Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlin reports

[anneb . clark]

Interesting. They have more 2020 crow nests to rent in the Birchwood area than 
near that sycamore. But it will be interesting to see if one pair is searching 
the whole area. The nest used last year was either a recently depredated 
American crow nest or a takeover, the reason for the crow nest failure. 
Anne 

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> On Mar 25, 2021, at 6:41 PM, Kenneth V. Rosenberg  wrote:
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>  Hi John
> 
> At least one Merlin has returned to the Northeast Ithaca  neighborhood. I say 
> “at least” one because there is a male perching regularly on the large 
> sycamore at the north end of Muriel St. (and calling in that area) and one 
> seen regularly (by Brad) flying around and calling on Birchwood Dr.  I live 
> about halfway between these areas on Tareyton and also see/hear one regularly 
> flying over— so we don’t know if this represents 1 or 2 birds. 
> 
> Interestingly there was a pair of Merlins (one noticeably larger) perched and 
> calling in the Muriel sycamore on a warm day in February— so they may have 
> been winteri g locally. 
> 
> KEN
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>>> On Mar 25, 2021, at 6:18 PM, Karen  wrote:
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>> 
>> I love Merlins and Merlin reports and people who send in Merlin reports. I 
>> check them all out. . Thanks to such reports, I have observed an increasing 
>> number of incubated nests in Tompkins County as follows: 2 (2014), 6 (2015), 
>> 6 (2016), 5 (2017), 3 (2018), 6 (2019), 9 (2020).  These include pairs in 
>> Trumansburg, Lansing, Dryden, Freeville, Etna, and Ithaca (plus hints of a 
>> pair in Groton). Local observers provided guidance to almost all of these. I 
>> have written one paper on this, and am trying to write a more complete paper 
>> including habitat choice. Interestingly, all nests have been in 
>> urban/suburban areas. None in forests nor edge of forest nor edge of lake.
>> 
>> Merlins start egg-laying in early May. Observations in late March are 
>> helpful by providing a hint about where they may finally nest. For instance, 
>> the pair observed by so many at Myer's Pint never nested there. Weeks after 
>> being seen at Myer's Point, there was a pair about 800 m east closer to the 
>> Catholic church.
>> 
>> I would love to have individuals provide me with their observations at 
>> confergoldw...@aol.com
>> 
>> Thanks, 
>> 
>> John
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlin reports

[Kenneth V. Rosenberg]

Hi John

At least one Merlin has returned to the Northeast Ithaca  neighborhood. I say 
“at least” one because there is a male perching regularly on the large sycamore 
at the north end of Muriel St. (and calling in that area) and one seen 
regularly (by Brad) flying around and calling on Birchwood Dr.  I live about 
halfway between these areas on Tareyton and also see/hear one regularly flying 
over— so we don’t know if this represents 1 or 2 birds.

Interestingly there was a pair of Merlins (one noticeably larger) perched and 
calling in the Muriel sycamore on a warm day in February— so they may have been 
winteri g locally.

KEN

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On Mar 25, 2021, at 6:18 PM, Karen  wrote:


I love Merlins and Merlin reports and people who send in Merlin reports[Heart 
Eyes]. I check them all out. . Thanks to such reports, I have observed an 
increasing number of incubated nests in Tompkins County as follows: 2 (2014), 6 
(2015), 6 (2016), 5 (2017), 3 (2018), 6 (2019), 9 (2020).  These include pairs 
in Trumansburg, Lansing, Dryden, Freeville, Etna, and Ithaca (plus hints of a 
pair in Groton). Local observers provided guidance to almost all of these. I 
have written one paper on this, and am trying to write a more complete paper 
including habitat choice. Interestingly, all nests have been in urban/suburban 
areas. None in forests nor edge of forest nor edge of lake.

Merlins start egg-laying in early May. Observations in late March are helpful 
by providing a hint about where they may finally nest. For instance, the pair 
observed by so many at Myer's Pint never nested there. Weeks after being seen 
at Myer's Point, there was a pair about 800 m east closer to the Catholic 
church.

I would love to have individuals provide me with their observations at 
confergoldw...@aol.com

Thanks,

John
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[cayugabirds-l] Merlin reports

[Karen]

I love Merlins and Merlin reports and people who send in Merlin reports. I 
check them all out. . Thanks to such reports, I have observed an increasing 
number of incubated nests in Tompkins County as follows: 2 (2014), 6 (2015), 6 
(2016), 5 (2017), 3(2018), 6 (2019), 9 (2020).  These include pairs in 
Trumansburg, Lansing, Dryden, Freeville, Etna, and Ithaca (plus hints of a pair 
in Groton). Local observers provided guidance to almost all of these. I have 
written one paper on this, and am trying to write a more complete paper 
including habitat choice. Interestingly, all nests have been in urban/suburban 
areas. None in forests nor edge of forest nor edge of lake.
Merlins start egg-laying in early May. Observations in late March are helpful 
by providing a hint about where they may finally nest. For instance, the pair 
observed by so many at Myer's Pint never nested there. Weeks after being seen 
at Myer's Point, there was a pair about 800 m east closer to the Catholic 
church.
I would love to have individuals provide me with their observations at 
confergoldw...@aol.com
Thanks, 
John
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[cayugabirds-l] Ornithology course

[Laura Stenzler]

Here’s a great interview with Dr. Steve Kress about the Cayuga Bird Club’s 
online course “Spring Ornithology with Steve Kress,” which begins next Tuesday 
evening, March 30. There are still spots available!

https://m.soundcloud.com/whcuradio/interview-with-stephen-kress

Laura

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] FOY Phoebe & Armitage Rd

[anneb . clark]

And I have two Phoebes back in my yard just now, one singing and one foraging 
in usual areas 
A cowbird at feeders. Song sparrow singing and meadowlarks in field west on 
Hile School rd from my house on Tuesday. 
Last two evenings, Hooded and common merganser pairs in Wetland with black duck 
pair and several Mallard and Canada goose pairs. A woodcock belted past the 
house yesterday morning early, over the damp field where I heard peenting 
earlier in week. 
And I Think the one persistent Common Redpoll has bid farewell to the niger 
feeder. Haven’t seen it since Monday. 

Anne

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> On Mar 25, 2021, at 9:44 AM, Johnson, Alyssa  
> wrote:
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> 
> Good morning!
> 
> I drive along Armitage Road in Savannah/Tyre (not sure township) on my way to 
> work every day, and the “wet woods” were hopping with bird sounds today! 
> Also, unfortunately, a lot of squished frogs in the road. I stopped to looked 
> initially for salamanders, didn’t see any.
> 
> But, I heard my FOY Eastern Phoebe! As well as Red-bellied/Pileated WPs, 
> American Robins, Common Grackles, Song Sparrows, Mourning Doves, etc. Nothing 
> *too* exciting yet, but if you’re in the area it’s worth a stop!
>  
> Have a beautiful day!
> Alyssa
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[cayugabirds-l] More spring

[Laura Stenzler]

Phoebe, cowbird, song sparrow, spotted and Jeffersons salamanders in the pond 
and peepers singing it the woods this morning. Ah, Spring!
Hunt Hill Rd., Dryden
Laura

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[cayugabirds-l] FOY Phoebe & Armitage Rd

[Johnson, Alyssa]

Good morning!

I drive along Armitage Road in Savannah/Tyre (not sure township) on my way to 
work every day, and the "wet woods" were hopping with bird sounds today! Also, 
unfortunately, a lot of squished frogs in the road. I stopped to looked 
initially for salamanders, didn't see any.

But, I heard my FOY Eastern Phoebe! As well as Red-bellied/Pileated WPs, 
American Robins, Common Grackles, Song Sparrows, Mourning Doves, etc. Nothing 
*too* exciting yet, but if you're in the area it's worth a stop!

Have a beautiful day!
Alyssa

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RE:[cayugabirds-l] Redpolls

[Marty Schlabach]

The number of red polls at our feeders has dwindled.  We have had red polls 
consistently since mid-Feb, with a peak number of 80-100.  This past weekend we 
had 20-30, then 12-15 for a couple of days, yesterday 1 and so far none today.  
The goldfinches are gone too.

It's been a treat having red polls around this winter.

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Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Redpolls

We still have a flock of around 40 redpolls at the feeders daily. When they 
land they look like rain!

Laura

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[cayugabirds-l] Winter wren, brown creeper

[Suan Yong]

On a short morning walk along six mile creek upstream from second dam I heard a 
singing winter wren and brown creeper. Two days ago there were some 50 
ring-necked ducks in the second reservoir, this morning it looks like there are 
a handful still there.

Suan
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[cayugabirds-l] Redpolls

[Laura Stenzler]

We still have a flock of around 40 redpolls at the feeders daily. When they 
land they look like rain!

Laura

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