Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose

2023-04-02 Thread Geo Kloppel
My guess (nothing more) is that this may be the same Snow Goose that was walking about on the grass at Taughannock Point on the afternoon of March 16th. That goose was pretty clearly unwilling to fly - it held one wing slightly raised as if injured, and when it became wary of the attention it wa

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose

2023-04-02 Thread Dave Nutter
First some updates & observations, then some thoughts. Day before yesterday (31 March) the Snow Goose was grazing on the lawn between the Cayuga Waterfront Trail and Cayuga Inlet still opposite Union Fields in the morning. Through binoculars I watched from near the pavilion north of the Childr

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose

2023-03-30 Thread Dave Nutter
As I was walking home at 7:52pm (well after sunset) from Allan Treman on the Cayuga Waterfront Trail next to Taughannock Boulevard past Cass Park I saw the Snow Goose, still on the lawn between the trail and Cayuga Inlet. It has worked its way farther north, opposite Union Fields, and at mid-day

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose

2023-03-30 Thread Dave Nutter
As of 9:07am the Snow Goose is still/again grazing on the lawn between the Cayuga Waterfront Trail and Cayuga Inlet next to the Children’s Garden and Taughannock Boulevard (NYS-89). I did not get close, but through binoculars it looked normal. Runners and walkers pass it without either being bot

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose

2023-03-29 Thread Elaina M. McCartney
Thanks, noted. On Mar 29, 2023, at 18:39, Dave Nutter wrote:  I saw the Snow Goose a little before 2pm and a little after 6pm in the same area. It has been grazing and looks alert and healthy. I agree it is unusual to have a wild goose in such a busily populated place, but the rowing crews, t

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose

2023-03-29 Thread Elaina M. McCartney
I can walk over in the morning and see if it's still there. Elaina On Mar 29, 2023, at 18:20, marsha kardon wrote:  I'm wondering whether the bird should be brought to a wildlife rehabilitator or Perhaps it has avian influenza? Or an injury that isn't visible when it's standing or wal

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose

2023-03-29 Thread Dave Nutter
I saw the Snow Goose a little before 2pm and a little after 6pm in the same area. It has been grazing and looks alert and healthy. I agree it is unusual to have a wild goose in such a busily populated place, but the rowing crews, the drivers, and most of the pedestrians ignore it, so the bird is

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose

2023-03-29 Thread marsha kardon
I'm wondering whether the bird should be brought to a wildlife rehabilitator or Perhaps it has avian influenza? Or an injury that isn't visible when it's standing or walking? Marsha Kardon On Wed, Mar 29, 2023 at 4:51 PM Lanie Wilmarth wrote: > I too, saw this bird roughly an hour ago in

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose

2023-03-29 Thread Lanie Wilmarth
I too, saw this bird roughly an hour ago in the exact same location, this time just sitting. On Wed, Mar 29, 2023 at 1:00 PM marsha kardon wrote: > I just got back from Cass Park and saw the lone snow goose about 10 > minutes ago (and 1 3/4 hours ago in a similar location) in the grass on the >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose

2023-03-29 Thread marsha kardon
I just got back from Cass Park and saw the lone snow goose about 10 minutes ago (and 1 3/4 hours ago in a similar location) in the grass on the inlet side not far past the Childrens' Garden. I agree that it looks healthy and is walking in the grass nibbling, but it seems odd to see it there alone

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose

2023-03-29 Thread Elaina M. McCartney
There was a lone Snow Goose strolling along the daffodil part of the Waterfront Trail just south of Cass Park Rink this morning. It seemed healthy although I didn't see it fly. I circled back around after a tour of three occupied Osprey nests and it was gone. Elaina -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow goose XU97

2022-03-29 Thread Parton, Bonnie B (DEC)
.cornell.edu on behalf of Jane Leff Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2022 6:03 PM To: Peter Saracino Cc: Cayuga birds ; eatonbirdingsoci...@groups.io Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow goose XU97 ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknow

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Snow goose XU97 Update

2022-03-14 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Monday, March 14, 2022 9:54 AM To: Cayuga birds Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow goose XU97 Update At least 32 Snow Geese with field-readable neck collars were in the mucklands flock on Friday. Gregg Dashnau has a complete list in this checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S104632206 With Pete&

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow goose XU97 Update

2022-03-14 Thread David Wheeler
At least 32 Snow Geese with field-readable neck collars were in the mucklands flock on Friday. Gregg Dashnau has a complete list in this checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S104632206 With Pete's XU97 that makes 33 with others certainly lurking. Dave Wheeler. On Sun, Mar 13, 2022 at 9:18 PM Pe

[cayugabirds-l] Snow goose XU97 Update

2022-03-13 Thread Peter Saracino
The banded snow goose I observed today is a female greater than 2 years old. She was banded in 2018 on Bylot Island, Nunavut XOA OSO, Canada. Thanks to all who responded to my request for help with a special thanks to Laurie Michelman for the tip on how to get quick feedback on the "band". Cool stu

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow goose XU97

2022-03-13 Thread Jane Leff
http://pwrc.usgs.gov North American Bird Banding Programing Source: an old email of Alyssa Johnson’s that I entered into my contacts. Janie Leff On Sun, Mar 13, 2022 at 5:43 PM Peter Saracino wrote: > Watching feeding snow geese on Serven Rd. a bit east of Geneva NY. One has > a yellow neck ring

[cayugabirds-l] Snow goose XU97

2022-03-13 Thread Peter Saracino
Watching feeding snow geese on Serven Rd. a bit east of Geneva NY. One has a yellow neck ring with the numbers/letters XU97. Any ideas where I can report it? Many thanks. Sar -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabirds

[cayugabirds-l] Snow goose migration

2022-02-22 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
To kick off what I'm sure will be another fantastic season of migrating Snow Geese, I am holding a virtual program tomorrow evening "All About Snow Geese"! This presentation will be recorded, so if you can not make it "live", the recording can be sent to you if you register ahead of time. Wedne

[cayugabirds-l] Snow goose on Carncross Rd

2021-05-22 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
The field on Carncross is just about dried up but I did find a lone snow goose hanging out with a bunch of Canada geese. Heard several Sandhill Cranes to the south as well, but they were not visible. Alyssa Johnson Environmental Educator Montezuma Audubon Center -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose Takeoff Protocol

2021-04-06 Thread Suan Hsi Yong
So during last month's Snow Goose gathering at Cayuga Lake State Park, I took a number of videos, and this one in particular showing the explosive takeoffs, repeated in slow motion, I found particularly interesting: https://youtu.be/3hRIJEPQ7qM When the geese on the far side first take off, you

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose estimate methodology.

2021-03-18 Thread metetlow
Here is my ebird checklist from yesterday to give people an idea how I came up with 400k: Lower Lake Rd., S of Cayuga Lake SP Mar 17, 2021 1:42 PM Traveling 1.60 miles 130 Minutes All birds reported? No Comments: Submitted from eBird for iOS, version 2.4.1 Build 2.4.35 40 Snow Goose -- Estima

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose island, FOY Sandhill Cranes

2020-03-05 Thread bob mcguire
/rockynook.com/shop/photography/mastering-bird-photography/?REF=101/ > > From: bounce-124429665-5851...@list.cornell.edu > [bounce-124429665-5851...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Suan Hsi Yong > [suan.y...@gmail.com] > Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2020 5:45 PM > To: CAYU

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose island, FOY Sandhill Cranes

2020-03-05 Thread Marie P. Read
[bounce-124429665-5851...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Suan Hsi Yong [suan.y...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2020 5:45 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose island, FOY Sandhill Cranes Took the afternoon off hoping to find the snow geese at Mucklands, but en route I

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose island, FOY Sandhill Cranes

2020-03-05 Thread Suan Hsi Yong
Took the afternoon off hoping to find the snow geese at Mucklands, but en route I found a/the massive snow goose island between Dean's Cove and Aurora, so I parked at Dean's Cove hoping to see and video a full eruption which never came to pass, just a couple of "minor tremors". Starting around 4pm

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose migration NOW!

2020-03-02 Thread Marie P. Read
Lots Snow Geese passing over Mount Pleasant this morning, headed north. WoooHooo! Marie Marie Read Wildlife Photography 452 Ringwood Road Freeville NY 13068 USA e-mail m...@cornell.edu Website: http://www.marieread.com AUTHOR of: Mastering Bird Photography: The Art, Craft, and Techniqu

[cayugabirds-l] snow goose at Van Dyne Spoor Road

2019-08-26 Thread bakkerbird
We have been surveying that area weekly since the beginning of the season. We saw a single snow goose at the Crane Unit (Van Dyne Spoor Road) for two weeks in April, then not again until July 2. From late April until last week we were not surveying around the unit, only from Van Dyne Spoor Roa

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow goose

2019-08-26 Thread rachelhogancamp810
50035-3493...@list.cornell.edu > On Behalf Of Donna Lee Scott > Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2019 1:50 PM > To: CAYUGABIRDS-L > Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Snow goose > > At VanDyne Spoor Rd late yesterday afternoon near end of road. Flew OK about > 300’ from walking in road, o

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow goose

2019-08-25 Thread bakkerbird
019 1:50 pm Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Snow goose At VanDyne Spoor Rd late yesterday afternoon near end of road. Flew OK about 300’ from walking in road, out to marsh, as I approached it.  Has it been there since last spring or is it early coming south? I have not been at VDS Rd. In ages, so don’t

RE:[cayugabirds-l] Snow goose

2019-08-25 Thread Kevin J. McGowan
I don’t know how long it has been there, but it was there on 21 July, molting all its primaries. Kevin From: bounce-123850035-3493...@list.cornell.edu On Behalf Of Donna Lee Scott Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2019 1:50 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Snow goose At VanDyne Spoor

[cayugabirds-l] Snow goose

2019-08-25 Thread Donna Lee Scott
At VanDyne Spoor Rd late yesterday afternoon near end of road. Flew OK about 300’ from walking in road, out to marsh, as I approached it. Has it been there since last spring or is it early coming south? I have not been at VDS Rd. In ages, so don’t know what’s been there. Pic: [cid:7BE84629-3BCF-

[cayugabirds-l] SNOW GOOSE

2017-11-15 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Hi everyone, I got an error message last night, so I'm not sure if my email sent to the list, so I'll try again: I saw my FOY Snow Goose on the north end of Seneca Lake on the "kayak beach", just north of the Ramada last night on 11/15/17 around 6pm. It was on the beach with a couple CAGOs, and

[cayugabirds-l] Snow goose Flock heading south toward Ithaca now

2017-01-01 Thread Joshua Snodgrass
About 1500 or so snow geese just flew past Interlaken toward the count circle -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) ht

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose @ Stewart Park

2015-12-25 Thread Dave Nutter
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[cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose @ Stewart Park

2015-12-25 Thread Glenn Wilson
Here is a picture of the Snow Goose Sandy mentioned. Sandy, Kathy, and I all crossed paths at Stewart Park this beautiful Christmas Day. http://www.wilsonswarbler.com/html_trips/2015_12_25.html Glenn Wilson Endicott, NY www.WilsonsWarbler.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBird

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose

2015-09-25 Thread Linda Clark Benedict
There is a snow goose at the Refuge in the Visitor Center Pool. Now why couldn't it have been here for the Muckrace? -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribe

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose history

2013-12-17 Thread Kevin J. McGowan
u] On Behalf Of Dave Nutter Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 12:16 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose history Last Thursday on my return from enjoying views of a couple of Snowy Owls in Seneca County, I drove NYS-89 along Cayuga Lake, and opposite Ernsberger Road (Seneca C

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose history

2013-12-17 Thread Dave Nutter
Last Thursday on my return from enjoying views of a couple of Snowy Owls in Seneca County, I drove NYS-89 along Cayuga Lake, and opposite Ernsberger Road (Seneca County Road 128) a saw a raft of SNOW GEESE, nearly all of the white flavor and a couple thousand strong, not far offshore. I scanned the

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose and Sora

2013-05-16 Thread John Confer
The location Jeff mentions for the Sora is the same as where I heard one about 2 weeks ago. Nice to know it may be staying around. The darn bird did not respond to playbacks on my Big Day. It certainly is not a bird that I am very fond of. Cheers, John On 5/16/2013 10:50 AM, Jeff Gerbracht wr

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose and Sora

2013-05-16 Thread Jeff Gerbracht
The Snow Goose is still hanging around the Thomas Rd beaver ponds and this morning I heard a Sora in one of the overgrown ponds just N of the B&B Jeff -- Jeff Gerbracht Lead Application Developer Neotropical Birds, Breeding Bird Atlas, eBird Cornell Lab of Ornithology 607-254-2117 -- Cayugabi

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Goose (!) in Thomas Road swamp.

2013-05-04 Thread Marie P. Read
HI all, Around 4pm Saturday, I noticed a lone Snow Goose hanging out in the southernmost section of the large wetland on Thomas Road, Ithaca (this road links Ellis Hollow Road and Rt 79). The bird was standing, preening, on a tussock of vegetation in the water when I drove past, did a double-ta

Re:[cayugabirds-l] snow goose neck collar

2013-03-28 Thread nutter.dave
On 9 March in the flock of Snow Geese estimated by Chris Wood et al at 123K at the north end of Cayuga Lake, viewed from Lower Lake Rd, Bridgeport, Town of Seneca Falls I noted several yellow neck collars with 4-digit letter/number combinations. I reported the info and learned that all were female

[cayugabirds-l] snow goose in dryden

2011-04-26 Thread Kevin J. McGowan
I checked only a few Dryden spots on the way home with nothing remarkable to report (no warblers or shorebirds). Best bird I had was a white SNOW GOOSE with about 150 or more Canada Geese in corn stubble on the west side of Irish Settlement Rd, just south of rt 13. I did check the Canadas to s