[cayugabirds-l] eBird data and Kingbird Regional Reports

2012-10-24 Thread tigger64
Using Chris Wood's excellent discussion about the complexities of eBird data (on the NYSBirds list) as a segue... Long-time Regional Editor Bill Purcell (Region 5) is passing the torch and Matt Perry and I have agreed to take over. eBird records for a season number between 20,000 to 20

[cayugabirds-l] Rufus Hummingbird

2012-10-24 Thread Carl Steckler
Is the Rufus Hummingbird still around? If so can someone give me directions. Thanks Carl -- "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know" Unknown Marine Khe Sahn, Vietnam -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://w

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Rufus Hummingbird

2012-10-24 Thread Marty Schlabach
The Rufus Hummingbird was seen yesterday, but not seen this morning before my wife and I left for work. Many people have reported to me after they stopped by, but no one has so far today. I suspect it's still around and we just didn't happen to see it this morning. Birders are welcome to stop

[cayugabirds-l] Brant, Montezuma

2012-10-24 Thread Jay McGowan
A flock of 156 BRANT is currently sitting at Shorebird Flats on the wildlife drive at Montezuma with several hundred Canada Geese. Not unexpected, but this high a number at this close range is usually only available along the coast. Jay -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Ross's Geese, Montezuma

2012-10-24 Thread Jay McGowan
Now five ROSS'S GEESE (2 adults, 3 juveniles) with 29 Snow Geese in Knox-Marsellus. Nine CACKLING GEESE joined the Brant on the wildlife drive. Jay -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.Northeast

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Buntings and Brant, Montezuma

2012-10-24 Thread John VanNiel
The Brant continue where Jay reported them at the shorebird flats on the WIldlife Drive at MNWR. There were also about 40 snow buntings present. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBir

[cayugabirds-l] American Tree Sparrows

2012-10-24 Thread bluewing
This afternoon on Towpath Road, Montezuma NWR – several American Tree Sparrows. - Bob Grosek Binghamton, New York Every species you meet is a gold medal finalist in the evolutionary race of life -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.Northea

[cayugabirds-l] Brants in Skaneateles

2012-10-24 Thread William Roberts
I saw a flock of 50-60 Brants fly over Franklin St. & Elizabeth St. heading south in the direction of the north end of Skaneateles Lake around 4:45 p.m. today. Bill Roberts Aurora -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME