[cayugabirds-l] Osprey Fatality

This evening around 4:45 pm I discovered an Osprey on Rt. 90, south of the Village of Cayuga. It was in the north lane in front of the Mennonite farm across from the nesting platform. It was apparently if not obviously the result of having been hit by a vehicle. Part of one wing was severed. Afte

[cayugabirds-l] BALTIMORE ORIOLE in Aurora - 1242017

An unexpected visitor to our bird feeders was a pleasant surprise. This is the very first time I have seen or photographed a Baltimore Oriole in Aurora, N.Y. in December. It was in stunning contrast to the leafless trees and the more drab usuals. Wow! See photos: Bill Roberts ( icon is the head

[cayugabirds-l] List Serve

I have not been receiving emails from Cayugabirds list serve. Please add my name to the list serve as I would like to receive daily reports re bird reports in the Cayuga Basin. Many Thanks. Bill Roberts William Roberts Aurora, New York 13026 bluehorsestu...@hotmail.com bluehorsestudi

[cayugabirds-l] Roy Park Preserve

I looked unsuccessfully for the cw, covering both the blue and orange trails, from 11:00 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. today (Saturday). One other birder from Syracuse reported seeing a couple of B-tGWs I did see a small flock of y-rws in the pines along the blue trail about a hundred yards f

[cayugabirds-l] Eastern Meadowlark - "Rodman Lott and Son Farm", Empire Farm Days - Seneca Falls

Steve Rae of Morristown, Vermont and I saw an Eastern Meadowlark at approximately 5:45 p.m. on the grounds at the Rodman Lott & Sons Farm in Seneca Falls yesterday after obtaining permission to look for birds. There were numerous small flocks of MoDos but we didn't see any Killdeer or Upland "

[cayugabirds-l] Black-crowned Night Herons & American Bittern -Thursday evening October 6th.

I observed four Black-crowned Night Herons and one American Bittern fly from the north end of Tschache Pool across Rt. 89 into May's Point between 7:00 and 7:35 p.m. earlier this evening. This of course was after sunset(6:38 p.m.) and identification was based on flight patterns and silhouettes

RE: [cayugabirds-l] NO Red Phalarope - 4 to 7 p.m. Oct 10th.

I spent three hours (4:00 to 7:00 p.m.) tonight searching for the Red Phalarope along the autoloop and I also did not see the phalarope. I did see the same birds that Mike listed as well as a Northern Harrier and an American Bittern. There were sparrows flitting about in the grass and bushes

[cayugabirds-l] TVs over Stewart

I counted 27 Turkey Vultures circling over the east end of Stewart Park earlier this evening around 5:30 p.m. I had the pleasure of also seeing two Surf Scoters (near East Shore Marina)as well as rafts of Ruddy Ducks (30-35) and American Coots (75-100), 200 to 300 yards off shore near the swan

[cayugabirds-l] Allan H.Treman Marine Park - 2:00 p.m. today

1 - Brandt30 - Common Mergansers6 - Mallards2 - Dc Cormorants4 - American Crows10 - Rb Gulls2 - Gr Bl Gulls Bill RobertsAurora -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cay

[cayugabirds-l] Raft of S now Geese Aurora mile

There is a large raft of Snow Geese approximately a mile to a mile and a half off shore in Aurora. The raft is visible from the Wells College boat house. Bill RobertsAurora10:00 a.m. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWEL

[cayugabirds-l] American Coots & G-h Owl

At about 1:30 p.m. yesterday a raft of approximately 150 American Coots were gathered near the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake in Aurora between the Masonic Lodge and the United Ministry church.One lakeside resident reported that the Coots had been in the area for two or three days. This evening

[cayugabirds-l] Sodus Bay

Tom Riley of Niles, New York and I had the pleasure of going to Sodus Bay on an absolutely beautiful day with perfect conditions. We discovered a flock of approximately 300 Long-tailed ducks in the channel adjacent to the lighthouse. The ducks were very active moving about from one side of the

[cayugabirds-l] FW: Sodus Bay Correction

Correction: As you might have discovered, I incorrectly listed 55 Trumpeter Swans in Sodus Bay. It should have read 55 Mute Swans. Mea culpa. Bill RobertsAurora From: bluehorsestu...@hotmail.com To: cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu Subject: Sodus Bay Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:19:46 + Tom R

[cayugabirds-l] Swans and Geese - Village of Cayuga and MNWR

I saw approximately 300-400 swans on Cayuga Lake near the Village of Cayuga tonight; probably Tundras. Also thousands of Snow Geese and Canada Geese flew over Montezuma at sunset ( 5:20 to 5:50 p.m. Snows were flying south on the western side of Cayuga Lake and landing just off shore directly a

[cayugabirds-l] Blackbirds & Caspian Terns - Montezuma

At about 7:15 p.m. this evening there were huge flocks of blackbirds ( RwBs, C. Grackles, E. Starlings) converging on MNWR near the Visitor Center. My guess is that there were several hundred thousand birds swirling, swarming and streaking over and through the wetlands and trees for approximate

[cayugabirds-l] MNWR Tonight - 7:30 pm until dark

While parked along the auto drive adjacent to LaRue's Lagoon I had the good fortune of observing a pair of American Golden - Plovers for the better part of an hour. Both birds seemed unwary but curious as they skittered about within a few yards of my vehicle; they foraged for food the entire ti

[cayugabirds-l] Possible Golden Eagle Over Aurora

I spotted what looked like an adult Golden Eagle flying at 200-300 feet and going south over Aurora about 30 minutes ago. Ithaca birders might be able to confirm or disprove the sighting if the bird stays on its course. I did not see any mottled feathering. Good luck. Bill Bill RobertsAurora

[cayugabirds-l] Owasco Inlet 9292012 -West Side

As a result of the postings yesterday regarding weather and fall out, Tom Riley and I decided to bird the west side of Owasco Inlet for approximately three and half hours this morning managing to observe 38 species including the following: 600+ Canada geese2 Wood Duck14 Mallard1 Pied-billed Greb

[cayugabirds-l] Brants in Skaneateles

I saw a flock of 50-60 Brants fly over Franklin St. & Elizabeth St. heading south in the direction of the north end of Skaneateles Lake around 4:45 p.m. today. Bill Roberts Aurora -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Pine Warbler

A Pine Warbler has visited our feeding station daily since December 8th. It prefers to feed on the ground but on a rare occasion has fed on the feeder. Photos on request. Bill Roberts Aurora P.S. Common Redpolls arrived for the first time yesterday. -

[cayugabirds-l] Redpolls

We also had the good fortune of seeing about a dozen Common Redpolls at our feeders today. Our resident Pine Warbler has not made an appearance since December 21st. Bill Roberts Aurora -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugab

[cayugabirds-l] Common Redpolls

A flock of 12 Common Redpolls which first arrived at our feeders on December 21st. has in creased to 40-50. It has been exciting to witness. Happy New Year and good birding. Bill Roberts Aurora -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.co

[cayugabirds-l] American Woodcock

Lee Ann van Leer's earlier post prompted me to visit the site near Snyder and Mohawk Rds. adjacent to the Tompkins County Airport this evening where I was not disappointed. I arrived at 7:20 p.m. and at approximately 7:35 p.m. I began to hear the distinct peent sounds coming from the thickets

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Swan Pen Saturday 4202013

I observed a pair of Yellow-rumped warblers at the Swan Pen between 4:20 p.m. and 5:20 p.m. I did not see the Audubon YrW. In addition I did scope a Yellow Warbler(foy) on the east end of the Swan pen and a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher on the west end. There were also a dozen TVs circling the boat hou

[cayugabirds-l] MNWR Wed 732013

Tom Riley of Oneida Birds and I birded Montezuma on Wednesday morning for about 4 hours. One of the highlights was a young and healthy looking red fox which crossed the paved road that leads to the Visitor's Center. The fox seemed mildly concerned with us as it meandered on the road before tr

[cayugabirds-l] Possible Eared Grebes - Aurora Bay

At approximately 3:25 P.M. this afternoon while briefly scanning Aurora Bay, immediately south of the Wells College maintenance plant, I spotted what looked like a pair of Eared Grebes about 300-400 yards off shore. This was just behind and adjacent to the gas pumps. In addition there were 20 Bu

[cayugabirds-l] FW: Short-eared Owl

> Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 21:16:23 -0500 > Subject: Short-eared Owl > From: bluehorsestudi...@gmail.com > To: cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu > > Around 3:30 p.m. earlier today while driving south on Rt. 90 near Lake > Rd ( Long Point Winery) I observed one S-e O working the fields on the > east side of

[cayugabirds-l] Meadowlarks

After checking daily over the course of a week, I finally observed my first two Eastern Meadowlarks of the season flying and roosting along either side of Lake Rd near the Long Point Winery , west of Rt. 90 near Aurora. Also earlier this week (Monday) I heard and observed my first pair of House

[cayugabirds-l] Turkey Vultures

I had the good fortune of seeing the biggest kettle of TVs ever (for me) as they circled and swooped over the parking lot and the general vicinity of Wegmans in Auburn, New York. I counted over 100 and approximated that possibly 125 were participating. I looked for Black Vultures but did not se

[cayugabirds-l] Meyers Pt.

I waited in vain from 4:00 - 6:30 pm this afternoon for the Purple Sandpiper's return. Even though the lighting was ideal for photography the only occupants on the point were a handful (30-35) of R-bGs and a pair of Mallards. Bill Roberts Aurora -- Cay