[cayugabirds-l] Big flock of American Goldfinches!

Hi, We usually have quite a few American Goldfinches that seem to be residents, often year-round. Today, however, our feeders were overwhelmed! At least a hundred, maybe 150, were at the feeders and settled about on the yard. When they took flight, as they occasionally did, and then returned, i

[cayugabirds-l] Baltimore Orioles - Painting Conflict

Hello, I hope I’m not violating a rule, but I need some advice concerning the Baltimore Orioles who have been gracing us with their vibrant colors for a couple of weeks. This is the first time we’ve had the honor of their company and have been happy to provide them with orange halves which we h

[cayugabirds-l] Thanks for Oriole/Painting Conflict Suggestions

Just a note to those who took the time to offer ideas and encouragement concerning how to handle the very welcome presence of Baltimore Orioles during some upcoming painting of our deck. We’ve placed additional oranges in a different spot and think they may have already visited them. The new loc

[cayugabirds-l] Binoculars - reasonably priced?

Hello, I hope this is an acceptable message for this ListServ. Can anyone suggest reasonably priced binoculars for a beginning birder? I’m taking a chance that the recipient will even pursue birding and I also know that “bad” binoculars can discourage a beginner. So I’d really appreciate a coup

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Perfect poem for today

Perfect choice by a poet who always speaks to the heart through the heart of nature. Thanks for sharing it! From: bounce-126442261-3493...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of Poppy Singer Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022 9:36:18 AM To: Peter Saracino Cc: eatonbirdings

[cayugabirds-l] Baltimore Oriole pair in Newfield

Yesterday, a stunning pair of Baltimore Orioles at the orange halves secured to our deck railing. New oranges put out this morning, but no Orioles yet today. Kathy Kramer -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsR

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Merlin the App

I agree! My son, who is going through a rough patch in his life, takes long hikes to restore his spirit. When I told him about Merlin, he was so pleased with what it adds to his solitary hikes and the way it’s enhanced his knowledge of birds. Thank you, Lab of O and all who have made this wonder

[cayugabirds-l] Injured Hummingbird

Hello, This evening, my husband and I found a Ruby Throated Hummingbird on our walkway. We think it flew into a window at the front of our house. It is still alive and has moved 180 degrees from where we found it. We’ve put a hummingbird feeder near it on the walkway and it seems to be licking

[cayugabirds-l] Update: Re: Injured Hummingbird

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] a mystery---goldfinchs

Several years ago, I posted to Cayugabirds-L about seeing a chipmunk kill an adult female cardinal. The chipmunk and the cardinal were feeding, apparently companionably, on the ground beneath my dad’s bird feeder. Suddenly, the chipmunk lunged at the cardinal and grasped her in his/her mouth by

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Indigo bunting

We’ve been fortunate, too! Here on Stonehaven Circle in Newfield, we have two male Indigo Buntings coming regularly to our thistle feeder. They feed quite amicably with the Goldfinches. Question: Is it common for two male Indigo Buntings to occupy the same territory? We haven’t been watching car

[cayugabirds-l] Hummingbirds?

Hello, Birders, Has anyone seen any hummingbirds yet this spring? Thanks, Kathy Kramer -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCH

[cayugabirds-l] Pale Male - NYC’s Red Tail Hawk - Dead at 33

Hope it's okay to share this here: https://nypost.com/2023/05/18/nyc-red-tailed-hawk-pale-male-dead-at-33/amp/ Kathy Kramer -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabirds

[cayugabirds-l] Hummingbirds?

Perhaps someone has already answered this question, but I didn't see that exchange, and am asking again if the hummingbirds have migrated from our area. We haven't seen any at our feeder for over a week. Thanks for any information. Kathleen Kramer -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hummingbirds?

migration. Do leave your feeder out until first frost to accommodate late migrants, John On Mon, Sep 16, 2024 at 11:35 AM Kathleen P Kramer mailto:k...@cornell.edu>> wrote: Perhaps someone has already answered this question, but I didn't see that exchange, and am asking again if the h