[cayugabirds-l] Pileated Woodpeckers

All, I knew it was going to be a good day when I saw one, two, three! Pileated Woodpeckers fly across the back yard. A Pileated Family? Regi Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living. Mother Jones -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME h

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hummingbird this morning

We have had regular visitors, but no adult males. They come to the Rose of Sharon, Cardinal Flower and Zinnias. Regi West Hill in the city. Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living. Mother Jones > On Sep 15, 2018, at 8:23 AM, Nancy Cusumano wrote: > > I thought all my hummer

[cayugabirds-l] Evening Grosbeaks

I have a small flock of Evening Grosbeaks at my feeder . Regi West Hill in the city Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living. Mother Jones -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.Nor

Re: [cayugabirds-l] EVENING GROSBEAKS - Ringwood Rd

The little group of Evening Grosbeaks continues to show up at my feeder on West Hill. I feel very lucky. Regi Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living. Mother Jones > On Nov 1, 2018, at 10:30 AM, Marie P. Read wrote: > > Two Evening Grosbeaks (male and female) were on my feede

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Bird on our feeder

Are its feathers fluffed out? If so, it probably is ill. When it leaves, I would carefully clean the feeder. Regi Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living. Mother Jones > On Nov 5, 2018, at 3:15 PM, Deborah Schmidle wrote: > > Thanks, Donna. > > Shortly after taking this p

[cayugabirds-l] RBNuthatch

We had a delightful visit from a Red Breasted Nuthatch. Regi West Hill in the City Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living. Mother Jones -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.Nor

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Feeder birds

Why isn’t there much wild food? Thanks, Regi Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living. Mother Jones > On Nov 13, 2018, at 2:34 PM, Bard Prentiss wrote: > > Two Fridays ago Matt Young > stoped by for a visit. In the course of our chatting he mentioned that unlike > last year t

[cayugabirds-l] Fox Sparrow

We have a handsome Fox Sparrow under our backyard feeder. Regi West Hill in the City Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living. Mother Jones -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Redpolls, Aiken Rd. in Enfield

Thanks for this. Does anyone know what they are eating? Regi What good is a house if you don’t have a tolerable planet to put it in? Henry David Thoreau > On Jan 9, 2019, at 4:40 PM, Rachel Lodder wrote: > > I saw them there today at 2 pm, as well - maybe 130-40? It was really > difficult c

[cayugabirds-l] Americans’ climate change concerns surge to record levels, poll shows | Environment | The Guardian

FYI https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jan/22/climate-change-concern-americans-poll Regi What good is a house if you don’t have a tolerable planet to put it in? Henry David Thoreau -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBi

[cayugabirds-l] Catbird

My dear Catbird has arrived! Regi West Hill in the city What good is a house if you don’t have a tolerable planet to put it in? Henry David Thoreau -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.Northea

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Catbird

The Catbird has arrived. Regi West Hill What good is a house if you don’t have a tolerable planet to put it in? Henry David Thoreau Begin forwarded message: -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hawthorn & migrant warblers

Hawthorns are underrated. The one the city planted in front of my home is a Cockspur, I think. I have planted Washingtons elsewhere on the property. Birds like them a,l hear round. Regi What good is a house if you don’t have a tolerable planet to put it in? Henry David Thoreau > On May 19,

[cayugabirds-l] Cuckoo

We just saw a cuckoo in our West Hill Neighborhood. We’re pretty sure it was the Black-billed Cuckoo. It’s the first one we’ve seen here in the 18+ years we’ve lived here. Regi West Hill in the city What good is a house if you don’t have a tolerable planet to put it in? Henry David Thoreau

Re: [cayugabirds-l] [nysbirds-l] Fwd: News Alert: North America has lost 29% of its birds since 1970, study finds. Experts blame habitat loss, pesticides, light pollution and cats.

Birders number in the millions. If we became active as birders—many of us are involved in various activist organizations—we could make a big difference. Regi What good is a house if you don’t have a tolerable planet to put it in? Henry David Thoreau > On Sep 20, 2019, at 12:58 PM, Linda Ork

Re: [cayugabirds-l] [nysbirds-l] Fwd: News Alert: North America has lost 29% of its birds since 1970, study finds. Experts blame habitat loss, pesticides, light pollution and cats.

I agree. If our agricultural system were not fixated on annual row crops and mono cultures, I suppose bird behavior would change. I hope there is research underway examining how birds interact with regenerative agriculture, permaculture farms and carefully managed grazing. There are man

Re: [cayugabirds-l] How to help birds

One organization that DOES talk about population is the Center for Biodiversity in AZ. I am a fan. They do good work. Regi What good is a house if you don’t have a tolerable planet to put it in? Henry David Thoreau > On Sep 26, 2019, at 11:53 AM, Donna Lee Scott wrote: > > Compost all y

Re: [cayugabirds-l] US population trends; time frame for bird study

Alicia, Thank you for this. Taking the longer view is important. Also, when I taught Environmental Sociology, we had a shorthand for POPULATION IMPACT: **Size of country’s population x Average Resource Use= Impact on Environment.** Of course you could refine this furthe

[cayugabirds-l] 'Alarming' extinction threat to Europe's trees - BBC News

I thought this would be of interest. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-49838650 Regi What good is a house if you don’t have a tolerable planet to put it in? Henry David Thoreau -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirdin

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Niger seed

It’s true in my experience. It can become moldy in rainy weather. Regi What good is a house if you don’t have a tolerable planet to put it in? Henry David Thoreau > On Oct 1, 2019, at 8:59 AM, Randolph Scott Little wrote: > > Goldfinch feeding preferences just might have something to do with

[cayugabirds-l] Waxwings

We just had a flock of Waxwings dining on the fruit of the Washington Hawthorns in our yard. These small trees are native and thus very easy to grow. And “tree top” is about 20 feet so you can see the birds with no effort. Do you have room for a hawthorn in your yard? Regi What good is a h

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Angry birds (Am robins!)

I understand Pokeweed is poisonous to humans. Your thoughts on keeping these plants? Regi What good is a house if you don’t have a tolerable planet to put it in? Henry David Thoreau > On Oct 26, 2019, at 9:01 AM, anneb.cl...@gmail.com wrote: > >  > This morning I have a large number of ro

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Angry birds (Am robins!)

Pokeweed is a beautiful, interesting plant. Just don't eat it or > handle it without gloves. > Betsy > > > > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > > Original message > From: Maryfaith Miller > Date: 10/26/19 12:08 PM

Re: [cayugabirds-l] White-crowned Sparrows

We’ve had them here on West Hill in Ithaca as well. What handsome birds. One even started a song. Regi What good is a house if you don’t have a tolerable planet to put it in? Henry David Thoreau > On Nov 1, 2019, at 9:56 AM, Roadrunner wrote: > > Hi All, > We had two White-crowned Spar

[cayugabirds-l] Wounded Mourning Dove

Yesterday, I pulled my dog off a Mourning Dove he was trotting around with. Since he’s not much of a hunter, I suspect the bird had a close encounter with a hawk. The bird had no tail and one wing was badly hurt but otherwise the bird seemed okay. I didn’t want it to get eaten by the local

Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] Wounded Mourning Dove

AM EST > To: Regi Teasley > Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Wounded Mourning Dove > >  > You could call Cornell's wildlife clinic, at 253-3060, or take it there. It's > on Hungerford Rd. This is a left turn off Snyder Hill Rd., quite near the > western end of Snyder Hil

[cayugabirds-l] Yellow Shafter Flicker

Well, it may not be rare, but the Yellow Shafted Flicker that just graced my back yard sure is handsome. Regi West Hill in the city _ “Oh, skylark, have you seen a valley green with spring, where my heart can go a’journeying?” H. Carmichael. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.

[cayugabirds-l] Song Sparrow

We had a Song Sparrow under our bird feeders today and our 2-3 White Throated Sparrows remain. There are also dozens of Goldfinches, House Finches, our resident Juncos, a few Chicadees and a couple of Mourning Doves. A pair of Carolina Wrens enjoyed the suet and the lovely Cardinals ate the s

[cayugabirds-l] American Tree Sparrow

We are lucky to have an American Tree Sparrow beneath our feeder today. I glimpsed it yesterday but couldn’t be sure. Regi West Hill in the city _ “Oh, skylark, have you seen a valley green with spring, where my heart can go a’journeying?” H. Carmichael. -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] No bird alert

Well, it’s not exactly that, but you might want to check out Audubon’s website to see that the Migratory Bird Treaty is under attack by—guess who! Don’t leave the current administration wondering how you feel about this. Regi _ “Oh, skylark, have you seen a valley green with spring,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Bald eagle, Dryden Lake

Eveline, I shared your question with Hilary Lambert of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network which has worked long and hard to identify HABs and inform the public. Birders and lake protectors certainly have common interests. She is working on your question. Regi Those who dwell

Re: "Juvenile cowbirds sneak out at night" - RE: [cayugabirds-l] Cowbirds

“Young Cowbirds won’t you come out tonight? Come out tonight? Come out tonight And dance by the light of the moon.” 🎼 Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Rachel Carson. > On Apr 12, 2020, at 4:47 PM, Magnus Fiskesjo

[cayugabirds-l] Brown Thrasher

This morning we saw a very handsome Brown Thrasher digging in the leaves in our back yard. We’re on West Hill in the city. In case you needed another reason to garden for birds Regi Cliff Park Rd. Ithaca Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never

[cayugabirds-l] FOY Catbird

Hurrah! Our favorite Catbird graced us with his presence in our yard. Regi West Hill in the city Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Rachel Carson. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabird

[cayugabirds-l] FOY Yellow Warbler

We have a female Yellow Warbler working away on the Ninebark bush in our yard. Regi West Hill in the City near LACS Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Rachel Carson. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirdi

[cayugabirds-l] Common Yellowthroat in Ninebark

We were pleased to se a Common Yellowthroat working in the Ninebark bush in our yard. Just one more reason to plant native plants for birds. Regi Cliff Park Rd, West Hill Ithaca Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Rachel

[cayugabirds-l] GCFlycatcher eating ants?

Our resident Great Crested Flycatcher just landed near our patio and, after checking out a spot by the humming bird feeder, hopped down and pecked around before leaving. Do you think it was eating ants? There are some in the vicinity. Regi West Hill in the city Those who dwell amo

[cayugabirds-l] ANS Testimony on Wildlife-Harming Noise | Audubon Naturalist Society

This concerns the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and their impact on birds. Comments please. https://anshome.org/2018/08/ans-testimony-on-wildlife-harming-noise/ Regi Ithaca Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Rachel Cars

[cayugabirds-l] Dover clifftops 'buzzing with wildlife' after National Trust takeover

Some good news. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/04/dover-clifftops-buzzing-with-wildlife-after-national-trust-takeover?CMP=share_btn_link Regi Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Rachel Carson. -- Cayug

[cayugabirds-l] Fireworks and birds

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3199162/?referringSource=articleShare Geez, you mean it’s not all about us? Regi Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Rachel Carson. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.Nor

[cayugabirds-l] Downtown Boise Peregrine Encounter | Zealandia Blog

Folks, I thought this would be of interest. https://www.zealandia.com/blog/2020/07/12/downtown-boise-peregrine-encounter/ Regi Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Rachel Carson. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www

[cayugabirds-l] ‘Why I spent my life saving the Blakiston’s fish owl’

In case you missed this https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/aug/02/why-i-spent-my-life-saving-the-blakistons-fish-owl Regi Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Rachel Carson. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Shared from BBC News Birdwatching In Australia during lockdown

A silver lining in Australia’s Covid19 lockdown. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-australia-53676061/how-lockdown-birdwatching-is-helping-australia-s-bushfire-recovery Regi Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Rachel Carso

[cayugabirds-l] Birds are mysteriously dying in New Mexico in 'frightening' numbers

Birders, A friend of mine in the West sent me this article about birds dying. https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/2020/09/12/mass-deaths-migratory-birds-new-mexico-environment/5780282002/ Regi Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or wea

[cayugabirds-l] Home on the Range: Grasshoppers and Insecticides on Western Rangelands | Xerces Society

Surely this must have an impact on birds. https://xerces.org/blog/home-on-range-grasshoppers-and-insecticides-on-western-rangelands Regi “The future of the world is nuts.” Philip Rutter, founder of the American Chestnut Foundation -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.Northeast

[cayugabirds-l] Catbird

At 1:40 we had a handsome Catbird taking a thorough bath in our backyard birdbath. That made my day. Regi West Hill City of Ithaca “The future of the world is nuts.” Philip Rutter, founder of the American Chestnut Foundation -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirdi

[cayugabirds-l] What to Do If You Find an Injured Animal | Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

I’m posting this for the person who found the injured Raven. Here you will find more information. https://www.vet.cornell.edu/hospitals/janet-l-swanson-wildlife-hospital/what-do-if-you-find-injured-animal Regi “The future of the world is nuts.” Philip Rutter, founder of the Ameri

[cayugabirds-l] [The Washington Post] Trump officials move to relax rules on killing birds

Fellow birders, Let’s assure that there will still be birds to watch. Trump officials move to relax rules on killing birds The Trump administration published an environmental analysis Friday finding that its proposal not to hold companies responsible for killing birds “incidentally” would n

[cayugabirds-l] Grackle

We had a Grackle just now, 3:50 pm, foraging in our back garden. West Hill in the city, Regi “The future of the world is nuts.” Philip Rutter, founder of the American Chestnut Foundation -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.No

[cayugabirds-l] Brown-headed Cow Birds

Just now (10:30 am) we have three Brown-Headed Cow Birds on our tray feeder and on the ground. Regi Teasley West Hill in the city “The future of the world is nuts.” Philip Rutter, founder of the American Chestnut Foundation -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Plum Island is Off the Auction Block [Breaking News]

Plum Island is a great place for birding. Regi “The future of the world is nuts.” Philip Rutter, founder of the American Chestnut Foundation Begin forwarded message: > From: Audubon New York > Date: December 22, 2020 at 10:03:43 AM EST > To: Regi Teasley > Su

[cayugabirds-l] Chipping Sparrow

Mid-day under our bird feeder we had a Chipping Sparrow along with out White Throated Sparrows. West Hill, uphill from LACS Regi “The future of the world is nuts.” Philip Rutter, founder of the American Chestnut Foundation -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [New post] Mojave Desert bird populations plummet due to climate change

Birders, I thought this would be of interest. Regi “The future of the world is nuts.” Philip Rutter, founder of the American Chestnut Foundation Begin forwarded message: > From: The Cottonwood Post > Date: January 8, 2021 at 11:12:29 AM EST > To: rltcay...@gmail.com > Subject

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Dryden Conservation Board Resolution Recommending Preservation of Dryden Lake Dam

I would love to see birders, as birders, taking an active role in supporting local environmental protection. Regi “The future of the world is nuts.” Philip Rutter, founder of the American Chestnut Foundation > On Jan 9, 2021, at 2:32 PM, Marie P. Read wrote: > >  > ...or maybe

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Future of Lott Farm & Basin Upland Sandpipers?

Might Finger Lakes Land Trust help with this? Regi “The future of the world is nuts.” Philip Rutter, founder of the American Chestnut Foundation > On Jan 9, 2021, at 8:51 PM, Deb Grantham wrote: > >  > NRCS has incentives/subsidies for ag land placed in conservation easements,

[cayugabirds-l] Dryden Lake

Birders, Dryden Lake is a designated Unique Natural Area in our county so the Environmental Management Council, advisory to the county legislature, will also be taking a look at this. I would encourage all other efforts to continue. Regi Teasley, incoming EMC Chair “The

[cayugabirds-l] Chipping Sparrow

The Chipping Sparrow was back for a visit this afternoon. It appeared to enjoy having a Xmas tree under the feeder so it could feel safer while eating the Millet seeds. Regi West Hill above LACS “The future of the world is nuts.” Philip Rutter, founder of the American Chestnut

[cayugabirds-l] Conservation Biologist Murdered In Colombia Saved Two Species

Sad news. https://www.forbes.com/sites/grrlscientist/2021/01/18/conservation-biologist-murdered-in-colombia-saved-two-species/ Regi “The future of the world is nuts.” Philip Rutter, founder of the American Chestnut Foundation -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirdi

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Robins

We had a large flock drop by yesterday afternoon to eat the “berries” on the Hawthorns. Regi West Hill in Ithaca “The future of the world is nuts.” Philip Rutter, founder of the American Chestnut Foundation > On Feb 10, 2021, at 4:36 PM, Donna Lee Scott wrote: > >  Some robins

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [sustainable_tompkins-l] Open Space Institute Launches $18M Appalachian Landscapes Protection Fund to Accelerate Land Conservation to Fight Climate Change

Birders, Here is information that will be of interest. Regi “The future of the world is nuts.” Philip Rutter, founder of the American Chestnut Foundation Begin forwarded message: > From: Maura Stephens > Date: February 24, 2021 at 10:23:43 AM EST > To: CPNY General List >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] gynandromorph cardinal

Atrazine affects frogs, might if affect birds as well? Regi “The future of the world is nuts.” Philip Rutter, founder of the American Chestnut Foundation > On Feb 25, 2021, at 10:13 AM, metet...@gmail.com wrote: > > Non- birders have asked me about this and whether the bird coul

[cayugabirds-l] Body of Cooper’s hawk

Alas, this morning we saw the body of a first year Cooper’s hawk at Cass Park. It was on the east side of the tennis courts about 10 feet away. We had dogs so we couldn’t pick up the body. It may have been under the snow before that melted. It has been a very rough winter for many creatures.

[cayugabirds-l] Goodbye California: Reminisces of a climate refugee | The Cottonwood Post

Birders, I think this will be of interest. https://thecottonwoodpost.net/2021/04/04/goodbye-california-reminisces-of-a-climate-refugee/ Regi “The future of the world is nuts.” Philip Rutter, founder of the American Chestnut Foundation -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www

[cayugabirds-l] House Wren

I’m pretty sure I’m hearing a House Wren singing in our yard. We’ve had one nesting here for several years. Regi West Hill (City) “The future of the world is nuts.” Philip Rutter, founder of the American Chestnut Foundation -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirdin

[cayugabirds-l] Common Yellowthroat

This morning I saw a Common Yellowthroat taking a bath in the garden bird bath. In case you needed another reason to garden for birds. Regi West Hill/City “The future of the world is nuts.” Philip Rutter, founder of the American Chestnut Foundation -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Non-bird: Lightening Bug

In know this isn’t a bird but it does fly. Last night about 2:00 am I saw a Lightening Bug out back of our house in a brushy area. We often see them in late June, but in May? Regi West Hill Ithaca “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like tree

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fields being mowed.

Ken, This is useful information. And thank you for your serious efforts. I sometimes think that what we need to do is bring this to a wider public. Some photos of trashed nests would go a long way to making the point. Of course Cornell wants to look good while doing little (consider their e

[cayugabirds-l] The Bobolink Project

Here’s one model we might consider. This is an important issue and probably needs to be addressed from several angles. We’re not alone in our concern. https://www.bobolinkproject.com/ Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Raine

Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] Fields being mowed.

“If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke Begin forwarded message: > From: Regi Teasley > Date: June 16, 2021 at 10:27:53 AM EDT > To: "Kenneth V. Rosenberg" > Subject: Re: [cayugabirds

[cayugabirds-l] The Bobolink Project

Folks, I heard from a good person in Vt. about their program. I think you will find this useful. https://www.bobolinkproject.com/ Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http:/

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: The Bobolink Project

Oops, make that Mass. There is also a project in Vt. Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke Begin forwarded message: > From: Regi Teasley > Date: June 21, 2021 at 9:14:09 AM EDT > To: CAYU

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Recent storm damage at Stewart Park

Maybe this is an opportunity to plant some more appropriate native trees? Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke > On Jun 22, 2021, at 5:15 PM, Kevin C Packard wrote: > >  > Dear birders, > > From what I sa

[cayugabirds-l] Mystery illness strikes down birds across US south and midwest | Birds | The Guardian

FYI https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jun/24/birds-mystery-illness-us-south-midwest Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELC

[cayugabirds-l] Refuge No More: Migratory Birds Face Drought, Disease and Death on the Pacific Flyway • The Revelator

You may want to sit down before you read this. https://therevelator.org/refuge-birds-drought/ Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCO

[cayugabirds-l] Cockatoos in Sydney learning from each other to bin-dive for food, study finds

Bird adaptation. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jul/23/cockatoos-in-sydney-learning-from-each-other-to-bin-dive-for-food-study-finds Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke -- Cayugabirds-L List I

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cedar waxwings fly catching?

Sure. Why not if it’s easy pickins? I have read of this behavior. Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke > On Aug 13, 2021, at 6:04 PM, Sara Jane Hymes wrote: > >  Just the other day I saw about a dozen Ced

[cayugabirds-l] Born to be wild: India’s first captive-bred endangered vultures are set free

I thought this would be of interest. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/aug/19/india-critically-endangered-vultures-wild-release-aoe Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] ‘It is there pretty much forever’: Huntington Beach oil spill may permanently affect birds

The price of oil. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/oct/06/huntington-beach-oil-spill-may-permanently-endanger-birds Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.Northea

[cayugabirds-l] Looking for Bard Prentice

Does anyone have contact information for Bard Prentice? If so, I’ll invite him to a TCEMC event. Thanks, Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayug

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Birding is for Everybody and Every Body

Birders, I think this will be of interest. Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke Begin forwarded message: > From: National Audubon Society > Date: October 16, 2021 at 10:09:44 AM EDT > To: Reg

[cayugabirds-l] Mapping the expansion of the California Scrub-Jay into the Pacific Northwest | The Cottonwood Post

This may be of interest. https://thecottonwoodpost.net/2021/10/28/mapping-the-expansion-of-the-california-scrub-jay-into-the-pacific-northwest/ Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Climate crisis pushes albatross ‘divorce’ rates higher – study

Albatrosses feeling the pressure of warmer waters…. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/24/climate-crisis-pushes-albatross-divorce-rates-higher-study Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke -- Cayu

[cayugabirds-l] Large flock of Starlings on West Hill

There is a large flock, 100? birds perching then moving, but not far, on West Hill in the city. It’s a little like “The Birds” minus the scary music and the fear. Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke -- Cayu

Re: [cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by Bryan Pfeiffer

Totally agree. I have always thought that birders are a “sleeping giant” that can make a big difference. Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke > On Dec 9, 2021, at 8:50 AM, Donna Lee Scott wrote: > >  I li

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Heat Pump// A great read for birders to consider

y reducing personal energy > use in general and fossil fuel use in particular. > > - - Dave Nutter > > On Dec 9, 2021, at 10:34 PM, Hurf Sheldon wrote: > > This is a very good option for carbon offsetting: > https://www.fingerlakesclimatefund.org/ > cheers, > hurf &

[cayugabirds-l] [The Washington Post] Spotted: A snowy owl at D.C.’s Union Station where she ate pigeons and rats

For those who subscribe to the Post, this will be interesting. Spotted: A snowy owl at D.C.’s Union Station where she ate pigeons and rats "She’s doing marvelously, and she’s doing us a favor with the rats," a wildlife expert said. By Dana Hedgpeth https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/01

[cayugabirds-l] Juvenile sharp shinned

I’m looking at a juvenile Sharp Shinned Hawk that is sitting on our fence monitoring the bird feeders. (Our “regular” hawk in the Coopers Hawk.) West Hill in the city.. Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke

[cayugabirds-l] NOAA names Long Island Sound estuary as a protected place | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Birders, I thought information about this new preserve would be of interest. http://www.noaa.gov/news-release/noaa-names-long-island-sound-estuary-as-protected-place Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke

[cayugabirds-l] Loons saved from frozen New Hampshire lake will be released

Here are some good people helping out some loons in a tough spot. https://www.wmur.com/article/loons-lake-winnipesaukee-rescued-released-new-hampshire/38860845 Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke -- Cayuga

[cayugabirds-l] Birds are remarkable and beautiful animals – and they’re disappearing from our world | Kim Heacox | The Guardian

Birders, Here is a well-written piece that you may want to share. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/28/birds-are-remarkable-and-beautiful-animals-and-theyre-disappearing-from-our-world Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, l

[cayugabirds-l] Purple Finch

Not a great rarity, but it was nice to see a female Purple Finch dining at our tray feeder this morning. The usual suspects were there as well. Stay safe, Regi West Hill in the city “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria R

[cayugabirds-l] American Tree Sparrow

We were happy to see an American Tree Sparrow under the feeder today. Yesterday we also had a Song Sparrow. Regi West Hill in the city “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://ww

[cayugabirds-l] The Peregrine Returns: The Art and Architecture of an Urban Raptor Recovery, Hennen, Macnamara, Ware

Here is a book from U. of Chicago Press that might be of interest. https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/P/bo26102376.html Regi “If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.” Rainer Maria Rilke -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http:/

[cayugabirds-l] Regrown Tropical Forests May Have Short Lifespans, Says New Study

Our migrants face additional threats. https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2022/03/18/regrown-tropical-forests-may-have-short-lifespans-says-new-study/ Regi “There is a brief and rapidly closing window to secure a liveable future on the planet.” Hans-Otto Partner, co-chair, 2022 IPCC w

[cayugabirds-l] ‘The lunacy is getting more intense’: how Birds Aren’t Real took on the conspiracy theorists | QAnon | The Guardian

A little off topic, but humorously related. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/apr/14/the-lunacy-is-getting-more-intense-how-birds-arent-real-took-on-the-conspiracy-theorists Regi “There is a brief and rapidly closing window to secure a liveable future on the planet.” Hans-O

[cayugabirds-l] Pterosaurs May Have Had Brightly Colored Feathers, Exquisite Fossil Reveals - Scientific American

Not listed on Ebird. 😉 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pterosaurs-may-have-had-brightly-colored-feathers-exquisite-fossil-reveals/ Regi “There is a brief and rapidly closing window to secure a liveable future on the planet.” Hans-Otto Partner, co-chair, 2022 IPCC working

[cayugabirds-l] Catbird

Catbird at the suet feeder this evening. I thought I had heard it this morning! Regi West Hill in the City “There is a brief and rapidly closing window to secure a liveable future on the planet.” Hans-Otto Partner, co-chair, 2022 IPCC working group -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: htt

[cayugabirds-l] Great Crested Flycatcher

“Our” Great Crested Flycatcher is back! Regi 201 Cliff Park Rd Ithaca “There is a brief and rapidly closing window to secure a liveable future on the planet.” Hans-Otto Partner, co-chair, 2022 IPCC working group -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabi

[cayugabirds-l] Red headed woodpecker

Just saw a Red-headed woodpecker at the suet. West Hill in the city. Hard to believe. Regi 201 cliff Park Rd “There is a brief and rapidly closing window to secure a liveable future on the planet.” Hans-Otto Partner, co-chair, 2022 IPCC working group -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] [The Washington Post] Eagles in D.C. area, nationwide have chronic lead poisoning, study finds

Eagles in D.C. area, nationwide have chronic lead poisoning, study finds Nearly half the eagles sampled had what researchers called “unexpectedly high frequencies of lead,” experts wrote in the study, published earlier this year in the journal Science. By Dana Hedgpeth https://www.washingtonpost

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