Re: [cayugabirds-l] Finger Lakes Land Trust Spring Bird Quest update

[Dave Spier]

The FLLT (https://www.fllt.org/) is an excellent organization and will make
good use of the funds raised.
To everyone who participates individually in the modified Spring Bird
Quests, would it be possible to incorporate the 3rd NYS Breeding Bird Atlas
into your birding if you are not already doing so? This could be done on
either a formal or a casual basis depending on the particular preserve's
relationship to the BBA survey block(s) involved. The resulting data would
likely inform future conservation decisions. If you already use the eBird
Mobile app, it's simply a matter of changing to the New York Breeding Bird
Atlas portal. (https://ebird.org/atlasny/about/submitting-data#changeportal)
Thank you for your consideration. Please feel free to email me with any
questions.
Dave Spier
Clifton Springs, NY
NYS Breeding Bird Atlas volunteer
ebirdfanatic-AT-gmail.com



On Sun, May 3, 2020 at 7:28 PM Mark Chao  wrote:

> Every Memorial Day weekend since 2006, I’ve led the Finger Lakes Land
> Trust Spring Bird Quest (SBQ) to draw attention to the Land Trust’s role in
> protecting vital habitat for the birds we love.  Over the years, hundreds
> of birders have joined me on dozens of walks, raising tens of thousands of
> dollars to support the Land Trust’s work.
>
>
>
> Regrettably, the pandemic will make it impossible to hold our usual SBQ
> group walks this year.  Still, I will try to go out myself and with my
> family throughout the month, including Memorial Day weekend.  I hope all of
> you will be able to get out on your own too, and to share your reports here
> (or directly with me if you are too shy to share with the whole list).
>
>
>
> Of course the Land Trust and I understand that we are all facing profound
> new challenges in meeting the needs of our families and community in these
> deeply troubled times.  Still, as I carry out my modified SBQ efforts, I
> will still welcome pledges and direct donations in support of the SBQ.
> Feel free to reply to me if you would like to make a pledge per bird
> species I find this month on Land Trust preserves, or visit the Land
> Trust’s website to donate any specific amount:
> https://www.fllt.org/donate/.
>
>
>
> Thank you very much for your consideration.  I am deeply grateful to so
> many of you for your loyal support of me and the Land Trust over the years,
> and also for your excellent company during our walks.  This year, even as
> we keep our physical distance, I hope we can still enjoy and share the
> birds and these wonderful preserves with each other.  And I hope you will
> join me in remembering that the birds still depend on protected land, which
> in turn depends on the Land Trust, which in turn depends on us.
>
>
>
> With my thanks and best wishes to all,
>
> Mark Chao
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> PS.  In a related development, next Saturday, May 9 is Big Day for Team
> Sapsucker of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.  Starting at midnight on the
> Big Day, the team finds as many bird species as possible in 24 hours to
> raise funds in support of the Lab. This year, Team Sapsucker was planning
> to split up across Nebraska and Argentina to highlight grassland bird
> conservation. But because of the pandemic, Team Sapsucker decided to bring
> Big Day home to the Finger Lakes.  The team will be focusing heavily on
> Land Trust preserves.  Look to eBird next week to see what Team Sapsucker
> finds.  (Already eBird is far busier than I’ve ever seen it in Tompkins
> County, with lots of checklists and great birds at Land Trust properties.)
>
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> eBird recent visits to Tompkins County:
> https://ebird.org/region/US-NY-109/activity?yr=all=
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[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: NY Breeding Bird Atlas III Atlas Insider: March 2020

[Dave Spier]

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From: NYBBAIII 
Date: Sat, Feb 29, 2020 at 10:51 AM
Subject: NY Breeding Bird Atlas III Atlas Insider: March 2020
IN THIS ISSUE:

   - *Progress update*: 12 species confirmed!
   - *Atlas Essentials*: Atlas Blocks
   - *March Atlaser Challenge*: discover American Woodcock displaying in a
   block!
   - *Upcoming Atlas Events:* 8 events in March

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*March 2020 Updates*
Wow! We are only two months into the atlas and already 12 species have been
confirmed breeding
!
Bald Eagles have been confirmed breeding in *50* blocks, and Great Horned
Owls have now been reported 'singing' in over 100 blocks. Many thanks to
the 432 atlasers who have submitted nearly 6,000 checklists!

This month we focus on one of the three Atlas Essentials
:
atlas blocks.

*Knowing Your Location While Atlasing*

Common Raven carrying nesting material (CN) on Feb 21 at the Shawangunk
Grasslands

(Ulster
County). Photo by Patrick Horan/Macaulay Library

.
Atlas block boundaries are essential to successful atlasing. While you're
in the field, how can you keep track of where you are? If you see a Common
Raven carrying nesting material (CN) to a distant treetop, how can you tell
which atlas block the nest is in? Check out our tips and tricks to keep
track of block boundaries in the field
.

Viewing Block Data

Fledgling Eastern Screech-Owl by Greg Hottman/Macaulay Library

.
Breeding bird data are rolling in fast! As we head into spring, more and
more birds will start nesting (species like woodpeckers, corvids, and
owls). Whether you are simply curious or you want to focus your atlasing
efforts, you'll want to know what other people have reported in a block. Use
one of these three methods

to see what species have already been observed in a block.

*Priority vs Non-priority Blocks*

Priority blocks are where you should focus your atlasing: *if you have a
choice to atlas in a priority block or non-priority block, choose the
priority*! Don't worry—if your favorite birding spot is not in a priority
block, *every sighting still counts*!

Learn all about priority blocks here.


(Photo of White-winged Crossbill by Ian Davies/Macaulay Library
)


*March Challenge: Dancing Woodcocks*
Each month from March to August will feature season-specific atlas
challenges. In March, one of our most spectacular dancers begins to
display: the American Woodcock

will soon be delighting at dusk with their twittering courtship displays! *In
March, every block where you report displaying woodcock (C) gives you one
chance to be NY BBA III Atlaser of the Month.* If you win, you’ll be
featured on the atlas homepage, and get some atlas gear! (Photo of *peenting
*American Woodcock by Lee Hunter/Macaulay Library
)


*Upcoming Events*
Atlas talks, workshops, and walks are happening all over the state. Attend
an atlas event

near you!

*March Talks*
Mar 2, Eastern Long Island Audubon, Quogue
Mar 15, Kirkland Bird Club, New York Mills
Mar 20, Delaware-Otsego Audubon, Otsego
Mar 20, Long Island Natural History Conference, Brookhaven
Mar 25, Southern Adirondack Audubon, Saratoga Springs

*March Workshops*
Mar 11, North Country Bird Club, Watertown
Mar 15, Kirkland Bird Club, New York Mills
Mar 22, Broome County Naturalists' Club, Apalachin

*Atlas Kick-off 

Re: [cayugabirds-l] BBA: how do Amish birders participate?

[Dave Spier]

I'd say this requires volunteers to enter data for them. The Eaton Birding
Society has a club account and I enter eBird/BBA data for anyone who
doesn't use eBird.
Dave Spier
Clifton Springs, NY




On Sun, Jan 19, 2020 at 9:06 AM Geo Kloppel  wrote:

> Is any information available yet about how birders who aren’t going to use
> eBird (such as the Amish) can participate in the Atlas 2020 field effort?
>
> -Geo
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[cayugabirds-l] NY BBA 3 has started

[Dave Spier]

The 3rd NY Breeding Bird Atlas officially started today, January 1, 2020!
We hope that you will join thousands of other birders in documenting the
state's breeding species over the next five years! New York is home to a
wonderful and diverse group of breeding birds, but it is a vast region, so
we will need your help! We encourage birders of all backgrounds, from new
birders to experienced Atlasers, to help document as many breeding birds as
possible.

The New York Breeding Bird Atlas III website (
https://ebird.org/atlasny/about) contains a lot of great information about
the Atlas, and we encourage you to explore the many resources on the site,
including a new handbook. As the breeding season of many species starts
later in the spring, there will be more Atlas training workshops and other
opportunities to learn about Atlas goals and how atlasing works. If you're
eager to get started right away in January, here are a few key points:

All of the data entry for the project will be via a dedicated eBird portal
for NY Breeding Bird Atlas III. eBird offers real-time data entry and
outputs, so you’ll be able to follow along with results throughout the
breeding season and across the entire project period.

For this Atlas, New York State has been divided into a GPS-based system of
5,710 blocks, each roughly 3.2 miles by 2.8 miles in size which is a change
from previous atlases.* (see https://ebird.org/atlasny/about/atlas-blocks
for details) From these new blocks covering the entire state, the Atlas
Team has selected a subset of priority blocks that are evenly distributed
to ensure broad coverage. To complete the Atlas, we need to adequately
survey all of the priority blocks, which make up 1/3 of all Atlas blocks.
Priority blocks contain many popular birding spots and great breeding
habitats in our region, and are where the focus should be. But if your
backyard or favorite birding destination does not fall within a priority
block, you are encouraged to submit your breeding observations for those
areas, too.

A new map overlay (https://lab.nynhp.org/bba/) allows you to search for
priority blocks near you and download detailed block maps. This is also
where you will be able to sign up for blocks. Anybody can atlas in any
Atlas block, so it is not necessary to sign up for a block. But if you are
especially interested in atlasing in a certain block, signing up is a great
way to indicate your interest and commitment in documenting the breeding
birds in that block.

Although the Atlas starts January 1, only a very small number of species,
particularly Great Horned Owl, might be demonstrating signs of breeding
behavior in the winter. If you head up to the North Country, you might
encounter Crossbills (Red and/or White-winged) singing or carrying twigs.
This great chart (
https://s3.amazonaws.com/is-ebird-wordpress-prod-s3/wp-content/uploads/sites/79/2019/11/Breeding-Guideline-Chart.pdf)
provides very detailed information about when species are breeding in New
York. In general, breeding codes should only be used for a species if the
species is in the "E" or "B" portion of its breeding calendar.

We realize that for some of you, either atlasing or using eBird will be
new, but don't worry – there are lots of resources to help you learn more!
The Atlas III website is a great place to start. If you have questions,
there's a facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/nybbadiscussion/
Working with Atlas Project Coordinator Julie Hart, a team of regional
coordinators will be coordinating Atlas activities across New York State.
Feel free to ask questions or message me.

Good Atlasing,
Dave Spier

(My thanks to Matt Medler for allowing me to customize his message.)

*If you helped with the 2nd atlas in 2000-2004, note that the new blocks
for the 3rd atlas have changed. Instead of the old 5X5 km square grid (with
numbers like 3176D), there is now a GPS-based system based on the USGS
7.5-minute (arc-minute) Quadrangle ("Quad") maps. Each is divided into six
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[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: MONTEZUMA RAPTOR SURVEY SUMMARY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 22, 2017

[Dave Spier]

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From: David Marsh 
Date: Wed, Feb 22, 2017 at 11:23 PM
Subject: MONTEZUMA RAPTOR SURVEY SUMMARY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 22, 2017
To: "David S. Marsh" 


Hello Surveyors,



After seven surveys with temperatures in the 30’s one would expect winter
would soon descend on us. The 50 degree temperatures tonight, combined with
the presence of an amazing number of waterfowl, made the survey a spectacle
to witness. It was like being at the beach for surveyors, with very good
visibility and no wind as bonuses. For Raptors, the absence of snow cover
made it easier  to hear and see prey. It was satisfying that we were able
to survey 19 sites, two more than last week, with 33 surveyors, the same
number as last week and one below the high mark for the season. A total of
99 Raptors were spotted, 16 higher than last week.



Four sites reported double digit sightings, Hidden Marsh-North (16), Main
Pool-North (14), Morgan Rd. (12), and Main Pool-South (10), with notable
numbers at Hidden Marsh-South (8), Route 31 Muck (7), Waugh (7), and
Sandhill Crane Unit (6). The Short-eared Owls (SEOW) were reported at
Hidden Marsh-North (5), Morgan Rd. (2), Main Pool-North (2), and Waugh (1).
The Main Pool area, collected the largest number of Northern Harriers
(NOHA), with Main Pool-North (8) and Main Pool-South (8) together
maintaining their reputation as the NOHA hangout. NOHA were also reported
at Hidden Marsh-North (3),  Route 31 Muck (2), and one each at Hidden
Marsh-South, Carncross Rd., and the Sandhill Crane Unit. Bald Eagles (BAEA)
made an impressive showing at 12 of the total 19 sites, with reports of
birds sitting on some nests. Rough-legged Hawks (RLHA) continued their
unusually strong  presence this season and sightings were only slightly
below last week. RLHAs were seen at Hidden Marsh-North (5), Morgan Rd. (2),
and one each at Hidden Marsh-South, Guy’s Marsh, Route 31 Muck, and U2
Fallow Field. Red-Tailed Hawk sightings were reported at 12 of the 19
sites. A Coopers Hawk (COHA) was reported, the first one seen since
November, and the first Peregrine Falcon (PEFA) of the season was spotted.



Winter Raptor surveyors are treated to much more than spotting birds of
prey fighting the elements to stay alive in a challenging climate.
Montezuma is life on the large screen. Tonight we were treated to ducks and
geese flying against a blazing sunset, huge crowds of Snow Geese looking
for a nighttime roost at sunset, waves of Canada Geese calling, swarms of
newly arrived Ducks, Swans bringing dignified beauty to the skies, and a
couple of skunks , not flying, busily looking for food. The night belonged
to waterfowl, and spring was in the air.



Highlights from tonight’s survey were:

SEOW: 10 this week (TW) vs. 12 last week (LW).

NOHA: 24 TW vs. 20 LW.

BAEA: 28 TW vs. 14 LW.

RLHA: 11 TW vs. 12 LW.

RTHA: 21 TW vs. 22 LW.



The SEOW trend continues above the prior three seasons. The NOHA sightings
tonight were above those of the previous seven survey nights, the trend is
up, however, the cumulative sightings lag those of last season at this
point.



Survey hats were presented to five more surveyors for assisting with at
least 10 surveys this season in recognition of their significant
contributions. Those receiving hats are (left to right in the attached
photo): Greg Karl, Sarah Lyons, Kyle Gage,  Pete Saracino, and Maggie
Passmore. A total of 17 surveyors have earned hats this season. Applause
please!



Jackie Bakker fueled us up with her very delicious brownies. Thank you
Jackie. I will bring cookies next week unless someone else volunteers to
bring some treats. The next Survey is scheduled for March 1st, meeting at
the Refuge Offices at 4:45 pm. If you are planning on helping with the
survey, please e-mail me no later than 6:00 pm on February 28. Thank you
all for your time and dedication.



*David Marsh*

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Re:[cayugabirds-l] Flock of Evening Grosbeaks, Brooktondale

[Dave Spier]

Interesting coincidence; had about the same mix of birds [exc. House Finch 
instead of purple and 1 white-throat instead of white-crown]. Without checking 
the feeders, I walked out in the morning and scared a totally-unexpected flock 
of 8 Eve. Grosbeaks, a species we haven't had at our house in years.
Dave
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Subject: Flock of Evening Grosbeaks, Brooktondale
From: Melissa Groo melg...@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2012

Today while slavishly attending to my feeder, hoping to fortify my yard birds 
(Purple Finches, Goldfinches, Chickadees, Tufted Titmice, Red-Breasted and 
White-Breasted Nuthatches, and 1 White-Crowned Sparrow) ...
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Re:[cayugabirds-l] Flock of Evening Grosbeaks, Brooktondale

[Dave Spier]

Clifton Springs yesterday. Sorry about that; haste makes waste...
and the 8 Evening Grosbeaks were back this morning again. Nothing else 
unusual/unexpected.

Dave,  Thanks for the note, though it would be useful to know your approximate 
location.  --Marty
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[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma gull question [10/18]

[Dave Spier]

I posted a few photos from Montezuma [Thursday, 10/18] but I need help with a 
gull that I take to be a Ring-billed? Gull [3rd? winter] with unusually dark 
streaking around the neck, seen from Towpath at Puddler's Marsh, Oct. 18. The 
next image in the album is the underside view of the same gull. I think you can 
get to the rest of the album from the first photo. [also photos of snipe, teal, 
harrier, pipit, etc.] First gull photo at:
 
http://www.facebook.com/TheNortheastNaturalist#!/photo.php?fbid=236058643188106set=a.235733049887332.53767.221608004633170type=1theater

album: 
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re:[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma highlights [10/18/12] upcoming field trip

[Dave Spier]

Looking at the digest version, it seems that this got pretty messed up, so I 
took out the eBird report links.
 
I was with Ed Norman scouting the Refuge  Towpath -- Visitor Center 
highlights: 3 harriers, grtr  lsr YL, 1 semipalm sand, 15 pec's, 1 dunlin... 
LaRue's highlights: shovelers, 25 Green-wings + 1 Blue-winged Teal... 
Main Pool highlights: 5 coots... 
Shorebird Flats highlights: juv. PEREGRINE, snipe, SNOW BUNTING... 
Benning highlights: 4 Gadwall, pintails, green-wings... 
Wildlife Drive along Thruway - highlights: 2 P-b Grebes... 
Tschache highlights: 30 Wigeon, 30 pintails, 2 Turkey Vultures [one with 
injured wing on ground], 1 RUSTY close... 
May's Point Pool: no highlights [very little water]... 
Towpath Rd. - Knox-Marsellus highlights: 28 Snow's, 2 woodie's, 25 pintails, 15 
cormorants, 2 harriers, 2 B. Eagles, 1+ Northern ROUGH-WINGED, 1+ Tree Sw., Am. 
Pipits, 5+ Yellow-rumps, 2 White-crowns [first winter]... 
Puddler's highlights: 6 Black-bellied Plovers... Dave SpierEaton Birding 
Society field trip to Montezuma -- 
Date: Saturday October 20, 2012 -- 
Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am -- 
Location: Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge -- Meet at Visitor's Center -- 
Notes: Looking for migrating waterfowl
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[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma highlights today upcoming field trip

[Dave Spier]

With Ed Norman scouting the Refuge  TowpathVisitor Center highlights: 3 
harriers, grtr  lsr YL, 1 semipalm sand, 15 pec's, 1 dunlinLaRue's: shovelers, 
25 Green-wings + 1 Blue-winged TealMain Pool highlights: 5 cootsShorebird Flats 
highlights: juv. PEREGRINE, snipe, SNOW BUNTINGBenning highlights: 4 Gadwall, 
pintails, green-wingsWildlife Drive along Thruway - highlights: 2 P-b 
GrebesTschache highlights: 30 Wigeon, 30 pintails, 2 Turkey Vultures [one with 
injured wing on ground], 1 RUSTY closeMay's Point Pool: no highlights [very 
little water]Towpath Rd. - Knox-Marsellus highlights: 28 Snow's, 2 woodie's, 25 
pintails, 15 cormorants, 2 harriers, 2 B. Eagles, 1+ Northern ROUGH-WINGED, 1+ 
Tree Sw., 5+ Yellow-rumps, 2 White-crowns [first winter]Puddler's highlights: 6 
Black-bellied PloversDave SpierEaton Birding Societyhttp://eatonbirds.webs.com
Field Trip Date: Saturday October 20, 2012 Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am Location: 
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Notes: Looking for migrating waterfowl - 
Meet at Visitor's Center field trip to 
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[cayugabirds-l] Bald Eagle photos needed

[Dave Spier]

The Montezuma Audubon Center needs donated digital photos of Bald Eagles 
suitable for enlargement up to 30 X 36 - in other words, really sharp and 
close.  These will be displayed at an upcoming benefit dinner.
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[cayugabirds-l] woodcock photo [out of area]

[Dave Spier]

I've been so busy with eBird that I'm just getting around to posting a woodcock 
photo from Assateague National Seashore, MD, on the Eaton club's Facebook 
page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/eatonbirds/
Back on Feb. 21, when we selected and set up on a site, we had no idea there 
was a woodcock in the campground or that it was the edge of his territory...
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[cayugabirds-l] FWD: CLO Hosting Young Birders Event

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posted on eBird.org:
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is excited to host its 4th annual The 
Cornell Lab Young Birders Event, which will be held July 19 - 22 , 2012 
in Ithaca, New York. The Young Birders Event aims 
to bring together teenagers (students who will be sophomores, juniors 
and seniors) with a passion for birds who are interested 
in pursuing a career with birds. The young birders will meet people who 
have 
successful careers that involve birds in a variety of ways from 
ornithological 
researchers to tour leaders, to audio specialists and computer 
scientists. Young birders in high school are invited to fill out our 
application 
form and return it for review by April 1st 2012. Ten 
young birders will be selected and notified in mid April. Please share 
this information with any young birders you know! Thanks to our sponsors of the 
Young Birders Event:Carl Zeiss Sport Optics, Princeton University Press and 
Wild Birds Unlimited.
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[cayugabirds-l] EBS Sodus Point field trip -- Sun., Dec. 11

[Dave Spier]

 
  
Date:   Sunday December 11, 2011 
Time:   9:00 am [9:30 am - Sodus Pt.] - 12:00 pm  
Destination:   Sodus Point 
Notes:   We will be looking for waterfowl and other lakeshore birds. For people 
coming from the south, meet at the Red Carpet Inn at the intersection of Routes 
318 and 14 (opposite Thruway exit 42) at 9 A.M., or alternate gathering point, 
Sodus Point Beach Park at 9:30 A.M. 
 
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[cayugabirds-l] Purple Martin at Montezuma Audubon Center, Nov 17, 2011

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Montezuma Audubon Center (3577C), Wayne, US-NY
Nov 17, 2011 10:55 AM - 11:09 AM
Protocol: Traveling inside  close to building
0.03 mile(s)
Comments:    altostratus overcast, WNW wind; Dave Spier, Chuck Gibson  Chris 
Lajewski; [Mallard, 8 Com. Mergs, 3 Grn-wing Teal, Canada Geese  W-b 
Nuthatch seen earlier, now gone or out of sight from building] 2 Bluebirds 
 titmouse seen yesterday, but not today (yet)

8 species

American Crow  1
Purple Martin  1    adult male came out of the martin house, flew around and 
headed WSW
Black-capped Chickadee  1
Red-winged Blackbird  3
Brown-headed Cowbird  1    male almost completely molted into adult plumage
House Finch  5
American Goldfinch  12
House Sparrow  1

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[cayugabirds-l] Allegany Nature Pilgrimage, June 1-3, 2012

[Dave Spier]

The new schedule won't be out for some time, but in the past this event has 
offered virtually non-stop birding from early-morning walks and bird banding to 
evening owl prowls.  In between there were mid-morning and afternoon 
birding field trips as well as an all-day Saturday trip.
http://alleganynaturepilgrimage.com/
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=203473689725832view=wall
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[cayugabirds-l] IBIS at Railroad Rd., Sep 2, 2011

[Dave Spier]

Montezuma--Railroad Rd., Wayne, US-NY
Sep 2, 2011 10:52 AM - 12:55 PM
Protocol: Traveling
1.2 mile(s)
Comments:     hazy, warm
24 species (+4 other taxa)

Trumpeter Swan  7     green wing tags on 2 adults + 5 juveniles, east 
impoundment
Wood Duck  2     east impoundment
Mallard  12     east impoundment
Blue-winged Teal  12     flying; east impoundment
Green-winged Teal  4     east impoundment
Pied-billed Grebe  1     east impoundment
Double-crested Cormorant  1     juvenile; east impoundment
Great Blue Heron  6     at least
Plegadis sp.  1     photos; landed near Trumpeters in east impoundment, then 
disappeared; seen again ~11:35 am, then flew and disappeared into loosestrife; 
seen from east dike
Osprey  1
Northern Harrier  1     juvenile or female
Common Gallinule  7
Semipalmated Plover  4     shallow west impoundment from center dike
Lesser Yellowlegs  1     shallow west impoundment from center dike
Semipalmated Sandpiper  4     shallow west impoundment from center dike
Least Sandpiper  50     (did not check every one in the flock that flew in); 
shallow west impoundment from center dike
Pectoral Sandpiper  1     shallow west impoundment from center dike
Ring-billed Gull  2
American Crow  13
Barn Swallow  2     flying over west impoundment
swallow sp.  55     ~20 with white bellies flying around over the RR tracks + 
30 backlit on the wires
Black-capped Chickadee  1     heard, not seen; trees along Railroad Rd. just 
before Seneca River
Gray Catbird  1     heard, not seen
warbler sp.  1     brown head, no obvious eye-ring, dingy yellow underneath - 
probably Com. Yellowthroat(?); fast glimpse in bush with Song Sparrow next to 
Seneca River
Song Sparrow  1
Red-winged Blackbird  3
blackbird sp.  60
American Goldfinch  1

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I'll send a link to photos when posted.
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[cayugabirds-l] 2 Sandhills - Montezuma Audubon Center, Aug 9, 2011

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Montezuma Audubon Center (3577C), Wayne, US-NY
Aug 9, 2011 9:33 AM - 9:53 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.05 mile(s)
Comments:    overcast, raining off and on
10 species

Trumpeter Swan  1
Sandhill Crane  2    on the dike beyond the Trumpeter; between the 2 west ponds
Killdeer  5    running around the stoned parking lot, in the rain
Eastern Bluebird  1    carrying an insect [moth?] to the nest box in west field
American Robin  1    taking a bath in a puddle
European Starling  8    feeding on the lawn
Song Sparrow  1
Red-winged Blackbird  6
American Goldfinch  1
House Sparrow  1    acts like a juvenile

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[cayugabirds-l] Fw: eBird report of YBFL

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from eBird: Yellow-bellied Flycatcher (Empidonax flaviventris) 
- Reported Jun 04, 2011 11:00 by Brett Haranin
- Montezuma NWR--Tschache Pool, Seneca, New York
- Map: 
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[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: eBird Report - SenecaMeadowsWP, 6/5/11

[Dave Spier]

 
  
Eleven members of the Eaton Birding Society went to Seneca Meadows Wetlands 
Preserve today. BOBOLINKS and SAVANNAH SPARROWS ruled the day, seeming to call 
from everywhere. Fewer in number, but just as vocal, EASTERN MEADOWLARKS added 
their voices to the morning concert. At the marshes to the south end of the 
property we had AMERICAN BITTERN and LEAST BITTERN flying over and COMMON 
MOORHEN calling from the cattails. PIED-BILLED GREBES were firmly entrenched in 
every marsh on the property. A family of WOOD DUCKS were observed on the south 
pond. A very pleasant day. 
Lyn Jacobs


Location: SEN-3-SenecaMeadowsWP
Observation date:     6/5/11
Number of species:     42

Wood Duck     6
Mallard     5
Pied-billed Grebe     8
American Bittern     1
Least Bittern     1
Great Blue Heron     4
Turkey Vulture     1
American Kestrel     1
Common Moorhen     1
Killdeer     1
Spotted Sandpiper     2
Belted Kingfisher     2
Red-bellied Woodpecker     1
Northern Flicker     1
Eastern Wood-Pewee     2
Willow Flycatcher     1
Least Flycatcher     1
Eastern Phoebe     1
Great Crested Flycatcher     3
Eastern Kingbird     2
Warbling Vireo     4
Tree Swallow     4
Barn Swallow     1
House Wren     2
Marsh Wren     7
American Robin     9
European Starling     128
Cedar Waxwing     2
Yellow Warbler     1
Common Yellowthroat     4
Chipping Sparrow     1
Savannah Sparrow     15
Song Sparrow     6
Northern Cardinal     1
Rose-breasted Grosbeak     1
Indigo Bunting     3
Bobolink     12
Red-winged Blackbird     X
Eastern Meadowlark     5
Common Grackle     2
Baltimore Oriole     2
American Goldfinch     2

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[cayugabirds-l] Seneca Meadows Wetland Preserve (Black Brook Rd.), 6/4/11

[Dave Spier]

[EBS field trip here Sun., June 5 at 7:30 am]
 
Location: Seneca Meadows Wetland Preserve (Black Brook Rd. op. King Rd.)
Observation date:     6/4/11, 10:45am - 12:15 pm [ate my lunch there while I 
was at it]
Notes:     altocumulus overcast, starting to rain again by end of walk; walked 
ADA trail - Whitetail Run SW - Main Loop S - Prairie Overlook [NO 
Grasshopper Sparrow detected]
Number of species:     24

Canada Goose     9     = 4 adults w/ 5 goslings visible in the tall grass/plants
Wood Duck     1     flying away; heard first
Mallard     5     = 2F + 3M
Pied-billed Grebe     1     heard, not seen
Great Blue Heron     2     flying NW, one after the other
Turkey Vulture     1
Common Moorhen     1     heard, not seen, south of Prairie Overlook
Killdeer     1
gull sp.     1     heard, not seen
Chimney Swift     2     fly-overs
Red-bellied Woodpecker     1     heard, not seen; far
Eastern Kingbird     1     just north of parking area
American Crow     1     heard, not seen
Tree Swallow     3
Barn Swallow     2
American Robin     4
European Starling     5
Common Yellowthroat     1     heard, not seen
Savannah Sparrow     4     one was carrying food and waited for me to leave
Song Sparrow     1     heard, not seen
Bobolink     3     at least 3 males, possibly 4
Red-winged Blackbird     17     = 4F + 11M + 2 fledglings just out of the nest
Eastern Meadowlark     1
Common Grackle     2     (pair)
House Sparrow     2     (pair) at nest box

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[cayugabirds-l] Prothonotary - Armitage Rd. (Wayne Co. forested area) , 6/4/11

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Location:    Armitage Rd. (Wayne Co. forested area)
Observation date:    6/4/11
Notes:    overcast, raining; 12:39-1:19 pm
Number of species:    16

Great Blue Heron    2    1 at Clyde River + 1 flying later (Armitage toward 
Olmstead)
Ring-billed Gull    2    field west of Clyde River
Rock Pigeon    9    farm at Munson's Corners
Pileated Woodpecker    1    heard, not seen, near pulloff
Yellow-throated Vireo    1    heard, not seen
American Crow    2
American Robin    1    heard, not seen
European Starling    1
Yellow Warbler    3    heard, not seen
Prothonotary Warbler    1    photos: singing male
Common Yellowthroat    1    heard, not seen
Song Sparrow    1    heard, not seen
Swamp Sparrow    1    heard, not seen, south side of road
Red-winged Blackbird    1
Common Grackle    1
Baltimore Oriole    1    heard, not seen

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[cayugabirds-l] Black Duck program at MAC - June 4

[Dave Spier]

Saturday, June 4 - Nature of Montezuma Series: American Black Duck2:00 pm -3:30 
pm
NYSDEC Wildlife Biologist Jim Eckler is one of the most knowledgeable experts 
on 
American Black Ducks. Once the most abundant fresh-water duck in eastern North 
America, the Black Duck has experienced population declines between the 1950s 
and 1980s. Learn about what researchers and managers in the Montezuma Wetlands 
Complex and throughout the Atlantic Flyway are doing to understand this decline 
and reverse the trend. Free for Friends of Montezuma Members, $5/Non-member 
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[cayugabirds-l] Fw: Bald Eagles of Hemlock Canadice - Aug. 6, Ithaca

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Extinction: The Bald Eagles of Hemlock and Canadice Lakes, of their Inaugural 
Progam series, Back from the Brink. This first part will be taking place on 
Saturday, June 4th at the Rochester Museum  Science Center's Eisenhart 
Auditorium from 2pm - 4pm.  For more information on this program and to 
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[cayugabirds-l] 6 Whimbrels - Montezuma NWR--shorebird flats , 5/27/11

[Dave Spier]

Location:    Montezuma NWR--shorebird flats
Observation date:    5/27/11
Notes:    overcast with dark sky west, brighter east; 9:22-9:54 am; will study 
the other shorebirds after I download photos
Number of species:    11

Canada Goose    37
Mallard    9
Black-bellied Plover/golden-plover sp.    1    some black underneath
Killdeer    1    heard, not seen
Whimbrel    6
Dunlin    10    actual count; breeding plumage
peep sp.    3
American Crow    1
Tree Swallow    1
Barn Swallow    3    collecting mud
Yellow Warbler    2    heard, not seen
Common Yellowthroat    1    heard, not seen
Song Sparrow    1    heard, not seen

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[cayugabirds-l] MNWR shorebird photos, 5/27/11

[Dave Spier]

So far, I posted one Whimbrel photo and the other shorebirds on 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dave_spier/
The Whimbrel photo also posted on http://montezumabirding.webs.com/news.htm but 
I ran into a problem adding the associated shorebirds; they did go into the 
Shorebirds photo album at the end of the series, though: 
http://montezumabirding.webs.com/apps/photos/  

My thanks to Jay McGowan for confirming the Black-belly and Semipalm ID's.
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[cayugabirds-l] Palm Warbler, MAC, 4/29/11

[Dave Spier]

Location:    NY WAY Montezuma Audubon Center (3577C)
Observation date:    4/29/11
Notes:    low stratocumulus overcast with brief drizzle, then light shower; 52 
F., wind W 16 mph, dewpt. 38 F., 29.79 steady; walked west along south edge of 
walnut grove, then north on lane to platform, then back thru walnut grove on 
trail to bldg.; 1:45-2:40 pm
Number of species:    25

Canada Goose    14    center dike and north pond
Gadwall    6    north side of north pond from platform
American Wigeon    16    most on north side of north pond from platform
Mallard    2
Ring-necked Duck    10    north side of north pond from platform
Bufflehead    3    adult female(s) /or 1st winter male(s); north side of north 
pond from platform
Pied-billed Grebe    1    heard, not seen
Bald Eagle    2    flying WSW toward nest in swamp; 1 adult  1 juvenile
Mourning Dove    1
Blue Jay    1    feeder
American Crow    2    (heard)
Purple Martin    4
Tree Swallow    2    at least 2; more earlier
Eastern Bluebird    1    male
American Robin    1    twice, or maybe 2
European Starling    2
Yellow Warbler    1    heard first; edge of walnut grove
Yellow-rumped Warbler    2    edge of walnut grove
Palm Warbler    1    first impression was duller western, but supercilium 
yellow; just inside edge of walnut grove, along trail
Field Sparrow    1    heard, not seen
Song Sparrow    1    heard, not seen
Red-winged Blackbird    7
Common Grackle    2
Brown-headed Cowbird    4
American Goldfinch    11    at feeders

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Re:[cayugabirds-l] Palm Warbler, MAC, 4/29/11

[Dave Spier]

Try this link for a photo of the Palm (not a good shot in the bush, but ok to 
document):
http://picasaweb.google.com/northeastnaturalist/BirdsPerching#5601120500788019170

Dave
(sorry for the delay; I was distracted by our first Pine Warbler as a yardbird 
when I got home)
http://ny.audubon.org/CentersEdu_Montezuma.html
May 7th -- 5th annual Wildlife Festival





From: Dave Spier northeastnatural...@yahoo.com
To: Cayugabirds (report) Cayugabirds-L@cornell.edu
Sent: Fri, April 29, 2011 3:14:43 PM
Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Palm Warbler, MAC, 4/29/11


Location:    NY WAY Montezuma Audubon Center (3577C)
Observation date:    4/29/11
Notes:    low stratocumulus overcast with brief drizzle, then light shower; 52 
F., wind W 16 mph, dewpt. 38 F., 29.79 steady; walked west along south edge of 
walnut grove, then north on lane to platform, then back thru walnut grove on 
trail to bldg.; 1:45-2:40 pm
Number of species:    25

Canada Goose    14    center dike and north pond
Gadwall    6    north side of north pond from platform
American Wigeon    16    most on north side of north pond from platform
Mallard    2
Ring-necked Duck    10    north side of north pond from platform
Bufflehead    3    adult female(s) /or 1st winter male(s); north side of north 
pond from platform
Pied-billed Grebe    1    heard, not seen
Bald Eagle    2    flying WSW toward nest in swamp; 1 adult  1 juvenile
Mourning Dove    1
Blue Jay    1    feeder
American Crow    2    (heard)
Purple Martin    4
Tree Swallow    2    at least 2; more earlier
Eastern Bluebird    1    male
American Robin    1    twice, or maybe 2
European Starling    2
Yellow Warbler    1    heard first; edge of walnut grove
Yellow-rumped Warbler    2    edge of walnut grove
Palm Warbler    1    first impression was duller western, but supercilium 
yellow; just inside edge of walnut grove, along trail
Field Sparrow    1    heard, not seen
Song Sparrow    1    heard, not seen
Red-winged Blackbird    7
Common Grackle    2
Brown-headed Cowbird    4
American Goldfinch    11    at feeders

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[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Center, 4/8/11

[Dave Spier]

Location:    Montezuma Audubon Center (3577C)
Observation date:    4/8/11, 12:05-1:32 PM
Notes:    altostratus translucidus, S. wind
Number of species:    27  (nothing unexpected)

Canada Goose    21
Trumpeter Swan    3
Gadwall    4    north pond
American Wigeon    70    north pond: 50 near south shore +20 in NW corner
American Black Duck    2    south pond
Mallard    4
Northern Shoveler    4    north pond
Green-winged Teal    9    most flew out of deadwood swamp
Ring-necked Duck    10
Hooded Merganser    2    flew out of deadwood swamp; female seen earlier on 
north pond (possibly a 3rd Hoodie)
Common Merganser    2    north pond
Northern Harrier    2
Red-tailed Hawk    1   adult
Sandhill Crane    2    flew out of north pond marsh, landed on south-pond dike 
by creek, and then moved on
Ring-billed Gull    6    center dike
Red-bellied Woodpecker    1    near platform
Northern Flicker    1    heard, not seen
Pileated Woodpecker    1    flew out of tree cavity in deadwood swamp
American Crow    2
Tree Swallow    15    estimated flock
Barn Swallow    1    only Frank saw
Eastern Bluebird    1    swamp past south pond
American Robin    6
Song Sparrow    6    scattered; some heard  not seen
Red-winged Blackbird    20    estimated total
Common Grackle    2
House Sparrow    1

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[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Center (3577C) , 4/6/11

[Dave Spier]

Location:    Montezuma Audubon Center (3577C)
Observation date:    4/6/11, 12:13-1:18 pm
Notes:    altostratus translucidus overcast  cumulus; 44 F., wind WSW 12-19 
mph, 59% RH, 29.90 steady (TWC 1:25 pm); this report covers 12:13-1:18 pm
Number of species:    26

Canada Goose    56    actual total
Trumpeter Swan    2    south pond
Eurasian Wigeon    1    male with Am. Wig. in SE corner of north pond; scoped 
from bldg.
American Wigeon    70    north pond; actual count
American Black Duck    2    a pair on south pond
Blue-winged Teal    2    powder-blue wing patches prominent as they landed on 
south pond
Northern Pintail    2    only the male clearly visible after landing
Green-winged Teal    2    on Crusoe Creek
Ring-necked Duck    9    north pond
Hooded Merganser    2    females diving on north pond
Great Blue Heron    1
Turkey Vulture    1
Red-tailed Hawk    1    on nest
American Kestrel    1    kiting over south field
Sandhill Crane    2    landed on dike between south pond and Crusoe Creek, 
danced and took off again
gull sp.    4    high
Downy Woodpecker    1    feeder
Northern Flicker    1
American Crow    2    1 under feeder earlier
Tree Swallow    1
Tufted Titmouse    1    feeder
Eastern Bluebird    1    (2 pairs at 11 am)
American Robin    1
European Starling    22
Red-winged Blackbird    19    under feeders
Common Grackle    2    at feeders
House Sparrow    1    feeder

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[3rd MAC eBird report for today]
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[cayugabirds-l] Purple Martins, MNWR Vis. Ctr., 4/5/11

[Dave Spier]

Location:    NY SEN Montezuma NWR--Visitor Center (deck  parking area)
Observation date:    4/5/11, 12:44-1:03 pm
Notes:    low overcast, cold wind from W, air temp. 45 F.; first Purple Martins
Number of species:    10

Canada Goose    2
Gadwall    4
American Wigeon    20    somewhat estimated
Northern Shoveler    50    somewhat estimated; 8 pairs close on the water
Green-winged Teal    1    probably more blending with far edges (many more near 
the first bend of entrance road)
Turkey Vulture    2
American Crow    1    heard, not seen
Purple Martin    3    at the Purple Martin house
Eastern Bluebird    1
Song Sparrow    1    on the ground by ramp to deck

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[cayugabirds-l] Eurasian Wigeon, Montezuma Audubon Center, 4/1/11

[Dave Spier]

Location:    Montezuma Audubon Center (3577C)
Observation date:    4/1/11, 1:20-1:35 pm
Notes:    overcast, 38 F., wind NW 9 mph, 29.48 steady, 90% RH
Number of species:    13

Trumpeter Swan    1    south pond (3 visible earlier)
Eurasian Wigeon    1    rusty-red head with light crown/forehead stripe, buffy 
breast  fore-flank, gray sides, tail like Am. Wigeon; north pond with the Am. 
Wigeon
American Wigeon    45    north pond, south shore
Mallard    4    fly-by
Northern Pintail    1    south pond (22 flew by earlier)
Green-winged Teal    4
Common Merganser    4    flying
Great Blue Heron    2
Ring-billed Gull    4
Downy Woodpecker    1
Black-capped Chickadee    5
Red-winged Blackbird    17
House Sparrow    2

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seen earlier at the MAC: Canada Geese, Osprey, 2 Red-tailed Hawks (at/around 
the 
old owl nest; possibly a nestling), crows, bluebird, grackles, cowbirds, 
goldfinch

(Sorry for the late post; I first sent this yesterday afternoon, but it 
apparently evaporated into cyberspace)
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[cayugabirds-l] eagles at Black Creek

[Dave Spier]

There have been sporadic reports of Bald Eagles at Black Creek where it exits 
the Montezuma Marshes west of Savannah, NY.  Yesterday (Jan. 26) there were 2 
adults and one was dragging a large fish, probably a carp, across the ice.  It 
left a reddish-pink stain on the ice next to a small strip of open water easily 
visible from the Rt. 31 bridge just west of Messner Rd.  There's a photo at 
http://montezumabirding.webs.com/raptors.htm 
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[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Center (3577C) , 10/29/10

[Dave Spier]

Location:    NY WAY Montezuma Audubon Center (3577C)
Observation date:    10/29/10
Notes:    stratocumulus, brief break from rain, rainbow to the NW, 46 F., wind 
W 
at 13-26 mph
Number of species:    13

Canada Goose    7    flying from the north
Trumpeter Swan    8    on south pond/marsh
Great Blue Heron    1    at edge of north pond
Sandhill Crane    2    on dike SW side of south pond/marsh
Downy Woodpecker    1    adult male
Northern Flicker    1    2?
American Crow    6    landed in the walnut grove 2 at a time
White-breasted Nuthatch    2    at feeders
Eastern Bluebird    3    4?
Field Sparrow    1    eye ring, pink bill; very light, clear breast in the sun; 
on a bramble near the White-crowns
White-crowned Sparrow    2    (1 adult w/ bw stripes, 1 im./1st winter w/ 
brown 
 tan stripes)
Red-winged Blackbird    4
House Finch    3    (1 male paler)

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[cayugabirds-l] sandhills

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2 Sandhill Cranes in a field on west side Rt. 89 south of Montezuma Audubon 
Center
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[cayugabirds-l] sandhills at MAC

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the 2 Sandhills are now at the Montezuma Audubon Center, visible in the scope 
by 
looking SW across the south pond/marsh
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[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma, 8/4/10

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Locations: Montezuma Audubon Center, Hogback Rd., Tyre--Rt. 89 S of 
Armitage, May's Point--Rt. 89 over canal, Mays Point Pool, Tschache, North 
Spring Pool, LaRue's Lagoon, East Road (very poor lighting conditions at East 
Rd.)
Notes: sunny, hazy, warm/very warm; ~8-11 am
Number of species:34  (starlings omitted)

Canada Goose 140 cumulative total
Trumpeter Swan 14 = 5 (north MAC pond) + 6 (Hogback Rd.) + 3 (Tschache Pool)
Mallard X
Pied-billed Grebe 8 mostly juveniles (May's Point Pool - platform)
Double-crested Cormorant ~30
Great Blue Heron 121 = 1 (north pond edge) + 3 (canal) + 5 (Tschache) + 110 
(Knox-M) + 2
Great Egret 11 together; May's Point Pool
Turkey Vulture 7 cumulative estimate for the trip; 3 in field east side 
of Rt. 89 at goose hunting farm
Osprey 3

Bald Eagle 3 immatures  (Knox-Marsellus)
Red-tailed Hawk 1 on wire beside Wiley Rd. south of intersection (where 
Hogback changes names)
Common Moorhen 3 at least 1 immature (May's Point Pool - platform)
SANDHILL CRANE 5 all full-size; 3 took off together and then the other 
2 left; Rt. 89 S of Armitage
Killdeer 2
Solitary Sandpiper 2 decent looks; North Spring Pool
Greater/Lesser Yellowlegs 5 scattered; flew before we could see the 
bills

shorebirds   X
Ring-billed Gull ~20 far 
Caspian Tern 12 mostly over Tschache pool and vicinity
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1 buzzed by
Belted Kingfisher 1 flying, rattling Mays Point Pool (and viewing 
platform)
Empidonax sp. 1 pale yellow belly, wing bars, little or no eye ring; 
immature Willow? Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird 1 edge of Clyde River from platform parking area
American Crow 15

Purple Martin 16 on martin house; MAC
Tree Swallow 4+
Barn Swallow 6
American Robin 3
Cedar Waxwing 6total; flitting around, seldom staying put
Song Sparrow 3
Swamp Sparrow 1 heard (not seen) on west side Rt. 89
Red-winged Blackbird 5 estimated
Baltimore Oriole 1 immature on the Swamp Rose-mallow, west side of auto 
tour road

American Goldfinch 3

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[no idea where extra spaces come from when I cut  paste]

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[cayugabirds-l] Towpath MAC, 7/28/10

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Location: Montezuma NWR-Towpath Rd.

 

Canada Goose 8
Trumpeter Swan 6  (the 2 adults kept the juveniles between them)
Wood Duck 1

duck sp.  20 (estimated) distant

Double-crested Cormorant 2 flying

Great Blue Heron50 (estimated)

Great Egret1

Bald Eagle3

Common Moorhen7 (adult with 6 chicks)

Killdeer5 at 1st stop + a few more at the next stops
Spotted Sandpiper2+

Lesser Yellowlegs2+

Semipalmated Sandpiper2+
Least Sandpiper2+

Stilt Sandpiper??  1   medium size shorebird, dusky with light face  
throat, large head, medium-length heavier bill, yellowish legs [somewhat like 
Greater Yellowlegs]

peep sp. x   maybe 10-15 distant

gull sp. x   maybe 30 distant
Caspian Tern30 (guessed)
Black Tern 1  (only one at any given time)

Eastern Phoebe3

Eastern Kingbird1

American Crow5

Tree Swallow 1   (at least 1 readily identifiable) 

American Robin1
Gray Catbird1 (heard)

European Starling40

Yellow Warbler2

Rose-breasted Grosbeak1 female/immature?

 

Location: Montezuma Audubon Center, Rt. 89 N. of Savannah
Notes: hazy, warm, stratocumulus in the afternoon

Trumpeter Swan 2 north pond
Great Blue Heron 2 flying over south pond 

Turkey Vulture 1
Bald Eagle 1 over walnut grove 

Mourning Dove 1
American Crow 5

Purple Martin 11
Barn Swallow 5 assume male  female adults + 3 hatchlings in south nest
Eastern Bluebird 2
Red-winged Blackbird 1
American Goldfinch 4
House Sparrow 2



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[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Wetlands Complex birds, 7/21/10

[Dave Spier]

Observation date: 7/21/10 (some common species reported, but omitted here to 
save space)

Location: NY WAY Montezuma Audubon Center (BBA 3577C) Rt. 89 north of Savannah
Notes: hazy, warm; 7:55-8:20 am, mainly from north end of building overlooking 
feeders
Number of species: 15

Canada Goose 14 flying in (geese have been absent for quite awhile)
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Eastern Kingbird 1
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1 picking up dead grass left by mower on trail
Purple Martin X
Tree Swallow 12
Barn Swallow 4
Eastern Bluebird 3
Field Sparrow 1 heard, far (not seen)
Song Sparrow 2 [followed by juv. cowbird]
Red-winged Blackbird 2
Brown-headed Cowbird 2 [the juv. was following one of the Song Sparrows]


Location: NY WAY Montezuma Audubon Center (3577C)
Notes: hazy, warm; across north field, W past walnut grove, partly-circled 
north pond on north  west dikes, turned around, and left by same route [0.6 
mile distance is one way]; 8:27-9:10 am
Number of species: 13

Wood Duck 8 - north pond  flying out of deadwood swamp
Pied-billed Grebe 1 - north pond, NW corner
Great Blue Heron 1 flew out of deadwood swamp
Common Moorhen 1 - north pond, by inner cattails across north channel
Belted Kingfisher 1 flying, north pond; decent look
Great Crested Flycatcher 1 heard, far, west woods (not seen)
Eastern Kingbird 1 - north edge of walnut grove
Marsh Wren 2 in cattails around north pond; 1 seen/heard, 1 only heard
Field Sparrow 1 heard (not seen), north field
Song Sparrow 1 heard (not seen)


Location: NY WAY Hogback Road (Colvin's pond)
Notes: hazy, warm; 9:21-9:28 am
Number of species: 3

Trumpeter Swan 2 far (upper) pond/swamp
Wood Thrush 2 heard (not seen), both sides of road


Location: NY SEN Tyre--Rt. 89 S of Armitage
Observation date: 7/21/10
Notes: hazy, warm; 43* 01.029' N, 76* 46.131' W; ~9:35-9:42 am (start time 
approximate)
Number of species: 5

SANDHILL CRANE 4 - all looked like adults; back edge of open field
European Starling 100


Location: NY SEN Montezuma NWR--East Road overlooking Knox-Marsellus Marsh
Notes: hazy, warm; overlooking Knox-Marsellus Marsh at the rock; 9:46-10:05 am
Number of species: 10

Canada Goose 43 
Wood Duck 4 based mostly on silhouette shape and size
Mallard 7 based mostly on silhouette shape and size
Double-crested Cormorant 5 
Great Blue Heron 260 = actual count with 20x scope; probably more in far SE 
corner and 2nd pond to east
Bald Eagle 1 flying over far NE corner 
Greater/Lesser Yellowlegs - a few in each of 2 mixed shorebird flocks
peep sp. X in 2 mixed shorebird flocks that totalled ~60
Caspian Tern 1 flying 


Location: NY SEN May's Point Road north
Notes: hazy, warm; pretty quiet here; 10:10-10:15 am
Number of species: 2

Red-tailed Hawk 1


Location: NY SEN May's Point Road south ( swamp)
Notes: hazy, warm; 10:16-10:26 am; Swamp Rose-mallow blooming in swamp
Number of species: 5

Double-crested Cormorant 1 flying (almost dismissed it as a goose till it 
passed by)
Rock Pigeon 1
Barn Swallow 8 on wire by lock


Location: NY SEN Montezuma NWR--Mays Point platform
Notes: partly cloudy, hazy, warm; ~10:30-10:48 am
Number of species: 9

Pied-billed Grebe 14 approximate counts, 2 groups (1 group far SW)
Great Blue Heron 2
Common Moorhen 3
Herring Gull 3 flying
Marsh Wren 1 heard (not seen)
Swamp Sparrow 1 heard (not seen)


Location: NY SEN Montezuma NWR--Tschache Pool
Notes: mostly cloudy, warm; from the top of the tower; 10:53-~11:15 am
Number of species: 18

Canada Goose 69 scattered in groups
Trumpeter Swan 4 far; assume all are trumpeters (3 brownish  together, 1 
whiter and off to the left)
Wood Duck 1
Double-crested Cormorant 7
AMERICAN BITTERN 1 flying NE; glimpsed at it disappeared behind trees
Great Blue Heron 5 scattered
GREAT EGRETS 2
Osprey 1 harrassed/chased by adult eagle
Bald Eagle 3 [the adult was chasing the Osprey]
Spotted Sandpiper 1 fall plumage
Caspian Tern 1
Tree Swallow ~40
Barn Swallow 1+ flying close below tower platform
Black-capped Chickadee 1 heard (not seen)

Location: NY SEN Tyre--Rt. 89 S of Armitage
Notes: mostly cloudy, warm; large flock of blackbirds; NO sandhills this 
time; 11:20-11:21 am
Number of species: 3

Wild Turkey 3 - all looked like adults; at back of the field
European Starling ~150 guessed; many brown immatures
Red-winged Blackbird ~150 guessed; many adult males


Location: NY WAY Montezuma Audubon Center (3577C)
Notes: mostly cloudy, warm; returning to MAC; 11:35-11:37 am (swallows were 
probably around, but not looking for them)
Number of species: 3

Trumpeter Swan 3 - north pond
Purple Martin 5


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[cayugabirds-l] Northern Montezuma, 7/7/10

[Dave Spier]

Observation date: 7/7/10

weather: sunny, hazy and very warm (~90F by the end)



Location: NY WAY Montezuma Audubon Center (front) 7:37-8:06 am
Number of species: 11  (some common species omitted throughout)

Osprey 1 flying SE
Eastern Phoebe 1
Eastern Kingbird 1 on the martin house
Purple Martin 5
Tree Swallow X
Barn Swallow 4
American Goldfinch X



Location: NY WAY Montezuma--Colvin Marsh south parking area, 8:13-8:30 am
Number of species: 9

Great Blue Heron 1 heard (not seen)
Green Heron 1 flying, far
Spotted Sandpiper 3 in front of the blind, but poor backlight
Gray Catbird 1 heard (not seen); woodsy area near south parking lot



Location: NY WAY Montezuma--Muckrace Flats, Savannah Spring Lake Rd.  
8:45-~9:00 am

Number of species: 8

Great Blue Heron 1 far end of center ditch
Common Yellowthroat 1 heard (not seen); possibly 2
Northern Cardinal 1 far, west
Baltimore Oriole 3 [2 males + 1 female]
House Finch 5 on the mustards beside the road; flew west; maybe 2 males

 

Location: NY WAY Montezuma--Morgan Road  9:05-9:42 am
Number of species: 13

Wild Turkey 10 both adults look like females, but not sure about the 
one; ~8 poults +/-
Great Blue Heron 2 flying
American Kestrel 1 mostly backlit to the east on a wire; flew north and 
west to woods (from the office)
Northern Flicker 1 in the grass
Eastern Kingbird 1 backlit to the east
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 3
Eastern Bluebird 3 [1 heard (not seen) to the north of the office]
Gray Catbird 1 good look, in the sun on a shrub with grape vines

Brown-headed Cowbird 8   
Baltimore Oriole 1 seen by Frank

 

Location: NY WAY Montezuma--Marten's Tract  9:50-10:10 am
Number of species: 12

Wood Duck 1 flying; dark, white trailing wing edge next to speculum, 
light around the eye
Pied-billed Grebe 6   [ad. + 5 juv.]
Great Blue Heron 1
Common Moorhen  at least 2
Killdeer 1
Willow Flycatcher 1 likely, but not positive (silent)
Common Yellowthroat 4 [2 males seen, 2-3 more heard (not seen)]
Swamp Sparrow 1 heard (not seen); possibly 2



Location: NY WAY Montezuma--Malone Unit #1   10:19-10:26 am
Number of species: 5

Wood Duck 1 female
Great Blue Heron 1 adult/white crown and black above/behind eye, white 
chin
Common Moorhen 3 [2 adults + 1 chick]
Killdeer 1 seen by Frank
Red-winged Blackbird 1 female carrying food

 

Location: NY WAY Montezuma--Van Dyne Spoor Rd. open are,a  10:29-11:22 am
Number of species: 18

Pied-billed Grebe 3  [ad. + 2 juv.]
Great Blue Heron 1
Turkey Vulture 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1immature
Black Tern 3 flying low over open water in the marsh at southeast end 
of road
flycatcher sp. 1
Blue Jay 3
Marsh Wren 1 heard (not seen)
Cedar Waxwing 3 flying around, same area as terns
Common Yellowthroat heard at least 3
Indigo Bunting 3 [2 heard (not seen)]



Location: NY WAY Montezuma Audubon Center (from inside)  12:00-12:55 pm
Number of species: 16

Trumpeter Swan 2 south pond, 12:45 pm
Great Blue Heron 1 landing, south pond
Turkey Vulture 2
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1 at the bee-balm, 12:55 pm
Purple Martin 5
Tree Swallow x at left nest box, west field
Barn Swallow x on south nest
Eastern Bluebird 1
Wood Thrush 1 heard (not seen), far into walnut grove
Gray Catbird 1 heard (not seen)
Field Sparrow 1 heard (not seen), far NW



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then edited



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[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Birding Trail, 6/10/10 highlights

[Dave Spier]

[I've omitted geese, doves, most crows, robins, starlings, grackles, House 
Sparrows, Song Sparrows, redwings, etc.]  Full reports at 
http://montezumabirding.webs.com/apps/blog/  CERULEAN WARBLER photo at 
http://montezumabirding.webs.com/apps/photos/ 


Location: Montezuma NWR--Routes 520
Osprey 2 (pair) on/at the nest on power lines tower
Swamp Sparrow 1 heard first; decent look at rusty wing, light throat; swamp 
edge with cattails in ditch beside shoulder, north side of Rts. 520
Baltimore Oriole 1 male in the woods; right place, right moment
American Goldfinch 7 on dead shrub, open marsh before entrance



Location: Montezuma NWR--Visitor Center
Notes: cloudy; entrance road to Visitor Center and vicinity; NO godwit; (inside 
part of the time talking to Chuck); 9:18-9:59 am
Great Blue Heron 1 flying
Bald Eagle 1 -- photos D066527: immature on the driveway near far end of 
parking area! as I pulled in
Killdeer 2
Barn Swallow 2



Location: Montezuma NWR--Seneca Trail
0.5 mile distance one way; returned by same route -- fortunate because I found 
the Cerulean on the return
Bald Eagle 7 over the Seneca River; most (all?) immatures - poor light
Downy Woodpecker 2 together
Least Flycatcher 1 heard (not seen); possibly 2
Warbling Vireo 2 heard (not seen); separate
swallow sp. 1 Rough-winged? - poor look; poor light
Black-capped Chickadee 1 heard (not seen)

Carolina Wren 1 heard first
Gray Catbird 1
Cedar Waxwing 2
Yellow Warbler 7 -- photos D066434+ of a pair; males  females, widespread
Cerulean Warbler 1 -- photo D066474 at 
http://montezumabirding.webs.com/apps/photos/  (warbler album); heard/seen 
twice -- Seneca Trail east of Wildlife Dr. and along Seneca River south of dock 
ramp
Song Sparrow 9 -- some heard (not seen); 1 carrying food (BBA code FY)
Northern Cardinal 1 heard (not seen)



Location: Montezuma NWR--Visitor Center
Eastern Kingbird 1
Purple Martin 7
Tree Swallow 3 -- photos D066539: 2 in  out of nest box
Brown-headed Cowbird 3



Location: Montezuma NWR--South Spring Pool
Notes: cloudy; from the parking area along Rt. 89; 12:18-12:28 pm
Red-tailed Hawk 1 carrying prey to a cottonwood east of the road
Belted Kingfisher 1 heard (not seen)
American Crow 3 chasing redtail
Yellow Warbler 1 heard (not seen)
Common Yellowthroat 1 heard (not seen)



Location: Montezuma NWR--North Spring Pool
Notes: cloudy; from the pulloff beside Rt. 89; 12:32-12:41 pm
Mallard 8 males -- bachelor's club?
Osprey 1 on nest (low platform)
Black Tern 1 flying low near Thruway



Location: Montezuma NWR--Mays Point south
Notes: beside Rt. 89 at the Clyde River (south loop); 12:48-12:50 pm
Yellow-throated Vireo 1 heard (not seen)



Location: Montezuma--Armitage Rd. (forested area)
Notes: at the pulloff (visible on the Google aerial photo) on the north side of 
Armitage east of the canal bridge; 12:59-1:12 pm
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1 heard (not seen)
Red-eyed Vireo 1 heard (not seen)
Tufted Titmouse 1 heard (not seen)
White-breasted Nuthatch 1 heard (not seen)
American Redstart 1 male -- photo D066476 (distant); first heard, then seen



Location: Clyde--Old Duck Inn (Town of Galen)
Notes: overcast; 1062 Tyre Road, both sides of the barn; this is Dave Odell's 
bed  breakfast
Turkey Vulture 1 gliding
Downy Woodpecker 2
Tree Swallow 2 1 in nest box
Barn Swallow 2
House Wren 1 (2? heard, not seen)
Eastern Bluebird 1 male
Gray Catbird 2
European Starling 2 -- both carrying food (code FY)
Yellow Warbler 1 heard (not seen)
Chipping Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird -- pair of adults and 2 fledglings at small pond near road
House Finch 2 (pair)



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[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Center, 6/2/10

[Dave Spier]

Location: Montezuma Audubon Center (BBA 3577C)
Observation date: 6/2/10
Notes: sunny/cirrus, warm; north field, walnut grove, platform,  circled north 
pond
Number of species: 32

duck sp. 1 far; flew over the dike from south pond to Crusoe Creek
Double-crested Cormorant 75 [far; ID best guess, but not positive; flying north 
over Crusoe Lake (to the west), barely above tree line; in a rough V similar to 
geese]
Great Blue Heron 1 [later flying near deadwood swamp]
Turkey Vulture 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1 seen twice, 2nd time carrying prey and chased by 5 blackbirds
Killdeer 2 out front, end of day
Spotted Sandpiper 1 heard (not seen); south pond
Mourning Dove 1
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1 female
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1 heard (not seen), woods west of deadwood swamp
Willow Flycatcher 1 heard (not seen)
Eastern Phoebe 1 heard (not seen) near platform
Warbling Vireo 1 heard (not seen)
Blue Jay 1 heard (not seen)
American Crow 1
Purple Martin 7

Tree Swallow 10 swarming around left/west nest box
Barn Swallow 3 (2 nests in back of building)
White-breasted Nuthatch 3 [1 heard (not seen) in walnut grove; 2 to/from 
feeder] 
American Robin 1
Gray Catbird 1 heard (not seen)
European Starling 1 deadwood swamp
Yellow Warbler 2 heard (not seen)
Common Yellowthroat 2 heard (not seen)
Field Sparrow 1 heard (not seen)
Song Sparrow 2 [1 heard (not seen)]
Swamp Sparrow 1 heard (not seen)
Indigo Bunting 1 heard (not seen)
Red-winged Blackbird 25 [at least 4 pairs]
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Baltimore Oriole 1 heard (not seen)
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow 1 male

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[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Muckrace - Sept. 10-11, 2010

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I've posted the Montezuma Muckrace announcement on 
http://montezumabirding.webs.com/news.htm
The dates are Sept. 10-11, 7 pm to 7 pm with the closing ceremony at the 
Montezuma Audubon Center (1.7 miles north of Savannah on Rt. 89)
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[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Center, 5/26/10

[Dave Spier]

Location: Montezuma Audubon Center 
Observation date: 5/26/10
Notes: 10:45 am-12:45 pm; clear, sunny, warm, north breeze; Wed. 
Naturalists nature/bird hike; dame's rocket peak
Number of species: 33

Pied-billed Grebe 1 seen  heard; north pond
Great Blue Heron 1 (2 earlier)
Turkey Vulture 1
Bald Eagle 1 high in thermal, thru trees from fire-ring
Red-tailed Hawk 1 adult
Buteo sp. 1 high in thermal, near eagle, thru trees from fire-ring
hawk sp. 2 high in thermal, near eagle, seen thru trees from fire-ring
Spotted Sandpiper 2 dropped into cattails, south pond
Mourning Dove 1 heard (not seen), far
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1 heard (not seen), walnut grove
Great Crested Flycatcher 2 heard (not seen), 2 locations
Eastern Kingbird 2 near observation platform
Warbling Vireo 2 seen/heard from observation platform
American Crow 6
Tree Swallow 4 4+
Barn Swallow 2 (usually 4 with 2 nests in back of building)
Black-capped Chickadee 1 north woods
White-breasted Nuthatch 1 at feeder; back  forth to walnut grove
Eastern Bluebird 2 (pair)
Veery 1 heard (not seen) behind wolf oak in second growth (gravel pit)
Wood Thrush 1 heard (not seen), north woods
American Robin 1
Gray Catbird 1
European Starling 1
Yellow Warbler 2 heard (not seen), 2 locations (one near observation 
platform)
Common Yellowthroat 2 heard (not seen)
warbler sp. 1 heard (not seen)
Scarlet Tanager 1 heard (not seen), north woods
Field Sparrow 1 heard (not seen), treeline to north field  woods
Song Sparrow 2 north of observation platform
Northern Cardinal 2 heard (not seen), separate
Red-winged Blackbird 14 widespread
Common Grackle 2 north pond area
Brown-headed Cowbird 2 separate male  female
Baltimore Oriole 4 (pair) nesting above fire-ring; +2 males on way back 
from north woods
House Sparrow 2

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[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma - Savannah loop 5/5/10 eBird reports

[Dave Spier]

Location: Montezuma Audubon Center (3577C)
Observation date: 5/5/10
Notes: 7:35-8:10 am; parking lot to building
Number of species: 10

Canada Goose 4
Great Blue Heron 1
Osprey 1
American Crow 1
Purple Martin 1 on Purple Martin house
Barn Swallow 2 nesting above rear door
American Robin 1
European Starling 2
Red-winged Blackbird 1
House Sparrow 1


Location: Montezuma--Carncross Rd.
Notes: 8:21-9:29 am; sunny, mild; NO sandhills; travelled the distance both 
ways; Montezuma Birding Tour, first stop
Number of species: 14

Canada Goose 8
Mallard 3
Northern Harrier 1 low over north meadow
Killdeer 1 heard
Northern Flicker 1 - white rump; flew to woods
American Crow 1
Tree Swallow 4
Eastern Bluebird 1 on sign post; good look
Gray Catbird 1 woods edge; good look
Common Yellowthroat 1 male in tall reeds
Chipping Sparrow 1 woods corner
Song Sparrow 1 perched in burdocks
Red-winged Blackbird 1+
American Goldfinch 1 male in tall reeds


Location: Savannah Spring Lake Rd--Carncross to Martens Tract
Notes: 9:33 am; sunny, mild; Montezuma Birding Tour, on the way from Carncross 
to Materns Tract
Number of species: 1

Wood Thrush 1 heard; woods along Savannah Spring Lake Rd. (going to Martens 
Tract)


Location: Montezuma--Martens Tract
Notes: 9:40-10:12 am; sunny, warm; NO sandhills; Montezuma Birding Tour, 2nd 
real stop
Number of species: 13

Canada Goose 31 (2+9+20)
Wood Duck pair; scoped
Pied-billed Grebe 2 scoped
Turkey Vulture 2
Bald Eagle 1 carrying nesting material, flying SW
Common Moorhen 2 scoped
American Crow 1
Tree Swallow 2
Eastern Bluebird 1
Song Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 3
Common Grackle 2 displaying; assume males
American Goldfinch 1 male


Location: Montezuma--Morgan Road
Notes: 10:22-10:35 am; sunny, warm; NO sandhills; Montezuma Birding Tour, 3rd 
stop
Number of species: 9

Canada Goose 2
Wood Duck pair; small pond before buildings
Bald Eagle 1 immature perched near river
Northern Flicker 1
American Crow 2
Tree Swallow 1
Eastern Bluebird 1
Red-winged Blackbird 2
Common Grackle 2


Location: Montezuma--Malone Unit #1
Notes: 10:38-11:01 am; sunny, warm; Montezuma Birding Tour, 4th stop
Number of species: 5

Great Blue Heron 1
Killdeer 1
Solitary Sandpiper 1 (photos D066039-045)
Yellow Warbler 1
Red-winged Blackbird 2


Location: Montezuma--Van Dyne Spoor Rd. open area
Notes: 11:05-11:44 am; sunny, warm; NO sandhills; Montezuma Birding Tour, last 
stop; 0.7 mile is one way distance, repeated on way out
Number of species: 18

Canada Goose 6
Trumpeter Swan 11 (3 groups)
Mallard 3
Ring-necked Duck pair
duck sp. 10-15 far, some napping, some tipping into water (dabblers)
Great Blue Heron 2
Turkey Vulture 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 3 in thermal, together
American Kestrel 1
Killdeer 1
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
American Robin 1
Yellow Warbler 1 heard
Common Yellowthroat 2 heard
Song Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 1
Brown-headed Cowbird 2 males


Location: Montezuma Audubon Center (3577C)
Notes: 12:10-1:25 pm; mostly sunny, warm
Number of species: 13

Canada Goose 2+2
Great Blue Heron 1 south pond
Green Heron 1 flying north of building toward deadwood swamp
American Kestrel 1 hovering into the wind
Mourning Dove 1 under feeder
Blue Jay 1 at feeder
Tree Swallow 2
Barn Swallow 1
Eastern Bluebird 2 on west nest box
European Starling 1
Red-winged Blackbird 11
Common Grackle 3 guessing the slightly smaller/duller one was female
Brown-headed Cowbird 1

(my apologies for the delay, but there wasn't anything that unusual)

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