[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count results

[Paul Anderson]

The results of the Christmas Bird Count are now available in this
spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/.../1orJOduCB4GKq7JlF0jJM.../edit...

.
Quick summary: We got 97 species on the day, and we have another 4 count
week species so far. We had 46680 individuals, way up from our 10-year
average of 35740. . Three species were seen for the first time: Trumpeter
Swan, Northern Parula, and Wilson's Warbler. We had record high counts for
16 species, and ties for another 5 species. There were no surprise misses.
The most "exotic" sighting was of a European Goldfinch seen at a feeder in
Dryden.
Of course, these numbers are subject to revision as we eliminate duplicates
and as more information trickles in.
Thanks to all the leaders, counters, and everyone who helped with the most
excellent compilation dinner last night for which we had about 60 people.

-Paul

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RE: [cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count preliminary results

[Kevin J. McGowan]

I’d say Tufted Duck and Black Vulture were significant rarities!

Thanks for your work, Paul.

Kevin


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Happy New Year to everyone!

As many of you already know, we had the compilation meeting on January 2nd. 
Below is a summary of the results. Anyone who wants to see the full gory 
details can look at the spreadsheet at 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1idhZGODnoTHzDGT80ELsBKWU8JOd2MY6x25fvSXYlq0/edit?usp=sharing.

Caveat: we're still working on this, so some of the numbers will change, mostly 
those that involve birds seen on the lake.

161 people spent 360 hours covering about 600 miles of ground.

97 species on the day. So far there are these count week species: Ross's Goose, 
Wood Duck, Fish Crow. There were no significant rarities.

High counts: Gadwall, Wigeon, Lesser Scaup, Ruddy Duck, Common Loon, Red-necked 
Grebe, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, Cooper's Hawk, Bald Eagle, Lesser 
Black-backed Gull, Peregrine Falcon, Common Raven, Hermit Thrush.

No record low counts, although the House Sparrow count was almost there.

41,181 individual birds.

Thanks to everyone who helped, especially the area leaders, Stephanie, and 
Matt. Also thanks to Kevin and Jay for furnishing photos used in the 
presentation.

-Paul

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count preliminary results

[Stephanie P. Herrick]

And a big thank you to you,  Paul, for your work to create a more streamlined, 
data-rich, yet still inclusive process!

- S

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Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count preliminary results

Happy New Year to everyone!

As many of you already know, we had the compilation meeting on January 2nd. 
Below is a summary of the results. Anyone who wants to see the full gory 
details can look at the spreadsheet at 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1idhZGODnoTHzDGT80ELsBKWU8JOd2MY6x25fvSXYlq0/edit?usp=sharing.

Caveat: we're still working on this, so some of the numbers will change, mostly 
those that involve birds seen on the lake.

161 people spent 360 hours covering about 600 miles of ground.

97 species on the day. So far there are these count week species: Ross's Goose, 
Wood Duck, Fish Crow. There were no significant rarities.

High counts: Gadwall, Wigeon, Lesser Scaup, Ruddy Duck, Common Loon, Red-necked 
Grebe, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, Cooper's Hawk, Bald Eagle, Lesser 
Black-backed Gull, Peregrine Falcon, Common Raven, Hermit Thrush.

No record low counts, although the House Sparrow count was almost there.

41,181 individual birds.

Thanks to everyone who helped, especially the area leaders, Stephanie, and 
Matt. Also thanks to Kevin and Jay for furnishing photos used in the 
presentation.

-Paul

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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count preliminary results

[Paul Anderson]

Happy New Year to everyone!

As many of you already know, we had the compilation meeting on January 2nd.
Below is a summary of the results. Anyone who wants to see the full gory
details can look at the spreadsheet at
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1idhZGODnoTHzDGT80ELsBKWU8JOd2MY6x25fvSXYlq0/edit?usp=sharing
.

Caveat: we're still working on this, so some of the numbers will change,
mostly those that involve birds seen on the lake.

161 people spent 360 hours covering about 600 miles of ground.

97 species on the day. So far there are these count week species: Ross's
Goose, Wood Duck, Fish Crow. There were no significant rarities.

High counts: Gadwall, Wigeon, Lesser Scaup, Ruddy Duck, Common Loon,
Red-necked Grebe, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, Cooper's Hawk, Bald Eagle,
Lesser Black-backed Gull, Peregrine Falcon, Common Raven, Hermit Thrush.

No record low counts, although the House Sparrow count was almost there.

41,181 individual birds.

Thanks to everyone who helped, especially the area leaders, Stephanie, and
Matt. Also thanks to Kevin and Jay for furnishing photos used in the
presentation.

-Paul

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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count compilation

[Colleen Richards]

  The compilation gathering TONIGHT Monday, January 2, will be HYBRID 
from 7:30-9:00 pm (doors open at 7:15pm) at the Lab of Ornithology and via Zoom 
 The counts will be tabulated and presented by our count compiler, Paul 
Anderson, and there will be an opportunity for everyone to share their 
highlights (or lowlights), and just chat in general.  Register for the Zoom 
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online
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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count -slight correction

[Colleen Richards]

CORRECTION!Christmas Bird Count compilation begins at 7:30 pm (NOT 7:15) on 
January 2nd at the Ornithology Lab as well as via Zoom. Apologies for the extra 
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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count compilation

[Colleen Richards]

The Christmas Bird Count**  is still planned for January 1, but... The 
compilation gathering will be HYBRID  Monday, January 2, from 7:15-9:00 pm 
(doors open at 7pm) at the Lab of Ornithology and via Zoom  The counts will be 
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more  information about the Christmas Bird Count and ways to participate see 
the December newsletter,
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count Compilation meeting recording

[Diane Morton]

Hi Nancy,
Here is a link to the recording of the Christmas Bird Count Compilation
recording:
https://tinyurl.com/ithcbc2022

Let me know if you still have trouble accessing the recording. It will only
be available until Monday afternoon.

Diane

On Fri, Jan 7, 2022 at 8:29 AM Nancy Cusumano 
wrote:

> Is anyone having trouble playing this meeting back? The error message says
> something about the recording being corrupted?
> Is there a good link?
>
> Thank you
>
> On Tue, Jan 4, 2022 at 10:42 AM Diane Morton 
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks to Paul Anderson for sharing the results of the Ithaca Area
>> Christmas Bird Count last night!
>> A recording of the meeting is available to view via this link:
>>
>> https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/0rG10324Ns0qCO7I24ZXhw3RApXHkD05VaxnT3f1-9x_ZAad4nj2lu0anuAmncrq.0G3jmtozAXmLZ0bp
>> .
>> The final count numbers will be posted to the Cayuga Bird Club website
>> after final review.
>>
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count Compilation meeting recording

[Nancy Cusumano]

Is anyone having trouble playing this meeting back? The error message says
something about the recording being corrupted?
Is there a good link?

Thank you

On Tue, Jan 4, 2022 at 10:42 AM Diane Morton  wrote:

> Thanks to Paul Anderson for sharing the results of the Ithaca Area
> Christmas Bird Count last night!
> A recording of the meeting is available to view via this link:
>
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count results

[madonna stallmann]

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 count week is over, the results are in. I've uploaded the
> spreadsheet to the website, or you can find it at this link:
> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h_yJJbgHOVv_WFEtMalpCVA7rcH6aknA/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103035821827588507778&rtpof=true&sd=true
> .
>
> On the day we had 81 species, which was low. We made up some lost ground
> in the last few days with a few new count week species, mostly observed
> from Hog Hole. The total for the week is now 94, which is only 4 below the
> 10-year average.
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> All the data is in that spreadsheet. Enjoy!
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count results

[Karen]

Hi Paul,
    Thanks for the wonderful job. I compiled the count for several years. Linda 
and I entered the back data and we compiled a gaph of the changing abundance. 
Kevin compiled for a number of years and merged his and Jay's photos with each 
species. You showed the history of the numbers for each species and tabulated 
species with count highs and lows. Each technique is great, and a choice that 
the compiler gets to make. Thanks for getting all this together. It is a lot of 
work
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count results

[Laura Stenzler]

Thanks so much, Paul!  It’s a lot of work!!!

Laura

Laura Stenzler
l...@cornell.edu

On Jan 5, 2022, at 8:14 AM, Paul Anderson  wrote:



Now that count week is over, the results are in. I've uploaded the spreadsheet 
to the website, or you can find it at this link: 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h_yJJbgHOVv_WFEtMalpCVA7rcH6aknA/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103035821827588507778&rtpof=true&sd=true.

On the day we had 81 species, which was low. We made up some lost ground in the 
last few days with a few new count week species, mostly observed from Hog Hole. 
The total for the week is now 94, which is only 4 below the 10-year average.

All the data is in that spreadsheet. Enjoy!

-Paul
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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count results

[Paul Anderson]

Now that count week is over, the results are in. I've uploaded the
spreadsheet to the website, or you can find it at this link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h_yJJbgHOVv_WFEtMalpCVA7rcH6aknA/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103035821827588507778&rtpof=true&sd=true
.

On the day we had 81 species, which was low. We made up some lost ground in
the last few days with a few new count week species, mostly observed from
Hog Hole. The total for the week is now 94, which is only 4 below the
10-year average.

All the data is in that spreadsheet. Enjoy!

-Paul

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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count Compilation meeting recording

[Diane Morton]

Thanks to Paul Anderson for sharing the results of the Ithaca Area
Christmas Bird Count last night!
A recording of the meeting is available to view via this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/0rG10324Ns0qCO7I24ZXhw3RApXHkD05VaxnT3f1-9x_ZAad4nj2lu0anuAmncrq.0G3jmtozAXmLZ0bp
.
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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count Compilation - tonight!

[Diane Morton]

Tonight!!
The Christmas Bird Count Compilation for the Ithaca count, held on
January 1, will be presented tonight at 7:30 pm on Zoom. Paul Anderson, our
count compiler, will share the results, including species high and low
counts compared to previous years. There will also be a chance for
participants to discuss their count day highlights.
Join us! All are welcome to attend. *Register *for this Zoom meeting here:
https://tinyurl.com/ithacacbc2022


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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count compilation gathering!

[Colleen Richards]

Get ready to “participate” in Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count 
on New Year's Day! This is Audubon’s 122nd Christmas Bird Count and our 
club’s 60th consecutive year of participation. We will start the new year 
off by counting all the birds we can find within our 15-mile Ithaca count 
circle on Saturday, January 1, 2022.

And everyone can participate in our compilation gathering! This will be virtual 
again this year and will be held on Monday, January 3, starting at 7:30pm. Paul 
Anderson will again serve as our count compiler this year. The counts will be 
tabulated and presented, and there will be an opportunity for everyone to share 
their highlights (or lowlights), and just chat in general. Register now for 
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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count results

[Paul Anderson]

All:

I've been tallying the numbers from the Christmas Bird Count that was held
on New Year's Day. We're going to unveil the numbers at the Zoom meeting on
Monday. Until then, here is a teaser.

   - *181 people participated*, breaking the previous record of 165 from
   2017
   - Participants walked *315 miles* in 305 hours, and spent another *94 *hours
   birding from the car, and *21 *owling
   - We had *88 species* on the day, and at this point have 4 count week
   species, one of which is new for the count
   - *15 species had record highs*, and two tied the previous record high.
   We've never broken so many records before!
   - *No record lows or big misses*, although a few species were much lower
   than we have been used to in recent years

Please join us for the Zoom call on Monday at 7:30 for a presentation of
the details. Register with this link: https://tinyurl.com/cbc-2021-01-cbc.
Please note that we already have 60 people signed up, and our maximum
capacity is 100, so sign up soon!

Thanks,

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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count spreadsheet

[Paul Anderson]

I finally got round to uploading the spreadsheet from the Christmas Bird Count. 
It can be found here:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=18fVU66lwWkJgcXKVIZwiXWMak_TOC9nK

-Paul

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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas bird count final spreadsheet

[Paul Anderson]

I finally finished the count spreadsheet. For those that are interested, 
it can be found here: 
https://drive.google.com/open?id=19G1vyet0UhwZi4mjdNIN5s_X237NgI-r. 
(Note that Google Sheets doesn't render things perfectly; some of the 
conditional formatting is not the same as when you look at it with Excel.)


On examination, the Bald Eagle numbers didn't hold up, so we ended up 
with 11, tying the record high count from last year.


On the other hand, the Turkey Vulture total was wrong and after 
correction upwards to 63, this breaks the previous high count of 59 from 
2016.


Enjoy!

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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count Jan 1st 2019 - Counters urgently needed for Area III

[Marie P. Read]

Hello Cayugabirders,

The local Christmas Bird Count is coming up: January 1st 2019. I am Area 
Coordinator for Area III which includes much of Dryden including Hammond Hill 
and Yellow Barn Forests and I need a few more counters to have complete 
coverage of the area. I currently have no-one covering the Village of Dryden 
and environs, so I'd be delighted to have some help. 

There are two main areas to cover:
1. The southern side of Dryden, including the village south of Rt 13, Kimberley 
Drive, Keith Lane, plus lower Beam Hill Road and other roads on the west of Rt 
38. Note that the area includes only the very western tip of Dryden Lake but 
does NOT include the section of the Dryden Lake Trail ("Jim Schug trail") 
southward along the lake. However it DOES include the section of the Jim Schug 
Trail that starts at Keith Lane and goes northward toward the village. This 
trail is likely to be snow-free and is a great spot for American Tree Sparrows 
and other species.

2. The northern side of Dryden, including the village north of Rt 13, George 
Rd, Schoolhouse Road, and roads northward to Fall Creek Rd in Freeville. A bit 
more driving than walking in this route but good for open country birds, 
waterfowl, raptors.

If you want to join in the fun, please let me know ASAP so I can add you to the 
roster and give you more details.

Thanks
And Happy New Year Birding!

Marie












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RE:[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count Jan 1st, counters STILL needed for Area III.

[Marie P. Read]

Hi Cayugabirders,

I've posted this before, but I STILL need a few counters for Area III, so 
please reply if you'd like to help out.

I'm area coordinator for Area III which includes the Village of Dryden, Hammond 
Hill, Yellow Barn State Forest and areas south to Slaterville. I have several 
areas for which I still need birders to count. If you'd like to participate 
please contact me directly m...@cornell.edu for further details

The areas not yet covered are:

Irish Settlement Road  - lots of open space adjacent to and including the Park 
Preserve and Hammond Hill. Several houses with feeders along the road, as well 
as spots frequented by Northern Shrike in the recent past.

South side of the Village of Dryden, including Ferguson Road (a suburban area 
but likely to have several feeders with birds) and as much of Yellow Barn Road 
as you care to cover (starts out suburban but then heads through forest with 
the possibility of Common Raven and/or winter finches)

Ringwood Road from Midline Rd to Rt 13 - a variety of wooded habitats and 
several feeders along this stretch.

Please consider joining in the fun. It's a great way to start the new year!

Marie


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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count Jan 1st, counters needed for Area III.

[Marie P. Read]

Hi Cayugabirders,

I'm area coordinator for Area III which includes the Village of Dryden, Hammond 
Hill, Yellow Barn State Forest and areas south to Slaterville. I have a couple 
of areas for which I still need birders to count. If you'd like to participate 
please contact me directly m...@cornell.edu for further details

The areas not yet covered are:

Irish Settlement Road  - lots of open space adjacent to and including the Park 
Preserve and Hammond Hill. Several houses with feeders along the road, as well 
as spots frequented by Northern Shrike in the recent past. 

South side of the Village of Dryden, including Ferguson Road (a suburban area 
but likely to have several feeders with birds) and as much of Yellow Barn Road 
as you care to cover (starts out suburban but then heads through forest with 
the possibility of Common Raven and/or winter finches) 

Please consider joining in the fun. It's a great way to start the new year!

Marie


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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count - Area 1 needs volunteers!

[cl...@juno.com]

Area 1 is in need of a few volunteers for the Christmas Bird Count on January 
1. See https://sites.google.com/site/cbc14850/Resources/christmas-bird-countfor 
map of this area (and the whole count). There are several walking routes in our 
area, including the Genung Nature Preserve 
(http://dryden.ny.us/departments/planning-department/dryden-trails/genung-nature-preserve/),
 as well as varied habitats. If interested, contact me offlist @ cl...@juno.com 
 Hope many of you will find an area near you in the count circle where you can 
help us "count the birds"! Colleen RichardsArea 1 coordinator

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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count

[jodyenck]

Hello Birders,

Please join the Cayuga Bird Club for our annual Christmas Bird Count on Sunday 
January 1st.Birders of all ages and experience levels are invited and 
encouraged to participate.  You can join a group of people already planning to 
go out birding that day, or you can count birds coming to your feeders.  Please 
contact me at jodye...@gmail.com if you have any questions.  
(presid...@cayugabirdclub.org and j...@cornell.edu currently do not work, so 
please use the gmail address above).  Alternatively, you can call me at 
607-319-4216 if you have any questions.  We always need more birders!

Also, remember that we will have a pot luck dinner and compilation meeting in 
the evening at the Lab of Ornithology at 159 Sapsucker Woods Road.  Doors open 
about 6pm.  Dinner will start at 6:30.  Compilation of the day’s count will 
start about 7:15.

I hope many of your reading this will participate this year!

Jody Enck



Jody W. Enck, PhD
Conservation Social Scientist
and President of the Cayuga Bird Club
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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count in Danby

[Asher Hockett]

Listers:

Several of the folks who counted birds for Danby last year and the year
before will not be able to participate this year, so this is an appeal for
folks to join us in Danby on Jan 1st. This coming Saturday we will he
hosting a count warm-up session for those interested. Attendance Saturday
is not required to join in the count on New Years Day, so if you can help
during the count please let me know.

Here is our official notice from the Danby Area News:

*Time to Count Birds Again*

*The 117th Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is fast approaching and the
Ithaca CBC will be on January 1 as usual. Danby resident Asher Hockett
coordinates the Danby section of the CBC.*

*The Danby Community Council will be hosting an informational meeting about
the count at Town Hall on Saturday, December 17, at 10am. Asher will
present an overview of the CBC for the first-time participants, and then
we'll review the species found last year and begin planning for the January
1, 2017 count.*

*All bird identification skills welcome; hot beverages and homemade apple
fritters will be served! After the meeting we will go birdwatching around
Town Hall and Dotson Park until at least Noon.*

*For more information about the December 17 event, contact me,
[wev...@danbycc.org ]. Contact Asher
[veery...@gmail.com ], about the January 1 Christmas
Bird Count in Danby.*

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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count - Area III volunteers needed

[Marie P. Read]

Hello Cayugabirders,

I'm putting out an appeal for volunteers to help count birds in Area III of the 
upcoming 116th Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count, which takes place in and 
around Ithaca on January 1st 2016.

Area III includes the village of Dryden, and good birding spots in the town of 
Dryden such as Hammond and Yellow Barn state forests, the Park Preserve, etc. A 
couple of my regular counters can't make it this year, so I'm in need of help 
to cover this very large area. 

If you are available on New Year's Day and would like to join in this wonderful 
tradition please drop me an email m...@cornell.edu or call 607-539-6608 

Birders of all experience levels are welcome. Bird all day, or just a short 
time...it's up to you. 

Thanks, and Happy Holidays to all!

Marie




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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count week: Horned Larks

[Donna Scott]

The  saturday We all saw 3-5 SE Owls at Buck & Scofield rds, I saw horned larks 
on the part of Buck just inside section 9. I will go look for them again when 
the sun comes up. (After owling). 

Saw 40-50 of what I think were swans flying south over Lans Station rd near 
dusk tonight. No binocs & i am 
Not good on their calls, so don't know if tundra or trumpeter. I ruled out 
Sandhill Cranes on basis of voice on my iPhone. 

Donna

Sent from my iPhone
Donna Scott

On Dec 30, 2014, at 8:13 PM, "Marie P. Read"  wrote:

> Well, hopefully people will see this species on the actual count January 1st, 
> but I wanted to go on record that I saw 5 Horned Larks on Mt Pleasant Road 
> this evening (Tuesday Dec 30). But not much else up there...:-(
> 
> Marie
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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count week: Horned Larks

[Marie P. Read]

Well, hopefully people will see this species on the actual count January 1st, 
but I wanted to go on record that I saw 5 Horned Larks on Mt Pleasant Road this 
evening (Tuesday Dec 30). But not much else up there...:-(

Marie


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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count - Owl Route

[John Confer]

Hi Folks,

 Hearing an owl respond to an audio lure is great fun for me. But, I 
would like to try a new owl route using audio lures for the Cayuga Bird 
Club Christmas Bird Count. In the past 15 years I have adapted my route 
to acvcomodate people who have moved into areas where I previously tried 
the audio lure, which is entirely appropriate! Some of my stops are well 
known for owls and may even have been "taped" to the point that they 
produced tape fatigue so that staked out owls no longer respond on Jan 
1. Consequently, what is left of my route is a very miserable area for 
owling with the highest elevations in the count area, deepest snow, the 
lowest temperatures, and maybe the lowest density of owls.

 I'd like to try a new area at 400' elevation instead of 1400-2000" 
with far less snow providing owls with easier access to mice, and warmer 
temperatures, which may support more owls.

  Anyone who has been using an area for pre-dawn audio lure owl surveys 
certainly has the unquestioned priority to continue to use that area. If 
the following doesn't impose on others, I'd like to try around the area 
that includes Floral Ave., Coy Glen Rd., lower Buttermilk Falls St. Pk., 
Inlet Creek along Rt. 13, including Larch Meadows, the area behind Home 
Depot.

 Asher Hockett compiles this area and did not know of anyone doing 
pre-dawn owl surveys in this area. *Has any one been using audio lures 
for owls in this area?* Please let me know and I will rethink.

 I guess comments about where someone does pre-dawn owling are fine 
for the listserve. *If some other fool would like to join me at 4:00 AM 
at lower Buttermilk Falls St. Pk. please respond to con...@ithaca.edu or 
539-6308*

Hoot,

John Confer

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count and Hunting Pressure

[bob mcguire]

Thanks Jody.

I find Mo Barger's reference (http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/42364.html) to the 
DEC invitation for input most helpful. By the looks of it, the (western) season 
dates are set EACH YEAR based on the recommendations of a group of 12 people. 
The first two (J Adriance & J Eckler) appear to be DEC. The rest not. I don't 
know who the remaining 10 are, but I suspect that none of them represent the 
birding community (which is certainly affected by the process of hunting).

I would be curious to know what their meetings look like and how the decision 
is actually made.

Bob McGuire
On Dec 30, 2013, at 10:49 AM, Jody W Enck wrote:

>  
>  
>  
> From: bob mcguire
> Sent: ‎Monday‎, ‎December‎ ‎30‎, ‎2013 ‎10‎:‎19‎ ‎AM
> To: CAYUGABIRDS-L
>  
> In an effort to move the discussion towards some sort of resolution, I have 
> have a couple of questions. Does anyone have answers?
> 
> 1) Has the late waterfowl hunting season overlapped with the Ithaca CXBC for 
> ever? If not, since when?
> The DEC must work each year within guidelines established by the US Fish and 
> Wildlife Service.  Those guidelines can change each year based on surveys of 
> breeding pairs of ducks across a wide swath of Canada and the northern US and 
> surveys of ponds in the prairie pothole region of the Great Plains.  Results 
> of these surveys affect total season length, bag limits for ducks (including 
> for specific species and even hens vs. drake ducks), and whether states can 
> have a split season or just one set of inclusive dates for hunting ducks.  
> These guidelines differ for each of the four major flyways in North America 
> (we are in the Atlantic Flyway; the others are the Mississippi, the Central, 
> and the Pacific).  New York is the only state in the nation that is allowed 
> by federal regulation to have five management zones for hunting waterfowl.  
> Most states are limited to no more than three.  NY’s topography and habitat 
> diversity are unique when it comes to waterfowl.  The five zones allow for a 
> finer resolution on harvest management. 
>  
> In years when duck populations are low (often corresponding to drought in the 
> pothole region), seasons are short, bag limits are low, and usually split 
> seasons don’t occur.  Compared to historical trends, populations of many (not 
> all) species of waterfowl are relatively high this year.  Thus, federal 
> guidelines allow states to have the maximum number of days for hunting ducks 
> (60 in NY), liberal bag limits, and a split season.   (NY has a split season 
> this year in that the first split starts in October and goes for a 43 days 
> this year in the western zone and then started again on December 28 for 
> another 17 days for a total of 60 days).
> 
> 2) Who (office or person) in the DEC sets the season dates? Is it strictly a 
> matter for the DEC, or is US Fish & Wildlife involved?
>  
> NY has a waterfowl management team made up of biologists from across the 
> state.  They set the start-end dates for hunting in the different management 
> zones based on a host of data, including average freeze-up dates (e.g., 
> beaver ponds in the northern part of the state freeze over by early November 
> causing ducks to move out of that part of the state), timing of waterfowl 
> migration, when waterfowl hunting have time available for hunting (which is 
> why the season dates try to maximize weekends and holidays), and other 
> factors.  Having done a lot of research on waterfowl hunters and waterfowl 
> hunting for DEC to use in season setting over the last 25 years, I can say 
> that I am aware of no mechanism through which DEC could change season timing 
> or other regulations within a small area of one of the five major management 
> zones in the state.  
> 
> 3) I know we have a TRADITION of counting on New Year's Day. (And I love to 
> start the new year this way.) But would counting on a different day change 
> the value of the data we collect? And in a significant manner?
>  
> I know others can speak to this more knowledgeably that I can.  I recall in 
> previous years so good discussion of the pros and cons of changing the timing 
> of counts, etc. 
>  
> Hope this helps
> Jody Enck
> 
> 
> Chris T-H: If this discussion gets too far off topic for the listserve, let 
> us know!
> 
> Bob McGuire
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ADMIN: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count and Hunting Pressure

[Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes]

In answer to Bob's last request, below: I see no problem with this topic, as 
long as it remains constructive.

Sincerely,
Chris T-H

On Dec 30, 2013, at 10:18 AM, bob mcguire 
mailto:bmcgu...@clarityconnect.com>>
 wrote:

In an effort to move the discussion towards some sort of resolution, I have 
have a couple of questions. Does anyone have answers?

1) Has the late waterfowl hunting season overlapped with the Ithaca CXBC for 
ever? If not, since when?

2) Who (office or person) in the DEC sets the season dates? Is it strictly a 
matter for the DEC, or is US Fish & Wildlife involved?

3) I know we have a TRADITION of counting on New Year's Day. (And I love to 
start the new year this way.) But would counting on a different day change the 
value of the data we collect? And in a significant manner?

Chris T-H: If this discussion gets too far off topic for the listserve, let us 
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count and Hunting Pressure

[Jody W Enck]

From: bob mcguire
Sent: ?Monday?, ?December? ?30?, ?2013 ?10?:?19? ?AM
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L

In an effort to move the discussion towards some sort of resolution, I have 
have a couple of questions. Does anyone have answers?

1) Has the late waterfowl hunting season overlapped with the Ithaca CXBC for 
ever? If not, since when?
The DEC must work each year within guidelines established by the US Fish and 
Wildlife Service.  Those guidelines can change each year based on surveys of 
breeding pairs of ducks across a wide swath of Canada and the northern US and 
surveys of ponds in the prairie pothole region of the Great Plains.  Results of 
these surveys affect total season length, bag limits for ducks (including for 
specific species and even hens vs. drake ducks), and whether states can have a 
split season or just one set of inclusive dates for hunting ducks.  These 
guidelines differ for each of the four major flyways in North America (we are 
in the Atlantic Flyway; the others are the Mississippi, the Central, and the 
Pacific).  New York is the only state in the nation that is allowed by federal 
regulation to have five management zones for hunting waterfowl.  Most states 
are limited to no more than three.  NY's topography and habitat diversity are 
unique when it comes to waterfowl.  The five zones allow for a finer resolution 
on harvest management.

In years when duck populations are low (often corresponding to drought in the 
pothole region), seasons are short, bag limits are low, and usually split 
seasons don't occur.  Compared to historical trends, populations of many (not 
all) species of waterfowl are relatively high this year.  Thus, federal 
guidelines allow states to have the maximum number of days for hunting ducks 
(60 in NY), liberal bag limits, and a split season.   (NY has a split season 
this year in that the first split starts in October and goes for a 43 days this 
year in the western zone and then started again on December 28 for another 17 
days for a total of 60 days).

2) Who (office or person) in the DEC sets the season dates? Is it strictly a 
matter for the DEC, or is US Fish & Wildlife involved?

NY has a waterfowl management team made up of biologists from across the state. 
 They set the start-end dates for hunting in the different management zones 
based on a host of data, including average freeze-up dates (e.g., beaver ponds 
in the northern part of the state freeze over by early November causing ducks 
to move out of that part of the state), timing of waterfowl migration, when 
waterfowl hunting have time available for hunting (which is why the season 
dates try to maximize weekends and holidays), and other factors.  Having done a 
lot of research on waterfowl hunters and waterfowl hunting for DEC to use in 
season setting over the last 25 years, I can say that I am aware of no 
mechanism through which DEC could change season timing or other regulations 
within a small area of one of the five major management zones in the state.

3) I know we have a TRADITION of counting on New Year's Day. (And I love to 
start the new year this way.) But would counting on a different day change the 
value of the data we collect? And in a significant manner?

I know others can speak to this more knowledgeably that I can.  I recall in 
previous years so good discussion of the pros and cons of changing the timing 
of counts, etc.

Hope this helps
Jody Enck


Chris T-H: If this discussion gets too far off topic for the listserve, let us 
know!

Bob McGuire

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RE: [cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count and Hunting Pressure

[Kevin J. McGowan]

No, the late duck hunting season has not always overlapped with our count.  
It's only been a problem in the last 10 years or so.  I remember being shocked 
the first time the opening day was 1 January.  I had never experienced any such 
disruption in the previous decade of the count.

The duck season can change every year if the DEC decides to do it.  It has 
started on 1 Jan for the last few years, but started earlier this year.  So, if 
we had moved our count back to this last weekend, we would have been just as 
bad off.  I believe the length, timing, and even existence of waterfowl seasons 
are tied to duck productivity numbers so that they can be responsive to 
population changes.  I'm not sure there even WAS a late duck season 20 years 
ago.

The only predictable and reliable date in any of this is that most people have 
1 January off.  Everything else changes with the year.

Kevin


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[mailto:bounce-111406900-3493...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of bob mcguire
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 10:19 AM
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L
Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count and Hunting Pressure

In an effort to move the discussion towards some sort of resolution, I have 
have a couple of questions. Does anyone have answers?

1) Has the late waterfowl hunting season overlapped with the Ithaca CXBC for 
ever? If not, since when?

2) Who (office or person) in the DEC sets the season dates? Is it strictly a 
matter for the DEC, or is US Fish & Wildlife involved?

3) I know we have a TRADITION of counting on New Year's Day. (And I love to 
start the new year this way.) But would counting on a different day change the 
value of the data we collect? And in a significant manner?

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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count and Hunting Pressure

[bob mcguire]

In an effort to move the discussion towards some sort of resolution, I have 
have a couple of questions. Does anyone have answers?

1) Has the late waterfowl hunting season overlapped with the Ithaca CXBC for 
ever? If not, since when?

2) Who (office or person) in the DEC sets the season dates? Is it strictly a 
matter for the DEC, or is US Fish & Wildlife involved?

3) I know we have a TRADITION of counting on New Year's Day. (And I love to 
start the new year this way.) But would counting on a different day change the 
value of the data we collect? And in a significant manner?

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Christmas bird count

[Dave Nutter]

Jim,Sounds like you're on the border of Area IV, including Ellis Hollow Creek Rd coordinated by Laura Stenzler, and Area II, including Mount Pleasant, coordinated by Bob McGuire.--Dave NutterOn Dec 31, 2011, at 12:37 PM, James Gaffney  wrote:Can anyone out there tell me who I should report to if I participate in the Christmas bird count tomorrow?  I would bird the area behind my house which is turkey hill  including from the corner of turkey hill and ellis hollow creek road up the power line north and east to mount pleasant road.
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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas bird count

[James Gaffney]

Can anyone out there tell me who I should report to if I participate in the
Christmas bird count tomorrow?  I would bird the area behind my house which
is turkey hill  including from the corner of turkey hill and ellis hollow
creek road up the power line north and east to mount pleasant road.
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[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count 2012... Yes!!!

[Linda Orkin]

On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 11:19 AM, Linda Orkin  wrote:

> Hey Chris,
>
> Once again, I am sending you this first to make sure it is okay to send
> out to the listserve. And will do a reminder each week as I did last year,
> with some different info and ideas each time.  Is this all right?
>
> Thanks.
> Linda
>
> It's that time of year again.  I have just sent out the information
> packets to all of our wonderful area leaders for the nine sectors of our
> count circle. As I was gathering the materials together, I had a chance to
> peruse the participant sheets from last year's count and I was so
> impressed, gratified and touched to see how many members of our great
> community get involved in this data collection (treasure hunt). Last year
> saw an especially high number of people joining in. I hope we can continue
> and exceed that total this year.
>
>  I am pasting the Cayuga Bird Club Newsletter article here as I do every
> year. Stay tuned each week for a reminder and some updates and challenges.
> Thanks in advance for coming on board, to all of you who are veterans and
> to all who  might consider a first time effort.
>
>  And by next time, I will give you a link to the Cayuga Bird Club's new
> website, courtesy of Paul Anderson, where this month's newsletter contains
> the map that you will all find helpful.  Thanks.  Linda Orkin
>

And apologies for duplicated mailings as several of my lists may include
you.

>
>   This year will be Audubon’s 112th Christmas Bird Count. The Cayuga Bird
> Club
> again will organize the Ithaca count on their traditional date of January
> 1.
> That is a Sunday this year but the Monday following is still a holiday.
> All members of the public are encouraged to participate and we are hoping
> to
> get some new people out there.
>
> If you would like more information or if you would like assistance in
> choosing a count area or if you are a beginner and are concerned about
> identifying birds accurately, you may call the Count Co-Coordinator, Linda
> Orkin at 279-4253 or email at this dedicated email address,
> cbccay...@gmail.com or just respond to me off list. I will be happy to
> discuss some options for you. Also, check out this link for lots of
> information and historical perspective on this event.
>
> www.audubon.org/bird/cbc
>
> Within the 15-mile diameter Ithaca count circle, we have nine areas from
> which to choose, all with their own hotspots. Here is a link to the map
> which shows the circle and the areas
>
> http://www.birds.cornell.edu/cayugabirdclub/pdf/CBCMap.pdf.
>
> I have not included the phone numbers of the Area Leaders listed below, so
> if there is an area you are particularly interested in, get in touch with
> me, Linda and I will let the Area Leader know.
>
> Beginners can be paired with more experienced birders. The more eyes and
> ears, the better.  Dress warmly, be sure to have some hot beverages and
> other provisions with you and get out and enjoy the day.  This will be a
> great start to your own personal 2011 bird list while contributing to this
> monumental data collection.
>
> You can begin at 12:01 a.m. on January 1 by listening for owls (although
> around 5AM may be better, that's when I've been hearing many recently) , or
> you can head out at dawn (or later, it's up to you) to tally resident
> songbirds. You can drive around in the afternoon to look for hawks, and/or
> you can snuggle in  at home and count birds at your feeders. As you can
> see,
> there are many options for participation and your input is invaluable at
> all
> levels.  We want to thank all of you in advance for your time and
> contribution.
>
> If you choose to stay home and count birds at your feeders, write down the
> total time you spend watching, the species seen, and the maximum number of
> birds of each species seen at any one time. This is the same protocol as
> Project Feederwatch.  Call the Cornell Lab of Ornithology at 254-2473
> between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (no later, please!) to report your totals
> to
>  this year’s club volunteer, who has  yet to be named.
>
> Compilation Dinner
>
> At the end of the day, join other Christmas Bird Count (CBC) participants
> in
> the observatory of the Johnson Center, starting at 6:00 p.m., for a potluck
> supper at 6:30 p.m. followed by the compilation of sightings at 7:15 p.m.
>  Bring a dish to share, a beverage and your own table service. We are
> hoping that
> our count compiler will once again be,  Kevin McGowan, who always brings
> a fount of knowledge
> and a wonderful historical perspective to this endeavor.
>
> *2012 Area Leaders *
>
> Area I
>
> *Colleen Richards*
>
> West Dryden, Hile School Road area. Open fields, secondary growth fields,
> and woodlots. Possible Merlin, White-winged Crossbills, blackbirds, and
> sparrows.
>
> Area II
>
> *Bob McGuire*
>
> Fall Creek area, Mount Pleasant. Woodlands and fields. Good for turkeys,
> hawks

[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Bird Count Ithaca

[Linda Orkin]

Hello everyone,

Just a reminder and a plea. Our count is coming up fast. January One  
is right around the corner.


We still need counters in all areas for good results and for the  
satisfaction gained by having our whole wonderful birding community  
joining together in a common purpose.


Please email me if you are even just wavering on the brink of even  
considering doing this this year.


Hope to hear from you

Linda

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