Re: [nfc-l] Etna, NY: Night Migration 7-8 May 2015

2015-05-10 Thread Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes
Hey Rob, Yes, reviewing is the big challenge, especially if you get behind by a few days. I like hand browsing, and just looking for interesting stuff. If there is a good night of interest, I’ll try to log all calls. Of course, my main interest has been in Black-billed Cuckoos for the past few

Re: [nfc-l] Sora? Southwestern Pennsylvania May 4, 3:43am

2015-05-10 Thread Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes
Hi Geoff, Glad to hear that you are out there recording, listening, and reviewing. Thanks for sharing your recording of this interesting call. I think I’ll stick my neck out there and say that I’m in the Whimbrel camp on this one. The cadence and quality seem right for Whimbrel; it’s not a

[nfc-l] Grasshopper Sparrow and Black-billed Cuckoo

2015-05-10 Thread Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes
A couple of highlights from the past couple of nights: Grasshopper Sparrow (I’m 98% confident…) called overhead twice, with the attached call being the loudest of the two, at 2:57am on 9 May. Black-billed Cuckoo (first NFC for me this spring, yay!!) called overhead this morning, 10 May, at