[cayugabirds-l] Fw: Shorebird walks
From: Van Beusichem, Andrea Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:55 AM To: Chuck Gibson Subject: Shorebird walks Hi Chuck, The Rochester Birding Association is going to open up their field trips on Saturday, August 24 and Saturday, September 28 to the public so that they can go into Knox-Marsellus. Could you please post that info. on the Cayuga Birdlist? All of the trip dates are: Sunday, August 18, 8 AM with the Eaton Birding Society Saturday, August 24, 11:15 AM with the Rochester Birding Association BONUS WALK at Clarks Ridge, Sunday, August 25, 8 AM with the Eaton Birding Society Sunday, September 1, 8 AM with Kevin McGowan Saturday, September 28, 11:15 AM with the Rochester Birding Association Thank you! Andrea Andrea VanBeusichem Visitor Services Manager Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge 3395 U.S. Route 20 East Seneca Falls, New York 13148 315/568-5987, extension 228 -- 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/ --
Fw: Fw: [cayugabirds-l] MNWR
- Original Message - From: andrea_vanbeusic...@fws.gov To: linda_zie...@fws.gov Cc: bill_stew...@fws.gov ; chuckgib...@verizon.net Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 10:59 AM Subject: Re: Fw: [cayugabirds-l] MNWR c Thank you, Chuck, for letting people know why we closed the Wildlife Drive on Tuesday. We did not know what to expect from the storm, and so erred on the side of caution. That also left us time to get around the refuge to assess any damage. We were lucky, compared to so many, to have missed the destruction of this super storm. We do have a vehicle counter to keep track of use along the Wildlife Drive and are aware of road conditions. We have our staff, a National Parks Service staff person, and several volunteers working on the Dry Marsh restoration project along the Drive. This restoration project was designed and is being implemented to improve wildlife habitat -- create diversity -- in that area of the Dry Marsh, which is a monotypic stand of cattail, and has been situated close to the Drive in order to give our visitors the benefit of added wildlife watching opportunities. Diversity of habitat leads to healthy habitat, and these small pools we've created is a step in that direction. Montezuma is a national wildlife refuge. Therefore, wildlife needs, health, safety, etc., come first as we manage these lands and waters. At times, this may inconvenience our visitors, but we strive to keep you informed. There have been news and newsletter articles, web posts, posters, signs, public meetings, and personal communications about this project since it's inception. Please keep in mind that we have a small staff and a big job to do. I know you all enjoy the fruits of our labors! We do our best to serve wildlife and to serve you. Sometimes we fall short of being all things to all people. Just know that we are in this profession because we love it, we care, we take it seriously, and we come to work every day to do our best. Becoming a member of the Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex and following us on FaceBook are two ways you can be better connected to the refuge. Becoming a refuge volunteer is even better! Our volunteers are our embassadors, moving in their communities and spreading word about the refuge. As a volunteer, you form relationships with other volunteers and staff, and through those relationships, you gain intimate day-to-day knowledge about this place and our work. In turn, you can help us spread that word! Volunteer opportunities are available year-round here. Give the refuge office a call (315-568-5987, extension 228) or email Andrea at andrea_vanbeusic...@fws.gov to find out what volunteer opportunities lie in store for you! Thanks! Andrea VanBeusichem Visitor Services Manager Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Linda Ziemba/R5/FWS/DOI 10/31/2012 07:11 AM To Bill Stewart/R5/FWS/DOI@FWS, Andrea VanBeusichem/R5/FWS/DOI@FWS cc Subject Fw: [cayugabirds-l] MNWR FYI - This is what Chuck posted. Linda Chorba Ziemba Wildlife Biologist Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge 3395 Routes 5/20 East Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Phone: 315-568-5987 ext. 225 Fax: 315-568-8835 - Forwarded by Linda Ziemba/R5/FWS/DOI on 10/31/2012 07:10 AM - chuck gibson chuckgib...@verizon.net Sent by: bounce-69418559-24558...@list.cornell.edu 10/30/2012 09:11 PM Please respond to chuck gibson chuckgib...@verizon.net To MW gon...@gmail.com, Cayugabirds-L@cornell.edu cc Subject Re: [cayugabirds-l] MNWR Hi All, the Refuge was closed today, Tues. due to Sandy. It will reopen Wed. Also I found a bird guide on Towpath Rd. today, at the east end of Knox by the berm. I will leave it at the Visitors Center Wednesday morn. Chuck Gibson - Original Message - From: MW To: Cayugabirds-L@cornell.edu Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 7:40 PM Subject: RE: [cayugabirds-l] MNWR Several people have emailed and asked us why the wildlife drive was closed. We do not know, we went there at 1pm and the visitors center was closed and the gate was closed on the wildlife drive. We just thought we would pass it on in case anyone else was headed there. We imagine it was because of Sandy but, that is only a guess. Wade and Melissa From: Janet Akin [mailto:ja...@rochester.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 6:53 PM To: cobra Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] MNWR Why? Mud was hoping to head over there tomorrow. It was muddy last week along the T-way. Thanks, Janet Akin -- 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: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information
Re: [cayugabirds-l] MNWR
Hi All, the Refuge was closed today, Tues. due to Sandy. It will reopen Wed. Also I found a bird guide on Towpath Rd. today, at the east end of Knox by the berm. I will leave it at the Visitors Center Wednesday morn. Chuck Gibson - Original Message - From: MW To: Cayugabirds-L@cornell.edu Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 7:40 PM Subject: RE: [cayugabirds-l] MNWR Several people have emailed and asked us why the wildlife drive was closed. We do not know, we went there at 1pm and the visitors center was closed and the gate was closed on the wildlife drive. We just thought we would pass it on in case anyone else was headed there. We imagine it was because of Sandy but, that is only a guess. Wade and Melissa From: Janet Akin [mailto:ja...@rochester.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 6:53 PM To: cobra Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] MNWR Why? Mud was hoping to head over there tomorrow. It was muddy last week along the T-way. Thanks, Janet Akin -- 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/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owl
Hi Dave, I put the snowy on ebird Tuesday the day after I took photos. I will send them to you Chuck Gibson. - Original Message - From: Dave Nutter To: Cayugabirds-L@cornell.edu Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 1:15 PM Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owl Glad to hear it's still there! Has anyone input this Snowy Owl into eBird? It hasn't shown up on the map yet. --Dave Nutter On Dec 31, 2011, at 09:42 AM, Val Stevens valstev...@yahoo.com wrote: The snowy owl is still at the outlet mall. At 9:42 it was perched on the tower by J Crew. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html'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: 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/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] Larues
Hi Ann, the diging you saw is being done to provide more open water in the dry marsh. The soil that is being removed will be used to raise the Wildlife Drive. This soil can not be removed form the Refuge as it may contain nematodes and other undesierable things that might be invasive. - Original Message - From: Ann Mitchell To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 7:09 PM Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Larues Hi All, I was at Montezuma today, and noticed that the workers were rototilling at Larues. The ground was dry and, hopefully, will have some water soon. YES! I did not have a scope with me, so I had to rely on 10 power binos. At the Visitor Center around 2:30 P.M. there were both Yellow Legs, a Stilt and two Great Egrets. At the shorebird spot, nothing new. Both areas have a lot of vegetation. Anyone know what is going on at the back side of the wild life drive? There is fantastic dirt there that could be sold as a fund raiser. Good Birding, Ann -- 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] Sandhill Cranes
This afternoon 2 Sandhill Cranes were seen in the cornfield next to the Varick Firehouse on Rt.96a. -- 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] Juncos learn new trick, Lab feeder favs
Juncos have been eating from my sock feered for the last two years. - Original Message - From: Caroline Manring To: cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 5:55 PM Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Juncos learn new trick, Lab feeder favs The Juncos that have frequented my porch floor under the feeder for a few years have started coming to the feeder perches! These perches are about shoulder-height on a hanging cylindrical feeder, two floors up on a back porch downtown. I was very surprised. I think it might be because the usual cloud of House Sparrows has departed for somebody else's porch, and with just a few Chickadees and a Titmouse left, no one's knocking enough seed down onto the floor for the Juncos anymore. I'd never seen Juncos come to a hanging feeder, high up, and perch while they eat. Anybody else's Juncos doing similar tricks? Also, my mother's Tree Sparrows in Skaneateles have been perching on and eating from the suet (also hanging shoulder-height). It seems these ground birds have more tricks up their sleeves than I thought. At the Lab bird garden today, some highlights were PURPLE FINCH female, and our favorite FIELD SPARROW vagabond. Yesterday a pair of COMMON RAVENS flew over Sapsucker calling to each other. Caroline Manring Ithaca downtown -- 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/ --
