All,
Here is another reminder on my first ZOOM Virtual NYBBA webinar meeting
March 3rd 730-9 pm. I plan on going over use of eBird, basics of Atlas,
progress in central NY from 2020, priorities for 2021 and an overview of
the whole process from start to finish. I will also be available for your
All,
see
https://www.syracuse.com/news/2020/02/monster-cny-solar-farm-would-replace-corn-and-soybeans-with-power-for-3-homes.html
Does anyone have any more details on this? If it is done with wildlife in mind
this could be a good thing. If they plant pollinator friendly and native
grasses
I have noticed a LOT of robins lately. All over down here in Broome Co.
On Monday, February 15, 2021, 02:02:47 PM EST, Suan Hsi Yong
wrote:
Just had at least 50 American Robins fly into the trees outside my
window here in Commonland on East Hill / Six-Mile Creek. They hung out
in the
ask you to forward to
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see below to sign up.
Best,Dave Nicosia, NYSBBA III Central Region Coordinator
David Nicosia is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: NY Breeding Bird Atlas III E-Bird Tutorial , Year 1 results, and
Basics on Atlasing Time
I saw a nice flock of around 20 american robins on lower lake road
northwest Cayuga Lake January 23rd. There were probably even more.
On Tue, Feb 2, 2021 at 4:50 PM Donna Lee Scott wrote:
> Meanwhile, my brother in Bradenton Florida, south of Tampa Bay, reports
> that 1000s of Robins are coming
All,
I noticed some bird migration echoes in the lower Mississippi valley and
Texas early this morning. It's only early February. Birdcast shows this
early migratory push. see
https://birdcast.info/migration-tools/live-migration-maps/
The birds were moving north so they are not wintering birds
All,
I spent some time watching the numerous RED-TAILED HAWKs on Stevenson Road
over the Game Farm. Two subspecies (I believe) were present (see photos in
ebird report).
https://ebird.org/checklist/S79764223
I noticed much darker markings on some RED-TAILED HAWKs which I believe are
the
All,
I spent some time watching the numerous RED-TAILED HAWKs on Stevenson Road over
the Game Farm. Two subspecies (I believe) were present (see photos in ebird
report).
https://ebird.org/checklist/S79764223
I noticed much darker markings on some RED-TAILED HAWKs which I believe is the
Respectfully, please stop blaming this on climate change. This is weather, not
climate. Rapid swings in temperature are actually common in the western/central
U.S. This one just happened at a bad time for birds. The records are full of
major temperature changes in the western U.S and Plains
For now, at least,
> the export of cold air from the Arctic is concentrated over North America.
>
>
>
> Certain of my colleagues in the Department Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
> will be able to give everyone a far better and more detailed explanation.
>
>
>
>
>
.
Certain of my colleagues in the Department Earth and Atmospheric Sciences will
be able to give everyone a far better and more detailed explanation.
From: on behalf of "Kevin J.
McGowan"
Reply-To: "Kevin J. McGowan"
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 8:03
From: bounce-124948138-3493...@list.cornell.edu
On Behalf Of david nicosia
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 7:46 PM
To: Peter Saracino ; Jody Enck
Cc: atvaw...@gmail.com; CAYUGABIRDS-L
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] New Mexico Mass Motality
The western U.S has a history of extreme t
The western U.S has a history of extreme temperature changes. This event ranks
number 3 for the biggest temperature swing in history and it occurred during
fall migration. Most of the other big swings in temperatureoccurred in the
winter. What is dramatic is how cold it got and the early snows
All,
Radars in NY state are exploding with bird echoes after sunset. These are
the biggest radar migration signatures I have seen so far this fall.
Tomorrow could be really good. Hope you can get out there.
All the best and stay safe!
Dave Nicosia
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I refound both singing Swainsons Thrushes CCC Truck Rd west of North Rd New
Michigan SF. Birds were counter singing by the big clearing where Jay
McGowan and Livia Santana had them June 21. The habitat was more northern
hardwood hemlock with scattered Norway spruce. Both birds were near a
All,
I did some atlasing early this morning and I heard my first singing
SWAINSON'S THRUSH on my atlas block which encompasses a good portion of New
Michigan State Forest. In the past I usually got there by mid morning or
sometimes birded in the evening. I decided to try getting there before
All,
I went to two more atlas blocks in Chenango Co today. The first I will not
disclose the location because I stumbled upon a NORTHERN GOSHAWK. I trust
all people on these listservs but you never know if there is someone
trolling the web and the NOGO is a sensitive species. I was listening for
All,
I went 12.5 miles in and around New Michigan State Forest Pharsalia, NY
today focusing on the large stands of norway spruce forests. I also checked
out areas with native balsam fir and red spruce too , the tornado paths,
and cutover areas. I went generally between 1 and 2 miles per list to
Our radar at Binghamton had very impressive radar returns of migrating
birds early this morning. I suspect a lot of arriving breeders and a
continuation of the later passerine migrants. Of interest, despite decent
southerly winds across much of the southern U.S east of the plains, the
radar
All,
Beginning tonight and lasting right through at least Wednesday night, we
will see southerly winds in central NY. I expect a lot of nocturnal
migration each night. Temperatures also are expected to be in the 70s
Sunday and Monday and 80s Tuesday-Thursday. I can see a rapid period of
All,
For the past few days there has been an upper level low pressure system
spinning about over the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. This feature is cut off
from the main polar jet stream current which is flowing across Canada see
All,
This spring season is the slowest evolving migration season that I can
remember in a long time in Broome Co. (20 years at least). I basically am
seeing the same warbler species that I had May 2-3: Black-throated blues,
greens, blackburnian, ovenbird, nashville, northern and louisiana
All,
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Saturday's weather is looking
downright awful. We are looking at a record breaking cold air mass with
strong northwest winds and temperatures mainly in the 30s most of the day.
In addition, there will be off and on snow/rain showers which will reduce
All,
The only way to contribute to the NY Breeding Bird Atlas is through the special
NY BBA portal on ebird. To do this, you must go into your ebird checklist(s)
and in the upper right click on "Checklist Tools" and a drop down menu appears
and you will see "change portal". Click on that and
Yep. We have had a few Phoebe reports in Broome Co. too.
On Thursday, March 26, 2020, 09:01:55 AM EDT,
wrote:
The male phoebe ( or A male phoebe) just landed confidently on our deck railing
and surveyed the yard! We have had a pair nesting here for last three years
and they love
All,
First of all I want every one to know that any breeding bird atlas
question(s) that you have, please contact me via email.
Secondly, to contribute to the breeding bird atlas you need to use ebird
and be in the NY Breeding Bird Atlas portal. Both android and iphones have
an excellent ebird
see ebird list for photos and more details.
https://ebird.org/atlasny/checklist/S64270371
Best,
Dave Nicosia
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I have noticed a few ebird reports that state I found the BHGU. It was
Ken Kemphues
who originally found what he thought was a Bonaparte's gull. There were 5
of us, Ken, Diane Morton, Suzanne Giffin, myself and of course Bob McGuire
who was leading the field trip. After looking at bird we
Bird is in water by ice edge just below East shore park now. We are
looking at it from across from sewage plant.
Dave Nicosia
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-- Forwarded message -
From: Wes Blauvelt
Date: Thu, Jan 2, 2020, 11:49 AM
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Varied Thrush in Candor
To: David Nicosia
Thanks Dave. I along with Adam Troyer staked our the location for about an
hour this morning. If the pin location is correct
I have not received any information on varied thrush. Wes Blauevelt is at
the exact location from ebird with no luck so far.
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From: Wes Blauvelt
Date: Thu, Jan 2, 2020, 10:50 AM
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Varied Thrush in Candor
To: David Nicosia
Hi
I sent him an email. I have it from being an ebird reviewer for Tioga co.
I asked him to text or call me if he relocates it. I also asked if it would
be ok to come by and try to relocate it. I'll keep people posted.
On Wed, Jan 1, 2020, 3:20 PM Lee Ann van Leer wrote:
> Anyone know if
I had a fire in my burn pit this evening well after sunset in the dark. I
thought I heard a crow caw in the distance a few times. Then I was certain
as the bird came pretty close to my house overhead. There was other
american crows cawing at times too for at least an hour or so between 800
and 900
What's even more confusing is that 100 years ago there wasn't nearly the
forest cover locally. Is it possible that the small patches of woods that
were present back then were loaded with forest migrants so the perception
was many more birds(like the central park effect?)? It's hard to believe
that
Birds are still moving despite south winds.
On Fri, Sep 13, 2019 at 9:36 PM Alicia wrote:
> It looks like there is a significant radar bloom on the Binghamton radar
> that has expanded a bit over the past 90 minutes, yet according to
> windy.com, there are steady and significant south winds all
We had a smaller group today vs previous weeks, I counted 26 at one point.
This is no surprise given the Muckrace the day before. Nevertheless, we had
an excellent outing with still a nice group of shorebirds and an even
greater group of people. We had all levels from beginner to advanced.
Many
We will be doing another guided shorebird walk at Montezuma KM marsh this
coming Sunday September 8th. We will meet at the visitor's center at 7 am.
The dike between K-M marsh and Puddler's Marsh will be open to us. If folks
want to meet at the East Rd parking area that is fine too. The group will
During our guided shorebird walk this morning, which was attended by 60-70
people, we had a large number of AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVERS flyover with some
landing. There were a few smaller flocks but I and others got on a larger
flock of medium sized shorebirds moderately high up. I was able to get my
All,
We had another very successful shorebird walk today Sunday August 25th along
the dike between Knox-Marsellus Marsh and Puddler’s marsh. Between 715 am
and 200 pm, we had a total of 70 people from different bird clubs around
the area. I began with the group mostly from the Cayuga Bird Club.
All,
We will be doing another guided shorebird walk at Montezuma KM marsh this
coming Sunday August 25th. We will meet at the visitor's center at 7 am.
The dike between K-M marsh and Puddler's Marsh will be open to us. If folks
want to meet at the East Rd parking area that is fine too. The group
All,
I wonder what is moving and how common this is. I will have to look at some
archive data but I bet this is a normal occurrence. I wonder what types of
birds: swallows, swifts, nighthawks, icterids, waterfowl, cranes???
see https://radar.weather.gov/ridge/Conus/full_lite_loop.php
Dave
>
> Peter
>
> On Aug 14, 2019, at 10:05 AM, David Nicosia wrote:
>
> The radar imagery from NWS Binghamton continues to show what looks to be
> bird migration well after sunrise. As of this writing it is 1000 am and we
> are still picking up biological targets. Since the lower atmo
lly
> petered out at 6 AM, but then picked up again. That would seem to favor
> diurnal migration rather than a continuation of that from overnight.
>
> Peter
>
> On Aug 14, 2019, at 10:05 AM, David Nicosia wrote:
>
> The radar imagery from NWS Binghamton continues to s
The radar imagery from NWS Binghamton continues to show what looks to be
bird migration well after sunrise. As of this writing it is 1000 am and we
are still picking up biological targets. Since the lower atmosphere's
thermals haven't begun, it is likely these targets are not insects. Could
this
All,
We had nice group of birders this morning Sunday August 11th for the first
of several shorebird walks at Montezuma along the dike between
Knox-Marsellus and Puddler's Marsh. We had between 20 and 25 people. The
weather was perfect: low humidity, a light breeze and few insect issues.
The
All,
We will be doing the first guided shorebird walk at Montezuma this coming
Sunday August 11th. We will meet at the visitor's center at 7 am. The dike
between K-M marsh and Puddler Marsh will be open to us. I suggest we all
meet at the visitor's center at 7 am because I want to go where the
To all those who have been inquiring, there will be at least 3 shorebird
walks at Montezuma which will include the dike walks at Knox-Marcellus and
Puddlers Marsh.
Details will be coming soon, but I can share with you the dates that I am
leading: Sunday August 11th, Sunday August 25th and Sunday
All,
Took a quick trip up to wildlife drive today since it has been quite some
time for me.
I saw nothing unusual. Shorebirds are increasing and seem to be
concentrated in the channel before Larue's, Eaton Marsh (some) and
especially Benning Marsh.
Benning had a lot of peeps, mostly LEAST
What? They shot into your yard? Even if they didn't wound a bird that's highly
illegal to shoot a firearm into another person's property. Report it again call
the sherriffs office DEC police etc. This person should do some jail time.
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On Sat, Jul 20, 2019
Received this late ebird report of a MISSISSIPPI KITE from Town of
Binghamton,.the other day from May 31st. Bird hasn't been seen since
unfortunately. This is a first ebird report of this species in Broome Co,
not sure if it is a first record though
Here is the report and photos.
On my way to Chenango Co this morning I noticed an odd looking bird on a
power pole over a wet meadow. My impression was a Wilson's Snipe. So I
stopped my car turned around and went back. On one pole indeed there was a
Wilson's Snipe. I took some photos and then drove a little way down Rte 26
to
I went back to New Michigan SF in Pharsalia, NY with the focus of finding
Swainson's thrush. I did a survey of singing birds last week and failed to
locate this species which is among my favorites. So, I started on North
road coming from the south where I have had these birds in years past.
After
Gregoire
> Field Ornithologists
> Kestrel Haven Migration Observatory
> 5373 Fitzgerald Rd
> Burdett, NY 14818
> 42.443508000, -76.758202000
> "Create and Conserve Habitat"
>
> On 2019-06-23 20:13, David Nicosia wrote:
>
> Chris,
>
> Fortunately, I have
I spent over 4 hours and a total of 9.3 miles driving the roads in New
Michigan State Forest counting singing male birds like I do every few years
or so. This year was excellent. However, they are lumbering some of the big
spruces in "stripcuts" to help regenerate young spruce. Apparently, the
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To: "daven1...@yahoo.com"
Cc: Sent: Mon, Jun 24, 2019 at 2:59 PM Subject: eBird Report - New Michigan
SF--North Rd., Jun 24, 2019 New Michigan SF--North Rd., Chenango, New York, US
Jun
Chris,
Fortunately, I have found the opposite for the most part
I did two trips this past week one to Triangle State Forest and Hawkins
Pond State Forest in Broome County and neotropical migrants were quite
common especially Red-Eyed Vireos, Ovenbirds.
see: Triangle State Forest:
I have a question about junco habitat. Maybe no one will know but I
figured these email lists might have some answers. So at my home in
Johnson City along the southern tier, I live on the edge of town on a hill
in a suburban setting. Lots of yards and lots of scattered mainly Norway
spruces.
vers the next day
before accepting her report.
Please describe and/or photograph rare birds to establish a solid record.
Thanks.
Cool bird! I’m glad so many people got to see it.
- - Dave Nutter
> On May 31, 2019, at 10:20 PM, David Nicosia wrote:
>
> A large number of shorebirds con
A large number of shorebirds continue in main pool which has been drained.
The diversity could be down some as I didn't find any red knots, ruddy
turnstone or whimbrels of days past. But there was one female RED-NECKED
PHALAROPE I think initially spotted by Dave Kennedy and then re-found by
Scott
This is a good report. We are getting them occasionally now in Broome
County. As far as I know, there is limited ebird use in Chemung Co and no
email list serve so any reports of good birds is welcome. Its only a 45
minutes drive for us and we would love to hear more about their rarities.
On Wed,
I have been in south NJ past couple days for the annual spring shorebird
migration and I had a conversation with one of the folks who works with the
Red Knots and other shorebirds. He told me that the preliminary numbers
from last night's aerial survey is 30,000 Red Knots which is way above the
10
Chris,
Hopefully it is a cyclical thing. One of our best spots in Broome Co King
Street Town of Barker has had more migrants than I have seen in several
years. Diversity and numbers are up for most warblers and other neotropical
migrants this year. I also have noticed in a few other spots in the
Even with north winds aloft the birds are coming. Its getting to that point
where they just need to get where they are going. see
https://radar.weather.gov/ridge/radar_lite.php?rid=bgm=N0R=1110=yes
Its not the heaviest migration but it is a sign that the birds are going
regardless now.
One note of caution with this: it is only the surface winds. Birds, as you
know, migrate from a few thousand feet up to probably over 10,000 feet in
some cases and species.
I find this website most helpful for winds aloft forecasts...
https://weather.cod.edu/forecast/
One note of caution with this: it is only the surface winds. Birds, as you
know, migrate from a few thousand feet up to probably over 10,000 feet in some
cases and species.
I find this website most helpful for winds aloft forecasts...
https://weather.cod.edu/forecast/ Pick the model of
Adrian Burke and I found an amazing concentration (for Broome Co.) of
Red-Throated Loons on the upper end of the Whitney Point reservoir this
morning. We were observing from Upper Lisle County Park and counted at
least 21 RT Loons all together. Later, Dan Watkins drove up Kiebal Rd
Whitney Point
BGM radar is lighting up nicely with migratory birds at this hour. With a
strong cold front crossing the region between 5 am and 7 am Sunday, there
will be many new arrivals around and numbers should be up. Sunday could be
a great day. Bundle up though as much colder air will be upon us.
Dave
Today I had one BLACK VULTURE slowly heading north over Murphy's Pits
Vestal NY. This is the third year in a row that we have had at least 1 BV
in Broome Co. I wonder how long it will be when it is not that big of a
deal to see this species in the southern tier? We still flag it as a rare
We had two EURASIAN WIGEONS at Murphy's Pits today. The birds were found
this morning by Victor Lamoureux. These birds are very rare in Broome Co.
and to have two to of them is amazing.
Here is my ebird list with some poor photos...
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S54019715
Best,
Dave Nicosia
We had a big "goose" flight down here too. skies were filled, birds were
quite high up so you had to really look. Many snows at least from my home. All
birds were heading northwest toward Finger Lakes
On Wednesday, March 13, 2019, 6:26:05 PM EDT, Kevin J. McGowan
wrote:
A few
All,
Ace birder Jon Weeks found a SABINE'S GULL at Dorchester Park Whitney
Point, NY late this morning in the middle of a driving rain. The bird
initially was on the water and then eventually flew, showing off its
distinct wing pattern. The bird was an adult. Unfortunately, the bird
didn't stay
I looked over the radar this morning and I didn't see anything obvious
around 938 am. Thermals are just beginning to rise at this time plus all
the fog that was around was lifting. Not sure from the data I have at home.
I will check from work tomorrow where I have higher resolution data.
On Sun,
All,
This coming Saturday morning, 1 September, there will be another shorebird
walk into normally restricted areas at the Montezuma National Wildlife
Refuge.
At 7am we will caravan from the Montezuma NWR Visitor Center to the East Rd
overlook. Folks can meet us at the East Road overlook at 715
All,
We had an awesome day, people were very nice, weather was perfect, habitat
excellent and there were good numbers and variety of shorebirds and other
birds too. We had great views of BAIRD'S, WHITE-RUMPED, SEMIPALMATED,
LEAST, PECTORAL and STILT SANDPIPERS. Also present were both species of
There was a massive take off of swallows at sunrise this morning seen from
the Montezuma visitor's center. I just estimated 2 but I bet it was
more like 20+our radar detected a big take off ring this morning.
Birds reached up to 8000 feet 10 minutes or so after take off!!!
On Sat, Aug
In case it didn't go throughI sent this two days ago.
On Wed, Aug 22, 2018, 2:21 PM David Nicosia wrote:
> This coming Saturday morning, 25 August, there will be another shorebird
> walk into normally restricted areas at the Montezuma National Wildlife
> Refuge.
>
> At 7am
This coming Saturday morning, 25 August, there will be another shorebird
walk into normally restricted areas at the Montezuma National Wildlife
Refuge.
At 7am we will caravan from the Montezuma NWR Visitor Center to the East Rd
overlook. Folks can meet us at the East Road overlook at 715 am if
Just had 3 sanderlings Dorchester plus a Ruddy turnstone. Must have been
another small wave like a few weeks back.
On Tue, Aug 21, 2018, 7:07 PM John Greenly wrote:
> 5 Sanderlings at Myers point, 7 pm, (juvenile plumage).
>
> John Greenly
> Ludlowville
>
> --
>
> Cayugabirds-L List Info:
>
I would also add a MERLIN flushed a lot of shorebirds out of KM marsh on
Friday and that is why the RUFF ended up at Benning. Plus we had a
PEREGRINE FALCON today also flushing a lot of birds of which many returned
back to their original places.
On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 7:09 PM Christopher T.
Montezuma NWR--Knox-Marsellus Marsh
Aug 11, 2018
7:21 AM
Traveling
2.00 miles
266 minutes
All birds reported? Yes
71 species.
Comments:
Had 20 people on this weekend's shorebird walk. Weather was mostly
cloudy. Temperatures in the 60s. Light breeze.
50 Canada Goose -- Estimated
1 Trumpeter
All,
We will be doing another guided shorebird walk to K-M and Puddler's Marshes
Montezuma this coming Saturday August 11th. We will meet at the visitor's
center at 7 am or if you desire you can go to the East Road overlook by 715
am.
There have been some great birds reported recently here
All,
We will be doing another guided shorebird walk to K-M and Puddler's Marshes
Montezuma this coming Saturday August 11th. We will meet at the visitor's
center at 7 am or if you desire you can go to the East Road overlook by 715
am. See attached flyer
There have been some great birds reported
Had my first "fall" LESSER YELLOWLEGS at Upper Lisle County Park last
evening Broome Co. The bird was an adult in what appeared to me as worn
breeding plumage. I also had a small group of RING-BILLED GULLS (13)
loafing at Dorchester Park. This is the first group of these birds I have
seen since
, -76.758202000
On 2018-06-20 16:43, David Nicosia wrote:
I remember this conversation last year. If there is a marked rapid decline in
song birds as reported, then something has occurred in the past couple years
that is wiping our birds out. Habitat loss is a gradual slow process that would
I remember this conversation last year. If there is a marked rapid decline
in song birds as reported, then something has occurred in the past couple
years that is wiping our birds out. Habitat loss is a gradual slow process
that would not be so readily noticed on a wide scale from year to year.
I remember this conversation last year. If there is a marked rapid decline
in song birds as reported, then something has occurred in the past couple
years that is wiping our birds out. Habitat loss is a gradual slow process
that would not be so readily noticed on a wide scale from year to year.
All,
I had a change of plans and am not going to the NJ coast for shorebirds. So
I decided to try Montezuma again for shorebirds and amazingly I had a
pretty awesome day. Good weather usually doesn't mean rare birds for me.
That was false today!
First stop was Tschache Pool Tower and I could
All,
We had an awesome turnout for the second spring shorebird walk along part
of the restricted area of Tschache Pool. I estimated at least 45 people as
some came later and others left earlier. There were 27 cars parked at the
parking area by the tower at Tschache at one point! This was the
All,
As a reminder, *this Saturday May 26th 7 am-noon,* we are going to do
another guided shorebird walk around a part of Tschache Pool Montezuma NWR
that has extensive mudflats. This trail is normally restricted so this is
an excellent opportunity to see this part of the refuge. Last Saturday,
All,
I found a lone red-necked phalarope around 7 am this morning on the mudflat
adjacent to the Susquehanna River across from River Rd Endwell, NY. The
bird flew out of sight and behind some trees that made it hard to refind. I
returned later in the morning and was happy to find 2 red-necked
All,
I just had a gorgeous female RED-NECKED PHALAROPE in the mudflat area
across the Susquehanna River from the guard rail on River Rd Endwell. The
bird was on the edge of the mudflat at the river's edge with spotted
sandpipers and least sandpipers. The bird unfortunately flushed with the
other
corrected typo. ugh.
All,
I had the good fortune of leading a shorebird walk around Tschache Pool between
7 am and noon this morning, Saturday May 19th. This is part of Montezuma's
Guided Shorebird Walk program of which they are allowing access to the trail
along Tschache Pool. This
All,
I had the good fortunate of leading a shorebird walk around Tschache Pool
between 7 am and noon this morning, Saturday May 19th. This is part of
Montezuma's Guided Shorebird Walk program of which they are allowing access
to the trail along Tschache Pool. This allowed for close views of
All,
I will be leading a shorebird walk around Tschache Pool Saturday Morning.
Meet at the* Montezuma Wildlife Refuge Visitor's center at 7 am Saturday. *
We will have access to walk along the path that is normally restricted up
to the old solar panel post around Tschache Pool. I plan on
Fisherman on a boat spooked it and it flew south. Searched of central and
southern Park of lake and not refound. Not sure where it goes!!
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http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES
See birdcast.info. They have migration maps for the nights of May 1-2 and
2-3. Looks like heavy migration for the east. Bring it on!!!
Dave Nicosia
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Bird was last seen from end of Keibal Rd Whitney Point on a gravel bar in
the middle of the upper reservoir. It was reported to have flown south.
Given the horrible weather today including northwest winds, low cloud
heights, snow and rain showers I can't see why the bird would leave. I am
hoping
Bird frequents gravel bar, and islands far upper end of lake/reservoir.
Seen well from end of Kiebal Rd. Also present red necked grebes, flock of
long tailed ducks, surf and white winged scoters.
Dave Nicosia.
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Found an American White Pelican by the two islands at the upper end of the
Whitney Point, NY reservoir this evening. This is a first Broome record in
several years. What an amazing bird. The bird must have dropped in after a
strong cold front passed by as bird was not there this morning or early
Looks like best days will now be May 2 and 3 with prolonged southwest winds
and plenty of migrants arriving. Since there will be westerly component to
the winds, the arrivals will continue downstate. The downstate area may
squeeze out the 4th as well. A front will cross much of upstate NY in the
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