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

[Robert Horn]

I agree that contacting the Finger Lakes Land Trust could be beneficial. They 
certainly are experts in land conservation. Bob Horn

> On Jan 10, 2021, at 6:26 AM, John Gregoire  
> wrote:
> 
> Dave,
> The state has a strong farmland trust which greatly benefit the owner in cash 
> which is in exchange for keeping it farmland. I have no further detail/
> John
> 
> On Sat, Jan 9, 2021 at 8:17 PM Dave Nutter  > wrote:
> As many of you know, the private Lott Farm, located on the NE corner of 
> NYS-414 and Martin Rd on the south border of the Town of Seneca Falls, has 
> long been the site for the August farm equipment fair called Empire Farm 
> Days. Therefore it has fortuitously been managed as an extensive grassland. 
> It is the only remaining breeding site in the Cayuga Lake Basin for Upland 
> Sandpipers (They bred between Wood Rd & Caswell Rd in Dryden years ago, 
> before a few houses went in there.) as well as a great place for many other 
> breeding grassland birds, the occasional rare Dickcissel, plus fairly regular 
> Snowy Owls in winter. Furthermore, the owner has been gracious in granting 
> access, without charging any fee, to birders who simply request permission, 
> describe their vehicle, and agree to remain on the gravel roads. 
> 
> In talking to Reuben Stoltzfus this evening I learned that we cannot take for 
> granted the situation which had simply been the result of good luck and 
> generosity. This past year, the Empire State Farm Days event did not take 
> place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But also the event is now under new 
> management who have chosen a different site for the future. This means that 
> whatever profit and benefit which the Lott Farm gained from that event is 
> gone. And they never got any benefit except good will from us birders.  
> 
> While Reuben has not talked to the farm owner and did not know of any plans 
> for this land which had been managed as grassland, I think it’s safe to 
> assume that there is a strong incentive for the owner to find some use which 
> will pay the taxes or turn a profit, and that grassland bird habitat may not 
> be in the picture unless action is taken quickly to encourage future 
> management to allow these birds to continue, before decisions are made  - if 
> they have not been finalized already - for the plowing or construction season 
> this spring. 
> 
> Is this something about which local bird clubs would want to work with the 
> owner of Lott farm? Are there DEC programs which can reimburse landowners for 
> maintaining such habitat? Would bird clubs want to help more directly? Would 
> birders be willing to pay a small fee for the privilege of birding there or 
> to become members of some organization for the pride of knowing they are 
> helping some regionally rare birds survive where we can sometimes see them?  
> 
> These are just some ideas based on very limited information. I know there are 
> people reading this who are far better than I am at organizing, networking, 
> researching, and promoting these things. Please think about it, discuss it, 
> and help ensure that come mid-April the Upland Sandpipers have a home to 
> return to. Thanks.
> 
> - - Dave Nutter
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Swallows mobbing raptor

[Robert Horn]

Thanks to all who offered help. The bird was taken to the Synder Hill Raptor 
rehab center. Best, Bob
On Jul 19, 2020, at 4:45 PM, Robert Horn  wrote:

> There is an immature bald eagle on a neighbors beach near the yacht club. 
> (4:45 PM) The bird has reportedly been there for an hour and is unable to 
> fly. Who would be appropriate to contact/evaluate? Thanks, Bob Horn 273 5690
> On Jul 17, 2020, at 7:07 PM, Peter Saracino  wrote:
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>> So I go outside to get some parsley out of the garden and am suddenly met 
>> with the "squeaky" calls of birds and look up to see close to 20 tree 
>> swallows mobbing a sharp shin hawk! The hawk flushes and the swallows give 
>> chase and the raptor lands in another tree. The swallows are going crazy and 
>> the raptor finally leaves. The swallows continue to fly/soar about and 
>> finally vanish to who knows where.
>> Sar
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Swallows mobbing raptor

[Robert Horn]

There is an immature bald eagle on a neighbors beach near the yacht club. (4:45 
PM) The bird has reportedly been there for an hour and is unable to fly. Who 
would be appropriate to contact/evaluate? Thanks, Bob Horn 273 5690
On Jul 17, 2020, at 7:07 PM, Peter Saracino  wrote:

> So I go outside to get some parsley out of the garden and am suddenly met 
> with the "squeaky" calls of birds and look up to see close to 20 tree 
> swallows mobbing a sharp shin hawk! The hawk flushes and the swallows give 
> chase and the raptor lands in another tree. The swallows are going crazy and 
> the raptor finally leaves. The swallows continue to fly/soar about and 
> finally vanish to who knows where.
> Sar
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[cayugabirds-l] Prothonotary Warbler

[Robert Horn]

Prothonotary warbler was just spotted making its way along the bushes of our 
front yard. Bob













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Re: [cayugabirds-l] a passle of snow buntings-Hanshaw Rd

[Robert Horn]

Saw a similar flock on Waterwagon road at 4:00 PM. Bob Horn
On Dec 31, 2013, at 4:48 PM, Anne Clark wrote:

 At about 1300 today 31 Dec 13, there was a flighty, flickering flock of  
 200-250 snow buntings working back and forth on the S side of Hanshaw road, 
 near the closest woods line, a short distance East of the SPCA.  Absolutely 
 beautiful--cannot imagine picking out one and keeping my eye on it.
 
 They were distant and only sometimes landed where could be scoped, but I 
 looked enough and took sufficient pictures to satisfy myself that there were 
 no larks among them.
 
 Anne Clark
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Volunteer for color-banded bird study

[Robert Horn]

Light phase of a Rough legged hawk on Waterwagon road today at 4:00 PM. Bob
On Dec 3, 2013, at 2:38 PM, John Confer wrote:

 Hi Folks,
 
Sorry for this non-bird posting. I have a student who would like a 
 particular job for which it would be helpful to have some experience and 
 demonstrated skill with observing color-banded birds. The student has my 
 very high recommendation and could work odd and moderately lengthy 
 hours. Anyone need help for say, ~5-10 hours a week for a month or so?
 Please call numbers below.
 
 Cheers,
 
 John Confer
 539-6308
 274-3978
 
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