Re: [cayugabirds-l] Helmeted Guinea Fowl
I've kept guinea fowl for years as tick eaters, and they do a great job at this. Guinea fowl have the habit of ranging rather far from home (up to a quarter of a mile or perhaps more), but they always return to their same roost at night in the barn or coop. Hence I doubt the guinea fowl you spotted are feral -- they were just far from their home. I've never heard of any competition between wild turkeys and guinea fowl. I would like to think that any extra tick-eaters out there are doing us a favor. Marla Marla L. Coppolino Groton, New York http://marlacoppolino.com http://www.thesnailwrangler.com/ http://kibibiacres.com On Mon, Oct 26, 2015 at 11:44 AM, Dimitri William Ponirakis < dw...@cornell.edu> wrote: > I spotted a couple of Helmeted Guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) by the side > of the road this morning. (Sweeney Road, Cortland ) I presume they are > escaped or feral. I also heard that they are useful in reducing the tick > population and also that there might be an issue with competition with > native wild turkeys? > > I submitted to e-bird with a photo: > http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S2831 > > Cheers > Dimitri > > Ponirakis, Dimitri William > Senior Noise Analyst / Applications Programmer III > > Business: 607-254-2124 > Mobile: 607-280-7515 > Fax:607-254-2460 > > 159 Sapsucker Woods Road > Ithaca, NY 14850 > USA > > "The earth has music for those who listen." > ― George Santayana > > > -- > > 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/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html > 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds > 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html > > Please submit your observations to eBird: > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ > > -- > > -- 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/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Grackle
Late this afternoon a gorgeous, shiny COMMON GRACKLE visited the ground under my bird feeders. Location: Pleasant Valley Rd in Groton. Marla L. Coppolino Groton, New York USA http://marlacoppolino.com http://www.thesnailwrangler.com/ http://kibibiacres.com -- 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/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Red-winged blackbirds
Two male RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS are eating seed on the ground under my feeders this morning. Pleasant Valley Rd. in Groton. Marla L. Coppolino Groton, New York USA http://marlacoppolino.com http://www.thesnailwrangler.com/ http://kibibiacres.com -- 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/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Brown creeper
A BROWN CREEPER has been at my suet feeders for the past several days (Pleasant Valley Rd. in Groton). Marla Marla L. Coppolino Groton, New York USA http://marlacoppolino.com http://www.thesnailwrangler.com/ http://kibibiacres.com -- 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/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] East Hill Killdeer
I've also been watching this killdeer pair last year and again this year at E. Hill Office Bldg (I work here). I requested that the landscaping crew does not mow this parking lot island until the chicks hatch and all the killdeer leave. For added protection, I also put little flags around the island (to remind the landscapers) and a cone to keep the parking space beside the nest empty. I guess the killdeer liked the special arrangement so much last year that they decided this was the perfect spot again for this year's nest! Could anyone tell me if a pair of killdeer mate for life? Or at least for more than one year? I assume this is the same pair as nested there last year, because the nest is in the same exact spot. Marla Coppolino http://www.thesnailwrangler.com/ On Thu, May 15, 2014 at 12:48 PM, Marc Devokaitis mdevokai...@gmail.com wrote: From Ilene Miller who also reported them last year: The East Hill Office Building Killdeer is back for another year. She laid an egg yesterday. She has picked the same parking lot island and tree as last year. I think she actually waited for them to put fresh mulch around the tree. Marc Devokaitis -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird! -- -- 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/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Black-billed cuckoo heard?
I think I that I was hearing a black-billed cuckoo yesterday evening, in the woods behind my property (Pleasant Valley Rd. in Groton). Is that possible? Would they be back in our area at this time? Marla -- 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/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Not black-billed cuckoo
Thank you to so many who have contacted me off-list. I conclude it wasn't a black-billed cuckoo that I heard, as they haven't returned to our area yet. Many of you had suggestions of what I may have heard, including: Screech-owl Saw-whet owl Chipmunk Frogs Wilson's snipe Wild turkey Out of these, I'm thinking either it was a chipmunk or maybe possibly a saw-whet owl. I had the feeling that the sound was coming from the trees in the woods, which is why I feel like it could be a bird. I'll listen again this evening with newly-enlightened ears. Thanks, everyone, for all your suggestions! Marla -- 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/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Red-breasted nuthatch
There have been more species of birds at my feeders this weekend than any other! Today there is a RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH visiting my feeders for the first time, as well as a FOX SPARROW, lots of COMMON REDPOLLS, AMERICAN TREE SPARROWS, along with all the regulars. Some of the recently returned regulars also, like RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS. Marla -- Marla L. Coppolino Groton, New York USA http://marlacoppolino.com http://kibibiacres.com http://mypage.siu.edu/mlcopp/ Email: marlacoppol...@gmail.com -- 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/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Yellow-bellied sapsucker
This morning there is an immature male YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER on the lilac tree above my feeders. I believe it was last year I had an immature female that hung around for the winter. Marla Coppolino Pleasant Valley Road, Groton -- 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/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Pine siskins
There's a vigorous flock of about 15 PINE SISKINS at my feeders now (Pleasant Valley Rd. in Groton). Marla Coppolino -- 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/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Green heron
There has been a green heron at my pond for at least the past several days. It has plenty of grasses and vegetation to hide in, and it seems to hide itself well from me even in the open, but now that I know it's been around, I'll keep binoculars handy and will be attentive to keep looking. Located on Pleasant Valley Rd. in Groton. Marla -- Marla L. Coppolino http://marlacoppolino.com Groton, New York -- 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/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Rose-breasted grosbeaks
I had a male and a female rose-breasted grosbeak at my feeders over the weekend -- Pleasant Valley Rd. in Groton. Marla -- 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/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Rose-breasted grosbeak
Yesterday before dusk and before the storms rolled through, a male ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK visited my feeder (first time I've seen it here). Also over the past week, WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS, WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS, CHIPPING SPARROWS, PURPLE FINCHES, YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKERS, in addition to the regulars, have visited my feeders. -- -- Marla L. Coppolino Groton, New York -- 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) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Return of the Chipping Sparrows
Chipping Sparrows are at my feeders as of yesterday too -- Pleasant Valley and Sharpsteen Roads about 5 mi. SW of Groton village. They're holding onto the feeders for dear life in the wind gusts! Marla Groton, NY On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 7:09 PM, Carl Steckler c...@cornell.edu wrote: A welcome return of Chipping Sparrows at my feeders today. Although they are having trouble holding on with the 50 MPH plus winds we are getting on the hill. Carl Steckler -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOMEhttp://www.northeastbirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULEShttp://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) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- 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) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Yesterday and this morning there is a juvenile YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at my suet feeder. I typically get all the regular woodpeckers at my feeders, but this is the first time to have a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker here in January. Marla Coppolino Groton, NY -- 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) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Yes, the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker at my feeders was female, immature, and with the brownish feathers. I live within 5 miles of St. Anthony's cemetery (actually less, as the Sapsucker flies), so it could very well be the same bird that you saw. Someone who lives near upper Treman Park contacted me off-list to say that she has had a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker at her feeder all winter. Marla On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 6:44 PM, Kenneth Victor Rosenberg k...@cornell.eduwrote: Marla, On the Cortland Christmas Bird Count on December 18, we found a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker in the St. Anthony's cemetery on the hill above town of Groton. It was an immature bird that was still fairly brownish and had a white throat (female). I'm wondering if you are near there and if this could be the same bird? KEN Ken Rosenberg Director of Conservation Science Cornell Lab of Ornithology 607-254-2412 607-342-4594 (cell) k...@cornell.edu On Jan 30, 2011, at 8:39 AM, Marla Coppolino wrote: Yesterday and this morning there is a juvenile YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER at my suet feeder. I typically get all the regular woodpeckers at my feeders, but this is the first time to have a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker here in January. Marla Coppolino Groton, NY -- -- Marla L. Coppolino Groton, New York USA Website: http://mypage.siu.edu/mlcopp/ Email: marlacoppol...@gmail.com Telephone: (001) 347-495-9861 -- 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) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --