[cayugabirds-l] Question

2023-07-15 Thread Carol Keeler
I just saw something unusual from one of my House Sparrows and wondered if someone could give me some insight on it. The female sparrow came and broke off a big piece of catmint and stuffed it in her nesting box. Why would she do that? Would it deter bugs? I’ve never seen that behavior

[cayugabirds-l] New yard bird

2023-04-02 Thread Carol Keeler
Imagine my surprise last night when I spotted a male Ring Neck Pheasant near the feeders. It’s a new yard bird for me. I got a few pics before he left. I never expected to see him again. Imagine my surprise this morning when I found him sitting on a teak table on my front porch! I was

[cayugabirds-l] FOS

2023-03-21 Thread Carol Keeler
I’ve just had my FOS male Purple Finch arrive. I’ve had about 4 Song Sparrows for a week. Luckily the number of blackbirds has diminished. Just a few bossy grackles at a time. I had a Carolina Wren a few times this winter and a Mockingbird but haven’t seen either in quite a while. I have

[cayugabirds-l] New bird

2022-11-24 Thread Carol Keeler
I just had my first of the season American Tree Sparrow. I’ve had Juncos for weeks. The White Throats and White Crowns left quite a while ago Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Yellow Rumps

2022-10-09 Thread Carol Keeler
I had a flock of at least 30 Yellow Rump warblers feasting on my bayberries yesterday. I haven’t had a big flock like that in years. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Migrants

2022-10-02 Thread Carol Keeler
I’ve had a few new migrants. Today there was a White Crown Sparrow. Interesting since I usually get White Throats first. I had a Dark Eyed Junco a couple of days ago. I do not have them all year like some around here do. My favorite was the Red Breasted Nuthatch who stayed several days

[cayugabirds-l] New Migrants

2022-05-03 Thread Carol Keeler
The catbird came a few days ago. The Purple Finch pair came several weeks ago. Yesterday I had a female Towhee and the female Rose Breasted Grosbeak. This morning I had two male Orioles at the same time and also spotted the male Grosbeak. Later on I spotted a mature White Crown Sparrow.

[cayugabirds-l] No Snowy

2022-04-18 Thread Carol Keeler
Snowy Egret not found on Carncross even after a peregrine flushed everything else there. Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Nest box

2022-04-04 Thread Carol Keeler
I went down Armitage Rd. looking for wood ducks. No luck. I looked for the Prothonotary Warbler’s nest box and could not find it. It’s gone. Does anyone know what’s going on? Is it going to be replaced? I’d hate to see them return to no nest box. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Knox Marcellus marsh

2022-03-17 Thread Carol Keeler
I thought people weren’t allowed to walk down to the marsh except when we have shorebird walks. There are 4 men walking down there. Am I wrong on people going down there? Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Big flock

2022-02-25 Thread Carol Keeler
I just had a huge mixed flock of Red Wing Blackbirds and my first of the season, grackles. I had 3 RWs yesterday. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Lots O' Purple Finches

2022-02-14 Thread Carol Keeler
Wow! I thought I was lucky to get one female. Lucky you! It’s a nice Valentines Day gift. Sent from my iPad > On Feb 14, 2022, at 1:45 PM, Laura Stenzler wrote: > > There are an amazing 27 Purple Finches coming to our feeder today. 17 > bright raspberry colored males and the rest

[cayugabirds-l] Surprise!

2022-01-23 Thread Carol Keeler
I’ve had turkey vultures fly over the house many times. But I’ve got a single one sitting in a tree 200 ft. behind my house. That’s a first, especially at this time of year. I wonder if there’s something dead way out back. I’ve had a lot of crows out there too which I don’t normally have.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] American Robins

2022-01-16 Thread Carol Keeler
Two days ago I had a huge ,30-40 , flock of robins come into my yard to eat my winterberries. About 15 were around yesterday. Sent from my iPad > On Jan 15, 2022, at 9:46 PM, Marty Schlabach wrote: > >  > A flock of 30-40 robins flew up from the side of the road near Taughannock, > along

[cayugabirds-l] Cranes

2021-12-20 Thread Carol Keeler
There were no Cranes on Armitage when I arrived but when I moved to Olmstead, hundreds began flying in. My lucky day! Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Migrants

2021-09-29 Thread Carol Keeler
I had a lovely little flurry of migrants this morning. I had two Whited Throated Sparrows, two female Purple Finches, and the a Red Breasted Nuthatch. I hope they stick around. My Cooper’s Hawk has been around a lot so even my regulars haven’t been showing themselves, so this was a real

[cayugabirds-l] New migrant

2021-09-19 Thread Carol Keeler
Ah migration! I have 2 juvenile White Throated Sparrows beneath my feeder this morning. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Spoonbill

2021-07-13 Thread Carol Keeler
Has anyone seen the Spoonbill today? Is it still at Tschache pool? I haven’t seen any reports for today. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskin

2021-07-11 Thread Carol Keeler
I just had a Pine Siskin at my birdbath! I’ve never had one at this time of year. Could Merlin confuse a Siskin and Waxwing? It keeps hearing waxwings and I do get them, and they may be too high for me to hear. Just wondering. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Merlin song

2021-07-10 Thread Carol Keeler
I tried Merlin song outside this morning after I figured out what I had done last night. When you wear Bluetooth hearing aids, you have to turn off the Bluetooth. It was amazing! I recorded from my deck and all these bird names popped up. I could hear the Robin and house wren, but it also

[cayugabirds-l] Greater yellowlegs

2021-07-03 Thread Carol Keeler
Eaton marsh Montezuma. Isn’t it early? 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)

[cayugabirds-l] Hummer

2021-05-05 Thread Carol Keeler
Well, all my expected migrants showed up this week. A hummingbird showed up this morning. It was eating from flowers on a weed in my patio. I’ve often believed that they will go to a natural food source before the feeder. I’ve had my feeders out for a week now and again I saw it on a flower

[cayugabirds-l] FOS

2021-04-16 Thread Carol Keeler
Just got two male Purple Finches. FOS for me. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Unexpected Yard Bird

2021-04-04 Thread Carol Keeler
I just had a mature Bald Eagle fly over! It came from the west, turned and flew over the house. Then it was soaring overhead a bit to the north. I live on route 20 between Skaneateles and Auburn.. I was excited when an Osprey nested in a nearby cell tower, but this was even better. I don’t

[cayugabirds-l] FOS

2021-03-12 Thread Carol Keeler
I just had my FOS Song Sparrow. I also had a surprise, a Redpoll! It was only my second one this season. The Grackles and Red Wings have been here for many days. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Red Wings

2021-03-07 Thread Carol Keeler
I just had my first two Red wing Blackbirds, here in Auburn. Spring is here! Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] new vs. old niger seed

2021-02-20 Thread Carol Keeler
Yes, I’ve found that too. Niger seed gets old. I read somewhere that it’s good when it’s shiny. Sent from my iPad > On Feb 20, 2021, at 12:13 PM, Marty Schlabach wrote: > >  > I’ve been feeding niger seed all season. Even though we have plenty of birds > coming to our feeders, few birds

[cayugabirds-l] New bird

2020-10-31 Thread Carol Keeler
I wrote too soon. I’ve got 2 Fox Sparrows. Then an American Tree Sparrow showed up, FOS. After that a large group of Juncos showed up, but I’ve been getting them. The Red Bellied Woodpeckers have shown up. I’ve rarely had them for the past year so I’m delighted to see them regularly again.

[cayugabirds-l] Yard birds

2020-10-31 Thread Carol Keeler
I got a rarity to my yard this morning- a fox sparrow! I’m still getting one White Throat. I have been getting a few Pine Siskins. No Evening Grosbeaks yet. I’m lucky to get any birds here with the roofers here many days. They finished yesterday so maybe those Grosbeaks will finally show

[cayugabirds-l] Interesting Cardinal Behavior

2020-10-25 Thread Carol Keeler
I wonder if someone can shed some light on some female a Cardinal behavior I witnessed this morning. I saw her peeling bark off my River Birch and flying off with a big piece. Now if it were spring, I’d think it was for a nest. Why might she want it at this time of year? Sent from my iPad

[cayugabirds-l] New bird

2020-09-24 Thread Carol Keeler
Just had my first returning White Throated Sparrow. It had the brown stripes on its head rather than the white ones, but it had a lovely white throat. Lillian Stokes said she had them in NH at her home. It sure got here fast. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma

2020-09-16 Thread Carol Keeler
Does anyone know if they’ve flooded the visitor center area or Carncross road yet? Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] 2 new migrants in Auburn

2020-05-02 Thread Carol Keeler
Early this morning a male RB Grosbeak showed up. Right now I had a beautiful White Crown Sparrow show up. The Oriole has been quietly hanging out in the serviceberry . He went to the nearby seed feeder. I couldn’t tell if he tried to eat anything. There is grape jelly, suet, and oranges

[cayugabirds-l] FOY

2020-05-01 Thread Carol Keeler
I had my sunroom window open so I could photograph the birds. Who should show up but my FOY male Oriole. He was very cooperative and I got some great shots. He came within ten feet of me on the rock wall. He’s never done that before. He went to the grape. He rummaged around in the flower

Re: [cayugabirds-l] FOY in Mecklenberg, too

2020-05-01 Thread Carol Keeler
And now I’m waiting for all of these wonderful migrants to move north to Auburn. It’s exciting to read what everyone is getting, but frustrating they aren’t up here. Thanks for your report. Sent from my iPad > On May 1, 2020, at 10:56 AM, Htva Waxwing wrote: > > 3 Wood Thrushes, a Catbird

[cayugabirds-l] Birdy morning

2020-04-27 Thread Carol Keeler
Birds were everywhere this morning. I went from 4 to 10 White Throated sparrows. There were the usuals too, Cardinals, lots of goldfinches, Song Sparrows, Blue Jays, House Finches, a pair of Purple Finches and tons of the cursed blackbirds. A couple days ago I had a Brown Thrasher which I

[cayugabirds-l] White Throated Sparrow

2020-04-23 Thread Carol Keeler
I just got my first little flock of White Throats. All have bright white head stripes and throats. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Question

2020-04-19 Thread Carol Keeler
I was at Montezuma this morning. At the end near rt. 89 and above the Thruway I spotted a raptor soaring low. When I got my bins on it I could tell it was an eagle. As it banked in good light, it’s underside seemed golden rather than the brown of a Bald Eagle. Any idea what I saw? I had a

[cayugabirds-l] Fish crow

2020-04-15 Thread Carol Keeler
I saw my first ever fish crow today and correctly ID it by its call. It was in DeWitt at Wendy’s at the corner of Erie Bvld and Bridge st. Isn’t that an unusual place to find one? Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] FOS

2020-03-23 Thread Carol Keeler
The snow just brought my first of the season male Purple Finch. Yippee! Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese

2020-03-08 Thread Carol Keeler
Skein after skein of snow geese flew west over my house in Auburn. They were so high they were only specks. Sounds like they went to Knox Marcellus. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Song sparrow

2020-03-07 Thread Carol Keeler
Just had an arrival of Song Sparrows. I can also hear them singing. Yesterday I had my FOS Turkey Vulture. I’ve seen more today. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] A birdy morning

2020-02-25 Thread Carol Keeler
Well my crabapple tree finally attracted some good birds even without many crabs left. I got my first three robins returning, and a flock of ten Cedar Waxwings. There was also a large flock of blackbirds in the tree behind. Yesterday I had Bluebirds eating winterberries and looking at nest

[cayugabirds-l] Blackbirds

2020-02-19 Thread Carol Keeler
The blackbirds having flown north to Auburn. I had a flock of about 100 birds. I could ID at one Common Grackle and Red Wing. They were at the back edge of my property, about 300’ away. 20 Red Wings just came in to the feeders. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Weird birds

2020-01-04 Thread Carol Keeler
Why are we getting these weird e bird reports from Tompkins county that have birds that aren’t found here? It makes a mockery of e bird reports. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Mockingbird

2019-12-06 Thread Carol Keeler
The mockingbird surprised me with a visit again. It was here eating Winterberries. I’m glad I have 5 bushes covered with them. There could be an interesting war over the berries this summer. I’ve had robins and bluebirds fighting over them before. Many years ago I had a pair of mockers

[cayugabirds-l] Catbird

2019-11-21 Thread Carol Keeler
I just had a Gray Catbird out back. Isn’t it rather late for them? Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Mockingbird

2019-11-12 Thread Carol Keeler
For me it was an exciting morning. I spotted a red fox out back so I headed to the sunroom to see if I could watch him. He ended up hunting for rodents around my feeder. While out there I looked to see what birds were there. It was about 6:45. I get the most birds early. Anyway, a

[cayugabirds-l] Monday Night Seminar

2019-11-04 Thread Carol Keeler
Thank you so much for live streaming Ken Rosenburg’s talk. It was excellent! I don’t drive at night so I can’t make it down to Ithaca for the Monday night seminars. This was a wonderful way for me to be further informed. Thanks again. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] bird ID help

2019-08-19 Thread Carol Keeler
Hi all, I photographed this little gray bird at Montezuma last Wednesday morning. The only little gray bird I know that has white on the edges of its tail is a Junco. This isn't a Junco. It holds its tail like a Mockingbird. Again, that's not what it is. From its beak I thought it might be

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Salt Pt Baltimore and Orchard Orioles

2019-07-25 Thread Carol Keeler
There were Caspian Terns at the end of the wildlife drive on Tuesday. They were rather distant. My orioles are still here and coming for the jelly. The juveniles were finally eating jelly on their own. I still have my Grosbeaks coming. I have a pair of House Wrens nesting in a birdhouse

[cayugabirds-l] Turkey Vultures

2019-07-04 Thread Carol Keeler
When I drove into Auburn going to Wegmans this morning, there was a kettle of 25 or more TVs soaring . I’m three miles east of there and just had a group of 10 TVs go over. I’m used to seeing just a few at a time going over. What’s with a huge group in the middle of the city. I bet there’s

[cayugabirds-l] Orioles

2019-05-15 Thread Carol Keeler
It’s certainly been a year for Orioles. I have at least three males and two females. The surprise today was having two Orchard Orioles show up. One is a female. The male looks like a first summer male in Sibley. They like the oranges and grape jelly so maybe they will stay around. Sent

[cayugabirds-l] Last Bird

2019-05-05 Thread Carol Keeler
Well all my regulars have finally arrived here in Auburn. A male RTH Hummingbird just showed up at the feeder. Yesterday I had a surprise visit of a 10 member flock of Pine Siskins. I have both sexes of RB Grosbeaks. Got pictures of the female Grosbeak and P Finch on both sides of the

[cayugabirds-l] FOS bird

2019-04-30 Thread Carol Keeler
Just had a male Rose Breasted Grosbeak! I love hosting those birds. But, I still haven’t got my Catbird back. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Newbies

2019-03-14 Thread Carol Keeler
Just had my first Red Winged Blackbird. The unexpected bird was a Song Sparrow. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Update - another vote for shelter

2019-02-01 Thread Carol Keeler
851...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Linda Orkin > [wingmagi...@gmail.com] > Sent: Friday, February 1, 2019 4:38 PM > To: Carol Keeler > Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L > Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Update > > I don’t know how others responded but perhaps the tree provides some sp

[cayugabirds-l] Update

2019-02-01 Thread Carol Keeler
Thanks to all the people who responded to my query. Your ideas sure gave some food for thought. I looked out this afternoon at the Cedar and it was covered in birds! It looked like a birdy Christmas tree. I counted 25 House Finches on the side that I could see. There were many more birds

[cayugabirds-l] Question

2019-02-01 Thread Carol Keeler
I’m wondering why my birds have suddenly found an Alaskan Cedar so interesting. I noticed several birds, Cardinals, Tree Sparrows, Chickadees all sitting at the tips of a birch tree which is close to the Cedar. They’d fly over to the Cedar and go in. More and more of my regular birds came

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Suet question

2018-12-16 Thread Carol Keeler
Good question. I’d never considered that and I do use it. Sent from my iPad > On Dec 16, 2018, at 11:30 AM, Martin Fellows Hatch wrote: > > Hi, > I’ve been wondering if the beef suet I get at the market for my suet feeder > cage has accumulated toxins strong enough to harm birds. > > Marty

[cayugabirds-l] Evening Grosbeaks!

2018-12-04 Thread Carol Keeler
Finally I had a flock of male and female Evening Grosbeaks here in Auburn! Unfortunately, a squirrel came and a Coopers Hawk, at the same time and scared them off. I have no idea how long they had been here. Luckily my camera was nearby and I did get a few pics. I hope they return. Cooper

[cayugabirds-l] Tree Sparrow

2018-11-10 Thread Carol Keeler
Had my SOS American Tree Sparrow this morning. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] New yard bird

2018-11-09 Thread Carol Keeler
I didn’t think my backyard birding could get any better today, but it did. I had this single “grackle” hanging around. Eventually I realized it was too small for a grackle. I thought, Rusty Blackbird? So I looked it up in Sibley and yes, that’s what I have. It’s a new life list and yard

[cayugabirds-l] A Wow Bird

2018-11-09 Thread Carol Keeler
It was a magic morning watching my birds at the feeders. I had a White Crown Sparrow and White Throated Sparrow which I hadn’t seen in quite a while. I went out and through out more Sparrow food and came in to watch again. A large bird the size of a mockingbird landed on the arbor. My

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskins

2018-10-27 Thread Carol Keeler
Yes, I have 6 Siskins busily eating the niger seed. I’ve seen at least one a day for the past so days. Sent from my iPad > On Oct 27, 2018, at 4:05 PM, David Ruppert wrote: > > Pine Siskins are visiting our feeders today. > > David Ruppert > -- > Cayugabirds-L List Info: > Welcome and

[cayugabirds-l] Migrants

2018-10-16 Thread Carol Keeler
Last Friday I had a Red Breasted Nuthatch for one day. It was unbelievably tame and came within a foot of me. It’s only the second time I’ve had one here. I haven’t seen it again, unfortunately. I have four White Crowned Sparrows. One is an adult and the other three are first year Birds.

[cayugabirds-l] Migrants

2018-10-01 Thread Carol Keeler
I’ve had two White Throated Sparrows the last three days. I’ve also had a few Yellow Rump warblers coming for the bayberries. I had so many last year they stripped the bushes clean. Not this year. My only other warblers were a juvenile Yellow Throat which do nest in my yard, and a female

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question re: Towpath Road

2018-07-26 Thread Carol Keeler
Very good question. I bet lots of people would like to know. Van Dyne Spoor was improved this year, but those rains may change that. Sent from my iPad > On Jul 25, 2018, at 10:39 PM, Stephen Taylor > wrote: > > >> >> I haven’t been down Towpath Road since mid-May. At the time it seemed to

[cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskin

2018-06-23 Thread Carol Keeler
Looks like it’s staying around. Seems very hungry. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Surprise

2018-06-23 Thread Carol Keeler
Another surprise today. There was a Pine Siskin at my nyger feeder. I’ve never had one this late in the year before. I’ve only gotten a single bird which doesn’t stay for long. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskin

2018-05-28 Thread Carol Keeler
Had a big surprise this morning with a lone Pine Siskin on the nijer feeder. I’ve had them in spring before, but not this late. It didn’t stay long. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] New yard bird

2018-05-10 Thread Carol Keeler
I just had my first ever at home male Indigo Bunting! He was thinking about going to the feeder. I hope he returns, but he’s probably just passing through. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Fox Sparrows

2018-04-20 Thread Carol Keeler
I now have 2 Fox Sparrows! They’ve been here for two days now. I had one about five years ago which stayed for minutes. I don’t get great numbers of birds like you do in the Ithaca area. I’m delighted. I also just had a flock of Cedar Waxwings sitting in a tall maple. Now and then they

[cayugabirds-l] New birds

2018-04-19 Thread Carol Keeler
Well, the Chipping Sparrows finally made it to Auburn. I had two this morning. I still have American Tree Sparrows and Juncos. For the second time ever I had a Fox Sparrow. I’ve been watching for both birds. I’ve had quite a few Song Sparrows for quite awhile. I also have three male Purple

[cayugabirds-l] Great Egrets

2018-04-13 Thread Carol Keeler
5 At Tschache 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)

[cayugabirds-l] White pelican

2018-04-13 Thread Carol Keeler
Main pool Montezuma. 11:30 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)

[cayugabirds-l] Ospreys

2018-04-06 Thread Carol Keeler
Two ospreys on the beams on route 89 over the Clyde river and locks. Old nest was removed and replaced with a metal disk. Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] female redwing back

2018-03-19 Thread Carol Keeler
I’ve had both male and female Redwings since the first nor’easter. Sent from my iPad > On Mar 19, 2018, at 9:20 AM, Carol Schmitt wrote: > > We had a female Redwing at our feeders yesterday. Isn't this a bit early, or > are they around already? > Carol S. > -- >

[cayugabirds-l] Storm visitors

2018-03-02 Thread Carol Keeler
I haven’t had a lot of action at my feeders lately, but it picked up today. Lots of grackles, RWBB, with one female. A large flock of snow geese flew over going south. The best sighting so far is three male Purple Finches! I do get them here in Sennett spring through summer but never this

[cayugabirds-l] Mystery bird

2018-02-19 Thread Carol Keeler
Thanks to all of you for IDing my mystery bird. I should have been able to do it myself. I had a big influx of Yellow Rumps here at home eating the bayberries. They were here for days, until they finished all the berries. I guess I went brain dead on it. Thanks for your help. I’ve got a

[cayugabirds-l] Mystery bird

2018-02-19 Thread Carol Keeler
I’ve been editing some pictures I took last fall and have one I can’t identify. It kind of looks like a pipit, but doesn’t match any picture in Sibley. Can anyone please ID for me? www.pbase.com/carol_keeler_photo/image/167028793 Thanks! Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club Trip Sunday

2018-01-15 Thread Carol Keeler
Tom Mc Donald in his talk at Montezuma had some suggestions as to why Snowy Owls come to the same areas. Lights at airports seem to attract them. They stop where there is water. In the winter they often hunt waterfowl. Cayuga lake is right near the airport and gives them another source of

[cayugabirds-l] White crown Sparrow

2017-10-16 Thread Carol Keeler
I was surprised to find a White Crown Sparrow under a feeder. Is it early? I had Juncos a few days ago, but they didn’t stay. I’m glad I put out the mixed seed for the Sparrows. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Bonaparte hill

2017-08-04 Thread Carol Keeler
There's one out of breeding plumage with the caspian terns at Eaton Marsh. Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hummingbird!!!

2017-07-27 Thread Carol Keeler
I've had two pair of hummingbirds that I've seen regularly since they returned in May. I have two feeders out on the deck plus plenty of flowers. Mine like salvia and catmint. I've often wondered if the same ones return here because they are used to my feeders. That goes for my Orioles and

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Whimbrel, Ruddy Turnstones Genva

2017-05-31 Thread Carol Keeler
While I know where the park is, I don't know the landmarks you are talking about. Is Castle Creek the creek coming into the lake on the east side? On the map I see a tiny creek about in the middle, too. Sent from my iPad > On May 31, 2017, at 4:22 PM, Norwalk, James

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ominous

2017-05-28 Thread Carol Keeler
Here in Auburn I've had two pair of hummers for several weeks. My friend has them in Skaneateles too. I see them frequently at my feeders. Sent from my iPad > On May 28, 2017, at 11:22 AM, Geo Kloppel wrote: > > I've got a pair coming regularly to my feeders... > >

[cayugabirds-l] Banner Day for Migrants

2017-04-30 Thread Carol Keeler
I had a great day for new arrivals today. Both the Catbird and House Wren showed up. Also an Eastern Towhee showed up for the second time ever at my house. The male Baltimore Oriole comes frequently for the shelled peanuts. Has anyone else ever had them come for peanuts? They usually come

[cayugabirds-l] Oriole

2017-04-29 Thread Carol Keeler
Today a male Baltimore Oriole showed up on the peanut feeder. I haven't seen one on that before. It's usually the jelly feeder they come for. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Grosbeak

2017-04-28 Thread Carol Keeler
Just after I read that Marie had a Grosbeak, a male Grosbeak showed up at my feeder in Auburn. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] New arrival

2017-04-27 Thread Carol Keeler
Here in Auburn my FOY White Crown Sparrow arrived. All but one of my White Throated Sparrows seems to have left last night. The White Crowns arrive here when my serviceberry is in bloom. They began blooming yesterday. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Brooktondale, slightly OOB)

2017-04-24 Thread Carol Keeler
I really like hearing what birds have arrived so I can start watching for them. I figure that in about a week, it might show up in Auburn. Thanks for the notice. Sent from my iPad > On Apr 24, 2017, at 2:25 PM, Melissa Groo wrote: > > Yesterday and today a single, very

[cayugabirds-l] Purple Finch

2017-04-11 Thread Carol Keeler
The Purple Finches and Chipping Sparrows have made it to Auburn. I got the Sparrow a couple of days ago, and just got a beautiful male Purple Finch. It was interesting to compare Sparrows. I had a Tree and Chipping Sparrow feeding side by side. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List

Re: [cayugabirds-l] More Turkey Vultures

2017-03-26 Thread Carol Keeler
I was told yesterday by the Savannah Audubon director that the Mud Lock eagles are rebuilding their nest near the old, blown down nest but farther in the woods. It might be much harder to see. Sent from my iPad > On Mar 26, 2017, at 9:44 AM, Peter wrote: > > Saw

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [OneidaBirds] Eagles and Waterfowl at Oneida Lake

2017-02-22 Thread Carol Keeler
Correction, it was Cherie Sassman who photographed it , not Linda. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: "lightpaint...@gmail.com [oneidabirds]" > > Date: February 22, 2017 at 4:03:39 PM EST > To: > Subject:

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [OneidaBirds] Eagles and Waterfowl at Oneida Lake

2017-02-22 Thread Carol Keeler
It's far from your area but I thought someone might be very interested in the unusual goose Linda photographed and have an answer for her. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: "lightpaint...@gmail.com [oneidabirds]" > > Date: February 22,

[cayugabirds-l] Red Breasted Nuthatch

2016-09-19 Thread Carol Keeler
Just had my first RB Nuthatch at my house near Auburn. I've never had one here in the 17 years I've lived here. My friend down the lake in Skaneateles has them yearly. I had them in Syracuse too. I hope it becomes a regular though it probably was just passing through. Few Hummingbirds

[cayugabirds-l] Red Headed Woodpecker Question

2016-08-05 Thread Carol Keeler
I have an image of this year's Red Headed Woodpecker. It's not great but you can see what you need to for this question. Do they eat eggs of other birds? Are those eggs or fecal sacs? I watched it up in a tree and then it dove into some bushes. It came up on the dead tree with what you

[cayugabirds-l] Leucistic Purple Finch

2016-08-04 Thread Carol Keeler
I just put up an image of a leucistic Purple Finch on my website incase you're interested. He came to my feeders just a few times this spring. He's eating serviceberries. http://www.pbase.com/carol_keeler_photo/image/163810498 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [OneidaBirds] Fort Drum

2016-06-04 Thread Carol Keeler
Thought this might be of interest since Fort Drum is a hot spot for grassland birds. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: "Ginny Alfano ginnyalfan...@gmail.com [oneidabirds]" > > Date: June 4, 2016 at 8:18:23 AM EDT > To: Oneidabirds

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