Re: [nfc-l] First night flight of 2012?

Hi all, The topic of night-time roosting is a bit different from migration, but could potentially prove to be another interesting application of NFC research -- if birds potentially call, say in the pre-dawn, while exiting roosts. I think this is one of the least known aspect of bird biology. F

RE: [nfc-l] First night flight of 2012?

Steve-where are you located? From: bounce-39931144-10103...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-39931144-10103...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Steve Kelling Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 1:28 PM To: Kenneth Victor Rosenberg Cc: Michael O'Brien; Andrew Albright; NFC-L Subject: Re: [nfc-l]

Re: [nfc-l] First night flight of 2012?

Hi everyone, I've been following this thread with some interest. A couple of anecdotes to add some more color on this already interesting story!: 1) I had a mob of Fox Sparrows here (central MA) a few winters ago in February, up to 8 at a time, under my feeder. In the evening, they'd ascend

Re: [nfc-l] First night flight of 2012?

I think birds move around at night year-round. For example in Jan and Feb, I record the flight calls of Snow Buntings during the pre-dawn (0430-0700) of many mornings. Last winter I recorded Common Redpolls also in the pre-dawn. I occasionally will record American Robins at this time. I seldom (ne

RE: [nfc-l] First night flight of 2012?

Killdeer are on the move. Last night at 6:30pm I had a calling Killdeer flying over the Rowan University campus in Glassboro, South Jersey. Another birder reported a pair at Spruce Run yesterday in Hunterdon County, North Jersey. Rob Fergus Union Township, Hunterdon Co

Re: [nfc-l] First night flight of 2012?

Ithaca, NY had it's first Killdeer of the year yesterday, so a few birds are likely moving (but north with the mild weather, or south with the arriving cold snap??) KEN Ken Rosenberg Conservation Science Program Cornell Lab of Ornithology 607-254-2412 607-342-4594 (cell) k...@cornell.edu

Re: [nfc-l] First night flight of 2012?

Andrew, It should not be a big surprise to hear a single nocturnal migrant Killdeer at this time of year in Pennsylvania. Spring migrants begin moving in February, and "fall" migrants will sometimes move any time in winter if they get pushed out of northern areas by cold weather or snow. Thi

RE: [nfc-l] First night flight of 2012?

In my acoustic recordings in Michigan, Killdeer was a very frequent night caller. Also here in Oregon I hear them regularly at night throughout the winter. However, they are not rare in either place. Best, Caitlin -Original Message- From: bounce-39861078-10103...@list.cornell.edu [mai