Some 25 birders gathered on this cool clear morning at the Sims-Jennings Preserve in Lansing. From the parking lot we heard and saw a singing Eastern Meadowlark and Baltimore Oriole, and walking down the edge of the field we heard Great Crested Flycatcher and Common Yellowthroat, and soon saw several Bobolinks and two Indigo Buntings. We entered the woods and crossed the two creeks to emerge at the lower field which, having recently been mowed, now hosted several more Bobolinks including a female. Field Sparrows were also seen frequenting a tree, likely close to a nest site. After birding, a dozen of us squeezed into a corner of East Shore Roadhouse for breakfast.
Next week, we'll meet at the Taughannock Falls Overlook View Point, located uphill from the state park headquarters.
