[cayugabirds-l] Subject: Big Atlas Weekend is this week!

The third annual Big Atlas Weekend is this week, running from 6:00 pm on Friday evening, June 23 through 11:59 pm on Sunday night, June 25. This fun event is a great way to contribute to NY Breeding Bird Atlas III and also join a community of birders participating in current breeding bird atlases f

[cayugabirds-l] June is a great time to participate in the Breeding Bird Atlas!

Hi All, Now that spring migration is over, it's time for breeding birds to take center stage! This year is the fourth year of NYS Breeding Bird Atlas III, and June is the peak breeding season in our area. I'm writing now to share some Atlas updates and also encourage people to get out to enjoy thi

[cayugabirds-l] Exciting Adirondack Opportunities for Big Atlas Weekend

Hi All, If you're interested in participating in the upcoming Big Atlas Weekend, and you also like to travel to the Adirondacks each summer to enjoy that region's specialty breeders, we have a couple of exciting trip ideas to share! The first-ever Big Atlas Weekend

[cayugabirds-l] Atlas Year 2 Kick-off Event Tonight @ 6:30 pm

Hi All, Just a quick reminder that the New York Breeding Bird Atlas Year 2 Kick-off Event is tonight (7 April 2021) at 6:30 pm. More information, including access to the meeting's Zoom link, can be found here: https://ebird.org/atlasny/news/atlas-year-2-kick-off-april-7th-630-pm Hope to see ma

[cayugabirds-l] New York Breeding Bird Atlas Year 2

Thank you for being a part of the New York birding community. Your checklists power research and conservation throughout the state and beyond, and 2021 brings another great way to enjoy birds: the third New York Breeding Bird Atlas! WHAT IS A BREEDING BIRD ATLAS?

[cayugabirds-l] Glaucous Gull and Lesser Black-backed Gull

Hi All, For those interested in Seneca Lake and Schuyler County birding, there is a nice flock of gulls at Clute Park in Watkins Glen that contains an adult Glaucous Gull and an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull. These two species are both infrequently reported here in Schuyler County. Good birdi

[cayugabirds-l] Lesser Black-backed Gull and Bonaparte’s Gulls

As part of the Watkins Glen CBC today (26 Dec 2020) I just found a Lesser Black-backed Gull and five Bonaparte’s Gulls in the large gull flock off Clute Park. LBBG is fairly common in the Ithaca area, but much less so here in WG. Also two WWSC present. Matt Medler Sent from my iPhone -- Cayug

[cayugabirds-l] Crossbills at Bear Swamp SF

I hit the finch jackpot while participating in the Cortland Christmas Bird Count yesterday (19 Dec 2020). While covering different sections of Bear Swamp State Forest, I came across flocks of both RED CROSSBILLS and WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS. I also had individual COMMON REDPOLL flyovers, as well

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma area birding

To celebrate the start of the Christmas Bird Count season, I spent the day today (14 Dec 2020) birding at various spots in the Montezuma CBC circle. I was joined at different times by Tim Lenz, Jay McGowan, and Drew Weber for socially-distanced birding. In a testament to the incredible birding

[cayugabirds-l] Atlas Town Hall Meeting Tonight at 6:30 pm

Hi All, Just a quick reminder that Atlas coordinator Julie Hart will be leading another Atlas Town Hall meeting tonight, July 8, at 6:30 pm. Tonight's focus will be on answering data entry questions. Julie will also give a tutorial on how to use the Explore pages on the Atlas website so you kno

[cayugabirds-l] Atlas Insider Newsletter

Hi All, The latest Atlas Insider newsletter is now out! It contains information on identifying confusing fledglings, searching for secretive marsh birds, and tips (from yours truly) about how to read maps to maximize your atlas efforts in the field. Here's a link: https://mailchi.mp/109bf73488

[cayugabirds-l] Everybody is crazy about this

I couldn't expect more http://web.idlifeproducts.me <http://web.idlifeproducts.me/> Matthew Medler -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.Northeast

[cayugabirds-l] Ruff at Montezuma NWR yesterday

Hi All, Last night, Tim Lenz, Bob McGuire, and I saw the RUFF that has been seen in the Montezuma area since Dave Nutter discovered it on Saturday, July 8. Like Dave, we saw the bird briefly at dusk at Eaton Marsh on the Montezuma NWR auto-loop. We had looked for the bird here and at Kips Islan

[cayugabirds-l] Ruff updates?

Has anybody seen (or looked for) the Montezuma Ruff today? Any updates, positive or negative, from today (Sunday, July 16) would be appreciated! Thanks, Matt Medler Ithaca Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBird

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Asher, Is there any chance that the bird you saw this morning might have been a similar-looking female Purple Finch? Purple Finch is a classic early April migrant here in the Ithaca area, whereas Rose-breasted Grosbeaks typically arrive back here in late April or early May. This eBird map for Ro

[cayugabirds-l] American White Pelican

The American White Pelican is still present in Ithaca this morning (4 Dec 2016). At 7:45 am, it was back on the red lighthouse jetty. There is also a nice loon flight this morning, with 150+ Common Loons departing the south end of Cayuga Lake in high flight in about 30 minutes of observation.

[cayugabirds-l] American White Pelican

Tim Lenz found an American white pelican on the red lighthouse jetty about an hour ago. The bird was visible naked eye as a white blob from Stewart Park around 430, and after rushing to Hog Hole to try to see it from there in the fading light, I saw a large White thing swimming away from the red

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Recording bird sounds with a smartphone

Hi Therese and All, I thought I would share the following link to a Macaulay Library document called "Making Sound Recordings with a Smartphone": http://help.ebird.org/customer/portal/kb_article_attachments/85186/original.pdf?1464483364 This document covers a variety of things to consider when re

[cayugabirds-l] Brown pelican now

The brown pelican is soaring over the south end of Cayuga Lake right now, 8:40 AM. Matt M. & Mike Andersen Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayuga

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Lake Basin Spring Arrival Dates and First Records

Fritzie and All, The Cayuga Bird Club site has a nice page with 2015 Cayuga Lake Basin first records, which Dave Nutter tirelessly updates, first records from previous years, and 10-year median arrival dates that I calculated based on the first records that I kept for 2000-2009. All of this inf

[cayugabirds-l] Red-throated Loon continues

Hi All, For those who haven't had a chance to see it yet, the very cooperative RED-THROATED LOON was still present at Treman State Marine Park today (31 March 2015) from about 5:15 to 7:15 pm. At first, the bird was in the small area of open water where the park's marina enters the Cayuga Inlet

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Purple Sandpiper continues

Hi All, The PURPLE SANDPIPER was still present at 6:35 pm, in the same spot that Jay describes below. It was actively foraging in the wind and light rain as it got dark. Good birding,Matt MedlerIthaca From: Jay McGowan To: Cayugabirds-L ; oneidabi...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, Oct

[cayugabirds-l] Avocets now at K-M Marsh

The two avocets are now (1:30) in Knox-Marsellus Marsh. Matt Medler Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm AR

[cayugabirds-l] Jaeger at Myers

This from the RBA text system just now: Ken Rosenberg. Jaeger off Myers point now - probable Parasitic. On water now just south of lighthouse. Way out. Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsR

[cayugabirds-l] Quiet at Myers

It's very quiet here at Myers. No Sabine's Gull, no shorebirds, and nothing else unusual. The only bird of note that I've seen is a common loon flying north up the lake. Matt M. Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.Northe

[cayugabirds-l] Sunday Sabine's Gull?

Has anybody been to Stewart Park this morning to look for the Sabine's Gull? If so, could positive or negative reports be shared here? Thanks, Matt Medler P.S. And yes, I will be getting on the Cayuga RBA soon. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME htt

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sabine's Gull

ted, but I certainly hope not! Kevin McGowan was arriving as I departed, so perhaps he was able to track it down. Good birding, Matt Medler Ithaca ____ From: Matthew Medler To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2014 4:50 PM Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Sab

[cayugabirds-l] Sabine's Gull

Still present now, 4:48 pm. On water. scope needed. Viewed from middle of west side of Stewart Park. Good luck! Matt Medler Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBir

[cayugabirds-l] Least Bitterns at Catharine Creek Marsh

Hi All, In the "I can't believe I've never been there" category, I visited Catharine Marsh in Watkins Glen for the first time today (19 July 2014). It's a beautiful marsh, and despite the late date and hour, my visit was quite productive. I birded from Rock Cabin Road, along the eastern edge of

[cayugabirds-l] Lime Hollow Visitor Center

I decided to pay a visit to the Lime Hollow Visitor Center this evening (17 July 2014). Given the date and time of day (7:15 pm), I didn't have high expectations, but I ended up having a nice outing. I explored quite a bit of the trail system that branches out from the Visitor Center, with my fa

[cayugabirds-l] Cuckoo Sounds

Hi All, The topic of cuckoo vocalizations, and how to identify them, came up recently, so I thought I would share a link to archived recordings of Black-billed Cuckoo and Yellow-billed Cuckoo at the Macaulay Library web site: Black-billed: http://macaulaylibrary.org/search?taxon=black%20billed%

[cayugabirds-l] Kirtland's Warbler at Hamlin Beach

Hi All, I wanted to provide a few details about where the Kirtland's Warbler was seen late in the day on Sunday, 1 June 2014. And, I wanted to thank Andy Guthrie for not only finding this bird, but also remaining at Hamlin Beach for nearly the entire day to help other birders (like myself) find

[cayugabirds-l] Kirtland's still present

7 pm, 1 June. Look for birders south of park entrance, south of both lanes of parkway. Matt Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Ca

[cayugabirds-l] Kirtland's still present right now

7 pm, 1 June. Look for birders south of park entrance, south of both lanes of parkway. Matt Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeCon

[cayugabirds-l] "Winged Warbler" songs

Hi All, We are fortunate to have John Confer, one of the world's foremost experts on Blue-winged Warbler and Golden-winged Warbler, in our midst, so I'm hoping that he can provide a more insightful commentary on this topic than I can. But, I did want to point out that both the Blue-winged Warbl

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Kittiwake not at Myers

The kittiwake is not here at Myers right now. It may have been scared off by the awful music is being played from the picnic area. I will post again if it returns. Matt Medler Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.Northea

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Clay-colored sparrow copulation with chipping

Although Clay-colored Sparrow is rare here in the Cayuga Lake Basin, there is a history of this species breeding with Chipping Sparrow in our area. From a 1960 issue of The Kingbird: The lthaca Clay-colored Sparrow (see July, 1960, Kingbird, p. 651) mated with a female Chipping Sparrow, fed her

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Fri 5/9 full summary (22+ warbler species incl Golden-winged)

Just a quick note to add that there was a cooperative LINCOLN'S SPARROW in the feeder garden at the Cornell Lab Visitor's Center at about 11:30 this morning. Great day here at Sapsucker Woods! Best, Matt Medler Ithaca From: Mark Chao To: 'Cayugabirds- L'

[cayugabirds-l] More Shindagin Hollow Birds

Inspired in part by Bob McGuire's post, I decided to head out to Shindagin Hollow late this morning. I started at Bald Hill School Road, which was extremely quiet (three species total), and then headed to Shindagin Hollow Road. I walked just under a mile, from a small dirt parking lot downslope

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Willow Flycatcher and other migrants in Mundy

Hi Meena and All, Since Empidonax flycatchers can be notoriously difficult to identify visually, I thought I would mention the possibility that the flycatcher at Mundy might have been a Least Flycatcher. Least also gives a "whit" call, and there have been multiple reports of Least in our area

[cayugabirds-l] Rusty Blackbirds at Sapsucker Woods

Hi All, There were at least two Rusty Blackbirds singing near the boardwalk to the employee parking lot as I departed work today around 6 pm. Good birding, Matt Medler Ithaca -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabir

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Knox-Marcellus Hudsonian Godwits,Snow Geese:(,Dunlin

Jay McGowan and I were also at Knox-Marcellus Marsh yesterday (28 Sept 2013), a bit earlier in the morning than the group from Rochester. Jay could comment on exact details much better than I, but I did want to say that the two American White Pelicans were present during our visit. Good birdi

[cayugabirds-l] Red Knot still present

The Red Knot and six Sanderlings are still present at Myers at 4:45. The knot briefly moved to the beach, near the lighthouse, but it is now back at the very end of the spit. Beautiful bird in breeding plumage. Good luck! Matt Medler Ithaca Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http:

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods Common Nighthawk

I took a quick walk along the Wilson Trail at Sapsucker Woods this evening (22 May 2013). Things were relatively quiet bird-wise, but I did hear and then briefly see a migrating Common Nighthawk flying in a rather direct manner to the northwest. The other highlight was seeing Gary Kohlenberg and

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hooded Warbler songs

For those interested in more about Hooded Warbler songs, the Birds of North America account describes two singing modes in Hooded Warbler: "repeat" mode and "mixed" mode: Territorial males sing during the breeding season; males have several song types that differ in frequency range and number o

[cayugabirds-l] Swan Pen Quiet

The Swan Pen is quiet this morning (4 May 2013). Only bird of note was a White-crowned Sparrow foraging on the trail, neat the lake. Good birding, Matt Medler Ithaca Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.co

[cayugabirds-l] Late morning birds at Sapsucker Woods

Nacho Areta, Mecky Holzmann, and I took a leisurely walk around Sapsucker Woods this morning (28 April 2013), from about 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. There was not a ton of activity, but it was a gorgeous morning and we had some nice birds. Here are a few highlights: Palm Warbler--1 at Sherwood Platfo

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Le Conte's still present

Just a quick note to say that the Le Conte's Sparrow was still present as of 2 pm in the same area previously described by others. After a foray over the corn stubble into an area of low green grass, the bird was last seen back in the grasses along the pond. Pretty (if elusive) bird! For those

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler song question

Hi Dave and All, If you're interested in listening to more recordings of Yellow-throated Warbler to see how much variation there is, there are 40+ recordings available for listening on the Cornell Lab's Macaulay Library web site: http://macaulaylibrary.org/search?location_id=&location_type_id=&

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Renwick vs. Fuertes

ctuary for the wooded area south of Stewart Park, as does the Cayuga Waterfront Trail. It would be particularly interesting to learn why the City has applied this term to this specific area... Matt Medler Ithaca   From: Dave Nutter To: Matthew M

[cayugabirds-l] Renwick vs. Fuertes

Hi All, The discovery of the Yellow-throated Warbler in the woods south of Stewart Park highlighted a question that I've wondered about for some time: why do most Ithaca birders refer to this area as "Renwick Woods" or "Renwick Bird Sanctuary" rather than "Fuertes Bird Sanctuary?" Based on the

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler directions

Just in case anybody else was interested in looking for this bird but wasn't clear on where it was, here are the coordinates:  42.455841, -76.502954 Google Maps is showing the road name as Pier Rd./Cayuga Waterfront Trail. The bird was singing from high up in a cluster of large sycamores, right

[cayugabirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrush at Shindagin Hollow

I spent a few hours at Shindagin Hollow this morning (14 April 2012), where I enjoyed hearing a single song from a LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH. This was along Shindagin Hollow Road, a bit north of the junction with Gulf Hill Road (out of Basin). I imagine that others will find waterthrushes in other t

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker at Sapsucker Woods

There was a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker giving its "wah" call a few times as I walked into work here at Sapsucker Woods this morning (28 March 2012). The bird was calling from the patch of woods just south of the outer parking lot, on the east side of the road. Also in the early arrivals category,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Western Grebe - Cayuga Co.

Can anybody go to Stewart Park right now to see if there might be three Western Grebes on the lake at the moment? Great finds, guys! From: Tom Johnson To: Tom Johnson Cc: cayugabirds Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 3:59 PM Subject: Re:[cayugabirds-l] We

[cayugabirds-l] Ovid Owls

Hi All, There were at least three Short-eared Owls present yesterday evening (21 Jan 2012) in the area in Ovid previously described by Marty Schlabach (thanks Marty and Mary Jean!). There was one owl perched on a post along Rock River Road, just north of the intersection of Wycoff, at 4:55 pm.

[cayugabirds-l] Red Phalarope today?

Hi All, I'm wondering if anybody has looked for the Red Phalarope at Montezuma today (Monday, 10 October 2011). Any reports from today, either positive or negative, would be much appreciated! Thanks, Matt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskins are like potato chips...except in Sapsucker Woods today

This is a great excuse to plug eBird's great new mapping interface: http://ebird.org/ebird/map/pinsis?neg=true&env.minX=&env.minY=&env.maxX=&env.maxY=&zh=false&gp=false&mr=on&bmo=10&emo=10&yr=1900-2011&byr=1900&eyr=2011 A quick check of this map shows that it's not unusual for Pine Siskins report

[cayugabirds-l] Connecticut Warbler at Park Preserve

Chris Wood just reported a Connecticut Warbler on the text message rare bird alert: "Connecticut Warbler at Roy Park Preserve. SE side along orange trail 35m past where other trail goes into woods/p" That's all I know. Good luck if you go! Matt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.Northeast

[cayugabirds-l] Thursday night south end birds

Hi All, There was a lot of bird activity at the south end of Cayuga Lake tonight, as viewed by various observers from Hog Hole, Stewart Park, and East Shore Park. I only saw a subset of the birds, but thought I would post the collective highlights, since others have not done so yet. LAUGHING

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma 26Aug11

Just a quick followup to Jay's message. Other highlights from the Montezuma area included: BOBOLINKS flying overhead seemingly constantly, especially at the Visitor's Center and Mays Point Pool 52 GREAT EGRETS and a juvenile BONAPARTE'S GULL at Mays Point Pool Many flyover PURPLE MARTINS heard a

[cayugabirds-l] Interesting bird education tools available

Hi All, I am in possession of two interesting bird education tools that I would be happy to give to anybody who is interested in them. They are called "Audubon Land Bird Guide Rapid Recognition Sheets," and they are basically 24 field guide plates printed on one large piece of paper (roughly 3'

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Prothontary Warbler Spot

warblers. I recorded video of one to have the singing. They are LOUD at >> close range. >> This area is amazingly birdie. >> >> Gary >> >> >> >> >> On Jun 1, 2011, at 9:58 AM, "Matthew Medler" wrote: >> >>> There wer

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Prothontaries -- Yes

There were two Prothonotary Warblers countersinging from opposite sides of Armitage Road at 4:30 pm on Monday afternoon (31 May 2011). These birds were just 10-20 yards west of the little gravel pull-off area on the west side of the one-lane green bridge. No sign of any Acadians at that time, bu

[cayugabirds-l] Singing Black-billed Cuckoo?

Hi All, I am wondering if anybody on the listserve is consistently hearing a singing (cu-cu-cu) Black-billed Cuckoo in our area. I would like to try to get a high-quality recording of this vocalization from this species to add to the Macaulay Library collection. If you happen to hear this sound

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Wed 5/11

I spent a bit of time out on the Wilson Trail North this morning, and will add a singing TENNESSEE WARBLER to the day's warbler list at Sapsucker Woods. I'll also note that this species, like most of our North American "Vermivora"s, is now actually in the genus Oreothlypis. (Sorry, Chris.) Matt

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker

It looks like today is the day for people with the last name of Wood to find a Red-headed Woodpecker. Chris Wood just sent a text message about 30 minutes ago saying that he found a Red-headed Woodpecker at Hog Hole, "near lake w side of field." Matt Medler Ithaca __

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods American Woodcock

Two nights ago (22 March 2011), as I departed the Lab of Ornithology around 7:45 pm, I heard peenting and then displaying from an American Woodcock. I believe that the bird was peenting from the grassy hill immediately north of the building, and then was displaying in the general area of the Fu

[cayugabirds-l] Greater White-fronted Goose at Seneca Lake State Park

Hi All, Just a quick note to mention that there was a Greater White-fronted Goose present at Seneca Lake State Park in Geneva this morning (8 Jan 2011). There was also a very interesting large hybrid goose that looked like it might have been a Canada Goose x Barnyard cross. Good birding, Matt

[cayugabirds-l] King Eider

Hi All, Just a quick message to note that Shawn Billerman, Andy Johnson, Matt Young, and I saw the King Eider from the marina at Myers late on Friday afternoon (3 Dec 2010). We observed it for about 10 minutes around 3:45 pm, and then watched it fly south in the company of 4-5 female Common

[cayugabirds-l] American Coots and AVM

Hi All, I wanted to make people aware of a mysterious neurological disease that has afflicted American Coots, and, by extension, Bald Eagles and other higher-level predators, at artificial lakes in the southeastern U.S. for over 15 years. This disease is know as avian vacuolar myelinopathy (A

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Gray Kingbird reported at Montezuma

Hi All, Here is an e-mail from Jeff Doyle, who asked that I share this with the group. Matt From Jeff: No, I had no camera with me, so no photograph. My wife and I hadn't been to Montezuma in a year or more. We had stopped at the visitor's center and learned that the best birding was May's P

[cayugabirds-l] Connecticut Warbler Report from this morning

Hi All, I thought I'd pass along this report that appeared on the eBird/Google Notable eBird Sightings gadget: 1 Connecticut Warbler was observed at Ithaca--Freese Road on 26 Sep, 2010 by Nathan Senner. This sighting has not yet been reviewed by an eBird reviewer. I don't know anything abo

[cayugabirds-l] Muckrace Results?

Does anybody have results from this year's Muckrace? It would be great to read details... -- 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

[cayugabirds-l] Red Knot and Ruff Sighting Info

For those still interested in trying to see the Red Knot and Ruff at Montezuma, I thought I'd share a few details of the sightings that Shawn Billerman, Andy Johnson, Jay McGowan and I had yesterday (11 September 2010). We spent from roughly 3 pm to 6 pm scanning the shorebirds from Towpath Ro

[cayugabirds-l] East Hill Nighthawks

There were two COMMON NIGHTHAWKS flying around over East Hill about 15 minutes ago (7:35 pm, 29 August 2010). I observed them from near the Cornell Vet School parking lots, and while I was watching them, they seemed to be foraging in the area above the Maple Ave. power substation (or whatever

[cayugabirds-l] Merlin

Evan Barrientos, Andy Johnson, Jay McGowan, and I made a brief visit to the Montezuma area yesterday afternoon (28 August 2010), searching in vain for the Buff-breasted Sandpipers. On the way back to Ithaca, Evan, Andy, and I enjoyed great looks at a female-type MERLIN perched in a tree by the

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Phalaropes

Matt Williams, Matt Young, and I spent several hours birding the Knox-Marcellus Marsh at Montezuma yesterday (26 August 2010). We spent most of our time viewing from along Towpath Road, where we bumped into a migrant Alan Belford. I don't have time to post complete details now, but did want t

[cayugabirds-l] Shorebirds still moving

Hi All, I just wanted to mention that although it is now early June, there are still northbound shorebirds migrating through our area. A group of birders had several species fly past Myers this morning, and there is also a report from Oneidabirds and the Google eBird Gadget of three Hudsonia

[cayugabirds-l] Sedge Wren report from Van Dyne Spoor Rd.

For those who don't use the Google eBird Gadget for notable New York sightings, I thought I'd pass this alone: 1 Sedge Wren was observed at Van Dyne Spoor Rd.--open area on 19 May, 2010 by IBA Monitoring. This sighting has not yet been reviewed by an eBird reviewer. I don't know anything abo

[cayugabirds-l] Shindagin Hollow area Clay-colored Sparrow

Hi All, I had a great morning of sound recording and birding in the Shindagin Hollow area this morning (16 May 2010). After the wind started to pick up around 9:30, I decided to explore a bit, and eventually stopped at a fairly large shrubland area along Braley Hill Road. As soon as I got o

Re: [cayugabirds-l] id help and Spanish bird names

Hi Ray, Your mystery bird sounds like a western Palm Warbler. Your plumage description is good, and Palm Warblers are well-known for their tail wagging. Regarding your question about Spanish bird names, Kenn Kaufman put out a Spanish-language version to his North American field guide a few yea

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, 8 May 2010

I spent a bit of time late this morning (8 May 2010) walking around the pond at Sapsucker Woods. Things generally seemed quite birdy, but in looking at my notes, I guess I didn't really see that many birds that would be deemed migrants. I saw/heard a total of ten species of warblers, with MAGN

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Whimbrel at Myers, Th 5/6

Hi All, It's my understanding that this bird was an early-morning fly-by. I'm sure that if the bird had landed and stayed put at Myers, the observers would have gotten the word out on Cayugabirds, as Chris and Jessie did last June. Matt Mark Chao wrote: I see on the eBird Google gadget tha

[cayugabirds-l] Spring Arrival Date List

Hi All, I've finally put together a new list of average spring arrivals dates for the Cayuga Lake Basin, based on spring arrivals from 2000-2009. The list can be found directly at: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/cayugabirdclub/aughtsarrivals.htm or via the Cayuga Bird Club First Records and Arr

[cayugabirds-l] Friday morning at Sapsucker Woods

I took a walk around the pond at Sapsucker Woods this morning (30 April 2010). While it is a lovely morning, there wasn't quite as much migrant activity as I might have hoped for. I counted about 20 YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS, and then also heard single BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER and NORTHERN WA

[cayugabirds-l] Listening to (and looking at) bird sounds

Hi All, Bob McGuire and Mark Chao shared some interesting comments last week about individual variation in the songs of the two species of waterthrushes. For those who are interested in this sort of thing, I wanted to share some resources at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Macaulay Library

[cayugabirds-l] Hammond Hill Owls

Tom Johnson, Jay McGowan, and I dragged a reluctant Shawn Billerman out to Hammond Hill last night (20 April 2010) to listen for owls on a crisp, clear, cool evening. We were rewarded with a short series of toots from a NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL on Star Stanton Road, and very distant calls from a B

Re: [cayugabirds-l] West side of Cayuga Lake, plus Montezuma area

I knew I'd forget something: a singing House Wren heard several times in the Sheldrake area. Matthew Medler wrote: I spent the day today (17 April 2010) birding with Tim Lenz, Alberto López, and Chris Wiley. We started at Stewart Park, then headed up the west side of Cayuga Lake, and

[cayugabirds-l] West side of Cayuga Lake, plus Montezuma area

I spent the day today (17 April 2010) birding with Tim Lenz, Alberto López, and Chris Wiley. We started at Stewart Park, then headed up the west side of Cayuga Lake, and hit a few spots in the Montezuma area. Despite the cold, windy conditions, and the occasional rain and sleet, we had a nice

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Little Gull?

Hi Sydney, Thanks for sharing your sighting and your notes from the field. Based on the notes you've shared, it sounds like this bird was a Bonaparte's Gull that happened to be a smaller individual. Here are the things that lead me to say this: Little Gull (in any plumage) can be immediately

[cayugabirds-l] Two warbler day!

Shawn Billerman and I did a bit of birding this morning (3 April 2010) to enjoy the warm weather. We started at Myers, where the highlight was seeing Tom Johnson and his Spring Field Ornithology group. We then hit Stewart Park, where highlights were a YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER by the Swan Pen, a

[cayugabirds-l] Bonaparte's Gull leg color

Hi All, I've spent many hours looking at hundreds to thousands of Bonaparte's Gulls on Lake Champlain in summer and early fall. When these birds first appear on the lake in late July and early August, most of them are still in full breeding plumage, and the *typical* leg color on these birds

[cayugabirds-l] Aurora Raven

Shawn Billerman, Chris Wiley, and I spent the day out birding yesterday (20 March 2010), and saw most of the same birds that others have reported (as we spent at least some time with many of the others who have reported). As crazy as it is to say this on a day when we saw Western Grebe, Eurasi

[cayugabirds-l] Rusty Blackbird at the Lab

There was a single singing RUSTY BLACKBIRD at Sapsucker Woods this morning (18 March 2010) as I came into work. For the person who asked on the listserve some time recently about good places to see this species, I'd say that Sapsucker Woods is probably one of the better places in the area. Wit

[cayugabirds-l] Western Grebe at Chimney Bluffs State Park, Lake Ontario

Hi All, I just received a message from Chris Wiley to say that he and some other Ithaca birders are currently (10:30 am, 14 March 2010) watching a WESTERN GREBE at Chimney Bluffs State Park, located on Lake Ontario in Wayne County. The bird is just off-shore from the parking lot area. There are

[cayugabirds-l] Monday Night Seminar--Bret Whitney

Hi All, I wanted to let people know that the next Monday Night Seminar at the Lab of Ornithology, on Monday, March 1st, should be a great one. Renowned Neotropical ornithologist and tour leader Bret Whitney will be presenting the following talk: "Brazil: New birds in old places" The vast Ama

[cayugabirds-l] Thayer's Gull at Stewart Park Right Now

See you there! -- 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 Please submit your o

[cayugabirds-l] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Just a quick note for those who might be interested in looking for the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in Savannah on Monday. The bird was still present when I left the area at 5:40 pm on Sunday evening (25 Oct 2009). David Wheeler was still watching it, hoping that Jim Pawlicki would arrive in tim

[cayugabirds-l] Dryden Pine Siskin

I heard several clear calls of a PINE SISKIN flying overhead near the Green Hills Cemetery in the Village of Dryden yesterday afternoon (5 Oct 2009). Has anybody else seen or heard any siskins recently? Good birding, Matt Medler Ithaca -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.

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