Re: [cayugabirds-l] No Birds

then were back. Paul Schmitt On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 6:28 PM Marie P. Read wrote: > My bet would be the weather. Yesterday was cold and windy...birds are more > hungry in those circumstances. > Today it's much milder. > > Marie > > Marie Read Wildlife Photography >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Suet question

plastic squares from a commercial suet cake and oil it for easy release. Paul Schmitt Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9, 2022, at 10:22 AM, t...@ottcmail.com wrote: > >  I love Pine Tree Farms - nice people, good prices - and we get all our seed > and suet there, but have never s

Re: [cayugabirds-l] SFO learns alchemy - GH Owl nest - correction: owls there Thursday 4/16 morning.

Well, I have photos of both chicks and adult from Saturday morning. This report does not match. Paul Schmitt Sent from my iPad > On Apr 19, 2015, at 6:15 PM, Marie P. Read wrote: > > Correction: I was at the GH Owl nest THURSDAY morning, around 9:00 am. One > adult and one la

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mill pond path ... Union Springs

If This follows the pattern of many Eagle Scout projects that lack a commitment for maintenance, the trail will be gone in ten years. Paul Schmitt Sent from my iPad > On Sep 28, 2015, at 9:38 PM, John and Fritzie Blizzard > wrote: > > Today I walked along the new "path

[cayugabirds-l] Lightroom CC Photo Editing: The Complete Guide with Ben Willmore

repeated viewing, they offer a discount to people on the RSVP list. Ray Hunt and I have been watching free programs over the last 2 years. Willmore has been a top instructor. Paul Schmitt Sent from my iPad -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELC

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Why larger predatory birds flee smaller birds

x27;s beak. Paul Schmitt On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 1:42 PM, Dave K wrote: > On the Eastern end of Eaton Marsh this AM, Kingbirds were defending > against an Osprey. It's the first time I've seen the Kingbirds red crown > which, apparently, they use in this situation. > >

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Shindagin Hollow

Maybe the road is flooded where it crosses the creek? PS On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 12:03 PM, Laura Stenzler wrote: > Hi all, > > I decided to check out Shindagin Hollow this morning to see if there was > any activity. I was surpised to find that there is a barrier and "Road > Closed" sign at the

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Where are the birds?

foraging in stream areas. Paul Schmitt Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 20, 2018, at 3:31 PM, Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes > wrote: > > Something not mentioned is the impact of unexpected Atlantic tropical and > hurricane storm systems and the affect these may have upon migrating

Re: [cayugabirds-l] hawk eats skunk???

Well documented that GH Owls take skunks.  Saw it at our rural property.  Seems reasonable.Paul SchmittSent from my iPhoneOn Apr 17, 2023, at 12:02 PM, Colleen Richards wrote:The following occurred out-of-basin, but it was such an interesting behavior that it seems worth sharing. My mother-in-law

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Re Grape Jelly for orioles/catbirds

Good factual separation on high fructose versus “natural”.  Based on my experience feeding hummingbirds, I believe there is an additional difference that separates cane sugar from beet sugar.  Years ago, hummers suddenly refused our sugar nectar.  Realizing we had opened a new bag, we checked the b

[cayugabirds-l] Snow Geese

Several thousand Snow Geese in field east of NY 414 2 miles north of Fayette . That wold be about 1-1/2 miles north of Swedish Hill. Thought SG had mostly gone south by now. Montezuma quiet except one imm Bald Eagle at visitor center and two adults across pool at nest tree. Paul Schmitt

[cayugabirds-l] Birds Hang Around Mistletoe For More Than A Kiss

>From Paul Schmitt: I found the following story on the NPR iPhone App: Birds Hang Around Mistletoe For More Than A Kiss by Sabri Ben-Achour WAMU - December 27, 2012 For the Druids, mistletoe was sacred. For us, it's a cute ornament and maybe an excuse to steal a kiss. And of cours

[cayugabirds-l] Tundra Swans in Big Flats

Currently 103 Tundra Swans in the pond to the west of Kahler Road at the Speer Memorial Park. They are in the back pond behind Lowe Pond. Also one Mute Swan keeping its distance and the usual resident flock of Canada Geese. Paul Schmitt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Red-headed Woodpeckers feeding their chick

with the wind keeping the mosquitoes down. Paul Schmitt -- 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] RHWO coaxing nestlings to leave

in May to now leading the young out for the nest stage in July. I wish them well in this dangerous next step. Paul Schmitt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastB

[cayugabirds-l] May's Point RHWO- A Third Chick?

I was at May’s Point Road Wednesday in late morning looking for the fledglings. The adults and two fledglings were observed close to the bridge over towards the canal locks. Then, the two adults flew over to the nest cavity. One entered and the second moved to the opening and repeatedly made t

Re: [cayugabirds-l] goose poop an issue at interior of Myers Park

The large airports have learned to stop cutting the grass so short. I believe over 9 inches discourages them. But that goes contrary to the American ideal, eh? Paul Schmitt From: Meena Madhav Haribal Sent: Friday, August 22, 2014 6:41 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L ; Donna Lee Scott Subject: RE

[cayugabirds-l] Making Montezuma even better

Wood duck-- on my photo pack to show my support for the refuge system. Wouldn’t it be great if all birders did the same? With these four actions, we can move from helpful ideas to an even more enriching refuge. I hope you will join me. Paul Schmitt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

[cayugabirds-l] Golden-crowned Kinglet

ices above, so I suspect there was at least on other. Isn't this very late to be seeing these? No luck on the turkeys, so this softened my disappointment on the turkeys. Paul Schmitt -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.North

[cayugabirds-l] Snowy Owl at Hancock Airport

I have a friend who is returning to France in a few months and would love to see a Snowy before leaving. Have there been any more sightings at Hancock Field since December 26? Appreciate any update. Thanks, Paul Schmitt pschmi...@gmail.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http

Re: [cayugabirds-l] ants in bird-feeders

ohn Gregoire > wrote: > >  > Strongly advise against your suggestion to use soap Paul. Physically, > breaking the surface tension is as you describe BUT, many birds including > hummers drink from the ant cups. > John > >> On Sun, Jul 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM Paul Schmit

Re: [cayugabirds-l] ants in bird-feeders

Ant guards only work if you add and a small, very small bit of soap to break the surface tension.  Think Dawn.  Similarly, I add a drop or two of dawn to the dandelion treatment so the treatment wets the weeds natural surface barrier.Mine are hung from the house overhang by a 16 gauge wire with the