[cayugabirds-l] Avian Rebrand

2023-12-11 Thread Peter Saracino
Hi folks. Informative 48 minute podcast centered on the upcoming renaming for 100+ North American birds from the "Science of Birds" podcast. Enjoy Pete Saracino/NY State Master Naturalist Volunteer https://www.scienceofbirds.com/podcast/avian-rebrand-new-names-for-many-north-american-birds --

[cayugabirds-l] Black Vultures perched in Ithaca

2023-12-11 Thread Dave Nutter
The frequently seen group of 4 Black Vultures have been perched atop the large, old, concrete Morse Chain smokestack low on South Hill in Ithaca this morning. I believe they are a family who bred in the area this year. - - Dave Nutter -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_

[cayugabirds-l] Re: [cayugabirds-l] Don’t forget!!! Cayuga Bird Club December 11 meeting and speaker dinner -Madagascar!

2023-12-11 Thread James Gaffney
Hi all. I’ve been keeping my birding life list on a 1990 checklist of North American birds published by the Tucson Audubon. It’s a bit out of date. I’ve tried the E-bird format for life lists but I find it not particularly suited for that function. Any suggestions? Thanks for any suggestions Ji

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Black Vultures perched in Ithaca

2023-12-11 Thread Dave Nutter
They flew north over downtown around 11:15am. But it’s worth checking that smokestack for them regularly. - - Dave Nutter > On Dec 11, 2023, at 10:22 AM, Dave Nutter wrote: > > The frequently seen group of 4 Black Vultures have been perched atop the > large, old, concrete Morse Chain smokest

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Black Vultures perched in Ithaca

2023-12-11 Thread bob mcguire
Right after theTaughannock loon watch concluded (Nov 18th) several of us observed a group of four Black Vultures flying in the gorge opposite the visitor’s center. At the same time there were 10 - 15 TUVU’s roosting on the cliff face, backs to the sun, wings outstretched (to catch the sun). I h