[cayugabirds-l] CORRECTION: Horned Grebes not Eared Grebes at Sheldrake Point

Correction, I meant to type HORNED GREBE not Eared Grebe. My first thought yesterday was Eared Grebe because there appeared to be a bump on the forehead, but then I had to correct for location as Eared Grebes live on the West coast. It had a white breast and neck and grey back (still in winter pl

[cayugabirds-l] SFO Trip Report from the Swallow group at Dryden Lake today

ts in full sun! * * * * * * * * * *"Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come ALIVE, for what the world needs is people who have come ALIVE." - Dr. Howard Thurman, American Theologian, Clergyman and Activist (1900-1981) * Sandra (Sandy) Wold Cayuga Basin Bioregion Map

[cayugabirds-l] SFO Trip Report to Braddock Bay Area from Saturday

e who have come ALIVE." - Dr. Howard Thurman, American Theologian, Clergyman and Activist (1900-1981) * Sandra (Sandy) Wold Cayuga Basin Bioregion Map, Author, Originator, Designer, and Publisher, www.sites.google.com/site/cayugabioregionmap/ <https://sites.google.com/site/cayugabioregion

[cayugabirds-l] Yellow-billed Cuckoo in Brooktondale

A Yellow-billed Cuckoo called a few times near our yard in Brooktondale this afternoon! Sandy Podulka -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma WRC Afternoon Report

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[cayugabirds-l] Any good places to bird in Florida Panhandle?

I'll be visiting my mother there in a few weeks and would like to do some birding there. I especially am interested in stopping in Apalachicola. Thank you! Sandy -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope and Swainson's Thrush at MNWR

d a COMMON NIGHTHAWK along Van Dyne Spoor Road at dusk. Many more shorebirds than two days ago--nice variety along the Wildlife Drive as well as at Knox-Marsellus. --Sandy Podulka At 11:56 PM 5/24/2015, you wrote: >In the middle of this warm afternoon Ann Mitchell & I visited >Montezuma

[cayugabirds-l] Mourning Dove Behavior

Has anyone any similar experience with Mourning Doves? I am so enjoying hanging out with two fledglings in my garden. They have been hanging out there for a few days now, taking naps in the sun on the warm stones. They seem curious about me and do not spook too easily. Last night, as the sun wa

[cayugabirds-l] Birding in the Thousand Islands - Suggestions Wanted

I am looking for suggestions of good birding locations in the Thousand Islands and any budget places to stay for a future trip! Thank you in advance! Sandy -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Thousand Island (Grand Lake Reserve) and Montezuma Birding Report

Thanks to all who responded to my query. I actually knew the area I wanted to bird, but I did not know what - if any- public trails were available. So if you are ever in the area, I highly recommend it. It is the GRAND LAKE RESERVE in Jefferson County, Redwood, NY ( far away from the St. Lawrence

[cayugabirds-l] Thousand Island (Grand Lake Reserve) - snipe not dowitcher

I've been corrected: what I saw was a snipe (not a dowitcher) on a telephone wire, and what a cool sight that was to behold (now posted on Facebook bird club page)! Thanks, Chris (and others)! By the way, I'm doing research on effective herbal bug repellants over the counter and home-made recipes

[cayugabirds-l] Yellow-throated Vireo in Fall Creek?

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[cayugabirds-l] and thank you, Dave Nutter!

... for your eloquent synopsis of the Golden-cheeked Warbler conservation status, educating and updating us, modeling a graceful (also fair and balanced) assessment of a potentially controversial issue, modelling how to acknowledge the contribution of all parties concerned, and (finally) sharing yo

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Swan Pond Highlights and Aspirations

fireworks? * * * * * * * * * *"Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come ALIVE, for what the world needs is people who have come ALIVE." - Dr. Howard Thurman, American Theologian, Clergyman and Activist (1900-1981) * Sandra (Sandy) Wold Cayuga Basin Bioregion Map, Author/Orig

[cayugabirds-l] Newman Golf Course and Swan Pond Highlights and New Map Project

in Ithaca, and the Cayuga Waterfront Trail is such a great gift. Wouldn't having the boat house restored be icing on the cake! Sandy * * * * * * * * * *"Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come ALIVE, for what the world needs is people who have come ALIVE." - Dr. H

[cayugabirds-l] Carpool Ithaca to Montezuma CBC Trip tomorrow morning?

you come ALIVE, for what the world needs is people who have come ALIVE." - Dr. Howard Thurman, American Theologian, Clergyman and Activist (1900-1981) * Sandra (Sandy) Wold Cayuga Basin Bioregion Map, Author/Originator/Designer/Publisher, www.sites.google.com/site/cayugabioregionmap/ <h

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey in Fall Creek, downtown Ithaca

I've been seeing Osprey flying low in Fall Creek on three different days this week, each time calling. One over Gimme Coffee and twice over my house within 100 feet above, and calling. Once there were two of them. they circle around and then head back in the direction of Stewart Park/Cass Park.

[cayugabirds-l] Purple Martin house at Swan Pond, Stewart Park?

spring? I love seeing the ones at Montezuma. * * * * * * * * * *"Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come ALIVE, for what the world needs is people who have come ALIVE." - Dr. Howard Thurman, American Theologian, Clergyman and Activist (1900-1981) * Sandra (San

[cayugabirds-l] Knox-Marsellus Sunday, part II

as a great day!!! Thanks again, Dave! * * * * * * * * * *"Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come ALIVE, for what the world needs is people who have come ALIVE." - Dr. Howard Thurman, American Theologian, Clergyman and Activist (1900-1981) * Sandra (Sandy)

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Knox-Marsellus Sunday, part II - correction

the listserve protocol: post a correction or let it go? Corrections always appreciated nevertheless! On Mon, Aug 24, 2015 at 10:43 AM, Sandy Wold wrote: > I'll add to Dave's highlight...I showed up late as the fog was lifting, > about 9:30am. I arrived as three SAND HILL CRANE

[cayugabirds-l] Black-crowned Night Heron on Montezuma Wildlife Drive

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[cayugabirds-l] Wanted: Used Binoculars

k you! * * * * * * * * * *"Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come ALIVE, for what the world needs is people who have come ALIVE." - Dr. Howard Thurman, American Theologian, Clergyman and Activist (1900-1981) * Sandra (Sandy) Wold Cayuga Basin Bioregion Map, Author/Originato

[cayugabirds-l] Owl and hawk excitement in sleepy Fall Creek!

. Then it resumed business. Very cool! * * * * * * * * * *"Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come ALIVE, for what the world needs is people who have come ALIVE." - Dr. Howard Thurman, American Theologian, Clergyman and Activist (1900-1981) * Sandra (Sandy) Wold C

[cayugabirds-l] a mystery---goldfinchs

been gone all spring and summer. Being blackbirds, perhaps they do that too? Sandy Wold Fall Creek, Ithaca -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdin

[cayugabirds-l] a mystery---goldfinchs - correction

in the American Bird Conservancy's Field Guide, "All the Birds of North America," 1997. I see now that starlings are not blackbirds; rather, they are grouped in the "blackbird-size straight bills" group in said book. On Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 10:35 AM, Scott Haber wro

[cayugabirds-l] Need Someone to Deliver Birding Guidebooks to Montezuma this weekend?

visitor center, same parking lot. This may be urgent as they want them for the MuckRace, and I don't know what that is or when it is. Please write to me by end of the day tomorrow, Saturday, if you can help. After that, I might not be able to respond promptly. Thank you! Sandy Wold -- Cayuga

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Mill pond path...Union Spring (new idea, any former scouts out there?)

help find a win-win solution. Did we dropped the ball by only writing letters and not seeing this all the way through??? It sound like at this point things could be allowed to grow back??? I am willing to help. Sandy -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Addition to Mark's Cornell Community Garden Report

I want to add that we also saw a huge kettle of Turkey Vultures in the Stevenson Road direction. When we first looked, I saw about ten or so. As I left the group, I counted at least 50, so hard to count, as there were so many flying in a tight circle and relatively small diameter and a handful fl

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma yesterday (Saturday)

The following was seen 10AM-11AM yesterday around the Visitor Center: I estimate two or three dozen Short-billed Dowitcher with two Long-billed Dowitchers (which were a few inches taller) and one dunlin in the mix. (apologies if I wrote greater and lesser on my phone! was very excited and wanted

[cayugabirds-l] Tips for observing songbird migration wanted

Thanks for sharing, Mickey. I was blown away by all you saw. Can you and others give tips on how to see songbird migration? I was unfortunately indoors most of today and yesterday. I remember last year Meena invited people to go to Montezuma (a certain date in November?) to watch tens of thousa

[cayugabirds-l] Fall Creekers: Look up in your trees TODAY!!!

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[cayugabirds-l] guns at Stewart Park - next steps?

As someone who frequents Fuertes Bird Sanctuary, I greatly appreciated Dave's courage and posting and the resulting discussion this brought up. Since tickets were not issued and the hunters were bitter, shouldn't we follow up - especially because this has happened before (re: picture of hunters wit

[cayugabirds-l] The Messenger

what the world needs is people who have come ALIVE." - Dr. Howard Thurman, American Theologian, Clergyman and Activist (1900-1981) * Sandra (Sandy) Wold Author/Originator/Designer/Publisher of Cayuga Basin Bioregion Map, www.sites.google.com/site/cayugabioregionmap <https:

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Today - Reminder Raptor Day today 2-4pm

Today I took two visiting scholars, one from Lebanon and one from China to Montezuma, and we saw the following: MUDLOCK 2 Bald Eagles (near the nest) VISITOR CENTER Green-winged Teal (many) Canada Geese (someone on staff counted 14,600 the other day!) WILDLIFE DRIVE Green-winged Teal (many) 1 Bl

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Today

11-13 female and 2 male Bufflehead (constantly diving so hard to count!) on the south east side of the park many, many Canada Geese, Herring Gulls 5 Ring-Billed Gulls being fed bread by people at the inlet 4-5 Black-Backed Gulls male and female Mallards 3 Turkey Vultures soaring possible Bald Eag

[cayugabirds-l] Southwest Park, Ithaca

>From Home Depot to Fish Ladder along Buttermilk Creek around 3:15pm: many dozens of American Starlings, dozens of DE Juncos, 3 American Crows, many Rock Pigeons, 1 Great Black-backed Gull, 1 male Mallard, 2 or more White-breasted Nuthatch, many Black-capped Chickadee heard, 1 Downy Woodpecker hear

[cayugabirds-l] Thank you, birding community

ce to us less experienced birders. Sandy -- 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@co

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese and a magical moment in the sun

Today, I found myself very fortunate to be looking up just as a glorious flock of Snow Geese flying high, so high I could not hear them, and flying southbound. Hundreds of geese glistened and sparkled like jewels in the bright sun. I savored this sight for less than two minutes, until their angle

[cayugabirds-l] Squirrel and Blue Jay Conflict in Crabapple Tree

I have a about six Blue Jays that frequent my yard in Fall Creek, one of which has a hoarse call. I call it Horse, for lack of a better name. I hadn't heard Horse for a few months but heard it yesterday and looked out my kitchen window to see what was going on. It was scolding a squirrel that wa

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Highlights Today and Yesterday

I hope everyone got to go out and bird today!!! What a gorgeous day!!! Today, 12:15-2:15 Downy, Hairy, Red Bellied Woodpeckers at boatyard feeders at inlet 5-10 bluebirds, goldfinches, and possible Purple Finch (have a blurry picture) in tree with tons of seeds, behind firefighter training area n

[cayugabirds-l] Thank you CBC plus Snow Geese footage

minutes or so of the footage was accepted by Youtube, enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt9oSHN5_6w&google_comment_id=z13ihnjgkri4sphjd04cgtyhqr3sz1h4owo0k&google_view_type#gpluscomments Happy New Year, and I hope to see many of you at the Christmas Bird Count potluck! Sandy -- Cay

[cayugabirds-l] Too much email in your inbox? Reminder, choose the "digest" option

I have heard from several people that they unsubscribe from this listserv because it can have a heavy load of email. When I tell them about the "digest" option, they usually do not know. I think you have to go into your listserv settings to set it. Also, note that the digest usually is sent out

[cayugabirds-l] Scofield Road to Lansing Highlights

I took a friend with me to look for the Snow Buntings and Horned Larks on Scofield Rd.today about 2:30pm today. We first came upon a Rough-legged Hawk that flew to rest in a tree near us and then off to the other side of a field where it hovered for about ten minutes and then disappeared into or o

[cayugabirds-l] Pelican

Thanks for posting, Diana. I haven't been following the pelican; was this in Syracuse? Can someone let us know how or why it died? who pulled it out of the water? will professionals be involved in figuring this out? Sandy * * * * * * * * * Sandra (Sandy) Wold, Author, Artist, Edu

[cayugabirds-l] Bluebird downtown Ithaca

Early afternoon yesterday, I had to do a triple-take when I heard and then saw a bluebird out the window in a tree around the back side of Boynton Middle School! It was hanging out with chickadees and juncos who all seemed interested in a bramble patch and/or tall grasses in a gully there. -- Ca

[cayugabirds-l] Syracuse pelican autopsy results

Syracuse journalists did a great job and followed up with the DEC. Here are the sad results. http://s.syracuse.com/YUwJ1Fb -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsS

[cayugabirds-l] Hold on to your hats! Agressive Sharp-shinned at Newman Golf Course?

I just had an interesting experience. It was dusk, about 5:30pm, and I was sprinting home on my bike from Stewart Park with a friend passing by the Golf Course where I was dive-bombed by a falcon-shaped bird. It was quite thrilling as I felt it come behind me and swoop over my off-white knit hat!

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Recent highlights -- Newman Golf Course, lake, Plantations

Thanks for posting and sharing, Mark. As much as I would like to think birds like me as much as I like them, and hence they want to get as close to me as possible, now I see this was a hectic survival moment I biked into. I was laughing by the surprise of it all, but now I see the birds were frea

[cayugabirds-l] Spring calls in Fall Creek

A glorious chorus this morning: Carolina Wrens are back in my back yard after having been away for several months, calling incessantly since 8am. I heard one calling at a certain pitch and then it shifted to a half or whole-note higher while the other one listened. It made a second call too, which

[cayugabirds-l] Rough-legged Hawk

out what it was. It had a very dark back with a small gold patch on each shoulder, and it was Red-tailed Hawk-size. * * * * * * * * * Sandy Wold Aspiring Children's Author/Illustrator, Conservation Educator www.Sandy-Wold.com <http://www.sandy-wold.squarespace.com> *www.sites.goog

[cayugabirds-l] Seeking birdwatching books and tips for CR and SPAIN

t endemic species. I plan to blog, map, and illustrate my trips and interact with classrooms. If anyone knows anyone who might want to help me or collaborate, please feel free to pass this email on or let me know. I will be reaching out to the Andalucia Bird Society. Thank you! Sandy Wold

[cayugabirds-l] Texas Hollow Highlights

I spent four hours hiking the Texas Hollow Finger Lakes Trail with a friend. I know this is outside of the Cayuga Basin, but I hope it's OK to post anyway. Here are the highlights: Driving 227 to Perry City I know this is probably way too early for swallows, but I could have sworn I saw a Barn S

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Northern Parula at IHS?

3:19 PM, Sandy wrote: > I know it's early for a parula. Have there been any reports? But I think > I heard a parula (FOY) calling from up high In a pine tree on the west side > of the high school close to the creek today about 10AM. There were two > sounds. First one was a pul

[cayugabirds-l] Saw-whet in Brooktondale

A Northern Saw-whet Owl is currently giving his tooting "back-up" call from across our pond in Brooktondale. The first one we've heard in a few years!!! Sandy Podulka -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.North

[cayugabirds-l] Northern Parula at IHS? mystery partly solved

Thanks to all who wrote trying to help me solve this mystery and to Dave Nutter who went out this morning to help me identify one of the two calls. We walked on both sides of the creek south of Ithaca High, and it was loaded with birds! The monotonic warble call was indeed a Dark-eyed Junco! http

[cayugabirds-l] Audubon: The Film... needs 16 more to make happen

Thanks for posting, Marc! I reserved a ticket, and the message said sixteen more were needed today(?) to make the film happen! Unless I misunderstood...I don't see why we could not make this happen. The preview looks wonderful! -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayug

[cayugabirds-l] Silent Fireworks for City of Ithaca and campuses?

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[cayugabirds-l] Audubon: The Film... needs 16 more to make happen, by 3/10, 7pm

Reserve your ticket by tomorrow, March 10, 7pm. We need at least 16 more to do this or the film will be canceled! They take your credit card info and won't charge unless the event is happening. I forwarded and invited friends via Facebook. P.S. I really want to go see the originals of his work

[cayugabirds-l] Audubon: The Film... needs 9 more to make happen, by 3/10, 7pm

eservations? > > I signed up for two tickets but did not receive a confirmation...? > > I was told that I would receive one. > > Jae > > > > > > > > > -- > *From:* Sandy Wold > *To:* Upstate NY Birding digest >

[cayugabirds-l] N. Saw-whet continues in Brooktondale

A N. Saw-whet Owl continues to call frequently every night from near our house in Brooktondale. Maybe it will stay and breed? Sandy Podulka -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Benefit, Waterfront Cleanup, and next CBC Bird Walk in Stewart Park

ne preview story by Simon Wheeler, http://www.ithacajournal.com/story/news/2016/04/02/cayuga-bird-club-teachs-stewart-park/82558768/ and there might be one also in the newspaper (today?). The next Stewart Park bird walk will be Sunday, 4/10, 9am (led by long-time birder Dave Nutter, co-led by

[cayugabirds-l] Fish Crows, Bat, and White-throated Sparrow

I'm behind in reporting: Last Thursday, I saw ten Fish Crows flying over Fall Creek toward Cascadilla gorge. All were calling; that is how I know. Sunday, I saw a small bat hunting for insects around 5pm at Ithaca Falls. Yesterday, I think I had a Chipping Sparrow fly into my garden then up to m

[cayugabirds-l] Warblers at Stewart Park!

I walked through Renwick Woods today and saw a warbler up high in a tree with yellow belly and black streaks, but forgot the facial markings when I saw the stunning Yellow-rumped Warbler later at Fuertes. It might have been a Magnolia Warbler, but I am not sure. Renwick was loaded with robins, st

[cayugabirds-l] Warblers at Stewart Park - correction

I meant to say I saw four Bufflehead today (not Hooded Mergansers)...one male was displaying and three females. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfi

Re: [cayugabirds-l] First 2016 Cayuga Lake Basin Records list is updated

What a lot of careful work, Dave. Thanks so much for continuing to carry out this duty so equitably and conscientiously! Sandy Podulka At 08:06 PM 5/30/2016, Dave Nutter wrote: >Content-type: text/html; > charset="US-ASCII" >X-Microsoft-Exchange-Diagnostics: &g

[cayugabirds-l] Orchard Oriole at Children's Garden

This morning, a first spring male Orchard Oriole was singing vigorously from various trees in the Ithaca Children's Garden and nearby (the south end of Cass Park). It sounds a lot like a House Finch to me, but not so sing-songy and doesn't end on an upswing! Sandy Podulka -- Cay

[cayugabirds-l] Mystery Song

as singing from high or low. It was a deciduous woods on a slope with a lovely stream nearby. Other Louisiana Waterthrushes were there, as reported by Anne Marie Johnson. What do others think? Sandy Podulka Brooktondale -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cay

[cayugabirds-l] Jetty Woods Update - GH Owls fledged?

I saw the mother and two babies Wednesday, thanks to Jay and Livia being there at the time. The huge steel plate on the trail is a good marker for where to stop and look east to the farthest and tallest tree. I went back yesterday around 7pm, and they were in the same tree. Sarah Blodgett showed

[cayugabirds-l] Jetty Woods Bird and Mammalian Highlights

I walked Renwick Woods, across the golf course, through Jetty woods and looped around the golf course to the bird feeder at the marina. The forest seemed especially vibrant, busy, joyfully noisy, and alive this morning: starlings and grackles in and out of holes in trees, Common Mergansers dashin

[cayugabirds-l] Kildeer Update, Raptors, and Mammals at Newman Golf Course

The skinny: the mowers were already aware of the Kildeer nest and had it staked off, said the babies run, but they are mindful. The shared amazing raptor and fox stories with me...read on! Am in a hurry, so pardon any future mistakes. The long story: Everyone at Newman was super nice and carin

[cayugabirds-l] Turtle at Sapsucker

Last year, I watched a 2+ foot long Snapping Turtle lay a clutch of about five eggs on the edge of Sapsucker Woods, where the trails cross from one side to the other and where it was sandy. I contacted a herpatologist from SUNY Cortland (former professor) and asked if it was a Snapping Turtle if

[cayugabirds-l] Bird attractor tree recommendations wanted

I'm looking to plant one or two trees for birds to also shade a parking area...any suggestions? Crab apple seems good but wondering if anyone has other suggestions as I already have two. Anything native? with leaves smaller than a maple? not too messy with droppings? Thanks in advance! -- Cayug

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Bird attractor tree recommendations UPDATE

Update: I have received two recommendations for native trees that will attract birds...would love to have more to add to a list to possibly give to the City of Ithaca forester and nurseries..., not sure if she has a list or what her list is... has the CBC ever offered a "recommended" list? It's o

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Bird attractor tree recommendations UPDATE

Thanks for all of the great advice everyone! I just have time and room in my small yard for two trees! I mainly wanted a short list of trees to give to the City and unfortunately don't have time to read the great readings out there. Sandy Wold Conservation Educator, Self-Taught A

[cayugabirds-l] Bird Attractor Native Tree Info Satisfied- No more needed, Thank you!

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[cayugabirds-l] Audubon double-elephant exhibit today, 10:30-4?

Sorry for late posting. I think today is the "open house" for the Cornell Rare Manuscript Library's Audubon double-elephant prints, 10:30-4pm. Sandy Wold Conservation Educator, Self-Taught Artist www.Sandy-Wold.com <http://www.sandy-wold.squarespace.com> *www.

[cayugabirds-l] Close Encounter Mystery Bird

Yesterday, late in the sweltering heat of late afternoon, when I was watering a plant in my garden, a bird flew from behind me and landed about a foot from my feet. Without hesitation, it promptly stepped in to drink voraciously. I thought it was going to open its mouth to let water pour in, it w

[cayugabirds-l] Jetty Woods Highlights

Sorry to hear that the merlin nests did not do well this year. Today, I was happy to see a baby oriole pop its head then full body launched out suddenly and perch on the top of the nest ..or possibly its sibling's head? The nest is extremely well concealed. I only noticed because mom and dad ha

[cayugabirds-l] Perennial Bird Garden, pre-Fall Creek Garden Tour, Sunday, July 10

l send you my address. Children welcome. Good birding! Sandy Wold Conservation Educator, Artist www.Sandy-Wold.com <http://www.sandy-wold.squarespace.com> *www.sites.google.com/site/cayugabioregionmap <https://sites.google.com/site/cayugabioregionmap/about-author-and-artist>.com*

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Highlights Today

Today, Ann Mitchell and I assisted this morning's Lab of O's Bird Sleuth Summer Educator Retreat bird walk in Stewart Park (7-8:30am). Participants included a middle school teacher from Los Angeles who teaches an eighth grade ornithology elective for 80 students in addition to a birding section in

[cayugabirds-l] Evening Grosbeak in Brooktondale

We just started putting out seed a few days ago for the season. Our first day we were visited by Wild Turkeys. Today we were honored with a male Evening Grosbeak! The first one I've seen in a few years here. Sandy Podulka Brooktondale -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Highlights

I walked through the woods along Fall Creek to the Boat House and along the shore of Stewart Park. I saw Common Mergansers and heard a kingfisher along the creek. I saw two cormorants out on a log, far out; and then what I thought might have been two grebes, but they were dabbling far out. They

[cayugabirds-l] Travel Vest for Sale

Brand new, did not use for a trip I went on. Paid $73, would love to get $65price has increased, almost double, since I bought it last year! Says, women's large, and it could pass for unisex. Sizing info on one of the photos on this link: SCOTTeVEST Women's RFID Travel Vest, Gray, Large

[cayugabirds-l] Pixar Short Film on Sandpiper

Enjoy!!! https://vimeo.com/199896284 -- 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@c

[cayugabirds-l] Downy woodpecker behavior question

I've been meaning to post this for a few months. I noticed a female downy at my feeder about six weeks ago who did not move for about 25 minutes. I was super busy that day going in and out of the kitchen, and after about two or three minutes, noted she had never moved her position. Usually, she d

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park / Fall Creek Highlights

Today, I heard a bluebird in a Sugar Maple outside my window in Fall Creek, first time!. I usually see them around Boynton Middle School in years past, and today I saw a pair today down near the inlet near the fire practice area with two finches that had a rosy blush on the chest. They left befor

[cayugabirds-l] DIY Bird Saver for Window Treatment

Thanks for recent posts. Looks like American Bird Conservancy also offers tips on how to make your own "Acopian Bird Saver" https://www.birdsavers.com/ (click "Make Your Own") or go here: https://www.birdsavers.com/buildyourown.html They look nice on the bigger windows and look easy to make. --

Re: [cayugabirds-l] URGENT ALERT: Dodge Rd Spruce Woods may be cut down for massive Solar Farm on Dodge rd, STARTING in APRIL !!

Dave, Thanks for this thoughtful discussion. You make really good points! --Sandy Podulka At 05:40 PM 3/21/2017, Dave Nutter wrote: >If the goal is to reduce greenhouse gas production, then cutting down trees >is counterproductive when installing solar >panels. Also cutting trees dow

[cayugabirds-l] EBBA 2017 Meeting Highlights

I'm not a bird bander (yet), but I went to the recent 2017 meeting anyway to learn more about it and see if I would want to do the training. I was impressed by the passion and comradry of this group and left with a great appreciation for all the people who put in tens of thousands of hours laying

[cayugabirds-l] Free extra copy of North American Bird Bander, Oct-Dec 2016 issue

I have an extra copy of the October to December 2016 North American Bird Bander peer-reviewed journal if anyone wants it. I can bring it to the next Monday meeting or arrange for a downtown pick up. Let me know! -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME htt

[cayugabirds-l] Dead Cormorant in Tree at Jetty Woods

? This bird had what looked to me like breeding plumage (black tufts on top of head). I could not see any orange and not sure if that was because of the angle. Do birds lose their color after death? If so, how long is it before the color starts to diminish? Sandy -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Highlights

Yesterday around 7pm, I saw three sandpipers on the rocky shore of Fall Creek near the Cascadilla Boat house. I think they were juvenile Spotted Sandpipers: bobbing tails, pink/orange bills with a dark tip on the bill, thrush-like markings on the upper breast, soft peeping calls, flew off toward

[cayugabirds-l] Goldfinch behavior and Fall Creek Highlights

Two days ago, in the early evening, when the heavens opened up and heavy rains fell steady, cold, and dreary, I was outside and ran to seek shelter. As I entered my back porch, I turned around to watch the rain and noticed several small birds fluttering in an amongst a tall and leaning Norway Mapl

[cayugabirds-l] Goldfinch behavior and Fall Creek Highlights- Correction

It was brought to my attention that maybe I did *not* see a Golden-WINGED Warbler in my back yard; and then I realized I meant to write Golden-RUMPED Warbler. Thank you, Dave Nutter, for keeping us (me) accurate!!! So easy to make a slip of tongue, which carries through even when typing and had re

[cayugabirds-l] Ellis Hollow/George Rd. Comm. Solar Proj. Pub. Hearing Wed April 26, 7 pm--or email comments

f maps and 5 minutes reading the FAQ, you will have a pretty good feel for the project--in 15 minutes. --Sandy Podulka Town of Dryden Web page with info on the Solar Project: http://dryden.ny.us/departments/planning-department/permit-review-links/special-use-permits/ FAQ on Project and Change

[cayugabirds-l] Chickadee Drive-by

Yesterday, while sitting with a friend in the warm sunshine, having dinner on the patio, and admiring the many birds calling and coming to the feeder, a chickadee landed on the thistle feeder. Maybe they always land with aggression, but this time it seemed to be a "don't mess with me" grip. Maybe

[cayugabirds-l] Chickadee Drive-by (Part II): Nest material feedback received

Feedback received from recent posting: --do *not* put out string; entanglement issues reported --stuff nesting material into mesh bag, grapevine ball, suet cage, tree cavity,... --if you read the allaboutbirds link (posted again below), note the discussion at the very end. It reveals potential pr

Re: [cayugabirds-l] checking, what insect is all about our faces now?

ww.naturespot.org.uk/taxonomy/term/6 Sandy Podulka p.s. Thanks for the head net link! It looks great and REI is a terrific company to support. At 10:52 AM 5/2/2017, you wrote: >Hi all, I always thought this little black flying insect around my >face as warblers show up was black fly.

[cayugabirds-l] Hummingbird tongue video 2011

https://www.wired.com/2011/05/hummingbird-tongue-drinking/ I did not know the hummingbird tongue splits/operates like this! Did you -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Hawthorns?

Did anyone go to Hawthorns today? If so, how was it? --Sandy -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

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