[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds & Glossy Ibis, Friday 21 April

2023-04-22 Thread Dave Nutter
Yesterday afternoon (Friday 21 April), Ann Mitchell & I went to Montezuma. Here are some highlights: At the Visitor Center pool, in the corner nearest the entrance road and NYS-5/US-20 we foundation Killdeer, 2 Pectoral Sandpipers, few each of Greater & Lesser Yellowlegs, and 1 Solitary

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds - check K-M this afternoon/evening

2019-08-14 Thread Dave Nutter
I got a call early this afternoon from Reuben Stoltzfus. He saw a couple of Ruddy Turnstones at Benning on the Wildlife Drive. More intriguing is that he saw several large Calidris type sandpipers (Ruff? Knot?) at Knox-Marsellus which he was unable to ID due to severe mid-day heat shimmer. The

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds and babies.

2019-07-08 Thread psaracin
And so the "Fall" migration of shorebirds has begun.SarSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: metet...@gmail.com Date: 7/7/19 7:36 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Cayuga Birds Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds and babies. Joann a

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds and babies.

2019-07-07 Thread metetlow
Joann and I drove through Montezuma this afternoon. We knew a few Yellowlegs had dropped in Friday but surprised to find 32 Lessers and 1 Greater plus 1 Least and 1 Spotted Sandpiper in the flooded grasses near the channel halfway down the main pool. Then another 27 Lesser and 3 Greater

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Shorebirds

2018-07-14 Thread psaracin
, Geneseebirds Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Shorebirds It was 90 degrees yesterday but the presence of 100 shorebirds on the Monteuma Audubon Center mudflats signifies the beginning of the autumn bird migration. Least Sandpipers and Lesser Yellowlegs dominated the landscape but breeding

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds, Sat a.m. 20 Aug

2016-08-20 Thread Dave Nutter
This morning Dave Nicosia led a free public field trip for shorebirds at Montezuma NWR. He is scheduled to lead one next Saturday as well (27 Aug), starting at 7am at the Visitor Center on NYS-5/US-20. There are several advantages of such trips: * permission to get out of one's car on the

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Shorebirds and Others Tuesday July 5th 2016

2016-07-05 Thread Peter
@gmail.com> > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 5, 2016 5:20 PM > *To:* CAYUGABIRDS-L; NYSBIRDS-L; broomebi...@googlegroups.com > *Subject:* [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Shorebirds and Others Tuesday > July 5th 2016 > Had the day off so went to Montezuma from mid morning to mid afternoon >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Shorebirds and Others Tuesday July 5th 2016

2016-07-05 Thread Kevin J. McGowan
edu> on behalf of David Nicosia <daven102...@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 5, 2016 5:20 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L; NYSBIRDS-L; broomebi...@googlegroups.com Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Shorebirds and Others Tuesday July 5th 2016 Had the day off so went to Montezuma from mid morning to mid aft

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds

2016-07-02 Thread Kenneth V. Rosenberg
Fall shorebirds already-- nice! Several Ruffs, Rufous-necked Stint elsewhere already too. Ken Sent from my iPhone On Jul 2, 2016, at 10:10 AM, Jay McGowan > wrote: A gorgeous alternate female WILSON'S PHALAROPE is currently out on the flats in

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds

2016-07-02 Thread Jay McGowan
A gorgeous alternate female WILSON'S PHALAROPE is currently out on the flats in the northeast corner of Knox-Marsellus Marsh, along with dozens of yellowlegs and two dowitchers, apparently LONG-BILLED. The RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS are also being more cooperative than in past weeks, foraging in trees

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds

2015-07-19 Thread David Nicosia
I would be happy to lead 1 or 2 as well... On Jul 19, 2015 11:33 AM, Dave Nutter nutter.d...@me.com wrote: Excellent question, Dave! Steve Benedict has one planned for 15 August, I don't know what time. I've just applied to lead one on the morning of Sunday 2 August. I'll put out the word as

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds

2015-07-19 Thread David Nicosia
Since the shorebird migration is just beginning, are there any plans for walks in the coming weeks along the dike between K-M Marsh and Puddler's this year like previous??? Just curious. On Sat, Jul 18, 2015 at 11:19 AM, Kenneth V. Rosenberg k...@cornell.edu wrote: Thanks for posting Jay — I’m

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds

2015-07-18 Thread Kenneth V. Rosenberg
Thanks for posting Jay — I’m planning on heading up late today or tomorrow morning. I assume you’re just getting to K-M about now?? KEN Kenneth V. Rosenberg Conservation Science Program Cornell Lab of Ornithology Office: 607-254-2412 cell: 607-342-4594 k...@cornell.edumailto:k...@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds

2015-07-18 Thread Jay McGowan
Notable species on the wildlife drive this morning included 6 STILT SANDPIPERS, 11 SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS, 5 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS, hundreds of Least and Semipalmated, both yellowlegs, Semipalmated Plover, Killdeer, Spotted and Solitary sandpipers, all out on the mudflats that are the main pool, 9

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds

2015-05-28 Thread Jay McGowan
Sorry, that should have been a couple HUNDRED shorebirds. Sounds like numbers are down from last weekend, and the Main Pool has become too dry to host many shorebirds. Also, the Burdick Hill, Lansing Grasshopper Sparrow continues to sing from the fields south of the road as of this morning, and

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds

2015-05-28 Thread Jay McGowan
Gregg Dashnau reports a couple of thousand shorebirds continuing in Knox-Marsellus Marsh this afternoon, including a pair of Wilson's Phalaropes and 11 Ruddy Turnstones, as well as many Dunlin and other expected species. If anyone happens to find any shorebirds closer to Ithaca, please be sure to

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds. Peregrine falcon

2015-05-17 Thread Michael Tetlow
Just a quick summary of the huge concentration of shorebirds this afternoon at the main pool along the wildlife drive as the water is being drawn down: 550+Dunlin(counted the main group-others spread out) 3000+ Least Sandpipers(used Dunlin flock size and

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Shorebirds

2015-05-15 Thread Dave K
The shorebird show continues on the drying main pool at MNWR. Big numbers include Dunlin, Dowitchers, Plovers. Best viewing ~5PM was 50 yards beyond the end of Larues. https://www.flickr.com/photos/105424358@N06/17515824568 https://www.flickr.com/photos/105424358@N06/17676730556

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds

2013-07-27 Thread Jay McGowan
So far this afternoon shorebird diversity at Knox-Marsellus Marsh is much as it was on Thursday, with the addition of two adult basic plumage SANDERLINGS and four RUDDY TURNSTONES that just flew over Towpath Road calling but did not land. Also at least one decent candidate for a LONG-BILLED

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds Glossy Ibis

2013-05-24 Thread M Miller
Friday afternoon was dark and rainy but lots of Dunlin, Semipalmated Plovers, and other peeps around. The Glossy Ibis was in easy viewing at Benning Marsh (directly across from the pull-out). It took off as an adult Eagle flew over, but circled around and landed in the same area. Sent from

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma - shorebirds

2012-08-08 Thread Mark Miller
Not much this evening until you get to Benning Marsh on the auto route. Tons of Yellowlegs (both), solitary least sandpipers. Also had a pectoral sandpiper and a wilson's snipe, all close in to the road. Did have a nice view of a rainbow on the drive through. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds,ducks, Barred Owls

2012-06-09 Thread Michael and Joann Tetlow
This afternoon/evening Joann and I birded the Montezuma area. Some highlights include 2 White-rumped Sandpipers and 2 Semipalmated Plovers from Benning Marsh. 10 Ruddy Ducks, 12 Redhead, 1 Black Duck, 1 Blue-winged Teal, 11 Black Terns, 3 Green Herons, 1 Least Bittern and 1 Yellow-throated

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Shorebirds etc. Saturday 9/3/11

2011-09-03 Thread david nicosia
Took a trip up to the Montezuma wetland complex today. First stop was at the visitor's center for a restroom break and a quick check...saw many yellowlegs, mostly lesser but a few greater also. Killdeer also present. Didn't spend much time here.   Next stop was May's point. Lighting is

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Shorebirds etc. Saturday 9/3/11

2011-09-03 Thread david nicosia
3, 2011 5:33 PM Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Shorebirds etc. Saturday 9/3/11 Took a trip up to the Montezuma wetland complex today. First stop was at the visitor's center for a restroom break and a quick check...saw many yellowlegs, mostly lesser but a few greater also. Killdeer also

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds, Sat 30 July

2011-07-30 Thread Dave Nutter
A bunch of Ithacans went to Montezuma NWR this morning (Sat 30 July). Paul Anderson, Gary Kohlenberg, Bob McGuire, Ann Mitchell, and I were in one group, and we ran into Jay McGowan and a woman I don't know. We were mainly interested in shorebirds, and we found the most at the Visitor Center, and

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds, Sat 30 July

2011-07-30 Thread Brett Haranin
I also saw the Lesser Scaup at Stewart Park later in the morning (10am): http://www.flickr.com/photos/27753519@N03/5992064679/in/photostream *And* this odd goose: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27753519@N03/5992690740/in/photostream Anyone know what this is? Hybrid? Brett On Sat, Jul 30, 2011

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds 9July2011 - Stilt, Baird's, Wilson's Phalarope

2011-07-09 Thread Jay McGowan
Since others haven't posted I thought I should get the word out (a little belatedly). In addition to the Clay-colored Sparrow in the Montezuma area, the shorebirding continues to be spectacular at Knox-Marcellus and Puddlers marshes, visible from Towpath Road or East Road. In addition to the

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Shorebirds Monday 7/26/10

2010-07-26 Thread david nicosia
The shorebird concentration continues in Knox-Marcellus Marsh. Birds were  seen best from Towpath Road with favorable lighting. Most of the shorebirds today were found in the first impoundment on Towpath.   Got at least 6 STILT SANDPIPERS, and 6 SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS. There were 3 DOWITCHERS

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma shorebirds - Monday

2010-07-06 Thread Tigger64
Knox-Marcellus Marsh as seen from East Rd: 1 SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER 1 SOLITARY SANDPIPER 2-3 SPOTTED ~30 LEAST ~40 LESSER YELLOWLEGS ~15 GREATER YELLOWLEGS I did not count Least Sandy or either Yellowlegs so only an estimate. I took the dowitcher to be Short-billed, with the bill at the