Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [The Washington Post] Dozens of bird names honoring enslavers and racists will be changed

I agree with you. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Saturday, November 4, 2023, 4:43 PM, Carl Steckler wrote: I agree Dave, but I feel it is the right decision for the wrong reasons. Changing the names to better describe the bird, good. Changing the name because of what someone did in t

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Downy or Hairy?

Sibley says some Hairy’s can have spots on outer tail feathers (oh, brother) — so Hairy is fine — and bill is large! Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 12, 2022, at 5:44 PM, Suan Hsi Yong wrote: > > Look at these photos from a nest found in Genoa (in a low-coverage > priori

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Perfect poem for today

Wildly wonderful! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 31, 2022, at 9:03 AM, Peter Saracino wrote: > >  > From one of our finest. And with birds too! > > To the Thawing Wind > https://poets.org/poem/thawing-wind?mbd=1 > Sar > -- > Cayugabirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Suet question

Not the desired shape you mention, but malleable— can be squashed into any shape: I like Wegmans. Just Plain suet. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9, 2022, at 9:49 AM, Nancy Cusumano wrote: > >  > Don't know if they will have what you are looking for, but you could

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: update: Mowing fields and nesting

Thank you. Nice thoughtful farmer. Judy Thurber Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 21, 2021, at 11:20 AM, Patrizia Sione wrote: > > Hello, > > Below is the response I got from the person I contacted at Cooperative > Extension. > > Patrizia > > >> >> >> Patrizia - I got more information abou

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [eatonbirdingsociety] Osprey

0ne on the Seneca in Liverpool near Grenadier Villagesitting on new dish. 😊 Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 3, 2021, at 8:55 AM, Peter Saracino wrote: > >  > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Peter Saracino via groups.io > Date: Sat, Apr 3, 2021, 8:53 AM

Re: [cayugabirds-l] The joy they bring!

With Spring! ... on their wings. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 4, 2021, at 11:33 AM, Peter Saracino wrote: > >  > I'm having a wonderful morning here in Oaks Corners, NY. Have counted at > least 14 redpolls (which are so beautiful against the backdrop of the snow > f

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Shorebird at Myers

Red Knot? Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 8, 2020, at 4:45 PM, bob mcguire wrote: > > I have a request for ID suggestions from a friend who had a shorebird on the > spit at Myers at 3 pm today: > > "I just saw a plump shorebird about the size of a robin with medium lengt

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Long-tailed Jaeger over Northeast Ithaca tonight

Classic example of: Opportunity favors the prepared mind!😊 Judy Thurber Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 8, 2020, at 8:46 PM, Jay McGowan wrote: > >  > I just had one of the more surreal sightings in local birding I've ever > experienced. As I went out in the yard here in Northeast Ithaca this

Re: [cayugabirds-l] 2 caged birds

That happened to me many years ago when I was bird-pet sitting. I called vets and put on local radio station. Radio paid off. PHEW! Judy Thurber Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 3, 2020, at 4:40 PM, Ann Mitchell wrote: > > I have 2 caged birds in my yard - a yellow one and a blue one (the

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Dave Nicosia's prediction.

I’m another who enjoyed happy lakeshore warbler, etc. migrants low to ground at Fair Haven westside of bay. Thank you so much! Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPhone > On May 24, 2020, at 5:48 PM, Peter Saracino wrote: > > I'd like to give a shout-out to Dave Nicosia for his rece

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Nice day to start a nest

😊 Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2020, at 11:48 AM, Geo Kloppel wrote: > > My lovage is now about five inches tall, soon to be five feet I trust. I’m > dreaming about pesto di levistico, and also want to try some recipes from the > ancient cookbook of Apicius (De Re Coquinaria). Got my

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Bald eagle, Dryden Lake

Nice write up! Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 8, 2020, at 10:52 AM, Eveline V. Ferretti wrote: > > I had the great good fortune of seeing a bald eagle swoop in to land on a > tree right by the Dryden Lake trail yesterday evening. It’s the closest view > I’ve ever gotten

Re: [cayugabirds-l] On Stevenson Road

Wonderful Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 1, 2020, at 6:00 PM, Suan Yong wrote: > > On Stevenson Road I was biking, > A meow from the hedge was most striking, > The tone wasn’t hoarse, > Not a catbird, of course, > Sapsucker! I said, to my liking. > > But the next meow came out all flat, > It so

Re: [cayugabirds-l] poem to share

Lovely — Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2020, at 9:49 PM, Peter Saracino wrote: > > Nice. > Thank you for sharing. > Pete Sar > >> On Fri, Mar 20, 2020, 10:23 PM Karin Suskin wrote: >> THE VISITORS >> >> For six months, I have been waiting >> The barren bones of trees >> Showing soft hu

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Wildlife drive?

😊 Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2020, at 9:00 AM, bob mcguire wrote: > > You don’t need to wait for the Wildlife Drive to open! There are thousands of > waterbirds (ducks, swans, cranes) in readily accessible areas of the entire > Montezuma Complex. > > Check Knox/Marsellus Marsh (MNWR)

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cool morning feeder birds

Very similar activity in Liverpool — live seeing the Orioles especially— and gearing “teakettle teakettle”😊 Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 9, 2019, at 9:56 AM, Donna Lee Scott wrote: > > Sitting on my ‘treehouse’ back deck this lovely cool morning, I was treated > to 3

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Salt Pt Baltimore and Orchard Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles frequently coming faithfully for grape jelly end of May, in June and earlier in July have not been seen in at least a week. The catbird stills comes. Think Orioles must have started moving around—away. I miss them. They are so beautiful! Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Red Wings and Grackles

Grackles in Liverpool today, too. I think it is spring. Oh, boy! Judy Thurber Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2019, at 10:33 AM, Carl Steckler wrote: > > Hurrah! Flocks of Red-winged Blackbirds and Grackles have shown up to empty > my feeders here in Dryden. > Can this be Spring? > -- >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] snowy egret Eaton Marsh

Snowy Egret continues at Eaton Marsh on wildlife trail MZNWR. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPhone > On May 25, 2018, at 6:35 AM, Dave K wrote: > > Close looks 6:30 a.m. Friday > -- > Cayugabirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Le

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Suet Feasting

I have seen some of these and also Brown Creeper and E Bluebird.Suet is a favorite!! Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPhone > On May 16, 2018, at 8:50 PM, Laura Stenzler wrote: > > We've had a surprising variety of birds eating suet at our feeders this > spring. I was wondering if o

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskins

I just took a closer look at who is here feeding and voila: Pine Siskin amidst the feeding flurry. Also Brown Creeper at suet again. And a hawk must be in the neighborhood; every bird has disappeared. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad > On Jan 13, 2018, at 1:58 PM, Ann Mitchell w

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question

I purchased mine at Wonderful Steamtiwn in Scranton but Ft Stanwix in Rome NY probably also sells them. A bargain for sure. Judy Thurber, Liverpool Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 13, 2017, at 10:51 AM, Peter wrote: > > Might anyone know where one could purchase a Senior park pass to our Nat

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Pileated eating suet

Pileated are currently feeding several times a day at suet feeders on nails on side of tree. It seems they must be nesting nearby and come for reliable food supply. (There have been periods in past years where I haven't seen them at feeder for months at a time.) Also Bluebirds balance

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Tanager on suet

I have EBluebirds come regularly to suet, especially in winter months. They find it tricky to stay on little wire suet cage and much prefer finding chunks on the ground...which I try to make sure happens. They also happily take sunflower chips. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPhone

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cattle Egret continues

Still present at 1:45 PM feeding actively in grass near Canada Geese. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 22, 2017, at 8:46 AM, Dave K wrote: > > The Cattle Egret at the NY Chiropractic College continues this AM. Still > relating to the golf course pond. > > https://www.fl

Re: [cayugabirds-l] GHO calling from game farm road

Well, in Liverpool during eclipse there was Barred Owl calling and Great Blue Heron spreading the news 😄 Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad > On Sep 27, 2015, at 10:27 PM, Meena Madhav Haribal wrote: > > I heard one call which sounded to me like Rose-breasted Grosbeak. So I noted > the

[cayugabirds-l] Dorothy Crumb

>From former long-time Syracuse resident, and former OAS President, Karen >Slotnick an address --hopefully current -- has been received for one of >Dorothy's two sons, L Kenneth "Ken", and I pass it along for any of us who >might want to send our condolences. L. Kenneth Crumb 1044 Trading Pos

[cayugabirds-l] Golden-cheeked Warbler

Do we promote this type of communication here? Well, just in case: https://www.change.org/p/united-states-fish-and-wildlife-service-reject-the-petition-submitted-june-29-2015-to-remove-the-golden-cheeked-warbler-from-the-list-of-endangered-species Judy Thurber Liverpool, NY Sent from my iPad

Re: [cayugabirds-l] No Hummingbirds?!

Well, I didn't think much of it as I don't put a hummingbird feeder at my house, but I keep my neighbor's filled and she has mentioned not seeing any for a few days. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad > On Jul 8, 2015, at 11:15 AM, Ellen Haith wrote: > > For the past 24 hours we have

Re: [cayugabirds-l] OOB: Black Stork nest-cam in Latvia

I'm having trouble getting this Black Stork webcam to open. Is anyone else experiencing this? Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad > On Jul 5, 2015, at 2:01 PM, Wesley M. Hochachka wrote: > > Thanks for posting the link to the Black Stork nest Dave! Nest locations > often seem to be clo

Re: [cayugabirds-l] "Fall" Migration to begin next week???

The legendary Dr. Fritz Scheider asserted 4 July was beginning of fall migration (more or less :)...so let's keep our eyes open. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad > On Jun 25, 2015, at 6:08 PM, David Nicosia wrote: > > I know summer has just started but we have a very unusual summer pat

Re: [cayugabirds-l] sisk-invasion/Towhee song

I had at least one here in Liverpool today, too. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad > On Apr 21, 2015, at 10:04 AM, Donna Scott wrote: > > I have had 4 Pine Siskins at my feeders for weeks. > Sunday I saw my FOY E. Towhee singing a variant song - he was not "drinking > your tea". Song

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Bluebird in the Backyard

bluebirds.  I am hoping the collective wisdom of the group may have some specifics on this that could be shared.  THANKS  Marc  Rustici     From: bounce-118979244-62610...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-118979244-62610...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Judith Thurber Sent: Wednesday, March 25,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Bluebird in the Backyard

Ah, the responsibility of stewardship rears its head.  I have the same issue at my house and am dreading the necessary confrontation, but… Judy ThurberLiverpool On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:41 AM, Karel V. Sedlacek wrote: Mr. Bluebird and Mr. House Sparrow are both interested i

[cayugabirds-l] Peregrine Camera State Tower Bldg Syracuse

In Sunday's paper a new webcam on the 23rd floor of the State Tower Bldg. at the corner of Warren and Water streets in downtown Syracuse was reported.   The female, Pigott and male, George are the center of attention.  The webcam is: falconcam.wcs.com This installation is complements of Wholesale

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Tufted Duck musings

Loved it! Thanks so much. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad > On Mar 7, 2015, at 5:14 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: > > Two points of potential interest about Tufted Ducks, in addition to the fact > that the short-tufted male continues (as late as 3:30pm) close to the point > at the Ithaca Y

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Apples for breakfast-Red-bellied Woodpecker

I remember many years ago seeing an apple tree with frozen fruit with several Pine Grosbeaks enjoying the fruit. Lovely sight. By the way, Beaver Lake Nature Center in Baldwinsville had both Long-eared and Saw-whet Owls today on the Bog Trail.My favorite kind of Christmas present! Judy T

Re: [cayugabirds-l] No Avocet

Dave Wheeler texted today: Avocet back! Ice skating rink: funny :) Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad > On Nov 15, 2014, at 10:54 AM, Suan Yong wrote: > > The night was colder than I realized and Eaton Marsh is now the Easton Ice > Rink, with a few loafing gulls and, interestingly,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Eaton Marsh

Thank you so much for writing this for those of us who did not know of this amazing man's contributions! I found it most enlightening and had wondered about the reason for the change from the first mention of it in Montezuma NWR posts. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad > On Nov 12, 2

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Blog Post: Night Flight Calls

Thanks for this informative link...and humorous as well :)... I love hearing night calls and really MUST get to know what I am hearing! Thanks again, Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad > On Sep 30, 2014, at 3:49 PM, "Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes" > wrote: > > A fellow bioacoustics fri

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Dead Osprey Carcass ESF contact FYI

-470-6761 or 470-6743 Gerry Smith wisely referred me to him. Local birds are especially appropriate for our local ESF collection which is extensive. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad > On Sep 30, 2014, at 11:05 AM, Judith Thurber wrote: > > The Osprey has found a home. Thank

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Dead Osprey Carcass in my house now

The Osprey has found a home. Thanks. Judy Thurber Sent from my iPad > On Sep 30, 2014, at 7:43 AM, Judith Thurber wrote: > > This morning on a deck on the Seneca River near John Glenn Blvd in Liverpool, > not far from where Osprey's nest, I found a dead Osprey. It was we

[cayugabirds-l] Dead Osprey Carcass in my house now

This morning on a deck on the Seneca River near John Glenn Blvd in Liverpool, not far from where Osprey's nest, I found a dead Osprey. It was wet with dew and I have it in a cooler on ice, but it appears to have a broken neck. Any interest anyone? Can't tell how long deceased...slight odor.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] [OneidaBirds] Stony Point Wheatear - Yes

This bird is at 11162 Whitney Road, on Stoney Point, Jefferson county, Henderson, NY. You don't have to take Rt 81 to Henderson Exit, but you do need to get to NYS RT 3. Stoney Point is accessed off of Rt 3 either at Military Rd. or at Route 152. Hopefully by the time you get this gets po

Re: [cayugabirds-l] big night

I went right outside after reading thisjust heard at least 10 calls in under 3 minutes. Thanks! Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad > On Sep 12, 2014, at 9:27 PM, Bill Evans wrote: > > Hearing lots of flight calls up here in the remote highlands of Danby. > NEXRAD suggests the bi

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Jerry Lazarczyk

Thank you for letting us all know. Pink-footed Goose comes to mind when I remember last seeing Jerry...or was it a Chat. Suddenly, he was just where "the bird" was! For me, the serendipity of seeing friends when on the birding trail more than doubles the joy. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent fr

[cayugabirds-l] Great Blue Heron breakfast

While checking Bluebird boxes on a golf course that runs next to a small stream, I saw a Great Blue standing with something dark hanging from its mouth that caught my eye. The Heron was shaking a rodent. It would put it on the ground and pick it up to shake it again. He repeated this about 10

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Monk Parakeets nesting in Hector

I visited the Monk Parakeet pair in Hector late this afternoon after first stopping at May's Point Rd South to view the Red-headed Woodpeckers. At both stops the birds put on a quite a show.What beautiful colors the Parakeets have...especially their incredible greens! On the way home sto

Re: [cayugabirds-l] 2nd Hand Report - PAINTED BUNTING - Bald Hill Road, Danby

Thanks. Great to see even a photo!! Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad > On May 31, 2014, at 10:49 AM, Christopher Dalton > wrote: > > Cayuga Birders, > > Alex Flecker wanted me to pass along his sighting this morning, at his > private residence, of a PAINTED BUNTING. He sent diagnos

Re: [cayugabirds-l] [OneidaBirds] Oneidabirds, Cayugabirds, and phone rare bird text

Please do not post the following on the alert system: > Common species > Excessive replies to other members (contact them directly) > Posts telling others that they shouldn’t have posted something (better done > by email) > > > Drew Weber > drewwe...@gmail.com > 484.269.

[cayugabirds-l] Oneidabirds, Cayugabirds, and phone rare bird text

I was part of the Onondaga Audubon class taught by Steve Kolbe and Ken Karwowski of birders who were learning about hawks this spring, and it became clear that some in the class would like to know how to be hooked into Oneidabirds and Cayugabirds bird alert/info services. I signed up so long ag

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Always The Market Leader - New EO Bino

Sorry, this is a couple days late (ahem), but want to make sure all see this VIDEO from Eagle Optics! Judy Thurber Liverpool > From: "Eagle Optics" > Date: April 1, 2014 at 1:05:31 AM EDT > To: > Subject: Always The Market Leader - New EO Bino > Reply-To: reply_bitoee_bnty...@cp20.com > > Prob

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Request for information on Snow geese and Waterfowls at north-end of the Cayuga lake

Hi Meena, Yesterday at Derby Hill, Snow Geese were flying south! ...no large flocks. There is a great deal of ice on Lake Ontario. You might want to check Steve Kolbe's report from Derby for today. I'm sure he would mention big Snow Goose movement. But it seems doubtful considering the lac

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [OneidaBirds] Dead Ducks

Boy, is this a happier ending!!! Thank you Mary and young Mark! My heart is soaring and we will look forward to visiting Rice Creek and seeing "your" Harlequin! Judy Thurber Liverpool, NY Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Rose DeNeve > Date: March 11, 2014 at 4:14:45 PM EDT

Re:[cayugabirds-l] [OneidaBirds] oswego river harlequin

Thank you for this, albeit very saddening, update. Your finding the Harlequin gave a lot of folks a rare treat. He was "a lot of bird"!! Judy Sent from my iPad > On Mar 9, 2014, at 8:48 PM, wrote: > > I have sad news, my son and I looked for the harlequin behind the Post Office > late thi

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mergansers

Talk about confused Mergs...I found one in N. Syracuse walking down the middle of South Bay Rd near Taft Rd. in the snow Sunday afternoon. John Moore lived on the side street the Merganser ran to trying to escape my rescue effort, and we were able to get him to rehabilitator Jean Soprano for ch

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Carolina wrens

I also enjoyed Carolina Wren, which has wintered here, singing in a.m. in Liverpool on Shoreview. Also had Brown Creeper at suet. Onondaga Lake Inner Harbor late afternoon: 7 Iceland Gulls, 1 adult Glaucous with the many Herring, several Ring-billed, a few Great Black-backs. Judy Thurber L

Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] Native Plants for Native Birds, Friday, March 7, 5:00 - 8:30 pm, Tompkins County Public Library - Borg Warner Room

FYI everyone. And don't forget Central New York Habitat Gardening Club a chapter of Wild Ones! Native has such positive impact on yard wildlife...especially the little little things! Judy Thurber Liverpool, NY Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: David Ruppert > Date: Februar

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Swan Plan comments

Thank you for your thoughtful comments. Very insightful and helpful. I agree with your position. Judy Thurber Liverpool, NY Sent from my iPad > On Jan 30, 2014, at 8:05 PM, The Donster wrote: > > Is this for real? > > > >> On Jan 30, 2014, at 8:00 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: >> >> To: NYSDEC

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Frozen Bill Canada Goose

On a field trip last Saturday, I, too, noticed a Canada Goose that appeared to have snow encrusted on its bill. This was seen at Baldwinsville on the Seneca River. Of the many waterfowl seen there, only one showed this. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad > On Jan 28, 2014, at 6:13 PM,

[cayugabirds-l] Smartphone Birding apps

Just ran across this list from Lehigh Valley Audubon website. Thought some might find it helpful. If you are itching to load up your device with birding apps, here's a list: - Sibley eGuide to the Birds of North America ($20) - BirdLog North America ($10) or BirdLog Worldwide ($20) - Birdseye No

[cayugabirds-l] National bird day January 5

http://www.nationalbirdday.com My friend, Nola Paquette Desimone, just emailed me this link. Brightens my 1/5/14 considerably! Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabirds

[cayugabirds-l] Carolina wren

As I was sweeping a path to and around the feeders this beautifully snowy Christmas dawning, the only sound to be heard was the soft "caroling" of 'tea kettle, tea kettle, tea kettle' over and over again. Then a Crow and a Tree Sparrow added their part. Merry Christmas everyone! Judy Thurber

[cayugabirds-l] Bohemian waxwings Town of Onondaga

Posting for Kyle Wright who around 8 a.m. had a flock of 20 Bohemian Waxwings traveling with 15 Cedars in vicinity of the horse barn on Yenny Road. Birds presently not being seen: 9:15 am, Xmas Sunday, 12/22. But, hopefully are still nearby. Yenny Rd is off Makyes Road which is off Seneca

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owls

What an interesting read. Thanks for finding it for us all! Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad > On Dec 6, 2013, at 6:58 PM, bob mcguire wrote: > > An interesting article on Snowy Owls: > http://vtecostudies.wordpress.com/2013/12/01/ghosts-from-the-arctic/ > > Bob McGuire > > --

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hancock Snowy(ies)

Saw 2 at 2:30one female atop the Trooper's Barracks ( thanks for the help J Kresge), north side trestles between to vent pipes sticking out of roof.The other very white male way across runway looking south and a bit east from observation viewing area. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from m

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Saw-whet migration FYI

Do they make their little toot sound when flying in migrations, John? Thx. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad > On Oct 29, 2013, at 2:48 PM, John Confer wrote: > > HHOWLS (Hammond Hill Owl Site) had our best night of the year last > night on 29 Oct. We have banded on almost all nig

Re: [cayugabirds-l] CayugaRBA going bye bye ?

Dave, if 50 birders put up $5 each could oneidarba and cayugarba share one "textmark account"? I think if mentioned at meetings there would be enough interest to keep an alert system going. (By the way, would someone who has had my problem of not receiving these texts, but being able to gene

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Muckrace report from Plucky Mucksters.

I laughed and laughed as I read this, Dave. Thank you for writing it!!! GREAT! F U N N Y! Fabulous! Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad On Sep 8, 2013, at 5:44 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: > The Montezuma Muckrace, the fundraising bird-a-thon for the Friends of the > Montezuma Wetl

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Migration Tonight!

Heard 3 Green Herons flying at 8:30-ish high above the Seneca River-- getting quite dark. Two were very high...migrating? from the sound of your post. Judy Thurber Liverpool, NY Sent from my iPad On Sep 5, 2013, at 9:20 PM, Meena Madhav Haribal wrote: > Hi all, > Chris's e-mail reminded me

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ruff

Coot Pond was checked Thursday a.m. but no Ruff seen. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad On May 15, 2013, at 1:37 PM, Carl Steckler wrote: > If someone hears of the Ruff being re-found please post. > Thanks > Carl > > -- > > Cayugabirds-L List Info: > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cay

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ruff update and other sightings

NO RUFF. Waited for Ruff to return until 5:30 PM Tuesday. No luck. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad On May 14, 2013, at 2:01 PM, wrote: > Tony Shrimpton reports that the Ruff was at Howland Island this noontime, but > was just flushed with yellowlegs by a flyby falcon (probably the M

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskins

I, too, have several Pine Siskins today. They were here this morning and are still eating up a storm. Judy Thurber Liverpool Sent from my iPad On May 13, 2013, at 10:11 AM, Diana wrote: > Hi, > I was surprised to see a dozen or so Pine Siskins here at the house in > Skaneateles this mornin