RE: [cayugabirds-l] Birding information

And even for those still living in the Basin. --Marty === Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847 cell315-521-4315

[cayugabirds-l] Peregrine on Cornell campus

About 8:15am this morning a peregrine was perched about ¾ up the east side of Bradfield Hall. I heard it call before I looked up to see it. Marty -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owl Martin Rd Seneca Falls

Still in the same place at 1:30pm today. Best seen approaching from the east. --Marty Mary Jean From: bounce-118670822-3494...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-118670822-3494...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Dave K Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2015 10:57 AM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject:

[cayugabirds-l] Shorteared Owls in Ovid

to the east. We last saw them about 5:20pm. The most we saw at one time were 3 shorteared owls. Good birding! Marty === Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847

[cayugabirds-l] Area 7 in need of additional counters for Ithaca Christmas Count

=== Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847 cell315-521-4315 === -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Short eared owls

Mary Jean and I had two Short eared owls near the intersection of Rock River Rd and Wycoff Rd in Ovid, about 4:45pm today. Marty === Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467

[cayugabirds-l] snow geese over Interlaken

This morning, about 8am, I thought I faintly heard snow geese. I looked up and at first didn't see them, but then did see two very large flocks, quite high. I would estimate 3-400 geese heading south. Marty === Marty Schlabach m

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Schreechie

We also heard a screech owl in the middle of the night, though I have no idea what time it was. --Marty From: bounce-118054242-3494...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-118054242-3494...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of M K Mannella Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2014 6:50 AM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L

[cayugabirds-l] OT: Help transcribe William Brewster's field notes

. Best, Marty Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edumailto:m...@cornell.edu Food Agriculture Librarian, Mann Library, Ithaca 607-255-6919 Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853

RE: Re:[cayugabirds-l] Osprey nests.

Thanks to Bill for noting that there is a west side of the lake as well! For several years there has been an osprey nest at the top of the light tower of the former landing strip at the Seneca Army Depot. It is visible from rt 96a, less than a mile past the entrance to the veterans cemetery

[cayugabirds-l] Book talk with Harry Greene: Tracks and Shadows, March 6

Of potential interest to subscribers to this list who live in the Ithaca area. Feel free to forward to anyone who might be interested in this talk. --Marty Tracks and Shadows: Field Biology as Art Book talk by Harry W. Greene Thursday, March 6, 4:00 pm Stern Seminar Room, 160 Mann Library

RE: [cayugabirds-l] PEREGRINE FALCON on Bradfield Hall SW corner ledge...

My definition of 'yard bird' is what is seen or heard from my yard. I agree with Dave. --Marty -Original Message- From: bounce-112748010-3494...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-112748010-3494...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Meena Madhav Haribal Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 8:28

[cayugabirds-l] short eared owls in ovid

Mary Jean and I saw two short eared owls in Ovid, on Center Rd, near to and just east of County Road 129, about 5:20pm today. Drove several other roads in the area as well, but didn't see any at other locations or any snowy owls. Marty == Marty Schlabach

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy owl

The road represented as South St in Google Maps is Center Road on the ground. Mapquest seems to have this one right. --Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Ovid snowy

I drove by mid-morning today and did not see it. I drove a few of the area roads and didn't find it, though I didn't have a lot of time to look. --Marty From: bounce-47673-3494...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-47673-3494...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Linda Orkin Sent: Monday,

[cayugabirds-l] Cattle Egret in Seneca County

with a mixed herd of Jersey and Holstein dairy cattle. Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847 cell315-521-4315

RE: [cayugabirds-l] hummingbirds

We continue to have 2 hummers at our feeders in Interlaken. --Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847 cell315-521-4315

[cayugabirds-l] White Crowned Sparrow

We had a WHITE CROWNED SPARROW at our feeder Thursday afternoon. FOY CHIPPING SPARROW showed up about a week ago. Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847

[cayugabirds-l] OT: Exhibition Opening: Focus on Fungus

Exhibition Opening: Focus on Fungus Reception, Thurs. April 18, 2013, 4-6pm Mann Library Gallery Fungi are mysterious things that capture our imaginations with their weird, ephemeral beauty. Cornell's Plant Pathology Herbarium contains the stories of thousands of fungal species, as well as the

[cayugabirds-l] OTB: [Eaton Birding Society] There is an American Avocet in breeding plumage...

From: James Norwalk [mailto:notification+ann4e...@facebookmail.com] Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 11:07 AM To: Eaton Birding Society Subject: [Eaton Birding Society] There is an American Avocet in breeding plumage... James Norwalk posted in Eaton Birding

[cayugabirds-l] Ovid Short-eared owls

== Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847 cell315-521-4315 == -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

RE: [cayugabirds-l] R.t. hawk = 1; Crow = 0

I'm not a biologist, but some biological terms are a treat, and I think is an example of kleptoparasitism, one of my favorites. Marty From: bounce-75470209-3494...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-75470209-3494...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Kevin J. McGowan Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013

[cayugabirds-l] CBC Field Trip: Short-eared Owls in Ovid, Sunday

. http://www.cayugabirdclub.org/ [https://fbstatic-a.akamaihd.net/rsrc.php/v2/yT/r/K6_TY47YS3x.png] Leader: Marty Schlabach, Mary Jean Welser, and Michele Mannella. This trip will start at Marty and Mary Jean's home on Powell Road in Covert and will carpool to the area around

[cayugabirds-l] Christmas Count Area VII would welcome more participants

for lunch and sharing our sightings, and then head out to finish what isn't yet covered. Please join us. Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847

[cayugabirds-l] Ovid Short-eared owl

yards. Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847 cell315-521-4315 == -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

RE: [cayugabirds-l] redpolls

finches than I've seen in quite a few years, but no siskins. Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847 cell315-521-4315

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Townsend's Solitaire continues at Sampson State Pa...

, or 'between the lakes'. Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847 cell315-521-4315 == -Original

[cayugabirds-l] Interlaken Rufous Hummingbird update

our hummingbird feeders up well after we think our lone specie, the Ruby-throated, has headed to warmer climes for the season. Marty Schlabach Mary Jean Welser == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd

[cayugabirds-l] OT: Mark Catesby's Third Centennial in America

More info about locations of events in addition to Smithsonian can be found at http://www.catesbytrust.org/. Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 10:25 AM Subject: Mark Catesby's Third Centennial in America All: On November 4th - 9th, 2012, The Catesby Commemorative Trust will bring together

[cayugabirds-l] Rufous Hummingbird

observed flying up to the window, I'm assuming it's looking for insects. I also saw it sipping from drops of water on the feeder. Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467

[cayugabirds-l] hummer still present: possible rufous??

, even if we aren't home. Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847 cell315-521-4315 == -- Cayugabirds-L

[cayugabirds-l] hummer

We still have a hummingbird coming to our feeder, seen again today. Killing frost last night will result in many/most of the flowers dying. Hope she makes up her mind to head to warmer climes soon. Marty == Marty Schlabach m

[cayugabirds-l] RT Hummingbird

We continue to have a female ruby throated hummingbird coming to our feeder at home. Seems to be a competition with the wasps for access to the feeder. Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd

[cayugabirds-l] Empire Farm Days

://www.empirefarmdays.com/ Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847 cell315-521-4315 == -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Deer/redwing

I saw something similar several years ago, probably about 7-8 miles north along rt. 89. In this case, the red wing was on the back of the deer, rather than the head. I didn't watch it long enough to see what the bird was doing, but the deer did not seem to be concerned. -Marty Schlabach From

RE: RE:[cayugabirds-l] Mob of crow (or is it called death of crow?)

Here are several lists of collective nouns for birds, the first appearing most comprehensive: http://www.nzbirds.com/more/nouns.html http://palomaraudubon.org/collective.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_collective_nouns_for_birds Marty -Original Message- From:

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Oranges

We have put out orange halves for several years, but have yet to see any bird come to them, even though we hear and see orioles nearby. --Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532

RE:[cayugabirds-l] Fuertes Birds Sanctuary article

Where is Dorothy McIlroy when we need her? Marty From: bounce-56022117-3494...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-56022117-3494...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 2:26 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: RE:[cayugabirds-l] Fuertes Birds

[cayugabirds-l] OT: TODAY at 4PM: Interspecific Competition in Birds with André Dhondt at Mann Library

Please join us for a Chat in the Stacks with André Dhondt at Mann Library ... Book Talk: Interspecific Competition in Birds André A. Dhondt Thursday, April 26 at 4:00pm Mann Library, Room 160 One of the challenges of the future is to maintain biodiversity, and a very large number of factors

[cayugabirds-l] pine siskins

It has been with envy and jealousy that I have read about others seeing pine siskins among the goldfinches at their feeders, but this morning we finally had two siskins at our feeders in Interlaken. Marty == Marty Schlabach m

[cayugabirds-l] American Pipits

This morning on the way to work, I saw 15-20 AMERICAN PIPITS along Powell Rd and Hickok Rd near Interlaken, especially Hickok Rd. They were in the tire tracks in the snow, which exposed some of the ground or pavement. Marty == Marty Schlabach

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Common Loon question

Yes, loons do vocalize while in flight. A few mornings ago, I was startled by a loon calling right over my head just above tree tops. Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467

RE: [cayugabirds-l] OT: Guide to Birding in the Cayuga Lake Basin article

Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edumailto:m...@cornell.edu Cell 315-521-4315 Head, Collection Development, Mann Library, Ithaca 607-255-6919 Food Agriculture Librarian Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853

[cayugabirds-l] OT: Cornell Chronicle: Rare corpse flower blooms on campus

Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 5:26 PM Subject: Cornell Chronicle: Rare corpse flower blooms on campus Chronicle Online e-News Rare 'corpse plant' preparing to bloom on campus http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/March12/CorpseFlower.html March 13, 2012 By Krishna Ramanujan ks...@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] Short-eared owl in Ovid, different location

for the few moments I had available, but could not stay long. Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847 cell315-521-4315

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club short-eared owl field trip Sunday afternoon

by a second short-ear that we hadn't noticed before and we got to see them in flight. Though some participants had to leave, several of us stayed until dark and got additional good looks at a total of 3 short-eared owls. Marty == Marty Schlabach

[cayugabirds-l] red tail next on Cornell campus

It appears that a pair of redtail hawks are again building a nest on a light pole at the north end of the field hockey field on the Cornell campus. This would seem like an ideal location for a webcam, if someone were so inclined to pursue it. Marty -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Eastern Towhee in Interlaken

, but not yesterday, were mockingbird, robin and an array of sparrows. Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847 cell315-521-4315

RE:[cayugabirds-l] any Short-eared Owl sightings in Ovid?

Mary Jean, Michele and Kevin saw several on Wednesday. Mary Jean and I spent a little time looking this evening about 5pm, but did not see any. Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607

[cayugabirds-l] Snowy owl in Ovid

when we were just below it parked in front of the house. We were on our way to Geneva so were not able to stay longer, but it remained in that tree while we were there. Hopefully it will be there tomorrow as well. Best, Marty Mary Jean == Marty Schlabach

[cayugabirds-l] short-eared owls in Ovid

the arrival of winter and the arrival of the short-ears? Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847 cell315-521-4315

[cayugabirds-l] Snow geese are on the move

== Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847 cell315-521-4315 == -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owl goes to the Outlet Mall

Mary Jean and I also paid a visit to the outlet mall this afternoon, with three things on our list: a radio/cd player, storage bins and a snowy owl. We were able to check all of them off our list. When we arrived late afternoon, we drove the interior perimeter of the mall looking for the owl

[cayugabirds-l] OT: Submissions sought for mushroom photography display @ Mann Library

Administrator Albert R. Mann Library Cornell University e...@cornell.edumailto:e...@cornell.edu Tel: (607) 254-4993 Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edumailto:m...@cornell.edu Cell 315-521-4315 Head, Collection

[cayugabirds-l] Savannah Sparrow

Mary Jean saw a SAVANNAH SPARROW at our feeders at home yesterday, along with many other spring arrivals. Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847

[cayugabirds-l] red-tail hawk behavior

While walking across the Ag Quad on the Cornell campus this afternoon, I heard the screaming of a red-tail and looked up to see 3 flying overhead, just at the height of the buildings. All seemed to be chasing a pigeon, but only one continued to pursue it as the pigeon attempted to escape by

[cayugabirds-l] short-eared owls in Ovid

Mary Jean and I saw two short-eared owls along Wycoff Rd in Ovid this evening between 6:15 and 6:45pm. We didn't see any near Center Rd. and Co Rd. 129. Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd

[cayugabirds-l] short-ears in ovid

another along Munson Rd between Hall Rd and Rt. 96. Best, Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847 cell315-521-4315

[cayugabirds-l] Great Backyard Bird Count interview request

I received the following email requesting contact with anyone participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Please contact Briana if you are interested in sharing your experiences with a couple of journalism students. They would welcome hearing from you.Best, Marty Marty, My name is

RE:[cayugabirds-l] Ovid area

if they have been sighted since that time. Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847 cell315-521-4315

[cayugabirds-l] Ithaca Christmas count catbird follow-up

in from the road. I put my binos on it, and hollered I got it. It was up and fully in view for probably 30 or 40 seconds. Phil and I both got good looks and Mary Jean caught a glimpse. Definitely a Gray Catbird. Best, Marty Schlabach Mary Jean Welser Phil Welser

[cayugabirds-l] bird guide recommendations for iPod??

anything about The Birder's Library site. Is it reputable? Personal preferences/experience would be welcome too. Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847

[cayugabirds-l] Short-eared owl

== Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847 cell315-521-4315 == -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

[cayugabirds-l] short eared owls-- Ovid

, and while following it with the binos as it meandered further and further from the road, a second one came into view. Marty == Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edu 8407 Powell Rd. home 607-532-3467 Interlaken, NY 14847

[cayugabirds-l] Signs of Spring: redtail nest on Cornell campus

Marty Schlabach m...@cornell.edumailto:m...@cornell.edu Cell 315-521-4315 Head, Collection Development, Mann Library, Ithaca 607-255-6919 Head, Lee Library, NYS Ag Experiment Station, Geneva315-787-2214 Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853

[cayugabirds-l] Interlaken-Black Diamond RR bed , 1/17/10

In addition to quite a few half-hardy species along the railroad bed between Interlaken village and Powell Rd, we had a WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW along Powell Rd, near where the RR bed crosses. Best, Marty, Mary Jean, Phil Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 3:23 PM To: Marty Schlabach Subject: eBird

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