[cayugabirds-l] Afternoon bird tour with Audubon

June 7, Thursday 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Montezuma Birdwatching Tour The Montezuma Wetlands Complex is teeming with migratory songbirds, marsh birds, and other wildlife this time of year. Join us for an afternoon van tour through the Montezuma's marshes, forests and grasslands to explore the abunda

[cayugabirds-l] Black terns

Hi all, During an Audubon van tour yesterday, 6/7, we observed several black terns swooping and feeding above the water at the "Crane Unit" on the end of VanDyne Spoor Rd in Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. I didn't know immediately what they were, and was happy to add them to my life list!

[cayugabirds-l] Last minute spots for birding tour!

Hi everyone, I have a few spots left in my Audubon Van Tour this Saturday, the 16th. We're meeting at the Montezuma Audubon Center (2295 State Route 89, Savannah) at 7:45am with an 8:00am departure. On the tour, I will take you to lesser know birding hot spots in the Northern Montezuma portion

[cayugabirds-l] Summer solstice paddle with Audubon TOMORROW

June 21, Thursday 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Summer Solstice Celebration Paddle Celebrate the longest day of the year with us! We'll paddle a 2-mile section of the Seneca River around Howland's Island and enjoy the sights and sounds of the first day of summer. We'll search for nesting birds, basking tu

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Center Summer Programs

Hello everyone, Please see the link below for all of our upcoming Summer 2018 programs at the Montezuma Audubon Center in Savannah, Wayne County, NY. http://friendsofmontezuma.org/summer-2018-programs-at-the-montezuma-audubon-center/ Hope to see some familiar faces, as new as new program partic

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma bird walk and photo safari for kids!

I have 2 public programs running this Saturday, July 14th via the Montezuma Audubon Center in Savannah, NY. 4July 14, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Montezuma Heritage Park Birding Walk If you're interested in Erie Canal history, and the birds that call the Montezuma Wetlands Complex their ho

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Moth Night 8/10/18

Friday, August 10, 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. *RAINDATE 08/11/2018, 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Montezuma Moth Night Join us as we welcome Dr. Meena Madhav Haribal, a semi-retired Chemical Ecologist from Cornell University, for our first ever "Moth Night" at the Montezuma Audubon Center! Dr. Haribal studie

[cayugabirds-l] Audubon programs this weekend

Good afternoon everyone, We have 2 great programs lined up for this weekend at the Montezuma Audubon Center (2295 State Route 89, Savannah). Please call (315) 365-3588 to register, or feel free to reply back to this message! Friday, August 10, 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. *RAINDATE 08/11/2018, 7:00 p

[cayugabirds-l] Bats of Montezuma

Good afternoon- I so appreciate this platform to share programs and events with the birding community across Western NY. Last week we held a moth program at the Montezuma Audubon Center, and had participants from as far as Buffalo attend because of this listserve. I wanted to share our next up

[cayugabirds-l] Upcoming Montezuma Audubon Center programs

Hi, all! Coming up in the next few weeks at the Montezuma Audubon Center in Savannah, NY: >Sept. 13, Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Montezuma Bird Watching Van Tour The summer is coming to a close but the autumn bird migration is well underway. Join us as we look for raptors, waterfowl, sho

[cayugabirds-l] Biking at Howland's Island

Good afternoon- I have several spots open still for my BYOBike Tour of Howland's Island (hosted by Montezuma Audubon Center). Please see below for more information! Sept. 22, Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Howland's Island BYOBike Tour [Image result for bike tour clip art] Join us

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Wetland Complex updates

Good morning! Some of the harvested corn fields along Armitage Rd. in Savannah are being currently flooded by the landowners (waterfowl hunters) and it's getting VERY birdy. During my commute this morning I saw gulls, geese, swans, and ducks (sorry I can't be more specific) but I expect if one

[cayugabirds-l] Bird dissection at Audubon

Mar. 2, Saturday, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Bird Dissection & Discussion Workshop Join us for a bird dissection and discussion to learn about the interesting differences and similarities between various species. If you have ever wanted to examine birds up close and personal, this is your chance. There wi

[cayugabirds-l] RWBB

Got our First of Year red-winged blackbird at our feeders at the Montezuma Audubon Center in Savannah this morning! Best, Alyssa Johnson Environmental Educator Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89 PO Box 187 Savannah, NY 13146 ajohn...@audubon.org (315) 365-3588 -- Cayugabirds-L List

[cayugabirds-l] Swallows eating mushrooms

Good morning, I observed something so strange this morning. There are several dozen juvenile tree swallows all over the back lawn at the Montezuma Audubon Center (presumably staging?) fluttering in the air and landing on the ground. I watched multiples feeding on these small white mushrooms, wh

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Moth Night and other events!

Good morning- The Montezuma Audubon Center is hosting a great event this Friday, Aug. 9th from 7pm-9:30pm: Montezuma Moth Night! Fri., August 9, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Montezuma Moth Night Join us as we welcome Dr. Meena Madhav Haribal, semi-retired Chemical Ecologist from Cornell University who st

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Dead Eagle

Please contact NYSDEC officer, if you haven’t already. Too bad! Alyssa Johnson Environmental Educator Montezuma Audubon Center PO Box 187 2295 State Route 89 Savannah, New York 13146 (315) 365-3588 ajohn...@audubon.org From: bounce-123813570-79436...@list.cornell.

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese and Red wings

This morning I observed 20-30 SNOW GEESE flying north over Geneva. We are all eagerly awaiting their mass arrival, and we've been getting calls the last week or so at the Audubon Center from folks anxious to see them! For updates on their arrival and activity in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex, p

[cayugabirds-l] Killdeer and E. Meadowlark

FOY Killdeer calling and FOY Eastern Meadowlark singing- both heard, not seen, in the Montezuma Audubon Center fields. -- Alyssa Johnson Environmental Educator 315.365.3588 Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89 P.O. Box 187 Savannah, New York 13146 Audubon NY- Montezuma

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma migration van tour

Saturday the 23rd of March I am offering a last minute van tour on behalf of the Montezuma Audubon Center. I've had a lot of interest in the tours we offer, so I thought I'd add one more. Migration has really begun here and the theme of the tour is migratory waterfowl species, but of course we'l

[cayugabirds-l] Added birding tour with Montezuma Audubon

Hi Folks, I received great interest in offering a birding tour this Saturday March 23rd in the morning, from 10am-12pm. At this time, I only have 1 spot left in the van. I have added another tour for that day in the afternoon, from 1pm-3pm with 8 spots open. There is a cost of $15/person, whi

[cayugabirds-l] Birding Northern Montezuma 3/23

I took two groups birding today, and what great people I got to spend my Saturday with. Despite the biting cold and blinding sun and snow glare, we saw: -4 killdeer flushed as we were pulling out of the MAC parking lot -thousands of pintail on south side of carncross rd, as well as multiple eagle

[cayugabirds-l] Bird list from Montezuma Audubon Center 4/13

Good afternoon all, It's a beautiful, warm, breezy day. We had a great group of volunteers here this morning helping to remove the invasive honeysuckles that inhabit our woodland. Lot's of birding done while yanking bushes out! And many birds enjoyed on a walk afterwards. Here is the bird list

[cayugabirds-l] Barn swallows & female RWBB

Both BARN SWALLOWS and female RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS seem to have arrived overnight last night to the Montezuma Audubon Center! RWBBs are seen under the feeders with male RWBB, common grackle, and brown-headed cowbirds. Barn swallows are swooping around with tree swallows and purple martins, and

[cayugabirds-l] Cornell Lab of O Tour

Good afternoon! Montezuma Audubon Center staff has facilitated an exciting behind-the-scenes tour of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and a guided hike through Sapsucker Woods! We have several seats left in the van that will be leaving and returning to the Montezuma Audubon Center in Savannah, NY

[cayugabirds-l] Spring Montezuma Tours

Good afternoon, I wanted to share a few tour opportunities coming at the Montezuma Audubon Center during the month of May. Going on tours led by Audubon Staff is a great way for beginners to learn all the hot spots of Montezuma birding, or if you're a bit more advanced...well it's nice to be

[cayugabirds-l] FOY migrants at Montezuma Audubon

At the Montezuma Audubon Center (Route 89, Savannah) we had our FOY Rose-breasted Grosbeaks and Baltimore Oriole's on Thursday 5/2, and a FOY Ruby-throated Hummingbird today, 5/3! RBGR was seen feeding on black oil sunflower seeds on the ground. BAOR was enjoying fresh oranges and nectar from t

[cayugabirds-l] Audubon Tour of Howland's Island

Good afternoon- We had so much interest in the AM tour on Howland's Island, that we are offering an afternoon tour as well. H.I. is in the NYSDEC Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area. Please see details below. Saturday, May 25th, 1:00pm-3:30pm Howland's Island Van Tour Spring songbird mi

[cayugabirds-l] Red-winged blackbird

This morning I watched the feeders at the Montezuma Audubon Center for about 5 minutes. The usual crew was there, including a RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD. I tried to manipulate eBird to tell me the most recent sightings in this area, and I couldn't figure it out. I know it's not unusual to see RWBBs at

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Center Winter 2020 Events

Good evening all! The Montezuma Audubon Center has just posted our event schedule coming up beginning on Jan 1 with a First Day Hike! I've highlighted several events below, but please see our complete listing at: Montezuma Audubon Center Winter 2020 Progams

RE: [cayugabirds-l] NY BBA 3 has started

The Montezuma Audubon Center is holding an intro workshop with Ms. Julie Hart. See below for info on how to register: Introduction to eBird and the New York State Breeding Bird Atlas Saturday, Jan. 18, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Jumpstart your birdwatching adventures by learning about two community sc

[cayugabirds-l] Intro to eBird and the Breeding Bird Atlas III workshop

Happy New Year! The Montezuma Audubon Center is offering an “Introduction to eBird and the Breeding Bird Atlas III” as a workshop on Saturday, January 18th. See below for more information. Introduction to eBird and the New York State Breeding Bird Atlas Saturday, Jan. 18, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

[cayugabirds-l] "Bird Friendly" Chocolate Tasting event

Good morning, This Saturday, Feb 1, I am hosting chocolate tasting event at the Montezuma Audubon Center in Savannah, NY. All chocolates are made with birds, sustainability, and good farming practices in mind. After the tasting, we will head out for a 1-mile bird walk on the trails (this was su

[cayugabirds-l] "Bird Friendly" chocolate tasting EDIT

My apologies- something just happened on my end and the email sent while I was in the middle of writing it! Please see below: Good morning, This Saturday, Feb 1, I am hosting chocolate tasting event at the Montezuma Audubon Center in Savannah, NY. All chocolates are made with birds, sustainabi

[cayugabirds-l] Snow geese

This morning I saw up to 10,000 snow geese in the air in the Seneca Falls/Waterloo area. All headed south-ish, probably to go to the lake. I haven't seen any on the ground in the Montezuma area yet, but we will keep our social media updated! Montezuma Audubon Center

[cayugabirds-l] Northern end of Cayuga Lake waterfowl

East side of Cayuga Lake was HOPPING today! Thousands of waterfowl. I started at Cayuga Lake SP. To the right and left, birds dotting the water as far as I could see. 1 lone eagle soaring around. I was here Monday and there were 10 eagles on the ice, ice is gone now though. Here I saw tundra and

[cayugabirds-l] Snow geese at Montezuma

I had the supreme pleasure of having 100,000+ snow geese to myself tonight! I found them on Route 31 between the town of Montezuma and where 31 turns north and joins up with Route 89 towards Savannah. They were on the north side of 31 in the muck flats. If you’re familiar with the area, the best

[cayugabirds-l] Last minute openings for birding tour

Hi everyone, We have a few spots open for this afternoon's Montezuma Migration Birding Tour. The snow geese are here, as well as many other ducks showing up! This is a great time of year to go out birding! Details are below, you'd have to be to the Montezuma Audubon Center by 1:45pm. Feel free

[cayugabirds-l] Snow geese

Around 230/3 pm we watched tens (hundreds?) of thousands of snow geese flying NW off Cayuga Lake. We were at the Cayuga Lake State Park and down near Wolff’s Grill. It was quite a sight to be seen! Headed up to the muck flats on 31 to see if they would come in for the night, but they didn’t. I

[cayugabirds-l] Snow geese in Savannah

If anyone is out looking for snow geese right now (5pm Friday 3/6) I think a huge huge flock is landing in a corn field north of where 31/89 split, but before Savannah on the east side of the road. They left the muck flats as I was pulling into the potato barn spot. Alyssa Johnson Environmental

[cayugabirds-l] Sandhill cranes and Snow geese

Not my sighting, but a report that came to the Audubon FB page of 3 Sandhill cranes seen from the end of Morgan Rd by the DEC buildings in Savannah. First of the year, to my knowledge! Snow geese are being reported from the Route 31 muck flats, and a large raft on Cayuga Lake viewed from Dean's

[cayugabirds-l] Weekend bird tours at Montezuma

Good afternoon, I have a few spots open in the Saturday morning tour, and 9 spots open in the afternoon tour. Please call (315) 365-3588 or email me here (do not 'Reply All') to register. We are at peak numbers for waterfowl migration, it's a great time of year to bird! Montezuma Migration Bir

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Wildlife drive?

Hi everyone, even though we are not at work, we are going to try and keep the Montezuma Audubon Center fb page updated, along with the Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex fb page as well. Follow along. Alyssa Johnson Environmental Educator 315.365.3588 Montezuma Audubon Center PO Box 187

Re:[cayugabirds-l] My first kestrel of the season

I was under the impression that they were present year round. I noticed one back in February at the FL airport. Alyssa Johnson Environmental Educator 315.365.3588 Montezuma Audubon Center PO Box 187 2295 State Route 89 Savannah, New York 13146 montezuma.audubon.org __

[cayugabirds-l] History of Howland's Island presentation at 11 am TODAY

Good morning, I will be offering a live presentation about the history of the last 90 years of Howland's Island. If you are unfamiliar, this is a part of the NYSDEC Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area and is fantastic for birding, hiking, paddling, and many other outdoor activities! Th

Re: [cayugabirds-l] [VTBIRD] BBS cancelled

BBA is still on. I was confused about this as well, and emailed NYS BBA coordinator Julie Hart and she said they are different efforts and BBA is still on :) Alyssa Johnson Environmental Educator 315.365.3588 Montezuma Audubon Center PO Box 187 2295 State Route 89 Savannah, New York 13146 monte

[cayugabirds-l] History of Howlands Island

Good evening! Several weeks ago I gave a live virtual presentation on the topic of “The History of Howland’s Island”. Thank you to any who may have joined in! If you missed it, here is the link! https://www.facebook.com/99208163066/posts/10157389933203067/?vh=e&d=n I had to re-record it becaus

[cayugabirds-l] Blue grosbeak

A lifer for me! I work at the Montezuma Audubon Center, and earlier today someone sent us a picture saying she thinks her husband saw a blue grosbeak at work, which is at the Seneca Meadows Landfill in Waterloo. I confirmed the picture ID, and made some calls and was able to meet up with the di

Re: Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] Blue grosbeak

Center PO Box 187 2295 State Route 89 Savannah, New York 13146 montezuma.audubon.org From: Cordia Popp Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2020 9:22:15 PM To: Johnson, Alyssa Subject: Re: Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] Blue grosbeak Great thanks! I’ll forward it to Daniel. Glad he

[cayugabirds-l] Horned larks

Yesterday I was birding for Audubon New York’s fundraising Birdathon, and I had a fantastic day sighting or hearing 74 species. Highlights: Geneva, home- AM: FOY house wren Seneca Meadows Landfill: blue grosbeak, white-crowned sparrow Montezuma NWR wildlife drive: American bittern, least sandp

[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Howland Island question

From: Johnson, Alyssa Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:37 PM To: Sandra Lynn Babcock Subject: Re: Howland Island question This is the response (plus a little more) that I sent to Sandra: I work at the Audubon Center which is very close, just a few miles from HI

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Howland Island question

Hi everyone! I’ve heard some rumors going around, and we got a question at the MAC, that Carncross Rd leading to Howland’s Island has been washed out at some point. I haven’t been in the area recently so I checked with the DEC on Morgan Rd. The road is not washed out. There was water over the ro

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Backyard Birding Kit

If you're looking to take your backyard birding to the next level, consider purchasing a Backyard Birding Kit from the Montezuma Audubon Center. Each kit includes: -A bluebird house kit including pre-drilled holes, hardware, and directions to build the box; -An Audubon singing bird (stuffed ani

[cayugabirds-l] Prothonotary warbler

I had great views of the prothonotary warbler on Armitage Rd earlier this afternoon. As soon as I stepped out of my car, I heard singing from the nest box! See Montezuma Audubon Center on Facebook for a video, or find us on Instagram: montezuma_audubon_center. Alyssa Johnson Environmental Educa

[cayugabirds-l] Warbler ID help

Today is my first day back at the Montezuma Audubon Center, so you know I had to take a walk on the trails! I thought I heard a Connecticut Warbler, but looking at eBird, it's considered rare for this area and 2 of the 3 sightings were later in the summer, probably migration. What is something I

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Warbler ID help

Box 187 2295 State Route 89 Savannah, New York 13146 montezuma.audubon.org From: Peter Saracino Sent: Friday, June 19, 2020 9:00:53 AM To: k...@empireaccess.net Cc: Leona Lauster ; Johnson, Alyssa ; CayugaBirds post Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Warbler ID help

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma

Both the visitor center field and Carncross Rd fields are bone dry. I was there this morning! Get Outlook for iOS From: bounce-124946009-79436...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of Carol Keeler Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 9:32:43 AM T

[cayugabirds-l] Towhee at feeders

We have had an Eastern Towhee hanging out at our feeders for the last 2 days here at the Montezuma Audubon Center in Savannah. Very cooperative to watch, feeding on the ground! Our facility IS open, by the way. If you visit Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, once you finish the wildlife drive,

[cayugabirds-l] Greater Yellowlegs

Yesterday, I saw 6 Greater Yellowlegs in the freshly drained Storage Pond on Howland's Island in Savannah. It was flurrying so hard, it was hard to see at times! I hope they get a move on and head south sooner rather than later. Other birds of note on the island- 1 Belted Kingfisher, ~20 Snow Bu

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma birds this morning

Hello all, It was a very cold and blustery morning, but had good birding. Here are a few notes about my trip: -I did not see any cranes at the Sandhill Crane Unit on Van Dyne Spoor Rd. Many ducks out in the distance! Hard to see with the snow. White-crowned sparrows were making some noise on t

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sandhills

Anyone have eyes on the cranes at 10 am at Knox Marsellus? Driving to work on Hogback and came across several hundred in a corn field. Took off and flew too fast for a solid count, but wonder if this is the same group. They were across from Dickens Farms and flew off to the SE. I have to get to

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Sandhills

Sorry they were on Wiley road (that turns into Hogback about a half mile north), on the west side right across from Dickens Farm. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> From: bounce-125192353-79436...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of Johnson, Alyssa

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma crane breeding success?

All, I counted 176 last year at once in Knox Marsellus. That was the highest number I had come across until Pete Saracino's 256 yesterday! What an amazing story, huh? -- Alyssa Johnson Environmental Educator 315.365.3588 Montezuma Audubon Center PO Box 187 2295 State Route 89 Savannah, NY 13146

RE: [cayugabirds-l] cranes at MNWR

Hi Nancy, I was out yesterday on a birding tour in the snow, and could not find evidence of any cranes! Much of the wetlands, especially the shallow ones, are iced over here. I expect that with this weekend’s warmer temps, that will melt. I don’t know though if they’ve taken off for the winter!

[cayugabirds-l] Birding Savannah to FL Airport

I took a drive today around the Northern Montezuma WMA and down along Cayuga Lake to the Airport in Seneca Falls. It was a quick trip, just the long way home so I didn’t linger long at each place. >From N to S: Directly across route 89 from the Montezuma Audubon Center is an >ATT cell tower. Th

[oneidabirds-l] Short-eared Owls in Montezuma Wetlands Complex

Hi all, Just wanted to share a few spots where SEOW viewing is possible. Last night about 5:30, I drove through the "Route 31 Muck Flats" and on the eastern half, before you go over the Seneca River bridge I saw two flying high together. They were fighting or playing, not sure because I was dri

RE:[cayugabirds-l] [oneidabirds-l] Short-eared Owls in Montezuma Wetlands Complex

She, Her, Hers From: Diana Green Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 11:00 AM To: Johnson, Alyssa Subject: RE: [oneidabirds-l] Short-eared Owls in Montezuma Wetlands Complex Dear Alyssa, Thanks for this wonderful information. Some people are saying that the SEOWs (snowy owls I'm assuming) a

[cayugabirds-l] Sandhill Cranes

Currently watching 5 Sandhill Cranes feeding in the partially flooded/field on the south side of Carncross Road, Savannah! Spring is coming!!! Get Outlook for iOS -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.c

RE: [cayugabirds-l] snow geese...?

Don't be fooled by the "snow geese" on the south side of Route 31, there is a large spread of decoys in front of a hunting blind there. Much of the land on either side of the road is privately owned (except for the eastern-most portion along the Seneca River, that's USFWS owned). There is also a

[cayugabirds-l] Snow geese and bald Eagles

40+ bald eagles being seen along the Seneca river viewed from the Morgan Rd DEC office in Seneca Falls. 50,000 snow geese in a raft on Cayuga Lake viewed from the State Park boat launch. TONS of divers and tundra swans too Get Outlook for iOS -- Cayugabirds-L List Info

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Snow geese and bald Eagles

I’m saying over 200,000 now. THEY KEEP COMING!!! :) Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> From: bounce-125468279-79436...@list.cornell.edu on behalf of Johnson, Alyssa Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 11:13:53 AM To: Cayugabirds-L@cornell.edu S

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow geese and bald Eagles

kef> From: Nancy Cusumano Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 5:19:35 PM To: Marc Devokaitis Cc: Johnson, Alyssa ; CayugaBirds-L b Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow geese and bald Eagles Thanks Marc. I was debating. You clinched it! On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 4:44 PM Marc Devokaitis mailto:md

[cayugabirds-l] Nesting Mourning Dove

The past few mornings of walking my dog, I have noticed a Mourning Dove on an old Robin nest on the side of a house. The mate is nearby, keeping a watchful eye. I got fairly close to the nest on the house before realizing the bird was on the nest, but she didn't budge. Is this early for nesting

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese?

Check the east side of the lake between Cayuga and Union Springs. Some folks who came into the MAC told us they saw them across the lake from Cayuga Lake SP. I've also seen in a hunting group I'm in, that they've been seen in the air over Auburn. I'm not sure if they are leaving us yet, we alrea

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese on Cayuga Lake

Can confirm! No where near the numbers we had on 3/17 (conservatively 400,000), but there are two large rafts on the lake as of 5:20pm. One raft can be viewed from Cayuga Lake SP and the larger group viewed from Wolffy’s Grill & Marina/Lower Lake Rd. The may be the last weekend to see them, I h

[cayugabirds-l] Snow geese

2 very large rafts of snow geese on the Cayuga lake viewed from the state park and lower lake road. VERY conservative estimate is 200k but the heat shimmer and water makes it hard to see. Get Outlook for iOS -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cay

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey

Not that it would be unlikely to see osprey now, I saw Turkey Vultures sitting in a nest there earlier today. I thought they were osprey too until I got closer. Maybe there are osprey! But those TUVUs tricked me. -- Alyssa Johnson Environmental Educator 315.365.3588 Montezuma Audubon Center PO

[cayugabirds-l] FOY Phoebe & Armitage Rd

Good morning! I drive along Armitage Road in Savannah/Tyre (not sure township) on my way to work every day, and the "wet woods" were hopping with bird sounds today! Also, unfortunately, a lot of squished frogs in the road. I stopped to looked initially for salamanders, didn't see any. But, I h

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Merlin reports

Last spring, I was working from home so had ample time to walk around my neighborhood midday, and discovered a Merlin nest site in the Washington Street Cemetery on Washington Street in Geneva. Their NOISE is what attracted my attention first. Then I found where I thought the nest was (30+ feet

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Basin Osprey Nest Tracking

Hi all, I was given permission to share this information with everyone, regarding the Osprey nest removal on 5 & 20. Jenny Landry is a NYSDEC Wildlife Biologist for Region 8, and is available for questions. -Alyssa Good morning folks! I know you have likely been fielding lots of calls about

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Martins

The Montezuma Audubon Center, too! Yesterday I heard them first, then saw a few landing and flitting around the houses. -- Alyssa Johnson Environmental Educator 315.365.3588 Montezuma Audubon Center PO Box 187 2295 State Route 89 Savannah, NY 13146 Montezuma.audubon.org Pronouns: She, Her, Hers

[cayugabirds-l] “All About Bluebirds” virtual presentation

All About Bluebirds (Zoom webinar) Wednesday, April 14 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM The Montezuma Audubon Center is pleased to offer a Zoom webinar featuring Mr. John Rogers, co-founder of the New York State Bluebird Society, who will discuss everything you need to know about Eastern Bluebirds, installing

[cayugabirds-l] Natural Purple Martin nesting?

Good morning, As I watch the Purple Martins returning, and setting up seasonal residence, I wonder about natural nesting locations. I’m not asking for directions to one, but has anyone ever seen one? What do they look like? Do they nest in dead trees? Or holes/crags in cliffs? I’d love to see

[cayugabirds-l] Upcoming Montezuma Audubon Center programs

I have a virtual program, a guided hike, and a driving tour coming up next week! It's a beautiful time of year at the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. We have Bald Eagles feeding babies, Osprey building nests, Field Sparrows singing, and soon warblers will return... Birding Basics 4/21/21 7-8:30 PM

[cayugabirds-l] Upcoming Montezuma Audubon programs Week of 4-26

Good afternoon! I am sharing some of our upcoming events this week at the Montezuma Audubon Center. Any questions, please feel free to ask! And also visit our website to see a complete listing of our spring programs: https://ny.audubon.org/montezuma-programs-and-events Thanks, Alyssa "Bald Ea

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Baltimore oriole and barn swallows

I saw my FOY Barn Swallows today too! At the Montezuma Audubon Center in Savannah. A pair was checking out a spot they nest yearly, atop 2 outdoor light fixtures, one outside of each door on the western side of the building. There was no evidence of nest building yet, when I left work around 4:3

[cayugabirds-l] Brown thrasher

We've had a Brown Thrasher on the ground under the feeders today at the Montezuma Audubon Center! First one I've seen yet this year. -- Alyssa Johnson Environmental Educator 315.365.3588 Montezuma Audubon Center PO Box 187 2295 State Route 89 Savannah, NY 13146 Montezuma.audubon.org Pronouns: Sh

[cayugabirds-l] A few spots left- 2 birding tours w/ Montezuma Audubon this week

Good afternoon! There are several spots left in the two tours we are offering this week. The weather does look cooler, but according to the forecast we should hopefully avoid the rain with the timing of the tours. Please see below for more information, and where to register. Wednesday 5/5 at 1

[cayugabirds-l] Open spots for 5/13 bird tour!

Good morning, I wanted to share that we have a few openings still available for tomorrow's Montezuma Bird Watching Tour. Please see the details below, and follow the link to register. Montezuma Bird Watching Tour Thursday, May 13 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM The spring months are a fantastic time to visit

[cayugabirds-l] Prothonotary question

I am curious: has breeding been confirmed for the Prothonotary Warbler on Armitage Road? I /heardsaw the male singing and bringing moss in and out of the box yesterday, as I have in the recent past years. But I don't remember ever hearing of a female, and certainly not fledglings. Does he have

[cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon programs this week

Good morning! Well spring (summer?!) has arrived finally! The warblers and orioles are singing, and the herons, egrets, and eagles are GORGING themselves on fish at the Refuge. If you haven't been- go ASAP! The Main Pool is being drawn-down for management purposes, and the carp are getting stra

[cayugabirds-l] Snow goose on Carncross Rd

The field on Carncross is just about dried up but I did find a lone snow goose hanging out with a bunch of Canada geese. Heard several Sandhill Cranes to the south as well, but they were not visible. Alyssa Johnson Environmental Educator Montezuma Audubon Center -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Upcoming Montezuma Audubon Center programs

Join us this week for one of our several exciting programs! [cid:image003.jpg@01D756F2.1C9721E0] NYS Breeding Bird Atlas 101, led by Regional Coordinator, Andrea Patterson Saturday, June 5 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM In 2020, New York launched a 5-year project to document breeding birds all across the s

[cayugabirds-l] Cranes and warbler

Today I found 19 Sandhill Cranes hanging out on the north side of 89, just west of the 89/31 split south of Savannah. You drive up and over a hill, and the field on the right (or north side of 89) had 19 Cranes! This is the most I’ve seen in one spot since December 2020. Additionally, the mal

[cayugabirds-l] Common nighthawk

I just heard a common nighthawk peenting!!! I’m on the west side of Geneva, still in city limits. I’ve never heard a nighthawk here! Super cool “sighting” by ear. Alyssa Johnson Environmental Educator Montezuma Audubon Center -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/Cayugab

[cayugabirds-l] "Invasive Species of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex" virtual program 6/10

Thursday, June 10 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM June 6-12, 2021 is New York's Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW). The mission is to promote knowledge and understanding of invasive species and the harm they can cause, by engaging the community in a wide range of activities offered across the state.

[cayugabirds-l] Armitage rd by the big barn

Grasshopper sparrows galore! Bobolinks singing! 13-15 Sandhill Cranes. Very cool spot- in the middle of the fields by the big wooden barn. Alyssa Johnson Environmental Educator Montezuma Audubon Center -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.Nor

[cayugabirds-l] FW: Armitage rd by the big barn

, Hers From: Johnson, Alyssa Sent: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 7:44 PM To: Cayugabirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: Armitage rd by the big barn Grasshopper sparrows galore! Bobolinks singing! 13-15 Sandhill Cranes. Very cool spot- in the middle of the fields by the big wooden barn. Alyssa Johnson

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Main Pool?

Hi Sandy and all, I was there last night. The Main Pool has been drained this summer for management purposes. See here for the Refuge's explanation: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1919598661523947&set=gm.1081190235912319 There is still a stream of water running through the middle and alon

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mystery bird virus

Here is some info from the National Audubon Society: https://www.audubon.org/news/scientists-still-searching-pathogen-behind-easts-songbird-epidemic I work at Montezuma Audubon and am on vacation so I can’t help more, but we are waiting to hear from DEC what their directive is. For now, that lin

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