Re: No birds - Re: [cayugabirds-l] Tree swallow

2017-06-17 Thread Terry P. Mingle
We have a TON of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds at camp (Forest Lake Campground, in Truxton). Not so many in Cortland (where we live). Also I've seen almost all the usual suspects in Cortland this year (sans the hummingbirds). At camp, plenty of assorted swallows (Tree and Barn) Rose-breasted Gros

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Clear cutting under powerlines

2018-06-09 Thread Terry P. Mingle
They were doing this in my neighborhood in Cortland as well. The trees that they trim look absolutely horrible, and many of them die off in a few years. These people are hacks, pure and simple. My father used to prune our trees (he was a great gardener) and he always took great care to still mak

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Clear cutting under powerlines

2018-06-09 Thread Terry P. Mingle
on-management-land-clearing> > > > -- Original Message -- > From: "Terry P. Mingle" > To: Karen Edelstein > Cc: Carol Schmitt , , Read Marie > , , Evans Bill > , , > Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Clear cutting under powerlines > Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2018 0

Re: [cayugabirds-l] forsythia for birds

2012-04-01 Thread Terry P. Mingle
Two great book titles for bird gardeners: http://www.amazon.com/Audubon-Society-Guide-Attracting-Birds/dp/0801488648/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_2 and http://www.amazon.com/The-Bird-Garden-Stephen-Kress/dp/0789401398/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_3 --Terry On Apr 1, 2012 , at 9:12 PM, Mari

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mongo

2012-11-06 Thread Terry P. Mingle
I have photos of him and his sidekick (the smaller Mallard) "Spike" - Margaret Barker and I used to feed them out of the side door of the old Lab of O. He mysteriously disappeared one day…I think he was getting a little too "friendly" for the liking of some. --Terry On Nov 6,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mongo (and Spike)

2012-11-06 Thread Terry P. Mingle
== On Nov 6, 2012 , at 8:24 PM, Terry P. Mingle wrote: > I have photos of him and his sidekick (the smaller Mallard) "Spike" - > Margaret Barker and I used to feed them out of the side door of the old Lab > of O. > > He mysteriously disappeared one day

[cayugabirds-l] Common Redpolls, Cortland, NY

2012-12-25 Thread Terry P. Mingle
A bit out of the basin, but here in Cortlandville, I have a whole flock (approx. 50) of Common Redpolls at my feeders today. Such pretty little birds. They were here yesterday, too! --Terry Cortland, NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://ww

[cayugabirds-l] Summer Camp (for birders) 2010

2010-01-26 Thread Terry P. Mingle
Interested in Summer Camp 2010? This summer, enjoy world-class ornithology sessions at Audubon’s spectacular Hog Island, located in Maine’s Muscongus Bay. Taught by some of the country’s leading birders and ornithologists (some hailing from Ithaca, NY!), these dynamic sessions are for both beg