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20 Nov NNYBirds: Fort Plain CBC 1/2/10 ["Thomas Salo" ] 20 Nov Fort Plain CBC 1/2/10 ["Thomas Salo" ] 20 Nov Fort Plain CBC 1/2/10 ["Thomas Salo" ] 20 Nov Re: Waterfowl [Brenda Best ] 19 Nov Waterfowl [Bill Purcell ] 20 Nov Winter birding - Ecuador [Ber Carr ] 19 Nov HSR: Franklin Mt. (19 Nov 2009) 1 Raptors [] 19 Nov Greater White-fronted Goose, still there ["brinjoseph" ] 19 Nov Syracuse CBC, Compilation Sesssion ["gwren70" ] 18 Nov Late post Re: Fair Haven Red-throated Loons [Ken & Rose Burdick ] 18 Nov HSR: Franklin Mt. (18 Nov 2009) 4 Raptors [] 18 Nov Upper Little York Lake, Cortland Co. ["gwren70" ] 17 Nov HSR: Franklin Mt. (17 Nov 2009) 20 Raptors [] 16 Nov Syracuse RBA [Joseph Brin ] 16 Nov HSR: Franklin Mt. (16 Nov 2009) 54 Raptors [] 16 Nov Southern Highlands wetlands:Goldeneye sp./Merlin/Cackling Goose/ 22 species waterbirds ["grosbeak AT clarityconnect.com" ] 16 Nov Greater White-Fronted Goose ["brinjoseph" ] 16 Nov Pileated Woodpeckers/ Carolina Wren [Ber Carr ] 15 Nov Glaucous Gull [Bill Purcell ] 15 Nov HSR: Franklin Mt. (15 Nov 2009) Raptors [] 15 Nov Snow Goose, Tully ["gwren70" ] 14 Nov Oneida & Delta Lakes [Bill Purcell ] 14 Nov HSR: Franklin Mt. (14 Nov 2009) 1 Raptors [] 14 Nov Greater White-fronted Goose ["gwren70" ] 14 Nov Fair Haven Red-throated Loons [Sheila Smith ] 14 Nov Northern Shrike - Waterville ["Jody Hildreth" ] 13 Nov HSR: Franklin Mt. (13 Nov 2009) 25 Raptors [] 13 Nov RE: New Woodstock-Southern Highlands Christmas Bird count ["Salter, Linda" ] 13 Nov New Woodstock-Southern Highlands Christmas Bird count ["grosbeak AT clarityconnect.com" ] 12 Nov HSR: Franklin Mt. (12 Nov 2009) 25 Raptors [] 12 Nov Greater White-fronted Goose ["brinjoseph" ] 12 Nov OAS Field Trips Nov. - Jan. ["Paul Richardson" ] 11 Nov HSR: Franklin Mt. (11 Nov 2009) 92 Raptors [] 11 Nov Bishop Road Hawks [Bill Purcell ] 11 Nov Evening Grosbeak [Robbie LaCelle ] 10 Nov HSR: Franklin Mt. (10 Nov 2009) 30 Raptors [] 10 Nov Mon-Tues birding [Bill Purcell ] 9 Nov Syracuse RBA [Joseph Brin ] 09 Nov HSR: Franklin Mt. (09 Nov 2009) 8 Raptors [] 08 Nov HSR: Franklin Mt. (08 Nov 2009) 59 Raptors [] 09 Nov HSR: Franklin Mt. (08 Nov 2009) 59 Raptors [] 08 Nov Northern Harrier, Tully ["gwren70" ] 8 Nov RE: Gr. White-fronted Goose/Cackling Goose [joseph brin ] 8 Nov Gr. White-fronted Goose/Cackling Goose [Judy Wright ] 7 Nov Weather pattern [Bill Purcell ] 07 Nov HSR: Franklin Mt. (07 Nov 2009) 98 Raptors [] 7 Nov green lakes stat park this am ["jerry" ] 06 Nov HSR: Franklin Mt. (06 Nov 2009) 185 Raptors [] 06 Nov Eastern Meadowlark, More ["gwren70" ] 6 Nov Re: Ring-billed Gulls in a tree [SUSAN THUENER ] 06 Nov Re: Ring-billed Gulls in a tree [Chris Tessaglia-Hymes ] 6 Nov Re: Ring-billed Gulls in a tree [joe & Diana ] 6 Nov Ring-billed Gulls in a tree ["Carolyn Jacobs" ] 6 Nov Re: Ring-billed Gulls in a tree? ["Kevin McGann" ] 6 Nov SV: Ring-billed Gulls in a tree? ["Eddie Chapman" ] 5 Nov Re: Ring-billed Gulls in a tree? ["Smith Gerry" ] 05 Nov HSR: Franklin Mt. (05 Nov 2009) 29 Raptors [] 05 Nov Ring-billed Gulls in a tree? ["Mickey Scilingo" ] 05 Nov Madison County Landfill [Brenda Best ] 05 Nov Eastern Meadowlark, Tully ["gwren70" ] 5 Nov Erieville Golden Eagle [Kevin Pace ] 5 Nov RE: Woodman Pond & Chenango Canal Towpath Trail ["grosbeak AT clarityconnect.com" ] 05 Nov Northern Shrike [Brenda Best ] 05 Nov Woodman Pond & Chenango Canal Towpath Trail ["Brian White" ] 04 Nov HSR: Franklin Mt. (04 Nov 2009) 42 Raptors [] 04 Nov Oneida Lake East End [Brenda Best ] 04 Nov Northern Shrike ["brinjoseph" ] 04 Nov HSR: Franklin Mt. (03 Nov 2009) 27 Raptors [] 02 Nov HSR: Franklin Mt. (02 Nov 2009) 87 Raptors [] 2 Nov Syracuse RBA [Joseph Brin ] 02 Nov Re: Oneida Lake [Brenda Best ] 02 Nov Oneida Lake ["Brian White" ] 01 Nov HSR: Franklin Mt. (01 Nov 2009) 124 Raptors [] 1 Nov Re: Lewis Point, Madison Co. [Bill Purcell ] 01 Nov Lewis Point, Madison Co. ["Brian White" ] 01 Nov Fairhaven ["brinjoseph" ] Subject: NNYBirds: Fort Plain CBC 1/2/10 From: "Thomas Salo" <tomsalo AT localnet.com> Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:04:36 -0500 The Fort Plain CBC will be held Saturday, January 2. The CBC covers parts of Mongomery and Herkimer Counties. If you would like to participate, please contact me off the list. Tom Salo 5145 St Hwy 51 West Burlington, NY 13482 607-965-8232 tomsalo AT localnet.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Fort Plain CBC 1/2/10 From: "Thomas Salo" <tomsalo AT localnet.com> Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:04:36 -0500 The Fort Plain CBC will be held Saturday, January 2. The CBC covers parts of Mongomery and Herkimer Counties. If you would like to participate, please contact me off the list. Tom Salo 5145 St Hwy 51 West Burlington, NY 13482 607-965-8232 tomsalo AT localnet.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Fort Plain CBC 1/2/10 From: "Thomas Salo" <tomsalo AT localnet.com> Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:04:36 -0500 The Fort Plain CBC will be held Saturday, January 2. The CBC covers parts of Mongomery and Herkimer Counties. If you would like to participate, please contact me off the list. Tom Salo 5145 St Hwy 51 West Burlington, NY 13482 607-965-8232 tomsalo AT localnet.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: Waterfowl From: Brenda Best <bestbird AT verizon.net> Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:02:24 -0500 Betty Armbruster and I also birded Otsego County yesterday and mostly found what Bill found. We did have a soaring immature Golden Eagle at Brighton Corners to end the day. Brenda -- Brenda Best Durhamville, NY 13054 bestbird AT verizon.net Subject: Waterfowl From: Bill Purcell <wpurcell AT twcny.rr.com> Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:08:43 -0500 Lots of waterfowl on various lakes in the Leatherstocking area and the Southern Highlands on Thursday, here's some of the highlights: Herkimer County: Weaver Lake - only 2 Mallards and a Wood Duck, a beaver was chasing, or trying to catch (?) the Mallards. Young Lake - Am Black Duck 17, Ring-necked Duck 6 and Hooded Merganser 8. Otsego County: Otsego Lake - few ducks at either the north or south end, 19 Am. Coot at the marina in Cooperstown. Canadarago Lake - Redhead 1, Lesser Scaup 6, White-winged Scoter 1, Bufflehead 1, Common Goldeneye 38, Common Merganser 7, Common Loon 3, Red-necked Grebe 1 and Double-crested Cormorant 1. Allen Lake - Snow (Blue) Goose 1, Am. Black Duck 4, Ring-necked Duck 136, Com. Goldeneye 19 plus a light-morph Rough-legged Hawk over the fields to the north. Oneida County: Chittning Lake - Com. Merg 11, Hooded Merg 1 and Com. Raven 1. Madison County: Farm pond on Water Street near Camp Road just N of Rt. 20 - Green-winged Teal 16. Woodman Pond - a Red-necked Grebe plus a few Ring-neckeds, Ruddy Ducks, Pintail, Wigeon, Am. Coot. Hatch Lake - Common Goldeneye 94. I didn't see Matt Young's possible Barrow's from last weekend but I'd have to admit that I only scanned the ducks one time. Bill Purcell Hastings NY 13076 wpurcell AT twcny.rr.com Subject: Winter birding - Ecuador From: Ber Carr <mycocarex AT hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:55:45 +0000 If anyone is planning a trip to Ecuador this winter. You might want to check out these local guides who go by the name of junglebirder www.junglebirders.com. A friend has high recommendations of their services. If you want to see some great tropical bird photos check out their gallery. On a local front, the Carolina wren is vocalizing in the neighborhood. Bernie Carr mycocarex AT hotmail.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: HSR: Franklin Mt. (19 Nov 2009) 1 Raptors From: andymason AT earthling.net Date: 19 Nov 2009 18:11:38 -0400 Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 19, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 2 708 Osprey 0 0 143 Bald Eagle 0 34 164 Northern Harrier 0 30 69 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 22 566 Cooper's Hawk 0 7 91 Northern Goshawk 0 3 20 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 32 68 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 2097 Red-tailed Hawk 1 661 1893 Rough-legged Hawk 0 2 2 Golden Eagle 0 108 132 American Kestrel 0 1 135 Merlin 0 1 21 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 20 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 2 2 Unknown Raptor 0 6 35 Total: 1 911 6178 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 11:45:00 Observation end time: 13:45:00 Total observation time: 2 hours Official Counter: Andrew Mason Observers: Visitors: 1 Weather: Mild, mostly cloudy, gusty S winds. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Andrew Mason (AndyMason AT earthling.net) Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Greater White-fronted Goose, still there From: "brinjoseph" <brinjoseph AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:53:43 -0000 The Van Buren Park (Baldwinsville) GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE is still present as of noon today. He seems to prefer the far side (north) of the pond in relation to Conner's Road. Joseph Brin brinjoseph AT yahoo.com Baldwinsville, N.Y. Subject: Syracuse CBC, Compilation Sesssion From: "gwren70" <gwren70 AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:58:35 -0000 The compiling session for the Syracuse Christmas Bird Count will be held in the annex of the Syracuse Reformed Presbyterian Church at 2517 South Salina Street on Saturday, December 19th, beginning at 5:00pm. The Church is located about 1 block north of Dunk & Bright Furniture Store on the opposite side of the street next to Cole Muffler. Directions from the north: Proceed south on Rt.81. Take Exit 17 for Brighton Ave. Stay in the middle lane of the exit ramp. At the stop light go straight across onto McClure Ave. Go one block and turn right onto S. Salina Street. Proceed north on S.Salina St for 1 1/2 blocks. On your right you will see Cole Muffler and the church building. The parking lot is in front of the annex where there is a main entrance. Please bring cookies and something to drink. There will be chili. All participants are welcome. If you have any questions, please call me at 696-8065. Good Birding. Gene Huggins, Tully, N.Y. Subject: Late post Re: Fair Haven Red-throated Loons From: Ken & Rose Burdick <kenburdick AT ieee.org> Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:15:34 -0500 Hi, Last Saturday, I started out on the Cayuga County Trail from Cato to Ira Station. This looks very promising with some nice wetlands, but didn't find very much at all. Just haven't been there on the right date yet, I think. http://www.co.cayuga.ny.us/parks/trails/cato-fh1.html After that, I headed up to Fairhaven SP hoping to catch sight of a lifer Purple SP. No luck with that, but there were some nice birds - a single DUNLIN behind the breakwall, the loons still there, plus a large number of RED-BREASTED MERGANSERs. About 350 to 500 were feeding in a small area near the shore. I didn't see the prey, but am guessing that they were Alewife or Gobies. Several hundred gulls were joining in the fray, including 8 Bonaparte's. Also, the variety of dabblers is picking up on the pond, so it is looking promising for Gene's field trip this Saturday. Good birding, Ken At 11:25 AM 11/14/2009, you wrote: >Steve Hall and I went to Fair Haven on Nov 14 so I could get my 300th >NY bird, the Red-Throated Loon. We were successful and saw two near >the end of the breakwall. There was also four common loons, one >grebe and Golden-eyes all far out, some Ruddy Ducks, , 2 Great Blue >Herons, Buffleheads, and a flock of 2 dozen snow buntings. We also >tried to find a Ross' Goose on East Road but the distances were too >great for us to be certain of what we were seeing. Sheila Subject: HSR: Franklin Mt. (18 Nov 2009) 4 Raptors From: reports AT hawkcount.org Date: 18 Nov 2009 19:11:24 -0400 Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 18, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 2 708 Osprey 0 0 143 Bald Eagle 0 34 164 Northern Harrier 0 30 69 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 22 566 Cooper's Hawk 0 7 91 Northern Goshawk 0 3 20 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 32 68 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 2097 Red-tailed Hawk 4 660 1892 Rough-legged Hawk 0 2 2 Golden Eagle 0 108 132 American Kestrel 0 1 135 Merlin 0 1 21 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 20 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 2 2 Unknown Raptor 0 6 35 Total: 4 910 6177 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours Official Counter: Steve Hall Observers: Visitors: 1 Weather: Sunny,very light Easterly wind. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Steve Hall () Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Upper Little York Lake, Cortland Co. From: "gwren70" <gwren70 AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:27:11 -0000 A male American Wigeon and a male Bufflehead were seen on Upper Little York Lake which is located in Dwyer Memorial Park, Twn. of Preble, Cortland Co. It is located across from the rest stop on Rt. 81. Good Birding, Gene Huggins, Tully, N.Y. Subject: HSR: Franklin Mt. (17 Nov 2009) 20 Raptors From: reports AT hawkcount.org Date: 17 Nov 2009 19:11:44 -0400 Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 17, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 2 708 Osprey 0 0 143 Bald Eagle 0 34 164 Northern Harrier 0 30 69 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 22 566 Cooper's Hawk 0 7 91 Northern Goshawk 0 3 20 Red-shouldered Hawk 1 32 68 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 2097 Red-tailed Hawk 18 656 1888 Rough-legged Hawk 0 2 2 Golden Eagle 1 108 132 American Kestrel 0 1 135 Merlin 0 1 21 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 20 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 2 2 Unknown Raptor 0 6 35 Total: 20 906 6173 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Fred Reckner Observers: Leslie Preston, Ralph Niederlander, Randy Lynch Visitors: Eight including the Fire Island Hawkwatch crew that made a slow day more enjoyable and provided great eyes. Sorry it wasn't a better day guys. Weather: Sunny with light NE winds. Raptor Observations: Ad GE AT 11:46, local RTs Non-raptor Observations: Ravens, N.Cardinal(M+F) ======================================================================== Report submitted by Fred Reckner () Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Syracuse RBA From: Joseph Brin <brinjoseph AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:36:33 -0800 (PST) RBA * New York * Syracuse * November 16, 2009 * NYSY 1611.09 Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): November 09, 2009 - November 16, 2009 to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) (just outside Cayuga County), Onondaga, Oswego, Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida, Herkimer, Madison & Cortland compiled:November 16 AT 8:00 p.m. (EST) compiler: Joseph Brin Onondaga Audubon Homepage: www.onondagaaudubon.org #180 -Monday November 16, 2009 Greetings! This is the Syracuse Area Rare Bird Alert for the week of November 09 , 2009 Highlights: ----------- RED-THROATED LOON RED-NECKED GREBE TUNDRA SWAN GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE WHITE-WINGED SCOTER BLACK SCOTER SANDHILL CRANE GOLDEN EAGLE GOSHAWK ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK GLAUCOUS GULL NORTHERN SHRIKE CAROLINA WREN FOX SPARROW EVENING GROSBEAK Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) ------------ 11/15: 13 SANDHILL CRANES were seen from East Road. Cayuga County ------------ 11/10: At Fairhaven State Park 1 RED-NECKED GREBE, 3 RED-THROATED LOONS, and BLACK and WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS were found. 11/14: At Fairhaven 2 RED-THROATED LOONS were seen. Onondaga County ------------- 11/10: A GOLDEN EAGLE was seen flying over the intersection of Tater Road and Rt. 370 in westernmost Onondaga County. 11/12: A GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE was found in Van Buren Park south of Baldwinsville. As of today (11/16) the bird is still being seen at the same location. 11/15: At least 6 FOX SPARROWS were found on Kellog Road near 60 Road in Three Rivers WMA. A CAROLONA WREN was seen on the south side of Syracuse. Oneida County ------------ 11/11: An EVENING GROSBEAK was seen at a feeder in Camden. 11/14: NORTHERN SHRIKES were seen in Waterville and the Erie Canal Village in Rome. Oswego County ------------ 11/11: 9 Raptor species were seen at Bishop Road north of Pukaski. Highlights were 2 GOSHAWKS, 3 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS, and 1 GOLDEN EAGLE. Also seen were SNOW BUNTINGS, HORNED LARKS, and PIPPITS. 11/14: 47 TUNDRA SWANS were seen at Bernhard’s Bay on the north shore of Oneida Lake. Madison County ------------ 11/14: A PINE SISKIN was seen on Coon Tree Lane in DeRuyter. 2 CACKLING GEESE were seen on Woodman Pond. A possible BARROW’S GOLDENEYE was spotted on Hatch Lake but identification could be made definate. 11/15: A juvenile GLAUCOUS GULL was seen at the Madison County landfill on Buyea Road. --end transcript -- Joseph Brin Region 5 Baldwinsville, N.Y. 13027 U.S.A. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: HSR: Franklin Mt. (16 Nov 2009) 54 Raptors From: reports AT hawkcount.org Date: 16 Nov 2009 19:11:46 -0400 Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 16, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 2 708 Osprey 0 0 143 Bald Eagle 9 34 164 Northern Harrier 1 30 69 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 22 566 Cooper's Hawk 2 7 91 Northern Goshawk 0 3 20 Red-shouldered Hawk 2 31 67 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 2097 Red-tailed Hawk 29 638 1870 Rough-legged Hawk 0 2 2 Golden Eagle 10 107 131 American Kestrel 0 1 135 Merlin 0 1 21 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 20 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 2 2 Unknown Raptor 1 6 35 Total: 54 886 6153 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Larry Dake Observers: Becky Gretton, Fred Fries, Kay Crane Visitors: A. Tierno, T. LeViness, B. Kurtz, J. Gluth: Long Island. M. Powell, Chatham. Roodhof, Richardson. Weather: N/NW, 20-28 km/h, sunny and clearing. Raptor Observations: Ad GE 9:18, 2 Ad GE 9:40, Ad GE 9:55, Imm GE 10:10, Ad GE 10:10, Imm GE 10:57, Ad GE 11:55, Ad GE 12:25, Ad GE 12:50. Imm. BE 9:40, 2 Ad BE 10:15, Ad BE 10:25, 2 Ad BE 10:26, Ad BE 11:18, Ad BE 11:27, Ad BE 12:35. Non-raptor Observations: Loons 9:10, 10:15. Barred Owl called 3:25. Ravens. Robins. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Larry Dake () Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Southern Highlands wetlands:Goldeneye sp./Merlin/Cackling Goose/ 22 species waterbirds From: "grosbeak AT clarityconnect.com" <grosbeak@clarityconnect.com> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:05:43 -0500 Hello all, On Saturday (sorry for the late post) Julie and I did a trip through the Southern Highland lakes, ponds and reservoirs before going to the Bucknell vs. Colgate game. Overall, there were lots of birds and a nice diversity, but no real surprises. We ended up with a nice total of 22 species of waterbirds! DeRuyter Res: 1 PIED-BILLED GREBE, 2 AM. COOTS, 2 COMMON LOONS, 2 LESSER SCAUPS, 4 Buffleheads, 15 Common Mergansers, Black Ducks, Mallards and Canada Geese. There was a single PINE SISKIN at Coon Tree Ln. on westside of lake. Tuscarora Lake: 1 PIED-BILLED GREBE, 1 DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT, 1 AMERICAN COOT 20+ BUFFLEHEADS, 1 COMMON GOLENEYE, 2 LESSER SCAUP, 30+ RING-NECKED DUCKS, 3 HOODED MERGANSERS, 30+ Common Mergansers, Black Ducks, Mallards and Canada Geese. Eaton Brook Reservoir: 1 PIED-BILLED GREBE, 10 BUFFLEHEADS, few RING-NECKED DUCKS, 2 Am. Coots, 25+ Common Mergansers, Mallards, Black Ducks and Canada Geese. Hatch Lake: 100+ COMMON GOLDENEYE with one probable IMMATURE BARROW’S X COMMON GOLDENEYE hybrid (However, I cannot completely rule out just Barrow’s Goldeneye). I was not able to stay with the bird that long, but head shape, back and flanks looked good for Barrow’s, but the white facial marking was more Common Goldeneye. The white facial marking can be quite variable on young birds. Worth another check!! Also at Hatch Lake were 100+ RING-NECKED DUCKS, 2 LESSER SCAUP, 1 REDHEAD, a few BUFFLEHEADS, 2 HOODED MERGANSERS, 50+ Common Mergansers, 2 RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS, 1 PIED-BILLED GREBE, Mallards, Black Ducks and Canada geese. Bradley Brook Reservoir: 50+ Common Mergansers, 15+ HOODED MERGANSERS, 10+ Buffleheads, 10+ COMMON GOLENEYES, 10+ RING-NECKED DUCKS, Mallards, Black Ducks and Canada Geese. Woodman Pond: 30+ Common Mergansers, few Common Goldeneyes, 5 Hooded Mergansers, 30+ Ring-necked Ducks, 12 RUDDY DUCKS, 2 LESSER SCAUPS, 2 REDHEADS, 6 GADWALLS, 15 NORTHERN PINTAILS, 15 AMERICAN WIGEONS, 4 GREEEN-WINGED TEALS, Mallards, Black Ducks, PIED-BILLED GREBE, ~30 Am. Coots (high number), Mute Swan, 1000 Canada Geese, and 1 perhaps 2 CACKLING GEESE! There were 20 +Red-winged Blackbirds and a Brown- headed Cowbird hanging around too. At the Bucknell vs. Calgate game a MERLIN zipped by and over the field. Big misses were Snow Goose, another Grebe species and perhaps Greater Scaup. However, at these inland sites, Lesser Scaup appear to be the more common with Ring-necked flocks than Greater Scaup. Also, coots must have been migrating since I usually only find a handful at Woodman Pond this time of the year. It was a great day to be out in the field with Julie. ☺ Good football game and the food at the “Inn” was as good as ever. Cheers, Matt -------------------------------------------------------------------- myhosting.com - Premium Microsoft® Windows® and Linux web and application hosting - http://link.myhosting.com/myhosting Subject: Greater White-Fronted Goose From: "brinjoseph" <brinjoseph AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:20:59 -0000 The GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE found Thursday in Van Buren Park south of Baldwinsville was still present at 10:00 this morning. Joseph Brin brinjoseph AT yahoo.com Baldwinsville, N.Y. Subject: Pileated Woodpeckers/ Carolina Wren From: Ber Carr <mycocarex AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:14:53 +0000 Went to two CNY Land Trust properties - Marie's Woods (off of Lakeshore Road) and Lake Forest Preserve which borders Muskrat Bay and we had pileated woodpeckers at both sites. Support your local land trust !!! Back at home in Syracuse, we've had a Carolina wren at the peanut feeders. Bernie Carr mycocarexathotmail.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Glaucous Gull From: Bill Purcell <wpurcell AT twcny.rr.com> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:48:26 -0500 In a mostly unmemorable day of birding in Oneida & Madison Counties I did see one young Glaucous Gull at the Madison County landfill on Buyea Road. Bill Purcell Hastings NY 13076 wpurcell AT twcny.rr.com Subject: HSR: Franklin Mt. (15 Nov 2009) Raptors From: andymason AT earthling.net Date: 15 Nov 2009 19:11:08 -0400 Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 15, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 2 708 Osprey 0 0 143 Bald Eagle 0 25 155 Northern Harrier 0 29 68 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 22 566 Cooper's Hawk 0 5 89 Northern Goshawk 0 3 20 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 29 65 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 2097 Red-tailed Hawk 0 609 1841 Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1 Golden Eagle 0 98 122 American Kestrel 0 1 135 Merlin 0 1 21 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 20 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 2 2 Unknown Raptor 0 5 34 Total: 0 832 6099 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter: Andrew Mason Observers: Visitors: 23, including NYS Young Birders Club, and crew from Fire Island Hawkwatch. Weather: heavy fog early, visibility near zero. Fog did not lift completely until near noon. Mild; no wind. Raptor Observations: local RTs; local BE; local CH Non-raptor Observations: Ravens, Barred Owls Predictions: stronger NW winds should bring raptors ======================================================================== Report submitted by Andrew Mason (AndyMason AT earthling.net) Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Snow Goose, Tully From: "gwren70" <gwren70 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:22:38 -0000 A single Snow Goose was seen late this afternoon at the edge of a large cornfield between my home and Rt.81. The bird was in a flock of about 800 Canada Geese. Good Birding. Gene Huggins, Tully, N.Y. Subject: Oneida & Delta Lakes From: Bill Purcell <wpurcell AT twcny.rr.com> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:45:47 -0500 A few birds from a trip across the north shore of Oneida Lake and over to Delta Lake -- Bernhard's Bay - 47 Tundra Swans, at the east end of the bay. Cleveland - 13 Horned Grebes North Bay - The big flock of Scaup is still there and somewhat distant. I didn't spend time trying to sort out Lesser from Greater but there were about 2100 in all along with 220 Common Goldeneye, some Bufflehead and 5 Common Loons. Sylvan Beach - 1 Dunlin on the breakwall, 1 Common Loon, 8 Bonaparte's Gulls. Rome - 1 Northern Shrike on Route 46 at Erie Canal Village. Delta Lake - the water level would have been great in August and September but not much around now. 4 Common Loons, Common & Hooded Mergansers, a few Scaup and Bufflehead plus 15 Snow Buntings. Bill Purcell Hastings NY 13076 wpurcell AT twcny.rr.com Subject: HSR: Franklin Mt. (14 Nov 2009) 1 Raptors From: reports AT hawkcount.org Date: 14 Nov 2009 18:11:58 -0400 Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 14, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 2 708 Osprey 0 0 143 Bald Eagle 0 25 155 Northern Harrier 0 29 68 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 22 566 Cooper's Hawk 0 5 89 Northern Goshawk 0 3 20 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 29 65 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 2097 Red-tailed Hawk 1 609 1841 Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1 Golden Eagle 0 98 122 American Kestrel 0 1 135 Merlin 0 1 21 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 20 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 2 2 Unknown Raptor 0 5 34 Total: 1 832 6099 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter: Steve Hall Observers: Visitors: Nigel Mann +1 other. Weather: Cloudy,light NNE wind,showers moved through area. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Steve Hall () Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Greater White-fronted Goose From: "gwren70" <gwren70 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:29:48 -0000 The Greater White-fronted Goose continues its presence in the Twn.of Van Buren Park off of Conners Rd. south of Baldwinsville. It was seen at 3:00pm. Good Birding. Gene Huggins, Tully, N.Y. Subject: Fair Haven Red-throated Loons From: Sheila Smith <sheilas1 AT roadrunner.com> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:25:56 -0500 Steve Hall and I went to Fair Haven on Nov 14 so I could get my 300th NY bird, the Red-Throated Loon. We were successful and saw two near the end of the breakwall. There was also four common loons, one grebe and Golden-eyes all far out, some Ruddy Ducks, , 2 Great Blue Herons, Buffleheads, and a flock of 2 dozen snow buntings. We also tried to find a Ross' Goose on East Road but the distances were too great for us to be certain of what we were seeing. Sheila Smith New Hartford, NY 13413 sheilas1 at roadrunner.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Northern Shrike - Waterville From: "Jody Hildreth" <falcon AT kidwings.com> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:08:56 -0500 Hello All, I found a Northern Shrike on Osborne Ave in Waterville. It was perching in some small trees that border farmer's fields - opposite where the cows are (if you know the location). Jody Hildreth Waterville, NY Webmaster: KidWings.com Sauquoit Valley Elementary Library Media Specialist Subject: HSR: Franklin Mt. (13 Nov 2009) 25 Raptors From: reports AT hawkcount.org Date: 13 Nov 2009 23:11:38 -0400 Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 13, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 2 708 Osprey 0 0 143 Bald Eagle 0 25 155 Northern Harrier 1 29 68 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 22 566 Cooper's Hawk 0 5 89 Northern Goshawk 0 3 20 Red-shouldered Hawk 1 29 65 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 2097 Red-tailed Hawk 21 608 1840 Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1 Golden Eagle 0 98 122 American Kestrel 0 1 135 Merlin 0 1 21 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 20 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 2 2 Unknown Raptor 0 5 34 Total: 25 831 6098 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Ron Milliken Observers: Marilyn Leahy Visitors: Jim Heidecker, John Heidecker, Bob Ford, Ron Luettger, Pat Roodhof Weather: partly sunny, moderate NE wind. Raptor Observations: Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Ron Milliken () Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: RE: New Woodstock-Southern Highlands Christmas Bird count From: "Salter, Linda" <lsalter AT mph.net> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:30:13 -0500 Hi Matt, Yes, I should be able to help then. Please let me know if you need contact info... Happy birding, Linda Salter ________________________________ From: oneidabirds AT yahoogroups.com [mailto:oneidabirds AT yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of grosbeak AT clarityconnect.com Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 10:03 AM To: oneidabirds AT yahoogroups.com Subject: [OneidaBirds] New Woodstock-Southern Highlands Christmas Bird count Hello all, Hope everyone is doing well. The date for this year's New Woodstock-Southern Highlands xmas bird count is Sunday January 3rd. Please let me know if you would like to help? Thanks, Matt ---------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com - Microsoft(r) Exchange solutions from a leading provider - http://link.mail2web.com/Business/Exchange [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: New Woodstock-Southern Highlands Christmas Bird count From: "grosbeak AT clarityconnect.com" <grosbeak@clarityconnect.com> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:03:27 -0500 Hello all, Hope everyone is doing well. The date for this year's New Woodstock-Southern Highlands xmas bird count is Sunday January 3rd. Please let me know if you would like to help? Thanks, Matt -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com - Microsoft® Exchange solutions from a leading provider - http://link.mail2web.com/Business/Exchange Subject: HSR: Franklin Mt. (12 Nov 2009) 25 Raptors From: reports AT hawkcount.org Date: 12 Nov 2009 19:11:38 -0400 Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 12, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 2 708 Osprey 0 0 143 Bald Eagle 1 25 155 Northern Harrier 0 28 67 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 20 564 Cooper's Hawk 0 5 89 Northern Goshawk 1 3 20 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 28 64 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 2097 Red-tailed Hawk 21 587 1819 Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1 Golden Eagle 2 98 122 American Kestrel 0 1 135 Merlin 0 1 21 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 20 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 2 2 Unknown Raptor 0 5 34 Total: 25 806 6073 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Steve Hall Observers: Visitors: 5 Weather: High thin clouds,light NE wind. Raptor Observations: Ad GE`s 10:50,3:33.Ad BE 12:39. Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Steve Hall () Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Greater White-fronted Goose From: "brinjoseph" <brinjoseph AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:16:36 -0000 Today at about 2:30 I spotted a GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE in with the Canadas at Van Buren Park south of Baldwinsville. Joseph Brin brinjoseph AT yahoo.com Baldwinsville, N.Y. Subject: OAS Field Trips Nov. - Jan. From: "Paul Richardson" <vireo2 AT verizon.net> Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:46:33 -0500 Hello all, There are two field trip announcements from the Onondaga Audubon Society for the November 2009-January 2010 period. A Late-November Fair haven Trip Saturday, November 21st About ¾ day Leader: Gene Huggins Contact Information: Phone: 696-8065 Email: gwren70 AT aol.com The traditional Purple Sandpiper trip. If they don't show, there should be many ducks and geese on Little Sodus and the Pond, also a few other lake shorebirds and Snow Buntings, and possibly some interesting raptors like Snowy Owl. Onondaga Lake Trip Saturday, December 5th About ½ day Leader: Bill Purcell Contact Information: Phone: 382-2871 Email: wpurcell AT twcny.rr.com Bill will lead a trip to Onondaga Lake for waterfowl, gulls and late shorebirds. Contact Bill for details. I am also making a call for upcoming field trips for the February - April 2010 period. If you are interested in leading a field trip please let me know. Thanks, Paul Richardson OAS Field Trip Chair vireo2 AT verizon.net [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: HSR: Franklin Mt. (11 Nov 2009) 92 Raptors From: reports AT hawkcount.org Date: 11 Nov 2009 19:11:21 -0400 Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 11, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 2 708 Osprey 0 0 143 Bald Eagle 10 24 154 Northern Harrier 3 28 67 Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 20 564 Cooper's Hawk 2 5 89 Northern Goshawk 0 2 19 Red-shouldered Hawk 6 28 64 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 2097 Red-tailed Hawk 61 566 1798 Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1 Golden Eagle 7 96 120 American Kestrel 0 1 135 Merlin 0 1 21 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 20 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 2 2 Unknown Raptor 0 5 34 Total: 92 781 6048 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Steve Hall Observers: Andrea Lodovice, Andrew Mason, Art Levy, Ralph Niederlander, Sandy Perry Visitors: 20+ Weather: High thin clouds,light NE wind. Raptor Observations: Imm GE`s 8:09,9:16.9:22,10:59,Ad GE`s 11:17,11:47,2:30.See hour data for age/times of BE`s. Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Steve Hall () Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Bishop Road Hawks From: Bill Purcell <wpurcell AT twcny.rr.com> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:38:44 -0500 At Bishop Road on Wednesday Tom Carrolan and I had a total of 56 raptors from 9:45 thru 2:30. The 2 Goshawks, 3 of the Rough-legs and the Golden Eagle were alll reasonably close. Turkey Vulture 1 Bald Eagle 1 Northern Harrier 9 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 Cooper's Hawk 2 Northern Goshawk 2 Red-tailed Hawk 34 Rough-legged Hawk 4 Golden Eagle 1 Non-hawks included Horned Lark 68, American Pipit 54, Snow Bunting 37 Bill Purcell Hastings NY 13076 wpurcell AT twcny.rr.com Subject: Evening Grosbeak From: Robbie LaCelle <thebooksearcher AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:38:23 -0500 We had an EVENING GROSBEAK at our feeder this morning and a couple of days ago we had a few Pine Siskins. Hopefully it will be a good finch year in spite of the predictions. Good birding, Robbie LaCelle Camden, NY [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: HSR: Franklin Mt. (10 Nov 2009) 30 Raptors From: reports AT hawkcount.org Date: 10 Nov 2009 20:11:06 -0400 Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 10, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 2 708 Osprey 0 0 143 Bald Eagle 4 14 144 Northern Harrier 3 25 64 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 17 561 Cooper's Hawk 0 3 87 Northern Goshawk 0 2 19 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 22 58 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 2097 Red-tailed Hawk 10 505 1737 Rough-legged Hawk 0 1 1 Golden Eagle 10 89 113 American Kestrel 0 1 135 Merlin 1 1 21 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 20 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 2 2 Unknown Raptor 0 5 34 Total: 30 689 5956 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.25 hours Official Counter: Fred Reckner Observers: Becky Gretton, Fred Fries, Leslie Preston Visitors: John Heidecker Weather: Cloudy with light NNE to NNW winds. Raptor Observations: GEs: Ad 8:40, 11:25, 14:35, 14:45, 15:05, 15:45(2); Imm 13:40, 13:45; Un Ag 15:40. BEs: Imm 12:43, 12:55, 12:59; Un Ag 14:20 Local RT & BE Non-raptor Observations: Fox Sparrows, P Finch (F), Cardinal at feeder. Numerous A Robins flying through. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Fred Reckner () Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Mon-Tues birding From: Bill Purcell <wpurcell AT twcny.rr.com> Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:59:55 -0500 I checked Fair Haven for 2-3 hours both Monday & Tuesday but found no sign of Cave Swallows; 40+ were seen on Monday over at Hamlin Beach although all but 2 or 3 of them were flying west. Purple Sandpiper was still not present at Fair Haven and the Greater White-fronted Goose was not on the pond east of Meridian in the 3 visits I made. Some of the birds I DID see included 72 Ruddy Ducks on Beaver Lake, and at Fair Haven 40+ Common Loons, 3 Red-throated Loons, 1 Red-necked Grebe and 70 Horned Grebes along with several Black and White-winged Scoters. On Monday morning on my trip to Meridian I spotted a young Golden Eagle over Route 370 at the Tater Road intersection in Onondaga County. The eagle continued WSW over the woodlot and to the next field in Cayuga County. Bill Purcell Hastings NY 13076 wpurcell AT twcny.rr.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Syracuse RBA From: Joseph Brin <brinjoseph AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:11:23 -0800 (PST) RBA * New York * Syracuse * November 09, 2009 * NYSY 0911.09 Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): November 02, 2009 - November 09, 2009 to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) (just outside Cayuga County), Onondaga, Oswego, Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida, Herkimer, Madison & Cortland compiled:November 09 AT 7:00 p.m. (EST) compiler: Joseph Brin Onondaga Audubon Homepage: www.onondagaaudubon.org #179 -Monday November 09, 2009 Greetings! This is the Syracuse Area Rare Bird Alert for the week of November 02 , 2009 Highlights: ----------- TRUMPETER SWAN CACKLING GOOSE GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE ROSS’S GOOSE GOLDEN EAGLE SANDHILL CRANE NORTHERN SHRIKE PALM WARBLER FOX SPARROW EASTERN MEADOWLARK Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) ------------ 11/7: 1 CACKLING GOOSE and at least 1 ROSS’S GOOSE were seen from East Road. At Van Dyne Spoor Road and Armitage Road a total of 31 TRUMPETER SWANS were counted. Also at Van Dyne Spoor Road 2 SANDHILL CRANES were spotted. 11/9: A GREATER YELLOWLEGS was seen at the Visitor’s Center and a NORTHERN SHRIKE was seen at East Road. Onondaga County ------------ 11/4: A NORTHERN SHRIKE was found at Three Rivers WMA north of Baldwinsville. 11/5: At Green Lakes State Park 3 FOS SPARROWS and 1 PALM WARBLER were found among a number of birds. 11/6: 3 EASTERN MEADOWLARKS were seen in Tully. 11/8: A CACKLING GOOSE was seen in with the many Canadas in Van Buren Park in Baldwinsville. Madison County ------------ 11/5: 2 CACKLING GEESE were found among 13 species of waterowl on Woodman Pond. AGOLDEN EAGLE was seen near Erieville. Oneida County ------------ 11/5: A juvenile NORTHERN SHRIKE was observed hunting in Durhamville. Cayuga County ------------ 11/8: A GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE was found in a pond along Rt.370 east of Meridian near the Sunoco gas station. --end transcript -- Joseph Brin Region 5 Baldwinsville, N.Y. 13027 U.S.A. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: HSR: Franklin Mt. (09 Nov 2009) 8 Raptors From: reports AT hawkcount.org Date: 09 Nov 2009 18:11:36 -0400 Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 09, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 2 708 Osprey 0 0 143 Bald Eagle 0 10 140 Northern Harrier 0 22 61 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 15 559 Cooper's Hawk 0 3 87 Northern Goshawk 0 2 19 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 22 58 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 2097 Red-tailed Hawk 2 495 1727 Rough-legged Hawk 1 1 1 Golden Eagle 1 79 103 American Kestrel 0 1 135 Merlin 0 0 20 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 20 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 2 2 Unknown Raptor 2 5 34 Total: 8 659 5926 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:15:00 Total observation time: 7.25 hours Official Counter: Randy Lynch Observers: Visitors: John Heidecker, Eleanor Morarity, and 11 others. Weather: Strong sw winds most of the day,clear in the morning, cloudy the rest of the day.Mild temp.s Raptor Observations: Local adult B.E. 11:47, Imm. G.E. 12:43. First Rough-legged of the season 11:41. First raptor of the day was at11:20 S.S. Non-raptor Observations: 4-Ravens,Pileatedwoodpecker . 3-Foxsparrows at feeder. ======================================================================== Report submitted by () Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: HSR: Franklin Mt. (08 Nov 2009) 59 Raptors From: andymason AT earthling.net Date: 08 Nov 2009 20:11:17 -0400 Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 08, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 2 708 Osprey 0 0 143 Bald Eagle 1 10 140 Northern Harrier 1 22 61 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 13 557 Cooper's Hawk 0 3 87 Northern Goshawk 0 2 19 Red-shouldered Hawk 2 22 58 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 2097 Red-tailed Hawk 47 493 1725 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 4 78 102 American Kestrel 0 1 135 Merlin 0 0 20 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 20 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 2 2 2 Unknown Raptor 0 3 32 Total: 59 651 5918 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:45:00 Total observation time: 7.75 hours Official Counter: Andrew Mason Observers: Andrea Lodovice Visitors: 28 Weather: haze early, then clear, balmy, light NW winds. Raptor Observations: 1st--RT, 9:35 a.m. EST; last--RT, 3:54 p.m. Local RTs, local BEs, local RS; GE harassed by RT for 10 min.+; ad. BE--10:35; subad. GE--10:50; ad. GE--12:35, 1:12, 1:16. Non-raptor Observations: 2 Fox Sparrows at feeder; Ravens; Barred Owl calling at dusk. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Andrew Mason (AndyMason AT earthling.net) Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: HSR: Franklin Mt. (08 Nov 2009) 59 Raptors From: andymason AT earthling.net Date: 09 Nov 2009 08:11:22 -0400 Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 08, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 2 708 Osprey 0 0 143 Bald Eagle 1 10 140 Northern Harrier 1 22 61 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 13 557 Cooper's Hawk 0 3 87 Northern Goshawk 0 2 19 Red-shouldered Hawk 2 22 58 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 2097 Red-tailed Hawk 47 493 1725 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 4 78 102 American Kestrel 0 1 135 Merlin 0 0 20 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 20 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 2 2 2 Unknown Raptor 0 3 32 Total: 59 651 5918 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:45:00 Total observation time: 7.75 hours Official Counter: Andrew Mason Observers: Andrea Lodovice Visitors: 28 Weather: haze early, then clear, balmy, light NW winds. Raptor Observations: 1st--RT, 9:35 a.m. EST; last--RT, 3:54 p.m. Local RTs, local BEs, local RS; GE harassed by RT for 10 min.+; ad. BE--10:35; subad. GE--10:50; ad. GE--12:35, 1:12, 1:16. Non-raptor Observations: 2 Fox Sparrows at feeder; Ravens; Barred Owl calling at dusk. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Andrew Mason (AndyMason AT earthling.net) Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Northern Harrier, Tully From: "gwren70" <gwren70 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:05:06 -0000 This afternoon, a male Northern Harrier was flying low above the fields between my home and Rt. 81. Good Birding. Gene Huggins, Tully, N.Y. Subject: RE: Gr. White-fronted Goose/Cackling Goose From: joseph brin <jnnbrin AT hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:43:27 +0000 It should be pointed out that Kevin McGann initially found the GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE and alerted me to its presence at the pond near Meridian. Joseph Brin brinjoseph AT yahoo.com Baldwinsville, N.Y. > To: oneidabirds AT yahoogroups.com > From: wryt-on AT twcny.rr.com > Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 14:06:42 -0500 > Subject: [OneidaBirds] Gr. White-fronted Goose/Cackling Goose > > Joe Brin called me late this morning to tell me there was a Gr. > White-fronted Goose among the Canada Geese in the pond behind the > Sunoco station on Rte. 370 just east of Rte. 176, approaching Meredian, > in Cayuga County. While I was viewing the goose, which was on the > grass where those bright orange legs stood out like flags, someone > fired several shots in a nearby field. That put up all of the geese. > They flew west. It looked like they were dropping down in the area of > Cato Meredian High School complex. There are several ponds behind the > H.S. I'd look there if they have not returned to the original pond. > > Joe's call also sent me to the Van Buren Town Park's pond on Connors > Rd. (Baldwinsville) to search out a Cackling Goose among the Canadas. > The Park is now closed in weekends, open 9 - 3:30 week days so parking > is a challenge. Pull into one of the 3 park roadways on Connors and > park as close as you can to the gate to avoid becoming "road kill". > > Judy Wright > Baldwinsville, NY > wryt-on AT twcny.rr.com > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > _________________________________________________________________ Bing brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants&form=MFESRP&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MFESRP_Local_MapsMenu_Resturants_1x1 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Gr. White-fronted Goose/Cackling Goose From: Judy Wright <wryt-on AT twcny.rr.com> Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 14:06:42 -0500 Joe Brin called me late this morning to tell me there was a Gr. White-fronted Goose among the Canada Geese in the pond behind the Sunoco station on Rte. 370 just east of Rte. 176, approaching Meredian, in Cayuga County. While I was viewing the goose, which was on the grass where those bright orange legs stood out like flags, someone fired several shots in a nearby field. That put up all of the geese. They flew west. It looked like they were dropping down in the area of Cato Meredian High School complex. There are several ponds behind the H.S. I'd look there if they have not returned to the original pond. Joe's call also sent me to the Van Buren Town Park's pond on Connors Rd. (Baldwinsville) to search out a Cackling Goose among the Canadas. The Park is now closed in weekends, open 9 - 3:30 week days so parking is a challenge. Pull into one of the 3 park roadways on Connors and park as close as you can to the gate to avoid becoming "road kill". Judy Wright Baldwinsville, NY wryt-on AT twcny.rr.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Weather pattern From: Bill Purcell <wpurcell AT twcny.rr.com> Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 20:15:03 -0500 Today's weather map shows a strong southwest flow from the Texas gulf coast to the eastern Great Lakes. Over the past few years that pattern has brought Cave Swallows to Lake Ontario. Bill Purcell Hastings NY 13076 wpurcell AT twcny.rr.com Subject: HSR: Franklin Mt. (07 Nov 2009) 98 Raptors From: reports AT hawkcount.org Date: 07 Nov 2009 19:11:08 -0400 Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 07, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 1 2 708 Osprey 0 0 143 Bald Eagle 5 9 139 Northern Harrier 2 21 60 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 11 555 Cooper's Hawk 0 3 87 Northern Goshawk 0 2 19 Red-shouldered Hawk 4 20 56 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 2097 Red-tailed Hawk 79 446 1678 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 7 74 98 American Kestrel 0 1 135 Merlin 0 0 20 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 20 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 3 32 Total: 98 592 5859 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7 hours Official Counter: Steve Hall Observers: Carol Lynch, Kay Crane, Ralph Niederlander, Randy Lynch Visitors: 7 Weather: Sunny,S wind 2-10mph. Raptor Observations: Imm GE`s 9:10,11:35,11:41,Ad GE`s 11:25,11:38,11:48.11:54.Imm BE`s 10:09.10:33.11:20,Ad BE`s 10:54,11:27. Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Steve Hall () Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: green lakes stat park this am From: "jerry" <JCASEJR AT twcny.rr.com> Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:38:10 -0500 Spent about 4 hrs at the park this am: highlights sharpies-2 n harrier-1 fox sparrow -3 wt sparrow-2 palm warbler-1 26 species total for the am jerry case kirkville 13082 jcasejr AT twcny.rr.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: HSR: Franklin Mt. (06 Nov 2009) 185 Raptors From: reports AT hawkcount.org Date: 06 Nov 2009 20:11:18 -0400 Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 06, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 1 1 707 Osprey 0 0 143 Bald Eagle 2 4 134 Northern Harrier 6 19 58 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 11 555 Cooper's Hawk 1 3 87 Northern Goshawk 0 2 19 Red-shouldered Hawk 4 16 52 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 2097 Red-tailed Hawk 125 367 1599 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 46 67 91 American Kestrel 0 1 135 Merlin 0 0 20 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 20 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 3 32 Total: 185 494 5761 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:45:00 Total observation time: 9.25 hours Official Counter: Steve Hall Observers: John Mueger Visitors: Leslie Preston,Art Gingert. Weather: Cloudy,2-10mph NW wind,Snow showers a.m. Raptor Observations: Ad BE 11:24,Imm BE 12:49.See hourly data for GE Ages and times.Imm GE at 8:10 dove on flock of turkeys west of watch.Unknown results. Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Steve Hall () Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Eastern Meadowlark, More From: "gwren70" <gwren70 AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:12:26 -0000 In addition to the one E. Meadowlark reported on October 21st. and on November 5th., there are now two extra birds. All three flew up from the alfalfa field when a Coyote approached at 12 pm. The field is between my home and Rt.81. Good Birding. Gene Huggins, Tully, N.Y. Subject: Re: Ring-billed Gulls in a tree From: SUSAN THUENER <SUELEE AT Prodigy.net> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:05:08 -0800 (PST) This was a common behavior in my area as well.  There was a landfill on an adjoining road and when trucks would come in to unload the gulls would move off  or into trees until it was free to descend again. Birdy Susan Thuener Mohawk, NY suelee AT Prodigy.net --- On Fri, 11/6/09, Chris Tessaglia-Hymes wrote: From: Chris Tessaglia-Hymes Subject: Re: [OneidaBirds] Ring-billed Gulls in a tree To: oneidabirds AT yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, November 6, 2009, 9:54 AM I've also observed this in the past on several occasions, around this time of year. They will land on the tops of and walk around under crabapple trees to devour the berries. I've witnessed this at the Cayuga Mall plaza at North Triphammer Road just Northeast of Ithaca (across from the Shops at Ithaca Mall, formerly Pyramid Mall) and I've observed this in the staff/student parking lots at Ithaca College, up on South Hill, south of Ithaca, NY. Sincerely, Chris T-H joe & Diana wrote: >   I saw a single Ring-billed Gull this summer eating crabapples in the  > park along Skaneateles Lake. I actually tossed it some small ones and  > watched it scramble to eat them. Didn't observe it in a tree however.  > Diana Whiting > On Nov 6, 2009, at 9:04 AM, Carolyn Jacobs wrote: > >    >> At the condo where I live in Canandaigua, NY there are 4 crabapple  >> trees >> that drop their fruit in late summer. The gulls can be seen there  >> every day >> eating the fruit that measures approximately 1-2 inches. It is quite  >> comical >> to see a gull prancing around with a whole apple in its beak.  >> Sometimes it >> looks like a game of keep-away, with other gulls in pursuit, in  >> spite of >> hundreds of apples to choose from. There is a driveway just next to  >> the >> trees and the gulls take advantage of apples that have been run over  >> by >> automobiles. Other times, I see them pecking at the apples to break  >> them >> open. I've never seen them gulp a whole apple. >> >> I was prompted to write this today because I observed a gull land in a >> different crabapple tree, remaining for about 30 seconds, precariously >> balanced with outstretched wings. This tree is in an entirely  >> different >> location. Upon inspection with bins I discovered that the fruit  >> remains >> largely intact. >> >> Lyn Jacobs -- ============================================= Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes TARU Product Line Manager and Field Applications Engineer Bioacoustics Research Program, Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, New York 14850 Voice: 607-254-2418, FAX: 607-254-2460 http://www.birds.cornell.edu/brp mailto:cth4 AT cornell.edu ============================================= ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: Ring-billed Gulls in a tree From: Chris Tessaglia-Hymes <cth4 AT cornell.edu> Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:54:30 -0500 I've also observed this in the past on several occasions, around this time of year. They will land on the tops of and walk around under crabapple trees to devour the berries. I've witnessed this at the Cayuga Mall plaza at North Triphammer Road just Northeast of Ithaca (across from the Shops at Ithaca Mall, formerly Pyramid Mall) and I've observed this in the staff/student parking lots at Ithaca College, up on South Hill, south of Ithaca, NY. Sincerely, Chris T-H joe & Diana wrote: > I saw a single Ring-billed Gull this summer eating crabapples in the > park along Skaneateles Lake. I actually tossed it some small ones and > watched it scramble to eat them. Didn't observe it in a tree however. > Diana Whiting > On Nov 6, 2009, at 9:04 AM, Carolyn Jacobs wrote: > > >> At the condo where I live in Canandaigua, NY there are 4 crabapple >> trees >> that drop their fruit in late summer. The gulls can be seen there >> every day >> eating the fruit that measures approximately 1-2 inches. It is quite >> comical >> to see a gull prancing around with a whole apple in its beak. >> Sometimes it >> looks like a game of keep-away, with other gulls in pursuit, in >> spite of >> hundreds of apples to choose from. There is a driveway just next to >> the >> trees and the gulls take advantage of apples that have been run over >> by >> automobiles. Other times, I see them pecking at the apples to break >> them >> open. I've never seen them gulp a whole apple. >> >> I was prompted to write this today because I observed a gull land in a >> different crabapple tree, remaining for about 30 seconds, precariously >> balanced with outstretched wings. This tree is in an entirely >> different >> location. Upon inspection with bins I discovered that the fruit >> remains >> largely intact. >> >> Lyn Jacobs -- ============================================= Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes TARU Product Line Manager and Field Applications Engineer Bioacoustics Research Program, Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, New York 14850 Voice: 607-254-2418, FAX: 607-254-2460 http://www.birds.cornell.edu/brp mailto:cth4 AT cornell.edu ============================================= Subject: Re: Ring-billed Gulls in a tree From: joe & Diana <whitings AT adelphia.net> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:33:09 -0500 I saw a single Ring-billed Gull this summer eating crabapples in the park along Skaneateles Lake. I actually tossed it some small ones and watched it scramble to eat them. Didn't observe it in a tree however. Diana Whiting On Nov 6, 2009, at 9:04 AM, Carolyn Jacobs wrote: > At the condo where I live in Canandaigua, NY there are 4 crabapple > trees > that drop their fruit in late summer. The gulls can be seen there > every day > eating the fruit that measures approximately 1-2 inches. It is quite > comical > to see a gull prancing around with a whole apple in its beak. > Sometimes it > looks like a game of keep-away, with other gulls in pursuit, in > spite of > hundreds of apples to choose from. There is a driveway just next to > the > trees and the gulls take advantage of apples that have been run over > by > automobiles. Other times, I see them pecking at the apples to break > them > open. I've never seen them gulp a whole apple. > > I was prompted to write this today because I observed a gull land in a > different crabapple tree, remaining for about 30 seconds, precariously > balanced with outstretched wings. This tree is in an entirely > different > location. Upon inspection with bins I discovered that the fruit > remains > largely intact. > > Lyn Jacobs > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/oneidabirds/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/oneidabirds/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: oneidabirds-digest AT yahoogroups.com oneidabirds-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: oneidabirds-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Subject: Ring-billed Gulls in a tree From: "Carolyn Jacobs" <jaclyn AT rochester.rr.com> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:04:49 -0500 At the condo where I live in Canandaigua, NY there are 4 crabapple trees that drop their fruit in late summer. The gulls can be seen there every day eating the fruit that measures approximately 1-2 inches. It is quite comical to see a gull prancing around with a whole apple in its beak. Sometimes it looks like a game of keep-away, with other gulls in pursuit, in spite of hundreds of apples to choose from. There is a driveway just next to the trees and the gulls take advantage of apples that have been run over by automobiles. Other times, I see them pecking at the apples to break them open. I've never seen them gulp a whole apple. I was prompted to write this today because I observed a gull land in a different crabapple tree, remaining for about 30 seconds, precariously balanced with outstretched wings. This tree is in an entirely different location. Upon inspection with bins I discovered that the fruit remains largely intact. Lyn Jacobs [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: Ring-billed Gulls in a tree? From: "Kevin McGann" <pmcgann1 AT twcny.rr.com> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 05:43:48 -0500 Mickey A couple of years ago while driving through the Oswego campus I saw the same thing, in this case there was about 50 or 60 Ring-billed, it was a single Crabapple and they were devouring the fruits, I hadn't seen it before and haven't seen it again, It was in the dead of winter late January or February, I thought they were probably starving and the apples were better than nothing. Knowing they are opportunists, thought maybe a bird ate one and set off a frenzy drawing the others, and tasty or not, they were in a panic to keep the others from getting any, so I'm guessing that's why they were all at the same tree and didn't touch any of the trees near by Kevin McGann Baldwinsville, NY pmcgann1 AT twcny.rr.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Mickey Scilingo To: OneidaBirds Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 4:51 PM Subject: [OneidaBirds] Ring-billed Gulls in a tree? That is the question I pondered this afternoon as I was driving down W Taft Rd in North Syracuse. There are 3 fruiting trees ( red fruits - possibly some sort of hawthorn) in front of the HSBC bank at the northwest corner of Allen Rd and W Taft Rd. While driving past, I noticed a group of about 25 Ring-billed Gulls in the parking lot and feeding in the mulch under the trees. But there were also 3 gulls actually perched in the trees eating the fruits right off the branches. Not exactly sure how they accomplished it, but there they were. Of course, my camera was safely in its bag at home, so there are no comical shots of gulls in a tree. I don't recall ever seeing a gull in a tree before, but it was a very interesting sight. Mickey Mickey Scilingo North Syracuse Onondaga County, NY mickey.scilingo AT gte.net 607-280-2638 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: SV: Ring-billed Gulls in a tree? From: "Eddie Chapman" <echapman AT online.no> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 05:41:04 +0100 Hallo all, Mickey, here in Voss, western Norway, Common Gull (Mew Gull) have nested in trees. I have also seen Common Gull and Black-headed Gull landing in cherry trees to get at the fruit. Regards, Eddie Chapman, Voss, Norway. http://www.surfbirds.com/blog/Norway/ Subject: Re: Ring-billed Gulls in a tree? From: "Smith Gerry" <goshawk AT gisco.net> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 19:29:28 -0500 Ring-bills regularly perch in any standing trees that remain in breeding colonies but behavior is less frequent away from colonies Gerry Smith ----- Original Message ----- From: Mickey Scilingo To: OneidaBirds Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 4:51 PM Subject: [OneidaBirds] Ring-billed Gulls in a tree? That is the question I pondered this afternoon as I was driving down W Taft Rd in North Syracuse. There are 3 fruiting trees ( red fruits - possibly some sort of hawthorn) in front of the HSBC bank at the northwest corner of Allen Rd and W Taft Rd. While driving past, I noticed a group of about 25 Ring-billed Gulls in the parking lot and feeding in the mulch under the trees. But there were also 3 gulls actually perched in the trees eating the fruits right off the branches. Not exactly sure how they accomplished it, but there they were. Of course, my camera was safely in its bag at home, so there are no comical shots of gulls in a tree. I don't recall ever seeing a gull in a tree before, but it was a very interesting sight. Mickey Mickey Scilingo North Syracuse Onondaga County, NY mickey.scilingo AT gte.net 607-280-2638 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: HSR: Franklin Mt. (05 Nov 2009) 29 Raptors From: reports AT hawkcount.org Date: 05 Nov 2009 19:11:04 -0400 Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 05, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 706 Osprey 0 0 143 Bald Eagle 0 2 132 Northern Harrier 1 13 52 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 11 555 Cooper's Hawk 0 2 86 Northern Goshawk 0 2 19 Red-shouldered Hawk 3 12 48 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 2097 Red-tailed Hawk 20 242 1474 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 4 21 45 American Kestrel 0 1 135 Merlin 0 0 20 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 20 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 3 32 Total: 29 309 5576 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours Official Counter: Fred Reckner, Tom Salo Observers: Fred Reckner, Marilyn Leahy Weather: Mostly cloudy with light SE to SW winds. Drizzle began at 14:30. Raptor Observations: GEs: Imm 10:52 & 11:44(2), Ad 11:16 (attacked by Raven) Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Fred Reckner () Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Ring-billed Gulls in a tree? From: "Mickey Scilingo" <mickey.scilingo AT gte.net> Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:51:33 -0500 That is the question I pondered this afternoon as I was driving down W Taft Rd in North Syracuse. There are 3 fruiting trees ( red fruits - possibly some sort of hawthorn) in front of the HSBC bank at the northwest corner of Allen Rd and W Taft Rd. While driving past, I noticed a group of about 25 Ring-billed Gulls in the parking lot and feeding in the mulch under the trees. But there were also 3 gulls actually perched in the trees eating the fruits right off the branches. Not exactly sure how they accomplished it, but there they were. Of course, my camera was safely in its bag at home, so there are no comical shots of gulls in a tree. I don't recall ever seeing a gull in a tree before, but it was a very interesting sight. Mickey Mickey Scilingo North Syracuse Onondaga County, NY mickey.scilingo AT gte.net 607-280-2638 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Madison County Landfill From: Brenda Best <bestbird AT verizon.net> Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:42:43 -0500 I stopped at the Madison County Landfill on Buyea Rd. this afternoon. Nothing unusual. Hundreds of gulls were on the grass on the other side of the fence, which made it very easy to scan through them. Nice way to study the various ages/plumages of all three expected species. Brenda -- Brenda Best Durhamville, NY 13054 bestbird AT verizon.net Subject: Eastern Meadowlark, Tully From: "gwren70" <gwren70 AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:51:42 -0000 The Eastern Meadowlark continues its on and off presence in the alfafa field behind my backyard at 730 Banner Rd. in Tully. It was seen this morning. Good Birding. Gene Huggins. Subject: Erieville Golden Eagle From: Kevin Pace <krpace AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:27:27 -0500 About a half hour ago I watched a Golden Eagle work its way S. over the hillside behind our house on Eden Hollow Rd. At Sanderson Rd it crossed the valley and disapeared over Firetower Hill. Kevin Pace,Erieville _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141665/direct/01/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: RE: Woodman Pond & Chenango Canal Towpath Trail From: "grosbeak AT clarityconnect.com" <grosbeak@clarityconnect.com> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:57:36 -0500 Hello all, Woodman Pond, as some know, is perhaps the premier inland/highland pond for waterfowl in Madison County. It always produces good stuff from mid Oct to when it freezes over sometime in early-mid December. Great place that I'll be hitting next weekend. Matt Original Message: ----------------- From: Brian White bwhite AT smith.edu Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:57:10 -0500 To: oneidabirds AT yahoogroups.com Subject: [OneidaBirds] Woodman Pond & Chenango Canal Towpath Trail Hello everyone, I spent more than two hours scoping the approximately 5500 Canada geese on Woodman Pond and hiking the Chenango Canal Towpath Trail on Wednesday afternoon (4 Nov.). I found one Snow goose, 2 juvenile Brant and 2 Cackling geese in amongst the Canadas. Also on the lake were: Northern pintail 4; Mallard 7; American wigeon 1; Black duck 4; Green-winged teal 5; Ring-necked duck 48; Ruddy duck 2; Lesser scaup 1; American coot 8; Great blue heron 1; Ring-billed gull 28 In adjacent trees: Rusty blackbird 19; B.C. chickadee 9; W.B. nuthatch 1; Blue jay 1; Robin 4; R.T. hawk 1 Good birding, Brian [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://link.mail2web.com/mail2web Subject: Northern Shrike From: Brenda Best <bestbird AT verizon.net> Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:51:55 -0500 I had the awesome experience of watching a juvenile Northern Shrike hunt in my yard for about 10 minutes this morning. Sibley's shows the shrike perching at the very tip of a tree or bush. However, this shrike was extremely active, flying through goldenrod stems, hopping all over the brush pile, flying up through tree branches. At times, it would stop and waggle its wings (like a begging fledgling, but much slower), which I'm guessing was to lure its prey into thinking it was injured. Back and forth and around and around it went, scaring up chickadees. Then it flew way up into a tree and scattered the Mourning Doves a few times. Then it was out of sight. No breakfast here! Brenda -- Brenda Best Durhamville, NY 13054 bestbird AT verizon.net Subject: Woodman Pond & Chenango Canal Towpath Trail From: "Brian White" <bwhite AT smith.edu> Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:57:10 -0500 Hello everyone, I spent more than two hours scoping the approximately 5500 Canada geese on Woodman Pond and hiking the Chenango Canal Towpath Trail on Wednesday afternoon (4 Nov.). I found one Snow goose, 2 juvenile Brant and 2 Cackling geese in amongst the Canadas. Also on the lake were: Northern pintail 4; Mallard 7; American wigeon 1; Black duck 4; Green-winged teal 5; Ring-necked duck 48; Ruddy duck 2; Lesser scaup 1; American coot 8; Great blue heron 1; Ring-billed gull 28 In adjacent trees: Rusty blackbird 19; B.C. chickadee 9; W.B. nuthatch 1; Blue jay 1; Robin 4; R.T. hawk 1 Good birding, Brian [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: HSR: Franklin Mt. (04 Nov 2009) 42 Raptors From: reports AT hawkcount.org Date: 04 Nov 2009 19:11:29 -0400 Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 04, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 706 Osprey 0 0 143 Bald Eagle 0 2 132 Northern Harrier 6 12 51 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 10 554 Cooper's Hawk 0 2 86 Northern Goshawk 0 2 19 Red-shouldered Hawk 5 9 45 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 2097 Red-tailed Hawk 25 222 1454 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 5 17 41 American Kestrel 0 1 135 Merlin 0 0 20 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 20 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 3 32 Total: 42 280 5547 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter: Steve Hall Observers: Becky Gretton, Ralph Niederlander Visitors: 4 Weather: Light NW wind,cloudy. Raptor Observations: Ad GE`s 11:39,11:41,12:34,1:36,2:16. Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Steve Hall () Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Oneida Lake East End From: Brenda Best <bestbird AT verizon.net> Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:10:33 -0500 11/4/09: There is a huge raft of ducks on Oneida Lake visible from atop the hills in North Bay that I estimate numbers 1,000 ducks. ID was difficult with these overcast/sunny skies, but I believe they are scaup. There may be something else mixed in, but even at 60x it was hard to see field marks. There were also Common Goldeneyes on the lake (first I've seen this fall). From Schneible's Restaurant, there were two Ruddy Ducks and 16 Bonaparte's Gulls among other birds. The Boney's were tending a group of Common Mergs; not sure how successful thieving was. :-) Brenda -- Brenda Best Durhamville, NY 13054 bestbird AT verizon.net Subject: Northern Shrike From: "brinjoseph" <brinjoseph AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:42:03 -0000 This morning I found an adult plumage NORTHERN SHRIKE at Three Rivers WMA north of Baldwinsville. The bird was in a field opposite the Bald Eagle observation platform on 60 Road. Joseph Brin brinjoseph AT yahoo.com Baldwinsville, N.Y. Subject: HSR: Franklin Mt. (03 Nov 2009) 27 Raptors From: reports AT hawkcount.org Date: 04 Nov 2009 11:11:40 -0400 Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 03, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 706 Osprey 0 0 143 Bald Eagle 1 2 132 Northern Harrier 1 6 45 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 9 553 Cooper's Hawk 0 2 86 Northern Goshawk 0 2 19 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 4 40 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 2097 Red-tailed Hawk 24 197 1429 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 1 12 36 American Kestrel 0 1 135 Merlin 0 0 20 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 20 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 3 32 Total: 27 238 5505 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:15:00 Total observation time: 8.25 hours Official Counter: Fred Reckner Observers: Bob Shultis, Leslie Preston Visitors: Two Weather: Mostly cloudy with moderate but gusty SSW wind in the A.M. switching to the W and NW throughout the afternoon. Scattered light showers mid day to early afternoon and then mostly sunny. Raptor Observations: Ad GE AT 13:58, Ad Be AT 16:15, several local RTs Non-raptor Observations: Imm. N.Shrike having a mid afternoon meal of song bird hung from a Hawthorn spine, imm. White-throated Sparrow at feeder, Ravens ======================================================================== Report submitted by Fred Reckner () Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: HSR: Franklin Mt. (02 Nov 2009) 87 Raptors From: reports AT hawkcount.org Date: 02 Nov 2009 19:11:16 -0400 Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 02, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 706 Osprey 0 0 143 Bald Eagle 0 1 131 Northern Harrier 2 5 44 Sharp-shinned Hawk 5 9 553 Cooper's Hawk 1 2 86 Northern Goshawk 0 2 19 Red-shouldered Hawk 3 4 40 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 2065 Red-tailed Hawk 75 173 1405 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 11 35 American Kestrel 0 1 135 Merlin 0 0 20 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 20 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 1 3 32 Total: 87 211 5446 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours Official Counter: Larry Dake Observers: Marilyn Leahy, Randy Lynch Visitors: Pat Roodhof, 2 others Weather: light NE Raptor Observations: RT white on wing tops, 3:00. Non-raptor Observations: ======================================================================== Report submitted by Larry Dake () Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Syracuse RBA From: Joseph Brin <brinjoseph AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:51:43 -0800 (PST) RBA * New York * Syracuse * November 02, 2009 * NYSY 0211.09 Hotline: Syracuse Rare bird Alert Dates(s): October 26, 2009 - November 02, 2009 to report by e-mail: brinjoseph AT yahoo.com covering upstate NY counties: Cayuga, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) (just outside Cayuga County), Onondaga, Oswego, Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida, Herkimer, Madison & Cortland compiled:November 02 AT 6:00 p.m. (EST) compiler: Joseph Brin Onondaga Audubon Homepage: www.onondagaaudubon.org #178 -Monday November 02, 2009 Greetings! This is the Syracuse Area Rare Bird Alert for the week of October 26 , 2009 Highlights: ----------- RED-THROATED LOON RED-NECKED GREBE BRANT EURASIAN WIGEON WHITE-WINGED SCOTER MERLIN NORTHERN GOSHAWK MERLIN RED-NECKED GREBE SANDHILL CRANE BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER SANDERLING DUNLIN WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER RED PHALAROPE LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER BONAPARTE’S GULL LAPLAND LONGSPUR RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET BLUE-HEADED VIREO BOBOLINK Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) and Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) ------------ 10/27: A NORTHERN GOSHAWK was seen on Van Dyne Spoor Road. 3 SANDHILL CRANED were seen in Knox-Marsellus Marsh. 5 species of shorebird were seen at the visitor’s center including WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER and LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER. 10/29: 2 EURASIAN WIGEON were seen in Tschache Pool. St. Lawrence County ------------ 11/1: A RED PHALAROPE was seen at Coles Creek State Park on the St. Lawrence River near Massena. Oneida County ------------ 10/26: A late BOBOLINK was seen in Camden. 10/29: At Sylvan Beach the following were seen. 4 BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, 10 SANDERLING, 2 DUNLIN, 11 BRANT, and 16 BONAPARTE’S GULLS. Onondaga County ------------ 10/30: A NORTHERN GOSHAWK was seen near Northern Lights Shopping center. 10/31: 15 BRANT were seen in the Inner Harbor. Oswego County ------------ 10/31: A late swallow, possibly a CAVE SWALLOW, was seen at Mexico Point. 11/1: At Derby Hill the following birds were seen. WHITE-WINGED SCOTER, RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET, BLUE-HEADED VIREO, MERLIN, and LAPLAND LONGSPUR. Cayuga County ------------ 11/1: At Fairhaven State Park a RED THROATED LOON, a RED-NECKED GREBE, and a MERLIN were all seen. --end transcript -- Joseph Brin Region 5 Baldwinsville, N.Y. 13027 U.S.A. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: Oneida Lake From: Brenda Best <bestbird AT verizon.net> Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:48:49 -0500 Hi Brian, Don't despair over birding in Madison County. I don't think you're as limited as you think you are. I took a quick glance through my records. It looks like the only species I've found on Oneida Lake that I have *not* found elsewhere in Madison County are Tundra Swan, Surf Scoter, and Barrow's Goldeneye. > Keep checking all the reservoirs and lakes in the southern part of the county (DeRuyter, Tuscarora, Eaton, etc.). I've had Long-tailed Duck, Common Loon, and White-winged Scoter on DeRuyter Reservoir. Woodman Pond is usually very productive; I've had Red-necked Grebe there. Good luck! Brenda -- Brenda Best Durhamville, NY 13054 bestbird AT verizon.net [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Oneida Lake From: "Brian White" <bwhite AT smith.edu> Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:31:29 -0500 Hello everyone, Thanks to everyone who responded to my questions about the northern boundary of Madison Co along Oneida Lake. The consensus is that any birds on or over the lake waters are not in Madison Co., but in one of the two adjacent counties to the north. This means that Madison Co lacks a large water body, which significantly reduces the potential avifauna of the county. Cazenovia Lake appears to be the largest water body in the county, although, so far, I haven't found it particularly productive. Good birding, Brian [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: HSR: Franklin Mt. (01 Nov 2009) 124 Raptors From: andymason AT earthling.net Date: 01 Nov 2009 19:11:44 -0400 Franklin Mt. Oneonta, New York, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Nov 01, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 0 706 Osprey 0 0 143 Bald Eagle 1 1 131 Northern Harrier 3 3 42 Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 4 548 Cooper's Hawk 1 1 85 Northern Goshawk 2 2 19 Red-shouldered Hawk 1 1 37 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 2065 Red-tailed Hawk 98 98 1330 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 11 11 35 American Kestrel 1 1 135 Merlin 0 0 20 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 20 Unknown Accipiter 0 0 4 Unknown Buteo 0 0 6 Unknown Falcon 0 0 2 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 2 2 31 Total: 124 124 5359 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Observation start time: 07:15:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7.75 hours Official Counter: Andrew Mason Observers: Andrea Lodovice, Becky Gretton, Fred Fries, Ralph Niederlander Visitors: Nine, including Bill Purcell, Ajit Antony Weather: overcast; light NW winds Raptor Observations: 1st--RT-8:45 a.m EST; last RT-3:20 p.m.; kettle of 12 RTs; local RTs; several local BEs. ad. GE--11:39, 12:00-2, 12:36, 1:25, 1:35, 2:55-3, 3:00; subad. GE--12:48; ad. BE--2:00 Non-raptor Observations: Ravens; White-crowned Sparrow at feeder. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Andrew Mason (AndyMason AT earthling.net) Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch information may be found at: www.FranklinMt.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: Lewis Point, Madison Co. From: Bill Purcell <wpurcell AT twcny.rr.com> Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 18:39:38 -0500 Brian is right, the water line along the south shore is the county line between the 2 northern and 2 southern counties. I think I once read what the historical reason was but I don't remember what it was. As long as a bird is on or over the lake it's in Oneida or Oswego County. Bill Purcell Hastings NY 13076 wpurcell AT twcny.rr.com On Nov 1, 2009, at 2:33 PM, Brian White wrote: > Hello everyone, > > Although I was a frequent visitor to Madison Co. from 1993 or so, I > only became a permanent resident of the county less than three years > ago. Since then I've been trying to explore the county and record my > bird sightings. > Last Friday afternoon I spent a half-hour or so at Lewis Point on > the south shore of Oneida Lake. While there I saw 25 Bonaparte's > gulls and 11 Snow buntings. Then I saw several hundred metres > offshore a juvenile Brant. As I had never seen this species in > Madison Co, I watched with interest as the bird swam steadily > shoreward and obligingly came ashore and walked up onto a lawn area. > This raised the question for me as to the precise boundary between > Madison and Oneida counties along the south shore of Oneida Lake > from a species counting perspective and I'm hoping that some more > experienced hands will help me with this. > It is customary in many cases where a water body separates two > jurisdictions for the boundary to be placed midway between the two > opposing shores. However, on many maps the boundary between Madison > and Oneida counties appears to follow the south shore of Oneida > Lake. If this is the case is the boundary the edge of the water, > which varies at least slightly depending on meteorological and other > factors? In the case of the Brant was it in Oneida Co til it stepped > ashore and thus into Madison Co? While this is a relatively easy > situation to observe, it could be more difficult for a bird seen > flying along the shore. > > Prior to visiting Lewis Point and encouraged by Bill's report, I > spent some time in the Sylvan Beach pier area. I saw 11 Brant, 2 > B.B. plovers, one Dunlin, 5 each of Bonaparte's gull and Common > merganser, one Belted kingfisher and an offshore Common loon, as > well as the usual R.B. gulls, Crows, Starlings etc. > > Thanks for any input on the above boundary question. > > Good birding, > > Brian > > > > Brian White > Chickadee Hill Wildlife Sanctuary > 3375 Irish Hill Road, Erieville, NY 13061-3201 > Home: 315-662-7983; Cell: 315-750-6403 > bwhite AT email.smith.edu > http://www.science.smith.edu/~bwhite/ > Brian's bird photos: http://www.science.smith.edu/~bwhite/BirdPhotoGallery.htm > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > Subject: Lewis Point, Madison Co. From: "Brian White" <bwhite AT smith.edu> Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:33:26 -0500 Hello everyone, Although I was a frequent visitor to Madison Co. from 1993 or so, I only became a permanent resident of the county less than three years ago. Since then I've been trying to explore the county and record my bird sightings. Last Friday afternoon I spent a half-hour or so at Lewis Point on the south shore of Oneida Lake. While there I saw 25 Bonaparte's gulls and 11 Snow buntings. Then I saw several hundred metres offshore a juvenile Brant. As I had never seen this species in Madison Co, I watched with interest as the bird swam steadily shoreward and obligingly came ashore and walked up onto a lawn area. This raised the question for me as to the precise boundary between Madison and Oneida counties along the south shore of Oneida Lake from a species counting perspective and I'm hoping that some more experienced hands will help me with this. It is customary in many cases where a water body separates two jurisdictions for the boundary to be placed midway between the two opposing shores. However, on many maps the boundary between Madison and Oneida counties appears to follow the south shore of Oneida Lake. If this is the case is the boundary the edge of the water, which varies at least slightly depending on meteorological and other factors? In the case of the Brant was it in Oneida Co til it stepped ashore and thus into Madison Co? While this is a relatively easy situation to observe, it could be more difficult for a bird seen flying along the shore. Prior to visiting Lewis Point and encouraged by Bill's report, I spent some time in the Sylvan Beach pier area. I saw 11 Brant, 2 B.B. plovers, one Dunlin, 5 each of Bonaparte's gull and Common merganser, one Belted kingfisher and an offshore Common loon, as well as the usual R.B. gulls, Crows, Starlings etc. Thanks for any input on the above boundary question. Good birding, Brian Brian White Chickadee Hill Wildlife Sanctuary 3375 Irish Hill Road, Erieville, NY 13061-3201 Home: 315-662-7983; Cell: 315-750-6403 bwhite AT email.smith.edu http://www.science.smith.edu/~bwhite/ Brian's bird photos: http://www.science.smith.edu/~bwhite/BirdPhotoGallery.htm [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Fairhaven From: "brinjoseph" <brinjoseph AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:04:18 -0000 This morning at Fairhaven there were no shorebirds along the causeway. Walking out toward the lake there were SNOW BUNTINGS feeding on the weed seeds. At the end of the causeway I was able to see RED-THROATED LOON and RED-NECKED GREBE out on the lake. Farther down the beach a MERLIN was perched in one of the trees. Joseph Brin brinjoseph AT yahoo.com Baldwinsville, N.Y.