[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] 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] 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] 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] 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" <markc...@imt.org> wrote: > I believe that I'm watching eight SURF SC

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

in the 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] 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: http

[cayugabirds-l] Newman Municipal Golf Course and Sapsucker Woods, Fri 5/4

the 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 <markc...@imt.org> *Sent:* Monday, May 07, 2018 9:59 AM *To:* Cayugabirds- L <Cayugabirds-L@cornell.edu> *Subject:

[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] Sapsucker Woods, Sun 5/13

, a 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

[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

[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

[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

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Least Bittern at SSW

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...@list.cornell.

[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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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, 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, 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, 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 yet. Mark

[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, 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] 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, 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

, and to 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

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] 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

[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] 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 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) 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

[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] 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 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, 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, 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] 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

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

that 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, 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] Finger Lakes Land Trust Spring Bird Quest -- four guided walks over May 25-27

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 you! Mark Chao

[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] 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] 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 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] 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

[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

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

od 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/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLe

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

), 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-archive.com

[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

[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

oments 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

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

, 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/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[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

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

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 once. Mark Chao -Original

[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] 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 e

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

ph 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] 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

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