RE:[cayugabirds-l] Dead Geese on Beebe Lake

I have just been referred to Todd Bittner at the Botanic Gardens and have let him know. Thanks, Nancy! Karen From: Karen Steffy Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:47 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Dead Geese on Beebe Lake Hi, I have seen four dead Canada Geese on Beebe Lake. Any idea

[cayugabirds-l] Dead Geese on Beebe Lake

Hi, I have seen four dead Canada Geese on Beebe Lake. Any idea what’s going on? I have found two still floating upright in the water, with their heads under the water as if eating. Thanks, Karen Cornell University is located on the traditional homelands of the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' (the Cayuga Na

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Killdeer and Rusties

I also thought I heard one on Sunday morning, but didn’t get to see it. Thanks! Karen From: bounce-126385147-25410...@list.cornell.edu On Behalf Of Laurie Michelman Sent: Sunday, March 6, 2022 11:08 AM To: Paul Anderson Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Killdeer and Rusties I

RE: [cayugabirds-l] American Robins

I saw about 40 on campus today, near the Rice Bowls/Conifer slope on Tower Rd. Karen From: bounce-126251057-25410...@list.cornell.edu On Behalf Of Aaron Yappert Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:01 PM To: Joshua Snodgrass Cc: Carol Keeler ; Marty Schlabach ; CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: [cay

[cayugabirds-l] Bird ID help, please

Hi, When I was at Cass Park this morning, I spotted this small sandpiper hanging out with some mallards in one of the flooded ball fields. I couldn't figure out what it was eBird link https://ebird.org/checklist/S91658984 Thanks, ​Karen Graduate Field Assistant Fiber Science & Apparel Desig

[cayugabirds-l] Bird ID help

Hi, I was birding/jogging around Beebe Lake just a little bit ago. There was a warbler sized bird that showed up among the yellow-rumps near the small foot bridge below Helen Newman. The bird was basically black and dark grey with a black beak. The only other marks I could see on it resemble

[cayugabirds-l] Campus robins

There is a nice flock of around 20 robins hanging out in the trees between the back side of Corson-Mudd and the entrance to Biotech. Karen Graduate Field Assistant Fiber Science & Apparel Design T57 Human Ecology Building Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 607-255-8605 -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Prairie Warbler???

I heard the ascending sound of what I think is a prairie warbler this morning, but it seems early. Is there a bird that has a similar song to a prairie warbler? Karen -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRUL

[cayugabirds-l] Beebe Lake Northern Pintail

There is currently (2:30 pm) a Northern Pintail wading in the shallow area on the left of the falls/dam on Beebe lake (Cornell University). Karen -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.Northeas

[cayugabirds-l] Killdeer

A pair of killdeer were in the pasture on Hurd Rd. this morning. I also heard one in the field at the corner of Game Farm Rd. and Route 366. Karen -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.North

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Red Winged Blackbird

I heard two at A lot (Cornell)this morning. Karen From: bounce-121264100-25410...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-121264100-25410...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Carol Cedarholm Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 9:10 AM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L ; Donna Lee Scott Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Red Wi

[cayugabirds-l] Hooded and Black and White warblers

I found a hooded warbler and a black and white warbler during my lunch today, from 1:40 - 2:10, in the woods at the east end of Martha Van Rensselaer. Karen -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://ww

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Interesting downy woodpecker behavior

Add red bellied woodpeckers to the list of birds that drink from a hummingbird feeder. I have one that hangs on the edge to help themselves. The long beak works very well. On Jul 9, 2016 11:55 AM, "Linda Orkin" wrote: > I have seen Downy Woodpeckers sipping from YB Sapsucker wells. Very cool. >

[cayugabirds-l] Western Tanager still present

At 11:20 this morning, it was on top of the wall at the entrance to the campus store. Karen -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.ht

[cayugabirds-l] Woodcock

I heard a very vocal woodcock(s) tonight on Hurd Rd. for about 15 minutes. The chorus was followed by spring peepers. Karen -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabi

[cayugabirds-l] Campus Bald Eagle

At 8:50 this morning, a Bald Eagle flew over the woods at A lot (whose name I have forgotten), continued over the Frisbee golf course and the parking lot, and then disappeared from my view over the golf course. Karen -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCO

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Eastern Phoebe, Arts Quad

I wonder if there has been a Phoebe hanging around Cornell all winter? I thought that I saw one in early December at Beebe Lake. I wasn’t 100% sure, however, because it was backlit on a grey day, and all I could get was the tail bobbing as it kept flying farther away from me. And, of course,

RE:[cayugabirds-l] Black and white duck on Beebe Lake

...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Karen Steffy Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 12:52 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Black and white duck on Beebe Lake Good afternoon, There is a duck on Beebe Lake that I can't identify. I googled black and white duck, and this is what it looks like:

[cayugabirds-l] Black and white duck on Beebe Lake

Good afternoon, There is a duck on Beebe Lake that I can't identify. I googled black and white duck, and this is what it looks like: http://www.123rf.com/photo_5523284_a-black-and-white-duck-swimming-through-the-water.html What is it? Thanks! Karen -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.

[cayugabirds-l] More Hawthorn Warblers

My dad, Bob Anderson (Hi, Dad!), and I birded the Hawthorns from 9 - 12. After leaving the Oxley parking lot, and heading towards towards the NW corner, we got a YELLOW WARBLER. Then, we heard some birds and went down off the bank into the woods. After finding the singing TENNESSEE, dad found a

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Hawthorn Orchard this morning

:) That was me. I was at that corner from 8:15 until close to 10. It was just too fun to leave. At one point, I had both the Wilson's and a Tennessee in my binocs (which bird to watch first?). I kept thinking about leaving, but something would pop up. Even if I had seen it before, it was j

[cayugabirds-l] MVR/HEB Warblers

I started out for a walk around Beebe Lake, but made it no farther than the woods just to the east of the Human Ecology Building. A chestnut-sided was singing loudly in the trees. In addition viewing the chestnut-sided, I also saw a black-throated blue and Blackburnian, which was a lifer for me

RE:[cayugabirds-l] migrating geese

I was heading out to go around Beebe Lake at 12:40 and had a small flock of Canada geese overhead. It's good to know others are seeing geese as well! Karen From: bounce-75442421-25410...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-75442421-25410...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Laura Stenzler Sent: Thur

[cayugabirds-l] Geese 2, Human 0

When I went running at lunch today, there was a family of geese with some brand new goslings just off the path around Beebe Lake. I am always very respectful of the adult geese and their space. Usually, if I talk to the geese, the parents will herd the goslings far enough away that I can safe

[cayugabirds-l] Common Yellowthroat singing

I heard my first Common Yellowthroat this morning, on Hurd Rd, outside of Slaterville. Karen -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.h

[cayugabirds-l] Bird ID help needed

I got back half an hour ago from jogging around Beebe Lake. There was a large, hawk-like bird soaring over the lake, looking for fish. I saw it dive twice for fish. The bird has a white head and underside and was reddish-brown on top. I have looked on allaboutbirds.com and haven't found anyt

[cayugabirds-l] Golden-crowned kinglet

Yesterday morning, I had a very good look at what I was pretty sure was a Golden-Crowned Kinglet. It seemed early, though, so I started second-guessing myself. This morning, I was putting it up to one of those mystery birds that never get identified. With a little bit of research help from my

[cayugabirds-l] Beebe Lake Robins

There was a small flock of 10 - 15 robins behind Helen Newman early this afternoon. It was quite a treat to hear them singing in mid-December. Karen Steffy -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] CC lot Bay breasted warbler

I had a very cooperative bay breasted warbler in some low trees by CC lot, across from Clara Dickson Hall at 9:30 this morning. It was low enough that I could get good views without my binoculars. Karen -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://ww