Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ruffed Grouse collision

2010-02-20 Thread Alan Mapes
where I worded (Five Rivers in Delmar), having hit windows during the fall flight time. It's always sad to loose one to injury with a population that seems really down, at least in this part of the state. Alan Mapes Delmar (grew up in Cayuga County) John and Sue Gregoire wrote: While

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Blue Birds & Blow Flies

2010-02-08 Thread Alan Mapes
beneficial to the birds. The laws which a century ago ended the collection of eggs, nests, feathers, etc., without permits are still in effect. --Dave Nutter On Monday, February 08, 2010, at 01:41PM, "Alan Mapes" wrote: Kurt - Tell me why changing the nest is not good. I've

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Blue Birds & Blow Flies

2010-02-08 Thread Alan Mapes
rents go right back to feeding the young like nothing happened. I have yet to see any down-side to this procedure. Alan Mapes Delmar, NY Kurt Falvey wrote: Over the past few years (since I moved back from Texas) I have been buying a few cedar blue bird houses and every year we have several pai