[cayugabirds-l] Fw: Fwd: Amazing hummingbird recapture

I thought this posting on the State College PA listserv might also be of interest to folks here as well. Don Timmons Newfield ---Original Message--- From: Greg Grove Date: 1/5/2012 11:59:51 AM To: scbir...@lists.psu.edu Subject: Fwd: Amazing hummingbird recapture Date

[cayugabirds-l] IS THIS BIRD A PAINTED BUNTING?

Cayuga Birders, The following message was posted to the State College PA Bird Club listserv. Click on the link and watch the whole thing. While these are not living birds, I think everyone will agree that the artistry and craftsmanship these pistols show is just incredible!! Don Timmons

[cayugabirds-l] When a Snowy met the locals | North American Birding

Cayuga Birders, Here is a link to a great pictures and a fascinating story of an encounter between a Snowy Owl and Peregrine Falcon near Chicago. http://www.nabirding.com/2012/02/16/when-a-snowy-met-the-locals/ Don Timmons Newfield -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Broad-winged Hawk

I saw a lone Broad-winged Hawk today (3/12) flying low over Newfield Depot Rd, mid-afternoon. Don Timmons Newfield -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Fw: Sh*t Birders Say

Birders, I am forwarding this funny link that birders will identify with. Don Timmons Newfield ---Original Message--- From: Robyn Graboski Date: 3/27/2012 11:22:40 AM To: scbir...@lists.psu.edu Subject: Sh*t Birders Say http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv

[cayugabirds-l] Birds and sounds

and bird book were handy as I made my meal---I could often see 5 or 10 species in the process. I really noticed the difference on those occasions when I would use my alcohol stove, which made no noise---it didn't attract any birds. Don Timmons -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese at Dusk over muckland

Wow, an absolutely amazing wonder of nature! Thank you so much for enduring the cold and posting it for us!! Don Timmons Newfield ---Original Message--- From: Meena Haribal Date: 01/11/12 21:55:59 To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese at Dusk over muckland Hi

[cayugabirds-l] Lindsay-Parsons Preserve

Mid-afternoon today (Sun.) at Lindsay-Parsons Preserve I saw 12 Ring-necked Ducks (8m, 4f); 5 female Red-breasted Mergansers; 8 Hooded Mergansers (4m, 4f); 15 Canada Geese; 6 American Tree Sparrow; and a Pileated Woodpecker. Also about 8 pet dogs, that made the waterfowl skittish. Don Timmons

Re: [cayugabirds-l] George Road Pond

Nice job on the research, Carl, and great ideas, Candice. I wonder if there might be a group like the Nature Conservancy that could think about purchasing and managing the property, if the WGA were interested? Don Timmons ---Original Message--- From: Carl Steckler Date: 4/17

Re: [cayugabirds-l] George Road Pond

for the purpose. We appointed a Wildlife Manager (Mike Peterson, some of you might know him), and filed an annual report. It was a win-win situation. Don Timmons ---Original Message--- From: Carl Steckler Date: 4/17/2012 2:47:28 PM To: Cayugabirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey Hunting AMAZING FOOTAGE

Birders---perhaps this has already made the rounds, but if you havent' seen it, here's some great footage of osprey strikes. Don T. In the first sequence, he catches half a dozen fish in one strike. In the second sequence, he plunges talons into deep water right to the bottom to grab his

[cayugabirds-l] True story of killer swan in Illinois

Sad but true story seen in “The Week” magazine, April 26, 2012, that I thought would be of interest to birders. Don Timmons -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ticks Trip to Lindsay Parsons

ticks firmly ensconced on my neck and chest. I can only presume they got on my bed because I had lain my hiking pants there for a while after the hike. Don Timmons ---Original Message--- From: Ann Mitchell Date: 05/14/12 22:48:16 To: John and Fritzie Blizzard Cc: geoklop

[cayugabirds-l] Audio files of bird calls

I'd throw it out there. Don Timmons Newfield -- 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

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Request for this listserve.....

with the message, for the majority of posts. At least a mention of the nearest town (except for the most well-known places) should be quick and easy. One other thing---I encourage folks to continue to mention if they are willing to take a rider for a given trip! I'll try to do the same! Don Timmons

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cardinal song?

Yesterday at Lindsay-Parsons Preserve, West Danby, I heard a Baltimore Oriole singing just three loud, piping, ascending musical notes that might also fit your description. LNS # 112697 has some that resemble it. Don Timmons Newfield ---Original Message--- From: Asher Hockett

[cayugabirds-l] Lindsay-Parsons yesterday

Warbler Yellow Warbler Common Yellowthroat Red-winged Blackbird Common Grackle Baltimore Oriole Don Timmons Newfield -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] ADMIN: Nelson's Sparrow - Hog Hole

.), an adult Bald Eagle at the main beach (who also put on a nice show of capturing a fish about 75 yards from me as I was canoeing), 11 Killdeer at the beach, and last Saturday five Ring-Necked Pheasants on rt 223 east if the lake. Don Timmons Newfield ---Original Message--- From

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Birding information

it starts to get onerous--perhaps around 10 seconds?). It would be much appreciated and would help to make this list more user-friendly for all! Thanks to everyone who does report, though! Great list-serv and amazing group of birders! Bird On! Don Timmons Newfield ---Original