[cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

[John and Sue Gregoire]

Be aware of the special deer season throughout Tompkins County when you venture 
out
in January. The second and third item propose Black Bear and Mute Swan 
management
plans and are open for comment.
J.

01/15/2014
Hello,
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued the following press
release:

Special Deer Hunting Season in Central Tompkins County to Help Control Local 
Deer
Population

Deer Management Focus Area Open Until January 31, 2014

A special deer hunting season to help control the deer population in and around 
the
city of Ithaca, Tompkins County, will be open until January 31, 2014, State
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Ken Lynch 
announced
today.

The Deer Management Focus Area (DMFA) program was initiated in 2012 in the 
Ithaca
area to expand the use of hunting to assist local communities burdened with
overabundant deer populations. The DMFA encompasses 60,000 acres of land in and
around the city of Ithaca, including the city and town of Ithaca, the villages 
of
Cayuga Heights and Lansing, and parts of the towns of Danby, Caroline, Dryden,
Lansing, Enfield, Newfield and Ulysses.

During the special January season in the DMFA, registered hunters are 
authorized to
shoot two antlerless deer per day using a shotgun, muzzleloader, handgun, or 
bow (if
they have bowhunting eligibility). Hunters must still comply with all state
trespassing laws, as well as all applicable local ordinances governing the 
discharge
of firearms.

To participate, hunters must register with the DMFA program and download a 
permit,
carcass tags and a hunting activity log. Both the DMFA permit and carcass tags 
must
be carried while hunting in the DMFA and are valid only within the DMFA. All 
DMFA
hunters must record their deer hunting activity and harvests on the hunting 
activity
log regardless of their success or hunting activity level, and are required to
submit the log form to DEC by February 7. Instructions are provided on the 
permit
and log form.

For additional information about the DMFA, including a map of the DFMA that 
includes
boundaries, a description of available hunting lands, or to register and 
download a
permit, carcass tags and a hunting activity log .

A New NYSDEC Press Release Has Been Issued: DEC Releases Two Draft Species
Management Plans
01/16/2014
Hello,
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued the following press
release:

DEC Releases Two Draft Species Management Plans

Plans Will Guide Management of Black Bears and Mute Swans for the Next Ten Years

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released
draft species management plans for black bears and mute swans, and will be 
accepting
public comments on these management plans through January 31, 2014.

"Wildlife management can present challenges in trying to balance populations,
hunting opportunities and environmental impacts," Commissioner Martens said. 
"These
plans will guide the management of these species for the next 10 years, and we
encourage people to review and submit comments on the draft plans."

These management plans also reflect Governor Cuomo's NY Open for Hunting and 
Fishing
Initiative, an effort to improve recreational activities for in-state and
out-of-state sportsmen and sportswomen and to boost tourism opportunities 
throughout
the state. This initiative includes the streamlining of hunting and fishing
licensing and reducing license fees, improved access for fishing at various 
sites
across the state, and increasing hunting opportunities in various regions.

Black Bears

The draft Black Bear Management Plan for New York State, 2014-2024 is available 
on
the DEC website.. Black bears are a very popular wildlife species among the 
general
public, but can pose significant challenges when the bears become too abundant 
or
are acting boldly in populated areas.

DEC's draft plan describes five primary goals that reflect the current 
priorities of
bear managers and desires expressed by the public:

maintain bear populations at levels acceptable to the public;
promote and enhance bear hunting as an important management tool;
minimize the frequency and severity of human-bear conflicts;
foster understanding and communication about bear ecology, management, and 
conflict
avoidance; and
ensure the necessary resources are available to support effective management of
black bears in New York.
The plan also describes the current and desired future status of bear 
populations in
various geographic regions of New York.

Many of the strategies identified in the plan are already occurring; others 
reflect
new work to be more fully developed during the next 10 years. The plan includes
proposals to expand bear hunting opportunities in many wildlife management 
units,
especially in the Catskills and western Hudson Valley where in recent years
human-bear conflicts have become more common and pose a serious threat to human
safety and property.

Comment

Re: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

[Dave Nutter]

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[cayugabirds-l] Summerhill / Lake Como

[Gary Kohlenberg]

I had some time to kill yesterday before the playoff games so I drove 
to Summerhill by way of Freeville. I didn't find the SNOWY OWL on Ed Hill Rd., 
but snow does make it more of a challenge. The drive up to Lick St. was 
sprinkled with small SNOW BUNTING flocks. I especially like it when they sit of 
power lines, it always seems out of character to me.  I wasn't able to find a 
Shrike on the drive and the woods along Lick St. were exceptionally quiet, not 
even a Raven conking. 
Hovel Chalet didn't host anything more unusual than the typical feeder 
crew. Lake Como feeders were more productive, especially the east side. There 
were large numbers of TREE SPARROWS chattering and flying about. New birds this 
year for me were SONG SPARROW, FOX SPARROW, PURPLE FINCH and a couple 
BROWN-HEADED COWBIRDS. It is an amazing place for MOURNING DOVES, they really 
seem to like it there. The brushy trees are thick and hold lots of birds so I 
think there is more to find here. 

Happy birding,

Gary
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

[Gary Kohlenberg]

There is hunting allowed in some places in the city and on the Cornell Campus. 
The permits are awarded by lottery, I work with one of the lottery winners.

This is an interesting DEC post especially the management plan for MUTE SWAN. I 
guess we can look forward to having Mute Swan be a harder addition to the year 
list in the future. It points to the importance of eBirding our sightings as I 
imagine biologists monitoring the success of any future program will use eBird 
data extensively.

Gary


On Jan 20, 2014, at 9:27 AM, Dave Nutter wrote:

See map of special deer hunting area within Tompkins County. Note that hunting 
is still prohibited in the City of Ithaca and Village of Cayuga Heights and 
Village of Lansing, even though the program is advertised as trying to reduce 
deer overpopulation within the City of Ithaca. Local ordinances apply, and 
hunting by gun or bow is prohibited in the City of Ithaca.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/tompdmfabndry.pdf

--Dave Nutter

On Jan 20, 2014, at 07:26 AM, John and Sue Gregoire 
mailto:k...@empacc.net>> wrote:

Be aware of the special deer season throughout Tompkins County when you venture 
out
in January. The second and third item propose Black Bear and Mute Swan 
management
plans and are open for comment.
J.

01/15/2014
Hello,
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued the following press
release:

Special Deer Hunting Season in Central Tompkins County to Help Control Local 
Deer
Population

Deer Management Focus Area Open Until January 31, 2014

A special deer hunting season to help control the deer population in and around 
the
city of Ithaca, Tompkins County, will be open until January 31, 2014, State
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Ken Lynch 
announced
today.

The Deer Management Focus Area (DMFA) program was initiated in 2012 in the 
Ithaca
area to expand the use of hunting to assist local communities burdened with
overabundant deer populations. The DMFA encompasses 60,000 acres of land in and
around the city of Ithaca, including the city and town of Ithaca, the villages 
of
Cayuga Heights and Lansing, and parts of the towns of Danby, Caroline, Dryden,
Lansing, Enfield, Newfield and Ulysses.

During the special January season in the DMFA, registered hunters are 
authorized to
shoot two antlerless deer per day using a shotgun, muzzleloader, handgun, or 
bow (if
they have bowhunting eligibility). Hunters must still comply with all state
trespassing laws, as well as all applicable local ordinances governing the 
discharge
of firearms.

To participate, hunters must register with the DMFA program and download a 
permit,
carcass tags and a hunting activity log. Both the DMFA permit and carcass tags 
must
be carried while hunting in the DMFA and are valid only within the DMFA. All 
DMFA
hunters must record their deer hunting activity and harvests on the hunting 
activity
log regardless of their success or hunting activity level, and are required to
submit the log form to DEC by February 7. Instructions are provided on the 
permit
and log form.

For additional information about the DMFA, including a map of the DFMA that 
includes
boundaries, a description of available hunting lands, or to register and 
download a
permit, carcass tags and a hunting activity log .

A New NYSDEC Press Release Has Been Issued: DEC Releases Two Draft Species
Management Plans
01/16/2014
Hello,
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued the following press
release:

DEC Releases Two Draft Species Management Plans

Plans Will Guide Management of Black Bears and Mute Swans for the Next Ten Years

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released
draft species management plans for black bears and mute swans, and will be 
accepting
public comments on these management plans through January 31, 2014.

"Wildlife management can present challenges in trying to balance populations,
hunting opportunities and environmental impacts," Commissioner Martens said. 
"These
plans will guide the management of these species for the next 10 years, and we
encourage people to review and submit comments on the draft plans."

These management plans also reflect Governor Cuomo's NY Open for Hunting and 
Fishing
Initiative, an effort to improve recreational activities for in-state and
out-of-state sportsmen and sportswomen and to boost tourism opportunities 
throughout
the state. This initiative includes the streamlining of hunting and fishing
licensing and reducing license fees, improved access for fishing at various 
sites
across the state, and increasing hunting opportunities in various regions.

Black Bears

The draft Black Bear Management Plan for New York State, 2014-2024 is available 
on
the DEC website.. Black bears are a very popular wildlife species among the 
general
public, but can pose significant challenges when the bears become too abundant 
or
are acting boldly in populated areas.

DEC's d

RE: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

[Meena Madhav Haribal]

The map seem to cover all residential areas in the Tompkins county.



Does this mean you can shoot in my yard where the deer mostly hide? Is it not 
there is rule that you cannot shoot within some distance of dwellings?



Meena

Meena Haribal
Ithaca NY 14850
42.429007,-76.47111
http://haribal.org/
http://meenaharibal.blogspot.com/




From: bounce-112019994-3493...@list.cornell.edu 
 on behalf of Dave Nutter 

Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 9:27 AM
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management 
proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

See map of special deer hunting area within Tompkins County. Note that hunting 
is still prohibited in the City of Ithaca and Village of Cayuga Heights and 
Village of Lansing, even though the program is advertised as trying to reduce 
deer overpopulation within the City of Ithaca. Local ordinances apply, and 
hunting by gun or bow is prohibited in the City of Ithaca.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/tompdmfabndry.pdf

--Dave Nutter

On Jan 20, 2014, at 07:26 AM, John and Sue Gregoire  wrote:

Be aware of the special deer season throughout Tompkins County when you venture 
out
in January. The second and third item propose Black Bear and Mute Swan 
management
plans and are open for comment.
J.

01/15/2014
Hello,
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued the following press
release:

Special Deer Hunting Season in Central Tompkins County to Help Control Local 
Deer
Population

Deer Management Focus Area Open Until January 31, 2014

A special deer hunting season to help control the deer population in and around 
the
city of Ithaca, Tompkins County, will be open until January 31, 2014, State
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Ken Lynch 
announced
today.

The Deer Management Focus Area (DMFA) program was initiated in 2012 in the 
Ithaca
area to expand the use of hunting to assist local communities burdened with
overabundant deer populations. The DMFA encompasses 60,000 acres of land in and
around the city of Ithaca, including the city and town of Ithaca, the villages 
of
Cayuga Heights and Lansing, and parts of the towns of Danby, Caroline, Dryden,
Lansing, Enfield, Newfield and Ulysses.

During the special January season in the DMFA, registered hunters are 
authorized to
shoot two antlerless deer per day using a shotgun, muzzleloader, handgun, or 
bow (if
they have bowhunting eligibility). Hunters must still comply with all state
trespassing laws, as well as all applicable local ordinances governing the 
discharge
of firearms.

To participate, hunters must register with the DMFA program and download a 
permit,
carcass tags and a hunting activity log. Both the DMFA permit and carcass tags 
must
be carried while hunting in the DMFA and are valid only within the DMFA. All 
DMFA
hunters must record their deer hunting activity and harvests on the hunting 
activity
log regardless of their success or hunting activity level, and are required to
submit the log form to DEC by February 7. Instructions are provided on the 
permit
and log form.

For additional information about the DMFA, including a map of the DFMA that 
includes
boundaries, a description of available hunting lands, or to register and 
download a
permit, carcass tags and a hunting activity log .

A New NYSDEC Press Release Has Been Issued: DEC Releases Two Draft Species
Management Plans
01/16/2014
Hello,
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued the following press
release:

DEC Releases Two Draft Species Management Plans

Plans Will Guide Management of Black Bears and Mute Swans for the Next Ten Years

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released
draft species management plans for black bears and mute swans, and will be 
accepting
public comments on these management plans through January 31, 2014.

"Wildlife management can present challenges in trying to balance populations,
hunting opportunities and environmental impacts," Commissioner Martens said. 
"These
plans will guide the management of these species for the next 10 years, and we
encourage people to review and submit comments on the draft plans."

These management plans also reflect Governor Cuomo's NY Open for Hunting and 
Fishing
Initiative, an effort to improve recreational activities for in-state and
out-of-state sportsmen and sportswomen and to boost tourism opportunities 
throughout
the state. This initiative includes the streamlining of hunting and fishing
licensing and reducing license fees, improved access for fishing at various 
sites
across the state, and increasing hunting opportunities in various regions.

Black Bears

The draft Black Bear Management Plan for New York State, 2014-2024 is available 
on
the DEC website.. Black bears are a very popular wildlife species among the 
general
public, but can pose significant challenges when the bears become too abundant 
or
are

[cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owl, Lower Lake Rd.

[Jay McGowan]

Apparently Tim Lenz and friends had a SNOWY OWL on the ice off Lower Lake
Road in Seneca County a bit ago:
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S16447317

Chris Wood reported a Hermit Thrush from Monkey South this morning as well.
I check Hogs Hole this morning, but the front hit just as I was starting to
scan the lake, so I didn't see too much. The leucistic Redhead was still in
the flock offshore, though--very cool-looking bird, an ivory-and-tan
colored duck in the midst of black and rust.

-- 
Jay McGowan
Macaulay Library
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
jw...@cornell.edu

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] some good winter birds

[david nicosia]

Just found a Rose-breasted Grosbeak at a feeder
in Broome County not far from airport!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/davenicosia/sets/72157639976830135/






On Sunday, January 19, 2014 7:15 PM, Kenneth V. Rosenberg  
wrote:
 
Interesting. There were 2 catbirds there around Thanksgiving, but I've only had 
one (at a time) since then. 

Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 19, 2014, at 5:49 PM, "Susan Danskin"  wrote:


Bob McGuire, Judy Thoroughman and I had two Gray Catbirds at that location this 
morning.  Unfortunately we failed to find the Field Sparrow, Savannah Sparrow, 
or Brown-headed Cowbirds at Bluegrass Lane. 
>A brisk walk through Lettie Cook Woods in Union Springs did yield 1 Brown 
>Creeper, 1 Yellow-crowned Kinglet, and 1 Ruby-Crowned Kinglet as well as the 
>usual suspects.
>Susan
>
>
>
>
>On Jan 19, 2014, at 5:40 PM, Kenneth V. Rosenberg  wrote:
>
>Hi all, 
>>
>>
>>In the last week or so, I've been having good luck finding or relocating 
>>uncommon winter species from the Christmas Bird Count (or before), not all of 
>>which have been posted here. A GRAY CATBIRD is wintering on Arrowwood Trail 
>>-- the east-west lane that continues east from Arrowwood Drive in Lansing -- 
>>in the understory of the open pine woods, in dense poison ivy vines with 
>>berries and dense shrubs. Detected only a few times, even though I've been 
>>there more frequently. A FIELD SPARROW and a SAVANNAH Sparrow are on 
>>Bluegrass Lane in NE Ithaca, being seen regularly. Also 2-3 BROWN-HEADED 
>>COWBIRDS with Starlings by the Horse Barns. 
>>
>>
>>Yesterday, I found a WINTER WREN on the trail through Renwick Woods next to 
>>Stewart Park. Today I saw the YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER at the Wegmans Canal in 
>>Ithaca -- showing signs of body molt w some black feathers coming in on the 
>>breast. Also, I flushed a WILSON'S SNIPE this morning near the frozen ponds 
>>at the east side of the Ithaca Airport.
>>
>>
>>
>>As others have noted, a large (for here) raft of WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS has 
>>gathered off Stewart Park (best viewed from East Shore Park or through the 
>>trees from Rt. 89 north of Hogs Hole. Today I counted 47. Also at leaf 18 
>>LONG-TAILED DUCKS and 10 HORNED GREBES in the same vicinity.
>>
>>
>>KEN
>>
>> 
>>Ken Rosenberg
>>Conservation Science Program
>>Cornell Lab of Ornithology
>>607-254-2412
>>607-342-4594 (cell)
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[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: NEW webinars! The Uncommon Crow: the Hidden Life of a Familiar Bird

[Linda Orkin]

I thought some might be interested in this new offering. I know I am. 

Best 
Linda Orkin 

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Home Study Course in Bird Biology 
> Date: January 16, 2014 3:10:29 PM EST
> To: Linda 
> Subject: NEW webinars! The Uncommon Crow: the Hidden Life of a Familiar Bird
> Reply-To: Home Study Course in Bird Biology 
> 
> 
> New webinar series about crows!   
> Email not displaying correctly?
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> 
> 
> 
> American Crow © Kevin J. McGowan
> 16 January 2014
> 
> Let’s talk crows!
> Dear bird enthusiast,
> 
> 
> I’ve been studying the biology and complex family lives of American Crows—and 
> yes, talking about them—for more than 25 years. I’m thrilled that I can now 
> talk about my favorite species in two new Cornell Lab webinars. Many people 
> have questions about crows based on their own encounters and there are quite 
> a few misconceptions about this highly intelligent and human-like bird.
> 
> The crow webinars cost $10 each, and will each be 90 minutes long so there 
> will  be plenty of time for questions. We’ll be offering two sessions of each 
> webinar:
> •Part 1: The basic facts of American Crow life, Wednesday, January 29, 
> 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Eastern time. 
> •Part 2: The secret life of the American Crow, Wednesday, February 12, 
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> 
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owl, Lower Lake Rd.

[Brad Walker]

Hi all,

I was driving before, so I figured I'd wait until we stopped for ice cream
to post. This owl was just north of Wolffie's Restaurant right on the
shore. It was sitting next to a little hump and a frozen buoy.

Sorry for the delay. I figured enough owls were being posted that it
wouldn't hurt to wait a while.

Good birding,

Brad Walker
On Jan 20, 2014 1:28 PM, "Jay McGowan"  wrote:

> Apparently Tim Lenz and friends had a SNOWY OWL on the ice off Lower Lake
> Road in Seneca County a bit ago:
> http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S16447317
>
> Chris Wood reported a Hermit Thrush from Monkey South this morning as
> well. I check Hogs Hole this morning, but the front hit just as I was
> starting to scan the lake, so I didn't see too much. The leucistic Redhead
> was still in the flock offshore, though--very cool-looking bird, an
> ivory-and-tan colored duck in the midst of black and rust.
>
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[cayugabirds-l] Birding by Nose for field birds

[Stuart Krasnoff]

Followiing up on the McGowans'  followup on Bob McGuire's tip about field birds 
in Lansing I drove up Davis Rd. around noon today.  I don't think I've ever 
been there before so I didn't know what to expect and where to look, but when 
the fumes of manure started to displace all the oxygen in my vehicle I figured 
I was in the right place, i.e. just north of Town Line Rd. where Davis Rd. 
becomes Mahaney.  The flock was in the field on the east side of the road 
across from the big bunker on the "biosecure" farm lot.  Maybe the meth 
chemists use the same olfactory cues to find what they're looking for.  I found 
~200 Horned Larks, ~10 Snow Buntings, and 2-4 Lapland Longspurs (I did not see 
the numbers of the latter reported yesterday).

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[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Lake Birding Van Tour - January 23

[Chris Lajewski]

There are still a few seats available for the Montezuma Audubon Center's Cayuga 
Lake Birding Van Tour on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cayuga 
Lake is an Audubon designated Important Bird Area because of the incredible 
number of waterfowl that use the lake during winter and migration seasons. Hop 
in the Montezuma Audubon Center van for an excursion to the northern part of 
the lake where up to 30 species of ducks, geese and swans can be seen. Bald 
eagles and snowy owls are a possibility too! Participants are encouraged to 
bring their camera. Fee: $8/child; $13.50/adult. Registration is required by 
calling 315.365.3588 or emailing montez...@audubon.org.

Chris Lajewski
Interim Center Director
Montezuma Audubon Center
2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 13146
315.365.3588
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[cayugabirds-l] SNOWY OWL interlaken

[M & K Mannella]

Around 4:00 I spotted a SNOWY OWL perched atop a telephone pole on Rt 96 
between Powell Rd and Kellys Corners Road in Interlaken. By the time I drove to 
pick up a friend to see it and returned it was gone.

 These owls are sure making winter driving exciting and hazardous--You just 
never know where they will turn up!

Along the way we had one beautiful MALE HARRIER hunting on Tunison road, one 
KESTREL, about a dozen HORNED LARKS. 

My drive ended with a very close encounter with a COOPERS HAWK in my backyard. 
He shot out in front of the truck, did a few aerial moves, circled back into 
the car port (flushing the sparrows in the dead bushy vines that I swear I 
could hear scream "watch out he's coming back") and then he was gone. This guy 
has been hanging around for a couple of days and it was fun to see him stirring 
things up a bit. Quite an exciting 1/2 hour on a cold winter day. 

Be well and keep moving!
Michele

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[cayugabirds-l] EIR way walk

[Meena Madhav Haribal]

I did a four and half mile walk on East Ithaca Recreation Way only birds of 
note were a pair of Cardinals near Maplewood Park apartments. Otherwise it was 
very quiet!



Cheers

Meena

Meena Haribal
Ithaca NY 14850
42.429007,-76.47111
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] EIR way walk

[bob mcguire]

Interesting! I did two miles on the EIRW late this morning, in from Game Farm 
Rd. Lots of birds. Carolina Wrens singing, American Tree & White-throated 
Sparrows. Blue Jays with several different calls. A pair of Red-tails 
co-conspiring and calling back and forth. Plus Chickadees and a Cardinal.

Bob
On Jan 20, 2014, at 5:00 PM, Meena Madhav Haribal wrote:

> I did a four and half mile walk on East Ithaca Recreation Way only birds of 
> note were a pair of Cardinals near Maplewood Park apartments. Otherwise it 
> was very quiet!
>  
> Cheers
> Meena 
> Meena Haribal
> Ithaca NY 14850
> 42.429007,-76.47111
> http://haribal.org/
> http://meenaharibal.blogspot.com/
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[cayugabirds-l] Syracuse RBA

[Joseph Brin]

RBA
 
*  New York
*  Syracuse
* January 20, 2014
*  NYSY  01. 20. 14
 
Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert
Dates(s):

January 13, 2013 - January 20, 2014
to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com
covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) (just outside Cayuga County),
Onondaga, Oswego, Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida, Herkimer,  Madison & Cortland
compiled:January 13 AT 6:30 p.m. (EST)
compiler: Joseph Brin
Onondaga Audubon Homepage: www.onondagaaudubon.org
 
 
#378 Monday January 14, 2014
 
Greetings. This is the Syracuse Area Rare Bird Alert for the week of 
January 13, 2014
 
Highlights:
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RED-NECKED GREBE
WOOD DUCK
KING EIDER
GOLDEN EAGLE
GLAUCOUS GULL
ICELAND GULL
SNOWY OWL
SAW-WHET OWL
YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER


Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC)


No reports this week.


Onondaga County


     1/13: A GLAUCOUS GULL was seen at the Inner Harbor in Syracuse near 
Carousel  Center. A female WOOD DUCK continues to be seen with Mallards in 
Skaneateles near the Creekside Bookstore.
     1/15: 4 ICELAND GULLS, 2 GLAUCOUS GULLS and 2 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS 
were seen from the end of the Creecwalk on Onondaga Creek near Carousel Center.
     1/16: A NORTHERN SHRIKE was seen on Lamson Road near Prine Road in the 
Town of Lysander.
     1/17: 3 ICELAND GULLS were seen at Vincent Corners Road south of Rt. 80 
east of Tully.
     1/19: 2 GOLDEN EAGLES were seen in flight on Bockes Road near Borodino 
south of Skaneateles. A RED-NECKED GREBE was seen at Ten Mile Point on 
Skaneateles Lake.
     1/20: A SAW-WHET OWL continues to be seen on the Bog Trail at Beaver Lake 
Nature Center west of Baldwinsville.


Oswego County


     A female KING EIDER was again seen in Oswego, this time near the 
International Marina Pier.


Jefferson County


     1/13: 34 YELLOW0RUMPED WARBLERS were seen in red ceders at Stony Point. 3 
ICELAND GULLS, 1 GLAUCOUS GULL and 1 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL were all seen at 
a farm on State Route 193.


Cayuga County


     1/15: A SNOWY OWL was seen on the breakwall at Fair Haven State Park. 
Another,perhaps the same bird, was seen on 1/18.

     

     
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[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Seneca White Deer

[Diana]

Hi,
 It came to my attention that the Seneca Army Depot will be under consideration 
for funding for saving it for a public space. I guess it will need support from 
the public to do this. I don't know what interest this is to the birding 
community if any, but thought I would bring it to people's attention as it only 
got on my radar recently.

Diana Whiting

Diana Whiting
dianawhitingphotography.com

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Carl Patrick 
> Date: January 20, 2014 at 2:29:26 PM EST
> To: whiti...@roadrunner.com
> Subject: Seneca White Deer
> 
> Diana,
> 
> I'm Carl Patrick, the Vice President of SWD.  We do have a Facebook page 
> (Seneca White Deer, Inc.) and a fair number of followers. One of our Board 
> members just put together a list of birding groups for us to contact when the 
> State holds hearings on it's updated Open Space Plan.  Our President Dennis 
> Money has worked with Audubon and other birding groups in the past, but we're 
> always looking for new partners.  Let me know if you have any suggestions.  
> Thanks,
> 
> Carl Patrick
> Vice President, Seneca White Deer, Inc
> 
> 

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