[cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpeckers Aurora

I had the good fortune of meeting up with Bob McGuire, Dave Nutter, Susan Danskin, and others as they were tracking the movement of a Red-headed Woodpecker at the corner of Poplar Ridge Rd. and Rt. 90 in Aurora earlier today (Saturday) around 12:20 p.m. The bird was very active flying back and

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Pine siskins

We had two or three Pine Siskins, 1 female Purple Finch, dozens of Goldfinches, pair of Carolina Wrens, RB Nuthatch, WB Nuthatch, RB Woodpecker, Hairy, Downy, WT Sparrow, Chipping Sparrow, Blue Jay, Cardinal, House Finches ,Am. Robin, etc. at or under our feeders this morning. A pair of Pileatr

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Meadowlarks

Several pairs of Eastern Meadowlarks were active in the fields on the north side of Lake Rd. near Rt.90; approximtely 150 yards west of Long Point Winery yesterday evening. One pair of Meadowlarks had been seen in the same fields for approximately two weeks. Also our pair of resident House Wren

[cayugabirds-l] Trumpeter Swans?

I had the good fortune of seeing four Trumpeter Swans, I believe, flying south along Cayuga Lake in Aurora. My identification was reinforced by the sound of the birds calling as they flew by; the sun was shining and the swans were a beautiful bright white against the blue-gray sky. I went on-l

[cayugabirds-l] Mute Swans in Aurora 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Three Mute Swans were foraging in shallows about a quarter of mile south of the entrance to Lake Rd. as you leave Rt. 90. The birds were easily viewed from the high bluff as you drive south on Lake Rd. The swans were joined by a small flock of Mallards. Also of interest were several flocks o

[cayugabirds-l] Evening Grosbeaks

We had the good fortune of discovering a pair of Evening Grosbeaks at our feeders on Sunday morning; this is the first visit of Evening Grosbeaks to our feeders in 20 years. What a thrill. I'll wait patiently for the next eruption. Bill Roberts Aurora -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.

[cayugabirds-l] Rodman Lott & Sons Farms - Seneca Falls

Ralph Lott of Rodman Lott & Sons Farms requested that birders please ask for permission before entering the Empire Days Fairgrounds on Rt. 414 south of Seneca Falls. Apparently birders have been unknowingly entering the Fairgrounds unaware that the property is private. Mr. Lott is amenable

[cayugabirds-l] Horned Larks & Turkeys Aurora - 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.

There were several flocks of Horned Larks flying and landing in the fields on Lake Rd. just below the Long Point Winery near Rt.. 90 south of Aurora. In addition there was a flock of Wild Turkeys, approximately 20, grazing near the construction area adjacent to the north end of Lake Rd. and