Date: 9/25/25 6:31 pm
From: Shelley Page <shelleypage.imagine...>
Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Sept 25 Thursday Birding Meetup Recap and Oct 2 location
A misty morning greeted us as we gathered for today's Thursday Birding
Meetup at the Tapan Mitra Preserve which is the lower section of Lick
Brook. Eleven of us ventured out into the fog including Suan Hsi Yong
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with
his trusty thermal imager which got a real work-out as the birds were
initially pretty quiet. Eventually the birds woke up a bit more and we
enjoyed seeing some warblers including Tennessee, Magnolia, Ovenbird and
Common Yellowthroat. We were also pretty excited to discover that we had
one Orange Crowned warbler migrating through! Cedar Waxwings were
definitely out and about along with our typical forest and meadow birds for
a total of 17 species. We also appreciated the asters, goldenrods and
fungus along the path, as well as touches of fall color and the majesty of
mature sycamores. Since it is necessary to walk along railroad tracks for
part of the way, Jody Enck offered some sage advice (from his engineer dad)
about walking on the sides, not in the center to keep safe. Indeed, we took
his guidance to heart after a train did pass through. Seven of us gathered
for breakfast at the Milkstand and plotted next week's adventure.
Want to join us next week? We welcome all birders to bird with us from 7:30
am to about 9:00--leave earlier if you need to get to work or other places.
And then join us for breakfast and lively conversation, if your schedule
allows.
October 2 7:30 am Thursday Birding Meetup: We'll meet in Aurora, 30 minutes
north of Ithaca, at a little known nature trail owned by Inns at Aurora.
Driving north through the village of Aurora on Route 90, beyond the fire
station at the corner of Sherwood Road is a field to the right. Past the
end of this field turn right on the second driveway to a big brown barn
(492 Main St), drive around the barn to the parking lot in the back.
Shelley Page
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