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| Subject | From | Date | Time |
| Bad behavior and the law | Peter Doherty | Sat, 1 Feb 2003 | 1:28am |
| Syracuse RBA - January 31, 2003 | Mickey Scilingo | Sat, 1 Feb 2003 | 6:23am |
| hawk owl picture | Cheri Sassman | Sat, 1 Feb 2003 | 2:09pm |
| The Crow Shoot in Auburn | Carolyn Keefe | Sat, 1 Feb 2003 | 2:30pm |
| Re: hawk owl picture | Betty Armbruster | Sat, 1 Feb 2003 | 2:59pm |
| Rusty Yard Bird | MattV. | Sat, 1 Feb 2003 | 3:58pm |
| Rough-legged Hawks | Bill Purcell | Sat, 1 Feb 2003 | 9:07pm |
| Nations Rd. - SE Owls, Lapland Longspurs | David Wheeler | Sat, 1 Feb 2003 | 9:52pm |
| FW: Hilton Pond 01/22/03 | Brenda Best | Sun, 2 Feb 2003 | 8:36am |
| Snow Buntings & Longspurs | Rodney Pack | Sun, 2 Feb 2003 | 3:14pm |
| Gulls in Baldwinsville | joe brin | Sun, 2 Feb 2003 | 5:35pm |
| Sunday birds | Bill Purcell | Sun, 2 Feb 2003 | 7:09pm |
| (no subject) | Rodney Pack | Sun, 2 Feb 2003 | 10:27pm |
| White-Crowned Sparrows | David Wheeler | Sun, 2 Feb 2003 | 11:18pm |
| hawk owl, Monday, Feb 3 | Peter Doherty | Mon, 3 Feb 2003 | 2:23pm |
| Baldwinsville Gull Update | joe brin | Mon, 3 Feb 2003 | 5:28pm |
| New Hawk Owl | Dorothy | Mon, 3 Feb 2003 | 5:52pm |
| Re: Baldwinsville Gull Update | Barbara Herrgesell | Mon, 3 Feb 2003 | 6:22pm |
| gulls today | Kimberlee VanNorstra | Mon, 3 Feb 2003 | 6:27pm |
| Chittenango N Hawk Owl - No | Tony Shrimpton | Mon, 3 Feb 2003 | 6:43pm |
| Snowy Owls | Brenda Best | Mon, 3 Feb 2003 | 8:05pm |
| Re: Snowy Owls | Matthew Young | Mon, 3 Feb 2003 | 8:47pm |
| Re: New Hawk Owl | Patrick J. Sullivan | Tue, 4 Feb 2003 | 7:15am |
| Fwd: Re: [ONEIDABIRDS] New Hawk Owl | Patrick J. Sullivan | Tue, 4 Feb 2003 | 7:26am |
| Mockingbird @ Suet | Tim Capone | Tue, 4 Feb 2003 | 11:16am |
| Snowy Owls - NO | Brenda Best | Tue, 4 Feb 2003 | 11:57am |
| Rough-legged Hawk-Schroeppel | Barbara Herrgesell | Tue, 4 Feb 2003 | 4:36pm |
| Chittenango Hawk Owl | Dorothy | Tue, 4 Feb 2003 | 4:47pm |
| Report of Great-grey Owl Sherburn, Chenango County, NY | Richard Guthrie | Tue, 4 Feb 2003 | 6:22pm |
| GGOW NOT - Re: [NYSBIRDS-L:9848] Report of Great-grey Owl
Sherburn, Chenango County, NY | Richard Guthrie | Wed, 5 Feb 2003 | 10:43am |
| Hawk Owl, Root, Feb. 5th | Peter Doherty | Wed, 5 Feb 2003 | 4:13pm |
| Carolina Wren | joe brin | Wed, 5 Feb 2003 | 5:43pm |
| Hawk Owl - Canastota | Ginny Alfano | Wed, 5 Feb 2003 | 8:02pm |
| Fwd: Birding the Canajoharie area | Molly Thompson | Thu, 6 Feb 2003 | 10:50am |
| Onondaga Audubon banquet speaker: James D. Rising | Molly Thompson | Thu, 6 Feb 2003 | 12:13pm |
| Canastota Hawk Owl | Alex Wood | Thu, 6 Feb 2003 | 12:18pm |
| Chittenango Hawk Owl - No | Mickey Scilingo | Thu, 6 Feb 2003 | 8:36pm |
| Rooting out a Hawk-owl | MattV. | Thu, 6 Feb 2003 | 8:45pm |
| Florida Trip Report | Bernie Carr | Thu, 6 Feb 2003 | 8:57pm |
| Chittenango Hawk Owl | Dorothy | Thu, 6 Feb 2003 | 9:11pm |
| Fw: Cayuga Lake Basin Report: January 29-February 4, 2003 | Mickey Scilingo | Fri, 7 Feb 2003 | 5:16am |
| Re: Chittenango Hawk Owl | Patrick J. Sullivan | Fri, 7 Feb 2003 | 7:19am |
| Root Hawk Owl | Peter Doherty | Fri, 7 Feb 2003 | 8:21am |
| Chittenango Hawk Owl | Brenda Best | Fri, 7 Feb 2003 | 8:48am |
| Chittenango Hawk Owl | Alex Wood | Fri, 7 Feb 2003 | 11:35am |
| Chittenango Hawk Owl | Alex Wood | Fri, 7 Feb 2003 | 11:36am |
| Hawks | Brenda Best | Fri, 7 Feb 2003 | 2:00pm |
| Root Hawk Owl | Peter Doherty | Fri, 7 Feb 2003 | 2:12pm |
| Chittenango Hawk Owl | Dorothy | Fri, 7 Feb 2003 | 5:25pm |
| Syracuse RBA - February 7, 2003 | Mickey Scilingo | Fri, 7 Feb 2003 | 7:42pm |
| Root Hawk Owl | Peter Doherty | Fri, 7 Feb 2003 | 10:00pm |
| Gull searching in B'ville | Barbara Herrgesell | Fri, 7 Feb 2003 | 10:01pm |
| No Owls | Bill Purcell | Sat, 8 Feb 2003 | 1:02am |
| Re: Gull searching in B'ville | Barbara Herrgesell | Sat, 8 Feb 2003 | 1:20am |
| Hawk Owl? | Dana Rohleder | Sat, 8 Feb 2003 | 9:16am |
| Iceland Gull & Glaucous Gull | Gene Huggins | Sat, 8 Feb 2003 | 3:23pm |
| Chittenago Owl | Dorothy | Sat, 8 Feb 2003 | 3:28pm |
| Re: Chittenago Owl | Ginny Alfano | Sat, 8 Feb 2003 | 4:57pm |
| Root Hawk Owl | Jody Hildreth | Sat, 8 Feb 2003 | 5:15pm |
| todays field trip | Kevin & Pam McGann | Sat, 8 Feb 2003 | 6:40pm |
| FW: [NYSBIRDS-L:9882] Owl Updates | Brenda Best | Sat, 8 Feb 2003 | 7:43pm |
| HO | David Neveu | Sat, 8 Feb 2003 | 7:58pm |
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Subject: Bad behavior and the law
From: Peter Doherty <leasttern(AT)HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 1 Feb 2003 1:28am
Much has been written abt the mousey NJ photographer, also the male operator
of an older Dodge mini van bearing NJ plate GIW 35X. Here is the present law
and administrative position of the responsible agencies as I understand
them:
(a) The Northern Hawk Owl is, indeed, a bird protected under the Migratory
Bird Treaty Act of 1918 [MBTA].
http://migratorybirds.fws.gov/intrnltr/mbta/mbtandx.html [see taxonomic
family strigidae]. Thus, the statement by the NYDEC spokesman reported in
the Schenectady Daily Gazette of 1/28/03 concerning the bird's non-migratory
status is incorrect. Section 703 of the MBTA provides, in part, that "it
shall be unlawful at any time, by any means or in any manner, to
pursue.....any migratory bird....included in the terms of the
conventions...." The NEast FWS regional office [region 5] does not view the
use of mice to photograph to constitute "pursuit" under section 703.
Therefore, while protected, from hunting, killing and other "take" under the
MBTA, the Hawk Owl on its winter quarters in the Town of Root is, at
present, not protected under federal law from such activities as were
witnessed there on Thursday, January 30. Nor do other federal statutes or
regulations protect the owl from such actions according to FWS Region 5.
(b) At present, the administrative position of NYSDEC on the legality of
actions such as those of the NJ photographer is unclear. I have made
several inquiries and will report their results to you as I receive
responses. I have not researched NY law on this point.
In the interim, it is up to those interested in the welfare of the owl and
those who adhere to or concur with the ABA Code of Conduct/Ethics to
persuade/shame/intimidate/coerce those who might not understand or might not
have considered the consequences of their actions NOT to feed or otherwise
interfere with the diurnal activities or energy budget of the owl in Root.
The owl is an able predator. Today, January 31, 2003, the bird made 6
unassisted, confirmed kills of wild rodents. The bird cached at least two
kills made on this date. Other kills have been previously cached and at
least one clearly observable kill has yet to be consumed. I believe the
other cached prey have not been consumed by the owl [or any kleptoparisite].
Please leave the owl and its genes to pursue it own selfish ends. best,
Peter Doherty, Sharon Springs
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Subject: Syracuse RBA - January 31, 2003
From: Mickey Scilingo <mickey.scilingo(AT)GTE.NET>
Date: 1 Feb 2003 6:23am
Compiled by: Mickey Scilingo=20
RBA BirdBox: 315-637-0318
E-mail: mickey.scilingo(AT)gte.net
Onondaga Audubon Home Page:
www.onondagaaudubon.org
=20
# 5 - Friday, January 31, 2003
=20
The NORTHERN HAWK OWL in the town of Root, Montgomery County continues =
to be found around the farm along Corbin Hill Rd about 3/10 mile north =
of the Schoharie County line. One of its favorite perches is the maple =
tree in the front yard of the farmhouse. This bird is very easy to see =
from the road, so there is no need to trespass onto the farm property to =
get a "better view." Professor Ben Burtt has set up his NewsLine phone =
number as an update for sightings of the Hawk Owl. Call the NewsLine =
number at 472-2111 (or check pg 2 of the Syracuse Post Standard for a =
local number in your area). Once the greeting begins, press 7336 to =
hear Professor Burt's update, which will be changed by 8 AM daily. As =
always, birders are encouraged to call the Birdbox at 315-637-0318 to =
leave a report of their sighting. This is one of those instances where =
the Birdbox can be invaluable to people coming from far away to receive =
up-to-the-minute reports on the Hawk Owl's status when planning their =
trip. Directions from the Syracuse area: Take US Rt 20 east to the =
town of Carlisle, Schoharie County (roughly 100 miles from where Rt 20 =
intersects with I-81). In Carlisle, head north on Rt 7A for about 1.6 =
miles. After crossing the Montgomery County line, the road name changes =
to Corbin Hill Rd. Near the 3/10 mile marker along the road, there is a =
white farmhouse with a red barn and 2 white silos. This is where the =
Owl can be located.
To our north, a SNOWY OWL was found along Rt 11 north of Watertown in =
the town of Philadelphia. It has been seen near a barn on the east side =
of Rt 11 about 2.1 miles south of the Indian River High School. This =
location is just north of Townline Rd, bordering the towns of Leray and =
Philadelphia. There is an unnamed road lined with light poles and =
surrounded by fields that heads east from Rt 11 near the barn where the =
Owl has been seen.
The last report of the Cayuga Lake GYRFALCON was on Tuesday, January 28, =
when the bird was spotted feeding on something in a field along Lake Rd =
just south of the village of Aurora. From Rt 90 heading south out of =
Aurora, turn right onto Lake Rd and follow to the top of the hill. This =
is the vicinity the bird was seen feeding.
Back at home, things have not been nearly as exciting. A large mixed =
flock of 310 HORNED LARKS and 118 SNOW BUNTINGS was found last Saturday =
along Rickard Rd, north of Coon Hill Rd in Skaneateles. Also on =
Saturday, over 2000 COMMON MERGANSERS were at the south end of Onondaga =
Lake, with lots of MALLARDS, BLACK DUCKS, and a few GADWALL, SCAUP and =
BUFFLEHEAD. Later that evening, a GREAT HORNED OWL was spotted emerging =
from a roost tree in Onondaga Park on the city's south side.
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The Oswego Harbor is jammed with ice, and the ice shelf reaches out into =
Lake Ontario for about a mile or so. There is a little open water in =
the Oswego River near Coleman's Pub, and the remaining waterfowl up =
until at least Tuesday included LONG-TAILED DUCKS, COMMON GOLDENEYE, =
BUFFLEHEADS, and COMMON and RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS. Further up the =
Oswego River, near Phoenix, a female WHITE-WINGED SCOTER that was found =
above the dam last Saturday was still present today, while 3 more =
WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS, a COMMON LOON, and 6 HOODED MERGANSERS were among =
the hundreds of waterfowl below the dam and north of the bridge today.
A few other local sightings include a BARRED OWL perched mid-day in a =
tree along Rt 28 in Newport on Wednesday, a COMMON RAVEN flying by the =
end of Nine Mile Pt Rd in Scriba on Thursday, and 7 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS =
(4 dark morphs) in the Daysville Rd area of Mexico also on Thursday. =
Close to a dozen PURPLE FINCHES continue to visit a feeder south of =
Fulton, while a female plumaged PURPLE FINCH and 3 WHITE-THROATED =
SPARROWS can still be found at a feeder in Camillus .
=20
On Sunday, February 2, Bill Purcell will lead a field trip to the Oswego =
River and Harbor to look for wintering waterfowl and gulls. Contact =
Bill at 668-2871 or wpurcell(AT)twcny.rr.com for more information.
On Saturday, February 8, Kevin McGann will lead a field trip along the =
shore of Lake Ontario for waterfowl, gulls and other winter birds. =
Contact Kevin at 635-7013 or pmcgann1(AT)twcny.rr.com for more =
information.
Mickey Scilingo
Parish, NY
mickey.scilingo(AT)gte.net
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Subject: hawk owl picture
From: Cheri Sassman <CESASSMAN(AT)AOL.COM>
Date: 1 Feb 2003 2:09pm
I have a photo I took of the hawk owl on Thursday on my home page at <A
HREF="http://mysite.verizon.net/vze1scce/">
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze1scce/</A>
Cheri Sassman
Utica, NY
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Subject: The Crow Shoot in Auburn
From: Carolyn Keefe <CARJK209(AT)AOL.COM>
Date: 1 Feb 2003 2:30pm
Hello Birders,
The Syracuse Post Standard had a good length article about the crow
shoot in Auburn this weekend on the front page today, concluding on the back
page of the first section. Now the organizers of the shoot (who have
partially good hearts, in my opinion) have finally found a charity that will
accept some money from the $15 per person registration fee charged to each
shooter. Many charities have turned down this money, and not quietly, either!
The group that will accept the money is the Syracuse Food Bank. They
don't have weekend hours, just a huge telephone menu leading to a few
answering machines. It's a given that this is a good charity that has done
much good. But the other good charities wouldn't accept this , well, tainted,
dirty money. Some of the charities made statements to that effect in the Post
Standard. No other food banks would take this Crow slaughter money. So I
called them and left several messages explaining my position etc.
Syracuse Food Bank
6970 Schuyler Road
E. Syracuse, NY
13057
Attn. Tom Slater, exec. Director (keep it polite if you write or call!)
437-1899
I also have the phone number for Tom Lennox, one of the main organizers, of
Lenox Tree Services:
(315) 252-3581
The Syracuse Animal Rights group is going to send me other addresses, esp.
legislators.
Remember the old saying: "Nothing ventured, nothing gained." Remember, they
have been doing this for several years, and it won't affect the Auburn Crow
roost at all.
Sincerely,Carolyn Keefe
Canastota, NY
carjk209(AT)aol.com
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Subject: Re: hawk owl picture
From: Betty Armbruster <barm17(AT)EARTHLINK.NET>
Date: 1 Feb 2003 2:59pm
on 2/1/2003 10:08 AM, Cheri Sassman at CESASSMAN(AT)AOL.COM wrote:
> I have a photo I took of the hawk owl on Thursday on my home page at <A
> HREF="http://mysite.verizon.net/vze1scce/">
> http://mysite.verizon.net/vze1scce/</A>
>
> Cheri Sassman
> Utica, NY
> cesassman(AT)aol.com
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Hi
cheri,
Nice web site. I like the dragonfly. I can not print any more hawk owls
as I think I'm running out of blue. The other picture by Ed Lam was
taken in almost the exact place you took the one you sent me.
I like the name of the dragonl too.
I just took some time off from the TV. I was watching this morning trying
to find out what the weather was going to be today when the Columbia blew
up. Just awful..
Talk to you soon.
Betty
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Subject: Rusty Yard Bird
From: "MattV." <fickity(AT)NETSCAPE.NET>
Date: 1 Feb 2003 3:58pm
Greetings! At about 2:pm today, I noticed a large mixed flock
foraging in the creek behind my house. Hoping for a new yard bird or
two, I scanned and found about 30 AMERICAN ROBINS along with about 20
Starlings. Soon, a new Bird emerged from the creek, and went for the
ground feeder...a RUSTY BLACKBIRD!! Great find, and I have never had
one this early in the season for my Yard.
--
Matt Victoria
Zone 5
Camillus, NY 13031 USA
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construed a hybrid.”
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Subject: Rough-legged Hawks
From: Bill Purcell <wpurcell(AT)TWCNY.RR.COM>
Date: 1 Feb 2003 9:07pm
Took a drive thru several towns in Oswego County on Saturday and
found 21 Rough-legged Hawks (hereafter RL), amazing considering the
snow depth in the area.
F. Lacy Rd and Towne Rd (towns of Richland/Albion) - 2 dark RLs and 2
E. Bluebirds (equally amazing considering the snow).
CR 41 south of Atkinson Rd in town of Richland - 5 light RLs seen
while parked at one spot.
Atkinson Rd - 1 light RL and 2 Bluebirds
Salisbury Rd - 4 Bluebirds
NY Route 3, Daysville Rd & Sherman Rd area - 6 light and 7 dark RLs
on various roads.
That's 21 Roughies in about nine miles concentrated near CR 28 and I
found none in side trips both north and south of there.
Other birds were 8 Turkeys at Albion Cross Rd and 68 more on a manure
spread along CR 28, 6 Red-tails and 1 Kestrel. Several manure spreads
had no larks or buntings.
Bill Purcell
Hastings NY 13076
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Subject: Nations Rd. - SE Owls, Lapland Longspurs
From: David Wheeler <Tigger64(AT)AOL.COM>
Date: 1 Feb 2003 9:52pm
Sightings from Nations Rd. vicinity, Livingston County, between Avon and
Geneseo.
At least 8 SHORT-EARED OWLS were present at Tadmor Farm, where South Avon Rd.
crosses Nations Rd. The birds were seen from the end of South Avon where the
gate is, perched on fence posts and hay bales.
At the corner of Fowlerville Rd. and Boyd (one road east of Nations), the
corn-cut north of Fowlerville Rd. had many cobs of corn visible on the ground
and at least a couple dozen LAPLAND LONGSPURS. Also present were a few SNOW
BUNTINGS and HORNED LARKS. Horned Larks were found at a number of other
locations as well.
Also, NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRDS, RING-NECKED PHEASANT, and the usual raptors.
There's only a little snow cover left in this area.
---David Wheeler
NSyracuse, NY
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Subject: FW: Hilton Pond 01/22/03
From: Brenda Best <jabbest(AT)AMERICU.NET>
Date: 2 Feb 2003 8:36am
Check out two things in particular at this website: The essay written by
Bill Hilton, and the notable recapture of a banded Song Sparrow. Enjoy!
Brenda
--
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Durhamville, NY
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> From: RESEARCH Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History
> <research(AT)HILTONPOND.ORG>
> Reply-To: RESEARCH Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History
> <research(AT)HILTONPOND.ORG>
> Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 23:06:42 -0500
> To: BIRDCHAT(AT)listserv.arizona.edu
> Subject: [BIRDCHAT] Hilton Pond 01/22/03
>
> In honor of the men and women who perished in today's space shuttle
> disaster, the current installment of "This Week at Hilton Pond" is a
> bit different than usual. The photo essay for the long "week" of
> 22-31 January 2003 is a tribute to the crew of Columbia, but there's
> still a connection to nature--as you can see at
> http://www.hiltonpond.org/ThisWeek030122.html .
>
> As always, there's a list of birds banded during the period, plus a
> mug shot of a locally uncommon Fox Sparrow. There's also another
> amazing list of banded birds that returned this week to Hilton Pond
> Center for Piedmont Natural History--including what may be our oldest
> bird ever.
>
> Please forward this message to others who are interested in nature
> and birds. Anyone can get a free weekly reminder for "This Week at
> Hilton Pond" by sending a blank e-mail to mailto:info(AT)hiltonpond.org
> with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line.
>
> Happy Nature Watching,
>
> BILL
> --
>
> **********
>
> RESEARCH PROGRAM
> c/o BILL HILTON JR. Executive Director
> Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History
> 1432 DeVinney Road, York, South Carolina 29745 USA
> research(AT)hiltonpond.org, (803) 684-5852, eFax: (503) 218-0845
>
> Please visit our web sites (courtesy of Comporium.net):
> Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History at http://www.hiltonpond.org
> "Operation RubyThroat: The Hummingbird Project" at http://www.rubythroat.org
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Subject: Snow Buntings & Longspurs
From: Rodney Pack <Rp5424(AT)AOL.COM>
Date: 2 Feb 2003 3:14pm
Heading to Nations Rd in Avon came across a Couple of mixed flocks of
Buntings as well as good looks at Lapland Longspurs on the Fowlerville Rd
,east of Nations Rd In a cornfield on the North side of the Road.
Good Birding
Rodney Pack
"IF ITS A CROW CALL IT A CROW"
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Subject: Gulls in Baldwinsville
From: joe brin <jnnbrin(AT)YAHOO.COM>
Date: 2 Feb 2003 5:35pm
This afternoon I observed a very large group of gulls
above the falls on the Seneca River in Baldwinsville.
They can best be observed from Mercer Park on the
north side of the river. Within minutes I found 2
Glaucous Gulls, 1 Iceland and 1 Lesser Blackback.
Viewing here is excellent because you are very close
to the birds, no more than 50 yards and in many
instances much closer.
Joseph Brin
jnnbrin(AT)yahoo.com
Baldwinsville, N.Y.
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Subject: Sunday birds
From: Bill Purcell <wpurcell(AT)TWCNY.RR.COM>
Date: 2 Feb 2003 7:09pm
Some highlights from the Onondaga Audubon field trip on Sunday Feb.
2:
Baldwinsville - 2 Iceland Gulls, not seen in morning but present at
about 2:45. Even as I left more gulls were coming in and I see Joe
Brin found even more a bit later.
Phoenix - 1 Glacous Gull, 1 White-winged Scoter and 1 Belted
Kingfisher - none of which were seen in the morning.
Fulton - 1 adult Bald Eagle, 2 Pied-billed Grebes
Oswego - 2 White-winged Scoters between the dams, harbor frozen but
Long-tailed Ducks & G. Scaup in River and an adult Peregrine standing
on the ice in the harbor.
East of Derby Hill, towns of Richland and Mexico - 6 Rough-legged
Hawks, 2 Am. Kestrels and 1 Northern Shrike plus 70 Cedar Waxwings
just south of the village of Mexico.
Bill Purcell
Hastings NY 13076
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Subject: (no subject)
From: Rodney Pack <Rp5424(AT)AOL.COM>
Date: 2 Feb 2003 10:27pm
To my earlier post on the Snow Buntings and Lapland Longspurs-They were seen
on Fowlerville Rd.which is south of the Village of Avon off of Rte39 in
Livingston County.
We came across a couple of mixed flocks of Buntings as well as fantastic
views of
24-30 Lapland Longspurs in a cornfield on the North side of the road just
West of
the Boyd Rd.and East of Nations Rd at aprox.12:30 pm.
For those of you not familiar with Nations Rd ,it's a must trip for
Short-Eared Owls, Mosy recently seen at the Intersection of Nations & Hogmire
Rds hunting the fields
and perching on haybales and fence posts of the Tadmore Farm.
Good Birding
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Subject: White-Crowned Sparrows
From: David Wheeler <Tigger64(AT)AOL.COM>
Date: 2 Feb 2003 11:18pm
At a farm on River Rd., just south of Chandler Rd., Livingston County, a
group of at least 20 WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS (there may have been many more).
One beautiful, bright adult bird was seen, and the whole flock was right up
at the road.
Also present, a NORTHERN SHRIKE. This strip on River Rd. between Chandler
and where the road turns to dirt is loaded with brush and brambles and plenty
of birds.
This location is in the Nations Rd. area, and is described as "Retsof" in
Kurt Fox's excellent website on birding western New York.
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NSyracuse, NY
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Subject: hawk owl, Monday, Feb 3
From: Peter Doherty <leasttern(AT)HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 3 Feb 2003 2:23pm
Hawk Owl back on home perch at 7 a.m. Monday under cloudy skies, NW winds of
10-12 knots. Bird remains on home perch in sunlight, diminished winds at
12:30 p.m. If you are driving fm afar, try to avoid days with forecasted
winds >15 knots. The bird has tended NOT to frequent its home [fair
weather] perch on windy days. Peter Doherty, Sharon Spgs, NY
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Subject: Baldwinsville Gull Update
From: joe brin <jnnbrin(AT)YAHOO.COM>
Date: 3 Feb 2003 5:28pm
I checked for gulls after work in Baldwinsville today.
At first nothing unusual was at Mercer Park so we went
to the Lysander Transportation Dept and Kyle Wright
found a Glaucous Gull in a large group on the ice. I
went back to Mercer Park and located the Lesser Black
Back Gull sleeping on the ice. Barb Herrgesell was
there and the bird finally got up and showed it's
yellow legs.
Joseph Brin
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Subject: New Hawk Owl
From: Dorothy <dwcrumb(AT)A-ZNET.COM>
Date: 3 Feb 2003 5:52pm
A different Northern Hawk Owl was found this morning,Monday, Feb. 3 at 10:30am.
I tried for it between 1:30 and 2:30 with no luck. There are many
manured fields with surrounding trees along that stretch, so the bird
can be anywhere.
The location is:
Page 76, D1 in the DeLorme atlas. East of Chittenango, Madison County.
(This is the same place that one was seen in 1992.)
Chittenango is located on Route 5. Continue east from Chittenango. I
did not measure the distance this afternoon, but the road starts
level, then goes up a steep hill.
After you go over this hill, you will see a blue Harvestore silo on
your right, the south side of the road. This is opposite Harsh Road.
This morning the bird was seen one mile east of the blue silo, also
on the south side of the road. It was opposite Del Mar Motel, sitting
in a deciduous tree.
Needless to say, please report this bird if you locate it.
Route 5 is a busy highway, but today there was a good wide shoulder
that we drove on. Please be careful.
Dorothy W. Crumb, town of Pompey, SE of Syracuse.
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Subject: Re: Baldwinsville Gull Update
From: Barbara Herrgesell <HerPartB(AT)AOL.COM>
Date: 3 Feb 2003 6:22pm
I found an ICELAND GULL about 4:15 p.m. behind the Lysander offices on Lock
St. It was fairly light, all black bill and smaller than the Herrings near
it, looking very similar to one at Mercer Pk. yesterday p.m. It flew and
disappeared about 4:45. Thanks for the Lesser Black-backed Gull, Joe.
Barbara Herrgesell
Baldwinsville
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In a message dated 2/3/03 4:28:45 PM, jnnbrin(AT)YAHOO.COM writes:
>I checked for gulls after work in Baldwinsville today.
>At first nothing unusual was at Mercer Park so we went
>to the Lysander Transportation Dept and Kyle Wright
>found a Glaucous Gull in a large group on the ice. I
>went back to Mercer Park and located the Lesser Black
>Back Gull sleeping on the ice. Barb Herrgesell was
>there and the bird finally got up and showed it's
>yellow legs.
>
>Joseph Brin
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Subject: gulls today
From: Kimberlee VanNorstrand <vfiddle(AT)DREAMSCAPE.COM>
Date: 3 Feb 2003 6:27pm
Hello everyone,
Well, I was at Baldwinsville around noon today and found two ICELAND =
GULLS. One was sitting on the ice way down the river. We saw it by =
parking at Dunkin Doughnuts, walking to the river, and scoping to our =
left (east?). There were three Pied-billed Grebes and a mixed flock of =
Redhead/Ring-necked Ducks in that area as well. The second Iceland (a =
much paler individual than the first) was flying around near the bridge. =
I couldn't find anything interesting at Mercer Park, have to try again =
later for the LBBG.
After spending a few hours in Baldwinsville we headed up to Phoenix. =
There was a beautiful (2nd winter?) GLAUCOUS GULL standing and swimming =
near the stones under the falls. We were able to get some nice photos. =
After scanning the gulls for a while longer an immature ICELAND GULL =
turned up here as well. Other birds in Phoenix this afternoon included =
the three WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS, Great Blue Heron, Belted Kingfisher and =
all three Mergansers.
I'm wondering what is the "official" status of the Mute Swan in =
Baldwinsville? Is it countable? I assume it can fly but it also =
doesn't ever seem to go anywhere. Right now I've counted it (I'm up to =
56 for the region so far this year) but I can never remember what I'm =
supposed to do about birds like Mute Swans. Any help?
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Subject: Chittenango N Hawk Owl - No
From: Tony Shrimpton <fiveshrimps(AT)YAHOO.COM>
Date: 3 Feb 2003 6:43pm
I tried briefly for the N. Hawk Owl at 3:30 - 3:50 pm
this afternoon (Monday) at the afore-mentioned
location - without seeing the owl. Had to leave...
Tony Shrimpton
Fayetteville, NY
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Subject: Snowy Owls
From: Brenda Best <jabbest(AT)AMERICU.NET>
Date: 3 Feb 2003 8:05pm
I have a report of TWO Snowy Owls being seen in the
Peterboro/Larkin/Bellinger Roads area in the Town of Fenner, Madison County.
I spoke to the lady who lives there and she sees them on a pretty regular
basis near their farm. She's sure there are two and said specifically that
she'd seen both at the same time on a few occasions.
Brenda
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Subject: Re: Snowy Owls
From: Matthew Young <grosbeak(AT)CLARITYCONNECT.COM>
Date: 3 Feb 2003 8:47pm
Boy, I've tried for them and have had no luck. Guess I'll keep trying.
Matt
At 07:04 PM 2/3/03 -0500, you wrote:
>I have a report of TWO Snowy Owls being seen in the
>Peterboro/Larkin/Bellinger Roads area in the Town of Fenner, Madison County.
>I spoke to the lady who lives there and she sees them on a pretty regular
>basis near their farm. She's sure there are two and said specifically that
>she'd seen both at the same time on a few occasions.
>
>Brenda
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Subject: Re: New Hawk Owl
From: "Patrick J. Sullivan" <Pjsullivan253(AT)AOL.COM>
Date: 4 Feb 2003 7:15am
The Hawk Owl was seen Sunday at the Chittenango Rod & Gun Club on Gee Rd. Travel
north on Harsh Road (~2 miles), turn left onto Gee, look for the owl between
there and the Thruway.
There is a small parking lot near the road at the Club. They 'post' their
property, but use the parking lot during the day only on Saturdays and Sundays.
The man who observed this bird will ask the other club members at their meeting
this week to allow birders to park in the lot, but not roam the property (the
owl was observed in the tree closest to the clubhouse- very near the road).
Good luck!
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Subject: Fwd: Re: [ONEIDABIRDS] New Hawk Owl
From: "Patrick J. Sullivan" <Pjsullivan253(AT)AOL.COM>
Date: 4 Feb 2003 7:26am
Sorry,
I forgot to sign off that last note about the sighting near the Thruway.
Patrick J. Sullivan
Pennellville, NY
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Subject: Mockingbird @ Suet
From: Tim Capone <tcapone(AT)TWCNY.RR.COM>
Date: 4 Feb 2003 11:16am
Not only have I regularly seen the Carolina Wren come to the suet and =
peanut feeder this past week, today I had a Mockingbird at the suet =
feeder. I never new they ate suet. I clearly saw the bird peck at the =
suet and eat it.
I've had a decent variety of birds this year with more American =
Goldfinches than I've had in the past. In fact, goldfinches are the =
most numerous birds. I've had few House Sparrows and occasionally get =
House Finches. For living on the border of the city, that's amazing. I =
usually have about 80 of those birds, sometimes 150. I only =
occasionally see those birds now, if you can believe that. I think =
feeding the birds later in the year helps keep the numbers down on =
"House" birds but keep the thistle feed going so as to keep the feeding =
station active with goldfinches. Letting the feeders run out =
occasionally also discourages the "House" birds. I haven't seen the =
White-throated sparrows that I had for the month of January these past =
few days. I had a flock of about 30 American Robins yesterday.
Tim Capone
Syracuse, NY 13219
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Subject: Snowy Owls - NO
From: Brenda Best <jabbest(AT)AMERICU.NET>
Date: 4 Feb 2003 11:57am
I tried searching for the two Snowy Owls in Fenner this morning. I scoured
every field, looked at every fence post, telephone pole, tree, building,
farm implement, snow bank, and wood pile. No owls.
Brenda
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Durhamville, NY
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Subject: Rough-legged Hawk-Schroeppel
From: Barbara Herrgesell <HerPartB(AT)AOL.COM>
Date: 4 Feb 2003 4:36pm
Over farmland near Phoenix this early afternoon there was a beautiful dark
morph Rough-legged Hawk fighting the wind as it hunted close to the road;
great views. It was on Biddlecum Rd., E of Rte. 264 in the Town of Schroeppel
in southern Oswego Cty.
I could find no white-wingers in Baldwinsville or Phoenix, but the gulls were
moving around a lot.
Barbara Herrgesell
Baldwinsville
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Subject: Chittenango Hawk Owl
From: Dorothy <dwcrumb(AT)A-ZNET.COM>
Date: 4 Feb 2003 4:47pm
I tried again this morning for the Chittenango Hawk Owl with no luck.
Patrick Sullivan reported it from Gee Road on Sunday. We searched
that area also. To reach that location, drive 1.7 miles north of
Route 5 on Harsh Road. Turn left on Gee Road. Drive west on Gee Road
and you will come to the Chittenango Rod and Gun Club. It was seen on
the edge of their parking lot on Sunday. We continued north on Gee
Road as far as the Thruway with no luck.
On Monday it was found on Route 5 east of Chittenango in Madison
County. DeLorme page 76, D-1. Coming from the west, Route 5 goes
through the village. At a traffic light, Route 5 makes a right turn
and heads due east. From that traffic light, drive 2.5 miles where
there is a blue Harvestore Silo on the right and Harsh Road goes
north on the left. On Monday it was seen one mile to the east on
Route 5 opposite the Del Mar Motel.
Dorothy Crumb
Pompey, Onondaga County
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Subject: Report of Great-grey Owl Sherburn, Chenango County, NY
From: Richard Guthrie <gaeltic(AT)CAPITAL.NET>
Date: 4 Feb 2003 6:22pm
Here's a third hand report:
A student came up to the lectern after a class today at SUNY New Paltz, and
stated that her father had just informed her that a Great-grey Owl was
identified recently near the DEC Education Facility in Sherburn, Chenango
County, New York.
BTW, Chenango County is located west of Albany, South of Utica, and north
east of Binghamton.
She was quite sure that was the species her dad told her about.
Has anyone else heard about this bird? Is anyone out there in contact with
the DEC group in Sherbern? Or might it be a case of mis-communication.
Not taking any chances, I forward this bit of info.
Rich Guthrie
New Baltimore,
The Greene County,
New York
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Subject: GGOW NOT - Re: [NYSBIRDS-L:9848] Report of Great-grey Owl
Sherburn, Chenango County, NY
From: Richard Guthrie <gaeltic(AT)CAPITAL.NET>
Date: 5 Feb 2003 10:43am
Based on feedback from various sources, the reports of a Great-gray Owl in
Chenango County are Greatly exaggerated.
Sorry for the false alarm.
Rich Guthrie
New Baltimore,
The Greene County
New York
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Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 5:18 PM
Subject: [NYSBIRDS-L:9848] Report of Great-grey Owl Sherburn, Chenango
County, NY
> Here's a third hand report:
>
> A student came up to the lectern after a class today at SUNY New Paltz,
and
> stated that her father had just informed her that a Great-grey Owl was
> identified recently near the DEC Education Facility in Sherburn, Chenango
> County, New York.
>
> BTW, Chenango County is located west of Albany, South of Utica, and north
> east of Binghamton.
>
> She was quite sure that was the species her dad told her about.
>
> Has anyone else heard about this bird? Is anyone out there in contact with
> the DEC group in Sherbern? Or might it be a case of mis-communication.
>
> Not taking any chances, I forward this bit of info.
>
> Rich Guthrie
> New Baltimore,
> The Greene County,
> New York
> gaeltic(AT)capital.net
>
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Subject: Hawk Owl, Root, Feb. 5th
From: Peter Doherty <leasttern(AT)HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 5 Feb 2003 4:13pm
Hawk Owl was present in Root today, but not on its home perch. In strong NW
winds, occasional snow squalls, infrequent sun and falling temperatures,
just before noon the bird was located by birders fm Poughkeepsie on a perch
1/3 miles north of the home perch in the ash and poplar surrounding the two
residences on the east side of Corbin Hill Road. It was still present at
1:30 p.m. It was seen deftly to take on the wing a small rodent [likely
microtus] just before 1p.m. Prey was taken by the owl to a second perch in
the same general area where the prey was partly consumed. The remaining
carcass was then held by the talons of the bird's right leg and carefully
tucked up under its breast feathers. best, Peter Doherty, Sharon Spgs.
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Subject: Carolina Wren
From: joe brin <jnnbrin(AT)YAHOO.COM>
Date: 5 Feb 2003 5:43pm
Since joining my wife and I inside last week the
Carolina Wren has become a fixture at my feeder, for
now. I heard him this morning and now if the afternoon
he is actively feeding at the tube and ground feeder.
Joseph Brin
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Baldwinsville, N.Y.
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Subject: Hawk Owl - Canastota
From: Ginny Alfano <jgalfano(AT)YAHOO.COM>
Date: 5 Feb 2003 8:02pm
Much to my delight, I found the Northern Hawk Owl late this afternoon (5:15pm)
across the road from the Rod and Gun Club on Gee Rd. in Canastota. It was
perched close to the road in a tree line separating two fields (2nd tree line
heading back towards Harsh Rd. from the Club). Soon after I stopped the truck,
it took off and flew low and fast to the back of the field and then abruptly up
and into the trees where I lost track of it in the quickly encroaching twilight.
As this is a life bird for me, and I live in Canastota, I will be visiting the
area often in hopes of another view. I will keep the list posted on any further
sightings.
Ginny Alfano
Canastota, NY
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Subject: Fwd: Birding the Canajoharie area
From: Molly Thompson <thompm65(AT)HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 6 Feb 2003 10:50am
Hi everyone,
Can anyone help John out? I do not bird in the areas he mentions but if any
of you do I could send the info onto him or set him up with the digest.
Thanks,
Molly Thompson
W. Monroe, NY
>From: "John Yerger" <jzy101(AT)psu.edu>
>To: <thompm65(AT)hotmail.com>
>Subject: Birding the Canajoharie area
>Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 09:43:59 -0500
>
>Hello,
>
>My name is John Yerger, and I found out on BirdingPal. I'm going to be in
>Canajoharie this weekend, and I was wondering if you knew of any good
>birding sites close to the area. (Besides the Hawk Owl that seems to be
>getting chased across the state.) I'd especially be interested in good
>winter finch possibilities, and since I'll be close to the southern portion
>of Adirondack Park, going north a little ways isn't out of the question!
>I'll have about a full day to drive around. Thanks!
>
>-John Yerger
>State College, PA
>jzy101(AT)psu.edu
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Subject: Onondaga Audubon banquet speaker: James D. Rising
From: Molly Thompson <thompm65(AT)HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 6 Feb 2003 12:13pm
Hello everyone,
This is a preliminary announcement of the Onondaga Audubon Society's
banquet. The banquet will be held Friday, June 6 at the Quality Inn in
N.Syracuse, cocktails at 6, dinner at 7.
Our speaker this year will be Dr. James D. Rising, University of
Toronto,author of the books, "A Guide to the Identification and Natural
History of the Sparrows of the United States and Canada" and "Sparrows of
the US and Canada: A Photographic Guide." He will also lead a field trip
the next morning.
Details will be in the next Kestrel newsletter and online at
http://www.onondagaaudubon.org in the near future.
Molly A. Thompson
President
Onondaga Audubon Society
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Subject: Canastota Hawk Owl
From: Alex Wood <awood_2(AT)HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 6 Feb 2003 12:18pm
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Subject: Chittenango Hawk Owl - No
From: Mickey Scilingo <mickey.scilingo(AT)GTE.NET>
Date: 6 Feb 2003 8:36pm
I drove down to the Chittenango Gun Club on Gee Rd in Madison County =
this afternoon in search of the Hawk Owl. I spent about an hour between =
5 and 6 PM waiting, searching and hoping to see it, but the Owl was =
nowhere to be found. Sue Murphy was already there when I arrived, but =
she had not seen it either.
This bird seems much less reliable than any other Hawk Owl I have ever =
heard about or seen. I understand that several people were present this =
morning looking for it, but were also unsuccessful. There is an awful =
lot of similar looking habitat in this area, and it may just be a matter =
of finding the one spot that the Owl considers its "home base".
Mickey Scilingo
Parish, NY
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Subject: Rooting out a Hawk-owl
From: "MattV." <fickity(AT)NETSCAPE.NET>
Date: 6 Feb 2003 8:45pm
Greetings! This mid-morning, I attempted to find the Canastota
Hawk-owl with no luck. Since the weather was just perfect, I decided to
give up my search at noon and drive to another 1.5 hours east to the
Town of Root. I was pleased to find the NORTHERN HAWK-OWL in the Town
of Root perched in the field across from the residence. We had about 2
hours of solid viewing time. In that space, the HAWK-OWL was VERY
active. He flew to 4 different perches, then disappeared for about 30
minutes. The HAWK-OWL then returned, and perched atop the favored tree
in the front yard of the residence.
I captured about 170 decent shots by Digiscoping the Owl. You can see
6 of my best on my webpage. With bright sunlight, and a close distance
between the Owl and the Birders, I had STELLAR results!! One shot I
hope to blow up and frame.
Ethics wise, things were great. No one acted the least bit unethical.
I had the pleasure to meet Peter Doherty, and enjoyed his
observations. A few locals stopped by, some with cameras and some with
bins. It seems the Owl is making them take notice. A local farmer came
up with some snapshots, and asked if I might identify them. The pics
were of a Short-eared Owl he had at his farm back in December. These
shots were superb!! 20 minutes later, the same farmer came back with a
camera and tripod, and got killer shots of the HAWK-OWL as it perched
atop its favored tree. Another convert??
Come to my page, address is below. When you get there click BIRD
PHOTOS, scan down and look for the NEW! icon. Enjoy!!
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Subject: Florida Trip Report
From: Bernie Carr <bcarr(AT)ZHIGHWAY.NET>
Date: 6 Feb 2003 8:57pm
If you can't get out of snow country and want to read a trip report =
from sunny Florida, drop me a line and I'll send it to you. Spent 6 days =
in Florida travelling from Orlando to Three Lakes WMA, Merritt Island, =
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In Phoenix today, there were several hundred gulls that went in the air =
quite quickly but I didn't see the raptor that caused their ascent.
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Syracuse, NY
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Subject: Chittenango Hawk Owl
From: Dorothy <dwcrumb(AT)A-ZNET.COM>
Date: 6 Feb 2003 9:11pm
As far as I know, there have only been 3 sightings of the Hawk Owl in
Chittenango.Sunday Feb. 2nd, Monday the third and Wednesday the 5th.
Many people have been looking. If you really need it for a life bird,
you are probably better off looking for the reliable one further east.
The Chittenango Rod and Gun Club is also dificult to find. It
is a small building with a very small sign. The directions are to go
2.5 miles east from the easternmost traffic light in Chittenango
(where the road takes a sharp turn to the east.) This will bring you
to the blue silo and Harsh Road.
Harsh Road only goes north from Route 5. Take it 1.7 miles to
Gee Road. Gee Road turns left from Harsh Road, but is still going
north. Follow it 2.4 miles to the Chittenango Rod and Gun Club. The
bird has been seen in that vicinity twice and at the Route 5 site
only once. As the owl flies, it looks like the two sites are about a
mile and a half apart.
Dorothy Crumb
Pompey, Onondaga County.
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Subject: Fw: Cayuga Lake Basin Report: January 29-February 4, 2003
From: Mickey Scilingo <mickey.scilingo(AT)GTE.NET>
Date: 7 Feb 2003 5:16am
-----Original Message-----
From: Matthew Medler <mdm2(AT)cornell.edu>
To: Upstate NY Birding <CAYUGABIRDS-L(AT)cornell.edu>
Date: Thursday, February 06, 2003 8:59 PM
Subject: Cayuga Lake Basin Report: January 29-February 4, 2003
>- Cayuga Lake Basin Report
>
>* New York
>* Cayuga Lake Basin
>* 4 February 2003
>* NYIT0302.04
>
>- Birds Reported
>
>Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus)
>EARED GREBE (Podiceps nigricollis)
>Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)
>Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus)
>Redhead (Aythya americana)
>White-winged Scoter (Melanitta fusca)
>Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
>BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (Bucephala islandica)
>Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
>Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)
>"Western" Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)
>Merlin (Falco columbarius)
>Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)
>Iceland Gull (Larus glaucoides)
>Belted Kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon)
>Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris)
>Winter Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes)
>Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina)
>Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus)
>Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis)
>
>- Transcript
>
>Hotline: Cayuga Lake Basin Report
>Phone number: (607) 254-2429
>Dates: January 29-February 4, 2003
>To Report: e-mail mdm2(AT)cornell.edu and/or mja43(AT)cornell.edu
>Coverage: The Cayuga Lake Basin of central New York, including
portions of
>Tompkins, Cayuga, Wayne, Seneca, and Schuyler Counties
>Compilers: Mike Andersen and Matt Medler
>Compiled: February 6, 2003
>
>This week's Basin birding highlights include the rediscovery of EARED
GREBE
>and BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the east side of Cayuga Lake. After
eluding
>birders for more than three weeks, the Aurora EARED GREBE was found
again
>on February 3 on Aurora Bay, in the company of eight HORNED GREBES
>(SF). Also present in the area that day was a huge raft of diving
ducks,
>made up largely of an estimated 10,000 REDHEAD. The previous day, a
drake
>BARROW'S GOLDENEYE was seen in Aurora Bay, in one of several small ra
fts of
>COMMON GOLDENEYE (BT). A sizable flock of 300 COMMON GOLDENEYE was
seen
>close to shore at Long Point State Park on Saturday, February 1, but
this
>larger goldeneye flock did not contain any Barrow's (BCC). Also on
the
>1st, an impressive wintertime flock of 500 TUNDRA SWANS was seen on
Cayuga
>Lake just south of Union Springs.
>
>Despite extensive searching by many birders, neither of the two Long
Point
>Gyrfalcons was seen during the past week, but one observer did find
an
>adult PEREGRINE FALCON north of Long Point on January 31 (RB). The
trend
>of winter MERLIN sightings, a new phenomenon for the Basin, continued
this
>past week, with a male MERLIN seen at Long Point on February 1, and
another
>individual seen near Brooktondale on the 31st (BCC, MR). Staying
with
>raptor sightings, a "Western" RED-TAILED HAWK was seen near the
Cornell
>Game Farm on January 30 (TL); this area has hosted a wintering
western
>Red-tailed Hawk for several years now. Two ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS were
also at
>the Game Farm on the 30th, and four ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS (one light
phase and
>three dark phase) were seen at Rafferty Road in the Town of Ledyard
on
>February 1. BALD EAGLES continued their winter wandering ways, with
an
>adult bird seen at Stewart Park on January 29, another adult seen
soaring
>north of Aurora on February 2, and an immature observed on the ice
edge
>near Stewart Park on February 3 (TL; RT; EB).
>
>While both white-winged gull species have been reported from the
north end
>of Cayuga Lake this winter, the discovery of four immature ICELAND
GULLS at
>Stewart Park on February 2 represented the first report of this
species
>from the south end of Cayuga Lake this year, and the total of four is
a
>high number for the Town of Ithaca (TL). Unfortunately, none of
these
>birds was refound the next day, but Stewart Park did host a single
WINTER
>WREN on February 3 (JM). Much more unusual for the wintertime is the
>presence of two CHIPPING SPARROWS in Cayuga Heights (JM; DB).
>
>The Cornell Lane area, near the Dryden/Harford town line on Rt. 38,
>continues to be a good place to see both SNOW BUNTING and LAPLAND
LONGSPUR;
>a group of four observers quickly found three LAPLAND LONGSPURS there
on
>February 2, along with a few SNOW BUNTINGS and approximately 300
HORNED
>LARKS (MA, PH, CN, LS).
>
>Finally, miscellaneous sightings of note include an adult NORTHERN
GOSHAWK
>in Caroline on January 30, an adult male WHITE-WINGED SCOTER and
three
>BELTED KINGFISHERS at Myers Point on February 1, and two GREAT BLUE
HERONS
>at Mud Lock on January 31 (SF; BCC; VL & LS).
>
>Observers: Mike Andersen, Ryan Bakelaar, Eric Banford, the Birding
Club at
>Cornell, David Bonter, Steve Fast, Pete Hosner, Vanessa Lane, Tim
Lenz, Jay
>McGowan, Colby Neuman, Lena Samsonenko, Bruce Tracey, Robin Tuttle.
>
>Good birding,
>Matt and Mike
>
>- End transcript
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Subject: Re: Chittenango Hawk Owl
From: "Patrick J. Sullivan" <Pjsullivan253(AT)AOL.COM>
Date: 7 Feb 2003 7:19am
The Chittanango Rod & Gun Club met last night. The following paragraph was
sent to me by a member of their Board of Directors:
The club said they didn't mind the (birders') cars parking in the parking
lot, as long as they didn't wander around the club property looking for the
bird.......they also mention that they don't want the parking lot being used
on Saturdays & Sundays for a couple months because of the blackpowder league.
They prefer they stay with their cars because we are having some trespass
problems.
So, at least you can choose to park off the road should you decide to devote
what looks to be quite a bit of time waiting for the Hawk Owl to return.
On another front, I observed a Rough-Legged Hawk again yesterday; I believe
it to be the same one I watched on 2 previous occasions (before I became
aware of this listgroup).
This bird was perched in a tree across from Caughdenoy Creek Golf Course, on
County Route 33. That's 1.3 miles north of the Caughdenoy 4 corners (DeLorme
p.75, B-5-- Town Line Rd. BEWARE: Old DeLorme's misidentify Fuller Rd as Rt.
33!). Perhaps it is the same bird seen in Phoenix recently? Only about 6
miles as the owl flies
Patrick J. Sullivan
Pennellville, Oswego County
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Subject: Root Hawk Owl
From: Peter Doherty <leasttern(AT)HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 7 Feb 2003 8:21am
The owl was seen again yesterday, Thursday, for many hours on its usual
perch in the Town of Root. Good owl-viewing weather conditions this Friday
a.m. in Sharon Spgs: light snow and light winds. best, Peter Doherty
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Subject: Chittenango Hawk Owl
From: Brenda Best <jabbest(AT)AMERICU.NET>
Date: 7 Feb 2003 8:48am
Like many others, I've spent a few hours looking for this owl. Yesterday, I
drove Gee, Tag, Fly, New Boston, Harsh, John Peet, Seeber, Beebe Bridge,
Kimberly and found a male Harrier and a male Kestrel along with a lot of
Red-tails. Trying to think where rodents would be plentiful, I especially
checked around farms in the area, and the Chittenango Service Center on the
Thruway. No luck.
Has anyone walked the Erie Canal Park trail in this area?
Brenda
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Subject: Chittenango Hawk Owl
From: Alex Wood <awood_2(AT)HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 7 Feb 2003 11:35am
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Subject: Chittenango Hawk Owl
From: Alex Wood <awood_2(AT)HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 7 Feb 2003 11:36am
Greetings: Appears my post of 2-6-03 disappeared into cyber space.
Went looking for Snowy Owl T/Fenner and Chittenango Hawk Owl.
We did not find the Snowy or Hawk Owl. Drove the Peterboro Rd,
Bellinger Rd area in Town of Fenner by the Windmills and the Gee; Harsh;
Tag and New Boston and Rte 5 and no luck on Hawk Owl. Find one
very Dark phase Rough-legged Hawk, only white was under wing panels.
Saw many Red-tailed Hawks.
Today 2-7-03 checked Town of Fenner, no Owl, but a very nice looking
Coyote, who had no intentions of posing for a slowing vehicle. I am sure he
was thinking Road Hunter when I aim the Camera at him/her. Also a nice
Turkey in a tree next to Peterboro Rd. Also checked Gee Rd for Northern
Hawk Owl with no luck. (Note: Snowy seen 2-4-03 T/Fenner perched on the
old oil/water tank North Side of Peterboro behind the quonset hut.)
AJ Wood
Oneida, NY
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Subject: Hawks
From: Brenda Best <jabbest(AT)AMERICU.NET>
Date: 7 Feb 2003 2:00pm
I found four Rough-legged Hawks along a mile stretch of Rt. 31 in the Town
of Verona this morning. One was a dark morph that was a really nice looking
bird. Looked totally black except for the yellow cere and narrow white
bands on the tail. In flight, the white underwing was apparent.
Also in this same area, there were two Red-tailed Hawks standing on a nest.
They were either adding or rearranging sticks, and one was having a very
hard time getting one stick in particular to go where it wanted it.
I also had a nice visit with a Sheriff's Deputy while I was scoping the
Red-tails. I explained what I was doing and he explained he just wanted to
be sure I didn't need help. He had actually passed me, turned around and
came back, turned around again and pulled up behind me. He said he didn't
notice my hazard lights, but just wanted to be sure I was OK. I thanked him
for that. He also stated he checked on a couple of other people who were
parked on the side of the road, but they were on the phone. He said it was
nice to know some people are following the law. LOL!
Brenda
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Subject: Root Hawk Owl
From: Peter Doherty <leasttern(AT)HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 7 Feb 2003 2:12pm
Owl present on home perch this a.m. at 7:30. made an early-morning kill.
present when i passed by again at 11:30. calm winds, steady light snow in
Root at noon. owl preening, fidgeting and, of course, ever searching with
eyes and head for prey. best, peter doherty
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Subject: Chittenango Hawk Owl
From: Dorothy <dwcrumb(AT)A-ZNET.COM>
Date: 7 Feb 2003 5:25pm
I made a mistake on my directions today to the Chittenango Rod and
Gun Club. It is 1.7 miles north of Route 5 on Harsh Road to Gee Road.
Then it is only another .7 miles to the Rod and Gun Club on the east
(right) side of the road. This makes a total of 2.4 from Route 5,
which is where I made the mistake. Sorry. More careful next time.
PLEASE follow instructions. The Rod and Gun Club has been very nice
about letting birders park off the road in their parking lot DURING
THE WEEK. Their members use it on weekends and don't want people
wandering on their property. Let's not abuse this privilege. Thanks.
Dorothy W. Crumb
Pompey, Onondaga County.
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Subject: Syracuse RBA - February 7, 2003
From: Mickey Scilingo <mickey.scilingo(AT)GTE.NET>
Date: 7 Feb 2003 7:42pm
Compiled by: Mickey Scilingo=20
RBA BirdBox: 315-637-0318
E-mail: mickey.scilingo(AT)gte.net
Onondaga Audubon Home Page:
www.onondagaaudubon.org
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# 6 - Friday, February 7, 2003
A NORTHERN HAWK OWL was seen briefly on Monday morning, February 3, =
along Rt 5 between Chittenango and Canastota in Madison County. It was =
reported perched in a tree opposite the Del-Mar Motel at around 10:30 =
AM, but could not be relocated later in the afternoon. After this =
initial report, it was learned that the Owl was seen near the =
Chittenango Rod & Gun Club on Gee Rd the previous day. The only other =
sighting occurred on Wednesday evening, near dusk, when it was seen =
flying from its perch near the Gun Club building, presumably to its =
overnight roost. This bird has been very unreliable as HAWK OWLS go, so =
any reports of or attempts at seeing this bird would be greatly =
appreciated. Meanwhile, the HAWK OWL in the town of Root, Montgomery =
County, continues along Corbin Hill Rd.
There are also reports from local residents of 2 SNOWY OWLS seen =
occasionally in the Peterboro/Larkin/Bellinger Rds area of the town of =
Fenner, which is just a few miles south of where the Hawk Owl is =
reported to be. There have been no recent confirmations of any =
sightings, but birders in the area should be on the lookout for all 3 of =
these northern visitors.
Several white-winged gulls have been reported from some of the hotspots =
along the Seneca and Oswego Rivers. In Baldwinsville, 2 GLAUCOUS GULLS, =
2 ICELAND GULLS and a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL were easily viewed from =
Mercer Park on the north side of the river on Sunday, with the =
white-wingers being reported several more times during the week. =
Another location to scan the river is downstream from the dam, near the =
Town of Lysander offices just off Lock St, which runs south from Rt 31 =
just east of the Dunkin Donuts. Twenty REDHEAD, 3 PIED-BILLED GREBES, 2 =
RING-NECKED DUCKS and a HOODED MERGANSER were among the waterfowl on the =
river on Monday.
Along the Oswego River in Phoenix, a GLAUCOUS GULL and an ICELAND GULL =
were highlights of the OAS field trip on Sunday, as were a GREAT BLUE =
HERON and a BELTED KINGFISHER. One of the WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS was =
still present also. Further down the river in Fulton were 2 PIED-BILLED =
GREBES; and in Oswego, 2 WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS were between the dams =
while the LONG-TAILED DUCKS continue near Coleman's Pub. There were a =
few BALD EAGLE sightings along the river this week between Fulton and =
Phoenix, and an adult PEREGRINE FALCON was seen standing out on the ice =
in the Oswego Harbor on Sunday.
In central Oswego County, an amazing number of 21 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS (9 =
dark, 12 light) were found in an area centered around CR 28 in the =
Richland/Albion area last weekend. Several EASTERN BLUEBIRDS and a few =
AMERICAN KESTRELS were also noted. A NORTHERN SHRIKE continues in the =
Sherman/Daysville Rd area, while 70 CEDAR WAXWINGS were found just south =
of Mexico Sunday.
Last weekend's milder weather brought out a few half-hardies, including =
the GRAY CATBIRD found along the Erie Canal in Fayetteville and a RUSTY =
BLACKBIRD that was spotted at a feeder in Camillus on Saturday. A =
feeder in Bernhards Bay on the north side of Oneida Lake hosted a =
CAROLINA WREN on Sunday. This is an unusual location for this bird, =
which is uncommon in Oswego County. Other reports of CAROLINA WRENS =
this week come from more traditional locations in the city of Syracuse =
and near Baldwinsville.
Other miscellaneous sightings include a NORTHERN SHRIKE attacking a =
Downy Woodpecker at a feeder in Cato on Thursday, 4 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS =
(1 dark) along Rt 31 in Verona on Friday, and another dark ROUGH-LEGGED =
HAWK along Biddlecum Rd in Schroeppel on Tuesday.
On Saturday, February 8, Kevin McGann will lead a field trip along the =
shore of Lake Ontario for waterfowl, gulls and other winter birds. =
Contact Kevin at 635-7013 or pmcgann1(AT)twcny.rr.com for more =
information.
On Saturday, February 15, Molly Thompson will lead a half-day field trip =
in the town of Amboy for snowshoeing and birding. Contact Molly at =
625-7550 or thompm65(AT)hotmail.com for more information.
=20
The next meeting of the Onondaga Audubon Society will be held on =
Tuesday, February 11 at the DeWitt Community Church. The guest speaker =
will be Dr. William A. Powell from SUNY-ESF, who will present a program =
about the efforts to restore the American Chestnut to our forests. As =
usual, the meeting begins at 7:00 PM in the basement of the church, and =
is free and open to the public.
Mickey Scilingo
Parish, NY
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Subject: Root Hawk Owl
From: Peter Doherty <leasttern(AT)HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 7 Feb 2003 10:00pm
The owl left its home perch at 5:50 this evening and flew high and fast to
the east as it has on several other evenings. It was not seen again as night
fell. The bird made two false swoops, one including a hover, during the last
hour of daylight without a kill. The wind in Root was still until late this
afternoon. At dusk the wind was out of the WNW and piping up to 15-20
knots; this morning's snow was beginning to blow and drift in the vicinity
of the home perch. Those planning to visit Root on Saturday/Sunday should
keep an eye on the wind forecast and the Oneidabirds line. The Nat'l weather
Service calls for winds here to diminish overnight and shift to the SW at
10-20; likely a good owl day. Good luck. best, Peter Doherty
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Subject: Gull searching in B'ville
From: Barbara Herrgesell <HerPartB(AT)AOL.COM>
Date: 7 Feb 2003 10:01pm
I hope the white-winged gulls show up again over the weekend for those who
are going looking. I have not been able to find any in their "usual" places
along the Seneca R. in Baldwinsville since Monday, including today (Friday).
However, there are hundreds of gulls, they are moving a lot, high in the air
a lot, and with a good search the Glaucous and Iceland may still be found.
(It's possible that the broken "gate" on the river in Baldwinsville may be
influencing these gulls? Reportedly the water level above the dam is low
because of this. There seem to be a lot of gulls with fish. I don't know of
the connections among these factors.)
Two other places to look are near Cooper's Marina west of Baldwinsville on
Rte. 370, and far down the Oswego R. at the bend, in Phoenix, where all the
gulls were the other day.
Good luck!
Barbara Herrgesell
Baldwinsville
HerPartB(AT)aol.com
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Subject: No Owls
From: Bill Purcell <wpurcell(AT)TWCNY.RR.COM>
Date: 8 Feb 2003 1:02am
Tried for the Madison County Northern Hawk Owl and Snowy Owls on
Friday without any luck. That Hawk Owl is a most contrary critter
because it surely isn't following the typical pattern of being
faithful to one area which the bird in Montgomery County is doing. I
checked roads north and south of Route 5 as well as Gee Road north of
the the Thruway. Lots of potential habitat with lots of Red-tails (2
obvious pairs) and 1 Kestrel.
Spent a little time in Fenner looking for the Snowies, it was rather
surreal at first with the clouds so low that the windmill blades were
hidden. The snow banks on some of the roads, especially Bellinger,
make it nearly impossible to see anything.
Bill Purcell
Hastings NY 13076
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Subject: Re: Gull searching in B'ville
From: Barbara Herrgesell <HerPartB(AT)AOL.COM>
Date: 8 Feb 2003 1:20am
I may have been looking at the wrong time of day. I have not been able to
look for the white wingers in late afternoon before roosting since Monday.
That would be better, I'm told. Sorry for the misinformation.
Good birding,
Barbara Herrgesell
Baldwinsville
In a message dated 2/7/03 9:01:08 PM, HerPartB writes:
>I hope the white-winged gulls show up again over the weekend for those
>who are going looking. I have not been able to find any in their "usual"
>places along the Seneca R. in Baldwinsville since Monday, including today
>(Friday). However, there are hundreds of gulls, they are moving a lot,
>high in the air a lot, and with a good search the Glaucous and Iceland
>may still be found. (It's possible that the broken "gate" on the river
>in Baldwinsville may be influencing these gulls? Reportedly the water level
>above the dam is low because of this. There seem to be a lot of gulls with
>fish. I don't know of the connections among these factors.)
>Two other places to look are near Cooper's Marina west of Baldwinsville
>on Rte. 370, and far down the Oswego R. at the bend, in Phoenix, where
>all the gulls were the other day.
>Good luck!
>Barbara Herrgesell
>Baldwinsville
>H
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Subject: Hawk Owl?
From: Dana Rohleder <dcrohleder(AT)YAHOO.COM>
Date: 8 Feb 2003 9:16am
All,
A suggestion for trying to track down the Hawk Owl: Keep a close eye on the
NYS Thruway and the Old Erie Canal, especially the latter. I would equate
more human activity, ie. cars, snowmobiles, with possibly more rodent
activity. Could this bird be a female? Maybe that is why it doesn't follow
the couch-potato style of the "usual" Hawk Owl sightings ; )
Dana C. Rohleder, O.D.
Port Kent, NY
<dcrohleder(AT)yahoo.spam>
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Subject: Iceland Gull & Glaucous Gull
From: Gene Huggins <gwren70(AT)AOL.COM>
Date: 8 Feb 2003 3:23pm
A first winter Iceland Gull was observed on the Seneca River at 11:00 am
this
morning from the parking lot in back of the Twn. of Lysander Offices in
Baldwinsville.
Later, an immature Bald Eagle and a first winter Glaucous Gull were seen from
the
north side of the Lamson Rd. bridge in Phoenix 11:45 and 11:58 respectively.
Thanks and Good Birding. Gene Huggins
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Subject: Chittenago Owl
From: Dorothy <dwcrumb(AT)A-ZNET.COM>
Date: 8 Feb 2003 3:28pm
Several people have remarked that this owl is not behaving normally
because it doesn't have one favorite perch. It could very well have a
favorite perch somewhere between two roads. There are many fields and
hedge rows out there. This bird just doesn't want to perch near a
road where it is conspicuous. The three lucky individuals who have
seen it have caught it when it was not on its favorite perch. Good
theory????
Dorothy Crumb
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Subject: Re: Chittenago Owl
From: Ginny Alfano <jgalfano(AT)YAHOO.COM>
Date: 8 Feb 2003 4:57pm
I spent the day searching for both the Chittenango/Canastota Hawk Owl and the
Fenner Snowy Owls. No luck with either. I agree with Dorothy that the Hawk Owl
is spending the majority of its time somewhere other than near a road. After
seeing it the other evening, and then not being able to relocate it again, I had
come to the same conclusion while driving around today. There are vast open
areas between roads here, so it could be most anywhere out of human eye or
binocular range. I will still continue to look and keep the list posted if
anything changes.
Ginny Alfano
jgalfano(AT)yahoo.com
Canastota, NY
Dorothy <dwcrumb(AT)A-ZNET.COM> wrote:Several people have remarked that this owl
is not behaving normally
because it doesn't have one favorite perch. It could very well have a
favorite perch somewhere between two roads. There are many fields and
hedge rows out there. This bird just doesn't want to perch near a
road where it is conspicuous. The three lucky individuals who have
seen it have caught it when it was not on its favorite perch. Good
theory????
Dorothy Crumb
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Subject: Root Hawk Owl
From: Jody Hildreth <jody(AT)KIDWINGS.COM>
Date: 8 Feb 2003 5:15pm
Hello All,
I finally made the trip to see the Northern Hawk Owl this morning, Saturday,
in the town of Root, NY. I have already seen this species before, but loved
seeing it again. I took my two daughters with me, ages 3 1/2 and 5. This
was the first owl they have seen in the wild - not a bad way to start! I
did try to get some digiscoped pictures of the owl, but it was not the most
cooperative. It stayed in the trees in the field opposite the farm house.
We waited for nearly three hours for it to move, but eventually the little
ones grew too restless of waiting (while watching videos in the car).
I encourage anyone who hasn't seen this species to take the drive out there.
It is very easy to see, and there were many people stopping by - birders,
photographers, and people in the community who were curious.
I want to publicly thank Peter Doherty for giving us daily updates on this
bird.
Jody Hildreth - jody(AT)kidwings.com
Library Media Specialist
Sauquoit Valley Elementary School, New York
Webmaster for KidWings - www.kidwings.com
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Subject: todays field trip
From: Kevin & Pam McGann <pmcgann1(AT)TWCNY.RR.COM>
Date: 8 Feb 2003 6:40pm
Gulls seem to be the bird of the trip, if there was open water there =
was gulls.There were 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls amid about 1000 gulls =
below the dam at Phoenix. I did not see any white-winged gulls at either =
Baldwinsville or Phoenix, in the open water north of Fulton there was a =
1st yr Iceland Gull. When I got to Oswego the wind was clearing the =
harbor of ice and while I was looking through hundreds of =
Scaup,Bufflehead & Long-tails,in the background thousands of gulls were =
taking off from the drifting ice, I estimated between 10,000 & 15,000. =
the sky literally turned white when they were all in the air, many flew =
off as the rest came back to the ice, when I was able to scope through =
them I managed to locate 3 1st yr Glaucous Gulls but nothing else of =
interest. Waterfowl throughout the trip was everything that has been =
previously reported with very little change =20
Kevin McGann
Baldwinsville NY=20
pmcgann1(AT)twcny.rr.com
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Subject: FW: [NYSBIRDS-L:9882] Owl Updates
From: Brenda Best <jabbest(AT)AMERICU.NET>
Date: 8 Feb 2003 7:43pm
Forwarding from NYSBirds-L:
> ------ Forwarded Message
> From: Bluewing(AT)stny.rr.com
> Reply-To: Bluewing(AT)stny.rr.com
> Date: Sun, 9 Feb 2003 02:21:35 -0500
> To: "NYS Birds" <nysbirds-l(AT)cornell.edu>
> Subject: [NYSBIRDS-L:9882] Owl Updates
>
> This morning (Saturday, February 8) we followed up on two species of owls
that
> were reported in the greater Chittenango area, in Madison County:
>
> Snowy Owls - near Peterboro, Larkin, and Bellinger Roads and surrounding
> roads. Owls NOT found.
>
> Northern Hawk-owl - east of Chittenango. Owl NOT found. We searched Route
5
> from Chittenango to Canastota and north on Harsh Road to the Thruway, and
> several neighboring roads. I spoke to a member of the gun club on Gee Road
> who said that he saw the Hawk-owl at 9:30 AM this morning perched in a tree
> along the creek that runs behind the barn located at the corner of Gee and
New
> Boston Roads.
>
> - Bob Grosek
> Binghamton, NY
> Bluewing(AT)stny.rr.com
>
> To the world your just one person but to one person you could mean the world.
> --- Anon
>
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Subject: HO
From: David Neveu <davneveu(AT)DREAMSCAPE.COM>
Date: 8 Feb 2003 7:58pm
2/8/03
Made the trek to Montgomery County today and was not disappointed. Got =
tremendous looks at the Hawk Owl, on Corbin Hill Rd. Life bird for =
myself. Also picked up 3 Rough Legs, 10 Red Tails and 4 H. Larks along =
the backroads, heading back to the Thruway.
Tried to make it a true daily double, but the Chittenango HO was AWOL. =
Tried late morning and late afternoon, on the way back.
David Neveu
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