[cayugabirds-l] sparrows, Mecklenburg

2010-01-17 Thread Nancy W Dickinson
I was pleased (and puzzled, since it's warmer) to finally get a nice flock of 12 Tree Sparrows at the feeders today, along with the two remaining White-throats (remember when they used to be springtime migrants?) The Tree Sparrows were singing so happily that I could hear them through the window.

[cayugabirds-l] Eared Grebe in Aurora

2010-01-17 Thread alm9413
Around 2:45 P.M., I spotted an Eared Grebe from the north side of the boathouse in Aurora. It was somewhere around 1/3rd the way out in the lake. I first noticed 5 Horned Grebes further north and further out on the lake. As I scanned, the Eared Grebe came into view. It was much closer to sho

[cayugabirds-l] Mt. Pleasant Snow Buntings

2010-01-17 Thread Marie P Read
Hi all, A small flock of Snow Buntings is consistently foraging in one spot on Mt Pleasant Road, for those that would like to see them. Driving east on Mt Pleasant Road, get to the crest of the last hill just before it starts down to Mineah Rd., slow down and look to your right (south) as you come

[cayugabirds-l] Interlaken-Black Diamond RR bed , 1/17/10

2010-01-17 Thread Marty Schlabach
In addition to quite a few half-hardy species along the railroad bed between Interlaken village and Powell Rd, we had a WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW along Powell Rd, near where the RR bed crosses. Best, Marty, Mary Jean, Phil Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 3:23 PM To: Marty Schlabach Subject: eBird R

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Saturday birding

2010-01-17 Thread Susan Fast
Thanks, Gary. We'll be sure to try it. Our favorite in Syracuse is Doc's "Little Gem" Diner on Spencer St. (take the Court St. exit off I-81) S. & S. _ From: bounce-4997454-9286...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-4997454-9286...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Gary Kohlenberg Sen