[cayugabirds-l] Meadowlark

Singing sweetly in the fields on Stevenson road Linda Orkin Ithaca, New York -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") Cayugabirds-L List Info: NortheastBirding_DOT_com/CayugabirdsWELCOME_DOT_htm NortheastBirding_DOT_com/

Re: [cayugabirds-l] education barred owl

Yes Donna. Thanks All, Here’s a link to the program description. Cornell Raptor Programcals.cornell.eduLinda Orkin. Ithaca On Apr 12, 2024, at 7:01 AM, Donna Lee Scott wrote: Not falconry.  they take various captive birds of prey around to groups of people educate them about owls and hawks. 

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Birds/eclipse

It was neat at the arboretum. Birds silenced themselves and peepers started a lively chorus. Then peepers were silent mostly and birds slowly started up again,  but kind of like they didn’t quite trust that the day was resuming regular programming. Linda OrkinIthaca, New York (where the skies are

Re: [cayugabirds-l] FOY Eastern Phoebe in Newfield

First Phoebe heard in the arboretum yesterday March 26 but seen on Saturday. Welcome all!! Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY > On Mar 27, 2024, at 9:17 AM, Suan Hsi Yong wrote: > > Just heard my FOY Phoebe outside also. Strong south winds blowing > yesterday, so many new arrivals are

[cayugabirds-l] Arboretum

, buzzy tinkling. Titmice seem to be the constant background song. Common Mergansers gleaming on the creek. Being with them all can cheer you up. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Wonderful news for the new year

23, 2023, at 10:17 PM, anneb.cl...@gmail.com wrote:If I never have to see the outcome of a crow hunt again, I will be extremely grateful. It was stomach turning. And bobcats???  People!!!Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 23, 2023, at 5:58 PM, Linda Orkin wrote:I’m so grateful this New York bill has made

[cayugabirds-l] Wonderful news for the new year

I’m so grateful this New York bill has made it all the way through and has been signed by Governor Hochul to become the law of our state.  Linda Orkin MEDIA RELEASE: Gov. Hochul signs historic bill to end wildlife killing contestsprojectcoyote.org -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics

Re: [cayugabirds-l] English bird names

Very interesting Irene. Thank you for providing this document!  Linda Orkin On Nov 5, 2023, at 2:04 PM, Irene Liu wrote: Hi everyone, I was a member of the ad hoc English Bird Names committee. Great to read everyone's comments and to know that people are reflecting on the recommendations

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [The Washington Post] Dozens of bird names honoring enslavers and racists will be changed

Thanks Dave. That’s a very good article; quite clear in the thought processes that went into this decision. I, for one, am all in favor. Linda OrkinOn Nov 3, 2023, at 11:56 PM, Dave Nutter wrote:Bird names for birds. Cool concept. The article includes many good reasons. We will have to learn

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Please support the Montezuma Muckrace fundraiser!

Donated. Have fun. Linda On Sep 7, 2023, at 6:22 PM, Diane Morton wrote:Hello all,This weekend is the Montezuma Muckrace, a 24-hour birding fundraiser to find as many bird species as possible within the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Funds raised from the Muckrace will go to support restoration of

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Pileated feeding young

Neat observation Jack. A newer birder may often pick up on, and notice differently, behaviors that may not be described in literature and just taken for granted. I am going to guess here and describe a process that will occur with both humans and non-humans as their children grow up. Nestlings and

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about air quality and birds

about insects? Linda Orkin > On Jun 7, 2023, at 12:25 PM, Regi Teasley wrote: > > Does anyone know how this very bad air quality affects birds? > > Regi > > > Creativity is the heart of adaptive evolution. > Terry Tempest Williams > > >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Common Nighthawk

That’s interesting. I was running on the East hill reg way and a quick check of Merlin said it heard a Common Nighthawk. I did not hear that myself and it only registered once. But just an additional bit of potential information. Linda Orkin > On May 25, 2023, at 10:47 AM, Theresa DeBoo

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Northern harrier on Mt. Pleasant/Mineah fields

Very interesting because we saw a Northern Harrier this morning flying over the fields at the top of the arboretum along 366. Due to her size and strong appearance we guessed female although she was out of sight quickly heading East. Linda Orkin Ithaca New York On May 10, 2023, at 11:09 AM

[cayugabirds-l] Wood Thrush

Heard at the arboretum early this morning. He was settling right in with his song. Linda Orkin Ithaca New York -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Foy B Thrasher

Brown Thrasher for me too on Muriel street. Love them. Linda Orkin Ithaca NYOn Apr 15, 2023, at 8:48 AM, Donna Lee Scott wrote: FOY Brown Thrasher under blue spruce trees on NW side of Kendal.  Along w/ female Red winged Blackbird.  Donna Scott Kendal at Ithaca-377 Sent from my iPhone

[cayugabirds-l] Pine Warblers

At the arboretum. At least two. By song. On north side in pines. Linda Orkin Ithaca ny -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Solidarity with Indigenous Seneca Nation Opposing Mega-Industrial Development Outside Buffalo

Thank you Regi for this action alertLinda OrkinOn Mar 24, 2023, at 4:39 PM, Regi Teasley wrote:This item pertains to industrial building on bird habitat. RegiCreativity is the heart of adaptive evolution.Terry Tempest WilliamsBegin forwarded message:Subject: Solidarity with

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Preventing bird-window strikes

American Bird Conservancy has their bird tape back in stock. I’m be had it on my front picture window for around 5 years. I actually see birds veer away as they are flying towards it. Linda Orkin On Mar 6, 2023, at 9:56 AM, Jody Enck wrote:Hi all,With bird migration ramping up, many folks may

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Black bear killed on Refuge

One less wild being that makes up the 2% ofthe total  wildlife remaining in this earth. We are insatiable Oh….just my opinion. Linda OrkinOn Dec 8, 2022, at 8:29 AM, Marie P. Read wrote: #1 So what about "Wildlife REFUGE" am I not understanding here? #2 it's sad and tasteless that the guy

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Goldfinch mishap

ime I came by, it had >> perished. >> >> Bob >> >>> On Oct 3, 2022, at 10:19 PM, Linda Orkin wrote: >>> >>> So glad you happened along and rescued him. Small birds getting caught in >>> noxious weeds as they’re foraging for the seeds

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Goldfinch mishap

So glad you happened along and rescued him. Small birds getting caught in noxious weeds as they’re foraging for the seeds is a know hazard. Lucky for him you came along. Linda Orkin > On Oct 3, 2022, at 10:10 PM, Sara Jane Hymes wrote: > >  Yesterday as I was out walking, a coupl

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hummingbird feeders & unwanted guests

Also I’m thinking further about this and realizing that the sources of fruit that squirrels and chipmunks relish in our yard including cornus kousa fruits and other berries are very dried up so they’re all possibly missing natural sugars. Linda Orkin > On Jul 30, 2022, at 10:51 AM, Li

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hummingbird feeders & unwanted guests

an effective squirrel baffle over our hummingbird feeder and two bird baths and a little garden pond that is utilized by all. Linda Orkin Ithaca ny > On Jul 30, 2022, at 9:21 AM, Catharine O'Neill wrote: > > The little teardrop feeder from Agway works. I mix four tbl. hot water and

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Update: Re: Injured Hummingbird

I am so happy that you reached out for advice and were able to save them. Linda Orkin > On Jul 28, 2022, at 5:41 PM, Carol Cedarholm wrote: > >  > I'm so glad it survived long enough to go to the hospital and they took it > in. Fingers crossed that it makes it! > Carol

Re: [cayugabirds-l] House wrens

Yes. I believe that!! Nobody messes with them. > On Jul 23, 2022, at 11:37 AM, Judith Jones wrote: > > Our house wren drove away a rat! > >> On 7/23/2022 10:39 AM, Linda Orkin wrote: >> I can’t believe how effective they are at driving away any and all >>

[cayugabirds-l] House wrens

to their own well being. They seem to never be at rest. Anyway just a few moments of bird contemplation on a Saturday morning. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Great Crested Flycatcher

Oh yes. I heard the one that summers near me this morning also. Welcome back to them!! Linda Orkin Muriel street Ithaca NY > On May 6, 2022, at 1:18 PM, Regi Teasley wrote: > > “Our” Great Crested Flycatcher is back! > > Regi > 201 Clif

Catbird also!Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hawthorn quiet

. Linda Orkin Ithaca, ny > On May 2, 2022, at 12:07 PM, John Gregoire > wrote: > >  > It's also quiet out here to the west. I may have missed an earlier report but > we did find the first Green Heron at our wildlife ponds where they have > nested for several years. Clos

[cayugabirds-l] Brown Thrasher

Cornell arboretum Ithaca ny. Right now Linda orkin. -- 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

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Suet question

And vegetable shortening. Forgot to include that. Linda > On Jan 9, 2022, at 9:44 AM, Linda Orkin wrote: > >  > I have a question for everyone regarding suet. Since we know that pesticides > and other harmful human chemicals including industrial agriculture > anti

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Suet question

mention or consider this. I have tried to look it up but cannot find anything. Just going by my own understanding of the food chain and bioaccumulation I’m relying on my common sense. I mix organic peanut butter and organic cornmeal and use that. Linda Orkin Ithaca, New York. > On Jan 9, 2

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cranes on Armitage

Cranes. So so thankful we do not have a killing season on them in this state. Not true of everywhere. Linda Orkin Ithaca NY > On Dec 10, 2021, at 10:09 AM, petersaracino wrote: > >  > Nice! > Sar > > > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by Bryan Pfeiffer

Thanks John. Yes I had also read that, with great interest. Lots to think about. I embrace these thoughts fully. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY > On Dec 8, 2021, at 10:21 AM, John Gregoire > wrote: > >  > Birdwatching’s Carbon Problem | Bryan Pfeiffer > -- > Cayugabirds-L

[cayugabirds-l] Cathedral bells ring out as New Zealand welcomes godwits after longest migration

?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY -- 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

Re: [cayugabirds-l] egrets

That is an interesting spot. I wonder what effect abundant rain and water flow might have had on this spot that perhaps made it more attractive and lured them there. Linda Orkin’s > On Aug 27, 2021, at 12:57 PM, Jay McGowan wrote: > >  > Other observers reported three Great Egrets (the

Re: [cayugabirds-l] bald bluejays

Astrid yes. A cooomon observation at this time of year. https://feederwatch.org/learn/unusual-birds/bald-headed-birds/ Linda Orkin Ithaca NY > On Aug 18, 2021, at 11:34 AM, Astrid Jirka wrote: > >  > Hi folks, > > I have at least 2, if not 3, blue jays coming to my fe

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cedar waxwings fly catching?

Donald and Lillian Stokes say is just a myth but I saw it with my own eyes. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY > On Aug 13, 2021, at 6:57 PM, Jill Holtzman Leichter wrote: > >  > Yep I saw them doing that at Dryden Lake last year. A lot of young birds too. > > Get Outlook for

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Injured Great Blue Heron

imalhelpnow/id511153457. We have > an Ithaca-based rehabber on call right now. Perhaps it would be helpful to > post this information on the listserv? There’s also a website for those w/o a > smartphone: https://ahnow.org/ > > All the best, > Christine > > >>> On

[cayugabirds-l] Injured Great Blue Heron

any idea how this bird could be caught and restrained and rescued but I’m sure there are people out there with experience. Sad time of year for young naive beings. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

Re: More on Merlin Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlin results/Turkey Vulture

into the season Linda Orkin > On Jul 9, 2021, at 3:28 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: > > Hi all, > I think the Library of Natural Sound used to ask, when archiving audio, > whether the bird was seen to make the call. Now, when people include audio > with eBird submissions, that que

Re: More on Merlin Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlin results/Turkey Vulture

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Possible Worm-eating Warblers in Lansing NY > Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2021 12:02:10 -0400 > From: Jay McGowan > Reply-To: Jay McGowan > To: Linda Orkin > CC: Barbara Bauer Sadovnic , KitKat PonyBird > , Cayugabirds-L > > > Hi Linda, > Yes, c

More on Merlin Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlin results/Turkey Vulture

to confirm your own vocal id. One thing I’m really liking is the number of other vocalizations like chips and flight calls that are also available Linda Orkin > On Jul 9, 2021, at 10:20 AM, Peter Saracino wrote: > >  > I played the song of a junco from IBird pro on one elect

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Possible Worm-eating Warblers in Lansing NY

Jay I wonder if you can say what we should do if we know song ID is incorrect. I got worm eating warbler for chipping sparrow down by vas’s park rink today and I clicked no match. Is that the best way to tri and alert Merlin to an incorrect choice? Linda Orkin > On Jul 6, 2021, at 10:32

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Chickadee learning

nging caterpillars for days. They decided to nest in a old > decorative log on my porch that has a woodpecker hole in it. > They are wonderful company. > Pete Sar > > >> On Mon, Jul 5, 2021, 12:38 PM Linda Orkin wrote: >> I’m sitting on my front porch on Muriel street

[cayugabirds-l] Chickadee learning

hey sweetie clear whistled song around every fifth time the young one tries. And then the the young one holds the whistled tone more clearly and is more likely to be able to complete the phrase. He also tries to accompany simultaneously. Very neat. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY -- Cayugabirds-L

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Chimney Swifts

g in > the group you saw. I'm not sure how one would be able to differentiate the > young though. I love those Swifts with their enthusiastic chattering. > -Josh > >> On Sun, Jun 27, 2021, 1:04 PM Linda Orkin wrote: >> There are approximately 10 Swifts foraging and tw

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Follow-up communication to Cornell re mowing of hay at peak nesting time

Just wonderful Jody, and everyone who contributed and moved this discussion forward so meaningfully and substantially. Cannot wait to hear a positive reply. Linda Orkin > On Jun 27, 2021, at 2:56 PM, Poppy Singer > wrote: > >  > Superb letter! > >> On Sun, Jun

[cayugabirds-l] Chimney Swifts

There are approximately 10 Swifts foraging and twittering over the Tompkins County library. They so gladden me. I hope they’re finding enough to eat. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Fields being mowed.

fed. Grass taken from the land to pass through animals and in that inefficient process turning to food for humans. Linda Orkin Ithaca NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] YB Cuckoo

> On Jun 9, 2021, at 11:49 AM, Jgaffne2 wrote: > > We have had YB cuckoos, I think at least two based on hearing them from > different directions closely together, at our home on Turkey hill > > > Sent from my iPhone > >>> On Jun 9, 2021, at 11:23 AM, Deb Grantham wrote: >>> >>  >>

[cayugabirds-l] Info and action on proposed fast track approval for siting of wind farm in NYS

https://abcbirds.org/article/new-york-fast-track-renewable-energy-regulation-paves-way-for-high-risk-wind-project/?utm_medium=email_source=emailblast=true_campaign=enews_may21=enews_may21=b60c2d8d-bda6-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef=607eeb0b-50b3-eb11-a7ad-0050f271b5d8=173310 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] because there have been a few questions

compassion. I am glad to see it in action here. A good place to donate to. Thanks Deb Linda Orkin Ithaca NY > On Mar 30, 2021, at 9:31 AM, Deb Grantham wrote: > >  > A local resource: Caring for wildlife in Cornell’s own backyard | Alumni, > parents, and friends | Cor

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about "blackbirds."

Liz that’s a great question that I’ve wondered about myself. Hope answers/guesses get posted here. Starlings aren’t even related. Linda Orkin Ithaca > On Mar 13, 2021, at 11:58 AM, Liz Brown wrote: > >  > Here's something I wonder about every spring, when the big

[cayugabirds-l] Fish Crows

I heard and saw my first Fish Crows this morning at blue grass lane. I don’t know enough about them to surmise where they’ve been or if they’ve been here and quiet since the summer. Regardless it was another very welcome voice added to the morning mix. Linda Orkin Ithaca NY -- Cayugabirds

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cedar Waxwings

Carol what were yours eating? Linda Orkin. > On Jan 23, 2021, at 11:02 AM, Carol Cedarholm wrote: > >  > What are they eating? > >> On Sat, Jan 23, 2021 at 10:55 AM Robin Cisne wrote: >> Several times this winter I've seen a flock at the south end of Lackawan

[cayugabirds-l] YB Sapsuckers

Just had two YB Sapsuckers on cherry tree trunk at the side of our house on Muriel Street. I’ve heard them around a few times but seeing them like that made me wonder if bright sun today could be making sap run at all. Anyone? Linda Orkin Ithaca NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ned Brinkley

and wide and when something like weather interfered-with owling He would switch gears immediately and take us to Blue Grass Lane to look for migrating salamanders that would be brought out by the rain. Is there a link or something for what you are referencing? Linda Orkin > On Nov 23, 2

[cayugabirds-l] Ruby-crowned Kinglets

I’m on my porch watching two Ruby-crowned Kinglets foraging in dogwood shrubs plucking stuff from the leaves. So flitty and busy. Linda Orkin Muriel street Ithaca NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] GH Owl Singing

u > Wk: 607-254-2412 > Cell: 607-342-4594 > > > On 10/5/20, 9:39 PM, "bounce-125008573-3493...@list.cornell.edu on > behalf of Linda Orkin" behalf of wingmagi...@gmail.com> wrote: > > We’ve been hearing one and two Great-horned owls from Muriel street > so

Re: [cayugabirds-l] GH Owl Singing

. Although I doubt the Crows agree that it’s neat. Linda Orkin Ithaca NY > On Oct 5, 2020, at 8:13 PM, Suan Hsi Yong wrote: > > A Great Horned Owl was singing this evening at Six-Mile Creek, > repeating the classic sequence of hoots starting around 7pm from the > hills sout

Re: [cayugabirds-l] New Mexico Mass Motality

hope this is an ok discussion at this time. Linda Orkin Ithaca NY > On Sep 18, 2020, at 8:53 AM, Jeff Gerbracht wrote: > >  > While this is an interesting discussion, we have certainly veered far off the > topic of Cayuga Birds. It might be time to move this specific thread

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Migratory Bird Teaty Act

finch. Linda Orkin. The bottom line for me, law or not, is that we should tolerate a And welcome this meeting in a world we have made so inimical for wild life survival. That’s what I would do, not disturb these birds at all. > On Jun 16, 2020, at 11:50 AM, Suan Hsi Yong wrote: > >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] The Bald Eagle: A Conservation Success Story

with eggs or babies, for good reasons, so I think the best thing you can do for the Purple Finches is to spread a tarp under their nest and enjoy them. Linda Orkin > On Jun 15, 2020, at 9:06 AM, Asher Hockett wrote: > >  > I suggest you move the entire basket. > >> On Mo

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Writing from a black birder

Thank you for this and for the reminder that just being out there can be so dangerous and frightening for black people. Linda Orkin > On Jun 7, 2020, at 9:51 AM, Mary Jane Thomas wrote: > > Drew Lanham spoke at RIT in September of 2016. An excellent presentation. > > MJ &g

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Listening to birds

Not to forget a wonderful recorder Bob McGuire!! Linda > On Jun 1, 2020, at 9:25 AM, Peter Saracino wrote: > >  > Right you are Bob (about our fine and talented local folks)! > Pete Sar > >> On Mon, Jun 1, 2020, 9:21 AM bob mcguire wrote: >> Thanks, Pete, for posting. And note that the

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Oriole

Heard many Baltimore Orioles around in walks today. And my granddaughter and my daughter saw Red-bellied Woodpeckers copulating. They thought that was neat to observe. Linda Orkin Northeast Ithaca. > On May 3, 2020, at 2:38 PM, Ken Haas wrote: > > Like Stephanie, I too fou

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Of Unleashed Dogs and Waterthrushes

. It is inconceivable tinned how people can do totally disregard both signs and the comfort of others. And the impact of their canines on the woodland creatures off trail. I am wondering if the unleashed dogs who behave always stay at their owners sides. Linda Orkin living near Sapsucker woods. And also

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Bird-Safe Collars for cats

I wonder what would happen if I bought several and distributed them to my neighbors. Thanks Candace. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY Sent from my iPhone The great philosopher Schopenhauer, in criticizing how some Christians treat animals, wrote, “Shame on such a morality that fails to recognize

Re: [cayugabirds-l] singing House Finches

Not trying compete but House Finches on Muriel street and downtown Ithaca heard singing very sweetly and complete. Also heard what I believe was Purple Finch singing around my house the other day. Linda Orkin Ithaca NY Sent from my iPhone > "For the sake of some little mouthful of

[cayugabirds-l] There male redwings

There are currently three male Red-winged Blackbirds on the ground under our feeders on Muriel Street in Ithaca NY. Nice to see. Welcome back guys. Linda Orkin Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Cancellation of Sapsucker woods beginner bird walk for Saturday.

Please note we are cancelling this 8 AM Saturday February 8 walk due to weather and trail conditions. Sunday’s will go on as usual. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thanks Linda Orkin Sent from my iPhone > "For the sake of some little mouthful of flesh we deprive a soul of

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods bird walk Sunday December 1

This walk will be canceled due to impending complicated weather forecast for snow, sleet and freezing rain. Stay warm and safe all. Thanks much. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY Sent from my iPhone > "For the sake of some little mouthful of flesh we deprive a soul of the sun > an

[cayugabirds-l] Take action

-healthy-forage-fish-populations-warming?emci=00b41d4d-d5db-e911-b5e9-2818784d6d68=08477eda-71dc-e911-b5e9-2818784d6d68=651366=policy-adv-email-ea-x-engagement_20190921_advisory_source=ea_medium=email_campaign=engagement_20190921_advisory Thanks much. Linda Orkin. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [cayugabirds-l] [nysbirds-l] Fwd: News Alert: North America has lost 29% of its birds since 1970, study finds. Experts blame habitat loss, pesticides, light pollution and cats.

. I hope down to my very bones that the “despair leading to change” has good staying power. Linda Orkin Sent from my iPhone > "For the sake of some little mouthful of flesh we deprive a soul of the sun > and the light, and of that proportion of life and time it ha

[cayugabirds-l] Northern Waterthrush

Singing once again at Wodleton in Sapsucker Woods. Have a beautiful weekend all. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY Sent from my iPhone > "For the sake of some little mouthful of flesh we deprive a soul of the sun > and the light, and of that proportion of life and time it ha

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Th 5/16

Sounds like a wonderful morning. Glad you were out there. Interestingly we did not hear any Northern Waterthrush along the Woodleton Boardwalk yesterday either and they are so reliably persistent, usually. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY On Thu, May 16, 2019 at 12:47 PM Mark Chao wrote: >

[cayugabirds-l] Chimney Swift’s

Flying and twittering. Downtown Ithaca. Linda Orkin Sent from my iPhone > "For the sake of some little mouthful of flesh we deprive a soul of the sun > and the light, and of that proportion of life and time it had been born into > the world to enjoy" Plutarch > > I

Re: [cayugabirds-l] "tethered raptor"!

Wow Tobias I think we'll all be heading out to see this. Thanks for the update. I, for one, am relieved. Linda Orkin On Tue, Apr 9, 2019 at 9:47 AM Tobias Dean wrote: > > > Lest any anxious readers of this list saw my message last night, after a > West End appointment this mo

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Saturday morning bird walks at Stewart Park

part. I wanted to remind everyone that the Cayuga Bird Club also leads bird walks in Sapsucker Woods on both Saturday’s and Sunday’s at 8:30. These go on all year but heyspring is here. No better time. Binoculars are available for these also. Linda Orkin Sent from my iPhone

Re: [cayugabirds-l] phoebe

I also heard an Eastern Phoebe singing early this morning at Sapsucker Woods. Very nice and made me feel spring. Linda Orkin On Thu, Mar 28, 2019 at 2:35 PM marsha kardon wrote: > Saw a first of the year phoebe on Bundy Road just now. Also, this morning > a wren flew out of my

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Update

I don’t know how others responded but perhaps the tree provides some specific site related shelter from the cold that may not be true or necessary at other times or in the past. I sound think you would see them foraging if they were. Keep watching and see what you see. Linda Orkin Ithaca NY

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sunday January 18 field trip and bird walk CANCELLED

Sent from my iPhone > "For the sake of some little mouthful of flesh we deprive a soul of the sun > and the light, and of that proportion of life and time it had been born into > the world to enjoy" Plutarch > > If you permit > this evil, what is the good > of the good of your life? > >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Suet question

I mane vegan diet with organic peanut butter organic vegetable shortening and corn meal. For this worry and for other concerns. Linda Orkin Sent from my iPhone > "For the sake of some little mouthful of flesh we deprive a soul of the sun > and the light, and of that proport

Re: [cayugabirds-l] cayugabirds-l digest: August 21, 2018

Sorry. I was confused too. I voted yes. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 21, 2018, at 9:07 AM, Rising, Gerald wrote: > > Linda, I am confused by your message. You argue for YES but indicate that you > have voted NO. Gerry > ____ > From: L

Re: [cayugabirds-l] cayugabirds-l digest: August 21, 2018

to be accepted as a norm. Linda Orkin Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 21, 2018, at 8:16 AM, Marie P. Read wrote: > > Hi all, > I just voted FOR cat licensing, mostly for the first reason that Gerald > mentioned below. > > Marie > > Marie Read Wildlife Photography > 45

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods bird walk cancelled

Hey all. Due to illness the 8:30 AM Saturday bird walk will not be led by anyone. Sorry for any inconvenience Linda Orkin Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Where are the birds?

ticle from the Guardian. There is no lack of warnings about these declines. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jun/18/swifts-tragic-decline-birds Linda Orkin On Wed, Jun 20, 2018 at 2:00 PM, Marc Devokaitis wrote: > One thing Dave didn't mention is the possibility of the (increasi

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Where are the birds?

as banders etc really see these effects so poignantly and knowledgeably Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY On Mon, Jun 18, 2018 at 1:28 PM, wrote: > Hi! > > Over 30years of banding, migration and population study here and we > experienced and ever increasing paucity of birds. About 15 years a

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Monkey Run south Scarlet Tanager

I heard one also on the walkway at the end of Muriel Street this morning. It was fun to hear that burry song again. I didn't look for him, just enjoyed his music. Linda On Wed, May 9, 2018 at 9:57 AM, Marie P. Read wrote: > Scarlet Tanager male just west of the parking

[cayugabirds-l] Ospreys harassed

to yell at him from a distance. I won’t repeat what she said. I don’t know how people can be prevented from this. Just wanted to alert you all. Thanks. Linda Orkin Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fox Sparrows in Tompkins County (long)

Thanks for that suggestion Kevin. I just tried it. Much quicker than eBird. Thanks. Linda Orkin Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 20, 2018, at 8:35 PM, Kevin J. McGowan <k...@cornell.edu> wrote: > > I've still got a few Fox Sparrows, too. I can't ever remember waking up to >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Very strange spring!

I think everyone is struggling to find any kind of food in this spring that is mostly devoid of insects. Leaf litter would be a logical place to look. Linda Orkin On Fri, Apr 20, 2018 at 3:40 PM, W. Larry Hymes <w...@cornell.edu> wrote: > While walking through Mundy Wildflower Garden

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Eastern Phoebe

I am so distressed for all the returning insect eating birds. Yes, I know they have other strategies etc etc but still. And on top of declining numbers of insects in general, especially high quality big ones. Thanks for noting this too Sara Jane. Linda Orkin On Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 9:16 AM

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Tree Swallows

Cool!! I’ve been expecting them. Thanks. Linda Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 28, 2018, at 4:43 PM, metet...@gmail.com wrote: > > I just had s flock of 22 Tree Swallows feeding over Cayuga Lake along Route > 89 right at the town of Fayette sign south of Canoga. Mike Tetlow > > Sent from

[cayugabirds-l] Weekend bird walks at Sapsucker Woods

and Sunday. Meet at the Visitors Center Cornell Lab of Ornithology, binoculars available for loan. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Early Woodcock Peenting

. This is different than singing. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 27, 2018, at 3:46 PM, Linda Orkin <wingmagi...@gmail.com> wrote: > > the other day referred to local non-migratory birds already loosely on > territory all winter and lengthening days elicit territorial singing. Als

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Early Woodcock Peenting

referred to local non-migratory birds already loosely on territory all winter and lengthening days elicit territorial singing. Also birds do call on speaking to each or her all throughout the year. This is different than singing. Thanks Sandy. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY Sent from my iPad > On

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Rosebreasted Grosbeak!?!

I’d say a singing rose-breasted grosbeak on February 25 is extremely unusual. Wow. Linda Orkin. Ithaca ny. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 25, 2018, at 4:17 PM, "cl...@juno.com" <cl...@juno.com> wrote: > > A male Rosebreasted Grosbeak just flew into the red mapl

[cayugabirds-l] Weekend walks!!

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