Re:[cayugabirds-l] cayugabirds-l digest: March 08, 2020

Sent from my iPad > On Mar 8, 2020, at 12:01 AM, Upstate NY Birding digest > wrote: > > CAYUGABIRDS-L Digest for Sunday, March 08, 2020. > > 1. Sandhill cranes and Snow geese > 2. Song sparrow > 3. Re: Sandhill cranes and Snow geese > 4. My FOY Woodcock > >

[cayugabirds-l] Downy sapsucker

t the syrup like little addicts.  Any thoughts?  Now and then a hummer gets a drink but not often. Kathy ClementsDanby Sent from my Galaxy Tab A -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Western Tanager at Day Hall Cornell

lost track of it.  A lifer for me! Kathy Clements Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab®4 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

[cayugabirds-l] Great Tit in NYS?

three years, and has even nested nearby. He reports that there are other sightings of great tits (related to chickadees) in his region." There isn't any mention of where the region might be. There is a photo but it looks like a stock photo.  Has anyone heard about this? Thanks,Kathy

[cayugabirds-l] Black-billed Cuckoo...

...has been calling within earshot of my house for several weeks. Just now as I was bringing laundry in off the line he was in the big old soft maple in the back yard. Haven't caught sight of him yet, though. Kathy Strickland Near Union Springs Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] identification question

where else to upload photos to share. Thanks! -Kathy From: kweinb...@jenner.com [mailto:kweinb...@jenner.com] Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 3:23 PM To: Weinberg, Kathy C. Subject: weinbekc has shared an album with you. [http://pic.pbsrc.com/email/2014/images/headerLogo.gif]<h

[cayugabirds-l] 4 Hawks

There are four Hawks circling and hunting near our house (Glenwood Rd, near the Yacht Club) and out over the west shore. Kathy C. Weinberg Jenner & Block LLP 1099 New York Avenue, N.W. Suite 900, Washington, DC 20001-4412 | jenner.com<http://www.jen

[cayugabirds-l] 2 Red-necked Grebes

...on Mill Pond, Union Springs. Right up by the highway for a time. Kathy Strickland Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Bald eagles?

very dark brown or black bodies. My husband saw distinctive yellow beak. They are QUITE LARGE. Are they bald eagles? Thanks, Kathy -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdin

[cayugabirds-l] White pigeons

road. Please pass the word. Kathy Clements Danby -- 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-archiv

[cayugabirds-l] Blue-winged Warbler...

...singing in my hedgerow as I was picking Blackcaps this evening. Kathy Strickland Union Springs Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Many songs

especially authentic. And all making a mundane task a delight. Kathy Strickland Union Springs Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Snowy owl...

...still at mucklands on Rt 31, near Rt 89 intersection. Initially sitting on ground but flew up; now perched atop equipment on south side of highway. Kathy Strickland Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] MNWR Grebe vs Bullhead

Cute. Will never forget watching one swallow a sunfish almost as big as he was. Looked like a cobra when he got it all in! Kathy Strickland Sent from my iPhone On May 6, 2014, at 11:09 PM, "John and Fritzie Blizzard" wrote: > Good "catch", Dave! Wonder the

[cayugabirds-l] Scarlet Tanager...

...singing from my front yard spruces. A first for me. Kathy Strickland Union Springs Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Inebriation in birds

Besides, the FAA will not allow the birds to fly with elevated blood alcohol levels. Kathy C. Weinberg Jenner & Block LLP 1099 New York Avenue, N.W. Suite 900, Washington, DC 20001-4412 | jenner.com<http://www.jenner.com> (202) 639-6868 | TEL (214

[cayugabirds-l] Diving birds?

were seeing or whether we were misinterpreting their behavior. Any explanations very welcome. Kathy Weinberg Ithaca, New York -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.North

[cayugabirds-l] Ravens

Yardbird ravens--first ever. Out hanging laundry, listening to the squeaking of the chickadees and missing my Field Sparrow. Heard an odd fwup-fwup overhead and receding, thought "odd crows" and then they "cronked" repeatedly, so gone was any confusion. Kathy Strickland

[cayugabirds-l] Tree swallows

many more--probably many more-- swooping over the newly mowed alfalfa fields. Kathy Strickland Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[cayugabirds-l] A Phoebe...

...was phoebe-ing outside my window about 7:30 this am. Hadn't heard any for several weeks. Kathy Strickland Union Springs area Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Hairy WP on syrup feeder & Merlin in Fayetteville, NY

grandchildren in Fayetteville, NY, I saw a pair of Merlin. I think they have a nest in one of the large spruce trees near our children's home which is in a neighborhood near the center of Fayetteville. If anyone is interested in directions, contact me off list. Kathy Clements Comfort

[cayugabirds-l] Field Sparrow back

g several Mallards in the process) and grab a talonful of algae which it took to the nest (badly damaged over the winter) along the river. Along River Rd there were several DC Cormorants in the river, and at Mud Lock a Bald Eagle flew in with food and proceeded to feed the youngsters. Kathy S

[cayugabirds-l] N. Shrike in Danby again

. Kathy Clements 634 Comfort Road Danby -- 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-archive.com

[cayugabirds-l] Shrike in Danby

Late this afternoon I saw a N. Shrike sitting in a small tree next to the bird feeders. What a surprise. A few larger birds didn't seem to be bothered by its presence but there weren't any little birds to be seen. Kathy Clements 634 Comfort Rd. Danby -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Bald Eagle Pair in Danby

Early this afternoon I saw a pair of mature Bald Eagles sitting in the tree tops close to the Comfort Road entrance to Upper Buttermilk Park. Kathy Clements Danby -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Fox Sparrows & Evening Grosbeaks

Siskins over the last week as well as several Purple Finches. The usual yard and feeder birds are feeding heavily today trying to make up for yesterday. Kathy Clements Comfort Rd., Danby -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] 2 more Osprey nests

Learned of 2 more Union Springs Osprey nests just south of town--one at the Dildine/Hardy Rds "T" and the other just a few utility poles north of the T. Both were occupied this year. It's just a road I don't usually go down. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs Sent from my iPho

[cayugabirds-l] Finishing Osprey post

n the roadside the next morning. Its condition leads me believe it was hit sometime Tues afternoon. So it was extra nice to see 5 drifting together today. Could it be possible that the pair raised 4 youngsters? Kathy Strickland Union Springs Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Union Springs Ospreys

Yesterday morning I found a just-fledged Osprey roadkill on Spring St about a quarter mile west of where I'd been wa This morning about 930 there were 5 Ospreys circling high above the nest site on Center/No.1 Rd, and a not-particularly-welcome Red-tailed Hawk. The youngsters were characteristi

[cayugabirds-l] Union Springs Ospreys

I'm guessing at least one of our Ospreys has fledged. I didn't have time to drive over to the nest site on Center Rd, but about 11:00 today I was heading home on Spring St when I saw 3 Ospreys over the field on the noth side of the road as I was reaching the crest. One landed on the ground and

[cayugabirds-l] House wren

As I was reviewing the first arrivals list which Dave Nutter provided a link to, I realized no one has reported a house wren yet. I had one arrive the morning of April 16. He has been singing around his territory since then. Kathy Clements Comfort Road, Danby -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Turkey Vulture roost threat

them. Either way, it's wrong. I had to get inside for choir rehearsal or I would have at least walked down the street a ways to see if I could locate the source of the shot. Any ideas on how to deal with this? Kathy Strickland, Union Springs -- C

[cayugabirds-l] NE end of Lake

read on this listserve) were in the air and sweeping in dark masses a huge flock of blackbirds. For several minutes I watched, fascinated. They were mostly settled down again when I finally left. Didn't see a single raptor the entire 3 hrs. Kathy Strickland, Uni

[cayugabirds-l] Birding Sunday

Just wondering if anyone is birding around the lake, or up here at the north end tomorrow (Sunday). I have a rare Sunday off and would like to hook up with a group or individual to bird for whatever part of the day would work out. You may email me privately or call me (315-730-4451). Kathy

[cayugabirds-l] Flickers courting

.) or are they rushing things? Kathy Clements Danby -- 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

[cayugabirds-l] Need info

I have the opportunity to visit Cuba this November and wonder if anyone can give me some birding and other nature pointers. You may contact me by phone, text, or off-list. Thanks---Kathy Strickland, Union Springs 315-730-4451 -- Cayugabirds-L

[cayugabirds-l] Indigo Bunting--better late than never

x27;t know if there's a female around. The yard Blue Jays fledged (nest not seen but know it's somewhere near), and a couple nestfulls of Chipping Sparrows. The Carolina Wren has started up again after about 6 weeks of silence or absence. Kathy Strickland

[cayugabirds-l] CBC Picnic tonight?

re several pairs up around the corner on Powers Rd. Kathy Strickland Waldron Rd, Union Springs area -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[cayugabirds-l] YB Eastern Wood Pewee

ly hear it singing from what's left of the swampy woods across the road. Kathy Strickland, Waldron Rd, Union Springs area. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayuga

[cayugabirds-l] Brown Creeper

I seldom see Brown Creepers here, so it was a real treat to watch one working its way around on the old winter pear tree north of the house about 4 this afternoon. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs area -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Field Sparrow

Serenaded by my FOY Field Sparrow this a.m. It may have been here for a couple days but I wasn't home during daylight hours on Tues and Wed. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs area -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirdin

[cayugabirds-l] Union Springs

An Osprey flying over Union Springs Academy campus about 3:00, heading toward the lake. Hopefully "our" Union Springs nester. A pair of N. Shovelers, a single Pied-billed Grebe, and a dozen or so Buffleheads on the pond around 7pm. --Kathy

[cayugabirds-l] OOB Snow Geese

masses were in the area early this month. Nice way to start my day. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[cayugabirds-l] Mud Lock Eagles

. Proceeding from there south down the lake there were a lot of Tundra Swans in groups ranging from 15 to over 300. My rough estimate is around 1500. Kathy Strickland -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] iBird question

I got an email from ad...@whatbird.com that appears to be related to iBird. Is this true--safe? or bogus? -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://

[cayugabirds-l] Bald Eagles

first I've seen in the neighborhood this winter. Also, when we pulled into the parking lot at Glenwood we spotted a young Harrier scouting the field W of the store. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirdin

[cayugabirds-l] Some lake birds

Bufflehead, a few Gadwall. No Screechie in sight on Factory St. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail

[cayugabirds-l] Great-horned Owl...

...flew thru the headlights and above my car as I was heading east on Spring Street out of Union Springs about 9:00 tonight. Kathy Strickland -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] hummers and downies

At a friend's place this afternoon--hummingbirds sharing their feeder with a couple of Downy Woodpeckers. Didn't know that sort of thing could happen. Rather neat to watch. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs area -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Tschache, Mays, K-M, Rte 89, RR Road

oying nature. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs _ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID

[cayugabirds-l] Sunday outing

asual anyway. Fun to watch a f. Cardinal and later a Catbird and then a Goldfinch bathing in puddles. Fritzie caught sight of a Sora on the east side of the second impoundment. A nice way to end a beautiful weekend.---Kathy Strick

[cayugabirds-l] Barn Swallows fledged

, and when I checked this morning there was just one left and it left sometime this afternoon. It's been fun having them so easy to watch over my dining room window. Kathy Strickland, Union Sp

[cayugabirds-l] Documentary film: Sunshine's Surprise

I'm passing this along for a friend. For more info, contact Kara Hagedorn, karasunshineh...@gmail.com, 805-438-3662 or Dan Klein, danby...@hotmail.com, 272-7582 On Friday July 16th, at 7:30 pm, Kara Hagedorn will show her film "Sunshine's Surprise -The Tale of a Red-tailed Hawk Who Hatch

[cayugabirds-l] Danby - Mockingbird and Peacock

. If anyone knows of a missing pet, contact me off list and I'll give you the exact location and contact info. Kathy Clements 634 Comfort Rd. Danby -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVE

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Backyard E.Wood Pewee

. Nice to hear their singing right from home. -Kathy Strickland, Union Springs > Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:51:03 -0400 > To: cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu > From: n...@cornell.edu > Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Backyard E.Wood Pewee > > For the past few days, an E Wood Pew

[cayugabirds-l] MNWR and MWC

of point. Didn't attempt the really bumpy roads with Baldwin's car. Save the jeepin' for mine! ----Kathy Strickland, Union Springs _ Hotmail is redef

[cayugabirds-l] Sunday afternoon Montezuma area

--heard some interesting ones but couldn't ID. ----Kathy Strickland _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox.

[cayugabirds-l] Bluebirds nesting

ely another day. ---Kathy Strickland _ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccoun

[cayugabirds-l] Green Heron

in a small pond surrounded by willows & cottonwoods across the street from my son (Powers Rd, Springport tnship). They have nested there and in his yard in previous years. --Kathy Strickland, Union Spr

[cayugabirds-l] Misc sightings

rst heard him Monday, and then gradually lengthening and increasing complexity as the week progressed. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs _ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine mu

[cayugabirds-l] Ospreys

Mud Lock. Has anyone actually seen B Eagles there this spring? I was surprised to see an Osprey so close if the eagles are actually there. Looking forward to turning off the lights and enjoying the approaching thunderstorm. Kathy Strickland, Union Spr

[cayugabirds-l] Birdy Day

beak. Before we left that spot a small flock of Cedar Waxwings flew into to nearby tree. As I type there is a Great-horned Owl calling in the distance. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs area __

[cayugabirds-l] Long-tailed Ducks, Common Loon

seconds) and then now-you-don't (for the next 45-60). They all dove together and popped back to the surface as a group as well. Fun watching them at such close range. Kathy Strickland, Union Sp

[cayugabirds-l] Woodcock

moved through around 5:00. --Kathy Strickland, Union Springs PS: Anyone birding up this way mid-day Saturday? I have a funeral to play for here at 10 but should be free around 11 and I could join you wherever you happen to be at the time--up towards this end of the lake

[cayugabirds-l] "My" birds

over the fields on Skillet Rd. Question: I've been told that HORNED LARKS nest early, sometimes along roadsides. Anyone ever find their nests? Bloodroot, Blue Cohash, and Hepatica in bloom. Emerging Trillium, Trout Lily, Wild Ginger. Mourning Cloak Butterfly flutterby. --

[cayugabirds-l] Sat. afternoon birds

s peeping. -----Kathy Strickland, Union Springs _ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thene

[cayugabirds-l] Phoebe back here too

re calling in what is left of the swampy woods across the road (a breeding sink, unfortunately, since the rest of it will be bulldozed shortly) and at least one toad is trilling. Venus and Mercury a pretty sight in the west just now, too. Such a lovely spring day. -Kathy Strickl

[cayugabirds-l] Red-wings

real sign of spring!), Common Grackle flyover in Aurora yesterday, and 4 TVs over Auburn yesterday as well. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with securi

[cayugabirds-l] Blue-headed Mallards

Great-horned Owls can be heard most nights. Kathy Strickland Union Springs area _ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL

[cayugabirds-l] Eagles at Mud Lock

small yet characteristically dense. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs _ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469228/direct/01/ -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Eagles at Mud Lock

small yet characteristically dense. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469226/dire

[cayugabirds-l] Purple Finches & Great Horned Owl

Yesterday I counted 11 male purple finches and 3 females. There may have been more on the back side of the large 15 port feeder. Last night when I went to bed, I could hear a Great Horned Owl hooting nearby. Kathy Clements Danby -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[cayugabirds-l] Union Springs pond

but I'd not taken the time to look that closely. Another carload of birders was checking things out when I pulled up, but I don't know who. Maybe they found something I missed. No Screech Owl. -Kathy

[cayugabirds-l] Purple Finches

I saw on yesterday's Syracuse RBA that purple finches were reported. I didn't think they were all that rare since I often have them through the winter. So, for the record, I have 5 males and 2 females at last count. The numbers have increased from one pair around the new ye

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Basin boundaries

Is there a map showing the boundaries for birding in the Cayuga Basin? I read that it is different from the true watershed. Specifically, is Jennings Pond in Danby within the basin for birding? Kathy Clements -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] MNWR/Wetlands Saturday

RT89 I stopped at that east-facing overlook and saw over 70 swans on "Black Lake"--couldn't ID them with just binoculars. Someone with better optics might want to check them out. -Kathy Stric

[cayugabirds-l] YC Kinglet etc.

erson--that was the one I was trying to figure out last weekend on that dizzly field trip.) Anyone birding up this end of the lake (Montezuma area) tomorrow? Either morning and/or afternoon is fine. I'd like to tag along. ThanksKathy Stric

[cayugabirds-l] MNWR this a.m.

le of a jet. A very appropriate sound effect. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs _ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail®. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmai

MNWR avocet and more

ff to the southwest, following a Greater Yellowlegs, and disappeared from sight. It will be interesting to see if that flight was just a temporary sojourn or if it has moved on. Kathy Strickland, Union Springs _ Windows Live: Make

Screech owls and others

d he had been singing steadily for weeks after I saw him chasing the female and I'm assuming they had begun a late nesting cycle. -Kathy Strickland _ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explor

Montezuma 8/10

have picked out more at any point with a scope and more time--and less heat! Tree and Barn Swallows in the air everywhere. Always one or more eagle or osprey to be seen soaring. --Kathy Strickland, Union Springs _ Express