[cayugabirds-l] Decline in bird population

I have noticed over the past two months a huge decline in the number of birds at my feeders. I occasionally see blue jays and doves. Additionally, there are no squirrels, when I have always had about 6. Would love to hear your thoughts on this. Linda Fetherbay Sent from my iPad

Re: [cayugabirds-l] cayugabirds-l digest: August 21, 2018

accepted as a norm. Linda Orkin Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 21, 2018, at 8:16 AM, Marie P. Read wrote: > > Hi all, > I just voted FOR cat licensing, mostly for the first reason that Gerald > mentioned below. > > Marie > > Marie Read Wildlife Photography > 45

Re: [cayugabirds-l] cayugabirds-l digest: August 21, 2018

Sorry. I was confused too. I voted yes. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 21, 2018, at 9:07 AM, Rising, Gerald wrote: > > Linda, I am confused by your message. You argue for YES but indicate that you > have voted NO. Gerry > ____ > From: L

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Suet question

I mane vegan diet with organic peanut butter organic vegetable shortening and corn meal. For this worry and for other concerns. Linda Orkin Sent from my iPhone > "For the sake of some little mouthful of flesh we deprive a soul of the sun > and the light, and of that proportion

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sunday January 18 field trip and bird walk CANCELLED

Sent from my iPhone > "For the sake of some little mouthful of flesh we deprive a soul of the sun > and the light, and of that proportion of life and time it had been born into > the world to enjoy" Plutarch > > If you permit > this evil, what is the good > of the good of your life? > > -St

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Update

I don’t know how others responded but perhaps the tree provides some specific site related shelter from the cold that may not be true or necessary at other times or in the past. I sound think you would see them foraging if they were. Keep watching and see what you see. Linda Orkin Ithaca NY

Re: [cayugabirds-l] phoebe

I also heard an Eastern Phoebe singing early this morning at Sapsucker Woods. Very nice and made me feel spring. Linda Orkin On Thu, Mar 28, 2019 at 2:35 PM marsha kardon wrote: > Saw a first of the year phoebe on Bundy Road just now. Also, this morning > a wren flew out of my

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Saturday morning bird walks at Stewart Park

part. I wanted to remind everyone that the Cayuga Bird Club also leads bird walks in Sapsucker Woods on both Saturday’s and Sunday’s at 8:30. These go on all year but heyspring is here. No better time. Binoculars are available for these also. Linda Orkin Sent from my iPhone > &

Re: [cayugabirds-l] "tethered raptor"!

Wow Tobias I think we'll all be heading out to see this. Thanks for the update. I, for one, am relieved. Linda Orkin On Tue, Apr 9, 2019 at 9:47 AM Tobias Dean wrote: > > > Lest any anxious readers of this list saw my message last night, after a > West End appointment this

[cayugabirds-l] Chimney Swift’s

Flying and twittering. Downtown Ithaca. Linda Orkin Sent from my iPhone > "For the sake of some little mouthful of flesh we deprive a soul of the sun > and the light, and of that proportion of life and time it had been born into > the world to enjoy" Plutarch > > I

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Th 5/16

Sounds like a wonderful morning. Glad you were out there. Interestingly we did not hear any Northern Waterthrush along the Woodleton Boardwalk yesterday either and they are so reliably persistent, usually. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY On Thu, May 16, 2019 at 12:47 PM Mark Chao wrote: >

[cayugabirds-l] Northern Waterthrush

Singing once again at Wodleton in Sapsucker Woods. Have a beautiful weekend all. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY Sent from my iPhone > "For the sake of some little mouthful of flesh we deprive a soul of the sun > and the light, and of that proportion of life and time it had been born

Re: [EXTERNAL] [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Wildlife Drive and East Rd Today 7/26/19

Hi Everyone, Knox-Marsellus is set for water to flow out so it should be good for shorebirds soon. Good birding. Linda ~~~ Linda Chorba Ziemba Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge 3395 US Route 20 East Seneca Falls, NY 13148 315-406-0052 On Jul 26, 2019, at 4:27 PM, David Nicosia

Re: [cayugabirds-l] [nysbirds-l] Fwd: News Alert: North America has lost 29% of its birds since 1970, study finds. Experts blame habitat loss, pesticides, light pollution and cats.

. I hope down to my very bones that the “despair leading to change” has good staying power. Linda Orkin Sent from my iPhone > "For the sake of some little mouthful of flesh we deprive a soul of the sun > and the light, and of that proportion of life and time it had been born

[cayugabirds-l] Take action

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[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods bird walk Sunday December 1

This walk will be canceled due to impending complicated weather forecast for snow, sleet and freezing rain. Stay warm and safe all. Thanks much. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY Sent from my iPhone > "For the sake of some little mouthful of flesh we deprive a soul of the sun > and the li

[cayugabirds-l] Cancellation of Sapsucker woods beginner bird walk for Saturday.

Please note we are cancelling this 8 AM Saturday February 8 walk due to weather and trail conditions. Sunday’s will go on as usual. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thanks Linda Orkin Sent from my iPhone > "For the sake of some little mouthful of flesh we deprive a soul of the sun &

[cayugabirds-l] There male redwings

There are currently three male Red-winged Blackbirds on the ground under our feeders on Muriel Street in Ithaca NY. Nice to see. Welcome back guys. Linda Orkin Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] singing House Finches

Not trying compete but House Finches on Muriel street and downtown Ithaca heard singing very sweetly and complete. Also heard what I believe was Purple Finch singing around my house the other day. Linda Orkin Ithaca NY Sent from my iPhone > "For the sake of some little mouthful of

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Bird-Safe Collars for cats

I wonder what would happen if I bought several and distributed them to my neighbors. Thanks Candace. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY Sent from my iPhone The great philosopher Schopenhauer, in criticizing how some Christians treat animals, wrote, “Shame on such a morality that fails to recognize the

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Of Unleashed Dogs and Waterthrushes

inconceivable tinned how people can do totally disregard both signs and the comfort of others. And the impact of their canines on the woodland creatures off trail. I am wondering if the unleashed dogs who behave always stay at their owners sides. Linda Orkin living near Sapsucker woods. And also

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Oriole

Heard many Baltimore Orioles around in walks today. And my granddaughter and my daughter saw Red-bellied Woodpeckers copulating. They thought that was neat to observe. Linda Orkin Northeast Ithaca. > On May 3, 2020, at 2:38 PM, Ken Haas wrote: > > Like Stephanie, I too fou

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Listening to birds

Not to forget a wonderful recorder Bob McGuire!! Linda > On Jun 1, 2020, at 9:25 AM, Peter Saracino wrote: > >  > Right you are Bob (about our fine and talented local folks)! > Pete Sar > >> On Mon, Jun 1, 2020, 9:21 AM bob mcguire wrote: >> Thanks, Pete,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Writing from a black birder

Thank you for this and for the reminder that just being out there can be so dangerous and frightening for black people. Linda Orkin > On Jun 7, 2020, at 9:51 AM, Mary Jane Thomas wrote: > > Drew Lanham spoke at RIT in September of 2016. An excellent presentation. > > MJ &g

Re: [cayugabirds-l] The Bald Eagle: A Conservation Success Story

eggs or babies, for good reasons, so I think the best thing you can do for the Purple Finches is to spread a tarp under their nest and enjoy them. Linda Orkin > On Jun 15, 2020, at 9:06 AM, Asher Hockett wrote: > >  > I suggest you move the entire basket. > >> On Mo

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Migratory Bird Teaty Act

finch. Linda Orkin. The bottom line for me, law or not, is that we should tolerate a And welcome this meeting in a world we have made so inimical for wild life survival. That’s what I would do, not disturb these birds at all. > On Jun 16, 2020, at 11:50 AM, Suan Hsi Yong wrote: > >

Re: [EXTERNAL] [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma

We started pumping water into the Visitor Center Wetland yesterday. ~~ Linda Chorba Ziemba Wildlife Biologist Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge 3395 US Route 20 East Seneca Falls, NY 13148 315-406-0052 linda_zie...@fws.gov From: bounce-124946009

Re: [cayugabirds-l] New Mexico Mass Motality

hope this is an ok discussion at this time. Linda Orkin Ithaca NY > On Sep 18, 2020, at 8:53 AM, Jeff Gerbracht wrote: > >  > While this is an interesting discussion, we have certainly veered far off the > topic of Cayuga Birds. It might be time to move this specific thread

Re: [cayugabirds-l] GH Owl Singing

. Although I doubt the Crows agree that it’s neat. Linda Orkin Ithaca NY > On Oct 5, 2020, at 8:13 PM, Suan Hsi Yong wrote: > > A Great Horned Owl was singing this evening at Six-Mile Creek, > repeating the classic sequence of hoots starting around 7pm from the > hills sout

Re: [cayugabirds-l] GH Owl Singing

Deep songs of owls' nuptials float far on gentle night currents Songbirds shiver on shadow shrouded boughs in dread of lurking silence Linda On Tue, Oct 6, 2020 at 12:29 AM Kenneth V. Rosenberg wrote: > Linda, I've been hearing them too -- sounded like one was in my backyard >

[cayugabirds-l] Ruby-crowned Kinglets

I’m on my porch watching two Ruby-crowned Kinglets foraging in dogwood shrubs plucking stuff from the leaves. So flitty and busy. Linda Orkin Muriel street Ithaca NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ned Brinkley

wide and when something like weather interfered-with owling He would switch gears immediately and take us to Blue Grass Lane to look for migrating salamanders that would be brought out by the rain. Is there a link or something for what you are referencing? Linda Orkin > On Nov 23, 2020,

[cayugabirds-l] YB Sapsuckers

Just had two YB Sapsuckers on cherry tree trunk at the side of our house on Muriel Street. I’ve heard them around a few times but seeing them like that made me wonder if bright sun today could be making sap run at all. Anyone? Linda Orkin Ithaca NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cedar Waxwings

Carol what were yours eating? Linda Orkin. > On Jan 23, 2021, at 11:02 AM, Carol Cedarholm wrote: > >  > What are they eating? > >> On Sat, Jan 23, 2021 at 10:55 AM Robin Cisne wrote: >> Several times this winter I've seen a flock at the south end of Lac

[cayugabirds-l] Fish Crows

I heard and saw my first Fish Crows this morning at blue grass lane. I don’t know enough about them to surmise where they’ve been or if they’ve been here and quiet since the summer. Regardless it was another very welcome voice added to the morning mix. Linda Orkin Ithaca NY -- Cayugabirds

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question about "blackbirds."

Liz that’s a great question that I’ve wondered about myself. Hope answers/guesses get posted here. Starlings aren’t even related. Linda Orkin Ithaca > On Mar 13, 2021, at 11:58 AM, Liz Brown wrote: > >  > Here's something I wonder about every spring, when the bi

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Gyrfalcon with Mallard

On Wed, Feb 24, 2021 at 7:46 AM Rachel Lodder wrote: > Great photos! Thanks for sharing! > > -- > *From:* bounce-125412574-81221...@list.cornell.edu < > bounce-125412574-81221...@list.cornell.edu> on behalf of Peter Saracino < > petersarac...@gmail.com> > *Sent:* Tuesd

Re: [cayugabirds-l] because there have been a few questions

compassion. I am glad to see it in action here. A good place to donate to. Thanks Deb Linda Orkin Ithaca NY > On Mar 30, 2021, at 9:31 AM, Deb Grantham wrote: > >  > A local resource: Caring for wildlife in Cornell’s own backyard | Alumni, > parents, and friends | Cor

[cayugabirds-l] Info and action on proposed fast track approval for siting of wind farm in NYS

https://abcbirds.org/article/new-york-fast-track-renewable-energy-regulation-paves-way-for-high-risk-wind-project/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=emailblast&omhide=true&utm_campaign=enews_may21&ms=enews_may21&emci=b60c2d8d-bda6-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&emdi=607eeb0b-50b3-eb11-a7ad-0050f271b5d8&ceid=173

Re: [cayugabirds-l] YB Cuckoo

> On Jun 9, 2021, at 11:49 AM, Jgaffne2 wrote: > > We have had YB cuckoos, I think at least two based on hearing them from > different directions closely together, at our home on Turkey hill > > > Sent from my iPhone > >>> On Jun 9, 2021, at 11:23 AM, Deb Grantham wrote: >>> >>  >> I’ve

[cayugabirds-l] Fields being mowed.

fed. Grass taken from the land to pass through animals and in that inefficient process turning to food for humans. Linda Orkin Ithaca NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Chimney Swifts

There are approximately 10 Swifts foraging and twittering over the Tompkins County library. They so gladden me. I hope they’re finding enough to eat. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Follow-up communication to Cornell re mowing of hay at peak nesting time

Just wonderful Jody, and everyone who contributed and moved this discussion forward so meaningfully and substantially. Cannot wait to hear a positive reply. Linda Orkin > On Jun 27, 2021, at 2:56 PM, Poppy Singer > wrote: > >  > Superb letter! > >> On Sun, Jun

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Chimney Swifts

As Jody said would be hard to tell at this point. They were in smaller groups kind of merging and parting. Perhaps an opportune feeding moment. Definitely notable to me due to good numbers. Linda > On Jun 27, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Joshua Snodgrass wrote: > >  > I ran a USGS BBS rou

[cayugabirds-l] Chickadee learning

hey sweetie clear whistled song around every fifth time the young one tries. And then the the young one holds the whistled tone more clearly and is more likely to be able to complete the phrase. He also tries to accompany simultaneously. Very neat. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY -- Cayugabirds-L

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Chickadee learning

the kids’ meal. They didn’t want to take the more nutritious food for themselves was my interpretation Linda > On Jul 5, 2021, at 12:42 PM, Peter Saracino wrote: > >  > Very cool. > I have a brood of chickadees who will be fledging soon. An adult has been > feverishly bringin

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Possible Worm-eating Warblers in Lansing NY

Jay I wonder if you can say what we should do if we know song ID is incorrect. I got worm eating warbler for chipping sparrow down by vas’s park rink today and I clicked no match. Is that the best way to tri and alert Merlin to an incorrect choice? Linda Orkin > On Jul 6, 2021, at 10:32

More on Merlin Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlin results/Turkey Vulture

confirm your own vocal id. One thing I’m really liking is the number of other vocalizations like chips and flight calls that are also available Linda Orkin > On Jul 9, 2021, at 10:20 AM, Peter Saracino wrote: > >  > I played the song of a junco from IBird pro on one electroni

Re: More on Merlin Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlin results/Turkey Vulture

you hear the notes in a slightly different way. Linda > On Jul 9, 2021, at 1:42 PM, Alicia wrote: > >  Hi Linda, > > Jay replied a couple days ago - forwarded below. > > Best - > > Alicia > > > Forwarded Message > Subject:

Re: More on Merlin Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlin results/Turkey Vulture

the season Linda Orkin > On Jul 9, 2021, at 3:28 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: > > Hi all, > I think the Library of Natural Sound used to ask, when archiving audio, > whether the bird was seen to make the call. Now, when people include audio > with eBird submissions, that que

[cayugabirds-l] Injured Great Blue Heron

any idea how this bird could be caught and restrained and rescued but I’m sure there are people out there with experience. Sad time of year for young naive beings. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Injured Great Blue Heron

People are working on relocating this bird but meanwhile Christine Bogdanowicz had the following app recommended to her. Might be good to have this on your phone > https://apps.apple.com/us/app/animalhelpnow/id511153457 And keep your eyes out. Linda > On Aug 10, 2021, at 12

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cedar waxwings fly catching?

Donald and Lillian Stokes say is just a myth but I saw it with my own eyes. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY > On Aug 13, 2021, at 6:57 PM, Jill Holtzman Leichter wrote: > >  > Yep I saw them doing that at Dryden Lake last year. A lot of young birds too. > > Get Outlook for

Re: [cayugabirds-l] bald bluejays

Astrid yes. A cooomon observation at this time of year. https://feederwatch.org/learn/unusual-birds/bald-headed-birds/ Linda Orkin Ithaca NY > On Aug 18, 2021, at 11:34 AM, Astrid Jirka wrote: > >  > Hi folks, > > I have at least 2, if not 3, blue jays coming to my fe

Re: [cayugabirds-l] egrets

That is an interesting spot. I wonder what effect abundant rain and water flow might have had on this spot that perhaps made it more attractive and lured them there. Linda Orkin’s > On Aug 27, 2021, at 12:57 PM, Jay McGowan wrote: > >  > Other observers reported three Great

[cayugabirds-l] Cathedral bells ring out as New Zealand welcomes godwits after longest migration

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by Bryan Pfeiffer

Thanks John. Yes I had also read that, with great interest. Lots to think about. I embrace these thoughts fully. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY > On Dec 8, 2021, at 10:21 AM, John Gregoire > wrote: > >  > Birdwatching’s Carbon Problem | Bryan Pfeiffer > -- > Cayugabirds-L

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cranes on Armitage

Cranes. So so thankful we do not have a killing season on them in this state. Not true of everywhere. Linda Orkin Ithaca NY > On Dec 10, 2021, at 10:09 AM, petersaracino wrote: > >  > Nice! > Sar > > > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Suet question

mention or consider this. I have tried to look it up but cannot find anything. Just going by my own understanding of the food chain and bioaccumulation I’m relying on my common sense. I mix organic peanut butter and organic cornmeal and use that. Linda Orkin Ithaca, New York. > On Jan 9, 2022,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Suet question

And vegetable shortening. Forgot to include that. Linda > On Jan 9, 2022, at 9:44 AM, Linda Orkin wrote: > >  > I have a question for everyone regarding suet. Since we know that pesticides > and other harmful human chemicals including industrial agriculture > antibiotics

[cayugabirds-l] Brown Thrasher

Cornell arboretum Ithaca ny. Right now Linda orkin. -- 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

Catbird also!Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hawthorn quiet

. Linda Orkin Ithaca, ny > On May 2, 2022, at 12:07 PM, John Gregoire > wrote: > >  > It's also quiet out here to the west. I may have missed an earlier report but > we did find the first Green Heron at our wildlife ponds where they have > nested for several years.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Great Crested Flycatcher

Oh yes. I heard the one that summers near me this morning also. Welcome back to them!! Linda Orkin Muriel street Ithaca NY > On May 6, 2022, at 1:18 PM, Regi Teasley wrote: > > “Our” Great Crested Flycatcher is back! > > Regi > 201 Cliff Park Rd > Ithaca > >

[cayugabirds-l] House wrens

own well being. They seem to never be at rest. Anyway just a few moments of bird contemplation on a Saturday morning. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] House wrens

Yes. I believe that!! Nobody messes with them. > On Jul 23, 2022, at 11:37 AM, Judith Jones wrote: > > Our house wren drove away a rat! > >> On 7/23/2022 10:39 AM, Linda Orkin wrote: >> I can’t believe how effective they are at driving away any and all >>

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Update: Re: Injured Hummingbird

I am so happy that you reached out for advice and were able to save them. Linda Orkin > On Jul 28, 2022, at 5:41 PM, Carol Cedarholm wrote: > >  > I'm so glad it survived long enough to go to the hospital and they took it > in. Fingers crossed that it makes it! >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hummingbird feeders & unwanted guests

effective squirrel baffle over our hummingbird feeder and two bird baths and a little garden pond that is utilized by all. Linda Orkin Ithaca ny > On Jul 30, 2022, at 9:21 AM, Catharine O'Neill wrote: > > The little teardrop feeder from Agway works. I mix four tbl. hot water

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hummingbird feeders & unwanted guests

Also I’m thinking further about this and realizing that the sources of fruit that squirrels and chipmunks relish in our yard including cornus kousa fruits and other berries are very dried up so they’re all possibly missing natural sugars. Linda Orkin > On Jul 30, 2022, at 10:51 AM, Li

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Goldfinch mishap

So glad you happened along and rescued him. Small birds getting caught in noxious weeds as they’re foraging for the seeds is a know hazard. Lucky for him you came along. Linda Orkin > On Oct 3, 2022, at 10:10 PM, Sara Jane Hymes wrote: > >  Yesterday as I was out walking, a coupl

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Goldfinch mishap

Donna how do you discard that? Linda > On Oct 4, 2022, at 8:49 AM, Donna Lee Scott wrote: > >  We cut out all burdock we find at Salt Point, Lansing. > I have found some here at Kendal to cut. > > Donna Scott > Kendal at Ithaca > Sent from my iPhone > >>

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Black bear killed on Refuge

One less wild being that makes up the 2% ofthe total  wildlife remaining in this earth. We are insatiable Oh….just my opinion. Linda OrkinOn Dec 8, 2022, at 8:29 AM, Marie P. Read wrote: #1 So what about "Wildlife REFUGE" am I not understanding here? #2 it's sad and tastele

Re: [cayugabirds-l] bluebirds vs house sparrows

Good answer Bill. Thanks for sharing this equitable solution. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 25, 2015, at 7:33 PM, Bill Mcaneny wrote: > > > WE have about 16 nest boxes on poles around our field. Initially they were > for bluebirds, and then the tree s

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskins and Woodcock

Running on East Hill Rec way this morning there were many, many Song Sparrows and Robins singing in the lifting darkness. And 3 or 4 Woodcocks peenting to the north in the field near the Raptor Barn. Ahhh, my cheering up heart! Linda On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 10:56 AM, Ann Mitchell wrote

Re: [cayugabirds-l] 2 snowy owls

I'm just realizing that I don't think I have ever seen a Snowy Owl in flight. Cool Colleen. Linda On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 1:07 PM, cl...@juno.com wrote: > Sorry for the late post - life is a whirlwind these days. Sitting in a > friend's house at the corner of County R

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Field Sparrow

There is often a Field Sparrow or two at the Lab of O feeders during migration also.not saying now though. Linda Orkin On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 1:06 PM, Scott Haber wrote: > An early Field Sparrow was at our feeder in the Village of Lansing just > now. > > Although it'

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods weekend bird walks Please note time change

time change. Walks now start at 7:30. Please see the calendar page at cayugabirdclub.org for more information. Thanks Linda Orkin -- Veganism is simply the acknowledgment that a replaceable and fleeting pleasure isn't more valuable than someone's life and liberty. ~ Unknown If you p

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Olin the Osprey is back

Thanks Karel. I only just noticed this nest platform a few weeks ago. Have since been casually keeping an eye out. Good to know. Linda Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 9, 2015, at 7:23 AM, Karel V. Sedlacek wrote: > > First definite sigthing of Olin the Game Farm Osprey Nest male wa

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Olin the Osprey is back

Thanks Karel, very interesting and a great jumping off place to increase enjoyment of osprey observation. Linda On Thu, Apr 9, 2015 at 10:57 AM, Karel V. Sedlacek wrote: > David, > > > > Thank you for your thoughts. > > See my comments below. > > > >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Olin the Osprey is back

When I looked with binoculars last week I could see sticks. But I assumed even then that the sticks had been placed as a lure. I probably shouldn't be answering because I'm sure Karel knows much more than I do. Linda Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 9, 2015, at 8:52 AM, Marie P

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Newman Municipal Golf Course owls et al., Wed 4/22

Your turkey sighting reminds me that yesterday morning there was a female turkey in a backyard at the North end of Muriel Street, near the Boces path and would not be hard to get to or from SSW from there. Linda Orkin On Wed, Apr 22, 2015 at 10:06 AM, Mark Chao wrote: > The GREAT HORNED

[cayugabirds-l] CBC Field Trip Saturday April 25 Meena Haribal leader

more information at m...@cornell.edu Hope you can make it. Best Linda Orkin Cayuga Bird Club Field Trip Coordinator -- Veganism is simply the acknowledgment that a replaceable and fleeting pleasure isn't more valuable than someone's life and liberty. ~ Unknown If you permit this evil, w

[cayugabirds-l] Blue-winged warbler

South Hill rec way. Heard only. At 2.5 grey mile marker heading south. And an oven bird. Linda Orkin Ithaca ny Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Common Yellowthroat

Bull pasture pond, blue grass lane. Linda Orkin Ithaca, my Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Old Birds/New Birds

I find our visiting Bunting likes both Niger seed and sunflower seed. That's what we have out. > On May 6, 2015, at 3:42 PM, Melanie Uhlir wrote: > > What do Indigo Buntings eat at a feeder? I will buy LOTS of it! > >> On 5/6/2015 2:35 PM, Alicia Plotkin wrote: >> Nothing borrowed but somethin

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Water Levels At Montezuma

exposed there soon, depending on the weather. Linda Chorba Ziemba Wildlife Biologist Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge 3395 US Route 20 East Seneca Falls, NY 13148-9423 Phone: 315-568-5987 ext. 225 Fax: 315-568-8835 On Fri, Jul 3, 2015 at 1:20 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: > There's no mud

[cayugabirds-l] Guided Shorebird Walks at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

are the scheduled trips and leaders to date: Sunday, August 2, 8:00 at the Visitor Center or 8:20 at the East Road Overlook, with Dave Nutter & Cayuga Bird Club Saturday, August 15, 8:00, with Steve and Linda Benedict & Eaton Birding Society Saturday, August 29, 7:00, with Jessica Procku

Re:[cayugabirds-l] media request

Would anyone like to respond to this please? Linda. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 26, 2015, at 8:18 AM, sue heaven wrote: > > Hi Linda, > I remember talking with you back in 2012 for an article about "Birding the > Cayuga Lake Basin ". > Now I'm working on

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods Weekend Bird walk reports.

. Linda Orkin Reports from this past weekend's beginner bird walks led by Cayuga Bird Club Members. *Saturday from Lisa Wood*. 22 participants. Big group today, so I was grateful for help from CBC member Donna Coventry Wray, who’s been on many, many of these walks and is a multiple-year SFO alum

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods on Sunday

Suan's walk report from Sunday August 2. I'm posting this a little late, but I hope that this might remind you to come on out this weekend, either Saturday or Sunday at Sapsucker Woods for a bird walk. Linda 4 people came. This beautiful morning's walk started with a family of woo

[cayugabirds-l] Ithaca, Sapsucker Woods walk, Sunday AM

n devouring a fish (we just missed the actual catch), a pair of Common Yellowthroats, and a Pine Warbler. Non-avian highlights were almost exclusively spiderwebs, which were everywhere, easily visible in the moist air—some tiny and others bigger than dinner plates. Thanks, Linda Orkin Ithaca, N

[cayugabirds-l] Walk report from Sapsucker Woods Cornell Lab of O

Diane Morton's very nice report from the Sunday, August 23 bird walk that she ledenjoy and come next time! And thank to Diane and all the other volunteers who do this each weekend throughout the year. Eight people attended this morning’s bird walk, 2 from Boston, 2 from Syracuse and 4 Ithaca

[cayugabirds-l] Walk reports from the past few weekends at Sapsucker Woods, Ithaca

Just to tempt you to come out for a bird walk this weekend. 7:30 Saturday and Sunday. We go all year long, holidays, weather, nothing stops us. The Cayuga Bird Club is happy to oblige, thank you!! And if you want to access these reports yourself go to this link http://www.cayugabirdclub.org/s

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker woods

Boardwalk. And neat to see. Linda Orkin. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 6, 2015, at 11:59 AM, Suan Hsi Yong wrote: > > Earlier with the weekend morning bird walk, we started near the pergola with > Black-and-White, Black-throated-Green, and Tennessee -- the last one showed a

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods walk reports from last weekend

Hope these tempt you to come out this weekend. 7:30 Saturday and Sunday. Led by bird club members. Sponsored by the Cayuga Bird Club and the Lab of Ornithology. Linda Orkin Lisa Wood's 9/5 walk 20 attendees.. Had a great three-hour walk around the Wilson Trail this morning. Thanks to

Re: [cayugabirds-l] cayugabirds-l digest: October 10, 2015

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[cayugabirds-l] Bird Walks at Sapsucker Woods, October 17 and 18.

Read about this past weekend's walks led by Cayuga Bird Club volunteers. Getting out in your warm clothes and bringing your nature enthusiasm is a great way to get through the winter. Every Saturday and Sunday, now at 9. If you have any questions feel free to get in touch with me. Linda

[cayugabirds-l] Even bad days can be good days!

ed towards beginners. Hope to see you there. Linda Orkin -- Veganism is simply the acknowledgment that a replaceable and fleeting pleasure isn't more valuable than someone's life and liberty. ~ Unknown If you permit this evil, what is the good of the good of your life? -Stanley Kunitz..

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Guns in the park

but I still feel compelled to support this Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 13, 2015, at 9:01 AM, Rod Davis wrote: > > Mr. Borden is correct. > The post by Mr. Nutter was not appropriate for this forum. > The political tone was especially revolting. > Posting th

Re: [cayugabirds-l] 3 Brown-headed Cowbirds at the feeder today

Interesting that Cowbirds and a Grackle showed up today. In multiple locations. Linda On Tue, Nov 24, 2015 at 4:36 PM, AB Clark wrote: > 2 males, one probably young, and a female were there this afternoon, with > an American Tree Sparrow (and the regulars of woodpeckers, chickadees, >

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Wildlife Drive Closed

Hi Everyone, FYI, the Wildlife Drive at the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge is now closed for the season. Linda Chorba Ziemba Wildlife Biologist Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge 3395 US Route 20 East Seneca Falls, NY 13148-9423 Phone: 315-568-5987 ext. 225 Fax: 315-568-8835

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