[cayugabirds-l] Jetty Woods, Renwick Wildwood, Stewart Park

This morning I went to the White Lighthouse Jetty seeking a better look at the breeding plumage Red-throated Loon which Ken Rosenberg found yesterday evening. Instead I found Ken Rosenberg who had seen the bird again but briefly and distantly. He then had to leave, but I stayed. Eventually I fou

[cayugabirds-l] female Rose-Breasted Grosbeak similar species

Female Rose-breasted Grosbeak has a boldly striped face, a big head, a chubby body, and a short tail. This makes it look more like a female Purple Finch than like a female House Finch. My first-of-year Rose-breasted Grosbeak was a female at the feeders - of Larry & Sara Jane Hymes (thank-you!

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Male Rose-Breasted Grosbeak in Danby

A male rose breasted grosbeak came to my feeder yesterday (Auburn). I thought he was feeding w a female house finch but after reading your posts, I'm thinking she was grosbeak. Thanks for clearing that up for me. 😀 Sent from my iPhone On May 3, 2016, at 7:07 PM, Carol Keeler wrote: Yes. I ha

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Male Rose-Breasted Grosbeak in Danby

Yes. I had both the first day. A female came back yesterday and sat in the birch tree for a long time, almost like she was sleeping. She never went to the feeders. Could she have been a new migrant who'd just dropped in and needed a rest? Sent from my iPad > On May 3, 2016, at 6:41 PM, bo

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Male Rose-Breasted Grosbeak in Danby

Don’t forget to watch for female Rose-breasted Grosbeaks! My first-of-year Grosbeak (a female) just arrived at the feeder a few minutes ago. They can be confused with female House Finches and Female Red-Winged Blackbirds (on first glance, at least - and if you are not looking for them). Bob McG

[cayugabirds-l] Male Rose-Breasted Grosbeak in Danby

My husband first spotted the male Rose-Breasted Grosbeak late this morning and he was still here (top of Bruce Hill Road) a few minutes ago. I think they're my favorite bird! So glad to see him back this year. Judy Cuyle -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWEL

[cayugabirds-l] White-crowned Sparrows in Trumbull Corners

I had 2 under the feeders in the early evening yesterday, and 3 this morning. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) ht

[cayugabirds-l] Hawthorne Orchard

The woods were quiet early this morning but we did have a good sighting of a great crested flycatcher, foy for us. Marsha and Fred Kardon -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.co

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Save the Bees

Tell the EPA: Ban bee-killing pesticides 81% We've reached 163,454 of our goal of 200,000. Sign the petition The petition to the Environmental Protection Agency reads: "Bee populations are being wiped out at an alarming rate. Immediately ban the use of the dangerous neonicotinoid pesticides that

[cayugabirds-l] Red bellied

Red bellied woodpecker has been visiting our feeder all day here in Fall Creek. Ms. Robbie Sanders "Speak your mind even if your voice shakes" Maggie Kuhn > On May 2, 2016, at 8:43 AM, John Confer wrote: > > A friend told me of twice seeing a Merlin in

[cayugabirds-l] Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Finally one showed up in my backyard! Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-