[cayugabirds-l] Dead Accipiter... use?

2024-01-02 Thread Steve Benedict
I have an accipiter killed in a window strike yesterday. I'm going to say juvenile Sharp-shinned but in my hand I still can't swear to it. Ought to be of some value educationally or otherwise. Currently refrigerated but could freeze it if that is not a bad idea. Contact me via email if you have

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Swifts

2021-04-25 Thread Steve Benedict
Thanks for the heads up RE the Swifts being back. Built a tower this spring. I won't hold my breath, but it would be fun to have a pair move in. Large chimney was torn down in Newark this past winter, so who knows, maybe housing is in short supply. Steve

Re: [cayugabirds-l] nesting outcomes (OOB)

2018-08-06 Thread Steve Benedict
This was our first year tracking a trail of boxes. Linda has some data. I may try some of the PVC style houses next yr. Thanks for the report. On Mon, Aug 6, 2018, 10:01 PM wrote: > My nestboxes on the property (3 acres) here at home in Canandaigua were > pretty successful for the most part th

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mucklands

2017-03-23 Thread Steve Benedict
I was at Puddler last night... Raptor survey,. I didn't see any snow geese at that time. Flock of Tundra swans was there. On Mar 22, 2017 7:35 PM, "Mary Jane Thomas" wrote: > Hi - > > Has anyone been to the Mucklands recently and, if so, are there many Snow > Geese there? > > Thanks. > > MJ >

[cayugabirds-l] Hudsonian Godwit

2015-09-27 Thread Steve Benedict
FYI, Mark Miller just called to say he has a HUGO at the North end of Eaton Marsh (MNWR) about 100' from the drive -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeCo

Re: [cayugabirds-l] ...pedestrians on the Wildlife Drive :(

2014-08-04 Thread Steve Benedict
Kevin makes some very good points. One complaint, often heard, is that people drive too fast on the drive. I expect these are folks who don't know what to look for. They don't see anything of interest and are bored with endless cattails. It would be nice if we could get them to stop, and wit

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [OneidaBirds] Late Report: Lark Sparrow and Shorebirds at Montezuma

2014-05-30 Thread Steve Benedict
43°04'46.9"N 76°42'54.9"W should get you in the neighborhood On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 7:36 AM, Nancy wrote: > Can someone post the coordinates for Carncross Rd? I have been there, but > it has been a while and I'm not sure I could find it again.Thanks, > Nancy > > Cayuga Dog Rescue has saved mo

[cayugabirds-l] Blind RTHA

2013-08-09 Thread Steve Benedict
Fred Bertram reports"Could someone post this on cayugabirds for me,I cannot from this device. There is a juv rth on sand road northeast of aurora that is down, it has no eyes. I have tried several contacts without success , it is 100 yards south of gully road on the east side. Thanks, moe later