[cayugabirds-l] Feeder birds

2012-12-27 Thread Carol Keeler
It's been a very birdy couple of days. Carol Keeler Sent from my iPad. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) h

[cayugabirds-l] Redpolls

2013-01-01 Thread Carol Keeler
Each day I've had 3 C Redpolls at my feeders. Today I have a flock of about 15. I still have large flocks of Juncos and Tree Sparrows. The regulars are still coming as well. One new bird today was a Cowbird. It's a very busy day at the feeders. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

[cayugabirds-l] Redpolls, bluebirds

2013-01-02 Thread Carol Keeler
My flock of Redpolls continues to grow. I'd guess it's up to 30 by now. Donna called her feeders a mob scene. Mine are like that too. I've got hundreds of birds milling around the feeders at once, so it's very hard to actually count a specific species. I also had two male Bluebirds out on

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Redpolls

2013-01-05 Thread Carol Keeler
I find it interesting that they eat Niger seed at your house and Sally's. At mine they eat black oilseed, even though Niger is a choice. I only see Goldfinches and House Finches on the Niger. Years ago when I had Redpolls, they ate the Niger seed. Sent from my iPad On Jan 5, 2013, at 8:29 A

[cayugabirds-l] Juvenile Cooper's hawk

2013-01-05 Thread Carol Keeler
itting in a weeping beech. Carol Keeler -- 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@co

[cayugabirds-l] Redpolls

2013-01-16 Thread Carol Keeler
earby beech tree and soon left. It didn't catch anything. Carol Keeler Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[cayugabirds-l] Juvenile Cooper's Hawk

2013-01-28 Thread Carol Keeler
It was here again this morning. It's very interesting to watch its behavior. I first spotted it this morning sitting on a birdhouse below my bedroom window. I got my camera and took lots of pictures. It sat for maybe 15 minutes constantly scanning the bushes. When I noticed that it was gon

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Patriotic Yard Bird

2013-01-28 Thread Carol Keeler
How exciting! That's one bird I'll never get. What fun to get to watch it. Could you get any pictures? Sent from my iPad On Jan 28, 2013, at 10:55 AM, Donna Scott wrote: > While finishing my morning coffee in the comfort of my warm kitchen facing > Cayuga Lake, I was treated to a majestic

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Eagle moving nest???

2013-02-14 Thread Carol Keeler
I've been wondering that very thing. One day I was there and both eagles were near their new nest. Down near the lock an immature eagle was perched in a tree. The eagles came down and drove it off. I have a feeling they won't tolerate any other bird in the old location, which is too bad. Se

[cayugabirds-l] Cooper's Hawk

2013-02-17 Thread Carol Keeler
My Cooper's Hawk has made counting birds for the Backyard Bird Count impossible. It's been here each day, so no birds are coming to the feeders. Yesterday it took a female Cardinal. This morning it sat in the weeping pine where the feeders are located from at least 7:15 to 8:30. I was amazed

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [OneidaBirds] Fw: [BIRDSnGARDENS] Bird lifespans vary by habitat and size

2013-02-17 Thread Carol Keeler
I received this on Oneida birds and thought I'd pass it along. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: SUSAN THUENER > Date: February 17, 2013, 12:19:45 PM EST > To: Bird List , bird list > , BIRDS_AND_US List > , Beginning Birder > > Subject: [OneidaBirds] Fw: [BIRDSnGARDENS] Bi

[cayugabirds-l] Robins

2013-02-19 Thread Carol Keeler
Just had a flock of 20 Robins feeding on my lawn! Spring is coming. I still have a few Redpolls each day at the feeders. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding

[cayugabirds-l] Bluebirds

2013-02-26 Thread Carol Keeler
Just had a pair of Bluebirds checking out a birdhouse! He was also singing. Guess it's time to straighten and clean out the bird houses. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.

[cayugabirds-l] Wildlife drive

2013-03-09 Thread Carol Keeler
The Montezuma wildlife drive is open up to the spillway. The water is all frozen. There were gulls sitting on the ice as well as two juvenile Bald Eagles. Other Bald Eagles were sitting on the far side of the river silhouetted by the sun. I also spotted a Harrier checking out the marsh. Ther

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [OneidaBirds] Pink-footed Goose near Phoenix

2013-03-18 Thread Carol Keeler
I thought I'd forward this since its a rare sighting. I'll forward any updates. Being its a goose, who knows how long it will stay in that area. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Drew Weber > Date: March 18, 2013, 3:21:14 PM EDT > To: "oneidabi...@yahoogroups.com" > Subject

[cayugabirds-l] Tree swallows

2013-03-30 Thread Carol Keeler
Although I think someone has seen them before this year, I just found my FOS Tree Swallows on East Rd. Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabirds

[cayugabirds-l] Redpolls

2013-04-06 Thread Carol Keeler
s the first Fox Sparrow I've ever seen here. I saw it for only a minute and got a few pictures with its back toward me. I haven't seen it again, unfortunately. Carol Keeler Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabi

[cayugabirds-l] Crossley ID Guide Raptors

2013-04-10 Thread Carol Keeler
My new Crossley Raptor guide just arrived from Amazon. It looks wonderful. Besides the many photographic images of each bird, there is detailed information on each bird. It has pages where you can test yourself in IDing birds, such as Turkey Vultures versus Black Vultures and aging them. I t

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey's stick tricks

2013-04-24 Thread Carol Keeler
While not an Osprey, I watched the Bald Eagles at Mud Lock do the same thing to gather sticks. I never saw them not succeed at taking a stick off a tree so I have no idea what would happen if it couldn't break it off. It's really cool to watch them, isn't it? Sent from my iPad On Apr 24, 201

[cayugabirds-l] Morning Birds

2013-04-27 Thread Carol Keeler
een hoping for a coyote to get rid of all my rabbits. Carol Keeler Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVE

[cayugabirds-l] White Crowned Sparrow

2013-04-28 Thread Carol Keeler
Just had my FOS White Crowned Sparrow. Yesterday I found a Ruby Crowned Kinglet down by the creek on my property. Saw the pair of Purple Finches just sitting quietly, for a long time, down by the creek as well. Carol Keeler Auburn Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] WTS

2013-04-29 Thread Carol Keeler
I've had both color morphs at my feeders this week. Sent from my iPad On Apr 29, 2013, at 7:10 PM, Suan Hsi Yong wrote: > FYI, white-throated sparrows are not sexually dimorphic -- meaning a > normal human can't tell male from female in the field. But they do > have two morphs -- bright-stri

[cayugabirds-l] FOS catbird

2013-05-04 Thread Carol Keeler
I put out my jelly and oranges two days ago because the Oriole should be showing up soon. BTW, I put up the Hummingbird feeder as well. Got my FOS Gray Catbird at the jelly feeder this morning. Also a Robin and many House Finches have been partaking of the jelly, too. No Oriole or Hummingbir

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Baltimore Oriole

2013-05-08 Thread Carol Keeler
Mine, too. I saw him at the jelly feeder two days ago, but today he's vocalizing . Sent from my iPad On May 8, 2013, at 9:17 AM, Tom Vawter wrote: > Our annual Baltimore oriole is once again foraging and singing in the tops of > our backyard ashes. > > Tom Vawter > -- > > > -- > Cayugabi

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Glossy Ibis, Montezuma

2013-05-31 Thread Carol Keeler
I was at the Wildlife Drive yesterday, and there were almost no shorebirds. Way out there was a flock of shorebirds zooming about, but that was it. I went there for shorebirds so I was very disappointed . At the visitor there was a pair of Blue Winged Teals. On the drive there were 2 Willow F

[cayugabirds-l] Oriole/ Catbird confrontation

2013-06-10 Thread Carol Keeler
I had a confrontation between my resident male Oriole and Catbird over the jelly feeder. Hanging off my deck are two pairs of feeders. One is for the Hummingbirds and is lower. The other hangs higher and is a jelly feeder. While I was eating my breakfast the normally quiet Oriole was doing

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mockingbird song

2013-06-28 Thread Carol Keeler
Good question. I have a Mockingbird who serenades me quite often and he sings many other birds songs. He's fooled me in early spring when I thought I had a Phoebe, but when he changed his verse, I knew who it really was. I'd like to hear an answer to Richard's question as well. My guess is

[cayugabirds-l] White pelican

2013-07-31 Thread Carol Keeler
The White Pelican is best seen from Towpath Rd. I drove all the way to the dike , but didn't need to go that far. There are two islands of vegetation. It is sitting toward the dike end of the second island in full view. Van Dyne Spoor was a disappointment since it was full of canoeists whi

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [OneidaBirds] Reports of Wilson's Plover in Madison Co

2013-08-03 Thread Carol Keeler
Thought I'd pass this on since there was no post for Cayuga birds. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: tigge...@aol.com > Date: August 2, 2013, 11:22:32 PM EDT > To: oneidabi...@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [OneidaBirds] Reports of Wilson's Plover in Madison Co > > A number of eBir

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [OneidaBirds] Wilson's Plover - NO

2013-08-03 Thread Carol Keeler
Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Brenda Best > Date: August 3, 2013, 9:59:46 AM EDT > To: Oneidabirds > Subject: [OneidaBirds] Wilson's Plover - NO > > Other than Killdeer (including two downy chicks), the only plover I could > find in the wet field along Rt. 20 in Madison

[cayugabirds-l] Red Headed Woodpeckers

2013-08-25 Thread Carol Keeler
Just got back from Mays Point to photograph the woodpeckers. A baby was sitting its head out quite often. There were even some food exchanges. One time I caught the parent with two grapes. When I look at my images I may find insects too. The baby was most active between 9-10. You can only

[cayugabirds-l] Red Headed Woodpecker

2013-08-25 Thread Carol Keeler
The woodpeckers seem to feeding the babies both insects and berries. The parents certainly don't go to the hole with food as often as you would think they should. Of course, we don't know how many young they are feeding. Here's an image of a feeding. I hope to add more images later. http://w

[cayugabirds-l] RHW

2013-08-30 Thread Carol Keeler
One of the babies has fledged. Seen being fed by parent. Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) h

[cayugabirds-l] Possible other RHW Nest

2013-08-31 Thread Carol Keeler
Yesterday while photographing the Red Headed Woodpeckers and young, my friend John Garofalo took and interesting picture which I would like people to look at and comment on. In the picture you will see a parent looking out of what we have believed to be the only nest hole. In a tree to the rig

[cayugabirds-l] Sparrow ID

2013-09-07 Thread Carol Keeler
Pied Billed Grebes, many Cormorants, a few Great Blue Herons, a hiding Swan, and a mature Black Crowned Night Heron. Carol Keeler Auburn -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http:/

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Possible other RHW Nest

2013-09-09 Thread Carol Keeler
-the-birds-v1/id529347014?mt=11 >> >> From: bounce-107886445-5851...@list.cornell.edu >> [bounce-107886445-5851...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Jay McGowan >> [jw...@cornell.edu] >> Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 8:49 PM >&g

[cayugabirds-l] Hummingbirds

2013-09-17 Thread Carol Keeler
I hadn't seen any in weeks, then a couple showed up. Again, I haven't seen any in days, but I'm keeping my feeders up for those flying south and need a place to stop. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.co

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owl identification

2013-12-11 Thread Carol Keeler
Thanks ! The information was very interesting, especially about the birth order partly determining the degree of whiteness or barring. Sent from my iPad On Dec 11, 2013, at 2:34 PM, John and Sue Gregoire wrote: > Thought some would be interested in this presentation: > > http://www.dvoc.or

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owl location info

2013-12-28 Thread Carol Keeler
I found the Snowy on Martin Rd. today. I called the number for the Lott Farm and got no response. It may be because of the holidays. I also found the Snowy on Aunst Rd. on top of the gas well and another on 96a , again on a gas well. They were great for viewing,but too distant for photograph

[cayugabirds-l] Martin Rd snowy owl

2014-01-13 Thread Carol Keeler
Just found the owl dead in the ditch along Martin Rd by the Lott Farm. Same location as a few weeks ago. Bummer. Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Ca

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Martin Rd snowy owl

2014-01-13 Thread Carol Keeler
4, at 1:00 PM, Carol Keeler wrote: > Just found the owl dead in the ditch along Martin Rd by the Lott Farm. Same > location as a few weeks ago. Bummer. > > Sent from my iPhone > -- > > Cayugabirds-L List Info: > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Martin Snowy

2014-01-13 Thread Carol Keeler
Since my phone would not send out the message until I got home, I didn't know if I should collect it or not. My friend, Diana Whiting, went to see it after I told her about it. She got ahold of Dave Kennedy, so she has collected the bird. It will be going to the Lab. Arrangements for that ha

[cayugabirds-l] Chickadee

2014-01-28 Thread Carol Keeler
As I walked up the driveway to get my paper this morning, I was very surprised to hear Chickadee singing his phoebe song very sweetly over and over again. Kind of cold to think about spring, isn't it? I've heard birds singing spring songs in February, but not January. Sent from my iPad -- C

[cayugabirds-l] Bluebirds

2014-03-08 Thread Carol Keeler
I had a spring treat early this morning. There were 3 Bluebirds squabbling over a nest box. There were two males for sure, but I could only find one female. There may have been another female that I couldn't find in those low light levels. My Bluebirds have to battle the House Sparrows for a

[cayugabirds-l] Migrants

2014-03-12 Thread Carol Keeler
Had 4 Cowbirds yesterday. Just found 3 Grackles on the feeders. The Bluebirds have been here daily in the early morning. The feeders are busy as would be expected with this storm. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.Nort

[cayugabirds-l] Harrier

2014-03-15 Thread Carol Keeler
Just had a fly over from a male Northern Harrier! I haven't seen one in my neighborhood since a house was built on the lot next door, so maybe in 13 years. Last time I saw one locally it was on the polo field in Skaneateles in winter several years ago. It flew back across Rt. 20 to the farm t

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2014-03-29 Thread Carol Keeler
Saw my FOS Osprey on the bridge near Mays Point. It sat on the cross bar probably wondering where its nest had gone. I went through the wildlife drive around noon. Lots of gulls. It sounded as if I were at the ocean. There were a few GBHs , one lone Harrier, and a pair of Tundra Swans, some

[cayugabirds-l] Snow geese

2014-04-01 Thread Carol Keeler
Between 5:00 and 6:00, I saw flight after flight of Snow Geese. I'm half way between Skaneateles and Auburn. They were mostly going east toward Skaneateles. They seemed to taking off from farm fields near me. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cay

[cayugabirds-l] Eagle

2014-04-06 Thread Carol Keeler
I was at Montezuma this morning and when I got to Tschacke Pool there was an eagle jam along the road. The Eagle was sitting right next to the tower It had a plumage that I had never seen before. I assume it's an juvenile Bald Eagle. Any idea what age? http://www.pbase.com/carol_keeler_pho

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2014-04-11 Thread Carol Keeler
It seems the Osprey have reclaimed their former nest at Mud Lock. It's nice that they have returned to their former nesting site. With so many Osprey around I figured a pair would claim it sooner or later. The Osprey pair on the rt. 89 bridge have begun to rebuild their nest on the same side

[cayugabirds-l] Martin

2014-04-11 Thread Carol Keeler
Also, there was a lone Purple Martin at the Visitor's Center. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2014-04-24 Thread Carol Keeler
A pair of Osprey are trying to build a nest on the power structure at the beginning of Towpath Rd. I watched them break off sticks then lay them on the wooden tower. So, keep your eyes on the beginning of Towpath to see if they successfully construct a nest. It's a new one for Fritzie and Cand

[cayugabirds-l] Rose Breasted Grosbeak

2014-04-29 Thread Carol Keeler
A friend in Jordan, NY just had a RB Grosbeak at her feeder. Has anyone seen them in the Cayuga bird list area? I don't remember seeing any mentioned. Any Hummingbirds yet? Too early for their feeders? I usually put out my Hummingbird or even Oriole feeders out when I read about sightings

[cayugabirds-l] Thanks!

2014-04-29 Thread Carol Keeler
Wouldn't you know my email wasn't working right yesterday and only a few messages got through, so I missed Melissa's post. Thanks for letting me know. No one has seen a Hummingbird yet, have they? Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] gallinule

2014-05-01 Thread Carol Keeler
At Montezuma this afternoon I saw my FOS Common Gallinules. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) h

[cayugabirds-l] Purple Finch

2014-05-02 Thread Carol Keeler
Just had my FOS male Purple Finch of the year at my feeders. Hopefully that Rose Breasted Grosbeak will show up soon. The Tree Swallows have been staking out a nest box. I still have a pair of Juncos. The White Throated Sparrows usually show up here when the Serviceberry is in bloom, which d

[cayugabirds-l] Sparrow

2014-05-02 Thread Carol Keeler
Just heard and saw my FOS White Crowned Sparrow out in the yard near the feeders. Walked out by the creek ( my tiny wooded area) to see what was around and found a pair of Chickadees working on constructing a nest in a rotten stump! Anyone know the nesting habits of Mockingbirds? My pair is

[cayugabirds-l] Grosbeak

2014-05-04 Thread Carol Keeler
I've been watching my very busy feeders for much of the afternoon and finally a male Rose Breasted Grosbeak showed up! He's sitting up in a maple tree overlooking the feeders but hasn't come down to one yet. Now he's come down to the ground to feed. I still have both White Throated and White

[cayugabirds-l] RB Grosbeak

2014-05-04 Thread Carol Keeler
Yahoo! I've now got a second male RB Grosbeak! He is sitting very still in my Wm. Baffin Rose right beneath the sunroom. I get the feeling he's very tired from a long trip here. I didn't see him come in, so I have no idea how long he's been sitting there. There's plenty of food when he's up

[cayugabirds-l] Oriole

2014-05-06 Thread Carol Keeler
Just had my first male Baltimore Oriole show up at my jelly feeder! Good thing I refilled the jelly this morning. The Raccoon cleaned them out last night. It left the Hummer's sugar water. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http:/

Re: [cayugabirds-l] House Finch question

2014-05-09 Thread Carol Keeler
My House Finch population seems about the same. They love the grape jelly I put out for the Orioles. I think I have 4 pairs of House Finches. Sent from my iPad > On May 9, 2014, at 9:31 AM, wrote: > > While we have at least 2 pairs of Purple Finches and more Goldfinches than > I can easily c

[cayugabirds-l] Newbies

2014-05-09 Thread Carol Keeler
Just got my first female Oriole at the jelly feeder. The other day I had my Catbird return ( to the jelly feeder of course). Last night I had a Wood Thrush singing out back. My favorite songster. I've been surprised that the Mockingbird hasn't gone to the jelly feeder. He's still eating the

[cayugabirds-l] hummer

2014-05-11 Thread Carol Keeler
Just had my first Ruby Throated Hummingbird come in to a feeder. It was a gorgeous male. It came to the Oriole nectar feeder which the Orioles haven't used yet. It's jelly for them. I have two male Orioles and one female so far. The Grosbeaks may have just been passing through so I've just

[cayugabirds-l] New Yard Bird

2014-05-14 Thread Carol Keeler
I'm so excited! For the first time ever, I had a Scarlet Tanager under my feeder. It didn't stay long. Who knows what else came with those nasty storms? Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabirds

[cayugabirds-l] Oriole

2014-05-22 Thread Carol Keeler
It's been a very interesting morning watching the bird feeder area while I ate my breakfast. The newspaper isn't nearly as entertaining as the birds. The female oriole has been coming in to get nesting materials from a grapevine growing up the back of the shed. She seems to be breaking off th

[cayugabirds-l] White Crowned Sparrow

2014-05-24 Thread Carol Keeler
I just had a WHCR Sparrow show up under the feeder. I haven't seen nor heard any of the small flock that was here for two days now. Would this be a different migrant going through? Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.Nor

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey interaction

2014-06-08 Thread Carol Keeler
When I used to photograph the Bald Eagles at Mud Lock, I saw House Sparrows within the Eagle's nest as well, so I wasn't too surprised to hear that they do it to Ospreys as well. I'm glad to hear that the sparrows may provide some benefit to the Ospreys, as well. I hate the House Sparrows beca

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma

2014-07-26 Thread Carol Keeler
I can add to Marie's observations with a few more species. There was a flyover Green Heron. Marsh Wrens were everywhere and in one case were feeding babies. There were several GB Herons with trying to swallow a large bullhead. There was a family of Coots, and some very small ducklings ( maybe

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma

2014-08-03 Thread Carol Keeler
I agree with Diana. My experiences have been much the same as hers. When people get out of their cars the birds either fly away or move out farther which makes it more difficult for most photographers and those without scopes. The Refuge needs to enforce and clarify their rules. Why did the R

[cayugabirds-l] Hummingbird

2014-08-18 Thread Carol Keeler
I have a new bird coming to the jelly feeder. It's the RTH Hummingbird. While I've seen it hovering around the feeder, I wasn't sure why. Today I saw it lick the grape jelly! It's not a surprise since it's a sweet treat, but the fact that it tried it surprised me. Did it get the idea from w

[cayugabirds-l] Fight!

2014-08-18 Thread Carol Keeler
Wow! I just watched a fight between the Male Oriole and male English Sparrow on my jelly feeder. They kept trying to bite or peck each other. The Sparrow was the aggressor. Mr. Oriole did a bit of chirping at him. The Oriole won and the Sparrow left. He got a few moments to eat in peace. V

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [OneidaBirds] Yellow-breasted chat

2014-08-23 Thread Carol Keeler
Just got this. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: "Dennis Anderson windows...@yahoo.com [oneidabirds]" > > Date: August 23, 2014 at 10:34:10 AM EDT > To: oneida birds > Subject: [OneidaBirds] Yellow-breasted chat > Reply-To: Dennis Anderson > > > There is a YELLOW-BREASTED

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Monarch caterpillar relocated to Salt Point

2014-08-30 Thread Carol Keeler
So very good to hear! A friend of mine raised three Monarch caterpillars that she found in her garden. She just released them as beautiful adults. I see one or two Monarchs daily in my yard. I haven't found any caterpillar yet. I do plant native plants to try and help. I have lots of commo

[cayugabirds-l] orioles

2014-08-30 Thread Carol Keeler
I just put out the jelly feeder and there were 3 beautiful male Orioles at the feeder! I've had 2 Orioles regularly, but never three. They had a conflict with the House Sparrows, as usual. One Oriole ended up hanging upside down on the perch. I think each Oriole got to eat. The problem with

[cayugabirds-l] Turkey Vultures

2014-10-12 Thread Carol Keeler
Yesterday as I worked in my yard I spotted a south bound TV. As I watched it turned into a river of as many 30 TVs migrating past. I had guests who were spellbound by all the birds. It's the first time I've spotted a large group migrating through. I had a very unusual new yard bird the other

[cayugabirds-l] Purple Sandpiper

2014-10-29 Thread Carol Keeler
Although it sounds as if it has departed, if anyone goes to Myers and relocates the Purple Sandpiper, would they please post it. This is the first free day I've had to come down to see it. Thanks! Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] Ibis

2014-10-31 Thread Carol Keeler
One ibis is still at the Eaton Marsh on the wildlife drive Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

Re: [cayugabirds-l] American Avocet

2014-11-08 Thread Carol Keeler
So what about the American Avocet you have in your subject. Is it at Montezuma too? Sent from my iPad > On Nov 8, 2014, at 10:14 AM, Ann Mitchell wrote: > > Just talked with Mark Miller. Shorebird Flats is now Eaton Bird Flats. He > also just saw a Glossy Ibis there. Ann > > Sent from my iP

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Eaton Marsh

2014-11-13 Thread Carol Keeler
I agree with Judy. It's nice to know of the contributions of Professor Eaton and it gives meaning to the name change. Sent from my iPad > On Nov 13, 2014, at 7:04 AM, Judith Thurber wrote: > > Thank you so much for writing this for those of us who did not know of this > amazing man's cont

[cayugabirds-l] Redpoll

2015-01-26 Thread Carol Keeler
Just had a Redpoll at my feeders here outside of Auburn. First one this year. Carol Keeler Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ladoga Point

2015-02-21 Thread Carol Keeler
I think others might like to know that, too. I would. Sent from my iPad > On Feb 21, 2015, at 11:32 AM, Carl Steckler wrote: > > At the risk of showing my ignorance, just where is viewing allowed at Ladoga > Point? It looks like the entire site consists of private homes. > Just asking > Thank

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Birding at Ladoga (near but not at Ladoga Point)

2015-02-21 Thread Carol Keeler
Thanks so much for the great directions. I have been to Myers, but not Ladoga. Now I can find it. Thanks! Sent from my iPad > On Feb 21, 2015, at 3:24 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: > > Birding at Ladoga: > > From NYS-13 at Stewart Park go north on East Shore Drive (NYS-34) 5.6miles to > the T at

Re: [cayugabirds-l] BBC News: The girl who gets gifts from birds

2015-02-26 Thread Carol Keeler
What a wonderful article! I wonder if our Cornell crow experts have heard of such behavior around here. It just shows how smart crows really are. Sent from my iPad > On Feb 26, 2015, at 8:45 AM, Stephanie Greenwood > wrote: > > I saw this story on the BBC News iPad App and thought you'd enj

[cayugabirds-l] Grackle

2015-03-12 Thread Carol Keeler
Just got a migrant- a Grackle! Sent from my iPhone -- 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] Grackles

2015-03-14 Thread Carol Keeler
Had a large flock of Grackles fly over this morning. Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://w

[cayugabirds-l] Blackbirds

2015-03-19 Thread Carol Keeler
Had another even larger flock of blackbirds. There were mostly Grackles but I found four Red-Wing Blackbirds mixed in. FOS for me. I also heard a Robin singing. Spring must be coming! Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.

[cayugabirds-l] FOS birds

2015-03-22 Thread Carol Keeler
Since other people have mentioned getting Song Sparrows, I've been on the watch for one at my feeders. Tonight, one showed up. FOS for me. Yesterday I had another FOS- a Turkey Vulture on rt 41A. Yesterday was serendipitous for me. I was backing into the garage and glanced up and there was

mystery bird

2009-08-30 Thread Carol Keeler
bird, not the whole breast. The rest of the breast has spots the color of the back of the bird. Thanks for the help! Carol Keeler Auburn, NY -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES Temporary archive: http

Thanks!

2009-08-31 Thread Carol Keeler
that starlings would pick "bugs" off animals in that way, either. A new starling behavior for me as well. I really appreciate all the responses. Carol Keeler -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsR

[cayugabirds-l] accipter

2010-01-28 Thread Carol Keeler
or quite a while for one to land in my crabapple, though I have seen both the Cooper's and Sharpie around the yard all winter, none has been out front. Carol Keeler -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabirds

[cayugabirds-l] Cooper's hawk

2010-02-10 Thread Carol Keeler
ds at your feeders since you're getting the most snow. Carol Keeler Auburn -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/mailli

[cayugabirds-l] crow behavior

2010-03-11 Thread Carol Keeler
comments or explanations from our crow experts would be welcome. Thanks! Carol Keeler Auburn -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] pied-bill grebe

2010-03-25 Thread Carol Keeler
ating, but no eggs yet. Does this mean there might not be any eaglets at this nest this year? Is it too late for nesting? Carol Keeler Auburn -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www

[cayugabirds-l] catbird

2010-04-23 Thread Carol Keeler
ed sparrows for several days now. Carol Keeler Auburn -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/maili

[cayugabirds-l] Buff breasted sandpiper

2010-09-10 Thread Carol Keeler
Saw a possible one in the shorebird area after the blind at Montezuma . Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist

[cayugabirds-l] Muckrace Birds

2010-09-16 Thread Carol Keeler
or me, as well. If you get some time, I welcome you to visit my gallery at http://www.pbase.com/carol_keeler_photo/2010_muckrace_birds Thanks! Carol Keeler -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIV

[cayugabirds-l] mystery sparrow

2010-09-30 Thread Carol Keeler
k jaw marks, but no distinct streaks. Am I right?-a swamp sparrow. Could some of you take a look at the two images on my website (mystery sparrow1 and mystery sparrow view 2) and give me some input so it won't need to stay a mystery sparrow. Thanks so much for your help! Carol K

[cayugabirds-l] Yellow-Rumped Warblers

2010-10-25 Thread Carol Keeler
s" on last night which was terrific. Kevin Mc Gowan was on it as well as other crow researchers. It was very informative and most fascinating. Carol Keeler Auburn -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/C

[cayugabirds-l] Redpolls

2010-12-26 Thread Carol Keeler
I finally spotted 3 redpolls at my feeders today. Now if I can just get some Evening Grosbeaks and Pine Siskins. Carol Keeler Auburn Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1

[cayugabirds-l] Swans

2011-01-02 Thread Carol Keeler
Just had a new "fly-over" yard bird- a pair of swans. I'm wondering if all Auburn's birds flew to Ithaca for the CBC. The feeders were empty yesterday and not much better today, so far . Did have 4 robins yesterday. Carol Keeler Auburn Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabir

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