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

2015-08-10 Thread Sandy Wold
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] Osprey in Fall Creek, downtown Ithaca

2015-08-04 Thread Sandy Wold
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?

2015-07-31 Thread Sandy Wold
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] Newman Golf Course and Swan Pond Highlights and New Map Project

2015-07-24 Thread Sandy Wold
oward 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/ <https://sites.google.com/site/cayugabioregionmap/> Sustainability Educator/Artist, www

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

2015-07-20 Thread Sandy Wold
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] and thank you, Dave Nutter!

2015-07-12 Thread Sandy Wold
... 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] Yellow-throated Vireo in Fall Creek?

2015-07-12 Thread Sandy Wold
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/ <https://sites.google.com/site/cayugabioregionmap/> Sustainability Educator/Artist, https

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

2015-07-07 Thread Sandy Wold
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] Thousand Island (Grand Lake Reserve) and Montezuma Birding Report

2015-07-06 Thread Sandy Wold
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] Birding in the Thousand Islands - Suggestions Wanted

2015-07-04 Thread Sandy Wold
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://www.N

[cayugabirds-l] Mourning Dove Behavior

2015-06-21 Thread Sandy Wold
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] Any good places to bird in Florida Panhandle?

2015-05-16 Thread Sandy Wold
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 http:/

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma WRC Afternoon Report

2015-05-15 Thread Sandy Wold
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/cayugabioregionmap/> Interdisciplinary Artist/Educator, https://www.linked

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

2015-05-03 Thread Sandy Wold
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] SFO Trip Report from the Swallow group at Dryden Lake today

2015-04-18 Thread Sandy Wold
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] CORRECTION: Horned Grebes not Eared Grebes at Sheldrake Point

2015-03-30 Thread Sandy Wold
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] Birding Courtesy Request by Homeowner on beach road at Sheldrake

2015-03-30 Thread Sandy Wold
d Thurman, American Theologian, Clergyman and Activist (1900-1981) * Sandra (Sandy) Wold NYS Certified Math/Science Teacher and Tutor *www.sites.google.com/site/fallcreektutoringservices/home <http://www.sites.google.com/site/fallcreektutoringservices/home>* Interdisciplinary Visionary Artist https

[cayugabirds-l] Interesting Snow Geese Behavior Observed

2015-03-30 Thread Sandy Wold
Yesterday, I took a friend birding and saw/video taped the most amazing behavior I have ever seen. This is probably common (evolved over tens of thousands of years), but I was in awe to watch it and have only heard about the communication which takes place in flight with geese flying in V-formatio

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese and other high lights from West Side of Lake

2015-03-30 Thread Sandy Wold
Yesterday, I took a friend up the west side of the lake and had the following highlights. At Newman Golf Course --in the Inlet: about 6 Pintails --Redwing Blackbirds in the shrubs on the shore --6 GW Teal in the middle of the Golf Course among cattail/puddle (5 male, one femal) --Great-horned owl

[cayugabirds-l] Bird Highlights from West side of Cayuga Lake

2015-03-15 Thread Sandy Wold
. * * * * * * * * * *"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 NYS Certified Math/Science Teacher and Tutor *www.s

[cayugabirds-l] Large Red-winged Blackbird Flock, North Lansing

2015-03-15 Thread Sandy Wold
Saturday, 3/14, at 12:11pm, about 100 Red-winged Blackbirds in field with manure on Storm Road ( just off of 34) in North Lansing, near Baker's Acres! -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.Northea

[cayugabirds-l] 3 Rare Birds Possibly seen at Taughannok Marina on Tuesday now gone

2015-03-11 Thread Sandy Wold
SHORT & SAFE SUMMARY: On Tuesday, I saw 6-8 shorebirds about 15-21in tall with thin bodies and 3 shorter sandpiper-shaped birds standing on the ice shelf out about 80 yards near the big dead tree on the Taughannok beach Tuesday. Today (Wednesday), they were all gone, but I did see an interesting

[cayugabirds-l] Wilson's Phalarope(?), Semi-palmated Plover(?), and Killdeer at Taughannok Marina

2015-03-10 Thread Sandy Wold
ist (1900-1981) * Sandra (Sandy) Wold NYS Certified Math/Science Teacher and Tutor *www.sites.google.com/site/fallcreektutoringservices/home <http://www.sites.google.com/site/fallcreektutoringservices/home>* Interdisciplinary Visionary Artist https://www.linkedin.com/pub/sandra-sand

[cayugabirds-l] Anyone want to join me to look for SE Owls?

2015-03-10 Thread Sandy Wold
. 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 NYS Certified Math/Science Teacher and Tutor *www.sites.google.com/site/fallcreektutoringserv

[cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpeckers in Fall Creek?

2015-02-20 Thread Sandy Wold
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) * Sandy Wold NYS Certified Math/Science Tutor *www.sites.google.com/site/fallcreektutorin

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