Re: [cayugabirds-l] The Taughannock light show has been canceled!

Very good news! 樂 I wonder how many calls they received? I called the number you provided (the finger lakes regional office) and directly to the park. Did they really not know about the nesting peregrines until today? I'm very glad they've decided against it and hope they consider celebrating the

[cayugabirds-l] Puffins in Maine

Hello birding friends! My husband and I will be traveling to coastal Maine in August. Can anyone provide suggestions for the best possible way to observe puffins while we are there?  Madonna Stallmann -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period "

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question on local sunflower seed

. He accepts cash and check, sorry no Venmo. The best time for pick up are evenings and weekends. His phone number is 607-351-8693 give him a call to order and arrange a pick up time.  Madonna On Fri, Dec 15, 2023, 3:23 PM madonna stallmann < madonnaoftheprai...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yo

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question on local sunflower seed

You can get quality local sunflower seeds directly from the farmers on Buffalo Rd., Caroline. Snow family farm. Someone in this group posted the contact info about a month ago. I no longer have their contact info. Does anyone in this group have that number?  Madonna On Fri, Dec 15, 2023, 12:12

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Finch conjunctivitis in Newfield area

The email below was sent by a neighbor to our neighborhood e-list. I thought this group might find the information useful.  Madonna Stallmann -- Forwarded message - From: Date: Mon, Sep 11, 2023, 4:57 PM Subject: [CHCV] Finch conjunctivitis To: Hi all, I’m on mid-Rockwell

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Gardening for birds has its rewards

Our male hummers left last week, but the females are still here. Haven't seen the catbirds for a couple of weeks. Meadowlarks are also long gone. On Sat, Sep 9, 2023, 1:43 PM Regi Teasley wrote: > Today, in addition to our resident birds (usual suspects: Titmice, > Nuthatches, Juncos,

[cayugabirds-l] Peregrines at Taughannock

Can anyone tell me who, if anyone, has been collecting data on the peregrines that have been nesting in the Taughannock gorge? If yes, would you also provide their contact details? Thanks!  Madonna Stallmann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] The affect of the use of commercial grade fireworks near peregrine nesting sites

Does anyone on this list have any information about this? If yes, please share. Thank you!  Madonna Stallmann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Reuben Stoltzfus Shorebird program at Montezuma tomorrow

Is there anyone in the greater Ithaca area participating in the walk tomorrow morning who would like to carpool with us? Madonna Stallmann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Live mealworm larvae available for your bluebirds

the extra ones that we have? OR do you know of anyone with a pet that eats them and would want these? Please contact me off list at madonnaoftheprai...@gmail.com with any questions or answers about this. Thank you!  Madonna Stallmann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Downies at the hummingbird feeder 

but still support the hummers? Thanks in advance!  Madonna Stallmann -- 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

[cayugabirds-l] Bluebirds have fledged the nest.

for the last two years. This year they have five young ones on the wing as of this morning! ♥️ Madonna Stallmann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Tick disease other than Lyme.

Sorry to say this information is out of date. The FREE tick testing is currently suspended. https://nyticks.org/ One can still get the tick tested, but they will have to pay the current fee. Madonna Stallmann On Mon, Mar 20, 2023, 9:10 AM Kate T. Finn wrote: > We have Insectishield clot

[cayugabirds-l] Fox sparrow, red (taiga)

Dancing in the leaves under shrubs until a spunky red squirrel nearly flattened it running away from its own shadow. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Trying to send an attachment

Thanks for your responses! I'll try posting it to fb. Madonna On Mon, Feb 20, 2023, 8:24 PM madonna stallmann < madonnaoftheprai...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello Bird People! > > I've been trying to send a 790 kb photo of a bird's nest along with a > small to medium size email m

[cayugabirds-l] Trying to send an attachment

suggestions for what else I can/should do to get it through the gate? I've never had this problem before. Thanks for any suggestions. ❤️, Madonna Stallmann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mealworms

at Pet Smart. > > Nigel nr West Danby > On 2/13/2023 2:48 PM, madonna stallmann wrote: > > Does anyone know where one can purchase live mealworms locally, within 25 > miles from Ithaca? > >  Madonna Stallmann > -- > *Cayugabirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Ba

[cayugabirds-l] Mealworms

Does anyone know where one can purchase live mealworms locally, within 25 miles from Ithaca?  Madonna Stallmann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Acopian Bird Savers for windows

; Sent from my iPad > > On Jan 12, 2023, at 2:11 PM, madonna stallmann < > madonnaoftheprai...@gmail.com> wrote: > >  > *In reply to John and Anne Marie's comments:* > > *Actually it's not available at "many" hardware stores. It's available at >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Acopian Bird Savers for windows

ows > > > > https://www.birdsavers.com/using-paracord/ has instructions for making > these without using j channel. > > > > Sandra > > > > *From:* bounce-127074080-3493...@list.cornell.edu < > bounce-127074080-3493...@list.cornell.edu> *On Behalf Of *madonna

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Acopian Bird Savers for windows

ere anyone on this list who would be > interested in going in on a case of j channel to make your own Acopian bird > savers? > > > >  Madonna Stallmann > > and Paul Weidhaas > > -- > > *Cayugabirds-L List Info:* > > Welcome and Basics <

[cayugabirds-l] Acopian Bird Savers for windows

you happen to have extra j channel laying around? OR Is there anyone on this list who would be interested in going in on a case of j channel to make your own Acopian bird savers?  Madonna Stallmann and Paul Weidhaas -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWE

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Historical Harlequin Ducks -- Cayuga Lake

Newby here. Where exactly is East Shore Park? Madonna Stallmann On Tue, Dec 6, 2022, 3:59 PM Jay McGowan wrote: > All set, Chris, these should show up in eBird now. > > And in the interest of keeping this relevant to current sightings, the > East Shore Park Harlequin was s

[cayugabirds-l] Bird Academy course

Can anyone tell me if we're still able to sign up for the free course that was offered along with our CBC membership for this year? Thank you! Madonna Stallmann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Very surprised to see a hummingbird in my back yard today!

The downy woodpeckers are going to be upset when I put away their sugar fix. Madonna Stallmann On Tue, Oct 4, 2022, 6:07 PM Marty Schlabach wrote: > The last we saw a hummingbird at our feeder was Friday Sept 30. > > --Marty > > > > *From:* bounce-126864788-3494...@list.c

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Very surprised to see a hummingbird in my back yard today!

We saw what I think was the last hummer migrant here near Newfield on Saturday 9/30. Our summer male hummers left about a month ago, while the females and/or youngsters left 2 weeks ago. It's been a visit here and there from what I assume to be migrants since then. Madonna Stallmann On Tue, Oct

[cayugabirds-l] Hummingbird feeders & unwanted guests

Has anyone on this list witnessed chipmunks drinking from their hummingbird feeders? 勞 Madonna Stallmann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Bluebirds - abandoned nest

? Was there not enough bugs? Did something happen to the adults? Were they overwhelmed by heat? etc., etc.. If you have any answers or suggestions for how we can help our bluebird neighbors to thrive, I'm all ears.  Madonna Stallmann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Density of bluebird and tree swallow nestboxes

Hi John! Would it be possible to post a picture of this set up? Madonna Stallmann On Wed, Jul 20, 2022, 1:16 PM John Gregoire wrote: > Hi Mark! We gave up on 4x4s some time ago as they are too hard to guard > effectively. Instead boxes are mounted on conduit with a 4 inch ,solid > sep

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Shorebird Migration

Where are the best spots/places to observe the fall shorebird migration in Upstate NY? Madonna Stallmann On Mon, Jul 18, 2022, 8:30 AM Peter Saracino wrote: > It's beginning to be that time of year > FYI > FYI > Timing of Fall Shorebird Migration - BSBO > https://www.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] T Vulture

bound to protecting these birds until they fledge, then steps will be taken to keep the birds from using the structure next year." Those who know more about these things please jump in here! ❤️, Madonna Stallmann On Fri, May 13, 2022, 2:25 PM Kevin J. McGowan wrote: > Donna, > > > >

[cayugabirds-l] Ruffed grouse drumming

We've been hearing the mating music of the male ruffed grouse in our neighborhood near the south west end of Treman State Park. Makes me want to dance!   Madonna Stallmann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Phoebe

The Phoebe was spotted at the southwest border of Tremain State Park, Newfield. Madonna Stallmann On Mon, Mar 21, 2022, 12:32 PM John Gregoire wrote: > Would it be possible for everyone who posts to add their location?Thanks > in advance. > > On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 10:37 AM madon

[cayugabirds-l] Phoebe

Happy to see a phoebe catching an insect at my window yesterday evening at sunset.  Madonna Stallmann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Land preservation = bird conservation

Will any members/representatives of Cayuga Bird Club be attending the public meeting at the Trumansburg Fire Dept., Tues., 2/15, at 6:30p.m.? , Madonna Stallmann https://ithacavoice.com/2022/02/state-parks-steps-into-negotiations-for-the-preservation-of-camp-barton/ -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Help preserve the land known as Camp Barton - please sign the petition

https://mailchi.mp/794bf566a99a/csis-december-2021-monthly-update-4296702?e=54660cfdff -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Are the Snowy Owls still hanging out at the Seneca Falls airport?

I'm writing this late Saturday morning. We'd would like to head up there if we are pretty sure of seeing them. Madonna Stallmann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count results

Thank you, Paul! This represents hours of dedication and work. A beautiful gift to the community! And thanks to all the organizers & section leaders for making the Ithaca Christmas Bird Count possible! Madonna Stallmann On Wed, Jan 5, 2022, 8:14 AM Paul Anderson wrote: > > Now that

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO PROTECT PRISTINE CAYUGA LAKE WATERFRONT PROPERTY

://ithacavoice.com/2021/12/nyseg-finger-lakes-land-trust-finalize-bell-station-land-deal/ Madonna Stallmann On Wed, Dec 1, 2021, 4:47 PM Suan Hsi Yong wrote: > > https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-agreement-protect-pristine-cayuga-lake-waterfront-property > > > &

[cayugabirds-l] Wood Ducks

5 male, 1 female BEAUTIFUL wood ducks at Lab of Ornithology pond this afternoon. Madonna Stallmann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Hummers

leave at the same time as the other two? Also, aren't they supposed to be in Texas by now, bulking up & preparing for the trip across the gulf? I'm a little worried about them "wasting time" here. What's your thoughts? Madonna Stallmann -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.Northe

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Injured GBH

Cornell will treat & release wounded wildlife, but you have to bring the animal to them, I believe. Madonna Stallmann On Sat, Sep 4, 2021, 1:25 PM Liz Brown wrote: > Hi all, > > A GBH comes to our small pond to hunt every day. Today he (I'll use that > pronoun for simplicity's

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Common Nighthawks

A common sight in Kansas, where we are from. They are fun to watch, and so cool to see them dive to the point of making, what I call "thunder". I would love to see them again! Madonna Stallmann On Tue, Aug 24, 2021, 8:41 PM Robyn Bailey wrote: > I saw 3 Common Nighthawks flying

[cayugabirds-l] Cedar waxwings fly catching?

you! Madonna Stallmann Newfield, NY -- 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