm calls, led by ringing Red-winged Blackbirds everywhere. When we looked back at th

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Fri 5/20

will rest in peace in the collections, while also contributing to our human understanding of its surviving kin. Mark Chao -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBird

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