Re: [cayugabirds-l] hawk eats skunk???

Well documented that GH Owls take skunks.  Saw it at our rural property.  Seems reasonable.Paul SchmittSent from my iPhoneOn Apr 17, 2023, at 12:02 PM, Colleen Richards wrote:The following occurred out-of-basin, but it was such an interesting behavior that it seems worth sharing. My

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Suet question

of the plastic squares from a commercial suet cake and oil it for easy release. Paul Schmitt Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9, 2022, at 10:22 AM, t...@ottcmail.com wrote: > >  I love Pine Tree Farms - nice people, good prices - and we get all our seed > and suet there, but have never s

Re: [cayugabirds-l] No Birds

, and then were back. Paul Schmitt On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 6:28 PM Marie P. Read wrote: > My bet would be the weather. Yesterday was cold and windy...birds are more > hungry in those circumstances. > Today it's much milder. > > Marie > > Marie Read Wildlife Photography > 452 R

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Where are the birds?

foraging in stream areas. Paul Schmitt Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 20, 2018, at 3:31 PM, Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes > wrote: > > Something not mentioned is the impact of unexpected Atlantic tropical and > hurricane storm systems and the affect these may have upon migrating

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Shindagin Hollow

Maybe the road is flooded where it crosses the creek? PS On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 12:03 PM, Laura Stenzler wrote: > Hi all, > > I decided to check out Shindagin Hollow this morning to see if there was > any activity. I was surpised to find that there is a barrier and "Road >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Why larger predatory birds flee smaller birds

. Paul Schmitt On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 1:42 PM, Dave K <fishwatch...@hotmail.com> wrote: > On the Eastern end of Eaton Marsh this AM, Kingbirds were defending > against an Osprey. It's the first time I've seen the Kingbirds red crown > which, apparently, they use in this situa

[cayugabirds-l] Lightroom CC Photo Editing: The Complete Guide with Ben Willmore

, they offer a discount to people on the RSVP list. Ray Hunt and I have been watching free programs over the last 2 years. Willmore has been a top instructor. Paul Schmitt Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mill pond path ... Union Springs

If This follows the pattern of many Eagle Scout projects that lack a commitment for maintenance, the trail will be gone in ten years. Paul Schmitt Sent from my iPad > On Sep 28, 2015, at 9:38 PM, John and Fritzie Blizzard > <job121...@verizon.net> wrote: > > Today I wa

Re: [cayugabirds-l] SFO learns alchemy - GH Owl nest - correction: owls there Thursday 4/16 morning.

Well, I have photos of both chicks and adult from Saturday morning. This report does not match. Paul Schmitt Sent from my iPad On Apr 19, 2015, at 6:15 PM, Marie P. Read m...@cornell.edu wrote: Correction: I was at the GH Owl nest THURSDAY morning, around 9:00 am. One adult and one

[cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owl at Hancock Airport

I have a friend who is returning to France in a few months and would love to see a Snowy before leaving. Have there been any more sightings at Hancock Field since December 26? Appreciate any update. Thanks, Paul Schmitt pschmi...@gmail.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Golden-crowned Kinglet

, so I suspect there was at least on other. Isn't this very late to be seeing these? No luck on the turkeys, so this softened my disappointment on the turkeys. Paul Schmitt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Making Montezuma even better

– A Wood duck-- on my photo pack to show my support for the refuge system. Wouldn’t it be great if all birders did the same? With these four actions, we can move from helpful ideas to an even more enriching refuge. I hope you will join me. Paul Schmitt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] goose poop an issue at interior of Myers Park

The large airports have learned to stop cutting the grass so short. I believe over 9 inches discourages them. But that goes contrary to the American ideal, eh? Paul Schmitt From: Meena Madhav Haribal Sent: Friday, August 22, 2014 6:41 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L ; Donna Lee Scott Subject: RE

[cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpeckers feeding their chick

with the wind keeping the mosquitoes down. Paul Schmitt -- 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] Tundra Swans in Big Flats

Currently 103 Tundra Swans in the pond to the west of Kahler Road at the Speer Memorial Park. They are in the back pond behind Lowe Pond. Also one Mute Swan keeping its distance and the usual resident flock of Canada Geese. Paul Schmitt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Birds Hang Around Mistletoe For More Than A Kiss

From Paul Schmitt: I found the following story on the NPR iPhone App: Birds Hang Around Mistletoe For More Than A Kiss by Sabri Ben-Achour WAMU - December 27, 2012 For the Druids, mistletoe was sacred. For us, it's a cute ornament and maybe an excuse to steal a kiss. And of course it's

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese

Several thousand Snow Geese in field east of NY 414 2 miles north of Fayette . That wold be about 1-1/2 miles north of Swedish Hill. Thought SG had mostly gone south by now. Montezuma quiet except one imm Bald Eagle at visitor center and two adults across pool at nest tree. Paul Schmitt