[cayugabirds-l] Least Bittern and Red-Headed Woodpecker.

. At the same time I had the feeling that perhaps the young bird wasn't terribly anxious to go out and look for a job, preferring instead to stay home where it could have food brought to it in bed! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607

[cayugabirds-l] Migration still going!

More birds apparently moved in last night. We now have two! BROWN THRASHER feeding in our yard. Thought for sure we had missed them this year. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] Confusing vireo song

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[cayugabirds-l] Wood Pewee

that I'm fairly certain that the LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH are nesting in the shrubs overhanging the retaining wall at the low water crossing on the road between the two parking lots. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w

[cayugabirds-l] Beebe/Mundy birding

is reported on E-Bird. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Catbirds and suet

on suet. Have any of you observed this? Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] NOT a Gray-Cheeked Thrush

, during which time it cocked its tail up like a Hermit would do. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Major fallout??

to itself -- Where the heck am I? This isn't where I wanted to be!! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Lincoln's Sparrow

The Lincoln's Sparrow is back at our feeders, if anyone wants to try and see it. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] White-crowned

Just had our first WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW show up in our yard. Can't wait to hear them sing! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Migration continued

On my walk around Beebe and Munday Wildflower I had a GREAT CRESTED FLYCATCHER and another WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW. Also, had two OSPREY flying together from the direction of the Arboretum towards Beebe. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY

[cayugabirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrush

MERGANSER and a BELTED KINGFISHER. The waterthrush sang pretty much continuously, and as we rounded the bend below the upper lot and started back, we could still hear it singing. What a great way to greet the change of seasons! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine

[cayugabirds-l] More FOY's

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[cayugabirds-l] First of year birds

Spring must really be coming! Had our first of year BROWN-HEADED COWBIRD (m and f) on Tuesday, KILLDEER yesterday, and PURPLE FINCH (m) today! What will tomorrow bring Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w

[cayugabirds-l] Song Sparrows displaying

This evening I noticed two SONG SPARROWS in our mock orange. One began the wing-fluttering display to the other, and the other promptly responded with its own version of wing fluttering. Time to think about nesting! Come on Spring!!! Larry -- W. Larry

[cayugabirds-l] Great Blue Herons

nest site. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Inebriation in birds

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[cayugabirds-l] Cedar waxwings

feeding on snow in our silver maple tree (and probably elsewhere). My question for the expert birders: were the birds consuming snow as a way to dilute the juice (fermented?) that had become concentrated in the shriveled fruit? Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine

[cayugabirds-l] Song Sparrow

Just had our first SONG SPARROW of the year pop into our yard. The early migrants must be moving in. As I recall, red-winged blackbirds have been known to show up near the end of February, so before you know it, they will appear! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes

[cayugabirds-l] Recrudescent behavior at this time???

birds (same ones??) engaged in vigorous aerial combat. Have others of you also noticed breeding/territorial behavior in birds at this time? Any observations or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H

[cayugabirds-l] Ruby-crowned combatants

as fascinating as their appearance and song! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Autumnal recrudescence

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[cayugabirds-l] Public bird bath!

a brief dip. Had we not stopped at that moment in time to try and identify some birds in the bush, we probably would have missed this once in a lifetime spectacle!! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] Yellow Warblers

To follow up Dave Nutter's post, we too had YELLOW WARBLER stop by yesterday --- two females. They had a snack in our lilac bushes. This species is a rarity for our yard. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w

[cayugabirds-l] Young birds

young of the correct species! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Common Nighthawk

they be flying at that time of the morning? Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Chimney Swift

As I was rototilling in the garden a while ago, I glanced up to see which way the clouds were moving. At that very moment my foy CHIMNEY SWIFT flew by. With lifted spirits, I continued my labors with renewed vigor! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street

[cayugabirds-l] White-Crowned Sparrow

BLUE AND GREEN, YELLOW-RUMPED, MOURNING, OVENBIRD, and _several_ BLACKBURNIAN. But after we parted company, our good day of birding was not yet finished. On our return home, we found 2 beautiful WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW waiting for us. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes

[cayugabirds-l] White-throated sparrows - gone!

FIELD SPARROWS, one of which sang for us. They too are gone! At least other migrants have begun moving in. We had our first HOUSE WREN. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Just had a female ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK at our feeders. Whee!!! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Purple Finch

Had our FOY female PURPLE FINCH yesterday afternoon. As I reported earlier, 2 males stopped by our feeders last Thursday. Haven't seen any males since. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] Purple Finch continued

I suspected that once I posted that I hadn't had any male purple finch since last Thursday, they would reappear. Right on cue, a male showed up a few minutes ago. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] Brown Thrasher

The recent south winds swept our Fox Sparrows and 95% of our Juncos away, but this morning they were replaced by a very special bird, a BROWN THRASHER!!! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] Raven

the East Lawn Cemetery trees before I could get a scope on them. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Many Juncos!!! and other new birds!!!

ago our first FOX SPARROW in several years just appeared!!! WOW!!! It looks as though this stalling weather pattern may continue for a couple more days or so. What do you meteorological birders think?? Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY

[cayugabirds-l] Even more birds!!!

Two male PURPLE FINCH just showed up. Also, forgot to mention that one of Ann Mitchell's REDPOLLS is still here. In my excitement in my post a few minutes earlier, I typed White-CROWNED Sparrow. Obviously it was White-THROATED!! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes

[cayugabirds-l] Chipping Sparrow

Spring is progressinghad our FOY Chipping Sparrow this afternoon! -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Phoebes, Sapsucker, G.C. Kinglet

as a single GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET. Based on recent posts it seems the G.C. Kinglets must be moving through. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Field Sparrow

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[cayugabirds-l] Redpolls again!

Yesterday we had our first REDPOLL in weeks, and today there were two. I joked with Ann Mitchell that yesterday's bird must have been an overflow bird from her flock of 50. So today she must be down to 48. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY

[cayugabirds-l] Spring coming

, our first ROBIN of the year was quietly singing (practicing???) on the power line in front of our house. Yea!! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L

[cayugabirds-l] Heavy migration

Got severely distracted from my outside chores by 1000's (thousands upon thousands??) of CANADA GEESE streaming overhead (very high up). Also seeing good numbers of REDWINGS and GRACKLES in our area for the first time. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street

[cayugabirds-l] Great Blue Heron

me!! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Birds singing!!

of it. They don't have much success gleaning the tiny white millet seed, thus leaving most for the juncos and other ground-feeding species. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] Cardinal singing

to come. I'm not holding my breath, though! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Crows coming in to roost

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[cayugabirds-l] Very good birding - Upper Buttermilk

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[cayugabirds-l] Am. Goldfinch a.k.a. Salad-Bird

this behavior? Any thoughts as to what benefit they may be deriving from feeding on leaves. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Turkey in Mundy Wildflower Garden!!!

the incessant buzzing of a BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER. I eventually found it flitting about. FOY for me. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Towhees

We had our first of year EASTERN TOWHEE, both a male and a female, at our feeders today. Also, our WHITE-THROATED SPARROW numbers have increased dramatically, and they are singing away. Good migration last night! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street

[cayugabirds-l] Hermit Thrush

that leads to the rugby fields and the polo barns. Because of the excessively dry conditions, I was able to walk near to the marsh edge. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] Purple Finch

Late yesterday we had our first of the year PURPLE FINCH (female) at our feeders. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Much too early to breed??

be deceived into believing the mild conditions will continue, so they can take a chance and begin breeding?? I for one feel that would not be a good idea, as the weather usually finds a way to average things out! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca

[cayugabirds-l] Winter towhee

. at the Ithaca city limits. Needless to say, we made sure to keep a goodly supply of seed on the ground! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Cowbird feeding behavior

just been. Despite my feelings about this nasty little nest predator, I nonetheless have to marvel at their evolving this clever way to forage for food. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] Ovenbird behavior in protecting nest

it for me. Unless you're right on top of a nest, you can be hard-pressed to find one. Although sorely tempted, we did not touch or investigate the nests, which to nobody's surprise are in the shape of a dutch oven. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street

[cayugabirds-l] Yellow-throated vireo - Hawthorn

FINCH. No Bobolink yet! Thanks Lynn!! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] More new birds

, tonight will be equally as good. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Purple Finch

We had a male PURPLE FINCH come to our feeders on March 25. It didn't stick around, and we haven't seen this species since. Thinking that others had already seen them, we didn't bother reporting this sighting. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca

[cayugabirds-l] Red-tail hawk aerial predation

any first-hand observations of red-tails catching prey in flight, or know more on this subject? Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Turkey Vultures

Drove through Community Corners a few minutes ago and saw 15+ turkey vultures circling about. I was driving in traffic at the time so couldn't get an accurate count. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] Sharp-shinned question

there is less danger from a predator, when they observe it being preoccupied with its prey? Any thoughts from you bird behaviorists? Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma - Dunlin, Greater White-fronted Goose

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[cayugabirds-l] White-throated sparrow

Just heard our first WHITE-THROATED SPARROW of the year in the hedgerow across the street. Gee! Fall must be here!! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] White-throated sparrow

Oops! I meant to say the first white-throated of the fall. We had them all winter up into May. So, welcome back!! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds

[cayugabirds-l] Song-Field Sparrow Hybrid?

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[cayugabirds-l] Acadian Flycatcher-Filmore Glen

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[cayugabirds-l] Philadelphia Vireo

it was a new overnight arrival that just happened to land near my house. After this, I had a difficult time getting back to sleep. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] Grassland birds - East Hill Rec. Way/Pine Tree Rd.

before the birds had a chance to successfully nest. Considering the plight of grassland species, isn't it perhaps time we should be doing something to help? What do the rest of you think? Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277

[cayugabirds-l] More, more Hawthorn

Sorry, but I failed to mention in my post a few minutes ago that I also had BLACK AND WHITE WARBLER (2). Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Hawthorn

this afternoon and tonight hopefully tomorrow will be much more fruitful. Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Female Towhee

elicits a big WOW from me! Larry -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Drumming sapsucker

the long leg of a frog trailing behind in its talons. Larry Hymes -- W. Larry Hymes 120 Vine Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (H) 607-277-0759, w...@cornell.edu -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

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