Re: [cayugabirds-l] cayugabirds-l digest: March 19, 2017

2017-03-19 Thread Melissa Groo 
Mary Jane, seems like you might need more than decals on those particular
windows. American Bird Conservancy has some great options for homeowners
here:

https://abcbirds.org/get-involved/bird-smart-glass/

Thanks for caring.

Melissa

On Sun, Mar 19, 2017 at 7:27 AM, Gerry Rising  wrote:

>
> Mary Jane, I suspect windows. A few years a go I had a call about two
> birds found together on a patio at this time of year. They were fox
> sparrows, both in near perfect condition. Especially when birds can see
> light coming though from other windows they think that they can fly
> through. And your decals won't help with that. Sad to lose birds this way.
> Good that you keep your cats indoors. Gerry
>
>
> On 3/19/17 12:02 AM, Upstate NY Birding digest wrote:
>
>> CAYUGABIRDS-L Digest for Sunday, March 19, 2017.
>>
>> 1. Woodcocks, Cardinals
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>> Subject: Woodcocks, Cardinals
>> From: Mary Jane Thomas 
>> Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2017 16:29:55 -0400
>> X-Message-Number: 1
>>
>> An interesting article about Woodcocks from today’s NY Times.
>>
>> https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/17/nyregion/an-early-bird-ge
>> ts-caught-in-the-snowstorm.html?emc=edit_th_20170318&nl=toda
>> ysheadlines&nlid=28196654
>>
>> On another topic.  The other day I found a dead male Cardinal on our side
>> patio.  There was no sign of trauma.  However, it reminded me of the awful
>> day last spring when I found 4-5 dead Cardinals lined up on the same
>> patio.  Again, no sign of trauma.  There are windows they could have
>> struck; I have decals on them to help with prevention (I’m aware the
>> decals are not a complete solution).  But they were lined up so neatly I
>> couldn’t believe it was accidental.  Had they been killed by a hawk, I
>> would not have expected the bodies to be there.  We have indoor cats but
>> they never go out.  There are other cats around but not that close to the
>> house;  even if they were close our cats would let us know I’m sure.
>>
>> I have some photos of the immediate area of the house if it would help.
>> I would really be interested in any ideas, advice, etc. anyone has.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Mary Jane Thomas
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Re:[cayugabirds-l] cayugabirds-l digest: March 19, 2017

2017-03-19 Thread Gerry Rising 


Mary Jane, I suspect windows. A few years a go I had a call about two 
birds found together on a patio at this time of year. They were fox 
sparrows, both in near perfect condition. Especially when birds can see 
light coming though from other windows they think that they can fly 
through. And your decals won't help with that. Sad to lose birds this 
way. Good that you keep your cats indoors. Gerry



On 3/19/17 12:02 AM, Upstate NY Birding digest wrote:

CAYUGABIRDS-L Digest for Sunday, March 19, 2017.

1. Woodcocks, Cardinals

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Subject: Woodcocks, Cardinals
From: Mary Jane Thomas 
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2017 16:29:55 -0400
X-Message-Number: 1

An interesting article about Woodcocks from today’s NY Times.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/17/nyregion/an-early-bird-gets-caught-in-the-snowstorm.html?emc=edit_th_20170318&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=28196654

On another topic.  The other day I found a dead male Cardinal on our side 
patio.  There was no sign of trauma.  However, it reminded me of the awful day 
last spring when I found 4-5 dead Cardinals lined up on the same patio.  Again, 
no sign of trauma.  There are windows they could have struck; I have decals on 
them to help with prevention (I’m aware the decals are not a complete 
solution).  But they were lined up so neatly I couldn’t believe it was 
accidental.  Had they been killed by a hawk, I would not have expected the 
bodies to be there.  We have indoor cats but they never go out.  There are 
other cats around but not that close to the house;  even if they were close our 
cats would let us know I’m sure.

I have some photos of the immediate area of the house if it would help.  I 
would really be interested in any ideas, advice, etc. anyone has.

Thanks.

Mary Jane Thomas





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