With the extensive help of Geo, we are up to 8 known or highly likely areas for nests. Plus, 6 general areas. Better than for other years at ths time.
Someone left a phone mesage about a nest. My recording is garbled. All I heard was "Spring St" and I thought "Dryden". Could this person email me, please.
Any help with nest locations greatly aids the county-wide survey of nests and number fledged per nest. Thanks.
John Confer
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Date: 4/26/24 11:39 am From: Deb Grantham <dgg3...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Eastern phoebe this morning
Sheffield Road near Rt. 79, east side of road.
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Date: 4/26/24 7:39 am From: Kevin C Packard <kcp48...> Subject: Re: Re:[cayugabirds-l] Blue Grosbeak
For those who are wondering, the blue grosbeak has not been seen since Wednesday. Possibly the cold air has made it think of new places to go.
Many thanks to Tom for his hospitality in welcoming so many birders to admire this rarity!
Cheers,
Kevin Packard
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Subject: Re:[cayugabirds-l] Blue Grosbeak
Folks are welclme to come visit to see the Blue Grosbeak, maybe 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
107 Ross Rd, Lansing.
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On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 10:08 AM Tom Vawter <atvawter...><mailto:<atvawter...>> wrote:
The Blue Grosbeak is back again this morning. Earlier it made a number of visits to the sunflower seed feeder at the front of the house, but it hasn’t been there recently.
Date: 4/26/24 7:14 am From: Tom Vawter <atvawter...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] No Blue Grosbeak
The Blue Grosbeak that was in our yard for three days earlier in the week
didn’t reappear yesterday and hasn’t been seen yet today. I suspect the
cold overnight temperatures forced it back south.
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Date: 4/25/24 8:23 am From: John Gregoire <johnandsuegregoire...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] FOY Brown Thrasher
Terrific Anne -and we thought that we live in a hilltop cold pocket when we
bottomed at 22F. We had a thrasher yesterday who spent the day running
around the feeders to collect suet and seed droppings. Tough bird indeed
who would sing this morning.
John
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> our Hile School Rd low of 11 F last night. (Wetland almost
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Date: 4/25/24 6:38 am From: <anneb.clark...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] FOY Brown Thrasher
Singing enthusiastically and creatively while I check plants for surviving our Hile School Rd low of 11 F last night. (Wetland almost
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Date: 4/24/24 8:36 am From: Suan Hsi Yong <suan.yong...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Peregrine viewing on Memorial Day Weekend
Hi local birders,
The Cayuga Bird Club is looking to host a Peregrine watching event at Taughannock Falls on Memorial Day Weekend. The idea is to have volunteers with scopes pointing at the peregrines to share with passers by, with some explanation of the history of Peregrines at Taughannock.
We're looking at a 10am-3pm window from Saturday May 25 through Monday, May 27, though the exact days and times are not yet finalized. We could do just one day, two days, or all three days, and may shorten the viewing window, depending on availability of volunteers.
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Date: 4/24/24 8:06 am From: Tom Vawter <atvawter...> Subject: Re:[cayugabirds-l] Blue Grosbeak
Folks are welclme to come visit to see the Blue Grosbeak, maybe 8:00 AM to
7:00 PM.
107 Ross Rd, Lansing.
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On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 10:08 AM Tom Vawter <atvawter...> wrote:
> The Blue Grosbeak is back again this morning. Earlier it made a number of
> visits to the sunflower seed feeder at the front of the house, but it
> hasn’t been there recently.
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Date: 4/24/24 7:51 am From: Jared Dawson <jaredwdawson...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] early yb cuckoo
Yesterday afternoon amid the first songs of the House Wren and the spring start-up of lawn mowers here in the village of Trumansburg, I heard a singing Yellow-billed Cuckoo in the woods along the western side of Bradley Rd. Seems early. Pieplow in Peterson's guide translates it as "kow, kow, kow" given at a much slower rate and quality than the Black-billed. Jared Dawson Trumansburg
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Date: 4/24/24 7:09 am From: Tom Vawter <atvawter...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Blue Grosbeak
The Blue Grosbeak is back again this morning. Earlier it made a number of
visits to the sunflower seed feeder at the front of the house, but it
hasn’t been there recently.
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Date: 4/23/24 3:05 pm From: Christopher Sperry <csperry...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] BTG Warbler, Waterthrush, + at Park Oreserve
Baldwin Tract of Park Preserve -
Black Throated Green In the Hemlocks before trail down to the Gorge (6 Mile Creek) where Northern Waterthrush were playing. Brown Creeper in the spruces near the start.
On Apr 23, 2024, at 10:39 AM, Tom Vawter <atvawter...> wrote:
This message originated from outside the Ithaca College email system.
A distinctly blue finch-like bird has been visiting my feeders here on Ross Road in Lansing (42°34′5″ N 76°35′1″ W). It seems larger than I remember for buntings. Merlin turns up nothing, neither Indigo Bunting or Blue Grosbeak, the only possibilities I could think of. The rusty wing bars suggest Blue Grosbeak.
Date: 4/23/24 7:39 am From: Tom Vawter <atvawter...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Blue Grosbeak in Lansing
A distinctly blue finch-like bird has been visiting my feeders here on Ross
Road in Lansing (42°34′5″ N 76°35′1″ W). It seems larger than I remember
for buntings. Merlin turns up nothing, neither Indigo Bunting or Blue
Grosbeak, the only possibilities I could think of. The rusty wing bars
suggest Blue Grosbeak.
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Date: 4/23/24 6:11 am From: Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes <cth4...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Eastern Whip-poor-wills?
The past couple of nights, there’s been a vocal Eastern Whip-poor-will at the small pine stand along Hile School Road north of Freeville, NY, off Route 38.
Has anyone else heard Whip-poor-wills calling in the Ithaca and surrounding areas?
Now’s the time, usually right at dusk!!
Please post if you do hear one calling, and enter into eBird for more data points.
Sincerely,
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An Osprey flew over me this morning as I drove down Middaugh rd in Brooktondale just off Coddington road. It lifted off from a nest on a telephone pole right across from a small pond near the bend in the road. The nest looks precarious as I didn't notice a platform, but maybe there is.
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Date: 4/22/24 10:31 am From: Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes <cth4...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Dryden Lake: Surf Scoters
For those interested, there is a male and female Surf Scoter asleep near the middle of Dryden Lake right now. Generally associating with small group of female Buffleheads, and single female Ruddy Duck. First reported this morning by Kevin Cummings.
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A FOY house wren was singing at lighthouse point this morning, along with Carolina Wren and a Winter Wren with a very interesting intro to its song, while working with the Cayuga Bird Club conservation action committee and some Cornell women's soccer players clearing privet.
Also heard Rusty Blackbirds, briefly seeing at least two. Ospreys were circling noisily usually when a juvie Bald Eagle was in the area, though later seemingly in some kind of display, one bird clutching a small fish in one talon and flapping around awkwardly.
Suan
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Date: 4/20/24 9:57 am From: Jody Enck <jodyenck...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club Earth Day events reminder
Hi All,
Just a reminder that we have two events happening on Sunday and Monday down at Lighthouse Point Woods from about 10 am to noon both days. (park at Newman Golf Course at west end of Willow Ave., Ithaca).
On Sunday we will be engaged with volunteers from Trees Up Tompkins (TUT) and Cornell University. On Monday we will be engaged again with some folks from TUT and students from New Roots Charter School.
Wear boots, bring your curiosity, enthusiasm, questions, binoculars, work gloves, notebooks, cameras, and your friends!
There will be opportunities to engage in habitat restoration, but most importantly, we will provide a chance for you to learn more about our project and you can help us better understand what kind of stories and posts you want to see about our work down there.
Thanks to those who already let me know if you will be coming (and which day). If you want to know more or want to let me know to expect you, just drop me a line at <jodyenck...>
Thanks!! Jody Enck
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A recording of Julie Hart's presentation about this final year of the NYS Breeding Bird Atlas III at Monday's Cayuga Bird Club meeting is now available at:
Date: 4/18/24 12:33 pm From: Kevin J. Cummings <kjc39...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Plethora of sparrows
Hi all,
There was a nice variety of sparrows around the feeders in Dryden this morning, highlighted by my first Field Sparrow of the year, some lingering American Tree Sparrows, and a beautiful male Eastern Towhee.
Field Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow
American Tree Sparrow
Song Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Eastern Towhee
Kevin
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Date: 4/18/24 9:29 am From: <anneb.clark...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Phoebes are phast!
This morning my recently completed Phoebe pair (male being back about 2 weeks ago; female last weekend) are a good ways along on a nest. A large mossy mound is on their platform and they are irritatedly flicking when I go past through open garage door.
No nest was there yesterday morning!
Anne
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Date: 4/17/24 1:48 pm From: Gary Kohlenberg <jgk25...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] MNWR-Tschache & Mays Point water levels
Hi all,
I was pleased to talk with Linda Ziemba yesterday, 16th, while watching the Swainson’s Hawk on Tyre Rd. One of the subjects was water levels and the drawdown of Tschache Pool currently underway. She has updates that I’m passing along to everyone in light of her recent talk at the CBC meeting. I missed it live, but watched online. It is very interesting and recommended viewing.
-Mays point will not be drawn down this year. She believes it will be good for another year as is.
-Tschache Pool is taking a very long time to recede because of the recent rains, but is still draining. Hopefully shorebird habitat will be available there.
Happy birding,
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Date: 4/17/24 1:03 pm From: Pietrusinski, Teresa <teresa.pietrusinski...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Montezuma Audubon Center to Join Cracker Box Palace For Guided Spring Birding Hikes
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Montezuma Audubon Center to Join Cracker Box Palace For Guided Spring Birding Hikes
Welcome Back Migratory Songbirds with a Guided Hike
SAVANNAH, NY (April 16, 2024) Want to see the bright blue of the Cerulean Warbler? Looking to add Scarlet Tanager to your life list? Or are you curious about exploring new birding spots along Lake Ontario and the greater Finger Lakes region?
The Montezuma Audubon Center is excited to expand our birding excursions to new communities! Join a Montezuma Audubon Center educator at Cracker Box Palace (6420 Shaker Road, North Rose, NY, 14516) for a series of 3 guided birding walks this spring season to see the bright colors of the migratory warblers that have made their way back up north.
This guided excursion will cover 2 miles of trail with one steep incline. Sturdy and comfortable shoes are strongly recommended. No prior birding experience needed. We will provide all binoculars and field guides. Cracker Box Palace at Historic Alasa Farms is an animal shelter that cares for horses, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, geese, chickens, rabbits, and more. Cracker Box Palace is also home to 10 miles of trails filled with great habitat for many birds, especially migratory warblers, and sits up against Sodus Bay, providing a great resource to waterfowl.
Here is a list of guided hike dates:
Wednesday, April 24 at 10am
Tuesday, May 7 at 5pm
Saturday, June 29 at 10am
We will meet at the parking lot across the street at Cracker Box Palace (6420 Shaker Road, North Rose, NY, 14516). Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited and registration is required for every hike. Hikes are $10/participant.
Date: 4/17/24 10:14 am From: Tim Gallagher <twg3...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Peregrine hatch begins
That’s great news, Geo!
Tim
> On Apr 17, 2024, at 11:56 AM, Geo Kloppel <geokloppel...> wrote:
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> When I arrived after 11 this morning the incubating Peregrine was casting her eyes down upon her own breast, with her head cocked to one side as if listening. Sure enough, when she stood up her first hatchling was revealed.
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When I arrived after 11 this morning the incubating Peregrine was casting her eyes down upon her own breast, with her head cocked to one side as if listening. Sure enough, when she stood up her first hatchling was revealed.
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I LOVE feeling good about public agencies for once in a while! They really
heard out letters. Now we need to step up the education part, absolutely.
Thanks for all the energy from everyone!
Evie Weinstein
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Date: 4/16/24 7:21 am From: Barbara B. Eden <beb1...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey Cam: Now streaming!
We're excited to announce that the camera viewing the ospreys at Salt Point is now streaming live. Feel free to share the link.
See it at: http://www.youtube.com/@OspreysofSaltPoint
From the description:
This nest was built by Orpheus in 2013, and with his two mates Ophelia (2013--2022) and Ursula (2022--current), they have reared many healthy fledglings over the years. The nest is ideally located within the Salt Point Natural Area in Lansing, NY, at the confluence of Salmon Creek, a fast-flowing trout stream, and fish-rich Cayuga Lake. Orpheus and his mate continually tend their nest built atop a 55' dedicated nesting platform with a spectacular 360 view-and protection against marauding great-horned owls.
This nest camera is solar-powered, operating in one of the cloudiest areas in the USA. After a streak of consecutive overcast or stormy days, the batteries drain and the recording may stop. After a few hours of sunshine, all will return to normal. High winds may also cause noise from the camera housing.
Special thanks to Pat Tyrrell and the Town of Lansing's Parks & Recreation Department, Candace E. Cornell, Ben Heller of Computer Room, and Friends of Salt Point volunteers for their extraordinary work in getting this camera installed and streaming.
Read Candace E. Cornell's "On Osprey Time" (onospreytime.blogspot.com<http://onospreytime.blogspot.com/>.) for the latest on nest life and all things Ospreys.
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Date: 4/16/24 4:53 am From: Evelyn Weinstein <myisland3...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Earth Day activities with the Cayuga Bird Club
FOY Spotted Sandpiper on the edge of a pond in Brooktondale! Yay! Happy
birding!
Evie Weinstein
On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 7:37 AM Jody Enck <jodyenck...> wrote:
> Dear Cayuga Birders
>
> If you want to know more about our bird habitat improvement project in
> Lighthouse Point Woods (also known as Jetty Woods), please consider coming
> down on Sunday or Monday to engage with us.
>
> Sunday 10am to noon. Park at the Newman Golf Course at the west end of
> Willow Avenue. Walk in the dirt access road along the inlet to Lighthouse
> Point Woods. We will be working with Trees Up Tompkins and lots of Cornell
> students.
>
> Monday 10am to noon. Park at the Golf Course and meet by the yellow gate
> of the access road. We will be working with Trees Up Tompkins again and
> also with students from the New Roots Charter School. I especially need
> some additional seasoned helpers with this one who can help guide
> activities.
>
> What kind of help can you provide? Here is what we need:
>
> Someone to take photographs
> Someone to take notes about our activities and write down the kinds of
> questions people ask
> Someone to help explain about birds, bird ID, and bird migration
> Someone to help direct students using the privet-pullers
> Someone to guide a small group around the area to examine our fences and
> note their condition and repair needs (no fence repair, just note taking)
> Someone to write down ideas from the students about how they can become
> engaged in preparing additional signage and information to be displayed via
> our QR codes.
>
> Bring your camera, a small notebook or pad of paper and something to write
> with, gloves and boots (it will be wet with all the rain we've head), your
> binoculars, your enthusiasm, and a smile.
>
> *Please let me know if you can help either Sunday or Monday by emailing me
> at <jodyenck...> <jodyenck...>*
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> Thanks!
> Jody
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Date: 4/16/24 4:49 am From: Dave Nutter <nutter.dave...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Peregrine Outreach
Showing people scope views of the incubating Peregrine and talking to people about the history during the celebrations would be good too.
Last year I was at Taughannnock the day the young were fledging. It was also the day that the Park chose to have worker rappel on the S cliffs to knock off loose rocks so they wouldn’t fall on people on the trail below. It seemed to me like there must be a better time to do that in terms of stress & success of fledging, and I wonder if there can be discussions with Park staff beforehand this year. They did have a biologist on hand on the trail by the pull-off on Gorge Rd which is where I usually scope, and they were diverting people onto the road instead of a section of trail, perhaps because one of the fledglings was nearby, which is good. And they were talking to people about Peregrines, also good, but the biologist was too young to personally know about DDT wiping out Peregrines or the local efforts through the Lab and falconers to restore them at this site, and did not mention these things. I added this info as I also showed scope views. The biologist was also supposedly able to shut down the rappel work if it became too stressful for the birds, but I’m not sure how that would have been determined. Maybe better to do that work a week before or after fledging? Others on this list may know better.
- - Dave Nutter
> On Apr 16, 2024, at 7:25 AM, Peter Saracino <petersaracino...> wrote:
>
> Great idea Suan.
> And perhaps make an educational handout - both for visitors and educators- brief history of previous Hacking efforts, natural history of peregrines and overall nationwide success of efforts to restore their populations...very teachable moment.
> Pete Saracino/ NY State Master Naturalist Volunteer
>
>> On Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 10:56 PM Suan Hsi Yong <suan.yong...> wrote:
>> Hello birders,
>>
>> I was thinking it might be a good outreach opportunity to educate the
>> public park-goers about the Taughannock Peregrines by scheduling some
>> viewings, say on weekends when the fledglings are most likely to be
>> active, which I believe would be May 18-19, May 25-26, June 1-2
>> (please correct me if you think other dates are better). The idea
>> would be to have one or two people with scopes pointed at the nest to
>> show passers by and share information about the bird, the history, and
>> a bit of "here's why we thought lighting the falls was a bad idea in
>> late April".
>>
>> If you would like to volunteer, please let me know. Maybe say which of
>> the above weekends you would be willing to be present, and approximate
>> time of day. If there are enough volunteers, we could work out a
>> schedule of 1-2 hour shifts or something. We could then talk to the
>> parks and chamber of commerce people to publicize it. I know that
>> whenever I was there with my scope, the few passers-by on that lightly
>> used trail were always appreciative when we shared scope views and
>> information. And I believe that by now the birds are used to us
>> distant scopers from across the gorge that this should not be a
>> disturbance to them - but do let me know if you think this is a bad
>> idea.
>>
>> Suan
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Date: 4/16/24 4:37 am From: Jody Enck <jodyenck...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Earth Day activities with the Cayuga Bird Club
Dear Cayuga Birders
If you want to know more about our bird habitat improvement project in Lighthouse Point Woods (also known as Jetty Woods), please consider coming down on Sunday or Monday to engage with us.
Sunday 10am to noon. Park at the Newman Golf Course at the west end of Willow Avenue. Walk in the dirt access road along the inlet to Lighthouse Point Woods. We will be working with Trees Up Tompkins and lots of Cornell students.
Monday 10am to noon. Park at the Golf Course and meet by the yellow gate of the access road. We will be working with Trees Up Tompkins again and also with students from the New Roots Charter School. I especially need some additional seasoned helpers with this one who can help guide activities.
What kind of help can you provide? Here is what we need:
Someone to take photographs Someone to take notes about our activities and write down the kinds of questions people ask Someone to help explain about birds, bird ID, and bird migration Someone to help direct students using the privet-pullers Someone to guide a small group around the area to examine our fences and note their condition and repair needs (no fence repair, just note taking) Someone to write down ideas from the students about how they can become engaged in preparing additional signage and information to be displayed via our QR codes.
Bring your camera, a small notebook or pad of paper and something to write with, gloves and boots (it will be wet with all the rain we've head), your binoculars, your enthusiasm, and a smile.
*Please let me know if you can help either Sunday or Monday by emailing me at <jodyenck...> <jodyenck...>*
Thanks! Jody
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Date: 4/16/24 4:25 am From: Peter Saracino <petersaracino...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Peregrine Outreach
Great idea Suan.
And perhaps make an educational handout - both for visitors and educators-
brief history of previous Hacking efforts, natural history of peregrines
and overall nationwide success of efforts to restore their
populations...very teachable moment.
Pete Saracino/ NY State Master Naturalist Volunteer
> Hello birders,
>
> I was thinking it might be a good outreach opportunity to educate the
> public park-goers about the Taughannock Peregrines by scheduling some
> viewings, say on weekends when the fledglings are most likely to be
> active, which I believe would be May 18-19, May 25-26, June 1-2
> (please correct me if you think other dates are better). The idea
> would be to have one or two people with scopes pointed at the nest to
> show passers by and share information about the bird, the history, and
> a bit of "here's why we thought lighting the falls was a bad idea in
> late April".
>
> If you would like to volunteer, please let me know. Maybe say which of
> the above weekends you would be willing to be present, and approximate
> time of day. If there are enough volunteers, we could work out a
> schedule of 1-2 hour shifts or something. We could then talk to the
> parks and chamber of commerce people to publicize it. I know that
> whenever I was there with my scope, the few passers-by on that lightly
> used trail were always appreciative when we shared scope views and
> information. And I believe that by now the birds are used to us
> distant scopers from across the gorge that this should not be a
> disturbance to them - but do let me know if you think this is a bad
> idea.
>
> Suan
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Date: 4/16/24 3:49 am From: Robin Cisne <rfcisne...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Phoebe empty-nesters
Asking for a friend (no, really!):
"I'm going to have my house pressure washed and re-stained this summer. I don't want to interrupt my Phoebe's nesting/fledging but I have to give these companies a date. Do you have any idea when would be a post-fledge time for this?
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I was thinking it might be a good outreach opportunity to educate the public park-goers about the Taughannock Peregrines by scheduling some viewings, say on weekends when the fledglings are most likely to be active, which I believe would be May 18-19, May 25-26, June 1-2 (please correct me if you think other dates are better). The idea would be to have one or two people with scopes pointed at the nest to show passers by and share information about the bird, the history, and a bit of "here's why we thought lighting the falls was a bad idea in late April".
If you would like to volunteer, please let me know. Maybe say which of the above weekends you would be willing to be present, and approximate time of day. If there are enough volunteers, we could work out a schedule of 1-2 hour shifts or something. We could then talk to the parks and chamber of commerce people to publicize it. I know that whenever I was there with my scope, the few passers-by on that lightly used trail were always appreciative when we shared scope views and information. And I believe that by now the birds are used to us distant scopers from across the gorge that this should not be a disturbance to them - but do let me know if you think this is a bad idea.
Suan
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Date: 4/15/24 6:00 pm From: madonna stallmann <madonnaoftheprairie...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] The Taughannock light show has been canceled!
Very good news! 🤔 I wonder how many calls they received? I called the
number you provided (the finger lakes regional office) and directly to the
park. Did they really not know about the nesting peregrines until today?
I'm very glad they've decided against it and hope they consider celebrating
the 100th anniversary in a way that is more respectful of the grandeur of
nature than an invasive, disturbing light show.
On Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 4:43 PM Tim Gallagher <twg3...> wrote:
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> https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/regional-news/go-for-a-hike-and-view-the-lights-to-celebrate-100-years-of-nys-parks-at-taughannock-falls/ >
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Date: 4/15/24 3:40 pm From: Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes <cth4...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Swainson’s Hawk in Montezuma Area
A single subadult Swainson’s Hawk was photographed on a telephone pole by Richard Grasso earlier this afternoon along Tyre Road, just west of the intersection of Tyre, Armitage, and Gravel Roads.
This is an excellent find (it’s not just a flyover!)!
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Date: 4/15/24 2:24 pm From: <tess...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] People to thank
On 4/15/2024 5:15 PM, Rachel Hogancamp wrote: > That's fabulous news!! It's a wonderful comment on our community. > > If you want a direct contact for Visit Ithaca, Peggy Coleman is the > head of that side of the organization. > Peggy Coleman - <peggy...>
Date: 4/15/24 2:20 pm From: Fredric Kardon <fredrickardon...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Does finding two dead birds suggest avian flu?
I have a busy feeder. About 2 weeks ago I found a dead goldfinch, completely intact, in my backyard, too far away from the house to be a bird strike. Today I found a dead purple finch, also completely intact and far from windows. I put the purple finch in a box in my garage. Can it be tested for avian flu? If I knew it was likely to be avian flu should I stop feeding the birds?
Thanks, Fred Kardon
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Date: 4/15/24 2:20 pm From: Christopher Sperry <csperry...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Statement from the NYS Park Service about Taughannock
Who are the appropriate people to thank?
Chris Sperry
From: <bounce-128148658-89368519...> <bounce-128148658-89368519...> on behalf of Barbara Chase <bgarden99...>
Date: Monday, April 15, 2024 at 5:06 PM
To: Tim Gallagher <twg3...>
Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L <cayugabirds-l...>
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Statement from the NYS Park Service about Taughannock
This message originated from outside the Ithaca College email system.
I would encourage everyone to reach out and thank the appropriate people for this decision and to support our NY State Parks in general.
Barbara Chase
On Apr 15, 2024, at 4:52 PM, Tim Gallagher <twg3...> wrote:
“A planned illumination and guided hike at Taughannock Falls State Park for April 18, 19 and 20th has been canceled. Out of an abundance of caution, this regional centennial event is being postponed to avoid disturbing Peregrine falcon, a New York endangered species, nesting at the site this spring. Park staff and the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce will work on the feasibility of holding it later this year.”
Just watched a pair of Red-tailed Hawk chasing a Broad-winged Hawk near the intersection of Giles and 79. The broadwing circled high to leave the scene while the redtails continued to circle low.
Suan
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Today while walking the dog on the Freeville rail trail I flushed a large, white wading bird with a yellow bill, dark legs, and tail plumes. I wanted to rule out a white morph GBH, so I ran home and grabbed my bins, and re-found the bird walking around in the middle of the Freeville marsh. With the bins, I could make out the lack of any crest, definitely dark legs, and greenish eye/lores. I also saw the white tail plumes indicating a breeding adult. The bird was happily feeding so it might stay a while.
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Yay!!! Thank you Tim & Geo for getting this the attention it deserved, and Rachel and others for using their contacts! Several people have been mentioned as possibly having had some influence on the light show. The emails I've seen on other list messages are below for anyone who wants to send them thanks for doing a 180 on such short notice.
Jennifer Tavares, Chamber of Commerce <jtavares...> Fred Bonn, Regional Director State Parks <Fred.Bonn...> Josh Teeter, State Parks <josh.teeter...> Visit Ithaca - see no email address, but all the usual social media spots are linked to their webpage https://www.visitithaca.com/ if you want to comment that way
Date: 4/15/24 1:52 pm From: Tim Gallagher <twg3...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Statement from the NYS Park Service about Taughannock
“A planned illumination and guided hike at Taughannock Falls State Park for April 18, 19 and 20th has been canceled. Out of an abundance of caution, this regional centennial event is being postponed to avoid disturbing Peregrine falcon, a New York endangered species, nesting at the site this spring. Park staff and the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce will work on the feasibility of holding it later this year.”
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All day I’ve meant to carve out the time to write and say something about optics, and to suggest we make the argument that these groups could use the cancellation as a teaching moment about our precious fellow creatures and the importance of undisturbed habitat. So great that they made the right decision.
Many thanks to all who advocated for the peregrines and ravens.
Jane
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Sent: Monday, April 15, 2024 4:29 PM
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Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?
On Apr 15, 2024, at 1:47 PM, sarah fern <fernsarah21...><mailto:<fernsarah21...>> wrote:
My understanding is that all NYS park rangers have degrees in forestry. So I think they should know better about protecting wildlife. (Although I did watch a park ranger carry a mushroom-laden log out of a wildlife preserve and haul it away in his truck.)
On Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 1:24 PM Richard Guthrie <richardpguthrie...><mailto:<richardpguthrie...>> wrote:
Parks and Recreation - and DEC - are concerned about the resources that they are charged with protecting - if it is not inconvenient and/or if they can get some good publicity. Otherwise they will find a way around whatever the “problem” is. Look at Upland Sandpipers v. solar farms, or Cerulean Warblers v. parking lot. The enablers have a thesaurus full of workaround words to justify their schemes.
On Apr 15, 2024, at 12:33 PM, Deb Grantham <dgg3...><mailto:<dgg3...>> wrote:
I’ve sent a message to Visit Ithaca so far.
I went to the websites for State Parks (NYSOPRHP), Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, and Visit Ithaca, used the Contact Us feature of each, and briefly asked them to please not do a light show in the gorge due to potential disturbance of the Peregrines and Ravens nesting there.
- - Dave Nutter
On Apr 14, 2024, at 12:06 PM, Geo Kloppel <geokloppel...><mailto:<geokloppel...>> wrote:
Below is the press release for the evening light shows at the great falls in Taughannock Falls State Park later this week, which have potential to disturb the Peregrine Falcons and Ravens that are currently on nests there).
Note that the event is jointly hosted by NYS Parks, Visit Ithaca, and also the Tompkins Chamber, which is handling online registration for after-dark hikes up the gorge trail to the lighted falls.
On Apr 15, 2024, at 1:47 PM, sarah fern <fernsarah21...> wrote:
My understanding is that all NYS park rangers have degrees in forestry. So I think they should know better about protecting wildlife. (Although I did watch a park ranger carry a mushroom-laden log out of a wildlife preserve and haul it away in his truck.)
On Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 1:24 PM Richard Guthrie <richardpguthrie...><mailto:<richardpguthrie...>> wrote:
Parks and Recreation - and DEC - are concerned about the resources that they are charged with protecting - if it is not inconvenient and/or if they can get some good publicity. Otherwise they will find a way around whatever the “problem” is. Look at Upland Sandpipers v. solar farms, or Cerulean Warblers v. parking lot. The enablers have a thesaurus full of workaround words to justify their schemes.
On Apr 15, 2024, at 12:33 PM, Deb Grantham <dgg3...><mailto:<dgg3...>> wrote:
I went to the websites for State Parks (NYSOPRHP), Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, and Visit Ithaca, used the Contact Us feature of each, and briefly asked them to please not do a light show in the gorge due to potential disturbance of the Peregrines and Ravens nesting there.
- - Dave Nutter
On Apr 14, 2024, at 12:06 PM, Geo Kloppel <geokloppel...><mailto:<geokloppel...>> wrote:
Below is the press release for the evening light shows at the great falls in Taughannock Falls State Park later this week, which have potential to disturb the Peregrine Falcons and Ravens that are currently on nests there).
Note that the event is jointly hosted by NYS Parks, Visit Ithaca, and also the Tompkins Chamber, which is handling online registration for after-dark hikes up the gorge trail to the lighted falls.
Date: 4/15/24 10:47 am From: sarah fern <fernsarah21...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?
My understanding is that all NYS park rangers have degrees in forestry. So
I think they should know better about protecting wildlife. (Although I did
watch a park ranger carry a mushroom-laden log out of a wildlife preserve
and haul it away in his truck.)
On Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 1:24 PM Richard Guthrie <richardpguthrie...>
wrote:
Date: 4/15/24 9:54 am From: Stephen W. Kress <swk3...> Subject: RE: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?
Hi Astrid and all:
Indeed, it is a proud moment to celebrate the 100th anniversary of NY Parks, but it is impossible to predict how this event would affect the Taughannock Peregrines, which are themselves a great cause for celebration given their recent return to the Taughannock gorge and their symbolism for how people can restore wildlife. Although some Peregrines famously nest in well-lit noisy urban canyons and under major bridges, these are birds that are habituated to these locations- that is they selected their nesting sites and experience the light and noise of urban life daily. In contrast, Taughannock Peregrines selected a nesting site in a dark, quiet gorge. They are presently incubating eggs or brooding newly hatched chicks which are vulnerable to weather and predators if the parents are not closely attending. Why take a chance on abandonment? In my opinion, it would be safer for the Peregrines to do a night celebration in the fall, after the chicks fledge. If that is not possible at this late date, some of the suggestions to minimize disturbance by Geo Kloppel (below) would be helpful, especially the idea of illuminating the falls from below and keeping the walls of the gorge dark.
My best,
Stephen Kress
Former VP for Bird Conservation
National Audubon Society
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Sent: Monday, April 15, 2024 10:24 AM
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L <CAYUGABIRDS-L...>
Cc: Geo Kloppel <geokloppel...>; Jennifer Tavares <jtavares...>; Teeter, Josh (PARKS) <josh.teeter...>; Bonn, Fred (PARKS) <Fred.Bonn...>; Stephen W. Kress <swk3...>
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?
Hi everyone,
I appreciate the care and attention being given to the peregrines and the ravens in light of the lightshow being planned this weekend, as I've seen expressed through the Cayuga Bird Listserve.
I also appreciate NYS Parks for all they do to promote recreation and conservation of our natural resources.
And I appreciate the Chamber and Visit Ithaca for all they do to promote tourism in our area which is so crucial to our local economy.
It is understandable to me that there is an interest in a celebration and that Tgnk Falls should be (literally) highlighted due to its beauty and its attraction to locals and visitors alike.
Could one of the birders please explain exactly what they think the repercussions would be to the bird nests that are of concern? Are the females likely to abandon their nests, eggs or chicks, and never return?
It is nice to see a community caring so much for our natural resources in so many ways. Let's do our best to make it work for the birds and the humans and all involved!
Take care,
Astrid Jirka
Director of Tourism Initiatives
Discover Cayuga Lake
Sounds like there is a lot of momentum behind this and it might be easier to deflect than to stop unless the weather is like today. Celebrating the 100th probably is a huge deal for the agency, which certainly have manages a lot of great habitat for birds. And they people behind this particular event have put time, money, and effort into planning and executing it and probably will be reluctant to abandon it.
Is there a way this could be done and disturbance minimized? What if they lit up the falls from right below so the gorge itself wasn't illuminated, and instead of hiking up the gorge they centered the celebration on the overlook rather than hiking the gorge hike? Maybe there's a local bird-loving food truck or caterer who would be willing to offer food at a discount to the parks for the three nights up at the visitor center by the overlook?
Is there someone on the list with contacts at the Regional State Park office or at the Chamber who could sound them out on whether they are open to alternatives? Does the bird club have any programming it runs in partnership with any of the local state parks? We could try to shut this down but there's a good chance that would fail and, whether or not it did, trying to shut it down entirely will piss off a lot people which might not be good for birds (or even birders) in the long run. Note the Chamber of Commerce seems to be running the hikes so anyone on the list who is a member might want to gently explain the issue to Jennifer Tavares, who seems like a decent person. Not sure if Fred Bonn is still the Regional Director of State Parks but he has been flexible in the past when approached given actual evidence and alternatives - but whoever approaches him should be prepared with published evidence or personal reports by someone (maybe Tim G) who is an acknowledged expert on peregrines and can show that the light show is going to disturb the peregrines. Keep in mind that these folks know peregrines nest on urban bridges and buildings that are lit at night so they will need to know why this is different.
On 4/14/2024 12:06 PM, Geo Kloppel wrote:
Below is the press release for the evening light shows at the great falls in Taughannock Falls State Park later this week, which have potential to disturb the Peregrine Falcons and Ravens that are currently on nests there).
Note that the event is jointly hosted by NYS Parks, Visit Ithaca, and also the Tompkins Chamber, which is handling online registration for after-dark hikes up the gorge trail to the lighted falls.
Date: 4/15/24 9:34 am From: Deb Grantham <dgg3...> Subject: RE: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?
Thank you!
Deb
From: <bounce-128147718-83565122...> <bounce-128147718-83565122...> On Behalf Of Rachel Hogancamp
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2024 12:09 PM
To: Regi Teasley <rltcayuga...>
Cc: Astrid Jirka <astrid...>; CAYUGABIRDS-L <CAYUGABIRDS-L...>
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?
Good morning, all -
I've been in touch with Jennifer Tavares at Tompkins Chamber and Fred Bonn of the Parks Services. Jennifer let me know they have received feedback from a number of people and are considering what may be possible at this point. I imagine they will send a notice out to all but if I hear anything definitive I will be sure to let you know.
Thanks,
Rachel
On Mon, Apr 15, 2024 at 12:00 PM Regi Teasley <rltcayuga...><mailto:<rltcayuga...>> wrote:
Astrid,
Thank you for your comments.
But I think compromise isn’t our answer here. In my view, this issue has developed because human beings see Nature as an afterthought. Humans see their own goals and actions as primary and, if they care at all, they might try to “minimize” their impact. God forbid they could reschedule or reconsider this project.
As long as we don’t understand that Nature is not under our dominion, we will be unable to solve our environmental and climate problems. We are watching and participating in the 6th Great Extinction; but apparently that hasn’t sunk in yet.
Regi
____________
Creativity is the heart of adaptive evolution.
Terry Tempest Williams
On Apr 15, 2024, at 10:27 AM, Astrid Jirka <astrid...><mailto:<astrid...>> wrote:
Hi everyone,
I appreciate the care and attention being given to the peregrines and the ravens in light of the lightshow being planned this weekend, as I've seen expressed through the Cayuga Bird Listserve.
I also appreciate NYS Parks for all they do to promote recreation and conservation of our natural resources.
And I appreciate the Chamber and Visit Ithaca for all they do to promote tourism in our area which is so crucial to our local economy.
It is understandable to me that there is an interest in a celebration and that Tgnk Falls should be (literally) highlighted due to its beauty and its attraction to locals and visitors alike.
Could one of the birders please explain exactly what they think the repercussions would be to the bird nests that are of concern? Are the females likely to abandon their nests, eggs or chicks, and never return?
It is nice to see a community caring so much for our natural resources in so many ways. Let's do our best to make it work for the birds and the humans and all involved!
Take care,
Astrid Jirka
Director of Tourism Initiatives
Discover Cayuga Lake
Sounds like there is a lot of momentum behind this and it might be easier to deflect than to stop unless the weather is like today. Celebrating the 100th probably is a huge deal for the agency, which certainly have manages a lot of great habitat for birds. And they people behind this particular event have put time, money, and effort into planning and executing it and probably will be reluctant to abandon it.
Is there a way this could be done and disturbance minimized? What if they lit up the falls from right below so the gorge itself wasn't illuminated, and instead of hiking up the gorge they centered the celebration on the overlook rather than hiking the gorge hike? Maybe there's a local bird-loving food truck or caterer who would be willing to offer food at a discount to the parks for the three nights up at the visitor center by the overlook?
Is there someone on the list with contacts at the Regional State Park office or at the Chamber who could sound them out on whether they are open to alternatives? Does the bird club have any programming it runs in partnership with any of the local state parks? We could try to shut this down but there's a good chance that would fail and, whether or not it did, trying to shut it down entirely will piss off a lot people which might not be good for birds (or even birders) in the long run. Note the Chamber of Commerce seems to be running the hikes so anyone on the list who is a member might want to gently explain the issue to Jennifer Tavares, who seems like a decent person. Not sure if Fred Bonn is still the Regional Director of State Parks but he has been flexible in the past when approached given actual evidence and alternatives - but whoever approaches him should be prepared with published evidence or personal reports by someone (maybe Tim G) who is an acknowledged expert on peregrines and can show that the light show is going to disturb the peregrines. Keep in mind that these folks know peregrines nest on urban bridges and buildings that are lit at night so they will need to know why this is different.
On 4/14/2024 12:06 PM, Geo Kloppel wrote:
Below is the press release for the evening light shows at the great falls in Taughannock Falls State Park later this week, which have potential to disturb the Peregrine Falcons and Ravens that are currently on nests there).
Note that the event is jointly hosted by NYS Parks, Visit Ithaca, and also the Tompkins Chamber, which is handling online registration for after-dark hikes up the gorge trail to the lighted falls.
Date: 4/15/24 9:33 am From: Deb Grantham <dgg3...> Subject: RE: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?
I’ve sent a message to Visit Ithaca so far.
Deb
From: <bounce-128145756-83565122...> <bounce-128145756-83565122...> On Behalf Of Dave Nutter
Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2024 4:20 PM
To: Geo Kloppel <geokloppel...>
Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L <CAYUGABIRDS-L...>
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?
I went to the websites for State Parks (NYSOPRHP), Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, and Visit Ithaca, used the Contact Us feature of each, and briefly asked them to please not do a light show in the gorge due to potential disturbance of the Peregrines and Ravens nesting there.
- - Dave Nutter
On Apr 14, 2024, at 12:06 PM, Geo Kloppel <geokloppel...><mailto:<geokloppel...>> wrote:
Below is the press release for the evening light shows at the great falls in Taughannock Falls State Park later this week, which have potential to disturb the Peregrine Falcons and Ravens that are currently on nests there).
Note that the event is jointly hosted by NYS Parks, Visit Ithaca, and also the Tompkins Chamber, which is handling online registration for after-dark hikes up the gorge trail to the lighted falls.
Thank you for reaching out to them, Rachel, sounds like you had a good conversation. We'll all keep our fingers crossed!
Alicia
On 4/15/2024 12:09 PM, Rachel Hogancamp wrote: > Good morning, all - > > I've been in touch with Jennifer Tavares at Tompkins Chamber and Fred > Bonn of the Parks Services. Jennifer let me know they have received > feedback from a number of people and are considering what may be > possible at this point. I imagine they will send a notice out to all > but if I hear anything definitive I will be sure to let you know. > > Thanks, > Rachel > > On Mon, Apr 15, 2024 at 12:00 PM Regi Teasley <rltcayuga...> wrote: > > Astrid, > Thank you for your comments. > But I think compromise isn’t our answer here. In my view, this > issue has developed because human beings see Nature as an > afterthought. Humans see their own goals and actions as primary > and, if they care at all, they might try to “minimize” their > impact. God forbid they could reschedule or reconsider this project. > As long as we don’t understand that Nature is not under our > dominion, we will be unable to solve our environmental and climate > problems. We are watching and participating in the 6th Great > Extinction; but apparently that hasn’t sunk in yet. > > Regi > ____________ > Creativity is the heart of adaptive evolution. > Terry Tempest Williams > > > >> On Apr 15, 2024, at 10:27 AM, Astrid Jirka >> <astrid...> wrote: >> >> >> Hi everyone, >> >> I appreciate the care and attention being given to the peregrines >> and the ravens in light of the lightshow being planned this >> weekend, as I've seen expressed through the Cayuga Bird Listserve. >> I also appreciate NYS Parks for all they do to promote recreation >> and conservation of our natural resources. >> And I appreciate the Chamber and Visit Ithaca for all they do to >> promote tourism in our area which is so crucial to our local >> economy. >> It is understandable to me that there is an interest in a >> celebration and that Tgnk Falls should be (literally) highlighted >> due to its beauty and its attraction to locals and visitors alike. >> >> *Could one of the birders please explain exactly what they think >> the repercussions would be to the bird nests that are of concern? >> * Are the females likely to abandon their nests, eggs or chicks, >> and never return? >> >> It is nice to see a community caring so much for our natural >> resources in so many ways. Let's do our best to make it work for >> the birds and the humans and all involved! >> >> Take care, >> >> Astrid Jirka >> Director of Tourism Initiatives >> Discover Cayuga Lake >> >> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >> From: <tess...> >> Date: Sun, Apr 14, 2024 at 4:25 PM >> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show? >> To: Geo Kloppel <geokloppel...>, CAYUGABIRDS-L >> <CAYUGABIRDS-L...> >> >> >> Sounds like there is a lot of momentum behind this and it might >> be easier to deflect than to stop unless the weather is like >> today. Celebrating the 100th probably is a huge deal for the >> agency, which certainly have manages a lot of great habitat for >> birds. And they people behind this particular event have put >> time, money, and effort into planning and executing it and >> probably will be reluctant to abandon it. >> >> Is there a way this could be done and disturbance minimized? >> What if they lit up the falls from right below so the gorge >> itself wasn't illuminated, and instead of hiking up the gorge >> they centered the celebration on the overlook rather than hiking >> the gorge hike? Maybe there's a local bird-loving food truck or >> caterer who would be willing to offer food at a discount to the >> parks for the three nights up at the visitor center by the overlook? >> >> Is there someone on the list with contacts at the Regional State >> Park office or at the Chamber who could sound them out on whether >> they are open to alternatives? Does the bird club have any >> programming it runs in partnership with any of the local state >> parks? We could try to shut this down but there's a good chance >> that would fail and, whether or not it did, trying to shut it >> down entirely will piss off a lot people which might not be good >> for birds (or even birders) in the long run. Note the Chamber of >> Commerce seems to be running the hikes so anyone on the list who >> is a member might want to gently explain the issue to Jennifer >> Tavares, who seems like a decent person. Not sure if Fred Bonn >> is still the Regional Director of State Parks but he has been >> flexible in the past when approached given actual evidence and >> alternatives - but whoever approaches him should be prepared with >> published evidence or personal reports by someone (maybe Tim G) >> who is an acknowledged expert on peregrines and can show that the >> light show is going to disturb the peregrines. Keep in mind that >> these folks know peregrines nest on urban bridges and buildings >> that are lit at night so they will need to know why this is >> different. >> >> >> On 4/14/2024 12:06 PM, Geo Kloppel wrote: >>> Below is the press release for the evening light shows at the >>> great falls in Taughannock Falls State Park later this week, >>> which have potential to disturb the Peregrine Falcons and Ravens >>> that are currently on nests there). >>> >>> Note that the event is jointly hosted by NYS Parks, Visit >>> Ithaca, and also the Tompkins Chamber, which is handling online >>> registration for after-dark hikes up the gorge trail to the >>> lighted falls. >>> >>> new-york-state-parks-recreation-and-historic-preservation-1.jpg >>> Go for a hike and view the lights to celebrate 100 years of NYS >>> Parks at Taughannock Falls >>> <https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/regional-news/go-for-a-hike-and-view-the-lights-to-celebrate-100-years-of-nys-parks-at-taughannock-falls/> >>> mytwintiers.com >>> <https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/regional-news/go-for-a-hike-and-view-the-lights-to-celebrate-100-years-of-nys-parks-at-taughannock-falls/> >>> >>> <https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/regional-news/go-for-a-hike-and-view-the-lights-to-celebrate-100-years-of-nys-parks-at-taughannock-falls/> >>> >>> >>>> On Apr 14, 2024, at 10:16 AM, Tim Gallagher <twg3...> >>>> <mailto:<twg3...> wrote: >>>> >>>> I heard some disturbing news last night. Apparently >>>> Taughannock Falls will be brightly illuminated from 8:30 to >>>> 10:00 this coming Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night (April >>>> 18, 19, and 20). I guess it’s some kind of PR stunt to >>>> celebrate the 100th anniversary of the New York State Park >>>> Service, but it couldn’t possibly come at a worse time, with >>>> the eggs just about to hatch in the Peregrine Falcon eyrie and >>>> a pair of Ravens nesting right beside the falls—not mention all >>>> the other wildlife in the park. There certainly should be >>>> other, less potentially harmful, ways to celebrate the Park >>>> Service. You can contact the Taughannock Park office at (607) >>>> 387-7041. (Photo by Arthur A. 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I've been in touch with Jennifer Tavares at Tompkins Chamber and Fred Bonn
of the Parks Services. Jennifer let me know they have received feedback
from a number of people and are considering what may be possible at this
point. I imagine they will send a notice out to all but if I hear anything
definitive I will be sure to let you know.
Thanks,
Rachel
On Mon, Apr 15, 2024 at 12:00 PM Regi Teasley <rltcayuga...> wrote:
> Astrid,
> Thank you for your comments.
> But I think compromise isn’t our answer here. In my view, this issue
> has developed because human beings see Nature as an afterthought. Humans
> see their own goals and actions as primary and, if they care at all, they
> might try to “minimize” their impact. God forbid they could reschedule or
> reconsider this project.
> As long as we don’t understand that Nature is not under our dominion,
> we will be unable to solve our environmental and climate problems. We are
> watching and participating in the 6th Great Extinction; but apparently that
> hasn’t sunk in yet.
>
> Regi
> ____________
> Creativity is the heart of adaptive evolution.
> Terry Tempest Williams
>
>
>
> On Apr 15, 2024, at 10:27 AM, Astrid Jirka <astrid...>
> wrote:
>
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I appreciate the care and attention being given to the peregrines and the
> ravens in light of the lightshow being planned this weekend, as I've seen
> expressed through the Cayuga Bird Listserve.
> I also appreciate NYS Parks for all they do to promote recreation and
> conservation of our natural resources.
> And I appreciate the Chamber and Visit Ithaca for all they do to promote
> tourism in our area which is so crucial to our local economy.
> It is understandable to me that there is an interest in a celebration and
> that Tgnk Falls should be (literally) highlighted due to its beauty and its
> attraction to locals and visitors alike.
>
> *Could one of the birders please explain exactly what they think the
> repercussions would be to the bird nests that are of concern? * Are the
> females likely to abandon their nests, eggs or chicks, and never return?
>
> It is nice to see a community caring so much for our natural resources in
> so many ways. Let's do our best to make it work for the birds and the
> humans and all involved!
>
> Take care,
>
> Astrid Jirka
> Director of Tourism Initiatives
> Discover Cayuga Lake
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: <tess...>
> Date: Sun, Apr 14, 2024 at 4:25 PM
> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?
> To: Geo Kloppel <geokloppel...>, CAYUGABIRDS-L <
> <CAYUGABIRDS-L...>
>
>
> Sounds like there is a lot of momentum behind this and it might be easier
> to deflect than to stop unless the weather is like today. Celebrating the
> 100th probably is a huge deal for the agency, which certainly have manages
> a lot of great habitat for birds. And they people behind this particular
> event have put time, money, and effort into planning and executing it and
> probably will be reluctant to abandon it.
>
> Is there a way this could be done and disturbance minimized? What if they
> lit up the falls from right below so the gorge itself wasn't illuminated,
> and instead of hiking up the gorge they centered the celebration on the
> overlook rather than hiking the gorge hike? Maybe there's a local
> bird-loving food truck or caterer who would be willing to offer food at a
> discount to the parks for the three nights up at the visitor center by the
> overlook?
>
> Is there someone on the list with contacts at the Regional State Park
> office or at the Chamber who could sound them out on whether they are open
> to alternatives? Does the bird club have any programming it runs in
> partnership with any of the local state parks? We could try to shut this
> down but there's a good chance that would fail and, whether or not it did,
> trying to shut it down entirely will piss off a lot people which might not
> be good for birds (or even birders) in the long run. Note the Chamber of
> Commerce seems to be running the hikes so anyone on the list who is a
> member might want to gently explain the issue to Jennifer Tavares, who
> seems like a decent person. Not sure if Fred Bonn is still the Regional
> Director of State Parks but he has been flexible in the past when
> approached given actual evidence and alternatives - but whoever approaches
> him should be prepared with published evidence or personal reports by
> someone (maybe Tim G) who is an acknowledged expert on peregrines and can
> show that the light show is going to disturb the peregrines. Keep in mind
> that these folks know peregrines nest on urban bridges and buildings that
> are lit at night so they will need to know why this is different.
>
>
> On 4/14/2024 12:06 PM, Geo Kloppel wrote:
>
> Below is the press release for the evening light shows at the great falls
> in Taughannock Falls State Park later this week, which have potential to
> disturb the Peregrine Falcons and Ravens that are currently on nests there).
>
> Note that the event is jointly hosted by NYS Parks, Visit Ithaca, and also
> the Tompkins Chamber, which is handling online registration for after-dark
> hikes up the gorge trail to the lighted falls.
>
> [image: new-york-state-parks-recreation-and-historic-preservation-1.jpg]
>
> Go for a hike and view the lights to celebrate 100 years of NYS Parks at
> Taughannock Falls
> <https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/regional-news/go-for-a-hike-and-view-the-lights-to-celebrate-100-years-of-nys-parks-at-taughannock-falls/> > mytwintiers.com
> <https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/regional-news/go-for-a-hike-and-view-the-lights-to-celebrate-100-years-of-nys-parks-at-taughannock-falls/> >
> <https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/regional-news/go-for-a-hike-and-view-the-lights-to-celebrate-100-years-of-nys-parks-at-taughannock-falls/> >
>
> On Apr 14, 2024, at 10:16 AM, Tim Gallagher <twg3...>
> <twg3...> wrote:
>
> I heard some disturbing news last night. Apparently Taughannock Falls
> will be brightly illuminated from 8:30 to 10:00 this coming Thursday,
> Friday, and Saturday night (April 18, 19, and 20). I guess it’s some kind
> of PR stunt to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the New York State Park
> Service, but it couldn’t possibly come at a worse time, with the eggs just
> about to hatch in the Peregrine Falcon eyrie and a pair of Ravens nesting
> right beside the falls—not mention all the other wildlife in the park.
> There certainly should be other, less potentially harmful, ways to
> celebrate the Park Service. You can contact the Taughannock Park office at
> (607) 387-7041. (Photo by Arthur A. Allen)
>
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Hi Astrid,
The light show with that disturbance and the disturbance of setting up the light show might cause the nesting birds to desert the nest. Tolerance for anthropogenic disturbance varies among individuls even within the same species. Some individuls get acclimated, some don't. It is not possible to be certain about the light show and its affect on nesting birds.
Both the Raven and the Peregrine have recently returned as nesting birds to Tompkins County. The first nesting Raven in nearly a century was in the FLLT Preserve at Lick Brook about 15 years ago. They did not nest there again, perhaps as hiking that portion of the trail became quite popular. Yet, there has been a Raven nest in Cayuga Heights recently. The Peregrine at Tgnk are part of a national recovery and are the first nest in the county in decades. Either pairs of birds could leave due to disturbance, but it is not possible to be certain. Leaving their current nest after having laid the eggs and started incubation would likely lead to reproductive failure for the year. The timing of courtship, physiological changes to produce eggs, site selection, incubation, and eventually fledgling have been selected for optimum success rate. Starting over changes the timing by well over a month and would likely be unsuccessful. I think it is unlikely that they would even try to start another nest, even if they could find a suitable nest site.
I think the dedication of the state parks to protecting natural ecosystems, which certainly includes uncommon nesting birds, favors leaving the site alone.
John Confer
Monday, April 15, 2024 at 10:27:33 AM EDT, Astrid Jirka <astrid...> wrote:
Hi everyone,
I appreciate the care and attention being given to the peregrines and the ravens in light of the lightshow being planned this weekend, as I've seen expressed through the Cayuga Bird Listserve.
I also appreciate NYS Parks for all they do to promote recreation and conservation of our natural resources.And I appreciate the Chamber and Visit Ithaca for all they do to promote tourism in our area which is so crucial to our local economy.
It is understandable to me that there is an interest in a celebration and that Tgnk Falls should be (literally) highlighted due to its beauty and its attraction to locals and visitors alike.
Could one of the birders please explain exactly what they think the repercussions would be to the bird nests that are of concern? Are the females likely to abandon their nests, eggs or chicks, and never return?
It is nice to see a community caring so much for our natural resources in so many ways. Let's do our best to make it work for the birds and the humans and all involved!
Take care,
Astrid Jirka
Director of Tourism InitiativesDiscover Cayuga Lake
Sounds like there is a lot of momentum behind this and it might be easier to deflect than to stop unless the weather is like today. Celebrating the 100th probably is a huge deal for the agency, which certainly have manages a lot of great habitat for birds. And they people behind this particular event have put time, money, and effort into planning and executing it and probably will be reluctant to abandon it.
Is there a way this could be done and disturbance minimized? What if they lit up the falls from right below so the gorge itself wasn't illuminated, and instead of hiking up the gorge they centered the celebration on the overlook rather than hiking the gorge hike? Maybe there's a local bird-loving food truck or caterer who would be willing to offer food at a discount to the parks for the three nights up at the visitor center by the overlook?
Is there someone on the list with contacts at the Regional State Park office or at the Chamber who could sound them out on whether they are open to alternatives? Does the bird club have any programming it runs in partnership with any of the local state parks? We could try to shut this down but there's a good chance that would fail and, whether or not it did, trying to shut it down entirely will piss off a lot people which might not be good for birds (or even birders) in the long run. Note the Chamber of Commerce seems to be running the hikes so anyone on the list who is a member might want to gently explain the issue to Jennifer Tavares, who seems like a decent person. Not sure if Fred Bonn is still the Regional Director of State Parks but he has been flexible in the past when approached given actual evidence and alternatives - but whoever approaches him should be prepared with published evidence or personal reports by someone (maybe Tim G) who is an acknowledged expert on peregrines and can show that the light show is going to disturb the peregrines. Keep in mind that these folks know peregrines nest on urban bridges and buildings that are lit at night so they will need to know why this is different.
On 4/14/2024 12:06 PM, Geo Kloppel wrote:
Below is the press release for the evening light shows at the great falls in Taughannock Falls State Park later this week, which have potential to disturb the Peregrine Falcons and Ravens that are currently on nests there).
Note that the event is jointly hosted by NYS Parks, Visit Ithaca, and also the Tompkins Chamber, which is handling online registration for after-dark hikes up the gorge trail to the lighted falls.
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On Apr 14, 2024, at 10:16 AM, Tim Gallagher <twg3...> wrote:
I heard some disturbing news last night. Apparently Taughannock Falls will be brightly illuminated from 8:30 to 10:00 this coming Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night (April 18, 19, and 20). I guess it’s some kind of PR stunt to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the New York State Park Service, but it couldn’t possibly come at a worse time, with the eggs just about to hatch in the Peregrine Falcon eyrie and a pair of Ravens nesting right beside the falls—not mention all the other wildlife in the park. There certainly should be other, less potentially harmful, ways to celebrate the Park Service. You can contact the Taughannock Park office at (607) 387-7041. (Photo by Arthur A. Allen)
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Date: 4/15/24 7:27 am From: Astrid Jirka <astrid...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?
Hi everyone,
I appreciate the care and attention being given to the peregrines and the
ravens in light of the lightshow being planned this weekend, as I've seen
expressed through the Cayuga Bird Listserve.
I also appreciate NYS Parks for all they do to promote recreation and
conservation of our natural resources.
And I appreciate the Chamber and Visit Ithaca for all they do to promote
tourism in our area which is so crucial to our local economy.
It is understandable to me that there is an interest in a celebration and
that Tgnk Falls should be (literally) highlighted due to its beauty and its
attraction to locals and visitors alike.
*Could one of the birders please explain exactly what they think the
repercussions would be to the bird nests that are of concern? * Are the
females likely to abandon their nests, eggs or chicks, and never return?
It is nice to see a community caring so much for our natural resources in
so many ways. Let's do our best to make it work for the birds and the
humans and all involved!
Take care,
Astrid Jirka
Director of Tourism Initiatives
Discover Cayuga Lake
Sounds like there is a lot of momentum behind this and it might be easier
to deflect than to stop unless the weather is like today. Celebrating the
100th probably is a huge deal for the agency, which certainly have manages
a lot of great habitat for birds. And they people behind this particular
event have put time, money, and effort into planning and executing it and
probably will be reluctant to abandon it.
Is there a way this could be done and disturbance minimized? What if they
lit up the falls from right below so the gorge itself wasn't illuminated,
and instead of hiking up the gorge they centered the celebration on the
overlook rather than hiking the gorge hike? Maybe there's a local
bird-loving food truck or caterer who would be willing to offer food at a
discount to the parks for the three nights up at the visitor center by the
overlook?
Is there someone on the list with contacts at the Regional State Park
office or at the Chamber who could sound them out on whether they are open
to alternatives? Does the bird club have any programming it runs in
partnership with any of the local state parks? We could try to shut this
down but there's a good chance that would fail and, whether or not it did,
trying to shut it down entirely will piss off a lot people which might not
be good for birds (or even birders) in the long run. Note the Chamber of
Commerce seems to be running the hikes so anyone on the list who is a
member might want to gently explain the issue to Jennifer Tavares, who
seems like a decent person. Not sure if Fred Bonn is still the Regional
Director of State Parks but he has been flexible in the past when
approached given actual evidence and alternatives - but whoever approaches
him should be prepared with published evidence or personal reports by
someone (maybe Tim G) who is an acknowledged expert on peregrines and can
show that the light show is going to disturb the peregrines. Keep in mind
that these folks know peregrines nest on urban bridges and buildings that
are lit at night so they will need to know why this is different.
On 4/14/2024 12:06 PM, Geo Kloppel wrote:
Below is the press release for the evening light shows at the great falls
in Taughannock Falls State Park later this week, which have potential to
disturb the Peregrine Falcons and Ravens that are currently on nests there).
Note that the event is jointly hosted by NYS Parks, Visit Ithaca, and also
the Tompkins Chamber, which is handling online registration for after-dark
hikes up the gorge trail to the lighted falls.
On Apr 14, 2024, at 10:16 AM, Tim Gallagher <twg3...>
<twg3...> wrote:
I heard some disturbing news last night. Apparently Taughannock Falls will
be brightly illuminated from 8:30 to 10:00 this coming Thursday, Friday,
and Saturday night (April 18, 19, and 20). I guess it’s some kind of PR
stunt to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the New York State Park
Service, but it couldn’t possibly come at a worse time, with the eggs just
about to hatch in the Peregrine Falcon eyrie and a pair of Ravens nesting
right beside the falls—not mention all the other wildlife in the park.
There certainly should be other, less potentially harmful, ways to
celebrate the Park Service. You can contact the Taughannock Park office at
(607) 387-7041. (Photo by Arthur A. Allen)
On Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 8:44 AM Donna Lee Scott <dls9...> wrote:
> See msg below re apparent Osprey hit by car.
> She meant Lansing schools.
> I think she meant bird is on north side of road, same side as school bldg.
> across from AllSaints church.
> Can anybody go check on this bird?
>
> Donna Scott
> Kendal at Ithaca-377
> Sent from my iPhone
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> *Date:* April 15, 2024 at 8:04:25 AM EDT
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> *Subject:* *Osprey*
>
> Hi Donna,
> I see your name often on the bird threads, and I’m driving to work but I
> think I just passed an osprey that got hit by a car , Right before landing
> school- across from the church where the two osprey platforms are. If
> driving to the school it’s on the left hand side of the road. I couldn’t
> stop but I didn’t know if you knew anyone to check on it!
> Thanks! Sorry so random!
> Andrea
>
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Date: 4/15/24 5:44 am From: Donna Lee Scott <dls9...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Osprey
See msg below re apparent Osprey hit by car.
She meant Lansing schools.
I think she meant bird is on north side of road, same side as school bldg.
across from AllSaints church.
Can anybody go check on this bird?
Donna Scott
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Sent from my iPhone
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Date: April 15, 2024 at 8:04:25 AM EDT
To: Donna Lee Scott <dls9...>
Subject: Osprey
Hi Donna,
I see your name often on the bird threads, and I’m driving to work but I think I just passed an osprey that got hit by a car , Right before landing school- across from the church where the two osprey platforms are. If driving to the school it’s on the left hand side of the road. I couldn’t stop but I didn’t know if you knew anyone to check on it!
Thanks! Sorry so random!
Andrea
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Sounds like there is a lot of momentum behind this and it might be easier to deflect than to stop unless the weather is like today. Celebrating the 100th probably is a huge deal for the agency, which certainly have manages a lot of great habitat for birds. And they people behind this particular event have put time, money, and effort into planning and executing it and probably will be reluctant to abandon it.
Is there a way this could be done and disturbance minimized? What if they lit up the falls from right below so the gorge itself wasn't illuminated, and instead of hiking up the gorge they centered the celebration on the overlook rather than hiking the gorge hike? Maybe there's a local bird-loving food truck or caterer who would be willing to offer food at a discount to the parks for the three nights up at the visitor center by the overlook?
Is there someone on the list with contacts at the Regional State Park office or at the Chamber who could sound them out on whether they are open to alternatives? Does the bird club have any programming it runs in partnership with any of the local state parks? We could try to shut this down but there's a good chance that would fail and, whether or not it did, trying to shut it down entirely will piss off a lot people which might not be good for birds (or even birders) in the long run. Note the Chamber of Commerce seems to be running the hikes so anyone on the list who is a member might want to gently explain the issue to Jennifer Tavares, who seems like a decent person. Not sure if Fred Bonn is still the Regional Director of State Parks but he has been flexible in the past when approached given actual evidence and alternatives - but whoever approaches him should be prepared with published evidence or personal reports by someone (maybe Tim G) who is an acknowledged expert on peregrines and can show that the light show is going to disturb the peregrines. Keep in mind that these folks know peregrines nest on urban bridges and buildings that are lit at night so they will need to know why this is different.
I went to the websites for State Parks (NYSOPRHP), Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, and Visit Ithaca, used the Contact Us feature of each, and briefly asked them to please not do a light show in the gorge due to potential disturbance of the Peregrines and Ravens nesting there.
- - Dave Nutter
> On Apr 14, 2024, at 12:06 PM, Geo Kloppel <geokloppel...> wrote:
>
> Below is the press release for the evening light shows at the great falls in Taughannock Falls State Park later this week, which have potential to disturb the Peregrine Falcons and Ravens that are currently on nests there).
>
> Note that the event is jointly hosted by NYS Parks, Visit Ithaca, and also the Tompkins Chamber, which is handling online registration for after-dark hikes up the gorge trail to the lighted falls.
>
> <new-york-state-parks-recreation-and-historic-preservation-1.jpg>
> Go for a hike and view the lights to celebrate 100 years of NYS Parks at Taughannock Falls
> mytwintiers.com
>
>
>> On Apr 14, 2024, at 10:16 AM, Tim Gallagher <twg3...> wrote:
>>
>> I heard some disturbing news last night. Apparently Taughannock Falls will be brightly illuminated from 8:30 to 10:00 this coming Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night (April 18, 19, and 20). I guess it’s some kind of PR stunt to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the New York State Park Service, but it couldn’t possibly come at a worse time, with the eggs just about to hatch in the Peregrine Falcon eyrie and a pair of Ravens nesting right beside the falls—not mention all the other wildlife in the park. There certainly should be other, less potentially harmful, ways to celebrate the Park Service. You can contact the Taughannock Park office at (607) 387-7041. (Photo by Arthur A. Allen)
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Being listed as endangered or threatened isn’t really the criterion for legal protection. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) already protects these birds and their nests, eggs, and nestlings.
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Date: 4/14/24 11:29 am From: Tim Gallagher <twg3...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?
Peregrines were removed from the federal Endangered Species List in 1999.
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Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?
Interesting thought, but I don't think peregrine falcons are listed as endangered under the ESA.
Best,
Kevin
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Would the Endangered Species Act make this illegal?
At 10:15 AM 4/14/2024, Tim Gallagher wrote:
I heard some disturbing news last night. Apparently Taughannock Falls will be brightly illuminated from 8:30 to 10:00 this coming Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night (April 18, 19, and 20). I guess it’s some kind of PR stunt to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the New York State Park Service, but it couldn’t possibly come at a worse time, with the eggs just about to hatch in the Peregrine Falcon eyrie and a pair of Ravens nesting right beside the fallsnot mention all the other wildlife in the park.. There certainly should be other, less potentially harmful, ways to celebrate the Park Service. You can contact the Taughannock Park office at (607) 387-7041. (Photo by Arthur A. Allen)
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Date: 4/14/24 11:22 am From: Colleen Richards <clr82...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Reminder for Cayuga Bird Club April meeting and rsvp for speaker dinne r
Please rsvp for our speaker dinner at Moosewood Restaurant 215 N Cayuga St, Ste 70 at 5:30 p.m. before the meeting on April 15. We have available seats left, so the first 3 people to rsvp will be able to join with speaker Julie Hart. Contact me at <clr82...> for confirmation.
For everyone, though we hope you will join us tomorrow evening, April 15 to hear our Julie Hart, Project Coordinator, New York Breeding Bird Atlas III, as she gives her presentation, "How you can help NY’s breeding birds" at Foundation of Light at 391 Turkey Hill Rd.; social time starts at 7 pm, the reading of the bird list at 7:20, and club business at 7:30 followed by the presentation. Learn about the third Breeding Bird Atlas in NY and how you can help this community science project. Atlasing is a great way for birders of all abilities to learn about birds while directly contributing to science and conservation. This is the final year of the 5-year Atlas project. Can you help us fill in a gap for your favorite species? Do you like to bird somewhere unique or remote? The Atlas is a statewide survey and you can participate at any time using the free eBird app. Wile atlasing, you will explore new areas, search for clues into the secret lives of birds, and expand your understanding and appreciation of birds. Whether you have been sitting on the fence about contributing to the project or have never heard of the Atlas before, now is your chance to contribute to the largest community science project in the state. There won't be another atlas until 2040! Attend this talk to find out how you can participate and make an impact for bird conservation. About the Speaker: Julie started birding while working in Ithaca as a bird conservation intern with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Audubon. She traveled for several years doing field work around the globe, then spent several years chasing high-elevation birds around the Northeast and Hispaniola as the coordinator for Mountain Birdwatch, before she went on to earn her Master’s degree studying the impacts of climate change on Cassia Crossbill in southern Idaho. After spending several years abroad, she is now the Project Coordinator for the third Breeding Bird Atlas in NY. She also serves as the co-chair of the North American Ornithological Atlas Committee. Colleen Richards Corresponding Secretary Cayuga Bird Club Cayuga Bird Club meetings are held on the second Monday of each month, September through June, and are free and open to the public. We will attempt to make presentations available virtually as a recording posted a few days later, on our YouTube channel @cayugabirdclub.
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Interesting thought, but I don't think peregrine falcons are listed as endangered under the ESA.
Best,
Kevin
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Would the Endangered Species Act make this illegal?
At 10:15 AM 4/14/2024, Tim Gallagher wrote:
I heard some disturbing news last night. Apparently Taughannock Falls will be brightly illuminated from 8:30 to 10:00 this coming Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night (April 18, 19, and 20). I guess it’s some kind of PR stunt to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the New York State Park Service, but it couldn’t possibly come at a worse time, with the eggs just about to hatch in the Peregrine Falcon eyrie and a pair of Ravens nesting right beside the fallsnot mention all the other wildlife in the park.. There certainly should be other, less potentially harmful, ways to celebrate the Park Service. You can contact the Taughannock Park office at (607) 387-7041. (Photo by Arthur A. Allen)
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Date: 4/14/24 10:51 am From: Kevin C Packard <kcp48...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?
Interesting thought, but I don't think peregrine falcons are listed as endangered under the ESA.
Best,
Kevin
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Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?
Would the Endangered Species Act make this illegal?
At 10:15 AM 4/14/2024, Tim Gallagher wrote:
I heard some disturbing news last night. Apparently Taughannock Falls will be brightly illuminated from 8:30 to 10:00 this coming Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night (April 18, 19, and 20). I guess it’s some kind of PR stunt to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the New York State Park Service, but it couldn’t possibly come at a worse time, with the eggs just about to hatch in the Peregrine Falcon eyrie and a pair of Ravens nesting right beside the fallsnot mention all the other wildlife in the park.. There certainly should be other, less potentially harmful, ways to celebrate the Park Service. You can contact the Taughannock Park office at (607) 387-7041. (Photo by Arthur A. Allen)
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Would the Endangered Species Act make this illegal?
At 10:15 AM 4/14/2024, Tim Gallagher wrote:
>I heard some disturbing news last night.
>Apparently Taughannock Falls will be brightly
>illuminated from 8:30 to 10:00 this coming
>Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night (April 18,
>19, and 20). I guess it’s some kind of PR
>stunt to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the
>New York State Park Service, but it couldn’t
>possibly come at a worse time, with the eggs
>just about to hatch in the Peregrine Falcon
>eyrie and a pair of Ravens nesting right beside
>the fallsnot mention all the other wildlife in
>the park.. There certainly should be other, less
>potentially harmful, ways to celebrate the Park
>Service. You can contact the Taughannock Park
>office at (607) 387-7041. (Photo by Arthur A. Allen)
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Date: 4/14/24 10:16 am From: Deb Grantham <dgg3...> Subject: RE: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?
So what do we do?
Deb
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Below is the press release for the evening light shows at the great falls in Taughannock Falls State Park later this week, which have potential to disturb the Peregrine Falcons and Ravens that are currently on nests there).
Note that the event is jointly hosted by NYS Parks, Visit Ithaca, and also the Tompkins Chamber, which is handling online registration for after-dark hikes up the gorge trail to the lighted falls.
Date: 4/14/24 7:16 am From: Tim Gallagher <twg3...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?
I heard some disturbing news last night. Apparently Taughannock Falls will be brightly illuminated from 8:30 to 10:00 this coming Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night (April 18, 19, and 20). I guess it’s some kind of PR stunt to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the New York State Park Service, but it couldn’t possibly come at a worse time, with the eggs just about to hatch in the Peregrine Falcon eyrie and a pair of Ravens nesting right beside the falls—not mention all the other wildlife in the park. There certainly should be other, less potentially harmful, ways to celebrate the Park Service. You can contact the Taughannock Park office at (607) 387-7041. (Photo by Arthur A. Allen)
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Date: 4/13/24 5:18 pm From: Donna Lee Scott <dls9...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] FOY GBH!
I saw 4 great blue herons in marsh by end of Van Dyne Spoor Rd. (Sandhill Crane Unit, MNWR) Near Savannah NY on Tuesday Apr 9.
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On Apr 13, 2024, at 8:09 PM, Deb Grantham <dgg3...> wrote:
I saw a GBH at the pond on Sheffield Road near Bundy Road for the first time this year on Thursday.
Deb
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I saw a GBH at the pond on Sheffield Road near Bundy Road for the first time this year on Thursday.
Deb
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Date: 4/13/24 12:24 pm From: Donna Lee Scott <dls9...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Chipping Sparrow
I now have 5 Chipping Sparrows & at least 2 went into an open roofed tray feeder filled with Agway Ithaca Mix seeds.
Lots of DE Juncos, too.
Donna Scott
Kendal at Ithaca-377
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On Apr 13, 2024, at 3:03 PM, Dave Nutter <nutter.dave...> wrote:
FOY yard Chipping Sparrow for me this morning as well, in Ithaca at the base of W Hill at the S end of Cass Park. Very handsome bird, it didn’t use feeders that I saw, but appeared to be singing (inaudible inside our tight house) then flew toward our neighbors’ yard with conifers and lawn such as I think Chipping Sparrows like (I think of them as Cemetery Birds).
Just saw our first FOY Chipping Sparrow in NE Groton!
Sigrid
Sigrid Larsen Connors
On Sat, Apr 13, 2024 at 11:26 AM Ann Mitchell <annmitchell13...><mailto:<annmitchell13...>> wrote:
I had my first Chipping Sparrrow yesterday.
Ann
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On Apr 13, 2024, at 10:29 AM, Donna Lee Scott <dls9...><mailto:<dls9...>> wrote:
I just saw my 2 FOY Chipping Sparrows under feeder here at Kendal.
Been seeing Cedar Waxwings around here on walks.
A friend/resident who was here at Kendal for the eclipse celebration outside (I was up at Sodus Bay for it) , said she used Merlin while sitting there, and it reported a Woodcock nearby.
Could be the one we had on Mt Kendal last year. If Merlin was correct.
I forgot to ask her if it was during the dark time of the eclipse, which might make sense.
Donna Scott
Kendal at Ithaca-377
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On Apr 13, 2024, at 10:04 AM, Laura J. Heisey <ljh2...><mailto:<ljh2...>> wrote:
FOY yard Chipping Sparrow for me this morning as well, in Ithaca at the base of W Hill at the S end of Cass Park. Very handsome bird, it didn’t use feeders that I saw, but appeared to be singing (inaudible inside our tight house) then flew toward our neighbors’ yard with conifers and lawn such as I think Chipping Sparrows like (I think of them as Cemetery Birds).
- - Dave Nutter
> On Apr 13, 2024, at 1:28 PM, Sigrid Connors <sigatello6...> wrote:
>
> Just saw our first FOY Chipping Sparrow in NE Groton!
>
> Sigrid
>
> Sigrid Larsen Connors
>
>
>> On Sat, Apr 13, 2024 at 11:26 AM Ann Mitchell <annmitchell13...> wrote:
>> I had my first Chipping Sparrrow yesterday.
>> Ann
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Apr 13, 2024, at 10:29 AM, Donna Lee Scott <dls9...> wrote:
>>>
>>> I just saw my 2 FOY Chipping Sparrows under feeder here at Kendal.
>>>
>>> Been seeing Cedar Waxwings around here on walks.
>>>
>>> A friend/resident who was here at Kendal for the eclipse celebration outside (I was up at Sodus Bay for it) , said she used Merlin while sitting there, and it reported a Woodcock nearby.
>>> Could be the one we had on Mt Kendal last year. If Merlin was correct.
>>> I forgot to ask her if it was during the dark time of the eclipse, which might make sense.
>>>
>>> Donna Scott
>>> Kendal at Ithaca-377
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Apr 13, 2024, at 10:04 AM, Laura J. Heisey <ljh2...> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I just saw my first in Newfield!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> From: <bounce-128144786-68441561...> <bounce-128144786-68441561...> On Behalf Of Carol Cedarholm
>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:50 AM
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>>>> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Chipping Sparrow
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>>>>
>>>>
>>>> FOY Chipping Sparrow downtown!
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Date: 4/13/24 8:19 am From: Donna Lee Scott <dls9...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Woodcock on Merlin/eclipse
I asked my friend/ kendal resident about her Merlin woodcock report on Eclipse day & she wrote:
Hi Donna
I think the woodcock registered on my Merlin as it was darkening. I was getting bored with the clouds cover of the eclipse so turned on Merlin. I first got a cardinal then song sparrow, robin, then woodcock. Later a couple others appeared.
Best,
Lois
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Date: 4/13/24 7:29 am From: Donna Lee Scott <dls9...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Chipping Sparrow
I just saw my 2 FOY Chipping Sparrows under feeder here at Kendal.
Been seeing Cedar Waxwings around here on walks.
A friend/resident who was here at Kendal for the eclipse celebration outside (I was up at Sodus Bay for it) , said she used Merlin while sitting there, and it reported a Woodcock nearby.
Could be the one we had on Mt Kendal last year. If Merlin was correct.
I forgot to ask her if it was during the dark time of the eclipse, which might make sense.
Donna Scott
Kendal at Ithaca-377
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 13, 2024, at 10:04 AM, Laura J. Heisey <ljh2...> wrote:
I just saw my first in Newfield!
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Had our first chipping sparrow yesterday in Interlaken.
--Marty
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Date: 4/13/24 7:04 am From: Laura J. Heisey <ljh2...> Subject: RE: [cayugabirds-l] Chipping Sparrow
I just saw my first in Newfield!
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Date: 4/13/24 4:37 am From: Jody Enck <jodyenck...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club Earth Day activities at Lighthouse Point
Hi All,
It has been our Club's tradition for several years now to engage in conservation projects to celebrate Earth Day. This year, we will have two times for everyone to get involved down at Lighthouse Point. First, on Sunday, April 21st, we will join with the Trees Up Tompkins folks and a plethora of students from Cornell University from about 10am to noon (I will arrive much earlier to do some birding) to remove non-native, invasive plant species, and to inventory our existing plots to see what repairs to fences etc. are needed this spring.
The next day, Monday 22nd April (actual Earth Day), we will be joined by some students from the New Roots Charter School who are working on a service project. More details about time, etc. on that later.
Both days, we will have lots of opportunities for folks to do some birding, to learn about our conservation projects, to pull some privet if you would like (not necessary though), and to help with some note taking. If you can help out or have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks Jody Enck
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> The Taughannock gorge Peregrines should see their eggs hatching soon. She
> has been lying on her nest ledge since March 14th. She has four brown eggs
> beneath her. He has been making food deliveries… twice while I watched
> today. Those are very excited, talkative events, though I guess all the
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> “Bring more! more!”
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The Taughannock gorge Peregrines should see their eggs hatching soon. She has been lying on her nest ledge since March 14th. She has four brown eggs beneath her. He has been making food deliveries… twice while I watched today. Those are very excited, talkative events, though I guess all the vocalizing comes down to something like:
“Bring more! more!”
And “Okay, okay!”
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From: Heather Jay Huson <hjh3...>
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2024 12:38:25 PM
To: Linda Orkin <wingmagic16...>; Donna Lee Scott <dls9...>
Cc: sarah fern <fernsarah21...>; Suzanne A. Horning <sah48...>; CAYUGABIRDS-L <CAYUGABIRDS-L...>; Meghan Jensen <mj632...>
Subject: RE: [cayugabirds-l] education barred owl
Hello folks,
We saw a post that a barred owl was heard on YellowBarn rd last night about 2 hours after ours was lost. We are checking that out and appreciate everyone keeping their eyes and ears open!
Thanks
H
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Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] education barred owl
Yes Donna. Thanks
All, Here’s a link to the program description.
On Apr 12, 2024, at 7:01 AM, Donna Lee Scott <dls9...><mailto:<dls9...>> wrote:
Not falconry.
they take various captive birds of prey around to groups of people educate them about owls and hawks.
I think often the birds of prey have been injured and can’t live in the wild.
Donna Scott
Kendal at Ithaca-377
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On Apr 11, 2024, at 10:38 PM, sarah fern <fernsarah21...><mailto:<fernsarah21...>> wrote:
Cornell teaches falconry?
On Thu, Apr 11, 2024, 8:00 PM Suzanne A. Horning <sah48...><mailto:<sah48...>> wrote:
Hello!
The Cornell Raptor Program had a barred owl get loose this evening. She was last seen near the intersection of the East Hill Recreation Trail and Game Farm Road. She does have gear on including jesses, a swivel and a leash (which may have come off). She is fully flighted.
Students and volunteers from the program are still out looking for her. If you spot her, please call Dr. Heather Huson, Director of the program at 907.388.4485 or you can also reach her via-email at <hjh3...><mailto:<hjh3...>.
Suzanne A. Horning (she/her/hers)
Associate Director, The Cornell Commitment
Program Manager, The Cornell Tradition
300 Kennedy Hall, Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-8595
www.commitment.cornell.edu<http://www.commitment.cornell.edu/>
Any updates on the owl?
On Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 10:37:49 PM EDT, sarah fern <fernsarah21...> wrote:
Cornell teaches falconry?
On Thu, Apr 11, 2024, 8:00 PM Suzanne A. Horning <sah48...> wrote:
Hello!
The Cornell Raptor Program had a barred owl get loose this evening. She was last seen near the intersection of the East Hill Recreation Trail and Game Farm Road. She does have gear on including jesses, a swivel and a leash (which may have come off). She is fully flighted.
Students and volunteers from the program are still out looking for her. If you spot her, please call Dr. Heather Huson, Director of the program at 907.388.4485 or you can also reach her via-email at <hjh3...>
Suzanne A. Horning (she/her/hers)
Associate Director, The Cornell Commitment
Program Manager, The Cornell Tradition
300 Kennedy Hall, Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-8595
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Date: 4/12/24 4:04 am From: Raissa Farmer <raissamgf...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Blue Jay rescue
Saw a blue Jay in my yard several days ago. Healthy looking but couldn’t fly. Too quick to consider capturing for rehab.
Saw the bird this morning on the ground in the rain while walking my dog. Thought it might have died and thought I should dispose of its body in case of infectious disease. The poor thing is still alive but clearly needs assistance.
I must go to work, but if anyone is inclined to take this bird to rehab, it is located at the base of a group of cedar trees on the west edge of the yard near the road at 145 Oakwood on west hill.
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Date: 4/12/24 4:01 am From: Donna Lee Scott <dls9...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] education barred owl
Not falconry.
they take various captive birds of prey around to groups of people educate them about owls and hawks.
I think often the birds of prey have been injured and can’t live in the wild.
Donna Scott
Kendal at Ithaca-377
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 11, 2024, at 10:38 PM, sarah fern <fernsarah21...> wrote:
Cornell teaches falconry?
On Thu, Apr 11, 2024, 8:00 PM Suzanne A. Horning <sah48...><mailto:<sah48...>> wrote:
Hello!
The Cornell Raptor Program had a barred owl get loose this evening. She was last seen near the intersection of the East Hill Recreation Trail and Game Farm Road. She does have gear on including jesses, a swivel and a leash (which may have come off). She is fully flighted.
Students and volunteers from the program are still out looking for her. If you spot her, please call Dr. Heather Huson, Director of the program at 907.388.4485 or you can also reach her via-email at <hjh3...><mailto:<hjh3...>.
Suzanne A. Horning (she/her/hers)
Associate Director, The Cornell Commitment
Program Manager, The Cornell Tradition
300 Kennedy Hall, Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-8595
www.commitment.cornell.edu<http://www.commitment.cornell.edu/>
Hello!
The Cornell Raptor Program had a barred owl get loose this evening. She was last seen near the intersection of the East Hill Recreation Trail and Game Farm Road. She does have gear on including jesses, a swivel and a leash (which may have come off). She is fully flighted.
Students and volunteers from the program are still out looking for her. If you spot her, please call Dr. Heather Huson, Director of the program at 907.388.4485 or you can also reach her via-email at <hjh3...>
Suzanne A. Horning (she/her/hers)
Associate Director, The Cornell Commitment
Program Manager, The Cornell Tradition
300 Kennedy Hall, Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-8595
www.commitment.cornell.edu<http://www.commitment.cornell.edu/>
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Date: 4/11/24 3:07 pm From: madonna stallmann <madonnaoftheprairie...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Puffins in Maine
Hello birding friends!
My husband and I will be traveling to coastal Maine in August. Can anyone
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are there?
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Date: 4/11/24 1:00 pm From: Leff, Fred <fred.leff...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Bird Walk at the Seneca Meadows Wetland Preserve
I am leading a bird walk to the Seneca Meadows Wetland Preserve (1712 Black Brook Road Seneca Falls, NY 13148) at 9:00 AM on this Saturday April 13.
We will walk a total of about 3 miles in about 3 hours. Included in this walk is the first Bald Eagle nest ever on the property. And on Sunday 4/7, we observed a very tiny young eagle being fed by one of its parents!
We may see some early migrant passerines and waterfowl as well. The trails have been very wet so please bring waterproof boots.
Please use the link below to register:
Date: 4/10/24 3:36 pm From: Colleen Richards <clr82...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Cayuga Bird Club April meeting
Next Monday, April 15, will be the next monthly meeting of the Cayuga Bird Club. Note: this is one week later than usual (due to the eclipse)
Julie Hart, Project Coordinator, New York Breeding Bird Atlas III, will be giving her presentation, "How you can help NY’s breeding birds" on Monday, April 15, 2024, 7:30pm at Foundation of Light at 391 Turkey Hill Rd.; social time starts at 7 pm, the reading of the bird list at 7:20, and club business at 7:30 followed by the presentation. Learn about the third Breeding Bird Atlas in NY and how you can help this community science project. Atlasing is a great way for birders of all abilities to learn about birds while directly contributing to science and conservation. This is the final year of the 5-year Atlas project. Can you help us fill in a gap for your favorite species? Do you like to bird somewhere unique or remote? The Atlas is a statewide survey and you can participate at any time using the free eBird app. Wile atlasing, you will explore new areas, search for clues into the secret lives of birds, and expand your understanding and appreciation of birds. Whether you have been sitting on the fence about contributing to the project or have never heard of the Atlas before, now is your chance to contribute to the largest community science project in the state. There won't be another atlas until 2040! Attend this talk to find out how you can participate and make an impact for bird conservation. About the Speaker: Julie started birding while working in Ithaca as a bird conservation intern with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Audubon. She traveled for several years doing field work around the globe, then spent several years chasing high-elevation birds around the Northeast and Hispaniola as the coordinator for Mountain Birdwatch, before she went on to earn her Master’s degree studying the impacts of climate change on Cassia Crossbill in southern Idaho. After spending several years abroad, she is now the Project Coordinator for the third Breeding Bird Atlas in NY. She also serves as the co-chair of the North American Ornithological Atlas Committee. Members are invited to join Julie for dinner at Moosewood Restaurant 215 N Cayuga St, Ste 70 at 5:30 p.m. before the meeting. Please RSVP to Colleen Richards at <clr82...> Friday (4/12) so reservations can be made. Colleen Richards Corresponding Secretary Cayuga Bird Club Cayuga Bird Club meetings are held on the second Monday of each month, September through June, and are free and open to the public. We will attempt to make presentations available virtually as a recording posted a few days later, on our YouTube channel @cayugabirdclub.
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I'll go ahead and report a fairly astonishing (to me at least!) occurrence that came with the eclipse as witnessed on the shores of Lake Ontario (Southwick Beach State Park), where the clouds graciously opened just in time and just in time to show the sun at totality at 3:21 p.m. Some seconds past totality - around 45 - 60 seconds or so (though I have to admit being a bit fuzzy on that timing), came a roar, and I do mean roar, of sea gulls as they up and flew above us, coming from the SW. It was pretty amazing.
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Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Birds/eclipse
Early in the darkening before the eclipse proper, I saw a changing of roosting duties by the Mourning Dove pair nesting in a hanging flower pot on my back porch. I'm pretty sure it was mom who demanded the reluctant dad to leave his nap so she could take over. She regurgitated some food for the chicks and then settled down for her nap. Unfortunately I didn't see if they changed again when the world became brighter again.
> Ithaca, New York (where the skies are very rarely clear during celestial events.)
The evening _before_ the eclipse the skies were quite clear. I went up to the top of my hill in West Danby with a couple of my neighbors, and we enjoyed viewing Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks through binoculars and spotting scope for the better part of an hour.
Of course the day of the eclipse was cloudy. My daughter in Ithaca got a nice photo of the partly eclipsed sun through a brief hole in the cloud cover. No such luck in West Danby. At the darkest point, my feeder birds briefly disappeared. But the Raven female across the road began begging very loudly and insistently. I saw her partner head off toward the valley in the gloom, presumably to find something for her. My chickens did not bother going to roost.
-Geo
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Early in the darkening before the eclipse proper, I saw a changing of roosting duties by the Mourning Dove pair nesting in a hanging flower pot on my back porch. I'm pretty sure it was mom who demanded the reluctant dad to leave his nap so she could take over. She regurgitated some food for the chicks and then settled down for her nap. Unfortunately I didn't see if they changed again when the world became brighter again.
> > > Ithaca, New York (where the skies are very rarely clear during celestial > events.) > > The evening _before_ the eclipse the skies were quite clear. I went up to > the top of my hill in West Danby with a couple of my neighbors, and we > enjoyed viewing Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks through binoculars and spotting scope > for the better part of an hour. > > Of course the day of the eclipse was cloudy. My daughter in Ithaca got a > nice photo of the partly eclipsed sun through a brief hole in the cloud > cover. No such luck in West Danby. At the darkest point, my feeder birds > briefly disappeared. But the Raven female across the road began begging > very loudly and insistently. I saw her partner head off toward the valley > in the gloom, presumably to find something for her. My chickens did not > bother going to roost. > > -Geo > -- > > (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") > > Cayugabirds-L List Info: > NortheastBirding_DOT_com/CayugabirdsWELCOME_DOT_htm > NortheastBirding_DOT_com/CayugabirdsRULES_DOT_htm > NortheastBirding_DOT_com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave_DOT_htm > > ARCHIVES: > 1) mail-archive_DOT_com/cayugabirds-l@cornell_DOT_edu/maillist_DOT_html > 2) surfbirds_DOT_com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds > 3) aba_DOT_org/birding-news/ > > Please submit your observations to eBird: > ebird_DOT_org/content/ebird/ > > -- > >
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> Ithaca, New York (where the skies are very rarely clear during celestial events.)
The evening _before_ the eclipse the skies were quite clear. I went up to the top of my hill in West Danby with a couple of my neighbors, and we enjoyed viewing Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks through binoculars and spotting scope for the better part of an hour.
Of course the day of the eclipse was cloudy. My daughter in Ithaca got a nice photo of the partly eclipsed sun through a brief hole in the cloud cover. No such luck in West Danby. At the darkest point, my feeder birds briefly disappeared. But the Raven female across the road began begging very loudly and insistently. I saw her partner head off toward the valley in the gloom, presumably to find something for her. My chickens did not bother going to roost.
-Geo
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Date: 4/9/24 10:06 am From: Suan Hsi Yong <suan.yong...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Woodcocks and Owls
Hello listserv,
The Cayuga Bird Club will be leading a woodcock and owling trip this Saturday evening, with Stephanie and I as leaders. Alas, I won't have much time to do any scouting. If anyone has intel on how well the airport woodcocks are performing this season, or if you know of any particularly cooperative woodcocks - who start dancing while it's still relatively light out, and are reasonably viewable, I would appreciate it.
Also any suggestions for owling would be useful, else we'll just defer to picking a suitable habitat and trying.
Thanks.
Suan
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Preliminary Finding
What did birds do during today's eclipse?
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I own/operate a HaikuBox so got an email with this result, but resending the web link, so I hope that works for you.
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Date: 4/6/24 9:19 am From: Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes <cth4...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Red-necked Grebe: Beaver Pond South of Dryden Village
There is a transitional plumage Red-necked Grebe on the beaver pond just south of Village of Dryden (between Bridle Ln and Crystal Dr) along Route 38, between Jim Schug Trail and Route 38.
Also, at Dryden Lake a single male Ruddy Duck sleeping and a breeding plumage Horned Grebe among Ring-necked Ducks along opposite shoreline.
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Date: 4/4/24 7:29 am From: Laura Stenzler <lms9...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Dryden Lake Field Trip - Sunday Ap 7, Cayuga Bird Club
Hi All,
Suan Yong and I will be leading a Cayuga Bird Club field trip to Dryden Lake on Sunday morning, April 7.
Meet at the Cornell Lab of O parking lot at 8:00 am OR at Dryden Lake Park at 8:20 am for a half day trip walking along the Jim Schug trail that borders the lake (about 1 mile each way). Nesting Bald Eagles, early spring migrants, waterfowl and much more. The trail can be muddy so be prepared! We will be back at the cars by noon at the latest. Take Rte 38S from Dryden to Chaffee Road, left on Chaffee to W. Lake Road, left and then right into Dryden Lake Park. This trip is open to the public. Questions? email Laura, <lms9...>
Laura
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Date: 4/2/24 12:51 pm From: Matthew Young <grosbeak787...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Red crossbill irruption year?
Hi Kevin,
It's the largest type 4 irruption in the northeast in at least 25 years,
and it's one of the top three Type 2 irruptions in the same time period. We
often have a few type 2 around in the northeast most years. The numbers
this year are impressive though.
Matt
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Date: 4/2/24 10:20 am From: Kevin C Packard <kcp48...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Red crossbill irruption year?
Hi fellow birders,
I've been having some success in finding red crossbills recently, mainly where the Finger Lakes Trail crosses Michigan Hollow Rd (the N crossing of the two at the creek), but also today on the FLT near where it crosses Travor Rd in Danby. Jay McGowan was kind enough to tell me that I had been observing both Type 2 and Type 12 crossbills at Michigan Hollow. I'm curious if this is considered an irruption year for this species. Whether or no, it's quite satisfying hearing (and today finally getting good looks at) crossbills. Happy birding!
Cheers,
Kevin Packard
PS: Be advised that the Michigan Hollow location is much more accessible. Travor Rd is driveable is you have a jeep or similar good ground clearance vehicle that does not mind poor dirt roads. I don't, so I just walked the FLT from S Danby Rd (2.5 miles round trip) instead. Ebird lists at
Date: 4/2/24 10:14 am From: Dave Nutter <nutter.dave...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] early Common Gallinule in Montezuma Wetlands Complex
Yesterday afternoon (1 April) I was with Ann Mitchell at the DEC’s Deep Muck and Mitigation Marsh in Savannah when she found a Common Gallinule hiding in reeds. I wasn’t surprised that eBird said it was rare. They will soon be common enough throughout the Montezuma marshes, but this is early for them, and I suspected this was the first reported this year in the Cayuga Lake Basin. I remember on one of the Montezuma overnight trips with Spring Field Ornithology years ago, always the first weekend of April, Susan Danskin found one along the Wildlife Drive which was the first of that year. I was also not surprised that a Common Gallinule was here this early, since we had such a mild winter and there were a couple recent times that would encourage migration. But I’m glad that when this bird came out in the open I managed to get a recognizable photo through my scope, because it’s rarer than I thought. According to eBird there has only been one other Common Gallinule reported so far in NYS, one that spent the winter on Long Island.
The view we had was distant, requiring a scope, and the name of the place may sound intimidating, but the Deep Muck and Mitigation Marsh is a sweet little spot that’s easy to get to and has a nice viewing platform with a bench in the shade in case the weather ever gets warm. It’s about a hundred yards south of Savannah-Spring Lake Road on a gravel road marked by a small sign mid-way between 39 Rd and Taylor Rd. It’s a great place for marsh birds and water birds even if you don’t have a scope.
We stopped there because Wade & Melissa Rowley had reported a Eurasian Green-winged Teal among the typical American subspecies. We weren’t aware, but Les Preston also reported a Eurasian Wigeon among the American Wigeon. We didn’t find either of the Eurasian strays among the many ducks, which included Northern Pintails, Gadwalls, and displaying Northern Shovelers. I assume it’s a display when a pair of Shovelers swims cheek-to-cheek in the the tightest possible circles.
Context:
“Deep Muck” is among a whole series of wetlands in the sediment-filled northward continuation of the glacial valley containing Cayuga Lake.
From the lake, first there are off-limits bottomland forests owned by Montezuma NWR.
Then, north of NYS-5/US-20 is the familiar series of impoundments around the Wildlife Drive.
Then, north of the Clyde River and the Barge Canal there are Knox-Marsellus & Puddler Marshes,
then some still-farmed-but-seasonally-flooded fields in the Mucklands along NYS-31 west of the village of Montezuma.
Then there’s the Refuge’s expansive “Sandhill Crane Unit” south of Van Dyne Spoor Rd. (Since it was named, Sandhill Crane pairs have staked out territories on many marshes in the area.)
Then, between the nearby West Shore Trail (named for the West Shore Railroad which formerly ran there) and Wright Road near the existing active railroad, there are a couple more farmed-but-seasonally flooded fields.
North of the active railroad is Railroad Road, with a couple DEC impoundments once famous for rails.
North of Crusoe Creek are more impoundments around Morgan Road where DEC has its offices.
These adjoin the impoundment south of Carncross Road, which is also the west entrance across the Seneca River to Howland Island.
Deep Muck is tucked to the west between the Morgan and Carncross impoundments.
On the north side of Carncross Road, The Nature Conservancy owns some marsh said to be saltwater from natural seeps.
Then there’s the Martens Tract with more DEC impoundments. And there are more DEC places farther north unfamiliar to me. And this list was only on the west side of the Seneca River. Plus there are other areas among the drumlins a bit outside this wide path.
My point is that there are many places to take in the birds of the marshes, and Deep Muck should be on the list. Sorry, I don’t know how it got the odd name.
- - Dave Nutter
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> - Common Gallinule (2 reports)
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> Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) (1)
> - Reported Apr 01, 2024 16:12 by Ann Mitchell
> - 13146, Savannah US-NY 43.07487, -76.72397, Wayne, New York
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> Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) (1)
> - Reported Apr 01, 2024 16:09 by Dave Nutter
> - NY:WAY:Savannah: Deep Muck Platform (S/Sav-Spr L W/Taylor), Wayne, New York
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Date: 4/1/24 4:14 pm From: bob mcguire <bmcguire...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Varna mystery bird song
Thanks Geo. There is a fairly close example in the Sibley app - 6th file for DEJU (Kevin Colver recoded in Utah.)
Bob
> On Apr 1, 2024, at 6:47 PM, Geo Kloppel <geokloppel...> wrote:
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> In addition to their familiar trills, delivered all at one pace and pitch, Dark-eyed Juncos do have a two part song that can suggest Song Sparrow. You can find examples in some of the field guide apps.
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>> Pretty sure it’s a junco.
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In addition to their familiar trills, delivered all at one pace and pitch, Dark-eyed Juncos do have a two part song that can suggest Song Sparrow. You can find examples in some of the field guide apps.
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Date: 4/1/24 2:30 pm From: Laura Stenzler <lms9...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Varna mystery bird song
Pretty sure it’s a junco.
Laura
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On Apr 1, 2024, at 5:16 PM, Ken Haas <waxwing...> wrote:
I heard that same call ( the 10:25AM one) on Saturday up at the Visitor Center at Montezuma and it registered to my mind as the dawn song of the Blue-winged Warbler. But way to early. So, I did my best to stack it down and it changed it’s song as I got closer and started sounding more like a Song Sparrow. That’s my guess.
Ken Haas
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On Apr 1, 2024, at 1:08 PM, Suan Yong <suan.yong...> wrote:
This was singing this morning at 10:30 in Varna at the intersection of the Dryden Rail Trail and Mt Pleasant Road:
Date: 4/1/24 2:16 pm From: Ken Haas <waxwing...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Varna mystery bird song
I heard that same call ( the 10:25AM one) on Saturday up at the Visitor Center at Montezuma and it registered to my mind as the dawn song of the Blue-winged Warbler. But way to early. So, I did my best to stack it down and it changed it’s song as I got closer and started sounding more like a Song Sparrow. That’s my guess.
For this one I did locate the singer, which was indeed a Dark-eyed Junco, seemingly pretending to be a Song Sparrow? I'm still not sure that it's the same bird that sang the earlier song, but I guess it's possible.
Suan
On Apr 1, 2024, at 1:18 PM, Laura Stenzler <lms9...> wrote:
Dark eyed junco is my thought.
Laura
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This was singing this morning at 10:30 in Varna at the intersection of the Dryden Rail Trail and Mt Pleasant Road:
Date: 3/31/24 7:14 pm From: Dave Nutter <nutter.dave...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] NYTimes.com: When I Became a Birder, Almost Everything Else Fell Into Place
Thank-you for sharing this! So many times, after seeing an article about a topic with which I’m familiar, I have been frustrated by how they got it wrong. Not this time. This writer gets, and conveys it beautifully.
- - Dave Nutter
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The Ravens are nesting again in the same location as last year, a ledge on the north wall close to and higher than the great falls, easily viewed from a nearby lookout on the South Rim trail.
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This evening at 5:30 I heard and saw a Merlin here at Commonland, directly behind and above my unit. One bird was circling lazily with occasional flutters, while I heard calling from I think a different bird perched somewhere nearby unseen. When I walked to where I thought that call was coming from, the calling stopped, but the first bird continued circling overhead.
I briefly heard a Merlin call here a few days ago, but didn't have time to track it down.
John, I can let you know if this persists and if I can locate a nest.
Suan
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Date: 3/30/24 5:22 am From: Barbara Chase <bgarden99...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] NYTimes.com: When I Became a Birder, Almost Everything Else Fell Into Place
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Date: 3/28/24 7:42 pm From: Kate T. Finn <midwifinn...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cass Park & Newman Golf Course Ospreys
The osprey pair at the nest platform north of Truman Marina in the center
of the field at Hog Hole were seen mating yesterday. The female on the
roost pole and the male flying in above her.
Two additional osprey were flying and vocalizing over the boat area.
Kate T Finn
On Thu, Mar 28, 2024, 9:49 PM Marie P. Read <mpr5...> wrote:
> Hi Dave,etc,
> re. “anyone at the nest along Fall Creek near the green suspension
> bridges. But that was just a brief observation. Maybe that’s not enough
> this early in the season.” I was watching from one of the green Stewart Pk.
> bridges for an hour yesterday, and there was a bird presumed female at this
> nest the entire time. She called a lot, and twice the male came in with the
> remains of a fish, first time he landed, second time he hovered over the
> nest but didn’t land.
> Marie
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> *Subject:* [cayugabirds-l] Cass Park & Newman Golf Course Ospreys
>
> Yesterday I visited Lighthouse Point Natural Area, aka Jetty Woods. As I
> walked past Newman Golf Course I noticed one possible reason I had not any
> Osprey at the nest platform at the NW corner of the golf course as I viewed
> it from across Cayuga Inlet near the boat ramp at Allan H Treman State
> Marine Park. An Osprey was standing on the east side of the platform, and
> the tall pile of sticks forming the nest might have blocked the view!
>
> The maximum number of Ospreys I saw at once, looking across Cayuga Inlet
> toward the marina was 3 in the air.
>
> Looking from the golf course I didn’t see anyone at the nest along Fall
> Creek near the green suspension bridges. But that was just a brief
> observation. Maybe that’s not enough this early in the season.
>
> Awhile ago I said how the nest at Union Field in Cass Park was occupied by
> a pair of Ospreys. Then, every time I’ve gone past since, no one has been
> on the nest, including this afternoon as I walked past going north along
> the Cayuga Waterfront Trail in Cass Park. But just north of Linderman Creek
> I saw an Osprey to the north hovering above Cayuga Inlet. This Osprey
> turned and began flying toward Union Field as another Osprey flew south
> over the Inlet to join the first. They circled close over the Union Field
> nest and alit there, one on the nest and the other on the perch. It was a
> quiet statement. We are still here, in this together.
>
> I turned around and could see the NW golf course nest in the distance.
> Binoculars did not reveal any Osprey on that nest or platform, but then an
> Osprey flew into view and alit higher in an adjacent tree. Again that’s 3
> at the same time, in places where I expected them, and it suggests to me
> that those Ospreys are claiming those nests, not simply flying around and
> trying out different nests.
>
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Date: 3/28/24 6:49 pm From: Marie P. Read <mpr5...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Cass Park & Newman Golf Course Ospreys
Hi Dave,etc,
re. anyone at the nest along Fall Creek near the green suspension bridges. But that was just a brief observation. Maybe thats not enough this early in the season. I was watching from one of the green Stewart Pk. bridges for an hour yesterday, and there was a bird presumed female at this nest the entire time. She called a lot, and twice the male came in with the remains of a fish, first time he landed, second time he hovered over the nest but didnt land.
Marie
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Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2024 9:39:57 PM
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Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Cass Park & Newman Golf Course Ospreys
Yesterday I visited Lighthouse Point Natural Area, aka Jetty Woods. As I walked past Newman Golf Course I noticed one possible reason I had not any Osprey at the nest platform at the NW corner of the golf course as I viewed it from across Cayuga Inlet near the boat ramp at Allan H Treman State Marine Park. An Osprey was standing on the east side of the platform, and the tall pile of sticks forming the nest might have blocked the view!
The maximum number of Ospreys I saw at once, looking across Cayuga Inlet toward the marina was 3 in the air.
Looking from the golf course I didnt see anyone at the nest along Fall Creek near the green suspension bridges. But that was just a brief observation. Maybe thats not enough this early in the season.
Awhile ago I said how the nest at Union Field in Cass Park was occupied by a pair of Ospreys. Then, every time Ive gone past since, no one has been on the nest, including this afternoon as I walked past going north along the Cayuga Waterfront Trail in Cass Park. But just north of Linderman Creek I saw an Osprey to the north hovering above Cayuga Inlet. This Osprey turned and began flying toward Union Field as another Osprey flew south over the Inlet to join the first. They circled close over the Union Field nest and alit there, one on the nest and the other on the perch. It was a quiet statement. We are still here, in this together.
I turned around and could see the NW golf course nest in the distance. Binoculars did not reveal any Osprey on that nest or platform, but then an Osprey flew into view and alit higher in an adjacent tree. Again thats 3 at the same time, in places where I expected them, and it suggests to me that those Ospreys are claiming those nests, not simply flying around and trying out different nests.
Date: 3/28/24 6:40 pm From: Dave Nutter <nutter.dave...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Cass Park & Newman Golf Course Ospreys
Yesterday I visited Lighthouse Point Natural Area, aka Jetty Woods. As I walked past Newman Golf Course I noticed one possible reason I had not any Osprey at the nest platform at the NW corner of the golf course as I viewed it from across Cayuga Inlet near the boat ramp at Allan H Treman State Marine Park. An Osprey was standing on the east side of the platform, and the tall pile of sticks forming the nest might have blocked the view!
The maximum number of Ospreys I saw at once, looking across Cayuga Inlet toward the marina was 3 in the air.
Looking from the golf course I didn’t see anyone at the nest along Fall Creek near the green suspension bridges. But that was just a brief observation. Maybe that’s not enough this early in the season.
Awhile ago I said how the nest at Union Field in Cass Park was occupied by a pair of Ospreys. Then, every time I’ve gone past since, no one has been on the nest, including this afternoon as I walked past going north along the Cayuga Waterfront Trail in Cass Park. But just north of Linderman Creek I saw an Osprey to the north hovering above Cayuga Inlet. This Osprey turned and began flying toward Union Field as another Osprey flew south over the Inlet to join the first. They circled close over the Union Field nest and alit there, one on the nest and the other on the perch. It was a quiet statement. We are still here, in this together.
I turned around and could see the NW golf course nest in the distance. Binoculars did not reveal any Osprey on that nest or platform, but then an Osprey flew into view and alit higher in an adjacent tree. Again that’s 3 at the same time, in places where I expected them, and it suggests to me that those Ospreys are claiming those nests, not simply flying around and trying out different nests.
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A pair of Northern Harriers was keeping close company at the traditional nest site in Michigan Hollow this morning. Observing from a considerable distance, I watched the male drop into the sedges in the area of previous years’ nest(s). He immediately took flight again, and moments later the female appeared and dropped into precisely the same spot. She popped up again and both birds melted back into the piney swamp at the north end of the marsh. I suspect he left her a gift, though I wasn’t close enough to confirm that.
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Date: 3/28/24 9:56 am From: Karin Suskin <karinleesus...> Subject: Re:[cayugabirds-l] cayugabirds-l digest: March 28, 2024
FOY Golden Crowned Kinglet at Sapsucker Woods Lab of O
On Thu, Mar 28, 2024 at 3:08 AM Upstate NY Birding digest <
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> CAYUGABIRDS-L Digest for Thursday, March 28, 2024.
>
> 1. FOY Eastern Phoebe in Newfield
> 2. Re: FOY Eastern Phoebe in Newfield
> 3. Arboretum
> 4. Re: FOY Eastern Phoebe in Newfield
> 5. more Ospreys and Phoebes in Lansing
> 6. FOY Eastern Phoebe
> 7. RE: Baldy
>
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> Subject: FOY Eastern Phoebe in Newfield
> From: "Laura J. Heisey" <ljh2...>
> Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:44:57 +0000
> X-Message-Number: 1
>
> This morning in my Newfield neighborhood. A very welcome sight!
>
> Laura Heisey
> Newfield, NY
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: Re: FOY Eastern Phoebe in Newfield
> From: Suan Hsi Yong <suan.yong...>
> Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:16:52 -0400
> X-Message-Number: 2
>
> Just heard my FOY Phoebe outside also. Strong south winds blowing
> yesterday, so many new arrivals are likely today.
>
> Suan
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: Arboretum
> From: Linda Orkin <wingmagic16...>
> Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:08:44 -0400
> X-Message-Number: 3
>
> On a very slow plodding run this morning I saw two Great Blue Herons
> gracefully flying and short soaring. Bluebirds were singing in the lower
> field and I heard the Pine Warbler on their ridge, in the red pines, at
> the top of the slope. Many, many Song Sparrows with their happy-sounding,
> buzzy tinkling. Titmice seem to be the constant background song. Common
> Mergansers gleaming on the creek. Being with them all can cheer you up.
>
> Linda Orkin
> Ithaca, NY
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: Re: FOY Eastern Phoebe in Newfield
> From: Linda Orkin <wingmagic16...>
> Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:10:18 -0400
> X-Message-Number: 4
>
> First Phoebe heard in the arboretum yesterday March 26 but seen on
> Saturday. Welcome all!!
>
> Linda Orkin
> Ithaca, NY
>
> > On Mar 27, 2024, at 9:17 AM, Suan Hsi Yong <suan.yong...> wrote:
> >
> > Just heard my FOY Phoebe outside also. Strong south winds blowing
> > yesterday, so many new arrivals are likely today.
> >
> > Suan
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> Subject: more Ospreys and Phoebes in Lansing
> From: Robyn Bailey <rb644...>
> Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:38:07 +0000
> X-Message-Number: 5
>
> Continuing with the theme, we had "our" phoebe vocalizing in Lansing this
> morning (FOY for me), and there were 2 Ospreys on the nearby nest platform
> on the Myers Road hill.
>
> I've also been seeing some Killdeer here and there, and my screech-owl is
> currently sitting on 4 eggs (nest is not visible from any public
> roadway...I'm watching with a nest box cam).
>
> Happy spring,
> Robyn Bailey
> Lansing
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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> Subject: FOY Eastern Phoebe
> From: Raissa Farmer <raissamgf...>
> Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:42:17 -0400
> X-Message-Number: 6
>
> Had my FOY Phoebe yesterday near Craft Rd
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: RE: Baldy
> From: Anne Marie Sheridan <ams53...>
> Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:46:50 +0000
> X-Message-Number: 7
>
> I've been seeing more adult male bald eagles in Etna, this year,
> especially around the section of creek where Upper and Lower Creek Roads
> meet.
>
> AM
>
> From: <bounce-128108833-3493973...> <
> <bounce-128108833-3493973...> On Behalf Of David McDermitt
> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2024 11:48 AM
> To: CAYUGABIRDS-L <CAYUGABIRDS-L...>
> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Baldy
>
> Adult bald eagle at the Candor dam, perched in tree, same spot, this
> morning.
>
> Dave
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Date: 3/28/24 8:38 am From: Bill Roberts <bluehorsestudiobr...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Osprey
Yesterday at about 2:30 pm there was an Osprey on the nesting platform on Rt. 90 at Kings Corners Rd. This location is north of Levanna and south of Great Gully.
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Date: 3/27/24 8:47 am From: Anne Marie Sheridan <ams53...> Subject: RE: [cayugabirds-l] Baldy
I've been seeing more adult male bald eagles in Etna, this year, especially around the section of creek where Upper and Lower Creek Roads meet.
AM
From: <bounce-128108833-3493973...> <bounce-128108833-3493973...> On Behalf Of David McDermitt
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Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Baldy
Adult bald eagle at the Candor dam, perched in tree, same spot, this morning.
Date: 3/27/24 8:38 am From: Robyn Bailey <rb644...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] more Ospreys and Phoebes in Lansing
Continuing with the theme, we had "our" phoebe vocalizing in Lansing this morning (FOY for me), and there were 2 Ospreys on the nearby nest platform on the Myers Road hill.
I've also been seeing some Killdeer here and there, and my screech-owl is currently sitting on 4 eggs (nest is not visible from any public roadway...I'm watching with a nest box cam).
Happy spring,
Robyn Bailey
Lansing
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Date: 3/27/24 7:10 am From: Linda Orkin <wingmagic16...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] FOY Eastern Phoebe in Newfield
First Phoebe heard in the arboretum yesterday March 26 but seen on Saturday. Welcome all!!
Linda Orkin
Ithaca, NY
> On Mar 27, 2024, at 9:17 AM, Suan Hsi Yong <suan.yong...> wrote:
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> Just heard my FOY Phoebe outside also. Strong south winds blowing
> yesterday, so many new arrivals are likely today.
>
> Suan
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Date: 3/27/24 7:09 am From: Linda Orkin <wingmagic16...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Arboretum
On a very slow plodding run this morning I saw two Great Blue Herons gracefully flying and short soaring. Bluebirds were singing in the lower field and I heard the Pine Warbler on their ridge, in the red pines, at the top of the slope. Many, many Song Sparrows with their happy-sounding, buzzy tinkling. Titmice seem to be the constant background song. Common Mergansers gleaming on the creek. Being with them all can cheer you up.
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