[cayugabirds-l] Owl behaviors

the Short-eared Owls. You’ll find his wonderful photos in the text. The link is: http://www.wildlifesouth.com/Featured/2011/Barred_Owl.html I hope you find something of value in the article. Regards, Paul Schmitt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Grape loving Wood Duck hen

Airport. Sorry, but no photo of that (yet). Paul Schmitt -- 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

[cayugabirds-l] Red Phalarope images

Friends, I was among the many watching the juvenile Red Phalarope at Montezuma this Sunday afternoon. Posted two photos at my Flickr page. Go to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pschmitt_at_flickr/ Best, Paul Schmitt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Bald Eagle nest in Corning

they are feeding young. could somebody share with me what the normal incubation time is for eagles? I’ve noticed that the crows seem to keep to the other side of the river. Probably not a coincidence. Paul Schmitt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Adolescent RT Hummingbird?

that moves. Some years ago I had one display to me as I set out a feeder of fresh nectar. Reminds me of adolescent boys at a school dance. Paul Schmitt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Could this be?

crash barriers trap a lot of wildlife. Is there anything else that could look extremely like a Belted Kingfisher? Can’t think of anything. Certainly not a Bluejay. Appreciate any comments other than anything relating to hallucinations. Paul Schmitt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Bald Eagles and carp

of the juveniles flew close to the adult as it fished over the river near the nest. I last saw the juvenile heading north (towards Watkins Glen) with the adult close on its tail and decidedly unfriendly. Hope to hear some details about other eagle nests as they begin to fledge. Paul Schmitt

[cayugabirds-l] Gonewit?

I tried to find the Godwit at Benning this morning. No luck. Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G on ATT -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Bunting?

to confirm this. Paul Schmitt -- 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/cayugabirds-l

[cayugabirds-l] Hummingbirds

head. I theorize it is small spiders or similar insects. She then took flight to draw nectar from the few remaining flowers on adjacent stalks and again perched under a dried flower head to pick something from underneath. Paul Schmitt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpeckers at May's Point

fledging in 39 to 44 days from onset. How does that match with dates when they were excavating? Does anyone have the key dates? Paul Schmitt From: Dave Nutter Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 7:32 PM To: Cayugabirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpeckers at May's

MNWR Sat a.m. (Possible Western Sandpiper)

, which I'll try and put up on the web later today. Good birding, -Paul - Paul J. Hurtado http://www.cam.cornell.edu/~pauljh/ - Inside every cynical person

[cayugabirds-l] Wood Ducks

The last two weeks I have had Wood Ducks on my pond. They seem to be increasing in numbers.    I have had algae on this pond for several years. Now with the Wood Ducks it is almost gone. My question is? Could these ducks be eating it?   P. Larrabee

Re: [cayugabirds-l] 57+ p-b grebes stew pk

All: 57+ p-b grebes stew pk 0735 16 oct -dave nutter I was also just there at 8:30 and counted 80+ p-b grebes. Along with the usual suspects I also had: 1 BRANT 1 Ruddy duck 4 Ring-necked ducks 3 Lesser Scaup 2 Bufflehead 3 Wood ducks (in the pond) 1 Gadwall 2 Am Wigeon -Paul

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Only FOY sightings welcome?! [+ Cackling @ Stewart, Sat p.m.]

in this regard. 3. Participate and encourage others to participate - If you just want to hear about local bird species, help create an environment where folks post about local species. If you want to know more about fall warbler idea, feel free to start the conversation :) Good birding all, Paul

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Black Scoters, East Shore

up near the scoters, and a small group (couple dozen) that flew down along the shore at Myers. Also at Myers were 2 GREATER YELLOWLEGS, 20+ Common Loons, small group of E. Bluebirds and a very vocal Carolina Wren mobbing a young Red-tail over at salt point. Good birding, -Paul -- Cayugabirds

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Leucistic duck on Factory St. Pond

All: This is a picture of the duck that Dave mentioned that was around Stewart Park. This picture was from November 19th. http://picasaweb.google.com/fishoak/Birds#5405810352034722434 Enjoy! Paul Frritzie ( all), That sounds like a bird I've seen several times at Union

[cayugabirds-l] Swan pen this morning

Sorry for the late post :-( At the swan pen this morning at about 8:10 was a single Yellow-rumped Warbler, and a CHIMNEY SWIFT high up making its way south along the inlet. -Paul -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma this morning

. Happy birding! Paul -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http

[cayugabirds-l] Is this a Red-shouldered Hawk I see before me?

action several times. I got a reasonable naked-eye look. The call seemed to be to be that of a Red-shouldered Hawk, and the visual was consistent with that id. Fittingly, birds of prey make several appearances in the script: http://www.twelfth-night.info/clicknotes/macbeth/Birds.html. -Paul

[cayugabirds-l] Odd waterfowl at Stewart Park

=eGKe3R63KQo. Enjoy! Paul -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Eared Grebe at Stewart Park - No sign

house. It had a red band on the left foot labeled P31 and a white one on the right. -Paul -- Paul Anderson. GrammaTech, Inc.Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x18 mailto:p...@grammatech.com http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Black-crowned Night Heron in inlet behind Barnes and Noble

Halloween! -Paul -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park this morning

and size of a female Black Scoter. However, it didn't seem to have the light patch on the head that I would have expected. Was the Black Scoter seen in recent days consistent with this? -Paul Canada Goose X American Black Duck 3 Mallard X Green-winged Teal 1 Canvasback 1

Re: [cayugabirds-l] King Eider back at Myers

All: Paul Anderson had the King Eider at Myers Pt. at ca. 0930h. The King Eider was fairly close to shore when I got to Myers at about 9:15 and because the lake was relatively calm it allowed very nice views. I watched it on and off for about an hour and a half, during which time it dived

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park 04 January - Pied-billed Grebe, White-winged Scoter

All: At about 8:30am this morning I had what Mike had, plus one HORNED GREBE very far out and mostly underwater, and about 8 RUDDY DUCKs all the way to the west. Paul Hi all, I made a quick stop at Stewart Park this morning to scope the lake from the eastern corner of the park. Very few

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Peregrine

At about 8:45 this morning in the tree opposite the boat house was a single Peregrine Falcon, that I think is a juvenile male. -Paul -- Paul Anderson. GrammaTech, Inc.Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x18 mailto:p...@grammatech.com http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Peregrine at Stewart Park

At Stewart Park this morning, a Peregrine Falcon was perched in the tree opposite the boathouse. -- Paul Anderson. GrammaTech, Inc.Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x18 mailto:p...@grammatech.com http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] merlin at ic

greetings from the south hill, where i just watched a merlin catch a house sparrow outside my window at the i.c. library - where we maintain a feeder. it (the merlin) rested on the ground for several minutes with its prey before taking off to wherever it is

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods and Monkey Run North, Sun 4/24

, maybe 8-10 Yellow-rumped, but also two singing Black-throated Greens. -Paul Sapsucker Woods continues to host various birds that exemplify this brief window of late mid-April, and also one surprising early arrival. Here are some highlights, mostly shared with Bill Baker's SFO group. * 1 silent

[cayugabirds-l] Northern Shrike, Ellis Hollow Creek Road

bushes. Previously I had stopped on Mt Pleasant hoping to find Pipits. No luck there, but I did find a pair of Horned Larks. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] New Cayuga Bird Club website.

y to create and edit pages, and no-one who does so should be worried about accidentally breaking it. I will keep an eye on things to keep it in order and can revert to a previous version with little effort. Just email me: p...@grammatech.com. - Paul Anderson PS. No

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese

Several thousand Snow Geese in field east of NY 414 2 miles north of Fayette . That wold be about 1-1/2 miles north of Swedish Hill. Thought SG had mostly gone south by now. Montezuma quiet except one imm Bald Eagle at visitor center and two adults across pool at nest tree. Paul Schmitt

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Broken-bill Loon

I had been thinking of doing something like this, with a title of something like Old Friends. I have some material I can start with, but will need volunteers to supply text and photos. Paul On 1/10/2012 3:08 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: How about a page on the Cayuga Bird Club website to track

[cayugabirds-l] Muscovy duck by Freese Road

side of the path of the Wilson trail between the platform and the bench. Paul -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Broken-bill Loon

be happy to put it up. Finally a reminder: I am more than happy to give edit permissions on the site to any club member who wants to contribute material directly. Paul On 1/10/2012 5:25 PM, Anne Marie Johnson wrote: The paragraph I put in the CBC newsletter about this bird is on page 3

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods this morning

picked it up again further to the south. This time I followed it through the scope for a little while before it disappeared behind the trees going in the direction of Rt 366 and Freese Road. I chased it again, but didn't find it. -Paul -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods this morning

Bird Log on my smartphone: http://birdseyebirding.com/products-pricing/birdlog. The full list is below. -Paul Sapsucker Woods--Wilson Trail North, Tompkins, US-NY Aug 18, 2012 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM Protocol: Traveling 0.5 mile(s) Comments: Submitted from BirdLog for Android v1.6 33 species

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods this morning

Linda: Paul. Sounds like another lovely morning leading the public SSW walk. Logistically, just wondering. Did you incorporate your postings to Bird Log into walk discussions? Or did you post surreptitiously? I am thinking and being inspired that it really will be a great thing

[cayugabirds-l] Myers and Hog Hole this morning, plus the hazards of discarded fishing line

/lh/photo/VB5Pmc14LEr9HVGdHnGVhdMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink -Paul Myers Point, Tompkins, US-NY Aug 19, 2012 8:30 AM - 9:18 AM Protocol: Traveling 0.1 mile(s) Comments: Submitted from BirdLog for Android v1.6 22 species Canada Goose 1 Mallard 21 Common Merganser 2 Double-crested

[cayugabirds-l] Facebook group for the Cayuga Bird Club

All: In my role as webmaster for the Cayuga Bird Club, I just created a Facebook group. It's open to all-comers, so please join, contribute and enjoy! See https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayugabirdclub/. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club field trip this weekend - meet at CLO, NOT at Stewart Park

is to go up the lake, returning by 4pm. Huge apologies to anyone who is inconvenienced by this last-minute change. Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club November Newsletter

://cayugabirdclub.blogspot.com/2012/11/2012-2013-winter-finch-forecast.html Enjoy! Paul On 11/4/2012 3:58 PM, wingmagi...@gmail.com wrote: Hello All, I am providing a link to the November newsletter of the Cayuga Bird Club which is posted on our website. We are very proud of this online version and invite

[cayugabirds-l] Eurasian wigeon reported yesterday at Stewart Park

Hi: Last night I met someone who birds regularly with a group of people from the Cornell Campus Club. She said that they found a Eurasian wigeon at Stewart Park yesterday morning, apparently in with a group of Am. Wigeons. Has anyone else seen this bird? -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cayuga lake basin map

, but with the hotspots overlaid. There is also a link there that shows it overlaid on a very detailed topological map. See http://www.cayugabirdclub.org/where-to-bird. Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http

Re:[cayugabirds-l] OT: 2013 Ithaca Christmas Bird Count

All: The link Linda gave may not work for all users. Try the following instead: http://www.cayugabirdclub.org/Resources/christmas-bird-count -Paul On 12/10/2012 3:23 PM, Linda Orkin wrote: Hello to All of You, Just wanted to let everyone know that the Cayuga Bird Club is once again

[cayugabirds-l] Birds Hang Around Mistletoe For More Than A Kiss

From Paul Schmitt: I found the following story on the NPR iPhone App: Birds Hang Around Mistletoe For More Than A Kiss by Sabri Ben-Achour WAMU - December 27, 2012 For the Druids, mistletoe was sacred. For us, it's a cute ornament and maybe an excuse to steal a kiss. And of course it's

[cayugabirds-l] Possible Hoary Redpoll?

not mix with the others at the frenzy at the feeder, but held back on his own and lingered even when the others had gone. I posted a photo on the facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayugabirdclub/ I'd love to know what people think. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering

Re: [cayugabirds-l] PEREGRINE FALCON on snag by swan pond, Stewart Par...

A single Peregrine Falcon was in a tree in Jetty Woods across from the Swan Pond again this morning. -Paul On 2/14/2013 6:47 AM, nutter.d...@me.com wrote: I still hope Melissa has a chance to write her story and show any photos (of any quality) soon. She described to me what I interpreted

[cayugabirds-l] CBC field trip today

with the Song Sparrows. We then walked along the first stretch of the Wilson Trail hoping to find a Fox Sparrow or two. No luck there either, but we did find a couple of White-throated Sparrows. Despite missing our target species and that fierce wind, it was still a great day to be out. Paul

[cayugabirds-l] Yellow-headed Blackbird reported on Murfield Road

is at the back of the house and can probably be seen from Waterwagon or Ryan's Way. I have asked them to call and take photos if it shows up again. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com

[cayugabirds-l] First record predictions from 14 years ago...

maintained at that time is archived at the CBC web site. The issue that showed the top ten is here: http://www.cayugabirdclub.org/Resources/the-david-cup/year-5-issue-8. There's plenty of other good stuff in there too. Enjoy! Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club Kayaking field trip

, and the date you prefer, by the end of next week. I need to give the outfitter a deposit soon so that we can reserve the date, so I need at least four firm commitments before I can do that. Thanks! -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607

[cayugabirds-l] Getting wet at Lindsay Parsons

-winged Blackbird X Common Grackle X Brown-headed Cowbird X Baltimore Oriole 1 American Goldfinch X -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Most unusual flyover ever at Van Dyne Spoor Road

helicopters coming right towards me. I looked up to see that the one in the lead was Marine One - probably with Obama himself inside! -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L

Re: [cayugabirds-l] CBC field trip on Sunday Sept 15th - Montezuma, dikes included

Linda: Thanks! What location should I tell them to congregate at? Paul On 9/11/2013 2:14 PM, Linda Orkin wrote: Thanks Paul, I can pick Cornell Students up if they want to go. Linda On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 1:52 PM, Paul Anderson p...@grammatech.com mailto:p...@grammatech.com wrote

[cayugabirds-l] CBC field trip Sunday AM

to Andrea at MNWR who helped get us permission to view from the dikes. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] CayugaRBA going bye bye ?

fall to me. I will of course share anything I learn with Oneida birders. Paul On 10/15/2013 10:18 PM, Judith Thurber wrote: Dave, if 50 birders put up $5 each could oneidarba and cayugarba share one textmark account? I think if mentioned at meetings there would be enough interest to keep

[cayugabirds-l] Upcoming CLO webinars

Hi all: I'm forwarding this announcement because it is likely to be of interest to listserv readers. Paul Dear Webinar alum, The Education department at the Cornell Lab will be running another set of waterfowl ID webinars in a couple of weeks. The schedule is as follows: Beginning

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Rules for the David Cup

Richard: I don't know that the rules are written down anywhere! Try here: http://www.cayugabirdclub.org/Resources/the-david-cup Paul On 1/17/2014 9:46 AM, Richard Tkachuck wrote: Is there anywhere where the rules for the David Cup are posted? Richard Tkachuck -- *Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: CRESLI 2014 Great South Channel whale and pelagic bird trips -

All: This might be of interest to local birders. I went on one of these trips a couple of years ago and enjoyed it. Paul Original Message Subject:CRESLI 2014 Great South Channel whale and pelagic bird trips - Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2014 18:30:27 -0500 From: Arthur H

[cayugabirds-l] Tundra Swans in Big Flats

Currently 103 Tundra Swans in the pond to the west of Kahler Road at the Speer Memorial Park. They are in the back pond behind Lowe Pond. Also one Mute Swan keeping its distance and the usual resident flock of Canada Geese. Paul Schmitt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods Prairie Warbler

submit your observations to eBird http://ebird.org/content/ebird/!* -- -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Bird club field trip tomorrow to Lindsay Parsons

by noon. If we do go on to the Pinnacles, we should be done by 2pm. It is a moderately strenuous hike in and out of the preserve, so bring water and appropriate footwear. Also note that this location is notorious for ticks. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St

[cayugabirds-l] Bird club field trip today

American Goldfinch X House Sparrow X -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Ravens over Ithaca

Yesterday I finished Berndt Heinrich's Mind of the Raven, which I can highly recommend. Today at about 6pm waiting at the stop light at the Dey St. exit from Rt 13, two Ravens flew over in the direction of the farmer's market. One was being harassed by a blackbird. Happy birding... -- Paul

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma area shorebirds

At the Armitage Road flooded field at about 4pm yesterday I saw no Yellowlegs or Dowitchers, but I did have two Ruddy Turnstones. Paul On 5/25/2014 11:48 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: I went north today seeking the Prothonotary Warbler (no luck for me, although others heard it earlier

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club picnic and panel unveiling next Monday

/pavilionrentals.cfm. The boardwalk is in the Southwest of the park. From the entrance to the park, take a left then follow the road round the one-way system and past the boathouse until you see the footbridge on the right. Best regards, Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech

[cayugabirds-l] Reminder: Cayuga Bird Club picnic and panel unveiling today

/pavilionrentals.cfm. The boardwalk is in the Southwest of the park. From the entrance to the park, take a left then follow the road round the one-way system and past the boathouse until you see the footbridge on the right. Best regards, Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Reminder: Cayuga Bird Club picnic and panel unveiling today

Thanks to everyone who came to the event yesterday. Someone left a rain jacket behind. Contact me off list to retrieve it. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpeckers feeding their chick

with the wind keeping the mosquitoes down. Paul Schmitt -- 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

Re: [cayugabirds-l] goose poop an issue at interior of Myers Park

The large airports have learned to stop cutting the grass so short. I believe over 9 inches discourages them. But that goes contrary to the American ideal, eh? Paul Schmitt From: Meena Madhav Haribal Sent: Friday, August 22, 2014 6:41 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L ; Donna Lee Scott Subject: RE

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club meeting tonight

and will be asking for volunteers to help with various tasks. 2. We will present candidates for the elections to be held in October. These meetings are open to everyone. Please come join us! Best regards, Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607

[cayugabirds-l] Making Montezuma even better

– A Wood duck-- on my photo pack to show my support for the refuge system. Wouldn’t it be great if all birders did the same? With these four actions, we can move from helpful ideas to an even more enriching refuge. I hope you will join me. Paul Schmitt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Golden-crowned Kinglet

, so I suspect there was at least on other. Isn't this very late to be seeing these? No luck on the turkeys, so this softened my disappointment on the turkeys. Paul Schmitt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Basin Bird Lists

The front desk does not have any Basin Bird Lists, we haven't had any for some time. The basin checklist can be downloaded from the Resources page of the Cayuga Bird Club website: http://www.cayugabirdclub.org/Resources. It's the first link. Enjoy! Paul Mary E. Winston Public Outreach

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club photo night on January 12th

is limited to club members, the meeting is open to all! -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owl at Hancock Airport

I have a friend who is returning to France in a few months and would love to see a Snowy before leaving. Have there been any more sightings at Hancock Field since December 26? Appreciate any update. Thanks, Paul Schmitt pschmi...@gmail.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Orange-crowned Warbler today

and Nate's Floral Estates, and drive as far south as you can. Park there and the spot is a short walk further south. My other sightings are below. -Paul Canada Goose 518 Mallard 160 Green-winged Teal 1 Common Merganser 10 Red-tailed Hawk 3 Ring-billed Gull 8 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 64

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ithaca Christmas Bird Count unofficial summary

, except that the Barred Owl now bumps it to 97. Question: does the Barred Owl sighting fall within Area VIII (west of Sapsucker Wood Road) or Area II (east)? Paul On 1/1/2015 11:06 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: These are preliminary records. Some may be adjusted. There may be errors. Maybe you can add

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ithaca Christmas Bird Count unofficial summary

Question: does the Barred Owl sighting fall within Area VIII (west of Sapsucker Wood Road) or Area II (east)? Never mind. I just found out it was seen on the East side. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118

[cayugabirds-l] Bird Club Meeting reminder - Share Your Photos night

date. Remember, you must attend the meeting to show your photos. Don’t be shy! Share! Although submission is limited to club members, the meeting is open to all! -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http

[cayugabirds-l] Reminder: CBC meeting: Share your photo night THIS EVENING

Everyone is invited to join us this evening for the Cayuga Bird Club meeting. The meeting will start at 7:30 with some bird club business, then will continue with our annual Share Your Photo night hosted by Kevin McGowan. Hope to see you all there. -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering

Re: [cayugabirds-l] SFO learns alchemy - GH Owl nest - correction: owls there Thursday 4/16 morning.

Well, I have photos of both chicks and adult from Saturday morning. This report does not match. Paul Schmitt Sent from my iPad On Apr 19, 2015, at 6:15 PM, Marie P. Read m...@cornell.edu wrote: Correction: I was at the GH Owl nest THURSDAY morning, around 9:00 am. One adult and one

[cayugabirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrush on Kline Road

As I drove my son to school this morning a Louisiana Waterthrush was singing from the gorge next to Kline Road. This is on the part of Kline Road between Needham Road and Lake Street, just uphill from the Ithaca High School. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531

[cayugabirds-l] Jetty Woods this morning

to the great distance. Are they back? I had some other FOYs for me: Great-blue Heron, Pied-billed Grebe (about 4), two Double-crested Cormorants. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com

[cayugabirds-l] Spring Waterfront Cleanup this weekend

it sounds. A good sighting of a Great-horned Owl is practically guaranteed! Please join us. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Deer ticks

A couple of years ago when we had that mild winter, I got a tick on the Christmas Bird Count. Not the FOY species I was hoping for! -Paul On 10/22/2015 2:22 PM, Donna Lee Scott wrote: Some of my animals and I have all had multiple ticks on us in the last 2 weeks, after a summer of relative

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cornell Community Gardens - imminent conversion, weekend walks, M-Th recap

to Freese Road, the club will be on hiatus. As a birder and a gardener, I am doubly saddened by the loss of this spot, but I am hopeful that we might get it back in a couple of years. And who knows? Maybe it will continue to be a good spot for fall sparrows regardless. Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mill pond path ... Union Springs

If This follows the pattern of many Eagle Scout projects that lack a commitment for maintenance, the trail will be gone in ten years. Paul Schmitt Sent from my iPad > On Sep 28, 2015, at 9:38 PM, John and Fritzie Blizzard > <job121...@verizon.net> wrote: > > Today I wa

Re: [cayugabirds-l] help determining the time to mow fields

Thanks Geo for this suggestion. I just added this document to the Resources section of the CBC website: http://www.cayugabirdclub.org/Resources. It's right at the end. I'm more than happy to accept other suggestions for similar additions. -Paul On 3/15/2016 10:13 AM, Geo Kloppel wrote: >

[cayugabirds-l] Lightroom CC Photo Editing: The Complete Guide with Ben Willmore

, they offer a discount to people on the RSVP list. Ray Hunt and I have been watching free programs over the last 2 years. Willmore has been a top instructor. Paul Schmitt Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] Pipit party at Myers

visitors were brave enough to join. We encountered many flocks of Rusty Blackbirds, but it was impossible for me to tell for sure how many in total because they were moving around so much. I would guess about 20-30 individuals. My guests were happy to see their first Sapsucker ever. -Paul

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Why larger predatory birds flee smaller birds

. Paul Schmitt On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 1:42 PM, Dave K <fishwatch...@hotmail.com> wrote: > On the Eastern end of Eaton Marsh this AM, Kingbirds were defending > against an Osprey. It's the first time I've seen the Kingbirds red crown > which, apparently, they use in this situa

[cayugabirds-l] Jetty Woods Orchard Oriole

I went looking for the GH Owls at Jetty Woods this morning, but I was so pressed for time that I had to leave before I found them. My consolation prize (as well as many of the other migrants already reported) was an Orchard Oriole right by the building at the entrance to the trail. -Paul

[cayugabirds-l] Preliminary bird count results

. -Paul -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club field trip on Saturday 4/29 to the Park Preserve

(the one closest to the junction with Hurd Road). I expect we'll arrive there between 7:45 and 8:00 am. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in the 60s and a 30% chance of rain, and we may venture into muddy areas, so dress accordingly. Insect repellent is likely to be useful too. -Paul

[cayugabirds-l] Bird club trip to Park Preserve

that we could see the White-crowned Sparrows in the feeder garden. -- Paul Anderson, VP of Engineering, GrammaTech, Inc. 531 Esty St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: +1 607 273-7340 x118; http://www.grammatech.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Shindagin Hollow

Maybe the road is flooded where it crosses the creek? PS On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 12:03 PM, Laura Stenzler wrote: > Hi all, > > I decided to check out Shindagin Hollow this morning to see if there was > any activity. I was surpised to find that there is a barrier and "Road >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Loons at inlet?

nearby in the lake. Loons tend to be solitary birds, not hanging out in large groups like Cormorants do. ..Paul On Sep 25, 2017, at 11:22 AM, Asher Hockett <veery...@gmail.com<mailto:veery...@gmail.com>> wrote: Are you sure they were NOT Double-crested Cormorants? They are plentiful i

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