[cayugabirds-l] FLNF Grassland Enhancement Project open house, 11/22/19, in Hector N.Y.

2019-11-22 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
5218 State Route 414 Hector, NY 14841 https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56961 Gary Kohlenberg -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfiguratio

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Black-headed Gull - credit where credit is duets

2020-02-10 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
Thanks Ken. I spoke with Ann Mitchell yesterday, she is in France with Linda, and she told me B-H Gulls are everywhere :) It’s always funny to think of one person’s rarity as another’s Wegmans bird. Thanks to Bob’s field trip for spicing up the day. Gary On Feb 9, 2020, at 8:12 PM, Kenneth V.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Varied Thrush in Candor

2020-01-02 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
Taylor Long was able to find the thrush and post to the CayugaRBA. Several people were able enjoy good views from the corn stubble field north of the blue house hosting the visiting Varied Thrush. The finder and homeowner lives in the blue house immediately north of the car wash in Candor. The

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Weird birds

2020-01-05 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
Some of these lists have been from California :) This has been going on for quite some time and I keep thinking we have rarities to chase, but no such luck. Gary On Jan 4, 2020, at 10:06 PM, Dave Nutter wrote:  When I first saw one of these lists I thought someone was playing games, and I

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Meyers Park

2020-04-12 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
Kevin, Is there any differences in Fish Crow nest construction from A. Crow ? Gary On Apr 12, 2020, at 2:47 PM, Kevin J. McGowan wrote:  Cool. That’s the old Fish Crow nest. Merlins sure do love Fish Crow nests! They’re using them all over town. Kevin From:

[cayugabirds-l] Winnowing Snipe

2020-04-03 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
While enjoying the raptor count last night at F.L. National Forest’s Ballard Pasture on Searsburg Rd., Hector, I was treated to quite loud Wilson’s Snipe winnowing. The usual Woodcock peenting started about 7:50 pm, but the Snipe caught me by surprise as I haven’t heard it in several years. I

[cayugabirds-l] Black Tern at Ithaca reservoir

2020-05-09 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
I apologize for the late email. This morning I found a Black Tern feeding and fluttering around the Ithaca Reservoir off Burns Rd. where it crosses Six Mile creek. They are quite uncommon away from Montezuma, although sometimes seen flying up Cayuga Lake during migration. It could be seen from

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Purple Martins and more at Stewart Park this morning

2020-05-01 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
I can add Northern Parula, Baltimore Oriole and several Catbirds to the Renwick list. Gary On May 1, 2020, at 10:39 AM, Diane Morton wrote:  Hi everyone, I finally saw Purple Martins at Cayuga Bird Club's Purple Martin house at Stewart Park this morning! I was first alerted by their calls

[cayugabirds-l] Murder most Fowl - Saturday 5/30

2020-05-31 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
Saturday I walked with my daughter down Shindagin Hollow Rd., in the State Forest, to the intersection with Gulf Creek Rd. for exercise, fun and to show her the area. It was very birdy and beautiful as usual especially the beaver pond at the bottom of the hill. This place always reminds me of

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Murder most Fowl - Saturday 5/30

2020-05-31 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
odulka At 10:08 AM 5/31/2020, Gary Kohlenberg wrote: Saturday I walked with my daughter down Shindagin Hollow Rd., in the State Forest, to the intersection with Gulf Creek Rd. for exercise, fun and to show her the area. It was very birdy and beautiful as usual especially the beaver pond at the

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Murder most Fowl - Saturday 5/30

2020-06-01 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
if someone were willing to retrieve the bodies? Suan On Mon, Jun 1, 2020 at 8:29 AM Gary Kohlenberg mailto:jg...@cornell.edu>> wrote: Thanks John and Sue, What would the likelihood of botulism be in your opinion? The issues MNWR had were some years ago and I don’t know how prevalent it is.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Murder most Fowl - Saturday 5/30

2020-06-01 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
Thanks John and Sue, What would the likelihood of botulism be in your opinion? The issues MNWR had were some years ago and I don’t know how prevalent it is. Gary On Jun 1, 2020, at 6:37 AM, "k...@empireaccess.net" wrote:  You folks know that area and the ducks but, as most ducks sleep on

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Redpolls on Mt. Pleasant

2020-11-27 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
I spent time at the Mt. Pleasant East fields this morning most of the time with Sandy Podulka looking at Redpolls. There were several flocks flying around and disappearing in the grass to feed. As Gladys noted they could disappear and you had to have a good angle and elevation to see them. We

[cayugabirds-l] Gyrfalcon at Hoster Rd. Quarry

2020-11-28 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
After missing the Gyrfalcon in the Seneca Stone Quarry, Hoster Rd., this morning it returned about 2:45 pm to the trees on the mound near the big rock crusher. Flying in low from the lake to the trees have us wonderful views. Unfortunately where it perched in the fork of a cottonwood tree it

Re: [cayugabirds-l] question about white-throated sparrows

2021-02-02 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
I usually have 2-6 at my feeders all winter. They breed in the woods around my house east of Ithaca. Gary On Feb 2, 2021, at 2:23 PM, Linda Post Van Buskirk wrote:  How common is it for them to winter here? I have one or possibly a pair at my feeders this week. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re: More on Merlin Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlin results/Turkey Vulture

2021-07-09 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
Some are finding the new Merlin sound ID app has some deficiencies with difficult species, like the trillers. For myself, I have been blown away by the fun and accuracy of such a new application. I wouldn’t base a heard only rare bird report totally on this app yet, but it sure will be handy to

Re: [cayugabirds-l] 50 Robins

2021-02-15 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
I was at the Reservoir yesterday, not far from your place, and had 38 Robins drinking at a small puddle in the frozen river. There were more in the nearby trees I’m sure. Gary On Feb 15, 2021, at 2:03 PM, Suan Hsi Yong wrote: Just had at least 50 American Robins fly into the trees outside

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

2021-02-12 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
I haven’t found many good areas for field birds this winter in Tompkins Co. Indian Field Rd. road shoulders have been OK, but the road is very busy making viewing difficult. Storm Road / Holden Rd. intersection area, in Lansing, is the best so far. The nearby farm is spreading manure /

Re: [cayugabirds-l] new vs. old niger seed

2021-02-20 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
I’m glad you mentioned this, because I thought it was just me having that experience. It was frustrating as I don’t see how I could tell without trying it myself ;) Gary On Feb 20, 2021, at 12:13 PM, Marty Schlabach wrote: -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Muckrace 2021 & early deer season

2021-09-05 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
I agree with this opinion and would add that rifles are now allowed for deer in almost all counties in New York. An argument could be made that this will increase or decrease safety for others, but it certainly changes the lethal range for misses to 1000+ yards. Gary On Sep 5, 2021, at 11:57

Re: [cayugabirds-l] 1 R. S'bill + 1 R. S'bill = 1 or 2

2021-08-01 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
Hey John, I only saw two B-b Whistling Ducks at the east end of the marsh. There could have been more hiding in plain sight with the Mallards that I didn’t see. I’m still not sure about the Spoonbill number. I tried hard to verify more than one, but couldn’t do it definitively, even though our

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Yellow Rail, Candor--field trip again today (Saturday)

2021-10-09 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
Adam Troyer led a small group on another search for the Yellow Rail. Despite best efforts the bird was not relocated. It must have continued its southern journey to another green pasture. Thanks to Adam for a fun search ! Gary On Oct 9, 2021, at 8:32 AM, Jay McGowan wrote:  Hi all, Adam is

[cayugabirds-l] Tripod mounting plate, Stewart Park

2021-10-08 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
I found a black tripod, scope/camera, mounting plate in the grass by the east side lake edge today in Stewart Park. It is on the second from the right, east, bench under the willow tree near the gravel accessibility path. If you lost one pick it up there. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re:[oneidabirds-l] [GeneseeBirds-L] Snow geese sighting!

2022-02-23 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
I had over 2000 SNGO flyover on my little Ithaca stroll this afternoon . They are definitely moving with the front. WoHo, Gary On Feb 23, 2022, at 9:46 AM, Johnson, Alyssa wrote:  Currently looking at 5-10,000 along Gravel Road, just north of 318, east side. Gotta get to work and don't have

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Rough legged hawk

2022-02-05 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
I had one at the airport at 3:57pm. So I wonder if there is finally more than one or just one that gets around ;) Gary On Feb 5, 2022, at 2:35 PM, Laura Stenzler wrote: A beautiful light phase rough legged hawk now over the field bordered byEllis Hollow and Game Farm Roads. Laura Laura

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Red-throated Loon, Dryden Lake

2022-04-17 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
Red-throated Loon is still on Dryden Lake this Easter Day. I did see the Osprey as well. Gary On Apr 16, 2022, at 5:00 PM, Kevin J. Cummings wrote: Hi all, In addition to the Common Loon reported earlier today, there is currently a Red-throated Loon on Dryden Lake. Kevin Sent from my

[cayugabirds-l] Re: [cayugabirds-l] Re: [cayugabirds-l] Re: What’s been found in the Cayuga Lake Basin so far in 2023

2023-01-08 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
Hi Paul, The spreadsheet header still has 2022 date, but I can see it now. :) Gary On Jan 8, 2023, at 3:58 PM, Paul Anderson wrote:  All: The page on which the records are listed is this:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Black bear killed on Refuge

2022-12-08 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
I apologize for the scrambled link ! On Dec 8, 2022, at 11:33 AM, Gary Kohlenberg wrote: --_000_23E1C24CC1EA461B8BED3FF957FE392Ecornelledu_ Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 V2UgYXJlIGFsc28gaW5kb2N0cmluYXRlZCB0byBzbWlsZSBmb3IgdGhlIGNhbWVyYS

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Black bear killed on Refuge

2022-12-08 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
We are also indoctrinated to smile for the camera regardless of situation. It’s a hard habit to break for some. Gary On Dec 8, 2022, at 11:28 AM, Anne Marie Sheridan wrote:  Right. Also, please remember you are looking at LEOs who just brought the poacher to justice, secured the bear as

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: [GeneseeBirds-L] Lewiston Limpkin

2022-12-05 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
For those of you that don’t subscribe to Genesee Birds here is a Limpkin update: Begin forwarded message: From: Willie D'Anna Date: December 5, 2022 at 8:39:34 AM EST To: geneseebirds , Geneseebirds , NYSBIRDS-L Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Lewiston Limpkin  Hello birders! Just a quick

[cayugabirds-l] Ross’s Goose at Treman Marine Park

2023-01-25 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
The Ross’s Goose Dave Nutter found yesterday is still swimming around the north end of Treman Marine Park in Ithaca as of 9:30 am today. Many mixed species of waterfowl are in the SW corner of the lake if you can see through the snow flakes. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Re: Ross’s Goose at Treman Marine Park

2023-01-25 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
: The photos posted of this bird looks like a hybrid Snow X Ross's to me. The bill is a little long, seems to be curved at the back edge, and it looks like it might have a grin patch. Kevin -Original Message- From: bounce-127096231-3493...@list.cornell.edu On Behalf Of Gary Kohlenberg

[cayugabirds-l] Winter field birds on Jerry Smith Rd.

2023-03-08 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
Today, Wednesday, 12:30 pm. There is a large mixed flock of field birds on Jerry Smith Rd. just east of Davis Rd at the power line. Snow Buntings, H. Larks, Lapland Longspur, very actively flying around field with manure or bedding spread. They don’t sit still long :) Gary Dropped pin

[cayugabirds-l] American/Eurasian G-w Teal hybrid

2023-04-10 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
There has been an American x Eurasian Green-winged Teal hybrid on the Ithaca reservoir. I’ve seen him twice, but the small flock he’s with is very skittish and usually flys out of sight on approach. This is a restricted area with lots of gun fire from the nearby range. Gary --

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Pelican

2023-05-03 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
Dave Nutter reports Pelican again visible far east of Cayuga Lake State Park, swimming south near active flying gulls. 3:38 pm. This would be south of Harris Park in the village of Cayuga. Gary On May 3, 2023, at 1:56 PM, Gary Kohlenberg wrote:  Pelican was still visible far south

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Hummingbird, bats

2023-05-07 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
Geo’s post on bats spurred me to tell my own bat story. Saturday birding my patch on Burns Rd. around 11:30 am I saw a brown bat hunting under the power line cut. I’ve never seen bats out in the bright sunlight. I watched this bat for about 10 minutes, before moving on, and even got a

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Pelican

2023-05-03 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
Pelican was still visible far south of Harris Park until about 1pm when it picked up and flew NW, as per Kyle Gage. It was still raining at the time so my feeling is it’s possible it could stop somewhere in or near Montezuma. Gary On May 3, 2023, at 9:36 AM, Dave Nutter wrote:  Tim Lenz

[cayugabirds-l] Ithaca CBC volunteer request

2023-12-23 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
I’ve been in contact with Adam Troyer of Birdsong Meadows Farm in Candor. He is looking to volunteer during this coming Christmas Bird Count in Ithaca. If any count circle leaders would like to welcome Adam into their section for the count he would be thrilled. Many of you know Adam and

[cayugabirds-l] MNWR-Tschache & Mays Point water levels

2024-04-17 Thread Gary Kohlenberg
draining. Hopefully shorebird habitat will be available there. Happy birding, Gary Kohlenberg -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") Cayugabirds-L List Info: NortheastBirding_DOT_com/CayugabirdsWELCOME_DOT_htm

[cayugabirds-l] Cornell T.V s

2010-12-23 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Driving by Bluegrass Lane and the Cornell golf course yesterday afternoon there were seven Turkey Vultures coursing low over the golf course. The white light made the silvery flight feathers look brighter than I have ever seen before. Crows and gulls were streaming down Fall Creek. I think all

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Owl Prowl, Avoiding duplication

2010-12-31 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
I will be owling at Monkey Run South along the railroad bed early in the morning. Gary On Dec 31, 2010, at 5:07 AM, Dave Nutter wrote: Ann Mitchell had talked about owling with Bob McGuire at Monkey Run North, Sapsucker Woods and other places. Sounds like some coordination is in order.

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Dave Nutter and redpolls, in that order

2011-01-02 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
My hat's off to Dave also. Those of us that bird regularly with Dave know that he's always up for the challenge and excitement of birding, ready and willing to share what he learns with everyone. Gary On Jan 2, 2011, at 10:27 AM, B Mcaneny wrote: We are a truly favored birding community to

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Center Rd. Short-eared Owls

2011-01-05 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
in the Mucklands, any interesting gulls in Seneca Falls, and any interesting geese or gulls or swans among the many uninteresting geese, gulls, and swans at Cayuga Lake State Park. Really nothing of note at all. Jay McGowan Dryden, NY On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 7:13 PM, J. Gary Kohlenberg jg...@cornell.edu wrote

[cayugabirds-l] Aurora Grebes Yes and Rafferty Rd. SEO Yes

2011-01-07 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Hi all, I was in Aurora today so had a chance to look again for the Eared Grebe. My first visit at 1:30 pm didn't yield an Eared Grebe, but there were 9 HORNED GREBES in very close proximity. A nice flock, 85, of COMMON GOLDENEYE were close in. My second visit

[cayugabirds-l] Aurora bluffs Redhead

2011-01-14 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Driving through Aurora today there is a large raft of Redheads between the Aurora cemetery and the bluffs. I couldn't stop to count, but if anyone passes here tomorrow look left right off shore. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Wilson's Snipe by Stewart Park

2011-01-17 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
I watched this guy for a while late this afternoon with Dave. It was fun to see him, but it made me feel even colder watching him huddle in the icy pond. Eventually he started pumping his body up and down and probing in what looked like ice to me, but must have been mud. I stayed well

RE:[cayugabirds-l] TV is back

2011-01-25 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
I bet this is the same one I saw at Judd Falls the other day by the fish lab. The first one I've seen this winter. Gary From: bounce-7714750-3493...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-7714750-3493...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Meena Haribal Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 9:25 AM To:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Compost gulls (Iceland, Glaucous)

2011-01-26 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Hi all, Some days the birding is short but sweet. I left work this afternoon and made a quick loop around fantasizing about Black Vultures. No Vultures appeared, but the resident RED-SHOULDERED HAWK at the lab flew in front of me and landed on the power lines letting be check him out

[cayugabirds-l] Triangle Diner Longspur

2011-02-12 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Hi all, The farm immediately south of the Triangle Diner has a fresh manure/bedding spread, in the fields, holding HORNED LARKS, SNOW BUNTINGS and at least one LAPLAND LONGSPUR. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME

[cayugabirds-l] East Shore Surf Scoter

2011-02-17 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Hi all, I stopped late yesterday at East Shore Boathouse. Along with the few thousand REDHEADS was one distant SURF SCOTER and an A. WIGEON closer to shore. Maybe the Scoter was one of the ones seen at Myers earlier this week. I didn't see any white-winged Gulls among the

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Sunday Cayuga Lake Birding

2011-02-21 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Tim's counts don't seem unreasonable at all. Here is a count for one of my stops yesterday, midday, on my way up the east side of the lake. The Tundra Swan numbers are high here and at Towpath Mach. Where I counted over 500. Location: Harris Park Observation date: 2/20/11 Number of

[cayugabirds-l] Farmers Market Robins

2011-02-24 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Hi all, I birded at the Ithaca Farmer's Market around 5 pm. The treetops held 160 A. ROBINS. That's the most I've seen in one place in a while. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES:

[cayugabirds-l] Ladoga Park, Red-necked Grebe

2011-02-27 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Bob McGuire just called, he and Drew have seen a Red-necked Grebe from Ladoga looking toward Portland point. Nice day, Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Top's Crows tonight

2011-03-01 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Hi all, I was in the parking lot by Tops ,downtown at dusk, and had my first look at some of the CROWS roosting in the area. I was unable to estimate the size of the flock flying from behind the plaza to Meadow St. it was larger than any I have seen since living in Auburn. The swirling

Re: [cayugabirds-l] More Ross's Geese, Dryden

2011-03-13 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Would this be a Tompkins County record number of Ross's Geese ? Gary On Mar 13, 2011, at 3:02 PM, Jay McGowan wrote: Kevin and I just found at least two ROSS'S GEESE (certainly different birds than the ones at Game Farm) in a large flock of Snow Geese on the north side of Ferguson Road

[cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Redpolls

2011-03-25 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
I had a little time to kill before an appointment this afternoon so I went around the Wilson Trail. I saw three REDPOLLS feeding in the shrubby trees by the inside corner just past the photo blind. I was happy to see them still here. American PIPITS were still at Stewart Park,

[cayugabirds-l] Newman Golf Course Turkey Vultures

2011-03-29 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
While walking the golf course / Jetty Woods, this afternoon around 4:30, there was a mini flight of Turkey Vultures . I saw 51 TVs drifting north, mostly over West Hill. There were also 7 D.C. Cormorants heading the same way. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] MAC Eurasian Wigeon

2011-04-02 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
The Eurasian Wigeon is still at the back , north, pond of the MAC complex. Gary -- 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)

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cliff Swallow, Stewart Park

2011-04-13 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
I stopped at the Swan Pen late today to check out the action. I found the CLIFF SWALLOW and the other assortment Jay posted. The TREE SWALLOWS were up to ~160 individuals. I also enjoyed the nice close viewing with only light rain. The biggest surprise was my first singing PALM WARBLER.

[cayugabirds-l] Lab of O , old new migrants.

2011-04-15 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
There was a nice red Fox Sparrow in the feeder garden at the Lab yesterday afternoon as well as Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher on the Wilson Trail. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Sunday around the lake

2011-04-17 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Hi all, After sleeping in today Bob and Ann picked me up for a trip up the lake to see what was new. It was a funny day with the weather. Although we had some new birds for the year, numbers were low, and we had to work to get them. At Mud Lock the female Bald Eagle was vocalizing almost

[cayugabirds-l] Cornell Fish Crows

2011-04-19 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Hi all, I saw and heard my first Fish Crows at Cornell today. Two of them were mobbing a Red-tail over Ives Hall. At the swan pen this afternoon, in the rain, were a couple, crisp looking, Yellow-rumped Warblers, three Palm Warblers and a Ruby-crowned Kinglet. A Rusty Blackbird was calling

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Marbled Godwit, Montezuma

2011-04-23 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
On Apr 23, 2011, at 2:25 PM, Jay McGowan wrote: Ann and Gary just found a MARBLED GODWIT at Montezuma that we are now looking at. It is along the wildlife drive at the new shorebird flats just before the turn for Benning (visible from the photo blind pulloff.) Lucky for us Jay and Andrew

[cayugabirds-l] Bonapartes Gulls on 9th fairway. Newman Golf Course

2011-04-30 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Fun ! Gary -- 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/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3)

[cayugabirds-l] Ithaca birds Saturday

2011-05-01 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Susan, Ann, Stuart and I birded around Ithaca yesterday. Starting at the Swan Pen the only new bird was COMMON YELLOWTHROAT along with Palm Warbler, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Yellow and Yellow-rumped Warblers that I think have been all reported earlier. We tried walking around to Jetty Woods but

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sapsucker Woods, Wed 5/11

2011-05-11 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
I walked the Wilson Trail after work. I didn't find many of the great birds reported today, but did see my first R.T. HUMMINGBIRD and ALDER FLYCATCHER calling just before the first house on the curve with the crazy stop sign. Gary On May 11, 2011, at 2:00 PM, Matthew Medler wrote: I spent a

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpeckers Aurora

2011-05-22 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Two Red-headed Woodpeckers at same location as yesterday. Gary On May 21, 2011, at 11:00 PM, wroberts wrobe...@wells.edu wrote: I had the good fortune of meeting up with Bob McGuire, Dave Nutter, Susan Danskin, and others as they were tracking the movement of a Red-headed Woodpecker at

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Field Sparrows?

2011-05-23 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
This morning at Park Preserve there was no shortage of Field Sparrows. I hadn't been there this year and the new trails really extend the fun. Gary On May 23, 2011, at 12:37 PM, Kevin J. McGowan wrote: Where are all the Field Sparrows? The severe mowing of the powerline cut beside my house

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sedge Wren report, just out of basin

2011-05-23 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
I wasn't able to see or hear a Sedge Wren this morning. The only wren was a House Wren for me. I did have my FOS BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO. I may try again later today. Gary On May 23, 2011, at 11:20 AM, Jay McGowan wrote: Chris and Jessie's Sedge Wren was still in the same area on Hile School

Re: [cayugabirds-l] PUrple Martin over Ithaca

2011-05-25 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
This last Sunday Ann and I saw a Purple Martin at Myers spit also maybe the same two Dunlin. Gary On May 24, 2011, at 10:08 PM, Meena Haribal wrote: Day before yesterday, there were two Dunlins feeding at close range from people at Myers spit. I also saw a Purple Martin over water along

[cayugabirds-l] BB Cuckoo, Nighthawk and others

2011-05-26 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
In my quest for first-of-season birds I made a fourth trip to try and find a Worm-eating Warbler in W. Danby. I was finally successful, but was more excited to hear a Black-billed Cuckoo singing on Bald Hill Rd. It's just a great sound ! A B-b Cuckoo was singing in

[cayugabirds-l] New yard bird

2011-05-28 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
I know there are some killer yards out there, and some magic ones, that report wonderful birds and maybe if I stayed home more my yard total would increase, but I had my first Blackpoll Warbler this morning. I was excited enough to leave the coffee boiling too long. At Ford Rd. yesterday while

[cayugabirds-l] Black-bellied Plover at MNWR

2011-05-29 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
There are 5 Black-bellied Plover at the shorebird flats on the wildlife drive. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Prothontaries -- Yes

2011-06-01 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Yesterday at 6:30 pm I was able to hear and then see both Prothonotary warblers. I recorded video of one to have the singing. They are LOUD at close range. This area is amazingly birdie. Gary On Jun 1, 2011, at 9:58 AM, Matthew Medler m...@cornell.edumailto:m...@cornell.edu wrote: There

RE: [cayugabirds-l] continuing shorebirds on Towpath Rd, Clay-colored Sparrow on King Rd

2011-07-13 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Very late Tuesday afternoon the Clay-colored Sparrow was still singing atop the blue spruces. I heard two different song types, a three buzz song then on his next return a two buzz introduction followed by multiples. The songs may not be exciting or musical, but it sure is nice to see a new

Re: [cayugabirds-l] 2011 Muckrace

2011-09-11 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of bob mcguire Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 8:52 AM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] 2011 Muckrace The 2011 Muckrace is now history, and I hope that a full report will get posted to the List soon. Ann Mitchell, Susan Danskin, Linda Orkin, Dave Nutter, Gary

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Freese Road - Dickcissel, Lincoln's, etc

2011-09-25 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
After doing my mental cost-benefit analysis this morning, the Lab for thrushes or chase Nate's reported Dickcissel, Freeze road won out. I searched from about 7am, luckily Dave, Ann and the CBC field trip participants saw me staring intently at the ground and came over. Dave was able to get it

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Nelson's Sparrow, Hog Hole

2011-10-08 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
When Stuart,Ann and I left the Nelson's sparrow had moved into the main field , NW corner, bordered by the trail as it runs along the lake. Slow careful movement kept him from being terrorized by giants. We were able to get several great looks;, it was a lifer for Stuart. Ann only crashed to the

[cayugabirds-l] Surf Scoter at Stewart Park is pretty close to shore

2011-10-16 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Binocular distance west of floating dock across from pavilion parking lot., for those without scopes. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Stewart Park Friday afternoon birds

2011-10-21 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
After a hard day in the mine I stopped at Stewart Park to scan the lakeshore. There was good diversity and larger numbers of some species. Among the expected birds there were 2 SURF SCOTERS, up from one the other day, over 350 D.C. CORMORANTS, 200 A. COOT, 22 RUDDY DUCKS and 16

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Myers Point 28Oct11

2011-10-28 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
After leaving Myers Pt. my last stop in town was East shore Park. My best birds were two Black Scoters that flew in to feed almost directly across from the pavilion. They were still there when I left around 11:30. Gary On Oct 28, 2011, at 10:08 AM, Jay McGowan

[cayugabirds-l] South Hill Rec. Way Woodcock

2011-11-07 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Hi all, It was interesting to see Ray's photo of a Woodcock head this morning at Bradfield. I wonder if the resident Red-tail picked him off ? After work I took a walk on the S.H.R.W. trail. It was busy with Robins, Chickadees, Juncos and Waxwings. I heard one BARRED OWL in the gloom of

[cayugabirds-l] C. U. Campus

2011-12-02 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
Behind (west) Day Hall on the Cornell campus is a handful of Pine Siskins feeding in the trees. They are the first I've seen here on campus. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Use of GPS Coordinates

2011-12-18 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
My most common use is to plunk the DD decimal degrees coordinates into Google Maps on my phone. It works 100% of the time. My GPS mapping program uses DD or DMS. The other GPS driving applications I use, GPS Drive and MapQuest, always seem to get confused so I have to enter locations in

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snowy owl

2011-12-27 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
this winter. Gary On Dec 27, 2011, at 3:17 PM, bob mcguire wrote: Ann Mitchell, Gary Kohlenberg, and I spent the morning driving roads in Seneca County, centered on Kings Corners Rd, in a fruitless search for a reported Snowy Owl. On a similar note, my reading of the Wiegand Eames map, which we use

[cayugabirds-l] Community Corners Turkey Vultures

2012-01-09 Thread J. Gary Kohlenberg
As I was driving through Community Corners today at 3:30 there was a good size kettle of T. V. 's floating south. I counted 42 , but there could have been more blocked by the trees. I guess this means winter is coming. Gary -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

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