Re:[cayugabirds-l] Black Scoters, East Shore

2009-10-23 Thread Paul Hurtado
Hi folks, The flock of 80+ BLACK SCOTERS (later joined by 3 adult male SURF SCOTERS) flew a bit north as previously posted, however they were visible from near the dentist office (Dr. Janice Hall Ormsby) a ways north on 34. Most if not all of the original flock (75+ birds, ~20f/juv, ~55m - no

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Only FOY sightings welcome?! [+ Cackling @ Stewart, Sat p.m.]

2009-10-18 Thread Paul Hurtado
Hello folks, First, I should add that yesterday afternoon there was another CACKLING GOOSE around - it was at the west end of shore in Stewart Park among a group of migrant Canadas. It eventually flew off with a dozen or so other birds to the south west around 1:45pm. Other birds visible

MNWR Sat a.m. (Possible Western Sandpiper)

2009-08-22 Thread Paul Hurtado
Hi folks, First, Dave Nutter just called (@ 11:40am) and said that he has what *might* be a/the Western Sandpiper at May's Point - anyone in the area today should keep an eye out for it and try and confirm it if possible. Second, Nick Sly and I made a brief run up the lake and were able