[cayugabirds-l] Robins and DE Juncos

I heard robins and DE Juncos calling for the first time this year, yesterday, March 7. I've seen the DE Juncos all winter, but yesterday they started their "mating" purring-trill. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Why I'm Voting NO on the ICSD Budget: Urgent Need for Climate Focus

York State, this is not acceptable. In conclusion, like the air we breathe, sustainability, equity, and social justice need to be woven into every school and City decision. Please see links below for background info, and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Sincerely, Sandy Wold Ithaca, NY 14850 ICSD Budg

[cayugabirds-l] cat bib recommendation during bird fledge time

! **Pledge the **Ithaca * *10 or 30-day (Plant-based) Vegan Challenge!**www.facebook.com/groups/IthacaVeganChallenge/ <https://www.facebook.com/groups/IthacaVeganChallenge/>* Instagram* #VeganPlanet2020* *---**Sandy Wold, **sustainability educator/artist* B.S. Chemistry/Biochemistry, Univ

[cayugabirds-l] My work with an NGO in the Republic of Georgia

lent, anti-colonial, and sustainable! **Pledge the **Ithaca * *10 or 30-day (Plant-based) Vegan Challenge!**www.facebook.com/groups/IthacaVeganChallenge/ <https://www.facebook.com/groups/IthacaVeganChallenge/>* Instagram* #VeganPlanet2020* *---**Sandy Wold, **sustainability educator/artist

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Looking for writer's retreat

-colonial, and sustainable! **Pledge the **Ithaca * *10 or 30-day (Plant-based) Vegan Challenge!**www.facebook.com/groups/IthacaVeganChallenge/ <https://www.facebook.com/groups/IthacaVeganChallenge/>* Instagram* #VeganPlanet2020* *---**Sandy Wold, **sustainability educator/artist* B.S. Che

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Bustle

* *. A vegan diet is heart-healthy, non-violent, anti-colonial, and sustainable! **Pledge the **Ithaca * *10 or 30-day (Plant-based) Vegan Challenge!**www.facebook.com/groups/IthacaVeganChallenge/ <https://www.facebook.com/groups/IthacaVeganChallenge/>* Instagram* #VeganPlanet2020* *---**Sand

[cayugabirds-l] Looking for writer's retreat

tps://www.facebook.com/groups/IthacaVeganChallenge/>* Instagram* #VeganPlanet2020* *---**Sandy Wold, **sustainability educator/artist* B.S. Chemistry/Biochemistry, University of Florida M.S. Science Education​, UC Santa Cruz/SUNY Cortland https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-wold-877114a7/ https:/

[cayugabirds-l] Killdeer, Bluebirds, Osprey

the **Ithaca * *10 or 30-day (Plant-based) Vegan Challenge!**www.facebook.com/groups/IthacaVeganChallenge/ <https://www.facebook.com/groups/IthacaVeganChallenge/>* Instagram* #VeganPlanet2020* *---**Sandy Wold, **sustainability educator/artist* B.S. Chemistry/Biochemistry, University of Flori

[cayugabirds-l] Tamron 150-600mm lens for sale

Excellent condition! Compatible with Nikon camera body. Willing to do partial barter for 8 x 40 binoculars. https://ithaca.craigslist.org/for/d/tamron-600mm-lens-and/6561089729.html -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Alizé Carrère Talk Recorded?

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[cayugabirds-l] Early Woodcock Peenting

essor. It is not a neutral position. It is a pro-actively violent position. Switch sides. Go vegan. Christopher Sebastian McJetters *---**Sandy Wold, **sustainability/nutrition lecturer **and concerned citizen * *for climate change, free speech, and democracy * B.S. Chemistry/Biochemistry, Universi

[cayugabirds-l] Bird Signs of Earlier Spring?

youtube.com/watch?v=lLhEmGx8YQE>* *---**Sandy Wold* Author/Originator of Cayuga Basin Bioregion Map (available at Wegmans (near ATM), Autumn Leaves, Cornell Plantations, and Ithaca Visitor's Bureau) https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-wold-877114a7/ *https://sites.google.com/site/cayugabioregionmap/about-au

Re:[cayugabirds-l] cayugabirds-l digest: December 18, 2017

Does the Lab of Ornithology have any information? How are their feeders doing? any info from their Feeder Watch data collection? Sorry if I missed this info. My feeders have been relatively silent since years past as well. But it seems that the juncos go crazy when I'm not around. When I come

[cayugabirds-l] Native Pagoda Dogwood offer - u dig

more of an understory tree. I think it would do well on the east side of a house with no shade. Sunday afternoon would be a good day to come get it. I can help dig. It's been there about three years. I am located near Hickey's Music, downtown Ithaca. Please contact me off-list. *---Sandy Wold

[cayugabirds-l] Where are all my feeder birds?

n probably also communicate with others about it. Isn't the bounty due to the amazing rains we had this past springbut I am noticing some growth spurts on my fruit trees now after the recent rains, when they should be dropping leaves by now. Freaky. *---Sandy Wold* Author/Originator of Ca

[cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker

Woh, ho! I've been waiting to hear news like this I had a feeling we should be seeing more of them in the Finger Lakes, shouldn't we???! I never hear it reported other than near Montezuma (or did I miss meetings where it was reported). Thanks for sharing, Shawn, and thanks to Dave

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Highlights - Correction

Thanks, Ann. There was a guy from Brooklyn there who said it was Clapper Rail and got a good photo of it when it came out from behind the reeds. Then when I checked my Peterson's Guide, it seemed to match the description, but you are right! I forgot to check its region! Boy, the power of

[cayugabirds-l] Looking for 65mm field scope

and continue to learn so much from you all and am so grateful *Sandy Wold* Author/Originator of Cayuga Basin Bioregion Map (for sale at Wegmans, Autumn Leaves, Cornell Book Store, Cornell Plantations, and Visitor's Bureau) *https://sites.google.com/site/cayugabioregionmap/about-author-and-artist

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: LATC Senior discount for lifetime national parks price going up soon!

from someone who ...recently purchased my national parks lifetime pass for seniors for this reason. You can get yours from the Finger Lakes National Forest office in Hector. Call ahead - they sometimes run out of passes and have to wait for more. http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/6.html --

[cayugabirds-l] Good News: Harry's back at it! (sic)

, American Theologian, Clergyman and Activist (1900-1981) * Sandy Wold Author/Originator/Publisher of Cayuga Basin Bioregion Map, www.sites.google.com/site/cayugabioregionmap <https://sites.google.com/site/cayugabioregionmap/> Educator, www.linkedin.com/pub/sandra-sandy-wold/a7/114/877 Artist, ww

[cayugabirds-l] Hairy Woodpecker Nest Update

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://sites.go

[cayugabirds-l] Close Encounters: Hairy Woodpecker Behavior in Fall Creek

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 Author/Originator/Designer/Publisher of Cayuga Basin Bioregion Map, www.sites.google.com/site/cayugabioregionmap <https:

[cayugabirds-l] Grackle and Fish Crow(?) Observation

quot;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 Author/Originator/Designer/Publisher of Cayuga Basin Bioregion Map, w

[cayugabirds-l] Hog Island carpool?

Is anyone going to Hog Island to work at the upcoming workshop starting this Sunday and would like to carpool? If so, please contact me. Thank you. Sandy -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] best bet for bird bonanza?

Hi Melanie, I share your challenge, and often bird in the early evening. My typos and word jumble mistakes posted on this list I attribute to a year of sleep deprivation. You might really enjoy the path along the inlet in Renwick Woods (closer to the "stone" arch entrance near the RR tracks).

[cayugabirds-l] Lab of O and Fuertes Highlights

Lab of O. main trail and Fuertes Bird Sanctuary (both = *) Canada Warbler Yellow Warbler* Yellow-rumped Warbler* Baltimore Orioles* Warbling Vireo* Blue-winged Vireo (Fuertes only) As I was admiring the shiny blue iridescent heads of two grackles, one of them pecked a Bull Frog in the butt and

[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

[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

[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] 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

[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] Dead Cormorant in Tree at Jetty Woods

Yesterday early evening at Jetty Woods, after I picked up a few handfuls of styrofoam cup aquatic debris deposited after recent flooding, I noticed the entire herd of cormorants were back, and one was dangling from a tree. The others went about perching normally in the tree. Bald-headed Eagle?

[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. --

[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

[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

[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)

[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] 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] 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

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

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* *www.link

[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

[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

[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.sites

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

-- 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)

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 Artist

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

[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! --

[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] 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

[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

[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

[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

[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,

[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

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

ervations? > > I signed up for two tickets but did not receive a confirmation...? > > I was told that I would receive one. > > Jae > > > > > > > > > -- > *From:* Sandy Wold <sandra.w...@gmail.com> > *To:*

[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

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

Sandy Wold Artist, Illustrator, Conservation Educator 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* *www.linkedin.com/pub/sandra-sandy-wold/a7/1

[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:

[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!

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

Several people have written to suggest I heard a Pine Siskin, and I listened to all four recordings on the Macaulay Library, and none match. What I heard matches Northern Parula (first place) and Pine Warbler (second place)I"ll try to record on my phone next time. On Mon, Mar 7, 2016 at 3:19

[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

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

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 Artist, I

[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.google.co

[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,

[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

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

[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. --

[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

[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, Educator

[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

[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] Thank you CBC plus Snow Geese footage

This was my first full year of "serious" birding thanks to an upgrade in binoculars. It's been a memorable year. Highlights in the Cayuga Basin for me were: the elusive Tufted Duck, the American Avocet at Montezuma last winter, the Great Horned Owl and her two chicks, the massive Snow Geese

[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

[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

[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

[cayugabirds-l] Thank you, birding community

Amen to Michele's message. I feel equally grateful to the many birders who are so generous with their time, knowledge, and resourcesand especially when birders model precision in word choice, using "improbable" instead of "impossible" makes such a huge difference to us less experienced

[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

[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

[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

[cayugabirds-l] The Messenger

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://sites.go

[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

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

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[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

[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

[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

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

Thanks for the update, Fritzie. I am sad to hear this news, and I wonder if any former scouts or scout leaders on this list would be willing to speak up and speak to the scout master who issues the merit. I would think a merit is earned in such a way that respects the democratic process and

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

the 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 -- Cayugabirds

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

.@gmail.com> wrote: > Sandy, > > Starlings aren't blackbirds. They're in their own unrelated family. > > Best, > Scott > > On Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 10:02 AM, Sandy Wold <sandra.w...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> I have been watching goldfinches a lot lately, bu

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

ook around. 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 Cayuga

[cayugabirds-l] Wanted: Used Binoculars

! * * * * * * * * * *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/Originator/Designer/Publisher

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

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

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) Wold Cayuga Basin Bioregion Map, Author/Originator

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

? Corrections always appreciated nevertheless! On Mon, Aug 24, 2015 at 10:43 AM, Sandy Wold sandra.w...@gmail.com 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 CRANES flew from behind me, calling loudly, and over me

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

?) in 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 (Sandy) Wold Cayuga Basin

[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] Carpool Ithaca to Montezuma CBC Trip tomorrow morning?

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

and Activist (1900-1981) * Sandra (Sandy) Wold Cayuga Basin Bioregion Map, Author/Originator/Designer/Publisher, www.sites.google.com/site/cayugabioregionmap/ https://sites.google.com/site/cayugabioregionmap/ Sustainability Educator/Artist, www.linkedin.com/pub/sandra-sandy-wold/a7/114/877 Math

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

? * * * * * * * * * *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/Originator/Designer/Publisher

[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

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

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