[cayugabirds-l] Tree Swallows

2020-03-18 Thread Janet Akin
Linda Mott and Pete Saracino have seen three Tree Swallows at MNWR while doing spring waterfowl counts. Thanks for the updates guys. Janet Akin Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Black Terns

2019-05-07 Thread Janet Akin
Reporting for Jackie Bakker and Linda Mott surveying for the refuge today at the Crane Unit (VanDyne Spoor). They counted 31 Black Terns. Thanks ladies! Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Canada geese but no snows .. YET

2019-03-13 Thread Janet Akin
Just left Montezuma and although everything is still frozen thousands of Canada and hundreds of Snow Geese overhead. Good variety of waterfowl starting at Wolfeys and going south. Five flyby Great Blue Herons at Tsache Pool was nice. Janet Akin Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2019, at 2

[cayugabirds-l] Evening Grosbeak

2018-11-06 Thread Janet Akin
I had a female Evening Grosbeak at my feeders most of the afternoon. I’m in Ontario County. Janet Akin Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Male Ruff Kipp Island

2017-07-10 Thread Janet Akin
Posting for Pete Saracino and Kyle Gage. They have the Ruff in the first section of water from the pull off. Janet Akin Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Lack of birds

2017-06-20 Thread Janet Akin
I did a breeding bird survey at Montezuma today. We had 27 Yellow Warblers on Esker Brook. Just one example but other birds in good numbers including Gray Catbirds, Willow Flycatcher. Goldfinch ,Cedar Waxwings. I have had Black-billed Cuckoo on all three surveys I have done this spring. Janet

[cayugabirds-l] Whimbrel, Ruddy Turnstones Genva

2017-05-31 Thread Janet Akin
on the jetty. Also saw the Cerulean Warbler in the Mays Point nesting area today for the first time this year for me. In the Wilgoose field on Rt. 89 we saw two adult Sandhill Cranes with two small colts. Janet Akin, Seneca Castle -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Snowy Egret

2017-05-08 Thread Janet Akin
The Snowy Egret is still at Seneca Lake State Park this morning. Park near the office and walk straight out to the beach feeding in the debris there. Janet Akin Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mucklands

2017-03-23 Thread Janet Akin
I did the Raptor Survey last night and saw no snow geese in the Mucklands. In the Morgan Rd area Tundra swans and Sandhill cranes were seen. As of last night most areas were still frozen and snow covered. There was a nice variety of waterfowl at the Cayuga Lake State Park boat launch. Janet

[cayugabirds-l] Cattle Egret

2016-11-04 Thread Janet Akin
I had one Cattle Egret today on Wildlife Drive, Montezuma near Eaton Marsh. I couldn’t quite believe the number of cars that drove by it without noticing the bird. Janet Akin, Seneca Castle -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Western Tanager

2016-03-13 Thread Janet Akin
11 month old grandson. Janet Akin, Seneca Castle -- 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] No Loons at Mud Lock

2015-04-23 Thread Janet Akin
with the Woodies feeding under the Crane. VanDyne Spoor Rd. had good numbers of waterfowl with N. Pintail being the most prevalent.Good Birding, Janet Akin -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] rare bird rant

2015-02-27 Thread Janet Akin
I believe it is clear not everyone uses e-bird. Which I have found frustrating when traveling to new areas. Janet Akin From: Carl Steckler Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 11:43 AM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] rare bird rant OK, here is the problem I have with eBiird. I just

[cayugabirds-l] Ibis

2014-10-30 Thread Janet Akin
There are currently two Ibis feeding together in Eaton Marsh on Wildlife Dr. I was watching one when the other one flew in from the north. They soon were feeding together. Janet Akin Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Fw: NNYBirds: Brown Booby Champlain Bridge

2014-08-23 Thread Janet Akin
In case someone hasn’t heard about this bird I thought I would forward this. Janet Akin From: mailto:northern_ny_bi...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 10:39 AM To: VTBirds ; Northern NY Birds Subject: NNYBirds: Brown Booby Champlain Bridge There is a BROWN BOOBY sitting

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: NNYBirds: Point Peninsula ptarmigan found dead today

2014-05-23 Thread Janet Akin
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Jeff Bolsinger jsbolsin...@yahoo.com [Northern_NY_Birds] northern_ny_bi...@yahoogroups.com Date: May 23, 2014 at 8:01:04 PM EDT To: northern_ny_bi...@yahoogroups.com, oneidabi...@yahoogroups.com Subject: NNYBirds: Point Peninsula

[cayugabirds-l] Robins

2014-02-27 Thread Janet Akin
. They are still feasting on Mountain Ash berries and Winterberry in my garden. Janet Akin -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES

[cayugabirds-l] Brown Booby

2013-10-16 Thread Janet Akin
Seen at 7:35 this morning. Spotted by Andrea Mott. Seen by Janet Akin and Mark Miller. Heavy winds but it has stopped raining. Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Tricolored heron

2013-05-08 Thread Janet Akin
. Good Birding, Janet Akin -- 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

[cayugabirds-l] Winter Raptor Survey MNWR

2013-03-07 Thread Janet Akin
to the east the sky was filled with the birds for as far as you could see in all directions. Out in the dry marsh Northern Harriers were hunting. In the tree at the spillway at one point there were six Bald Eagles. It was an unforgettable hour of nonstop birds. Good Birding, Janet Akin

[cayugabirds-l] Rufous Hummingbird

2012-10-30 Thread Janet Akin
I saw the bird at 2:30 it was feeding and sitting on a wire when I got out of the car. I had many Brant at Stewart Park 3pm. Janet Akin, Seneca Castle -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Golden -Fronted Woodpecker

2012-05-30 Thread Janet Akin
This is on the e-bird google rare bird alert. Does anyone have any more information? I saw the Hudsonian Godwit at Bennings this morning close views. Also saw and heard the male Prothonotary Warbler on Armtiage Rd. Jaaanet Akin -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Yellow-headed Blackbird

2012-05-02 Thread Janet Akin
. Beautiful bird!!! Thanks Dave for posting the great directions. Also saw my FOY Gray Catbird while I was watching the blackbird. Janet Akin, Seneca Castle -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Possible Snowy Egret at Montezuma

2012-04-18 Thread Janet Akin
I was at Tschache around 11 yesterday looking for the reported Great Egret and found only ducks. Janet Akin From: Jay McGowan Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 9:30 PM To: Cayuga birds-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Possible Snowy Egret at Montezuma Cynthia Smithbower reported a SNOWY EGRET

[cayugabirds-l] Gray Crowned Rosy finch Update

2012-03-14 Thread Janet Akin
This bird touched so many lives. Especially Nancy and I we thought an update would be a good idea. The bird was first noticed on Sunday March 4th. Nancy was doing Feeder Watch counts when she saw it on the deck. She grabbed her camera and snapped a few pictures. She texted me immediately. I

[cayugabirds-l] MNWR

2012-03-13 Thread Janet Akin
Winged Teal reported earlier. Janet Akin -- 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

[cayugabirds-l] No Gray-Crowned Rosy Finch Today

2012-03-09 Thread Janet Akin
About forty birders signed in today and no one reported seeing the bird. Looks like the south winds moved him on. Janet Akin -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Gray Crowned Rosy Finch

2012-03-07 Thread Janet Akin
The finch is back and is being seen by many birders already this morning. 2788 Rt 12D Boonvillle 13309. Park behind the yellow tape and look towards the house and bird bath being used as feeder and large sugar maple near the deck. Janet Akin -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Gray Crowned Rosy Finch

2012-03-06 Thread Janet Akin
The bird arrived at the feeders at 6:26 this morning. Janet Akin -- 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

[cayugabirds-l] Gray Crowned Rosy Finch

2012-03-04 Thread Janet Akin
Facebook page. I can provide contact info off list. Janet Akin, Seneca Castle -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

[cayugabirds-l] MNWR

2011-04-04 Thread janet akin
2pm this afternoon I saw 2 Barn Swallows flying out over the Main pool with a group of 12 Tree Swallows. While eating lunch near the new shorebird habitat a Caspian Tern flew over very low. There was 1DC Cormorant at Knox Marcellus. Janet Akin -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Barrows Golden Eye

2011-02-13 Thread janet akin
The e-bird Google gadget shows Barrow 's Golden Eye seen yesterday from Wildlife Drive at MNWR. Does anyone have any other info. I snowshoed Wildlife Dr. last week and there was no open water there. Janet Akin -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Hudsonian Godwit

2010-06-08 Thread janet akin
rump and secondaries. Janet Akin -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http