[cayugabirds-l] Gyrfalcon no
Ann and I took a scouting trip around the Stillwell / Searsburg Road intersection in Trumansburg to check on the reported Gyrfalcon. A fool's errand it may have been, but as it was Friday night why not. No rare sightings except a particularly aggressive, handsome, white turkey defending his farm and hens. Gary -- 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Osprey Sightings
[cayugabirds-l] Osprey nest #59 occupied near Treman Marina KS Karel V. Sedlacek Thu 3/31/2016 7:32 PM Karel V Sedlacek Senior Analyst, Consulting Services Alumni Affairs and Development Cornell University Work Phone: 607-254-3399 bounce-120325052-64835...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of Karel V. Sedlacek CAYUGABIRDS-L;Thu 7:29 PM Inbox You forwarded this message on 3/31/2016 7:32 PM We stopped by the Treman Marina (#59) nest this evening after work and were happy to see both Ospreys back in the area with the female in the nest. The male started to fish but was drawn away by a banded, adult Bald Eagle over the inlet near the marina. He gave chase with the eagle heading toward Jetty Woods. Another BE in the trees across from the jetty on the west side of the inlet caught the eye of the female and she engaged and ultimately drove it west along the southern shore, returning to the nest. The male caught a fish somewhere and re-engaged the first BE, pushing it west across the marina and the Hog Hole nest. The male Osprey then ate its fish on a pole along the hillside trail on the west side of RT89. Nests #60, 61, no Ospreys this evening. Nest #62 (Union Fields) had an Osprey in the nest as we were leaving ~5:30PM. Around 7:00PM we sighted an Osprey hover-fishing over Beebe Lake Karel V Sedlacek Senior Analyst, Consulting Services Alumni Affairs and Development Cornell University Work Phone: 607-254-3399 -- 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Brown Thrasher
Had our first Brown Thrasher in our yard at 120 Vine St. in Ithaca. Beautiful bird. It was literally "excavating" for insect larvae with its long bill.= Since 1998, our earliest first yard sighting before this was April 10!! Larry Hymes Sent from my iPhone -- 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] some new arrivals
For last couple of days there have been some new arrivals in my neighborhood. There is persistent Eastern Phoebe who is declaring my neighbor's yard as his own. There are two Northern Flickers, one in the backyard of my northern neighbor and the other one is two houses left of me. Both have been in a flicking duet almost all day. There is also a Carolina Wren, he visited my yard a couple of times but remains mostly in the house opposite to me across route 79, but he is also very vocal often changing his phrases. My Song Sparrow now he is occupying mostly my neighbors yard hedgerow has also arrive in last two days and has been singing on and off. Plus, a Pileated gave a visit to my yard this afternoon. I also feel happy when a bunch of Juncos feed on the native grass seeds. While working in the garden today I saw an eagle flying very high in the sky. I ran into the house to get my binoculars, by the time I came out he had disappeared. Cheers Meena Meena Haribal Ithaca NY 14850 42.429007,-76.47111 http://www.haribal.org/ http://meenaharibal.blogspot.com/ Ithaca area moths: https://plus.google.com/118047473426099383469/posts Dragonfly book sample pages: http://www.haribal.org/dragonflies/samplebook.pdf -- 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Osprey sighting
An osprey was spotted eating a fish on a power pole at McGovern fields off of Game Farm Road around 5pm. This is the area of nest #64. Suzanne Horning Associate Director, The Cornell Commitment Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Smartphone -- 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Yard birds
Today I had three "first of the year" birds at or under my feeders - an Eastern Towee (1st ever in my yard too!), a Chipping Sparrow at a tray feeder, and a Field Sparrow (which I saw at the end of the day hanging out with the Towee). Is April Fools Day somehow trying to mess with my mind?? Good birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Lightroom CC Photo Editing: The Complete Guide with Ben Willmore
Hi! Wish you were more comfortable with Lightroom? Here is a great chance to upgrade your LR skills for free. For members home during the day, or with time in some evenings, Ben Willmore with build your skills. While CreativeLive is recording the training course, you can listen in for FREE. He is a skilled teacher and expert photographer who brings many photos to show the process. See the link: https://www.creativelive.com/courses/lightroom-cc-photo-editing-the-complete-guide-ben-willmore?utm_source=creativeLIVE&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20160401_Photo_ReneeRobynEnroll You will need to sign up as customer (no cost) and then RSVP. The evening slot is a daily rebroadcast beginning around 8 pm. When I am pressed for time, I find it good to drop in for brief times; course are built in segments so 3/4 hours is enough. If you find the content valuable for repeated viewing, they offer a discount to people on the RSVP list. Ray Hunt and I have been watching free programs over the last 2 years. Willmore has been a top instructor. Paul Schmitt Sent from my iPad -- 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Purple Finches/poss white bodied TV
2 gorgeous male PURPLE FINCHES at my backyard feeders just now! Have seen one there for a few days. Also, with all the reports of birds with unusual white feathers lately, here is another: a new student in SFO who is a beginning birder, phoned me yesterday to report that she thinks she saw on E. Shore Drive (NY Rt. 34), Lansing, near Rod and Gun Club, a TURKEY VULTURE with a white BODY (not wing). It had the red head she said and was sitting on ground near the road as they drove by. She is pretty sure she knows what TVs look like. Donna Scott 535 Lansing Station Road Lansing, NY -- 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/ --
RE: [cayugabirds-l] a surfeit of urban vultures?
Anne, there are a bunch (8?) of TVs that roost in the firs behind the community center, so you happen to be in their territory. What may seem to be more birds may just be that you are close to the mother lode. Enjoy them. They are a different kind of bird. Bill McAneny, TBurg -Original Message- From: bounce-120326180-7495...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-120326180-7495...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of AB Clark Sent: Friday, April 01, 2016 8:44 AM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] a surfeit of urban vultures? While checking on and looking for crow nests around Ithaca, mostly to NE side and Cayuga Heights, I am encountering numerous vultures swooping low through neighborhoods, just sailing around looking for your backyard carrion, I suppose. But my impression is that there are more than in years past, and closer, lower and more "residential". In my view, the crows have had a lot of reason to attack as the vultures have come within 20-30 meters of nest sites, looking pretty predatory. Yesterday, I watched an acrobatic event between crows and a low swooping couple of vultures over Pleasant Grove Road near Forest Home and Hasbrouck community buildings yesterday, with the vultures having to dodge and sail pretty fast, after they dropped in over a nest. Am I just not remembering past years, or are there more vultures close at hand over residential and campus Ithaca? Anne -- 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/ -- -- 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Sharp-shin back on territory
Sharp-shinned Hawks have nested in my spruce plantation for decades. Today It appears the owner of this territory has just returned from somewhere to resume his traditional proprietorship. He's moving all about the area, fit and very vocal, and I just saw him closely chasing a hapless crow, as if to say "I'm back!" -Geo -- 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/ --
Re: [cayugabirds-l] a surfeit of urban vultures?
I’ve lived in the same place for 23 years, started seriously keeping track of the yard birds about 8-9 years ago and can state the vultures have ‘moved in’ even over the last decade. I don’t remember ever seeing them prior to that (wasn’t watching, but they are pretty obvious). As others know, the pines at Asbury Cemetery and just east of that are a favorite roost for at least one family group for the last few years, and are then joined by others on occasion. I mentioned the crowd a couple nights ago, and last night, there were 24, NOT including white-wing, so the group membership is dynamic, but I’m quite sure there is one long-term resident group of about 5-6. I have also been impressed by the low high-speed swooping of these ‘locals’ vs the high flight of migrants. I had reported a year or so back a close encounter of AmCrows attacking vultures: first time (and so far, only) where they were trying to hit the TUVU. We have about 10 AMCrows in the neighbrhood this year; most I’ve seen for several years. At first, they appeared to be 2 groups marking different trees as their own territories, but I’ve since seen them all gather in the neighbor’s tall basswood. Have not yet traced them to a nest tree but there are some tall pines just to the east of Triphammer, just to the north of Horvath where they might have a nest. On occasion, the crows called more and flew near, but not at, the low-flying TUVUs. I’ll watch for more ‘attacks’ maybe after crows have eggs... ChrisP __ Chris Pelkie Information/Data Manager; IT Support Bioacoustics Research Program Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road Ithaca, NY 14850 On Apr 1, 2016, at 08:44, AB Clark mailto:anneb.cl...@gmail.com>> wrote: While checking on and looking for crow nests around Ithaca, mostly to NE side and Cayuga Heights, I am encountering numerous vultures swooping low through neighborhoods, just sailing around looking for your backyard carrion, I suppose. But my impression is that there are more than in years past, and closer, lower and more “residential”. In my view, the crows have had a lot of reason to attack as the vultures have come within 20-30 meters of nest sites, looking pretty predatory. Yesterday, I watched an acrobatic event between crows and a low swooping couple of vultures over Pleasant Grove Road near Forest Home and Hasbrouck community buildings yesterday, with the vultures having to dodge and sail pretty fast, after they dropped in over a nest. Am I just not remembering past years, or are there more vultures close at hand over residential and campus Ithaca? Anne -- 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/ -- -- 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/ --
[cayugabirds-l] a surfeit of urban vultures?
While checking on and looking for crow nests around Ithaca, mostly to NE side and Cayuga Heights, I am encountering numerous vultures swooping low through neighborhoods, just sailing around looking for your backyard carrion, I suppose. But my impression is that there are more than in years past, and closer, lower and more “residential”. In my view, the crows have had a lot of reason to attack as the vultures have come within 20-30 meters of nest sites, looking pretty predatory. Yesterday, I watched an acrobatic event between crows and a low swooping couple of vultures over Pleasant Grove Road near Forest Home and Hasbrouck community buildings yesterday, with the vultures having to dodge and sail pretty fast, after they dropped in over a nest. Am I just not remembering past years, or are there more vultures close at hand over residential and campus Ithaca? Anne -- 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/ --
