Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezeuma

2024-03-12 Thread Diana Van Buren
Janie Leff and I went today and saw plenty of Sand hill cranes along with a bunch of pintails and shovelers and other ducks in the pond near the nature center. And, thanks to Suan, Janie almost immediately spotted the Red headed woodpecker in the row of trees in the parking lot, lakeside. > On

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese on Cayuga Lake Saturday

2023-12-20 Thread Diana Van Buren
I missed that! I’m disappointed because I live right down the block!Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 20, 2023, at 9:29 PM, Martha Fischer wrote: At 8:45 this evening (20Dec) I heard Snow Geese moving over Ithaca Martha Fischer Amabel Rd, Town of Ithaca From: bounce-127951506-3494...@list.c

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese on Cayuga Lake Saturday

2023-12-19 Thread Diana Van Buren
Suan— This is UNBELIEVABLE! It gives me chills. Thrilling. Thank you. Diana > On Dec 19, 2023, at 5:56 PM, Suan Hsi Yong wrote: > > I got some drone footage of the large raft of Snow Geese on Cayuga > Lake last Saturday, about 3km northeast of Dean's Cove: > > https

Re: [cayugabirds-l] TVs over Ithaca

2023-10-24 Thread Diana Van Buren
And 15 just landed in a tree near my house off Rte. 13A/Five Mike Drive in Ithaca!Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 24, 2023, at 10:34 AM, Paul Anderson wrote:From my office desk I am witnessing a large movement of Turkey Vultures. The first group had about 60 birds in a tight kettle all circling and gai

Re: [cayugabirds-l] American Bittern video

2023-09-29 Thread Diana Van Buren
The swaying in the wind and later disappearing into the reeds…. Loved this video, Suan! Sent from my iPadOn Sep 29, 2023, at 6:18 PM, Suan Hsi Yong wrote:Here's a video I took earlier this month of an American Bittern at the wildlife drive. An exciting sighting to be sure, but watching it just st

[cayugabirds-l] Louisiana waterthrush

2023-06-21 Thread Diana Van Buren
Just saw one feeding in Buttermilk Falls. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabir

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Eagles cartwheeling

2023-05-02 Thread Diana Van Buren
Saw two Bald Eagles cartwheeling this evening near the end of Inlet Road in Ithaca.On Apr 30, 2023, at 6:34 AM, John Gregoire wrote:I can't remember if anyone had reported as yet. We had a Least Flycatcher here on Fitzgerald Rd on Friday the 28th. Catbirds also arrived up here.John -- Ca

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Help with bird song?

2019-06-08 Thread Diana Ozolins
⁣Sent from TypeApp ​ On Jun 8, 2019, 7:18 PM, at 7:18 PM, Magnus Fiskesjo wrote: >Hi! > >I am no expert but if a junco, it should be possible to spot? I've >stalked quite a few, to try and see if I can notice a difference >between them and Chipping sparrows. And in my experience at least, both

[cayugabirds-l] Pelican

2016-01-26 Thread Diana
Hi All, Sadly, the American Pelican has been reported to have died. The person who let me know saw it being pulled out of the water. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] White Pelican

2016-01-17 Thread joe & Diana
. Even so, the strategy did not seem to be working. That would explain why the pelican is following them. Here are a few shots, nothing spectacular because the light really dwindled, but for the record. http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Central-New-York-Rarities/ Diana Whiting

[cayugabirds-l] White Pelican

2016-01-17 Thread Diana
the short flights I saw. Photos after my camera warms up and can out of the bag. Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[cayugabirds-l] another one

2015-11-15 Thread joe & Diana
Hi, Sorry about two posts, but I think there were two Yellow- headed Blackbirds, quite close together. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] yellow headed blackbird

2015-11-15 Thread joe & Diana
w one. Maybe flying lessons were going on, but I was hoping they weren't going to fly into a flock of birds. Anyway, I am looking through the images and there is a yellow headed blackbird, a first for me. Maybe they will be around tomorrow. Diana Whiting Diana Wh

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma is great today!!! - out of car thread...

2015-10-18 Thread Diana
ple coming afterwards. The flock of Dunlins I saw flying did not return to Eaton Marsh even after a couple hours. Believe me, I am all for engaging people young and old in the wonders of birds, but some of us like to observe behavior that is only earned by having a low profile. Respectfully, Di

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma is great today!!! - out of car thread...

2015-10-18 Thread Diana
vehicle as a blind. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com > On Oct 18, 2015, at 5:23 PM, Marie P. Read wrote: > > As one those darned bird photographers, and at risk of being labelled a > killjoy, I feel must make a comment here. > > Kevin wrote: >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mrs Robin reuses her nest!

2015-06-28 Thread Diana
Hi Marie, Last year I photographed this robin nest which had been added to for seven seasons. Here is the link. Thought it was pretty unusual at the time. http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Passerines/12959449_8PScNT#!i=3321550030&k=9LSJhQT Diana Whi

[cayugabirds-l] Cedar waxwing

2015-06-10 Thread Diana
Hi All, I have a friend who has been watching a cedar waxwing nest. The nest is in a cavity. He can see some moss and the birds have young. I guess I was thinking they were late nesters. Wondering if one or both things are unusual. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com

[cayugabirds-l] Night time singer

2015-05-03 Thread Diana
ike spring finally! Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVE

[cayugabirds-l] Red-tailed Hawk Fight

2015-03-18 Thread joe & Diana
only a bit of blood where the talons were grasping each others, and that they both flew away. I have many more photos, but I think there are enough angles here for id purposes. http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Red-tailed-Hawk-Fight/48060565_ZVDm2x#!i=3936330011&k=cHcxwCf

[cayugabirds-l] today

2015-02-22 Thread joe & Diana
est. I did not find the Gyrfalcon. As much as today felt like a gift, I bet the wildlife was grateful for some sun. Here is a photo of the Rough-legged Hawk. http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Birds-of-Prey/13273665_3ptKMG#!i=3893769030&k=TX2HMgF

[cayugabirds-l] bird feeders and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

2015-02-07 Thread joe & Diana
appreciated. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] House Sparrows adapt to cars

2015-02-01 Thread Diana
Hi, My husband had a couple mallards under the cat today. Go figure. Diana Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com > On Feb 1, 2015, at 1:35 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: > > I was trying to see my neighbors' feeding operation to add to my yard list, > but the parked car

[cayugabirds-l] Van Dyne Spoor

2014-12-02 Thread Diana
o see what kind of ducks, but I was able to make some out as mallards. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com > On Dec 2, 2014, at 6:56 PM, Michael Tetlow wrote: > > As previously posted on Genesee birds the wildlife drive and the area > around

[cayugabirds-l] Ebird

2014-11-30 Thread Diana
Hi, I noticed my Ebird report is not showing up from yesterday. I wonder if anyone has any idea why it would not be there. Thanks, Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma

2014-08-02 Thread Diana
practice patience and keeping a low profile using my vehicle as a blind. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Least Bittern

2014-07-30 Thread joe & Diana
for their size. A Virginia Rail was also seen, but no chicks. Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Waders-Shorebirds-Herons/13061498_R4dFT2#!i=3425062979&k=2T6t7Ks http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Waders-Shorebirds-Herons/13061498_R4dFT

[cayugabirds-l] Glossy Ibis

2014-05-04 Thread Diana
its spot. It is still distant for photos though I took a couple. There were a few Great Blue Herons as well. We had our first bedraggled Rose-breasted Grosbeak this morning at home. Our House Wre was heard Friday. Just put a new house up for it. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Seneca White Deer

2014-01-20 Thread Diana
ple's attention as it only got on my radar recently. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com Begin forwarded message: > From: Carl Patrick > Date: January 20, 2014 at 2:29:26 PM EST > To: whiti...@roadrunner.com > Subject: Seneca White Deer > > Diana

[cayugabirds-l] Ebird

2013-11-25 Thread Diana
Hi, Ebird is crashing when I get to choosing a location on a map using county and state. Anyone else having this problem? Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma ibises

2013-11-19 Thread joe & Diana
Hi, I have some photos from Oct 21and 22 and November 3, 2013. I have other views not up on the site, but maybe can be helpful. http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Waders-Shorebirds-Herons/13061498_R4dFT2#!i=2918733785&k=ZmM8BLP Diana Whiting On Nov 19, 2013, at 4:4

[cayugabirds-l] Larue's Lagoon

2013-11-03 Thread joe & Diana
The water there had a lot of American Coots which attracted some Bald Eagle activity including two adults. I waited quite a while, but the activity was brief and apparently infrequent. I did not see the Sandhill Cranes on Carncross Rd. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpeckers at May's Point

2013-08-20 Thread joe & Diana
sac. http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Passerines/12959449_8PScNT#!i=2713829101&k=jc4LbbC Diana On Aug 20, 2013, at 8:12 PM, Paul wrote: > Have not seen them bringing out fecal sacs, and have been looking for that. > Any seen that? It is definitely possible th

[cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker

2013-08-20 Thread Diana
Hi All, I have photographed them bringing out a fecal sac, so pretty sure there is young involved. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Sandhill Cranes

2013-08-12 Thread joe & Diana
were resting on the mudflats. Lots of Great Blue Herons and Egrets in the back. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker

2013-07-10 Thread joe & Diana
with their distinctive black and white pattern, one should find the tree they are working on. Here are a couple, though I have some more I haven't had time to even look at. Many thanks for the postings. It is a beautiful bird. Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galle

[cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskins

2013-05-13 Thread Diana
Hi, I was surprised to see a dozen or so Pine Siskins here at the house in Skaneateles this morning. They appeared quite hungry and very skittish. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] House Wren

2013-05-01 Thread Diana
My House Wren has returned, singing up a storm. It must be quite disappointed to see his normal home occupied by the House Sparrows. I put up a new house by an evergreen it favors. Hope it will take. Diana Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Wing & Tail Image Collection

2013-02-17 Thread Diana
I forgot to add a link I saw today that might be interest to some. Diana Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com > > > http://digitalcollections.pugetsound.edu/cdm/search/collection/slaterwing > > > Diana Whiting > dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabi

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cooper's Hawk

2013-02-17 Thread Diana
well. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com On Feb 17, 2013, at 12:01 PM, Carol Keeler wrote: > My Cooper's Hawk has made counting birds for the Backyard Bird Count > impossible. It's been here each day, so no birds are coming to the feeders. > Yesterd

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Eagle moving nest???

2013-02-14 Thread Diana
prime spot. It is too bad they chose to move. It was a great spot to observe behavior. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:46 PM, Carol Keeler wrote: > I've been wondering that very thing. One day I was there and both eagles > were nea

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Pileated

2013-02-06 Thread Diana
round more. The different shapes of the holes are interesting. I will have Joe keep track. The holes are about ten feet off the ground. I wouldn't want to walking in the vicinity in the future if the tree is hollow! Diana Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com On Feb 6, 2013, at 12:06 PM,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Pileated

2013-02-06 Thread Diana
Y Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com On Feb 6, 2013, at 12:06 PM, Marie P Read wrote: > Most likely a feeding situation at this time of year. They are going after > wintering carpenter ants inside the tree, which tells you that even though > the tree is alive it has some

[cayugabirds-l] Pileated

2013-02-06 Thread Diana
, and is there a way to know the difference? Diana Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeav

[cayugabirds-l] Townsend's Solitaire still there

2012-12-11 Thread joe & Diana
-2012/20867945_qgj48g#!i=2267479255&k=fMRGnw5 http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Favorites/Favorites-2012/20867945_qgj48g#!i=2267480406&k=dhwbkpC On the way home, thanks to a tip from Dave Kennedy, I saw a huge flock of Snow Geese on the corner of Route 96 and Yellow Tave

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese

2012-12-03 Thread joe & Diana
. feeds into 38A. It was impossible to capture by camera, but it was a beautiful curved raft shaped like an s. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Red-winged Crossbill

2012-11-26 Thread joe & Diana
another hour. http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Favorites/Favorites-2012/20867945_qgj48g#!i=2238608913&k=msLLWPW http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Favorites/Favorites-2012/20867945_qgj48g#!i=2238629194&k=jGLSGLJ Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotogr

[cayugabirds-l] Carolina Wren

2012-11-16 Thread Diana
Hi, I had a Carolina Wren this morning. It's not a new visitor, but uncommon for us. Diana Whiting -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdin

[cayugabirds-l] Crossbills

2012-11-15 Thread Diana
sounded more like the White-winged variety. They did not come out for viewing and did not call again. I have only seen them once in my yard and it was a really long time ago. Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Skaneateles

2012-10-28 Thread Diana
There are lots of waterfowl in the village of Skaneateles. They are nestled in on West Lake St. I could only make out quite a few Coots and Buffleheads among the Canada Geese. It was a drive by in the fog, but there are probably more to Id. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting

Re: [cayugabirds-l] MNWR update, Fri morning

2012-09-14 Thread joe & Diana
shorebirds , go up to the Salmon River area. There are mudflats everywhere and it was barely navigable by kayak. I also made 4 more attempts on the drive up until after 12 and did not see the egret. Probably will have best chance after they are don working for the day. Diana Whiting On Sep 14

[cayugabirds-l] Shorebird Ids

2012-09-11 Thread joe & Diana
Hi Everyone, In case there are those of you that are confused by fall shorebirds, I found this link interesting. I wish I had read it before I went out kayaking today. It gives some good id behavior that looks helpful. http://www.aba.org/birding/v40n4p32.pdf Diana Whiting http

[cayugabirds-l] new species

2012-08-19 Thread joe & Diana
Hi, Just for laughs, My new species is for sale as a lovely ornament on Amazon. If it's on the internet, it must be real, right? lol http://www.amazon.com/Cobane-Studio-Breasted-Nuthatch-COBANEC392/dp/B005VI42UU Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Re

2012-08-19 Thread Diana
Let's just say I got excited about the bird. I always have to remember whether it is red or rose. I googled rose-breasted nuthatch and only looked at the first one that came up. I was baby wrangling a three year old , so made a hasty post. Apologies again. Diana Wh

[cayugabirds-l] Sorry!

2012-08-19 Thread Diana
Hi, if I could turn back time, I would! Diana Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] New yard bird this year

2012-08-19 Thread Diana
Hi, We had a Rose-breasted Nuthatch at the feeder this afternoon. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Wood Duck/Linda/Donna

2012-08-18 Thread Diana
Thank you too for all who post, especially with the detailed stories. I always reading them. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com On Aug 18, 2012, at 10:46 AM, John and Fritzie Blizzard wrote: > Thank you Linda & Donna > > I, too, have missed the repo

[cayugabirds-l] Cooper's Hawk

2012-08-10 Thread joe & Diana
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[cayugabirds-l] OT

2012-06-26 Thread joe & Diana
l the discussion about birds and losing their mates, this was timely. Diana Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdin

[cayugabirds-l] Skaneateles

2012-04-30 Thread Diana
Hi All, Lots of house wrens around the village today. I heard them in at least 4 places Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Skaneateles Conservation area

2012-04-29 Thread joe & Diana
Hi, New arrivals today were one Eastern Towhee and one Field Sparrow at the conservation area. I also saw a Green Heron at the beginning of Towpath Road yesterday and an American Bittern on Van dyne Spoor. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds

[cayugabirds-l] Gully Road

2012-04-24 Thread joe & Diana
Hi, Today I heard a Blue-headed Vireo while walking my dog along Gully Road in Marcellus. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] White-throated Sparrow

2012-04-10 Thread Diana
Hi All, I usually just have black oiled sunflower seeds in my feeders, but added a mixture of seeds to one of them this week. I had my first White-throated Sparrow this afternoon. Diana Whiting Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Gully Road

2012-04-08 Thread Diana
Hi all, There were a pair of Ring-necked ducks in the pond. It's nice to have some water in it. Diana Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey oops!

2012-03-28 Thread joe & Diana
OOps. Can't talk and type or maybe I should say think at the same time. Green-wing Teals! On Mar 28, 2012, at 6:53 PM, joe & Diana wrote: > Hi All, > Two different sets of Ospreys today. One of a pair was left with nest detail > and was doing some housekeeping but most

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2012-03-28 Thread joe & Diana
Hi All, Two different sets of Ospreys today. One of a pair was left with nest detail and was doing some housekeeping but mostly wondering where her mate was. Lots of Cinnamon Teals in the front water area of Refuge. Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L

Re:[cayugabirds-l] off topic

2012-03-05 Thread joe & Diana
On Mar 5, 2012, at 5:31 PM, joe & Diana wrote: > Since this is a birding opportunity, I am posting Baltimore Woods request to > vote once a day throughout the month of March for their project to design and > install a Peregrine Falcon Education Exhibit within view of th

[cayugabirds-l] feeder birds

2012-01-03 Thread joe & Diana
Cardinals. I also had a Coopers Hawk make a brief visit. Diana Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Phalaropes

2011-11-09 Thread joe & Diana
Nothing like public embarrassment, but that is how we learn! Thanks, Diana On Nov 9, 2011, at 6:55 PM, Meena Haribal wrote: > Diana, > They are Bonaparte's Gulls and not phalaropes. > Meena > > Meena Haribal > Ithaca NY 14850 > http://haribal.org/ > http://meenahar

[cayugabirds-l] Phalaropes

2011-11-09 Thread joe & Diana
two previous Red-necked Phalarope are from Montezuma this fall. Thanks Dave for helping! http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Waders-Shorebirds-Herons/13061498_R4dFT2#1576258662_QgzrDWs Diana Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Red Phalarope

2011-11-08 Thread joe & Diana
pond. I've got some quick shots of the Phalaropes before they took off, but not up yet on my site. The small flock of snow buntings were also still around. Diana Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabi

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Peregrine

2011-08-19 Thread Diana
Diana Whiting dianawhitingphotography.com Begin forwarded message: > From: Diana > Date: August 19, 2011 5:37:03 PM EDT > To: "cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu" > > Hi, > I might of spotted the flying Peregrine as it flew over my shoulder, but I > surely woul

Re: [cayugabirds-l] clarification of Prothonotary location

2011-05-29 Thread joe & Diana
They have been there before. Years ago before I even took photographs, Tim Capone told me about this bird right down to the branch and he was there like he had been waiting for me. I think that would be before 1993! Diana Whiting On May 29, 2011, at 8:12 PM, Mark Chao wrote: > Lyn Jac

[cayugabirds-l] a bit of spring!

2011-05-04 Thread joe & Diana
> Hi, This is a neat video of a Robin's nest. Kind of brings a smile to this gloomy weather! Diana Whiting > > > This is truly magnificent... > > http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9479342&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&sh

[cayugabirds-l] Little Green Heron

2011-04-27 Thread joe & Diana
eir mind. A few Grebes in the pond area and the resident pair of American Kestrels were also seen. Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Godwit

2011-04-24 Thread joe & Diana
hi , I went to Montezuma this morning and two spins around the drive [one at 8:30 and then at 11:00] had no shorebirds or Marbled Godwit. I think the birds had more sense than I did today! Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] correction

2011-04-23 Thread joe & Diana
OOps, I mean Jay instead of Kevin. Sorry! Diana Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l

[cayugabirds-l] Marbled Godwit

2011-04-23 Thread joe & Diana
rs-Shorebirds-Herons/13061498_MRvy4#1262858001_nqQxJNV Diana Whiting On Apr 23, 2011, at 11:59 AM, Mark Chao wrote: > Sapsucker Woods was teeming with exciting birds on Saturday morning as the > rains cleared. I missed the Northern Waterthrushes that Jay found, but > found the follow

[cayugabirds-l] Skaneateles conservation area

2011-04-12 Thread joe & Diana
aulic Fracturing combined with horizontal drilling. I'm hoping most of us are concerned about the rush to allow this practice not under any protection for our air and water. http://www.toxicstargeting.com/MarcellusShale/cuomo/coalition_letter Diana Whiting -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma

2011-03-18 Thread joe & Diana
reliably saw were not around either. I also saw one lone Tree Sparrow on Carncross Rd. Diana Whiting -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] Northern Shrike

2011-03-13 Thread joe & Diana
with its prey and one displaying its wing patterns. No Snow Geese no matter how much I looked! Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Birds-of-Prey/13273665_xTBkm#1215057543_5RiDr http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Birds-of-Prey/13273665_xTBkm

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: NNYBirds: OT-Amazing peregrine hunting video

2011-03-10 Thread joe & Diana
It's amazing to watch the fight patterns and the way it must confuse the falcon. Begin forwarded message: > From: "brian" > Date: March 10, 2011 7:27:14 PM EST > To: northern_ny_bi...@yahoogroups.com > Subject: NNYBirds: OT-Amazing peregrine hunting video > Reply-To: northern_ny_bi...@yahoogro

Re: [cayugabirds-l] question

2011-02-17 Thread joe & Diana
Hi Alicia and Dave, That's interesting. I guess the idea occurred to me when I saw the other one sitting by the female. I don't get to watch them for extended periods of time so I am curious. Thanks, Diana On Feb 17, 2011, at 7:34 PM, Alicia Plotkin wrote: > Hi, > > I

[cayugabirds-l] question

2011-02-17 Thread joe & Diana
/12959449_nvru5#1190635861_Rqasd Diana Whiting -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CA

[cayugabirds-l] Eastern Phoebe

2011-02-17 Thread joe & Diana
, Goldfinch, Robins, American Crows,and some that got away as the light faded. Nice place for birding if you haven't been there. Diana Whiting -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Juncos learn new trick, Lab feeder favs

2011-01-22 Thread joe & Diana
The Juncos here at my house regularly use the perch on the hanging feeders. Diana Whiting On Jan 22, 2011, at 9:34 PM, chuck gibson wrote: > Juncos have been eating from my sock feered for the last two years. > - Original Message - > From: Caroline Manring > To: c

[cayugabirds-l] flamingos

2011-01-20 Thread joe & Diana
how finely tuned it is in sustaining a single type of bird. Just amazing to watch. Diana Whiting -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@c

[cayugabirds-l] snow buntings

2011-01-17 Thread joe & Diana
Hi, I was out today driving back roads from Morgan Hill to Fenner. It was very slow, but I saw a small flock of Snow Buntings under a feeder right next to a house in Pompei. I couldn't see what was in the feeder, but I thought it was interesting. Diana Whiting -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] redwings

2011-01-10 Thread joe & Diana
Hi All, In my travels around Montezuma on Route 89, I saw 2 male Red-winged Blackbirds and 4 females. I don't know if this is unusual or not. It was pretty quiet otherwise with a Red-tail watching the thruway and a distant Rough-legged in the grassland area on 89. Diana Wh

[cayugabirds-l] white crowned sparrow

2010-12-28 Thread joe & Diana
Hi All, A White Throated Sparrow was at the feeder today with nine squirrels! There were so many in one spot it looked like a fur coat moving on the ground. No Redpolls yet. When I drove by the Onondaga Lake access by the fairgrounds today, I saw no waterfowl. Duck hunters were obvious so it

[cayugabirds-l] snow buntings

2010-12-26 Thread joe & Diana
mbers though really far from the road. I saw no Owls though they might have been smarter than me with that icy wind.I observed many blanketed horses sheltering themselves on the sides of barns. It makes you appreciate How much animals endure in winter. Diana Whiting -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [Ontbirds] Redpolls Are Coming

2010-12-22 Thread joe & Diana
Thought this might be of interest. No Redpolls at my feeder yet! Diana Begin forwarded message: > From: Jean Iron > Date: December 22, 2010 2:29:49 PM EST > To: > Subject: [Ontbirds] Redpolls Are Coming > > I've had recent questions asking, "When are the redpolls

Re: [cayugabirds-l] peregrine id

2010-10-26 Thread joe & Diana
ry that it came through hard to read. Diana Whiting > I confess I'm not able to interpret this chart; I could use some > help. Thanks > Bob GarrisonSpencer, NY > + > - Original Message - > From: joe & Diana > To: Cayuga Birds > Se

[cayugabirds-l] peregrine id

2010-10-26 Thread joe & Diana
all enjoy it! Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Birds-of-Prey/13273665_xTBkm#1061939389_or4ze # FWS Band Color Band Name Sex Year Location Site Type Help Hatch date Banded date Fledge date Hack/ Wild/ Augment Male Parent FWS Band Female Parent FWS Band Breede

[cayugabirds-l] Peregrine band

2010-10-24 Thread joe & Diana
learn a bit of its history. Diana -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3)

[cayugabirds-l] banded Peregrine

2010-10-24 Thread joe & Diana
Hi All, I managed to get out for a bit today and I had a nice moment or two with a banded Peregrine in the new shorebird area. I have a pretty good image of the bands and wonder if anyone knows where its origin is. Diana Whiting http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/gallery

[cayugabirds-l] feeder birds

2010-10-18 Thread joe & Diana
Hi, I had a visit from a Rose-breasted Grosbeak and a single Pine Siskin at the feeder in the past two days. I also phished in a group of House Finches. Maybe not too exciting except to me, because they came! Diana Whiting -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] finch report

2010-10-09 Thread joe & Diana
Hi, I stumbled on to this report regarding finch forecast for this winter. Thought some of you might be interested. Diana Whiting http://naturestuff.net/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1256&Itemid=29 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.Northeas

[cayugabirds-l] new backyard bird

2010-10-07 Thread joe & Diana
re an hour later chattering as I took my kayaks off the car. Diana -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2)

[cayugabirds-l] Lincoln Sparrow?

2010-09-20 Thread joe & Diana
which was very empty on the roadside except some Killdeer. One Northern Harrier was hunting way out. The Greylag Goose continues to hang with the Canada Geese. A pair of Marsh Wrens were scolding early on before the wind came up. Diana Whiting -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http:/

[cayugabirds-l] hawk video

2010-09-14 Thread joe & Diana
A friend just sent this link to a video taken from a camera mounted on a falcon and a Goshawk. It's pretty amazing especially the Goshawk flying through the woods. Diana Whiting http://wimp.com/hawkssee > -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabird

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