Meena (& all),
The most interesting shorebirds were far from either Towpath Road or East Road,
but we had great looks from the dikes on the field trip. The "no unauthorized
entry" signs have been replaced, so I recommend joining a field trip, even if
you arrive an hour or two late. The next one
Thanks, Dave Nicosia, for leading the trip. Once again we had people from as
far as the Buffalo area (at least 8). Thanks also for sending out such a quick
yet thorough list of birds! Just a few suggested modifications:
Black-crowned Night-Heron: I counted 15 flying west past me on the north di
First I wanted to thank again Wildlife Biologist Linda Ziemba and Visitor
Services Manager Andrea VanBeusichem at Montezuma NWR for allowing access
to Knox-Marcellus and Puddler's marshes for Today's shorebird walk. We had
a total of 54 people turn out for this walk It was a great day to be
out
Nice birds on our property on Hunt Hill Rd, east of Ithaca, today. Including a
YELLOW BELLIED FLYCATCHER, first heard and seen this morning and hawking for
insects over the pond this afternoon. It is not very yellow, but I've been
listening to recordings, looking at photos and I am sure that is
Meena,
Just got this email. We had around 50 people! I will send a more
comprehensive write-up later on this field trip.
Shorebird-wise. 15 species.
SOLITARY SANDPIPER ( seen by a couple people)
SPOTTED SANDPIPER (one)
GREATER YELLOWLEGS (few)
LESSER YELLOWLEGS (most common shorebird- hundred
A pair of eyeglasses were found ,in the road, after today's Montezuma shorebird
walk at Knox-Marcellus marsh. They are fine and sitting on the stone marker in
the parking area along with a lens cleaning cloth for easy pickup.
Gary
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Cayugabirds-L List Info:
http://www.NortheastBirding.com
I am going to Norway for a month 25 Aug-24 September. While we are based
in Oslo (Univ of, and associated institutes), there will be some time for
travel and birds and naturalist adventures.
Off list, I would welcome any tips, opinions, or advice on where and what
to see or do. Bird books for N
I plan to head that way sometime in the afternoon. Please post what were your
highlights for the shorebird trip today morning.
Thanks in advance.
Meena
Meena Haribal
Ithaca NY 14850
42.429007,-76.47111
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