[cayugabirds-l] Tick disease other than Lyme.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/16/health/babesiosis-tick-disease-northeast.html -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES:

[cayugabirds-l] Woodpecker help

Hey folks. I have a "mystery" woodpecker coming to the suet. It's too big to be a downy, but not quite big enough to be a hairy. And even its beak is an in-betweener! If I had to guess I suppose I'd call it a hairy, but. Any thoughts? Maybe just size variation within a species? Sex-size

[cayugabirds-l] Mockingbird at my feeder

Must be slim pickings out there! Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Cowbird musing.

I'm looking at a male cowbird on my feeder. And I realize that every time I look at a cowbird, I'm looking at a bird that some bird OTHER than a cowbird raised. Strange. Must be LOTS of foster "parents" out there. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Canal walks for school/youth grouos

Hi folks. An FYI for any teachers/youth club/scout club leaders on the listserve. The Canal Corporation is offering free walks for youth/school-related groups along the Seneca River (Cayuga-Seneca canal) near Waterloo, NY. The walks can be as long as 2 hours, and we unpack both the cultural and

[cayugabirds-l] Geneva turkey vultures

Some vultures are currently flying the friendly skies over Geneva, NY. SAR -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] NY State Bird Trail additions

https://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2023/02/boltons-up-yonda-farm-added-to-nys-birding-trail.html -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Downy courtship

Just saw this in my lilac tree! https://youtu.be/pdEc2SlW-Z0 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Buff-breasted Sandpiper: A Unique Shorebird with Unique Conservation Needs

https://whsrn.org/buff-breasted-sandpiper-a-unique-shorebird-with-unique-conservation-needs/ Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Avian flu going global

Bird flu spreads to new countries, threatens non-stop "war" on poultry | Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/bird-flu-spreads-new-countries-threatens-non-stop-war-poultry-2023-02-15/ Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Feeder red wings

Just had a few redwings at the feeders. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] NY State Birding trails

https://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/124045.html -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] "peter, peter, peter"

Out filling the feeders just now and, for the first time in a long time, I caught the sound of the titmouse's "peter, peter, peter"!!! "The trumpet of a prophecy! O Wind, If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind" - Percy Bysshe Shelley Sar -- Cayugabir

[cayugabirds-l] Flying with the birds (literally!)

Enjoy. Sar https://youtu.be/5QAjfH05IUE -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] What birds do each month

https://www.audubon.org/news/birdist-rule-10-know-what-birds-are-doing-each-month Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] California condors are capable of reproducing without males, study says - The Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/11/05/california-condor-parthenogenesis-study/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

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

Trying to find out. On Thu, Dec 8, 2022, 5:44 PM wrote: > Birders often buy a duck stamp, too. According to Ducks Unlimited, "Each > year, about 25 percent of all duck stamps are purchased by individuals who > do not hunt waterfowl that particular year. Many of these stamps are bought > by

[cayugabirds-l] Free Winter hikes along the Seneca River

Hi folks. The Canal Corporation and the NY State Power Authority are offering free hikes this January and February along the Seneca River in Waterloo, NY. Hosted by Canalside, the title of the walk is "More Than Just A "Canal" - Hiking The Seneca River To Explore Its Natural And Human History"

[cayugabirds-l] Black bear killed on Refuge

https://www.fingerlakesdailynews.com/2022/12/08/black-bear-shot-and-killed-at-the-montezuma-national-wildlife-refuge/ Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Refuge cranes

At least 130 cranes at Knox! Some just flew in from the direction of Armitage Rd. Same? Different? Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Sandhills

150+ cranes on south side of Armitage road. North of MNWR. SAR -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Refuge diving ducks

The redheads and scaup have arrived on the main pool. Virtually none during yesterday's survey yet scores of redheads and a good number of scaup this morning! Many ring necks as welland at least 1500 swans (conservative estimate) - presumably mostly tundra. A really cool spectacle. Sar --

[cayugabirds-l] Knox Marcellus Sandhills

Approximately 210 sandhill cranes at Knox Marcellus marsh (MNWR) this evening (Sunday) as night fell. Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Rt 31 Sandhill Cranes

There is currently a flock of approximately 101 cranes in the cut corn field on the south side of the mucklands Rt.31 a bit east of the 31/89 intersection. Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Total lunat eclipse on November 8th

EarthSky | Total lunar eclipse on November 8, 2022 https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/total-lunar-eclipse-nov8-2022/ Clear skies! Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] New Owl Species, Principe Scops Owl, Discovered - Simplemost

https://www.kgun9.com/news/national/new-owl-species-discovered-on-tiny-african-island-in-gulf-of-guinea Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Refuge osprey

Just had an osprey at Tschache Pool during our Refuge survey.MNWR...along with a great egret. Pete Saracino -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Bar-tailed godwit ELEVEN day oddessy

4-Month Old Bar Tailed Godwit Breaks Continuous Flight Record After Flying 8,400 Miles in 11 Days | Science Times https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/40772/20221101/4-month-old-bar-tailed-godwit-breaks-continuous-flight-record.htm -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Halloween (Short--eared) Owls

Hey all. Been out on Johnson Road (Town of Phelps) the last few nights in the hopes of seeing the short-eared owls that commonly winter here. Tonight, at about 6:30 I was looking at my phone and about to head home when I was suddenly startled by a very sharp "bark" very nearby. I looked up to see

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Lots o cranes

Astrid we had over 100 sandhills on our survey yesterday (Friday) at Knox Marcellus Marsh on the Montezuma Refuge near Seneca Falls, NY. If past history is any indication, I expect still more to arrive before they finally leave us for the winter. Last year's fall totals surpassed 300 birds!, It is

[cayugabirds-l] Refuge cranes

Flock of 77 sandhill cranes in cornfield on route 89. Come off East Rd. and take a right. As you climb hill the cranes are in a cut cornfield field on right side of road. Best seen from top of hill. Be careful of traffic. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Identifying shorebirds video

The art of identifying shorebirds with Michael O'Brien. Mike is one of the co-authors of the Shorebirds Book. Enjoy. https://youtu.be/vSiXVWsav70 Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Handbook of bird biology 3rd edition

Hi folks. If anyone out there is interested in selling a used copy of the Lab of O's "Hanbook Of Bird Biology" please contact me via personal email. Thank you. Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Refuge snipe

Hi folks. Just an FYI in case you've been looking for a Wilson's Snipe this season or want to see more of them. Jackie Bakker picked out 10 of them in various spots in Larue's Lagoon today on our survey. One grouping had 4 birds in it. Another had at least 3. Good luck. Visitor Center pool had

[cayugabirds-l] Refuge shorebirds

LOTS of shorebirds this morning in the Visitor center pool!! Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Beautiful shorebird time of year quote

Hope you shorebird lovers out there can relate: "The restlessness of shorebirds, their kinship with the distance and swift seasons, the wistful signal of their voices down the long coastlines of the world make them, for me, the most affecting of wild creatures." - Peter Matthiessen

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Shorebird Walk Forecast

Reuben Stolfus scouted Knox Marcellus marsh this morning in preparation for tomorrow's guided shorebird walk. He reports a variety of species including lots of yellowlegs of both "flavors", a number of short-billed dowitchers, good numbers of least sandpipers and semipalmated sandpipers, a few

[cayugabirds-l] Tick carrying birds

Folks I've been asked about the Source of my recent letter concerning tick-carrying birds. Herewith, the entry in its entirety: Sar "Several recent studies demonstrate that wild birds transport ticks and their associated diseases during migration. In addition, a number of bird species are able to

[cayugabirds-l] Birds transporting ticks

Interesting fact: Ground feeding species (cardinals, catbirds, song sparrows, robins) spend lots of time foraging for food at optimal height for ticks, and are excellent hosts AND have all demonstrated the ability to infect ticks with the Lyme-disease causing bacteria. "Naturally Curious Day By

[cayugabirds-l] Learning Shorebirds

3 part video from one of the authors of "The Shorebird Guide" Sar Karlson shorebirds https://youtu.be/xc159z_bgwA -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] The Science of Birds on Apple Podcasts

Shared with me by a friend. Sar https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-birds/id1532606850 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Shorebird Migration

It's beginning to be that time of year FYI FYI Timing of Fall Shorebird Migration - BSBO https://www.bsbo.org/timing-of-fall-shorebird-migration.html -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Woodpecker adaptations

Why Woodpeckers Don’t Mind Hitting Trees With Their Faces - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/14/science/woodpeckers-brains-shock.html -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Juvie broad wing

Juvenile white phase broad wing hawk along Bald Hill Rd, Danby Forest, at Abbot Loop crossing. In red pine stand. Thick tail stripes and very high pitched monotone whistle diagnostic. Saturday 16th 7am. Peter Sent from Peter"s iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirdin

[cayugabirds-l] BugGuide.Net

A great resource from a dear Cornell friend, Rebecca Smyth. Hope you find it useful. BugGuide.Net Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Goldfinch eye disease

thoughts? It seems fatal since I’ve found three dead in past 2 months with the ‘glue eye’ diagnostic. I gather their deaths are probably for lack of feeding acumen due to blindness more than anything. (BTW I only get the list digest here so include me in any response.) Thx, Peter Sent from Peter's

[cayugabirds-l] Northern Waterthrush Question

Folks in "Naturally Curious Day By Day.", by Mary Holland, I read this account of a northern waterthrush display and am wondering if anyone has ever witnessed it. See below. Thanks Sar "Northern waterthrush has a flight song/display it typically gives on its breeding ground in the evening. The

[cayugabirds-l] Visitor Center Dunlin.

Flock of 90 dunlin currently in Visitor Center pool at the Montezuma Refuge/Seneca County. Soon to head for the far north. Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Upland sandpipers

Folks after many visits I just now (8:20 a.m.) got the upland sandpipers. Two of them walking left in the middle of the field on the east side of Thorpe Rd. (Just west of the airport) Just a bit north of the last (white) house!! Boy they sure can be sneaky.right under one's nose but out of

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Prothonotary

Thanks for the info Kyle. A quick FYI for those going to Armitage Rd. There is also a hooded warbler hanging out around the vicinity of the prothonatary nest box. Sar On Fri, May 6, 2022, 4:00 PM Kyle Gage wrote: > A male prothonotary warbler was checking out the re-installed nestbox on > the

[cayugabirds-l] Dunlin and Ibises

72 dunlin currently at Visitor center pool and 4 glossy ibises at Larues Lagoon (MNWR)/Seneca County Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Dunlin correction

Make that 34 dunlin. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Refuge dunlin

Flock of 31 dunlin currently (7:54 a.m.) in Refuge Visitor Center pool. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Glossy Ibises at Refuge

Jackie Bakker is currently reporting the presence of two glossy ibises along the wild life drive (MNWR/Seneca County)in the third pool east of eagle scupter. There is also one in the pool just west of the sculpter. Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Upland Sandpipers?

Dave I've been to the Lott farm at least 8 times since early April but have yet to see any. Pete Sar On Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 10:53 PM Dave Nutter wrote: > I was talking to Reuben Stoltzfus today. He often calls when he suspects > he has found a new species for the Cayuga Lake Basin for the year,

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Martins

Our martins have returned from South America and are currently choosing housing near the Visitor Center. Their "bubbly chirps and rattles" are proof of winter's end, new beginnings and a season of hope and promise. Come see. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Rt. 31 shorebirds

Hi folks Currently there are a handful of dunlin, pectoral sandpipers and greater yellowlegs at the intersection of routes 31 and 89 a bit north of the Refuge. Some Bonaparte gulls as well. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] What sunshine can do!

Holy cow. I'm holding a very blue, Bluejay's tail feather in my hand. I can make it go from blue to brown and back to blue again simply by changing the angle between it, me, and the light coming through the window. Great example of how the play of light and structure of the feather combines to

[cayugabirds-l] Perfect poem for today

>From one of our finest. And with birds too! To the Thawing Wind https://poets.org/poem/thawing-wind?mbd=1 Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] SFNY Airport Snowys

2 snowy owls at the Seneca Falls airport this morning. On West side. One on a white elliptical shaped tank near office and the other on the ground to left of the B runway sign. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Refuge Osprey

Osprey atop nest tower on route 5&20 near Refuge. Two others checking out nest site near May's Point. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Lesser yellowlegs

2 lesser yellowlegs at corners of Rt. 89 and 31mucklands Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Johnson Rd. SEOW

At least 3 short-eared owls still on Johnson Rd. town of Phelps this evening at sunset- along with at least 2 northern harriers. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Geneva Osprey

I'm watching the osprey on the cell phone tower behind the Smith Opera House in Geneva NY. I'm watching it thru my spotting scope from the parking lot of the Finger Lakes Welcoming Center. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Avian Intelligence- Magpies

Incredible. Sar Australia’s Clever Birds Did Not Consent to This Science Experiment - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/17/science/australian-magpies-clever.html -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Coots

Don't know if coots have been reported in the basin yet but they're back at the Refuge. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Knox Marcellus marsh

Yes, Alyssa- they are Surveyors. Pete Sar On Thu, Mar 17, 2022, 11:11 AM Johnson, Alyssa wrote: > Today there is a Montezuma Wetlands Complex wide waterfowl survey, so that > is most likely who those people are. > > -- > Alyssa Johnson > Environmental Educator > 315.365.3588 > > Montezuma

[cayugabirds-l] Tree swallows

Tree swallows at Refuge at Larue's Lagoon! Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] The sounds of Life.

What sounds of Life tonight! Such a cacophony as the Sun sets and the moon rises: peepers peeping, woodcock peenting, cardinals whistling, robins in their vesper voices and geese gabbling the moon! Fills my heart with song. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] The sound of Spring

Out for woodcock tonight and hearing peepers!! Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] "A World On The Wing...." Book Discussion

Hey folks. If you're not busy tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11:30-12:30 come join us (the folks at Geneva Reads) at the F.L. Welcoming Center in Geneva, NY. We'll be having a robust (hopefully) discussion/sharing centered on Scott Weidensaul's recent book - "A World On The WingThe Global Odyssey

[cayugabirds-l] Cherishing the Simple things

The softly rising Sun is edging closer to its Equinox point along the eastern horizon. A song sparrow is singing full throated from a nearby lilac bush. A titmouse is calling "Peter, Peter, peter", reminding me of lengthening days. And a ribbon-shaped skein of snow geese is heading

[cayugabirds-l] Snow goose XU97 Update

The banded snow goose I observed today is a female greater than 2 years old. She was banded in 2018 on Bylot Island, Nunavut XOA OSO, Canada. Thanks to all who responded to my request for help with a special thanks to Laurie Michelman for the tip on how to get quick feedback on the "band". Cool

[cayugabirds-l] Snow goose XU97

Watching feeding snow geese on Serven Rd. a bit east of Geneva NY. One has a yellow neck ring with the numbers/letters XU97. Any ideas where I can report it? Many thanks. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Dawn chorus

I'm an early riser and today, as I sat in the early morning stillness, I heard for the first time this "Spring" the dawn chorus - the unmistakable voice of Robins; and with it a feeling of hope. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Woodcock Skydance

Witnessed the woodcock's skydance tonight a bit east of Phelps, NY. Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Snow geese

A few thousand (at least) snow geese in fields on Durling Rd. just off Gravel Rd. North of Seneca Falls, NY. First seen this morning by Chuck Gibson. Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Snow geese

Our white friends are beginning to pour into the Finger Lakes on their return voyage. Janet Aken had hundreds on county road 4 yesterday between Geneva and Canandaigua, and I just had a big flock fly over my house near Oaks Corners. And so it begins Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Falconer question

Hi folks Do you know anyone in the area who is a licensed Falconer? Thanks Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Huge Redwing flock

Flock of 80+ redwings here this morning near Phelps, NY. At least. Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES:

[cayugabirds-l] Naturally Curious wrbpage

For we lovers of the Natural World Naturally Curious with Mary Holland | An online resource based on the award-winning nature guide – maryholland...@gmail.com https://naturallycuriouswithmaryholland.wordpress.com/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Redwing flock at my feeders

3 weeks early! Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Bird ranges shifting northward

EarthSky | Bird ranges shifting northward: Audubon study https://earthsky.org/earth/bird-ranges-shifting-northward-says-new-audubon-study/ Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Brief Buff breasted Sandpiper video

Sar https://youtu.be/gGe8WsCXiWc -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Surprise!

Great horned owl hooting away across the road last night around 8pm. Sar On Sun, Jan 23, 2022, 10:37 AM Donna Lee Scott wrote: > Recently (fall?) I had 2 T Vultures sitting awkwardly on the top bars of > my backyard feeders! > Many years I see wave after wave of them flying from north to south

[cayugabirds-l] Not birds but important

How to Get Your Free N95 Masks From the Government at Your Local Pharmacy https://www.prevention.com/health/a38815550/free-n95-mask-government/ Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] "Crabs" and knots

Folks: Everything in Nature is relational. The iron in our blood, the calcium in our bones, each formed in stellar interiors. Nowhere is this relational reality more simply stated than in this Nature documentary about the relationship between the horseshoe crab and red knot. Hope you enjoy

[cayugabirds-l] Prowling harrier

A harrier just strafed my feeders and birds then headed toward Johnson Rd. empty-handed! I guess I shouldn't be surprised. I saw one pick off a redpoll from the roadside last winter Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Not birds but.....

Free at home Covid19 rapid test availability starting Wednesday at covidtests.gov. you can get 4 tests per household shipped to your home. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] 2022 First Cayuga Lake Basin Records are up

Dave we had a peregrine on Years day. Does that count? Sar On Fri, Jan 14, 2022, 3:54 PM Dave Nutter wrote: > Thanks for the fast feedback, folks! > > I have now added the missing Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers from the Ithaca > Christmas Bird Count, which I had inadvertently entered as

Re: [cayugabirds-l] 2022 First Cayuga Lake Basin Records are up

> > - - Dave Nutter > > On Jan 14, 2022, at 3:13 PM, Peter Saracino > wrote: > > Had anyone had redwings yet? I had a male a few days ago. > Pete Sar > > On Fri, Jan 14, 2022, 1:41 PM Sigrid Connors wrote: > >> We had 2 females on the 5th in Groton.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] 2022 First Cayuga Lake Basin Records are up

Had anyone had redwings yet? I had a male a few days ago. Pete Sar On Fri, Jan 14, 2022, 1:41 PM Sigrid Connors wrote: > We had 2 females on the 5th in Groton. > > On Fri, Jan 14, 2022 at 1:00 PM John Gregoire < > johnandsuegrego...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> We had cowbirds here on the first. >>

[cayugabirds-l] Aryicle on Snowy Owl Decline

Courtesy Fritzie Blizzard https://www.hcn.org/articles/birds-where-are-alaskas-snowy-owls. Pete Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Redwing Blackbird

There's a male Redwing at my feeders this morning along with the usual suspects (and a lurking Coopers hawk). Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Suet question

Folks im looking for a suet log/cylinder for a suet holder I have. Just suetno embedded seeds. At least 6-7" high and a few inches in diameter. Any ideas where I can buy some. No luck at Tractor Supply, Running, Country Max or Wild Birds Unlimited, Amazon Thanks. Pete Sar --

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Big flock

We had 86 doves in one tree on our Eaton Bird Club CBC on January 1sthope springs eternal! Sar On Sat, Jan 8, 2022, 9:39 AM Dave Nutter wrote: > The bleak season has begun at my place because the Flood Control Channel > has finally frozen solid. Yesterday there was just a thin layer of

[cayugabirds-l] Owls cont'd.

4th owl near runaway's end from.parking lot area near red house on Chadwick rd. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Airport owls

3 snowy owls on runway (2 side by side) easily seem from parking area on airport road in SFNY. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Snowy owls at SFNY Airport

2 snowy owls currently at the SFNY airport. One on runway from airport road and one on gas well from Farron Rd. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] A philosopher of science explains how birds perceive time and space differently than humans | Salon.com

https://www.salon.com/2021/12/04/a-philosopher-of-science-explains-how-birds-perceive-time-and-space-differently-than-humans/ Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

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