[cayugabirds-l] Common Nighthawks

2018-08-24 Thread Ann Mitchell
I missed Jeremey’s alert about the Nighthawks for about an hour, so I went to Stewart Park. After about an hour I saw one, possibly two, flying around and calling. Good Birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.N

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club Field Trip

2018-09-06 Thread Ann Mitchell
. It looks like we will be running into rain, so dress appropriately. Bring a drink and snacks. We will be stopping for a break and food. You can reach me at annmitchel...@gmail.com with questions. See you Sunday! Ann Mitchell Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma

2018-10-14 Thread Ann Mitchell
I stopped by the Montezuma Wildlife Drive around 4:00 today. The Visitor Center was the only place there were shorebirds which included Lesser Yellowlegs, many Killdeer, 2 Dunlin, and 3 Black-bellied Plovers. There was one Snow Goose there. On the back side of the drive just before the Eagle Sta

[cayugabirds-l] Cackling Goose

2018-10-16 Thread Ann Mitchell
Reuben S. called me to report a Cackling Goose at th south east end of Taughannock State Park. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubsc

[cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskin

2018-12-07 Thread Ann Mitchell
I just counted 22 Pine Siskins at my feeders!!! Ann 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://

[cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskin

2019-01-03 Thread Ann Mitchell
I just counted 20 at my feeders. I don’t know where they were for “the count” but they are certainly back! Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayug

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Redpolls, Aiken Rd. in Enfield - redpoll food

2019-01-09 Thread Ann Mitchell
Not yet! Ann On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 9:02 PM psaracin wrote: > Marie, I believe I saw some Queen Anne's Lace in there the other day as > well. > Pete > > > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > > Original message > From: "Marie P. Read" > Date: 1/9/19 8:22 PM (GM

[cayugabirds-l] Eastern Screech-Owl

2019-01-11 Thread Ann Mitchell
Back in the tree at Dandy Mart in Slaterville Springs enjoying the sun. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.

[cayugabirds-l] Common Redpolls

2019-01-14 Thread Ann Mitchell
The flock is back on the east side sometimes going into the road. The Hoary Redpoll was under cover .:-( Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugab

[cayugabirds-l] Common Grackles

2019-03-12 Thread Ann Mitchell
I just had my FOY Grackles in my yard! Guess Spring is here (thru the snow flakes)! Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigu

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2019-03-20 Thread Ann Mitchell
There is an Osprey sitting on a nest which is past Union Springs heading north. It is just across from Connors Road on the west side. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey at Stewart Park

2019-03-25 Thread Ann Mitchell
I saw an Osprey flying up the creek heading towards Stewart Park this morning. Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeav

Re: [cayugabirds-l] First House Wren this morning

2019-04-23 Thread Ann Mitchell
One showed up at my house, too. Ann Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 23, 2019, at 7:36 AM, AB Clark wrote: > > At least the first prospectively assessing the nest boxes on Hile School Rd. > > This morning at 7am singing atop the empty feeder. > > > Anne Clark > > -- > > Cayugabirds-L List In

[cayugabirds-l] Black Terns

2019-04-30 Thread Ann Mitchell
I was at the Montezuma main pool today and saw 2 BLACK TERNS flying in the back of the main pool along with Caspian Terns. Later I stopped by VanDyne Spoor Road because that is where I usually spot them, but they weren’t there yet. Good birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List I

[cayugabirds-l] Common Terns

2019-05-06 Thread Ann Mitchell
There are a number of them seen drone East Shore Park. Ann 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] Sapsucker Woods, Th 5/16

2019-05-16 Thread Ann Mitchell
Last time I heard one there was the 9th, but I don’t go there every day. Ann Sent from my iPhone > On May 16, 2019, at 2:35 PM, Linda Orkin wrote: > > Sounds like a wonderful morning. Glad you were out there. > > Interestingly we did not hear any Northern Waterthrush along the Woodleton > B

[cayugabirds-l] Trip to Danby Hotspots on June 1st

2019-05-30 Thread Ann Mitchell
Please join Wes Blauvelt and me from 7:00 to 12:00 on Saturday morning for a morning of birding the Danby area for Hooded, Mourning, Chestnut-sided and other Warblers and forest birds, plus a trek or to, to a swampy area for Soras and Rails. We will also visit the heron rookery in West Danby. M

[cayugabirds-l] Great Egrets

2019-07-12 Thread Ann Mitchell
I went back to Thomas Road to recount the Egrets. I counted six at 6:30. They have moved to an area where it is more difficult to see them. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ht

[cayugabirds-l] Shorebirds in Montezuma

2019-08-09 Thread Ann Mitchell
Herons were present. Good birding, Ann Mitchell 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

[cayugabirds-l] CBC Club Field Trip 7:30-4:30

2019-09-05 Thread Ann Mitchell
Please join me for an all day field trip up the lake Saturday, September 7th. We will meet at the lab parking lot and carpool up the lake. Bring food and drink. We will make a stop for sandwiches at the top of the lake. Hopefully, the rarities will still be around. Bring a scope if you have one.

[cayugabirds-l] Lab of O

2019-09-17 Thread Ann Mitchell
There were 2 Swainson’s Thrushes and a Philadelphia Vireo at the end of Podell bridge. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfi

[cayugabirds-l] Brant

2019-10-31 Thread Ann Mitchell
There are still around 60 Brant at Stewart Park. Ann 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:/

[cayugabirds-l] Rose-breasted Grosbeak

2020-05-01 Thread Ann Mitchell
I had my first Rose-breasted Grosbeak at my feeders today. It is officially spring! Best, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeC

Re: [cayugabirds-l] 8 white throated sparrows

2020-05-01 Thread Ann Mitchell
I also have quite a few White-throated Sparrows. I also had a Field Sparrow here for a day. Ann Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2020, at 7:23 PM, Donna Lee Scott wrote: > >  Skootching around under 1 large bush in my yard this evening! > > Donna Scott > Lansing > Sent from my iPhone > -- >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] FOY White-crowned Sparrow

2020-05-04 Thread Ann Mitchell
I just had my first White-crowned Sparrow at my feeder too. Nice wind they came in on. Ann Sent from my iPhone > On May 4, 2020, at 9:33 AM, W Larry Hymes wrote: > >  We just had our FOY WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW. It fed momentarily, before > being chase off by a squirrel. > > Larry > ===

[cayugabirds-l] Indigo Buntings

2020-05-14 Thread Ann Mitchell
For the past 3-4 days I have had an Indigo Bunting at my feeders. 2 days ago, 2 INBUs were on the feeders. I thought that was really neat. Then today about 15 minutes ago, there were 3 Indigo Buntings at my feeders!! That was really cool! Stay healthy! Best, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayu

[cayugabirds-l] Indigo Buntings

2020-05-14 Thread Ann Mitchell
About 20 minutes ago I had 4 buntings at me feeders. They certainly must like my back yard! Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscrib

[cayugabirds-l] 2 caged birds

2020-07-03 Thread Ann Mitchell
I have 2 caged birds in my yard - a yellow one and a blue one (the blue one has momentarily disappeared). My neighbor put out an email to Ithaca neighborhood East. Are there any other places I can post them? Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Ca

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Siskins

2020-11-30 Thread Ann Mitchell
I have had 16-21 siskins at my feeders for a couple weeks now. It's pretty cool watching them. They move so quickly, that it is hard to get an accurate count. Good luck with the bears! Ann On Mon, Nov 30, 2020 at 12:11 PM Dave Nutter wrote: > I haven’t seen them yet today, but for the last 3 da

[cayugabirds-l] Rough-legged Hawk

2021-01-21 Thread Ann Mitchell
Linda and I saw one on Mt. Pleasant Road near the Observatory. It would use the tree near there to perch looking for food. When it flew the underwings were very light. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBir

[cayugabirds-l] Robins

2021-01-29 Thread Ann Mitchell
Just looked out the window and there are 3+ Am Robins sitting in the privet next to the house. Guess the snow has baffled them. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.Nort

[cayugabirds-l] Bad news for Osprey along 5 & 20

2021-03-23 Thread Ann Mitchell
The nests are being torn down and replaced with the discs. No sign of Osprey. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfiguration

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Ithaca Osprey

2021-03-27 Thread Ann Mitchell
There is another Osprey at the nest off Game Farm Road, Ann Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 27, 2021, at 5:53 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: > >  > 14:47pm: I had a second sighting of a northbound Osprey over the Flood > Control Channel past my place. The first bird went straight and steady about > tr

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2021-03-30 Thread Ann Mitchell
The Osprey nest just north of Union Springs had two Osprey when I drove by. Looked like they were having a bit of fun. Best, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.Northea

Re: [cayugabirds-l] our foy chipping sparrow

2021-03-31 Thread Ann Mitchell
I finally got my first Chipping Sparrow. Good birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 31, 2021, at 11:42 AM, Marty Schlabach wrote: > >  > We just had our first of the year chipping sparrow at our feeders. > --Marty Schlabach >Interlaken, NY > > -- > Cayugabirds-L List Info: > Welcome

[cayugabirds-l] Black-throated Green Warbler

2021-04-27 Thread Ann Mitchell
It’s back at Park Preserve South! Good birding, Ann 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://

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Follow-up communication to Cornell re mowing of hay at peak nesting time

2021-06-27 Thread Ann Mitchell
Thanks for the superb letter. Ann Mitchell Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 27, 2021, at 3:34 PM, Rebecca Hansen wrote: > >  Wonderful. Thanks so much. > > Sent from my iPad > >>> On Jun 27, 2021, at 1:42 PM, Jody Enck wrote: >>> >>  >> Hel

[cayugabirds-l] Baltimore Oriole

2022-05-02 Thread Ann Mitchell
I filled a hanging coconut with grape jelly about an hour ago and a Baltimore Oriole just ate some. So cool!!! Good birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.Northe

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Help ID'ing peep?

2022-05-21 Thread Ann Mitchell
Looks like avLeast Sandpiper to me, also Ann Sent from my iPhone > On May 21, 2022, at 10:29 PM, William Baker wrote: > > I could be off here but looks like Least to me. The brown look to the back > and slight curve to the bill are what I’m going by. > > Bill Baker > > Sent from my iPhone

[cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskins and Woodcock

2015-03-26 Thread Ann Mitchell
There are six PINE SISKINS in my yard at this moment. Last night I got a text from Marshall Iliff, my next door neighbor, who was listening to a WOODCOCK peenting in our back yard. Wow! What a great yard bird! Thanks, Marshall! Good birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

[cayugabirds-l] Wilson's Snipe

2015-03-27 Thread Ann Mitchell
A snipe is just east of a white farmhouse in a wet area on Stevenson Road. A Killdeer is also present. Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsS

[cayugabirds-l] Osprey

2015-03-27 Thread Ann Mitchell
I headed up the lake this afternoon to see the thousands of Snow Geese Bob mentioned. It was quite a sight! I did see one Osprey near May's Point hovering over a stream where there were a number of Great Blue Herons. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirdi

[cayugabirds-l] Duetting Horned Grebes

2015-03-31 Thread Ann Mitchell
>From the Lake Road Bluffs Dave Nutter and I had super looks at many HORNED GREBES in breeding, transitional, and winter plumages. Two of them were displaying for quite awhile. They faced each other, making themselves tall, and bobbing their heads up and down. It was quite a show! Ann -- Cayugabi

[cayugabirds-l] Another sign of Spring

2015-04-03 Thread Ann Mitchell
Along with at least 5 Pine Siskin was a very colourful PURPLE FINCH. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Another sign of Spring

2015-04-03 Thread Ann Mitchell
Forgot to mention that they were in my yard. Ann Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 3, 2015, at 8:20 AM, Ann Mitchell wrote: > > Along with at least 5 Pine Siskin was a very colourful PURPLE FINCH. > Ann > > Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.No

[cayugabirds-l] Local Cayuga Bird Club Field Trip on 4/12/15

2015-04-12 Thread Ann Mitchell
Gary Kohlenberg and I led a group of nine enthusiastic birders to some popular birding spots. We first went to Monkey Run South. Highlights were an Eastern Phoebe, three Wood Ducks flyingin circles trying to land in a couple trees across the creek from us, an active Belted Kingfisher, a Golden-crow

[cayugabirds-l] Swan Pen

2015-04-22 Thread Ann Mitchell
Yellow, Yellow-rumpled, and Palm Warblers with a Song Sparrow joining them. Happy Spring! Good birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugabi

[cayugabirds-l] Siskin

2015-04-23 Thread Ann Mitchell
I just had 30 or so Pine Siskins at my feeders. Also, Purple Finch is hanging around. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfig

[cayugabirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrush

2015-04-24 Thread Ann Mitchell
There was a pair of Louisiana Waterthrushes heard just off the road in the direction of the gorge. Nothing else singing. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBir

[cayugabirds-l] Louisiana Waterthrush

2015-04-25 Thread Ann Mitchell
They were heard at Sweedler Preserve. Ann 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-

[cayugabirds-l] American Bittern

2015-04-25 Thread Ann Mitchell
There is an American Bittern at the Swan Pen currently well hidden in the reeds on the north side of the pond. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/C

[cayugabirds-l] Common Teen

2015-04-25 Thread Ann Mitchell
There is a Common Tern at Harris Park in Cayuga sitting on a buoy. Also a Caspian Tern sitting on the break water. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.c

[cayugabirds-l] Common Tern

2015-04-25 Thread Ann Mitchell
I meant Common Tern, not Common Teen. I don't know about auto correct. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.ht

[cayugabirds-l] Black-throat Blue Warbler

2015-04-30 Thread Ann Mitchell
Power line cut Sapsucker Woods, Dryden side.Ann 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.

[cayugabirds-l] Rose-breasted Grosbeak

2015-05-06 Thread Ann Mitchell
Last evening, there was a beautiful male Rose-breasted Grosbeak singing in my yard. Today, 4 females showed up. Great singer, that guy! Also, a White-crowned Sparrow under the feeders. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://

[cayugabirds-l] Lost Car Key at the Hawthorn Woods

2015-05-07 Thread Ann Mitchell
. Thanks. Ann Mitchell -- 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@cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] Black-billed Cuckoo

2015-05-18 Thread Ann Mitchell
It was calling incessantly from the southeast corner of the Hawthorn Woods at 7:45 a.m. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeCo

[cayugabirds-l] Great Horned Owl

2015-07-10 Thread Ann Mitchell
Linda and I are walking the East Recreation Way off Game Farm Road around .5 miles and heard heard the owl calling from the south at 7:00 P,M. Good birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayu

[cayugabirds-l] Knox Marcellus

2015-07-12 Thread Ann Mitchell
Dave and I were there from 11:30 or so until 1:00. Bad lighting! There were 235 Lesser Yellowlegs, 30 Greater Yellowlegs, 7 Solitary and 1 Spotted Sandpipers, 2 Killdeer, and peeps. There might be other species of sandpipers there, but the lighting was really bad. This evening will be much bette

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma and East Shore

2015-07-23 Thread Ann Mitchell
I went up north to check on shorebird habitat. More water was added at Knox Marcellus since the weekend which is good news. At the main pool on the Wildlife Drive, the water is mostly gone. The shorebirds are quite distant. LaRue's. Eaton Marsh, and Benning still have water and no mud. The newly

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma and East Shore

2015-07-23 Thread Ann Mitchell
Make that Montezuma and East Road. Sorry! Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 23, 2015, at 9:48 PM, Ann Mitchell wrote: > > I went up north to check on shorebird habitat. More water was added at Knox > Marcellus since the weekend which is good news. > > At the main pool on the W

[cayugabirds-l] Buff-breasted Sandpiper

2015-08-11 Thread Ann Mitchell
Seen at Puddlers Marsh. Very active, running around on duckweed. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARC

[cayugabirds-l] Willet

2015-08-21 Thread Ann Mitchell
Still at southern end of Larues. Ann 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-archiv

[cayugabirds-l] Myers Point

2015-08-27 Thread Ann Mitchell
There are 2 juvenile Sanderlings and 2 Semi-palmated Plovers now. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm AR

[cayugabirds-l] Yellow-headed Blackbird

2015-08-27 Thread Ann Mitchell
After standing around Van Dyne Spoor Road for close to 7 hours, I got a 10th of a second look at the bird. I was scanning the cattails with my scope and saw a yellow and black bird dive into them. I did have a better look at it's head, but it was still totally anticlimactic. Dave didn't see it,

[cayugabirds-l] Sanderling

2015-09-03 Thread Ann Mitchell
There is one juvenile Sanderling seen from Salt Point on the rocks next to the cattails (looking towards Myers) along with 1 Semi-palmated Plover and 3 dozen Killdeer. Good birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://w

[cayugabirds-l] Stevenson Road

2015-09-22 Thread Ann Mitchell
I just counted 106 Turkey Vultures. I am sure there were more that I missed! Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLe

[cayugabirds-l] Rte 89 Erie Canal Bridge

2015-10-01 Thread Ann Mitchell
Is now open! Ann 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@

[cayugabirds-l] Hudsonian Godwits

2015-10-07 Thread Ann Mitchell
Mark Miller just called to say he had 2 Hudsonian Godwits at Eaton Marsh. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave

[cayugabirds-l] Warblers

2015-10-08 Thread Ann Mitchell
There were a male and female Black-throat Blue Warbler between the Sherwood Platform and the west trail junction of the Wilson Trail North and an Orange-crowned Warbler between the Frog Barn and Sapsucker Woods Road seen be Dave and me. AAnn Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Addendum

2015-10-08 Thread Ann Mitchell
There was a pair of Black-throated Blue Warbles, male and female. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm A

Re: [cayugabirds-l] OT: bear scat at Niemi Rd ponds?

2015-10-11 Thread Ann Mitchell
I saw it and was curious as to who had their dog in a restricted area. Obvious I wasn't thinking bear. Ann Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2015, at 9:41 AM, Dave Nutter wrote: > > Did anyone else notice possible bear scat at the Cornell Research Ponds Unit > II on Niemi Rd? It was at the east

[cayugabirds-l] Greater White-fronted Geese

2015-10-11 Thread Ann Mitchell
Mike Tetlow called to report that he and Joann were looking at 3 Greater-White Fronted Geese at Knox Marcellus along with all the Sandhill Cranes, etc. that were reported earlier. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.N

[cayugabirds-l] Brant

2015-10-13 Thread Ann Mitchell
There is a Brant behind the tennis courts at Stewart Park. It is currently following Canada Geese walking towards the playground. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.Nor

[cayugabirds-l] Deer ticks

2015-10-22 Thread Ann Mitchell
Just a heads up. I know I am attracted to ticks, or the other way around, but they are still with us. I discovered one on me after a walk at Roy Park Preserve last evening. Good birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Deer ticks

2015-10-22 Thread Ann Mitchell
nna >>>>> >>>>> Lansing Station Road >>>>> Lansing, NY >>>>> >>>>> -Original Message- >>>>> From: bounce-119809930-15001...@list.cornell.edu >>>>> [mailto:bounce-119809930-15001...@list.co

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Loon watch and foy here

2015-11-14 Thread Ann Mitchell
I had a super time at the loon watch this morning witnessing the large flights of loons and visiting with everyone there. Gary and I went around the lake afterwards, and saw many more loons on the lake. Looks like there will be some more spectacular flights! Good birding, Ann Sent from my iPho

[cayugabirds-l] Turkey Vulture with white wings

2015-11-21 Thread Ann Mitchell
I saw it briefly while on Stevenson Road. The bird has been around Ithaca for 3-4 years or so. One wing has a lot of white on the primaries. The other wing had less white. It is a really cool bird to see! Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayuga

[cayugabirds-l] Short-eared Owl Trip

2015-12-10 Thread Ann Mitchell
n owl or two or three. See you there! Ann Mitchell -- 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-archiv

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club Short-eared Owl Trip

2015-12-12 Thread Ann Mitchell
wl chasing each other and "barking", their vocalizing being a first for some folks. The trip was a total success! Thanks to all who joined me and for making it such a fun trip. Of note, I have led many Short-eared Owl trips this time of year, and the temperature has never bee

[cayugabirds-l] Yellow-rumped Warblers, plus...

2016-01-03 Thread Ann Mitchell
Five of us saw 4 Yellow-rumped Warblers at the north end of Lake Road near junction rte 90 in cedars and hedge row at north end of pasture. Also, 15 House Finch, 6 Blue Birds, 2 Northern Flickers, Downy Woodpeckers, Mockinbird, etc. Good Birding, Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List In

[cayugabirds-l] Peregrine Falcon

2016-01-08 Thread Ann Mitchell
On the northwest side of Bradfield Hall on a ledge about two-thirds the way up. Seen at 4:45. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscri

[cayugabirds-l] American Pipits

2016-01-12 Thread Ann Mitchell
Bob McGuire and I found 8 American Pipits at the spit at Myers Point at 10:15. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationL

[cayugabirds-l] Brown Thrasher

2016-01-14 Thread Ann Mitchell
End of Jetty Woods Ann 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/cayugabi

[cayugabirds-l] Lapland Longspurs

2016-01-17 Thread Ann Mitchell
Seen in a flock of 40 Horned Larks at the southwest corner of Connors and Webb Road north of rte 326, town of Springport. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBi

[cayugabirds-l] Red-necked Grebe

2016-02-02 Thread Ann Mitchell
Seen looking north from the Aurora boathouse. Also 2 Long-tailed Ducks and a White-winged Scoter present. Seen by Dave and me. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.North

[cayugabirds-l] Baltimore Orioles

2016-02-06 Thread Ann Mitchell
It is still present near the boat ramp at Treman Marina. Ann 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

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club Field Trip

2016-02-18 Thread Ann Mitchell
Hi, I am leading a trip this coming Sunday, meeting at the Lab Of O at 7:30 A.M. We will be going around the lake returning at 4:00 P.M. There are lots of water foul, raptors, and field birds around, and maybe a rarity or two will surprise us. Dress for the weather and bring snacks. We will also m

[cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club Field Trip

2016-02-19 Thread Ann Mitchell
Hi, I am leading a trip this coming Sunday, meeting at the Lab Of O at 7:30 A.M. We will be going around the lake returning at 4:00 P.M. There are lots of waterfowl, raptors, and field birds around, and maybe a rarity or two will surprise us. Dress for the weather and bring snacks. We will also

[cayugabirds-l] Eared Grebe

2016-02-21 Thread Ann Mitchell
At Aurora Boathouse at 11:00. Ann 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.c

[cayugabirds-l] Sunday's Cayuga Bird Club Field Trip

2016-02-21 Thread Ann Mitchell
Jay, Judy, and Klaus joined me today for an awesome day of birding. The weather was in the high 30's. It was a cloudy day with very little wind. The lake was very calm for most of the day affording excellent viewing. Everyone jumped in my car and we started our adventure. The stops and highlights a

[cayugabirds-l] Pine Siskin

2016-03-04 Thread Ann Mitchell
After seeing at least 24 American Goldfinches and 10 House Finches at my feeders since December, a single PINE SISKIN joined them today. Hope more show up. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cay

[cayugabirds-l] Tree Swallows

2016-03-13 Thread Ann Mitchell
Three Tree Swallows flying close to shore. Ann 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.m

[cayugabirds-l] Tree Swallows correction

2016-03-13 Thread Ann Mitchell
At Ladoga close in. :-) Ann 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/cay

[cayugabirds-l] Greater Yellowlegs

2016-03-20 Thread Ann Mitchell
One Greater Yellowlegs at Carncross Road. Ann 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.

[cayugabirds-l] Glossy Ibis

2016-03-26 Thread Ann Mitchell
Susan, Gary, and I saw 2 Glossy Ibis across from the Potato Building in the south east corner of the Mucklands around 6:00 pm. They were still there when we left. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.c

[cayugabirds-l] Glossy Inis

2016-03-29 Thread Ann Mitchell
The two ibis are at Carncross Road. 11 Pectoral Sandpipers are also there. No Greater Yellowlegs. Ann Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSub

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Visitor Center

2016-03-31 Thread Ann Mitchell
I arrived there sometime after 3:00. Dave got there shortly after I did (unplanned but like minded). Shorebirds included one Dunlin, one Pectoral Sandpiper, one Lesser Yellowlegs, and at least three Killdeer. Two Wilson's Snipe were also nearby. The Pectoral Sandpiper and Dunlin stayed close to

[cayugabirds-l] Yard birds

2016-04-01 Thread Ann Mitchell
Today I had three "first of the year" birds at or under my feeders - an Eastern Towee (1st ever in my yard too!), a Chipping Sparrow at a tray feeder, and a Field Sparrow (which I saw at the end of the day hanging out with the Towee). Is April Fools Day somehow trying to mess with my mind?? Good

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Area Today 4/8/16

2016-04-08 Thread Ann Mitchell
There was a lone Caspian Tern at Myers Point this afternoon. A young Herring Gull chased it for awhile. The Tern flew towards the back side of Salt Point out of sight. Hopefully it returned to the spit. Ann Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 8, 2016, at 8:50 PM, David Nicosia wrote: > > Had the day

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