[cayugabirds-l] Birder Calling Cards

[Sandy Podulka]

I was poking around looking for info on North Carolina birding sites, 
and found something kind of intriguing. At this link they have 
"business cards" for birders. You can print them and then leave them 
at businesses you patronize while out birding. (I'm sure the Creamery 
would accumulate quite a collection; but I'm also sure they already 
know the are loved by birders.)


The idea is to let local businesses know that you are there because 
you are a birder, which helps to make the economic value of birding 
more tangible, and hopefully gives local businesses more of a reason 
to protect local wild areas.


Would this be a useful thing for the Cayuga Bird Club to adapt (I'd 
certainly change the content of the cards a bit)--especially for 
those places frequented on "around the lake" trips?


Other uses?

I admit, I'm not volunteering to take this on. But thought it was an 
interesting idea and invite comments.


http://www.ncbirdingtrail.org/Documents/NCBT_CallingCards.pdf


--Sandy Podulka



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[cayugabirds-l] Merlin stories

[Eben McLane]

Do any of you out there have observations or brief stories about urban  
or suburban Merlins nesting and/or hunting in the Finger Lakes region?

Please send, off-list, to ebenmcl...@clarityconnect.com
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[cayugabirds-l] SFO Woodcock and Barred Owl Trip

[Ann Mitchell]

My group joined Bob McGuire's and Bill Baker's group to listen for
Woodcock.  We were on Whitted Road in a field near Snyder Hill Road.  It
started sprinkling while we were waiting. Then, it sprinkled harder
(rain?).  We finally heard 1 or 2 Woodcocks (possibly 3).  They did not fly,
so the groups did not have the experience of hearing the other sounds the
bird makes in flight. On Bob's request, we walked single file into the
field.  Bob had a large lantern flashlight which he shone on one of the
woodcocks.  All groups had marvelous views of the bird. Great job, Bob!!
The rain didn't matter after that. We are all drip dry after all.

My group went to Laura Stenzler's home. Laura met us in her driveway to
greet us and to warn us that salamanders were moving. We quickly became
extra cautious about them. When we grouped together underneath her porch,
she gave us a scientific explanation of the life of the salamander and why
they were moving on the land. Then, she took us to her pond to show them
swimming about. She also showed us their egg sacs or sperm or whatever she
called it. We then went under her porch to call in Barred Owls.  After 10
minutes we heard an owl nearby.  We moved into the yard, and heard another
owl responding.  A few members of the group were lucky to see one of them
fly to the front of her house.  Success!!
Best, Ann

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[cayugabirds-l] Skaneateles conservation area

[joe & Diana]

 Hi, 
 While photographing some Skunk Cabbage and Snow Drops this morning I heard Two 
pairs of Wood Ducks fly over. There was also A pair of Black Ducks, 2  pair of 
American Widgeons, Mallards, Green -winged Teal, and a group of Golden -crowned 
Kinglets. These are relatively new today as I haven't seen or heard any of 
these on my walks with my dog. µy friend Carol also a Brown Creeper which we 
have seen for about 3 1/2 weeks.

I hope this is appropriate for this page. This is a link for  petition for 
Governor Cuomo to consider a more extensive review of High Volume Hydraulic 
Fracturing combined with horizontal drilling. I'm hoping most of us are 
concerned about the rush to allow this practice not under any protection for 
our air and water. 
http://www.toxicstargeting.com/MarcellusShale/cuomo/coalition_letter

Diana Whiting
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[cayugabirds-l] peacock

[Andrew Ezergailis]

There is a peacock on the loose. I saw a male peacock in my driveway (1157 
Danby Rd. Across from LaTourelle). Looked like an escape to me.
Andy Ezergailis

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[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Gas Wells and Forest Birds- ForestConnect April 2011 Webinar

[Karen Edelstein]

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From: Peter J Smallidge 
Date: Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 3:12 PM
Subject: Gas Wells and Forest Birds- ForestConnect April 2011 Webinar
To: k...@cornell.edu


   ForestConnect Webinar Announcement
 Effects of Gas Well Development on Eastern Forest Birds
April 20, 2011
Emily Thomas
   *Early Alert *- register here
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Emily Hope Thomas - *Effect of gas and oil development on songbird abundance
in the eastern United States*. Previous studies on the effects of forest
fragmentation on songbirds show that resident and generalist species tend to
benefit or adapt while forest dwelling Neotropical migrants are often
displaced; however, those studies were in areas where the landscape matrix
was no longer forested. The development of shallow oil and gas resources
causes forest fragmentation due to the construction of well pads, access
roads, and pipelines; yet the overall landscape remains forested. My study
examines the effects of shallow oil and gas well development and the
associated unique forest fragmentation on songbird species occupying oak and
northern hardwood forests within the Allegheny National Forest.
 About ForestConnect Webinars

   - Webinars use internet technology to connect national-caliber speakers
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   - Free, but requires one-time registration
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   More About ForestConnect
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*Woodland Owners Forum*

   - A place to ask and answer questions

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   - Master Forest Owner Volunteers , peer
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 Future ForestConnect Webinars
 *May 18, 2011*.  *Silvopasture Opportunities for Eastern Forests:
Guidelines for woodland owners, livestock producers, and foresters.*
Silvopasturing is the deliberate integration of sustainable livestock and
timber production, which provides new agricultural opportunities with unique
applications and efficiencies. Current social, market and ecological factors
have increased the suitability for many rural landowners to adopt
silvopasturing systems. Silvopasturing is relatively new in the Northeast as
a legitimate and appropriate land use. Silvopasture practitioners, or
“silvograziers”, may arrive from a starting point with small or large-scale
traditional livestock production, woodland management, or other agricultural
interests.  Join Brett Chedzoy, regionally acclaimed silvopasture educator,
specialist, and practitioner as he describes strategies and considerations
for woodland owners and livestock producers to become active
silvograziers.   Brett works with rural landowners across the southern tier
of NY through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County.  A recent
publication on silvopasture practices is available here
or
at www.ForestConnect.info

*June 15, 2011.*  *The distribution, ecology and control of hemlock woolly
adelgid.*  The hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is an introduced and destructive
insect pest of eastern hemlocks.  Hemlock woolly adelgids are a serious
threat to the ecologically important Eastern hemlock forests of eastern
forests and have recently spread into the Finger Lakes region of New York.
HWA populations have spread rapidly and have begun killing trees.  Join Mark
Whitmore who has been involved with assessments of the problem and trainings
to help others identify and manage this pest. Mark's webinar will cover
basic HWA biology, describe the current and potential distribution in the
Finger Lakes, and outline management options to preserve this valuable tree
in our natural heritage.  Mark will focus some attention on the recent
outbreak in the Finger Lakes, but will offer guidance that has a

[cayugabirds-l] Lesser Black-backed Gulls @ myers

[Jeff Gerbracht]

There were 3 adult Lesser Black-backed Gulls at Myers today, still
there when we left at 12:45 p.  Nice to see them in their clean cut
plumage.
Jeff

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Lead Application Developer
Neotropical Birds, Breeding Bird Atlas, eBird
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
607-254-2117

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[cayugabirds-l] Cornell Arboretum birds

[Marie P Read]

Killing time while my car was being repaired in Varna, I walked into the 
Cornell PLantations Arboretum this morning around 8:30. I watched Canada Geese 
and American Robins during territorial fights, and noted Dark-eyed Juncos, 
Northern Cardinals, Song Sparrows and American Robins singing. But the high 
point was on the way back, during which I was delighted to watch a male and 
female Northern Cardinal singing back and forth.

Marie


Marie Read Wildlife Photography
452 Ringwood Road
Freeville NY  13068 USA

Phone  607-539-6608
e-mail   m...@cornell.edu

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***NEW***  See my beautiful photo notecards:

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[cayugabirds-l] crow commensalism

[Susan Fast]

This morning, in a field at the corner of Flatiron and Harford Rds., I saw
an AMER. CROW with a large tuft of long-dead raccoon fur in its beak.
Presumably nesting material.  

 

Steve Fast

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[cayugabirds-l] Tuesday morning birds

[Jay McGowan]

Lots of BONAPARTE'S GULLS were around this morning, including 5 on Dryden
Lake, 6 at George Road, and ~25 scattered individuals moving north up the
lake from Myers Point at 8-8:30.  Also at Myers Point I saw at least two
BANK SWALLOWS among the many Tree, Barn, and Norther Rough-winged, and a
CASPIAN TERN on the other side of the lake.  I also heard a YELLOW-RUMPED
WARBLER at Dryden Lake and saw four HORNED GREBES and 12 Red-breasted
Mergansers.  I heard Chipping Sparrows at many locations along the way.

On Drake Road I had a singing FOX SPARROW, EASTERN TOWHEE, and RUBY-CROWNED
KINGLET. Fox Sparrow, American Tree Sparrow, Brown Creeper, and Winter Wren
were singing in our yard on Beam Hill this morning.

Finally, thanks to a tip from a student on the CornellRBA that I set up a
couple of months ago, I saw a female RED-BREASTED MERGANSER with a couple of
Commons on Beebe Lake at Cornell, and a PINE WARBLER was singing from
Comstock Knoll.

Jay McGowan
Dryden, NY

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[cayugabirds-l] La. Waterthrush

[Laura Stenzler]

Hi again,
 Had our first Louisiana Waterthrush this morning in the gorge behind our 
house, and Golden-crowned Kinglets.
Laura


Laura Stenzler
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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