Susan Newman and I observed the Eastern Screech-Owls that nested behind Mann Library on the Cornell campus this evening at dusk. Both adults and at least one fledgling (although it was difficult to tell as it was nearly dark when we were there and we were not equipped with spotlights) were still hanging around near where they've been observed over the last few weeks, but not in the same exact location.
The birds were quite vocal with the adults softly giving both the whinny and tremolo calls back and forth to each other and the one fledgling offering some interesting vocalizations as well, including what sounded like an abbreviated version of a Saw-whet's "tooting"...something I've never heard before from a Screech. It was great to see that these birds are still doing well, although it's no surprise considering they picked a very quiet part of campus in which to set up shop. Best, Scott -- 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@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
