[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Center Happy Owl-ween, October 19
Jean Soprano of Kindred Kingdoms Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and her live owls will be at the Montezuma Audubon Center’s Happy Owl-ween event on Saturday, October 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jean will have a variety of owls on display during her very informative presentation about the silent hunters of the night. Following the presentation, Montezuma Audubon Center staff will lead an owl prowl through the forests and grasslands in search of Montezuma’s wild owls. Fee: $5/child, $7.50/adult, $20/family. Space is limited for this family friendly event and registration is required. To register or for more information about the Montezuma Audubon Center, please call 315-365-3588 or e-mail montez...@audubon.org. The Montezuma Audubon Center is located at 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 13146. Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 13146 315.365.3588 clajew...@audubon.org Find us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/montezumaauduboncenter -- 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] Tim Gallagher at the Montezuma Audubon Center
Award-winning author, wildlife photographer, and magazine editor Tim Gallagher will be at the Montezuma Audubon Center this Saturday, October 5th from 2 pm - 3 pm for a fascinating presentation about his adventures in search of the ImperialWoodpecker. The last documented sighting of this enigmatic ghost bird took place in 1956, and yet rumors still persist among the mountain villagers of Mexico’s Sierra Madre Occidental that this bird still lives in the remotest reaches of this mighty mountain range. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 315.365.3588 or email montez...@audubon.org. Fee: $3/child, $5/adult, $15/family, FREE for Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. We hope to see you there! Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 13146 Phone: 315.365.3588 Email: clajew...@audubon.org Click http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma for our program schedule! Find us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/montezumaauduboncenter -- 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] Nature of Montezuma Lecture October 5th
Saturday, October 5, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Nature of Montezuma Lecture - Imperial Dreams: Tracking the Imperial Woodpecker Through the Wild Sierra Madre In the vast mountain pine forests of Mexico’s Sierra Madre Occidental lived a bird like no other—a spectacular giant woodpecker, two feet in length, largest of its clan that ever lived. With the deepest black plumage and brilliant, snow-white feathers that show as a white shield on its back, the Imperial Woodpecker is the closest relative of America’s famed Ivory-billed Woodpecker. The last documented sighting of an Imperial took place in 1956, and yet rumors still persist among the mountain villagers that this bird still lives in the remotest reaches of this mighty mountain range. Join award-winning author and wildlife photographer Tim Gallagher at the Montezuma Audubon Center for a fascinating program as he shares his adventures in search of this enigmatic ghost bird. Fee: $3/child, $5/adult, $15/family, FREE for Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Space is limited. Registration required. Call 315-365-3588 or e-mail montez...@audubon.org. Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89 Savannah, NY 13146 315.365.3588 -- 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] Montezuma Birding and Boating Program - September 21
Montezuma Birding and Boating Saturday, September 21, 1:30 pm—4:30 pm Join the Montezuma Audubon Center staff for the final guided canoe/kayak paddle of the season on the Seneca River. Bird songs will rain down from the tree canopy while we paddle the tranquil waters around Howland’s Island, one of Montezuma’s wildest places. You won't want to miss the warblers, vireos, sparrows, raptors, and marsh birds that continue to migrate through the area in large numbers. Bring your own canoe/kayak or rent one from us. Fee: $7.50/child without rental, $12.50/adult without rental, $25/solo kayak rental, $40/canoe rental (maximum 2 adults plus 1 child). Space is limited and registration is required. Call 315.365.3588 or email montez...@audubon.org. Meet at the Montezuma Audubon Center (2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 13146) on Saturday at 1 pm. Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center -- 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] Montezuma Cayuga Lake Unit
eBird checklist from the guided canoeing and kayaking program at the Montezuma Cayuga Lake Unit on August 10. Chris Lajewski Education ManagerMontezuma Audubon Center Montezuma Cayuga Lake Unit (NMWMA), Seneca, US-NY Aug 10, 2013 1:45 PM - 4:30 PM Protocol: Traveling 2.0 mile(s) Comments: Montezuma Audubon Center guided canoeing and kayaking program 21 species (+1 other taxa) Mallard 4 Double-crested Cormorant 1 Great Blue Heron 3 Green Heron 2 Turkey Vulture 3 Osprey 3 Bald Eagle 3 Spotted Sandpiper 1 peep sp. 2 Caspian Tern 10 Mourning Dove 1 Belted Kingfisher 2 Eastern Wood-Pewee 2 Purple Martin 1 Barn Swallow 20 American Robin 1 Gray Catbird 1 Cedar Waxwing 10 Yellow Warbler 1 Swamp Sparrow 2 Red-winged Blackbird 40 American Goldfinch 10 View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S14921369 This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (http://ebird.org) -- 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] Montezuma Hiking and Paddling Programs - August 8 and 10
Here are a couple Montezuma Audubon Center programs this week to experience the early bird migration! Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 315-365-3588 or e-mail montez...@audubon.org. Thursday, August 8, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Bird Watching Hike The autumn migration is just getting underway and Montezuma’s marshes are coming to life with dozens of shorebirds and marsh birds. The mudflats at the Audubon Center provide excellent habitat for these long-distant migrants. A 1-mile long walk over flat terrain will provide excellent opportunities to hone visual and audio identification skills of shorebirds. Meet at the Montezuma Audubon Center. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from us. Fee: $3/child; $5/adult; $15/family. Saturday, August 10, 1:30 pm—4:30 pm Birding and Boating on Cayuga Lake Join us for a canoe/kayak paddle at the north end of Cayuga Lake around the NYSDEC and US Fish and Wildlife Service forests and wetlands. Migrating raptors, shorebirds, and songbirds can be seen soaring high over the lake and hugging the shoreline. Bring your own canoe/kayak or rent one from us. Meet at the Mud Lock Boat Launch. Fee: $7.50/child without rental, $12.50/adult without rental, $25/solo kayak rental, $40/canoe rental (maximum 2 adults plus 1 child). Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 13146 315.365.3588 montez...@audubon.org http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma -- 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] Birding and Boating Saturday, July 27
Join the Montezuma Audubon Center staff for a guided canoe/kayak paddle on the Cayuga-Seneca Canal on Saturday, July 27 from 1:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m. Paddlers will enjoy the sights and sounds of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex where migratory birds are starting to move through. Raptors, shorebirds and songbirds are soaring around the forests and wetlands adjacent to these tranquil waters. Bring your own canoe/kayak or rent one from us. Fee: $7.50/child without rental, $12.50/adult without rental, $25/solo kayak rental, $40/canoe rental (maximum 2 adults plus 1 child). Space is limited and registration is required. Call 315-365-3588 or email montez...@audubon.org. Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center -- 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] Bird Watching Hike on Howland’s Island - July 18
Bird Watching Hike on Howland’s Island Thursday, July 18, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Montezuma’s forest habitats are alive with dozens of neotropical songbirds like warblers, vireos and thrushes. Join the Montezuma Audubon Center staff for a 2-mile long walk over uneven terrain to hone visual and audio identification skills of songbirds. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from us. Fee: $3/child; $5/adult; $15/family. Call 315.365.3588 or email montez...@audubon.org to register. Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 13146 315.365.3588 http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma -- 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] 17th Annual Montezuma Muckrace September 6-7
17th Annual Montezuma Muckrace 2013 Help celebrate the diversity of birds in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) by participating in the 17th annual Montezuma Muckrace, September 6-7,2013. This “Big Day” birding event is an excellent opportunity to test your birding skills and raise funds for conservation in this internationally recognized Important Bird Area. More birds and more places to see them – that’s what we’re supporting! Our goal this year is to raise $12,000 to establish a general fund for habitat restoration and improvement projects throughout the complex. We are in need of building up our Habitat Restoration/MARSH fund so that the Friends can have some flexibility to respond to ongoing and/or unexpected needs. All funds collected will be administered by FOTMWC in consultation with USFWS, NYSDEC, and the staff at the MAC. Some ways the funds might be used besides supporting wetland and grassland habitat restoration in the Complex: -we would like to continue our support for Black Duck banding and data collection -matching money for grant applications -projects that enhance access (trails, blinds, viewing platforms) -purchase supplies to support the MARSH program (e.g. waders, GPS units, optics) As funds are appropriated and put to use, we will post addendums to the 2013 Muckrace Musings to keep you apprised of all the good work your donations have supported. The 2013 Muckrace starts at 7:00 PM on September 6th and ends 24 hours later with a brief closing ceremony at the Montezuma Audubon Center. Each team keeps a check list of species seen within the boundaries of the Complex for any or all of the 24-hour period. There are several levels of participation: Competitive (3 or more individuals who must count together); Youth (ages 9-16, any number, identifying birds without adult assistance); LowCarbon any number, no motorized assistance biking,walking, paddling, sitting, etc); Family/Mentor (any number, at least one parent/leader with any number of young/beginning birders) Recreational (any number of adults). Last year, 27 teams, numbering 93 individuals from throughout New York and neighboring states, tallied 183 species, with the winning competitive team, the Gallinagos (Cayuga Bird Club) finding 135 species. The LowCarbon category was won by Team Sittidae (Eaton Birding Society) with 58 species. The Family/Mentor category was won by Counting Crows, with 66 species. Thirteen Recreational teams also contributed to a diverse bird list and a great time, with the top team in this category, The Plucky Mucksters, (Cayuga Bird Club), finding 104 species. On the Friends website (see below) you can find the complete list of species seen in the 2012 Muckrace Musings. Last years competition generated $13,097.00, which will fund both a viewing platform on the Deep Muck site, and some wetland restoration along the Seneca River. Donations are solicited through pledges sought by participants, registration fees, and sponsorships. Mid-September is an exciting time to be birding at the Montezuma Wetlands Complex, one of New York's most productive birding destinations. Please consider either participating with your own team or pledging support to your local team. The Muckrace is sponsored by the Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex (FOTMWC) in cooperation with USFWS, NYSDEC, and Audubon NY. To access complete information about the 2013 Muckrace, including the registration form, the checklist, the rules, and previous years’ newsletters, Muckrace Musings, visit the FOTMWC website (http://friendsofmontezuma.org/muck_race.html). The registration deadline is August 21, 2013. Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center -- 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] Montezuma Birding Van Tour
Montezuma Birding Van Tour Thursday June 20, 8:00 AM—11:00 AM Migrating songbirds, marsh birds and raptors are back on their breeding grounds and raising their young. Hop in the Montezuma Audubon Center’s van for an excursion to Montezuma’s backcountry birding hotspots where dozens of birds can be seen and heard! Fee: $7.50/child; $12.50/adult, $35/family. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 315.365.3588 to register. Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89 Savannah, NY 13146 315.365.3588 http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma -- 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] Montezuma Bird Watching Hike - May 16
Montezuma Bird Watching Hike Thursday, May 16, 9:00 AM—11:00 AM Montezuma’s forested habitats are coming to life with dozens of neotropical songbirds like the cerulean warbler, wood thrush, and rose-breasted grosbeak. The Howland’s Island area of Montezuma provides some of the best habitat in the region for these long-distant migrants. A 2-mile long walk over uneven terrain will provide excellent opportunities to hone visual and audio identification skills of songbirds. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from us. Fee: $3/child; $5/adult; $15/family. Registration required by calling 315.365.3588. Meet at the Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 13146. Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma -- 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] American Black Duck Lecture April 13
The Montezuma Audubon Center is pleased to welcome New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Wildlife Technician Frank Morlock on Saturday, April 13 at 1:00 PM for a presentation about the American Black Duck. Once the most abundant fresh-water duck in eastern North America, the black duck population declined steadily for three decades and reached an all-time low in the 1980s. Mr. Morlock will discuss the physiology and history of the Black Duck, historic population levels, and management efforts taking place at the Montezuma Wetlands Complex and across the Atlantic Flyway, focusing on the winter banding program. A guided walk to search for waterfowl will follow the lecture. Fee: $3/child; $5/adult, $15/family, FREE for Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 315-365-3588 or e-mail montez...@audubon.org. Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89 Savannah, NY 13146 -- 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] EASTERN TOWHEE in Seneca Falls
I came upon an EASTERN TOWHEE Sunday morning in the shrubbery along the Frank J. Ludovico Sculpture Trail which is on the south side of the Erie Canal in Seneca Falls. Dark-eyed juncos were singing away! Here is my eBird report. Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center Frank J. Ludovico Sculpture Trail, Seneca, US-NY Apr 7, 2013 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Protocol: Traveling 0.5 mile(s) 18 species Canada Goose 20 Ring-necked Duck 10 Great Blue Heron 2 Downy Woodpecker X Eastern Phoebe X Fish Crow 2 Tree Swallow 10 Black-capped Chickadee X White-breasted Nuthatch X Brown Creeper 1 Carolina Wren 1 Golden-crowned Kinglet 6 American Robin 10 Eastern Towhee 1 Song Sparrow 10 Dark-eyed Junco 20 Northern Cardinal 10 Red-winged Blackbird 6 View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S13675118 This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (http://ebird.org) -- 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] Montezuma Audubon Center GREAT EGRET
I found one GREAT EGRET in the north marsh behind the Montezuma Audubon Center (2295 Route 89 Savannah) this afternoon at 2:30 pm while leading a Girl Scout program. Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center 315.365.3588 clajew...@audubon.org -- 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] Howland's Island Ruby-Crowned Kinglet
Thousands of ducks were on the open water of Brooder and Headquarters Ponds. The highlight was one Ruby-Crowned Kinglet (visual and audio confirmation) in the shrub at South Winter Pond. I watched it for 5 minutes. It occasionally flared it's red crest and called out di dit several times. Here is my eBird report... Montezuma Howland Island (NMWMA), Cayuga, US-NY Mar 19, 2013 2:40 PM - 4:10 PM Protocol: Traveling 2.0 mile(s) Comments: Scouting for Montezuma Audubon Center hike on 3/20 26 species Snow Goose X Canada Goose X Wood Duck X American Wigeon X American Black Duck X Mallard X Northern Pintail X Green-winged Teal X Ring-necked Duck X Hooded Merganser X Great Blue Heron X Turkey Vulture X Bald Eagle 1 Red-tailed Hawk 1 Sandhill Crane X heard calling but not seen Hairy Woodpecker X Northern Flicker X Pileated Woodpecker X Blue Jay X American Crow X Black-capped Chickadee X Tufted Titmouse X White-breasted Nuthatch X Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 visual and audio confirmation in the shrub next to South Winter Pond on Howland's Island. Red crest was displayed and di dit call was given. Song Sparrow X Northern Cardinal X View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S13454610 This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (http://ebird.org) Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma -- 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] Derby Hill Hawk Watch Van Trip - March 27
March 27, Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Derby Hill Hawk Watch Van Trip Visit Lake Ontario for the spectacular spring raptor migration and leave the driving to us. Travel in the Montezuma Audubon Center van to witness thousands of bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, sharp-shinned hawks, turkey vultures and many more! If weather conditions do not cooperate, the program will be moved to Thursday, March 28. This program is offered in cooperation with the Onondaga Audubon Society. Pack a lunch. Fee: $15/child; $20/adult. Space is limited. Registration required. Call 315-365-3588 or e-mail montez...@audubon.org. Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 13146 -- 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] Nature of Montezuma Lecture - Boating and Birding in East Africa and Central NY
The Montezuma Audubon Center is proud to welcome Drs. Jeffrey and Tess Freedman on Saturday February 16 at 1 pm for a presentation about their safari to Kenya and Tanzania, where they photographed more than 100 bird species in national parks, conservation areas and game reserves. This talk will present some of their favorite bird photographs and compare the birds of far-off Africa with our own birds in Central New York. “Warm up” your mind this winter season with images and stories of the lesser flamingo, grey-crowned crane, sacred ibis and more! Fee: $3/child, $5/adult, $15/family. Free for Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 315-365-3588 or e-mail montez...@audubon.org. Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 13146. Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 13146 315.365.3588 clajew...@audubon.org ny.audubon.org/montezuma -- 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] Montezuma Christmas Bird Count
The Montezuma Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will take place on Monday, December 17 and all levels of birders are welcome! This citizen science event will determine the number of species and individuals around the Montezuma Wetlands Complex to get a picture of early-winter bird populations. Once again, everyone is invited to the Montezuma Audubon Center at the end of the count to compile results, share stories, and warm up with a tasty meal. New to the Montezuma CBC? We'll put you with a group of experienced birders to lead you around the Complex. Please call 315.365.3588 or email clajew...@audubon.org to register for this holiday tradition! Visit http://birds.audubon.org/christmas-bird-count for more information. Many thanks and we look forward to hearing from you. Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center -- 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] Montezuma Audubon Center Hosts Big Year Lecture
The Montezuma Audubon Center is pleased to welcome Matt Stenger who will give a presentation about his Big Year on Saturday November 10 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. In 2011, Matt left on a journey that sent him crisscrossing the continent in search of birds and a fresh understanding of the world around him. During his Big Year, he slogged through marshes, climbed mountains and traversed valleys, seeking a sense of inner peace and balance, and of course, BIRDS! Join us as Matt tells the story of how searching for birds helped him rediscover himself. An optional hike with Matt will follow. Matt Stenger has been an avid birder since he was about 8 years old. In 1999 he graduated from Hocking College with a degree in recreation and wildlife management. He is a naturalist, devoted to helping people discover a real and meaningful connection with nature. During his 11 year career with a local park district in Southwest Ohio, Matt led a wide variety of nature hikes and gave lectures for groups of all ages and abilities. A few years back Matt took up photography and quickly got hooked. Along with birding and photography he has a passion for reaching a broader audience through his writing. Fee: $5/child, $7.50/adult, $20/family. Space is limited. Registration required. To register or for more information about the Montezuma Audubon Center, please call 315-365-3588 or email montez...@audubon.org. 2295 State Route 89 Savannah, NY 13146. Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center -- 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] Montezuma Audubon Center Photography and Birding Programs
May 16, Wednesday, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Nature Photography Hike Join Naturalist and Nature Photographer Dave Spier for a hike around our forest, grassland and wetlands to capture the sights and sounds of spring. Dave has years of experience teaching new photographers basic techniques and experienced photographers new ways of capturing natural moments. Life has returned to Montezuma. Capture these precious moments with one of our most knowledgeable naturalists. Fee: $3/child, $5/adult, $15/family. May 17, Thursday, 8:00 AM—11:00 AM Montezuma Birding Van Tour Migrating songbirds are on the move as the spring migration season is in full swing. Hop in our van for an excursion to Montezuma’s birding hotspots where dozens of warbler, vireo, and thrush and sparrow species can be seen and heard! Sandhill crane and bald eagle families are a possibility too! Participants are encouraged to bring their camera and binoculars. Expect to walk up to 3 miles. Fee: $7.50/child; $10/adult, $30/family. Space is limited. Registration required. To register or for more information about the Montezuma Audubon Center please call 315-365-3588 or e-mail montez...@audubon.org. Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89 Savannah, NY 13146 Chris Lajewski Education Manager -- 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] Montezuma Audubon Center birds
Thursday April 26 Walking through the Montezuma Audubon Center woods and marsh to prepare for Friday's Home School Nature Programs, I heard/saw the following... bald eagle (adult) northern harrier (adult male) black-throated green warbler (FOS) yellow-rumped warbler ruby-crowned kinglet barred owl winter wren common moorhen great blue heron Canada goose song sparrow field sparrow white-breasted nuthatch American crow Cheers, Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 13146 -- 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] Derby Hill Raptor Watch Van Tour - April 25
Derby Hill Raptor Watch Van Tour Wednesday, April 25 8:00 AM-2:00 PM Visit Lake Ontario for the spectacular spring raptor migration and leave the driving to us. Travel in the Montezuma Audubon Center van to witness hundreds and perhaps thousands of broad-winged hawks, bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, sharp-shinned hawks, and many migrating passerines! If weather conditions do not cooperate, the program will be moved to Thursday, April 26. This program is offered in cooperation with the Onondaga Audubon Society. Space is limited. Registration required. Call 315-365-3588 or e-mail montez...@audubon.org. Meet at the Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 13146. Fee: $15/child; $20/adult. Please pack a lunch. Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89, PO Box 187, Savannah, NY 13146 315.365.3588 clajew...@audubon.org http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma ** Celebrate Important Bird Areas at the Montezuma Audubon Center's 6th Annual Wildlife Festival on Saturday May 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For details visit http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma.** -- 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] Montezuma Audubon Center Birding Van Tour April 18
April 18, Wednesday, 9:00AM-12:00PM Montezuma Birding Van Tour It’s migration madness in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Buckle up in the Montezuma Audubon Center van and we’ll drive to the Montezuma’s birding hotspots and experience the spring migration first hand. Participants are encouraged to bring their cameras and binoculars or borrow our binoculars. Fee: $7.50/child; $10/adult; $30/family. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 315.365.3588 or email montez...@audubon.org. Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89, PO Box 187, Savannah, NY 13146 315.365.3588 clajew...@audubon.org http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma.htm **Celebrate Important Bird Areas at the Montezuma Audubon Center's 6th Annual Wildlife Festival on Saturday May 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For details visit http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma** -- 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] Montezuma Audubon Center April Birding Programs
Sensational Spring Programs Spring into action at the Montezuma Audubon Center with these family friendly programs and special events! Space is limited. Registration required. To register or for more information about the Montezuma AudubonCenter please call 315-365-3588 or e-mail montez...@audubon.org. *Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex receive a 50% discount for programs marked with an asterisk.* April 7, Saturday, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Birding at Howland’s Island Howland’s Island is 3,500 acres of state land located in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. It offers countless recreational opportunities and it provides excellent habitat for many types of birds. We’ll hike around the island and identify the birds we see on the way. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from us. Fee*: $3/child; $5/adult; $15/family. April 11, Wednesday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Spring Break Out! Spring break is here and the fun is blossoming! Children ages 6-12 will enjoy a spring adventure program that includes wetland and forest hikes, Spring Olympics, hands-on exploration, and arts and crafts. Come for the entire day (bring your lunch) or just the morning or afternoon session. Fee: $25/full day; $15/half day. April 18, Wednesday, 9:00AM-12:00PM Montezuma Birding Van Tour It’s migration madness in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Buckle up in the MAC van and we’ll drive to the Montezuma’s birding hotspots and experience the spring migration first hand. Participants are encouraged to bring their cameras and binoculars or borrow our binoculars. Fee: $7.50/child; $10/adult; $30/family April 21, Saturday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Volunteer Trail Tracker Event After a mild and wet winter, our trails and flower beds are in need of some TLC. Join us for a fun morning of trail maintenance, mulching and bird watching too. The birds will whistle while we work! Lunch will be provided. Fee: FREE! April 25, Wednesday, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM Derby Hill Hawk Watch Visit Lake Ontario for the spectacular spring raptor migration and leave the driving to us. Travel in the Montezuma Audubon Center van to witness hundreds and perhaps thousands of broad-winged hawks, red-tailed hawks, bald eagles and many more! If weather conditions do not cooperate, the program will be moved to Thursday, April 26. This program is offered in cooperation with the Onondaga Audubon Society. Bring your lunch. Fee: $15/child, $20/adult. Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 13146 315.365.3588 clajew...@audubon.org http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma.htm -- 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] Montezuma Audubon Center Lecture Dec. 10 - The Crux of Ducks on the Muck
The Montezuma Audubon Center is pleased to welcome Dave Odell on Saturday, December 10 at 1:00 PM for a lecture about the role of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex in the Atlantic Flyway. The Montezuma Wetlands Complex is a special place when it comes to birds and other wildlife. It holds a unique position in the Atlantic Waterfowl Flyway, and has been recognized in several state, national and international planning documents for its significance to waterfowl and many other species of birds. Our speaker, Dave Odell, has served on international committees tasked with writing those plans. He will share his knowledge about the Montezuma Wetlands Complex and the very important role it plays in the lives of birds both locally and in the western hemisphere. Dave Odell is retired from a 35+ year career with the NYSDEC as a Wildlife Biologist and Regional Wildlife Manager specializing in waterfowl and wetlands management. Dave moved to this area in 1992 to oversee the Northern Montezuma Wetlands Project, acquiring and restoring the land that was to become the Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology from Houghton College and a Master’s in Zoology and Wildlife Management from SUNY ESF. Dave is on the board of directors of the Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Space is limited. Registration is required. Fee: $3/child, $5/adult, $15/family, FREE for Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. To register or for more information about the Center or its programs please call 315-365-3588 or e-mail montez...@audubon.org. MontezumaAudubon Center 2295 State Route89 Savannah, NY 13146 The Center is Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 am- 4 pm http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma.htm The Montezuma Audubon Center is a state-owned facility operated through a cooperative agreement between the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the National Audubon Society. Now in its second century, Audubon is dedicated to protecting birds and other wildlife and the habitat that supports them. Our national network of community-based nature centers and chapters, scientific and educational programs, and advocacy on behalf of areas sustaining important bird populations, engage millions of people of all ages and backgrounds in conservation. www.audubon.org -- 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] Montezuma Audubon Center 9-1-11
Montezuma Audubon Center--Sandpiper Shallows, Wayne, US-NY Sep 1, 2011 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Protocol: Stationary 14 species Canada Goose 1 Mallard 2 Green-winged Teal 11 Great Blue Heron 2 Green Heron 1 Turkey Vulture 2 Osprey 1 Semipalmated Plover 1 Killdeer 15 Greater Yellowlegs 4 Lesser Yellowlegs 1 Semipalmated Sandpiper 3 Short-billed Dowitcher 2 Tree Swallow X This report was generated automatically by eBird v2 (http://ebird.org) Chris Lajewski Education Manager MontezumaAudubon Center 2295 State Route89, PO Box 187 Savannah, NY 13146 phone: 315.365.3588 email: clajew...@audubon.org http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma.htm -- 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] Montezuma Audubon Center Aug. 25
Montezuma Audubon Center--Sandpiper Shallows, Wayne, US-NY Aug 25, 2011 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Protocol: Stationary Comments: mostly cloudy with poor lighting conditions. There is high water in the south marsh due to recent rains. 9 species (+1 other taxa) Trumpeter Swan 1 Mallard 2 Great Blue Heron 2 Green Heron 1 Osprey 2 Greater Yellowlegs 2 Lesser Yellowlegs 4 peep sp. 8 Short-billed Dowitcher 1 probable Tree Swallow X This report was generated automatically by eBird v2 (http://ebird.org) Chris Lajewski Education Manager MontezumaAudubon Center 2295 State Route89, PO Box 187 Savannah, NY 13146 phone: 315.365.3588 email: clajew...@audubon.org http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma.htm http://www.facebook.com Sign up for our Action Alerts at http://ny.audubonaction.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ny_homepage Please support the Montezuma Audubon Center in its mission in connecting people with nature while protecting and enhancing habitat for birds and other wildlife. For safe and secure online giving, please visit: http://ny.audubon.org/SupportMAC. -- 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/ --
