[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Center Happy Owl-ween, October 19

2013-10-07 Thread Christopher Lajewski
Jean Soprano of Kindred Kingdoms Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and her live owls will be at the Montezuma Audubon Center’s Happy Owl-ween event on Saturday, October 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jean will have a variety of owls on display during her very informative presentation about the silent

[cayugabirds-l] Tim Gallagher at the Montezuma Audubon Center

2013-10-01 Thread Christopher Lajewski
Award-winning author, wildlife photographer, and magazine editor Tim Gallagher will be at the Montezuma Audubon Center this Saturday, October 5th from 2 pm - 3 pm for a fascinating presentation about his adventures in search of the ImperialWoodpecker. The last documented sighting of this

[cayugabirds-l] Nature of Montezuma Lecture October 5th

2013-09-23 Thread Christopher Lajewski
Saturday, October 5,  2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Nature of Montezuma Lecture - Imperial Dreams: Tracking the Imperial Woodpecker Through the Wild Sierra Madre In the vast mountain pine forests of Mexico’s Sierra Madre Occidental lived a bird like no other—a spectacular giant woodpecker, two feet in length,

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Birding and Boating Program - September 21

2013-09-16 Thread Christopher Lajewski
Montezuma Birding and Boating Saturday, September 21, 1:30 pm—4:30 pm Join the Montezuma Audubon Center staff for the final guided canoe/kayak paddle of the season on the Seneca River. Bird songs will rain down from the tree canopy while we paddle the tranquil waters around Howland’s Island,

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Cayuga Lake Unit

2013-08-13 Thread Christopher Lajewski
eBird checklist from the guided canoeing and kayaking program at the Montezuma Cayuga Lake Unit on August 10. Chris Lajewski Education ManagerMontezuma Audubon Center Montezuma Cayuga Lake Unit (NMWMA), Seneca, US-NY Aug 10, 2013 1:45 PM - 4:30 PM Protocol: Traveling 2.0 mile(s) Comments:

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Hiking and Paddling Programs - August 8 and 10

2013-08-05 Thread Christopher Lajewski
Here are a couple Montezuma Audubon Center programs this week to experience the early bird migration! Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 315-365-3588 or e-mail montez...@audubon.org. Thursday, August 8, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Bird Watching Hike The autumn migration is just

[cayugabirds-l] Birding and Boating Saturday, July 27

2013-07-24 Thread Christopher Lajewski
Join the Montezuma Audubon Center staff for a guided canoe/kayak paddle on the Cayuga-Seneca Canal on Saturday, July 27 from 1:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m. Paddlers will enjoy the sights and sounds of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex where migratory birds are starting to move through. Raptors, shorebirds

[cayugabirds-l] Bird Watching Hike on Howland’s Island - July 18

2013-07-15 Thread Christopher Lajewski
Bird Watching Hike on Howland’s Island Thursday, July 18, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM   Montezuma’s forest habitats are alive with dozens of neotropical songbirds like warblers, vireos and thrushes. Join the Montezuma Audubon Center staff for a 2-mile long walk over uneven terrain to hone visual and audio

[cayugabirds-l] 17th Annual Montezuma Muckrace September 6-7

2013-07-15 Thread Christopher Lajewski
17th Annual Montezuma Muckrace 2013 Help celebrate the diversity of birds in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) by participating in the 17th annual Montezuma Muckrace, September 6-7,2013. This “Big Day” birding event is an excellent opportunity to test your birding skills and raise funds for

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Birding Van Tour

2013-06-10 Thread Christopher Lajewski
Montezuma Birding Van Tour Thursday June 20, 8:00 AM—11:00 AM Migrating songbirds, marsh birds and raptors are back on their breeding grounds and raising their young. Hop in the Montezuma Audubon Center’s van for an excursion to Montezuma’s backcountry birding hotspots where dozens of birds can

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Bird Watching Hike - May 16

2013-05-13 Thread Christopher Lajewski
Montezuma Bird Watching Hike Thursday, May 16, 9:00 AM—11:00 AM Montezuma’s forested habitats are coming to life with dozens of neotropical songbirds like the cerulean warbler, wood thrush, and rose-breasted grosbeak. The Howland’s Island area of Montezuma provides some of the best habitat in

[cayugabirds-l] American Black Duck Lecture April 13

2013-04-09 Thread Christopher Lajewski
The Montezuma Audubon Center is pleased to welcome New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Wildlife Technician Frank Morlock on Saturday, April 13 at 1:00 PM for a presentation about the American Black Duck. Once the most abundant fresh-water duck in eastern North America, the

[cayugabirds-l] EASTERN TOWHEE in Seneca Falls

2013-04-08 Thread Christopher Lajewski
I came upon an EASTERN TOWHEE Sunday morning in the shrubbery along the Frank J. Ludovico Sculpture Trail which is on the south side of the Erie Canal in Seneca Falls. Dark-eyed juncos were singing away! Here is my eBird report. Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center Frank

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Center GREAT EGRET

2013-04-05 Thread Christopher Lajewski
I found one GREAT EGRET in the north marsh behind the Montezuma Audubon Center (2295 Route 89 Savannah) this afternoon at 2:30 pm while leading a Girl Scout program. Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center 315.365.3588 clajew...@audubon.org -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Howland's Island Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

2013-03-19 Thread Christopher Lajewski
Thousands of ducks were on the open water of Brooder and Headquarters Ponds. The highlight was one Ruby-Crowned Kinglet (visual and audio confirmation) in the shrub at South Winter Pond. I watched it for 5 minutes. It occasionally flared it's red crest and called out di dit several times. Here

[cayugabirds-l] Derby Hill Hawk Watch Van Trip - March 27

2013-03-08 Thread Christopher Lajewski
March 27, Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Derby Hill Hawk Watch Van Trip Visit Lake Ontario for the spectacular spring raptor migration and leave the driving to us.  Travel in the Montezuma Audubon Center van to witness thousands of bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, sharp-shinned hawks, turkey

[cayugabirds-l] Nature of Montezuma Lecture - Boating and Birding in East Africa and Central NY

2013-01-31 Thread Christopher Lajewski
The Montezuma Audubon Center is proud to welcome Drs. Jeffrey and Tess Freedman on Saturday February 16 at 1 pm for a presentation about their safari to Kenya and Tanzania, where they photographed more than 100 bird species in national parks, conservation areas and game reserves. This talk will

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Christmas Bird Count

2012-11-15 Thread Christopher Lajewski
The Montezuma Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will take place on Monday, December 17 and all levels of birders are welcome! This citizen science event will determine the number of species and individuals around the Montezuma Wetlands Complex to get a picture of early-winter bird populations. Once

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Center Hosts Big Year Lecture

2012-11-01 Thread Christopher Lajewski
The Montezuma Audubon Center is pleased to welcome Matt Stenger who will give a presentation about his Big Year on Saturday November 10 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. In 2011, Matt left on a journey that sent him crisscrossing the continent in search of birds and a fresh understanding of the world

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Center Photography and Birding Programs

2012-05-14 Thread Christopher Lajewski
May 16, Wednesday, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Nature Photography Hike Join Naturalist and Nature Photographer Dave Spier for a hike around our forest, grassland and wetlands to capture the sights and sounds of spring. Dave has years of experience teaching new photographers basic techniques and

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Center birds

2012-04-26 Thread Christopher Lajewski
Thursday April 26 Walking through the Montezuma Audubon Center woods and marsh to prepare for Friday's Home School Nature Programs, I heard/saw the following... bald eagle (adult) northern harrier (adult male) black-throated green warbler (FOS) yellow-rumped warbler ruby-crowned kinglet barred

[cayugabirds-l] Derby Hill Raptor Watch Van Tour - April 25

2012-04-22 Thread Christopher Lajewski
Derby Hill Raptor Watch Van Tour Wednesday, April 25 8:00 AM-2:00 PM Visit Lake Ontario for the spectacular spring raptor migration and leave the driving to us.  Travel in the Montezuma Audubon Center van to witness hundreds and perhaps thousands of broad-winged hawks, bald eagles, red-tailed

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Center Birding Van Tour April 18

2012-04-16 Thread Christopher Lajewski
April 18, Wednesday, 9:00AM-12:00PM Montezuma Birding Van Tour It’s migration madness in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex.  Buckle up in the Montezuma Audubon Center van and we’ll drive to the Montezuma’s birding hotspots and experience the spring migration first hand.  Participants are

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Center April Birding Programs

2012-04-06 Thread Christopher Lajewski
Sensational Spring Programs Spring into action at the Montezuma Audubon Center with these family friendly programs and special events! Space is limited. Registration required. To register or for more information about the Montezuma AudubonCenter please call 315-365-3588 or e-mail

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Center Lecture Dec. 10 - The Crux of Ducks on the Muck

2011-12-06 Thread Christopher Lajewski
The Montezuma Audubon Center is pleased to welcome Dave Odell on Saturday, December 10 at 1:00 PM for a lecture about the role of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex in the Atlantic Flyway. The Montezuma Wetlands Complex is a special place when it comes to birds and other wildlife.  It holds a

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Center 9-1-11

2011-09-01 Thread Christopher Lajewski
Montezuma Audubon Center--Sandpiper Shallows, Wayne, US-NY Sep 1, 2011 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Protocol: Stationary 14 species Canada Goose  1 Mallard  2 Green-winged Teal  11 Great Blue Heron  2 Green Heron  1 Turkey Vulture  2 Osprey  1 Semipalmated Plover  1 Killdeer  15 Greater Yellowlegs  4 Lesser

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Center Aug. 25

2011-08-25 Thread Christopher Lajewski
Montezuma Audubon Center--Sandpiper Shallows, Wayne, US-NY Aug 25, 2011 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Protocol: Stationary Comments:    mostly cloudy with poor lighting conditions. There is high water in the south marsh due to recent rains. 9 species (+1 other taxa) Trumpeter Swan  1 Mallard  2 Great Blue