[cayugabirds-l] Sandhill Cranes at Knox

After estimating 450 Tundra Swans and 8 Trumpeters at Armitage we went to East Road at 4:20. Two very large flocks of Sandhills all got up from the corn fields to the west at the same time and all flew in to Knox-Marcellus. As far as I know the minimum of 490 that I counted on 12/8 is the hig

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese

The first multi-thousand Snow Goose flock that I have seen is in the huge cornfield east of 414, west of Ridge Road and north of Leader Road in Fayette. Mike Tetlow Sent from my iPhone -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") Cayugabirds-L List Info: North

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Main Pool mudflat.

Currently the main pool has lowered enough to allow for the whole SW area to be primarily mudflat. Today I could only find 6 Lesser Yellowlegs, 12 Dunlin and a Wilson’s Snipe. Viewing is scope distance from the main pool observation platform. If I were a Godwit or Ibis I would be out there. A co

[cayugabirds-l] Mucklands large gulls

At Knox-Marcellus overlook looking at several hundred Tundra Swans I noticed a steady stream of Herring Gulls going toward Cayuga Lake at around 4:15. I got down to the mucklands as many birds left but in a 15 minute scan found 2 Adult and a second year Lesser Black-backed plus a first year Icel

[cayugabirds-l] Hudsonian Godwit question.

For Mark. In tabulating Muckrace checklists, only one group reported Hudsonian Godwit and I didn’t have time to find anyone from the youth group for details. Mike Tetlow Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirdin

[cayugabirds-l] Last Gyrfalcon sighting.

A friend looking for the Seneca Stone Gyrfalcon. I saw it 3 weeks ago flying from the south straight into the quarry. Anyone see it this past week. I have a theory that it roosts further south when the lake freezes. Mike Tetlow Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.Nort

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Glossy Ibis leaving?

Around 1:45 today we watched the Glossy Ibis fly higher and higher off to the Southwest over the main pool until out of sight. Did it return or did the signal to go south kick in? Mike Tetlow Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Mays point Black Terns

3 Black Terns are circling May’s Point pool. Mike Tetlow Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) ht

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose estimate methodology.

Here is my ebird checklist from yesterday to give people an idea how I came up with 400k: Lower Lake Rd., S of Cayuga Lake SP Mar 17, 2021 1:42 PM Traveling 1.60 miles 130 Minutes All birds reported? No Comments: Submitted from eBird for iOS, version 2.4.1 Build 2.4.35 40 Snow Goose -- Estima

Re:[cayugabirds-l] gynandromorph cardinal

Non- birders have asked me about this and whether the bird could just be half male/female just in pigment. I notice the article says “possible Gynandromorph”. Does anyone know if there have been cases of just plumage dimorphism? Mike Tetlow Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http:

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma crane breeding success?

The numbers of Sandhill Cranes are now about double any previous year by my marginal memory’s recollection. The highest I remember 2 years ago was around 127 (but eBird search experts can correct me). If y happy just enjoying the beautiful flock stop reading.! Based on this year’s nesting stori

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma today.

Joann and I took a ride though Montezuma this afternoon and had a great time. The south end of the visitor center was busy. We hadn’t heard of the Hudsonian Godwit in a couple days so were very happy to find it along the sw edge. There were good numbers of both Yellowlegs and Pectoral Sandpipe

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [geneseebirds-googlegroup] Adult Northern Gannet - Lake Ontario

Good luck all points East or Southeast. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Willie D'Anna > Date: July 13, 2020 at 9:43:55 AM EDT > To: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu, geneseebirds-googlegr...@geneseo.edu > Subject: [geneseebirds-googlegroup] Adult Northern Gannet - Lake Ontario >

[cayugabirds-l] Braddock Bay Glossy Ibis second try

These 11 Ibis flew East past Braddock Bay. Found and photographed by David Brown. https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S68873452. Mike Tetlow Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://

[cayugabirds-l] Braddock Bay Glossy Ibis

These 11 Glossy Ibis were seen and photographed by David Brown flying EAST over Braddock Bay around 1 pm. Good luck! https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S68857026. Mike Tetlow Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.Northeas

[cayugabirds-l] Geneva Snow Bunting and no Yellow-Headed Blackbird

This afternoon Joann and I rode from Geneva to Canoga then up 89 to East Road. Along the south side of Lerch Road, around 2 pm, just east of Goldsmith Road in Geneva we came upon a HUGE flock of Snow Buntings. I had a very large flock along Yellow Tavern Road last week NE of there that I careful

[cayugabirds-l] Knox Sandhill Cranes

There are currently 126 Sandhill Cranes on Knox-Marsellus marsh. Not quite the 141 that Mike Gullo had on Friday but in beautiful light Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Knox-marsellus 94 Sandhill Cranes

At 6:15 the last of the Sandhill Cranes came in to roost. I counted 92 three times and 2 more flew in at last light. 10 Greater Yellowlegs and a Long-billed Dowitcher plus 5 Great Egrets were the other highlights. Mike Tetlow Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastB

[cayugabirds-l] MZ Pelican, Turnstone, Stilt Sandpiper

Dave K’s Ruddy Turnstone is still right in front of the Eagle sculpture, Dave N’s Stilt Sandpiper is still at Mays Point with many Yellowlegs. Thanks to Jeremy we are looking at the Pelican at the end of VanDyne spoor Road instead of thinking we’re blind at Knox Marcellus. Brief look at Knox bef

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds and babies.

Joann and I drove through Montezuma this afternoon. We knew a few Yellowlegs had dropped in Friday but surprised to find 32 Lessers and 1 Greater plus 1 Least and 1 Spotted Sandpiper in the flooded grasses near the channel halfway down the main pool. Then another 27 Lesser and 3 Greater Yellow

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Leucistic TV

Here’s a marginal photo of one that passed Derby Hill last year. Thought you might like to compare . Courtesy of their FB page. Mike Tetlow -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding

[cayugabirds-l] Seneca Stone Gyrfalcon

At 3:40 the adult gray Gyrfalcon was sitting on the dirt ridge at the far NE corner of the quarry. Near Stahl and Hoster intersection. It stayed about 3 minutes then flew e/se toward the lake. Mike Tetlow Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabir

[cayugabirds-l] Seneca Quarry Gyrfalcon

For those who don’t get text alerts. Yesterday afternoon at 2:30, I found a(the) adult gray Gyrfalcon at the Seneca Stone quarry at Canoga Road. It was visible from Hoster Road in the northernmost trees along the quarry entrance. Fortunately Dave and Kathy Tetlow happened to appear at the perf

[cayugabirds-l] Benning Baird’s

Just spent 45 minutes at Eaton Marsh with no Phalaropes. A Harrier woke everybody up and 2 Greater Yellowlegs, 1 SB Dowitcher, 1 Pectoral and 1 Least Sandpipers was it. Patience at least produced an Am. Bittern. Just about to settle for 3 Semi. Plovers and a Least at Benning when a flock of

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Redheads and Least Bitterns

This afternoon our MZ ride was highlighted by a small family of mom and 2 baby Redhead along the wildlife drive. We found another family of Redhead on VanDyne Spoor Road with mom and at least 5 young. Black Terns were everywhere at VanDyne Spoor with at least a dozen juveniles and more than a do

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Mz White-rumped

> > White-rumped Sandpiper with 24 Semi-palmateds along MZ wildlife drive right > at Eagle sculpture. 4 baby Spotteds on Seneca Flats-way better!!Mike Tetlow > > -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Knox Sandhill Crane colts

Pete’s post reminded me that we never posted that Sandhills had 2 tiny colts at Knox-Marcellus on Sunday. I did text the 8 Stilt Sandpipers there down in front. Mike Tetlow Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastB

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Tagged Great Egret

Yesterday I posted a message about a Great Egret at Tschache pool that has a yellow tag 29x. Here is the response from Chip Weseloh about “Frank”. His email is attached and he (or I)would appreciate any information on future sightings. > From: "Weseloh, Chip (EC)" > Date: April 14, 2018 a

[cayugabirds-l] No Ruff/Reeve. Yes Pelican

This evening we made an attempt at the Port Gibson Ruff and Reeve at Maiden Lane and Towpath. We only found 3 Lesser and 4 Greater Yellowlegs and watched the Lessers fly off to the NE. On to the main pool at Montezuma, the White Pelican was feeding comfortably among the 2000ish Canvasbacks with

[cayugabirds-l] Tree Swallows

I just had s flock of 22 Tree Swallows feeding over Cayuga Lake along Route 89 right at the town of Fayette sign south of Canoga. Mike Tetlow Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http:

[cayugabirds-l] Seneca lake SP Red-throated Loon

There’s a Red-throated loon right at the entrance of Seneca lake state park very close to shore! Great photo op. Mike Tetlow Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[cayugabirds-l] MZ Ross’s Goose, Marsh Wren and 94 Cranes

There is a Ross’s Goose among 50 Snows on the south side of route 31 mucklands near 89. A Marsh Wren came to spishing on Vandyne Spoor Road woods/marsh edge. The Sandhill Cranes are up to 94 on the north side of rte 89 just east of east road. Mike Tetlow, Dominic Sherony Sent from my iPhone --

[cayugabirds-l] Fairhaven and Braddock Bay Snowies

For those not on text alerts or guessing where Facebook photos are coming from: 3 Snowies were at Fairhaven yesterday and 4 were at Braddocks Bay today. Not seen by me:) None at Sodus Point yesterday when we went. I understand not sharing locations on Facebook to a point but please share

[cayugabirds-l] Mz Sandhills Cranes up to 74

Yesterday at 3 pm. There were 49 on the north side of rte. 89 just east of the East Rd. Junction. 16 on Armitage near Olmstead and 9 in Knox-Marcellus. I believe the highest report was 82 in December 2014. Will they get to that? I hope this population keeps growing but only seeing 2 young birds

[cayugabirds-l] MZ Sandhills up

There are 47 Sandhill Cranes on the south side of Armitage Road just west of Olmstead. Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigura

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Red-necked Phalarope and more.

This afternoon Dominic Sherony and a I visited the Martens Tract overlook for the previously reported Red-necked and Wilson's Phalaropes seen as recently as this am. We found the Red-necked but no Wilson's. The water level was up a lot from the day before and birds were leaving as we watched

[cayugabirds-l] No MZ Ruff

No Ruff at Kipp Island now or at 3:30. No shorebirds with high water at Eaton . Some birds including 3 dowitchers flew in north of the thruway at Kipp so who knows. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES htt

[cayugabirds-l] MZ Eaton marsh Eurasian Wigeon

There is an eclipse plumage Eurasian Wigeon at Eaton Marsh with 4 American for great comparison. Rufous body with little contrast to rufous head. Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ht

[cayugabirds-l] May's point Red-headed woodpecker

Finally found the pair of Red- headed woodpecker's behind 555 Mays Point Rd. to the east in a large partially dead cottonwood tree. Nest hole visible from north end of guard rail. Mike Tetlow, Dominic Sherony Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayuga

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Redhead with young

There is a female Redhead with 8 bright yellow babies along the MZ wildlife drive parallel to the thruway in the first pond where the drive widens. Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Dickcissel StanleyNy

There is a male Dickcissel singing at 3023 State Road in Stanley near Gotham. Just west of the house on the south side of the road. Mike Tetlow Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Sodus Point Laughing Gull

I know this was text alerted and put on bird ebird when Mike Gullo found it Saturday and this adult Laughing Gull continued on the east pier at Sodus Point at noon yesterday. Mike Tetlow Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http:/

[cayugabirds-l] MZ American Bittern

In reeds on west side of drive before Visitor Center Sent from my iPhone -- 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] Snowy owl update

No luck with the Ovid Snowy Owl this afternoon but one still at the Seybolt/Reese Road well head. Several observers had no luck with Gyrfalcon or any Snowies around airport or Lott farm. Huge numbers of Snow Geese arriving at route 31 mucklands. GW Teal, No. Shoveler, Pintail and single Wood

[cayugabirds-l] Seneca Falls Gyrfalcon, Snowy Owls continue

This afternoon after passing the Seneca Stone Quarry, twice scanning the complex from Hoster Road between 2:30 and 3:00 with no luck, I returned one more time around 3:30 to find Josh Snodgrass and friend with the bird perched in the trees over the Quarry. 3 Snowy Owls were still visible from th

[cayugabirds-l] Seneca Falls(Fayette) Gyrfalcon

Dominic Sherony just called with a report of the gyrfalcon on Canoga Road just west of Hoster Road It was on the first telephone pole west of Hoster then flew back into the gravel pit where it is being seen perched on a deciduous tree at this moment. Also in the area 2 snowy owls at the airport

[cayugabirds-l] Seneca Falls Gyrfalcon for those without text alert.

Joe Wing relocated this gyrfalcon on the west side of Hoster Road north of Canoga in Seneca Falls. Joe I hope you don't mind me linking the photo. Great find. Likely the same bird seen near Finger Lakes Airport last Thursday. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: metet...@gmail.

[cayugabirds-l] Airport and Lott farm Snowies up to 4.

Yesterday around 330 Dominic Sherony and I had one snow owl at the lot farm rotating between the grass as previously described and up on the Porta potty's and three more snowy owls at the airport, one prominently on the west side of the runway and the other 2 hunkered down behind tiny snowbanks

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Sandhill cranes, cattle egrets. No snowy owl.

This afternoon before helping with the raptor survey I checked on the 2 Cattle Egrets which were still with the horses on E.Tyre Road. Sandhill Cranes totals were led by 78 at the nw corner of armitage and Olmsted roads. Another 4 were north of route 89 east of east road. Those 4 flew to Knox Ma