[cayugabirds-l] Green Heron(s) on SSW pond

I watched a GREEN HERON vault from the base of the big leaning willow to catch a fish at 710am. This was in the same spot the Prothonotary Warbler HAD been (not there now) a couple days ago, just for reference, that is along the north edge of the big pond. If flew toward shore with its catch so

[cayugabirds-l] Myers swallows

All six swallow species, including my first of year CLIFF, at Myers Point right now, but not much else. Looks like Ken had a Forster's Tern here earlier, but no sign of it or shorebirds now. Orchard Oriole singing from Salt Point but moving as far as the marina quite often. Jay -- Cayugabirds-L

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods Migrants

Hi all, I had my first mixed species foraging flock of the year along the west side of Sapsucker Woods Road this morning, which included: Nashville Warbler Blue-winged Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler Blue-headed Vireo Common Yellowthroat A Veery was also veer-ing on the east side. - Brad

[cayugabirds-l] YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER, Pier Rd, Newman Golf Course, Ithaca

Ken Rosenberg just reported the apparent return of last spring's YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER to the stand of Sycamores near the north end of Pier Rd, by the 3rd tee of Newman Golf Course and just south of the firefighters' training center.--Dave Nutter -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER, Pier Rd, Newman Golf Course, Ithaca

Thanks Dave, In my haste I posted to Cayuga RBA but not the listserv. I heard the YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER from the trail in Fuertes Bird Sanctuary on the Stewart Park side (thinking that's where I would have the best chance of finding it), but it was singing clearly from across Fall Creek on

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club meeting and speaker dinner - Monday, May 13

The Cayuga Bird Club will hold its monthly meeting next Monday, May 13, at 7:30 at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, with cookies and conversation at 7:15. Richard and Cyndy Tkachuck will be presenting Volunteering - Getting Your Feet Wet, a recap of the volunteer work they have done in support

[cayugabirds-l] Vocal Red-shouldered Hawk

Just had a very vocal Red-shouldered Hawk flying over Tompkins County Unique Natural Area #189 (my back yard). There was a response from an unseen Broad-winged Hawk (a local nester), and the Red-shoulder, still vocalizing, headed south up the gulf towards Seeley Hill, beyond which lies Fox

[cayugabirds-l] CayugaRBA TRICOLORED HERON Montezuma NWR nr visito...

CayugaRBA TRICOLORED HERON Montezuma NWR nr visitor center in Seneca River opp dock @ N end Seneca Trail. --Dave Nutter -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Unconfirmed Pileated Nesthole

At the Mullholland wildflower preserve, not far from the parking lot, is a beautiful and photogenic cavity where on the morning April 22, I saw the face of a pileated woodpecker inside the hole. I have not seen any pileated activity at that hole since (on my 2-3 times a week passing that spot), so

[cayugabirds-l] Probable nesting Merlins in Freeville

Hi all, There appears to be a pair of Merlins nesting in Freeville. I watched and photographed a pair copulating several times atop the spruce trees across from 53 Main Street today. I was never able to see the nest, but it seems likely it's close by. I hope they are happy in their new

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma NWR Wildlife Drive shorebirds 9 May

Shorebirds along the Wildlife Drive at Montezuma NWR this afternoon (9 May) included:Black-bellied Plover - 1 on mud at south end of Main PoolKilldeerSemipalmated Plover - 2 mainly in Larue'sGreater YellowlegsLesser YellowlegsSolitary Sandpiper - 4 = 2 in Larue's, 2 in slough between Larue's and