Re: [cayugabirds-l] please keep reporting Western Tanager

2016-03-13 Thread Vanessa Ng 
I was there on Saturday, same as David (possibly at the same time, not
sure).  I stopped by at 10:40, found him at 11, and stayed until 12:30,
getting his "M.O" (at least for an hour and a half, wish I could have
stayed longer).  4 regular spots:

1) I found him warbler-high (near fell backward getting his rump) in one of
two trees (reliably; one with berries, one with yellow buds) in the glen
near the benches.

2) Then he'll fly down into the water creek where the square hole is, and
will be on the ground or in a thicket near the square hole.  I didn't chase
him down there, waited for him to come out (if mountain cannot come to
bird, bird will come to mountain).
3) Back to the same two trees.  Lots of feeding photos today.
4) Then, he went to the green clump of conifer bushes where I found him
last week) opposite side of path/stairs to Store rear.  Often he'll be
underneath near the front, in deep shade, and then near the stone wall at
the rear of the bush's back.  Today he came up for a few minutes and
perched on the side of the stone wall.  Then back to ground.

Missed an opportunity (although it would have been impossible) as he flew
straight out to me, got within 3-4 feet of my nose, said "oops, Human!" and
swerved away to the Day Hall ledge.  I said,  you precious thing.

5).  Day Hall ledge.  I won't repeat the ledge photos David did, but I did
include his interactions with a sparrow that people have previously noted
him being territorial.  Hard to get both birds in focus at the same time
(but small birds in flight are tough), but worth including to see his
grouchy expression - "get off my lawn!"
6)   Back to the two trees in the glen
7)   Back to the square hole in the thicket near the water.   This is where
he was for a while before I reluctantly left.

Weather looks crappy for photography this week, and I'll be out of country
next week, so I hope he's still here in 2 weeks.  Appearance is the same as
you've seen.

https://pallas.smugmug.com/Western-Tanager-March-12/n-47ZTKx/



On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 11:20 AM, Gary Kohlenberg <jg...@cornell.edu> wrote:

> I know a little more than nothing about molt progression, but I haven’t
> seen any changes during the times I’ve been observing.
>
> Gary
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* bounce-120255067-3493...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:
> bounce-120255067-3493...@list.cornell.edu] *On Behalf Of *Kevin J. McGowan
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 10, 2016 9:53 AM
> *To:* CAYUGABIRDS-L <cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu>
> *Subject:* RE: [cayugabirds-l] please keep reporting Western Tanager
>
>
>
> Nice photos. I see no progression of molt from when I photographed the
> bird on 27 Feb: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S27850362.
> Does anyone else see any changes?
>
>
>
> Kevin
>
>
>
> *From:* bounce-120254348-3493...@list.cornell.edu [
> mailto:bounce-120254348-3493...@list.cornell.edu
> <bounce-120254348-3493...@list.cornell.edu>] *On Behalf Of *Elaina M.
> McCartney
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 10, 2016 6:37 AM
> *To:* Dave Nutter; CAYUGABIRDS-L
> *Subject:* Re: [cayugabirds-l] please keep reporting Western Tanager
>
>
>
> The Western Tanager was enjoying the fruits of a tree in Wee Stinky Glen
> yesterday morning (March 9) shortly after 9 am, on a branch above the path
> that goes by the bench near the upper entrance of the Cornell Store.  A few
> photos:
>
>
>
> https://flic.kr/p/EY3hcB
>
> https://flic.kr/p/EY3j9H
>
> https://flic.kr/p/EY3gEK
>
> https://flic.kr/p/EDDnaL
>
> https://flic.kr/p/F4V9qN
>
> https://flic.kr/p/E9R1n6
>
>
>
> When I first noticed it, I was drawn to look up by singing.  The Western
> Tanager was on a branch close to a House Finch.  A set of more photos is at
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/emccartney/albums/72157665124320010
>
>
>
> Elaina
>
>
>
> *From: *Dave Nutter <nutter.d...@me.com>
> *Reply-To: *Dave Nutter <nutter.d...@me.com>
> *Date: *Fri, 4 Mar 2016 21:42:39 -0500
> *To: *CAYUGABIRDS-L <cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu>
> *Subject: *[cayugabirds-l] please keep reporting Western Tanager
>
>
>
> The WESTERN TANAGER is still being reported via eBird daily on Cornell
> University campus in the same area - the alcove at the east entrance to the
> underground Cornell Store (good for sunning and eating fruits of vines on
> the wall), the south and west sides of Day Hall (whose inhabitants put seed
> on the windowsills), the nearby stream known as Wee Stinky Glen and the
> fruiting trees over it, with forays to the south side of Sage Chapel.
>
>
>
> Please keep reporting this bird. Also, any photographers or observers of
> detail, please let me know if you believe you are seeing progression of
> molt. I'd love t

RE: [cayugabirds-l] please keep reporting Western Tanager

2016-03-10 Thread Gary Kohlenberg 
I know a little more than nothing about molt progression, but I haven't seen 
any changes during the times I've been observing.
Gary


From: bounce-120255067-3493...@list.cornell.edu 
[mailto:bounce-120255067-3493...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Kevin J. McGowan
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2016 9:53 AM
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L <cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu>
Subject: RE: [cayugabirds-l] please keep reporting Western Tanager

Nice photos. I see no progression of molt from when I photographed the bird on 
27 Feb: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S27850362. Does anyone else 
see any changes?

Kevin

From: 
bounce-120254348-3493...@list.cornell.edu<mailto:bounce-120254348-3493...@list.cornell.edu>
 [mailto:bounce-120254348-3493...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Elaina M. 
McCartney
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2016 6:37 AM
To: Dave Nutter; CAYUGABIRDS-L
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] please keep reporting Western Tanager

The Western Tanager was enjoying the fruits of a tree in Wee Stinky Glen 
yesterday morning (March 9) shortly after 9 am, on a branch above the path that 
goes by the bench near the upper entrance of the Cornell Store.  A few photos:

https://flic.kr/p/EY3hcB
https://flic.kr/p/EY3j9H
https://flic.kr/p/EY3gEK
https://flic.kr/p/EDDnaL
https://flic.kr/p/F4V9qN
https://flic.kr/p/E9R1n6

When I first noticed it, I was drawn to look up by singing.  The Western 
Tanager was on a branch close to a House Finch.  A set of more photos is at 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/emccartney/albums/72157665124320010

Elaina

From: Dave Nutter <nutter.d...@me.com<mailto:nutter.d...@me.com>>
Reply-To: Dave Nutter <nutter.d...@me.com<mailto:nutter.d...@me.com>>
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2016 21:42:39 -0500
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
<cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu<mailto:cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu>>
Subject: [cayugabirds-l] please keep reporting Western Tanager

The WESTERN TANAGER is still being reported via eBird daily on Cornell 
University campus in the same area - the alcove at the east entrance to the 
underground Cornell Store (good for sunning and eating fruits of vines on the 
wall), the south and west sides of Day Hall (whose inhabitants put seed on the 
windowsills), the nearby stream known as Wee Stinky Glen and the fruiting trees 
over it, with forays to the south side of Sage Chapel.

Please keep reporting this bird. Also, any photographers or observers of 
detail, please let me know if you believe you are seeing progression of molt. 
I'd love to see the bird with more adult or breeding male characteristics such 
as red around the face or darker back feathers.

--Dave Nutter

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RE: [cayugabirds-l] please keep reporting Western Tanager

2016-03-10 Thread Kevin J. McGowan 
Nice photos. I see no progression of molt from when I photographed the bird on 
27 Feb: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S27850362. Does anyone else 
see any changes?

Kevin

From: bounce-120254348-3493...@list.cornell.edu 
[mailto:bounce-120254348-3493...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Elaina M. 
McCartney
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2016 6:37 AM
To: Dave Nutter; CAYUGABIRDS-L
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] please keep reporting Western Tanager

The Western Tanager was enjoying the fruits of a tree in Wee Stinky Glen 
yesterday morning (March 9) shortly after 9 am, on a branch above the path that 
goes by the bench near the upper entrance of the Cornell Store.  A few photos:

https://flic.kr/p/EY3hcB
https://flic.kr/p/EY3j9H
https://flic.kr/p/EY3gEK
https://flic.kr/p/EDDnaL
https://flic.kr/p/F4V9qN
https://flic.kr/p/E9R1n6

When I first noticed it, I was drawn to look up by singing.  The Western 
Tanager was on a branch close to a House Finch.  A set of more photos is at 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/emccartney/albums/72157665124320010

Elaina

From: Dave Nutter <nutter.d...@me.com<mailto:nutter.d...@me.com>>
Reply-To: Dave Nutter <nutter.d...@me.com<mailto:nutter.d...@me.com>>
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2016 21:42:39 -0500
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
<cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu<mailto:cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu>>
Subject: [cayugabirds-l] please keep reporting Western Tanager

The WESTERN TANAGER is still being reported via eBird daily on Cornell 
University campus in the same area - the alcove at the east entrance to the 
underground Cornell Store (good for sunning and eating fruits of vines on the 
wall), the south and west sides of Day Hall (whose inhabitants put seed on the 
windowsills), the nearby stream known as Wee Stinky Glen and the fruiting trees 
over it, with forays to the south side of Sage Chapel.

Please keep reporting this bird. Also, any photographers or observers of 
detail, please let me know if you believe you are seeing progression of molt. 
I'd love to see the bird with more adult or breeding male characteristics such 
as red around the face or darker back feathers.

--Dave Nutter

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] please keep reporting Western Tanager

2016-03-10 Thread Elaina M. McCartney 
The Western Tanager was enjoying the fruits of a tree in Wee Stinky Glen 
yesterday morning (March 9) shortly after 9 am, on a branch above the path that 
goes by the bench near the upper entrance of the Cornell Store.  A few photos:

https://flic.kr/p/EY3hcB
https://flic.kr/p/EY3j9H
https://flic.kr/p/EY3gEK
https://flic.kr/p/EDDnaL
https://flic.kr/p/F4V9qN
https://flic.kr/p/E9R1n6

When I first noticed it, I was drawn to look up by singing.  The Western 
Tanager was on a branch close to a House Finch.  A set of more photos is at 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/emccartney/albums/72157665124320010

Elaina

From: Dave Nutter >
Reply-To: Dave Nutter >
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2016 21:42:39 -0500
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
>
Subject: [cayugabirds-l] please keep reporting Western Tanager

The WESTERN TANAGER is still being reported via eBird daily on Cornell 
University campus in the same area - the alcove at the east entrance to the 
underground Cornell Store (good for sunning and eating fruits of vines on the 
wall), the south and west sides of Day Hall (whose inhabitants put seed on the 
windowsills), the nearby stream known as Wee Stinky Glen and the fruiting trees 
over it, with forays to the south side of Sage Chapel.

Please keep reporting this bird. Also, any photographers or observers of 
detail, please let me know if you believe you are seeing progression of molt. 
I'd love to see the bird with more adult or breeding male characteristics such 
as red around the face or darker back feathers.

--Dave Nutter


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Re: [cayugabirds-l] please keep reporting Western Tanager

2016-03-06 Thread Kenneth V. Rosenberg 
The WESTERN TANAGER was very cooperative at mid-day today on the Cornell 
campus, making rounds between the hedge on the south side of Day Hall, the east 
entrance of the Campus Store, and various points along Wee Stinky Glen. Lots of 
people saw and photographed this bird. My photos can be found in my eBird 
checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S2757

this bird does seem to be in active molt, with adult-male plumage coming in 
especially on the face, wing coverts, and back.

KEN


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On Mar 6, 2016, at 4:13 PM, Vanessa Ng 
> wrote:

Dave,

Here you go.  These were from Thursday afternoon when I stopped by for 40 
minutes or so.  First in a thicket of brush around Day Hall, then in the large 
clump of green bushes on the other side of the path by the rear entrance of the 
Store, where a woman was leaving seed for him.

https://pallas.smugmug.com/Western-Tanager-Ithaca/n-Xr9QrG/

There must be something about New York this winter that non-native birds are 
finding their way here. Off-topic: earlier this winter I also visited the 
famous Painted Bunting in Brooklyn a few times where an adult male bunting 
hasn't been seen since the 20s, garnering national media attention.  He was 
there from Thanksgiving weekend to early January (when it got real cold and 
snowy this week for the first time).  There were always at least a dozen 
birders/photographers/general public to up to 50 or more people in the early 
weeks when he was discovered.  For those interested, here are a few pictures 
from one of my visits.

https://pallas.smugmug.com/Painted-Bunting-in-Brooklyn/n-5bwb3J/

On Fri, Mar 4, 2016 at 9:42 PM, Dave Nutter 
> wrote:
The WESTERN TANAGER is still being reported via eBird daily on Cornell 
University campus in the same area - the alcove at the east entrance to the 
underground Cornell Store (good for sunning and eating fruits of vines on the 
wall), the south and west sides of Day Hall (whose inhabitants put seed on the 
windowsills), the nearby stream known as Wee Stinky Glen and the fruiting trees 
over it, with forays to the south side of Sage Chapel.

Please keep reporting this bird. Also, any photographers or observers of 
detail, please let me know if you believe you are seeing progression of molt. 
I'd love to see the bird with more adult or breeding male characteristics such 
as red around the face or darker back feathers.

--Dave Nutter

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Re: [cayugabirds-l] please keep reporting Western Tanager

2016-03-06 Thread Vanessa Ng 
Dave,

Here you go.  These were from Thursday afternoon when I stopped by for 40
minutes or so.  First in a thicket of brush around Day Hall, then in the
large clump of green bushes on the other side of the path by the rear
entrance of the Store, where a woman was leaving seed for him.

https://pallas.smugmug.com/Western-Tanager-Ithaca/n-Xr9QrG/

There must be something about New York this winter that non-native birds
are finding their way here. Off-topic: earlier this winter I also visited
the famous Painted Bunting in Brooklyn a few times where an adult male
bunting hasn't been seen since the 20s, garnering national media
attention.  He was there from Thanksgiving weekend to early January (when
it got real cold and snowy this week for the first time).  There were
always at least a dozen birders/photographers/general public to up to 50 or
more people in the early weeks when he was discovered.  For those
interested, here are a few pictures from one of my visits.

https://pallas.smugmug.com/Painted-Bunting-in-Brooklyn/n-5bwb3J/

On Fri, Mar 4, 2016 at 9:42 PM, Dave Nutter  wrote:

> The WESTERN TANAGER is still being reported via eBird daily on Cornell
> University campus in the same area - the alcove at the east entrance to the
> underground Cornell Store (good for sunning and eating fruits of vines on
> the wall), the south and west sides of Day Hall (whose inhabitants put seed
> on the windowsills), the nearby stream known as Wee Stinky Glen and the
> fruiting trees over it, with forays to the south side of Sage Chapel.
>
> Please keep reporting this bird. Also, any photographers or observers of
> detail, please let me know if you believe you are seeing progression of
> molt. I'd love to see the bird with more adult or breeding male
> characteristics such as red around the face or darker back feathers.
>
> --Dave Nutter
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