We're excited to announce that the camera viewing the ospreys at Salt Point is
now streaming live. Feel free to share the link.
See it at: http://www.youtube.com/@OspreysofSaltPoint
>From the description:
This nest was built by Orpheus in 2013, and with his two mates Ophelia
(2013--2022) and Ur
The wind is strong but well worth the viewing
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Thanks everyone for your advice
I went to the Agway downtown They have just received a delivery of local
sunflower seeds
With tax it is $32.39 for 50 lbs
Best,
Barbara
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Thanks to Barbara Chase I called Agway downtown
They do have Tureks in and is $29.99 for 50 lbs
That’s great since the Turek seed is excellent
Thanks,
Barbara
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I called Agway at Triphammer if that clarifies things
Thanks!
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I thought I saw 50 lb bags of local sunflower seed at Ithaca Agway
All.
I need to purchase a 50 lb bag of sunflower seed. Since the one I just
finished I have had for a long time (my temporary victory on the squirrel
wars) I decided to call Agway and was disappointed to hear that they do not
stock Turek and it's now a not local brand and its $34.99 for a
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/nyregion/geese-control-border-collies.html?unlocked_article_code=ECNRYzSH0B-Hp7rKmt_LtPXwGomvIwiAyZrkK8iE7nBPWCCLs3lLfANDG2-q7gG1x3kDBFFbsezSd8ArBZitKZ8z2l-GbQ-KeaMcefG_fkvzQfDSTUb6R2mL9eOusMyMLQKjYGThOjLOS7A3-tm9_CHVG5qtP3aMMr0b9NgO2nPE4tn58X5tubTYW7JYLLDbqcDtghb
Today we went to Seneca Lake to Lodi State Park and down to Watkins. There were
very few birds on the water (only a small flock of ring billed gulls)
Cayuga Lake usually has a wide variety of water fowl. Does anyone have any
theories about this? Is it because the shelf is shallower on Cayuga La
There are 3 tundra swans to the south of the gravel at the swimming area.
It's very easy to get great looks
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Alyssa,
Now I want to do a road trip there!!!
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Barbara Eden
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First one of the season at my peanut feeder in Cayuga Heights
Best,
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It was looking for flower nectar
And it is cool and damp today!
Barbara Eden
Cayuga Heights, Ithaca
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I am surprised to see a male Baltimore oriole at my suet feeder the past few
days (after not see them since the spring). Any thoughts as to why it is here?
Migrating South?
Thanks in advance,
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Madonna,
At my house the red tail squirrels and the chipmunks are devouring the sweet
liquid from the feeders. They have even figured out how to tip the base so it
pours into their mouths! Fortunately, I have many flowering plants on my patio
in pots that the hummingbirds are enjoying the ne
At my home in Cayuga Heights, a red-bellied woodpecker enjoying the grape
jelly. No Orioles yet!
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All,
Now that we have two apps from the Lab of O for bird song identification,
Merlin and BirdNet I am wondering if there is a preference from you expert
Birding folks
thanks in advance
Barbara Eden
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I just ordered an Owl house with great hopes of attracting them to my
backyard. There is a mature canopy
( I live in Cayuga Heights) and I am looking for pointers on the best path to
success.
I assume this is late in the season for Owls but hope to attach it next week.
This is the one I ordere
Instead of my first Oriole, I had my first catbird of the season eating grape
jelly at my feeder in Cayuga Heights
Happy Spring!
Barbara
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We are surprised to still see hummingbirds in our yard in Cayuga Heights.
This seems late for them to still be here. Any thoughts from those of you who
know more than me
Thanks!
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For the first time ever in my Cayuga Heights yard, I have had a pair of
Baltimore Orioles still feeding at my jelly feeder. In previous years they are
just here for a few days.
I am hoping since they have stayed (for at least 6 weeks ) they are nesting
nearby
Any thoughts on this from birders mo
We are planning a road trip up to Lake Road this weekend to see the snow geese
and perhaps tundra swans
Does anyone know if they have started congregating there yet?
Thanks,
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On Wednesday there were fabulous views on the north end of Cayuga lake off of
Lower lake road (south of Wolfies). It was fun to watch the red heads and
buffle heads on the perimeter of the thousands of geese acting like herders
We also went to the muck lands and Knox Marcellus marsh and there we
My feeders have constant traffic of the usual suspects, but finally returning
after a few years, regular visitors include white and red breasted
nuthatches. A constant treat right outside my windows!
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I just listened to the audio version of The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace
Johnson and thought it might be of interest for the birders out there.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/01/books/review/kirk-wallace-johnson-feather-thief.html
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/05/a-flautist--299-
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Barbara
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I am wondering if the population is most visible on the east or west side (by
Lake Road) of the northern end of Cayuga Lake
Thanks for any tips!
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For the past 2 months the resident birds that I daily feed have dropped in
population This is the first time this has happened and even those pesky
squirrels have left I live in Cayuga Heights and my backyard is a bird friendly
habitat
Any thoughts would be appreciated
Thanks
Barbara Eden
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Just had fabulous looks this morning of the 2 little ones being fed
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I just went to see the nest mentioned yesterday at the Stewart Ave Bridge right
before Fall Creek Drive. Great looks and since the hawk was briefly off the
very visible nest I spotted 2 eggs
-Barbara
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We're excited about all the developments and community interest at Salt Point
this season. We have many new visitors enjoying the area, the north beach
vehicle access/parking project is shaping up nicely, and a team from Cargill
recently spent a day covering invasive knotweed, planting trees, an
They were far from shore but still very impressive
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I am heading up that way and would love to make that detour
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All,
This place can be a potential model for Montezuma.
http://www.fws.gov/refuge/nisqually/
It is much larger but it is only for pedestrians and birds are close to the
boardwalk and also far away. Wouldn't
those birds who are more skittish stay farther away from the pedestrians?
~Barbara
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Two catbirds arrived in my yard yesterday in Cayuga Heights
Every year they spend lots of time at the suet feeders
-Barbara Eden
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On this glorious day we took a drive hoping to see flocks of Snow Geese on the
shallow waters at this
northern point of Cayuga Lake. Much to my surprise, the lake was still quite
frozen and the only waterfowl were small groups of Red heads and Canvas Backs
on the small areas of open water.
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We went there yesterday and the waterfowl spotted were the usual suspects. The
highlight for
me was seeing the heaved ice chunks particularly along Salmon Creek. Quite
spectacular.
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Meena's comment yesterday about the gulls reminded me of my commute in the
1970-80s from Spencer into Ithaca. The landfill (now closed) was located
on Hillview Road in West Danby and the gulls were always flying overhead in
what was a reverse commute.
Best,
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I am planning my local holiday break outings and I am wondering if the
numbers are growing.
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I am curious as to why the downy is after the sugar water. I just changed it
yesterday and with the chill in the air I doubt if there are any ants in there.
Any ideas?
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I am curious why that is the place where the snow geese and tundra swans
congregate
Thanks,
Barbara
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Large Flock at my feeders
North Sunset Dr. Ithaca
So glad I am home today!!
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On Monday 12/24 I went to see them up the lake on Lake Road.. It was
spectacular.
And now that we finally have snow on the ground I have endless birds at my
feeders.
Mostly Cardinals, Chickadees, and white breasted nut hatches.
Best,
Barbara Eden
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Enjoying the Canna Blossoms in Ithaca!!
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At my home on north sunset drive in Cayuga heights the goldfinches are feasting
in the largest numbers I have seen here in 10 years. For the past month there
are at least 20 on the feeders during the daylight hours.
On an unrelated note, the ticks also have returned in large numbers :(
Barbara E
One morning last week I observed a female house finch and a junco passing to
each other sunflower seeds that were on the ground on my patio. I was
surprised to see this type of behavior. I was wondering if this is unusual
since this is the first time I have seen this type of cooperation.
Thanks
On Sat. when I went to my mailbox on North Sunset Drive Ithaca, I noticed that
my neighbors had a spotting scope aimed on a tree trunk. There were 2 Pileated
Woodpeckers scurrying up and down the tree. I was told that they had been there
for a least one hour. I got my binocs and watched for aro
Restoring Wetlands Near Cayuga Inlet: Presentation December 1
A program to be held December 1 will present results of research showing how
Cayuga Inlet wetlands lost over the past two centuries might be restored.
The Tompkins County Environmental Management Council (EMC) recently reviewed
writt
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Barbara B. Eden
Director
Department of Preservation and Collection Maintenance
Cornell University Library
B15 Olin Library
Ithaca, NY 14853
email: b...@cornell.edu
phone: 607
On Monday 11/09/09, a bald eagle was clearly seen from the 7th floor
of Olin Library.
It was a highlight to a library meeting!! Sorry for the delayed post.
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