[cayugabirds-l] Black-bellied plover at Myers

Hi everyone, Just wanted to pass this along. There has been a black-bellied plover in breeding plumage on the gravel bar just off of Myers Point this morning along with a ruddy turnstone, one semipalmated and several least sandpipers. The plover seemed content on the gravel bar while I was w

Re: Re:[cayugabirds-l] Blue Grosbeak

For those who are wondering, the blue grosbeak has not been seen since Wednesday. Possibly the cold air has made it think of new places to go. Many thanks to Tom for his hospitality in welcoming so many birders to admire this rarity! Cheers, Kevin Packard

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?

__ From: bounce-128145693-86653...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of Kevin C Packard Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2024 1:51 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L ; Sandy Podulka Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show? Interesting thought, but I don't think peregrine falcons are listed as

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?

Interesting thought, but I don't think peregrine falcons are listed as endangered under the ESA. Best, Kevin From: bounce-128145688-86653...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of Sandy Podulka Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2024 1:46 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re:

[cayugabirds-l] Red crossbill irruption year?

Hi fellow birders, I've been having some success in finding red crossbills recently, mainly where the Finger Lakes Trail crosses Michigan Hollow Rd (the N crossing of the two at the creek), but also today on the FLT near where it crosses Travor Rd in Danby. Jay McGowan was kind enough to tell

Re: [cayugabirds-l] River otters at Jennings Pond, Danby

2022). I've seen them sporadically during the warmer months too in the past year. Good to know others could enjoy seeing them! Cheers, Kevin From: Geo Kloppel Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2024 9:59 PM To: Catharine O'Neill Cc: Kevin C Packard

[cayugabirds-l] River otters at Jennings Pond, Danby

I realize this is a bird list and not a mammal list, but I wanted to share that there is good viewing of a pair of river otters over at Jennings Pond in Danby. They were out this morning lounging on the ice in the middle of the pond, ice fishing, and seemed to be enjoying themselves. Cheers,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Fish crow vs American crow ID by merlin

sh or other creatures. Cheers, Kevin Kevin C Packard 166 Surge B Department of Social Statistics, ILR School Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 607-255-8212 From: anneb.cl...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, July 1, 2023 8:35 PM To: Kevin C Packard Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-

[cayugabirds-l] Fish crow vs American crow ID by merlin

The eBird list (giving only American crow) is at https://ebird.org/checklist/S143150602 Thoughts are welcome! Kevin Kevin C Packard 166 Surge B Department of Social Statistics, ILR School Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 607-255-8212 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Too late for snipe?

Hi everyone, I was at Jennings Pond as usual this morning and heard a brief 'whoit-whoit-whoit' call (no recordings alas), sung slowly and deliberately, not as a whinny that reminded me of a snipe. Ebird is saying this would be rare now (last eBird report for the county on May 11). I'm relucta

[cayugabirds-l] Report of prothonotary warbler at Hog Hole?

I was seeing on eBird a report (not mine) just come in of a prothonotary warbler being heard but not seen at Hog Hole. Has anyone seen and confirmed this ID at Hog Hole today? https://ebird.org/checklist/S135191127 Kevin C Packard -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Greater yellowlegs on Salmon Creek at Myers

This morning (~9am) there was a greater yellowlegs foraging around a gravel bar in the mouth of Salmon Creek, readily viewable from Myers. A nice flock of Bonaparte's gulls and three caspian terns were also present. Cheers, Kevin Kevin Packard -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.North

[cayugabirds-l] Tundra swans at Jennings Pond

While not a rarity by any means (though a first for this hotspot in eBird), there are 4 tundra swans resting on the ice and paddling about Jennings Pond this morning. They are easy to see and photograph. So feel free if you are in Danby and would like to have nice views of swans. 🙂 Cheers,

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Goldfinch mishap

A few years ago at Salt Point I found a tufted titmouse hanging upside down with its feathers stuck to a Virginia stickseed plant. I freed it and it stayed quietly on the ground for a bit. It was too tired from its ordeal to have the energy to fly away, though when I came back in half an hour it

[cayugabirds-l] Waterfowl at Stewart Park

Hi everyone, I i just wanted to share that there is a nice collection of waterfowl off of Sewart Park this morning. No rarities, but a nice collection of wood ducks, shovelers, green-winged teal (I had counted 84), ring-necked duck, bufflehead, gadwall, scaup, mergansers, and a few wigeon a

[cayugabirds-l] Crow predators at night?

Hi everyone, Yesterday evening I found the remains of crow in my front yard, mostly consumed by something the night before. We have foxes in the neighborhood, but I thought that crows would roost in trees at night. Would owls attack an adult crow? Curious on thoughts from others that know t

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Swans

Today there are 11 swans-a-swimming along the west side of the lake north of Hog Hole. It's cold viewing with the NW wind though! Cheers, Kevin From: bounce-126265072-86653...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of Elaina M. McCartney Sent: Thursday, January 27,

[cayugabirds-l] Ducks and blue-headed vireo at Hog Hole

n all, it makes for rather nice birding. Cheers, Kevin Kevin C Packard 364 Ives Hall East Department of Social Statistics, ILR School Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 607-255-8212 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirdin

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlins

I visited Allen H Treman this morning and the merlins were perched in trees and flying around the boat launch area calling many times. I didn't notice the banding but there were 4 merlins present, so at least one of the adults is nearby. Kevin Kevin Packard ___

[cayugabirds-l] Recent storm damage at Stewart Park

il further notice while the city clears the damaged trees. https://www.ithaca.com/news/ithaca/stewart-park-newman-golf-course-cayuga-waterfront-trail-closed/article_6dc722ae-d36b-11eb-b6a4-679c175d0007.html Sincerely, Kevin Kevin C Packard -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastB

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpecker at Myers

Thank you, John for reporting this. 🙂 I visited Myers this evening (5-6:30pm) and the woodpecker was still there, calling actively and flying around the trees right where you describe it. Cheers, Kevi From: bounce-125705667-86653...@list.cornell.edu on be

[cayugabirds-l] Common nighthawks at Jennings Pond

Hi everyone, For those who are interested, if you come to Jennings Pond (in Danby) in the evening you should be able to see nighthawks zooming about. I was just there (around 9pm) and had a real nice show, seeing three nighthawks swooping around back and forth over the pond's surface. By st

[cayugabirds-l] Common tern at red lighthouse jetty

rding, Kevin Kevin C Packard 364 Ives Hall East Department of Social Statistics, ILR School Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 607-255-5381 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirdin

[cayugabirds-l] Brant at Lindsay Parsons/ Lake Coleman

out if you're in the area. Happy birding, Kevin Kevin C Packard 364 Ives Hall East Department of Social Statistics, ILR School Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 607-255-5381 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirdin

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hangar Theatre osprey platform

Hi Nancy, I think that they are setting up a new nest there. I first saw that platform occupied by ospreys on May 2 and saw one osprey bringing branches to it on May 6. Ospreys were present there again when I was bird watching at Hog Hole yesterday. Best, Kevin __

[cayugabirds-l] Yellowlegs at Jennings Pond

Hi everyone, This morning I found a pair of what I believe to be greater yellowlegs at Jennings Pond. They are sitting on the beaver lodge in the NW corner of the pond (the end nearer to Bald Hill Rd). The plumage is dark but they have yellow (not green) legs and showed white rump patches whe

[cayugabirds-l] Caspian terns at red lighthouse jetty

Hi everyone, There's a new arrival of 4 Caspian terns on the red lighthouse jetty late this morning, well viewable from Stewart Park and other locations for those who would like to see their first terns of the year. Happy birding, Kevin Kevin C Packard 364 Ives Hall East Departme

[cayugabirds-l] Long-tailed ducks at Dryden Lake

e for the year along it. Happy birding! Kevin Kevin C Packard 364 Ives Hall East Department of Social Statistics, ILR School Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 607-255-5381 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirdin

[cayugabirds-l] Gyandromorph cardinal seen in NW PA

Basin? https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56189600 Cheers, Kevin Kevin C Packard 364 Ives Hall East Department of Social Statistics, ILR School Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 607-255-5381 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Lansing, Storm Rd. / Holden Rd intersection field birds

le of Storm Rd as well as flying over fields east and west of the road and should make for good viewing. Cheers, Kevin Kevin C Packard 364 Ives Hall East Department of Social Statistics, ILR School Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 607-255-5381 From: b

[cayugabirds-l] Multitude of snow geese at Fenner Rd

s who can judge better from the photos on my eBird checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S79275460 Cheers, Kevin Kevin C Packard 364 Ives Hall East Department of Social Statistics, ILR School Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 607-255-5381 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.North

[cayugabirds-l] Ducks at Dryden Lake

Lake since late March, so if you are passing through (and especially if you have a scope), feel free to check them out. Kevin Kevin C Packard 364 Ives Hall East Department of Social Statistics, ILR School Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 607-255-5381 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Interesting article on knot numbers

birding, Kevin Kevin C Packard 364 Ives Hall East Department of Social Statistics, ILR School Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 607-255-5381 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http

[cayugabirds-l] Red Crossbills at Travor Rd

Hi everyone, I wanted to share with you that this past Thursday I observed two red crossbills on Travor Rd in the Danby State Forest, just a few steps from the parking area for the Finger Lakes Trail on Travor Rd, where Travor Rd takes a turn to the south. They flew up from a small wetland/st

[cayugabirds-l] Barred owls at Lake Treman

Hi everyone, A barred owl nest with nestling peering out was observed in a basswood tree cavity on the Treman Lake trail loop on the east side of the lake. Posted to ebird with photos (a little blurry as the distance was a little too much for my camera lens) and audio recording of adult parent